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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This  device  complies  with  Par t  15  of  the  FCC  Rules. 
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not 
cause harmful interference.

iF43GT/GS

UHF TRANSCEIVER

iF33GT/GS

VHF TRANSCEIVER

Summary of Contents for IC-F33GT

Page 1: ...CTION 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 iF43GT GS UHF TRANSCEIVER iF33GT GS VHF TRANS...

Page 2: ...ed 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 PRECAUTIO...

Page 3: ...ansceiver performance and invalidate the warranty Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal perform ance when used with this transceiver We are not respon sible for the transceiver being damaged...

Page 4: ...smitting 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 sel...

Page 5: ...ouble sided tape 1 t Jack cover with screws 1 set Use the unit cover as a spare Ask your dealer for details Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible anten na to the anten...

Page 6: ...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 transcei...

Page 7: ...l 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 De...

Page 8: ...ogrammed by your dealer p 7 r SP MIC JACK Connect the optional speaker microphone t FUNCTION DISPLAY Displays a variety of information such as an operating channel number name 2 5 tone code DTMF numbe...

Page 9: ...setting 0 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 fu...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...BANK SELECT KEY Push this key then push CH Up or CH Down to select the desired bank SCAN A KEY This key s operation depends on the Power ON Scan set ting When the power ON scan function is turned OFF...

Page 12: ...e 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 set ting after pushing this key for pe...

Page 13: ...e 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 o...

Page 14: ...de While in the transceiver alias or message channel selec tion mode push to return to the MDC menu selection mode MDC UP AND DOWN KEYS MDC operation only Push to select the MDC menu after pushing MDC...

Page 15: ...off and start over in this case 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 S...

Page 16: ...the remainder of your communication can be carried out in the normal fashion Receiving and transmitting NOTE Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver See p 1 for antenna attachment...

Page 17: ...ssion is further inhibited for a period determined by the penalty timer D TX code channel selection If the transceiver has TX Code CH Select assigned to it indication can be toggled between the operat...

Page 18: ...right automatically When the 10 keypad is used to set the editable digit will move to the right automatically without pushing TX Code CH Select y Repeat r and t to input all allowable digits u Push Ca...

Page 19: ...peration to suit your prefer ences and operating style Entering the user set mode q Push and hold User Set Mode to enter user set mode Push User Set Mode momentarily to select the item Then push UP or...

Page 20: ...lects call list or TX code channel respectively MONITOR Moni Audi Push this key after the communica tion to send a Clear down signal during MSK channel operation P2 RED Null No function is assigned Re...

Page 21: ...send a Clear down signal is displayed for 2 sec approx disappears and the transceiver returns to the standby con dition D Displaying the received call record Queue indication The transceiver memorize...

Page 22: ...n error beep sounds and is displayed when no answer back is received after the calls r Push PTT to transmit release to receive t Push MONITOR Moni Audi to send the Clear down signal D Calling back fro...

Page 23: ...s used to set the editable digit will move to the right automatically without pushing P3 TX Code Enter t Repeat e and r to input all allowable digits y Push P0 Call or PTT to call PTT call can be made...

Page 24: ...played alternately when the scroll timer is set to OFF In this case push Status Up Status Down to display the status message manually D Receiving an SDM q When an SDM is received Beeps sound The calli...

Page 25: ...ue memory w Push P1 Digital momentarily Displays message memory When a message is available When no message is available e Push UP or DOWN to select the desired message When selecting the SDM that inc...

Page 26: ...The status call can be sent with both individual and group calls D Transmitting a status q While in the standby condition push P1 Digital then push UP or DOWN to select the desired station group code...

Page 27: ...gital then push UP or DOWN to select the desired station group code w Push P1 Digital again then push UP or DOWN to select the desired SDM Or you can select the desired SDM using Status Up Status Down...

Page 28: ...space pushing DOWN deletes the selected character r Push to move the cursor to the right push M to move the cursor to the left t Repeat steps e and r to set the desired text message y Push P1 Digital...

Page 29: ...tatus message When Send with Status is enabled After sending an SDM When Send with SDM is enabled After sending status 22 Emergency When Send with Emergency is enabled Printer connection When the opti...

Page 30: ...e transceiver switches to the password required condition Entering of the password via the keypad is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case BIIS indication The following indications a...

Page 31: ...position This function can be performed for both 5 tone and MSK channels After the emergency call the transceiver performs transmis sion and reception alternately with the following conditions Transm...

Page 32: ...and Radio Check features can also be used with direct ID code entry from the transceiver keypad p 32 Please note that your dealer has set one of the programma ble keys P0 P1 P2 or P3 for MDC 1200 ope...

Page 33: ...not send an acknowledgement u After a specified time period has passed the transceiver will return to receive D Transmitting a Radio Check Call Radio check call allows you to determine whether anothe...

Page 34: ...the MDC menu selection mode w Select STATUS using CH Up CH Down MDC Up or MDC Down e Push MDC Call again to enter the status message selec tion mode r Select the desired status message using CH Up CH...

Page 35: ...can be accessed using the MDC Emg key p 10 The optional UT 124 man down unit can also activate this feature The transceiver will repeatedly send an Emergency MDC 1200 command to the dispatcher for a...

Page 36: ...LL RADIOCHK or CALALERT using CH Up CH Down MDC Up or MDC Down e Push MDC Call again to enter the transceiver alias selection mode r Push any key of the keypad to enter the ID code program ming condit...

Page 37: ...ELCALL are displayed alternately w Push and hold PTT and speak into the microphone eRelease PTT to receive a response D Receiving a Call Alert qWhen a Call Alert is received Beeps sound blinks The cal...

Page 38: ...the supplied spare unit cover Do not use the cover that has been removed once Water or dust may get into the trans ceiver because the cover may be bent or has lost it s adhesion This may result in the...

Page 39: ...er as shown on p 34 Optional unit installation e Cut the pattern on the PCB at the TX mic circuit C and RX AF circuit F as shown below r Install the scrambler unit as described in the Optional unit in...

Page 40: ...ks in areas with temperatures above 60 C 140 F High tempera ture buildup in the battery such as could occur near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to...

Page 41: ...t safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range as below 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F within a month 20 C to 35 C 4 F to 95 F within three months 20 C to 20 C 4 F to 68 F within a year D Charging...

Page 42: ...he Li Ion battery pack An AC adapter may be supplied with BC 171 depending on version or the DC power cable OPC 515L CP 17L is additionally required AC adapter Not supplied with some versions Optional...

Page 43: ...tional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery packs The following items are additionally required AD 106 charger adapter An AC adapter may be supplied with BC 119N depending on version or the DC p...

Page 44: ...7 or the DC power cable OPC 656 IMPORTANT Battery charging Ensure the guide lobes on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter This illustration is describ...

Page 45: ...he batteries e Fit the cover in the direction of the arrow e then close r And hook the battery cover release hook until it makes a click sound t Fig 3 CAUTION When installing batteries make sure they...

Page 46: ...w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a click sound e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt And insert the transceiver into the belt clip unt...

Page 47: ...it is attached p 2 e Pinch the clip q and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow w CAUTION HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP Otherwis...

Page 48: ...packs We recommend that the BP 230N charging An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions Charging time approx 10 hours when BP 232N is attached approx 4 hours when BP 230 is atta...

Page 49: ...e microphone with revolving clip HM 166L speaker microphone Light weight earphone microphone with revolving clip HS 94 HS 95 HS 97 headset VS 1L vox ptt case HS 94 Ear hook type HS 95 Neck arm type HS...

Page 50: ...exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure Belt Clip MB 94 Rechargeable Li Ion Battery Pack BP 232N and Speaker microphone HM 131L To ensure that your expose to RF electromag netic energy...

Page 51: ...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 Occupational C...

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Page 56: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A 6535H 1EX w Printed in Japan 2006 2009 Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink...

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