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11
Bluetooth
®
OPERATION
11-2
You can connect to other Bluetooth
®
wireless
technology enabled devices (Headset or Data) with
the installed
Bluetooth
®
unit�
•
Icom Headset
When you connect the optional VS-3
Bluetooth
®
headset
to the transceiver, you can wirelessly
transmit and receive the headset audio�
The VS-3 has a [PTT] switch, so you can transmit in
the same way as using the transceiver’s [PTT] switch�
The VOX function can also be used, so you can
toggle transmit and receive by your voice through the
headset�
You can assign a desired key function to the keys on
the side panel of the VS-3 to remotely operate the
transceiver�
•
Third party Headset
When you connect a third party’s Bluetooth
®
headset
to the transceiver, you can wirelessly transmit and
receive the audio�
•
PC with Bluetooth
®
When you connect a PC with Bluetooth
®
to a
transceiver, you can set it up using the optional
programming software�
Headset device
Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth
®
Headset
Optional VS-3
(Bluetooth
®
Headset)
Bluetooth
®
unit
NOTE:
The Bluetooth
®
communication range may
vary, depending on the environment in which the
device operates�
Microwave ovens or a Wireless LAN may cause an
interference� In that case, stop using those devices
or move away from them� The Bluetooth
®
device has
a range of use� If the communication is unstable, use
the device within the range�
D
Electromagnetic Interference
When you use a Bluetooth
®
device, pay attention to
the following:
Bluetooth
®
devices operate in the 2�4 GHz band�
The 2�4 GHz band is also used by other devices, such
as Wireless LAN products, microwave ovens, RFID
systems, amateur radio stations, and so on�
When using this device near such devices,
interference may occur, causing a decrease in
communication speed, and an unstable connection�
In such cases, use this device away from the other
devices, or stop using those devices�
The communication range of Bluetooth
®
is
approximately 10 meters (33 feet)�
Data device
Transceiver
Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology operation