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Icom IC-F34GS Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-F34GS
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I r danger! Never short the terminals of the bat- tery pack. R danger! Use and charge only specified icom battery packs with icom radios or icom chargers. Only icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with icom radios or charged with icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery ...
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Ii precautions 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 tran...
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Iii table of contents important .......................................................................... I explicit definitions ....................................................... I precautions .................................................................... Ii table of contents .............
Page 5: Accessories
1 1 accessories supplied accessories ■ the following accessories are supplied: qty. Q flexible antenna ...............................................................1 w battery pack .....................................................................1 e belt clip .....................................
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2 1 accessories 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. To remove the battery pack: push the battery release but...
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3 1 accessories d jack cover attach the jack cover when the optional 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 remove the screws using a phillips screwdriver. W detach the jack cover for...
Page 8: Panel Description
4 2 panel description front panel ■ q rotary selector rotate to select the pre-programmed memory channels or the operating bank. (depending on the pre-setting) w volume control [vol] rotate to turn the power on/off and adjust the audio level. E dealer-programmable key [red] desired function can be p...
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5 2 panel description u 10-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 biis status number • input text message for sdm operation • start up with the password i up/do...
Page 10: Function Display
6 2 panel description function display ■ q transmit indicator appears while transmitting. W busy indicator appears while the channel is busy. E scroll indicator appears when a received sdm including more than 8 characters is displayed. R signal strength indicator indicates relative signal strength l...
Page 11: Programmable Function Keys
7 2 panel description programmable function keys ■ the following functions can be assigned to [up], [down], [p0], [p1], [p2], [p3], [red] and [monitor] programmable function keys. Consult your icom dealer or system operator for details con- cerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable ...
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8 2 panel description scan tag key push to add or delete the selected channel to the scan group. Priority channel keys ➥ push to select priority a or priority b channel. ➥ push and hold [prio a (rewrite)] to rewrite the prio a channel. Mr-ch 1/2/3/4 keys push to select an operating channel directly....
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9 2 panel description dtmf autodial key ➥ push to enter the dtmf channel selection mode. Then select the desired dtmf channel using [ch up]/[ch down] keys. ➥ after selecting the desired dtmf channel, push this key to transmit the dtmf code. Dtmf re-dial key push to transmit the last-transmitted dtmf...
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10 2 panel description compander key push to toggle the compander function on and off. The compander function reduces noise components from the transmitting audio to provide clear communication. User set mode key ➥ push and hold to enter user set mode. • during user set mode, push this key to select...
Page 15: Basic Operation
11 3 basic operation turning power on ■ q rotate [vol] to turn the power on. W if the transceiver is programmed for a start up password, input the digit codes as directed by your dealer. • 10-keypad can be used for password input depending on ver- sion: • the keys in the table below can be used for ...
Page 16: Call Procedure
12 3 basic operation call procedure ■ 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 selec- tive calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent u...
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13 3 basic operation d transmitting 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 mat...
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14 3 basic operation d tx code number edit (pmr or biis pmr operation only) if the transceiver has [tx code ch select] or [tx code enter] assigned to it, tx code contents can be edited within the allowable digits. To edit a tx code via [tx code ch select] key: q push [tx code ch select] to enter the...
Page 19: User Set Mode
15 3 basic operation d dtmf transmission if the transceiver has [dtmf autodial] assigned to it, the automatic dtmf transmission function is available. Up to 8 dtmf channels are available. To select a tx code: q push [dtmf autodial]— a dtmf channel appears. W push [up] or [down] to select the desired...
Page 20: Biis Operation
16 4 biis operation default setting ■ the following functions are assigned to each programmable key as the default. However, the assigned function can be changed by your dealer. Ask your dealer for details. Note: [tx code enter] must be assigned to any key. [p0]; call : push to transmit a 5-tone/bii...
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17 4 biis operation d group call q when a group call is received; • beeps sound. • “ ” appears and the mute is released. • the programmed text message (e.G.“ ”) and the calling station id (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. • “ ” appears or blinks depending on the setting. ...
Page 22: Transmitting A Call
18 4 biis operation transmitting a call ■ total of a 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting the call code from memory, entering the call code from the keypad and calling back from the queue channel record. D using call memory q while in the standby condition, push [p1] (digital) to enter ...
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19 4 biis operation d direct code entry q while in the standby condition, push [p3] (tx code enter) to enter the tx code edit mode. • editable code digit blinks. W push [p3] (tx code enter) to select the desired digit to be edited. • editable digit differs according to the setting. E set the desired...
Page 24: Receiving A Message
20 4 biis operation receiving a message ■ d receiving a status message q when a status message is received; • beeps sound. • the calling station id (or text) and the status message is dis- played alternately, depending on the setting. W push [monitor] (moni(audi)) to return to the standby condition....
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21 4 biis operation d received message selection the transceiver memorizes the received messages for record. Up to 6 messages for status and sdm, or 95 charac- ter sdm’s can be memorized. The oldest message is erased when the 7th message is received. However, once the trans- ceiver is powered off, a...
Page 26: Transmitting A Status
22 4 biis operation transmitting a status ■ d general the status message can be selected with the programmed text, and the message text is also displayed on the function display of the called station. Up to 24 status types (1 to 24) are available, and the status messages 22 and 24 have designated me...
Page 27: Transmitting An Sdm
23 4 biis operation transmitting an sdm ■ d general the short data message, sdm, can be sent to an individual station or group stations. Also, 8 sdm memory channels are available and the messages can be edited via pc program- ming. D transmitting an sdm q while in the standby condition, push [p1] (d...
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24 4 biis operation d programming an sdm memory (10-keypad version is required) q during standby condition, push [p1] (digital) twice, then push [up] or [down] to select the desired sdm to be edited. W push [m] or [#] to enter the message editing condition. • the first character blinks when [#] is p...
Page 29: Position Data Transmission
25 4 biis operation position data transmission ■ when the optional cable and a gps receiver is connected to the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude) data can be transmitted automatically. Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. The position data is transmitted when; ...
Page 30: Auto Emergency Transmission
26 4 biis operation auto emergency transmission ■ when [emergency single (silent)] or [emergency repeat (silent)] is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for the specified time period. The status 22 (emergency) is sent to the selected id station, and the position data is transmit...
Page 31: Man Down Emergency Call
27 4 biis operation man down emergency call ■ the optional ut-124 man down unit is required for this func- tion. The man down emergency call function transmits an emer- gency call automatically, when the transceiver has been left in a horizontal position. This function can be performed for both 5-to...
Page 32: Optional Unit Installation
28 5 optional unit installation optional unit installation ■ install the optional unit as follows: q rotate [vol] to turn the power off, and remove the bat- tery pack. (p. 2) w remove the unit cover. Note: use a flat head screw driver or a similar flat instrument, and insert into the hollow of the c...
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29 5 optional unit installation ut-109 and ut-110 installation ■ the following pc board modification is required when install- ing the optional ut-109 or ut-110: q rotate [vol] to turn the power off, and remove the bat- tery pack. (p. 2) w remove the unit cover as shown on page 28 (optional unit ins...
Page 34: Battery Charging
30 6 battery charging caution ■ misuse of lithium-ion batteries may result in the fol- lowing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra- dation of battery performance. • r danger! Use and charge only specified icom battery packs with icom ...
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31 6 battery charging • warning! Never put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture. • caution! Always use the battery within the specified tem- perature range for the transceive...
Page 36: Optional Battery Chargers
32 6 battery charging optional battery chargers ■ d rapid charging with the bc-160 the optional bc-160 provides rapid charging of the li-ion battery pack. Charging period: approximately 3 hours (with bp-232h) the following item is additionally required: • an ac adapter (not supplied with some versio...
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33 6 battery charging d ad-106 installation the ad-106 charger adapter must be installed into the bc-119n/bc-121n before battery charging. Q attach the plugs from the bc-119n/bc-121n to the ad-106 charger adapter . W secure the ad-106 into the holder space of the bc-119n/ bc-121n with the supplied s...
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34 6 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) the following items are additionally required (purchase separate- ly): • six ad-106 charger adapters • ...
Page 39: Battery Case
35 7 battery case optional battery case (bp-240) ■ when using the optional battery case attached to the trans- ceiver, install 6 × aaa (lr03) size alkaline batteries as illus- trated to the right. Q unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w). (fig...
Page 40: Swivel Belt Clip
36 8 swivel belt clip mb-93 contents ■ qty. Q belt clip ........................................................................... 1 w base clip ......................................................................... 1 to attach ■ q remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) w slide the ba...
Page 41: To Detach
37 8 swivel belt clip 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. 2) e pinch the clip (q), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow (w). Caution: hold the transceiver tight...
Page 42: Options
38 9 options d battery packs 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.) 16 hrs. (vhf) 15 hrs. (uhf) bp-232h 7.4 v 2250 mah (min.) 2300 mah (typ.) 18.5 hrs. (vhf) 17.5 hrs. (uhf) bp-240 battery case...
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39 9 options d dc cables • cp-23l cigarette lighter cable allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 v ciga- rette lighter socket. (for bc-119n) • opc-515l/opc-656 dc power cables allows charging of the battery pack using a 13.8 v power source instead of the ac adapter. Opc-515l: for bc-119n/b...
Page 44: Country Code List
40 10 country code list iso 3166-1 country codes country codes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 austria belgium bulgaria croatia czech republic cyprus denmark estonia finland france germany greece hungary iceland ireland italy latvia at be bg hr cz cy dk ee fi fr de gr hu is ie it lv 18 19 ...
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