INSTRUCTION MANUAL

UHF C.R.S.TRANSCEIVER

i41W
 IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully before using i. The Citizen Band Radio Service is licensed in Australia by
the IC-41W UHF C.R.S. transceiver. the ACMA Radiocommunications (Citizens Band Radio
Stations) Class Licence and in New Zealand the Ministry
KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL, as it con- of Economic Development New Zealand (MED). Opera-
tains important operating information that may be useful in tion is subject to conditions contained in the General User
the future. Radio Licence for Citizens Band Radio.

ii. The transceiver must not be operated on channel 5 and

35, unless in an emergency. No voice transmissions are
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS permitted on channels 22 and 23, as these are used for
data (telemetry/telecommand). The transceiver will inhibit
transmission on channels 22 and 23.
WORD DEFINITION
Personal death, serious injury or an explo- iii. Always listen on a channel (or observe channel busy indi-
RDANGER!
sion may occur. cator) to ensure it is not already being used before trans-
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric mitting.
RWARNING!
shock may occur.
iv. This transceiver operates on 12.5 kHz channel spacing.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur. During the changeover period from 25 kHz to 12.5 kHz,
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk there may be some loss of quality and/or audio level when
NOTE of personal injury, fire or electric shock. 12.5 kHz (narrowband) transmissions are received on 25
kHz (wide band) equipment, and vice-versa. There may
also be interference caused by older equipment operat-
ing on channels adjacent to narrowband channels, as the
channel setting on these may cause some ‘overlap.’
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporat-
ed (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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PRECAUTIONS
R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna, bat-
pack. tery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the trans-
ceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom bat- attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to dust or
tery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom bat- water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
tery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios
or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or coun- DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-
terfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
cause the battery to burst. DO NOT push [PTT] when not actually intending to transmit.
R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in
the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of areas with temperatures below –30°C or above +60°C.
the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The The basic operations, transmission and reception of the trans-
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm ceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating tempera-
away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. ture range. However, the LCD display may not be operate
correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hours of
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while operation, or after being placed in extremely cold areas.
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—
anything less may result in an accident.
DO NOT modify the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does
not cover any problems caused by unauthorized modification.
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol
when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when
operating it continuously for long periods of time.

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 PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
BE CAREFUL! The IC-41W meets IP67* requirements This device complies with Standard Aus-
for dust-tight and waterproof protection. However, once the tralia Specification No. AS/NZS 4365-2002
transceiver has been dropped, dust-tight and waterproof pro- and AS/NZS 4295: 2004.
tection 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 is
attached.

Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still

flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries from
the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise,
the installed battery pack or batteries will become exhausted,
and will need to be recharged or replaced.
MAKE SURE to turn the transceiver power OFF before
connecting the supplied/optional equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT ................................................................................i ■ Priority Channel ...............................................................10
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .............................................................i D To set the Priority Channel ..........................................10
GENERAL INFORMATION..........................................................i D To switch to the Priority Channel .................................10
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................... ii D To cancel the Priority Channel ....................................10
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................. iv ■ Monitor.............................................................................10
■ Squelch............................................................................10
1 ACCESSORIES .................................................................1–2
■ Supplied Accessories ........................................................1 4 SET MODE ....................................................................11–15
■ Attaching/Using the Accessories .......................................1 D Squelch .......................................................................12
D Antenna .........................................................................1 D CTCSS/DTCS .............................................................12
D Battery Pack ..................................................................1 D Auto Power OFF ..........................................................12
D Belt Clip .........................................................................2 D Backlight ......................................................................12
D Jack Cover.....................................................................2 D Beep ............................................................................13
D Beep Level...................................................................13
2 UNIT DESCRIPTION .........................................................3–6
D Mic Gain .....................................................................13
■ Front panel.........................................................................3
D Battery Voltage ............................................................13
■ Display ...............................................................................5
D Signal Monitor .............................................................13
3 BASIC OPERATION........................................................7–10 D Power Save ................................................................13
■ Turning the Power ON .......................................................7 D TOT (Time-Out Timer) .................................................14
■ Battery type .......................................................................7 D Lock-out.......................................................................14
■ Backlight ............................................................................8 D Scan Resume Timer ....................................................14
■ Keylock ..............................................................................8 D Scan Restart ...............................................................14
■ Channel/Zone Selection ....................................................8 D Roger Beep .................................................................14
D Channel Selection .........................................................8 D Own ID ........................................................................15
D Zone Selection (available only when two or more zones are set) .....8
5 REPEATER OPERATION ...................................................16
■ Receiving/Transmitting ......................................................9
D Receiving.......................................................................9 ■ Repeater Operation .........................................................16
D Transmitting ...................................................................9

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
6 SCAN.............................................................................17–20 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ....................................................28–30
■ Scanning Preparation ......................................................17 D Smart Ring/ATS...........................................................28
D Scan type selection .....................................................17 D RX Frequency..............................................................29
D Tag Channel Setting ....................................................17 D PTT Hold ....................................................................30
D Scan Resume Condition..............................................18
10 BATTERY CHARGING ..................................................31–35
■ Open Scan.......................................................................18
■ Caution ............................................................................31
■ Group and Priority Scan ..................................................19
D Charging caution .........................................................32
■ Repeater ..........................................................................20
■ Rapid charging with the BC-160 ......................................33
D Repeater search scan flow ..........................................20
■ Optional battery chargers ................................................33
7 TONE SQUELCH ..........................................................21–23 D AD-106 installation ......................................................33
D Setting Up a CTCSS/DTCS Code ...............................21 D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 .................34
D Turning the tone squelch operation ON or OFF ..........23 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 .................34
D Setting up and using the pocket Beep .........................23
11 OPTIONS.......................................................................36–39
8 SELCALL (Selective Calling) ......................................24–27 ■ MB-93 contents ...............................................................36
■ Calling..............................................................................24 ■ Attaching..........................................................................36
D TX Code Channel Selection ........................................24 ■ Detaching ........................................................................37
D To select a TX code channel .......................................24 ■ Optional HM-168LWP description ...................................38
D TX code number edit ...................................................25 ■ Attachment ......................................................................38
■ Receiving .........................................................................26 D BATTERY PACK ..........................................................39
D Receiving an individual call (default setting) ...............26 D CHARGERS ................................................................39
D Recalling a memorised receive selcall code ...............26 D BELT CLIPS ................................................................39
D When receiving a group call ........................................26 D DC CABLES ................................................................39
■ Quiet Mode ......................................................................27 D OTHER OPTIONS .......................................................39
D To monitor the channel ................................................27
12 SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................40
D To enable selcall mute .................................................27
■ Stun .................................................................................27 13 WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION ...................................41

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 ACCESSORIES 1
■ Supplied Accessories D Battery Pack
To attach the battery pack:
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AC adapter Battery pack Battery charger Slide the pack in the direction of the arrow (q), until the bat-
(for the battery charger) tery release button makes a ‘click’ sound.
NOTE: Push on the bottom of the pack to make sure the
release button is firmly locked.

To release the battery pack:

Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow
(w), then slide the battery pack out.
Belt clip Flexible antenna NEVER release or attach the battery pack when the unit is
wet or soiled. This may result in water or dust getting into
the transceiver/battery pack, which may cause damage to
the transceiver.

■ Attaching/Using the Accessories

q
D Antenna
Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna
connector as shown.
CAUTION:
Battery release button
• NEVER carry the transceiver by
holding only the antenna. w
• DO NOT connect the antenna other
than listed on page 39. NOTE: Keep the battery terminals clean. It's a good idea
• Transmitting without an antenna to regularly clean them.
may damage the transceiver.
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 1 ACCESSORIES

D Belt Clip D Jack cover

To attach the belt clip: To attach the jack cover:
q Release the battery pack if it is attached. q Attach the jack cover to the [MIC/SP] jack.
w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (see below) w Tighten the screws.
until a ‘click’ sound is heard.

[MIC/SP] jack

q w

Jack cover
To detach the belt clip: CAUTION:
q Release the battery pack if it is attached. • Attach the jack cover when the op-
w Pinch to lift the clip at q (see below) and slide the belt clip tional speaker-microphone is not
out of the holding bracket. (w) used.
w • Use the supplied screws only.

q To detach the jack cover: q

q Unscrew the screws using a phillips
screwdriver.
w Detach the jack cover for the speak- w
er-microphone. q

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 UNIT DESCRIPTION 2
■ Front panel e SIDE1 KEY [Side1]
In Normal mode
1
➥ Push to toggle the monitor (open tone squelch) func- 2
q y tion ON or OFF. (p. 10)
w ➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to activate the following
e u
functions in order:
r Speaker • Tone squelch (only receive calls with same tone squelch
Microphone
code). “T SQL ”appears. (p. 21)
i
t • Pocket beep (informs that a call was missed). “T SQL ë”
appears. (p. 21)
o !0 !1 !2 • No tone operation. “T SQL ë” disappears.
In Function mode
➥ Push to enter squelch setting mode, then push [CH Up]
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR or [CH Down] to set the squelch level. (p. 10)
Connects the supplied antenna. ➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to turn the ATS (Auto-
matic Transponder System) function ON or OFF.
w TOP KEY [TOP]
(p. 28)
Toggles Normal (N), Function (F) and Set (S) modes.
In Normal mode r PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 9)
➥ Push to turn Function mode ON. (“F” is displayed) ➥ Push and hold to transmit. Release to receive.
➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to enter set mode (p. 11). ➥ A PTT hold function is also available. See page 30 for
more information.
In Function mode
t CH UP/CH DOWN KEYS
➥ Push to return to Normal mode.
➥ When a receive channel is selected (once enabled), y VOLUME CONTROL
push and hold for 2 seconds to enter RX VFO (receive Rotate to turn power ON or OFF and set operating volume.
frequency select) mode. (p. 29)
u EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
NOTE : After 30 seconds in Function mode with no opera- Connect an optional speaker microphone. Ensure power is
tion, unit will return to Normal mode. OFF before connecting external devices.
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i LCD DISPLAY (p. 5) !1 PRIO/SET.P KEY

In Normal mode
o SCAN/TAG KEY ➥ Push to change the selected channel to the priority
In Normal mode channel. (p. 10)
➥ Push to start or stop scanning. This is dependent on ➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to set the displayed chan-
tagged channels. (p. 17) nel as the priority channel. (pp. 10, 19)
➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to set or clear displayed
channel as tagged. (p. 17) In Function mode
➥ Push to transmit the smart-ring signal (in CTCSS
In Function mode mode). (p. 28)
➥ Push to enter the Selcall code channel selection mode, ➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to clear the priority chan-
when a CB channel is selected. (p. 24) nel setting. (p. 10)
➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to transmit to the Selcall code
channel, when a CB channel is selected. (p. 25) !2 LOW/ KEY
In Normal mode
!0 O.G.P/RS KEY ➥ Push to toggle the transmit output power level. (p. 9)
In Normal mode ➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to electronically lock all
➥ Push repeatedly to cycle through open, group and keys except [PTT], [Side1], [Top], (while in Func-
priority scan. (“ ,” “ ” or “ ” will be displayed.) tion mode only) and .
(pp. 18, 19) ➥ Push and hold again for 2 seconds to unlock all keys.
➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to start/stop the repeater
scan. (p. 20) In Function mode
➥ When a Repeater channel is selected, push to toggle
In Function mode between duplex (repeater access) and simplex (no re-
➥ When a CB channel is selected, push to toggle the peater access) operation. This is dependent on default
quiet function ON or OFF. (p. 27) settings.
➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to display a history of re- ➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to enter zone selection
ceived ID codes. (p. 26) mode. (p. 8)

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■ Display t BELL INDICATOR

➥ Appears when the pocket beep function is in use. 2
qw e r t yu i o
(p. 23)
➥ Blinks when the specified selcall or smart ring call is
received. (pp. 26, 28)

y QUIET INDICATOR
Appears when the quiet function is ON. (p. 27)

!0 u PRIORITY CHANNEL INDICATOR

Appears when the priority channel is set. (p. 10)
!1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6
i KEY LOCK INDICATOR
Appears when the keylock function is ON. (p. 8)
q TRANSMIT INDICATOR
Appears when transmitting. o BATTERY INDICATOR
Appears or blinks when the battery capacity decreases to
w BUSY INDICATOR a specified level.
Appears while the channel is busy.
!0 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
e SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Displays the operating channel number, channel name,
➥ Indicates relative signal strength level. set mode contents etc.
➥ Blinks when ATS is in use.
!1 FUNCTION INDICATOR
r TONE INDICATORS (p. 23) Appears when the function mode is ON. This allows sec-
➥ “T” appears while the subaudible tone encoder is in use. ondary functions to be accessed.
➥ “T SQL” appears while the tone squelch/DTCS squelch
function is in use.

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 2 UNIT DESCRIPTION

!2 LOW POWER INDICATOR

➥ Appears when low output power is selected, or the unit
is operating in dry (alkaline) battery mode.
➥ When the battery power decreases below the specified
level, the unit will switch to low power automatically.

!3 OPEN SCAN INDICATOR

Appears when open scan is selected.

!4 GROUP SCAN INDICATOR

Appears when group scan is selected.

!5 PRIORITY SCAN INDICATOR

Appears when priority scan is selected.

!6 SCAN CHANNEL INDICATOR

Appears when the selected channel is specified as a
tagged channel.

✓ INFORMATION
“N/A” appears when the pushed key is not available.

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 BASIC OPERATION 3
■ Turning the Power ON ■ Battery type
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery The transceiver can be used with the supplied Li-ion battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. pack or the optional battery case with third party AA batter- 3
ies. In order to maximise the transceiver’s effectiveness, it is
➥ Rotate the [VOL] knob clockwise to turn the power ON.
important that the transceiver is switched to the appropriate
➥ If the transceiver is programmed with a start-up password,
mode before operation.
this needs to be entered before operation can commence.
To input the password, first refer to the table below.
To do this:
q Ensure the transceiver power is OFF.
[VOL] w While pushing and holding the [Top] and [PTT] buttons,
rotate the volume knob to turn the power ON
• The display will either show “dry” (AA battery case), or Li-ion.
(battery pack)
• At this stage, the [Top] and [PTT] buttons can be released.
e If the mode is now correct, the transceiver is ready for op-
CH
[CH Down]
KEY
Down
eration. If the incorrect mode is selected, repeat the above
process.
0 1 2 3 4
NUMBER
5 6 7 8 9
NOTE: In ‘dry’ mode, the transceiver is preset to low output
power. (1W)
The password is made up of a four-digit code (e.g. 1234, 5420
etc). Push the corresponding buttons to enter your password.
Please note that each key represents two digits, meaning
that, for example, the passwords 3764 and 8769 are entered
in exactly the same way (i.e. no multiple or extended push-
ing required). When entering the password, no information
will be displayed on screen. If, after inputting four digits, the
“PASSWD” does not disappear, the password entered is in-
correct. To try again, turn the power OFF and ON again.
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 3 BASIC OPERATION

■ Backlight ■ Channel/Zone Selection

The transceiver features a backlit LCD display for low-light D Channel Selection
operation. The modes available for the backlight can be Changing channels on a UHF CB is important to ensure that you
changed via the set mode. can communicate with the intended person(s). The 80 channels
available on the UHF CB band also help to allow clear, uninter-
q To enter set mode, push and hold [Top] for 2 seconds, rupted communication. The IC-41W can access all 80 channels
then release. on the UHF CB band, as well as designated repeater channels.
w Push [Top] several times until “Light” appears. It is also capable of storing a combination of up to 48 receive
e Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to set the backlight mode. only and private channels. (dealer programmable)
• ON : Backlight is on continuously.
➥ Push the [CH Up] and [CH Down] buttons to scroll through the
• A2 : Lights for 5 seconds when LCD indication is
available channels.
changed or any key except [PTT] is pushed.
• It is also possible to push and hold these buttons for continuous scrolling.
• AT : Lights for 5 seconds when a selcall signal is transmitted/
• “CB-xx” appears when a CB channel is selected and RX-xx appears when
received or any key except [PTT] is pushed.
an RX channel is selected. (where “xx” represents the channel number)
• OF : Backlight never lights.
r To exit set mode, push and hold [Top] for 2 seconds, or D Zone Selection (available only when two or more zones are set)
turn transceiver OFF. A zone is a grouping of private channels, mainly used for
commercial applications. It allows only certain groups or busi-
ness departments to communicate within the allocated zone.
■ Keylock q Push [Top] to enter function mode, then push and hold
for 2 seconds to enter the zone selection mode.
This function electronically locks all keys except for [PTT], w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired zone,
[Side 1], [Top], (when in function mode only) and , to pre- then push again to confirm.
vent accidental channel changing and function access.
NOTE:
To lock the keypad: • The selected channel is retained when the transceiver is turned off.
➥ Push and hold for 2 seconds to toggle the lock func- • The CB-05, CB-R5 and CB-35 channels are used for emergen-
tion ON and OFF. “ ” is displayed when the keypad is cy use, and are required to be left open for this use only. The
locked. CB-22 and CB-23 channels are used for data transmission,
meaning voice transmission is inhibited.
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 BASIC OPERATION 3

■ Receiving/Transmitting • Transmit inhibit function – The transceiver will restrict

transmission under the following conditions:
NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the - The channel is busy, or different CTCSS/DTCS code is
received. (depending on the transmission lockout function
transceiver. See page 1 for more information. 3
setting)
- The selected channel is a receive only channel.
D Receiving
• If “T SQL” or “T SQL ë” appears on the display, the user (e.g. CB22, CB23)
will only be able to receive transmissions from others
who have programmed in the same tone squelch code. • Power Output
(p. 21) - Depending on the setting, it may be useful to reduce/in-
• If “T SQL” or “T SQL ë” do not appear, the user can crease the power output of the transceiver. Simply push
receive all transmissions. to toggle between high (5W) and low (1W). “LOW” will
be displayed when low output power is selected. Select
q Select the desired operating channel.
low power to conserve battery power, or high power for
w When receiving a signal, “ ” appears.
longer distance communications.
e Push [Side 1] to toggle the monitor function ON or OFF.
(p. 10)
• Time-out/Penalty/Lockout Timer
- These functions limit transmission over the air and can be
D Transmitting activated or modified via dealer programming.
q Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
w While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-
phone at a normal voice level.
e When transmitting, “ ” appears.
r A PTT hold function is also available. See page 30 for details.
Important:
To maximise the clarity of the signal:
• Pause briefly after pushing [PTT]. This will ensure the
first part of your message is heard.
• Hold the microphone about 5 to 10 cm from your mouth.

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 3 BASIC OPERATION

■ Priority Channel ■ Monitor

The priority channel allows the user to have quick access to a The monitor function opens the squelch or tone squelch, al-
specific channel. Only one channel can be set as the Priority lowing weak signals to be received. This allows quick access
Channel. “P” appears when the Priority Channel is set. to an open squelch setting, to allow weak transmissions to
be received.
D To set the Priority Channel
q Select the desired channel using [CH Up] and [CH Down] ➥ To toggle the monitor function on or off, push [Side 1].
w Push and hold for 2 seconds to set the current channel • “ ” blinks when the monitor function is in use.
as the Priority Channel.

D To switch to the Priority Channel ■ Squelch

➥ Push to switch from the current channel to the Pri-
ority Channel. “N/A” appears when there is no Priority In order to receive signals clearly, the squelch level can be
Channel set. adjusted to suit the operating environment. This eliminates
background noise when there are no signals present. A high-
er setting is better for inner city or noisy areas, and lower set-
D To cancel the Priority Channel
ting is more beneficial in quiet, rural and country areas.
➥ Push [Top] to enter the Function Mode, then push and
hold for 2 seconds to cancel the Priority Channel. “P”
To adjust the squelch sensitivity:
disappears.
q Push [Top] to enter second function mode, then push
[Side 1] to enter the squelch setting mode.
w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to adjust the squelch level
from 0 to 9. (0= lowest setting, 9= highest setting)
e Push [Side 1] to exit the squelch setting mode.

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 SET MODE 4
The Set Mode allows the user to change various settings in When in the Set Mode:
the transceiver to suit their operating requirements. Available q Push [Top] to select the desired item.
settings may differ, depending on the preprogramming of the w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to adjust the setting.
optional CS-41S CLONING SOFTWARE. The Set Mode can be e Push and hold [Top] for 2 seconds to exit the Set Mode, or
accessed by pushing and holding [Top] for 2 seconds. If no simply turn OFF the transceiver.
key is pushed for 30 seconds, the transceiver will return to 4
the normal mode. Please note that the default factory setting omits both the
squelch level and your own ID from the set mode sequence
The following diagram shows the selection sequence of the These can be activated through the dealer programming soft-
Set Mode Functions: ware, if required. The squelch level can also be modified us-
ing the process described in section 5.

D Set mode construction

• Own ID* • Squelch Level* • CTCSS/DTCS • Auto Power OFF • Backlight • Beep

Starting item
• Roger Beep • Beep Level

: Push [Top]
• Scan Restart • Mic Gain

• Scan Stop Timer • Lock-out • TOT • Power Save • Signal Moni • Battery Voltage

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 4 SET MODE

D Squelch D Auto Power OFF

In order to receive signals clearly, the squelch level can be The transceiver can be set to automatically turn off after a set
adjusted to suit the operating environment. This eliminates period of inactivity (i.e. no key has been pushed). This can be
background noise when there are no signals present. A high- set anywhere from 0.5 to 4.0 hours, in 0.5 hour steps.
er setting is better for inner city or noisy areas, and lower set-
ting is more beneficial in quiet, rural and country areas. There
are 10 available squelch levels. (0=lowest setting, 9=highest
setting) Auto power OFF 2.0 hours setting
is OFF (default)

D Backlight
The transceiver features a backlit LCD display for low-light operation.
Squelch level 2 (default) Squelch level 0 (“ ”appears) • ON : Backlight is on continuously.
• A2 (Auto2) : Lights for 5 seconds when LCD indication is
changed or any key except [PTT] is pushed.
D CTCSS/DTCS • AT (Auto) : Lights for 5 seconds when a selcall signal is
Select the desired CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code. transmitted/received or any key except [PTT]
Pushing toggles the CTCSS/DTCS setting mode. is pushed.
CTCSS/DTCS is explained further in page 21. • OF (OFF) : No backlight available.

Push

CTCSS tone frequency DTCS code setting mode Backlight Auto (default) Backlight ON
setting mode (default)

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 SET MODE 4

D Beep D Battery Voltage

By default, confirmation beep tones are turned on. This can The transceiver can be set to display the remaining battery
be toggled ON or OFF by the set mode, for silent operation. charge for a 2 second period after being turned ON.

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Beep tone ON (default) Beep tone OFF Battery voltage Battery voltage ON
OFF (default)
D Beep Level D Signal Monitor
The volume level of the key touch beep can be altered from 1 This function controls the mute condition during selcall code
(softest) to 5 (loudest). signal and roger beep emission. By default, it is turned ON.

Beep level 3 (default) Beep level 1 Signal monitor ON (default) Signal monitor OFF

D Power Save
D Mic Gain The auto power save function works by deactivating the re-
The sensitivity of the microphone can be changed from 1 ceiver circuit, which reduces battery consumption. If a signal
(minimum sensitivity) to 5 (maximum sensitivity). With a is not received, or the unit is inactive for 5 seconds, the trans-
higher sensitivity, the microphone will register softer voices, ceiver will enter power save mode.
although, it may pick up more ambient noise.

Power save ON (default) Power save OFF

Mic gain level 3 (default) Mic gain level 1

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 4 SET MODE

D TOT (Time-Out Timer) D Scan Resume Timer

The time-out timer limits the length of one continuous trans- The scan resume condition can be set as a pause (P5) or
mission. This helps conserve battery charge in the event of timer scan (15/10/5). When a signal disappears, scanning will
accidental continuous transmission. By default, this is turned resume after 5 seconds, regardless of the setting.
OFF. 15/10/5 : Scan pauses for 15/10 or 5 seconds when a signal
is detected, then resumes.
P5 : Scan pauses until the signal disappears, and then
resumes after 5 seconds.
TOT OFF (default) TOT ON

D Lock-out Scan resume timer 10 sec. setting

This allows the user to select the temporary transmission in- P5 (default)
hibit capability, preventing communication overlap, which can
lead to missed or broken transmissions.
D Scan Restart
When in scan mode, the scan restart function resumes scan-
ning 10 seconds after a transmission has been performed.
• RP (Repeater Lockout) : Transmission is permitted only
while receiving a matched CTCSS
tone or when no signal is received.
• BU (Busy Lockout) : Transmission is inhibited while re-
ceiving a signal. Scan restart timer Scan restart timer ON
• OF (OFF) : No restrictions. OFF (default)
D Roger Beep
The roger beep emits a sound as acknowledgement that the
transmission has ceased.

Lockout OFF (default) Repeater lockout setting

Roger beep OFF (default) Roger beep ON

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 SET MODE 4

D Own ID
This function allows the user to edit their own ID (this function
is inactive by default, and can be turned on via dealer program-
ming). Own ID is useful in commercial applications to allow
organisations to track where transmissions originate from.
4
To edit:
q When in set mode, and own ID has been selected, push and
hold for 2 seconds to enter the own ID edit mode.

w Push [CH Up] and [Ch Down] until the selected integer is
displayed on the blinking digit.

e Push to set the blinking digit and progress to the next.

r Repeat this until all digits have been set correctly, the push
once more to set the Own ID.

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 5 REPEATER OPERATION

■ Repeater Operation
Repeaters extend the operational range of the transceiver by To access the repeater channels:
amplifying received signals. They are usually located on the ➥ Use the [CH Up] and [CH Down] keys to select a repeater
top of hills or mountains, as the elevation increases their ef- channel.
fectiveness, allowing the user to transmit and receive over ➥ Use the transceiver as you normally would. (see page 9)
greater distances. During standard operation, or simplex,
transceivers transmit and receive on the same frequency. The transceiver can also search for accessible repeaters in
When operating in duplex mode (i.e. accessing a repeater), the area by using the repeater scan function. More detail of
the transceiver will need to transmit and receive on different this can be found in page 20.
frequencies. The transceiver will automatically do this when
one of the repeater channels is selected. Please note that the ACMA advises to avoid operation on
locally used repeater input channels (CH 31–38 and CH
Repeater 71–78) and locally used repeater output channels (CH1–8
Channel 6 Channel 6
and CH 41–48) unless long distance communication via the
repeater facility is specifically required.

Channel 36 Channel 36 NOTE:

When a repeater channel is selected, the display will show
“CB-R0X R1”, where “X” will change depending on the re-
peater channel selected.

Station A Uplink Station B

(Repeater Output)
Downlink
(Repeater Input)

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 SCAN 6
The IC-41W has four scan types, a tag function and four re- D Tag Channel Setting
sume conditions. Scanning allows the transceiver to automat- Setting channels as ‘tag’ channels allows them to be included
ically scroll through all or selected channels in order to find a in the scan function.
transmission.
To set a tag channel:
q Select the desired scan type. (to the left)
■ Scanning Preparation w Select the desired channel. (use the [CH Up] and
5
[CH Down] keys)
The IC-41W scans all tagged channels and can be set for a e Push and hold for 2 seconds to toggle the tag function 6
pause or timer resume condition. These items must therefore be ON or OFF. (“S” appears when the tag setting is on)
defined before starting a scan (except for the repeater search
scan), and must be set for each scan type independently.
D Scan type selection
Push (scan mode) several times to select the desired
Appears
scan type.
• Open, group and priority scans are available (see below).
Appears

Open scan is selected. Push

Appears

Push

Group scan is selected.

Appears Push

Priority scan is selected.

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 6 SCAN

D Scan Resume Condition

The scan resume condition can be set as a pause (P5) or
■ Open Scan
timer scan (15/10/5). When a signal disappears, scanning will The open scan function scans for transmitted signals, making
resume after 5 seconds, regardless of the setting. it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening pur-
poses.
q Push and hold [Top] for 2 seconds to enter set mode.
w Push [Top] several times until ‘S-TIME’ is displayed. To start an open scan:
e Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the scan resume q Push a few times until open scan is selected
time. •“ ” is displayed.
15/10/5 : Scan pauses for 15/10 or 5 seconds when a sig- Appears
nal is detected, then resumes.
P5 : Scan pauses until the signal disappears, and
then resumes after 5 seconds.
r Rotate [VOL] to turn power OFF, or push and hold [Top] for Open scan is selected.
2 seconds to exit set mode. w Push to start the scan.
Blinks

Scan stop timer 10 sec. setting Scan start channel

P5 (default)
e When a signal is received, the scan will pause and resume
according to the selected scan resume condition.
r Push to cancel the scan.

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 SCAN 6

■ Group and Priority Scan

Group and priority scans repeatedly watch a priority chan- w Set the priority channel by holding down for 2 sec-
nel while scanning the specified tag channels. This is useful onds while on the desired channel.
when waiting for a call on the priority channel. • To cancel the priority channel, push [Top] to enter second func-
Group and priority scans behave differently when transmit- tion mode, then push and hold to remove the priority set-
ting. Group scan allows the user to transmit on a busy or ting.
priority channel. Priority scan will only allow transmission on
a priority channel. (or the channel scanning starts ON, if no
Appears 6
priority channel is set)

To initiate a group or priority scan:

q Push until group or priority scan is selected. e Push to start the scan.
• “ ” appears when group scan is selected, and “ ” appears Group scan starts. Blinks
when priority scan is selected.

Appears Appears

Scan start channel

Priority scan starts. Blinks
Group scan is selected. Priority scan is selected.

Priority channel

r When receiving a signal, the scan will pause and resume

according to the selected scan resume condition.
t Push to cancel the scan.

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 6 SCAN

■ Repeater D Repeater search scan flow

The repeater search scan is not only used to search for a sig-
nal on the repeater channels, but also to access a repeater by
transmitting automatically in sequence. The repeater search Scan start Searches for sig-
channel Scan nal on the repeater
function searches available repeaters in the area .The re-
output channels.
peater scan detects signals on repeater channels. When the
repeater is not busy, it will be available for use. The repeater
scan will stop should any activity be detected (The scan is
cancelled when receiving a signal, such as stations commu-
nicating in simplex operation on a repeater output channel). Appears
Access to the repeater
• Excludes emergency repeater channel CB-R5. automatically. (0.5 sec.)

To start the repeater scan:

q Select the desired repeater output channel and push and
Wait for a signal from
hold for 2 seconds to start the repeater scan.
the repeater. (0.5 sec.)
Blinks
(When no reply signal is received.)
Appears
Access to the next
repeater automatically.
w When a signal is received on the repeater channel, scan- Scan
ning will stop. (during the second cycle scanning the re-
peater channels, three high beeps will sound when a sig-
nal is received, and three low beeps will sound when no
signal is received)
e Push to cancel the scan manually. (when transmitting, Scan is cancelled automatically.
the repeater scan cannot be cancelled)
NOTE: Excludes Emergency Repeater ‘CB-R5.’

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 TONE SQUELCH 7
Tone squelch allows the user to only hear transmissions D Setting Up a CTCSS/DTCS Code
with others who have set the same code on their transceiver. q Select the desired channel (excluding channel 5 or 35)
This is useful in business applications or in situations where using the [CH Up] and [CH Down] keys.
small children are present, so that profanities and nonsense w Push and hold [Top] for 2 seconds to enter set mode.
transmissions cannot be heard. Please note that this is not e Repeatedly push [Top] while in set mode until “C” or “D,”
a privacy function, as those without tone squelch activated followed by a number appears on the display.
will still hear your transmission. Please also be aware that r Push to toggle between CTCSS set mode and DTCS
transmissions that cannot be heard will cause the channel set mode.
to become busy. The IC-41W is equipped with both CTCSS t Repeatedly push [CH Up] and [CH Down] to set the de-
(Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System) and DTCS (Digi- sired CTCSS tone frequency/DTCS code.
tal Tone Coded Squelch). Both methods work by producing a 7
sub-audible tone or code which is either accepted or rejected CTCSS tone setting mode DTCS code setting mode
by the receiving transceiver, depending on whether the tone
matches its code. If accepted, the squelch will open, allow-
ing the transmission to be heard. If rejected, the squelch will
remain closed and the transmission will be muted.
CTCSS tone frequency DTCS code
In addition to standard tone squelch, a pocket beep function List number List number
is also available. This function uses CTCSS or DTCS for call- (grey line) (grey line)
ing and can be used in a similar fashion to a pager. It informs y Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, or push and hold
the user that someone has called while away from the trans- [Top] for 2 seconds to exit set mode.
ceiver.

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 7 TONE SQUELCH

• Available CTCSS tone frequency list (Hz) • Available DTCS code list
No. Freq. No. Freq. No. Freq. No. Freq. No. Freq. No. Code No. Code No. Code No. Code No. Code
01 023 22 131 43 251 64 371 85 532
01 67.0 12 94.8 23 136.5 34 177.3 45 218.1
02 025 23 132 44 252 65 411 86 546
02 69.3 13 97.4 24 141.3 35 179.9 46 225.7
03 026 24 134 45 255 66 412 87 565
03 71.0 14 100.0 25 146.2 36 183.5 47 229.1
04 031 25 143 46 261 67 413 88 606
04 71.9 15 103.5 26 151.4 37 186.2 48 233.6
05 032 26 145 47 263 68 423 89 612
05 74.4 16 107.2 27 156.7 38 189.9 49 241.8
06 036 27 152 48 265 69 431 90 624
06 77.0 17 110.9 28 159.8 39 192.8 50 250.3
07 043 28 155 49 266 70 432 91 627
07 79.7 18 114.8 29 162.2 40 196.6 51 254.1
08 047 29 156 50 271 71 445 92 631
08 82.5 19 118.8 30 165.5 41 199.5
09 051 30 162 51 274 72 446 93 632
09 85.4 20 123.0 31 167.9 42 203.5
10 053 31 165 52 306 73 452 94 654
10 88.5 21 127.3 32 171.3 43 206.5
11 054 32 172 53 311 74 454 95 662
11 91.5 22 131.8 33 173.8 44 210.7
12 065 33 174 54 315 75 455 96 664
13 071 34 205 55 325 76 462 97 703
14 072 35 212 56 331 77 464 98 712
NOTE: The transceiver has 51 tone frequencies and con- 15 073 36 223 57 332 78 465 99 723
16 074 37 225 58 343 79 466 100 731
sequently their spacing is narrow compared with units 17 114 38 226 59 346 80 503 101 732
having 38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may 18 115 39 243 60 351 81 506 102 734
19 116 40 244 61 356 82 516 103 743
receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies. 20 122 41 245 62 364 83 523 104 754
21 125 42 246 63 365 84 526

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 TONE SQUELCH 7

D Turning the tone squelch operation ON or D Setting up and using the pocket Beep
OFF q Select the desired channel (excluding channel 5 or 35)
q Select the desired channel (excluding channel 5 or 35) us- using the [CH Up] and [CH Down] keys.
ing the [CH Up] and [CH Down] keys. w Set the desired CTCSS tone frequency/DTCS code in set
w Set the desired CTCSS tone frequency/DTCS code in set mode. (see previous section)
mode. (see page 12) e Push and hold [Side 1] for 2 seconds several times until
e Push and hold [Side 1] for 2 seconds several times until “T SQL ë” appears. Each 2 second push will scroll
“T SQL” appears. Each 2 second push will scroll through, through “T SQL,” “T SQL ë” (pocket beep) and blank
“T SQL ë ” (pocket beep) and blank (OFF). (OFF).
r When the received signal includes a matching tone or r When the received signal includes a matching tone or
7
code, the squelch opens and the signal can be heard. code, the transceiver will emit a beep every 10 seconds,
When the received signal is not matched, the squelch will and “ë” will blink.
not open, but “ ” will appear to show the channel is busy. Blinks
To open the squelch manually, push [Side 1].
Appears

t Push [PTT] to answer and stop the alert. The transceiv-

er will automatically switch to tone squelch operation.
t The transceiver can now be operated as per normal.
(“T SQL” will be displayed)
y To cancel the tone squelch operation, push and hold
[Side1] for 2 seconds several times until both “T SQL,”
“T SQL ë” disappear.

NOTE: CTCSS tone frequency/DTCS code and tone

squelch ON/OFF settings are automatically stored in
memory channels for easy recall.

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 8 SELCALL (Selective Calling)

In addition to tone squelch operation for silent stand-by, Sel- D To select a TX code channel
Call operation is available. In tone squelch operation, there q Select the desired CB channel (CB-XX) except channels
are 155 tone/code options when making a call. SelCall offers 5 and 35.
a much more versatile 100,000 options when using 5-tone. w Push [Top] to enter function mode, then push to enter
Other options available in SelCall are the ability to call an- the TX code channel selection mode. (the code channel
other unit or group operating on the same channel, as well name is displayed instead of the code if it has been pro-
as station code/name information, status messages, answer grammed via the CS-41S CLONING SOFTWARE)
back functionality and auto scan start. These, and many more
can be set up via dealer programming.

NOTE: Channels 5 and 35 are used for emergency and

channels 22 and 23 are used for data channels, meaning TX code
SelCall is not available on these channels. SelCall trans- e Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired TX code
mission is restricted to a total of 3 seconds. If trying to channel.
transmit longer than 3 seconds, “N/A” is displayed (when r Push [PTT] to transmit the selected TX code channel, or
is pushed) or an error beep is emitted. (when [PTT] is push to set the selected TX code channel and return
pushed) to the stand-by mode.
Appears

■ Calling
D TX Code Channel Selection
“ ” allows the user to change the TX code channel with Transmitting
[CH Up] or [CH Down]. TX code refers to the transmitting Sel- TIP:
call mode. A maximum of 32 TX code channels can be pre- All 32 TX code channel names can be assigned via the
programmed into the transceiver using the optional CS-41S CS-41S CLONING SOFTWARE. This allows the user to easily se-
CLONING SOFTWARE. lect the channel and find other users, etc.

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 SELCALL (Selective Calling) 8

D TX code number edit

“ ” enables the user to change the TX code digits contained u Repeat step t and y to input all digits.
in the TX code channel. The group call function works by al- i After setting the final digit, push to set the code and
lowing the user to edit a special ‘group code’ into the last 2 return to the TX code channel selection mode.
digits of the SelCall ID code. o Push [PTT] to transmit the selected TX code channel, or
push to set the selected TX code channel and return
To edit a TX code: to the stand-by mode.
q Select the desired CB channel (CB-XX) except channels Appears
5 and 35.
w Push [Top] to enter function mode, then push to en-
ter the TX code channel selection mode. If desired, push
[CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the required TX code 8
channel. Transmitting
e Push and hold for 2 seconds again to enter the TX
code edit mode. NOTE: the allowed editable digits can only be set via the
CS-41S CLONING SOFTWARE. (optional)

To transmit an individual call:

➥ Push [Top] to enter function mode, then push and hold
The editable digit starts blinking for 2 seconds to transmit.
r Push to select the desired digit to be edited. Appears
t Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to set the desired code. Se-
lect ‘✱’ when group code is set.
y Push to set the digit and move to the next editable
digit.
Transmitting

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 8 SELCALL (Selective Calling)

■ Receiving
D Receiving an individual call (default setting) D Recalling a memorised receive selcall code
➥ “PiRo” beeps sound. q Push [Top] to enter the function mode, then push and hold
➥ The received code channel name/number is displayed for 2 seconds to display the memorised RX code.
➥ “ë” and the displayed channel info blink, and Selcall mute w Push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired RX
is released when quiet mode is activated. code.
➥ While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro- e Push [Top] to enter the function mode, then push and hold
phone at a normal voice level. for 2 seconds to transmit the code to the selected
channel.

NOTE: Up to 8 receive code channels, and the receive

Blink condition, can be programmed via the CS-41S cloning
software. Consult the CS-41S help file for more informa-
NOTE: tion.
• When the ID decode function is activated, the received
ID code is displayed instead of the channel name, and D When receiving a group call:
memorised by the transceiver. The ID decode function ➥ “PiPi” tone sounds.
can be activated via the CS-41S CLONING SOFTWARE. ➥ “ë” and “GROUP” blink, and Selcall mute is released
• RX code means the receiving SelCall made. A maximum when quiet mode is activated.
of 8 RX code channels can be pre-programmed into the ➥ While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-
transceiver using the optional CS-41S CLONING SOFT- phone at a normal voice level.
WARE.
• Various settings and conditions can be set for when an
individual call is received via the optional CS-41S CLON- Blink
ING SOFTWARE. See the help file for more details.

➥ The group receive condition can be set via the CS-41S

CLONING SOFTWARE. Consult the CS-41S help file for more
information.
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 SELCALL (Selective Calling) 8

■ Quiet Mode ■ Stun

When quiet mode is turned ON, selcall mute is activated and ➥ When a specified ID, set as a kill ID, is received, the stun
allows silent operation until a selcall code is received. Push function is activated (PC programming is required). This is
[Top] to enter function mode, then push to toggle quiet designed to disable the transceiver for security purposes.
mode ON or OFF. (“Q” appears when quiet mode is in use) ➥ When a killer ID is received, the transceiver switches to
Appears the “password required” condition. Entering the correct
password via the keypad is necessary to operate the
transceiver again. The required password is set via PC
programming.

8
D To monitor the channel:
Push [Side 1] to release the mute. (audio is emitted)
• “ ” blinks when the monitor function is in use.
Blinks

D To enable selcall mute:

When “ ” blinks, push [Side 1] to mute the channel.
• “ ” disappears.

NOTE: the unmute condition may automatically revert to

mute after a specified time, depending on the pre-settings.
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 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS

D Smart Ring/ATS
These functions have an answer back feature and allow NOTE: The smart ring setting is for the calling station only.
confirmation if a call has reached the receiving party, even if A called party automatically sends an answer back without
the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver. These any pre-settings. All IC-41W units operating on the same
functions also allow the user to determine if another compat- operating channel will answer back to the call in the sur-
ible Icom unit is in range, which is useful in convoy situations rounding communication area. When an RX channel is
where groups may be separated. Smart ring is a manual con- selected, “N/A” appears.
firmation, while ATS is automatic.
To set the ATS function:
To set the smart ring function:
q Push [Top] to enter function mode, then push and hold
q Set the same CTCSS tone frequency on all transceivers
[Side 1] for 2 seconds to turn the ATS function ON.
in the group and turn the tone squelch ON. (see page 21)
• When an RX channel is selected, an error beep is emitted
w Push [Top] to enter function mode, then push to send
• The transceiver will send a searching signal every 60 seconds
the smart-ring call.
automatically.
•“ ” appears.
•“ ” appears and “ ” starts blinking on the display when the
• When a member of the group answers the call, “ë” and
function is activated.
“FOUND” blink.
• When the transceiver receives an answer back signal,
• When an answer isn’t received, the transceiver emits short fail-
“ ” stays on the display until the next search transmit.
ure beep tones and “FAILD” appears.
• If no reply is received, “ ” blinks until the next search trans-
Appears Blink
mit.

Appears If no reply is received

Blinks Blinks

e Push [PTT] to answer and to stop the display blinking.

NOTE: The smart ring function is only available when the

called station has the same CTCSS tone frequency and w Push [Top] to enter function mode, then push and hold
operating channel as the user. [Side 1] for 2 seconds to turn the ATS function OFF.
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 OTHER FUNCTIONS 9

D RX Frequency
The frequency of the RX channels can be re-programmed To program the RX frequencies:
within the 450–520 MHz frequency range, to allow the trans- q Select the desired RX channel (RX-XX), once enabled.
ceiver to listen to communications outside the standard CB w Push [Top] to enter function mode, then push and hold
range. Please note that it is not possible to transmit on these [Top] for 2 seconds to enter the RX VFO mode.
channels. e Push to toggle between wide and narrow bandwidth.

As standard, the RX channels will not appear when scrolling

through the list with [CH Up] and [CH Down]. In order to do
so, the RX channels will need to be enabled.
RX channel RX VFO mode
(in function mode) Appears when Narrow
To enable individual receive channels:
q While pushing and holding and , turn the trans- channel spacing is set.
ceiver ON to enter the receive channel enable mode. r Push [CH Up] and [CH Down] several times to select the 9
w Select the desired channel with [CH Up] and [CH Down], desired frequency. The frequency changes according to
then push to either set the channel as enabled or in- the wide/narrow setting.
hibited.

Wide channel spacing Narrow channel spacing

(25 kHz steps) (12.5 kHz steps)
“Inhibit” setting “Enable” setting t Push to select the desired digit to be altered.
e Turn the power OFF, then ON. (The enabled receive chan-
nels will now appear when scrolling through the chan-
nels)

 Continued on the next page.

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 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS

D RX Frequency D PTT Hold

To program the RX frequencies: (Continued) The PTT switch can be operated as a one touch PTT switch
(each push toggles between transmit/receive). Using this
y Edit the desired digit with [CH Up] and [CH Down]. function makes it possible to transmit without holding down
the PTT switch. To prevent accidental continuous transmis-
sion with this function, the time-out timer function is automati-
cally set. See page 9 for details.

q Turn power OFF

u Push to set the digit and move to the next editable w While pushing and holding [PTT], turn power ON to turn
digit. the PTT hold function ON. (P-HOLD ON is displayed mo-
mentarily)

i Repeat steps y and u to input the desired frequency. e Push [PTT] to transmit, and push once again to return to
receive/standby. (“ ” appears while transmitting)
r Repeat steps q and w to turn PTT hold OFF.

NOTE: The PTT hold function can only be used with the
PTT switch on the transceiver. By attaching an optional
o Push and hold [Top] for 2 seconds to return to normal microphone, the PTT hold functionality will be lost, as the
operation. The RX frequency is now memorised. PTT switch on the microphone must be used.

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 BATTERY CHARGING 10
■ Caution
R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery packs in areas
Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following with temperatures above +60˚C. High temperature buildup in
hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse the battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside
can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the battery
battery performance. to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also de-
grade battery performance or shorten battery life.
R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-
packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery water, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery.
packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
radios or Icom charger. Using third-party or counterfeit bat- R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs since in-
tery packs or charger may cause smoke, fire, or cause the
battery to burst.
ternal battery gas may cause them to rupture, or may cause 9
an explosion.
Battery caution R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals or NEVER
10
R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat- modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and
tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire.
dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pres- R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for
sure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equip-
case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks ment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruc-
or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture tion manual.
or catch fire. R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes,
blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, with-
out rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.

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 10 BATTERY CHARGING

R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits D Charging caution

an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with
any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,
distributor. inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environ-
R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part ments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate,
of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the causing the battery to stop charging.
battery. R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the
R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop
This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.
rupture. Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time
CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tem- limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rup-
perature range, –20˚C to +60˚C. Using the battery out of its ture.
specified temperature range will reduce the battery’s perfor- R WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery at-
mance and battery life. tached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled.
CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage
left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive the charger. The charger is not waterproof.
temperature environment (above +50˚C) for an extended CAUTION: NEVER charge the battery outside of the speci-
period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long fied temperature range: BC-160 and BC-171 (0˚C to +45˚C; ).
time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging. BC-119N and BC121N (+10˚C to +40˚C;). Icom recommends
You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is about charging the battery at +20˚C. The battery may heat up or
half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the tempera- rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range.
ture range as below: Additionally, battery performance or battery life may be re-
–20˚C to +50˚C (within a month) duced.
–20˚C to +35˚C (within three months)

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 BATTERY CHARGING 10

■ Rapid charging with the BC-160 ■ Optional battery chargers

The BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery D AD-106 installation
packs. The AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER must be installed into the BC-
Charging period: Approximately 3 hours. 119N or BC-121N before battery charging.
The following items are additionally required:
• An AC adapter or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L) q Connect the AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER and the BC-119N/
Battery Transceiver BC-121N.
pack Turn power OFF w Install the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N or
BC-121N with the supplied screws.

AD-106 Connectors
AC adapter

10
Optional OPC-515L *
(for 13.8 V power
source) or CP-23L Screws supplied
(for 12 V cigarette with the charger
lighter socket) can adapter
be used instead of
the AC adapter.
Plugs

* CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-

515L to a power source using reverse
polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.
White line: Black line :

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 10 BATTERY CHARGING

D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106
The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the Li-ion The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be
battery pack. charged simultaneously.
Charging period: Approximately 3 hours. Charging period: Approximately 3 hours.
The following items are additionally required. The following items are additionally required.
• AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER (purchase separately) • Six AD-106 charger adapters
• An AC adapter or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L). • An AC adapter (BC-157S) or the DC power cable (OPC-
656)
Transceiver Transceiver
Turn power OFF
Battery Turn power OFF
Battery
pack
pack
AC adapter
AD-106 charger
AC adapter adapters are installed
(Purchased in each slot.
separately)
AD-106 charger
adapter is installed
in BC-119N.

Optional OPC-515L*
(for 13.8 V power
source) or CP-23L
(for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can * CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-
be used instead of 515L to a power source using reverse
the AC adapter. polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.
White line: Black line : DC power cable (OPC-656)
(Connect with the DC power supply; 13.8 V/at least 7 A)
*About the OPC-656
Red line : Black line :

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IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution

Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly
aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter.
(This illustration is described with the BC-160)

10
Tabs

Guide rail

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 11 OPTIONS

■ MB-93 contents r Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the
transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted
Qty. fully into the groove.
q Belt clip ……………………………………………………… 1
w Base clip …………………………………………………… 1
q w

■ Attaching t Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illus-

q Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1) trated below.
w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the
base clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.

e Attach the battery pack. (p. 1) Once the transceiver is locked in place,
it will swivel 360 degrees.
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■ Detaching
q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the
w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1)
arrow and pull out from the belt clip.
e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction
of the arrow (w).

q w

CAUTION: 11
HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING
OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT
CLIP.
Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the
holder or swivel properly if the transceiver is accidentally
dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged.

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■ Optional HM-168LWP description ■ Attachment

Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP
Alligator type clip MIC] jack on the transceiver and tighten the screws with fin-
To attach the speaker-mic. gers.
to your shirt or collar, etc.
NOTE: Use only your fingers instead of tools to tighten
the screws.
PTT switch CAUTION: Attach the con-
Transmits while pushed nector snugly.
Receives while released A loose connection will al-
low water intrusion into the
connector.
Microphone

Speaker

Turn the transceiver power Hand tighten

OFF when connecting the
HM-168LWP.
IMPORTANT: Keep the [SP MIC] jack cover attached to
NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector the transceiver when the speaker-microphone is not in
becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the use.
transceiver.
NOTE: The microphone is located as shown in the dia-
gram above. To maximize the readability of your transmit-
ted signal (voice), hold the microphone approximately 5
to 10 cm from your mouth, and speak in a normal voice
level.
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D BATTERY PACK D DC CABLES

Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* • CP-23L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE
Allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter
2250 mAh (min.) socket. (For BC-119N/BC-160)
BP-232WP 7.4 V 15.0 hrs.
2300 mAh (typ.) • OPC-515L/OPC-656 DC POWER CABLES
Allows charging of the battery pack using a 13.8 V power source
* When the power save function is turned ON, and the operating
instead of the AC adapter.
periods are calculated under the following conditions;
OPC-515L : For BC-119N/BC-160
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 OPC-656 : For BC-121N

D OTHER OPTIONS
D CHARGERS • HM-168LWP SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
• BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient opera-
+ BC-145SV AC ADAPTER tion while hanging the transceiver from your belt.
For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with • FA-SC72U ANTENNA
the charger. 470–520 MHz
Charging time: approximately 3 hours. • FA-SC73US STUBBY ANTENNA
• BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.)
450–490 MHz 11
+ BC-157S AC ADAPTER
• AD-98FSC ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER
For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-106’s are required)
• CS-41S CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478UC CLONING CABLE
simultaneously. An AC adapter should be purchased separately.
Provide quick and easy programming of such settings as RX fre-
Charging time: approximately 3 hours.
quencies and Set modes contents.
• BC-160 DESKTOP CHARGER + BC-145SV AC ADAPTER
For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with
the charger. Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal
Charging time: approximately 3 hours. performance when used with an Icom transceiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an
D BELT CLIPS
• MB-93 SWIVEL BELT CLIP
Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with
• MB-94 BELT CLIP equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.
• MB-96N/96F LEATHER BELT HANGER

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D General D Receiver
• Frequency coverage • Receive system : Double conversion
TX : 450–480 MHz superheterodyne
(includes all 80 CB channels) • Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD) : 0.25 µV (typical)
RX : 450–520 MHz • Squelch sensitivity : 0.25 µV (typical; Threshold)
• Mode : 8K50F3E/16K0F3E • Intermodulation rejection ratio : 74 dB (typical)
• Channel spacing • Spurious response rejection ratio : 70 dB (min)
CB channel : 12.5 kHz • Adjacent channel selectivity : 65 dB/75 dB (typical)
Private channel : 12.5/25 kHz • Audio output power : 0.5 W (typical) at 5% distor-
• Current drain (at 7.2 V) : TX (at 5 W) 1.9 A tion with an 8 Ω load
Max. audio 300 mA max. • External speaker connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm/8 Ω
• Power supply requirement : 7.2 V DC nominal*
(negative ground) All stated specifications are subject to change without
*Specified Icom’s battery pack only notice or obligation.
• Frequency stability : ±2.5 ppm (–30°C to + 60°C)
• Antenna impedance : 50 Ω nominal
• Dimensions : 53.0(W)  120(H)  37(D) mm
(Projections not included)
• Weight : Approx. 310 g (including BP-232WP)

D Transmitter
• Output power :5W
• Modulation system : Variable reactance frequency
modulation
• Max. frequency deviation : ±2.5 kHz/±5.0 kHz
• Spurious emissions : 70 dB (min)
• Adjacent channel power : 68 dB/75 dB (typical)
• External mic. connector : 3-conductor 2.5 (d) mm/2.2 kΩ

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