Icom IC-F5062, IC-F5062D, IC-F6062 Series Instructions
VHF Mobile Transceiver IC-F5062 / IC-F5062D
UHF Mobile Transceiver IC-F6062
Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Icom product. Please READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. These instructions contain important operating instructions for the IC-F5062, IC-F5062D, and the IC-F6062.
Refer to the operating guide for details on MDC, LTR®, and IDAS™ and BIIS (Binary Interchange of Information and Signaling) 1200 system operations. Consult your dealer for details.
Disclaimer
Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment if the malfunction is due to:
- 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 not manufactured or approved by Icom.
Icom, Icom Inc., 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. LTR® is a registered trademark of the E.F.Johnson Company. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Icom Inc.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
Jan. 2022
Document Reference: A6566W-8EU-2 Printed in Japan © 2019-2022 Icom Inc.
Explicit Definitions
- WARNING: ⚠️ Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
- CAUTION: ? Equipment damage may occur.
- NOTE: ℹ️ If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Antenna
The antenna is a key element in the performance of any communication system. Contact your dealer for information regarding antennas and how to install them.
Fuse Replacement
A fuse is installed in the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows, track down the source of the problem, repair it, and then replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one.
Fuse rating: 250 V 10 A. NOTE: Use only a 10 A fuse.
Fuse rating explanation:
Fuse coding: FUSE 250 V 10 A
Fuse voltage rating: 250 Volts
Fuse current rating: 10 Amperes
Cleaning
If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol, as they can damage the transceiver's surfaces.
Precautions
- WARNING: ⚠️ NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
- WARNING: ⚠️ NEVER operate the transceiver during a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power source and antenna before a storm.
- WARNING: ⚠️ NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This could damage the transceiver.
- WARNING: ⚠️ NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver might be damaged.
- WARNING: ⚠️ NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
- CAUTION: ? DO NOT expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
- CAUTION: ? DO NOT use a non-specified microphone. Other microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the radio.
- CAUTION: ? DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in areas with temperatures below -25°C or above +55°C, or in areas subject to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
- CAUTION: ? DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the vehicle's engine. The vehicle's battery will quickly run out when the transceiver transmits while the vehicle's engine is OFF.
- CAUTION: ? DO NOT place or leave the transceiver in excessively dusty environments.
- CAUTION: ? DO NOT place the transceiver against walls or put anything on top of it. Otherwise, heat dissipation will be obstructed.
- CAUTION: ? CONFIRM that all connectors and jacks are dry and clean before attachment. Exposing them to dust or water will result in serious damage to the transceiver.
- CAUTION: ? DO NOT operate the transceiver if it becomes hot after operating it continuously for long periods of time. This may damage the transceiver.
- NEVER place the transceiver in an insecure place to avoid inadvertent use by unauthorized persons.
For European versions:
CAUTION: ? Hot surfaces. DO NOT touch the transceiver's surface after continuously transmitting for long periods of time. The transceiver's chassis radiates heat and will become hot to protect the power amplifier unit from overheating. Touching it may cause a burn.
About CE and DOC
Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the versions of IC-F5062, IC-F5062D, and IC-F6062 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: https://www.icomjapan.com/support/
About e-marking: Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers to be fitted into vehicles are available. Please contact your Icom dealer or distributor.
Disposal
The ?️ 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.
Frequency Range and Output Power
Model | Frequency Range | Output Power |
---|---|---|
VHF Mobile Transceiver IC-F5062/IC-F5062D | 136–174 MHz | 25 W |
UHF Mobile Transceiver IC-F6062 | 400–470 MHz | 25 W |
Channel spacing: 6.25 kHz*, 12.5 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz (* Only Digital mode)
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. #8,595,002, #8,359,197, #8,315,860, #8,200,497, #7,970,606, #6,912,495 B2.
Supplied Accessories
- Microphone
- Microphone hanger and screw set: For mounting the microphone.
- Microphone hanger cable: Cable for the microphone hanger.
- DC power cable: Cable for power connection.
- Function name stickers: Labels for programmable function keys.
- Sponges: Used for optional unit installation.
- Mounting bracket: For mounting the transceiver.
- Bracket bolts (M5×12 mm)
- Self-tapping screws (M5×16 mm)
- Flat washers
- Spring washers
- Nuts
- Felt pads: Used with screws to reduce vibration.
NOTE: Some accessories may not be supplied, or their shape may differ, depending on the transceiver version. Consult your dealer for details.
Mounting the Transceiver
The universal mounting bracket supplied with your transceiver allows for under or overhead mounting. Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws to a thick surface that can support more than 1.5 kg. Ensure to use felt pads with screws to reduce vibration.
Options
- RMK-3 SEPARATION KIT + OPC-609 SEPARATION CABLE: Allows you to install the transceiver main unit separately from the front panel for operating convenience.
- HM-152/HM-152T/HM-148G/HM-148T HAND MICROPHONES:
- HM-152: Hand microphone
- HM-152T: DTMF microphone
- HM-148G: Self-grounding heavy duty microphone
- HM-148T: Self-grounding heavy duty microphone with 10-keypad (10-keypad usable for DTMF code transmission only)
- SM-26 DESKTOP MICROPHONE
- SP-30/SP-35/SP-35L EXTERNAL SPEAKERS: Input impedance: 4 Ω. SP-35/SP-35L: Rated input 5 W, Maximum input 7 W. SP-30: Rated input 20 W, Maximum input 30 W.
- UT-126H DIGITAL MODULATOR/DEMODULATOR UNIT: Enables 6.25 kHz digital mode operation. Which unit to use depends on your transceiver version. Ask your dealer for details.
Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.
Panel Description
Function Display and Controls
The front panel features:
- LED indicator: Lights red while transmitting. Lights green while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open.
- Function display: Shows an operating channel number, channel name, Set mode contents, DTMF code, and so on. Characters may be displayed in 1 or 2 lines on the LCD.
- Up/Down keys: Used for channel selection.
- Speaker: For audio output.
- Microphone connector: For connecting the supplied or optional microphone. Never connect non-specified microphones as pin assignments may differ and could damage the transceiver.
- Dealer-assignable keys ([P0] to [P4]): Programmable keys. Consult your dealer for details.
- Power key (?): Turns the transceiver ON or OFF.
Function Display Icons
- Signal Strength Icon (?): Displays relative receive signal strength level.
- Low Power Icon (⬇️): Displayed when low output power is selected.
- Audible Icon (?): Displayed when the channel is in the 'Audible' (unmute) mode. Also displayed when a matching signal is received.
- Compander Icon (?️): Displayed when the Compander function is activated.
- Scrambler Icon (?): Displayed when the Voice Scrambler function is activated.
- Bell Icon (?): Displayed or blinks when a matching signal is received, according to the presetting.
- Call Code Memory Icon (?): Displayed when the call code memory is selected or a phone call is received (LTR® operation only).
- Scroll Icon (➡️): Displayed when an SDM (Short Data Message), including more than 12 characters, is selected in the received message selection mode (BIIS operation only).
- Message Icon (✉️): Displayed when an SDM is received, or an SDM is selected for transmission (BIIS operation only).
- Alphanumeric Display: Displays operating channel number, channel name, Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc.
- Activated Key Icon (✨): Displayed above a key assigned as [Scan A Start/Stop], [Scan B Start/Stop], [Scan Add/Del(Tag)], [Lock], [Talk Around], [Surveillance] or [BIIS button] while that key is activated.
Basic Operation
Turning Power ON
Hold down the Power key (?) to turn ON the power. NOTE: If the transceiver is programmed for a start-up password, input the digit codes as directed by your dealer. Refer to the operating guide for details.
Receiving and Transmitting
Receiving:
- Select a channel using the [CH Up]/[CH Down] keys or one of the direct channel select keys ([MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4]).
- When receiving a call, rotate the [VOL] knob to adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
- Take the microphone off the hook. (If scanning, the scan stops.)
- Wait for the channel to become clear. The channel is busy when the LED indicator lights green.
- While holding down the [PTT] button, speak at a normal voice level.
- Release the [PTT] button to receive.
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your signal:
- After pressing [PTT], pause briefly before you start speaking.
- Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth, then speak at a normal voice level.
Rear Panel Connection
For mobile operation:
Connect the transceiver to a 12 V DC battery, antenna, optional speaker, and microphone as shown.
- 1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR: Connect to an antenna. Contact your dealer about antenna selection and placement.
- 2 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK: Connect a 4~8 Ω external speaker.
- 3 D-Sub 25-pin: Connects to an external unit.
- 4 MICROPHONE HANGER: Connect the supplied microphone hanger to the vehicle's ground for microphone ON/OFF hook functions.
- 5 IGNITION LEAD: Connects to an ignition line. CAUTION: DO NOT put pressure on this lead. Binding to the DC power cable is recommended.
- 6 DC POWER RECEPTACLE: Connect to a 12 V DC battery. Pay attention to polarities. WARNING: ⚠️ NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. This will damage the transceiver.
Diagram shows connections: Red wire to positive terminal, Black wire to negative terminal of 12V battery. Antenna connected to antenna connector. Microphone connected to microphone connector. Optional speaker connected to external speaker jack. Ignition lead connected to ignition line.
For base station operation:
Connect the transceiver to a 13.2 V DC power supply, antenna, optional speaker, and microphone as shown.
- 1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR: Connect to an antenna.
- 2 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK: Connect a 4~8 Ω external speaker.
- 3 D-Sub 25-pin: Connects to an external unit.
- 4 MICROPHONE HANGER: Connect the supplied microphone hanger to the ground for microphone ON/OFF hook functions.
- 5 IGNITION LEAD: (Typically not used for base station operation).
- 6 DC POWER RECEPTACLE: Connect to a 13.2 V DC power supply. Pay attention to polarities. Ensure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is grounded.
Diagram shows connections: DC power supply to DC power receptacle. Antenna to antenna connector. Microphone to microphone connector. Optional speaker to external speaker jack.