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IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 2 (1,1) 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 R CAUTION! 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.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 3 (1,1) TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i IMPORTANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–3 ‘ Switches, controls, keys and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 5 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 q VOLUME CONTROL [OFF/VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level. w DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [S1 (Red)] e PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. r DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEY [S2(Black)] Y]/[Z Z] t UP/DOWN KEYS [Y • Push to select the operating channel. y DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0]/[P1]/[P2]/[P3] Can each be programmed for one of several functions by your Icom Dealer.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 6 (1,1) 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ Function display q w e r ty u i !0 o q TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears during PTT on. w BUSY INDICATOR Appears while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open. e LOW POWER INDICATOR (p. 12) Appears when low output power is selected. r SCRAMBLER INDICATOR Appears while the scrambler function is operating. t KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 11) Appears during key lock function ON.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 7 (1,1) ACCESSORIES 2 ‘ Accessory attachment D Supplied accessories The transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories. q Flexible antenna w Belt clip q e 2251 OPT sheet (See p. 26) e w D Antenna The antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated right. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to avoid bad contacts. D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the transceiver as illustrated below.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 8 (1,1) 3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ Battery pack replacement Before replacing the battery pack, the volume control MUST be rotated fully counterclockwise, until a click is heard, to turn the power OFF. • Push the battery release forward, then pull the battery pack upward with the transceiver facing you. D BATTERY PACKS Charging period Battery Voltage Capacity pack BP-208 BC-137 Battery case for AA (R6) × 6 alkaline BP-209R 7.2 V BP-210 7.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 9 (1,1) BATTERY PACKS 3 ‘ Battery cautions • CAUTION! NEVER short terminals of the battery pack (or charging terminals of the transceiver). Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a necklace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 10 (1,1) 3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ Battery charging D Rapid 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). Turn power OFF. Check orientation for correct charging. (Insert together with AD-94.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 11 (1,1) BATTERY PACKS 3 D Rapid charging with the BC-121+AD-94 The optional BC-121 allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required. • Six AD-94s. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with the BC-121 depending on version). Turn power OFF. AC adapter (purchased separately) RGER I-CHA MULT Charge indicator (each indicator functions independently) D Regular charging with the BC-137 The optional BC-137 pro- Turn power OFF.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 12 (1,1) 3 BATTERY PACKS ‘ 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.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 13 (1,1) BATTERY PACKS 3 ‘ 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. D CAUTIONS • Use ALKALINE batteries only. • Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and capacity. • Never mix old and new batteries. Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the transceiver. If ignored.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 14 (1,1) 4 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS ‘ General In the following explanations, programmable function names are bracketed, the specific switch used to activate the function depends on programming. D KEYPAD 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 function ON and OFF. •“ ”appears while the lock function is ON.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 15 (1,1) PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 4 checks all pre-programmed channels then returns to the “Powersave function” again. D HIGH/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. D SCRAMBLER FUNCTION (optional UT-109 #01* or UT-110 #01* is required.) This function provides higher communication security. UT-109: Non-rolling type.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 16 (1,1) 4 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS D MONITOR AUDIBLE FUNCTION The monitor function allows you to open the transceiver’s squelch manually to check whether a channel is busy or not.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 17 (1,1) PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS 4 D DTMF 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: q Push the [DTMF] switch to select DTMF autodial mode, then push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired channel.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 18 (1,1) 4 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS • The emergency call is repeatedly transmitted at pre-programmed intervals. D DISPLAY 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.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 19 (1,1) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 5 ‘ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See p.1 for antenna attachment. Turn power ON as described on p. 1. Receiving: q Push [Y]/[Z] to select a channel. w Listen for a transmission and adjust [VOL] to a comfortable listening level. • When no transmission is heard, push and hold monitor while adjusting [VOL] (your transceiver may not be programmed with the monitor function).
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 20 (1,1) 5 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ‘ Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. 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. q Select the desired Tx code channel or 5-tone code according to your System Operator’s instructions.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 21 (1,1) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 5 ‘ Tx code channel selection Your radio may be programmed for Tx code channel selection. In this case, you can choose a Tx code channel to be transmitted when using the call function (p. 17). Push the Tx code channel switch (assigned to one of the dealerprogrammable switches) to activate the function, then enter digits via the keypad to select the desired Tx code channel.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 22 (1,1) 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS ‘ DTMF PAGER/CODE SQUELCH When you install optional the UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNIT into the transceiver, DTMF pager function or code squelch function will be available. D DTMF pager This function uses DTMF tones for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that one of your group has called even if the operator is temporarily away from the transceiver.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 23 (1,1) MAINTENANCE 7 ‘ Optional UT-96/ UT-108/ UT-109 and UT110 installation You can install one of the following optional signaling units in the transceiver. UT-96 2TONE/5TONE UNIT, UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNIT or UT-109/ UT-110 SCRAMBLER UNIT. q Take off the optional connecter access cover (named 2251 OPT sheet). • Insert a screwdriver into the hollow of the chassis, then lift and take away the cover. (The cover can not be used again.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 24 (1,1) 8 CLONING ‘ Cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver; or data from PC to a transceiver using the optional CS-3FGX CLONING SOFTWARE. D Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning q Connect the optional OPC-474 CLONING CABLE with adapter plugs to the [SP] jack of the master and slave transceivers. • The master transceiver is used to send data to the slave transceiver.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 25 (1,1) CHANNEL LIST CH No. 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 28 Freq. 245.0000 245.0125 245.0250 245.0375 245.0500 245.0625 245.0750 245.0875 245.1000 245.1125 245.1250 245.1375 245.1500 245.1625 245.1750 245.1875 245.2000 245.2125 245.2250 245.2375 245.2500 245.2625 245.2750 245.2875 245.3000 245.3125 245.3250 245.3375 CH No. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Freq. 245.3500 245.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 26 (1,1) 10 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL • Frequency coverage : 245.0000 to 245.9875 MHz • Mode : FM (8K50F3E) • Channel spacing : 12.5 kHz • No. of operating ch. : 80 (simplex) • Power supply requirement: 7.2 V DC nominal • Current drain : Transmit Hi 1.7 A Transmit low 0.7 A Receive stand-by 70 mA Receive max. audio 250 mA • Operating temp.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 27 (1,1) OPTIONS 11 ‘ Options D BATTERY PACKS • BP-208 BATTERY CASE Allows a set of Alkaline batteries to operate the handheld when charging rechargeable battery or in emergencies, etc. 6 AA (R6) cells are required. • BP-209R Ni-Cd BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1100 mAh Ni-Cd battery pack, allows more than 8 hours operation. • BP-210 Ni-MH BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1650 mAh Ni-MH battery pack, allows approx. 11 hours operation.
IC- 3FGX 03.12.8 14:20 Page 28 (1,1) 11 OPTIONS D OTHER OPTIONS • UT-96 2/5TONE UNIT Provides 2/5Tone capabilities. • UT-108 DTMF DECODER UNIT Provides ANI operation. • UT-109/UT-110 SCRAMBLER UNIT Non-rolling type(UT-109)/ Rolling type voice scrambler unit provides higher communication security. • HM-46L/HM-75A SPEAKER-MICROPHONES Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt. • HS-51 HEAD SET Allows you hands-free operation.
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