Icom Ic-r3 Communications Reciever Instruction Manual
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4BASIC OPERATION
Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals or to open the
tone squelch manually.
➥Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency.
•“RX” flashes while monitoring.
The [SQL] switch can be set to ‘sticky’operation in set
mode. (p. 41)
You can monitor duplex communication by pushing the
[SQL] switch when the duplex function is in use. (p. 31)
Receive mode selection
Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of
the radio signals. The receiver has...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82811/w64_icom_r3-comms-scanner-reciever_manual_d-15.png "Page 16
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4BASIC OPERATION
Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals or to open the
tone squelch manually.
➥Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency.
•“RX” flashes while monitoring.
The [SQL] switch can be set to ‘sticky’operation in set
mode. (p. 41)
You can monitor duplex communication by pushing the
[SQL] switch when the duplex function is in use. (p. 31)
Receive mode selection
Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of
the radio signals. The receiver has...")
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4BASIC OPERATION
TV screens cannot be selected by pushing [MODE]. See p.
34 for TV operation details.
Display backlighting
The receiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer for
nighttime operation. The display backlighting can be turned
ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired.
➥Push any switch except [FUNC]; or, rotate [DIAL] to turn
the backlighting ON.
•When auto backlighting is set, the backlighting will automatically
turn OFF when switches and [DIAL] have not been operated for
5 sec....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82811/w64_icom_r3-comms-scanner-reciever_manual_d-16.png "Page 17
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4BASIC OPERATION
TV screens cannot be selected by pushing [MODE]. See p.
34 for TV operation details.
Display backlighting
The receiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer for
nighttime operation. The display backlighting can be turned
ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired.
➥Push any switch except [FUNC]; or, rotate [DIAL] to turn
the backlighting ON.
•When auto backlighting is set, the backlighting will automatically
turn OFF when switches and [DIAL] have not been operated for
5 sec....")
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General
The receiver has 400 memory channels in 8 banks (A–H) for
storage of often-used frequencies.
◊Memory channel contents
The following information can be programmed into memory
channels:
•Operating frequency (p. 8)
•Receive mode (p. 12)
•Tuning step (p. 8)
•Memory name (p. 17)
•Duplex direction (DUP or –DUP) with an offset frequency
(p. 31)
•Tone squelch ON/OFF (p. 28)
•Tone squelch frequency (p. 28)
•Scan skip setting (p. 22)
Programming during selection
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General
The receiver has 400 memory channels in 8 banks (A–H) for
storage of often-used frequencies.
◊Memory channel contents
The following information can be programmed into memory
channels:
•Operating frequency (p. 8)
•Receive mode (p. 12)
•Tuning step (p. 8)
•Memory name (p. 17)
•Duplex direction (DUP or –DUP) with an offset frequency
(p. 31)
•Tone squelch ON/OFF (p. 28)
•Tone squelch frequency (p. 28)
•Scan skip setting (p. 22)
Programming during selection
qPush [↔] to select an operating band....")
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Programming after selection
qSelect memory mode with [V/M].
wSet the memory channel to be programmed with [DIAL].
•Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select a memory bank
(A–H) or programmed scan edge channel.
•Non-programmed channels cannot be selected.
ePush [V/M] to select VFO mode.
rSet the desired frequency:
➥Select the desired band with [↔].
➥Set the frequency using [DIAL].
➥Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction,
tone squelch frequency, etc.), if required.
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Programming after selection
qSelect memory mode with [V/M].
wSet the memory channel to be programmed with [DIAL].
•Rotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select a memory bank
(A–H) or programmed scan edge channel.
•Non-programmed channels cannot be selected.
ePush [V/M] to select VFO mode.
rSet the desired frequency:
➥Select the desired band with [↔].
➥Set the frequency using [DIAL].
➥Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction,
tone squelch frequency, etc.), if required.
tPush [V/M] for 2...")
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Memory bank selection
The receiver has 400 memory channels in 8 banks (A–H) for
storage of often-used frequencies.
qSelect memory mode with [V/M].
wRotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select the desired
memory banks.
eRotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.
Memory clear
Unwanted memory channels can be cleared (erased). Before
clearing a memory channel, make sure it is no longer needed
as cleared memories cannot be recalled.
qSelect memory mode with [V/M].
wSet the memory channel to be...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82811/w64_icom_r3-comms-scanner-reciever_manual_d-19.png "Page 20
Memory bank selection
The receiver has 400 memory channels in 8 banks (A–H) for
storage of often-used frequencies.
qSelect memory mode with [V/M].
wRotate [DIAL] while pushing [FUNC] to select the desired
memory banks.
eRotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.
Memory clear
Unwanted memory channels can be cleared (erased). Before
clearing a memory channel, make sure it is no longer needed
as cleared memories cannot be recalled.
qSelect memory mode with [V/M].
wSet the memory channel to be...")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82811/w64_icom_r3-comms-scanner-reciever_manual_d-20.png "Page 21
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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
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82811/w64_icom_r3-comms-scanner-reciever_manual_d-22.png "Page 23
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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
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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....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82811/w64_icom_r3-comms-scanner-reciever_manual_d-24.png "Page 25
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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.
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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...")
17 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 screen. •The memory names are available for the simple and multi-func- tion screens only. eSelect the desired memory channel. rPush [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] for 2 sec. to program the memory name. •The first character of the name flashes. tRotate the tuning dial to select the desired character. •See the following table for a list of available characters. yPush [↔] (right) to advance to the next character. •Push [↔] (left) to select the previous character. uRepeat tand yuntil the desired name is input. iPush [V/M] to program the name and exit programming mode. oIf you want to set other channels, rotate the tuning dial. Re- peat rthrough ito set the desired name. The memory names are automatically programmed into the memory channels. S1 3 5 7 9 VOL FM FM M:A00 146.100.000 15.0 JA3 TS146.100.000M:A00 TS15.0 JA3 ABCDEF GHI J KL MNOP QRS T UV WX YZ a b c d ef gh i j k l mn opqr st uvwx yz0123 456 7 89?! $%#+–M /=():; .,_’ ~ space
18 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 frequencies, etc. 495 kHz2450.095 MHz Scan Jump SELECTED BAND SCAN (p. 19)Repeatedly scans all fre- quencies over the entire se- lected band. Scan Jump Scan Jump Scan edges MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION (p. 22)Skips unwanted memory channels that inconvenient- ly stop scanning. Skip channels can be toggled ON and OFF by pushing [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] in memory mode. Not yet programmed ch 00ch 01 ch 02 ch 03 ch 04 ch 05 ch 06 ch 49 Band edge or scan edge Band edge or scan edge FREQUENCY SKIP FUNCTION (p. 24)Skips unwanted frequen- cies that inconveniently stop scanning. This func- tion can be turned ON and OFF in frequency skip func- tion set mode. MEMORY (BANK) SCAN (p. 20)Repeatedly scans memory channels except skip chan- nels within all programmed channels or within a mem- ory bank (A–H). Not yet programmed SKIP ch 00ch 01 ch 02 ch 03 ch 04 ch 05 ch 06 ch 49 Band edge Band edge Band edge Band edge Jump Skip SkipScan
19 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 next page) rRelease [↔] to start the scan. •Decimal point(s) flashes while scanning. •“PSKIP” appears when the frequency skip function is turned ON. (p. 19) •“0P”–“24P” flash to indicate which pair of scan edges is being scanned. •To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. •If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver automati- cally selects the tone squelch function when a scan starts. tTo stop the scan, push [↔] again. If the same frequencies are programmed into a pair of scan edges, programmed scan does not start. For programmed scan, scan edges must be programmed in advance. Program scan edges in the same manner of programming a memory channel (p. 14) and select a scan edge. (p. 21) A tone scan function is available to search for subaudible tones (e.g. when you want to find a subaudible tone fre- quency necessary to open a repeater or to open the tone squelch). See p. 30 for details. S1 3 5 7 9 VOL FM PSKIP 146.100.000 TS15.0 PROGRAM 0 S1 3 5 7 9 VOL FM PSKIP 146.100.000 TS15.0 BAND S1 3 5 7 9 VOL FM PSKIP 146.100.000 TS15.0 ALL Band scan Programmed scan 0 Full scan
20 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 (memory bank scan ON). tRelease [↔] to start the scan. •Decimal point(s) flashes while scanning. •To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL]. •If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver automati- cally selects the tone squelch function when a scan starts. yTo stop the scan, push [↔] again. S1 3 5 7 9 VOL FM PSKIP 146.100.000 TS15.0 BANKM:A00 S1 3 5 7 9 VOL FM PSKIP 146.100.000 TS15.0 ALLM:A00 Bank scan OFF Bank scan ON
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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.
•“ALL” for full scan, “BAND” for band scan or “PROG(RAM) 0”–
“PROG(RAM)24” for programmed scan.
eRelease [↔] to start the programmed scan using the se-
lected edges.
When scanning across the band as follows (programmed
scan edges are set across the band), the parameters like
tuning step, receive mode, offset frequency, duplex direc-
tion, etc. are used in each bands’VFO settings instead of
these scan edges.•Band rangesFREQUENCY RANGE
BAND
Broadcast band
HF band
50 MHz band
FM broadcast band
VHF avionics band
144 MHz band
300 MHz band
400 MHz band
800 MHz band
1200 MHz band
2400 MHz band 0.495– 1.620 MHz
1.625– 29.995 MHz
30.0– 75.995 MHz
76.0– 107.995 MHz
108.0– 135.995 MHz
136.0– 255.095 MHz
255.1– 382.095 MHz
382.1– 769.795 MHz
769.8– 960.095 MHz
960.1– 1399.995 MHz
1400.0– 2450.095 MHz
S1 3 5 7 9
VOL
FM
146.100.000
TS15.0
ALL
S1 3 5 7 9
VOL
FM
146.100.000
TS15.0
PROGRAM24
S1 3 5 7 9
VOL
FM
146.100.000
TS15.0
BAND
Full scan Band scan Programmed scan 24
(Scan edge channels
24A and 24b)
22 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 “” appears : channel skipped during memory scan. •“PSKIP” or “P” appears : channel skipped during memory scan; frequency skipped during full, band and programmed scans. This setting is effective when the frequency skip function (“PSKIP” or “P”) is turned ON. See p. 24 for details. Scan resume condition ◊Setting the scan pause time The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the scan pause time. It can be set from 2–20 sec. or unlimited. qPush [FUNC] + [(MODE) SET] momentarily to enter set mode. •Select a non-band scope screen in advance for color LCD. wRotate [DIAL] until “Pause Scan” or “PAUSE” appears. •“PAUSE” disappears after 1 sec. and the previously selected scan pause time and “PA” appears when color LCD is OFF. FMFMFM P S1 3 5 7 9 VOL FM 146.010.000M:A00 TS15.0 S1 3 5 7 9 VOL FM SKIP 146.010.000M:A00 TS15.0 S1 3 5 7 9 VOL FM PSKIP 146.010.000M:A00 TS15.0 Skip channel Non-skip channelSkip channel and frequency skip channel
23 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 scope screen in advance for color LCD. wRotate [DIAL] until “Scan Resume” or “RESUmE” appears. •“RESUmE” disappears after 1 sec. and the previously selected scan resume time and “RE” appears when color LCD is OFF. ePush [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] to select the desired scan resume time. •“1SEC”–“5SEC”: scan restarts 1–5 sec. after the signal disap- pears. •“0SEC”: scan restarts immediately after the signal dis- appears. •“HOLD”: scan restarts by rotating [DIAL] only. rPush [(MODE) SET] to exit set mode. 2 sec. resume time Scan resume time set modeScan resumes by rotating [DIAL] only. Tone Squelch: OFF Tone Freq. : 88.5 Duplex : OFF Offset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : 2SECTone Squelch: OFF Tone Freq. : 88.5 Duplex : OFF Offset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : 2SECTone Squelch: OFF Tone Freq. : 88.5 Duplex : OFF Offset Freq.: 0.600 Scan Resume : HOLD 10 sec. pause time Scan pause time set modePause scan Pause Scan : 10SEC Priority : OFF Beep Audio : VOLUME Light : AUTO A.Power OFF : OFFPause Scan : 10SEC Priority : OFF Beep Audio : VOLUME Light : AUTO A.Power OFF : OFFPause Scan : HOLD Priority : OFF Beep Audio : VOLUME Light : AUTO A.Power OFF : OFF
24 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 used for skip frequency programming in reverse sequence. •To scan the skip frequency after programming, cancel the skip information (p. 22) or clear the memory channel (p. 16). ◊Frequency skip function ON/OFF The frequency skip function can be turned OFF. In this case, the frequencies will not be skipped even if skip information is programmed and “PSKIP” or “P” does not appear. qSelect VFO mode with [V/M]. wPush [FUNC] + [(V/M) SKIP] to toggle the frequency skip function ON or OFF. •“PSKIP” or “P” appears when the function is turned ON. FMFM P S1 3 5 7 9 VOL FM 146.010.000 TS15.0 S1 3 5 7 9 VOL FM PSKIP 146.010.000 TS15.0 The frequency skip function is OFF.The frequency skip function is ON. FM P RXFM P RX S1 3 5 7 9 VOLRX FM PSKIP 370.475.0002P TS15.0 S1 3 5 7 9 VOLRX FM PSKIP 370.475.000H49 TS15.0 Indication while programming Indication while pausing
25 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 CHANNEL WATCH(p. 26)While operating on a VFO frequency, priority watch checks for a signal on the selected memory channel every 5 sec. •A memory channel with skip in- formation can be watched. MEMORY SCAN WATCH (p. 26)While operating on a VFO frequency, priority watch checks for signals on each memory channel in se- quence. •The memory skip function and/or memory bank scan is useful to speed up the scan. VFO SCAN WATCH(p. 27) While scanning in VFO mode, priority watch checks for signals on the selected memory channel every 5 sec. Memory channel VFO frequency 5 sec. 125 msec. VFO frequencyMch 01 Mch 00 Mch 02 Mch 49 5 sec.125 msec. SKIP VFO scanningMemory channel 5 sec. 125 msec.
26 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 after 1 sec. and “oFF” and “PR” appears when color LCD is OFF. tPush [↔] or rotate the tuning dial while pushing [FUNC] to select priority watch ON or priority watch ON with alert (BELL). •If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver automati- cally selects the tone squelch function when the priority watch is selected. yPush [(MODE) SET] to exit set mode and start the watch. •The receiver checks the memory channel frequency every 5 sec. •The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con- dition. (p. 22) •If the priority watch with alert is ON, you can be alerted with beeps and a flashing “P. B” or “ë.” •If the direction finding screen is selected, the receiver automati- cally selects the simple screen when the priority watch starts. uPush [V/M] while the display shows the VFO frequency to stop the watch. FMPRIO RXS1 3 5 7 9 VOLRX FM 145.765.000M:A18 PRIO TS15.0 While pausing on the memory channel, “PRIO” flashes. Priority watch set mode Pause Scan : 10SEC Priority : OFF Beep Audio : VOLUME Light : AUTO A.Power OFF : OFFPause Scan : 10SEC Priority : ON Beep Audio : VOLUME Light : AUTO A.Power OFF : OFFPause Scan : 10SEC Priority : BELL Beep Audio : VOLUME Light : AUTO A.Power OFF : OFF Priority watch is ON. Priority watch with alert is ON.