Icom IC-F43GT-GS, IC-F33GT-GS User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VHF TRANSCEIVER

iF33GT/GS

UHF TRANSCEIVER

iF43GT/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.

IMPORTANT

PRECAUTION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com-

pletely before using the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This

instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F33GT/GS VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F43GT/GS UHF TRANSCEIVER.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION

RWARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

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. SmarTrunk II and SmarTrunk 3G are trademark of SmarTrunk Systems, Inc.

Personal injury, ﬁre hazard or electric shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, ﬁre or electric shock.

R CAUTION! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the

antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.

R CAUTION! NEVER operate the transceiver with a

headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.

R CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the bat-

tery pack.

DO NOT push PTT when not actually desiring to transmit. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or

in areas with temperatures below +22°F (–30°C) or above +140°F (+60°C).

The basic operations, transmission and reception of the transceiver are guaranteed within the speciﬁed operating temperature range. However, the LCD display may not be operate correctly, or show an indication in the case of long hours of operation, or after being placed in extremely cold areas.

DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason. 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.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT .................................................................................... i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. i

PRECAUTION .................................................................................. i

TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. iii

1 ACCESSORIES .................................................................... 1–3

■ Supplied accessories ............................................................ 1

■ Accessory attachments ......................................................... 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ....................................................... 4–10

■ Front panel ............................................................................ 4

■ Function display .................................................................... 6

■ Programmable function keys ................................................. 7

3 BASIC OPERATION ......................................................... 11–15

■ Turning power ON ............................................................... 11

■ Channel selection ................................................................ 11

■ Call procedure ...................................................................... 12

■ Receiving and transmitting ................................................... 12

■ User Set mode ..................................................................... 15

■ Scrambler function ............................................................... 15

4 BIIS OPERATION ............................................................. 16–27

■ Default setting ..................................................................... 16

■ Receiving a call ................................................................... 16

■ Transmitting a call ............................................................... 18

■ Receiving a message .......................................................... 20

■ Transmitting a status ........................................................... 22

■ Transmitting an SDM ........................................................... 23

■ Position data transmission .................................................. 25

■ Printer connection ............................................................... 25

■ Digital ANI ............................................................................ 25

■ Auto emergency transmission ............................................. 26

■ Stun function ....................................................................... 26

■ BIIS indication ..................................................................... 26

■ Priority A channel selection ................................................. 26

■ Man Down Emergency Call ................................................. 27

5 MDC 1200 OPERATION ................................................... 28–33

■ MDC 1200 system operation ............................................... 28

■ Transmitting a call ............................................................... 28

■ Receiving a call ................................................................... 33

6 OPTIONAL SmarTrunk OPERATION .............................. 34–35

■ SmarTrunk II™, SmarTrunk 3G™

and conventional modes ...................................................... 34

■ SmarTrunk II™ and SmarTrunk 3G™ operation.................. 34

7 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ................................... 36–38

■ Optional unit installation ...................................................... 36

■ UT-109 and UT-110 installation ........................................... 37

■ UT-105, UT-117 and UT-117S installation ........................... 38

8 BATTERY CHARGING ..................................................... 39–42

■ Battery charging .................................................................. 39

■ Battery caution .................................................................... 39

■ Optional battery chargers .................................................... 40

9 BATTERY CASE ..................................................................... 43

■ Optional battery case (BP-240) ........................................... 43

10 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ......................................................... 44–45

■ MB-93 contents ................................................................... 44

■ To attach .............................................................................. 44

■ To detach ............................................................................. 45

11 OPTIONS .......................................................................... 46–47

12 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ................................ 48–49

iii

ACCESSORIES

■ Supplied accessories

The following accessories are supplied: Qty.

q Flexible antenna ……………………………………………1 w Battery pack …………………………………………………1 e Belt clip ………………………………………………………1 r Unit cover (double-sided tape)* ……………………………1 t Jack cover (with screws) ………………………………1 set

*Use the unit cover as a spare. Ask your dealer for details.

■ Accessory attachments

D Flexible antenna

Connect the supplied ﬂexible antenna to the antenna connector.

CAUTION!

• NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver.

• Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver.

ACCESSORIES

ï Battery pack

To attach the battery pack:

Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button.

• Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound.

To release the battery pack:

Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow (w) as shown below. The battery pack is then released.

NEVER release or attach the battery pack when the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust getting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the transceiver being damaged.

D Belt clip

To attach the belt clip:

q Release the battery pack if it is attached. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt

clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound.

To detach the belt clip:

q Release the battery pack if it is attached. w Pinch the clip (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of

the arrow (w).

ï Jack cover

Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used.

To attach the jack cover:

q Attach the jack cover on

the [SP]/[MIC] jack.

w Tighten the screws.

To detach the jack cover:

q Unscrew the screws with

a Phillips screwdriver.

w Detach the jack cover for

the speaker-microphone connection.

ACCESSORIES

[SP]/[MIC] jack cover NOTE: Attach the [SP]/[MIC] jack

cover when the optional speakermicrophone is not used. (See p. 3 for details)

10-keypad version

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.

q ROTARY SELECTOR

Rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels or the operating bank.

(Depending on the pre-setting)

w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio level.

t FUNCTION DISPLAY

Displays a variety of information such as an operating channel number/name, 2/5-tone code, DTMF numbers, selected function, etc.

y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3]

Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer. (p. 7)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

u 10-KEYPAD (Depending on version)

The keypad allows you to enter digits to:

• Select memory channels

• Select tone channels

• Select DTMF codes (during transmit)

• Set TX codes

• Set SmarTrunk II™/SmarTrunk 3G™ codes

• Set BIIS status number

• Input text message for SDM operation

• Start up with the password

i UP/DOWN KEYS

➥ Push to select an operating channel. ➥ Push to select a TX code channel after pushing

[TX CODE CH SELECT].

➥ Push to select a DTMF channel after pushing [DTMF]. ➥ Push to select a scan group after pushing and holding

[SCAN].

➥ Push to select a BIIS code, status number or SDM after

pushing [DIGITAL].

*Desired functions can be programmed independently by your

dealer. (p. 7)

o PTT SWITCH [PTT]

➥ Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. ➥ Push to transmit the call during MSK operation, depend-

ing on the setting.

!0 MONITOR KEY

➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch

mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key. (LMR operation only)

➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on

each channel independently. (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only)

• Push and hold the key to unmute the channel (audio is emitted; ‘audible’ condition).

• Push the key to toggle the mute and unmute conditions (toggles ‘audible’ and ‘inaudible’).

• Push the key to mute the channel (sets to ‘inaudible’ only).

• Push the key to unmute the channel (sets to ‘audible’ only).

• Push the key after communication is ﬁnished to send a ‘reset code.’

• Push the key after communication is ﬁnished to send a ‘clear down code’ during BIIS operation on an MSK channel.

NOTE: The unmute condition (‘audible’ conditions) may automatically return to the mute condition (‘inaudible’ condition) after a speciﬁed period.

*Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 7)

!1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connects the supplied antenna.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

q !1!0oiuytrew

■ Function display

q TRANSMIT INDICATOR

Appears while transmitting.

w BUSY INDICATOR

Appears while the channel is busy.

e SCROLL INDICATOR

Appears when a received SDM including more than 8 characters is displayed.

r SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR

Indicates relative signal strength level.

t LOW POWER INDICATOR

Appears when low output power is selected.

• When the battery power decreases to a specified level, low power is selected automatically.

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.

o BELL INDICATOR

Appears/blinks when the specific 2/5-tone/BIIS code is received, according to the pre-programming.

!0 CALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR

Appears when the call code memory is selected.

!1 KEY LOCK INDICATOR

Appears during the key lock function is ON.

!2 BATTERY INDICATOR

Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a speciﬁed level.

!3 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY

Displays an operating channel number, channel name, Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc.

■ Programmable function keys

PANEL DESCRIPTION

The following functions can be assigned to [UP], [DOWN], [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [RED] and [MONITOR] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the speciﬁc key is used to activate the function depends on the programming.

CH UP AND DOWN KEYS

➥ Push to select an operating channel. ➥ Push to select a transmit code channel after pushing [TX

Code CH Select].

➥ Push to select a DTMF channel after pushing [DTMF

Autodial].

➥ Push to select a scan group after pushing and holding

[Scan A Start/Stop]/[Scan B Start/Stop].

➥ Push to select a BIIS code, status number or SDM after

pushing [Digital].

➥ Push to select the MDC menu after pushing [MDC CALL]. ➥ Push to select the desired transceiver alias or message

channel while in the transceiver alias or message channel selection mode.

BANK SELECT KEY

Push this key, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired bank.

SCAN A KEY

➥ This key’s operation depends on the Power ON Scan set-

ting.

When the power ON scan function is turned OFF;

Push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of transmission during scan, cancels scanning.

When the power ON scan function is turned ON;

Push to pause scanning. Scanning resumes after passing a specified time period. In case of transmission during scan, pauses scanning. Scanning resumes after passing a speciﬁed time period speciﬁed.

➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan

group, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired group.

SCAN B KEY

➥ Push to start and cancel scanning operation. In case of

transmission during scan, pauses scanning. Scanning resumes after passing a speciﬁed time period.

➥ Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan group,

then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired group.

SCAN TAG KEY

Push to add or delete the selected channel to the scan group.

PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS

➥ Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. ➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] to rewrite the Prio A chan-

nel.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS

Push to select an operating channel directly.

MONITOR KEY

➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch

mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key. (LMR operation only)

➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each

channel independently: (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only)

• Push and hold to un-mute the channel (audio is emitted; ‘Audible’ condition).

• Push to mute the channel (sets to ‘Inaudible’ only).

• Push to un-mute the channel (sets to ‘Audible’ only).

• Push after the communication is ﬁnished to send a ‘reset code’.

NOTE: The un-mute condition (‘Audible’ condition) may automatically return to the mute condition (‘Inaudible‘ condition) after a speciﬁed period.

LOCK KEY

Push and hold to electronically lock all programmable keys except the following: [Call] (incl. Call A and Call B), [Moni(Audi)] and [Emergency].

OUTPUT POWER SELECTION KEY

Push to select the transmit output power temporarily or permanently, depending on the pre-setting.

•Ask your dealer for the output power level for each selection.

C.TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEY

Push to select the continuous tone channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] to change the tone frequency/code setting after pushing this key for permanent operation.

TALK AROUND KEY

Turn the talk around function ON and OFF.

•The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.

WIDE/NARROW KEY

Push to toggle the IF bandwidth between wide and narrow.

• The wide passband width can be selected from 25.0 or 20.0 kHz

using the CS-F33G tion only) Ask your Dealer for details.

CLONING SOFTWARE

. (PMR or BIIS PMR opera-

DTMF AUTODIAL KEY

➥ Push to enter the DTMF channel selection mode. Then

select the desired DTMF channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] keys.

➥ After selecting the desired DTMF channel, push this key to

transmit the DTMF code.

DTMF RE-DIAL KEY

Push to transmit the last-transmitted DTMF code.

CALL KEYS

Push to transmit a 2/5-tone/BIIS ID code.

•Call transmission is necessary before you call another station depending on your signalling system.

•[Call A] and/or [Call B] may be available when your system employs selective ‘Individual/Group’ calls. Ask your dealer which call is assigned to each key.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

EMERGENCY KEYS

➥ Push and hold to transmit an emergency call. ➥ When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat

(Silent)] is pushed, an emergency call is transmitted without a beep emission and LCD indication change.

• If you want to cancel the emergency call, push (or push and hold) the key again before transmitting the call.

• The emergency call is transmitted one time only or repeatedly until receiving a control code depending on the pre-setting.

TX CODE ENTER KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) Push to enter the direct ID code edit mode, for both 5-tone and MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/[TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH Down] or 10-keypad.* (p. 14) *Depending on version

TX CODE CHANNEL SELECT KEY

➥ Push to enter the direct ID code channel selection mode.

Then set the desired channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/[TX Code CH Up] or [TX Code CH Down]. (p. 13)

➥ While in ID code channel selection mode, push for 1 sec. to

enter the ID code edit mode for 5-tone and MSK. Then set the desired digit using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/[TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH Down] or 10-keypad.* (p. 14) *Depending on version

TX CODE CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS

Push to select a TX code channel directly.

ID MEMORY READ KEY (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) ➥ Recalls detected ID codes.

•Push this key, then push [CH Up]/[CH Down] for selection.

• Up to 5 ID’s are memorized.

➥ Push and hold to erase the selected memorized ID’s.

VOICE SCRAMBLER FUNCTION

Push to toggle the voice scrambler function ON and OFF.

COMPANDER KEY

Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF. The compander function reduces noise components from the transmitting audio to provide clear communication.

USER SET MODE KEY

➥ Push and hold to enter user set mode.

• During user set mode, push this key to select an item, and push [CH Up]/[CH Down] to change the value or condition.

➥ Push and hold this key again to exit user set mode.

OPT OUT KEYS

Push to control the optional unit connector output signal level.

DIGITAL KEY (BIIS operation only) ➥ Push to select the call ID list, transmit message and stand-

by condition. Toggles between queue channel and received message record indication after queue channel is selected.

➥ Push and hold to select queue channel indication.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

STATUS UP/DOWN KEYS (BIIS operation only) ➥ While in the standby condition, push to display the trans-

mit status indication and select a status number.

➥ When a received SDM is displayed, push to cancel the

automatic scroll and scroll the message manually.

➥ When an SDM that contains more than 8 characters is dis-

played, push to scroll the message manually.

MDC CALL KEY (MDC operation only) ➥ Push to enter the MDC menu selection mode. Then select

the desired MDC menu from “SELCALL,” “MSG,” “STATUS,” “RADIOCHK” and “CALALERT” using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/[MDC Up]/[MDC Down]. After selection, push this key again to enter the transceiver alias or message channel selection mode.

➥ While in the transceiver alias or message channel selec-

tion mode, push to return to the MDC menu selection mode.

MDC UP AND DOWN KEYS (MDC operation only)

➥ Push to select the MDC menu after pushing [MDC CALL]. ➥ Push to select the desired transceiver alias or message

channel while in the transceiver alias or message channel selection mode.

MDC SELCALL KEY (MDC operation only) Push to enter the transceiver alias selection mode.

• After the desired alias selection, push [PTT] to transmit a selective call.

MDC CALLALERT KEY (MDC operation only) Push to enter the transceiver alias selection mode.

• After the desired alias selection, push [PTT] to transmit a call alert.

MDC EMG KEY (MDC operation only) Push and hold for a speiﬁed period to transmit an MDC emergency call.

• If you want to cancel the emergency call, push (or push and hold) the key again before transmitting the call.

D For SmarTrunk operation only

TRUNKING GROUP KEY

Push to select the Trunking group.

TURBO SPEEDIAL A/B/C/D KEYS

Push to automatically dial a commonly used number with one push.

CALL/CLEAR-DOWN KEYS

Functions as [M] and [#] keys on the 10-keypad.

• Push [M] for call, push [#] for clear-down.

TRUNKING CALLER ID KEY

Push [Trunking Caller ID SW] to display the received ID record in sequence (while in SmarTrunk 3G™ operation).

BASIC OPERATION

KEY

NUMBER

0 5

4 9

3 8

2 7

1 6

DOWN

■ Turning power ON

q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up password,

input the digit codes as directed by your dealer.

• 10-keypad can be used for password input depending on version:

• The keys in the table below can be used for password input:

• The transceiver detects numbers in the same block as identical. Therefore “01234” and “56789” are the same.

e When the “PASSWORD” indication does not clear after

inputting 4 digits, the input code number may be incorrect. Turn the power off and start over in this case.

■ Channel selection

Several types of channel selections are available. Methods may differ according to your system set up.

NON-BANK TYPE:

Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]* to select the desired operating channel, in sequence; or, push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] keys to select a channel directly.

• Up to 16 pre-programmed channels can be selected via [ROTARY SELECTOR].*

BANK TYPE:

Push [BANK], then push [UP] or [DOWN] or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]* to select the desired bank.

AUTOMATIC SCAN TYPE:

Channel setting is not necessary for this type. When turning power ON, the transceiver automatically starts scanning. Scanning stops when receiving a call.

*Depending on the pre-setting.

BASIC OPERATION

Selective calling

Non-selective calling

■ Call procedure

When your system employs tone signaling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. 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. q Select the desired TX code channel or 2/5-tone code

according to your System Operator’s instructions.

• This may not be necessary depending on programming.

• Refer to pgs. 13 or 14 for selection.

w Push the call key (assigned to one of the dealer program-

mable keys: [Up], [Down], [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [Emergency] and [Monitor]) or [PTT].

e After transmitting a 2/5-tone code, the remainder of your

communication can be carried out in the normal fashion.

■ Receiving and transmitting

NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the

transceiver. See p. 1 for antenna attachment.

Receiving:

q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. w Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR]*

to select a channel, in sequence.

*Depending on the pre-setting.

e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a

comfortable listening level.

Transmitting:

Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference. q While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-

phone at a normal voice level.

w Release [PTT] to return to receive.

IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your signal;

1. Pause brieﬂy after pushing [PTT].

2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from your mouth, then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.

BASIC OPERATION

D Transmitting notes

• Transmit inhibit function

The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions:

- The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition; “ ” does not appear.)

- The channel is busy.

- Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received.

(Depending on the pre-setting.)

- The selected channel is a ‘receive only’ channel.

• Time-out timer

After continuous transmission for the pre-programmed time period, the time-out timer is activated, causing the transceiver to stop transmitting.

• Penalty timer

Once the time-out timer is activated, transmission is further inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer.

D TX code channel selection

If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] assigned to it, indication can be toggled between the operating channel number (or name) and TX code channel number (or name). When the TX code channel number (or name) is displayed, [UP]/[DOWN] selects the TX code channel.

TO SELECT A TX CHANNEL:

q Push [TX Code CH Select]— a TX code channel appears. w Push [UP] or [DOWN] to select the desired TX code chan-

nel.

e Push [Call] (or [PTT] during MSK operation) to transmit the

selected TX code.

r Push [TX Code CH Select] again to return to the operat-

ing channel number indication.

FOR TX CODE CHANNEL TYPE:

If the transceiver has a [TX Code CH Up] or [TX Code CH Down] key assignment, the programmed TX code channel can be selected directly.

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