Icom Ic-r3 Communications Reciever 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 cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
iR3
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER  

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FOREWORD
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONScarefully and completely
before using the receiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-R3.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
The explicit definitions below apply to this instruction manual.
CAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVERoperate the receiver with a head-
set 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...

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Accessories included with the receiver: Qty.
qAntenna (FA-B03RE) ...................................................... 1
wBelt clip  ........................................................................... 1
eBattery spacer  ................................................................ 1
rBattery pack* (BP-206) ................................................... 1
tWall charger* (BC-136A/D)  ............................................ 1
* Not supplied with some versions....

1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ............ 1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................. 2 – 6
Panel description  ............................. 2
Function display  ............................... 4
Dual LCD  ......................................... 6
3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL
SETTING ....................................... 7 – 9
VFO and memory channels  ............. 7
Operating band selection  ................. 7
Setting a frequency  .......................... 8
Setting a tuning step  ...........................

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1ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT
◊Antenna
Insert the supplied antenna into the an-
tenna connector and screw down the an-
tenna as shown at right.
Keepthe jack cover attached when jack
is not in use to avoid bad contacts from
dust and moisture.
Commercially available antennas (BNC)
may increase receiver performance.
◊Battery installation
qRemove the battery
cover from the receiver.
wFor alkaline battery use,
attach the supplied bat-
tery spacer.
eInstall 3 R6 (AA) size al-
kaline batteries or Li-Ion
battery pack...

Panel description
qANTENNA CONNECTOR(p. 1)
Connects the supplied antenna.wFUNCTION SWITCH [FUNC]
While pushing this switch, other switches and tuning dial
perform secondary functions.
•“Push [FUNC] + a switch” means “while pushing the [FUNC]
switch, push the switch” as indicated by the mark e.g. [↕] etc.
eMULTI 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/AM
modes when the color LCD...

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
tVFO/MEMORY SWITCH [V/M (SKIP)]
➥Push [V/M] to toggle between VFO and memory modes.
(p. 7)
➥Push [V/M] for 1 sec. to enter memory write mode.
➥Push [V/M] for 2 sec. to write the operating frequency
into the selected memory channel in VFO mode. Keep
pushing for 2 sec. or more to automatically select the
next memory channel, if desired. (p. 14)
➥Push [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] to toggle the frequency skip
function ON or OFF in VFO mode. (p. 24)
➥Push [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] to toggle the...

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
Function display
qRECEIVE MODE INDICATORS(p. 12)
Show the receive mode.
•AM, FM and WFM are available.
wDUPLEX 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.
eTONE INDICATORS(p. 28)
➥“TSQL” appears when the tone squelch function is acti-
vated and “TSQLë” appears during pocket beep oper-
ation.
➥“ë” flashes when the correct tone is received during...

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
iSKIP 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.
oBATTERY INDICATORS
➥Both segments appear when the batteries have enough
capacity.
➥Only the right segment appears when the batteries are
nearing...

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2PANEL DESCRIPTION
Dual LCD
The receiver has dual LCDs for versatile display selection.
The color LCD has 5 screens and 1 optional screen as fol-
lows: 
simple, multi-function, band scope, direction finding, TV (fre-
quency selection) and amateur TV* screen.
* Amateur TV screen can be selected for the ATV-type and
1200/2400 MHz bands only.
The color LCD can be used when the operating frequency
is 30 MHz and above.
qPush [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON, if
desired.
wPush [FUNC] + [↕]...