User manual ICOM IC-F31GS

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER UHF TRANSCEIVER iF31GT/GS iF41GT/GS FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-F31GT/GS, IC-F41GT/GS FM transceiver. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL­This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver. ABOUT CE CE Versions of the IC-F31GT/GS, ICF41GT/GS which display the "CE" symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in nonharmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. [. . . ] 1020 (4 group × 255) code numbers are available. Push the [Scrambler] switch to toggle the function ON and OFF. NOTE: NEVER use #01 Low AF level versions, as they are not compatible 12 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 4 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 transceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby: Audible condition: This condition mutes audio ONLY when no carrier is present. You can receive (or monitor) any signals on a channel. · Push and hold the [Moni (Audi)], switch to select the audible condition. All signals are received. Any audio mute functions are cancelled while pushing the [Moni (Audi)] switch. Inaudible condition: This condition mutes ALL signals except those directed to you. Therefore you should check a channel's condition (busy or not) with the monitor function before transmitting. Only signals containing the · Push the [Moni (Audi)], switch momentarproper tone are received. ily to select the inaudible condition. D TALK AROUND The talk around function changes duplex channels to simplex channels. · Duplex allows you to contact your base station, repeaters, etc. · Simplex allows you to contact other portable transceivers directly (portable-to-portable contact). Push the [Talk Around] switch to toggle the function ON and OFF. 13 4 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 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 desired digit keys in sequence while pushing [PTT]. · Pushing [PTT] may not be necessary depending on programming. Automatic pre-programmed transmission: q Push the [DTMF Autodial] switch to select DTMF autodial mode, then push [CH Up] or [CH Down] to select the desired channel. w Push the [DTMF Autodial] switch to send a DTMF code. D DTMF RE-DIAL FUNCTION This function allows you to transmit the last-used DTMF code at the push of a key. Push the [Re-dial] switch momentarily to activate the function. · The previously transmitted DTMF code is automatically transmitted. · If no code has been transmitted since turning the power ON, this function does not activate. D EMERGENCY FUNCTION The emergency function allows you to send an emergency signal quickly and easily to your Base Station, etc. Push and hold the [Emergency Single/Repeat] switch for 1 sec. to activate the emergency function. · The transceiver selects a pre-programmed channel, then sends an emergency signal to your Base Station. · The pre-programmed channel remains selected until a control signal is received from the Base Station, or power is turned OFF. · The emergency call is repeatedly transmitted at pre-programmed intervals. 14 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 4 D DISPLAY LIGHTING The function display has 3 backlight conditions. AUTO : When any key is pushed, the backlight turns ON for 5 sec. D SmarTrunk IITM functions This transceiver provides SmarTrunk IITM functions. (Optional UT-105 SmarTrunk II TM Logic Board is required. ) The optional UT-105 allows communication over conventional channels or SmarTrunk IITM channels. Select a channel bank for SmarTrunk IITM before trunking operation. [. . . ] In such a case, memory contents may be lost. Cloning must then be repeated. 24 OPTIONS 10 D BATTERY PACKS · BP-208 BATTERY CASE Allows a set of Alkaline batteries to operate the handheld when charging rechargeable batteries or in emergencies, etc. · BP-209 Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7. 2 V/1100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack, allows more than 7 hours operation. · BP-210 Ni-MH BATTERY PACK 7. 2 V/1650 mAh Ni-MH battery pack, allows approx. [. . . ]