Instruction Manual: Communications Receiver
Instruction Manual: Communications Receiver
Instruction Manual: Communications Receiver
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
iR3
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject 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.
FOREWORD
CAUTIONS
R WARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing
experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If
you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level
or discontinue use.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-R3.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.
WORD
R WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
DEFINITION
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
OPERATING THEORY
* kHz is an abbreviation of kilohertz or 1000 hertz, MHz is abbreviation of megahertz or 1,000,000 hertz, where hertz is a unit of frequency.
OPERATING NOTES
r
ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
iii
SUBAUDIBLE TONE
OPERATION .............................. 28 30
Tone squelch operation .................. 28
Pocket beep operation ................... 29
Tone scan ...................................... 30
17 SPECIFICATIONS AND
OPTIONS ................................... 54 55
11 TV OPERATION ........................ 34 36
TV operation .................................. 34
ATV operation ................................ 36
12 DIRECTION FINDING ...................... 37
18 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 56
19 QUICK REFERENCE ................. 57 58
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT
Antenna
Keep battery contacts clean. Its a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week.
Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown at right.
Belt clip
Conveniently attaches to
your belt.
Battery installation
PANEL DESCRIPTION
Panel description
!0
Color LCD
(p. 6)
o
e
i
Sub LCD
(p. 4)
r
t
u
y
SPEAKER
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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. or more to automatically select the
next memory channel, if desired. (p. 14)
Push [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] to toggle the frequency skip
function ON or OFF in VFO mode. (p. 24)
Push [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] to toggle the channel as
skip, program skip or non-skip channel in memory
mode. (p. 22)
Push [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] for 2 sec. to program the
memory name while displaying the memory channel in
the color LCD. (p. 17)
y MODE SWITCH [MODE (SET)]
Push [MODE] to select the receive mode. (p. 12)
Push and hold [MODE] to enter tuning step setting condition and rotate the tuning dial to select the tuning step.
(p. 8)
Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] to enter set mode. (p. 38)
Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] for 2 sec. to toggle the
lock function ON and OFF. (pgs. 9, 24)
u MONITOR SWITCH [SQL (ATT)]
Push and hold to temporarily open the squelch and
monitor the operating frequency. (pgs. 12, 41)
PANEL DESCRIPTION
Function display
q
PRIO
75
50
25
RX ATT
!0
t
y
o i u
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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 programmed scan) in memory mode.
o BATTERY INDICATORS
Both segments appear when the batteries have enough
capacity.
Only the right segment appears when the batteries are
nearing exhaustion.
To [A/V OUT]
!0 S (SIGNAL) INDICATORS
Show the relative signal strength while receiving.
!1 BUSY INDICATOR
RX appears when receiving a signal or when the squelch
is open.
Video
[A/V OUT]
Audio
Video
Ground
3-conductor
3.5 (d) mm (18)
connector
Audio
Ground
PANEL DESCRIPTION
Dual LCD
The receiver has dual LCDs for versatile display selection.
The color LCD has 5 screens and 1 optional screen as follows:
simple, multi-function, band scope, direction finding, TV (frequency selection) and amateur TV* screen.
FM
PSKIP
FM
146.100.000
TS
PSKIP
146.100.000
15.0
TS
15.0
S1
RX
VOL
Simple screen
Multi-function
screen
FM
PSKIP
FUNC
146.100.000
15.0
TS
momentarily
While the color LCD is in use, the sub LCD displays the
voltage of the power source.
Direction finding
screen (p. 37)
FM
PSKIP
146.100.000 TS= 15.0
S1 3 5 7 9 SWEEP- 10K
RX
VOL
RX
Band scope
screen (p. 33)
VFO mode is used for setting a desired frequency within the frequency coverage.
Push [V/M] to select VFO mode.
FM
or M: appears.
FM
PSKIP
M:A00
145.000.000
TS
0.4951.620 MHz
1.62529.995 MHz
30.075.995 MHz
76.0107.995 MHz
108.0135.995 MHz
FM
15.0
136.0255.095 MHz
255.1382.095 MHz
382.1769.795 MHz
769.8960.095 MHz
960.11399.995 MHz
What is VFO?
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Frequencies for receiving are generated and controlled by the
VFO.
1400.02450.095 MHz
Setting a frequency
Tuning steps can be selected for each band, however, the tuning step of the broadcast band is fixed to 9 kHz steps except
for U.S.A. and Canada versions. The following are available.
5 kHz
6.25 kHz* 10 kHz 12.5 kHz 15 kHz
20 kHz 25 kHz 30 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz
FM
75
50
25
146.100.000
TS
The 1 MHz tuning step (dial select step) can be set to 100
kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps in set mode. See p. 39
for details.
15.0
Attenuator function
FM
Lock function
The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and
accidental function access.
Push [FUNC] + [MODE] for 2 sec. to toggle the lock function ON and OFF.
[POWER], [ (VOL)] and [SQL] can
still be accessed while the lock function is ON (default).
Accessible switches can be set to 1
of 4 groups in set mode. See p. 42
for details.
ATT4
145.000.000
FM
ATT
FM
15.0
TS
S1
VOL
BASIC OPERATION
Receiving
Make sure a charged battery pack or alkaline batteries are installed. (pgs. 1, 46)
r Set frequency
t Set the squelch
level
w Set volume
e Select band
q Power switch
BASIC OPERATION
The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels,
a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting.
INDICATION
(Sub LCD)
AUDIO LEVEL
Min. setting (no audio)
:
Initial setting
:
:
Automatic squelch
Maximum level
FM
146.100.000
15.0
TS
Max. setting
S1
VOL
FM
level 5
146.100.000
15.0
TS
S1
VOL
Volume level
11
BASIC OPERATION
Monitor function
FM
146.100.000
15.0
TS
S1
RX
VOL
FM
9
AM
146.010.000
TS
15.0
S1
FM
RX
VOL
TS
S1
25.0
VOL
FM
FM mode
12
WFM
118.000.000
76.000.000
TS
50.0
S1
VOL
WFM
AM
AM mode
WFM mode
BASIC OPERATION
TV screens cannot be selected by pushing [MODE]. See p.
34 for TV operation details.
WFM
RX
TV screen
frequency selection
WFM
RX
FM TV mode
(ATV type only)
: 10SEC
: OFF
: VOLUME
: AUTO
: OFF
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
: 10SEC
: OFF
: VOLUME
: AUTO
: OFF
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
: 10SEC
: OFF
: VOLUME
: OFF
: OFF
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.
Push any switch except [FUNC]; or, rotate [DIAL] to turn the
backlighting ON.
Backlighting set
mode
Automatic backlighting
Continuously OFF
13
MEMORY CHANNELS
General
Do not hold [V/M] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the previously
selected memory channel will be overwritten.
DUP TSQL
PSKIP
FM
145.600.000
15.0
TS
S1
M:A00
146.010.000
V/M SKIP
VOL
S1
VOL
for 1 sec.
FM DUP TSQL
14
15.0
TS
FM
TS
S1
FM
M:E40
.
FUNC
DUP TSQL
15.0
TS
V/M SKIP
VOL
PSKIP
E41
145.600.000
S1
VOL
for 2 sec.
FM DUP TSQL
blank
channel
MEMORY CHANNELS
Transferring memory
contents to another memory
15.0
TS
V/M SKIP
S1
VOL
Select memory
channel
FM
M:A03
146.340.000
FM
M: VF
146.340.000
for
1 sec.
15.0
TS
V/M SKIP
S1
VOL
FM
TS
S1
FM
M:A20
.
FUNC
M:A20
146.340.000
15.0
TS
V/M SKIP
VOL
S1
VOL
for 2 sec.
FM
blank
channel
15
MEMORY CHANNELS
Memory clear
FM
Memory bank A
e Select VFO mode with [V/M] and push [V/M] for 1 sec. to
indicate the selected memory channel.
FM
Memory bank G
Memory bank H
Do not hold [V/M] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the selected
memory channel will be overwritten.
TS
VOL
FM
146.010.000
TS
15.0
S1
V/M SKIP
FM
M:A03
146.340.000
15.0
S1
V/M SKIP
M:A03
146.340.000
TS
V/M SKIP
VOL
15.0
S1
16
FM
FM
FUNC
+
V/M SKIP
VOL
for 1 sec.
Select memory
channel
TS
S1
VOL
for 2 sec.
FM
M:A03
.
9
MODE SET
MEMORY CHANNELS
Memory names
Each memory channel and scan edge channels can be programmed with an alphanumeric name such as a repeater
name, club name, etc., for easy recognition. Names can be a
maximum of 6 characterssee the table at right for available
characters.
The color LCD and memory names can be used when the
operating frequency is 30 MHz and above.
q Push [FUNC] + [] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON.
w Push [FUNC] + [] one or more times to select the simple
or multi-function screen.
The memory names are available for the simple and multi-function screens only.
M:A00
146.100.000
JA3
TS
15.0
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FM
M:A00
146.100.000
JA3
15.0
TS
S1
VOL
17
SCAN OPERATION
Scan types
2450.095
MHz
Band
edge
Scan
Scan
Jump
Jump
PROGRAMMED SCAN
(p. 19)
Band
edge
Band
edge
Scan edges
Scan
Jump
FREQUENCY SKIP
FUNCTION (p. 24)
Band edge or
scan edge
Band edge or
scan edge
Scan
Skip
Skip
Jump
18
programmed
ch 01
ch 02
ch 03
ch 00
ch 04
ch 49
ch 06
ch 05
SKIP
programmed
ch 01
ch 02
ch 03
ch 00
ch 04
ch 49
ch 06
ch 05
SCAN OPERATION
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 (19) where the
noise is just muted. (p. 10)
PSKIP
146.100.000
TS
15.0
PROGRAM 0
S1
FM
PSKIP
146.100.000
TS
BAND
VOL
Programmed scan 0
S1
15.0
VOL
FM
PSKIP
S1
15.0
VOL
Band scan
146.100.000
TS
ALL
Full scan
19
SCAN OPERATION
r Push and hold [], then rotate [DIAL] to turn the memory
bank scan ON or OFF.
ALL indicates all memory banks are scanned (memory bank
scan OFF); BANK indicates the selected memory bank is
scanned (memory bank scan ON).
FM
PSKIP
M:A00
146.100.000
TS
BANK
S1
15.0
PSKIP
M:A00
146.100.000
TS
ALL
VOL
Bank scan ON
20
FM
S1
15.0
VOL
SCAN OPERATION
Full scan
Band scan
FM
Programmed scan 24
(Scan edge channels
24A and 24b)
FM
146.100.000
15.0
TS
ALL
S1
VOL
FM
146.100.000
15.0
TS
BAND
S1
VOL
146.100.000
15.0
TS
PROGRAM24
S1
VOL
Band ranges
BAND
Broadcast band
HF band
50 MHz band
FM broadcast band
VHF avionics band
144 MHz band
300 MHz band
400 MHz band
800 MHz band
1200 MHz band
2400 MHz band
FREQUENCY RANGE
0.495
1.620 MHz
1.625 29.995 MHz
30.0 75.995 MHz
76.0 107.995 MHz
108.0 135.995 MHz
136.0 255.095 MHz
255.1 382.095 MHz
382.1 769.795 MHz
769.8 960.095 MHz
960.1 1399.995 MHz
1400.0 2450.095 MHz
21
SCAN OPERATION
FM
M:A00
146.010.000
TS
15.0
S1
SKIP
M:A00
146.010.000
TS
VOL
FM
FM
15.0
S1
PSKIP
M:A00
146.010.000
TS
VOL
FM
15.0
S1
VOL
FM
Non-skip channel
Skip channel
No indication
SKIP or " appears
FM
22
SCAN OPERATION
e Push [] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] to
select the desired scan pause time.
2SEC20SEC : scan pauses for 220 sec. on a received signal.
HOLD
: scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears.
: 10SEC
: OFF
: VOLUME
: AUTO
: OFF
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
: 10SEC
: OFF
: VOLUME
: AUTO
: OFF
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
: HOLD
: OFF
: VOLUME
: AUTO
: OFF
Scan resumes by
rotating [DIAL] only.
Pause scan
23
SCAN OPERATION
PSKIP
2P
370.475.000
TS
15.0
S1
FM
RX
S1
FM
24
15.0
RX
VOL
FM
RX
FM
146.010.000
TS
15.0
S1
PSKIP
146.010.000
TS
VOL
FM
15.0
S1
VOL
FM
PSKIP
H49
370.475.000
TS
RX
VOL
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 .
The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume
condition. See p. 22 for details.
If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver automatically selects the tone squelch function when priority
watch starts.
MEMORY CHANNEL
WATCH (p. 26)
5 sec.
125 msec.
VFO
frequency
Memory
channel
125 msec.
5 sec.
VFO
frequency
SKIP
Mch 00
Mch 01
Mch 02
Mch 49
Memory
channel
25
PRIORITY WATCH
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
: 10SEC
: OFF
: VOLUME
: AUTO
: OFF
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
: 10SEC
: ON
: VOLUME
: AUTO
: OFF
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
:
:
:
:
:
10SEC
BELL
VOLUME
AUTO
OFF
y Push [(MODE) SET] to exit set mode and start the watch.
The receiver checks the memory channel frequency every 5 sec.
The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. (p. 22)
If the priority watch with alert is ON, you can be alerted with
beeps and a flashing P.B or .
If the direction finding screen is selected, the receiver automatically selects the simple screen when the priority watch starts.
FM
M:A18
145.765.000
TS
PRIO
S1
RX
VOL
15.0
FM
PRIO
9
RX
26
PRIORITY WATCH
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
: 10SEC
: OFF
: VOLUME
: AUTO
: OFF
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
: 10SEC
: ON
: VOLUME
: AUTO
: OFF
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
:
:
:
:
:
10SEC
BELL
VOLUME
AUTO
OFF
u Push [(MODE) SET] to exit set mode and start the watch.
The receiver checks the memory channel frequency every 5 sec.
The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. (p. 22)
If the priority watch with alert is ON, you can be alerted with
beeps and a flashing P.B or .
If the direction finding screen is selected, the receiver automatically selects the simple screen when the priority watch starts.
FM
M:A18
145.765.000
TS
ALL
PRIO
S1
RX
VOL
15.0
FM
PRIO
9
RX
27
i To cancel the tone squelch, repeat steps ey as described above and select OFF in step t.
28
Tone squelch ON
88.5 Hz (default)
254.1 Hz tone
82.5
85.4
88.5
91.5
94.8
97.4
100.0
103.5
107.2
110.9
114.8
118.8
123.0
127.3
131.8
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
156.7
159.8
162.2
165.5
167.9
171.3
173.8
177.3
179.9
183.5
186.2
189.9
192.8
196.6
199.5
203.5
206.5
(unit: Hz)
210.7 250.3
218.1 254.1
225.7
229.1
233.6
241.8
" CONVENIENT
Store subaudible tone frequencies and tone squelch ON/OFF
settings in memories for easy recall.
The receiver has 50 tone frequencies and consequently
their spacing is narrow. Therefore, some tone frequencies
may receive interference from adjacent ones.
Pocket beep ON
29
i When a signal with the correct tone is received, the receiver emits beep tones for 30 sec. and flashes P.B or
.
FM
RX
VOL
FM
15.0
S1
P.B
146.100.000
TS
Tone scan
TSQL
P
FM
146.1
30
TS
Tone frequencies
flash as they are
scanned.
S1
VOL
CT
15.0
Ct appears
during tone
scan.
DUPLEX OPERATION
Duplex communication uses 2 different frequencies for transmitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in communication through a repeater, some utility communications, etc.
Minus shift
Plus shift
DUP
146.100.000
TS
S1
15.0
FM DUP
9
P
VOL
31
DUPLEX OPERATION
Offset frequency
During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is
shifted from the receive station frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency.
q Select VFO mode or desired memory channel to be programmed.
w Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set
mode.
Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.
32
BAND SCOPE
The band scope function allows you to visually check a specified frequency range. Sweep range can be selected from 5
kHz through 500 kHz.
10
Sweep range
33
11
TV OPERATION
TV operation
The receiver can receive TV (NTSC or PAL depending on version). 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. to turn the color LCD ON, if
desired.
Only the audio part of the TV contents can be received.
WFM
RX
34
w While pushing [FUNC], push [(V/M) SKIP] for 2 sec. to toggle the condition between non-skip and skip channel.
No indication
" appears
TV OPERATION
11
The receiver has 10 memory channels for storage of oftenused TV (AM TV) frequencies.
RX
WFM
RX
35
11
TV OPERATION
ATV memory channel
ATV operation
The IC-R3 ATV-type can receive an amateur TV (FM TV)
within 9001300 and 22502450.095 MHz. The received
video and audio can be output from [A/V OUT] if desired. (p.
5)
q Push [FUNC] + [] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON, if
desired.
Only the audio part of the TV contents can be received.
WFM
RX
The receiver has 50 memory channels for storage of oftenused ATV (Amateur TV) frequencies.
q Set the desired frequency with [DIAL].
Push [] to select the 1200 or 2400 MHz band.
Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] for dial select step. (p. 39)
WFM
RX
DIRECTION FINDING
The direction finding function allows you to check a variation
of the signal level continuously.
12
Signal source
FM
146.100.000
15.0
TS
Signal
levels
FM
146.100.000
15.0
TS
Signal levels
Time
IC-R3
The direction finding function is a supplemental aid for finding a signal source only. It is not designed for use as a
compass.
37
13
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Set mode
Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions.
38
Tone Squelch
A.Power OFF
Tone Freq.
Power Save
Duplex
Monitor
Offset Freq.
Dial Speedup
Scan Resume
Key Lock
Pause Scan
Display
Priority
Contrast
Beep Audio
Bright
Light
Back Color
OTHER FUNCTIONS
TS
S1
FM
.8
S1
FM
8.
15.0
TS
VOL
13
15.0
TS
VOL
S1
VOL
.
15.0
TS
S1
VOL
1 MHz step
10 MHz step
39
13
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Beep tones
120 min., 90 min., 60 min., 30 min. and OFF can be specified. The specified period is retained even when the receiver
is turned OFF by the auto power-off function. To cancel the
function, select OFF in step e below.
: 10SEC
: OFF
: VOLUME
: AUTO
: OFF
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
: 10SEC
: OFF
: ______
: AUTO
: OFF
Pause Scan
Priority
Beep Audio
Light
A.Power OFF
: 10SEC
: OFF
: OOO___
: AUTO
: OFF
40
Auto power-off is
turned OFF.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
13
Power saver
The power saver function reduces the current drain to conserve battery power.
AUTO
PUSH
ON
NORMAL
AUTO
Power Save :
Monitor
:
Dial Speedup:
Key Lock
:
Display
:
AUTO
PUSH
ON
NORMAL
AUTO
Power saver ON
(AUTO)
AUTO
PUSH
ON
NORMAL
AUTO
Power Save :
Monitor
:
Dial Speedup:
Key Lock
:
Display
:
AUTO
HOLD
ON
NORMAL
AUTO
Power Save :
Monitor
:
Dial Speedup:
Key Lock
:
Display
:
AUTO
PUSH
ON
NORMAL
AUTO
Sticky action
Normal action
41
13
OTHER FUNCTIONS
The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning dial speed when rotating the [DIAL] rapidly.
While the lock function is ON, [POWER], [VOL ()] and [SQL]
can still be accessed. Accessible switches can be set to 1 of 4
groups in set mode.
AUTO
PUSH
ON
NORMAL
AUTO
Power Save :
Monitor
:
Dial Speedup:
Key Lock
:
Display
:
AUTO
PUSH
ON
NORMAL
AUTO
Power Save :
Monitor
:
Dial Speedup:
Key Lock
:
Display
:
AUTO
PUSH
OFF
NORMAL
AUTO
Dial speed
acceleration ON
Dial speed
acceleration OFF
Lock function effect
set mode
42
[POWER], [VOL]
and [SQL] are
accessible.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
13
Display contrast
Key Lock
Display
Contrast
Bright
Back Color
: NORMAL
: MANUAL
: 50%
: 50%
:
4
Key Lock
Display
Contrast
Bright
Back Color
Key Lock
Display
Contrast
Bright
Back Color
: NORMAL
: AUTO
: 50%
: 50%
:
4
: NORMAL
: AUTO
: 50%
: 50%
:
4
RX
Manual selection
Automatic selection
Key Lock
Display
Contrast
Bright
Back Color
: NORMAL
: AUTO
: 50%
: 50%
:
4
RX
Key Lock
Display
Contrast
Bright
Back Color
: NORMAL
: AUTO
: 25%
: 50%
:
4
RX
50% (default)
25%
43
13
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Display brightness
This item selects the background color of the color LCD from
8 colors.
: NORMAL
: AUTO
: 50%
: 50%
:
4
RX
Display brightness
set mode
44
Key Lock
Display
Contrast
Bright
Back Color
: NORMAL
: AUTO
: 50%
: 50%
:
4
RX
Key Lock
Display
Contrast
Bright
Back Color
: NORMAL
: AUTO
: 50%
: 25%
:
4
RX
50% (default)
25%
black
pink
green
orange
4
5
6
7
blue
purple
lime
white
: NORMAL
: AUTO
: 50%
: 50%
:
4
4 (default)
Key Lock
Display
Contrast
Bright
Back Color
: NORMAL
: AUTO
: 50%
: 50%
:
1
1 (black)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
13
Cloning function
Partial reset
If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO frequency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing the
memory contents, a partial resetting function is available for
the receiver.
While pushing [FUNC] and [V/M], turn power ON to partially reset the receiver.
Total reset
CLonE appears.
Reset the CPU before operating the receiver for the first time,
or when the internal CPU malfunctions.
While pushing [FUNC], [V/M] and [MODE], turn power ON
to reset the CPU.
CLEAR appears in the sub LCD when resetting the CPU.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A and other
countries.
45
14
BATTERY CHARGING
Battery cautions
NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas
may cause an explosion.
NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack
becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to
the receiver.
NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may
flow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing battery packs in handbags, etc.
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after
being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power
ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the
battery pack still does not retain a charge (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 invalidate the warranty.
Battery charging
Prior to using the receiver for the first time, the battery pack
must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the receiver, turn it OFF
while charging.
46
BATTERY CHARGING
14
Regular charging
To
[DC 6V]
Check the
orientation.
CP-18A/E
(optional)
BC-135
BC-136A/D
CP-18A/E fuse
replacement
CAUTION: Shorten or remove the telescoping antenna before charging to prevent the receiver from overturning.
CP-18A/E
Fuse 5 A
15
VFO mode
V/M SKIP
) for 2 sec.
FM
0.4951.620 MHz
P
V/M SKIP
1.62529.995 MHz
MODE SET
FUNC
30.075.995 MHz
MODE SET
momentarily
for 2 sec.
76.0107.995 MHz
108.0135.995 MHz
MODE SET
for 2 sec.
136.0255.095 MHz
255.1382.095 MHz
382.1769.795 MHz
) for 2 sec.
769.8960.095 MHz
960.11399.995 MHz
TV channels
48
MODE SET
momentarily
15
Set mode
Tone squelch (p. 28)
Key Lock
Display
Contrast
Bright
Back Color
:
:
:
:
:
NORMAL
AUTO
50%
50%
4
B: Does not appear within the broadcast band (0.495 1.620 MHz).
L: Appears when the color LCD is ON.
Displays for set modes show the default settings.
Push [] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] to
change the set mode condition.
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16
TV FREQUENCY TABLE
50
Video
55.25
61.25
67.25
77.25
83.25
175.25
181.25
187.25
193.25
199.25
205.25
211.25
471.25
477.25
483.25
489.25
495.25
501.25
507.25
513.25
519.25
525.25
531.25
537.25
Audio
59.75
65.75
71.75
81.75
87.75
179.75
185.75
191.75
197.75
203.75
209.75
215.75
475.75
481.75
487.75
493.75
499.75
505.75
511.75
517.75
523.75
529.75
535.75
541.75
CCIR channels
CH
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
Video
543.25
549.25
555.25
561.25
567.25
573.25
579.25
585.25
591.25
597.25
603.25
609.25
615.25
621.25
627.25
633.25
639.25
645.25
651.25
657.25
663.25
669.25
675.25
681.25
Audio
547.75
553.75
559.75
565.75
571.75
577.75
583.75
589.75
595.75
601.75
607.75
613.75
619.75
625.75
631.75
637.75
643.75
649.75
655.75
661.75
667.75
673.75
679.75
685.75
CH
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
Video
687.25
693.25
699.25
705.25
711.25
717.25
723.25
729.25
735.25
741.25
747.25
753.25
759.25
765.25
771.25
777.25
783.25
789.25
795.25
801.25
Audio
691.75
697.75
703.75
709.75
715.75
721.75
727.75
733.75
739.75
745.75
751.75
757.75
763.75
769.75
775.75
781.75
787.75
793.75
799.75
805.75
CH
Video
Audio
CH
Video
Audio
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
41.25
48.25
55.25
62.25
175.25
182.25
189.25
196.25
203.25
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
46.75
53.75
60.75
67.75
180.75
187.75
194.75
201.75
208.75
215.75
222.75
229.75
476.75
484.75
492.75
500.75
508.75
516.75
524.75
532.75
540.75
548.75
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
551.25
559.25
567.25
575.25
583.25
591.25
599.25
607.25
615.25
623.25
631.25
639.25
647.25
655.25
663.25
671.25
679.25
687.25
695.25
703.25
711.25
719.25
556.75
564.75
572.75
580.75
588.75
596.75
604.75
612.75
620.75
628.75
636.75
644.75
652.75
660.75
668.75
676.75
684.75
692.75
700.75
708.75
716.75
724.75
TV FREQUENCY TABLE
Australian channels
CH
Video
Audio
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
727.25
735.25
743.25
751.25
759.25
767.25
775.25
783.25
791.25
799.25
807.25
815.25
823.25
831.25
839.25
847.25
855.25
732.75
740.75
748.75
756.75
764.75
772.75
780.75
788.75
796.75
804.75
812.75
820.75
828.75
836.75
844.75
852.75
860.75
CH
0*
1
2
3
4
5
5A*
6
7
8
9
10
11
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
Video
46.25
57.25
64.25
86.25
95.25
102.25
138.25
175.25
182.25
189.25
196.25
209.25
216.25
527.25
534.25
541.25
548.25
555.25
562.25
569.25
576.25
583.25
590.25
597.25
Audio
51.75
62.75
69.75
91.75
100.75
107.75
143.75
180.75
187.75
194.75
201.75
214.75
221.75
532.75
539.75
546.75
553.75
560.75
567.75
574.75
581.75
588.75
595.75
602.75
16
Taiwan channels
CH
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
Video
604.25
611.25
618.25
625.25
632.25
639.25
646.25
653.25
660.25
667.25
674.25
681.25
688.25
695.25
702.25
709.25
716.25
723.25
730.25
737.25
744.25
751.25
758.25
765.25
Audio
609.75
616.75
623.75
630.75
637.75
644.75
651.75
658.75
665.75
672.75
679.75
686.75
693.75
700.75
707.75
714.75
721.75
728.75
735.75
742.75
749.75
756.75
763.75
770.75
CH
63
64
65
66
67
68
Video
772.25
779.25
786.25
793.25
800.25
807.25
Audio
777.75
784.75
791.75
798.75
805.75
812.75
CH
7
8
9
10
11
12
Video
175.25
181.25
187.25
193.25
199.25
205.25
Audio
179.75
185.75
191.75
197.75
203.75
209.75
New Zealand
channels
NOTE:
* In the case of the IC-R3,
0 and 5A channels are
displayed as 12 and 13,
respectively.
CH
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Video
45.25
55.25
62.25
175.25
182.25
189.25
196.25
203.25
210.25
217.25
224.25
Audio
50.75
60.75
67.75
180.75
187.75
194.75
201.75
208.75
215.75
222.75
229.75
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TV FREQUENCY TABLE
China channels
CH
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
52
Video
49.75
57.75
65.75
77.25
85.25
168.25
176.25
184.25
192.25
200.25
208.25
216.25
471.25
479.25
487.25
495.25
503.25
511.25
519.25
527.25
535.25
543.25
551.25
559.25
607.25
615.25
623.25
Audio
56.25
64.25
72.25
83.75
91.75
174.75
182.75
190.75
198.75
206.75
214.75
222.75
477.75
485.75
493.75
501.75
509.75
517.75
525.75
533.75
541.75
549.75
557.75
565.75
613.75
621.75
629.75
Indonesian channels
CH
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
Video
631.25
639.25
647.25
655.25
663.25
671.25
679.25
687.25
695.25
703.25
711.25
719.25
727.25
735.25
743.25
751.25
759.25
767.25
775.25
783.25
791.25
799.25
807.25
815.25
823.25
831.25
839.25
Audio
637.75
645.75
653.75
661.75
669.75
677.75
685.75
693.75
701.75
709.75
717.75
725.75
733.75
741.75
749.75
757.75
765.75
773.75
781.75
789.75
797.75
805.75
813.75
821.75
829.75
837.75
845.75
CH
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
Video
847.25
855.25
863.25
871.25
879.25
887.25
895.25
903.25
911.25
919.25
927.25
935.25
943.25
951.25
Audio
853.75
861.75
869.75
877.75
885.75
893.75
901.75
909.75
917.75
925.75
933.75
941.75
949.75
957.75
CH
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Video
48.25
55.25
62.25
175.25
182.25
189.25
196.25
203.25
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
Audio
53.75
60.75
67.75
180.75
187.75
194.75
201.75
208.75
215.75
222.75
229.75
476.75
484.75
492.75
500.75
508.75
516.75
524.75
532.75
540.75
548.75
556.75
564.75
572.75
580.75
588.75
596.75
CH
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
Video
599.25
607.25
615.25
623.25
631.25
639.25
647.25
655.25
663.25
671.25
679.25
687.25
695.25
703.25
711.25
719.25
727.25
735.25
743.25
751.25
759.25
767.25
775.25
783.25
791.25
799.25
807.25
Audio
604.75
612.75
620.75
628.75
636.75
644.75
652.75
660.75
668.75
676.75
684.75
692.75
700.75
708.75
716.75
724.75
732.75
740.75
748.75
756.75
764.75
772.75
780.75
788.75
796.75
804.75
812.75
TV FREQUENCY TABLE
Italian channels
CH
64
65
66
67
68
69
Video
815.25
823.25
831.25
839.25
847.25
855.25
Audio
820.75
828.75
836.75
844.75
852.75
860.75
CH
A*
B*
C*
D*
E*
F*
G*
H*
H1*
H2*
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
Video
53.75
62.25
82.25
175.25
183.25
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
599.25
Audio
59.25
67.75
87.75
180.75
188.75
197.75
206.75
215.75
222.75
229.75
476.75
484.75
492.75
500.75
508.75
516.75
524.75
532.75
540.75
548.75
556.75
564.75
572.75
580.75
588.75
596.75
604.75
16
FOT channels
CH
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Video
607.25
615.25
623.25
631.25
639.25
647.25
655.25
663.25
671.25
679.25
687.25
695.25
703.25
711.25
719.25
727.25
735.25
743.25
751.25
759.25
767.25
775.25
783.25
791.25
799.25
807.25
815.25
Audio
612.75
620.75
628.75
636.75
644.75
652.75
660.75
668.75
676.75
684.75
692.75
700.75
708.75
716.75
724.75
732.75
740.75
748.75
756.75
764.75
772.75
780.75
788.75
796.75
804.75
812.75
820.75
CH
65
66
67
68
69
Video
823.25
831.25
839.25
847.25
855.25
Audio
828.75
836.75
844.75
852.75
860.75
CH
4
5
6
7
8
9
Video
175.25
183.25
191.25
199.25
207.25
215.25
Audio
181.75
189.75
197.75
205.75
213.75
221.75
NOTE:
* In the case of the IC-R3,
AH, H1 and H2 channels are displayed as
18, 9 and 10, respectively.
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General
Frequency coverage
U.S.A. version
Non-U.S.A. versions
Mode
Dimensions
:
(unit: MHz)
0.495815.995,
9022450.095
0.4952450.095
: FM, AM, WFM, AM-TV,*1
FM-TV,*2
Weight
Receiver
: Triple-conversion*4
superheterodyne
Receive system
*1
: 10C to +60C;
+14F to +140F
: 5, 6.25, 9,*3 10, 12.5, 15, 20,
25, 30, 50 and 100 kHz
: 61(W)120(H)32.9(D) mm;
21332(W)42332(H)1932(D) in
: 300 g; 10.6 oz
Intermediate frequencies
1st
2nd
3rd
AM, FM
WFM
240.1
26.05
0.450
240.1
13.25
0.450
TV
U.S.A.
Europe
241.85*5 238.35*6
45.75
38.90
FM
(at 12 dB SINAD)
WFM
(at 12 dB SINAD)
1.6254.995 MHz
5.0469.995 MHz
470799.995 MHz
8001999.995 MHz
20002299.995 MHz
23002450.095 MHz
76107.995 MHz
175221.995 MHz
470769.995 MHz
0.32 V
0.25 V
0.45 V
0.56 V
1.0 V
1.8 V
1.0 V
1.0 V
1.8 V
0.4954.995 MHz
5.029.995 MHz
118136.000 MHz
222329.995 MHz
Selectivity
FM, AM
1.4 V
1.0 V
0.79 V
1.0 V
WFM
Audio output power
(at 4.5 V DC)
SP connector
Audio/Video connector
BP-206
Alkaline batteries*
Ni-Cd batteries*
1 hr. 45 min.
45 min.
50 min.
backlight OFF
Power save
17
Options
BC-135 DESKTOP CHARGER
Used for rapid charging of Li-Ion battery pack. Charging time:
2.5 hours. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger.
BC-136A/D BATTERY CHARGER
Regularly charges a Li-Ion battery pack.
BP-206 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK
3.7 V/1650 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack. Same as supplied
one.
CP-18A/E CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE
Allows you to operate the receiver through a 12 V cigarette
lighter socket, and also charges a Li-Ion battery pack regularly. A DC-DC converter is built-in.
LC-151 CARRYING CASE
Helps protect the receiver from scratches, etc.
SP-13 EARPHONE
Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments.
CS-R3 CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478 CLONING
CABLE
Allows you to transfer data from memories, etc. and quickly
and easily edit and store data via a PC (for Microsoft Windows 95 and 98).
OPC-474 CLONING CABLE
Used for receiver-to-receiver cloning.
55
18
TROUBLESHOOTING
56
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
REF.
pgs. 1,
46
p. 1
p. 11
p. 11
p. 30
p. 9
No beeps sound.
p. 40
Receive audio is
distorted.
p. 12
pgs. 6,
38
p. 38
57
While pushing [SQL], rotate [DIAL].
The first click of [DIAL] indicates the
current squelch level.
LEVEL1 is loose squelch and
LEVEL9 is tight squelch.
BASIC OPERATION
e Complete
q Set the receive station frequency
(e.g. repeater output frequency).
w Set the shift direction of the transmit station frequency in set mode.
(DUP or DUP)
e Push and hold [SQL] to monitor
the transmit stations frequency.
DUPLEX OPERATION
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.
MEMORY CLEAR
M: or X appears.
Important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page
for your simple reference.
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iR3
w Fold
OPERATING GUIDE
q Cut
<CUT HERE>
QUICK REFERENCE
CPU RESETTING
SCAN
LOCK FUNCTION
SET MODE
Select non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.
Full/band/programmed scan
q Select VFO mode with [V/M].
w Make sure the squelch is set to
the threshold point.
e Push [] for 2 sec. to start the
scan.
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QUICK REFERENCE
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DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
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
Type-designation:
iC-r3
T. Aoki
General Manager
Signature
Count on us!
A-5653H-1EX-w
Printed in Japan
2000 Icom Inc.