! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page a (1,1) INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page b (1,1) FOREWORD CAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely 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. before using the receiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-R3.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page c (1,1) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES OPERATING THEORY Accessories included with the receiver: Qty. q Antenna (FA-B03RE) ...................................................... 1 w Belt clip ........................................................................... 1 e Battery spacer ................................................................ 1 r Battery pack* (BP-206) ................................................... 1 t Wall charger* (BC-153A/D) .......................
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page d (1,1) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ............ 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................. 2 – 6 ■ Panel description ............................. 2 ■ Function display ............................... 4 ■ Dual LCD ......................................... 6 3 4 5 iii ■ Memory bank selection .................. 16 ■ Memory clear ................................. 16 ■ Memory names .............................. 17 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 1 (1,1) ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT D Antenna 1 Keep battery contacts clean. It’s 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. D Belt clip Conveniently attaches to your belt. Keep the jack cover attached when jack is not in use to avoid bad contacts from dust and moisture. Slide the belt clip into the plastic loop on the back of the receiver.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM 2 Page 2 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Panel description w FUNCTION SWITCH [FUNC] While pushing this switch, other switches and tuning dial perform secondary functions. !1 q !0 Color LCD (p. 6) w o e i Sub LCD (p. 4) r t u y SPEAKER q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1) Connects the supplied antenna. 2 • “Push [FUNC] + a switch” means “while pushing the [FUNC] switch, push the switch” as indicated by the mark e.g. [↕] etc.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 3 (1,1) 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM 2 Page 4 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q w e AM WFM DUP TSQL !2 !1 r PRIO 75 50 25 RX ATT !0 e TONE INDICATORS (p. 28) ➥ “TSQL” appears when the tone squelch function is activated and “TSQL ” appears during pocket beep operation. ➥“ ” flashes when the correct tone is received during pocket beep operation. P t y o i u q RECEIVE MODE INDICATORS (p. 12) Show the receive mode. • AM, FM and WFM are available. w DUPLEX INDICATORS (p.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 5 (1,1) 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. !2 ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. 9) Appears when the attenuator function is in use.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM 2 Page 6 (1,1) 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 PSKIP 146.100.000 146.100.000 TS 15.0 TS S1 15.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 7 (1,1) FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ VFO and memory channels ■ Operating band selection This receiver has 2 normal operating modes: VFO mode and memory mode. The receiver can receive the 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, 2400 MHz or TV band. VFO mode is used for setting a desired frequency within the frequency coverage. ➥ Push [V/M] to select VFO mode.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM 3 Page 8 (1,1) FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Setting a frequency ■ Setting a tuning step q Select the desired band with [↔]. w Rotate [DIAL] to change the 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 9 (1,1) FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3 ■ Selecting a memory channel ■ Attenuator function q Push [V/M] to select memory mode. The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting when very strong signals are near the desired frequency or when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting station, are near your location. FM • “X” or “M:” appears when a memory channel is selected. w Rotate [DIAL] to change the indicated memory channel.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM 4 Page 10 (1,1) 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 q Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power ON. w Push [↕] to set the desired audio level. • One of the LCDs shows the volume level while setting. See the next page for details. e Push [↔] to select an operating band. (p. 7) r Rotate [DIAL] to set an operating frequency. (p. 8) t Set the squelch level.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 11 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Setting volume level ■ Setting squelch level The audio level can be adjusted through 32 levels. ➥ Push [↕] to set the desired audio level. 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. • Beep tone sounds while setting. This indicates the approximate sound level. (default behaviour; p.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM 4 Page 12 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION ■ Monitor function ■ Receive mode selection This function is used to listen to weak signals or to open the tone squelch manually. ➥ Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency. Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of the radio signals. The receiver has 3 receive modes: FM, AM and WFM modes. TV and ATV (ATV type only) also use WFM mode.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 13 (1,1) BASIC OPERATION TV screens cannot be selected by pushing [MODE]. See p. 34 for TV operation details. 4 D Setting the backlighting condition q Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode. • Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD. w Rotate [DIAL] until “LIGHT” appears. • “LIGHt” disappears after 1 sec. and the previously selected backlighting timer and “LI” appears when color LCD is OFF.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 14 (1,1) 5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ General ■ Programming during selection The receiver has 400 memory channels in 8 banks (A–H) for storage of often-used frequencies. q 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 15 (1,1) MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Programming after selection 5 ■ Transferring memory contents to another memory q Select memory mode with [V/M]. w Set the memory channel to be programmed with [DIAL]. q Select memory mode with [V/M]. w Select the memory channel to transfer 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM 5 Page 16 (1,1) MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Memory bank selection ■ Memory clear The receiver has 400 memory channels in 8 banks (A–H) for storage of often-used frequencies. Unwanted memory channels can be cleared (erased). Before clearing a memory channel, make sure it is no longer needed as cleared memories cannot be recalled. q Select memory mode with [V/M]. w Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select the desired memory banks.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 17 (1,1) MEMORY CHANNELS 5 ■ 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 characters—see 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 18 (1,1) 6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Up to 25 programmed scan ranges (00A/00b to 24A/24b), full scan, band scan and memory bank scan provide scanning versatility. Each scan can have skip channels programmed. FULL SCAN (p. 19) 495 kHz 2450.095 MHz Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire receiver range. SELECTED BAND SCAN (p. 19) Band edge Band edge U.S.A. version cannot receive some frequencies. Scan Scan Jump Jump PROGRAMMED SCAN (p.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM Page 19 (1,1) SCAN OPERATION 6 ■ Full/band/programmed scan Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for listening purposes, etc. q Select VFO mode with [V/M]. w Make sure the squelch is set to the threshold point. • Select automatic squelch (AUTO) or a level (1–9) where the noise is just muted. (p. 10) e Push and hold [↔], then rotate [DIAL] to select desired scan edge.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:50 PM 6 Page 20 (1,1) SCAN OPERATION ■ Memory (bank) scan q Select memory mode with [V/M]. w For memory bank scan, rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select the desired memory bank. e Make sure the squelch is set to the threshold point. • Select automatic squelch (AUTO) or a level (1–9) where the noise is just muted. (p. 11) r Push and hold [↔], then rotate [DIAL] to turn the memory bank scan ON or OFF.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 21 (1,1) 6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Selecting scan edges The scanning range can be set to all frequencies (full scan), a selected band (band scan) or between two user-programmed frequencies (programmed scan). The programmed scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as programming regular memory channels. Program the desired scan edge frequencies in a pair of programmed scan edge channels in advance. (pgs. 14, 15) q Select VFO mode with [V/M].
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 6 Page 22 (1,1) SCAN OPERATION ■ Skip channel setting Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. These are useful to speedup the scan interval. FM FM M:A00 146.010.000 TS 15.0 S1 3 5 7 TS 9 VOL q Select memory mode with [V/M]. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a memory channel to be programmed as a skip channel.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 23 (1,1) SCAN OPERATION e Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] to select the desired scan pause time. • “2SEC”–“20SEC” : scan pauses for 2–20 sec. on a received signal. • “HOLD” : scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears. r Push [(MODE) SET] to exit set mode. Pause Scan Priority Beep Audio Light A.Power OFF : 10SEC : OFF : VOLUME : AUTO : OFF Scan pause time set mode Pause Scan Priority Beep Audio Light A.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 6 Page 24 (1,1) SCAN OPERATION ■ Frequency skip function D Programming a skip frequency Unwanted frequencies can be skipped and programmed as skip channels when full scan, band scan or programmed scan is pausing. q Start full scan, band scan or programmed scan. (p. 19) w While receiving an unwanted signal and scan pauses, push [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] for 2 sec. to program the received frequency as a skip frequency. • The receiver emits 3 beeps and the scan resumes.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 25 (1,1) PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch types MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH (p. 26) 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 7 Page 26 (1,1) PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch operation r Rotate [DIAL] to select “Priority” or “PRIo.” D Memory channel watch and memory scan watch q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Set the watching channel(s). For memory channel watch: Select the desired memory channel. For memory scan watch: Select memory mode; then, push [↔] for 2 sec. to start memory scan. e Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 27 (1,1) PRIORITY WATCH 7 D VFO scan watch q Select the desired memory channel to be watched. w Push [V/M] to select VFO mode. e Push [↔] for 2 sec. to start full scan, band scan or programmed scan. (p. 19) r Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode. • Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD. t Rotate [DIAL] to select “Priority” or “PRIo.” • “PRIo” disappears after 1 sec. and “oFF” and “PR” appears when color LCD is OFF.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 8 Page 28 (1,1) SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION ■ Tone squelch operation D Operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone in an amateur 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 set mode.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 29 (1,1) SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION Tone Squelch: TSQL Tone Freq. : 88.5 Duplex : OFF Offset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : 2SEC Tone Squelch: TSQL Tone Freq. : 88.5 Duplex : OFF Offset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : 2SEC Tone Squelch: TSQL Tone Freq. : 254.1 Duplex : OFF Offset Freq.: 0.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 8 Page 30 (1,1) SUBAUDIBLE TONE OPERATION t Rotate [DIAL] until “Tone Squelch” or “tSqL” appears. • “tSqL” disappears after 1 sec. and “to” appears when color LCD is OFF. y Push [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] to select “P BEEP” (pocket beep). u Push [(MODE) SET] to exit set mode and start the pocket beep. • “P.B” or “T SQL ” appears in the function display. i When a signal with the correct tone is received, the receiver emits beep tones for 30 sec.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 31 (1,1) 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. 9 D Duplex shift direction q Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode. • Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 9 Page 32 (1,1) DUPLEX OPERATION D 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. e Rotate [DIAL] until “Offset Freq.” or “oFFSEt” appears. • “oFFSEt” disappears after 1 sec.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 33 (1,1) 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 y Rotate [DIAL] to set the highlighted cursor to the desired waveform and set the frequency of the signal. • Start sweeping to set the selected frequency to the center frequency. Receive audio is muted while monitoring the band scope. Push [SQL] to cancel sweeping and receive the audio.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 11 Page 34 (1,1) TV OPERATION ■ TV operation D Skip channel setting Unwanted channels can be skipped for rapid selection, etc. 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. D 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 35 (1,1) TV OPERATION 11 D TV frequency (AM TV) receiving D TV frequency (AM TV) memory channel You can set the TV frequency instead of channel selection, if desired. The receiver has 10 memory channels for storage of oftenused TV (AM TV) frequencies. q Push [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON, if desired. q Set the desired frequency with [DIAL]. • The audio part of the TV contents can be received when the color LCD is turned OFF.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 11 Page 36 (1,1) TV OPERATION ■ ATV operation D ATV memory channel The IC-R3 ATV-type can receive an amateur TV (FM TV) within 900–1300 and 2250–2450.095 MHz. The received video and audio can be output from [A/V OUT] if desired. (p. 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. w Push [↔] one or more times to select the 1200 or 2400 MHz bands.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 37 (1,1) DIRECTION FINDING The direction finding function allows you to check a variation of the signal level continuously. 12 • Direction finding function example Using a commercially available directional antenna, you can determine the direction of the signal source. Using 2 receivers with the directional antennas, you can pinpoint the signal source. Signal source q Push [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 38 (1,1) 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Set mode Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. D Set mode items 38 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 Tone squelch (p. 28) A.Power OFF Auto power OFF (p. 40) Tone Freq. Tone squelch tone frequency (p. 28) Power Save Power save (p.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 39 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Dial select step This receiver has a 1 MHz tuning step for quick frequency setting. This dial select step can be set to 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps, as desired. The selected dial select step is always displayed in the simple, multi-function and direction finding screen in the color LCD. FM 144.765.000 15.0 TS S1 1 MHz dial select step is selected. 3 5 7 D Setting dial select step q Select VFO mode with [V/M].
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 13 Page 40 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Beep tones ■ Auto power-off function The volume level for confirmation beep tones, which sound each time a switch is pushed, can be adjusted, as desired. The receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with beep in which no switch is pushed. When “VOLUME” is selected, the beep tone volume level is linked with the receive volume level. 120 min., 90 min., 60 min., 30 min. and OFF can be specified.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 41 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS 13 ■ Power saver ■ Monitor switch action The power saver function reduces the current drain to conserve battery power. The monitor switch can be set as a ‘sticky’ switch. When set to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the monitor function on and off. q Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode. • Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD. w Rotate [DIAL] until “Power Save” or “P SAVE” appears.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 13 Page 42 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Dial speed acceleration ■ Lock function effect The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning dial speed when rotating the [DIAL] rapidly. The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and accidental function access. q Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode. While the lock function is ON, [POWER], [VOL (↕)] and [SQL] can still be accessed.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 43 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS 13 ■ Display mode selection ■ Display contrast The color LCD can be automatically turned ON when using with the external DC power (CP-18A/E or commercially available DC power supply; 5.5–6.3 V DC with more than 4 A capacity). This item adjusts the contrast of the color LCD from 0 % to 100 % in 32 steps. q Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode. • Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 13 Page 44 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Display brightness ■ Display background color This item adjusts the brightness of the color LCD from 0 % to 100 % in 32 steps. This item selects the background color of the color LCD from 8 colors. q Push [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON. w Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode. q Push [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON. w Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 45 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS 13 ■ Cloning function ■ Partial reset The IC-R3 has receiver-to-receiver data cloning capability. This function is useful when you want to copy all of the programmed contents from one IC-R3 to another. An optional OPC-474 CLONING CABLE is required.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 14 Page 46 (1,1) 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 47 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING 14 D Regular charging D Rapid charging with the BC-135 q Attach the battery pack to the receiver. w Connect the AC adapter (BC-153A/D*) or optional cable (CP-18A/E) as shown below. The optional BC-135 provides rapid charging of battery packs. * Not supplied with some versions. e Remove any cables from the [DC 6V] jack. • Charging periods: 2.5 hours (w/BP-206) Shorten or remove the antenna.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 15 Page 48 (1,1) OPERATION FLOW CHART Memory mode VFO mode V/M SKIP FM (↔) for 2 sec. 0.495–1.620 MHz P V/M SKIP 1.625–29.995 MHz Bank scan starting menu (p. 20) MODE SET FUNC 30.0–75.995 MHz MODE SET + momentarily for 2 sec. 76.0–107.995 MHz 108.0–135.995 MHz MODE SET Tuning step set mode (p. 8) for 2 sec. 136.0–255.095 MHz 255.1–382.095 MHz 382.1–769.795 MHz (↔) for 2 sec. 769.8–960.095 MHz 960.1–1399.995 MHz Program scan starting menu (p. 19) 1400.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 49 (1,1) OPERATION FLOW CHART 15 Set mode Tone squelch (p. 28) Power save (p. 41) Tone squelch tone frequency (p. 28) Monitor switch action (p. 41) B Duplex direction (p. 31) Dial speed (p. 42) B Offset frequency (p. 32) Lock function effect (p. 42) Scan resume time (p. 23) Color LCD function (p. 43) Scan pause time (p. 22) Priority watch (p. 26) Key Lock Display Contrast Bright Back Color : : : : : NORMAL AUTO 50% 50% 4 Color LCD contrast (p.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 16 Page 50 (1,1) TV FREQUENCY TABLE The following tables show the channels versus video and audio frequencies depending on each version. ■ U.S.A. channels CH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 51 (1,1) 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 16 Page 52 (1,1) 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 53 (1,1) 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM 17 Page 54 (1,1) SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS D General • Frequency coverage U.S.A. version Non-U.S.A. versions • Mode • Dimensions : (unit: MHz) 0.495–815.995, 902–2450.095 0.495–2450.095 : 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 55 (1,1) SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS AM (at 10 dB S/N) 0.495–4.995 MHz 5.0–29.995 MHz 118–136.000 MHz 222–329.995 MHz • Selectivity FM, AM 1.4 µV 1.0 µV 0.79 µV 1.0 µV : WFM • Audio output power (at 4.5 V DC) • SP connector • Audio/Video connector More than 12 kHz/–6 dB Less than 30 kHz/–50 dB More than 150 kHz/–6 dB : 100 mW typical at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝)/8 Ω : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝) D Operating periods (Approx.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 56 (1,1) 18 TROUBLESHOOTING If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. PROBLEM No power comes ON. 56 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. • The batteries are exhausted. • Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack. • The battery polarity is reversed. • Check the battery polarity. pgs. 1, 46 p. 1 No sound comes from the speaker. • Volume level is too low.
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. y Set the squelch level. • The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps. q Push [POWER] for 2 sec. w Push [ ] to set the desired audio level. e Select VFO mode with [V/M]. r Select the desired band with [ ]. t Rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency. e Complete q Set the receive station frequency (e.g. repeater output frequency).
Page 58 (1,1) 03.5.2 2:51 PM ! IC-R3_4.qxd ■ CPU RESETTING r Push [ Partial resetting (p. 45) While pushing [FUNC] and [V/M], turn power on to partially reset the receiver. ] again to stop the scan. ■ SCAN q Push [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode. • Partial resetting does not clear the memory channel contents. Caution: Resetting the receiver initializes all memory contents. Total resetting (p. 45) While pushing [FUNC], [V/M] and [MODE], turn power on to reset the receiver.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page 59 (1,1) 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.
! IC-R3_4.qxd 03.5.2 2:51 PM Page z (1,1) #02 EUR #12 EUR-1 #22 EUR-2 < Intended Country of Use > #03 UK #13 UK-1 #23 UK-2 < Intended Country of Use > GER AUT GBR IRL NOR GER AUT GBR IRL NOR A-5653H-1EX-r Printed in Japan © 2000–2003 Icom Inc.
