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Icom IC-F40GS Instruction manual

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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. Uhf transceiver if40gt/gs if30gt/gs vhf transceiver ic-f30g series-5.Qxd 05.2.21 14:34 page i (1,1).

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    I your icom radio generates rf electromagnetic en- ergy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “occupational use only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is n...

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    Ii this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio. • do not transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause fcc rf exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded...

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    Iii foreword thank you for purchasing the ic-f30gt/gs, ic-f40gt/gs fm transceiver. Read all instructions carefully and completely before using the transceiver. Save this instruction manual– this instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver. Installation notes • wh...

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    Iv avoid using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below +14°f (–10°c) or above +122°f (+50°c). The basic operations, transmission and reception of the transceiver, are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range (depending on version). However...

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    V table of contents safety training information ………………………………… i–ii foreword ……………………………………………………………… iii installation notes ………………………………………………… iii important …………………………………………………………… iii–iv table of contents ………………………………………………… v 1 accessories ………………………………………………………… 1 2 panel description ………………………………...

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    1 1 accessories ‘ ‘ accessory attachment d supplied accessories the transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories. Q flexible antenna (may differ from that shown, or may not be supplied with some versions) w belt clip (w/screws) d antenna the antenna screws onto the transceiver as illust...

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    2 panel description 2 ‘ ‘ switches, controls, keys and connectors d d programmable key reference q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 microphone speaker !2 f0 (red) f1 (black) f2 (black) f3 (black) p 0 p 1 p 2 p 3 ic-f30g series-5.Qxd 05.2.21 14:35 page 2 (1,1).

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    3 2 panel description q antenna connector connects the supplied antenna. W dealer-programmable key [f0 (red)] e dealer-programmable key [f1 (black)] r ptt switch [ptt] push and hold to transmit; release to receive. T dealer-programmable keys [f2 (black)], [f3 (black)] • push to select the operating ...

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    Panel description 2 4 ‘ ‘ function display q signal strength meter indicates relative signal strength level. W bank number indicator indicates operating bank (channel group) number. E low power indicator appears when low output power is selected. R multi-function indicator indicates operating channe...

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    5 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ battery pack replacement before replacing the battery pack, the volume control must be ro- tated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power off. • slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack up- ward with the transceiver facing away from...

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    6 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ battery cautions • caution! Never short terminals (or charging terminals) of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing ne...

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    7 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ battery charging d rapid charging with the bc-119n the optional bc-119n provides rapid charging of optional ni-cd, ni-mh and li-ion battery packs. The following are additionally required: • one ad-101 (purchase separately). • an ac adapter (may be supplied with the bc-119n depe...

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    8 3 battery packs d rapid charging with the bc-121n+ad-101 the optional bc-121n allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required. • six ad-101. • an ac adapter (bc-124; must be purchased separately). D regular charging with the bc-137 #11/bc-146 the ...

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    9 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ charging note prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. • recommended temperature range for charging: +10°c to +40°c (50°f to 140°f). • use the supplied charger or optional charger (bc-119n/bc- 121n...

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    10 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ battery case (option) when using an optional bp-208n battery case attached to the transceiver, install 6 aa (lr6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. D d caution • use alkaline batteries only. • make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca- pacity. • n...

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    11 4 programmable functions ‘ ‘ general in the following explanations, programmable function names are bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends on programming. D d keypad lock function this function locks access to all programmable switches (except the switch assigned for...

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    12 4 programmable functions d d high/low power output this function selects high or low power for a channel. Push the [high/low] switch to change transmit output power be- tween high, low1 and low2 power. • “ ” appears when low1 or low2 output power is selected. D d scrambler function (optional ut-1...

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    13 4 programmable functions d d monitor audible function the monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s squelch manually to check whether a channel is busy or not. The trans- ceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby: audible condition: this condition mutes audio only when no carrier is...

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    14 4 programmable functions d d dtmf transmission this function allows you to send a pre-programmed dtmf code to control a repeater, open another transceiver’s squelch, etc. Manual transmission: push the desired digit keys in sequence while pushing [ptt]. • pushing [ptt] may not be necessary dependi...

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    15 4 programmable functions d d display lighting the function display has 3 backlight conditions. On : backlight turns on continuously. Off : no backlight is available. Auto : when any key, except [ptt], is pushed, the backlight turns on for 5 sec. Automatically. D d smartrunk ii tm functions this t...

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    16 5 conventional operation ‘ ‘ receiving and transmitting note: transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver. See p. 1 for antenna attachment. Turn power on as described on p. 3. Receiving: q push [ch up]/[ch down], or rotate [sel] to select a channel. W listen for a transmission an...

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    17 5 conventional operation ‘ ‘ call procedure when your system employs tone signalling (excluding ctcss and dtcs) , the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and...

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    18 5 conventional operation ‘ ‘ tx code channel selection your radio may be programmed for tx code channel selection. In this case, you can choose a tx code channel to be transmitted when using the call function (p. 17). Push [tx code ch up/down] (assigned to one of the dealer-pro- grammable switche...

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    19 6 smartrunk ii tm operation ‘ ‘ basic operation these features are enabled by your dealer or system operator and may not be available in your system. Contact your dealer for details. Push the [bank] switch one or more times to select a channel bank for conventional channels or smartrunk ii™ chann...

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    20 6 smartrunk ii tm operation d d last number redial * 1 push [ m ], [ m ] to automatically redial the last number called. • a high-pitched beep indicates that the number is accepted. D d turbo speedial to automatically dial a commonly used number with one push: • push one of the turbo speedial key...

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    21 6 smartrunk ii tm operation d d placing a telephone call * 2 enter the phone number followed by [1], [ m ]. • a high-pitched beep indicates that the number is accepted. • when the called party answers, push the [ptt] switch to talk, and release it to listen. D d calling another local system subsc...

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    Other functions 22 7 ‘ ‘ dtmf pager/code squelch d d dtmf pager this function uses dtmf tones for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that one of your group has called even if the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver. • when the connection code is received, a beep ...

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    23 8 optional unit installation you can install two of the following optional units in the transceiver. Ut-105 smartrunk ii tm logic board , ut-109/ut-110 voice scrambler unit , ut-111 trunking board , ut-113 man down unit . ‘ ‘ installation q unscrew nut a , and remove the knobs. W unscrew screw b ...

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    24 9 options d d battery packs/case • bp-208n/bp-209n/bp-210n/bp-210n-fm/bp-211n/bp-222n bp-208n : battery case for 6 aa (lr6) alkaline cells bp-209n : 7.2 v/1100 mah ni-cd battery pack bp-210n/bp-210n-fm : 7.2 v/1650 mah ni-mh battery pack bp-210n-fm for the intrinsically safe type. Bp-211n : 7.4 v...

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    25 9 options d d other options • em-80/em-89/hm-131sc speaker - microphones • fa-sc12l/fa-sc13l/fa-sc01u flexible antennas fa-sc12l: 66–76 mhz fa-sc13l: 76–88 mhz fa-sc01u: 350–400 mhz • fa-sc56vs/fa-sc57vs/fa-sc73us stubby antennas fa-sc56vs: 150–162 mhz fa-sc57vs: 160–174 mhz fa-sc73us: 450–490 mh...

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    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan a-5668h-1ex- y printed in japan © 2000–2007 icom inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. Ic-f30g series-6.Qxd 07.6.15 1:30 pm page 26 (1,1).