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Icom IC-F43TR Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-F43TR
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Instruction manual if43tr uhf trunked radio (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..
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I 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 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. R c...
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Ii do not modify the transceiver for any reason. Keep the transceiver away from the heavy rain, and never immerse it in the water. The transceiver construction is water resistant *, not waterproof. * only when the supplied battery pack, flexible antenna and jack cover are attached. Icom optional equ...
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Iii table of contents important .......................................................................... I explicit definitions ....................................................... I precautions ..................................................................... I fcc information ...............
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 release the battery pack: push the battery release ...
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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] connector. W tighten the screws. To detach the jack cover: q unscrew the screw with a phillips screwdriver. W detach the jack cover f...
Page 8: Panel Description
4 2 panel description ■ front panel q rotary selector selects the pre-programmed system channels or talk groups (max. 16) on the ltr/passport system. (depending on the pre-setting) w volume control [vol] turns power on and adjusts the audio level. E emergency key push to transmit the dtmf emergency ...
Page 9: Function Display
5 2 panel description ■ function display q transmit indicator appears while transmitting. W busy indicator appears while the channel is busy. E signal strength indicator ➥ indicates relative signal strength level. ➥ does not appear when the transceiver is out of the communication area on the passpor...
Page 10: Programmable Function Keys
6 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 con- cerning your transceivers programming. If the...
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7 2 panel description monitor key push to mute and release the ctcss (dtcs) squelch mute. Open squelch/deactivate mute while pushing this key. Nuisance delete key push to cancel the displayed channel from the scan list in the talk group. Scan type key push to toggle the scan type from individual or ...
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8 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 sub...
Page 13: Basic Operation
9 3 basic operation ■ turning power on 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. • the keys in the table below can be used for password input: • the transceiver detects numbers in the same block ...
Page 14: Passport Operation
10 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. E push and hold [ptt] , then speak into the microphone at a normal...
Page 15: Transmitting A Call
11 4 passport operation ■ 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 micro- phone at a normal voice level after a ...
Page 16: Other Functions
12 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 a...
Page 17: Ltr Operation
13 5 ltr operation ■ 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. E push and hold [ptt] , then speak into the microphone at a normal voice lev...
Page 18: Transmitting A Call
14 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 micro- phone at a normal voice level after a beep is emitted. • if an error beep is emitted, re...
Page 19: Conventional Operation
15 6 conventional operation ■ receiving and transmitting note: transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See p. 1 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q rotate [vol] to turn the power on. W push [up] or [down] , or rotate [rotary selector] to select the conventional system channel, i...
Page 20: User Set Mode
16 6 conventional operation d dtmf 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 as- signed dtmf encode channels can be selected via [up] or [down] . Receiving: q push [up] or [down] , o...
Page 21: Emergency Transmission
17 6 conventional operation ■ emergency transmission 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. However, when no emergency channel is specified, the sig- nal is transmitted on ...
Page 22: Optional Unit Installation
18 7 optional unit installation ■ ut-124 installation install the optional ut-124 man down 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...
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19 7 optional unit installation ■ ut-109 and ut-110 installation install the optional ut-109/ut-110 scrambler units as fol- lows: 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. 18 (ut-124 instal- lation). E cut the pattern on the pc...
Page 24: Battery Charging
20 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 radi...
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21 8 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 co...
Page 26: Optional Battery Chargers
22 8 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. • an ac adapter (may be supplied with bc-160 depending on version) or the dc power cable (opc-515l/cp-17l) is additionally required. Optional opc...
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23 8 battery charging d ad-106 installation the ad-106 charger adapter must be installed into the bc-119n or bc-121n before battery charging. ➥ connect the ad-106 charger adapter and the bc-119n/ bc-121n as below, then install the ad-106 into the holder space of the bc-119n or bc-121n with the suppl...
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24 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. The following are additionally re- quired. • six ad-106 charger adapters • an ac adapter (bc-157) important: battery charging ensure the guide lobes on the b...
Page 29: Swivel Belt Clip
25 9 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. 1) w slide the bas...
Page 30: To Detach
26 9 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. 1) e pinch the clip ( q ), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow ( w ). Caution: hold the transceiver ...
Page 31: Options
27 10 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.) 14 hrs. Bp-240 battery case for aaa (lr03) × 6 alkaline —* 2 d chargers • bc-119n desktop charger + ad-106 charger adapter +...
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28 10 options 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 scram- bler unit provides higher communication security. • ut-124 man down unit provides a measure...
Page 33: Safety Training Information
29 11 safety training information your icom radio generates rf electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is de- signed 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 minimi...
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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 th...
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