Receiver_IC-R3 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

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FOREWORD

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completelybefore using the receiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This in-struction manual contains important operating instructions forthe IC-R3.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.

CAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with a head-set or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearingexperts advise against continuous high volume operation. Ifyou experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volumelevel or discontinue use.

AVOID using or placing the receiver in direct sunlight or inareas with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above+60°C (+140°F).

Even when the receiver power is OFF, a slight current stillflows in the circuits. Remove batteries from the receiver whennot using it for a long time, otherwise, the installed batterieswill become exhausted.

REMOVE any cables from the [DC 6V] jack after operation orcharging a battery pack.

LCDs are produced using high-density manufacturing tech-nology resulting in 99.98% active dots, however, up to 0.02%of the dots may be non-active and/or continuously active. Thisis normal and does not indicate LCD malfunction.

For U.S.A. onlyCAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority tooperate this device under FCC regulations.

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CAUTION

NOTE

DEFINITION

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

Equipment damage may occur.

Versions of the IC-R3 which display the “CE” symbol on the serialnumber seal, comply with the essential requirements of the Euro-pean Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC,and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements havebeen performed.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Accessories included with the receiver: Qty.q Antenna (FA-B03RE) ...................................................... 1w Belt clip ........................................................................... 1e Battery spacer ................................................................ 1r Battery pack* (BP-206) ................................................... 1t Wall charger* (BC-153A/D) ............................................ 1

(The shape of the BC-153A and BC-153D are different.)*Not supplied with some versions.

OPERATING THEORY

Electromagnetic radiation which has frequencies of 20,000Hz (20 kHz*) and above is called radio frequency (RF) energybecause it is useful in radio transmissions. The IC-R3 re-ceives RF energy from 0.495 MHz* to 2450.00 MHz and con-verts it into audio frequency (AF) energy which in turnactuates a loudspeaker to create sound waves. AF energy isin the range of 20 to 20,000 Hz.*kHz is an abbreviation of kilohertz or 1000 hertz, MHz is abbrevia-tion of megahertz or 1,000,000 hertz, where hertz is a unit of fre-quency.

OPERATING NOTES

The IC-R3 may receive its own oscillated frequency, resultingin no reception or only noise reception, on some frequencies.

The IC-R3 may receive interference from extremely strongsignals on different frequencies or when using an externalhigh-gain antenna.

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1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ............ 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................. 2–6Panel description ............................. 2Function display ............................... 4Dual LCD ......................................... 6

3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNELSETTING ....................................... 7–9VFO and memory channels ............. 7Operating band selection ................. 7Setting a frequency .......................... 8Setting a tuning step ........................ 8Selecting a memory channel ........... 9Lock function .................................... 9Attenuator function ........................... 9

4 BASIC OPERATION .................. 10–13Receiving ....................................... 10Setting volume level ....................... 11Setting squelch level ...................... 11Monitor function ............................. 12Receive mode selection ................. 12Display backlighting ....................... 13

5 MEMORY CHANNELS ............... 14–17General .......................................... 14Programming during selection ....... 14Programming after selection .......... 15Transferring memory contents to

another memory ............................. 15

Memory bank selection .................. 16Memory clear ................................. 16Memory names .............................. 17

6 SCAN OPERATION ................... 18–24Scan types ..................................... 18Full/band/programmed scan .......... 19Memory (bank) scan ...................... 20Selecting scan edges ..................... 21Skip channel setting ....................... 22Scan resume condition .................. 22Frequency skip function ................. 24

7 PRIORITY WATCH .................... 25–27Priority watch types ........................ 25Priority watch operation ................. 26

8 SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION .............................. 28–30Tone squelch operation .................. 28Pocket beep operation ................... 29Tone scan ...................................... 30

9 DUPLEX OPERATION .............. 31–32

10 BAND SCOPE .................................. 33

11 TV OPERATION ........................ 34–36TV operation .................................. 34ATV operation ................................ 36

12 DIRECTION FINDING ...................... 37

13 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................ 38–45Set mode ....................................... 38Dial select step .............................. 39Beep tones ..................................... 40Auto power-off function .................. 40Power saver ................................... 41Monitor switch action ..................... 41Dial speed acceleration ................. 42Lock function effect ........................ 42Display mode selection .................. 43Display contrast ............................. 43Display brightness ......................... 44Display background color .............. 44Cloning function ............................. 45Partial reset .................................... 45Total reset ...................................... 45

14 BATTERY CHARGING .............. 46–47Battery cautions ............................. 46Battery charging ............................. 46

15 OPERATION FLOW CHART ......48–49

16 TV FREQUENCY TABLE ...........50–53

17 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ................................... 54–55

18 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 56

19 QUICK REFERENCE .................57–58

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT

DDAntennaInsert the supplied antenna into the an-tenna connector and screw down the an-tenna as shown at right.

Keep the jack cover attached when jackis not in use to avoid bad contacts fromdust and moisture.

Commercially available antennas (BNC)may increase receiver performance.

DDBattery installationq Remove the battery

cover from the receiver.w For alkaline battery use,

attach the supplied bat-tery spacer.

e Install 3 R6 (AA) size al-kaline batteries or Li-Ionbattery pack (BP-206; p.46).•Be sure to observe the cor-rect polarity.

•Charge Li-Ion battery packbefore use.

Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean bat-tery terminals once a week.

DDBelt clipConveniently attaches toyour belt.

Slide the belt clip into theplastic loop on the backof the receiver.

DDHandstrap (not supplied from Icom)Slide a commercially available handstrap through the loop onthe side of the receiver or belt clip as illustrated below. Facil-itates carrying.

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Panel description

q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1)Connects the supplied antenna.

w FUNCTION SWITCH [FUNC]While pushing this switch, other switches and tuning dialperform secondary functions.• “Push [FUNC] + a switch” means “while pushing the [FUNC]switch, push the switch” as indicated by the mark e.g. [] etc.

e MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH [MULTI]Push [] to adjust the audio level. (p. 11)Push [FUNC] + [] to toggle between AM TV (frequency

selection), amateur TV (ATV-type) and WFM/FM/AMmodes when the color LCD is OFF. (p. 34)

Push [FUNC] + [] for 2 sec. to toggle the color LCD ONand OFF (p. 6, 30 MHz and above only).

Push [FUNC] + [] to select color LCD function when thecolor LCD is ON. (p. 6)

Push [↔] to select the operating band (VHF, UHF, etc.)in VFO mode. (p. 7)•Broadcast, HF, 50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF avionics, 144MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, 800 MHz, 1200 MHz, 2400 MHzand TV bands (channel selection) can be selected.

Push [FUNC] + [↔] to select the dial select step. (p. 39)Push [↔] for 2 sec. to start a scan. (pgs. 19, 20)Push [FUNC] + [↔] for 2 sec. to start a tone scan. (p. 30)

Push [] means push up or down; and push [↔] meanspush left or right.

r POWER SWITCH [POWER]Push for 2 sec. to toggle the receiver power ON and OFF.

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Sub LCD (p. 4)

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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. Keeppushing for 2 sec. or more to automatically select thenext memory channel, if desired. (p. 14)

Push [FUNC] + [(V/M)SKIP] to toggle the frequency skipfunction ON or OFF in VFO mode. (p. 24)

Push [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] to toggle the channel asskip, program skip or non-skip channel in memorymode. (p. 22)

Push [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] for 2 sec. to program thememory name while displaying the memory channel inthe 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 con-

dition 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)

While pushing [SQL], rotate the tuning dial to set thesquelch threshold level. (p. 11)

Push [FUNC] + [(SQL)ATT] to enter the attenuator set-ting condition and rotate the tuning dial to set the atten-uation level. (p. 9)

i EXTERNAL DC POWER JACK [DC 6V]Allows operating of the repeater and charging of the BP-206using the BC-153A/D wall charger, or using an optional CP-18A/E cigarette lighter cable.

o AUDIO AND VIDEO OUTPUT JACK [A/V OUT]Outputs a composite video and audio signals. (p. 5)

!0 TUNING DIAL [DIAL]Rotate [DIAL] to set operating frequencies, memory

channels, set mode contents, etc. (pgs. 7, 38)While scanning, changes the scanning direction. (p. 19)While pushing [SQL], sets the squelch level. (p. 11)While pushing [FUNC], sets the operating frequency in 100

kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps in VFO mode. (pgs. 8, 39)While pushing [FUNC], sets the memory bank in mem-

ory mode. (p. 16)While pushing [↔], selects programmed scan bank or

memory bank in VFO or memory mode, respectively.Release [↔] to start the scan. (pgs. 19, 20)

!1 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [SP]Connects an optional earphone or headphone. The inter-nal speaker will not function when any external equipmentis connected. (See p. 55 for a list of available options.)

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Function display

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.

e TONE INDICATORS (p. 28) “TSQL” appears when the tone squelch function is acti-

vated and “TSQL ” appears during pocket beep op-eration.

“ ” flashes when the correct tone is received duringpocket beep operation.

r PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (p. 25)Appears when priority watch is in use.

t FREQUENCY READOUTShows the operating frequency, set mode contents, etc.•The smaller “75,” “50” and “25” to the right of the readout indi-cate 7.5, 5.0 and 2.5 kHz, respectively.

•The decimal point of the frequency flashes during scan.

y MEMORY CHANNEL READOUT (p. 7)Shows the memory channel number, 8 memory banks(A–H), etc.•The 1st digit (A–H) of regular memory indicates memory bank.• ‘tV0’ to ‘tV9’ indicate AM TV memory channels. (p. 35)• ‘t00’ to ‘t49’ indicate FM TV memory channels. (p. 36)•Suffix ‘A’ and ‘b’ indicate scan edge memory channels.

u MEMORY MODE INDICATOR (p. 7)Appears when a memory channel is selected.

AM FM DUPW

PATTRX

PRIO755025

TSQL

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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.

o BATTERY INDICATORSBoth segments appear when the batteries have enough

capacity.Only the right segment appears when the batteries are

nearing exhaustion.• “Low V” appears when battery replacement is necessary andthe color LCD is ON.

•The U.S.A. version automatically turns itself OFF when the re-ceiver detects that battery replacement is necessary.

!0 S (SIGNAL) INDICATORSShow the relative signal strength while receiving.

!1 BUSY INDICATOR“RX” appears when receiving a signal or when the squelchis open.

!2 ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. 9)Appears when the attenuator function is in use.

•Audio and video output jack information

•Video output impedance : 75 Ω, 1 Vp-p typical•Audio output impedance : 1 kΩ, 300 mVrms typical

Audio

Audio

[A/V OUT]

3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝)connector

Video

Video

Television

Ground

Ground

To [A/V OUT]

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Dual LCDThe 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 and1200/2400 MHz bands only.

The color LCD can be used when the operating frequencyis 30 MHz and above.

q Push [FUNC] + [] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON, ifdesired.

w Push [FUNC] + [] momentarily one or more times to tog-gle the screen of the color LCD.

While the color LCD is in use, the sub LCD displays thevoltage of the power source.

RX

Appears when simple screen is selected.

VOLRX

FM PSKIP

146.100.000

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

FM PSKIP

146.100.000

15.0 TS

FM PSKIP

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15.0 TS

FM PSKIP146.100.000 TS= 15.0

SWEEP- 10KS1 3 5 7 9 RX VOL

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momentarily

Direction findingscreen (p. 37)

Simple screen

ATV screen (p. 36; ATV type, 1200/2400 MHz bands only)

TV screen (p. 34;frequency selection)

Multi-functionscreen

Band scopescreen (p. 33)

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3FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING

VFO and memory channelsThis receiver has 2 normal operating modes: VFO mode andmemory 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 whichhave programmed frequencies.Push [V/M] to select memory

mode.• “X” or “M:” appears when a mem-ory channel is selected.

• To program a memory, refer to p.14.

•TV band and ATV (ATV type) haveseparate memory channels (pgs.35, 36)

What is VFO?VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Fre-quencies for receiving are generated and controlled by theVFO.

Operating band selectionThe receiver can receive thebroadcast band, HF band, 50MHz band, FM broadcastband, VHF avionics band, 144MHz band, 300 MHz band,400 MHz band, 800 MHzband,* 1200 MHz, 2400 MHzor TV band.*Some frequencies cannot be re-ceived with the U.S.A. version.

Push [↔] several times toselect the desired band.•When a memory channel isselected, the first push of [↔]selects VFO mode.

Amateur TV screen is alsoselected for the ATV-typeIC-R3. (p. 36)

FM

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FM

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FM PSKIP

145.000.000

15.0 TS

M:A00

“ ” or “M:” appears.

0.495–1.620 MHz

1.625–29.995 MHz

30.0–75.995 MHz

76.0–107.995 MHz

136.0–255.095 MHz

108.0–135.995 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

TV band (CH selection)

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Setting a frequencyq 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.

•Some TV channels may be set as skip channels by default andcan be selected by rotating [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC]. (p. 34).

•Push [↔] while pushing [FUNC] to change the frequency in 100kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps.

The 1 MHz tuning step (dial select step) can be set to 100kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps in set mode. See p.39 for details.

Setting a tuning stepTuning steps can be selected for each band, however, thetuning step of the broadcast band is fixed to 9 kHz steps ex-cept for U.S.A. and Canada versions. The following are avail-able.•5 kHz •6.25 kHz* •10 kHz •12.5 kHz •15 kHz•20 kHz •25 kHz •30 kHz •50 kHz •100 kHz*Not available for 1200 MHz band.

q Select the desired band, except for TV band, with [↔].w Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [MODE] to select the desired

tuning step.

FM

146.100.000

15.0 TS

•15 kHz tuning step (Simple screen)

•15 kHz tuning step (Sub LCD)

FM755025

FM755025

[DIAL] changes the frequency according to the selected tuning step.

While pushing [FUNC], [DIAL] changesthe frequency in 1 MHz steps (default).

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Selecting a memory channelq 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.

•Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC]to change the memory bank.

Lock functionThe lock function prevents accidental frequency changes andaccidental function access.Push [FUNC] + [MODE] for 2 sec. to toggle the lock func-

tion ON and OFF.• [POWER], [ (VOL)] and [SQL] canstill be accessed while the lockfunction is ON (default).

•Accessible switches can be set to 1of 4 groups in set mode. See p. 42for details.

Attenuator functionThe attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting whenvery strong signals are near the desired frequency or whenvery strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting sta-tion, are near your location.

The receiver has 4 attenuation levels for various operatingconditions. The attenuator functions when the operating fre-quency is 1149.995 MHz or below.

q Push [FUNC] + [(SQL)ATT] to enter the attenuator settingcondition.

w Rotate [DIAL] to set the attenuation level 1–4 or turn theattenuator function OFF.• “ATT1” – “ATT4” appears in the color LCD when the color LCD isON; “ATT” appears in the sub display when the color LCD isOFF.

e Push [(SQL)ATT] to exit the attenuator setting condition.

FM

ATT

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VOL

FM ATT4

145.000.000

TS 15.0

Shows when the attenuator is in use.

Shows when the attenuator(level 4) is in use.

FM

P

FM

P

[DIAL] changes thememory channel.

While pushing [FUNC],[DIAL] changes the memory bank.

FM

“ L ” appears when thelock function is in use.

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ReceivingMake 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 thenext page for details.

e Push [↔] to select an operating band. (p. 7)r Rotate [DIAL] to set an operating frequency. (p. 8)t Set the squelch level.

•While pushing [SQL], rotate [DIAL].•The first click of [DIAL] indicates the current squelch level.• “LEVEL1” is loose squelch and “LEVEL9” is tight squelch.• “AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment with a noise pulsecount system.

•Push and hold [SQL] to open the squelch manually. (default be-haviour; p. 41)

y When a signal is received:Squelch opens and audio is emitted from the speaker.The S indicators show the relative signal strength.The busy indicator appears when receiving a signal or when the

squelch is open.

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t Push for setting the squelch(Push to monitor)

r Set frequencyt Set the squelch

level

For non-U.S.A. versionsIf the display mode selection is set as ‘manual’ (p. 43) withthe color LCD ON, the receiver may not be able to turn it-self OFF when the battery becomes exhausted.Replace the battery and turn power OFF in this case.

For U.S.A. versionThe U.S.A. version automatically turns itself OFF when thereceiver detects that battery replacement is necessary. Re-place the battery or charge the battery pack in this case.

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Setting volume levelThe audio level can be adjusted through 32 levels.Push [] to set the desired audio level.

•Beep tone sounds while setting. This indicates the approximatesound level. (default behaviour; p. 40)

•Pushing and holding these keys changes the audio level contin-uously.

•One of the LCDs shows the volume level while setting.

Setting squelch levelThe squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend-ing on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels,a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting.

While pushing [SQL], rotate the[DIAL] to select the squelch level.•The first click of [DIAL] indicates thecurrent squelch level.

• “LEVEL1” is loose squelch and“LEVEL9” is tight squelch.

• “AUTO” indicates automatic leveladjustment with a noise pulse countsystem.

• “OPEN” indicates continuouslyopen setting.

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AUDIO LEVELINDICATION(Sub LCD)

Min. setting (no audio)

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Initial setting

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Max. setting

Volume level

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Monitor functionThis function is used to listen to weak signals or to open thetone 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 setmode. (p. 41)

You can monitor duplex communication by pushing the[SQL] switch when the duplex function is in use. (p. 31)

Receive mode selectionReceive modes are determined by the physical properties ofthe radio signals. The receiver has 3 receive modes: FM, AMand WFM modes. TV and ATV (ATV type only) also use WFMmode. The mode selection is stored independently in eachband and memory channels.

Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations(0.495–1.620 MHz) and air band (118–135.995 MHz), andWFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76–107.9 MHz).

Push [MODE] one or more times to select the desired re-ceive mode.

S1 3 5 7 9

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FM

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VOL

AM

118.000.000

TS 25.0

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AM mode WFM modeFM mode

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TV screens cannot be selected by pushing [MODE]. See p.34 for TV operation details.

Display backlightingThe receiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer fornighttime operation. The display backlighting can be turnedON continuously or turned OFF, if desired.Push any switch except [FUNC]; or, rotate [DIAL] to turn

the backlighting ON.•When auto backlighting is set, the backlighting will automaticallyturn OFF when switches and [DIAL] have not been operated for5 sec.

DDSetting the backlighting conditionq Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set

mode.•Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.

w Rotate [DIAL] until “LIGHT” appears.• “LIGHt” disappears after 1 sec. and the previously selected back-lighting timer and “LI” appears when color LCD is OFF.

e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toselect the desired backlighting condition.

r Push [(MODE)SET] to exit set mode.

Pause Scan : 10SECPriority : OFFBeep Audio : VOLUMELight : AUTOA.Power OFF : OFF


Pause Scan : 10SECPriority : OFFBeep Audio : VOLUMELight : OFFA.Power OFF : OFF

Automatic backlightingBacklighting set mode

Continuously OFF

FMWFMW

RX RX

FM TV mode(ATV type only)

TV screenfrequency selection

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GeneralThe receiver has 400 memory channels in 8 banks (A–H) forstorage of often-used frequencies.

DDMemory channel contentsThe following information can be programmed into memorychannels:

•Operating frequency (p. 8)•Receive mode (p. 12)•Tuning step (p. 8)•Memory name (p. 17)•Duplex direction (DUP or –DUP) with an offset frequency(p. 31)

•Tone squelch ON/OFF (p. 28)•Tone squelch frequency (p. 28)•Scan skip setting (p. 22)

Programming during selectionq Push [↔] to select an operating band.w Set the desired frequency:

Set the frequency using [DIAL].Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction,

tone squelch frequency, etc.), if required.e Push [V/M] for 1 sec. to indicate memory channels.

•Do not hold [V/M] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the previouslyselected memory channel will be overwritten.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.•VFO (VF), as well as regular memory channels, can be pro-grammed in this way.

•Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select a memory bank(A–H), programmed scan edge channel or VFO (VF).

t Push [V/M] for 1 sec. to program.•Keep pushing for 2 sec. or more to automatically select the nextmemory channel, if desired.

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FM DUP TSQL

P

FM

V/M SKIP V/M SKIP

FUNC

FM DUP TSQL

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FM PSKIPTSQL–DUP

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TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.010.000M:A00

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

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TS .

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM PSKIPTSQL–DUP

145.600.000E41

TS 15.0

for 1 sec.

blankchannel

for 2 sec.for bankselection

for CHselection

+

[EXAMPLE]: Programming ch 40 of memory bank E during selection (and ch 41 selection).

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Programming after selectionq 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.r Set the desired frequency:

Select the desired band with [↔].Set the frequency using [DIAL].Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction,

tone squelch frequency, etc.), if required.t Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to program the selected channel.

•Keep pushing for 2 sec. or more to automatically select the nextmemory channel, if desired.

Transferring memorycontents to another memory

q Select memory mode with [V/M].w Select the memory channel to transfer with [DIAL].


e Push [V/M] for 1 sec. to indicate memory channels.•Do not hold [V/M] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the memorychannel contents will be transferred to VFO.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel to transfer to.•Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select a memory bank orprogrammed scan edge channel.

•VFO (VF), as well as regular memory channels, can be trans-ferred in this way.

t Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to transfer.

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5MEMORY CHANNELS

FM FM

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.340.000M:A03

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.340.000M: VF

TS 15.0

FM

FUNC

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

. . M:A20

TS .

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.340.000M:A20

TS 15.0

for1 sec.Select memory

channelfor 2 sec.

blankchannel

V/M SKIP

V/M SKIP

V/M SKIP

for bankselection

for CHselection

+

[EXAMPLE]: Transferring memory channel 3 (memory bank A) to 20 (memory bank A).

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Memory bank selectionThe receiver has 400 memory channels in 8 banks (A–H) forstorage 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 clearUnwanted memory channels can be cleared (erased). Beforeclearing a memory channel, make sure it is no longer neededas cleared memories cannot be recalled.

q Select memory mode with [V/M].w Set the memory channel to be cleared with [DIAL].


e Select VFO mode with [V/M] and push [V/M] for 1 sec. toindicate the selected memory channel.•Do not hold [V/M] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the selectedmemory channel will be overwritten.

r Push [FUNC] + [V/M] for 2 sec. to clear.•3 beeps sound, then the frequency is cleared.

t Push [MODE] to return to VFO mode.

FM FM FM

Memory bank A Memory bank G Memory bank H

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5 MEMORY CHANNELS

FM FM FM

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.340.000M:A03

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.010.000

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.340.000M:A03

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

. . M:A03

TS .

MODE SET

Select memorychannel

for 2 sec.

+

for 1 sec.

V/M SKIPV/M SKIP

V/M SKIPV/M SKIP

FUNC

[EXAMPLE]: Clearing memory channel 3 (memory bank A).

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5MEMORY CHANNELS

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

The color LCD and memory names can be used when the op-erating 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-func-tion screens only.

e Select the desired memory channel.r Push [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] for 2 sec. to program the

memory name.•The first character of the name flashes.

t Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired character.•See the following table for a list of available characters.

y Push [↔] (right) to advance to the next character.•Push [↔] (left) to select the previous character.

u Repeat t and y until the desired name is input.i Push [V/M] to program the name and exit programming

mode.o If you want to set other channels, rotate the tuning dial. Re-

peat r through i to set the desired name.

The memory names are automatically programmed intothe memory channels.

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM FM

M:A00146.100.000

15.0 JA3

TS

146.100.000M:A00

TS 15.0 JA3

A B C D E F G H I JK L M N O P Q R S TU V W X Y Z a b c de f g h i j k l m no p q r s t u v w xy z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 ? ! $ % # + – M

/ = ( ) : ; . , _ ’~ space

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Scan types Up to 25 programmed scan ranges (00A/00b to 24A/24b), fullscan, band scan and memory bank scan provide scanningversatility. Each scan can have skip channels programmed.

FULL SCAN (p. 19) Repeatedly scans all fre-quencies over the entire re-ceiver range.

U.S.A. version cannot re-ceive some frequencies.

PROGRAMMED SCAN(p. 19)

Repeatedly scans between two user-programmed fre-quencies. Used for checking for frequencies within a specified range such as re-peater output frequencies, etc.

495 kHz

2450.095 MHz

Scan

Jump

SELECTED BAND SCAN (p. 19)

Repeatedly scans all fre-quencies over the entire se-lected band.

Scan

Jump

Scan

Jump

Scan edges

MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION(p. 22)

Skips unwanted memory channels that inconvenient-ly stop scanning. Skip channels can be toggled ON and OFF by pushing [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] in memory mode.

Not yetprogrammed

ch 00

ch 01 ch 02 ch 03

ch 04

ch 05ch 06ch 49

Band edge or scan edge

Band edge or scan edge

FREQUENCY SKIP FUNCTION (p. 24)

Skips unwanted frequen-cies that inconveniently stop scanning. This func-tion can be turned ON and OFF in frequency skip func-tion set mode.

MEMORY (BANK) SCAN (p. 20)

Repeatedly scans memory channels except skip chan-nels within all programmed channels or within a mem-ory bank (A–H).

Not yetprogrammed

SKIP

ch 00

ch 01 ch 02 ch 03

ch 04

ch 05ch 06ch 49

Bandedge

Bandedge

Bandedge

Bandedge

JumpSkip Skip

Scan

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6SCAN OPERATION

Full/band/programmed scanScanning searches for signals automatically and makes iteasier 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 thenoise is just muted. (p. 10)

e Push and hold [↔], then rotate [DIAL] to select desiredscan edge.• “ALL” for full scan, “BAND” for band scan or “PROG(RAM) 0”–“PROG(RAM)24” for programmed scan. (see the next page)

r Release [↔] to start the scan.•Decimal point(s) flashes while scanning.• “PSKIP” appears when the frequency skip function is turned ON.(p. 19)

• “0P”–“24P” flash to indicate which pair of scan edges is beingscanned.

•To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].• If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver automati-cally selects the tone squelch function when a scan starts.

t To stop the scan, push [↔] again.

If the same frequencies are programmed into a pair ofscan edges, programmed scan does not start.

For programmed scan, scan edges must be programmedin advance. Program scan edges in the same manner ofprogramming a memory channel (p. 14) and select a scanedge. (p. 21)

A tone scan function is available to search for subaudibletones (e.g. when you want to find a subaudible tone fre-quency necessary to open a repeater or to open the tonesquelch). See p. 30 for details.

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM PSKIP

146.100.000

TS 15.0 PROGRAM 0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM PSKIP

146.100.000

TS 15.0 BAND

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM PSKIP

146.100.000

TS 15.0 ALL

Band scanProgrammed scan 0 Full scan

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6 SCAN OPERATION

Memory (bank) scanq 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 thenoise is just muted. (p. 11)

r Push and hold [↔], then rotate [DIAL] to turn the memorybank scan ON or OFF.• “ALL” indicates all memory banks are scanned (memory bankscan OFF); “BANK” indicates the selected memory bank isscanned (memory bank scan ON).

t Release [↔] to start the scan.•Decimal point(s) flashes while scanning.•To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].• If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver automati-cally selects the tone squelch function when a scan starts.

y To stop the scan, push [↔] again.

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM PSKIP

146.100.000

TS 15.0 BANK

M:A00

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM PSKIP

146.100.000

TS 15.0 ALL

M:A00

Bank scan OFFBank scan ON

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6SCAN OPERATION

Selecting scan edgesThe scanning range can be set to all frequencies (full scan), aselected band (band scan) or between two user-programmedfrequencies (programmed scan).

The programmed scan edges can be programmed in thesame manner as programming regular memory channels.Program the desired scan edge frequencies in a pair ofprogrammed scan edge channels in advance. (pgs. 14, 15)

q Select VFO mode with [V/M].w Push and hold [↔], then rotate [DIAL] to select desired

scan edge.• “ALL” for full scan, “BAND” for band scan or “PROG(RAM) 0”–“PROG(RAM)24” for programmed scan.

e Release [↔] to start the programmed scan using the se-lected edges.

When scanning across the band as follows (programmedscan edges are set across the band), the parameters liketuning step, receive mode, offset frequency, duplex direc-tion, etc. are used in each bands’ VFO settings instead ofthese scan edges.

•Band ranges

FREQUENCY RANGEBANDBroadcast band

HF band50 MHz band

FM broadcast bandVHF avionics band

144 MHz band300 MHz band400 MHz band800 MHz band

1200 MHz band2400 MHz band

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 MHz1400.0 – 2450.095 MHz

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.100.000

TS 15.0 ALL

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.100.000

TS 15.0 PROGRAM24

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.100.000

TS 15.0 BAND

Full scan Band scan Programmed scan 24(Scan edge channels24A and 24b)

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Skip channel settingMemory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skipscan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skippedfor both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. Theseare useful to speedup the scan interval.

q Select memory mode with [V/M].w Rotate [DIAL] to select a memory channel to be pro-

grammed as a skip channel.e While pushing [FUNC], push [(V/M) SKIP] one or more

times to select a condition.•No indication : channel will not be skipped.• “SKIP” or “≈” appears : channel skipped during memory

scan.• “PSKIP” or “P≈” appears: channel skipped during memory

scan; frequency skipped during full,band and programmed scans.

This setting is effective when the frequency skip function(“PSKIP” or “P≈”) is turned ON. See p. 24 for details.

Scan resume conditionDDSetting the scan pause timeThe scan pauses when receiving signals according to thescan pause time. It can be set from 2–20 sec. or unlimited.

q Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter setmode.•Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.

w Rotate [DIAL] until “Pause Scan” or “PAUSE” appears.• “PAUSE” disappears after 1 sec. and the previously selectedscan pause time and “PA” appears when color LCD is OFF.

FM FM FM

P

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.010.000M:A00

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM SKIP

146.010.000M:A00

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM PSKIP

146.010.000M:A00

TS 15.0

Skip channelNon-skip channel Skip channel and frequency skip channel

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6SCAN OPERATION

e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toselect 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.


DDSetting the scan resume timeThe scan restarts after a signal disappears according to theresume time. It can be set from 0–5 sec. or unlimited.


w Rotate [DIAL] until “Scan Resume” or “RESUmE” appears.• “RESUmE” disappears after 1 sec. and the previously selectedscan resume time and “RE” appears when color LCD is OFF.

e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toselect the desired scan resume time.• “1SEC”–“5SEC” : scan restarts 1–5 sec. after the signal disap-

pears.• “0SEC” : scan restarts immediately after the signal dis-

appears.• “HOLD” : scan restarts by rotating [DIAL] only.


2 sec. resume timeScan resume time set mode

Scan resumes by rotating [DIAL] only.

Tone Squelch: OFFTone Freq. : 88.5Duplex : OFFOffset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : 2SEC


Tone Squelch: OFFTone Freq. : 88.5Duplex : OFFOffset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : HOLD

10 sec. pause timeScan pause time setmode

Pause scan



Pause Scan : HOLDPriority : OFFBeep Audio : VOLUMELight : AUTOA.Power OFF : OFF

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6 SCAN OPERATION

Frequency skip functionDDProgramming a skip frequencyUnwanted frequencies can be skipped and programmed asskip channels when full scan, band scan or programmed scanis 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. to program the re-ceived frequency as a skip frequency.•The receiver emits 3 beeps and the scan resumes.•Non-programmed memory channels (blank channels) are usedfor skip frequency programming in reverse sequence.

•To scan the skip frequency after programming, cancel the skipinformation (p. 22) or clear the memory channel (p. 16).

DDFrequency skip function ON/OFFThe frequency skip function can be turned OFF. In this case,the frequencies will not be skipped even if skip information isprogrammed and “P SKIP” or “P≈” does not appear.

q Select VFO mode with [V/M].w Push [FUNC] + [(V/M)SKIP] to toggle the frequency skip

function ON or OFF.• “PSKIP” or “P≈” appears when the function is turned ON.

FM FM

P

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.010.000

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM PSKIP

146.010.000

TS 15.0

The frequency skipfunction is OFF.

The frequency skipfunction is ON.

FM

PRX

FM

PRX

S1 3 5 7 9

VOLRX

FM PSKIP

370.475.0002P

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOLRX

FM PSKIP

370.475.000H49

TS 15.0

Indication while programmingIndication while pausing

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7PRIORITY WATCH

Priority watch typesPriority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec.while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The re-ceiver 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 resumecondition. See p. 22 for details.

If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver auto-matically selects the tone squelch function when prioritywatch starts.

MEMORY CHANNELWATCH (p. 26)

While operating on a VFOfrequency, priority watchchecks for a signal on theselected memory channelevery 5 sec.•A memory channel with skip in-formation can be watched.

MEMORY SCAN WATCH(p. 26)

While operating on a VFOfrequency, priority watchchecks for signals on eachmemory channel in se-quence.•The memory skip functionand/or memory bank scan isuseful to speed up the scan.

VFO SCAN WATCH (p. 27) While scanning in VFOmode, priority watch checksfor signals on the selectedmemory channel every 5sec.

Memorychannel

VFOfrequency

5 sec.125 msec.

VFOfrequency

Mch 01

Mch 00

Mch 02

Mch 49

5 sec.125 msec.

SKIP

VFOscanning

Memorychannel

5 sec.125 msec.

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7 PRIORITY WATCH

Priority watch operationDDMemory channel watch and memory scan

watchq 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; then, push [↔] for 2 sec. to startmemory scan.

e Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter setmode.•Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select “Priority” or “PRIo.”• “PRIo” disappears after 1 sec. and “oFF” and “PR” appears whencolor LCD is OFF.

t Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toselect priority watch ON or priority watch ON with alert(BELL).• If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver automati-cally selects the tone squelch function when the priority watch isselected.

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 con-dition. (p. 22)

• If the priority watch with alert is ON, you can be alerted withbeeps and a flashing “P.B” or “ ”.

• If the direction finding screen is selected, the receiver automati-cally selects the simple screen when the priority watch starts.

u Push [V/M] while the display shows the VFO frequency tostop the watch.

FM PRIO

RXS1 3 5 7 9

VOLRX

FM

145.765.000M:A18

PRIO

TS 15.0

While pausing on the memory channel, “PRIO” flashes.

Priority watch setmode


Pause Scan : 10SECPriority : ONBeep Audio : VOLUMELight : AUTOA.Power OFF : OFF

Pause Scan : 10SECPriority : BELLBeep Audio : VOLUMELight : AUTOA.Power OFF : OFF

Priority watch is ON. Priority watch withalert is ON.

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DDVFO scan watchq 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


t Rotate [DIAL] to select “Priority” or “PRIo.”• “PRIo” disappears after 1 sec. and “oFF” and “PR” appears whencolor LCD is OFF.

y Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toselect priority watch ON or priority watch ON with alert(BELL).• If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver automati-cally selects the tone squelch function when the priority watch isselected.

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 con-dition. (p. 22)

• If the priority watch with alert is ON, you can be alerted withbeeps and a flashing “P.B” or “ ”.

• If the direction finding screen is selected, the receiver automati-cally selects the simple screen when the priority watch starts.

i Push [V/M] while the display shows the VFO frequency tostop the watch.

FM PRIO

RXS1 3 5 7 9

VOLRX

FM

145.765.000M:A18

PRIOALLTS 15.0

While pausing on the memory channel, “PRIO” flashes.

Priority watch setmode


Pause Scan : 10SECPriority : ONBeep Audio : VOLUMELight : AUTOA.Power OFF : OFF

Pause Scan : 10SECPriority : BELLBeep Audio : VOLUMELight : AUTOA.Power OFF : OFF

Priority watch is ON. Priority watch withalert is ON.

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8 SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION

Tone squelch operationDDOperationThe tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal con-taining a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait forcalls from group members using the same tone in an ama-teur band.

q Set the operating frequency in FM mode.w Set the desired subaudible tone in set mode.

•See the following section for programming.

e Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter setmode.•Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.

r Rotate [DIAL] until “Tone Squelch” or “tSqL” appears.• “tSqL” disappears after 1 sec. and “to” appears when color LCDis OFF.

t Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toselect “TSQL” (tone squelch).

y Push [(MODE) SET] to exit set mode and start the tonesquelch.

u When the received signal includes a matching tone, thesquelch opens and the signal can be heard.•When the received signal’s tone does not match, tone squelchdoes not open, however, the S-indicator shows signal strength.

•To open the squelch manually, push and hold [SQL]. (default)

i To cancel the tone squelch, repeat steps e–y as de-scribed above and select “OFF” in step t.

DDSetting subaudible tones for tone squelchoperation

q Select VFO mode or desired memory channel to be pro-grammed.•Each operating band and each memory channel have indepen-dent settings.

w Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter setmode.•Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.

e Rotate [DIAL] until “Tone Freq.” or “tonE” appears.• “tonE” disappears after 1 sec. and “Ct” appears.

r Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toselect a subaudible tone.

t Push [(MODE)SET] to exit set mode.Tone function set mode



Tone Squelch: TSQLTone Freq. : 88.5Duplex : OFFOffset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : 2SEC

Tone squelch OFF Tone squelch ON

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•Available subaudible tone frequencies (unit: Hz)

CONVENIENTStore subaudible tone frequencies and tone squelch ON/OFFsettings in memories for easy recall.

The receiver has 50 tone frequencies and consequentlytheir spacing is narrow. Therefore, some tone frequenciesmay receive interference from adjacent ones.

Pocket beep operationThis function uses subaudible tones for calling and can beused as a “common pager” to inform you that someone hascalled using the same tone in an amateur band while youwere away from the receiver.

DDWaiting for a call from a specific stationq Set the operating frequency in FM mode.w Set the desired tone squelch tone in set mode.

•See the previous page for programming information.

e Turn the priority watch OFF when used. (p. 26)•The pocket beep cannot be used with the priority watch.

r Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter setmode.•Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.

TSQL

Tone function set mode



Tone Squelch: P BEEPTone Freq. : 88.5Duplex : OFFOffset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : 2SEC

Tone function OFF Pocket beep ON

Tone frequency set mode




88.5 Hz (default) 254.1 Hz tone

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67.069.371.974.477.079.7

82.585.488.591.594.897.4

100.0103.5107.2110.9114.8118.8

123.0127.3131.8136.5141.3146.2

151.4156.7159.8162.2165.5167.9

171.3173.8177.3179.9183.5186.2

189.9192.8196.6199.5203.5206.5

210.7218.1225.7229.1233.6241.8

250.3254.1

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t Rotate [DIAL] until “Tone Squelch” or “tSqL” appears.• “tSqL” disappears after 1 sec. and “to” appears when color LCDis OFF.

y Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toselect “P BEEP” (pocket beep).

u Push [(MODE)SET] to exit set mode and start the pocketbeep.• “P.B” or “TSQL ” appears in the function display.

i When a signal with the correct tone is received, the re-ceiver emits beep tones for 30 sec. and flashes “P.B” or“ ”.

o Push [SQL] to stop the beeps and flashing.•Tone squelch is automatically selected.

Tone scanThe receiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency in areceived signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmit-ted on a frequency, you can check the tone frequency re-quired to access the repeater, or to open the tone squelch.

q Set the desired frequency or memory channel to bechecked for a tone frequency.

w Select FM mode with [MODE].e Push [FUNC] + [↔] for 2 sec. to start the tone scan.

•To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].

r When the tone frequency is detected, the set mode con-tents are programmed with the tone frequency.•The tone scan pauses when a tone frequency is detected.•The detected tone frequency is used for the tone squelch fre-quency.

• “Ct” appears during tone scan.

t Push [↔] to stop the scan.

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.1 CT

TS 15.0

“Ct” appears during tonescan.

Tone frequencies flash as they are scanned.

flashes when correct tone is received.

TSQLFM

P

S1 3 5 7 9

VOLRX

FM P.B

146.100.000

TS 15.0

RX

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9DUPLEX 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 isshifted from the receive station frequency by the offset fre-quency. Repeater information (offset frequency and shift di-rection) can be programmed into memory channels. (p. 14)

This function is not available in the broadcast band (0.495–1.620 MHz) except for U.S.A. and Canada versions.

q Set the receive station frequency (repeater output fre-quency).

w Set the shift direction and offset of the transmit station fre-quency as described below.

e Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the transmit station fre-quency (repeater input frequency) directly.

DDDuplex shift directionq Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set


w Rotate [DIAL] until “Duplex” or “dUP” appears.• “dUP” disappears after 1 sec. and “dP” appears when color LCDis OFF.

e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toselect “–DUP” or “(+)DUP.”• “–DUP” or “(+)DUP” indicates the transmit station frequency forminus shift or plus shift, respectively.


Duplex direction set mode


Tone Squelch: OFFTone Freq. : 88.5Duplex : -DUPOffset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : 2SEC

Tone Squelch: OFFTone Freq. : 88.5Duplex : +DUPOffset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : 2SEC

Minus shift Plus shiftFM

PS1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

146.100.000

TS 15.0 DUP

–DUP

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DDOffset frequencyDuring duplex operation, the transmit station frequency isshifted 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 setmode.•Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.

e Rotate [DIAL] until “Offset Freq.” or “oFFSEt” appears.• “oFFSEt” disappears after 1 sec. and “oW” appears when thecolor LCD is OFF.

r Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toset the desired offset.•The offset frequency changes according to the selected tuningstep. (p. 8)

t Push [(MODE)SET] to exit set mode.

Offset frequency set mode




0.6 MHz (600 kHz) offset

7.6 MHz offset

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10BAND SCOPE

The band scope function allows you to visually check a spec-ified frequency range. Sweep range can be selected from ±5kHz 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. to turn the color LCD ON.w Push [FUNC] + [] one or more times to select the band

scope screen.e Set the desired frequency as band scope center frequency.r Push [FUNC] + [V/M] momentarily to select the sweep

range, if desired.•5, 10, 20, 100 and 500 kHz sweep ranges are available.

t Push [FUNC] + [V/M] momentarily to start a sweep onceor push them for 2 sec. to start sweeping continuously. •Signal conditions (strengths) appear starting from the center ofthe range.

•Push [SQL] to cancel sweeping.

y Rotate [DIAL] to set the highlighted cursor to the desiredwaveform and set the frequency of the signal.•Start sweeping to set the selected frequency to the center fre-quency.

FM146.100.000 TS= 25.0

SWEEP-500kS1 3 5 7 9 VOL

Sweep range

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TV operationThe 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] ifdesired.

DDTV channel receivingq Push [FUNC] + [] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON, if

desired.•Only the audio part of the TV contents can be received.

w Push [↔] one or more times to select the TV channelband.• “tV” and channel number appear in the sub LCD.•The squelch is automatically opened. Push [SQL] to toggle be-tween squelch open and audio mute conditions.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.•Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select the skip channel.

DDSkip channel settingUnwanted channels can be skipped for rapid selection, etc.

q Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel to be skipped.•To clear the skip setting, rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] toselect a skip channel.

w While pushing [FUNC], push [(V/M)SKIP] for 2 sec. to tog-gle the condition between non-skip and skip channel.•No indication : channel will not be skipped.• “≈” appears : channel skipped during selection.

To select a skip TV channel temporarily, rotate [DIAL] whilepushing [FUNC].

DDAutomatic TV channel programmingTV channels can be programmed automatically.

q Push [FUNC] + [↔] for 2 sec. to start TV channel pro-gramming.

w The programming will automatically stop after scanning allchannels.

FMW

RX

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DDTV frequency (AM TV) receivingYou can set the TV frequency instead of channel selection, ifdesired.

q Push [FUNC] + [] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON, ifdesired.•The audio part of the TV contents can be received when thecolor LCD is turned OFF.

w Push [↔] one or more times to select the band above 30MHz.•TV receiving does not function for less than 30 MHz.

e Push [FUNC] + [] one or more times to select the TVscreen.• “tV” and frequency appear in the sub LCD.•The squelch is automatically opened. Push [SQL] to toggle be-tween squelch open and audio mute conditions.

r Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired frequency.•Push [↔] one or more times to select the band.•Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] for dial select step. (p. 39)

DDTV frequency (AM TV) memory channelThe receiver has 10 memory channels for storage of often-used TV (AM TV) frequencies.

q Set the desired frequency with [DIAL].•Push [↔] one or more times to select the band.•Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] for dial select step. (p. 39)

w Push [V/M] for 1 sec. to indicate memory channels.•Do not hold [V/M] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the previouslyselected memory channel will be overwritten.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.r Push [V/M] for 1 sec. to program.

•Keep pushing for 2 sec. or more to automatically select the nextmemory channel, if desired.

Memory programming after selection, memory transferringor memory clearing can be used as same manner of regu-lar memory channels. (pgs. 15, 16)

FMW

RX

FMW

RX

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ATV operationThe IC-R3 ATV-type can receive an amateur TV (FM TV)within 900–1300 and 2250–2450.095 MHz. The receivedvideo 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, ifdesired.•Only the audio part of the TV contents can be received.

w Push [↔] one or more times to select the 1200 or 2400MHz bands.

e Push [FUNC] + [] one or more times to select the ama-teur TV screen.• “FtV” and frequency appear in the sub LCD.•The squelch is automatically opened. Push [SQL] to toggle be-tween squelch open and audio mute conditions.

r Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired frequency.

The video display mode can be selected as positive andnegative depending on the received signal. Push [MODE]to toggle the display mode, if desired.

DDATV memory channelThe receiver has 50 memory channels for storage of often-used 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)

w Push [V/M] for 1 sec. to indicate memory channels.•Do not hold [V/M] for more than 2 sec., otherwise the previouslyselected memory channel will be overwritten.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.r Push [V/M] for 1 sec. to program.

•Keep pushing for 2 sec. or more toautomatically select the next mem-ory channel, if desired.

Memory programming after selection, memory transferringor memory clearing can be used as same manner of regu-lar memory channels. (pgs. 15, 16)

DDSub carrier adjustmentq Push [FUNC] + [↔] for 2 sec. to enter sub carrier set

mode.w Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial

while pushing [FUNC] to adjustsub carrier for better audio re-ceiving.

e Push [↔] to exit sub carrier set mode.

FMW

RX

FMW

RX

RX

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12DIRECTION FINDING

The direction finding function allows you to check a variationof the signal level continuously.

Using a commercially available directional antenna, you candetermine the direction of the signal source. Using 2 receiverswith the directional antennas, you can pinpoint the signalsource.

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, usethe attenuator function. (p. 9)

r Turn around the directional antenna for maximum receivelevel.

t The direction (or opposite) of the maximum receive levelmay indicate the signal source direction.

•Direction finding function example

The direction finding function is a supplemental aid for find-ing a signal source only. It is not designed for use as acompass.

FM

146.100.000

15.0 TS

Signal source

IC-R3

Signallevels

Time

FM

146.100.000

15.0 TS

Signal levels

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Set modeSet mode is used for programming infrequently changed val-ues or conditions of functions.

DDSet 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. and Canada versions

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)

Backlighting (p. 13)

Auto power OFF (p. 40)

Power save (p. 41)

Monitor switch action (p. 41)

Dial speed (p. 42)

Lock function effect (p. 42)

Display mode (p. 43)

Color LCD contrast (p. 43)

(Color LCD only)

Color LCD brightness (p. 44)

Color LCD background color (p. 44)

B

B

Tone SquelchTone Squelch

Tone Freq.Tone Freq.

Duplex

Offset Freq.Offset Freq.

Scan ResumeScan Resume

Pause ScanPause Scan

Priority

Beep AudioBeep Audio

Light

A.Power OFFA.Power OFF

Power SavePower Save

Monitor

Dial SpeedupDial Speedup

Key LockKey Lock

Display

Contrast

Bright

Back ColorBack Color

L T

TL

L

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Dial select stepThis receiver has a 1 MHz tuning step for quick frequencysetting. This dial select step can be set to 100 kHz, 1 MHz or10 MHz steps, as desired.

The selected dial select step is always displayed in the sim-ple, multi-function and direction finding screen in the colorLCD.

This function is not available to the broadcast band (0.495–1.620 MHz) except for U.S.A. and Canada versions.

DDSetting dial select stepq Select VFO mode with [V/M].w Push [FUNC] + [↔] momentarily to enter dial select step

setting condition.• “8” appears to the selected dial select step.

e While continuously pushing [FUNC], push [↔] to select thedesired dial select step.•100 kHz, 1 MHz and 10 MHz steps are available.

r Release [FUNC] to exit the condition.

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

.8 .

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

8. .

TS 15.0

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

8 . .

TS 15.0

1 MHz step100 kHz step 10 MHz step

S1 3 5 7 9

VOL

FM

144.765.000

TS 15.0

1 MHz dial select stepis selected.

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Beep tonesThe volume level for confirmation beep tones, which soundeach time a switch is pushed, can be adjusted, as desired.

When “VOLUME” is selected, the beep tone volume level islinked with the receive volume level.


w Rotate [DIAL] until “Beep Audio” or “bEEP” appears.• “bEEP” disappears after 1 sec. and “bE” appears when colorLCD is OFF.

e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toset the volume level.


Auto power-off functionThe receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after aspecified period with beep in which no switch is pushed.

120 min., 90 min., 60 min., 30 min. and OFF can be speci-fied. The specified period is retained even when the receiveris turned OFF by the auto power-off function. To cancel thefunction, select “OFF” in step e below.


w Rotate [DIAL] until “A.Power OFF” or “AP oFF” appears.• “AP oFF” disappears after 1 sec. and “Ao” appears when colorLCD is OFF.

e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toselect the desired time or to turn the function OFF.


60 min. auto power-offAuto power off setmode

Auto power-off isturned OFF.

Beep tone is turnedOFF (minimum).

Beep tone is turned ON and linked with the volume level.

Beep tone is fixed to the set level.


Pause Scan : 10SECPriority : OFFBeep Audio : ______Light : AUTOA.Power OFF : OFF

Pause Scan : 10SECPriority : OFFBeep Audio : OOO___Light : AUTOA.Power OFF : OFF

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Power saverThe power saver function reduces the current drain to con-serve battery power.


w Rotate [DIAL] until “Power Save” or “P SAVE” appears.• “P SAVE” disappears after 1 sec. and “PS” appears when colorLCD is OFF.

e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toturn the power saver ON (AUTO) or OFF.


Monitor switch actionThe monitor switch can be set as a ‘sticky’ switch. When setto the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the moni-tor function on and off.


w Rotate [DIAL] until “Monitor” or “monI” appears.• “monI” disappears after 1 sec. and “mo” appears when color LCDis OFF.

e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toset the monitor switch to sticky (HOLD) or normal (PUSH).


‘Sticky’ actionMonitor switch function set mode

‘Normal’ action

Power Save : AUTOMonitor : PUSHDial Speedup: ONKey Lock : NORMALDisplay : AUTO

Power Save : AUTOMonitor : HOLDDial Speedup: ONKey Lock : NORMALDisplay : AUTO


Power saver ON(AUTO)

Power save setmode

Power saver OFF


Dial Speedup: ONKey Lock : NORMALDisplay : AUTO

Dial Speedup: ONKey Lock : NORMALDisplay : AUTO

Power Save : AUTOMonitor : PUSH

Power Save : OFFMonitor : PUSH

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Dial speed accelerationThe dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tun-ing dial speed when rotating the [DIAL] rapidly.


w Rotate [DIAL] until “Dial Speedup” or “SPEEd” appears.• “SPEEd” disappears after 1 sec. and “SP” appears.

e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toset the dial speed acceleration ON or OFF.


Lock function effectThe lock function prevents accidental frequency changes andaccidental function access.

While the lock function is ON, [POWER], [VOL ()] and [SQL]can still be accessed. Accessible switches can be set to 1 of 4groups in set mode.


w Rotate [DIAL] until “Key Lock” or “LoCk” appears.• “LoCk” disappears after 1 sec. and “Lk” appears.

e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toselect the accessible switches.• “NORMAL” :[POWER], [VOL] and [SQL] are accessible.• “NO SQL” :[POWER] and [SQL] are accessible.• “NO VOL” :[POWER] and [VOL] are accessible.• “ALL” :[POWER] is accessible.


Lock function effectset mode

[POWER], [VOL] and [SQL] areaccessible.

[POWER] and [SQL]are accessible.


Power Save : AUTO

Key Lock : NORMALDisplay : AUTO

Power Save : AUTO

Key Lock : NORMALDisplay : AUTO

Dial speed accelerationset mode

Dial speed acceleration ON

Dial speed acceleration OFF

Monitor : PUSHDial Speedup: ON

Monitor : PUSHDial Speedup: OFF

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Display mode selectionThe color LCD can be automatically turned ON when usingwith 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).


w Rotate [DIAL] until “Display” or “dISP” appears.• “dISP” disappears after 1 sec. and “dI” appears.

e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toset the color LCD mode to automatic (AUTO) or manual.•The color LCD will be turned OFF after setting.


Display contrastThis item adjusts the contrast of the color LCD from 0 % to100 % 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.•Select a non-band scope screen in advance.

e Rotate [DIAL] until “Contrast” or “ContRA” appears.• “ContRA” disappears after 1 sec. and “co” appears.

r Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toadjust the contrast of the color LCD.


RX RX RX

50% (default)Display contrast setmode

25%

Key Lock : NORMALDisplay : AUTOContrast : 50%Bright : 50%Back Color : 4

Key Lock : NORMAL

Bright : 50%Back Color : 4

Key Lock : NORMAL

Bright : 50%Back Color : 4

Display : AUTOContrast : 50%

Display : AUTOContrast : 25%

Manual selectionDisplay mode set mode

Automatic selection


Key Lock : NORMALDisplay : MANUALContrast : 50%Bright : 50%Back Color : 4


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Display brightnessThis item adjusts the brightness of the color LCD from 0 % to100 % in 32 steps.



e Rotate [DIAL] until “Bright” appears.• “bRIGHt” disappears after 1 sec. and “bR” appears.

r Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] toadjust the brightness of the color LCD.


Display background colorThis item selects the background color of the color LCD from8 colors.



e Rotate [DIAL] until “Back Color” appears.r Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] to

select the background color.•0 black 4 blue1 pink 5 purple2 green 6 lime3 orange 7 white


4 (default) 1 (black)

Key Lock : NORMAL

Bright : 50%

Key Lock : NORMAL

Bright : 50%

Display : AUTO Display : AUTOContrast : 50%

Back Color : 4

Contrast : 50%

Back Color : 1RX RX RX

50% (default)Display brightness set mode

25%


Key Lock : NORMAL

Back Color : 4

Key Lock : NORMAL

Back Color : 4

Display : AUTO Display : AUTOContrast : 50%Bright : 50%

Contrast : 50%Bright : 25%

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Cloning functionThe 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 optionalOPC-474 CLONING CABLE is required.

The optional CS-R3 CLONING SOFTWARE and the optionalOPC-478 CLONING CABLE are available to clone and editcontents with a PC (for Microsoft® Windows® 95 and 98).

q While pushing [MODE] and [UP], push [POWER] for 2sec. to enter cloning mode.• “CLonE” appears.

w Connect an optional OPC-474 between both [SP] jacks.e Push [SQL] on the “mas-

ter” receiver (receiver-to-receiver cloning only).• “oUt” appears and the signalindicator shows that cloningis taking place.

r Push [POWER] for 2 sec.to turn power OFF.

Microsoft® and Windows® are regis-tered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo-ration in the U.S.A. and othercountries.

Partial resetIf you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO fre-quency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearingthe memory contents, a partial resetting function is availablefor the receiver.

While pushing [FUNC] and [V/M], turn power ON to partiallyreset the receiver.

Total resetReset 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 ONto reset the CPU.• “CLEAR” appears in the sub LCD when resetting the CPU.

CAUTION: Resetting the CPU returns all programmedcontents to their default settings.

OPC-474

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Battery cautionsNEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gasmay cause an explosion.

NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery packbecomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it tothe receiver.

NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Also, current mayflow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing bat-tery packs in handbags, etc.

If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even afterbeing charged, completely discharge it by leaving the powerON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If thebattery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), anew battery pack must be purchased.

Use Icom battery packs, chargers or cables only. The use ofnon-Icom products may impair receiver performance and in-validate the warranty.

Battery chargingPrior to using the receiver for the first time, the battery packmust be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the receiver, turn it OFFwhile charging.

•Recommended temperature range for charging:0°C to +35°C; +32°F to +95°F

•Use the wall charger (BC-153A/D*) or optional desktopcharger (BC-135 for rapid charging) only. NEVER use an-other manufactures’ charger.*Not supplied with some versions.

•An optional cable CP-18A/E (for 12 V cigarette lightersocket) can be used instead of the AC adapters of the abovechargers.

CAUTION: BE SURE to remove the CP-18A/E when charg-ing is finished, because, a slight current still follows in theCP-18A/E and the vehicle’s battery will become exhausted.

DDBattery pack installationq Remove the battery cover from the receiver.w Remove the supplied battery spacer for alkaline battery

use.e Install the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-206).

•Be sure to observe the correct direction.•Charge Li-Ion battery pack before use.

•Battery pack installation •Battery pack removal

14 BATTERY CHARGING

46

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DDRegular chargingq Attach the battery pack to the receiver.w Connect the AC adapter (BC-153A/D*) or optional cable

(CP-18A/E) as shown below.*Not supplied with some versions.

e Remove any cables from the [DC 6V] jack.

•Charging periods: 15 hours (w/BP-206)

DDCP-18A/E fuse replacement

DDRapid charging with the BC-135The optional BC-135 provides rapid charging of batterypacks.

•Charging periods: 2.5 hours (w/BP-206)

CAUTION: Shorten or remove the telescoping antenna be-fore charging to prevent the receiver from overturning.

If the charge indicator flashes orange, there may be aproblem with the battery pack (or charger). Re-insert thebattery pack or contact your dealer.

Turn power OFF.

BC-135

Check the orientation.

Shorten or remove the antenna.

IC-R3 with BP-206

BC-153A/D

CP-18A/E(optional)

BE SURE to remove CP-18A/Ewhen charging is finished.

To[DC 6V]

CP-18A/E

Fuse 5 A

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MODE SET

V/M SKIP

V/M SKIP

FM

P

MODE SET

MODE SET

momentarily

momentarily

MODE SET

FUNC +

VFO modeMemory mode

Program scan starting menu (p. 19)

Bank scan starting menu(p. 20)

Tuning step set mode(p. 8)

(↔) for 2 sec.

for 2 sec.

for 2 sec.

(↔) for 2 sec.

0.495–1.620 MHz

1.625–29.995 MHz

30.0–75.995 MHz

76.0–107.995 MHz

136.0–255.095 MHz

108.0–135.995 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

TV channels

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Tone squelch (p. 28)

Tone squelch tone frequency (p. 28)

B Duplex direction (p. 31)

B Offset frequency (p. 32)

Scan resume time (p. 23)

Scan pause time (p. 22)

Priority watch (p. 26)

Confirmation beep (p. 40)

Backlighting (p. 13)

Auto power OFF (p. 40)

Power save (p. 41)

Monitor switch action (p. 41)

Dial speed (p. 42)

Lock function effect (p. 42)

Color LCD function (p. 43)

Color LCD contrast (p. 43)

Color LCD brightness (p. 44)

L Color LCD background color (p. 44)

Key Lock : NORMALKey Lock : NORMALDisplay : AUTODisplay : AUTOContrast : 50%Contrast : 50%Bright : 50%Bright : 50%Back Color : 4Back Color : 4

Set mode

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] tochange the set mode condition.

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The following tables show the channels versus video andaudio frequencies depending on each version.

U.S.A. channels CCIR channels

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CH Video Audio2 55.25 59.753 61.25 65.754 67.25 71.755 77.25 81.756 83.25 87.757 175.25 179.758 181.25 185.759 187.25 191.7510 193.25 197.7511 199.25 203.7512 205.25 209.7513 211.25 215.7514 471.25 475.7515 477.25 481.7516 483.25 487.7517 489.25 493.7518 495.25 499.7519 501.25 505.7520 507.25 511.7521 513.25 517.7522 519.25 523.7523 525.25 529.7524 531.25 535.7525 537.25 541.75

CH Video Audio26 543.25 547.7527 549.25 553.7528 555.25 559.7529 561.25 565.7530 567.25 571.7531 573.25 577.7532 579.25 583.7533 585.25 589.7534 591.25 595.7535 597.25 601.7536 603.25 607.7537 609.25 613.7538 615.25 619.7539 621.25 625.7540 627.25 631.7541 633.25 637.7542 639.25 643.7543 645.25 649.7544 651.25 655.7545 657.25 661.7546 663.25 667.7547 669.25 673.7548 675.25 679.7549 681.25 685.75

CH Video Audio50 687.25 691.7551 693.25 697.7552 699.25 703.7553 705.25 709.7554 711.25 715.7555 717.25 721.7556 723.25 727.7557 729.25 733.7558 735.25 739.7559 741.25 745.7560 747.25 751.7561 753.25 757.7562 759.25 763.7563 765.25 769.7564 771.25 775.7565 777.25 781.7566 783.25 787.7567 789.25 793.7568 795.25 799.7569 801.25 805.75

CH Video Audio

1 41.25 46.75

2 48.25 53.75

3 55.25 60.75

4 62.25 67.75

5 175.25 180.75

6 182.25 187.75

7 189.25 194.75

8 196.25 201.75

9 203.25 208.75

10 210.25 215.75

11 217.25 222.75

12 224.25 229.75

21 471.25 476.75

22 479.25 484.75

23 487.25 492.75

24 495.25 500.75

25 503.25 508.75

26 511.25 516.75

27 519.25 524.75

28 527.25 532.75

29 535.25 540.75

30 543.25 548.75

CH Video Audio

31 551.25 556.75

32 559.25 564.75

33 567.25 572.75

34 575.25 580.75

35 583.25 588.75

36 591.25 596.75

37 599.25 604.75

38 607.25 612.75

39 615.25 620.75

40 623.25 628.75

41 631.25 636.75

42 639.25 644.75

43 647.25 652.75

44 655.25 660.75

45 663.25 668.75

46 671.25 676.75

47 679.25 684.75

48 687.25 692.75

49 695.25 700.75

50 703.25 708.75

51 711.25 716.75

52 719.25 724.75

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Australian channels

CH Video Audio39 604.25 609.7540 611.25 616.7541 618.25 623.7542 625.25 630.7543 632.25 637.7544 639.25 644.7545 646.25 651.7546 653.25 658.7547 660.25 665.7548 667.25 672.7549 674.25 679.7550 681.25 686.7551 688.25 693.7552 695.25 700.7553 702.25 707.7554 709.25 714.7555 716.25 721.7556 723.25 728.7557 730.25 735.7558 737.25 742.7559 744.25 749.7560 751.25 756.7561 758.25 763.7562 765.25 770.75

CH Video Audio0* 46.25 51.751 57.25 62.752 64.25 69.753 86.25 91.754 95.25 100.755 102.25 107.75

5A* 138.25 143.756 175.25 180.757 182.25 187.758 189.25 194.759 196.25 201.7510 209.25 214.7511 216.25 221.7528 527.25 532.7529 534.25 539.7530 541.25 546.7531 548.25 553.7532 555.25 560.7533 562.25 567.7534 569.25 574.7535 576.25 581.7536 583.25 588.7537 590.25 595.7538 597.25 602.75

New Zealand channels

CH Video Audio1 45.25 50.752 55.25 60.753 62.25 67.754 175.25 180.755 182.25 187.756 189.25 194.757 196.25 201.758 203.25 208.759 210.25 215.7510 217.25 222.7511 224.25 229.75

Taiwan channels

CH Video Audio7 175.25 179.758 181.25 185.759 187.25 191.7510 193.25 197.7511 199.25 203.7512 205.25 209.75

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CH Video Audio

53 727.25 732.75

54 735.25 740.75

55 743.25 748.75

56 751.25 756.75

57 759.25 764.75

58 767.25 772.75

59 775.25 780.75

60 783.25 788.75

61 791.25 796.75

62 799.25 804.75

63 807.25 812.75

64 815.25 820.75

65 823.25 828.75

66 831.25 836.75

67 839.25 844.75

68 847.25 852.75

69 855.25 860.75

CH Video Audio63 772.25 777.7564 779.25 784.7565 786.25 791.7566 793.25 798.7567 800.25 805.7568 807.25 812.75

NOTE:* In the case of the IC-R3,‘0’ and ‘5A’ channels aredisplayed as ‘12’ and ‘13,’respectively.

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China channels

CH Video Audio1 49.75 56.252 57.75 64.253 65.75 72.254 77.25 83.755 85.25 91.756 168.25 174.757 176.25 182.758 184.25 190.759 192.25 198.7510 200.25 206.7511 208.25 214.7512 216.25 222.7513 471.25 477.7514 479.25 485.7515 487.25 493.7516 495.25 501.7517 503.25 509.7518 511.25 517.7519 519.25 525.7520 527.25 533.7521 535.25 541.7522 543.25 549.7523 551.25 557.7524 559.25 565.7525 607.25 613.7526 615.25 621.7527 623.25 629.75

CH Video Audio28 631.25 637.7529 639.25 645.7530 647.25 653.7531 655.25 661.7532 663.25 669.7533 671.25 677.7534 679.25 685.7535 687.25 693.7536 695.25 701.7537 703.25 709.7538 711.25 717.7539 719.25 725.7540 727.25 733.7541 735.25 741.7542 743.25 749.7543 751.25 757.7544 759.25 765.7545 767.25 773.7546 775.25 781.7547 783.25 789.7548 791.25 797.7549 799.25 805.7550 807.25 813.7551 815.25 821.7552 823.25 829.7553 831.25 837.7554 839.25 845.75

CH Video Audio55 847.25 853.7556 855.25 861.7557 863.25 869.7558 871.25 877.7559 879.25 885.7560 887.25 893.7561 895.25 901.7562 903.25 909.7563 911.25 917.7564 919.25 925.7565 927.25 933.7566 935.25 941.7567 943.25 949.7568 951.25 957.75

Indonesian channels

CH Video Audio2 48.25 53.753 55.25 60.754 62.25 67.755 175.25 180.756 182.25 187.757 189.25 194.758 196.25 201.759 203.25 208.7510 210.25 215.7511 217.25 222.7512 224.25 229.7521 471.25 476.7522 479.25 484.7523 487.25 492.7524 495.25 500.7525 503.25 508.7526 511.25 516.7527 519.25 524.7528 527.25 532.7529 535.25 540.7530 543.25 548.7531 551.25 556.7532 559.25 564.7533 567.25 572.7534 575.25 580.7535 583.25 588.7536 591.25 596.75

CH Video Audio37 599.25 604.7538 607.25 612.7539 615.25 620.7540 623.25 628.7541 631.25 636.7542 639.25 644.7543 647.25 652.7544 655.25 660.7545 663.25 668.7546 671.25 676.7547 679.25 684.7548 687.25 692.7549 695.25 700.7550 703.25 708.7551 711.25 716.7552 719.25 724.7553 727.25 732.7554 735.25 740.7555 743.25 748.7556 751.25 756.7557 759.25 764.7558 767.25 772.7559 775.25 780.7560 783.25 788.7561 791.25 796.7562 799.25 804.7563 807.25 812.75

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FOT channels

CH Video Audio4 175.25 181.755 183.25 189.756 191.25 197.757 199.25 205.758 207.25 213.759 215.25 221.75

CH Video Audio64 815.25 820.7565 823.25 828.7566 831.25 836.7567 839.25 844.7568 847.25 852.7569 855.25 860.75

Italian channels

CH Video AudioA* 53.75 59.25B* 62.25 67.75C* 82.25 87.75D* 175.25 180.75E* 183.25 188.75F* 192.25 197.75G* 201.25 206.75H* 210.25 215.75H1* 217.25 222.75H2* 224.25 229.7521 471.25 476.7522 479.25 484.7523 487.25 492.7524 495.25 500.7525 503.25 508.7526 511.25 516.7527 519.25 524.7528 527.25 532.7529 535.25 540.7530 543.25 548.7531 551.25 556.7532 559.25 564.7533 567.25 572.7534 575.25 580.7535 583.25 588.7536 591.25 596.7537 599.25 604.75

CH Video Audio38 607.25 612.7539 615.25 620.7540 623.25 628.7541 631.25 636.7542 639.25 644.7543 647.25 652.7544 655.25 660.7545 663.25 668.7546 671.25 676.7547 679.25 684.7548 687.25 692.7549 695.25 700.7550 703.25 708.7551 711.25 716.7552 719.25 724.7553 727.25 732.7554 735.25 740.7555 743.25 748.7556 751.25 756.7557 759.25 764.7558 767.25 772.7559 775.25 780.7560 783.25 788.7561 791.25 796.7562 799.25 804.7563 807.25 812.7564 815.25 820.75

CH Video Audio65 823.25 828.7566 831.25 836.7567 839.25 844.7568 847.25 852.7569 855.25 860.75

NOTE:* In the case of the IC-R3,‘A’–‘H,’ ‘H1’ and ‘H2’channels are displayedas ‘1’–‘8,’ ‘9’ and ‘10,’ re-spectively.

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17 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

DDGeneral•Frequency coverage : (unit: MHz)

U.S.A. version 0.495–815.995,902–2450.095

Non-U.S.A. versions 0.495–2450.095•Mode : FM, AM, WFM, AM-TV,*1

FM-TV,*2

*1 One of either NTSC M, PAL B or PAL G systems.*2 For 900–1300 MHz and 2250–2450 MHz ranges only; not

available in some versions.

•No. of memory channels : 450 (50 channel × 8 banks plus

50 scan edges)

•Usable temp. range : –10°C to +60°C; +14°F to +140°F

•Tuning steps : 5, 6.25, 9,*3 10, 12.5, 15, 20,25, 30, 50 and 100 kHz

*3 Fixed tuning step while 0.495–1.620 MHz is selected exceptfor U.S.A. and Canada versions.

•Frequency stability : ±6 ppm max. (–10°C to +50°C)

•Power supply requirement : 3.6–6.3 V DC(negative ground)

•Current drain (at 4.5 V DC) :At rated output 210 mA typical (backlight OFF)

At stand-by 140 mA typicalPower save 53 mA typicalTV reception 730 mA typical (color LCD ON)

•Antenna connector : BNC (50 Ω)

•Dimensions : 61(W)×120(H)×32.9(D) mm;(projections not included) 213⁄32(W)×423⁄32(H)×19⁄32(D) in

•Weight : 300 g; 10.6 oz (w/antenna and battery)

DDReceiver•Receive system : Triple-conversion*4

superheterodyne*4 below 1150 MHz; Quadruple-conversion for above 1150 MHz

• Intermediate frequencies :

*5 30–799.995, 1321–2099.995 MHz range*6 800–1320.995, 2100–2450.095 MHz range

•Sensitivity (except spurious points; typical):FM 1.625–4.995 MHz 0.32 µV(at 12 dB SINAD) 5.0–469.995 MHz 0.25 µV

470–799.995 MHz 0.45 µV800–1999.995 MHz 0.56 µV2000–2299.995 MHz 1.0 µV2300–2450.095 MHz 1.8 µV

WFM 76–107.995 MHz 1.0 µV(at 12 dB SINAD) 175–221.995 MHz 1.0 µV

470–769.995 MHz 1.8 µV

AM, FM

1st 240.1 240.1 241.85*5 238.35*6

26.05 13.25 45.75 38.900.450 0.450 –

2nd3rd

WFMTV

U.S.A. Europe

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AM (at 10 dB S/N) 0.495–4.995 MHz 1.4 µV5.0–29.995 MHz 1.0 µV118–136.000 MHz 0.79 µV222–329.995 MHz 1.0 µV

•Selectivity :FM, AM More than 12 kHz/–6 dB

Less than 30 kHz/–50 dBWFM More than 150 kHz/–6 dB

•Audio output power : 100 mW typical at 10% (at 4.5 V DC) distortion with an 8 Ω load

•SP connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝)/8 Ω

•Audio/Video connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝)

DDOperating periods (Approx.)

*Operating periods depend on batteries used.

DDOptionsBC-135 DESKTOP CHARGERUsed for rapid charging of Li-Ion battery pack. Charging time:2.5 hours. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger.

BC-153A/D BATTERY CHARGERAllows you to operate the receiver, and also charges a Li-Ionbattery pack regularly.

BP-206 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK3.7 V/1650 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack. Same as suppliedone.

CP-18A/E CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLEAllows you to operate the receiver through a 12 V cigarettelighter socket, and also charges a Li-Ion battery pack regu-larly. A DC-DC converter is built-in.

LC-151 CARRYING CASEHelps protect the receiver from scratches, etc.

SP-13 EARPHONEProvides clear receive audio in noisy environments.

CS-R3 CLONING SOFTWARE + OPC-478 CLONING CABLEAllows you to transfer data from memories, etc. and quicklyand easily edit and store data via a PC (for Microsoft® Win-dows® 95 and 98).

OPC-474 CLONING CABLE Used for receiver-to-receiver cloning.

TV receptioncolor LCD ON

Rated outputbacklight OFF

Power save

BP-206 1 hr. 45 min.45 min.50 min.

2 hrs. 10 min.57 min.60 min.

25 hrs. 30 min.27 hrs. 30 min.12 hrs. 50 min.

Alkaline batteries*Ni-Cd batteries*

All stated specifications are subject to change withoutnotice or obligation.

Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporationin the U.S.A and other countries.

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18 TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

No power comes ON. •The batteries are exhausted.

•The battery polarity is reversed.

•Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack.

•Check the battery polarity.

pgs. 1,46p. 1

No sound comes from thespeaker.

•Volume level is too low.•The squelch level is set too tight.•Different tone is selected with tone squelch.

•Push [UP] to obtain a suitable level.•Open the squelch.•Check the tone using tone scan.

p. 11p. 11p. 30

Frequency cannot be set. •The lock function is activated. •Push [FUNC] + [MODE(SET)] for 2 sec. to cancel thefunction.

p. 9

No beeps sound. •Beep tones are turned OFF or the beep tonelevel is low.

•Turn beep tones ON or set the beep tone level toappropriate level in set mode.

p. 40

Receive audio isdistorted.

•The operating mode is not selected correctly. •Push [MODE] to select a suitable operating mode. p. 12

Desired set mode itemcannot be selected.

•Some set mode items can be selected onlywhen the color LCD is ON.

•Some set mode items cannot be selected inthe broadcast band.

•Turn the color LCD ON.

•Choose a band other than the broadcast band.

pgs. 6,38p. 38

If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check thefollowing points before sending it to a service center.

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DECLARATIONOF CONFORMITY

We Icom Inc. Japan6-9-16, Kamihigashi, Hirano-kuOsaka 547-0002, Japan

Type-designation: iC-r3

Version (where applicable):

Kind of equipment: COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

This compliances is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents:

Signature

Authorized representative name

Place and date of issue

T. AokiGeneral Manager

Icom (Europe) GmbHHimmelgeister straße 100D-40225 Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf 11. July. 2000

Icom (Europe) GmbH

Declare on our sole responsability that this equipment complies theessential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/CE.

i)ii)iii)iv)v)

EN 60950prEN 301 489-1prEN 301 489-15prEN 301 783-2

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1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan

A-5653H-1EX-rPrinted in Japan© 2000–2003 Icom Inc.

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