INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iF34GT/GS
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF44GT/GS
IMPORTANT
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-F34GT/GS VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F44GT/GS UHF TRANSCEIVER.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
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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.
PRECAUTION
RCAUTION! 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 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
RCAUTION! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
RCAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery 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 –25°C or above +55°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.
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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... |
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PRECAUTION ..................................................................... |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... |
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ACCESSORIES ......................................................... |
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■ Supplied accessories ................................................. |
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■ Accessory attachments .............................................. |
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PANEL DESCRIPTION ........................................... |
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■ Front panel ................................................................. |
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■ Function display ......................................................... |
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■ Programmable function keys ..................................... |
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BASIC OPERATION .............................................. |
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■ Turning power ON .................................................... |
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■ Channel selection ..................................................... |
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■ Call procedure........................................................... |
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■ Receiving and transmitting........................................ |
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■ User Set mode .......................................................... |
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■ Scrambler function .................................................... |
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BIIS OPERATION .................................................. |
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■ Default setting .......................................................... |
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■ Receiving a call ........................................................ |
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■ Transmitting a call .................................................... |
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■ Receiving a message ............................................... |
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■ Transmitting a status ................................................ |
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■ Transmitting an SDM ............................................... |
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■ Position data transmission ....................................... |
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■ Printer connection .................................................... |
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■ Digital ANI ................................................................ |
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■ Auto emergency transmission .................................. |
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■ Stun function ............................................................ |
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■ BIIS indication .......................................................... |
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■ Priority A channel selection ...................................... |
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■ Man Down Emergency Call ..................................... |
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OPTIONAL SmarTrunk OPERATION .................. |
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■ SmarTrunk II™/SmarTrunk 3G™ |
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■ SmarTrunk II™/SmarTrunk 3G™ operation.............. |
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OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ........................ |
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■ Optional unit installation ........................................... |
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■ UT-109 and UT-110 installation ................................ |
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■ UT-105, UT-117 and UT-117S installation ................ |
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BATTERY CHARGING .......................................... |
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■ Battery charging ....................................................... |
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■ Battery caution ......................................................... |
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■ Optional battery chargers ......................................... |
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SWIVEL BELT CLIP .............................................. |
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■ MB-93 contents ........................................................ |
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■ To attach .................................................................. |
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■ To detach ................................................................. |
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OPTIONS ............................................................... |
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■ 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.
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■ Accessory attachments
DFlexible 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.
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1 ACCESSORIES
ïBattery 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.
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DBelt clip
To attach the belt clip:
q Release 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.
To detach the belt clip:
q Release 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 1
ïJack 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.
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front panel
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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.
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 speakermicrophone is not used.
(See p. 3 for details)
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)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
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
iUP/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, depending on the setting.
!0MONITOR 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)
!1ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Function display
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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.
!0CALL CODE MEMORY INDICATOR
Appears when the call code memory is selected.
!1KEY LOCK INDICATOR
Appears during the key lock function is ON.
!2BATTERY INDICATOR
Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a specified level.
!3ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
Displays an operating channel number, channel name, Set mode contents, DTMF code, etc.
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■ Programmable function keys
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].
BANK SELECT KEY
Push this key, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired bank.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
SCAN A KEY
This key’s operation depends on the Power ON Scan setting.
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.
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.
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
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 channel.
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 CLONING SOFTWARE. (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) Ask your Dealer for details.
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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.
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.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
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.
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
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 standby condition. Toggles between queue channel and received message record indication after queue channel is selected.
Push and hold to select queue channel indication.
STATUS UP/DOWN KEYS (BIIS operation only)
While in the standby condition, push to display the transmit 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 displayed, push to scroll the message manually.
DFor 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).
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■ Turning power ON
q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
wIf 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.
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eWhen 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.
BASIC OPERATION 3 
■ 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.
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