Instruction Manual
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... battery packs or chargers may occur. RWARNING! CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. Icom, Icom Inc. pletely before using the transceiver. All other audio accessories at high volume levels. R WARNING! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with a headset or other products or brands are tested and approved for the IC-F43TR UHF TRUNKED RADIO. Only Icom battery...
... battery packs or chargers may occur. RWARNING! CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. Icom, Icom Inc. pletely before using the transceiver. All other audio accessories at high volume levels. R WARNING! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with a headset or other products or brands are tested and approved for the IC-F43TR UHF TRUNKED RADIO. Only Icom battery...
Instruction Manual
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... damage to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. ii BE CAREFUL! The transceiver construction is water resistant*, not waterproof. * Only when the supplied battery pack, flexible antenna and jack cover are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range. erating it in extremely cold areas. MAKE SURE to transmit. Exposing the inside of the transceiver are attached. CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and bat...
... damage to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations. ii BE CAREFUL! The transceiver construction is water resistant*, not waterproof. * Only when the supplied battery pack, flexible antenna and jack cover are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range. erating it in extremely cold areas. MAKE SURE to transmit. Exposing the inside of the transceiver are attached. CAUTION: MAKE SURE the flexible antenna and bat...
Instruction Manual
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... OPERATION 8 ■ Turning power ON 8 ■ Channel selection 8 ■ Call procedure 8 6 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 14-16 ■ Receiving and transmitting 14 ■ User set mode 15 ■ Emergency transmission 16 ■ Scrambler function 16 ■ Stun function 16 ■ Man Down transmission 16 7 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION 17-18 ■ UT-124 installation 17 ■ UT-108 installation 17 ■ UT-109 and UT-110 installation 18 8 BATTERY CHARGING...
... OPERATION 8 ■ Turning power ON 8 ■ Channel selection 8 ■ Call procedure 8 6 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 14-16 ■ Receiving and transmitting 14 ■ User set mode 15 ■ Emergency transmission 16 ■ Scrambler function 16 ■ Stun function 16 ■ Man Down transmission 16 7 OPTIONAL UNIT INSTALLATION 17-18 ■ UT-124 installation 17 ■ UT-108 installation 17 ■ UT-109 and UT-110 installation 18 8 BATTERY CHARGING...
Instruction Manual
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... pre-setting) Push to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute. release to receive. Selects the pre-programmed system channels or talk !0 MONITOR KEY groups (Max. 16) on the LTR/Passport system. (Depending on the LTR or Passport system. (p. 9) o PTT SWITCH [PTT] q ROTARY SELECTOR Push and hold to enter DTMF encode channel, phone number, etc. Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. !1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR e EMERGENCY KEY Connects the supplied antenna...
... pre-setting) Push to mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) squelch mute. release to receive. Selects the pre-programmed system channels or talk !0 MONITOR KEY groups (Max. 16) on the LTR/Passport system. (Depending on the LTR or Passport system. (p. 9) o PTT SWITCH [PTT] q ROTARY SELECTOR Push and hold to enter DTMF encode channel, phone number, etc. Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. !1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR e EMERGENCY KEY Connects the supplied antenna...
Instruction Manual
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... your transceivers programming. When the power ON scan function is turned ON; Push to pause scanning. In case of Push to select the priority channel. scan, pauses scanning. Scanning resumes after pass- transmission during scan, pauses scanning. cerning your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- Scanning resumes after passing a specified time period. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Programmable function keys The following explanations, the specific key used to...
... your transceivers programming. When the power ON scan function is turned ON; Push to pause scanning. In case of Push to select the priority channel. scan, pauses scanning. Scanning resumes after pass- transmission during scan, pauses scanning. cerning your Icom dealer or system operator for details con- Scanning resumes after passing a specified time period. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Programmable function keys The following explanations, the specific key used to...
Instruction Manual
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... the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to the original setting. TX POWER KEY Push to toggle the transmit output power level from Individual and Block. MODE DISPLAY TYPE KEY Push to toggle the IF passband width from the scan list in the operating channel. 6 WIDE/NARROW KEY Push to toggle the scan mode display type from the independent settings of each channel. Once the channel or bank has changed, the...
... the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to the original setting. TX POWER KEY Push to toggle the transmit output power level from Individual and Block. MODE DISPLAY TYPE KEY Push to toggle the IF passband width from the scan list in the operating channel. 6 WIDE/NARROW KEY Push to toggle the scan mode display type from the independent settings of each channel. Once the channel or bank has changed, the...
Instruction Manual
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...turn the Site Lock function ON and OFF. This function can be used for Passport/LTR only) Push to select the operating mode from System or Talk Group. • System channel and talk group selection q Push [Select Mode] to select the operating mode from the transmitted audio to provide clear communication. The compander function reduces noise components from System or Talk... to change the setting. to turn the compander function ON and OFF. SITE LOCK KEY Push to enter the User set mode. This function inhibits automatic roaming, and can be useful when the transceiver is out...
...turn the Site Lock function ON and OFF. This function can be used for Passport/LTR only) Push to select the operating mode from System or Talk Group. • System channel and talk group selection q Push [Select Mode] to select the operating mode from the transmitted audio to provide clear communication. The compander function reduces noise components from System or Talk... to change the setting. to turn the compander function ON and OFF. SITE LOCK KEY Push to enter the User set mode. This function inhibits automatic roaming, and can be useful when the transceiver is out...
Instruction Manual
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... the communication. 10 y Push [#] while pushing [PTT] to make the call. w W hile pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at a normal voice level after a beep is emitted. • If an error beep is emitted, release [PTT]. code channel. After a while, repeat step w again. • T he beep can be turned OFF in User set mode. • W hen the transceiver is out of the communication area, " " disappears...
... the communication. 10 y Push [#] while pushing [PTT] to make the call. w W hile pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at a normal voice level after a beep is emitted. • If an error beep is emitted, release [PTT]. code channel. After a while, repeat step w again. • T he beep can be turned OFF in User set mode. • W hen the transceiver is out of the communication area, " " disappears...
Instruction Manual
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... the microphone at a normal voice level. The selected channel is a 'receive only' channel. • Time-out timer After continuous transmission for a period determined by the penalty timer. 14 Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received. - Pause briefly after pushing [PTT]. 2. w Release [PTT] to return to turn the power ON. 6 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Transmitting: Wait for antenna attachment...
... the microphone at a normal voice level. The selected channel is a 'receive only' channel. • Time-out timer After continuous transmission for a period determined by the penalty timer. 14 Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received. - Pause briefly after pushing [PTT]. 2. w Release [PTT] to return to turn the power ON. 6 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. Transmitting: Wait for antenna attachment...
Instruction Manual
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... [PTT] to transmit the selected DTMF code in the selected DTMF channel. • Push [P0] to cancel the DTMF transmission. ■ User set the desired level/condi- 6 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D D TMF receiving and transmitting -Optional UT-108 is displayed when pushed, and assigned DTMF encode channels can "customize" the transceiver operation to exit user set mode. w Push and hold [User Set Mode] to mute the channel. (" " appears) e W hen receiving a call ] to enter user set mode. 15...
... [PTT] to transmit the selected DTMF code in the selected DTMF channel. • Push [P0] to cancel the DTMF transmission. ■ User set the desired level/condi- 6 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D D TMF receiving and transmitting -Optional UT-108 is displayed when pushed, and assigned DTMF encode channels can "customize" the transceiver operation to exit user set mode. w Push and hold [User Set Mode] to mute the channel. (" " appears) e W hen receiving a call ] to enter user set mode. 15...
Instruction Manual
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... key again before transmitting the call after the specified time period has passed with the transceiver in a horizontal position. 16 To use the transceiver, the stun release code must be used . The Man Down function transmits a man down unit is received, the stun function will be available. If you want to turn the Run Time Limit function OFF using the CS-F43TR cloning software. ■ Man...
... key again before transmitting the call after the specified time period has passed with the transceiver in a horizontal position. 16 To use the transceiver, the stun release code must be used . The Man Down function transmits a man down unit is received, the stun function will be available. If you want to turn the Run Time Limit function OFF using the CS-F43TR cloning software. ■ Man...
Instruction Manual
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... generation, and the battery may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life. • R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater, or any other damage, the cells inside the battery gets in this instruction manual. • R DANGER! If the battery gets wet, be visible on the outside of the case. Use the battery only with Icom radios or Icom charger. Rinse your...
... generation, and the battery may also degrade battery performance or shorten battery life. • R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, seawater, or any other damage, the cells inside the battery gets in this instruction manual. • R DANGER! If the battery gets wet, be visible on the outside of the case. Use the battery only with Icom radios or Icom charger. Rinse your...
Instruction Manual
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... type HS-97 : Throat microphone VS-1L : VOX/PTT switch box for hands-free operation, etc. • MB-130 vehicle charger bracket Vehicle mounting bracket for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in a hazardous environment, etc. Icom is not responsible for the BC-160 battery charger. OPTIONS 11 D OPTIONAL UNITS • UT-108 dtmf decoder unit Provides pager and code squelch capabilities. • UT...
... type HS-97 : Throat microphone VS-1L : VOX/PTT switch box for hands-free operation, etc. • MB-130 vehicle charger bracket Vehicle mounting bracket for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in a hazardous environment, etc. Icom is not responsible for the BC-160 battery charger. OPTIONS 11 D OPTIONAL UNITS • UT-108 dtmf decoder unit Provides pager and code squelch capabilities. • UT...
Instruction Manual
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... one side. Belt Clip (MB-94), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-230N/BP-232H) and Speaker-microphone (HM-131L). mation needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to be used only during transmit mode. Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the "PTT" switch. • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least...
... one side. Belt Clip (MB-94), Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (BP-230N/BP-232H) and Speaker-microphone (HM-131L). mation needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to be used only during transmit mode. Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the "PTT" switch. • ALWAYS keep the antenna at least...
Service Manual
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... inside back cover for the IC-F43TR UHF TRUNKED RADIO at the time of the variable components. READ the instructions of the power supply when connecting the transceiver. MODEL IC-F43TR VERSION 10 KEY 4 KEY 10 KEY 4 KEY SYMBOL TRU-02 TRU-82 SRU-02 SRU-82 TRU-03 TRU-83 SRU-03 SRU-83 FREQUENCY 400-470 MHz 450-512 MHz To upgrade quality, all adjustments. 5. DO...
... inside back cover for the IC-F43TR UHF TRUNKED RADIO at the time of the variable components. READ the instructions of the power supply when connecting the transceiver. MODEL IC-F43TR VERSION 10 KEY 4 KEY 10 KEY 4 KEY SYMBOL TRU-02 TRU-82 SRU-02 SRU-82 TRU-03 TRU-83 SRU-03 SRU-83 FREQUENCY 400-470 MHz 450-512 MHz To upgrade quality, all adjustments. 5. DO...
Service Manual
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...-100 % of conventional channels • Antenna connector • Operating temperature range • Power supply requirement • Current drain (at threshold) : 0.25 µV typical • Output impedance (Audio) : 8 Ω Specifications are subject to +140˚F) : 7.2 V DC nominal (negative ground) : RECEIVING TRANSMITTING Stand-by Max. SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS ' GENERAL • Frequency coverage • Mode • Type of emission • Number of maximum deviation : 2.2 kΩ ' RECEIVER • Receive system : Double...
...-100 % of conventional channels • Antenna connector • Operating temperature range • Power supply requirement • Current drain (at threshold) : 0.25 µV typical • Output impedance (Audio) : 8 Ω Specifications are subject to +140˚F) : 7.2 V DC nominal (negative ground) : RECEIVING TRANSMITTING Stand-by Max. SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS ' GENERAL • Frequency coverage • Mode • Type of emission • Number of maximum deviation : 2.2 kΩ ' RECEIVER • Receive system : Double...
Service Manual
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... the noise comparator section. This transceiver employs the base band IC which is in the AF signals, the squelch circuit switches the AF mute switch. The AF signals (MIC) from FM IF IC (IC9, pin 9) 23 20 IC13 FM/PM switch Base band IC (IC14) 7 3 • CTCSS AND DTCS The tone squelch circuit detects AF signals and opens the squelch only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone (CTCSS or DTCS...
... the noise comparator section. This transceiver employs the base band IC which is in the AF signals, the squelch circuit switches the AF mute switch. The AF signals (MIC) from FM IF IC (IC9, pin 9) 23 20 IC13 FM/PM switch Base band IC (IC14) 7 3 • CTCSS AND DTCS The tone squelch circuit detects AF signals and opens the squelch only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone (CTCSS or DTCS...
Service Manual
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... signal to the base band MSCK IC (IC14, pin 13). 37 MDIR Outputs serial data control signal to the EEPROM (IC10, pin 6). Low: While transmitting. Low: While receiving. Input port for CTCSS/DTCS signal from /to the base band IC (IC14, pin 10). Outputs serial clock signal to the mute switch (D29). Input port for the PLL lock voltage. Outputs the transmitting mute switch control signal to the...
... signal to the base band MSCK IC (IC14, pin 13). 37 MDIR Outputs serial data control signal to the EEPROM (IC10, pin 6). Low: While transmitting. Low: While receiving. Input port for CTCSS/DTCS signal from /to the base band IC (IC14, pin 10). Outputs serial clock signal to the mute switch (D29). Input port for the PLL lock voltage. Outputs the transmitting mute switch control signal to the...
Service Manual
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... 1.2 : 1 Oscilloscope AC millivoltmeter GRADE AND RANGE Frequency range : 300-3000 Hz Output level : 1-500 mV Power attenuation : 40 or 50 dB Capacity : 10 W or more Frequency range Output level : 100-800 MHz : 0.1 µV-32 mV (-127 to -date condition. SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 5-1 PREPARATION When adjusting IC-F43TR, the optional CS-F43TR ADJ ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE (Rev. 1.0 or later), OPC-478 CLONING CABLE and a JIG CABLE (see illustration at the same time.
... 1.2 : 1 Oscilloscope AC millivoltmeter GRADE AND RANGE Frequency range : 300-3000 Hz Output level : 1-500 mV Power attenuation : 40 or 50 dB Capacity : 10 W or more Frequency range Output level : 100-800 MHz : 0.1 µV-32 mV (-127 to -date condition. SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 5-1 PREPARATION When adjusting IC-F43TR, the optional CS-F43TR ADJ ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE (Rev. 1.0 or later), OPC-478 CLONING CABLE and a JIG CABLE (see illustration at the same time.
Service Manual
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Each transceiver has its own specific values for each setting. 1 : Transceiver's connection state 2 : Reload adjustment data 3 : Receive sensitivity measurement 4 : Connected DC voltage measurement 5 : PLL lock voltage measurement 6 : Operating channel select 7 : RF output power 8 : FM deviation balance (Narrow) 9 : FM deviation (Narrow) 10 : FM deviation (Wide) 11 : CTCSS/DTCS deviation 12 : Squelch level 13 : Reference frequency 14 : Receive sensitivity (automatically) 15 : PLL lock voltage for RX (automatically) 16 : PLL lock voltage for...
Each transceiver has its own specific values for each setting. 1 : Transceiver's connection state 2 : Reload adjustment data 3 : Receive sensitivity measurement 4 : Connected DC voltage measurement 5 : PLL lock voltage measurement 6 : Operating channel select 7 : RF output power 8 : FM deviation balance (Narrow) 9 : FM deviation (Narrow) 10 : FM deviation (Wide) 11 : CTCSS/DTCS deviation 12 : Squelch level 13 : Reference frequency 14 : Receive sensitivity (automatically) 15 : PLL lock voltage for RX (automatically) 16 : PLL lock voltage for...