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USER MANUAL ICF29DR2 ICOM

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important oper ating instructions for the IC-F29DR2 dPMR446/PMR446 TRANSCEIVER. This transceiver includes some functions that are usable only when they are preset by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details. For more information, download the IC-F29DR2 operating guide from the Icom web site. (http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support) EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. RWARNING! Personal injury, re hazard or electric shock may occur. CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, re or electric shock. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Shorting may occur if the terminals touch metal objects such as a key, so be careful when placing the battery packs (or the transceiver) in bags, and so on. Carry them so that shorting cannot occur with metal objects. Shorting may damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver. R DANGER! NEVER use and charge Icom battery packs with non-Icom transceivers or non-Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom transceivers or charged with Icom chargers. Using thirdparty or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, re, or cause the battery to burst. R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may result in an accident. ENGLISH2 ENGLISH CAUTION: DO NOT operate the transceiver unless the exible antenna, battery pack and jack cover are securely attached. Conrm that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attaching. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or water can cause serious damage to the transceiver.

place or leave the transceiver in direct sunlight or in places with temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C. CAUTION: DO NOT modify the transceiver. The specications may change and then the transceiver may not comply with the requirements of required regulations. The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modication. CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning, because they will damage the transceiver surfaces. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. DO NOT push [PTT] when you do not actually intend to transmit. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods of time. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IP67* requirements for dust-tight and waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust-tight and waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.

• Only when the jack cover or the optional HM-168LWP, HS-94LWP, or HS-95LWP is attached. BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver power before connecting the supplied or optional equipment. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still ows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack from the transceiver when not using it for a long periods of time. Otherwise, the installed battery pack will become exhausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced. Icom, Icom Inc. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.3 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Power adapter* (for the battery charger) Battery pack* Belt clipBattery charger RECOMMENDATION

CLEAN THE TRANSCEIVER THOROUGHLY IN A BOWL OF FRESH WATER after exposure to saltwater, and dry it before operating. Otherwise, the transceiver’s keys, switches, and controllers may become unusable, due to salt crystallization, and/or the charging terminals of the battery pack may corrode. NOTE: If the transceiver’s waterproof protection appears defective, carefully clean it with a soft, wet (fresh water) cloth, then, dry it before operating. The transceiver may lose its waterproof protection if the case, jack cap, or connector cover is cracked or broken, or the transceiver has been dropped. The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area.

• Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version. DISPOSAL Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the versions of IC-F29DR2 which have the “CE” symbol on the product, comply with the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/supportENGLISH

The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos. #8,595,002, #8,359,197, #8,315,860, #8,200,497, #7,970,606, #6,912,495 B2.

Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the malfunction is because of:

• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res, earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning, other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.

■ Front panel D Factory default key assignment [Upper] z Push to make a Smart-Ring call. z Hold down to make a Call-Ring call. L See the next page for more detail. [Lower] Hold down to release the C.Tone* mute. The mute is released even if the received signal does not include a matching C.Tone*. [Top] z Push to select Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4. z Hold down to turn the Channel Announce function ON or OFF. NOTE: The Zone number is announced when selecting a Zone, regardless of the Channel Announce setting.

• CTCSS tone or DTCS code D About the LED Indicator

• Lights red while transmitting.

• Lights green while receiving a signal.

• You should charge the battery when the indicator slowly blinks green.

• You must charge the battery when the indicator blinks green fast. SpeakerMicrophone[PTT]LED indicatorAntenna [Upper]*[Lower]** Other functions can be assigned to these keys with the CS-F29DR2 programming software (purchase separately). D About the Speaker microphone jack The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for dust-tight and waterproof protection only when the jack cover or the optional HM-168LWP, HS-94LWP, or HS-95LWP is attached. ■ Turning ON the power NOTE: For optimum life and operation, the battery must be fully charged before using the transceiver for the rst time. Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power. [Rotary Selector][VOL]Speaker-Microphone jack [Top]*6

BASIC OPERATION ENGLISH ■ Receiving and Transmitting Receiving

1. Rotate [Rotary Selector] to select a channel.

2. When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio.

Transmitting Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.

While holding down [PTT], speak at your normal voice level.

2. Release [PTT] to receive.

NOTE: To insure the readability of your signal:

1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you start

2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth, and

then speak at your normal voice level. ■ Call-Ring operation This function sends the preset ringer to your group members. NOTE: To use this function, the operating channel and CTCSS tone must be the same on all of your group transceivers. Hold down [Upper] for 1 second to send the preset ringer.

• The ringer sounds while holding down [Upper]. • The same ringer sounds from your group members’ speaker. ■ Smart-Ring operation // only for the Analog channels // This function has an answer back call feature. You can conrm whether or not a call has reached your group members, even if the operators are temporarily away from their transceivers. The called transceivers automatically send an answer back call to your transceiver. NOTE: To use this function, the operating channel and CTCSS tone must be the same on all of your group transceivers.

1. Push [Upper] to make a Smart-Ring call.

• When an answer back call is received, the transceiver sounds beeps and the LED indicator blinks orange. - Turn OFF the transceiver to stop the beeps and the LED blinking.
• When no answer back call is received, the transceiver sounds three short failure beeps.

2. Push [PTT] to answer the call and stop the beeps and

■ Caution NOTE: Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, re, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. D Battery caution

DANGER! NEVER strike or otherwise impact the battery pack. Do not use the pack if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if it has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the pack does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside may rupture or catch re. R DANGER! NEVER leave the battery pack in areas with temperatures above +60˚C. High temperature buildup in the battery cells, such as could occur near res or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause the battery to rupture or catch re. Excessive temperatures may also degrade pack’s performance or shorten the battery cell’s life. R DANGER! NEVER expose the battery pack to rain, snow, salt water, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery pack. If the pack gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery pack itself is not waterproof. R DANGER! NEVER place battery packs near a re. Fire or heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of used packs in accordance with local regulations. R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery cell’s terminals, and NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery cells may burst, emit smoke, or catch re. R DANGER! NEVER use the battery pack with a transceiver for which it is not specied. Never use a pack with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not specied in this instruction manual. R DANGER! NEVER let uid from inside the battery cells get in your eyes. If it does, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and immediately go to a doctor R WARNING! NEVER use the battery pack if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. R WARNING! NEVER let uid from inside the battery cells come in contact with your body. If it does, immediately wash with clean water. R WARNING! NEVER put the battery pack in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause a re, overheating, or cause the battery cells to rupture.8

BATTERY CHARGING ENGLISH CAUTION: DO NOT use the battery pack out of the specied temperature range, for the transceiver –25°C to +55°C, and the battery itself –20°C to +60°C. Using the pack out of its specied temperature range will reduce it’s performance and the battery cell’s life. Please note that the specied temperature range of the pack may exceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the transceiver may not work properly because it is out of its operating temperature range. CAUTION: Shorter battery pack life could occur if the pack is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above 50˚C) for an extended period of time. If the battery pack must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the transceiver after discharging. You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place in the following temperature range: –20˚C to +50˚C (within a month) –20˚C to +40˚C (within three months) –20˚C to +20˚C (within a year) BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one approximately ve years after manufacturing, even if it still holds a charge. The material inside the battery cells will become weak after a period of time, even with little use. The estimated number of times you can charge the pack is between 300 and 500. Even when the pack appears to be fully charged, the operating time of the transceiver may become short when:

• Approximately ve years have passed since the pack was manufactured.

• The pack has been repeatedly charged. D Charging caution R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures, such as near res or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the pack will activate and stop the charging. R WARNING! NEVER charge the transceiver during a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a re or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power adapter before a storm. R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery pack in the battery charger beyond the specied time for charging. If the pack is not completely charged by the specied time, stop charging and remove it from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the pack beyond the specied time limit may cause a re, overheating, or the battery cells may rupture. R WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (with the battery pack attached) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof. CAUTION: NEVER charge the battery outside of the specied temperature range: BC-213 (10˚C to 40˚C), BC-214 (15˚C to 40˚C). Icom recommends charging the battery at 20˚C. The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specied temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced.9

BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery chargers D Rapid charging with the supplied BC-213 The BC-213 desktop charger rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack. The BC-213 is used with the power adapter or the CP-23L cigarette lighter cable (purchase separately).

• Charging time of the BP-280 Approximately 3.5 hours CAUTION: DO NOT continue to charge if the charge indicator lights orange and green alternately. This indicates a charging failure is occurring. NOTE: Charge the battery within the specied temperature range of 10°C to 40°C. Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the battery will not reach a full charge. While charging, at the point where the temperature goes out of the specied range, charging will automatically stop. Battery pack only Transceiver + Battery pack CP-23L Can be used instead of the power adapter.(for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket) Turn OFF the power Charge indicator

• Lights orange while charging.

• Lights green when charging is completed. BC-213*

• Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version. Power adapter*10

BATTERY CHARGING ENGLISH D Rapid charging with the BC-214 The BC-214 multi charger can simultaneously charge up to 6 Li-ion battery packs. The BC-214 is used with the BC-157S ac adapter or the OPC-656 dc power cable (purchase separately).

• Charging time of the BP-280 Approximately 3.5 hours Transceiver + Battery pack Turn OFF the power DC power cable (OPC-656) (Connect with a DC power supply,

13.8 V/at least 7 A)

CAUTION: DO NOT connect the OPC-656 to a power source using reverse po-olarity. This will ruin the battery charger.Red line: Black line : BC-157S (A different type is supplied, depending on the charger version.) BC-214 Battery pack only11 OPTIONS

• When the power save function is turned ON, and the operating periods are calculated under the following conditions: TX:RX:standby = 5:5:90 D CHARGERS

• BC-213 desktop charger + BC-123S ac adapter

• BC-214 multi charger + BC-157S ac adapter

• MB-130 vehicle charger bracket

HM-158LA, HM-159LA, HM-168LWP* speaker microphone HM-168LWP: Waterproof Adjust the microphone gain before use.

• HM-153LA, HM-166LA earphone microphone HS-94LWP*, HS-95LWP*, HS-97 headset + VS-4LA ptt switch cable /OPC-2004LA adapter cable HS-94LWP: Ear-hook type HS-95LWP: Neck-arm type HS-97: Throat microphone VS-4LA: To connect headset and for PTT use OPC-2004LA: To connect to headsets for VOX operation Adjust the both microphone and VOX gain before use.

• When in use, the transceiver meets IP67 requirements for dust-tight and waterproof protection. Some options may not be available in some countries. Ask your dealer for details.12

Frequency (MHz) Common ID*

Frequency (MHz) Common ID*

CTCSS tone or DTCS code can be programmed manually. Ask your dealer for details.

Common ID can be programmed manually. Ask your dealer for details.13

• MB-130 support mobile