Icom IC-F31GT Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVERS iC-f31gt/gs iC-f31gt-l iC-f31gs-l UHF TRANSCEIVERS iC-f41gt/gs...
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Page 2: Explicit Definitions
FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-F31GT/IC-F31GS, IC-F31GT-L/ IC-F31GS-L, IC-F41GT/IC-F41GS vhf / uhf transceivers READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual con- tains important operating instructions for the transceiver. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS... -
Page 3: Precautions
The transceiver construction is water resistant, not waterproof. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorpo- rated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ..................i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..............i INSTALLATION NOTES ..............i PRECAUTIONS ................ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............iii 1 ACCESSORIES ................1 n Accessory attachment............1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............2–4 n Switches, controls, keys and connectors ......2 n Function display ..............4 3 BATTERY PACKS ..............5–10 n Battery pack replacement .............5 n Battery cautions ..............6... -
Page 5: Accessories
See the supplied leaflet for details. 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 programmed fre- quency parameters. See page 23 for details. -
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 ]/[P ]/[P Can each be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom Dealer. u 10-KEY PAD (10-key versions 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.
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Page 8: Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION n 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 n 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 n 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 n Battery charging D Rapid charging with the BC-119N The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of the battery pack. The followings are additionally required: • One AD-101 (purchase separately) • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-119N depending on version) Turn power OFF. - Page 12 BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-101 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The followings are additionally required. • Six AD-101. • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Turn power OFF.
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Page 13: Charging Note
BATTERY PACKS n 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: Between +10°C and +40°C • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119N/BC-121N/ BC-144N for rapid charging, BC-137 #11/BC-146 for regular charging) only. -
Page 14: Battery Case (Option)
BATTERY PACKS n Battery case (Option) When using the optional battery case, install 6 × AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. CAUTION: • Use alkaline batteries only. • When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same brand, type and capacity. -
Page 15: Programmable Functions
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS n General In the following explanations, programmable function names are bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends on programming. 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 HIGH/LOW OUTPUT POWER This function selects high or low output power for a channel. Push the [High/Low] switch to change transmit output power be- tween high, low1 and low2 output power. • “ ” appears when low1 or low2 output power is selected. D SCRAMBLER FUNCTION (An optional UT-109 #02* or UT-110 #02* is required.) This function provides higher communication security.
- Page 17 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 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 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.
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Page 19: Programmable Functions
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS D DISPLAY LIGHTING The function display has 3 backlight conditions. : Backlight stays ON continuously. : No backlight. AUTO : When any key is pushed, the backlight turns ON for 5 sec. automatically. -
Page 20: Conventional Operation
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION n 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. 3. 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 n 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 n 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 selective calling 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: Other Functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS DTMF PAGER/CODE SQUELCH 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 24: Optional Unit Installation
OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION You can install up to two optional units in the transceiver. 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. e Unscrew 2 screws d, then remove the multi-connector. -
Page 25: Cloning
CLONING Cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver. Or, program data from a PC into a transceiver, using the optional CS-F30G cloning software D PC-to-transceiver cloning Please refer to the HELP file that comes with the CS-F30G clon ing software CAUTION: Improper cloning operation will cause a cloning error. -
Page 26: Options
OPTIONS D BATTERY PACKS/CASE • BP-208N battery case Battery case for 6 AA (LR6) alkaline batteries. • BP-210N Ni-MH battery pack Voltage : 7.2 V Capacity : 1650 mAh D RAPID CHARGERS • BC-119N + AD-101 desktop charger charger adapter + BC-145S ac adapter Charging period: 2.0 hrs. -
Page 27: Options
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perfor- mance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equip- ment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. -
Page 28: About Ce
ABOUT CE CE Versions of the IC-F31GT/IC-F31GS, IC-F31GT-L/IC-F31GS-L, IC-F41GT/IC-F41GS which display the “CE” symbol on the serial num- ber label, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment... - Page 29 MEMO...
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- Page 32 < Intended Country of Use > A-5672H-1EU-t Printed in Japan © 2000–2009 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
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