IC-F29SDR - Talkie Walkie ICOM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL IC-F29SDR ICOM

Thank you for choosing this Icom product.

This product was designed and built with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and

completely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F29SDR dPMR446/PMR446 TRANSCEIVER.

This transceiver includes some functions that are usable only when they are preset by your dealer. The transceiver may have other functions and operations that are not described in this instruction manual. Ask your dealer for details.

For more information, download the IC-F29SDR operating guide from the Icom web site.

(https://www.icomjapan.com/support/)

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD	DEFINITION
△DANGER!	Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur.
△WARNING!	Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
CAUTION	Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE	If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

PRECAUTIONS

⚠ WARNING! NEVER use or 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 third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.

⚠ 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.

⚠ WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. The continuous high volume operation may cause a ringing in your ears. If you experience the ringing, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.

CAUTION: DO NOT 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.

CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning. This could damage the equipment surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in excessively dusty environments. This could damage the transceiver.

NOTE: DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in areas with temperatures below -25^ or above +55^ , or in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.

NEVER place the transceiver in an insecure place to avoid inadvertent use by unauthorized persons.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IP67* requirements for dust tight and waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, and so on.

* Only when the jack cover, the optional HM-222HLWP, HS-94LWP, or HS-95LWP is attached.

Icom and the 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. AMBE+2 is a trademark and property of Digital Voice Systems Inc. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

DISPOSAL

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.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Battery pack Belt clip

Battery charger

Power adapter
NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the transceiver version.

(with adapter plugs)

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.

Contact your lcom distributor or your dealer for advice.

ABOUT CE AND DOC

Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the versions of IC-F29SDR 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:

https://www.icomjapan.com/support/

ABOUT UKCA DOC

To obtain the UKCA Declaration of Conformity, please contact Icom UK Limited by email at [e-mail] or alternatively call + 44(0) 1227 741741.

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY

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.

8,359,197, #7,970,606.

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, fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.
• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT 1

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS....1

PRECAUTIONS....2

DISPOSAL....3

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES....3

RECOMMENDATION....3

ABOUT CE AND DOC....3

ABOUT UKCA DOC 4

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY....4

PANEL DESCRIPTION....5

■ Front panel....5

BASIC OPERATION....7

■ Turning the transceiver ON or OFF 7
■ Receiving and Transmitting ....7
■ Call-Ring operation....7
■ Alert-Ring operation....8
■ Smart-Ring operation....8

BATTERY CHARGING....9

■ Caution 9
■ Battery chargers .... 11

OPTIONS ......13

CHANNEL LIST AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION .....14

1

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■Front panel

Antenna [Rotary Selector] [VOL] [TOP] Status indicator [PTT] [Up] [Down] Speaker Speaker-Microphone jack Microphone Function display Programmable function Keys

◇ Speaker microphone jack

CAUTION: DO NOT use the transceiver without the jack cover or the optional equipment attached.

The transceiver meets IP67/IP55/IP54 requirements for dust-tight and waterproof protection only when the jack cover or the optional HM-168LWP, HS-94LWP, or HS-95LWP is attached.

◇ Status Indicator

Lights red:

Transmitting.

Lights green:

Receiving or the squelch is open.

Lights or blinks orange:

A matching signal is received, depending on the presetting.

Slowly blinks green:

The battery should be charged.

Quickly blinks green:

The battery must be charged.

◇ Factory default key assignment

	Assigned Software Key
	Analog Digital
1	Monitor Clear
2	S-Ring/C-Ring Call/C-Ring
3	CH Down/Zone Down CH Down/Zone Down
4	CH Up/Zone Up CH Up/Zone Up
[Up]	Code Code/Select
[Down]	Lock/Favorite CH Rewrite	Lock/Favorite CH Rewrite
[Top]	A-Ring A-Ring

① See the IC-F29SDR operating guide from the Icom web site for details of the Assignable Software Key functions.

◇ Function display

Diagram showing a multi-level device panel with labeled components including speaker, bell, battery, and battery icon.

① SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR

Displays the relative receive signal strength level.

② AUDIBLE ICON

Displayed when the channel is in the 'Audible' (unmuted) mode.

③ BELL ICON

Displayed or blinks when a matching signal is received, depending on the presetting.

④ SCAN ICON

Displayed or blinks while scanning.

⑤ KEY LOCK ICON

Displayed when the Key Lock function is ON.

⑥ BATTERY INDICATOR

• Displays the remaining battery charge.
• Blinks when the battery charge decreases to a set level.

Indication
Battery Status	Full Md		Charging required	Battery exhausted

⑦ ALPHANUMERIC READOUT

Displays messages such as channel text.

2

BASIC OPERATION

■Turning the transceiver ON or OFF

NOTE: Before using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. See the BATTERY CHARGING section.

- Rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiver ON or OFF.

■Receiving and Transmitting

Receiving:

1. Select a channel.
   ① Rotate [Rotary Selector] or push assigned software key, depending on the presetting.
2. When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level.

Transmitting:

1. Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
2. While holding down [PTT], speak at your normal voice level.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.

To maximize the readability of your signal:

1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you start speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm from your mouth, then speak at your normal voice level.

■Call-Ring operation

This function sends the preset ringer to your group members.

• Hold down [C-Ring]/[S-Ring/C-Ring]/[Call/C-Ring] for 1 second to send the preset ringer.
• The ringer may sound while holding down [C-Ring]/[S-Ring/C-Ring]/[Call/C-Ring], depending on the setting.
• The same ringer sounds from your group members' speakers.

NOTE: To use this function, the operating channel and CTCSS tone/Common ID must be the same on all of your group's transceivers.

■Alert-Ring operation

This function can repeat Call-Ring operation to indicate an emergency situation.

1. Hold down [A-Ring] or [Lock/A-Ring] to make a Alert-Ring call to your group members.
2. "ALERT" is displayed on the Function Display.
3. While activated, the ringer sounds continue according to the set period of time. After the set period ends, the transceiver repeatedly transmits an Alert-Ring.

NOTE: While using this function, you cannot do other operations such as selecting a channel.

1. Hold down [A-Ring] or [Lock/A-Ring] again to stop the beeps.

■Smart-Ring operation

// Only for the Analog channels //

This function can judge whether the other station is within range or out of range. A transceiver that receives a Smart-Ring call from another transceiver sounds the Ringer melody. Also, the called transceiver sends an acknowledgment signal back to calling transceiver. 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's transceivers.
  This function can be operated for channels which C.Tone is set for.

• Push [S-Ring] or [S-Ring/C-Ring] to make a Smart-Ring call.

- When an answer back call is received, the transceiver sounds beeps and the Status indicator blinks orange and then green. When no answer back call is received, the transceiver sounds three short failure beeps.

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

3

BATTERY CHARGING

Caution

NOTE: Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance.

◇ Battery caution

⚠️ DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire.
△ DANGER! NEVER place or leave battery packs in areas with temperatures above 60°C. High temperature buildup in the battery cells, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause the battery cells to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade the battery pack's performance or shorten the battery cell's life.
△ DANGER! NEVER strike or otherwise impact the battery pack. Do not use the battery pack if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the pack has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery pack damage may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire.
⚠️ DANGER! NEVER place battery packs near a fire. Fire or heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of used battery packs in accordance with local regulations.

⚠️ DANGER! NEVER let fluid from inside the battery get in your eyes. This can cause blindness. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and immediately get medical treatment from an eye doctor.
⚠ WARNING! NEVER put the battery pack in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery cells to rupture.
⚠ WARNING! NEVER let fluid from inside the battery cells come in contact with your body. If it does, immediately wash with clean water.

CAUTION: DO NOT continue to 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 lcom dealer or distributor.

⚠ WARNING! NEVER use deteriorated battery packs.

They could cause a fire.

CAUTION: DO NOT expose the battery pack to rain, snow, saltwater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet pack. If the pack gets wet, be sure to wipe it with a clean dry cloth before using.

BE SURE To NOT use the battery pack out of the specified temperature range for the transceiver -25^ +55^ and the battery itself -20^ +60^ . Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce its performance and battery cell's life. Please note that the specified temperature range of the battery may exceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the transceiver may not work properly because it is out of its operating temperature range.

BE SURE To NOT leave the pack 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 pack until the remaining capacity is about half, then keep it safely in a cool and dry place at the following temperature range:

-20^ +50^ (within a month)

-20^ +40^ (within three months)

-20^ +20^ (within a year)

BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one approximately five 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 5 years have passed since the pack was manufactured.
• The pack has been repeatedly charged.

◇ Charging caution

⚠ WARNING! NEVER charge the transceiver during a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power adapter before a storm.
⚠ WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rupture.

BE SURE to occasionally observe the battery pack condition while charging. If any abnormal condition occurs, discontinue using battery pack.

CAUTION: DO NOT insert the transceiver (battery attached to the transceiver) 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: DO NOT charge the battery pack outside of the specified temperature range: 10°C to 40°C. Icom recommends charging the pack at 25°C. The pack may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range. Additionally, pack's performance or battery cell life may be reduced.

BE SURE To NOT charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop charging.

3 BATTERY CHARGING

■Battery chargers

NOTE: Before detaching or attaching a battery pack, BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver by rotating [VOL] fully counter clockwise, until it makes a "click" sound. Otherwise, a transceiver malfunction could occur.

Attention to the swelled battery pack

The battery cells may deteriorate and swell due to their characteristics if used in an environment and conditions such as: frequently charged, recharged immediately after full charge, used or saved in a hot place, or charged by methods other than the instructions. If the battery pack swells, it has reached the end of its life due to deterioration. Replace it with a brand new one.

◇ Supplied battery charger

• Charging time of the BP-280

Approximately 3.5 hours

Power adapter (A different type, or no power adapter is supplied, depending on the charger version.) Optional CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette ghter socket) can be used instead of the power adapter. Battery pack+ Transceiver Turn OFF Battery pack Battery charger Charging indicator Lights orange: Charging Lights green: Charged

NOTE: If the charging indicator alternately blinks green and orange, remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the charger, then reinsert it. If the charging indicator alternately still blinks green and orange, ask your dealer for details.

◇ Rapid charging with the BC-214N

You can rapidly and simultaneously charge up to 6 battery packs with the optional BC-214N (the AD-130 CHARGER ADAPTERS are installed.)

• Charging time of the BP-280

Approximately 3.5 hours

• Additionally needed item (purchase separately) The BC-157S AC ADAPTER or the OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE

CAUTION: DO NOT reverse the polarity when connecting the OPC-656 to a power source. This will ruin the battery charger.

Red: ⊕, Black: ⊖

NOTE: The BC-214N has a charging timer that stops after approximately 5.3 hours of charging.

Battery pack + Transceiver Turn OFF To an AC outlet Battery pack BC-157S A different type, or no power adapter is supplied, depending on the charger version. BC-214N Charger adapter QRC-65S

The charger adapter's shape may differ, depending on the charger version.
Connect to a DC power supply: 12 to 16 V, at least 7 A Red: ⊕, Black: ⊖

4 OPTIONS

◇ BATTERY PACKS

• BP-280 BATTERY PACK

Voltage: 7.2 V

Capacity: 2280 mAh (minimum)

2400 mAh (typical)

Battery life*: 26 hours

* When the power save function is turned ON, and the operating periods are calculated under the following conditions:

TX:RX:standby = 5:5:90

◇ CHARGERS

- BC-213 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-123S/BC-242 AC ADAPTER To rapidly charge a single battery pack.

- BC-214N MULTI CHARGER + BC-157S AC ADAPTER To rapidly charge up to 6 battery packs.

◇ DC CABLES

• CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE

Use when charging the battery pack from a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. (Use with the BC-213)

Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of the power adapter. (Use with the BC-214N)

OTHERS

• MB-130 CHARGER BRACKET

Mounts the BC-213 desktop charger on a variety of places in a vehicle.

• MB-133 BELT CLIP

- HM-158LA, HM-159LA, HM-222HLWP* SPEAKER MICROPHONE Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient operation while the transceiver is hanging on your belt. Adjust the microphone gain before use.

* High audio output is only usable with transceivers that support the function. (With a "U" mark on the serial number label)

• HM-153LA, HM-166LA EARPHONE MICROPHONE

Ideal for hands-free operation. Clip the HM-153LA or HM-166LA (with integrated PTT switch) to your lapel or breast pocket.

• HS-94, HS-95, HS-97HEADSET

+VS-4LA PTT SWITCH CABLE /OPC-2004LA ADAPTER CABLE

HS-94: Ear-hook type

HS-95: Neck-arm type

HS-97: Throat microphone

VS-4LA: To connect to headsets

OPC-2004LA: To connect to headsets for VOX operation

Adjust the both microphone and VOX gain before use.

• HS-94LWP/HS-95LWREADSET

HS-94LWP: Ear-hook type

HS-95LWP: Neck-arm type

Adjust the both microphone and VOX gain before use.

① Some options may not be available in some countries. Ask your dealer for details.

CHANNEL LIST AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

5

Channel List

Channel	Zone 1 (Analog mode) Zone 2 (Analog mode) Zone 3 (Digital mode) Zone 4 (Digital mode)
	Frequency (MHz)	C.Tone*1	Frequency (MHz)	C.Tone*1	Frequency (MHz)	Common ID*2	Frequency (MHz)	Common ID*2
1	446.006250	97.4	446.106250	97.4	446.003125	85	446.103125	85
2	446.018750	100.0	446.118750	100.0	446.009375	87	446.109375	87
3	446.031250	103.5	446.131250	103.5	446.015625	93	446.115625	93
4	446.043750	107.2	446.143750	107.2	446.021875	95	446.121875	95
5	446.056250	110.9	446.156250	110.9	446.028125	117	446.128125	117
6	446.068750	114.8	446.168750	114.8	446.034375	119	446.134375	119
7	446.081250	118.8	446.181250	118.8	446.040625	125	446.140625	125
8	446.093750	123.0	446.193750	123.0	446.046875	127	446.146875	127
9	446.006250	127.3	446.106250	127.3	446.053125	213	446.153125	213
10	446.018750	131.8	446.118750	131.8	446.059375	215	446.159375	215
11	446.031250	136.5	446.131250	136.5	446.065625	221	446.165625	221
12	446.043750	141.3	446.143750	141.3	446.071875	223	446.171875	223
13	446.056250	146.2	446.156250	146.2	446.078125	245	446.178125	245
14	446.068750	151.4	446.168750	151.4	446.084375	247	446.184375	247
15	446.081250	156.7	446.181250	156.7	446.090625	253	446.190625	253
16	446.093750	159.8	446.193750	159.8	446.096875	254	446.196875	254

* 1 CTCSS tone or DTCS code can be manually programmed. Ask your dealer for details.
* 2 Common ID can be manually programmed. Ask your dealer for details.

Technical Information

Frequency coverage 446.006250 ~ 446.193750 MHz (PMR446)446.003125 ~ 446.196875 MHz (dPMR446)
Output power 0.5 W
Dimensions (projections not included) $2.2 (W) x 111.8 (H) x 29.4 (D) mm (with BP-280)
SAR 10g Estimation 0.5 W/kg
Weight (approximate) 150 g	270 g (with MB-133, BP-280)

DEUTSCH

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.

8,359,197, #7,970,606.

Diagram showing a multi-level device panel with labeled components including speaker, bell, battery, and battery icon.

RECOMMANDATION......45

INFORMATIONS CE ET DOC....45

TECHNOLOGIE DE CODAGE VOCAL....46

1 DESCRIPTION DU PANNEAU....47

	Tasto software assegnato
	Analogico Digitale
1	Monitor Clear
2	S-Ring/C-Ring Call/C-Ring
3	CH Down/Zone Down CH Down/Zone Down
4	CH Up/Zone Up CH Up/Zone Up
[Up]	Code Code/Select
[Down]	Lock/Favorite CH Rewrite	Lock/Favorite CH Rewrite
[Top]	A-Ring A-Ring

Diagram showing a multi-level device panel with labeled components including speaker, bell, battery, and battery icon.

① INDICATORE DI POTENZA DEL SEGNALE

TX:RX:standby = 5:5:90

CARICATORI

• BC-213 CARICABATTERIA DA SCRIVANIA

+ BC-123S/BC-242 ADATTATORE CA

How the World Communicates

A7513H-1EU-4

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Icom Inc.

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