Icom IC-F43TR User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iF43TR
UHF TRUNKED RADIO
(LTR®/Passport version)
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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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
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 2 to 4 in. (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 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 trans-
ceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating temper-
ature 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.
PRECAUTION
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
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-F43TR UHF TRUNKED RADIO.
IMPORTANT
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.
LTR®is a registered trademark of the E.F.Johnson Company.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.
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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.
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.
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IMPORTANT ........................................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................................................... i
PRECAUTION ..................................................................... i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................... iii
1 ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 1–3
■Supplied accessories ................................................. 1
■Accessory attachments .............................................. 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................. 4–8
■Front panel ................................................................. 4
■Function display ......................................................... 5
■Programmable function keys ..................................... 6
3 BASIC OPERATION ..................................................... 9
■Turning power ON ...................................................... 9
■Channel selection ...................................................... 9
■Call procedure............................................................. 9
4 PASSPORT OPERATION ..................................... 10–12
■Receiving a call ........................................................ 10
■Transmitting a call .................................................... 11
■Other functions ......................................................... 12
5 LTR OPERATION .................................................. 13–14
■Receiving a call ........................................................ 13
■Transmitting a call .................................................... 14
6 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ............................ 15–17
■Receiving and transmitting........................................ 15
■ User set mode........................................................... 16
■ Emergency transmission........................................... 17
■ Scrambler function .................................................... 17
■ Stun function ............................................................. 17
■ Man Down transmission............................................ 17
7 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ........................ 18–19
■UT-113 installation ................................................... 18
■UT-108 installation ................................................... 18
■UT-109 and UT-110 installation ................................ 19
8 BATTERY CHARGING .......................................... 20–22
■Battery charging ....................................................... 20
■Battery caution ......................................................... 20
■Optional battery chargers ......................................... 21
9 SWIVEL BELT CLIP .................................................... 23
■MB-93 contents ........................................................ 23
■To attach .................................................................. 23
■To detach ................................................................. 24
10 OPTIONS ..................................................................... 25
11 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .................... 26–27
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ACCESSORIES
■Supplied accessories
The following accessories are supplied: Qty.
qFlexible antenna ……………………………………………1
wBattery pack …………………………………………………1
eBelt clip ………………………………………………………1
rJack cover (with screws) ………………………………1 set
■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 an-
tenna may damage the trans-
ceiver.
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1ACCESSORIES
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 trans-
ceiver is wet or soiled. This may result water or dust get-
ting into the transceiver/battery pack and may result in the
transceiver being damaged.
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.
To detach the belt clip:
qRelease the battery pack if it is attached.
wLift the clip (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of
the arrow (w).
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ACCESSORIES
ïJack cover
Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone
is not used.
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To attach the jack cover:
qAttach the jack cover on
the [SP MIC] connector.
wTighten the screws.
To detach the jack cover:
qUnscrew the screw with a
Phillips screwdriver.
wDetach the jack cover for
the speaker-microphone
connection.
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Front panel
qROTARY SELECTOR
Selects the pre-programmed system channels or talk
groups (Max. 16) on the LTR/Passport system.
(Depending on the pre-setting)
wVOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
eEMERGENCY KEY
Push to transmit the DTMF emergency call.
r[SP]/[MIC] JACK
Connect the optional speaker-microphone.
• Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is
not used. (p. 3)
tFUNCTION DISPLAY
Displays a variety of information such as operating chan-
nel name, DTMF encode channel, selected function, etc.
yDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3]
Desired functions can be programmed independently by
your dealer.
u10-KEYPAD (Depending on version)
Used to enter DTMF encode channel, phone number, etc.
iUP/DOWN [∫∫]/[√√] KEYS
➥Push to select the operating channel.
➥Push to select the talk group on the LTR or Passport
system. (p. 8)
oPTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
!0 MONITOR KEY
Push to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch
mute. Open squelch/deactivate mute while pushing this
key.
!1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Function display
qTRANSMIT INDICATOR
Appears while transmitting.
wBUSY INDICATOR
Appears while the channel is busy.
eSIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
➥Indicates relative signal strength level.
➥Does not appear when the transceiver is out of the com-
munication area on the PassPort system.
rLOW POWER INDICATOR
Appears when low output power is selected.
•When the battery power decreases to a specified level, low
power is selected automatically.
tMONITOR INDICATOR
Appears when the monitor key is pushed.
yCOMPANDER INDICATOR
Appears when the compander function is activated.
uSCRAMBLER INDICATOR
Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.
iBELL INDICATOR
➥Appears when the DTMF select call function is activat-
ed.
➥Blinks when the DTMF select call is received.
oPHONE INDICATOR
➥Appears on the system channel/talk group in which a
phone call is available.
➥Blinks when the phone call is received.
!0 KEY LOCK INDICATOR
Appears during the key lock function ON.
!1 BATTERY INDICATOR
Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a
specified level.
!2 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
Displays an operating channel name, DTMF encode chan-
nel, etc.
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Programmable function keys
The following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2],
[P3], [Emergency], [Monitor], [MM]* and [#]* programmable
function keys.
Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con-
cerning your transceivers programming.
If the programmable function names are bracketed in the fol-
lowing explanations, the specific key used to activate the
function depends on programming.
*Available on 10-keypad version only.
SEND DTMF KEY
Push to enter the DTMF encode channel selection mode.
SELECT CALL KEY
➥Push to turn the DTMF select call mute function ON.
➥Push and hold to turn the DTMF select call mute function
OFF.
PRIORITY KEY
Push to select the priority channel.
EMERGENCY KEY
Push to select the priority channel and automatically transmit
a DTMF emergency call code.
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 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 to select the desired 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.
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