INSTRUCTION MANUAL UHF TRUNKED RADIO iF43TR (LTR®/Passport version) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and com- R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the bat- pletely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F43TR UHF TRUNKED RADIO. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. RWARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. CAUTION NOTE i Equipment damage may occur.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and battery pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious damage to the transceiver. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating it continuously for long periods of time.
FCC INFORMATION • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT........................................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS........................................................ i PRECAUTIONS..................................................................... ii FCC INFORMATION............................................................ iii TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................ iv 1 ACCESSORIES............................................................
1 ACCESSORIES ■ Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: D Battery 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. Flexible antenna To remove the battery pack: Push the battery release button in the direction of the arrow (w) as shown below. The battery pack is then removed.
ACCESSORIES D Belt clip To attach the belt clip: q Remove the battery pack if it is attached. w Slide 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: q Remove the battery pack if it is attached. w Lift the clip (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w). 1 D Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel q !1 w e • Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. (p. 2) r t FUNCTION DISPLAY Displays a variety of information such as operating channel name, DTMF encode channel, selected function, etc. !0 o i t y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3] Desired functions can be programmed independently by your dealer. y u 10-KEYPAD (Depending on version) Used to enter DTMF encode channel, phone number, etc.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■ Function display qw e r t y u i o u SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears when the voice scrambler function is activated. !0 !1 !2 q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting. w BUSY INDICATOR Appears while the channel is busy. e SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR ➥ Indicates relative signal strength level. ➥D oes not appear when the transceiver is out of the communication area on the PassPort system. r LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [Emergency], [Monitor], [M]* and [#]* programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the specific key used to activate the function depends on programming. *Available on 10-keypad version only.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 MONITOR KEY Push to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute. Open squelch/deactivate mute while pushing this key. TX POWER KEY Push to toggle the transmit output power level from the independent settings of each channel. NUISANCE DELETE KEY Push to cancel the displayed channel from the scan list in the talk group. RE-DIAL KEY Push to send the most recently transmitted DTMF code edited with 10-keypad. SCAN TYPE KEY Push to toggle the scan type from Individual or Block.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ROAM REQUEST KEY ➥ Push to return to the home site. ➥ Push and hold to start roaming. SITE LOCK KEY Push to turn the Site Lock function ON and OFF. This function inhibits automatic roaming, and can be useful when the transceiver is out of the communication area such as on a subway or in an elevator. EMERGENCY KEY Push and hold for the specified time period to select the emergency channel and automatically send a DTMF emergency signal once or repeatedly.
BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Turning power ON ■ Call procedure q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, input the digit codes as directed by your dealer. When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you.
4 PASSPORT OPERATION ■ Receiving a call D Group call q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group. w When a call is received; •“ ” and the calling station name/ID appear. D Selective call (DTMF call) —Optional UT-108 is required— q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group. wP ush [Select call] to mute the channel. •“ ” appears.
PASSPORT OPERATION 4 ■ Transmitting a call D Group call q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group in which the group ID is pre-programmed. w While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at a normal voice level after a beep is emitted. • If an error beep is emitted, release [PTT]. After a while, repeat step w again. • The beep can be turned OFF in User set mode.
4 PASSPORT OPERATION ■ Other functions D Manual roaming start function If the transceiver has [Roam Request] assigned to it, you can start roaming manually to search for another site. q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the Passport system channel or talk group. w Push and hold [Roam Request] to start roaming. • “ROAMSITE” is displayed. • When “INVALID” is displayed, the home repeater may not have a neighbour site. After a while, repeat step w.
LTR OPERATION 5 ■ Receiving a call D Group call q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the LTR system channel or talk group. w When a call is received; • “ ” and the calling station name/ID appear. D Phone call q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the LTR system channel or talk group. w When a phone call is received (transceiver rings), push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
5 LTR OPERATION ■ Transmitting a call D Group call q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the LTR system channel or talk group. w While pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at a normal voice level after a beep is emitted. • If an error beep is emitted, release [PTT]. After a while, repeat step w. • The beep can be turned OFF in User set mode.
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 6 ■ Receiving and transmitting OTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the N transceiver. See page 1 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power ON. wP ush [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the conventional system channel, in sequence. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level. Transmitting: Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
6 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION DD TMF receiving and transmitting —Optional UT-108 is required— If the transceiver has [Send DTMF] assigned to it, a DTMF encode channel is displayed when pushed, and assigned DTMF encode channels can be selected via [UP] or [DOWN]. Receiving: q Push [UP] or [DOWN], or rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select the conventional system channel, in sequence. wP ush [Select call] to mute the channel. (“ ” appears) e When receiving a call, a beep is emitted and mute is released.
CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 6 ■ Emergency transmission ■ Stun function When [Emergency] is pushed and held for the specified time period, the DTMF emergency signal is automatically transmitted once or repeatedly on the emergency channel. When the specified code, set as a stun code, is received, the stun function will be activated. When the stun code is received, “STUNNED” appears on the display and the transceiver cannot be used. To use the transceiver, the stun release code must be received.
7 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION ■ UT-124 installation ■ UT-108 installation Install the optional UT-124 man down unit as follows: Install the optional UT-108 dtmf decoder unit as follows: qR otate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery pack. (p. 1) w Remove the unit cover. q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery pack. (p. 1) w Remove the unit cover as shown at left. e Cut and solder the pattern on the PCB at the RX AF circuit as shown below.
OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION 7 ■ UT-109 and UT-110 installation Install the optional UT-109/UT-110 scrambler units as follows: OTE: Be sure to re-solder the disconnected points at N left, otherwise no TX modulation or AF output is available when you remove the scrambler units. q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF, and remove the battery pack. (p. 1) w Remove the unit cover as shown on page 17 (UT-124 installation).
8 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom charger.
BATTERY CHARGING • WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor. • WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery. • WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, highpressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
8 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-160 D Regular charging with the BC-171 The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of the Li-ion battery pack. Charging period: Approximately 3 hours (with BP-232H) The optional BC-171 provides regular charging of the Li-ion battery pack.
BATTERY CHARGING 8 D AD-106 installation D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106 q Attach the plugs from the BC-119N/BC-121N to the AD106 charger adapter. w Secure the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N/ BC-121N with the supplied screws. The following items are additionally required: • AD-106 charger adapter (purchase separately) • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L).
8 BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. Charging period: Approximately 3 hours (with BP-232H) IMPORTANT: Battery charging Ensure the guide Tabs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (This illustration shows the BC-119N.
9 BATTERY CASE ■ Optional battery case (BP-240) When using the optional battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 × AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. Fig.1 w BP-240 q Unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w). (Fig.1) w T hen, install 6 × AAA (LR03) size alkaline batteries. (Fig.2) • Install the alkaline batteries only. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity. q Fig.
10 SWIVEL BELT CLIP ■ MB-93 contents Qty. q Belt clip........................................................................... 1 w Base clip......................................................................... 1 q w ■ To attach q Remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1) w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. eA ttach the battery pack. (p. 1) 25 r C lip the belt clip to a part of your belt.
SWIVEL BELT CLIP 10 ■ To detach q Turn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. w Remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1) e Pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w). q w CAUTION: HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTLY, WHEN HANGING OR DETACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BELT CLIP.
11 OPTIONS D BATTERY PACK Battery pack Voltage Capacity Battery life*1 BP-230N 7.4 V 950 mAh (min.) 980 mAh (typ.) 7.35 hrs. BP-232N 7.4 V 1900 mAh (min.) 2000 mAh (typ.) 15 hrs. BP-232H 7.4 V 2250 mAh (min.) 2300 mAh (typ.) 17.5 hrs. BP-240 Battery case for AAA (LR03) × 6 alkaline —*2 *1 When the power save function is turned ON, and the operating periods are calculated under the following ratios; TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90 *2 Operating period depends on the alkaline cells used.
OPTIONS 11 D OPTIONAL UNITS • UT-108 dtmf decoder unit Provides pager and code squelch capabilities. • UT-109 (#02)/UT-110 (#02) scrambler units Non-rolling type (UT-109)/Rolling type (UT-110) voice scrambler unit provides higher communication security. • UT-124 man down unit Provides a measure of safety when working in a hazardous environment, etc.
12 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the W ARN ING 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 Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION 12 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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