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Icom IC-3FGX Instruction Manual

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Manual is about: 245 MHz, FM

Summary of IC-3FGX

  • Page 1

    Instruction manual 245 mhz fm transceiver i3fgx 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 p 0 p 1 p 2 p 3 ic- 3fgx 03.12.8 14:21 page 33 (1,1).

  • Page 2: Read All Instructions

    I 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 th...

  • Page 3: 11-15

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  • Page 4: Panel Description

    1 panel description 1 ‘ ‘ switches, controls, keys and connectors 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 p 0 p 1 p 2 p 3 q w e r t y u !0 i o speaker mic s1 (red) s2 (black) y y z z p0 p1 p2 p3 d d programmable key reference ic- 3fgx 03.12.8 14:20 page 4 (1,1).

  • Page 5: Volume Control [Off/vol]

    2 1 panel description 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)] t up/down keys [ y y ]/[ z z ] • push to select the operating chan...

  • Page 6: Function Display

    Panel description 1 3 ‘ ‘ function display 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...

  • Page 7: Accessories

    2 accessories 4 ‘ ‘ accessory attachment d supplied accessories the transceiver comes supplied with the following accessories. Q flexible antenna w belt clip e 2251 opt sheet (see p. 26) d antenna the antenna screws onto the transceiver as illustrated right. Keep the jack cover attached when jacks a...

  • Page 8: Battery Packs

    5 3 battery 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. • push the battery release forward, then pull the bat- tery pack upward with the trans- ceiver facing you. D d...

  • Page 9: Battery Cautions

    6 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ 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 carr...

  • Page 10: Battery Charging

    7 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). When using the bc-119 in ...

  • Page 11

    8 3 battery packs d rapid 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). D regular charging with the bc-137 ...

  • Page 12: Charging Note

    9 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 fo...

  • Page 13: Battery Case (Option)

    10 3 battery packs ‘ ‘ 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 d cautions • use alkaline batteries only. • make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and ca- pacity. • nev...

  • Page 14: Programmable Functions

    11 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 d keypad lock function this function locks access to all programmable switches (except the switch assigned for...

  • Page 15: High/low Power Output

    12 4 programmable functions checks all pre-programmed channels then returns to the “power- save function” again. D 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 ...

  • Page 16: Monitor Audible Function

    13 4 programmable functions d 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. The trans- ceiver has 2 conditions for receive standby: audible condition: this condition mutes audio only when no carrier is...

  • Page 17: Dtmf Transmission

    14 4 programmable functions d 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 o...

  • Page 18: Display Lighting

    15 4 programmable functions • the emergency call is repeatedly transmitted at pre-programmed intervals. D 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 : ...

  • Page 19: Conventional Operation

    16 5 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: q push [ y y ]/[ z z ] to select a channel. W listen for a transmission and adjust [vol] to a ...

  • Page 20: Call Procedure

    17 5 conventional 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 ...

  • Page 21: Tx Code Channel Selection

    18 5 conventional operation ‘ ‘ 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 dealer- programmable sw...

  • Page 22: Other Functions

    Other functions 19 6 ‘ ‘ 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 d dtmf pager this function uses dtmf tones for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you tha...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    20 7 maintenance ‘ ‘ optional ut-96/ ut-108/ ut-109 and ut- 110 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...

  • Page 24: Cloning

    21 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 soft- ware. D d transceiver-to-transceiver cloning q connect the optional opc-474 clonin...

  • Page 25: Channel List

    22 9 channel list 1 245.0000 2 245.0125 3 245.0250 4 245.0375 5 245.0500 6 245.0625 7 245.0750 8 245.0875 9 245.1000 10 245.1125 11 245.1250 12 245.1375 13 245.1500 14 245.1625 15 245.1750 16 245.1875 17 245.2000 18 245.2125 19 245.2250 20 245.2375 21 245.2500 22 245.2625 23 245.2750 24 245.2875 25 ...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications 23 10 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...

  • Page 27: Options

    24 11 options ‘ ‘ options d 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 hou...

  • Page 28: Or Obligation.

    25 11 options all stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. D 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 u...

  • Page 29: Memo

    26 12 memo ic- 3fgx 03.12.8 14:20 page 29 (1,1).

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    27 12 memo ic- 3fgx 03.12.8 14:20 page 30 (1,1).

  • Page 31

    28 12 memo ic- 3fgx 03.12.8 14:21 page 31 (1,1).

  • Page 32: Count On Us!

    6-9-16 kamihigashi, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0002 japan a-6002x-1tha © 2000 icom inc. Japan count on us! Instruction manual ic- 3fgx 03.12.8 14:21 page 32 (1,1).