Icom IC-F30GT Instruction Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF30GT/GS
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF40GT/GS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must except any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation.
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF30GT/GS UHF TRANSCEIVER iF40GT/GS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Oper- ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de- vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must except any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 2 This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF expo- sure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: •...
- Page 3 • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which listed in page 25 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to en- sure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not ex- ceeded.
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Page 4: Foreword
FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-F30GT/GS, IC-F40GT/GS FM transceiver. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver. INSTALLATION NOTES • When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2.5 to 5 centimeters (1 to 2 in.) away... -
Page 5: Function Display
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to op- erate this transceiver under FCC regulations. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ......i–ii FOREWORD ..........iii INSTALLATION NOTES . -
Page 7: Accessories
Belt clip D Antenna The antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated at right. For IC-F30GT-L/GS-L The most suitable flexible antenna must be purchased separately, ac- cording to the frequency coverage and programmed frequency parameters of each version. See page 25 for details. -
Page 8: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors Programmable key reference... -
Page 9: Battery Packs
BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the BC-121+AD-94 (#11) The optional BC-121 allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged si- multaneously. The following are additionally required. • Six AD-94 (#11). • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-121 depending on version) Turn power OFF. -
Page 10: Charging Note
BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Charging NOTE Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (50°F to 140°F). • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119/BC-121/BC- only. -
Page 11: Battery Case (Option)
BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery case (Option) When using an optional BP-208 attached to the BATTERY CASE transceiver, install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. D D CAUTION • Use ALKALINE batteries only. • Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca- pacity. -
Page 12: Programmable Functions
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ‘ ‘ General In the following explanations, programmable function names are bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends on programming. D D KEYPAD LOCK FUNCTION This function locks access to all programmable switches (except the switch assigned for the lock function). Push and hold the [Lock] switch for 1 sec. - Page 13 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS D D HIGH/LOW POWER OUTPUT This function selects high or low power for a channel. Push the [High/Low] switch to change transmit output power be- tween high, low1 and low2 power. • “ ” appears when low1 or low2 output power is selected. D D SCRAMBLER FUNCTION (optional UT-109 (#02)* or UT-110 (#02)* is required.) This function provides higher communication security.
- Page 14 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS D D MONITOR AUDIBLE FUNCTION The monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s squelch manually to check whether a channel is busy or not. The trans- ceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby: Audible condition: This condition mutes audio ONLY when no carrier is present.
- Page 15 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS D D DTMF TRANSMISSION This function allows you to send a pre-programmed DTMF code to control a repeater, open another transceiver’s squelch, etc. Manual transmission: Push the desired digit keys in sequence while pushing [PTT]. • Pushing [PTT] may not be necessary depending on programming. Automatic pre-programmed transmission: q Push the [DTMF Autodial] switch to select DTMF autodial mode, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired channel.
- Page 16 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS D D DISPLAY LIGHTING The function display has 3 backlight conditions. : Backlight turns ON continuously. : No backlight is available. AUTO : When any key, except [PTT], is pushed, the backlight turns ON for 5 sec. automatically. D D SmarTrunk II functions This transceiver provides SmarTrunk II...
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Page 17: Conventional Operation
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ‘ ‘ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. See p. 1 for antenna attachment. Turn power ON as described on p. 3. Receiving: q Push [CH Up]/[CH Down], or rotate [SEL] to select a channel. w Listen for a transmission and adjust [VOL] to a comfortable lis- tening level. -
Page 18: Call Procedure
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ‘ ‘ Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and , the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- DTCS) mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you. -
Page 19: Tx Code Channel Selection
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ‘ ‘ Tx code channel selection Your radio may be programmed for Tx code channel selection. In this case, you can choose a Tx code channel to be transmitted when using the call function (p. 17). Push [Tx Code CH Up/Down] (assigned to one of the dealer-pro- grammable switches) to select the desired Tx code channel. -
Page 20: Smartrunk Ii
SmarTrunk II OPERATION ‘ ‘ Basic operation These features are enabled by your Dealer or System operator and may not be available in your system. Contact your Dealer for details. Push the [Bank] switch one or more times to select a channel bank for conventional channels or SmarTrunk II™... - Page 21 • A high-pitched beep indicates successful programming. • Memories [A]–[D] are used for the Turbo SpeeDial. NOTE: This function is available for the IC-F30GT/IC-F40GT only. D D Memory speed-dialling* To automatically dial a commonly used number from memory: •...
- Page 22 : This function is available for the IC-F30GS/IC-F40GS when the [F2]/[F3] keys are assigned the [M]/[ # ] key functions. : This function is available for the IC-F30GT/IC-F40GT only. Use the Turbo SpeeDial function instead. For additional operating instructions, contact your Dealer or...
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Page 23: Other Functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS ‘ ‘ DTMF PAGER/CODE SQUELCH D D DTMF pager This function uses DTMF tones for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that one of your group has called even if the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver. •... -
Page 24: Optional Unit Installation
OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION You can install two of the following optional units in the transceiver. UT-105 , UT-109/UT-110 SmarTrunk II Logic Board VOICE SCRAMBLER UT-111 UT-113 UNIT TRUNKING BOARD MAN DOWN UNIT ‘ ‘ Installation q Unscrew nut a, and remove the knobs. w Unscrew screw b, 2 screws c then remove multi-connector cover and rear panel. -
Page 25: Options
OPTIONS D D BATTERY PACKS • BP-208 BATTERY CASE Allows a set of Alkaline batteries to operate the handheld when charging rechargeable batteries or in emergencies, etc. 6 AA (R6) alkaline cells are required. • BP-209 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack, allows more than 7 hours op- eration. -
Page 26: Options
OPTIONS • UT-109 (#02)/UT-110 (#02) SCRAMBLER UNITS Non-rolling type (UT-109)/Rolling type (UT-110) voice scrambler unit provides higher communication security. • UT-111 TRUNKING BOARD Provides LTR ® trunking capabilities. • UT-113 MAN DOWN UNIT Provides a measure of safety when working in a hazardous envi- ronment, etc. - Page 27 A-5668H-1EX-e Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan © 2000 Icom Inc.