Icom IC-F4029SDR User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF4029SDR
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EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
PRECAUTIONS
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-F4029SDR UHF TRANSCEIVER.
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.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders.
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 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 –25°C or above +55°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.
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.
Optional unit installation should be done at authorized Icom
service center only.
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
IMPORTANT .................................................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................. i
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... i
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. ii
1 ACCESSORIES ..................................................................... 1–2
■Supplied accessories ............................................................. 1
■Accessory attachments .......................................................... 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ......................................................... 3–8
■Front panel ............................................................................. 3
■Function display ..................................................................... 5
■Programmable function keys .................................................. 6
3 BASIC OPERATION ............................................................ 9–11
■Receiving and transmitting ..................................................... 9
■Lock function ........................................................................ 10
■Monitor function .................................................................... 10
■All channel mode and Select channel mode ........................ 10
■Select channel setting .......................................................... 11
■“My Name” function .............................................................. 11
■Battery type selection ............................................................ 11
4 SCAN OPERATION ........................................................... 12–13
■Scan types ........................................................................... 12
■Scan list setting .................................................................... 12
■Starting a scan ..................................................................... 13
5 RINGER FUNCTION (Analog mode operation only) ......... 14–15
■Smart-Ring operation ........................................................... 14
■Call-Ring operation .............................................................. 15
■Auto channel function ........................................................... 15
6 TONE SQUELCH OPERATION
(Analog mode operation only) ........................................... 16–18
■Operation ............................................................................. 16
■Tone scan operation ............................................................. 18
7 DIGITAL OPERATION ....................................................... 19–24
■Transmitting a call ................................................................ 19
■Receiving a call .................................................................... 20
■Ringer operation ................................................................... 20
■Break-in request call ............................................................ 21
■Status message ................................................................... 23
■Digital mode indication ......................................................... 24
8 SET MODE ........................................................................ 25–28
■Set mode programming ........................................................ 25
■Set mode items .................................................................... 26
9 BATTERY CHARGING ...................................................... 29–33
■Caution ................................................................................. 29
■Battery chargers ................................................................... 31
10 BATTERY CASE ..................................................................... 34
■Optional battery case (BP-240) ............................................ 34
11 SWIVEL BELT CLIP .......................................................... 35–36
■MB-93 contents .................................................................... 35
■To attach ............................................................................... 35
■To detach .............................................................................. 36
12 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 37–39
■Specifications ....................................................................... 37
■Channel frequency lists ........................................................ 38
13 OPTIONS ................................................................................. 40
14 DOC ................................................................................... 41–42
15 ABOUT VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY .............................. 43
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1ACCESSORIES
■Supplied accessories ■Accessory attachments
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:
Slide 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.
q
w
Battery release button
Battery pack
Belt clip Jack cover
(with screws)
AC adapter
(for the battery charger)
Battery charger
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ACCESSORIES
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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.
wPinch the clip (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of
the arrow (w).
ïJack cover
Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone
or headset is not used.
[MIC/SP] jack
Jack cover
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qr
To attach the jack cover:
qInsert the jack cover into
the [MIC/SP] jack.
wTighten the screws.
To detach the jack cover:
eUnscrew the screws using
a phillips screwdriver.
rDetach the jack cover for
the optional speaker-
microphone or headset
connection.
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Front panel
qTOP SWITCH (Default: LOCK)
Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the key lock function ON
and OFF.
• Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 6)
wSIDE 1 KEY (Default: MONITOR/CODE)
Analog mode operation: [MONI]
Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute. Open
any squelch/deactivate any mutes after pushing and hold-
ing this key.
Digital mode operation: [CODE]
Push to display the programmed Common ID, then push
[Side2] (CH Up)/[Side3] (CH Down) to select the desired
ID.
• Desired function can be programmed by your dealer. (p. 6)
ePTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
rSIDE 2 KEY (Default: CH UP)
tSIDE 3 KEY (Default: CH DOWN)
➥Push to select an operating channel.
➥Push to select the desired CTCSS/DTCS tone after
pushing [CODE]. (During Analog channel operation)
➥Push to select the desired Common ID after pushing
[Side1] (CODE). (During Digital channel operation)
➥Push to select a TX status message after pushing
(SELECT). (During Digital channel operation)
➥Push to select the set mode contents in user set mode.
➥Push to select a scan group after pushing and holding
[Scan A Start/Stop]/[Scan B Start/Stop].
• Desired functions can be programmed independently by your
dealer. (p. 6)
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Speaker
Microphone
Antenna
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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yDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS ( ///)
The following functions are assigned to each programma-
ble key as the default.
Analog mode operation:
; S-Ring/Ringer : Push to send a Smart-Ring call.
Push and hold to send a Call-Ring.
; Zone : Push this key, then change the zone
up or down using [Side2] (CH Up)/
[Side3] (CH Down).
; A/S : Push to toggle All and Select channel
mode.
; Null : No function is assigned.
Digital mode operation:
; Call : Push to transmit the programmed
Common ID code on the selected
channel to make a group call.
; Zone : Push this key, then change the zone
up or down using [Side2] (CH Up)/
[Side3] (CH Down).
; Select : Push to display the TX status mes-
sage.
; Clear : Push to finish the conversation (send-
ing a clear down signal) and return to
standby condition.
• Desired functions can be programmed independently by your
dealer. (p. 6)
uFUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 5)
Displays a variety of information, such as an operating
channel number/name, CTCSS frequency, the status mes-
sage, etc.
iEXTERNAL MICROPHONE/SPEAKER JACK
Connect the optional speaker-microphone or headset.
NOTE: Connect or disconnect the optional equipment
after the transceiver is turned OFF.
oVOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio
level.
NOTE: The default setting is used in this instruction manu-
al for description.
Jack cover
NOTE: Attach the jack
cover when the equipment
is not used. (See p. 2 for
details)
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Function display
qTRANSMIT INDICATOR
Appears while transmitting.
wBUSY INDICATOR
Appears while the channel is busy.
eSIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Indicates relative signal strength level.
rDRY CELL INDICATOR
Appears during the optional battery case operation. (p. 11)
tAUDIBLE INDICATOR
➥Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute)
condition. (Analog mode operation only)
➥Appears when the matched CTCSS or DTCS code
number is received. (Analog mode operation only)
➥Appears during communication. (Digital mode operation
only)
yRINGER INDICATOR
Appears while sending a Smart-Ring call or Call-Ring.
(Analog mode operation only)
uBELL INDICATOR
➥Blinks when the matched Smart-Ring call is received.
(Analog mode operation only)
➥Blinks when the Ringer call is received. (Digital mode
operation only)
iCALL CODE INDICATOR
➥Appears during in the CTCSS/DTCS tone selection
mode. (Analog mode operation only)
➥Appears during in the Common ID selection mode.
(Digital mode operation only)
oKEY LOCK INDICATOR
Appears during the key lock function is ON.
!0 BATTERY INDICATOR
Appears or blinks when the battery power decreases to a
specified level.
!1 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
Displays an operating channel number/name, CTCSS fre-
quency, the status message, etc.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Programmable function keys
The desired key function can be assigned to the programma-
ble function keys ( , , or ) in following way.
qSelect the desired operating mode (Analog or Digital), then
turn power OFF.
wWhile pushing and holding [Side3] (CH Down) and the
desired key ( , , or ) to be assigned, rotate
[VOL] to turn power ON.
• The selected function name is displayed for a moment.
• The desired key function is assigned to the pushed key (,
, or
) in the selected operating mode.
eTurn power OFF.
rRepeat steps wand euntil the desired key function is
selected.
Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details con-
cerning [Top], [Side1], [Side2] and [Side3] programming.
DUsable functions
CH UP AND DOWN KEYS
➥Push to select an operating channel.
➥Push to select the desired CTCSS/DTCS tone after push-
ing [CODE]. (During Analog mode operation)
➥Push to select the desired Common ID after pushing
[CODE]. (During Digital mode operation)
➥Push to select a TX status message after pushing
[SELECT]. (During Digital channel operation)
➥Push to change the value or condition in user set mode.
➥Push to select the desired scan list from “SCAN 1” or
“ZONE” after pushing and holding [Scan A Start/Stop]/
[Scan B Start/Stop].
ZONE KEY
Push this key, then change the zone up or down using [CH
Up]/[CH Down].
What is “zone”?— The desired channels are assigned
into a zone according to the intended use for grouping. For
example, ‘Staff A’ and ‘Staff B’ are assigned into a
“Business” zone, and ‘John’ and ‘Cindy’ are assigned into a
“Private” zone.
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*Information
Up to two desired functions, one each for Analog and Digital
operation mode, can be assigned to [Top], [Side1], [Side2],
[Side3], , , and keys.
The default setting is used in this instruction manual, for
description.
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
SCAN A START/STOP KEY
➥Push to start and cancel scanning operation.
In case of transmission during scan, scanning will be can-
celled.
➥Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan list,
then select the desired scan list from “SCAN 1” or “ZONE”
using [CH Up]/[CH Down].
SCAN B START/STOP KEY
➥Push to start and cancel scanning operation.
In case of transmission during scan, scanning will be
paused. Then resumes after a specified time period has
passed after the transmission is finished.
➥Push and hold this key for 1 sec. to indicate the scan list,
then select the desired scan list from “SCAN 1” or “ZONE”
using [CH Up]/[CH Down].
MONI KEY (Analog mode operation only)
Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute. Open
any squelches/deactivate any mutes after pushing and hold-
ing this key.
LOCK KEY
➥Push and hold for 1 sec. to electronically lock all program-
mable keys except the following:
[Call]*1, [Moni]*2and [PTT].
*1Digital mode operation only.
*2Analog mode operation only.
➥Push and hold for 1 sec. again to turn the lock function
OFF.
USER SET MODE KEY
➥Push and hold to enter user set mode.
• During user set mode, push this key to select an item, and
change the value or condition using push [CH Up]/[CH Down].
➥Push and hold this key again to exit user set mode.
S-RING/RINGER KEY (Analog mode operation only)
➥Push to send a Smart-Ring call.
➥Push and hold to send a Call-Ring.
CODE KEY
Analog mode operation:
➥Push to enter CTCSS/DTCS tone selection mode, then
push [CH Up]/[CH Down] to select the desired
CTCSS/DTCS tone.
➥Push and hold to start the tone scan.
Digital mode operation:
Push to display the programmed Common ID, then push [CH
Up]/[CH Down] to select the desired ID.
MY NAME KEY (Analog mode operation only)
Push to display the pre-programmed “My Name” text.
AUTO CH KEY (Analog mode operation only)
Push to start searching for a clear channel.
A/S KEY
Push to toggle All and Select channel mode.
When All channel mode is selected, inhibited channels will be
selectable.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
CALL KEY (Digital mode operation only)
Push to transmit the programmed Common ID on the select-
ed channel to make a group call.
CLEAR KEY (Digital mode operation only)
Push to finish the conversation (sending a clear down signal)
and return to standby condition.
SELECT KEY (Digital mode operation only)
Push to display the status message, then push [CH Up]/[CH
Down] to select the desired status message.
The first 8-digit of status message is displayed during selec-
tion.
BREAK KEY (Digital mode operation only)
Push to transmit a break-in request call.
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3BASIC OPERATION
■Receiving and transmitting
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
(P. 29)
Receiving:
qRotate [VOL] clockwise to turn the power ON.
wPush [Side2] (CH Up) or [Side3] (CH Down) to select the
desired operating channel. (pgs. 38, 39)
• Push (Zone) then push [Side2] (CH Up) or [Side3] (CH
Down)to select the desired zone, if required.
• Setting the CTCSS/DTCS tone code if required. (pgs. 16, 17)
eListen for a transmission and adjust [VOL] to a comfortable
listening level.
• “ ” appears when the matched CTCSS or DTCS code number
is received.
• When no transmission is heard, push and hold [Side1] (Moni)
while adjusting [VOL]. (Analog mode operation only)
The transceiver is now set to receive desired calls on the
selected channel.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
qWhile pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the micro-
phone at a normal voice level.
• “ ” and “ ” appears.
wRelease [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.
DTransmitting 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.
- Transmission is inhibited only while receiving a signal with
the signal strength is stronger than "RSSI L0 (-105 dBm)"
level including a matched Common ID.*
*Digital mode operation only.
• Time-out timer
After continuous transmission for the pre-programmed time
period, the time-out timer is activated, causing the transceiv-
er to stop transmitting.
• Penalty timer
Once the time-out timer is activated, transmission is further
inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer.
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BASIC OPERATION
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‘‘Lock function
The lock function provides accidental channel changes and
function access.
➥Push [Top] (LOCK) for 1 sec. to toggle the lock function ON
and OFF.
• (Call)*1, [Side1] (Moni)*2and [PTT] are available while the
lock function is ON.
• “ ” appears.
*1Digital mode operation only.
*2Analog mode operation only.
‘‘Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals or to open the
tone squelch manually. (Analog mode operation only)
➥Push and hold [Side1] (Moni) to monitor the operating
channel.
• “ ”appears.
‘‘All channel mode and
Select channel mode
The transceiver has 2 indication mode— All channel mode
and Select channel mode.
Select channel mode provides easy, fast channel selection
and speeds up the scan interval. Non select channels are not
displayed while in Select channel mode.
➥Push [A/S] to toggle All channel mode and Select channel
mode.
• “ALL” or “SELECT” is displayed for about 1 sec. when All or
Select channel mode is selected. After indication, return to the
standby condition.
All channel mode
Select channel mode
Appears
Appears
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3BASIC OPERATION
‘‘Select channel setting
For Select channel mode operation, add the desired channels
as ‘Select channels’ or clear the unwanted channels (Non-
select channels).
qPush [A/S] to select All channel mode.
wPush [Side2] (CH Up) or [Side3] (CH Down) to select the
desired channel.
ePush [A/S] for 1 sec. to toggle the channel between ‘Select
channel’ and ‘Non-select channel.’
‘‘“My Name” function
The transceiver displays up to 8-character its name (or a
comment) when turning power ON and when the [My Name]
is pushed. (Analog mode operation only)
Ask your dealer for name programming details.
➥While pushing and holding [My Name], the pre-pro-
grammed name or a comment is displayed.
‘‘Battery type selection
The battery type must be selected according to the attaching
battery type when turning the transceiver ON.
Ask your dealer for details.
qTurn the power OFF.
wWhile pushing and holding [Top] and [PTT], rotate [VOL]
to toggle the attaching battery type.
• After the display appears, release [Top] and [PTT].
• “DRY BATT” is displayed for about 3 sec. then “L” appears when
the battery case operation is selected. In this case, the transmit
output power is low.
• “LI-ION” is displayed for about 3 sec. when the Lithium-ion bat-
tery operation is selected.
Pre-programmed
My name
Appears
Select channel
Non-select channel
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SCAN OPERATION
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■Scan types
Scanning is an efficient way to locate signals quickly over all
channel.
Setting ‘Select channels’ (p. 11) and using Select channel
mode (p. 10) speeds up the scanning interval.
In addition, repeatedly scanning all zone channels or selected
zone channels can be selected.
■Scan list setting
2 scanning lists (“SCAN 1” and “ZONE”) are available for
wide variety and flexible scanning operation.
qPush [Scan A] or [Scan B] for 1 sec. to indicate the scan
list, then select the desired scan list from “SCAN 1” or
“ZONE” using [Side2] (CH Up)/[Side3] (CH Down).
wPush [Scan A] or [Scan B] to return to the standby condi-
tion.
Repeatedly scans all
zone channels.
ch 16
ch 1 ch 2 ch 3
ch 4
ch 5
ch 6ch 15
Repeatedly scans the
zone that includes the
scan start channel.
ch 1
Zone 1
Zone 1
Zone 2
ch 2 ch 16
ch 2
ch 16Zone 3
ch 1
SCAN1
ZONE
Zone 4
Scan start channel
Repeatedly scans select
channels only, in se-
quence.
Non select
channel
ch 16
ch 1 ch 2 ch 3
ch 4
ch 5
ch 6ch 15
Repeatedly scans all
channels including Non
select channels in se-
quence.
Non select
channel
ch 16
ch 1 ch 2 ch 3
Non select
channel
ch 5
ch 6ch 15
ch 4
SCAN in Select channel mode
SCAN in All channel mode
Non select
channel
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4SCAN OPERATION
■Starting a scan
To speed up the scanning interval, set the desired channels
as ‘Select channels’ and set Select channel mode in advance.
(pgs. 10, 11)
qPush [Scan A] or [Scan B] to start scanning.
wWhen a signal is received, scan pauses and resumes
according to the included CTCSS frequency or DTCS
code. (pgs. 16, 17)
• When the code is matched, scan resumes 3 sec. after the signal
disappears.
• When the code is not matched, scan resumes immediately.
ePush [Scan A] or [Scan B] to stop scanning.
BlinksAppears
Blinks
When a signal is received.
Starting Scan 1 .
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RINGER FUNCTION (Analog mode operation only)
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■Smart-Ring operation
The ring function has an answer back feature. This allows you
to confirm whether or not a call has reached to the member of
your group even if the operator is temporarily away from the
transceiver.
qSet the same operating channel and CTCSS tone code for
all of your group transceivers.
wPush (S-Ring/Ringer) to send the Smart-Ring call.
• “ ” and “ ” appears.
• When a member of your group station answers your call, the
transceiver emits beep tones for every 10 sec. and “ ” blinks.
• Push [Side1] (MONI) to cancel the Ringer beep and “ ” blinks.
• When no answer comes back, the transceiver emits short failure
beep tones.
ePush [PTT] to answer the call and to stop the beeps and
blinking.
NOTE: This function is available only when the called
station has use the same CTCSS tone code and the
same operating channels as you.
(S-Ring/Ringer)
Piro Piro
Answer back (automatic)
Piro Piro
Communication
Push
AppearsAppears
While transmitting
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5RINGER FUNCTION (Analog mode operation only)
■Call-Ring operation
qSet the same operating channel and CTCSS tone code for
all of your group transceivers.
wPush and hold (S-Ring/Ringer) to send the pre-select-
ed ring tone to your group members.
• “ ” and “ ” appears.
• The ring tone* is emitted while (S-Ring/Ringer) is pushed
and held.
• The same ring tone comes from your group station’s speaker.
* The Call-Ring emission type can be selected in Set
mode. (p. 27)
■Auto channel function
The auto channel function automatically searches a clear
channel during scan when (S-Ring/Ringer) is pushed.
Then, the ringer tone is transmitted for a specified period in
the founded clear channel. Another station during scanning
may answer the call in the clear channel if it receives the
ringer signal.
qPush [Auto Ch] to start scan.
• The selected scan type and scan list are available. (pgs. 10, 12)
wTo call a waiting station, push (S-Ring/Ringer) for 1
sec. to transmit a ringer tone.
• The auto channel function automatically searches a clear chan-
nel. After a clear channel found, a ringer tone is transmitted.
• To call a waiting station by voice, push [PTT] until beep tones
sound (for longer than the ringer time), then speak into the
microphone.
eThe auto channel function restarts 30 sec. later after a
busy signal disappears and in which no operation is per-
formed while the auto channel function is in use.
rPush [Auto Ch] to cancel the function.
AppearsAppears
While transmitting
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TONE SQUELCH OPERATION (Analog mode operation only)
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‘‘Operation
By default, the transceiver uses a CTCSS/DTCS squelch sys-
tem. The CTCSS tone squelch. DTCS opens only when
receiving a signal containing a matching tone. You can silent-
ly wait for calls from group members using the same tone.
DDCTCSS tone setting
The transceiver is equipped with 50 CTCSS tones. CTCSS
operation provides communication with silent standby since
you will only receive calls from group members using the
same CTCSS tone frequency.
qRotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
wPush [Side2] (CH Up) or [Side3] (CH Down) to select the
desired channel. (pgs. 38, 39)
ePush [Code] to enter the CTCSS tone frequency selection
mode.
• “ ” appears.
• Push [Code] for 1 sec. to toggle the CTCSS tone and DTCS
code selection mode.
• “CT OFF” (or “CT T-00”) is displayed in no tone setting channel.
NOTE: The indication type is depending on the set
mode setting. (p. 28)
rPush [Side2] (CH Up) or [Side3] (CH Down) to select the
desired tone code.
tPush [Code] again to set.
yWhen the received signal includes a matching tone,
squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
• When the received signal’s tone does not match, tone squelch
does not open.
• To open the squelch temporarily, push [Side1] (MONI).
• Available CTCSS tone frequency (Hz)
Freq.
67.0
69.3
71.9
74.4
77.0
79.7
82.5
85.4
88.5
91.5
No.
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
Freq.
94.8
97.4
100.0
103.5
107.2
110.9
114.8
118.8
123.0
127.3
No.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Freq.
131.8
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
156.7
159.8
162.2
165.5
167.9
No.
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Freq.
171.3
173.8
177.3
179.9
183.5
186.2
189.9
192.8
196.6
199.5
No.
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Freq.
203.5
206.5
210.7
218.1
225.7
229.1
233.6
241.8
250.3
254.1
OFF
No.
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
00
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6TONE SQUELCH OPERATION (Analog mode operation only)
DDDTCS code setting
This transceiver is equipped with 84 DTCS codes. DTCS
operation provides communication with silent standby since
you will only receive calls from group members using the
same DTCS code number.
qRotate [VOL] to turn the power ON.
wPush [Side2] (CH Up) or [Side3] (CH Down) to select the
desired channel.
ePush [Code] to enter the DTCS code selection mode.
• “ ” appears.
• Push [Code] for 1 sec. to toggle the DTCS code and CTCSS
tone selection mode.
• “DT OFF” (or “DT T-00”) is displayed in no tone setting channel.
NOTE: The indication type is depending on the set
mode setting. (p. 28)
rPush [Side2] (CH Up) or [Side3] (CH Down) to select the
desired tone code.
tPush [Code] again to set.
yWhen the received signal includes a matching tone,
squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
• When the received signal’s tone does not match, tone squelch
does not open.
• To open the squelch temporarily, push [Side1] (MONI).
•Available DTCS code list
371
411
412
413
423
431
432
445
464
465
F0
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
466
503
506
516
532
546
565
606
612
624
G0
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
G8
G9
627
631
632
654
662
664
703
712
723
731
H0
H1
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
H8
H9
732
734
743
754
OFF
I0
I1
I2
I3
00
Code
023
025
026
031
032
036
043
047
051
054
No.
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
Code
065
071
072
073
074
114
115
116
125
131
No.
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
Code
132
134
143
152
155
156
162
165
172
174
No.
C0
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
Code
205
223
226
243
244
245
251
261
263
265
No.
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
Code
271
306
311
315
331
343
346
351
364
365
No.
E0
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
E9
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