Icom Ic-r3 Communications Reciever Instruction Manual

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5MEMORY CHANNELS
Memory names
Each memory channel and scan edge channels can be pro-
grammed with an alphanumeric name such as a repeater
name, club name, etc., for easy recognition. Names can be
a maximum of 6 characters—see the table at right for avail-
able characters.
The color LCD and memory names can be used when the op-
erating frequency is 30 MHz and above.
qPush [FUNC] + [↕] for 2 sec. to turn the color LCD ON.
wPush [FUNC] + [↕] one or more times to select the simple
or multi-function...

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6SCAN OPERATION
Scan typesUp to 25 programmed scan ranges (00A/00b to 24A/24b), full
scan, band scan and memory bank scan provide scanning
versatility. Each scan can have skip channels programmed.
FULL SCAN (p. 19)
Repeatedly scans all fre-
quencies over the entire re-
ceiver range.
U.S.A. version cannot re-
ceive some frequencies.
PROGRAMMED SCAN
(p. 19)
Repeatedly scans between 
two user-programmed fre-
quencies. Used for checking 
for frequencies within a 
specified range such as re-
peater output...

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6SCAN OPERATION
Full/band/programmed scan
Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it
easier to locate new stations for listening purposes, etc.
qSelect VFO mode with [V/M].
wMake sure the squelch is set to the threshold point.
•Select automatic squelch (AUTO) or a level (1–9) where the
noise is just muted. (p. 10)
ePush and hold [↔], then rotate [DIAL] to select desired
scan edge.
•“ALL” for full scan, “BAND” for band scan or “PROG(RAM) 0”–
“PROG(RAM)24” for programmed scan. (see the...

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6SCAN OPERATION
Memory (bank) scan
qSelect memory mode with [V/M].
wFor memory bank scan, rotate [DIAL] while pushing
[FUNC] to select the desired memory bank.
eMake sure the squelch is set to the threshold point.
•Select automatic squelch (AUTO) or a level (1–9) where the
noise is just muted. (p. 11)
rPush and hold [↔], then rotate [DIAL] to turn the memory
bank scan ON or OFF.
•“ALL” indicates all memory banks are scanned (memory bank
scan OFF); “BANK” indicates the selected memory bank is
scanned...

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6SCAN OPERATION
Selecting scan edges
The scanning range can be set to all frequencies (full scan), a
selected band (band scan) or between two user-programmed
frequencies (programmed scan).
The programmed scan edges can be programmed in the
same manner as programming regular memory channels.
Program the desired scan edge frequencies in a pair of
programmed scan edge channels in advance. (pgs. 14, 15)
qSelect VFO mode with [V/M].
wPush and hold [↔], then rotate [DIAL] to select desired
scan edge....

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6SCAN OPERATION
Skip channel setting
Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip
scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped
for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. These
are useful to speedup the scan interval.
qSelect memory mode with [V/M].
wRotate [DIAL] to select a memory channel to be pro-
grammed as a skip channel.
eWhile pushing [FUNC], push [(V/M) SKIP] one or more
times to select a condition.
•No indication : channel will not be skipped.
•“SKIP” or...

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6SCAN OPERATION
ePush [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] to
select the desired scan pause time.
•“2SEC”–“20SEC”: scan pauses for 2–20 sec. on a received sig-
nal.
•“HOLD”: scan pauses on a received signal until it dis-
appears.
rPush [(MODE) SET] to exit set mode.
◊Setting the scan resume time
The scan restarts after a signal disappears according to the
resume time. It can be set from 0–5 sec. or unlimited.
qPush [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set
mode.
•Select a non-band...

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6SCAN OPERATION
Frequency skip function
◊Programming a skip frequency
Unwanted frequencies can be skipped and programmed as
skip channels when full scan, band scan or programmed scan
is pausing.
qStart full scan, band scan or programmed scan. (p. 19)
wWhile receiving an unwanted signal and scan pauses,
push [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] for 2 sec. to program the re-
ceived frequency as a skip frequency.
•The receiver emits 3 beeps and the scan resumes.
•Non-programmed memory channels (blank channels) are...

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7PRIORITY WATCH
Priority watch types
Priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec.
while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The re-
ceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs.
In addition, you can be alerted with beeps and a flashing “ë.” 
The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume
condition. See p. 22 for details.
If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver auto-
matically selects the tone squelch function when priority
watch starts.
MEMORY...

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7PRIORITY WATCH
Priority watch operation
◊Memory channel watch and memory scan
watch
qSelect VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency.
wSet the watching channel(s).
For memory channel watch:
Select the desired memory channel.
For memory scan watch:
Select memory mode; then, push [↔] for 2 sec. to start
memory scan.
ePush [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set
mode.
•Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD.
rRotate [DIAL] to select “Priority” or “PRIo.”
•“PRIo” disappears...