Icom iC-F30GT Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF30GT/GS UHF TRANSCEIVER iF40GT/GS 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: Safety Training Information
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF expo- sure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” In addition, your Icom radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: •... - Page 3 • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which listed in page 25 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to en- sure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not ex- ceeded.
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Page 4: Foreword
FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-F30GT/GS, IC-F40GT/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. INSTALLATION NOTES • When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2.5 to 5 centimeters (1 to 2 in.) away... - Page 5 : Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D Connected battery pack : BP-210N-FM, BP-210FM FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to op- erate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ………………………………… i–ii FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… iii INSTALLATION NOTES ………………………………………………… iii IMPORTANT …………………………………………………………… iii–iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… v 1 ACCESSORIES ………………………………………………………… 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION …………………………………………… 2–4 ‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors ……………………… 2–3 ‘... -
Page 7: Accessories
Belt clip (w/screws) D Antenna The antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated at right. ✔ For IC-F30GT-L/GS-L The most suitable flexible antenna must be purchased separately, ac- cording to the frequency coverage and programmed frequency parameters of each version. -
Page 8: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors Speaker Microphone Programmable key reference F0 (Red) F1 (Black) F2 (Black) F3 (Black) - Page 9 ]/[P Can each be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom Dealer. u 10-KEY PAD (IC-F30GT/IC-F40GT 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: Battery Charging
BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery charging D Rapid charging with the BC-119N The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of optional Ni-Cd, Ni-MH and Li-Ion battery packs. The following are additionally required: • One AD-101 (purchase separately) • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-119N depending on ver- sion) Turn power... - Page 14 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 following are additionally required. • Six AD-101. • An AC adapter (BC-124; must be purchased separately) Turn power OFF. BC-124 Charge indicator (purchased...
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Page 15: 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 (50°F to 140°F). • 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 16: Battery Case (Option)
BATTERY PACKS ‘ ‘ Battery case (Option) When using an optional BP-208N attached to the BATTERY CASE transceiver, install 6 AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. D D CAUTION • Use ALKALINE batteries only. • Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca- pacity. -
Page 17: 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 the 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 21: 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, except [PTT], is pushed, the backlight turns ON for 5 sec. automatically. D D SmarTrunk II functions This transceiver provides SmarTrunk II... -
Page 22: 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. 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26 • A high-pitched beep indicates successful programming. • Memories [A]–[D] are used for the Turbo SpeeDial. NOTE: This function is available for the IC-F30GT/IC-F40GT only. D D Memory speed-dialling* To automatically dial a commonly used number from memory: •...
- Page 27 : This function is available for the IC-F30GS/IC-F40GS when the [F2]/[F3] keys are assigned the [M]/[ # ] key functions. : This function is available for the IC-F30GT/IC-F40GT only. Use the Turbo SpeeDial function instead. For additional operating instructions, contact your Dealer or...
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Page 28: 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 29: 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 a, and remove the knobs. q Unscrew nut w Unscrew screw b, 2 screws c then remove multi-connector cover and rear panel. -
Page 30: Options
OPTIONS D D BATTERY PACKS/CASE • BP-208N/BP-209N/BP-210N/BP-210N-FM/BP-211N/BP-222N BP-208N : Battery case for 6 AA (LR6) alkaline cells BP-209N : 7.2 V/1100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack BP-210N/BP-210N-FM : 7.2 V/1650 mAh Ni-MH battery pack BP-210N-FM for the intrinsically safe type. BP-211N : 7.4 V/1800 mAh Li-Ion battery pack BP-222N : 7.2 V/600 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack D D RAPID CHARGERS •... -
Page 31: Options
OPTIONS D D OTHER OPTIONS • EM-80/EM-89/HM-131SC SPEAKER MICROPHONES • FA-SC12L/FA-SC13L/FA-SC01U FLEXIBLE ANTENNAS FA-SC12L: 66–76 MHz FA-SC13L: 76–88 MHz FA-SC01U: 350–400 MHz • FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS/FA-SC73US STUBBY ANTENNAS FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz FA-SC73US: 450–490 MHz • VS-1SC + HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 VOX / PTT CASE HS-94: Ear hook type HS-95: Neck-arm type HS-97: Throat microphone... - Page 32 A-5668H-1EX-y Printed in Japan © 2000–2007 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.
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