Icom IC-F44GS Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF34GT/GS UHF TRANSCEIVER iF44GT/GS...
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Page 2: Explicit Definitions
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United states, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. - Page 3 KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain, and Never immerse it in the water. The transceiver construction is water resistant, not waterproof. The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS I Printer connection ............ 25 IMPORTANT ................ i I Digital ANI ..............25 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............. i I Auto emergency transmission ........26 PRECAUTION ..............i I Stun function ............26 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............iii I BIIS indication ............26 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 ï Battery pack D Belt clip 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: Jack Cover
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.
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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- cerning your transceivers programming. When the power ON scan function is turned OFF; If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol- Push to start and cancel scanning operation. - Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION SCAN TAG KEY LOCK KEY Push to add or delete the selected channel to the scan group. Push and hold to electronically lock all programmable keys except the following: PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS [Call] (incl. Call A and Call B), [Moni(Audi)] and [Emergency]. ➥...
- Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION DTMF AUTODIAL KEY TX CODE ENTER KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) ➥ Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode. Then Push to enter the direct ID code edit mode, for both 5-tone select the desired DTMF channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] and MSK.
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Page 14: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION COMPANDER KEY D For SmarTrunk operation only Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF. TRUNKING GROUP KEY The compander function reduces noise components from the Push to select the Trunking group. transmitting audio to provide clear communication. TURBO SPEEDIAL A/B/C/D KEYS USER SET MODE KEY Push to automatically dial a commonly used number with one... -
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 key as the default. However, the assigned function can be q When an individual call is received; 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 keypad and calling back from the queue channel record. - 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. •...
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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 record. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 charac- • When selecting the SDM that includes more than 8 characters, “... -
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. (<) (>) •...
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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: 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 33 OPTIONAL SmarTrunk OPERATION D Turbo SpeeDial D PTT dispatch operation 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: •...
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Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39 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.
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Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Options
OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK D BELT CLIPS • MB-93 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life* • MB-94 BELT CLIP Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. The same as supplied with BP-230 7.4 V 800 mAh 6 hrs. the transceiver. IC-F34GT/GS 9 hrs. -
Page 44: 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 45: Doc
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 0168 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Düsseldorf 13th Sep. - Page 46 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 0168 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Düsseldorf 30th Apr.
- Page 47 < Intended Country of Use > A-6362H-1EU-q Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2004 Icom Inc.