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Icom IC-F30GS 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: Installation Notes

    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 from your mouth.
  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..........i INSTALLATION NOTES .

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ‘ ‘ Accessory attachment D Supplied accessories The transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories. q Flexible antenna differ according to ver- sion) w Belt clip D Antenna The antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated at right. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors Programmable key reference F0 (Red) F1 (Black) F2 (Black) F3 (Black) Speaker Microphone...
  • Page 7 • Can be programmed as [ y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P Can each be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom Dealer. u 10-KEY PAD (IC-F30GT/IC-F40GT only) Used to enter DTMF codes, the operating channel, etc. i FUNCTION DISPLAY...

  • Page 8: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ Function display q SIGNAL STRENGTH METER Indicates relative signal strength level. w BANK NUMBER INDICATOR Indicates operating bank (channel group) number. e LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. r MULTI-FUNCTION INDICATOR Indicates operating channel number, channel names, 5-tone code, etc., according to operating condition.

  • Page 9: Battery Packs

    ‘ ‘ Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be ro- tated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power OFF. • Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack up- ward with the transceiver facing you.

  • Page 10: Battery Cautions

    BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery cautions • CAUTION! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck- lace, etc.

  • Page 11: Battery Charging

    ‘ ‘ Battery charging D Rapid charging with the BC-119+AD-94 (#02) The optional BC-119 provides rapid charging of optional battery packs. The following are additionally required: • One AD-94 (#02). • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-119 depending on ver- sion) Turn power OFF.
  • Page 12 BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the BC-121+AD-94 (#02) The optional BC-121 allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged si- multaneously. The following are additionally required. • Six AD-94 (#02). • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-121 depending on version) AC adapter (purchased separately)

  • Page 13: Charging Note

    ‘ ‘ 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 rapid charging, BC-137 #02 for regular charging) other manufacturers’...

  • Page 14: Battery Case (Option)

    BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery case (Option) When using an optional BP-208 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 15: 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 16 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 17 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: All signals are received. Only signals containing the proper tone are received.
  • Page 18 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 19: 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 (Optional UT-105...

  • Page 20: 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 the [SEL] to select a chan- nel.

  • Page 21: Call Procedure

    ‘ ‘ Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling , 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 22: 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 23: Smartrunk Ii

    SmarTrunk II ‘ ‘ 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 24 SmarTrunk II D D Last number redial* Push [M], [M] to automatically redial the last number called. • A high-pitched beep indicates that the number is accepted. D D Turbo SpeeDial To automatically dial a commonly used number with one push: •...
  • Page 25 • If the other subscriber is on another call or out of range, you hear a fast busy signal and the call terminates automatically. : This function is available for the IC-F30GS/IC-F40GS when the [F2]/[F3] keys are assigned the [M]/[ # ] key functions.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Optional Unit Installation

    OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION You can install two of the following optional units in the transceiver. UT-105 SmarTrunk II Logic Board UT-111 UNIT TRUNKING BOARD ‘ ‘ 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 28: Cloning

    CLONING ‘ ‘ Cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents or data from PC to a transceiver using the optional CS- F30G CLONING SOFTWARE D D PC-to-transceiver cloning Please refer to the HELP file that comes with the CS-F30G SOFTWARE CAUTION: Imprudent cloning operation causes a cloning error.

  • Page 29: Options

    D D BATTERY PACKS • BP-208 BATTERY CASE Allows a set of Alkaline batteries to operate the handheld when charging a rechargeable battery 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 30: Options

    OPTION D D OTHER OPTIONS • AD-52 EARPHONE JACK ADAPTER Allows you to connect an earphone, 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm ( • AD-98FSC ANTENNA CONNECTOR CONVERTER Allows you to connect an external antenna with BNC connector. • EM-80/EM-89 Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient oper- ation while hanging the transceiver from your belt.

  • Page 31: Memo

    MEMO...
  • Page 32 A-5668H-1EX Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan © 2000 Icom Inc.

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