Icom IC-F3 User manual

ICOM IC-F3/S MURS (Multi Use Radio Service)
Feather River Rail Society
USER GUIDE

ICOM IC-F3/S MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service)
Feather River Rail Society
The Feather River Rail Society has 20 ICOM VHF portable radios set up to be used for events and
off-site events that may require communications between members, staff and volunteers.
These radios are governed by the Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations.
(FCC)
The Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) is
in the 151 -154 MHz spectrum range. The most common
use
of MURS spectrum is short-distance, two-way communications using small, portable hand-held
devices that function similar to walkie-talkies. ·
Background
The Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) dates back to 2002 when the FCC changed the service rules
for five industrial/business frequencies known as the "color dot" frequencies from Part 90 to Part 95 of
the FCC rules and regulations.
Licensing
The Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) is licensed by rule. This means an individual license is not
required to operate a MURS device. You can operate a MURS device regardless
of your age and for
personal
or business use so long as you are not a representative of a foreign government.
The FCC service rules for the Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) are located
in 47 C.F.R. Part 95.
It is the responsibility of all persons who operate FRRS radios to have read, be familiar
with and utilize these procedures.
In any two- way radio system it is absolutely
essential that each person using the system recognize that many people must also use
the same frequencies (channels). Therefore, it is necessary to practice the policy of
"Listen Before You Talk". This is also a requirement
of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC).
Radio transmissions are not private conversations. Everything that is transmitted
on
the base, portable and mobile radios might be heard by other persons monitoring the
channel.
All radio transmissions during an emergency event shall be limited to immediate life
and safety communications, (calls for assistance, calls for
911 services) no
discussion of the actual emergency event shall be transmitted over the radio.

Therefore use discretion in transmitting any message on the radio channels during any
event or operation.
Communications prohibited by the FCC.
• Profane, indecent or obscene language.
• Malicious interference with any other radio transmission.
• Unnecessary or unidentified transmission.
Violations ofthis procedure will result
in disciplinary actions.
The following pages are the operating instructions.

1) VOLUME CONTROL [OFFNOL]
Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
2) PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
3) UP/DOWN KEYS
Push to select the operating channel.
4) Display Lamp Switch
Turns on Display Light
6) ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects the supplied antenna.
7) [SP]/[MIC] JACK
Connect optional speaker-microphone.
8) ACTIVITY LED
Lights red while transmiting.
9) FUNCTION DISPLAY
Displays the following the information:
•CH number.
•Low-battery indication.

• Battery pack replacement
Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST
be rotated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn
th~ power OFF.
•TO"REMOVE the battery pack from the transceiver:
Push and hold the battery release downwards, then pull the
battery pack upwards with the transceiver facing you.
•TO ATTACH the battery pack to the transceiver:
Mate the notched ends of the battery pack and the trans-
ceiver, and push the battery pack until it clicks into place.
• Battery case
When using an optional BP-194 BATTERY CASE attached to
the transceiver, install 8 AA (R6) size alkaline or Ni-Cd bat-
teries as illustrated below.
II 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 transceiver.
NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may
flow 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 after
being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power
ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the
battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a
new battery pack must be purchased.
<>Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
The product that you have purchased contains a
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of its-life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery
into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
<> Battery case cautions
When installing Ni-Cd batteries:
•Make sure all Ni-Cd 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.
When installing dry cell or alkaline batteries:
•Never connect DC power to the transceiver. Such a con-
nection always charges the installed batteries and will dam-
age the transceiver.
For both Ni-Cd and dry cell batteries:
•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.