Icom IC-R20 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCCrules. Operation is subject to the condition thatthis device does not cause harmful int

41ACCESSORIESï Jack coverAttach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is notused.wwqqqwTo attach the jack cover:q Attach the jack cover

51ACCESSORIES1D Belt clipTo attach the belt clip:q Release the battery pack if it is attached.w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow unti

62PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panelsq CHANNEL SW/SELECTOR• IC-F14S/F24S : Toggle the channel switch to select thepre-programmed channel 1 o

72PANEL DESCRIPTION2e LED INDICATOR (p. 8)➥ Lights red while transmitting.➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch isopen.➥ Lights

82PANEL DESCRIPTION‘‘LED indicatorThe LED indicator indicates several informa-tion as follows;(Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) R R R R O O O

92PANEL DESCRIPTION2‘‘Programmable function keysThe following functions can be assigned to [Upper] and [Lower]programmable function keys.Consult your

102PANEL DESCRIPTIONMONITOR KEY➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute.Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key.

112PANEL DESCRIPTION2DTMF AUTODIAL KEYPush to transmit the programmed DTMF code.CALL KEYSPush to transmit a 2/5-tone code.• Call transmission is neces

123CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Turning power ON➥ Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. Channel selectionIC-F14S/F24S:Toggle [CHANNEL SWITCH] to selectthe channe

133CONVENTIONAL OPERATION3 Call procedureWhen your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS andDTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prio

iSAFETY TRAINING INFORMATIONYour Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energyduring transmit mode. This radio is designed for and clas-sified as “Oc

143CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Receiving and transmittingNOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans-ceiver. See p. 2 for antenna attachmen

153CONVENTIONAL OPERATION3D Transmitting notes• Transmit inhibit functionThe transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans-mission un

163CONVENTIONAL OPERATION Scrambler functionThe optional voice scrambler units UT-109 (#01) and UT-110 (#01)provide high performance private communic

173CONVENTIONAL OPERATION3 Man Down Emergency CallThe man down emergency call function transmits an emergencycall automatically, after the transceive

184OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION Optional unit installationInstall the optional unit as follows:q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat

194OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION4 Scrambler unit installationThe following PC board modification is required when installing theoptional UT-109 or UT-110

205BATTERY CHARGING Battery chargingPrior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack mustbe fully charged for optimum life and oper

215BATTERY CHARGING5 CautionR DANGER Charge the specified Icom batteries only.Only tested and approved for use with genuine Icom batteries. Fireand/or

225BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargersD Rapid charging with the BC-160The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of optional Li-Ion bat-tery

235BATTERY CHARGING5ï AD-106 installationq Install the AD-106 desktop charger adapter into the holder spaceof the BC-119N/121N.w Connect the plugs of

iiION• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as thismay damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RFexposure limits

245BATTERY CHARGINGD Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of optional Li-Ionbattery packs.The following

255BATTERY CHARGING5D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be chargedsimultaneously. The followi

266SWIVEL BELT CLIP MB-93 contentsQty.q Belt clip …………………………………………………………… 1w Base clip …………………………………………………………… 1 To attachq Release the battery pack

276SWIVEL BELT CLIP6e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the transceiverinto the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into

286SWIVEL BELT CLIP To detachq Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrowand pull out from the belt clip.IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.2

296SWIVEL BELT CLIP6w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3)e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of thearrow (w)

307OPTIONSD BATTERY PACKD CHARGERS• BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER+ AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER+ BC-145 AC ADAPTERFor rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapt

317OPTIONS7D OPTIONAL UNITS• UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNITProvides pager and code squelch capabilities.• UT-109 (#01)/UT-110 (#01) SCRAMBLER UNITSNon-rolli

327OPTIONS• HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 HEADSET+ VS-1LVOX/PTT CASEHS-94: Ear hook type HS-95: Neck-arm typeHS-97: Throat microphoneVS-1L: VOX/PTT switch box for

337OPTIONS7ï About VS-1LVOX/PTT CASEThe VS-1L is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceivers, andallows you hands-free operation.An optional headset

iiiFOREWORDREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely beforeusing the transceiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instructionmanual contains im

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, JapanA-6369D-1EX-yPrinted in Japan© 2004–2006 Icom Inc.IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 34 (1,1)

ivPRECAUTIONR WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antennais very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especiallythe face or ey

vTABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION …………………………………… iFOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… iiiEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… iiiOPERATI

11ACCESSORIES1 Supplied accessoriesThe following accessories are supplied: Qty.q Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21ACCESSORIES Accessory attachmentsD Flexible antennaConnect the supplied flexible an-tenna to the antenna connector.CAUTION:• NEVER HOLD by the ante

31ACCESSORIES1ï Battery packTo attach the battery pack:Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direc-tion of the arrow (q), then