Icom IC-3FGX User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
245 MHz FM TRANSCEIVER
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the IC-3FGX 245 MHz FM transceiver.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using
the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL–This instruction manual
contains important operating instructions for the transceiver.
IMPORTANT
RCAUTION! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is
very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the
face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if
the microphone is 2 to 4 in. (5 to 10 cm) away from the lips and the
transceiver is vertical.
RCAUTION! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or
other audio accessories at high volume levels.
RCAUTION! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.
DO NOT push the PTT when not actually desiring to transmit.
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas
with temperatures below +14°F (–10°C) or above +122°F (+50°C).
DO NOT modify the transceiver for any reason.
KEEP the transceiver from the heavy rain, and Never immerse it in
the water. The transceiver construction is water resistant, not
water proof.
The use of non-Icom battery packs/chargers may impair transceiver
performance and invalidate the warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
IMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3
‘Switches, controls, keys and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2
‘Function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3 BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–10
‘Battery pack replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
‘Battery cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
‘Battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
‘ Charging NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
‘ Battery case (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
44 PPRROOGGRRAAMMMMAABBLLEE FFNNCCTTIIOONNSS .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..11-15
‘Receiving and transmitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18
‘Call procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
‘Tx code channel selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
‘Manual 5-tone codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
‘Transmitting notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6 OTHER FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
‘DTMF pager/Code squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
‘ Optional T-108/ T-109 and T-110 installation . . . . . . . . .20
8 CLONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
9 CHANNEL LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
10 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
11 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25
12 MEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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‘‘Switches, controls, keys and connectors
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DDProgrammable key reference
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qVOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL]
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
wDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [S1 (Red)]
ePTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
rDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [S2(Black)]
tUP/DOWN KEYS [YY]/[ZZ]
•Push to select the operating channel.
yDEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0]/[P1]/[P2]/[P3]
Can each be programmed for one of several functions by your
Icom Dealer.
u10-KEY PAD
Used to enter DTMF codes, the operating channel, etc.
iANTENNA CONNECTOR (BNC)
Connects the supplied antenna.
o[SP]/[MIC] JACK
Connect optional speaker-microphone.
!0 FUNCTION DISPLAY
Displays the following information:
•CH number.
•5-tone indication.
•Low-battery indication.
•DTMF numbers.
•Low-power indication.
•Skip-Ch indication.
•Audible indication.
NOTE: Above functions depend on pre-setting.
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‘‘Function display
qTRANSMIT INDICATOR
Appears during PTT on.
wBUSY INDICATOR
Appears while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open.
eLOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 12)
Appears when low output power is selected.
rSCRAMBLER INDICATOR
Appears while the scrambler function is operating.
tKEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 11)
Appears during key lock function ON.
yBELL INDICATION
Appears or blinks when the optional 5Tone call is received.
uAUDIBLE INDICATOR
Appears when monitor function is turned ON. (CTCSS and DTCS
mutes are released.)
iLOW BATTERY INDICATOR [ ]
-When appears, battery
capacity is low and transmitting is impossible.
-When flashes, battery capacity is nearly exhausted.
oS-meter
Show the received signal strength
!0 ALPHANUMERIC INDICATOR
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ACCESSORIES
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‘‘Accessory attachment
DSupplied accessories
The transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories.
qFlexible antenna
wBelt clip
e2251 OPT sheet
(See p. 26)
DAntenna
The antenna screws onto the transceiver as
illustrated right.
Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are
not in use to avoid bad contacts.
DBelt clip
Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
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To attach the belt-clip To release the belt-clip
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3BATTERY PACKS
‘‘Battery pack replacement
Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be ro-
tated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power
OFF.
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DDBATTERY PACKS
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‘‘Battery cautions
•CAUTION! NEVER short terminals of the battery pack (or charg-
ing terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into
nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when plac-
ing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck-
lace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery
pack, but also the transceiver.
•NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may
cause an explosion.
•NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack be-
comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the
transceiver.
•Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or miss contact.
•Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery ter-
minals once a week.
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being
charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON
overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the battery
pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new
battery pack must be purchased. (P. 9)
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‘‘Battery charging
DRapid charging with the BC-119+AD-94
The optional BC-119 provides rapid charging of optional battery
packs.
The following are additionally required:
•One AD-94.
•An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-119 depending on
version).
When using the BC-119 in a vehicle: If the charge indicator
flashes orange, the vehicle battery voltage is low and charging
may not be performed. Check the vehicle battery voltage in this
case. If the charge indicator flashes red, there may be a prob-
lem with the battery pack (or charger). Re-insert the battery
pack or contact your dealer.
BC-119
Check orientation
for correct charg-
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er with AD-94.)
Turn power
OFF.
AD-94
AD-94
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DRapid charging with the BC-121+AD-94
The optional BC-121 allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged si-
multaneously. The following are additionally required.
•Six AD-94s.
•An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-121 depending on
version).
DRegular charging with the BC-137
The optional BC-137 pro-
vides regular charging of
optional battery pack with/
without transceiver.
The following is additionally
required:
•An optional AC adapter.
(A charger adapter is sup-
plied with BC-137.)
MULTI-CHARGER
AC adapter
(purchased
separately)
Charge indicator
(each indicator functions independently)
Turn power OFF.
Check orientation
for correct charg-
ing. (Insert togeth-
er with charging
adapter.)
Turn power OFF.
BC-137
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‘‘Charging NOTE
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must
be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
•Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C (50°F to 140°F).
•Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-119/BC-121 for
rapid charging, BC-137 for regular charging) only. NEVER use
other manufacturers’chargers.
The optional BP-209R or BP-210 battery packs include recharge-
able Ni-Cd(Ni-MH: BP-210) batteries and can be charged approx.
300 times. Charge the battery pack before first operating the trans-
ceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted.
If you want to charge the battery pack more than 300 times, the fol-
lowing points should be observed:
•Avoid over charging. The charging period should be less than 48
hours.
•Use the battery until it becomes almost completely exhausted
under normal conditions. We recommend battery charging after
transmitting becomes impossible.
DDBattery pack life
When the operating period becomes extremely short even after
charging the battery pack fully, a new battery pack is needed.
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‘‘Battery case (Option)
When using a BP-208 OPTIONAL BATTERY CASE attached to the
transceiver, install 6 AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated
below.
DDCAUTIONS
•Use ALKALINE batteries only.
•Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca-
pacity.
•Never mix old and new batteries.
Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the
transceiver. If ignored.
•Never incinerate used battery cells since internal battery gas
may cause them to rupture.
•Never expose a detached battery case to water.
If the battery case gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
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4PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
‘‘General
In the following explanations, programmable function names are
bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends
on programming.
DDKEYPAD LOCK FUNCTION
This function locks access to all programmable switches (except
the switch assigned for the lock function).
:
Push and hold the [LOCK] switch for 1 sec. to toggle the lock func-
tion ON and OFF.
•“”appears while the lock function is ON.
•This function may be inhibited on some channels.
DDPRIORITY CHANNEL
This function is used to select a pre-programmed channel at the
push of a switch.
Push the [PRIORITY] switch to select the priority channel.
•“PRIO”appears briefly, then the priority channel is automatically
selected.
DDSCAN FUNCTION
The scan function allows you to search a pre-programmed group
of channels for signals.
Push the [SCAN] switch to start/stop scan.
•Scan pauses on a channel when receiving a signal.
•Depending on programming, a message may appear while scan-
ning.
•“Lockout SCAN”(pre-programmed list SCAN) or “Priority SCAN”
can be pre-programmed.
•When the “Power-save function”is activated, the transceiver
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checks all pre-programmed channels then returns to the “Power-
save function”again.
DDHIGH/LOW POWER OUTPUT
This function selects high or low power for a channel.
Push the [HIGH/LOW] switch to toggle between high and low
power.
•“LOW”appears when low output power is selected.
DDSCRAMBLER FUNCTION (optional UT-109 #01* or UT-110 #01*
is required.)
This function provides higher communication security.
UT-109: Non-rolling type. 32 code numbers are available.
UT-110: Rolling type. 1020 (4 group ×255) code numbers are avail-
able.
Push the [SCRM] switch to toggle the function ON and OFF.
NOTE: NEVER use #02 High AF level versions, as they are not
compatible
DDBEEP FUNCTION
This function provides confirmation beep tones when pushing
switches.
Push the [BEEP] switch to toggle the function ON and OFF.
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DDMONITOR AUDIBLE FUNCTION
The monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s squelch
manually to check whether a channel is busy or not. The trans-
ceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby:
Audible condition:
This condition mutes audio ONLY when
no carrier is present. You can receive (or
monitor) any signals on a channel.
•Push and hold the [MONI/AUDI], switch
to select the audible condition.
Any audio mute functions are cancelled
while pushing the [MONI/AUDI] switch.
Inaudible condition:
This condition mutes ALL signals except
those directed to you. Therefore you
should check a channel’s condition (busy
or not) with the monitor function before
transmitting.
•Push the [MONI/AUDI] switch momen-
tarily to select the inaudible condition.
DDTALK AROUND
The talk around function changes duplex channels to simplex chan-
nels.
•Duplex allows you to contact your base station, repeaters, etc.
•Simplex allows you to contact other portable transceivers directly
(portable-to-portable contact).
Push the [TALK AROUND] switch one or more times to toggle the
function ON and OFF.
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DDDTMF TRANSMISSION
This function allows you to send a pre-programmed DTMF code to
control a repeater, open another transceiver’s squelch, etc.
Manual transmission:
Push desired digit keys in sequence while pushing [PTT].
•Pushing [PTT] may not be necessary depending on programming.
Automatic pre-programmed transmission:
qPush the [DTMF] switch to select DTMF autodial mode, then
push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel.
wPush the [DTMF] switch once more to send a DTMF code.
DD DTMF RE-DIAL FUNCTION
This function allows you to transmit the last-used DTMF code at the
push of a key.
Push the [DTMF RE-DIAL] switch momentarily to activate the func-
tion.
•The previously transmitted DTMF code is automatically transmit-
ted.
•If no code has been transmitted since turning the power ON, this
function does not activate.
DDEMERGENCY FUNCTION
The emergency function allows you to send your ID quickly and
easily to your Base Station, etc. in case of emergency.
Push and hold the [EMERGENCY] switch for 1 sec. to activate the
emergency function.
•The transceiver selects a pre-programmed channel, then sends
an emergency signal to your Base Station.
•The pre-programmed channel remains selected until a control sig-
nal is received from the Base Station, or power is turned OFF.
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•The emergency call is repeatedly transmitted at pre-programmed
intervals.
DDDISPLAY LIGHTING
The function display has 3 backlight conditions.
OFF : No backlight is available.
AUTO : When any key is pushed, the backlight turns ON for 5
sec. automatically.
CONTINUOUS : Backlight turns ON continuously.
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CONVENTIONAL OPERATION
‘‘Receiving and transmitting
NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the trans-
ceiver. See p.1 for antenna attachment.
Turn power ON as described on p. 1.
Receiving:
qPush [YY]/[ZZ]to select a channel.
wListen for a transmission and adjust [VOL] to a comfortable lis-
tening level.
•When no transmission is heard, push and hold monitor while
adjusting [VOL] (your transceiver may not be programmed with
the monitor function).
The transceiver is now set to receive desired calls on the selected
channel.
Transmitting:
Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
eWhile pushing and holding [PTT], speak into the microphone at a
normal voice level.
•When a tone signalling system is used, the call procedure de-
scribed at right may be necessary.
rRelease [PTT] to return to receive.
IMPORTANT: To maximize the readability of your transmitted sig-
nal, pause a few sec.. after pushing [PTT], hold the microphone 10
to 15 cm from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level.
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5CONVENTIONAL OPERATION
‘‘Call procedure
When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and
DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans-
mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling
system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent
unwanted stations from contacting you.
qSelect the desired Tx code channel or 5-tone code according to
your System Operator’s instructions.
•This may not be necessary depending on programming.
•Refer to the next page for selection.
wPush the call switch (assigned to one of the dealer programma-
ble switches: [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [S1] and [S2]).
eAfter transmitting a 5-tone code, the remainder of your commu-
nication can be carried out in the normal fashion.
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