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Icom COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER IC-R3 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
iR3
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 2 LCD malfunction. For U.S.A. only CAUTION: pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations. operate the receiver with a head- using or placing the receiver in direct sunlight or in...

  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Accessories included with the receiver: q Antenna (FA-B03RE) ... 1 w Belt clip ... 1 e Battery spacer ... 1 r Battery pack* (BP-206) ... 1 t Wall charger* (BC-136A/D) ... 1 * Not supplied with some versions. OPERATING THEORY Qty.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ... 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ... 2 – 6 Panel description ... 2 Function display ... 4 Dual LCD ... 6 3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ... 7 – 9 VFO and memory channels ... 7 Operating band selection ...

  • Page 5: Accessory Attachment

    Slide the belt clip into the plastic loop on the back of the receiver. ◊ Handstrap (not supplied from Icom) Slide a commercially available handstrap through the loop on the side of the receiver or belt clip as illustrated below. Facili-...

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Panel description SPEAKER q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1) Connects the supplied antenna. w FUNCTION SWITCH [FUNC] While pushing this switch, other switches and tuning dial perform secondary functions. • “Push [FUNC] + a switch” means “while pushing the [FUNC] switch, push the switch”...
  • Page 7 t VFO/MEMORY SWITCH [V/M (SKIP)] Push [V/M] to toggle between VFO and memory modes. (p. 7) Push [V/M] for 1 sec. to enter memory write mode. Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to write the operating frequency into the selected memory channel in VFO mode. Keep pushing for 2 sec.

  • Page 8: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display AM FM DUP q RECEIVE MODE INDICATORS (p. 12) Show the receive mode. • AM, FM and WFM are available. w DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 31) Appear when semi-duplex operation (repeater operation) is in use. • “– DUP” appears when minus duplex is selected; “DUP” only, ap- pears when plus duplex is selected.
  • Page 9 i SKIP SCAN INDICATOR (pgs. 22, 24) “"” appears when the selected memory channel is set as a skip channel in memory mode. “P"” shows that the skip frequency function is turned ON or OFF in VFO mode. “P"” appears when the selected memory channel is set to be skipped during VFO scan (full, band and pro- grammed scan) in memory mode.

  • Page 10: Panel Description .................. 2

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Dual LCD The receiver has dual LCDs for versatile display selection. The color LCD has 5 screens and 1 optional screen as fol- lows: simple, multi-function, band scope, direction finding, TV (fre- quency selection) and amateur TV* screen. * Amateur TV screen can be selected for the ATV-type and 1200/2400 MHz bands only.

  • Page 11: Frequency And Channel Setting

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING VFO and memory channels This receiver has 2 normal operating modes: VFO mode and memory mode. VFO mode is used for setting a de- sired frequency within the fre- quency coverage. Push [V/M] to select VFO mode. Memory mode is used for opera- tion of memory channels which have programmed frequencies.

  • Page 12: Setting A Frequency

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING Setting a frequency q Select the desired band with [↔]. w Rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency. • The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps. See the right section for selecting the tuning step. •...

  • Page 13: Frequency And Channel Setting ....................................... 7

    Selecting a memory channel q Push [V/M] to select memory mode. • “X” or “M:” appears when a mem- ory channel is selected. w Rotate [DIAL] to change the indi- cated memory channel. • Only programmed memory chan- nels can be selected. •...

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Receiving Make sure a charged battery pack or alkaline batteries are in- stalled. (pgs. 1, 46) q Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power ON. w Push [↕] to set the desired audio level. • One of the LCDs shows the volume level while setting. See the next page for details.

  • Page 15: Setting Volume Level

    Setting volume level The audio level can be adjusted through 32 levels. Push [↕] to set the desired audio level. • Beep tone sounds while setting. This indicates the approximate sound level. (default behaviour; p. 40) • Pushing and holding these keys changes the audio level contin- uously.

  • Page 16: Monitor Function

    BASIC OPERATION Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals or to open the tone squelch manually. Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency. • “RX” flashes while monitoring. The [SQL] switch can be set to ‘sticky’ operation in set mode.

  • Page 17: Display Backlighting

    TV screens cannot be selected by pushing [MODE]. See p. 34 for TV operation details. TV screen FM TV mode frequency selection (ATV type only) Display backlighting The receiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer for nighttime operation. The display backlighting can be turned ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired.

  • Page 18: Memory Channels

    MEMORY CHANNELS General The receiver has 400 memory channels in 8 banks (A–H) for storage of often-used frequencies. ◊ Memory channel contents The following information can be programmed into memory channels: • Operating frequency (p. 8) • Receive mode (p. 12) •...

  • Page 19: Programming After Selection

    Programming after selection q Select memory mode with [V/M]. w Set the memory channel to be programmed with [DIAL]. • Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select a memory bank (A–H) or programmed scan edge channel. • Non-programmed channels cannot be selected. e Push [V/M] to select VFO mode.

  • Page 20: Memory Bank Selection

    MEMORY CHANNELS Memory bank selection The receiver has 400 memory channels in 8 banks (A–H) for storage of often-used frequencies. q Select memory mode with [V/M]. w Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select the desired memory banks. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel. Memory bank A Memory bank G [EXAMPLE]: Clearing memory channel 3 (memory bank A).

  • Page 21: Memory Names

    Memory names Each memory channel and scan edge channels can be pro- grammed with an alphanumeric name such as a repeater name, club name, etc., for easy recognition. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters—see the table at right for available characters.

  • Page 22: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION Scan types FULL SCAN (p. 19) 2450.095 Scan Jump PROGRAMMED SCAN (p. 19) Band Band Scan edges edge edge Scan Jump FREQUENCY SKIP FUNCTION (p. 24) Band edge or Band edge or scan edge scan edge Scan Skip Skip Jump Up to 25 programmed scan ranges (00A/00b to 24A/24b), full...

  • Page 23: Full/Band/Programmed Scan

    Full/band/programmed scan Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for listening purposes, etc. q Select VFO mode with [V/M]. w Make sure the squelch is set to the threshold point. • Select automatic squelch (AUTO) or a level (1–9) where the noise is just muted.

  • Page 24: Memory (Bank) Scan

    SCAN OPERATION Memory (bank) scan q Select memory mode with [V/M]. w For memory bank scan, rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select the desired memory bank. e Make sure the squelch is set to the threshold point. • Select automatic squelch (AUTO) or a level (1–9) where the noise is just muted.

  • Page 25: Selecting Scan Edges

    Selecting scan edges The scanning range can be set to all frequencies (full scan), a selected band (band scan) or between two user-programmed frequencies (programmed scan). The programmed scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as programming regular memory channels. Program the desired scan edge frequencies in a pair of programmed scan edge channels in advance.

  • Page 26: Skip Channel Setting

    SCAN OPERATION Skip channel setting Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. These are useful to speedup the scan interval. q Select memory mode with [V/M].
  • Page 27 e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] to select the desired scan pause time. • “2SEC”–“20SEC” : scan pauses for 2–20 sec. on a received sig- nal. • “HOLD” : scan pauses on a received signal until it dis- appears.

  • Page 28: Frequency Skip Function

    SCAN OPERATION Frequency skip function ◊ Programming a skip frequency Unwanted frequencies can be skipped and programmed as skip channels when full scan, band scan or programmed scan is pausing. q Start full scan, band scan or programmed scan. (p. 19) w While receiving an unwanted signal and scan pauses, push [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] for 2 sec.

  • Page 29: Priority Watch

    Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The receiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs. In addition, you can be alerted with beeps and a flashing “ë.” The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition.

  • Page 30: Priority Watch Operation

    PRIORITY WATCH Priority watch operation ◊ Memory channel watch and memory scan watch q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Set the watching channel(s). For memory channel watch: Select the desired memory channel. For memory scan watch: Select memory mode;...
  • Page 31 ◊ VFO scan watch q Select the desired memory channel to be watched. w Push [V/M] to select VFO mode. e Push [↔] for 2 sec. to start full scan, band scan or pro- grammed scan. (p. 19) r Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode.

  • Page 32: Operation

    SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION Tone squelch operation ◊ Operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal con- taining a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone in an ama- teur band. q Set the operating frequency in FM mode.

  • Page 33: Pocket Beep Operation

    Tone Squelch: TSQL Tone Squelch: TSQL Tone Freq. : 88.5 Tone Freq. : 88.5 Duplex Duplex Offset Freq.: 0.600 Offset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : 2SEC Scan Resume : 2SEC Tone frequency set 88.5 Hz (default) mode • Available subaudible tone frequencies 67.0 82.5 100.0...

  • Page 34: Tone Scan

    SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION t Rotate [DIAL] until “Tone Squelch” or “tSqL” appears. • “tSqL” disappears after 1 sec. and “to” appears when color LCD is OFF. y Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] to select “P BEEP” (pocket beep). u Push [(MODE) SET] to exit set mode and start the pocket beep.

  • Page 35: Duplex Operation

    Duplex communication uses 2 different frequencies for trans- mitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in communi- cation through a repeater, some utility communications, etc. During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is shifted from the receive station frequency by the offset fre- quency.

  • Page 36: Offset Frequency

    DUPLEX OPERATION ◊ Offset frequency During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is shifted from the receive station frequency by an amount de- termined by the offset frequency. q Select VFO mode or desired memory channel to be pro- grammed. w Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode.

  • Page 37: Band Scope

    The band scope function allows you to visually check a spec- ified frequency range. Sweep range can be selected from ±5 kHz through ±500 kHz. Receive audio is muted while monitoring the band scope. Push [SQL] to cancel sweeping and receive the audio. q Push [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec.

  • Page 38: Tv Operation

    TV OPERATION TV operation The receiver can receive TV (NTSC or PAL depending on ver- sion). TV channels are preset depending on versions. The received video and audio can be output from [A/V OUT] if desired. ◊ TV channel receiving q Push [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec.
  • Page 39 ◊ TV frequency (AM TV) receiving You can set the TV frequency instead of channel selection, if desired. q Push [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON, if desired. • The audio part of the TV contents can be received when the color LCD is turned OFF.

  • Page 40: Atv Operation

    TV OPERATION ATV operation The IC-R3 ATV-type can receive an amateur TV (FM TV) within 900–1300 and 2250–2450.095 MHz. The received video and audio can be output from [A/V OUT] if desired. (p. q Push [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON, if desired.

  • Page 41: Direction Finding

    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.

  • Page 42: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Set mode Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed val- ues or conditions of functions. ◊ Set mode items L: Appears when the color LCD is ON. T: Appears when receiving TV. B: Does not appear within the broadcast band (0.495 – 1.620 MHz) except for U.S.A.

  • Page 43: Dial Select Step

    Dial select step This receiver has a 1 MHz tuning step for quick frequency set- ting. This dial select step can be set to 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps, as desired. The selected dial select step is always displayed in the sim- ple, multi-function and direction finding screen in the color LCD.

  • Page 44: Beep Tones

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Beep tones The volume level for confirmation beep tones, which sound each time a switch is pushed, can be adjusted, as desired. When “VOLUME” is selected, the beep tone volume level is linked with the receive volume level. q Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode.

  • Page 45: Power Saver

    Power saver The power saver function reduces the current drain to con- serve battery power. q Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode. • Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD. w Rotate [DIAL] until “Power Save” or “P SAVE” appears. •...

  • Page 46: Dial Speed Acceleration

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Dial speed acceleration The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tun- ing dial speed when rotating the [DIAL] rapidly. q Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode. • Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD. w Rotate [DIAL] until “Dial Speedup”...

  • Page 47: Display Mode Selection

    Display mode selection The color LCD can be automatically turned ON when using with the external DC power (CP-18A/E or commercially available DC power supply; 5.5–6.3 V DC with more than 4 A capacity) q Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode.

  • Page 48: Display Brightness

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Display brightness This item adjusts the brightness of the color LCD from 0 % to 100 % in 32 steps. q Push [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON. w Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode.

  • Page 49: Cloning Function

    Cloning function The IC-R3 has receiver-to-receiver data cloning capability. This function is useful when you want to copy all of the pro- grammed contents from one IC-R3 to another. An optional OPC-474 is required. CLONING CABLE The optional CS-R3 CLONING SOFTWARE OPC-478 are available to clone and edit CLONING CABLE...

  • Page 50: Battery Charging

    (or very little), a new battery pack must be purchased. Use Icom battery packs, chargers or cables only. The use of non-Icom products may impair receiver performance and in- validate the warranty.
  • Page 51 ◊ Regular charging q Attach the battery pack to the receiver. w Be sure to turn the receiver power OFF. e Connect the AC adapter (BC-136A/D*) or optional cable (CP-18A/E) as shown below. * Not supplied with some versions. r Remove any cables from the [DC 6V] jack. •...

  • Page 52: Operation Flow Chart

    OPERATION FLOW CHART Ö ) for 2 sec. Bank scan starting menu (p. 20) Memory mode SKIP SKIP MODE for 2 sec. MODE Tuning step set mode for 2 sec. (p. 8) Ö ) for 2 sec. Program scan starting menu (p.
  • Page 53 Set mode Tone squelch (p. 28) Tone squelch tone frequency (p. 28) Duplex direction (p. 31) Offset frequency (p. 32) Scan resume time (p. 23) Scan pause time (p. 22) Priority watch (p. 26) Confirmation beep (p. 40) B: Does not appear within the broadcast band (0.495 – 1.620 MHz). Backlighting (p.

  • Page 54: Tv Frequency Table

    TV FREQUENCY TABLE The following tables show the channels versus video and audio frequencies depending on each version. U.S.A. channels Video Audio 55.25 59.75 61.25 65.75 67.25 71.75 77.25 81.75 83.25 87.75 175.25 179.75 181.25 185.75 187.25 191.75 193.25 197.75 199.25 203.75 205.25...
  • Page 55 Australian channels Video Audio Video 46.25 727.25 732.75 57.25 735.25 740.75 64.25 743.25 748.75 86.25 751.25 756.75 95.25 759.25 764.75 102.25 767.25 772.75 138.25 775.25 780.75 175.25 783.25 788.75 182.25 791.25 796.75 189.25 799.25 804.75 196.25 209.25 807.25 812.75 216.25 815.25 820.75 527.25...
  • Page 56 TV FREQUENCY TABLE China channels Video Audio 49.75 56.25 57.75 64.25 65.75 72.25 77.25 83.75 85.25 91.75 168.25 174.75 176.25 182.75 184.25 190.75 192.25 198.75 200.25 206.75 208.25 214.75 216.25 222.75 471.25 477.75 479.25 485.75 487.25 493.75 495.25 501.75 503.25 509.75 511.25 517.75...
  • Page 57 Italian channels Video Audio Video 815.25 820.75 53.75 823.25 828.75 62.25 831.25 836.75 82.25 839.25 844.75 175.25 847.25 852.75 183.25 855.25 860.75 192.25 201.25 210.25 217.25 224.25 471.25 479.25 487.25 495.25 503.25 511.25 519.25 527.25 535.25 543.25 551.25 559.25 567.25 575.25 583.25 591.25...

  • Page 58: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ◊ General • Frequency coverage U.S.A. version Non-U.S.A. versions • Mode : FM, AM, WFM, AM-TV,* One of either NTSC M, PAL B or PAL G systems. For 900–1300 MHz and 2250–2450 MHz ranges only; not available in some versions. •...
  • Page 59 0.495–4.995 MHz (at 10 dB S/N) 5.0–29.995 MHz 118–136.000 MHz 222–329.995 MHz • Selectivity FM, AM More than 12 kHz/–6 dB Less than 30 kHz/–50 dB More than 150 kHz/–6 dB • Audio output power : 100 mW typical at 10% distortion with an 8 (at 4.5 V DC) •...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. PROBLEM No power comes ON. • The batteries are exhausted. • The battery polarity is reversed. No sound comes from the •...

  • Page 61: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE Important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page for your simple reference. By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become a card sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet, etc.

  • Page 62: Quick Reference ................. 57

    QUICK REFERENCE...
  • Page 63 We Icom Inc. Japan 6-9-16, Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0002, Japan Declare on our sole responsability that this equipment complies the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/CE. Kind of equipment: COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER iC-r3 Type-designation: Version (where applicable):...
  • Page 64 Count on us! A-5653H-1EX-w Printed in Japan 6-9-16 Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan © 2000 Icom Inc.

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