Icom IC-F30GT User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF40GT/GS
iF30GT/GS
VHF TRANSCEIVER
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Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic en-
ergy during transmit mode. This radio is designed
for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”,
meaning it must be used only during the course of
employment by individuals aware of the hazards,
and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio
is NOT intended for use by the “General Popula-
tion” in an uncontrolled environment.
This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF expo-
sure limits for “Occupational Use Only.” In addition, your Icom radio
complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to
RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of
such levels for exposure to humans:
• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C, Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1–1992), IEEE Stan-
dard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3–1992), IEEE Rec-
ommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous
Electromagnetic Fields— RF and Microwave.
To ensure that your exposure to RF electromag-
netic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for
occupational use, always adhere to the following
guidelines:
•DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as
this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC
RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with
WARNING
CAUTION
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
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this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized
by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
•DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (
“ 50%
duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause
FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The
radio is transmitting when the “TX indicator” lights red. You can
cause the radio to transmit by pressing the “PTT” switch.
•ALWAYS use Icom authorized accessories (antennas, batteries,
belt clips, speaker/mics, etc). Use of unauthorized accessories can
cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be ex-
ceeded.
•ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from the
body when transmitting and only use the Icom belt-clips which
listed in page 25 when attaching the radio to your belt, etc., to en-
sure FCC RF exposure compliance requirements are not ex-
ceeded. To provide the recipients of your transmission the best
sound quality, hold the antenna at least 5 cm (2 inches) from
mouth, and slightly off to one side.
The information listed above provides the user with the information
needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do
to assure that this radio operates within the FCC RF exposure lim-
its of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that
can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems. To
avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are
posted to do so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are
sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft,
and blasting sites.
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the IC-F30GT/GS, IC-F40GT/GS FM
transceiver.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using
the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual
contains important operating instructions for the transceiver.
INSTALLATION NOTES
• When transmitting with a portable radio, hold the radio in a vertical
position with its microphone 2.5 to 5 centimeters (1 to 2 in.) away
from your mouth. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 in.)
from your head and body.
• If you wear a portable two-way radio on your body, ensure that the
antenna is at least 2.5 centimeters (1 in.) from your body when
transmitting.
IMPORTANT
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 battery pack.
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
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AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas
with temperatures below +14°F (–10°C) or above +122°F (+50°C).
The basic operations, transmission and reception of the transceiver,
are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range
(depending on version). However, the LCD display may not be op-
erate 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 wa-
terproof.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver
performance and invalidate the warranty.
Versions of the IC-F30GT/GS and IC-F40GT/GS
which display the “FM APPROVED” symbol as
at left on the serial number seal, conform to in-
trinsically safe ratings of the FMRC (Factory Mu-
tual Research Corporation).
Intrinsically safe : Class I, II, III, Division 1,
Groups C, D, E, F, G
Nonincendive : Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
Connected battery pack : BP-210N-FM, BP-210FM
FCC caution: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to op-
erate this transceiver under FCC regulations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ………………………………… i–ii
FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… iii
INSTALLATION NOTES ………………………………………………… iii
IMPORTANT …………………………………………………………… iii–iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… v
1 ACCESSORIES ………………………………………………………… 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION …………………………………………… 2–4
‘Switches, controls, keys and connectors ……………………… 2–3
‘Function display ……………………………………………………… 4
3 BATTERY PACKS ………………………………………………… 5–10
‘Battery pack replacement…………………………………………… 5
‘Battery cautions ……………………………………………………… 6
‘Battery charging…………………………………………………… 7–8
‘ Charging NOTE ……………………………………………………… 9
‘ Battery case (Option) ……………………………………………… 10
4 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ……………………………… 11–15
‘General ……………………………………………………………… 11
5 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ………………………………… 16–18
‘Receiving and transmitting………………………………………… 16
‘Call procedure ……………………………………………………… 17
‘Tx code channel selection ………………………………………… 18
‘Manual 5-tone codes ……………………………………………… 18
‘Transmitting notes ………………………………………………… 18
6 SmarTrunk IITM OPERATION …………………………………… 19–21
‘Basic operation …………………………………………………… 19
7 OTHER FUNCTIONS ………………………………………………… 22
‘DTMF pager/Code squelch ……………………………………… 22
‘ Cloning ……………………………………………………………… 22
8 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ………………………………… 23
‘ Installation…………………………………………………………… 23
9 OPTIONS ………………………………………………………… 24–25
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ACCESSORIES
‘‘Accessory attachment
DSupplied accessories
The transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories.
qFlexible antenna
(may
differ from that shown, or
may not be supplied with
some versions)
wBelt clip (w/screws)
DAntenna
The antenna screws onto the transceiver
as illustrated at right.
✔For IC-F30GT-L/GS-L
The most suitable flexible antenna
must be purchased separately, ac-
cording to the frequency coverage and
programmed frequency parameters of
each version. See page 25 for details.
DBelt clip
Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
q
w
Use the supplied screws only.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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‘‘Switches, controls, keys and connectors
DDProgrammable key reference
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!0
!1
Microphone
Speaker
!2
F0 (Red)
F1 (Black)
F2 (Black)
F3 (Black)
P0
P1
P2
P3
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
qANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
wDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [F0 (Red)]
eDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [F1 (Black)]
rPTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
tDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [F2 (Black)], [F3 (Black)]
• Push to select the operating channel. Depends on setting.
• Can be programmed as [ ✱]/[ # ]. (SmarTrunk mode only)
yDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0]/[P1]/[P2]/[P3]
Can each be programmed for one of several functions by your
Icom Dealer.
u10-KEY PAD (IC-F30GT/IC-F40GT only)
Used to enter DTMF codes, the operating channel, etc.
iFUNCTION DISPLAY
Displays a variety of information such as, operating channel
number/names, 5-tone code, remaining battery power, DTMF
numbers, transmit output power setting, Audible indication, etc.
NOTE: The above functions depend on pre-setting.
oMULTI CONNECTOR
Connect optional speaker-microphone, etc.
!0 TRANSMIT/BUSY INDICATOR
Lights red while transmitting; lights green while receiving a sig-
nal, or when the squelch is open.
!1 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
!2 ROTARY SELECTOR [SEL]
Selects operating channel or bank. Depends on setting.
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‘‘Function display
qSIGNAL STRENGTH METER
Indicates relative signal strength level.
wBANK NUMBER INDICATOR
Indicates operating bank (channel group) number.
eLOW POWER INDICATOR
Appears when low output power is selected.
rMULTI-FUNCTION INDICATOR
Indicates operating channel number, channel names, 5-tone
code, etc., according to operating condition.
tSCRAMBLER INDICATOR
Appears while the voice scrambler function is activated.
yKEY LOCK INDICATOR
Appears during key lock function ON.
uBELL INDICATION
Appears or blinks when a 2/5Tone call is received.
iAUDIBLE INDICATOR
Appears when the monitor function is turned ON. (CTCSS and
DTCS mutes are released.)
oBATTERY INDICATOR
Indicates remaining battery power.
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BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Battery pack replacement
Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be ro-
tated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power
OFF.
• Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack up-
ward with the transceiver facing away from you.
The BP-210N-FM only can be used for the intrinsically safe ver-
sions.
DDBATTERY PACKS
*1BP-211N is not available.
*2Battery life is calculated under the following conditions;
Tx : Rx : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
*3Operating period depends on alkaline cells used.
7.2 V 1100 mAh
Battery
pack Voltage Capacity BC-137 Battery life*2
BC-144N*1,
BC-119N or
BC-121N
Charging period
BP-208N Battery case for AA
(LR6) ×6 alkaline N/A N/A
15 hrs. 1.5 hrs. 6.5 hrs.
—*3
BP-209N
1800 mAh 12 hrs.2.0 hrs.N/A7.4 V
BP-211N
600 mAh 3.5 hrs.1.0 hrs.8.5 hrs.7.2 V
BP-222N
1650 mAh 10 hrs.2.0 hrs.15 hrs.7.2 V
BP-210N/
BP-210N-FM
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3BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Battery cautions
• CAUTION! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals) of the
battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects
such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or
the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck-
lace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery
pack, but also the transceiver.
• NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may
cause an explosion.
• NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack be-
comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the
transceiver.
• Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or miss contact.
• Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery ter-
minals once a week.
If your Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity
even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If
the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little
charge), a new battery pack must be purchased. (p. 24)
DDRecycling information (U.S.A. only)
The Ni-Cd battery (BP-209N or BP-222N) that you
have purchased is recyclable. At the end of its life,
under various state and local laws, it may be illegal
to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste
stream. Call 1-800-822-8837 for battery recycling
options in your area or contact your dealer.
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BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Battery charging
DRapid charging with the BC-119N
The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of optional Ni-Cd,
Ni-MH and Li-Ion battery packs.
The following are additionally required:
• One AD-101 (purchase separately).
• An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-119N depending on ver-
sion).
AD-99N— Use Spacer A only!
The adapter (Spacer A) only is required for
charging a battery pack with the IC-F30G se-
ries transceiver.
BC-119N
+ AD-101
Check orientation
for correct charging.
(Insert together with
charging adapter.)
Turn power
OFF.
When using the BC-
119N in a vehicle: If the
charge indicator flashes
orange, the vehicle bat-
tery voltage is low and
charging may not be per-
formed. Check the vehi-
cle battery voltage in this
case. If the charge indi-
cator flashes red, there
may be a problem with
the battery pack (or
charger). Re-insert the
battery pack or contact
your dealer.
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DRapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-101
The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged
simultaneously. The following are additionally required.
• Six AD-101.
• An AC adapter (BC-124; must be purchased separately).
DRegular charging with
the BC-137 #11/BC-146
The optional BC-137 #11
or BC-146 provides regu-
lar charging of optional
battery pack with/without
transceiver.
The following is addition-
ally required:
• An optional AC adapter.
(AD-99N is supplied with
BC-137 #11/BC-146)
BC-124
(purchased
separately)
Charge indicator
(each indicator functions independently)
Turn power OFF.
Turn power OFF.
BC-137 #11
or BC-146
(Insert together
with AD-99N.)
Check orienta-
tion for correct
charging.
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BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Charging NOTE
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must
be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C (50°F to 140°F).
• Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119N/BC-
121N/BC-144N for rapid charging, BC-137 #11/BC-146 for regular
charging) only. NEVER use other manufacturers’ chargers.
The optional BP-209N, BP-210N/N-FM, BP-211N or BP-222N bat-
tery packs include rechargeable Ni-Cd (Ni-MH: BP-210N/N-FM, Li-
Ion: BP-211N) batteries and can be charged approx. 300 times.
Charge the battery pack before first operating the transceiver or
when the battery pack becomes exhausted.
If you want to charge the battery pack more than 300 times, the fol-
lowing points should be observed:
• Avoid over charging. The charging period should be less than
48 hours.
• Use the Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery until it becomes almost completely
exhausted under normal conditions. We recommend battery
charging after transmitting becomes impossible.
☞Recommendation for Li-Ion battery packs:
Li-Ion batteries are different from Ni-Cd batteries in that it is not
necessary to completely charge and discharge them to prolong
the battery life. Therefore, charging the battery in intervals, and
not for extended periods is recommended.
DDBattery pack life
When the operating period becomes extremely short, even after
charging the battery pack fully, a new battery pack is needed.
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3BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Battery case (Option)
When using an optional BP-208N BATTERY CASE attached to the
transceiver, install 6 AA (LR6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated
below.
DDCAUTION
• Use ALKALINE batteries only.
• Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca-
pacity.
• Never mix old and new batteries.
Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the
transceiver if ignored.
• Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas
may cause them to rupture.
• Never expose a detached battery case to water.
If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before use.
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
‘‘General
In the following explanations, programmable function names are
bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends
on programming.
DDKEYPAD LOCK FUNCTION
This function locks access to all programmable switches (except
the switch assigned for the lock function).
Push and hold the [Lock] switch for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function
ON and OFF.
• “ ”appears while the lock function is ON.
• This function may be inhibited on some channels.
DDPRIORITY CHANNEL
This function is used to select a pre-programmed channel at the
push of a switch.
Push the [Priority A/A (Rewrite)/B] switch to select the priority chan-
nel.
• “Prio A” or “Prio B”appears briefly, then the priority channel is auto-
matically selected.
DDSCAN FUNCTION
The scan function allows you to search a pre-programmed group
of channels for signals.
Push the [Scan A/B] switch to start/stop scan.
• Scan pauses on a channel when receiving a signal.
• Depending on programming, a message may appear while scanning.
• “Lockout SCAN” (pre-programmed list SCAN) or “Priority SCAN” can
be pre-programmed.
• When the “Power-save function” is activated, the transceiver checks
all pre-programmed channels then returns to the “Power-save func-
tion” again.
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4PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
DDHIGH/LOW POWER OUTPUT
This function selects high or low power for a channel.
Push the [High/Low] switch to change transmit output power be-
tween high, low1 and low2 power.
• “ ” appears when low1 or low2 output power is selected.
DDSCRAMBLER FUNCTION
(optional UT-109 (#02)* or UT-110 (#02)* is required.)
This function provides higher communication security.
UT-109: Non-rolling type. 32 code numbers are available.
UT-110: Rolling type. 1020 (4 groups ×255) code numbers are
available.
Push the [Scrambler] switch to toggle the function ON and OFF.
NOTE: NEVER use #01 Low AF level versions, as they are not
compatible
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
DDMONITOR AUDIBLE FUNCTION
The monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s squelch
manually to check whether a channel is busy or not. The trans-
ceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby:
Audible condition:
This condition mutes audio ONLY when
no carrier is present. You can receive (or
monitor) any signals on a channel.
• Push and hold the [Moni] (LMR) or
[Moni (Audi)] (PMR) switch to select the
audible condition.
Any audio mute functions are cancelled
while pushing the [Moni] (LMR) or
[Moni (Audi)] (PMR) switch.
Inaudible condition:
This condition mutes ALL signals except
those directed to you. Therefore you
should check a channel’s condition (busy
or not) with the monitor function before
transmitting.
• Push the [Moni] (LMR) or [Moni (Audi)]
(PMR) switch momentarily to select the in-
audible condition.
DDTALK AROUND
The talk around function changes duplex channels to simplex chan-
nels.
•Duplex allows you to contact your base station, repeaters, etc.
•Simplex allows you to contact other portable transceivers directly
(portable-to-portable contact).
Push the [Talk Around] switch to toggle the function ON and OFF.
All signals are received.
Only signals containing the
proper tone are received.
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4PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
DDDTMF TRANSMISSION
This function allows you to send a pre-programmed DTMF code to
control a repeater, open another transceiver’s squelch, etc.
Manual transmission:
Push the desired digit keys in sequence while pushing [PTT].
• Pushing [PTT] may not be necessary depending on programming.
Automatic pre-programmed transmission:
qPush the [DTMF Autodial] switch to select DTMF autodial mode,
then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired channel.
wPush the [DTMF Autodial] switch to send a DTMF code.
DD DTMF RE-DIAL FUNCTION
This function allows you to transmit the last-used DTMF code at the
push of a key.
Push the [Re-dial] switch momentarily to activate the function.
• The previously transmitted DTMF code is automatically transmitted.
• If no code has been transmitted since turning the power ON, this func-
tion does not activate.
DDEMERGENCY FUNCTION
The emergency function allows you to send an emergency signal
quickly and easily to your Base Station, etc. in case of emergency.
Push and hold the [Emergency Single/Repeat] switch for 1 sec. to
activate the emergency function.
• The transceiver selects a pre-programmed channel, then sends an
emergency signal to your Base Station.
• The pre-programmed channel remains selected until a control signal is
received from the Base Station, or power is turned OFF.
• The emergency call is repeatedly transmitted at pre-programmed in-
tervals.
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