Icom iF44GT/GS User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iF44GT/GS
UHF TRANSCEIVER
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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.
PRECAUTION
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
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-F44GT/GS 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.
SmarTrunk II™ and SmarTrunk 3G™ are Trademark of SmarTrunk Systems,
Inc.
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Equipment damage may occur.
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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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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 OPTIONAL SmarTrunk OPERATION .................. 28–29
■SmarTrunk II™, SmarTrunk 3G™
and conventional modes ........................................... 28
■ SmarTrunk II™ and SmarTrunk 3G™ operation....... 28
6 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ........................ 30–31
■Optional unit installation ........................................... 30
■Scrambler unit installation ........................................ 31
7 BATTERY CHARGING .......................................... 32–35
■Battery charging ....................................................... 32
■Battery caution ......................................................... 32
■Optional battery chargers ......................................... 33
8 SWIVEL BELT CLIP .............................................. 36–37
■MB-93 contents ........................................................ 36
■To attach .................................................................. 36
■To detach ................................................................. 37
9 OPTIONS ............................................................... 38–39
10 DOC ............................................................................. 40
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 anten-
na 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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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.
wPinch 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] jack.
wTighten the screws.
To detach the jack cover:
qUnscrew the screws with
a Phillips screwdriver.
wDetach the jack cover for
the speaker-microphone
connection.
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Front panel
qROTARY SELECTOR
Rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels or
the operating bank.
(Depending on the pre-setting)
wVOLUME CONTROL [VOL]
Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjusts the audio
level.
eDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [RED]
Desired function can be programmed by your dealer.
(p. 7)
r[SP]/[MIC] JACK
Connect the optional speaker-microphone.
tFUNCTION DISPLAY
Displays a variety of information such as an operating
channel number/name, 5-tone code, DTMF numbers,
selected function, etc.
yDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3]
Desired functions can be programmed independently by
your dealer. (p. 7)
[SP]/[MIC] jack cover
NOTE: Attach the [SP]/[MIC] jack
cover when the optional speaker-
microphone is not used.
(See p. 3 for details)
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10-keypad version
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
u10-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 passcode
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)
oPTT 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
Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each
channel independently.
•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.
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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
■Function display
qTRANSMIT INDICATOR
Appears while transmitting.
wBUSY INDICATOR
Appears while the channel is busy.
eSCROLL INDICATOR
Appears when a received SDM including more than 8
characters is displayed.
rSIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Indicates relative signal strength level.
tLOW POWER INDICATOR
Appears when low output power is selected.
•When the battery power decreases to a specified level, low
power is selected automatically.
yAUDIBLE INDICATOR
➥Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’(unmute)
condition.
➥Appears when the specified 5-tone/BIIS code is
received.
uCOMPANDER INDICATOR
Appears when the compander function is activated.
iSCRAMBLER INDICATOR
Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated.
oBELL INDICATOR
Appears/blinks when the specific 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.
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