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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.

IC-F43DT/DS

UHF TRANSCEIVER

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Summary of Contents for IC-F43DT

Page 1: ...UAL This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference IC F43DT DS UHF TRANSCEIVER IC F43GT_GS qxd 04 4 9 1 1...

Page 2: ...uaranteed 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 e...

Page 3: ...ter 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 transceiv...

Page 4: ...ers 28 OPTIONS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS IC F43GT_GS qxd 04 4 9 1 10 PM Page iii 1 1 iii IMPORTANT i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i PRECAUTION i TABLE OF CONTENTS iii 1 ACCESSORIES 1 3 Sup...

Page 5: ...Belt clip 1 r Jack 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 t...

Page 6: ...ER 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 DB...

Page 7: ...is not used q w q w 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 Detach the jack...

Page 8: ...r 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 numbers selected fun...

Page 9: ...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 functions o...

Page 10: ...tion 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 scrambler function is...

Page 11: ...ECT 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 Push to...

Page 12: ...lly return to the mute condition Inaudible condition after a specified period LOCK KEY Push and hold to electronically lock all programmable keys except the following Call incl Call A and Call B Moni...

Page 13: ...is transmitted one time only or repeatedly until receiving a control code depending on the pre setting TX CODE ENTER KEY PMR or BIIS PMR operation only Push to enter the direct ID code edit mode for b...

Page 14: ...queue channel is selected Push and hold to select queue channel indication STATUS UP DOWN KEYS BIIS operation only While in the standby condition push to display the trans mit status indication and se...

Page 15: ...n 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 SELECTOR to select the...

Page 16: ...r 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 Receiving q Rotate VO...

Page 17: ...iod determined by the penalty timer DTX code channel selection If the transceiver has TX Code CH Select assigned to it indication can be toggled between the operating channel number or name and TX cod...

Page 18: ...n 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 Call or PTT to transmit t...

Page 19: ...r preferences 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 DOWN to set the desi...

Page 20: ...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 Receiving a call D DIndi...

Page 21: ...ignal is displayed for 2 sec approx disappears and the transceiver returns to the standby condi tion D DDisplaying the received call record Queue indication The transceiver memorizes the calling stati...

Page 22: ...nd 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 DCalling back from the queue channel...

Page 23: ...able 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 only when PTT call ca...

Page 24: ...en the scroll timer is set to OFF In this case push Status Up Status Down to display the status message manually D DReceiving an SDM q When an SDM is received Beeps sound The calling station ID or tex...

Page 25: ...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 includes more than 8 ch...

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

Page 27: ...r 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 key directly e Push...

Page 28: ...eletes 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 for 1 sec to overwri...

Page 29: ...nd 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 optional cable is connect...

Page 30: ...to the passcode required condition Entering of the passcode via the keypad is necessary to operate the transceiver again in this case BIIS indication The following indications are available for the BI...

Page 31: ...sult in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger The charger is not wa terproof and water can easily get into it NEVER incinerate used battery packs Internal battery gas may cause a...

Page 32: ...ectors Plugs 28 BATTERY CHARGING Optional battery chargers AD 106 installation Install the AD 106 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC 119N BC 121N Connect the plugs of the BC 119N...

Page 33: ...43DT DS BP 231 29 BATTERY CHARGING Rapid charging with the BC 119N AD 106 The optional BC 119N provides rapid charging of battery packs The following are additionally required AD 106 charger adapter A...

Page 34: ...arger groves 30 BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT Ensure the sides of the battery pack are cor rectly aligned with the charger groves 30 5 BATTERY CHARGING IMPORTANT Ensure the sides of the battery pack are...

Page 35: ...rging of up to 6 battery packs six AD 106 s are required simultaneously An AC adapter should be pur chased separately Charging time approx 2 hours when BP 231 is attached BC 160 DESKTOP CHARGER BC 145...

Page 36: ...Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode This radio is designed for and classi ed as Occupational Use Only meaning it must be used only during the course of employment...

Page 37: ...for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure IC F43GT_GS qxd 04 4 9 1 10 PM Page 41 1 1 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility During transmissions your Ic...

Page 38: ...MEMO IC F43GT_GS qxd 04 4 9 1 10 PM Page 42 1 1...

Page 39: ...MEMO IC F43GT_GS qxd 04 4 9 1 10 PM Page 43 1 1...

Page 40: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A 6360H 1EX Printed in Japan 2004 Icom Inc IC F43GT_GS qxd 04 4 9 1 10 PM Page Z 1 1...

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