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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 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 caution: make sure the flexible antenna and bat- tery 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 ne...
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Iii fcc information s &/2 #,!33 " 5.).4%.4)/.!, 2!$)!4/23 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 reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential ...
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Iv table of contents important .......................................................................... I explicit definitions ....................................................... I precautions .................................................................... Ii fcc information ................
Page 6: Accessories
1 1 accessories n supplied accessories the following accessories are supplied: flexible antenna battery pack belt clip jack cover (with screws) n accessory attachments d flexible antenna connect the supplied flexible an- tenna to the antenna connector. Caution: s never carry the transceiver by holdi...
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2 1 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 ...
Page 8: Panel Description
3 2 panel description n 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
4 2 panel description n 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
5 2 panel description n 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 programma...
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6 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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7 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
8 3 basic operation n 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. S 4he keys in the table below can be used for password input s 4he transceiver detects numbers in the same block a...
Page 14: Passport Operation
9 4 passport operation n 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 7hen a call is received s h v and the calling station name)$ appear e push and hold [ptt], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice...
Page 15: Transmitting A Call
10 4 passport operation n 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 7hile pushing and holding [ptt], speak into the micro- phone at a normal voice level after a be...
Page 16: Other Functions
11 4 passport operation n 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 an...
Page 17: Ltr Operation
12 5 ltr operation n 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 7hen a call is received s h v and the calling station name)$ appear e push and hold [ptt], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. R...
Page 18: Transmitting A Call
13 5 ltr operation n 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 7hile pushing and holding [ptt], speak into the micro- phone at a normal voice level after a beep is emitted. S )f an error beep is emitted relea...
Page 19: Conventional Operation
14 6 conventional operation n receiving and transmitting note: transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See page 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, ...
Page 20: User Set Mode
15 6 #/.6%.4)/.!, /0%2!4)/. 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], or ...
Page 21: Emergency Transmission
16 6 #/.6%.4)/.!, /0%2!4)/. N emergency transmission 7hen [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
17 7 optional unit installation n 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. 1) 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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18 7 optional unit installation n 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. 1) w remove the unit cover as shown on page 17 (ut-124 in- stallation). E cut the pattern on the ...
Page 24: Battery Charging
19 8 battery charging n 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. S r danger! Use and charge only specified icom battery packs with icom radi...
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20 8 battery charging s 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. S warning! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the body that comes into co...
Page 26: Optional Battery Chargers
21 8 battery charging n 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 items are additionally required: s !N !# adapter may be supplied with "# depe...
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22 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. 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 suppli...
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23 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) the following items are additionally required: s 3ix !$ charger adapters purchase separately s !N !# ad...
Page 29: Battery Case
24 9 battery case n optional battery case (bp-240) 7hen using the optional battery case attached to the trans- ceiver, install 6 u aaa (lr03) size alkaline batteries as illus- trated at right. Q unhook the battery cover release hook (q), and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (w). (fig.1) ...
Page 30: Swivel Belt Clip
25 10 swivel belt clip n mb-93 contents 1ty q belt clip .......................................................................... 1 w base clip ........................................................................ 1 n to attach q remove the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 1) w slide the base...
Page 31: To Detach
26 10 37)6%, "%,4 #,)0 n 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). Caution: hold the transceiver tigh...
Page 32: Options
27 11 options d battery pack battery pack voltage capacity battery life* 1 bp-230n 6 950 mah (min.) 980 mah (typ.) 7.35 hrs. Bp-232n 6 1900 mah (min.) 2000 mah (typ.) 15 hrs. Bp-232h 6 2250 mah (min.) 2300 mah (typ.) 17.5 hrs. Bp-240 battery case for aaa (lr03) × 6 alkaline —* 2 * 1 7hen the power s...
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28 11 options d optional units s 54 dtmf decoder unit provides pager and code squelch capabilities. S 54 54 scrambler units non-rolling type (ut-109)/rolling type (ut-110) voice scram- bler unit provides higher communication security. S 54 man down unit provides a measure of safety when working in a...
Page 34: Safety Training Information
29 12 safety training information your icom radio generates rf electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is de- signed for and classified as “occupational use /nlyv meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimiz...
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30 12 safety training information 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 o...
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