Icom IC-F43TR Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF TRUNKED RADIO iF43TR ® (LTR /Passport version) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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Page 2: Explicit Definitions
2 to 4 in. (5 instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F43TR UHF TRUNKED RADIO. to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. R CAUTION! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. - Page 3 The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ................ i 6 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ......15–17 I Receiving and transmitting........15 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............. i I User set mode............16 PRECAUTION ..............i I Emergency transmission........... 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............iii I Scrambler function ............ 17 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 w Battery pack …………………………………………………1 antenna to the antenna connector. e Belt clip ………………………………………………………1 r Jack cover (with screws) ………………………………1 set CAUTION! •... -
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 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 screw with a the [SP MIC] connector. Phillips screwdriver.
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Page 8: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel r [SP]/[MIC] JACK Connect the optional speaker-microphone. • Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. (p. 3) t FUNCTION DISPLAY Displays a variety of information such as operating chan- nel name, DTMF encode channel, selected function, etc. y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3] Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer. -
Page 9: I Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display u SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. i BELL INDICATOR ➥ Appears when the DTMF select call function is activat- ➥ Blinks when the DTMF select call is received. o PHONE INDICATOR ➥... -
Page 10: I Programmable Function Keys
[M M ]* and [#]* programmable [P3], [Emergency], [Monitor], 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 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR KEY TX POWER KEY Push to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute. Push to toggle the transmit output power level from the inde- Open squelch/deactivate mute while pushing this key. pendent settings of each channel. NUISANCE DELETE KEY RE-DIAL KEY Push to cancel the displayed channel from the scan list in the...
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Page 12: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION ROAM REQUEST KEY USER SET MODE KEY ➥ Push to return to the home site. Push for 1 sec. to enter the User set mode. ➥ Push and hold to start roaming. The User set mode allows you to set seldom-changed set- tings. -
Page 13: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION I Turning power ON I Call procedure q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. When your system employs tone signalling (excluding w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary input the digit codes as directed by your dealer. -
Page 14: Passport Operation
PASSPORT OPERATION I Receiving a call D Group call D Selective call (DTMF call) q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] —Optional UT-108 is required— q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group. w When a call is received;... -
Page 15: I Transmitting A Call
PASSPORT OPERATION I Transmitting a call D Group call D Selective call (DTMF call) q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] —Optional UT-108 is required— to select the Passport system channel or talk group in q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] which the group ID is pre-programmed. -
Page 16: I Other Functions
PASSPORT OPERATION I Other functions D Manual roaming start function If the transceiver has [Roam Request] assigned to it, you can start roaming manually to search for another site. q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group. w Push and hold [Roam Request] to start roaming. -
Page 17: Ltr Operation
LTR OPERATION I Receiving a call D Group call D Phone call q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the LTR system channel or talk group. to select the LTR system channel or talk group. w When a call is received;... -
Page 18: I Transmitting A Call
LTR OPERATION I Transmitting a call D Group call q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the LTR system channel or talk group. w While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro- phone at a normal voice level after a beep is emitted. •... -
Page 19: Conventional Operation
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION I Receiving and transmitting D Transmitting notes NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See p. 1 for antenna attachment. • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict Receiving: transmission under the following conditions: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. -
Page 20: I User Set Mode
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION I User set mode D DTMF receiving and transmitting —Optional UT-108 is required— User set mode is accessed with [User Set Mode] and allows If the transceiver has [Send DTMF] assigned to it, a DTMF you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can encode channel is displayed when pushed, and assigned “customize”... -
Page 21: I Emergency Transmission
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION I Emergency transmission I Stun function When [Emergency], [Emergency Single] or [Emergency When the specified code, set as a stun code, is received, the Repeat] is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically stun function will be activated. When the stun code is transmitted for the specified time period. -
Page 22: Optional Unit Installation
OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION I UT-113 installation I UT-108 installation Install the optional UT-113 as follows: Install the optional UT-108 as follows: MAN DOWN UNIT DTMF DECODER UNIT q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat- q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat- tery pack. -
Page 23: I Ut-109 And Ut-110 Installation
OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION I UT-109 and UT-110 installation Install the optional UT-109/UT-110 as fol- NOTE: Be sure to re-solder the disconnected points at left, SCRAMBLER UNITS lows: otherwise no TX modulation or AF output is available when you remove the scrambler units. q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat- tery pack. -
Page 24: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING I Battery charging I Battery caution CAUTION! NEVER Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery insert battery pack/transceiver pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. (with the battery pack attached) in a wet or soiled condition into the charger. -
Page 25: I Optional Battery Chargers
• An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws. on version). Desktop charger adapter IC-F43TR Connectors BP-232 Screws supplied AC adapter Plugs... - Page 26 IMPORTANT: Ensure the sides of the battery pack are cor- rectly aligned with the charger groves. charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required. • Six AD-106 charger adapters • An AC adapter (BC-124) IC-F43TR BP-232 AD-106 charger AC adapter adapters are installed (Purchase in each slot.
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Page 27: 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 28: 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. 1) e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction arrow and pull out from the belt clip. -
Page 29: Options
OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK D OPTIONAL UNITS • BP-230 • UT-108 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK DTMF DECODER UNIT 7.4 V/800 mAh Li-Ion battery pack, allows more than 4 hours oper- Provides pager and code squelch capabilities. ation. • UT-109 (#02)/UT-110 (#02) SCRAMBLER UNITS •... -
Page 30: Safety Training Information
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt- GHz. clips listed on page 25 when attaching the radio to your belt, •... -
Page 31: Safety Training Information
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. - Page 32 A-6344H-1EX-q Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2004 Icom Inc.