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PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Disable

Set to disable the key�

NOTE:

 This key function is assignable to only  

[Ext� Emer]�

Null

No function�

Scan Start/Stop

Push to start or cancel a scan�

When the Power ON scan function is turned ON, push 

to pause the scan� The paused scan resumes after 

the Auto Reset timer period ends�

Prio A, Prio B

Push to select the Priority A or Priority B channel�

Prio A (Rewrite), Prio B (Rewrite)

 

z

Push to select the Priority A or Priority B channel�

 

z

Hold down for 1 second to assign the operating 

channel to Priority A or Priority B channel, 

respectively�

Moni*2

 

z

Push to turn the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch 

mute ON or OFF�  

While pushing this key, the transceiver opens any 

squelch, or deactivates any mute�

 

z

Depending on the presetting, hold down for 1 

second to cancel the scan�

CAUTION:

 Since FCC Part 95�2725 requires 

monitoring the channel before transmit, Lockout 

(Busy lockout) must be enabled if Moni (Monitor) 

button was disabled�

Lock

Hold down for 1 second to turn the Key Lock function 

ON or OFF�

 

L

Even when the lock function is activated, [Moni*2], 

[Call] (Including [Call A] and [Call B]), [Emergency], 

[Surveillance] and [Lone Worker] are not locked�

Lone Worker

 

z

Push to turn OFF the Lone Worker function�

 

z

Hold down for 1 second to turn ON the Lone 

Worker function�

 

L

If no operation occurs during the specified period, the 

Emergency function is automatically turned ON�

NOTE:

 To use the Lone Worker function, set the 

related settings using the programming software�

High/Low

Push to select the transmit output power level 

temporarily, or permanently, depending on the 

presetting�

DTMF Autodial

Push to transmit a DTMF code�

Call, Call A (Code 1), Call B (Code 2)

Push to transmit a 2-Tone code�

Emergency

 

z

Hold down during the Emer SW ON timer period to 

turn ON the Emergency function�

 

z

Hold down during the Emer SW OFF timer period to 

cancel the Emergency function, before transmitting 

an Emergency call�

NOTE:

 Set the related settings using the 

programming software� 

Surveillance

 

z

Push to turn OFF the Surveillance function�

 

z

Hold down for 1 second to turn ON the Surveillance 

function� 

When this function is turned ON, the beep is not 

heard and the status indicator does not light, even 

when a signal is received, or a key is pushed�

Siren

Hold down for 1 second to emit a siren sound�

This function can be used for situations other than 

an emergency alert, such as a security alarm, for 

example�

 

L

The transceiver emits the siren sound until the transceiver 

is turned OFF�

Sp. Func 1, Sp. Func 2

Sp� Func 1 and Sp� Func 2 are reserved�

Assignable Software Key functions

Summary of Contents for IC-V3MR

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER V3MR 5 BATTERY CHARGING 6 OPTIONS 4 ADVANCED OPERATION 3 BASIC OPERATION 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ACCESSORIES INTRODUCTION...

Page 2: ...d or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inconvenience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock Icom Icom Inc and the Icom logo are registered...

Page 3: ...nauthorized internal adjustments CAUTION DO NOT operate the transceiver unless the flexible antenna battery pack and jack cover are securely attached to the transceiver and that the antenna and batter...

Page 4: ...lines DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this...

Page 5: ...at to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this transceiver not expressly approved by Icom Inc could vo...

Page 6: ...1 1 Section 1 ACCESSORIES Supplied accessories 1 2 Belt clip 1 2 Flexible antenna 1 2 Battery pack 1 3 Jack cover 1 3...

Page 7: ...m the transceiver if it is attached 2 Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a click sound Belt clip Battery pack Detaching z z Lift the tab up 1 and...

Page 8: ...he latch until it makes a click sound 2 1 2 Battery pack Latch Detaching R RWARNING The latch is tightly locked so use caution when releasing it DO NOT use your fingernail Use the edge of a coin or sc...

Page 9: ...on 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front top and side panels 2 2 D D Status indicator 2 2 D D Speaker microphone jack 2 2 D D About the Software Key functions 2 2 Status indicator 2 3 Assignable Software Key func...

Page 10: ...jack Connect the optional speaker microphone or VOX adapter cable Jack cover CAUTION DO NOT use the transceiver without the jack cover or the optional equipment attached The transceiver meets IP54 req...

Page 11: ...channel with a signal Low Battery 1 Blinks slowly when you should charge the battery soon Low Battery 2 Blinks fast when you should charge the battery soon TX low Battery 1 Blinks while detecting a lo...

Page 12: ...OFF the Lone Worker function z z Hold down for 1 second to turn ON the Lone Worker function L LIf no operation occurs during the specified period the Emergency function is automatically turned ON NOT...

Page 13: ...Selecting the Priority A or B channel 3 2 D D Rewriting the Priority A or B channel 3 2 Call procedure 3 3 Receiving and transmitting 3 4 D D Receiving 3 4 D D Transmitting 3 4 D D Transmitting notes...

Page 14: ...does not start scanning when it is turned ON L LTo turn ON the Power SW ON function set the following setting to Enable using the programming software Common Key Display Move to Prio A CH Power SW ON...

Page 15: ...ng the remainder of your communication can be carried out in the normal way When your system uses tone signaling except CTCSS and DTCS a call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission The...

Page 16: ...he readability of your signal 1 After pushing PTT pause briefly before you start speaking 2 Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches from your mouth then speak at your normal voice level D DTransm...

Page 17: ...icrophone gain to 3 However you can adjust it to suit your operating environment including your headset performance p 6 4 D DTransmitting a DTMF code Autodial You can quickly send DTMF tones that have...

Page 18: ...when High is selected Setting the squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength 1 Rotate VOL to turn OFF the transceiver 2 Set Rotary Selector to a...

Page 19: ...4 1 Section 4 ADVANCED OPERATION Emergency Call 4 2 Lone Worker Emergency Call 4 3 MDC 1200 system operation 4 3 D D Transmitting an Emergency Call 4 3...

Page 20: ...When the Emergency function is turned ON a countdown starts The transceiver counts down during the Reminder Timer set time If no Emergency channel is specified the Emergency call is made on the previ...

Page 21: ...nction set the related settings using the programming software 1 Hold down Lone Worker for 1 second to turn ON the Lone Worker function 2 Push Lone Worker to turn OFF the Lone Worker function MDC 1200...

Page 22: ...5 1 Section 5 BATTERY CHARGING Battery caution 5 2 Charging caution 5 3 Battery chargers 5 4 D D Rapid charging with the BC 240 5 4 D D About the BC 240 5 4 D D Rapid charging with the BC 214N 5 5...

Page 23: ...ker This could cause a fire overheating or cause the battery cells to rupture R RWARNING NEVER use deteriorated battery packs They could cause a fire CAUTION DO NOT use the battery pack out of the spe...

Page 24: ...y the specified time stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire overheating or the battery may rupt...

Page 25: ...ER connect the OPC 515L to a power source using reverse polarity This will ruin the battery charger White line Black line Self tapping screw M3 5 at least 30 mm Purchase separately Using screws is rec...

Page 26: ...ional BC 214N with AD 139 charger adapters installed Charging time for the BP 298 Approximately 3 hours Additionally needed item purchase separately The BC 157S ac adapter Charger adapter Turn OFF BC...

Page 27: ...ptions 6 2 D D Battery pack 6 2 D D Chargers 6 2 D D DC cables 6 2 D D Antenna 6 2 D D Others 6 2 VOX function 6 3 D D Connecting the optional unit 6 3 D D Turning the VOX function ON or OFF 6 4 D D S...

Page 28: ...Enables you to connect an external antenna with a BNC connector MB 124 belt clip HM 158LA HM 159LA HM 222HLWP speaker microphone Combination speaker microphone that provides convenient operation whil...

Page 29: ...e microphone without pushing PTT and then automatically returns to reception when you stop speaking D DConnecting the optional unit 1 Rotate VOL to turn OFF the transceiver 2 Remove the jack cover p 1...

Page 30: ...ver then turn it ON again to restart the normal operation NOTE Set the microphone gain before setting the VOX gain p 3 5 D DTurning the VOX function ON or OFF The VOX function can be turned ON or OFF...

Page 31: ...1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan A7647 2US 2021 Icom Inc Sep 2021...

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