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Icom IC-F43GT Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF33GT/GS
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF43GT/GS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF33GT/GS UHF TRANSCEIVER iF43GT/GS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 2: Important

    2 to 4 in. (5 instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F33GT/GS VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F43GT/GS to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. UHF TRANSCEIVER.
  • Page 3 The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS I Stun function ............... 26 IMPORTANT ..................i I BIIS indication ..............26 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i I Priority A channel selection ..........26 PRECAUTION .................. i I Man Down Emergency Call ..........27 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............iii 1 ACCESSORIES ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES I Supplied accessories I Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna The following accessories are supplied: Qty. q Flexible antenna ……………………………………………1 Connect the supplied flexible anten- w Battery pack …………………………………………………1 na to the antenna connector. e Belt clip ………………………………………………………1 r Unit cover (double-sided tape)* ……………………………1 CAUTION! t Jack cover (with screws) ………………………………1 set •...

  • Page 6: Battery Pack

    ACCESSORIES D Belt clip ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: To attach the belt clip: q Release the battery pack if it is attached. Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt lock it with the battery release button.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ï Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover on q Unscrew the screws with the [SP]/[MIC] jack. a Phillips screwdriver. w Tighten the screws.

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel e DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [RED] Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 7) r [SP]/[MIC] JACK Connect the optional speaker-microphone. [SP]/[MIC] jack cover NOTE: Attach the [SP]/[MIC] jack cover when the optional speaker- microphone is not used. (See p.
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION u 10-KEYPAD (Depending on version) !0 MONITOR KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch The keypad allows you to enter digits to: • Select memory channels mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while • Select tone channels pushing this key.

  • Page 10: I Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display y AUDIBLE INDICATOR ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) condition. ➥ Appears when the specified 2/5-tone/BIIS code is received. u COMPANDER INDICATOR Appears when the compander function is activated. i SCRAMBLER INDICATOR q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.

  • Page 11: I Programmable Function Keys

    [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [RED] and [MONITOR] programmable function keys. ting. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- When the power ON scan function is turned OFF; cerning your transceivers programming. Push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol- transmission during scan, cancels scanning.
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS C.TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEY Push to select an operating channel directly. Push to select the continuous tone channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] to change the tone frequency/code set- MONITOR KEY ting after pushing this key for permanent operation. ➥...
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY KEYS ID MEMORY READ KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) ➥ Push and hold to transmit an emergency call. ➥ Recalls detected ID codes. ➥ When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat • Push this key, then push [CH Up]/[CH Down] for selection. •...

  • Page 14: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION STATUS UP/DOWN KEYS (BIIS operation only) MDC CALLALERT KEY (MDC operation only) ➥ While in the standby condition, push to display the trans- Push to enter the transceiver alias selection mode. • After the desired alias selection, push [PTT] to transmit a call alert. mit status indication and select a status number.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION I Turning power ON I Channel selection q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. Several types of channel selections are available. Methods w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, may differ according to your system set up. input the digit codes as directed by your dealer.

  • Page 16: I Call Procedure

    BASIC OPERATION I Call procedure I Receiving and transmitting When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transceiver. See p. 1 for antenna attachment. transmission.

  • Page 17: D Transmitting Notes

    BASIC OPERATION D Transmitting notes D TX code channel selection • Transmit inhibit function If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict indication can be toggled between the operating channel transmission under the following conditions: number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name).

  • Page 18: D Tx Code Number Edit

    BASIC OPERATION D TX code number edit (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) TO EDIT A TX CODE VIA [TX CODE ENTER] KEY: If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code q Select the desired TX code channel via [TX Code CH Up] Enter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited within or [TX Code CH Down].

  • Page 19: I User Set Mode

    BASIC OPERATION I User set mode D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the auto- matic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 DTMF User set mode is accessed with [User Set Mode] and allows channels are available.

  • Page 20: Biis Operation

    BIIS OPERATION I Default setting I Receiving a call D D Individual call The following functions are assigned to each programmable q When an individual call is received; key as the default. However, the assigned function can be changed by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details. •...

  • Page 21: D Displaying The Received Call Record

    BIIS OPERATION D D Group call D D Displaying the received call record q When a group call is received; — Queue indication • Beeps sound. The transceiver memorizes the calling station IDs for record. • “ ” appears and the mute is released. Up to 3 calls can be memorized, and the oldest call record is •...

  • Page 22: I Transmitting A Call

    BIIS OPERATION I Transmitting a call D D Calling back from the queue channel Total of a 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) for the call code from memory, entering the call code from the 1 sec.
  • Page 23 BIIS OPERATION D D Direct code entry q While in the standby condition, push [P3] (TX Code Enter) u Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. i Push [MONITOR] (Moni(Audi)) to send the ‘Clear down’ to enter the TX code edit mode. •...

  • Page 24: I Receiving A Message

    BIIS OPERATION I Receiving a message D D Receiving a status message D D Receiving an SDM q When a status message is received; q When an SDM is received; • Beeps sound. • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the status message is dis- •...

  • Page 25: D Received Message Selection

    BIIS OPERATION D D Received message selection e Push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired message. The transceiver memorizes the received messages for • When selecting the SDM that includes more than 8 characters, record. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 charac- “...

  • Page 26: I Transmitting A Status

    BIIS OPERATION I Transmitting a status D D General D D Transmitting a status q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital), then The status message can be selected with the programmed text, and the message text is also displayed on the function push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired station/group display of the called station.

  • Page 27: I Transmitting An Sdm

    BIIS OPERATION I Transmitting an SDM D D General D D Transmitting an SDM q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital), then The short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual station or group stations. Also, 8 SDM memory channels are push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired station/group available and the messages can be edited via PC program- code.
  • Page 28 BIIS OPERATION D D Programming an SDM memory (10-keypad version is required) q During standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) twice, then • Available characters push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired SDM to be edit- Characters (’) (") w Push [M] or [#] to enter the message editing condition. (<) (>) •...

  • Page 29: I Position Data Transmission

    BIIS OPERATION I Position data transmission I Printer connection When the optional cable and a GPS receiver is connected to When the optional cable is connected to the transceiver, a the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude) data can printer can be connected to print out the received SDM con- be transmitted automatically.

  • Page 30: I Auto Emergency Transmission

    BIIS OPERATION I Auto emergency transmission I BIIS indication When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat The following indications are available for the BIIS operation (Silent)] is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically on an MSK channel. transmitted for the specified time period. : Individual/group call is successful.

  • Page 31: I Man Down Emergency Call

    BIIS OPERATION I Man Down Emergency Call The optional UT-113 is required for this func- MAN DOWN UNIT tion. The man down emergency call function transmits an emer- gency call automatically, when the transceiver has been left in a horizontal position. This function can be performed for both 5-tone and MSK channels.

  • Page 32: Mdc 1200 Operation

    ID’s. An additional feature of MDC 1200 found in Icom transceivers qPush [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. is called aliasing. Each transceiver on the system has a unique ID number.
  • Page 33 MDC 1200 OPERATION D D Transmitting a Call Alert D D Transmitting a Radio Check Call Call Alert allows you to notify another user who may be away Radio check call allows you to determine whether another from the transceiver that you want to talk. transceiver is turned on, within range and on channel without requiring any action from the targeted station user.
  • Page 34 MDC 1200 OPERATION D D Transmitting a Status Message yRelease [PTT]. Status Messaging allows you to send a pre-programmed sta- • “STAT OK” is displayed. tus message to the dispatcher. There are 16 status codes that • “STA FAIL” is displayed if there is no acknowledgment from the can be sent.
  • Page 35 MDC 1200 OPERATION D D Transmitting a Message D D Emergency Calls The transceiver can send a pre-programmed message to the The MDC 1200 Emergency feature can be accessed using dispatcher. There are 16 messages that can be sent on a the [MDC Emg] key (p.
  • Page 36 MDC 1200 OPERATION D D Programming station ID code (10-keypad version is required) • Available characters If your transceiver is equipped with a 10-keypad, you can enter a station ID code from the keypad for the Selective Call, Characters Characters Call Alert or Radio Check Call functions.

  • Page 37: I Receiving A Call

    MDC 1200 OPERATION I Receiving a call D D Receiving a Selective Call D D Receiving a Call Alert q When an individual call is received; q When a Call Alert is received; • Beeps sound. • Beeps sound. • “ ”...

  • Page 38: Optional Smartrunk Operation

    OPTIONAL SmarTrunk OPERATION I SmarTrunk II™, I SmarTrunk II™ and SmarTrunk 3G™ and SmarTrunk 3G™ operation conventional modes These features are enabled by a Dealer and may not be available in your system. Contact your Dealer for details. This transceiver is capable of SmarTrunk II™/SmarTrunk 3G™...

  • Page 39: Optional Smartrunk Operation

    OPTIONAL SmarTrunk OPERATION D PTT dispatch operation D Turbo SpeeDial q Push [PTT] once (without dialling) to initiate a dispatch call. To automatically dial a commonly used number with one w Begin talking after you hear three beeps (one short, high- push: pitched, two very-short, low-pitched).

  • Page 40: Optional Unit Installation

    OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION I Optional unit installation Install the optional unit as follows: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat- r Replace the unit cover and the battery pack, then rotate tery pack. (p. 2) [VOL] to turn the power ON.

  • Page 41: I Ut-109 And Ut-110 Installation

    OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION I UT-109 and UT-110 installation The following PC board modification is required when NOTE: When uninstalling the scrambler unit installing the optional UT-109 or UT-110: Be sure to re-solder the disconnected points at left, other- wise no TX modulation or AF output is available. q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat- tery pack.

  • Page 42: I Ut-105, Ut-117 And Ut-117S Installation

    OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION I UT-105, UT-117 and UT-117S installation The following PC board modification is required when installing the optional UT-105, UT-117 or UT-117S: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat- tery pack. (p. 2) w Remove the unit cover as described in the Optional unit installation (p.

  • Page 43: Battery Charging

    Charge the specified Icom batteries only. Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery Only tested and approved for use with genuine Icom batter- pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. ies. Fire and/or explosion may occur when a third party bat- CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the tery pack or counterfeit product is charged.

  • Page 44: I Optional Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING I Optional battery chargers ï Rapid charging with the BC-160 ï AD-106 installation q Install the AD-106 desktop charger adapter into the holder The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of optional Li- Ion battery packs. space of the BC-119N/BC-121N. w Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/BC-121N to the AD-106 •...
  • Page 45 BATTERY CHARGING ï Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 ï Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be packs. The following items are additionally required. charged simultaneously.

  • Page 46: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT!: Battery charging Ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This illustration is described with the BC-160.) Lobs Guide rail...

  • Page 47: Battery Case

    BATTERY CASE I Optional battery case (BP-240) When using the optional battery case, install 6 AAA (LR03) Fig.1 size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. BP-240 q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w). (Fig.1) w Then, install 6 AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries.

  • Page 48: Swivel Belt Clip

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP I MB-93 contents e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the trans- ceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. Qty. q Belt clip ……………………………………………………… 1 w Base clip ……………………………………………………...

  • Page 49: I To Detach

    SWIVEL BELT CLIP I To detach q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction arrow and pull out from the belt clip.

  • Page 50: Options

    7.4 V 800 mAh 6 hrs. the transceiver. IC-F33GT/GS 9 hrs. 7.4 V 1150 mAh BP-231 • MB-96N/96F LEATHER BELT HANGER IC-F43GT/GS 8 hrs. IC-F33GT/GS 16 hrs. 7.4 V 2000 mAh D OPTIONAL UNITS BP-232 IC-F43GT/GS 15 hrs. • UT-108...

  • Page 51: Options

    OPTIONS D DC CABLES • CP-17L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE Allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. (For BC-119N) • OPC-515L/OPC-656 DC POWER CABLES Allows charging of the battery pack using a 13.8 V power source instead of the AC adapter.

  • Page 52: Safety Training Information

    • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt- GHz. clips listed on page 46 when attaching the radio to your belt, •...

  • Page 53: Safety Training Information

    SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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  • Page 56 A-6535H-1EX Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2006 Icom Inc.

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