Direction Finding - Icom COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER IC-R3 Instruction Manual

The direction finding function allows you to check a variation
of the signal level continuously.
Using a commercially available directional antenna, you can
determine the direction of the signal source. Using 2 receivers
with the directional antennas, you can pinpoint the signal
source.
q Push [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON.
w Push [FUNC] + [↕] one or more times to select the direction
finding screen.
e Set the desired frequency.
• The color LCD shows the variation of the signal level.
• If the strong signal is received on 1149.995 MHz or below, use
the attenuator function. (p. 9)
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r Turn around the directional antenna for maximum receive
level.
t The direction (or opposite) of the maximum receive level
may indicate the signal source direction.
Signal levels

DIRECTION FINDING

• Direction finding function example
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Signal
levels
Time
The direction finding function is a supplemental aid for find-
ing a signal source only. It is not designed for use as a
compass.
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Signal source
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