instruction manual contains important operatinginstructions fortheIC-F43GT/GS,F44GT/GSUHFTRUNKEDRADIOS.
RCAUTION!NEVERholdthetransceiversothat
theantennaisverycloseto,ortouchingexposedpartsof the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
RCAUTION! NEVERoperate the transceiver with a
headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORDDEFINITION
RDANGER
RWARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Icom, Icom Inc.and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incor-porated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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Personaldeath,seriousinjuryoran explosion may occur.
Personalinjury,firehazardorelectric shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
RCAUTION! NEVERshort the terminals of the bat-
tery pack.
DO NOT push PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.DO NOTuse or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C.
Thebasicoperations,transmissionandreceptionofthe transceiverareguaranteedwithinthespecifiedoperating temperaturerange.However,theLCDdisplaymaynotbe operate correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hoursofoperation,orafterbeingplacedinextremelycold areas.
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.KEEPthe transceiver from the heavy rain, andNever im-
merse it in water.The transceiver construction is sistant, not waterproof.Theuseofnon-Icombatterypacks/chargersmayimpair transceiver performance and invalidate the warranty.
water re-
Icomoptionalequipmentisdesignedforoptimalperformance when used with this transceiver.We are not responsibleforthetransceiverbeingdamagedoranyaccident caused when using non-Icom optional equipment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT ..........................................................................i
Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow (w) as shown below.The battery pack is then released.
NEVERreleaseorattachthebatterypackwhenthetrans-ceiver is wet or soiled.This may result water or dust getting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the transceiver being damaged.
q), then
DBelt clip
To attach the belt clip:
qRelease the battery pack if it is attached.wSlide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt
clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.
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To detach the belt clip:
qRelease the battery pack if it is attached.wPinch the clip (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of
the arrow (w).
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ACCESSORIES
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DJack cover
Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone
is not used.
To attach the jack cover:
qAttachthejackcoveron
the [SP]/[MIC] jack.
wTighten the screws.
To detach the jack cover:
qUnscrewthescrewswith
a Phillips screwdriver.
wDetach the jack cover for
thespeaker-microphone connection.
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Function display(p. 6)
[SP]/[MIC] jack cover
NOTE:Attach the [SP]/[MIC] jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. (See p. 3 for details)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front panel
eEMERGENCY KEY [RED]
➥Push and hold for 2 sec.to start the emergency call to
the specified number (Emergency call; p. 15).
➥“EMRGENCY” is displayed while pushing and holding.
r[SP]/[MIC] JACK
Connect the optional speaker-microphone.
tMODE KEY [P2] (p. 28)
qGROUP SELECTOR
Rotatetoselectthepre-programmedgroupcodechan-
nel.
wVOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
RotatetoturnthepowerON/OFFandadjuststheaudio
level.
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Push to toggle between conventional and trunking opera
tion modes.
yHIGH/LOW KEY [P3]Push to toggle the transmit output power.
• No bars appear and “”blinks when the transceiver is in out-of service area.For stable communications, the transceiver should be in the area that the S-meter indicator shows the full scales (3 bars) indication.
Appears when the compander function is activated.
• The compander function improves communicating audio quality.
iSCRAMBLER INDICATORAppears when the voice scrambler function is activated.
oCALL BACK INDICATOR
➥Blinks when an individual call is received.
➥Appears when individual calls that the call back opera-
tion has not been performed are available.
➥Disappears when replies to all individual calls.
!0PRIMARY NETWORK INDICATOR
Appearswhenthetransceiverisintheprimarynetwork
service area.
!1KEY LOCK INDICATOR
Appears when the key lock function is turned ON.
!2BATTERY INDICATOR
Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a
specified level.
!3ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAYShows dialing number and received message, etc.
!4SYSTEM LOCK INDICATOR
Appears when the system lock function is in use.
BASIC OPERATION
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■ General
Rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiver power ON.Beeps sound, and the following contents will be displayed in sequence.
• Opening text
• Prefix code
• Individual code(2 or 3-digit)
• Memory group code (or text name)
- The selected memory group code (selected by [Group selector])and“thetrunkingservicearea,andthedesiredcallcanbe made.(The text name is displayed if programmed instead of the group code.)
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”blinkswhenthetransceiverisinout-of-servicearea, orthesystemisfalldown.Thetransceiversearchingforan operatable system base in this case.
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”appearswhenthecontrolsignalfromthebasestation that the system ID (AAD number) is registered in primary network.
(3-digit)/Fleet code (4-digit)
”aredisplayedwhenthetransceiverisin
e.g.:When the Prefix code is ‘201,’Fleet code is ‘2001,’Indi
vidual code is ‘300’and Group code is ‘90,’“201/2001”, “300”and“90”aredisplayedinsequenceafterturning the transceiver ON.
Selectthedesiredgroupcodethatisstoredinthememory using [Group selector] or [Up]/[Down].Up to 16 group codes with [Group selector], up to 40 group codes with [Up]/[Down] can be selected.
qRotate[Groupselector]or[Up]/[Down]toselectthede-
sired group code.
GROUP 1
Thepre-programmedtext
name is displayed.
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Whennotextnameispro-
grammed,agroupcodeis displayed.
wPush [PTT] or [Call Set Up] to make a group call.
• “CALLING” is displayed and the calling beeps sound.
CALLING
eWhen the call is succeeded, “CONNECT”and “”appear,
and communication can be made.
• The communication timer starts count down at the same time.(When no transmission time limit is set, the timer counts up.)
CONNECT
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rThe warning beeps sound 10 sec.before the communica-
tion timer is activated.
• Thecommunicationisdisconnectedautomaticallywhenthe communication timer is activated.
tPush [Clear] to disconnect the communication manually.
• Pushing [M] and [#] in sequence also disconnect the communi-cation. (10-key version only)
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BASIC OPERATION
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DIndividual call
Select the desired individual code with [Up]/[Down].
qPush [Up]/[Down] to select the desired individual code.
PERSON 1
Thepre-programmedtext
name is displayed.
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Whennotextnameispro-
grammed,thedialingnum-ber is displayed.
wPush [PTT] or [Call Set Up] to make an individual call.
• “CALLING” is displayed and calling beeps sound.
CALLING
eWhen the call is succeeded, “CONNECT”and “”appear,
and communication can be made.
• The communication timer starts count down at the same time.(When no transmission time limit is set, the timer counts up.)
CONNECT
TIM 0 56
rThe warning beeps sound 10 sec.before the communica-
tion timer is activated.
• Thecommunicationisdisconnectedautomaticallywhenthe communication timer is activated.
tPush [Clear] to disconnect the communication manually.
• Pushing [M] and [#] in sequence also disconnect the communi-cation. (10-key version only)
CLR DOWN
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BASIC OPERATION
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DDespatcher call
Astatusisusedforthedespatchercallnormally,however,the direct despatcher call can be made according to the setting.
qPush [Despatcher] to select the despatcher call condition.
• “DESPATCH” is displayed.
DESPATCH
wPush [PTT] or [Call Set Up] to make the despatcher call.
• When the direct despatcher call is inhibited, the status message “0(callbackrequest)”istransmitted,thenreturnstostand-by condition.
• “CALLING” is displayed and the calling beeps sound.
CALLING
eWhen the call is succeeded, “CONNECT”and “”appear,
and communication can be made.
• The communication timer starts count down at the same time.(When no transmission time limit is set, the timer counts up.)
CONNECT
TIM 0 56
rThe warning beeps sound 10 sec.before the communica-
tion timer is activated.
• Thecommunicationisdisconnectedautomaticallywhenthe communication timer is activated.
tPush [Clear] to disconnect the communication manually.
• Pushing [M] and [#] in sequence also disconnect the communi-cation. (10-key version only)
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BASIC OPERATION
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DStatus call
Astatusmessagecanbesenttotheindividualordespatcher station.The status message cannot be sent to a group stations.
• Individual status call
qPush [Up]/[Down] to select the desired individual code.
Push[maketheCallBackRequeststatuscalltotheindividual code station.Push[#],[0],[makethecancellation oftheaboveCallBackRequeststatus call to the individual code station.
NOTE:Thesamemannerastheindividualcall(p.12)is used when making an individual status call to the different prefix and/or fleet code.
M],individualcodeand[#]insequenceto
DPSTN call
Push [0], telephone number (1-digit or more) and [#] to make a phone call through the public telephone network.The system must be compatible to the PSTN.
DEnhanced group call
• Conference call
M], [1], [M], group code and [#] in sequence to make a
NOTE:Thesamemannerastheindividualcall(p.12)is used when making an individual SDM call to the different prefix and/or fleet code.
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BASIC OPERATION
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DData call
M], [3], [1], [M], individual or group code and [#] in se-
Push [quence to make a data call to the desired individual or group station(s).A communication channel is automatically selected after the call, however, the microphone audio transmission and audio output are inhibited.
• “” blinks during the data call is performed.
NOTE:
• Externalmodemisrequiredforthedatacall,however,
the transceiver does not support an external modem.
• The same manner as the individual or group call (p.12) is used when making an individual or group data call to the different prefix and/or fleet code.
tion), individual code (A;transferred station) and [#] in sequence to transfer the call from station B to A.Push[#],[4],[4],[x]*,[station) and [#] in sequence to cancel the transferring.
for both voice and data.
M],individualcode(B;transferring
NOTE:Thesamemannerastheindividualcall(p.12)is
used when setting the divert 3rd party call to the different prefix and/or fleet code.
usedwhensettingthecancellationofdivertcalltothe different prefix and/or fleet code.
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BASIC OPERATION
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DPABX call
When making a PABX call, push [7] or [8] and phone number (5-digitormorewhenstartingwith‘7,’4-digitormorewhen starting with ‘8’), then push [#].The system must be compatible to the PSTN.
DPriority call
Push[
M],[8],[M],individualorgroupcodeand[#]inse-
quence to make a priority call.Thepriorityisgiventothecallbywaitingforturnwhenthe system is in busy.
NOTE:Thesamemannerastheindividualorgroupcall (p.12) is used when setting the priority call to the different prefix and/or fleet code.
DEmergency call
The emergency call can be made even the system is in busy by making a clear channel in force.
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➥Whenpushing[
M],[9],[M],individualorgroupcodeand[#]inse-
Push[quence to make an emergency call.
M],[9]and[#]insequencetomakean
emergency call to the despatcher.
NOTE:Thesamemannerastheindividualorgroupcall (p.12) call is used when setting the priority call to the different prefix and/or fleet code.
DSystem Wide call
• Priority Voice Call
Push[
M],[1],[9],[8],[1],and[#]insequencetomakeaprior-
ity voice call.
• Emergency Voice Call
M],[1],[9],[8],[2],and[#]insequencetomakean
Push[emergency voice call.
• Standard Voice Call
Push [
M], [1], [9], [8], [7], and [#] in sequence to make a stan-
dard voice call.
These calls as above calling all stations they are in stand by condition in the system.
• Priority Data Call
M],[1],[9],[8],[3],and[#]insequencetomakeaprior-
Push[ity data call.
• Emergency Data Call
Push[
M],[1],[9],[8],[4],and[#]insequencetomakean
emergency data call.
A communication channel is selected automatically after the datacall,however,themicrophoneaudiotransmissionand receive audio emission are inhibited.
• “” blinks during the data call is performed.
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BASIC OPERATION
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DInclude call
Theincludecallallowstomakeanextracallforjoiningan-other station for the communication after move to a communication channel.Theincludecallismadewhenanindividualorgroupcode selectionusingamemoryorkeypadisperformedonthe communication channel.
D5-digit routing code call
The5-digitroutingcodecallprovidesashorteningacalling code input.When calling a station that has a different prefix and/or fleet code,the3-digitprefixand4-digitfleetcodeareconverted into2or3-digitcode,therefore,enteringatotalof5-digit code including an individual or group code.
• The conversion range
Codewithin200to299,900to998,20to29and90to99 canbeconverted,andsetthedesiredprefixandfleetcode must be registered in advance.
During code entering from the keypad, pushing [Up]/[Down] or [Backspace] to clear the previously entered digit code.Theenteredalldigitcodecanbecancelledbypushing [Clear].
DManual call reply
When the call with “ALERTING”indication is received, push [#] or [PTT] to reply the call manually (off-hook).
DEnd of the communication
M]and[#],orpush[Clear]tofinish(disconnect)the
Push[communication (on-hook).
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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Special call with the keypad
DRe-dial
Push[#]twicetore-callthepreviouslycalledindividualor group station(s).
DShort dialing
Push one of [1] to [9] and [#], to make a call with the stored individual or group code in the memory 1 to 9.
■ Receiving a call
DReceiving an individual call
qWhen an individual call is received, calling ring sounds.
backmemory,andthenpush[PTT]or[CallSetUp]toreply the call.
• The pre-programmed text name is displayed in case of the call-
ing code is memorized in the memory.
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DReceiving an group call
The transceiver waits for a group call with the selected group code(thatisselectedwith[GroupSelector]or[Up]/[Down]) or the pre-programmed group codes (stand-by group).Thetransceiverwaitsforagroupcallwiththepre-programmedstand-bygroupcodeswhenanindividualcodeis displayed.Thepre-programmedstand-bygroupcodeisnot displayed on the LCD.
qWhenagroupcallisreceived,beepssoundandthetrans-
ceiver turns the communicating condition automatically.
• “GRP” and the calling station code are displayed.
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Receivingagroupcallwiththe
selected group code.
GRP 1 302
Receivingagroupcallwiththe
stand-by group code 1.
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BASIC OPERATION
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wPush and hold [PTT] to communicate with the calling sta-
tion.
• The communication timer is displayed and starts count down.(When no transmission time limit is set, the timer counts up.)
• Thechannelnumberandthecommunicationtimeraredisplayed simultaneously(illustratedasatbelowright)whenthecommuni-cation channel number indication is set to ON. (p. 27)
eThe warning beeps sound 10 sec.before the communica-
rPush [Clear] to disconnect the communication manually.
• Pushing [M] and [#] in sequence also disconnect the communi-
• The transceiver returns to stand-by condition.
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communication timer is activated.
cation. (10-key version only)
DReceiving a status message
When a status call is received, the transceiver emits beeps, andtheappropriatetextmessagetothereceivedstatusnumberandtheindividualcodeofcallingstationaredisplayed alternately.
• The display is cancelled and returns to the stand-by indication when [Clear] is pushed.
The PTT quick call provides simple calling.Pushing [PTT] only makes a call with the displayed ID, even individual, group, despatcher, status or call back.
NOTE:The PTT quick call will not function when [Call Set Up] is assigned to some function key.Do not assign [Call Set Up] when PTT quick function is used.
■ Call back function
Use this function when the called station cannot be reply the call immediately.Push and hold [Call Back] to toggle the call back function ON and OFF.
When the call back function is turned ON:
The called station sending backs the “Call Back”message to the calling station.
• “
”appears and the calling station code is stored into the
call back memory.
• “CALLBACK” is displayed on the calling station display.
• While in call back mode, two dot indications blink at the left
edge and 2nd of the LCD.
When the call back function is turned OFF:
The calling station code is stored into the call back memory only when no reply call is performed, or the clear down operation is performed at the calling station before reply the call.
• Up to 15 calls can be stored into the call back memory.
• “
”blinkstoletoperatorknowstheun-repliedcallsare
available.
• When [Call Back] is pushed to confirm the stored contents, the call back indicator blinking stops and displayed continuously.
• Theregularcallingoperationcanbeperformedeventhe call back function is turned ON.
qDuring “
the stored station code or text name.
wPush [Up]/[Down] to select the desired memory.ePush[PTT],[CallSetUp]or[#]toreplytothecallthat
from the selected station code.
• The station code will be erased from the call back mem
ory when the reply call is performed.
• ThecallbackoperationcannotbeperformedtoPSTN,
PABX, Inter-prefix and Inter-fleet calls.
”appears or blinks, push [Call Back] to display
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• Erasing the call back memory
qPush[CallBack]thenselectthedesiredcallbackmemory
to be erased with [Up]/[Down].
wPushandhold[CallBack]for2.5sec.toerasethese-
lected call back memory.
• All the stored call back memory can be erased with the same operation as above depending on the setting.
• Whenallofthe15callbackmemoriesarestoredand 16thcallisreceived,thecalledstationsentthemessage, “Don’tDisturb”tothesystemrepeater.Inthiscase,the message that the call has failed is displayed on the calling station display.
■Calling station ID indication
for group call
Thecommunicatingstationcodecanbedisplayedatany time.This function can be turned ON or OFF in advance.
sequence to program the desired code into the memory.
• Noerasingcapabilityisavailable,over-writethenewcodein such a case.
*x=1 to 4
■Automatic transmit output
power selection
(Except for the conventional operation)
Duringtrunkingoperation,thetransmitoutputpowerisautomatically selected from High, Low2 and Low1 according to the received signal strength from the system base.
■ Power ON security
ThetransceiverhasapowerONsecuritythatrequiresthe 4-digit password entry at turning the power ON.The transceiver cannot be used until the correct password is entered.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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■Voice scrambler
The optional voice scrambler, UT-109 and UT-110, are avail-able.The scrambler will be turned ON when the desired scrambler code is selected in user set menu. (p. 26)
• Use the UT-109 with the trunking operation is recommended.
• The transceiver has built-in voice scrambler (inversion type).
NOTE:
• The UT-110 (with rolling setting) the trunking operation, because of the rolling synchronization will be shifted by the interval transmission for the system.
• BoththeUT-109andUT-110areusableforconventional
operation.
• The built-in voice scrambler does not have a compatibility with the UT-109 and UT-110.
CANNOTbe used with
■ DTMF operation
While pushing and holding [PTT], push a key ([0] to [9], [P0] to [P3]*, [The transceiver should be in the condition that the communication is enabled with [PTT] on a traffic channel.
*[P0] to [P3] correspond to the DTMF tone A to D, respectively.
M] and [#]) to output the appropriate DTMF tone.
■ Compander function
When the compander function is set to ON, the communicat-ing audio quality will be increased.ThecompanderfunctioncanbeturnedONorOFFinuser set menu. (p. 26)
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USER SET MENU
■ User set menu
During stand-by condition (not in communicating, dialing, ac-cessing to some function), push and hold [Clear] for 2.5 sec.to access to user set menu.In user set menu, backlight, ringer, beep level, squelch level, compander,microphonegain,voicescrambler,batteryvoltage indication, etc., can be set.Unnecessary items can be hidden from indication of user set menu.
qPush and hold [Clear] for 2.5 sec. to enter user set menu.wPush [Clear] momentarily to select the desired set item.ePush [Up]/[Down] to set the desired condition or value.rPush and hold [Clear] for 2.5 sec.again to exit from user
set menu and return to the stand-by condition.
DSelectable items and setting value
SELECTABLEITEMS
• Backlight OFF, Auto, Auto2 or ON
• Ringer OFF or ON
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• Beep level OFF or ON
• Squelch level 0 to 255
• Compander OFF or ON
• Microphone Gain 1 to 5
• Voice scrambler* OFF, 1 to 5
• Battery voltage indication OFF or ON
* For optional voice scrambler setting.This item does not appear
when the optional voice scrambler unit is not installed.
NOTE:NEVERdecreasethesquelchvaluefromtheinitial setting.Searchingspeedwillbedecreasedfortrunking system operation.
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• Channel number indication
Whenthesysteminformationindicationisenabled,theoperating channel number is displayed with the communication timer.
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“Enable”
Channel number and timer indication
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“Disable”
Timer indication
DCPU revision indication
Whilepushingandholding[P3]and[Up],turnthetransceiver power ON to indicate the following information.
• CPU revision number and check some
• ESN number
• Clone comment (1) and (2)
• Installed optional unit name (if installed)
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The transceiver has a conventional operation capability also for when the transceiver is in out-of service area.ThetonesquelchoperationwithCTCSSisavailableforthe conventional operation, as well as the ANI (Automatic Numbering Identification) transmission at PTT ON and/or OFF.
NOTE:The pressel signal of trunking is used for the ANI operation.
➥Bypushing[Monitor],boththetoneandnoisesquelchis
released to monitor the selected channel conditions.
• Switching with the automatic talk aroundTheconventionalmodewillbeselectedautomaticallywhen thetrunkingcontrolchannelisfalldownorthetransceiver move into the out-of service area.Eventheconventionalmodeisselected,thetransceiver automaticallysearchingforausablecontrolchannelbyreturning into trunking mode in interval.Then the transceiver is switched to trunking mode when a usable control channel is found,orreturntoconventionalmodewhennousablecontrol channel is found.The automatic talk around is disabled by setting “OFF”in automatic talk around timer with the programming.
TALK AROUND
•
Switching with [Mode], or [P1] and [Up] operation at power ON.
Push [Mode] to toggle the operation mode between trunking and conventional mode.
-Or,whilepushingandholdingboth[P1]and[Up],turnthe transceiver power ON to toggle the operation mode between trunking and conventional mode.Oncetheoperationmodeisselectedwitheitheroperation,theoperationmodewon’tbechangeduntil[Mode]is pushed.Even the transceiver is turned OFF, the transceiver remains the operation mode.
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
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■ Programmable function keys
Thefollowingfunctionscanbeassignedto[Red],[Clear], [P0], [P1], [P2] and [P3] programmable function keys.2 keys located below [PTT] are fixed for [Up] and [Down].A different functions can be assigned for the customize keys between trunking and conventional mode.
DTrunking mode only
DESPATCHER KEY
Push to make the despatcher call.
• The pre-programmed despatcher ID is simply recalled.
CALL1 AND CALL2 KEYS
Push to make a call to the pre-programmed station/group.
• [Call 1] calls the station programmed in channel 1 in call memory.
• [Call 2] calls the station programmed in channel 2 in call memory.
EMERGENCY KEY
Push to make an emergency call.The emergency call calls the pre-programmed station.
• This function is assigned to [Red] in default setting.
BACKSPACE KEY
Push to erase the previously entered digit input.
STATUS KEY
Push to enter a status message selection mode.
CALL BACK KEY
Push to toggle the call back mode ON and OFF.
CALL SET UP KEY
Push to make a call.Assign this function when the PTT quick call is not used.
tionsasbackspacekey)duringdialingnumberentering from the keypad. (10-key version only)
LOCK KEY
Push to inhibit the function key operations, except [PTT] and [Lock].
CLEAR (SET MODE) KEY
➥Push to disconnect the communication (clear down).
➥Push and hold for 2.5 sec. to enter user set menu.
DConventional mode only
MONITOR KEY
Push to release both the tone and noise squelch mute at the sametimetomonitorthesignalontheselectedoperating channel.
SIMPLEX KEY
ThebothreceivefrequencyandreceiveCTCSSfrequency are used as the transmit frequency and transmit CTCSS frequency, respectively.Direct communication without a repeater can be made.
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*This illustration is
describedwiththe UT-109.
OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION
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■ UT-109 and UT-110 installation
Install the optional unit as follows:
qRotate [VOL]to turn the power OFF, and remove the bat-
tery pack. (p. 2)
wRemove the unit cover.
NOTE:Insert a standard screw driver into the hollow of the chas-
sis, then lift and take away the unit cover illustrated as below.
Usethesuppliedspareunitcover!Donotusethecoverthat
hasbeenremovedonce.Waterordustmaygetintothetrans-ceiverbecausethecovermaybebentorhaslostit’sadhesion.This may result in the transceiver being damaged.
eCutthepatternonthePCBattheTXmiccircuit(MIC)and
RX AF circuit (DISC) as shown below.
rInstall the unit as shown below.
tReplacetheunitcoverandthebatterypack,thenrotate
[VOL] to turn the power ON.
NOTE:When uninstalling the scrambler unit
Be sure to re-solder the disconnected points at left, otherwise no TX modulation or AF output is available.
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BATTERY CHARGING
■ Caution
MisuseofLithium-Ionbatteriesmayresultinthefol-lowing hazards:smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture.Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance.
RDANGER!UseandchargeonlyspecifiedIcombattery packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers.Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom chargers.Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.
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D Battery caution
RDANGER! DO NOThammer or otherwise impact the bat-
tery.Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted ordropped,orifthebatteryhasbeensubjectedtoheavy pressure.Battery damage may not be visible on the outside of the case.Even if the surface of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may rupture or catch fire.
RDANGER!NEVERuseorleavebatterypacksinareas with temperatures above +60˚C.High temperature buildup in thebattery,suchascouldoccurnearfiresorstoves,inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire.Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life.
RDANGER!DONOTexposethebatterytorain,snow, seawater,oranyotherliquids.Donotchargeoruseawet battery.If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.The battery is not waterproof.
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RDANGER!NEVERincinerateusedbatterypackssincein-ternal battery gas may cause them to rupture, or may cause an explosion.
RDANGER!NEVERsolderthebatteryterminalsorNEVER modifythebatterypack.Thismaycauseheatgeneration,and the battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fire.
RDANGER!Usethebatteryonlywiththetransceiverfor whichitisspecified.Neveruseabatterywithanyotherequipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual.
RDANGER!Iffluidfrominsidethebatterygetsinyoureyes, blindness can result.Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
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WARNING!Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an
abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed.If any oftheseconditionsoccur,contactyourIcomdealerordistributor.
WARNING!Immediatelywash,usingcleanwater,anypart of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery.
WARNING!NEVERputthebatteryinamicrowaveoven, high-pressurecontainer,orinaninductionheatingcooker.This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture.
CAUTION!Alwaysusethebatterywithinthespecifiedtem-perature range for the transceiver (–25˚C to +55˚C) and the batteryitself(–20˚Cto+60˚C).Usingthebatteryoutofits specified temperature range will reduce the battery’s performanceandbatterylife.Pleasenotethatthespecifiedtemperature range of the battery may exceed that of the transceiver.Insuchcases,thetransceivermaynotworkproperlybecause it is out of its operating temperature range.
CAUTION!Shorterbatterylifecouldoccurifthebatteryisleft fullycharged,completelydischarged,orinanexcessivetemperature environment (above +45˚C) for an extended period oftime.Ifthebatterymustbeleftunusedforalongtime,it must be detached from the radio after discharging.You may usethebatteryuntilthebatteryindicatorshowshalf-capacity, thenkeepitsafelyinacooldryplacewiththetemperature between –20˚C to +25˚C.
D Charging caution
RDANGER! NEVERcharge the battery pack in areas with
extremelyhightemperatures,suchasnearfiresorstoves,
-inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight.In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the battery to stop charging.
WARNING! DO NOTcharge or leave the battery in the bat-terychargerbeyondthespecifiedtimeforcharging.Ifthe battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop chargingandremovethebatteryfromthebatterycharger.Continuingtochargethebatterybeyondthespecifiedtime limitmaycauseafire,overheating,orthebatterymayrupture.
WARNING!NEVERinsertthetransceiver(batteryattached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled.This
CAUTION! DO NOTcharge the battery outside of the speci-fied temperature range:BC-160 (0˚C to +45˚C).Icom recom-mends charging the battery at +20˚C.The battery may heat uporruptureifchargedoutofthespecifiedtemperature
Otherwisethetransceivermaynotbeattachedtothe holderorswivelproperlyifthetransceiverisaccidentally dropped and the base clip is scratched or damaged.
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DBATTERY PACKS
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1
2
Battery packVoltageCapacityBattery life*
BP-230N7.4 V
BP-232N7.4 V
BP-240
1
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WhenthepowersavefunctionisturnedON,andtheoperating periods are calculated under the following conditions;
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
2
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Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used.
Battery case for AAA
950 mAh (min.)
980 mAh (typ.)
1900 mAh (min.)
2000 mAh (typ.)
(LR03) × 6 alkaline
6.50 hrs.
13.25 hrs.
DCHARGERS
•BC-119NDESKTOPCHARGER+AD-106CHARGERADAPTER
+BC-145
For rapid charging of battery packs.An AC adapter is sup-
pliedwiththechargerdependingonversions.Charging time: approx. 3 hours when BP-232N is attached.
•BC-121N
+BC-157ACADAPTER
Forrapidchargingofupto6batterypacks(sixAD-106’
sarerequired)simultaneously.AnACadaptershouldbe purchased separately.Charging time:approx.3 hours when BP-232N is attached.
•BC-160
For rapid charging of battery packs.An AC adapter is sup-
pliedwiththechargerdependingonversions.Charging time: approx. 3 hours when BP-232N is attached.
ACADAPTER
MULTI-CHARGER+AD-106CHARGERADAPTER(6pcs.)
DESKTOPCHARGER+BC-145ACADAPTER
DBELT CLIPS
• MB-93
• MB-94 BELTCLIP
Exclusive alligator-type belt clip.The same as supplied with
• MB-96N/96F
SWIVELBELTCLIP
the transceiver.
LEATHERBELTHANGER
DOPTIONAL UNITS
• UT-109 (#02)/UT-110 (#02)
Non-rollingtype(UT-109)/Rollingtype(UT-110)voice
scrambler unit provides higher communication security.
SCRAMBLERUNITS
DDC CABLES
• CP-17L
Allowschargingofthebatterypackthrougha12Vciga-
rette lighter socket. (For BC-119N)
• OPC-515L/OPC-656
Allows charging of the battery pack using a 13.8 V power
source instead of the AC adapter.OPC-515L: For BC-119NOPC-656 : For BC-121N
CIGARETTELIGHTERCABLE
DCPOWERCABLES
OPTIONS
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DOTHER OPTIONS
• SP-13
Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment.
• HM-131L/HM-158L SPEAKER-MICROPHONE
Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient
• HS-94/HS-95/HS-97
HS-94: Ear-hook typeHS-95: Neck-arm typeHS-97:Throat microphoneVS-1L:VOX/PTT switch box for hands-free operation, etc.
• FA-SC73US
Shorter UHF antenna. Frequency range: 450–490 MHz
• FA-SC25U
UHF antenna. Frequency range: 400–430 MHz
• FA-SC57U FLEXIBLEANTENNA
UHF antenna. Frequency range: 430–470 MHz
Some options may not be available in some countries.Please ask your dealer for details.
EARPHONE
operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt.
HEADSET + VS-1L VOX/PTTCASE
STUBBYANTENNA
FLEXIBLEANTENNA
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DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
WeIcom Inc. Japan
1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-kuOsaka 547-0003, Japan
Kind of equipment:
UHF TRANSCEIVER
Type-designation:iC-
f44gt/gs
Signature
Authorized representative name
Place and date of issue
Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with theessential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential TestSuite measurements have been performed.
Version (where applicable):
This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents:
i) EN 301 489-1 v1.3.1 (Sept 2001)ii) EN 301 489-5 (August 2000)iii) EN60950(August1992+A11)iv) EN 300 086-2 (March 2001) v) EN 300 219-2 (March 2001)vi) EN 300 113-2 (March 2001)
400–470 MHz 12.5 kHz/20 kHz/25 kHz
0168
Düsseldorf
30thApr.2004
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CEversionsoftheIC-F44GT/GSwhichdisplay the “CE”symbol on the serial number seal, complywiththeessentialrequirementsoftheEuropeanRadioandTelecommunicationTerminal Directive 1999/5/EC.
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Thiswarningsymbolindicatesthatthisequip-mentoperatesinnon-harmonisedfrequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditionsinthecountryofuse.Besuretocheckthat you have the correct version of this radio or the correctprogrammingofthisradio,tocomplywith national licensing requirement.