INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF FM REPEATER

UHF FM REPEATER
 IMPORTANT EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL WORD DEFINITION
CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the WARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
repeater.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL– This NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only.
manual contains important safety and operating No risk of personal injury, fire or
instructions for the CY-F121S/F221S series. electric shock.

PRECAUTION
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER AVOID putting anything on top of the repeater.
attach an antenna or internal antenna connector This will obstruct heat dissipation.
during transmission. This may result in an Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid
electrical shock or burn. inadvertent use by children.

WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER BE CAREFUL! The heatsink will become hot
install the antenna at any place that person can when operating the repeater continuously for long
touch the antenna easily during transmission. periods.
This may result in an electrical shock or burn.
BE CAREFUL! If a linear amplifier is
NEVER apply AC to the [BATTERY] terminals connected, first set the repeaterʼs RF output
on the repeater rear panel. This could cause a power to less than the linear amplifierʼs maximum
fire or damage the repeater. input level, otherwise, the linear amplifier will be
damaged.
NEVER apply more than 16 V DC, such as a
24 V battery, to the [BATTERY] terminals on the Use Icom microphones only (optional). Other
repeater rear panel. This could cause a fire or manufacturerʼs microphones have different pin
damage the repeater. assignments, and connection to the CY-F121S/
CY-F221S series may damage the repeater.
NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch
any internal part or connectors on the rear panel For U.S.A. only
of the repeater. This may result in an electric
CAUTION: This repeater is intended for use
shock.
as a fixed base station with the antenna located
outdoors on the rooftop or on antenna tower,
NEVER expose the repeater to rain, snow or
or indoors with the antenna located near the
any liquids.
repeater.
AVOID using or placing the repeater in areas The Icom America Systems logo is a trademark
with temperatures below –30°C (–22°F) or above of Icom, Inc.
+60°C (+140°F). Be aware that temperatures
on a vehicleʼs dashboard can exceed 80°C
(+176°F), resulting in permanent damage to the
repeater if left there for extended periods.

AVOID placing the repeater in excessively dusty

environments or in direct sunlight.

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FORWARD SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Thank you for purchasing this Icom America The following accessories are supplied with
Systems CY-F121S/221S VHF/UHF FM REPEATER. CY-F121S/221S series
With proper care, this product should provide
you years of trouble-free operation. [AC120V version]
➀ AC power cable (OPC-510) ….............……… 1
 FEATURES  Spare fuses (FGB 20A) ………..……….…… 1
❍ 20 W continuous full duty cycle operation ➂ DC Power Cord ……..................……….…… 1
This repeater looks as good as it performs.

❍ Automatic battery backup system

A built-in backup system supports automatic
switching to an external power supply (13.6
V DC) if the AC power supply fails.

❍ Multiple CTCSS & DTCS tone memories

One CTCSS/DTCS tone (TX/RX tones
respectively) can be programmed in a
channel. Ideal for many different applications.

❍ Other features
- PC programmable
- 19 inch rack mount or desktop.

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 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front Panel
➏ ➎

➋ ➌ ➍ ➐
➊ MICROPHONE/SPEAKER CONNECTOR ➋ VOLUME CONTROL [VOLUME]
[MIC/SP] Adjusts the audio output level.
This 8-pin modular jack accepts the optional
microphone. ➌ DEALER PROGRAMMABLE KEYS
P0, P1, P2, P3
➀ +8 V DC output (Max. 10 mA)
➁ CLO (output port for PC
programming)
➍ POWER SWITCH [POWER]
➀ ➇ Push to turn the power ON and OFF.
➂ AFO
➃ M PTT (Input port for TX control)
➄ Microphone ground ➎ INTERNAL SPEAKER
➅ Microphone input Monitors received signals.
➆ Ground
➇ CLI (Input port for PC program- ➏ TRANSMITTER UNIT
ming and monitor control)
➐ RECEIVER UNIT

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■ Front Panel
➊ ➋

➎ ➍ ➌

➊ AF VOLUME CONTROL KNOB ➍ DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS

Rotate the knob to adjust the audio output [P0] to [P3]
level. Desired functions can be programmed
• Minimum audio level is pre-programmed. independently by your dealer.
➋ FUNCTION DISPLAY
➎ MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
Displays a variety of information, such as an
Connect the supplied microphone or optional
operating channel number/name.
DTMF microphone for SmarTrunk II™
NOTE: The above functions depend on
operation here.
pre-programming.
NEVER connect non-specified microphones.
➌ POWER SWITCH [POWER] The pin assignments may be different and
Push to turn the power ON and OFF. the transceiver may be damaged.
• The following functions are available at
power ON as options:
- Automatic scan start
-Password prompt
-Set mode

■ Function LED

➋ TX/RX INDICATOR
➥ Lights red: while transmitting
➥ Lights green: while the channel is busy
➥ Blinks orange (green and red blink simultaneous-
ly): when the specified 2-tone, 5-tone call is received.
➊ CHANNEL INDICATORS ➥ Green and red blink alternately: cloning error
➥ Indicates the operating channel. ➌ ACTIVATED KEY INDICATOR (LP 0/1/2)
➥ Blinks when receiving a signal during Indicates relative receive signal strength level.
scanning operation.
➥ All LEDs blink while entering the power NOTE: When all function LEDs blink, check the DC
ON password. battery voltage is not too high.
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■ Rear Panel ➌ ➊

➐
➏

➋ ➍ ➎

➊ POWER SWITCH [POWER] ➎ AC POWER SOCKET [AC]

Toggles to turn the repeater power ON or Connects the supplied AC power cable to a
OFF. Located on the back panel of the domestic AC outlet.
repeater.
➏ GROUND TERMINAL [GND]
➋ TRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTOR [TX/ Ground the repeater through this terminal
TX•RX] to prevent electric shocks, TVI, BCI and other
➥ Connects a transmit antenna (impedance: problems.
50 Ω) and outputs transmit signals.
➥ When installing an optional internal ➐ DC POWER INPUT TERMINALS [BATTERY]
duplexer (supplied by third party), this Connects a 12 V storage battery for
connects the transmit and receive to an antenna. repeater backup when AC power is
interrupted. These terminals are also used
➌ ACCESSORY CONNECTOR [ACC] for DC power operation.
Connects to a remote controller.
• See pgs. 3, 4 for accessory connector CAUTION: NEVER short the (+) line of the
information. DC power cable to repeaterʼs chassis. There
is danger of electric shock and/or equipment
➍ RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX] damage.
➥Connects a receive antenna (impedance: 50
Ω) and inputs receiving signals.
➥When installing an internal duplexer
(supplied by third party), do not use this
connector.

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■ Repeater Controller

Programming Mobile Radios HANG ON TIME CONFIGURATION

JP7 JP6 JP5 JP4 T sec.
➀ Transmitter:
• Go to LMR>Memory CH>Free, Program the 1 1 1 1 0
TX and RX to the transmit frequency 0 1 1 1 0.5
• Set the CTCSS/CDCSS Tone 1 0 1 1 1
• Set RF Power to High 1 0 1 1 1.5
• Go to LMR>Common>Expert, Set EPTT/
1 1 0 1 2
FTSW to EPTT (to allow ExtPTT)
0 1 0 1 2.5
* Inside the TX radio, Short jumper D and solder 1 0 0 1 3
TXData to F 0 0 0 1 3.5
1 1 1 0 4
➁ Receiver: 0 1 1 0 4.5
• Go to LMR>Memory CH>Free, Program the RX
frequency 1 0 1 0 5
• Set the CTCSS/CDCSS Tone 0 0 1 0 5.5
• Enable TX inhibit 1 1 0 0 6
• Set RF Power to LOW2 0 1 0 0 6.5
• Go to LMR>Common>Expert, set RX EXO to ON 1 0 0 0 7
(to enable Signal HORN, CSQ, and PL/DPL)
0 0 0 0 7.5
CABLE CONNECTORS ** 1 = ON; 0 = OFF
X1 Accessory Connector TX
X2 Accessory Connector RX
X3 FAN
X4 J6 Optional Connector RX
X5 J6 Optional Connector TX

JUMPER SETTINGS
JP2 Repeater Disable
JP3 Transmit On
JP4 Hang On Time
JP5 Hang On Time
JP6 Hang On Time
JP7 Hang On Time
JP8 Audio On

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■ Accessory connector

DB25 Pin Outs Configuration

Pin
Pin Name Description Specification
No.
6 Vcc TX +15V DC Supply for External Controller, TX Maximum 1 A
Unit
7 GND TX DC Ground, TX Unit
8 Busy TX Output Terminal for Busy Signal, TX Unit Open
Open Collector+OFF, 0V=ON
9 AFO TX Audio Output, TX Unit
10 DISC TX Discriminator Output, TX Unit
11 TXA TX Transmit Audio, TX Unit
12 PTT TX External PTT, TX Unit
13 TXD TX Transmit Data Input, TX Unit
18 Vcc RX +15V DC Supply for External Controller, RX
Unit
19 GND RX DC Ground, RX Unit
20 Busy RX Output Terminal for Busy Signal, RX Unit
21 AFO RX Audio Output, RX Unit
22 DISC RX Discriminator Output, RX Unit
23 TXA RX Transmit Audio, RX Unit

24 PTT RX External PTT, RX Unit

25 TXD RX Transmit Data Input, RX Unit

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 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

■ Unpacking ■ Duplexer
After unpacking, immediately report any damage A duplexer is separately required when only
to the delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the one antenna is used for both transmitting and
shipping cartons. receiving. Select a duplexer according to the
For a description and a diagram of accessory transmitting and receiving frequencies. Ask your
equipment included with the CY-F121S/221S Dealer for details.
series, see ʻSupplied accessoriesʼ of this
manual. ■ Grounding
To prevent electrical shock, television interference
■ Selecting a location (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other
Select a location for the repeater that allows problems, ground the transceiver through the
adequate air circulation, free from extreme [GND] terminal on the rear panel.
heat, cold, or vibrations, and away from TV For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or
sets, TV antenna elements, radios and other strap to a long earth-sunk copper rod. Make the
electromagnetic sources. distance between the [GND] terminal and ground
as short as possible.
■ Antenna connection
For radio communications, the antenna is of WARNING: NEVER connect the
critical importance, along with output power and [GND] terminal to a gas or electric pipe,
sensitivity. Select antenna(s), such as a well- since the connection could cause an
matched 50 Ω antenna, and feedline. 1.5:1 or explosion or electric shock.
better of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)
is recommended for desired band. Of course, the
transmission line should be a coaxial cable.
CAUTION: Protect repeater from lightning
by using a lightning arrestor.
NOTE: There are many publications
covering proper antennas and their
installation. Check with your local dealer for
more information and recommendations.

TYPE-N CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

➀
Slide the nut, flat washer, rubber gasket and clamp over the coaxial
cable, then cut the end of the cable evenly.
➁
Strip the cable and fold the braid back over the clamp.

Soft solder the center conductor. Install the center conductor pin and
➂ solder it.

Carefully slide the plug body into place aligning the center conductor
pin on the cable. Tighten the nut onto the plug body.
➃
30 mm ≈ 9⁄8 in 10 mm ≈ 3⁄8 in 1–2 mm ≈ 1⁄16 in

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 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2

■ Required Connections

[DC POWER INPUT TERMINAL]

Make sure the back up battery is correctly

connected. Use a cable with following
current capacity. Solder or clamp the cable
plug when connecting the power cable to the
backup battery to prevent voltage drops.

Power cable current capacity: 25 A or more

[TX(TX•RX) ANT] [RX ANT] GROUND

TX•RX antenna required

for installing an internal
duplexer.

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 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2

■ Power
Make sure the [POWER] switch is turned OFF  In DC operation
when connecting an AC power cable or a backup
CAUTION: Voltages greater than 16 V DC
battery (emergency power supply).
will damage the repeater. Check the source
voltage before connecting the power cable.
The CY-F121S/221S series can operate with an
AC or DC power supply. If AC power is interrupted
• DO NOT place the backup battery on or near
when operating the repeater with an AC power
the repeater. Lead-acid batteries should be
supply, power is automatically provided to the
placed at least 5 m (16.4 ft.) away from the
[BATTERY] terminals.
repeater. Use a heavy duty cable to make
the connection and be sure both the positive
NOTE: If turning the repeater OFF using the
(red) and negative (black) terminals are
rear panel switch, wait a few seconds before
correctly connected.
turning it back ON. Otherwise, Logic circuits
• When connecting to the battery, connect the
may not sense the transition and operate
DC power cable to the repeater first, then
correctly.
the positive (red) terminal and negative
(black) terminal to the battery. This is to
prevent electric shock or circuit damage.
 In AC operation

• Use the supplied AC power cable for

connection to a domestic AC outlet.
• Extension cords should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Using improper
extension cords could result in fire risk.

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 3 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION

■ Opening the repeaterʼs case

Follow the case and cover opening procedures
shown here when an optional unit is installed or
adjust the internal units, etc.

CAUTION: Disconnect the AC power cable

and/or DC power cable from the repeater.
Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock
and/or equipment damage.

➀ Remove 7 screws from the top of the repeater

and 4 screws from the sides, then lift up the
top cover.
➁ Turn the repeater upside down.

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 4 OPERATION

■ Turning power ON
➀ On rear panel, push [POWER] to turn power
ON.

■ Receiving and transmitting

 Receiving
➀ Push [POWER] to turn power ON.
➁ Rotate [VOLUME] to adjust the audio
output level.
➂ Push [1; 2; 3; 4] to select the desired
channel.
•When receiving a signal, BUSY indicator turns ON
and audio is emitted from the speaker.
•Further adjustment of [VOLUME] to a comfortable
listening level may be necessary at this point.

 Transmitting
➀ Take the microphone off hook.
➁ Wait for the channel to become clear.
➂ Push and hold [PTT] to transmit, then
speak into the microphone at your normal
voice level.
➃ Release [PTT] to receive.

IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of the transmitted
signal:
(1) Pause briefly after pushing [PTT].
(2) Hold the microphone 1 to 2 inch (2.5 to
5 cm) from your mouth, then speak into
the microphone at a normal voice level.

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 5 MAINTENANCE

■ Fuse replacement
If a fuse blows or the repeater stops functioning,
try to find the source of the problem, and replace
the damaged fuse with a new, rated fuse.

Replace the circuitry fuse as shown below.

“There are two fuses:

The left fuse, as pictured, is for repeater TX
The right fuse is for repeater RX”

WARNING: DISCONNECT the AC

power cable and/or DC power cable from
the repeater. Otherwise, there is danger of
electric shock and/or equipment damage.

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 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

■ Specifications
◆ CY-F121S
Receiver
General
•Receive system: Double-conversion
•Frequency coverage : 136.000-174.000 MHz* superheterodyne system
•Channel spacing : 12.5/25 kHz (Narrow/Wide) •Intermediate frequency: 1st: 46.35 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz
•Number of channels : Max 8 channels •Sensitivity: 0.25 µV at 12 dB SINAD
•Antenna connector : SO-293 (50Ω) •Squelch sensitivity: 0.25 µV
•Power supply voltage : 13.2 V DC nominal [25W] •Adjacent channel: 65 dB [Narrow]
(Negative ground) 13.6 V DC nominal [50W] Selectivity (typical) 75 dB [Wide]
•Current drain (apporx.) : TX (25W) 7.0 A •Spurious response: 75 dB
(50W) 13.0 A •Intermodulation (typical): 74 dB
Max. Audio 1.2 A •Hum and Noise (typical): 40 dB [Narrow]
Stand-by 0.3 A 45 dB [Wide]
•Operating temp. range : -30 °C to +60 °C •Audio output power: 4W typical at 10% distortion
(-22 °F to +140 °F) with a 4Ω load
•Dimensions (Projections not included) •External SP connector: 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm
(1/8”)/4Ω
[25W]: 480 (W) x 133 (H) x
364 (D) mm; 18.90 (W) x ◆ CY-F221S
5.24 (H) x 14.33 (D) inches
[50W]: 480 (W) x 133 (H) x
364 (D) mm; 18.90 (W) x General
5.24 (H) x 14.33 (D) inches
•Weight: 8.6 kg; 18 lb [25W] •Frequency coverage: 400.000-430.000 MHz*
8.6 kg; 18 lb [50W] 440.000-490.000 MHz*
•RF output power: 25W/10W/2.5W [25W] •Channel spacing: 12.5/25 kHz (Narrow/Wide)
(High/Low2/Low1) 50W/25W/5W [50W] •Number of channels: Max 8 channels
•Modulation system: Variable reactance freq. •Antenna connector: SO-293 (50Ω)
modulation •Power supply voltage: 13.6 V DC nominal
•Max. frequency deviation: ±2.5 kHz [Narrow] (negative ground)
±5.0 kHz [Wide] •Current drain (apporx.): TX (25W) 7.0 A
•Frequency Error: ±5.0 ppm (45W) 13.0 A
•Spurious emission: 70 dB typical Max. Audio 1.2 A
•Adjacent channel power: 60 dB [Narrow] Stand-by 0.3 A
70 dB [Wide] •Operating temp. range: -30 °C to +60 °C
•Audio frequency response: +2 dB to -8 dB of (-22 °F to +140 °F)
6 dB/octave range from: •Dimensions (Projections not included)
300 Hz to 2550 Hz [Narrow] [25W]: 480 (W) x 133 (H) x
300 Hz to 3000 Hz [Wide] 364 (D) mm; 18.90 (W) x
•Audio harmonic distortion : 3% typical at 1 kHz , 40% 5.24 (H) x 14.33 (D) inches
deviation [45W]: 480 (W) x 133 (H) x
•FM Hum and noise: 40 dB [Narrow] 364 (D) mm; 18.90 (W) x
(typical, with CCIT filter) 46 dB [Wide] 5.24 (H) x 14.33 (D) inches
•Limiting character of: 70-100% of max deviation •Weight: 8.6 kg; 18 lb [25W]
modulation 8.6 kg; 18 lb [45W]
•Microphone connector: 8-pin modular (600Ω)
Transmitter

•RF output power: 25W/10W/2.5W [25W]

(High/Low2/Low1) 50W/25W/4.5W [45W]

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•Modulation system: Variable reactance freq.
modulation
■ Options
•Max. frequency deviation: ±2.5 kHz [Narrow]
•HM-100 HAND MICROPHONE
±5.0 kHz [Wide]
•HM-100TN DTMF MICROPHONE
•Frequency Error: ±2.5 ppm
Hand microphone with a DTMF keypad
•Spurious emission: 70 dB typical
•SM-25 DESKTOP MICROPHONE
•Adjacent channel power: 60 dB [Narrow]
•IAS VHF DUP KIT VHF duplexer kit with RF jumpers
70 dB [Wide]
•IAS UHF DUP KIT UHF duplexer kit with RF jumpers
•Audio frequency response: +2 dB to -8 dB of
6 dB/octave range from:
300 Hz to 2550 Hz [Narrow]
300 Hz to 3000 Hz [Wide]
•Audio harmonic distortion: 3% typical at 1 kHz , 40%
deviation
•FM Hum and noise: 40 dB [Narrow]
(typical, with CCIT filter) 46 dB [Wide]
•Limiting character of: 70-100% of max deviation
modulation
•Microphone connector: 8-pin modular (600Ω)

Receiver

•Receive system: Double-conversion

superheterodyne system
•Intermediate frequency: 1st: 46.35 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz
•Sensitivity: 0.25 µV at 12 dB SINAD
•Squelch sensitivity: 0.25 µV
•Adjacent channe: 65 dB [Narrow]
Selectivity (typical) 75 dB [Wide]
•Spurious response: 75 dB
•Intermodulation (typical): 74 dB
•Hum and Noise (typical): 40 dB [Narrow]
45 dB [Wide]
•Audio output power: 4W typical at 10% distortion
with a 4Ω load
•External SP connector: 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm
(1/8”)/4Ω

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