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Icom IC-F34GS Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-F34GS
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Instruction manual if44gt/gs uhf transceiver if34gt/gs vhf transceiver ic-f34_44gt_gs-1.Qxd 04.9.24 10:32 am page a (1,1).
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I explicit definitions r caution! 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 verti...
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Ii 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. Ic...
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Iii important ........................................................................ I explicit definitions ..................................................... I precaution ..................................................................... I table of contents ....................................
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1 1 accessories ■ supplied accessories the following accessories are supplied: qty. Q flexible antenna ……………………………………………1 w battery pack …………………………………………………1 e belt clip ………………………………………………………1 r unit cover (double-sided tape)* ……………………………1 t jack cover (with screws) ………………………………1 set *use the unit c...
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2 1 accessories ï 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 release the battery pack: push the battery release b...
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3 1 accessories ï jack cover attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone 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 c...
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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 adjusts the audio level. E dealer-programmable key [red] desired function can be ...
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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 smartrunk ii™/smartrunk 3g™ codes • set biis status number • input text message for sdm operat...
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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...
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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 chan- nel. 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 c...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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12 3 basic operation ■ call procedure when your system employs tone signaling (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 un...
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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...
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15 3 basic operation d dtmf transmission if the transceiver has [dtmf autodial] assigned to it, the auto- matic 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 desir...
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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 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 set- ting. • “ ” appears or blinks depending on the setti...
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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 d using call memory q while in the standby condition, push [p1] (digital) to ente...
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19 4 biis operation d 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 desir...
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20 4 biis operation ■ receiving a message d 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 conditio...
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21 4 biis operation d 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,...
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22 4 biis operation ■ transmitting a status d 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 ...
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23 4 biis operation ■ transmitting an sdm d 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 d transmitting an sdm q while in the standby condition, push [p1...
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24 4 biis operation d 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 edit- ed. W push [m] or [#] to enter the message editing condition. • the first character blinks when [#] ...
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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; ...
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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...
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27 4 biis operation ■ man down emergency call the optional ut-113 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...
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28 5 optional smartrunk operation ■ smartrunk ii™, smartrunk 3g™ and conventional modes this transceiver is capable of smartrunk ii™/smartrunk 3g™ functions. The optional ut-105/ut-117/ut-117s allow communications in conventional channels, smartrunk ii™/smartrunk 3g™ channels. Select a channel bank ...
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29 5 optional smartrunk operation d ptt dispatch operation *1 q push [ptt] once (without dialling) to initiate a dispatch call. W begin talking after you hear three beeps (one short, high- pitched, two very-short, low-pitched). E receiving a dispatch call is indicated by the same three- beep sequenc...
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30 6 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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31 6 optional unit installation ■ ut-109 and ut-110 installation the following pc board modification is required when installing 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 p. 30 (optional unit install...
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32 6 optional unit installation the following pc board modification is required when installing the optional ut-105, ut-117 or ut-117s: q rotate [vol] to turn the power off, and remove the bat- tery pack. (p. 2) w remove the unit cover as described in the optional unit installation (p. 30). E cut an...
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33 7 battery charging ■ battery charging prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. Caution: to avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power off while charging. • recommended temperature range for charging: +10°c to +4...
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34 7 battery charging ■ optional battery chargers ï rapid charging with the bc-160 the optional bc-160 provides rapid charging of optional li- ion battery packs. • an ac adapter (may be supplied with bc-160 depending on version) or the dc power cable (opc-515l/cp-17l) is addi- tionally required. ï a...
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35 7 battery charging ï rapid charging with the bc-119n+ad-106 the optional 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 power cable (opc-515l/cp...
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36 7 battery charging important!: battery charging ensure the guide lobs on the battery pack are correctly aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. (this illustration is described with the bc-160.) guide rail lobs ic-f34_44gt_gs-1.Qxd 04.9.24 10:26 am page 36 (1,1).
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37 8 swivel belt clip ■ mb-93 contents qty. Q belt clip ……………………………………………………… 1 w base clip …………………………………………………… 1 ■ to attach q release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 2) 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 ...
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38 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 release 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 ti...
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39 9 options d battery pack d chargers •bc-119n desktop charger + ad-106 charger adapter + bc-145 ac adapter for rapid charging of battery packs. An ac adapter is sup- plied with the charger depending on versions. Charging time: approx. 2 hours when bp-231 is attached. •bc-121n multi - charger + ad-...
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40 9 options d dc cables • cp-17l cigarette lighter cable allows charging of the battery pack through a 12 v cigarette 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 opc...
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41 10 doc ce versions of the ic-f34gt/gs and ic- f44gt/gs which display the “ce” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essen- tial requirements of the european radio and telecommunication terminal directive 1999/5/ec. This warning symbol indicates that this equip- ment operates in non-ha...
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42 10 doc declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: uhf transceiver type-designation: ic- f44gt/gs signature authorized representative name place and date of issue düsseldorf 30th apr. 2004 declare on our sole responsibility t...
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1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan a-6362h-1eu-q printed in japan © 2004 icom inc. Ger aut gbr irl nor fra ned bel lux esp por ita gre swe den fin sui ic-f34_44gt_gs-1.Qxd 04.9.24 10:26 am page z (1,1).