Icom IC-F33GT Instruction Manual
Icom mdc 1200 compatibe vhf transceiver; uhf transceiver
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF33GT/GS UHF TRANSCEIVER iF43GT/GS This device complies with Par t 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: Important
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United states, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. - Page 3 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 ■ Stun function ............... 26 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i ■ BIIS indication ..............26 PRECAUTION ................. i ■ Priority A channel selection ..........26 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............iii ■ Man Down Emergency Call ..........27 1 ACCESSORIES .............. -
Page 5: Accessories
ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories ■ 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) .......... -
Page 6: D Battery Pack
ACCESSORIES D Battery pack D Belt clip To attach the battery pack: To attach the belt clip: Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then q Release the battery pack if it is attached. lock it with the battery release button. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt •... -
Page 7: Accessories
ACCESSORIES D 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 ■ 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 optional speaker-microphone is not used. (See p. - Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION u 10-KEYPAD (Depending on version) !0 MONITOR KEY The keypad allows you to enter digits to: ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone • Select memory channels squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute • Select tone channels while pushing this key.
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Page 10: Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ 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 Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. -
Page 11: Programmable Function Keys
When the power ON scan function is turned OFF; Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- Push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of cerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol- transmission during scan, cancels scanning. - Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS C.TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEY Push to select an operating channel directly. P u s h t o s e l e c t t h e c o n t i nu o u s t o n e c h a n n e l u s i n g [CH Up]/[CH Down] to change the tone frequency/code set- MONITOR KEY ting after pushing this key for permanent operation.
- Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY KEYS ID MEMORY READ KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) ➥ Push and hold to transmit an emergency call. ➥ Recalls detected ID codes. ➥ When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat • Push this key, then push [CH Up]/[CH Down] for selection. •...
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Page 14: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION STATUS UP/DOWN KEYS (BIIS operation only) MDC CALLALERT KEY (MDC operation only) ➥ While in the standby condition, push to display the trans- Push to enter the transceiver alias selection mode. mit status indication and select a status number. •... -
Page 15: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON ■ 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: Call Procedure
BASIC OPERATION ■ Call procedure ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS 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 Enter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited within q Select the desired TX code channel via [TX Code CH Up] the allowable digits. -
Page 19: User Set Mode
BASIC OPERATION ■ User set mode D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the automatic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 User set mode is accessed with [User Set Mode] and allows DTMF channels are available. you to set seldom-changed settings. -
Page 20: Biis Operation
BIIS OPERATION ■ Default setting ■ Receiving a call 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 Group Call
BIIS OPERATION D Group call D Displaying the received call record — Queue indication q When a group call is received; • 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: Transmitting A Call
BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a call 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 1 sec. the call code from memory, entering the call code from the to enter the queue memory channel selection mode. -
Page 23: D Direct Code Entry
BIIS OPERATION D Direct code entry q While in the standby condition, push [P3] (TX Code Enter) u Push [PTT] to transmit; release to receive. to enter the TX code edit mode. i Push [MONITOR] (Moni(Audi)) to send the ‘Clear down’ •... -
Page 24: Receiving A Message
BIIS OPERATION ■ Receiving a message D Receiving an SDM D Receiving a status message q When an SDM is received; q When a status message 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 Received message selection The transceiver memorizes the received messages for e Push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired message. record. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 charac- • When selecting the SDM that includes more than 8 characters, “... -
Page 26: Transmitting A Status
BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a status D Transmitting a status D General 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 code. -
Page 27: Transmitting An Sdm
BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting an SDM D Transmitting an SDM D General 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 code. -
Page 28: D Programming An Sdm Memory
BIIS OPERATION D Programming an SDM memory (10-keypad version is required) • Available characters q During standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) twice, then push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired SDM to be Characters edited. (") w Push [M] or [#] to enter the message editing condition. (<) (>) •... -
Page 29: Position Data Transmission
BIIS OPERATION ■ Position data transmission ■ 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: Auto Emergency Transmission
BIIS OPERATION ■ Auto emergency transmission ■ 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: Man Down Emergency Call
BIIS OPERATION ■ Man Down Emergency Call The optional UT-124 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: Mdc 1200 Operation
ID’s. An additional feature of MDC 1200 found in Icom transceiv- q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. ers is called aliasing. Each transceiver on the system has •... - Page 33 MDC 1200 OPERATION D Transmitting a Call Alert D Transmitting a Radio Check Call Call Alert allows you to notify another user who may be away Radio check call allows you to determine whether another from the transceiver that you want to talk. transceiver is turned on, within range and on channel with- out requiring any action from the targeted station user.
- Page 34 MDC 1200 OPERATION D Transmitting a Status Message y Release [PTT]. Status Messaging allows you to send a pre-programmed status message to the dispatcher. There are 16 status codes • “STAT OK” is displayed. • “STA FAIL” is displayed if there is no acknowledgment from the that can be sent.
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Page 35: Transmitting A Message
MDC 1200 OPERATION D Transmitting a Message D Emergency Calls The transceiver can send a pre-programmed message to The MDC 1200 Emergency feature can be accessed using the dispatcher. There are 16 messages that can be sent on the [MDC Emg] key (p. 10). The optional UT-124 man down a channel. - Page 36 MDC 1200 OPERATION D Programming station ID code (10-keypad version is required) • Available characters If your transceiver is equipped with a 10-keypad, you can enter a station ID code from the keypad for the Selective Characters Characters Call, Call Alert or Radio Check Call functions. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode.
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Page 37: Receiving A Call
MDC 1200 OPERATION ■ Receiving a call D Receiving a Call Alert D Receiving a Selective Call q When a Call Alert is received; q When an individual call is received; • Beeps sound. • Beeps sound. • “ ” blinks. •... -
Page 38: Optional Unit Installation
OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ■ 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 [VOL] to turn the power ON. tery pack. -
Page 39: And Ut-110 Installation
OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ■ UT-109 and UT-110 installation NOTE: When uninstalling the scrambler unit The following PC board modification is required when install- ing 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 40: Battery Charging
• R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery • R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery seawater, or any other liquids. - Page 41 If • R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, distributor.
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Page 42: Optional Battery Chargers
BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D Regular charging with the BC-171 D Rapid charging with the BC-160 The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-Ion The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-Ion battery pack. battery pack. •... - Page 43 BATTERY CHARGING D AD-106 installation D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 q Install the AD-106 desktop charger adapter into the hold- The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of battery er space of the BC-119N/BC-121N. packs. The following items are additionally required. w Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/BC-121N to the •...
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Page 44: Battery Charging
BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 IMPORTANT: Battery charging The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following items are additionally Ensure the guide lobes on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. required. -
Page 45: Battery Case
BATTERY CASE ■ Optional battery case (BP-240) When using the optional battery case, install 6 × AAA (LR03) Fig.1 size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. BP-240 q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w). (Fig.1) w Then, install 6 ×... -
Page 46: Swivel Belt Clip
SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-93 contents e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. Qty. q Belt clip ................1 w Base clip ................. -
Page 47: To Detach
SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ To detach w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w). -
Page 48: Options
OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK • BC-171 + BC-147 desktop charger ac adapter For regular charging of battery packs. We recommend that Battery packs Voltage Capacity Battery life* the BP-230N charging. An AC adapter is supplied with the 950 mAh (min.) charger depending on versions. -
Page 49: Options
OPTIONS D DC CABLES D ANTENNAS • CP-17L • FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS/FA-SC73US cigarette lighter cable stubby antennas Allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 V ciga- Shorter VHF or UHF antennas. rette lighter socket. (For BC-119N) FA-SC56VS : 150–162 MHz •... -
Page 50: Safety Training Information
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt- kHz to 300 GHz. clips listed on page 46 when attaching the radio to your belt, •... -
Page 51: 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 52 MEMO...
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- Page 56 A-6535H-1EX-w Printed in Japan 2006–2009 Icom Inc. © 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
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