
11
Bluetooth
®
OPERATION
11-2
Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology operation
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 microphone.
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
D
Electromagnetic Interference
The Bluetooth communication range may vary,
depending on the environment in which the device
operates. 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