Icom iF44GT/GS Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF44GT/GS

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF TRANSCEIVER iF44GT/GS...
  • 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.
  • 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 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: 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 The keypad allows you to enter digits to: Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each • Select memory channels channel independently. • Select tone channels • Push and hold the key to unmute the channel (audio is emitted; •...
  • 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 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 cancel 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 ➥ 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.
  • 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 passcode, 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 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 q When an individual call is received; key as the default. However, the assigned function can be 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 1 sec.
  • 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. •...
  • 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 • When selecting the SDM that includes more than 8 characters, record. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 charac- “...
  • 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. (<) (>) •...
  • 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

    OPTIONAL SmarTrunk OPERATION D PTT dispatch operation D Turbo SpeeDial 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: pitched, two very-short, low-pitched).
  • Page 34: Optional Unit Installation

    OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION I Optional unit installation Install the optional unit as follows: NOTE: The optional UT-109/UT-110 SCRAMBLER UNITS q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat- UT-117 (scrambler version) requires some PC board mod- tery pack. (p. 2) ifications.
  • Page 35: I Scrambler Unit Installation

    OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION I Scrambler unit installation The following PC board modification is required when NOTE: When uninstalling the scrambler unit installing the optional UT-109, UT-110 or UT-117 (scrambler Be sure to re-solder the disconnected points at left, other- version): wise no TX modulation or AF output is available.
  • Page 36: 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 37: I Optional Battery Chargers

    BATTERY CHARGING I Optional battery chargers ï AD-106 installation q Install the AD-106 desktop charger adapter into the holder w Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/BC-121N to the AD-106 space of the BC-119N/BC-121N. desktop charger adapter with the connector, then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws.
  • Page 38 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 are additionally required. charged simultaneously. The following are additionally •...
  • Page 39 BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT!: Battery charging Ensure the sides of the battery pack are correctly aligned with the charger groves. (This illustration is described with the BC-119N.)
  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: Options

    OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK D BELT CLIPS • BP-230 • MB-93 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK SWIVEL BELT CLIP 7.4 V/800 mAh Li-Ion battery pack, allows more than 6 hours • MB-94 BELT CLIP operation. Exclusive alligator-type belt clip. The same as supplied with •...
  • Page 43: 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 44: 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...
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  • Page 48 < Intended Country of Use > A-6362H-1EU Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2004 Icom Inc.

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