AGENDA

- TASK, CONDITIONS, STANDARDS- PACKAGE AND COMPONENTS- FRONT PANEL DISPLAY- ATTRIBUTES- USING THE RADIO- BATTERY OPERATIONS- HEADSET ILLISTRATION- TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

TASK, CONDITIONS, STANDARDS

TASK:To install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the ICOM radio

CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment you will be

taught and qualified on the ICOM radio

STANDARDS:You will be able to understand the basic operations, and troubleshooting of the ICOM radio

PACKAGES AND COMPONENTS

• Package Items1 F43GS UHF Portable 380-430 MHz ----- -1 ea2 FASC03U Antenna -----------------------------1 ea

3 7.2V 2V/2000mA.h Li-ion BP-232 battery -2ea4 BEE F33GS MB Radio Carrying Case-----1ea

5 A6360H-1 Instruction Manual ----------------1ea6 Headset -------------------------------------------1ea7 MB94 Belt Clip -----------------------------------1ea

Channel SelectorChannels 1-16

On/Off Volume

Red Key• Push and hold to access backlight, beep, and squelch• push to select functions you wish to changeProgrammable keys:P3lock/unlock P0,P1,P2, red keys

P2power settings Low1, low 2, or normal

P1Push to turn on 5 sec backlight

P0Push to switch encryption on or off

Monitor KeyPush and hold squelch to adjust volume.

Up/down keysPush to changeDisplayed red keyfunctions

Front Panel Display

Antenna mount

Push to talk button(PTT)

Attributes• Operating Frequency: 380-430 MHz Range

• 4 Watt encrypted Type III Equivalent

• Capable of 256 different channels

• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack

• Or optional non-rechargeable AAA Battery pack for field use (low power only)

• Capable of interfacing with the MBITR radio

• Is used primarily as a LOS/FOB Security radio

USING THE RADIO

• Basic Display Icons

1 TransmitAppears while transmitting (TX)

2 ReceivingAppears while the selected channel is busy (RX)

3 Signal Strength

4 Low Power SettingsAppears when in low 1 or low 2 power

5 EncryptionAppears when encryption is on.

6 LockAppears when programmable keys are locked.

7 Batterybattery level is low. Recharge or replace battery immediately

For explanations of other display icon,please refer to the instruction Manual

USING THE RADIO CON’T

• Talk Protocol in Encryption Mode• Important

• Ensure that the battery is charged before use

• Press the Push to talk (PTT) to transmit

• Because of encryption Type III, there will be a echo and delay on receiving

• When the radio is on and not transmitting the radio is in monitor mode.

USING THE RADIO CON’T

• protect radio against water exposure or immersion.

• It is rain resistant but not submersible.

• The carrying case is water resistant..

• Check antenna for proper installation.

• Do not use the antenna as a handle.

• Check the battery for correct latching if there are power issues.

BATTERY OPERATIONS• Battery/Charging Cautions and Warnings

DangerUse only ICOM batteries and chargers.

ALWAYS TURN THE POWER OFF WHILECHARGING

NEVER insert a wet or soiled battery pack/radio into the charger.

NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion.

NEVER attach a wet battery to the ICOM radio

AVOID leaving the battery pack fully charged, or completely discharged for long time. It causes shorter battery life.

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Changing the Battery PacksChanging AAA Batteries In the BP-240 Battery Pack

BATTERY OPERATIONS CON’T

HEADSET ILLISTRATION

Troubleshooting

QUESTIONS?