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Icom IC-F31GT Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF31GT/GS UHF TRANSCEIVER iF41GT/GS...

  • Page 2: About Ce

    FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-F31GT/GS, IC-F41GT/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. ABOUT CE CE Versions of the IC-F31GT/GS, IC- F41GT/GS which display the “CE”...

  • Page 3: Important

    DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason. KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain, and Never immerse it in the water. The transceiver construction is water resistant, not wa- terproof. The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT CE ..........i INSTALATION NOTES .

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Belt clip D Antenna The antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated at right. For IC-F31GT-L/GS-L The most suitable flexible antenna should be purchased according to pro- grammed frequency parameters. See page 26 for details. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors Speaker Microphone Programmable key reference F0 (Red) F1 (Black) F2 (Black) F3 (Black)
  • Page 7 ]/[P Can each be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom Dealer. u 10-KEY PAD (IC-F31GT/IC-F41GT only) Used to enter DTMF codes, the operating channel, etc. i FUNCTION DISPLAY Displays a variety of information, such as, operating channel number/names, 5-tone code, remaining battery power, DTMF numbers, transmit output power setting, Audible indication, etc.

  • 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 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 away from 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 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 (supplied with the BC-144; AD-97 supplied versions are also available) •...
  • Page 12 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 13: 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 • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119/BC-121/BC- only.

  • Page 14: 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 CAUTIONS • 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 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 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 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

    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 is pushed, the backlight turns ON for 5 sec. automatically. D D SmarTrunk II functions This transceiver provides SmarTrunk II functions.

  • 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. 1. 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 21: 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 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 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 24 • A high-pitched beep indicates successful programming. • Memories [A]–[D] are used for the Turbo SpeeDial. NOTE: This function is available for the IC-F31GT/IC-F41GT only. D D Memory speed-dialling* To automatically dial a commonly used number from memory: •...
  • Page 25 : This function is available for the IC-F31GS/IC-F41GS when the [F2]/[F3] keys are assigned the [M]/[ # ] key functions. : This function is available for the IC-F31GT/IC-F41GT only. Use the Turbo SpeeDial function instead. For additional operating instructions, contact your Dealer or...

  • 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 , 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 and 2 screws c, then remove the multi-con- nector cover and rear panel.

  • Page 28: Cloning

    CLONING ‘ ‘ Cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver; 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 CLONING SOFTWARE CAUTION: Imprudent cloning operation causes a cloning error.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Options

    OPTIONS • UT-109 #02/UT-110 #02 SCRAMBLER UNITS Non-rolling type /Rolling type voice scrambler (UT-109) (UT-110) 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 31: Memo

    MEMO...
  • Page 32 <Intended Country of Use> A-5672H-1EU-q Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan © 2000 Icom Inc.

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