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Icom IC-F31GT User Manual

Icom IC-F31GT
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
UHF TRANSCEIVER
iF41GT/GS
iF31GT/GS
VHF TRANSCEIVER
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Icom IC-F31GT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIcom
ModelIC-F31GT
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword and Manual Usage

Read All Instructions Carefully

Emphasizes the importance of reading all instructions before operating the transceiver.

Save Manual for Operating Instructions

Highlights that the manual contains essential operating instructions for the transceiver.

CE Compliance and Safety Symbols

Installation and Usage Notes

Antenna Positioning for Transmission

Guidance on microphone and antenna positioning for optimal transmission.

Antenna Placement When Worn

Advice on maintaining antenna separation from the body when wearing the radio.

Important Safety and Operating Precautions

RF Exposure and Handling Safety

Warnings regarding transceiver proximity to the body during transmission.

Environmental Operating Limits

Guidance on operating temperature ranges and avoiding direct sunlight.

Battery Handling and Warranty Cautions

Cautions on battery shorting, modification, and use of non-Icom accessories.

Radio Accessories Guide

Included Accessories

Lists the accessories supplied with the transceiver.

Antenna Attachment Instructions

Instructions for screwing the antenna onto the transceiver.

Belt Clip Attachment Guide

Instructions on how to attach and release the belt clip.

Transceiver Panel Overview

Panel Switches, Controls, and Connectors

Identification of the transceiver's physical switches, controls, keys, and connectors.

Programmable Key Mapping

Reference table for programmable keys and their potential functions.

Transceiver Panel Details

Panel Component Identification

Details on the antenna connector, PTT switch, keypad, and multi-connector.

Dealer Programmable Keys Explained

Explanation of the function of dealer-programmable keys F0-F3 and P0-P3.

Function Display Overview

Information on the transceiver's display screen and its basic purpose.

Transceiver Display Indicators

Understanding Display Indicators

Explanation of icons and indicators shown on the function display.

Battery Pack Management

Battery Pack Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely replacing the battery pack.

Battery Pack Types and Charging Times

Details on different battery packs and their respective charging periods.

Battery Pack Safety and Handling

Critical Battery Handling Cautions

Important warnings regarding battery shorting, incineration, water, and cleaning.

Battery Charging Procedures

BC-144 Rapid Battery Charging

Instructions for rapid charging using the BC-144 charger.

AD-99 Spacer for Charging

Information on using the AD-99 spacer with specific charging setups.

Advanced Battery Charging

BC-121 Multi-Battery Rapid Charging

Details on rapid charging multiple battery packs simultaneously with the BC-121.

BC-137/BC-146 Regular Charging

Instructions for regular charging of battery packs using BC-137 or BC-146.

Battery Charging Best Practices

Initial Charging and Recommendations

Guidance on first-time charging, temperature, and usage recommendations.

Maximizing Battery Pack Lifespan

Information on extending battery pack life and when replacement is needed.

Optional Battery Case Usage

BP-208 Battery Case Installation

How to install alkaline batteries into the optional BP-208 battery case.

Battery Case Usage Safety

Important safety precautions when using the optional battery case.

Programmable Functionality

Programmable Functions Overview

Introduction to programmable function names and switch activation.

Using the Keypad Lock Feature

Instructions for locking and unlocking the transceiver's keypad.

Selecting Priority Channels

How to select a pre-programmed priority channel using a switch.

Configuring and Using Scan

Details on starting, stopping, and managing channel scanning.

Advanced Programmable Functions

Adjusting Transmit Power Levels

How to switch between high, low1, and low2 transmit power output.

Activating the Scrambler Function

Information on the optional scrambler unit and its operation.

Operational Programmable Features

Using the Monitor Function

How to manually open the squelch to check channel activity.

Enabling Talk Around Mode

How to switch between duplex and simplex communication channels.

DTMF and Emergency Features

DTMF Code Transmission Methods

Methods for sending DTMF codes manually or automatically.

DTMF Re-dial Functionality

How to quickly re-transmit the last used DTMF code.

Initiating the Emergency Function

Procedure for sending an emergency signal to the base station.

Display and SmarTrunk II Features

Controlling Display Backlight

Options for setting the display backlight to ON, OFF, or AUTO.

SmarTrunk II™ System Operations

Overview of SmarTrunk II™ capabilities and channel bank selection.

Conventional Radio Operations

Basic Receiving and Transmitting

Fundamental steps for receiving signals and transmitting voice.

Conventional Call Procedures

Call Procedure with Tone Signalling

Steps for initiating calls using selective or non-selective tone signalling.

Conventional Operation Details

Tx Code Channel Selection

How to select a Tx code channel for use with call functions.

Manual 5-Tone Code Entry

Instructions for manually sending 5-tone codes via the keypad.

Transmitting Timers Explained

Explanation of the Time-Out Timer and Penalty Timer functions.

SmarTrunk II™ Basic Operations

Dispatch Call Procedures

How to initiate and receive dispatch calls using the PTT button.

System Busy Status Indicators

How the transceiver indicates if all channels are busy.

Receiving Subscriber Calls

Instructions for answering subscriber-to-subscriber and landline calls.

Ending SmarTrunk II™ Calls

How to terminate a call using the disconnect function.

SmarTrunk II™ Advanced Features

Speed Dial and Redial Functions

Features for redialing the last number and using speed dial keys.

Programming Speed Dial Memory

Steps to program telephone or subscriber numbers into memory.

Clear Channel Alerting Feature

Notification when an open channel becomes available for use.

SmarTrunk II™ Emergency Call

Procedure for initiating an emergency call.

SmarTrunk II™ Calling Features

Making Telephone Calls via SmarTrunk II™

Instructions for making calls to external phone numbers.

Calling Other System Subscribers

How to call other subscribers within the SmarTrunk II™ system.

Additional Radio Functions

DTMF Pager and Code Squelch

Explanation of DTMF paging for notifications and code squelch for filtering audio.

Installing Optional Transceiver Units

Optional Unit Installation Steps

Step-by-step instructions for installing optional units into the transceiver.

Transceiver Data Cloning

Cloning Data via PC or Unit-to-Unit

Overview of transferring programmed contents using cloning software.

Optional Transceiver Accessories

Optional Battery Pack Options

Details on available optional battery packs like BP-208, BP-209, and BP-210.

Optional Charger Options

Information on various optional chargers for battery packs.

Advanced Optional Accessories

Scrambler and Trunking Unit Options

Details on optional voice scrambler and trunking board units.

Miscellaneous Accessory Options

Lists other accessories such as earphone adapters, antennas, and headsets.

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