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Icom IC-F3GS Instruction Manual

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IC-F3/4GS series
A-5621D-1EX-r
Printed in Japan
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan
© 1999 Icom Inc.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF3GT/GS
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF4GT/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 accept any interference received, including in-
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  • Page 1 Count on us! IC-F3/4GS series A-5621D-1EX-r Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan © 1999 Icom Inc. INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF3GT/GS UHF TRANSCEIVER iF4GT/GS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Oper- ation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de-...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD .

  • Page 3: Panel Description

    • Can be programmed as [ M ]/[ # ]. (SmarTrunk mode only) y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0]/[P1]/[P2]/[P3] Can each be programmed for one of several functions by your Speaker Icom Dealer. u 10-KEY PAD (IC-F3GT/IC-F4GT only) Used to enter DTMF codes, the operating channel, etc. i ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects the supplied antenna.

  • Page 4: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ Function display e r t y u i q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears during PTT on. w BUSY INDICATOR Appears while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open. e LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 12) Appears when low output power is selected. r SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears while the scrambler function is operating.

  • Page 5: Battery Packs

    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. • Push the battery re- lease forward, then pull the battery pack upward with the trans- ceiver facing you.

  • Page 6: Battery Charging

    BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery charging D Rapid charging with the BC-144 The optional BC-144 provides rapid charging of optional battery packs. The following are additionally required: • One AD-99 and an AC adapter (depending on version) Turn power Check orientation OFF.

  • Page 7: 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-121/BC-144 for rapid charging, BC-137 #11/BC-146 for regular charging) only.

  • Page 8: 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 9 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 10: Receiving And Transmitting

    PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS • The emergency call is repeatedly transmitted at pre-programmed intervals. D D DISPLAY LIGHTING The function display has 3 backlight conditions. : No backlight is available. AUTO : When any key is pushed, the backlight turns ON for 5 sec.

  • Page 11: Call Procedure

    CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ‘ ‘ Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- 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 12: Smartrunk

    Push [M], [M] to automatically redial the last number called. • A high-pitched beep indicates that the number is accepted. *1: This function is available to for the IC-F3GS/IC-F4GS when the [Y]/[Z] keys are assigned the [M]/[ # ] key functions.

  • Page 13: Other Functions

    • If the other subscriber is on another call or out of range, you hear a fast busy signal and the call terminates automatically. *1: This function is available for the IC-F3GS/IC-F4GS when the [Y]/[Z] keys are assigned the [M]/[ # ] key functions.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ‘ ‘ Optional UT-96/ UT-105/ UT-108/ UT-109/ UT-110/ UT-111 and UT-113 installation You can install one of the following optional signaling units in the transceiver. UT-96 UNIT, UT-105 2TONE/5TONE , UT-108 Board DTMF DECODER UNIT BLER UNIT , UT-111 TRUNKING BOARD or UNIT q Remove the optional connecter access cover (named 2251 OPT...
  • Page 15 CLONING D D PC-to-transceiver cloning Please refer to the HELP file that comes with the CS-F3G CLONING SOFTWARE. CAUTION: Imprudent cloning operation causes a cloning error. In such a case, memory contents may be lost. Cloning must then be repeated. OPTION ‘...

  • Page 16: Memo

    OPTIONS D D OTHER OPTIONS • UT-96 2/5TONE UNIT Provides 2/5Tone capabilities. • UT-105 SmarTrunkII Logic Board Provides SmarTrunkII capabilities. • UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNIT Provides DTMF decode and ANI capabilities. • UT-109/UT-110 SCRAMBLER UNIT Non-rolling type(UT-109)/ Rolling type voice scrambler unit pro- vides higher communication security.

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