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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iT3 H...
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Page 2: Important
FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the IC-T3H FM transceiver. This transceiver is designed for those who require quality, perfor- mance and outstanding reliability under the most demanding conditions. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL– This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the transceiver. -
Page 3: Supplied Accessories
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Accessories included with the transceiver: q Antenna ........1 w Belt clip . -
Page 4: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! 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 5 to 10 cm away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. - Page 5 –10°C or above +60°C. The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair trans- ceiver performance and invalidate the warranty. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still flows in the circuits.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD..........i IMPORTANT . - Page 7 ‘ Programming the memory/call channels ....24 ‘ Channel name programming ......25 ‘...
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Page 8: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION Switches, controls, keys and connectors Speaker Microphone q CONTROL DIAL [VOL] A Adjusts the audio level. B Selects the operating channel or adjusts the squelch level. • The function B is available when [VOL] is assigned as “dial” in (p. -
Page 9: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION r SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] Push and hold to force the squelch open and to adjust the squelch level with [Y]/[Z] keys. t UP/DOWN KEYS [Y]/[Z] A Selects the operating channel or adjusts the squelch level. B Adjusts the audio level. •... - Page 10 PANEL DESCRIPTION D Key pad SECONDARY FUNCTION FUNCTION [name] (After [A• ] is pushed) FUNC Access to secondary No function. function. [A• FUNC Select the call chan- No function. nel. (p. 19) [B• CALL Entering into memory pro- gramming/editing mode. (p.
- Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION D Key pad (Continued) SECONDARY FUNCTION FUNCTION [name] (After [A• ] is pushed) FUNC Input digit “3” during frequency input, Starts the tone scanning. memory channel se- (pgs. 23, 37) [3• lection, etc. (pgs. 16, SCAN Input digit “4” during frequency input, Selects a duplex function...
- Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION D Key pad (Continued) SECONDARY FUNCTION FUNCTION [name] (After [A• ] is pushed) FUNC Input digit “9” during frequency input, Switches between high and memory channel se- low output power. (p. 18) [9• lection, etc. (pgs. 16, HI/LO Input digit “0”...
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Page 13: Function Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display e r t y u q FUNCTION INDICATOR Appears while a secondary function is being accessed. w SKIP CHANNEL INDICATOR Appears when the selected memory channel is set as a “skip channel.” (p. 31) e DUPLEX INDICATOR Either “–”... - Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display (continued) o SIGNAL INDICATOR Appears when the channel is busy and shows receiving signal strength as below. Weak ⇐ RX Signal level ⇒ Strong !0 LOW POWER INDICATOR Appears when low output power is selected. (p. 18) !1 KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p.
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Page 15: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Accessory attachment D Antenna Attach the antenna to the transceiver as illustrated at right. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to avoid bad contacts. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below. To attach the belt clip To release the belt clip... -
Page 16: Battery Packs
BATTERY PACKS Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF. • Slide the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack up- ward with the transceiver facing away from you. D D BATTERY PACKS Charging period Battery... -
Page 17: Battery Pack Replacement
BATTERY PACKS Battery caution • CAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack (or charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac- ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck- lace, etc. -
Page 18: Battery Charging
BATTERY PACKS Battery charging D Regular charging with the BC-146 The optional BC-146 provides regular charging of an optional bat- tery pack with/without transceiver. The following is additionally re- quired: • An optional AC adapter. (An AD-99 is supplied with BC-146.) Check orienta- Turn power OFF. - Page 19 BATTERY PACKS D About AD-99 Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter (Spacer A) with ori- entation as illustrated in the diagram below. Check orientation Spacer A Spacer B/C • Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter with the orientation of the stamp “...
- Page 20 BATTERY PACKS D Rapid charging with the BC-144 The optional BC-144 provides Turn power OFF. rapid charging of optional bat- Check orienta- tery packs. tion for correct charging. (In- The following are additionally sert together required: with AD-99.) • An AC adapter (may be sup- plied with the BC-144 depend- ing on version).
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Page 21: Charging Note
BATTERY PACKS Charging NOTE Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-144/BC-121 for rapid charging, BC-146 for regular charging) only. -
Page 22: Battery Case (Optional For Some Versions)
BATTERY PACKS Battery case (optional for some versions) When using a BP-208 BATTERY CASE attached to the transceiver, install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated below. D D CAUTION • Use ALKALINE batteries only. • Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca- pacity. -
Page 23: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Power ON Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn power ON Push for 1 sec. Setting a frequency D Via the keypad Push [D. ] to select VFO mode, if necessary. Enter 6 digit, starting from the 100 MHz digit, to enter the de- sired frequency. -
Page 24: Setting Audio/Squelch Level
BASIC OPERATION D By other methods Via the [Y Y ]/[Z Z ] keys Each push increases/decreases the frequency by the selected tun- ing step Using the [VOL] Rotate the [VOL] to increase/decrease the frequency with the se- lected tuning step. •... -
Page 25: Receive And Transmit
BASIC OPERATION Receive and transmit Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power ON Adjust volume to the desired level. Set a frequency. When a signal is received: • Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker. • Signal indicator shows the relative signal strength level. Push [9•... -
Page 26: Selecting A Memory Channel
BASIC OPERATION Selecting a memory channel Push [C• ] to select memory mode. • “ X ” appears. Enter 2 digits to select the desired memory channel (or push the [Y]/[Z] keys). • When [VOL] is assigned as “dial,” rotate [VOL] to select the memory channel. -
Page 27: Display Type
BASIC OPERATION Display type INITIAL SET MODE USING The transceiver has 3 display types to match your operating style. The display type is selected in the (p. 50) INITIAL SET MODE “Frequency Indication” type is used for basic amateur radio operation. “Channel Indication”... -
Page 28: Repeater Operation
REPEATER OPERATION General When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency. It is convenient to pro- gram repeater information into memory channels. Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). Push [4• ] after pushing [A•... -
Page 29: Offset Frequency
REPEATER OPERATION Offset frequency SET MODE USING When communicating through a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency. Push [8• ] after pushing [A• ] to enter FUNC SET MODE Push [Y]/[Z] several times until “±”... - Page 30 REPEATER OPERATION D D Tone information Some repeaters require a tone to be accessed. DTMF TONES While pushing [PTT], push the desired DTMF keys (0–9, A–F) to transmit DTMF tones. • The transceiver has 5 DTMF memory channels (p. 27). 1750 Hz TONE While pushing [PTT], push [Y] or [Z] to transmit a 1750 Hz tone signal.
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Page 31: Memory Programming
MEMORY PROGRAMMING General The transceiver has 100 memory channels (plus 3 pairs of scan edges and 1 call channel) for storage of often-used frequencies. D Memory channel contents The following information can be programmed into the memory: • Operating frequency •... -
Page 32: Channel Name Programming
MEMORY PROGRAMMING Channel name programming Select a “Channel Name Indication” type in INITIAL SET MODE (p. 50) Push [C• ] to select memory mode, if necessary. Push [8• ] after pushing [A• ] to enter into the channel FUNC name programming mode. •... -
Page 33: Memory Programming
MEMORY PROGRAMMING D Memory/call call/memory Select the memory (call) channel to be transferred: Push [C• ] ([ B• ]) to select the memory (call) mode. CALL Push [Y]/[Z] to select the memory channel. • When [VOL] is assigned as “dial,” rotate [VOL] to select the mem- ory channel. -
Page 34: Dtmf Memory
DTMF MEMORY Programming a DTMF code The transceiver has 5 DTMF memory channels (d0 to d4) for stor- age of often-used DTMF codes of up to 24 digits. Push [0• ] after pushing [A• ] to DTMF FUNC enter the DTMF memory. •... -
Page 35: Transmitting A Dtmf Code
DTMF MEMORY Transmitting a DTMF code D Using a DTMF memory channel Push [0• ] after pushing [A• ] to enter the DTMF mem- DTMF FUNC ory. Rotate [VOL] to select the desired channel. Push [SQL] or [PTT] to exit the DTMF memory mode. While pushing [PTT], push [SQL] to transmit the selected DTMF memory. -
Page 36: Scan Types
SCAN OPERATION Scan types PROGRAMMED SCAN Scan edges Band edge Band edge Scan Jump MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN SKIP Mch 1 Mch 2 Mch 3 Mch 4 Mch 5 Mch 0 Mch 6 SKIP Mch 99 Mch 10 Mch 9 Mch 8 Mch 7 PRIORITY WATCH Priority memory channel watch... -
Page 37: Scan Operation
SCAN OPERATION Programmed scan Programmed scan repeatedly scans between two user pro- grammed frequencies (memory channels “1A–3A” and “1b–3b”) or scans between upper and lower band edges. This scan is useful for checking for signals within a specific frequency range such as repeater output frequencies, etc. -
Page 38: Memory (Skip) Scan
SCAN OPERATION Memory (skip) scan Memory scan repeatedly scans all programmed memory chan- nels, except those set as skip channels. q Push [C• ] to select memory mode, if necessary. • “ X ” appears. w Push [5• ] after pushing [A• ] to start the scan. -
Page 39: Priority Watch
SCAN OPERATION Priority watch Priority watch checks for signals on “priority channels” while oper- ating on a VFO frequency. D Memory or call channel watch While operating on a VFO frequency, memory or call channel watch monitors for signals in the selected memory or call channel every 5 sec. -
Page 40: Scan Resume Condition
SCAN OPERATION Scan resume condition SET MODE USING When a signal is received during Receiving a signal scanning, the scan resume condition determines what action the transceiver takes. The transceiver has 2 scan Pause resume conditions available scan illustrated at right. Use SET MODE 2 sec. -
Page 41: Subaudible Tones
SUBAUDIBLE TONES Tone squelch D Operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone. q Set the operating frequency. • Set the AF and squelch to the desired level as the normal operation. w Set the desired subaudible tone in the set mode. - Page 42 SUBAUDIBLE TONES D Setting subaudible tones for tone squelch operation Separate tone frequencies can be set for tone squelch operation rather than repeater operation (the same range of tones is avail- able— see below). Like the repeater tones, these are set in set mode.
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Page 43: Pocket Beep Operation
SUBAUDIBLE TONES Pocket beep operation This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called when you were away from the transceiver. D Waiting for a call from a specific station q Set the operating frequency. -
Page 44: Tone Scan
SUBAUDIBLE TONES Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with a repeater, pocket beep or tone squelch function, you can determine the tone fre- quency necessary to access a repeater or open the squelch. q Set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code. w Push [1•... -
Page 45: Pager/Code Squelch
PAGER/CODE SQUELCH Pager function Optional UT-108 required This function uses DTMF codes for paging and can be used as a “message pager” to confirm you of a caller’s identification even when you leave the transceiver temporarily unattended. Pager selective code (push [PTT]) Answer back (manual) Set both transceivers to either code squelch or non-coded operation... -
Page 46: Code Programming
PAGER/CODE SQUELCH Code programming Optional UT-108 required D D Before programming The pager and code squelch functions require ID codes and a group code. These codes are 3-digit DTMF codes and must be writ- ten into the code channels before operation. q Decide the ID code of each transceiver and a group code for your group. -
Page 47: Code Programming
PAGER/CODE SQUELCH D D Code programming An ID code MUST be programmed into code channel C0. Up to 6 transmit codes are programmable into code channels, C1 to C6, if required. q Push [ • ] after [A• ] is pushed. OPTION FUNC •... - Page 48 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH • Receive accept/receive inhibit “Receive accept” (“SKIP” indicator does not appear) accepts pager calls when the transceiver receives a signal with a code the same as that in the code channel. “Receive inhibit” (“SKIP” indicator appears) rejects calls even when the transceiver receives a code the same as that in the code channel.
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Page 49: Pager Operation
PAGER/CODE SQUELCH Pager operation Optional UT-108 required D Calling a specific station q Program the desired code channel in advance (p. 40). w Set the operating frequency. • Set the AF and squelch to the desired level as in normal operation. e Push [ •... - Page 50 PAGER/CODE SQUELCH D Waiting for a call from a specific station q Set the operating frequency. w Push [ • ] after [A• ] is pushed. OPTION FUNC • 100 MHz digit shows “P.” e Wait for a call. • When receiving a call, the caller’s ID or group code appears as shown below.
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Page 51: Code Squelch
PAGER/CODE SQUELCH Code squelch Optional UT-108 required Code squelch provides communications with quiet standby since you will only receive calls from stations which know your ID or group code. Each push of [PTT] sends a 3-digit code in order to open the receiving station’s code squelch prior to voice transmis- sion. -
Page 52: Other Functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS Set mode D D Entering set mode q Push [8• ] after [A• ] is pushed. FUNC w Push [∫] or [√] to select the desired item. e Rotate [VOL] to select the condition/value. • To exit set mode, push [#• D D Repeater tone frequency Selects tone encoder frequency for accessing a repeater, etc. - Page 53 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Tuning step Selects tuning step from 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25 , 30 and 50 kHz. D D Scan pause timer Selects the scan pause time from SCt.5, SCt.10, SCt.15 and SCP. 2. When receiving signals, the scan pauses according to the scan pause time.
- Page 54 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Transmission permission Turns transmission permission ON and OFF. This function can be set for each memory and call channel, independently. • tX .ON: Transmission is permitted. (default) • tX .OF : Transmission is inhibited. Optional UT-108 required D D Pager/Code squelch channel Programs 3-digit ID code in channel “C0”...
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Page 55: Initial Set Mode
OTHER FUNCTIONS Initial set mode POWER ON The initial set mode is accessed at power on and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, you can “customize” trans- ceiver operations to suit your preference and operating style. D D Entering initial set mode q Turn power on while [∫] and [√] are pushed. - Page 56 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Auto power-off The transceiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no key operations are performed. • 30 min., 1 hour, 2 hours and OFF (default) can be specified. The specified period is re- tained even when the transceiver is turned OFF by the auto power-off function.
- Page 57 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Dial assignment Selects [VOL] control action from AF volume and tuning dial. • tOP.VO : AF volume (default) • tOP.dI : Tuning dial D D Display type Selects LCD indication type from frequency, channel number and channel names. •...
- Page 58 OTHER FUNCTIONS D D Tuning speed acceleration The tuning speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning speed when pushing and holding [∫] or [√], or rotating [VOL] rapidly.* • S–S.At : The tuning speed acceleration is activated. (default) • S–S. m : The tuning speed acceleration is not activated.
- Page 59 OTHER FUNCTIONS Optional HM-75A required D D Mic simple mode This item turns the microphone simple mode ON and OFF. Microphone simple mode is used to change the function assignments for keys in the optional HM-75A REMOTE CONTROL as below. This assign- SPEAKER MICROPHONE ment is convenient for 3-channel use of sim-...
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Page 60: Cpu Reset
OTHER FUNCTIONS POWER ON CPU reset The function display may occasionally display erroneous informa- tion (e.g. when first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or other factors. If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few seconds, turn power ON again. -
Page 61: Cloning
CLONING Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver. D Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning POWER ON Connect the OPC-474 to the [SP] jack of the CLONING CABLE master and sub-transceivers. • The master transceiver is used to send data to the sub-transceiver. While pushing [A•... -
Page 62: Optional Unit
OPTIONAL UNIT D Optional UT-108 installation Remove the optional connecter access cover (named 2251 OPT sheet) • Insert a screwdriver into the hollow of the chas- sis, then lift and take away the cover. (The cover cannot be used again.) WARNING! NEVER attempt to remove the optional connector cover using your finger nails, this may result in injury. -
Page 63: Specifications
: ±10 ppm (–10˚C to +60˚C) : BNC (50 Ω) • Antenna connector • Power supply requirement : 7.2 V DC (6–10.3 V DC acceptable; Icom’s bat- tery pack only) • Current drain (at 7.2 V DC) Transmit at 5.5 W Less than 2.0 A... -
Page 64: Options
OPTIONS D D BATTERY PACKS Battery Output Operating Voltage Capacity Pack Power Period* Battery case for R6 (AA) BP-208* 5.5 W — ×6 alkaline cells BP-209 7.2 V 1100 mAh 5.5 W 7.5 hrs. BP-210 7.2 V 1650 mAh 5.5 W 11 hrs. -
Page 65: Options
OPTIONS D D OTHER OPTIONS • HM-54/HM-46L/HM-75A/HM-131L SPEAKER MICROPHONES Combination speaker-microphones that provide convenient oper- ation while hanging the transceiver from your belt. HM-75A has 4 function switches for remote control capabilities. HM-131L has moisture proof construction. • HM-128L EARPHONE MICROPHONE You can clip the microphone with PTT switch to your lapel or breast pocket. -
Page 66: Installation Notes
ABOUT CE The IC-T3H complies with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Ter- minal Directive 1999/5/EC. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment op- erates in non-harmonised frequency bands and/or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use. - Page 68 <Intended Country of Use> A-6067H-1EU Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan © 2001 Icom Inc.