ICOM orporated 375410 Scanning receiver User Manual

BASIC MANUAL

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

iR30

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE

TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE

SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER

FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

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Thank you for choosing this Icom product.

This product is designed and built with

Icom’s state of the art technology and

craftsmanship. With proper care, this

product should provide you with years of

trouble-free operation.

■Important

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully

and completely before using the receiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION

MANUAL — This instruction manual

contains important operating instructions

for the IC-R30.

For advanced features and instructions,

see ADVANCED MANUAL on the Icom

website for details.

■Features

zDualwatch function that can

simultaneously receive and record two

different bands or modes*

* DV/DV, AM/AM, FM-N/FM-N, and DV/

FM-N mode dualwatch is not available.

zCovers 0.100 MHz to 3304.99999 MHz

for wide band reception

zReceives various digital modes such as

D-STAR, APCO P25 (Phase 1), NXDN,

dPMR, and DCR (Digital Convenience

Radio)

zA USB connector for data transmission

or battery charging

zBluetooth® function that can connect to a

Bluetooth® device such as the VS-3

zBuilt-in GPS receiver to check your

current location

zMeets IP57 requirements for dust-

protection and waterproof protection

(When the battery, antenna, jack cap,

and the slot cover are attached)

■Explicit denitions

WORD DEFINITION

RDANGER!

Personal death, serious

injury or an explosion may

occur.

RWARNING!

Personal injury, re hazard or

electric shock may occur.

CAUTION Equipment damage may

occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience

only. No risk of personal

injury, re or electric shock.

Icom is not responsible for the

destruction, damage to, or performance

of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the

malfunction is because of:

• Force majeure, including, but not

limited to, res, earthquakes, storms,

oods, lightning, other natural disasters,

disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive

contamination.

• The use of Icom receivers with any

equipment that is not manufactured or

approved by Icom.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are

registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated

(Japan) in Japan, the United States, the

United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain,

Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other

countries.

NXDN is a trademark of Icom Incorporated

and JVC KENWOOD Corporation.

dPMR is a trademarks of the dPMR MoU

Association.

Adobe, Acrobat, and Reader are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe

Systems Incorporated in the United States

and/or other countries.

Microsoft and Windows are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are

registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth

SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Icom

inc. is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are those

of their respective owners.

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■FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modications

to this device, not expressly approved

by Icom Inc., could void your authority

to operate this device under FCC

regulations.

■IC-R30 and Bluetooth®

Interference

Bluetooth uses the 2.4 GHz band. When

using the IC-R30 in the 2.4 GHz band

near a Bluetooth device, interference

may occur. This may cause a decrease in

communication speed, and an unstable

connection.

In such case, use the IC-R30 away from

the Bluetooth device communication area,

or stop using the Bluetooth device.

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■Information FCC

Cet équipement a été testé et reconnu

conforme aux limites xées pour un appareil

numérique de classe B, conformément au

point 15 de la réglementation FCC. Ces

limites ont été xées an d’assurer une

protection raisonnable contre les interférences

nocives dans une installation résidentielle.

Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut

émettre un rayonnement de fréquence radio.

S’il n’a pas été installé conformément aux

instructions, il peut par ailleurs créer des

interférences perturbant les communications

radio. Toutefois, il n’y a aucune garantie que

les interférences ne se produiront pas dans

une installation particulière.

Si cet équipement crée des interférences

perturbant la réception de la radio ou de la

télévision, comme cela peut être déterminé

en éteignant et en allumant l’équipement,

l’utilisateur est invité à essayer de corriger

l’interférence en prenant une ou plusieurs des

mesures ci-après:

• Réorienter ou changer de place l’antenne de

réception.

• Éloi gner l’équipement et le récepteur.

• Connecter l’équipement sur une prise sur un

autre circuit que celui sur lequel le récepteur

est connecté.

• Faire appel au revendeur ou à un technicien

radio/TV expérimenté.

MISE EN GARDE: Tout changement ou

modication, non expressément approuvé

par Icom Inc., peut annuler l'autorisation

de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet appareil

conformément à la réglementation FCC.

■IC-R30 et interférences

Bluetooth

®

Bluetooth utilise la bande de 2,4 GHz. Si

vous utilisez l’IC-R30 dans la bande de 2,4

GHz à proximité d’un appareil Bluetooth,

ceci peut provoquer des interférences. Ceci

peut réduire le débit de communication et

rendre la connexion instable.

Dans ce cas, utilisez l’IC-R30 à distance

sufsante de la zone de communication

de l’appareil Bluetooth ou cessez d’utiliser

l’appareil Bluetooth.

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■Precautions

RDANGER! NEVER operate the receiver

near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in

an explosive atmosphere. This could cause an

explosion and death.

RWARNING! NEVER use or charge Icom

battery packs with non-Icom receivers or non-

Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are

tested and approved for use with Icom receivers

or charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party

or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may

cause smoke, re, or cause the battery to burst.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the equipment

with a headset or other audio accessories at

high volume levels. The continuous high volume

operation may cause a ringing in your ears. If you

experience the ringing, reduce the volume level

or discontinue use.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver

while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your

full attention— anything less could result in an

accident.

CAUTION: DO NOT short the terminals of the

battery pack. Shorting may occur if the terminals

touch metal objects such as a key, so be careful

when placing the battery packs (or the receiver)

in bags, and so on. Carry them so that shorting

cannot occur with metal objects. Shorting may

damage not only the battery pack, but also the

receiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT connect the receiver directly

to a power source of more than the specied DC

voltage or use reverse polarity. Otherwise this will

damage the receiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT operate the receiver unless

the antenna, battery pack and covers are dry

before and after being securely attached. Conrm

that the antenna and battery pack are dry before

attaching. Exposing the inside to dust or water

can damage the receiver. After exposure to

water, clean the battery contacts thoroughly with

fresh water and dry them completely to remove

any water or salt residue.

CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such

as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning. This could

damage the equipment surfaces. If the surface

becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft,

dry cloth.

CAUTION: DO NOT place or leave the receiver

in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures

below –20°C (–4˚F) or above +60°C (+140˚F).

BE CAREFUL! The receiver meets IP57*

requirements for dust-protection and waterproof

protection. However, once the receiver has

been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be

guaranteed because of possible damage to the

receiver’s case or the waterproof seal.

* Only when the BP-287 and antenna are

attached and [SP/USB] cover and [microSD]

slot cover are closed.

NOTE: Even when the receiver power is OFF, a

slight current still ows in the circuits. Remove

the battery pack or batteries from the receiver

when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the

installed battery pack or batteries will become

exhausted, and will need to be recharged or

replaced.

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DBattery cautions

Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the

following hazards: smoke, re, or the battery

may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage

to the battery or degradation of battery’s

performance.

RDANGER! NEVER strike or otherwise impact

the battery pack. Do not use the battery pack if it

has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the

pack has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery

pack damage may not be visible on the outside of

the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not

show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside

the battery may rupture or catch re.

RDANGER! NEVER place or leave the battery

pack in areas with temperatures above 60˚C

(140˚F). High temperature buildup in the battery

cells, such as could occur near res or stoves,

inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight for

long periods of time may cause the battery cells to

rupture or catch re. Excessive temperatures may

also degrade pack’s performance or shorten the

battery cell’s life.

RDANGER! NEVER place or leave battery

packs near re. Fire or heat may cause them

to rupture or explode. Dispose of used battery

packs in accordance with local regulations.

RDANGER! NEVER solder the battery

terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack.

This may cause heat generation, and the battery

may burst, emit smoke or catch re.

RDANGER! NEVER let uid from inside

the battery get in your eyes. This can cause

blindness. Rinse your eyes with clean water,

without rubbing them, and immediately get

medical treatment from an eye doctor. NEVER

disassemble the battery pack.

RWARNING! NEVER use the battery if it emits

an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored

or deformed. If any of these conditions occur,

contact your Icom dealer or distributor.

RWARNING! NEVER let uid from inside the

battery cells come in contact with your body. If it

does, immediately wash with clean water.

RWARNING! NEVER put the battery pack in

a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or

in an induction heating cooker. This could cause

a re, overheating, or cause the battery cells to

rupture.

RCAUTION: DO NOT expose the battery pack

to rain, snow, saltwater, or any other liquids. Do not

charge or use a wet pack. If the pack gets wet, be

sure to wipe it dry before using.

CAUTION: DO NOT use the battery pack outside

the specied temperature range, –20˚C ~ +60˚C

(–4˚F ~ +140˚F). Otherwise this will reduce the

pack’s performance and battery cell life.

DO NOT leave the pack fully charged, completely

discharged, or in an excessive temperature

environment (above 50˚C, 122˚F) for an

extended period of time. Otherwise a shorter

battery pack life could occur. If the battery pack

must be left unused for a long time, it must be

detached from the receiver after discharging. You

may use the pack until the remaining capacity is

about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place

in the following temperature range:

–20˚C (–4˚F) ~ +50˚C (+122˚F) (for a month)

–20˚C (–4˚F) ~ +40˚C (+104˚F)

(for three months)

–20˚C (–4˚F) ~ +20˚C (+68˚F) (for a year).

NOTE: Replace the battery pack with a new one

approximately ve years after manufacturing,

even if it still holds a charge. The material inside

the battery material will become weak after a

period of time, even with little use. The estimated

number of times you can charge the pack is

between 300 and 500. Even when the battery

appears to be fully charged, the operating time of

the receiver may become short when:

• Approximately ve years have passed since the

battery was manufactured.

• The pack has been repeatedly charged.

■Battery and charging cautions

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DCharging cautions

RDANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in

areas with extremely high temperatures, such as

near res or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle,

or in direct sunlight. Otherwise the safety/

protection circuit in the battery will activate,

causing the battery cells to stop charging.

RDANGER! NEVER charge the receiver during

a lightning storm. It may result in an electric

shock, cause a re or damage the receiver.

Always disconnect the power adapter before a

storm.

RWARNING! DO NOT charge or leave

the battery in the battery charger beyond the

specied time for charging. If the pack is not

completely charged by the specied time, stop

charging and remove the battery from the

battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery

beyond the specied time limit may cause a re,

overheating, or the battery may rupture.

RCAUTION: DO NOT insert the receiver with

the battery pack attached into the charger if they

are wet or soiled. This could corrode the battery

charger terminals or damage the charger. The

charger is not waterproof.

CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery pack

outside of the specied temperature range:

15˚C ~ 40˚C (59˚F ~ 104˚F). Icom recommends

charging the pack at 25˚C (77˚F). The pack

may heat up or rupture if charged out of the

specied temperature range. Additionally, battery

performance or battery life may be reduced.

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■Recommendation

CLEAN THE RECEIVER THOROUGHLY

IN A BOWL OF FRESH WATER after

exposure to saltwater, and dry it before

operating. Otherwise, the receiver’s keys,

switches, and controllers may become

unusable, due to salt crystallization, and/or

the charging terminals of the battery pack

may corrode.

NOTE: If the receiver’s waterproof

protection appears defective, carefully

clean it with a soft, damp (fresh water)

cloth, then dry it before operating.

The receiver may lose its waterproof

protection if the case, jack cap, or

connector cover is cracked or broken, or

the receiver has been dropped.

Contact your Icom distributor or your

dealer for advice.

■Operating theory

Electromagnetic radiation, which has

frequencies of 20,000 Hz (20 kHz*) and

above, is called radio frequency (RF)

energy because, it is useful in radio

transmissions. The IC-R30 receives RF

energy from 0.100 MHz* to 3304.99999

MHz and converts it into audio frequency

(AF) energy which in turn actuates a

loudspeaker to create sound waves.

AF energy is in the range of 20 to 20,000 Hz.

* kHz is an abbreviation of kilohertz or 1000

hertz, MHz is abbreviation of megahertz

or 1,000,000 hertz, where hertz is a unit

of frequency.

■Operating notes

The IC-R30 may receive its own oscillated

frequency, resulting in no reception or only

noise reception, on some frequencies.

The IC-R30 may receive interference

from extremely strong signals on different

frequencies or when using an external

high-gain antenna.

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■About CE and DOC

Hereby, Icom Inc. declares

that the versions of IC-R30

which have the “CE” symbol

on the product, comply with

the essential requirements of the Radio

Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the

restriction of the use of certain hazardous

substances in electrical and electronic

equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. The full

text of the EU declaration of conformity is

available at the following internet address:

http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support

■ Disposal

The crossed-out wheeled-bin

symbol on your product,

literature, or packaging

reminds you that in the

European Union, all electrical

and electronic products,

batteries, and accumulators

(rechargeable batteries) must be taken to

designated collection locations at the end

of their working life. Do not dispose of

these products as unsorted municipal

waste. Dispose of them according to the

laws in your area.

■Voice coding technology

The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology

embodied in this product is protected

by intellectual property rights including

patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets

of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice

coding Technology is licensed solely for

use within this Communications Equipment.

The user of this Technology is explicitly

prohibited from attempting to extract,

remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or

disassemble the Object Code, or in any

other way convert the Object Code into a

human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos.

#8,595,002, #8,359,197, #8,315,860,

#8,200,497, #7,970,606 and #6,912,495.

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■Important notes

DWhen using the GPS receiver

• The GPS receiver is installed under the receiver’s top panel. Therefore, when the GPS

receiver is activated, do not cover the top with anything that will block the satellite

signals.

The GPS receiver is installed here.

• GPS signals cannot pass through metal objects. When using the receiver inside a

vehicle, you may not receive GPS signals. We recommend you use it near a window.

• The GPS receiver may not work if used in the following locations:

1. Tunnels or high-rise buildings

2. Underground parking lots

3. Under a bridge or viaduct

4. In remote forested areas

5. Under bad weather conditions (rainy or cloudy day)

• The Global Positioning System (GPS) is built and operated by the U.S. Department of

Defense. The Department is responsible for accuracy and maintenance of the system.

Any changes by the Department may affect the accuracy and function of the GPS

system.

DSpurious signals

You may hear some noises caused by spurious signals generated in the receiver’s circuit

but they do not indicate a receiver malfunction.

DNoise signals while charging

You may hear some noises caused by signals generated in the charging circuit. Be sure

to turn OFF the receiver before charging.

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■About the IC-R30 manuals

The following manuals are supplied for your IC-R30.

DBasic manual (This manual)

Instructions for the basic operations, precautions.

DAdvanced manual (PDF on the Icom website)

Instructions for the advanced operations, as shown below.

• Battery operation*

• Using a microSD card*

• Recording the received audio*

• Memory operation*

• GPS operation*

• Menu screen*

• Other functions*

• Bluetooth® operation*

• Firmware updating

• Options*

• Specications

LThis manual can be downloaded from the Icom website.

*Only the basic instructions are described in this manual.

TIP:

You can download each manual from the Icom website:

http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support

To read the manual, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® is required. If you have not installed it,

download and install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® from Adobe Systems Incorporated’s

website.

■Supplied Accessories

Rapid charger

Antenna

Hand strap

Belt clip

Battery pack Power adapter

NOTE: Some accessories are not

supplied, or the shape is different,

depending on the receiver version.

USB cable

(A-microB type)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

■Important ........................................... i

■Features ............................................ i

■Explicit denitions ............................. i

■FCC Information ............................... ii

■IC-R30 and Bluetooth® Interference . ii

■Information FCC ...............................iii

■IC-R30 et interférences Bluetooth® ....iii

■Precautions ..................................... iv

■Battery and charging cautions ......... v

DBattery cautions........................... v

DCharging cautions ...................... vi

■Recommendation ............................vii

■Operating theory .............................vii

■Operating notes ..............................vii

■Voice coding technology ................viii

■About CE and DOC ........................viii

■Disposal .........................................viii

■Important notes ............................... ix

DWhen using the GPS receiver .... ix

DSpurious signals ......................... ix

DNoise signals while charging ...... ix

■About the IC-R30 manuals ............... x

DBasic manual (This manual) ........ x

DAdvanced manual

(PDF on the Icom website) ............. x

■Supplied Accessories ....................... x

1 PREPARATION ........................ 1

■Attaching the supplied accessories ..1

DBattery pack ................................1

DAntenna ....................................... 1

DHand strap ...................................1

DBelt clip ........................................1

■Charging the battery pack ................2

■Charging time and the capacity

of the battery pack ............................2

■Charging with a USB cable .............. 3

■Inserting a microSD card .................4

■Turning ON the receiver ...................4

■Adjusting an audio level ................... 4

■Saving a setting data onto

a microSD card.................................5

DFormatting the microSD card ......5

DSaving a setting data ...................6

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ............7

■Front, top, and side panels ..............7

■Keypad ............................................. 8

■Function display ............................... 9

3 BASIC OPERATION ..............11

■MENU screen ................................. 11

DMENU screen operation ............ 11

DSelecting a Menu item ...............12

■Quick Menu window ....................... 13

■ Setting the squelch level ................ 14

■Monitor function .............................14

■Speech function .............................14

■Setting the frequency ..................... 15

DDirectly entering a frequency.....15

DChanging the frequency

in MHz steps..............................15

DSelecting the tuning step ........... 16

■Selecting the Frequency

Selecting mode...............................16

DVariable Frequency Oscillator

(VFO) mode ...............................16

DMemory mode ...........................16

■Selecting the receive mode ............17

■Selecting the receive band .............17

■DIAL/VOL Switch function ..............18

■Setting the RF gain ........................18

■Attenuator ......................................18

■Dualwatch function .........................19

DTurning Dualwatch function

ON or OFF .................................19

DSelecting the MAIN band...........20

DSetting the volume

for Dualwatch ............................20

■Key Lock function ...........................20

■Band Scope function ......................21

DSweep operation .......................22

4 RECORDING

AND PLAYING BACK ............23

■About the microSD card ................. 23

■Setting the Record operation .........24

■Recording .......................................24

DStarting recording ...................... 24

DStopping recording ....................24

■Playing back ...................................25

■Removing the MicroSD card .......... 26

DRemoving when the receiver

is OFF ........................................26

DRemoving when the receiver

is ON .........................................26

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 MEMORY CHANNELS ..........27

■Selecting a memory channel ..........27

■Viewing the memory channel

contents ..........................................27

■Writing a new memory channel ......28

DWriting to a blank channel ......... 28

DWriting to a specied channel

in a specied group ...................28

6 SCANNING ............................29

■Scan type .......................................29

DVFO scan ..................................29

DMemory scan .............................29

DTone scan .................................. 29

■About Scans ...................................30

■Starting or canceling the scan ........31

■Convenient function for a Scan ......31

■VFO scan .......................................32

DFull scan (ALL) ..........................32

DBand scan (BAND) .................... 32

DProgram scan (P00 ~ P49) ........32

DProgram Link scan

(P-LINK 0–9) .............................32

DAuto memory write scan

(Auto MW) .................................32

DEntering Program Scan ranges . 33

DAbout the Program Link Scan ...34

DSetting the Program Link

function ......................................34

DStoring Skip frequencies ...........35

DProgram Skip Scan function ......35

DTemporary Skip function ............35

■Memory scan .................................36

DAll scan (ALL) ............................ 36

DMode scan (MODE)...................36

DNear Station scan

(Near Station) ............................ 36

DGroup Link scan

(GROUP LINK) .......................... 36

DGroup scan (GROUP 00 ~ 99) ..36

DSetting the Group Link...............37

DSetting the skip channel ............37

■About the Priority Watch function ...38

■Starting or canceling the Priority

Watch function ................................39

DStarting the Priority Watch .........39

DCanceling the Priority Watch ..... 39

DThe Priority Watch and

Scanning ...................................39

7 GPS Operation ......................40

DChecking the GPS signal ..........40

■Checking your GPS location .......... 41

DDisplaying Position Data ...........41

DAbout the GPS POSITION

screen........................................41

■GPS Logger function ......................42

DAbout the log le........................42

DTurning OFF the GPS Logger

function ......................................42

8 OTHER FUNCTIONS .............43

■Operating Bluetooth® .....................43

DElectromagnetic Interference ....43

DPairing with a device .................43

DDisconnecting a paired device ..44

DUnpairing a device.....................45

■Using the Noise Blanker (NB) ....... 45

■Using the Automatic Noise Limiter

(ANL) .............................................. 45

■Using the Automatic Frequency

Control (AFC) .................................45

■Using the Voice Squelch Control

(VSC) ..............................................45

■Using a Weather channel

(For only the USA version) .............46

DSelecting a Weather channel ....46

DReceiving a Weather Alert .........46

9 RESET/

TROUBLESHOOTING ...........47

■Resetting ........................................ 47

DPartial reset ...............................47

■Troubleshooting .............................48

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1PREPARATION

■Attaching the supplied accessories

DBattery pack

Attach (q → w) or detach the battery pack or battery case.

L Turn OFF the receiver before attaching or detaching the

battery pack.

NOTE:

• BE CAREFUL! Do not break your nger nail.

• Even when the receiver is OFF, a small current still

ows in the receiver. Remove the battery pack or case

from the receiver when not using it for a long time.

Otherwise, the batteries in the pack or the case will

become exhausted.

1

2

Battery pack

(Supplied)

Latch

DAntenna

Connect the supplied antenna to the connector.

This receiver has an SMA type antenna connector.

Antenna (Supplied)

Hold here to

tighten the

antenna screw.

DHand strap

RWARNING! NEVER swing the receiver by holding the

hand strap. This can cause injury to yourself or others.

Hand strap

(Supplied)

DBelt clip

To attach the belt clip, slide the belt clip in the direction of

the arrow until the belt clip locks in place, and makes a

‘click’ sound.

To detach the belt clip, lift the tab up (1), and slide the

belt clip in the direction of the arrow (2).

q

w

To detach

Belt clip

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■Charging the battery pack

Prior to using the receiver for the rst time, the battery pack must be fully charged for

optimum life and operation.

NOTE:

• BE SURE to turn OFF the receiver before charging the battery pack. Otherwise the

attached battery pack cannot be charged completely, or it will take much longer to charge.

• The battery pack becomes hot while charging.

• After the charging is completed, the battery life will be approximately 8.3 hours when the

Dualwatch function is ON (A band: continuously receiving, B band: standing by), the Power

Save function is set to “Auto (Short),” the internal speaker’s volume is set to “20,” the GPS

function is ON, and the Bluetooth function is OFF.

• Depending on your receiving environment, the receiver may be effected by the switching

noise generated from the power adapter. Keep the receiver away from the power adapter.

■Charging time and the capacity of the battery pack

Charging time*: Approximately 4 hours when using the BC-223

* Depending on your receiving situation.

Blink

容量表示

充電表示

Blink

容量表示

充電表示

Blink

容量表示

充電表示

Blinking

The battery

has sufcient

capacity.

The battery is

exhausted a

little.

The battery

is nearing

exhaustion.

The battery

is almost fully

exhausted.

Turn OFF

Receiver +

Battery pack

Self tapping screw M4×35

(User supplied)

Battery pack*

Charge indicator

• Lights orange while

charging.

• Lights green when charging

is completed.

To an AC outlet

Power adapter*

Battery charger*

* May not be supplied, or the shape may be

different, depending on the receiver version.

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■Charging with a USB cable

You can charge the battery pack with the supplied USB cable (A-microB type).

NOTE:

• BE SURE to turn OFF the receiver before charging the battery pack. Otherwise the

attached battery pack cannot be charged completely, or it will take much longer to charge.

• If you use a third party USB cable, you may not be able to charge:

- Depending on your USB cable or power adapter.

- When using a USB hub or connecting to a low output USB port.

• Charging time is approximately 5 hours when using the supplied USB cable and 1 A output

USB port, and the temperature is 25°C (77°F).

Charging time may differ, depending on the USB port.

USB cable

(A-microB type)

To a USB port PC

Power adapter

or external battery

(User supplied)

Turn OFF

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■Inserting a microSD card

Refer to page 23 for the usable microSD card.

1. Turn OFF the receiver.

2. Pull down the [microSD] slot cover on the side panel.

3. With the terminals facing the front, insert the card into the slot until it locks in place

and makes a ‘click’ sound.

LWhen removing, push in the microSD card until a ‘click’ sounds. The card is unlocked,

and you can pull it out.

CAUTION:

• DO NOT touch the card terminals.

• DO NOT remove the card from the receiver while the card is being accessed.

Otherwise, the card data may be corrupted or deleted.

4. Completely close the [microSD] slot cover.

[microSD] slot

microSD card

Terminals

facing the front

Slot cover

CAUTION: DO NOT

forcibly or inversely insert

the card. It will damage

the card or the slot.

■Turning ON the receiver

■Adjusting an audio level

zHold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the receiver.

• After the opening message and the remaining battery

capacity are displayed, the receiving frequency is

displayed.

zHold down [ ] for 1 second again to turn OFF the

receiver.

zPush [▲] or [▼] to adjust an audio level.

LThe display shows the volume level while adjusting.

LContinuously holding down [▲] or [▼] quickly adjusts the

level.

LWhen “ ” is displayed, the functions assigned to

[DIAL] and [▲]/[▼] are swapped.

In this case, rotate [DIAL] to adjust the level.

[ ]

[▲]

[▼]

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■ Saving a setting data onto a microSD card

You can save the Memory channels, Menu screen item settings, and GPS memories on a

microSD card. Saving settings on a card enables you to easily restore the receiver to its

previous settings, even if you perform an All Reset.

DFormatting the microSD card

IMPORTANT! Before using a microSD card, format the card using the receiver.

L Formatting a card deletes all its data. Before formatting any used card, back up its data onto

your PC.

[MENU] > SD Card > Format

1. Turn ON the receiver.

LIf a microSD card is inserted, “ ” is displayed.

LWhen accessing, “ ” and “ ” alternately blink.

2. Push [MENU].

3. Select “Format” in the “SD Card” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

• A conrmation dialog is displayed.

4. Select “YES,” and then push [ENTER].

• The formatting starts and the display shows the formatting progress.

• After the formatting ends, returns to the MENU screen.

L If “The GPS Logger function is activated.” is displayed, turn OFF the function (p. 42) or

ignore the message and select “YES.”

5. Push [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

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DSaving a setting data

[MENU] > SD Card > Save Setting

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Save setting” in the “SD Card” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select “<<New File>>,” and then push [ENTER].

LThe le name is automatically named in the following manner: Setyyyymmdd_xx

(yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd: day, xx: serial number).

4. Push [ENTER] to set the file name.

• A conrmation dialog is displayed.

5. Select “YES,” and then push [ENTER].

• While saving, a progress bar is displayed, then returns to the SD CARD screen after the

saving is completed.

6. Push [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

TIP: You can edit the saved settings on your PC using the optional CS-R30 cloning

software.

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■Front, top, and side panels

1SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT KEY [SQL]

zWhile pushing, rotate [DIAL] to adjust the squelch level. (p. 14)

zPush or hold down to turn the Monitor function ON or OFF. (p. 14)

2VOLUME ADJUSTMENT KEYS [▲][▼]

Push to adjust the audio volume level.

3POWER/SPEECH KEY [ ]/[SPEECH]

zPush to turn the Speech function ON or OFF. (p. 14)

zHold down for 1 second to turn the receiver ON or OFF.

4microSD CARD SLOT

Accepts a microSD card (User supplied). (p. 23)

5ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Connect the supplied antenna.

6DIRECTIONAL PAD D-Pad (Up)/D-Pad (Down)/D-Pad (Left)/D-Pad (Right)

Push to select a menu item, setting, and so on. (p. 49)

7MAIN/DUAL KEY [MAIN]/[DUAL]

zPush to set the A or B band as the main band. (p. 19)

zHold down for 1 second to turn the Dualwatch function ON or OFF. (p. 19)

8MENU/ENTER KEY [MENU]/[ENTER]

zPush to enter the Menu screen.

zPush to set the entered data or selected item.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9





*

*

Function

display (p. 9)

Keypad

(p. 8)

Speaker

*Close the cover rmly when no in use.

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9TUNING DIAL [DIAL]

Rotate to set the frequency, select a Memory channel, a menu item, or enter

characters. (pp. 15, 27 and 49)

QUICK/LOCK KEY [QUICK]/[ ]

zPush to enter or exit the Quick Menu screen. (p. 13)

zHold down for 1 second to activate the Key Lock function. (p. 20)

VFO/MEMORY/CLEAR KEY [VFO]/[MR]/[CLEAR]

zPush to select the VFO mode or Memory mode. (p. 16)

zPush to cancel the entered data, selected item, exit the current mode, or return to

the previous screen.

SPEAKER JACK

Connects to a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) external speaker plug.

USB (Micro-B) CONNECTOR

Connects to a PC using the supplied USB cable. (p. 3)

■Keypad

zPush to set the frequency in the VFO mode. (p. 16)

zPush or hold down to use the functions listed below.

KEYS PUSH HOLD DOWN

[1]/[BAND] Selects a band in the VFO mode,

or selects a group in the Memory

mode.

[2]/[MHz] Turns the MHz tuning mode ON or

OFF (VFO Mode).

[3]/[MODE] Displays the Receive mode

options.

[4]/[SCAN] Displays the Scan type options. Starts the last selected scan.

[5]/[SCOPE] Displays the Sweep type options.

[6]/[SKIP] Displays the Skip/Program Skip

options (in the Memory mode).

[7]/[ATT] Displays the Attenuator options.

[8]/[MW] Displays the Memory Write

options.

Writes memory to the selected

channel.

[9]/[TS] Displays the Tuning step options.

[.]/[DIAL SEL] Changes the functions assigned to

[DIAL] and [▲]/[▼].

[0]/[●REC] Starts or stops the voice recording.

[F-INP] Displays the Frequency Setting

screen.

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1BATTERY INDICATOR

Displays the battery status. (p. 2)

2Bluetooth® ICON

Displayed when a Bluetooth device is

connected. (p. 43)

3GPS ICON

Displays satellite acquisition status.

(p. 40)

4GPS ALARM ICON

Blinks when the GPS Alarm sounds.

See ADVANCED MANUAL for details.

5microSD CARD ICON (p. 23)

zDisplayed when a microSD card is

inserted.

zBlinks while the receiver is accessing

a microSD card.

6VOLUME/DIAL SWITCH ICON

Displayed when the Volume Adjustment

function is assigned to [DIAL].

L “SQL” is displayed while adjusting the

squelch.

7DUPLEX INDICATOR

z “DUP+”: Displayed when Plus

duplex is selected.

z“DUP– ”: Displayed when Minus

duplex is selected.

8AUTO POWER OFF ICON

Displayed when the Auto Power OFF

function is ON.

9RECORD ICON (p. 24)

z“”: Displayed when recording

z“”: Displayed when recording is

paused.

CLOCK READOUT

Displays the current time.

ATTENUATOR INDICATOR

Displayed when attenuator “ATT1” ~

“ATT3” is ON.

RF GAIN INDICATOR

Displayed when the RF gain is set to

other than “RFG MAX” to indicate that

the RF gain is reduced.

■Function display

123456 78

9







































Dual band display (Dualwatch function is ON)

Single band display

(Dualwatch function is OFF)

(These screens are only examples.)



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MUTE ICON

Displayed when the sub band audio

signal is muted, depending on the

receive band or mode. (p. 19)

AFC ICON

Displayed when the Automatic

Frequency Control function is ON.

(p. 45)

PRIORITY ICON

Displayed during a Priority watch.

(p. 38)

SKIP INDICATOR (p. 37)

z“SKIP”: Displayed when Memory

Skip is set.

z“PSKIP”: Displayed when Program

Skip is set.

MEMORY CHANNEL READOUT

Displays the selected memory channel

number.

MEMORY MODE ICON

Displayed when the Memory mode is

selected. (p. 16)

SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION

INDICATOR

z“SCRM”:

Displayed when the

Descrambler function is ON.

z“ENCR”:

The Decryption function is ON.

NOISE BLANKER ICON

Displayed when the Noise Blanker

function is ON. (p. 45)

VSC INDICATOR

Displayed when the Voice Squelch

Control function is ON. (p. 45)

AUTOMATIC NOISE LIMITER ICON

Displayed when the Automatic Noise

Limiter function is ON. (p. 45)

S-METER

Displays the relative signal strength of

the receive signal.

MEMORY NAME READOUT

Displays the memory name, if entered.

FREQUENCY READOUT

Displays a variety of information, such

as the frequency or menu contents.

WX INDICATOR

(For only the USA version.)

Displayed when the Weather Alert

function is ON.

TONE/DIGITAL SQUELCH INDICATOR

Displayed when a Tone/Digital squelch

function is ON.

zTSQL: Tone Squelch.

zDTCS: DTCS Squelch.

zTSQL-R: Reverse Tone Squelch.

zDTCS-R: Reverse DTCS Squelch.

zCSQL: Digital Code Squelch.

(D-STAR)

zNAC: Network Access Code

(P25)

zCOM ID: Common ID (dPMR)

zCC: CC (dPMR)

zRAN: Radio Access Number

(NXDN-VN/NXDN-N)

zUC: User Code (DCR)

MODE INDICATOR

Displays the selected receive mode.

MAIN BAND ICON

z When the Dualwatch function is ON,

indicates that the selected band (A or

B) is the Main band.

z When the Dualwatch function is OFF,

indicates the selected band (A or B).

USB CONNECTION INDICATOR

Displayed when a PC is connected

through a USB cable, and “Serialport” is

selected in the Menu screen.

( [MENU] > Function > USB Connect >

Serialport)

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■MENU screen

The MENU screen is displayed after pushing [MENU].

You can use the MENU screen to change settings.

See the appendix for the MENU item list. (p. 49)

For details of each item, see ADVANCED MANUAL.

MENU screen structure

DMENU screen operation

TIP: The MENU screen

is constructed in a tree

structure. You may go to

the next tree level, or go

back a level, depending on

the selected item.

D-pad (Up)

Selects an item

or option.

D-pad (Right)

Goes to the

next tree level.

D-pad (Left)

Goes to the previous

tree level.

Closes the

MENU screen.

Opens the Quick Menu window.

• Opens the MENU screen

• Sets an option.

Simplied description—‘Select’ operation

In this manual, user’s ‘Select’ operation is simplied, as described below.

Simplied description: Select “Function,” and then push [ENTER].

Operation: Push D-pad (Up) or (Down) to select “Function,” and then

push [ENTER].

D-pad (Down)

Selects an item

or option.

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DSelecting a Menu item

Example: Set “Auto Power OFF” to “30 min.”

[MENU] > Function > Auto Power OFF

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Auto Power OFF” in the “Function” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select “30min,” and then push [ENTER].

• Sets the option, then goes back to the previous tree level.

4. Push [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

TIP: To return to the default setting

1. Push [QUICK] in step 3.

2. Select “Default,” and then push [ENTER].

• The setting returns to the default.

LThe default settings of each item are described

in ADVANCED MANUAL.

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■Quick Menu window

You can open the Quick Menu window by pushing

[QUICK]. Selectable items in the window may differ,

depending on the selected mode or function. The items

listed below are two examples.

VFO mode Memory mode

Band Select NB*6Group Select ANL*7

MODE ANL*7MODE AFC*8

DUP AFC*8DUP SKIP

TONE*1GPS Information TONE*1GPS Information

VSC*2GPS Position VSC*2GPS Position

D.SQL*3PRIO Watch D.SQL*3Home CH Set

SCRAM*4Home CH Set SCRAM*4Display Type

ENCR*5Battery Level ENCR*5Battery Level

TS Band Scope TS Band Scope

ATT <<REC Start>> ATT <<REC Start>>

RF Gain

<<GPS Logger Only>>

RF Gain

<<GPS Logger Only>>

– – NB*6–

*1 For only FM/FM-N

*2 For only FM/FM-N/WFM/AM/AM-N

*3 For only D-STAR/P25/dPMR/NXDN-VN/NXDN-N/DCR

(Selectable options differ, depending on the receiving mode.)

*4 For only dPMR

*5 For only NXDN-VN/NXDN-N/DCR

(Selectable options differ, depending on the receiving mode.)

*6 For only USB/LSB/CW

*7 For only AM

*8 For only FM/FM-N/WFM

[QUICK]

Selectable items in the VFO mode and Memory mode

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■ Setting the squelch level

Noise squelch enables the audio to be heard only while

receiving a signal that is stronger than the set level. A

higher level blocks weak signals, which enables you to

receive only stronger signals. A lower level enables you to

hear weak signals.

L“Noise squelch” is abbreviated to “Squelch” in this manual.

While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the

squelch level.

• “ ” is displayed.

LInformation

• Options: “OPEN,” “AUTO” (default), and “LEVEL 1” ~

“LEVEL 9”

• “LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and

“LEVEL 9” is tight squelch (for strong signals).

• “AUTO” is an automatic level adjustment using a noise pulse

counting system.

• “OPEN” is the continuously open setting.

• This option is not selectable in the Digital (D-STAR, P25,

dPMR, NXDN-VN, NXDN-N, or DCR) mode.

[DIAL]

[SQL]

■Monitor function

The Monitor function is used to listen to weak signals

without changing the squelch setting.

While holding down [SQL], the receiver monitors weak

signals on the frequency.

TIP: You can set the Monitor Hold function on the MENU

screen. The receiver opens or closes the squelch each

time you push [SQL].

([MENU] > Function > Monitor) The rst few segments

of the S-meter blinks.

■Speech function

The Speech function audibly announces the displayed

frequency and mode by pushing [SPEECH].

Also, you can set various Speech functions, such as the

DIAL Speech function or Mode Speech function on the

MENU screen.

([MENU] > SPEECH > DIAL SPEECH)

([MENU] > SPEECH > MODE SPEECH)

[SPEECH]

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■Setting the frequency

DDirectly entering a frequency

You can set the frequency with the keypad.

1. Push [VFO/MR] to select the VFO mode.

2. Push [F-INP].

3. Start entry with the MHz digits.

• When you nish entering the 1 kHz digit, a beep sounds

and the entered frequency is set.

LInformation

• If you want to change the digits from 100 kHz or below,

enter [.] and then enter the digits.

• If you push [ENT] when the digits from 100 kHz or

below are not entered, “0” is automatically entered into

the blank digits.

(Example: [1], [4], [5], [ENTER] → 145.000 (MHz))

• If you enter a frequency out of range, an error beep

sounds.

• Settable receiving bands differ on the A band and B

band. (p. 17)

Keypad

[MHz]

DChanging the frequency in MHz steps

You can change the frequency in ‘MHz’ steps for quick

tuning.

1. Push [VFO/MR] to select the VFO mode.

2. Push [MHz].

• The 1 MHz digit blinks.

3. Rotate [DIAL].

• The frequency changes in 1 MHz steps.

4. Push [MHz].

• Sets the frequency, and then returns to the Main

screen.

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DSelecting the tuning step

When you select the frequency by rotating [DIAL] in the

VFO mode, it changes in the selected tuning step.

1. Push [VFO/MR] to select the VFO mode.

2. Push [TS].

3. Select a tuning step.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

4. Push [TS].

• Returns to the Main screen.

*1 For only the AIR band.

*2 For only the BC band.

This receiver has 2 Frequency Selecting modes. You can change modes by pushing

[VFO/MR].

0.01 kHz 12.5 kHz

0.1 kHz 15.0 kHz

1.0 kHz 20.0 kHz

3.125 kHz 25.0 kHz

5.0 kHz 30.0 kHz

6.25 kHz 50.0 kHz

8.33 kHz*1 100.0 kHz

9.0 kHz*2 125.0 kHz

10.0 kHz 200.0 kHz

■Selecting the Frequency Selecting mode

VFO mode display

Memory mode display

DVariable Frequency Oscillator (VFO) mode

You can set the frequency by rotating [DIAL], or by directly

entering it with the keypad.

DMemory mode

You can set the frequency by selecting a preset channel,

using [DIAL] or keypad.

L In the Memory mode, “MR” and Memory Channel number

are displayed.

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■Selecting the receive mode

1. Push [MODE].

• The Receive Mode options are displayed.

2. Select the Receive mode.

• The selected mode is displayed.

NOTE:

Selectable receive mode differs, depending on the band.

• A band (1300 MHz and below): All modes*.

• A band (1300 MHz or higher): FM/FM-N/WFM/AM/AM-N.

• B band: FM/FM-N/AM/AM-N/Digital modes.

* “WFM” is not selectable, depending on the receiver

version and receive frequency.

FM

Analog

mode

FM-N

WFM

AM

AM-N

LSB

USB

CW

CW-R

D-STAR

Digital

mode

P25

dPMR

NXDN-VN

NXDN-N

DCR

■Selecting the receive band

1. Push [VFO/MR] to select the VFO mode.

2. Push [BAND].

• The Receive Band options are displayed.

• The frequency set last time is displayed.

3. Select the Receive band.

• The selected band is displayed.

[BAND]

L On the B band, you can

select only AIR, 146 MHz,

370 MHz, and 440 MHz

bands.

Default display Band name

1.620 BC band

5.000 5 MHz band

51.000 51 MHz band

88.000 FM band

120.000 AIR band

146.010 146 MHz band

370.000 370 MHz band

440.000 440 MHz band

850.000 850 MHz band

1295.000 1200 MHz band

2425.000 2400 MHz band

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■DIAL/VOL Switch function

You can switch the functions assigned to [DIAL] and

[▲]/[▼].

zPush [DIAL SEL] to switch the functions assigned to

[DIAL] and [▲]/[▼].

LInformation

• “ ” is displayed when the Volume Adjustment

function is assigned to [DIAL].

• Push [DIAL SEL] again to return to the previous setting.

• Even if the Volume Adjustment function is assigned to

[DIAL], you can set a squelch level by using [DIAL].

• In this manual, all instructions are described without this

setting.

■Attenuator

The Attenuator prevents a desired signal from becoming

distorted when a very strong signal is near the frequency,

or when near a very strong electric eld.

1. Push [ATT].

• The Attenuator options are displayed.

2. Set the Attenuator level to between “ATT1” to “ATT3.”

LThe higher the level, the larger the attenuation amount

becomes.

[DIAL SEL]

[ATT]

■Setting the RF gain

Set the sensitivity level to receive. Normally, set the RF

gain to maximum (“RFG MAX”).

1. Push [QUICK].

2. Select “RF Gain,” and then push [ENTER].

3. Select the level.

LOptions: “RFG1” ~ “RFG9” and “RFG MAX” (default)

LWhen “RFG MAX” is selected, nothing is displayed.

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■Dualwatch function

Dualwatch function simultaneously monitors two

frequencies. The IC-R30 has 2 independent receiver

circuits, A band and B band. You can set different

frequencies or receive modes in each band.

LIn the A band, you can select any frequency. In the B

band, you can select only the AIR, 146 M, 370 M, or 440 M

frequency bands.

LWhen the Dualwatch function is ON, the audio output

may be interrupted when the frequency is switched while

scanning, or by other factors.

DTurning Dualwatch function ON or OFF

Hold down [DUAL] for 1 second to turn the Dualwatch

function ON or OFF.

LInformation

• When the Dualwatch function is ON, the display shows the A

band in the upper half and the B band in the lower half.

• “MAIN” is displayed on the MAIN band where you can

change the settings.

• When the Dualwatch function is OFF, the display shows only

the MAIN band. Push [MAIN] to select A or B band.

• The SUB band can be automatically muted.

([MENU] > Sounds > Sub Band Mute (Main RX))Single band display

(Dualwatch function OFF)

TIP: Depending on the receive mode, the SUB band audio

signal is muted. In such case, “ ” is displayed.

• SUB band mute status

MAIN band SUB band

LSB/USB

Digital modes*

CW/CW-R

Digital modes*

*Except when D-STAR is selected on the Dualwatch screen.

Dual band display

(Dualwatch function ON)

MAIN

band

SUB

band

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DSelecting the MAIN band

Push [MAIN] to alternately set the upper band or lower

band to the MAIN band.

• “MAIN” is displayed on the MAIN band where you can

change the settings.

LBand selection, receive frequency setting, receive mode

selection, Memory channel selection, the Memory Write

operation, the Band Scope operation can be made on only

the MAIN band.

DSetting the volume for Dualwatch

The volume setting for Dualwatch can be separately set

for each band on the MENU screen.

[MENU] > Sounds > A/B Vol Link

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “A/B Vol Link,” in the “Sounds” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select “A/B Separate,” and then push [ENTER].

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

■Key Lock function

Activate to prevent accidental frequency changes and

unnecessary function access.

zHold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the Key Lock

function.

• When the Key Lock function is ON and the locked key or

[DIAL] is pushed or rotated, “LOCK ON” is displayed.

LInformation

• To turn OFF the function, hold down [LOCK] for 1 second

again (Until “LOCK OFF” is displayed).

• [ ], [ ], [SQL], and [▲]/[▼] (volume adjustment) can be

used even if the Key Lock function is ON.

• You can change the keys to be locked on the MENU screen.

([MENU] > Functions > Key Lock)

[ ]

B band is set to

the MAIN band

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■Band Scope function

Use the Band Scope function to visually search for a specied frequency range around

the displayed frequency. You can use this function to search for a signal, and see the

relative received signal strength level.

The Band Scope function has 2 sweep types.

• Single Sweep: Searches the specied frequency range only once. The Single

Sweep starts from the lower frequency and the sweep stops after

reaching to the upper frequency.

• Continuous Sweep: Repeatedly searches the specied frequency range.

The receiver’s sweep bandwidth is ± 15 × the tuning step number, centered on the

displayed frequency.

LThe ± 15 times is a xed value.

Example:

The displayed frequency is 146.000 MHz and the tuning step is set to 5 kHz. Therefore,

the sweep range is between 145.925 MHz (lower edge frequency) and 146.075 MHz

(higher edge frequency).

See the calculation below.

Lower edge frequency = –15 × 5 kHz

= –75 kHz (–0.075 MHz)

Higher edge frequency = +15 × 5 kHz

= +75 kHz (+0.075 MHz)

• The displayed (center) frequency is 146.000 MHz

• The lower (start) frequency is 145.925 MHz

(= 146.000 MHz – 0.075 MHz)

• The higher (stop) frequency is 146.075 MHz

(= 146.000 MHz + 0.075 MHz)

Example: A strong signal is received on 146.025 MHz.

(Tuning step: 5 kHz)

Sweep marker

146.035MHz

Band scope display

Strong level

Weak level

Center frequency

(146.010)

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DSweep operation

Example: Continuous sweeps centered on 146.010 MHz

1. Push [VFO/MR] to select the VFO mode.

2. Rotate [DIAL] to set 146.010 MHz.

3. Push [SCOPE].

4. Select “Continuous Sweep.”

(Rotate [DIAL] to select, and then push [ENTER].)

• Returns to the frequency display and starts the

continuous sweep.

5. Push [CLEAR].

• Stops the sweep.

6. Rotate [DIAL] to move the sweep marker to a

detected signal.

• You can hear the signal audio.

LPushing [SCOPE] and then selecting “Center Recall”

returns the sweep marker to the center frequency.

7. Push [SCOPE].

8. Select “Scope OFF,” and then push [ENTER].

• Turns OFF the Band Scope function.

Sweeping After stopping

the sweep, move

the marker to a

detected signal.

TIP:

• If the tuning step is set too wide, the signals in the sweep range may not be displayed

(they may be skipped), even if they are strong signals. Therefore, we recommend that

you set the tuning step to 20 kHz or less to use the Band Scope function.

• During a sweep the frequency range of 108.000 ~ 520.000 MHz, the displayed

frequency’s audio is output. (When the receive mode is set to WFM, LSB, USB, CW or

CW-R, the audio is not output.)

You can turn OFF the audio output on the MENU screen.

([MENU] > Sounds > Scope AF Output)

[SCOPE]

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4RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK

■About the microSD card

The microSD and microSDHC cards are not supplied by Icom. User supplied.

You can use a microSD card of up to 2 GB, or an microSDHC card of up to 32 GB. Icom

has checked the compatibility with the following microSD and microSDHC cards.

(As of April 2018)

Brand Type Memory size

SanDisk®

microSD 2 GB

microSDHC

4 GB

8 GB

16 GB

32 GB

L The performance of the cards listed above is not guaranteed.

L Throughout the rest of this document, the microSD card and an microSDHC card are simply

called the microSD card or the card.

LIf you use a brand new microSD card, be sure to format it. (p. 5)

NOTE:

• Before using the microSD card, thoroughly read the card’s instructions.

• Before removing the microSD card while the receiver’s power is ON, do the removal

procedure. (p. 26)

• If any of the following occurs while the card is being accessed, the card data may be

corrupted or deleted.

- You remove the microSD card from the receiver.

- You remove the battery pack or case.

- The battery is exhausted.

- The power supply from an external power source is disconnected.

• Do not touch the contacts of the card.

• The receiver takes a longer time to recognize a large capacity card.

• The card will get warm if continuously used for a long period of time.

• The card has a certain lifetime, so data reading or writing may not be possible after

using it for a long period of time. When reading or writing data is impossible, the card’s

lifetime has ended. In that case, use a new one.

We recommend you make a separate backup le of the important data onto your PC.

• Icom is not be responsible for any damage caused by data corruption of a card.

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■Setting the Record operation

You can select to record the received audio from only the main band or both the main and

sub bands.

[MENU] > RX Recorder > Recorder Set > REC Operation

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “REC Operation” in the “RX Recorder” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select “A/B Separate” or “A/B Link.” (default: A/B Link)

“A/B Separate”: Only audio signal received on the band that is set as MAIN (A or B)

is recorded.

“A/B Link”: Audio signals received on either or both MAIN and SUB band (Both

A and B) are recorded.

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

■Recording

DStarting recording

zPush [zREC].

• “Recording started...” is briey displayed.

TIP:

• “ ” is displayed during recording.

• “ ” is displayed while recording is paused.

• If a single band display is selected, only the audio

signal received on the band is recorded, even when the

“REC Operation” item is set to “A/B Link.”

• The recording continues until you push [zREC], or the

free space on the microSD card has run out.

• When the recording le’s content reaches 2 GB, the

receiver continues to record, but to a new le.

DStopping recording

1. Push [zREC] again.

• A conrmation dialog is displayed.

2. Select “YES,” and then push [ENTER].

• “Recording stopped.” is briey displayed.

NOTE: Once the recording starts, it will continue even if the receiver is turned OFF and

ON again.

TIP:

As the default setting, the recording is paused while the squelch is closed, and resumes

when a signal is received. But you can set to continue recording even while no signal is

received. (See section 6 of the ADVANCED MANUAL.)

([MENU] > RX Recorder > Recorder Set > RX REC Condition)

[zREC]

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■Playing back

[MENU] > RX Recorder > Play Files

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Play Files” in the “RX Recorder” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

• The folder list is displayed.

3. Select a folder that contains the file you want to playback, and then push [ENTER].

• The le list is displayed.

LThe folder is named in the following manner, “yyyymmdd (yyyy: Year, mm: month, dd:

day).

4. Select a file, and then push [ENTER].

• The VOICE PLAYER screen appears and starts playing back the audio.

LPush [ENTER] to pause while playing.

LOn the VOICE PLAYER screen, you can select the le to play by pushing D-pad (Up)

or (Down).

5. Push [CLEAR] to stop playing.

• The le list is displayed.

LPush [CLEAR] again to return to the Main screen.

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■Removing the MicroSD card

DRemoving when the receiver is OFF

1. Turn OFF the receiver.

2. Pull down the [microSD] card slot cover.

3. Push in the microSD card into the slot until a click sounds.

• The card is unlocked, and you can pull it out.

LDo not touch the contacts of the card.

4. Close the [microSD] card slot cover.

DRemoving when the receiver is ON

[MENU] > SD card > Unmount

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Unmount” in the “SD Card” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

• The unmount conrmation dialog appears.

3. Select “YES,” and then push [ENTER].

• “Unmount is completed.” is displayed.

4. Push in the microSD card until a click sounds, then pull it out. (See the above

illustration.)

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

NOTE: Close the microSD card slot cover rmly,

after removing or inserting microSD card.

Otherwise dust or water may get into the receiver,

and they can damage the receiver.

Close the slot cover rmly

YES NO

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5MEMORY CHANNELS

■Selecting a memory channel

Rotate [DIAL] in the Memory mode to select a Memory channel.

LThe memory contents on the screen may differ, according to the presetting.

1. Push [VFO/MR] to select the Memory mode.

LEach push toggles between the Memory mode and the VFO mode.

LPush [BAND] to display the Memory Group list, if necessary to select a group.

2. Rotate [DIAL] to select a Memory channel.

LOnly the Memory channels that have contents are displayed.

LTo select the Memory channel from the keypad, push [F-INP] then enter the Memory

channel number.

■Viewing the memory channel contents

You can view the Memory channel contents on the [Manage Memory] screen.

[MENU] > Manage Memory > Memory Channel

Example: Viewing the contents of Channel 8 in Group 00.

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Manage Memory.”

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select Memory Channel Group “00,” and then push [ENTER].

4. Select Memory Channel “08,” and then push [ENTER].

• Channel contents are displayed.

LRotate [DIAL] to scroll the screen.

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

Group list List of Memory

Channels in Group 00

Contents of Memory

Channel 08

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■Writing a new memory channel

A single memory channel stores the frequency, receive mode

and so on, for quick recall.

The following is the basic memory writing procedure.

LRefer to ADVANCED MANUAL for memory writing details.

LSee Section 3 for the receive frequency or receiving mode

setting procedures.

DWriting to a blank channel

Example: Writing “145.000 MHz” in the “FM” mode to a

blank channel in a selected group.

zHold down [MW] until 2 beeps sound.

• The contents such as frequency and operating mode are

briey displayed, then written to a blank channel (45) in the

selected group (00).

DWriting to a specied channel in a specied group

Example: Writing “145.100 MHz” in the “FM” mode into channel 01 in group 55.

1. Push [MW].

2. Select “Write to New CH.”

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Push [QUICK].

4. Select “Group Select,” and then push [ENTER].

5. Select group “55,” and then push [ENTER].

6. Rotate [DIAL] to select channel “01.”

• The selected channel blinks.

7. Push [MW].

• The writing conrmation dialog appears.

8. Select “YES.”

• The contents to be written into the channel are briey displayed, then are written into

channel “01” in group “55.”

[MW]

Contents

to be written

Memory group

to belong

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6SCANNING

■Scan type

Scanning is a versatile function that can automatically search for signals. A scan makes it

easier to locate stations to listen to, or to skip unwanted channels or frequencies.

DVFO scan (p. 32)

In the VFO mode, the VFO scan searches a signal within the specied frequency range.

Scan type Description

Auto MW When a signal is received during a VFO scan, the frequency is

automatically stored into an Auto Memory Write channel group (A000

~ A199).

ALL Repeatedly scans the entire frequency range.

BAND Repeatedly scans the selected band.

P-LINK 0 ~ 9 Sequentially scans several Program Scan ranges.

The links are set on the MENU screen.

([MENU] > Scan > Program Link)

P00 ~ 49 Repeatedly scans the Program Scan range.

The scan edges are set on the Menu screen.

([MENU] > Scan > P-Scan Edge)

DMemory scan (p. 36)

In the memory mode, the memory scan searches a signal on the preregistered memory

channels.

Scan type Description

ALL Scans all Memory channels.

Mode Scans Memory channels which are entered with the same receiving

mode as the currently selected mode.

Near Station Searches for near stations that are within 160 kilometer (100 miles)

from your location using your GPS position and the station’s position

that is entered in the memory channels.

GROUP LINK Sequentially scans the memory groups which are set to link on the

MENU screen.

GROUP Scans the Memory channels in the selected group.

(GROUP 00 ~ 99, A: Auto MW CH, S: SKIP CH)

DTone scan

The Tone scan searches for signals in tone frequencies or DTCS codes that are used by

stations using the Tone Squelch function.

See ADVANCED MANUAL for its operation.

LA Tone scan is usable in either VFO or Memory channel mode.

LDuring a scan, rotate [DIAL] to change the scan direction.

See “Tone squelch operation” or “DTCS code squelch operation” for details on

ADVANCED MANUAL.

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■About Scans

 [DIAL] operation during a scan

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scan

direction during a scan.

• When the scan is paused, rotate [DIAL] to

resume the scan.

 Squelch setting for a scan

You can change the squelch level to suit

your operating needs. Set the squelch

level to open the squelch, according to the

received signal strength.

LDuring a scan, rotate [DIAL] while holding

down [SQL] to adjust the squelch level.

The scan resumes after adjusting.

 Tuning step for a VFO scan

The selected tuning step is applied to the

scan.

For a Program scan or Program Link scan,

set the tuning step in the Program Scan

ranges (P-Scan Edge).

 Scan Skip function*

The skip function speeds up scanning by

not scanning those frequencies set as skip

channels.

In the VFO mode

The frequencies that are set as “PSKIP”

are skipped during a scan. (p. 37)

In the Memory mode

The frequencies that are set as skip

channels “PSKIP” and “SKIP” are not

scanned. (p. 37)

LYou must enter 2 or more Memory

channels to start a memory scan.

TIP: When Program Skip is set to OFF,

you cannot use the Program Skip scan

function. (p. 35)

([MENU] > Scan > Program Skip)

 Receiving mode during a scan

• The VFO scan uses the selected

receiving mode.

• During a Memory mode scan, the

receiving mode entered into the channel

is used.

 When signal is received

When a signal is received, the scan pauses

for this set period of time.

When a received signal disappears, the

scan resumes for this set period of time.

[MENU] > Scan > Pause Timer

[MENU] > Scan > Resume Timer

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Pause Timer” or “Resume

Timer” in the “Scan” menu.

3. Select an option, and then push

[ENTER].

Pause Timer*

• 2 ~ 20 sec:

When a signal is received, the

scan pauses for 2 ~ 20 seconds

(in 2 second steps).

• HOLD: The scan pauses on a

received signal until the signal

disappears.

Resume Timer*

• 0 sec: The scan resumes immediately

after the signal disappears.

• 1 ~ 5 sec:

The scan resumes 1 ~ 5

seconds after the signal

disappears.

• HOLD: The scan remains paused for

the Pause Timer setting, even

if the signal disappears.

NOTE: Rotate [DIAL] to resume the

scan. The Resume Timer must be set

shorter than the Pause Timer, otherwise

this timer does not work properly.

* These settings can be separately set to A band and B band.

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■Starting or canceling the scan

VFO scan: Select the VFO mode and operating mode.

Memory scan: Select memory mode.

1. Push [SCAN].

• Opens the Scan Type list window.

LIf you hold down [SCAN] for 1 second, the last

selected scan starts.

2. Select a scan type.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

LInformation

• In the VFO mode, the decimal point and the selected

Scan Type icon blink.

• In the Memory mode the decimal point and the Memory

icon blink.

• During a scan:

- Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.

- Push [SCAN] to cancel the scan.

[SCAN]

■Convenient function for a Scan

If the Skip setting is set, specied frequencies or memory

channels will be skipped during the scan.

• Skip setting for a VFO scan (p. 35)

• Skip setting for a memory channel scan (p. 37)

• Temporary skip setting (p. 35)

Scan resume setting (p. 30)

Voice Squelch Control (VSC) function (p. 45)

VFO scan list Memory scan list

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■VFO scan

The VFO scan searches for a signal within

the specied frequency range.

LSee page 31 for details of ‘Starting or

canceling the scan.’

DFull scan (ALL)

Repeatedly scans the entire band.

IC-R30 frequency

lower end

IC-R30 frequency

upper end

Scan

Jump

PSKIPPSKIP

DBand scan (BAND)

Repeatedly scans the selected band.

Band frequency

lower end

Band frequency

upper end

Scan

Jump

PSKIPPSKIP

DProgram scan (P00 ~ P49)

Repeatedly scans the selected Program

Scan range (P-Scan Edge 00 ~ 49).

Scan

Jump

Scan range

Lower edge Upper edge

PSKIPPSKIP

At least one Program Scan range (P-Scan

Edges) must be entered to start a Program

scan.

([MENU] > Scan > P-Scan Edge)

See page 33 for more details.

DProgram Link scan

(P-LINK 0 ~ 9)

Sequentially scans the Program Scan

ranges. The links are set on the MENU

screen. ([MENU] > Scan > Program Link)

See page 34 for more details.

Program scan edges (Example: P00 ~ P10)

Jump

Scan

P00 P01 P02 P03 P10

LWhile scanning, push [BAND] to move to

the next Program scan range.

DAuto memory write scan

(Auto MW)

When a signal is received during a VFO

scan, the frequency is automatically stored

into an Auto Memory Write channel group

(A000 ~ A199).

Scan

Signal received

Jump

Scan range

A000

Channels

A002

A001

A199

LInformation

• The Auto Memory Write scan writes

to a memory channel when the scan

automatically resumes.

• When no blank channels is left in the

Auto Memory Write channel group A

(000 ~ 199), the scan automatically

cancels.

• When you start this scan, you can

skip the following dialog in the Menu

screen.

“ Clear All memories in the group A?

(The Auto MW Scan will then start.)

( [MENU] > Scan > Auto MW SCAN

Memory Clear)

OFF: Writes to a blank channel in the group

A.

Display Dialog: Display dialog to conrm.

ON: Clears all memories in the group A.

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DEntering Program Scan ranges

You can enter the upper and lower frequency edges for a

Program scan.

Each Program Scan range has its own tuning step,

operating mode, and RF gain setting.

You can enter up to 50 Program Scan ranges (P-Scan

Edge) on the MENU screen.

[MENU] > Scan > P-Scan Edge

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “P-Scan Edge” in the “Scan” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select a blank Program scan range “00” ~ “49.”

4. After pushing [QUICK], select “Edit” and then push

[ENTER].

• The “P-Scan Edge” screen is displayed.

5. Select “FREQ LOW” or “FREQ HIGH” to enter the

lower edge and higher edge, and then push [ENTER].

LInformation

• Rotate [DIAL] to select the item, and push [ENTER]

to enter the edit screen.

• Enter the lower edge and higher edge using the

keypad.

• When the “NAME” is entered, it displays on the

Scan Type list window. About editing character, see

ADVANCED MANUAL for details.

• When the “TS” (Tuning Step), “MODE” and/or “RF

GAIN” are blanked, they are used the current setting on

the VFO mode.

The “TS” and “MODE” must be set to match with you

desired signals, if you are not familiar with them, we

recommend to set them to “Auto.”

6. After editing contents, select “<<Write>>,” and then

push [ENTER].

• The conrmation dialog is displayed

7. Select “YES,” and then push [ENTER].

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

P-Scan Edge screen

TIP: Clearing a Program scan range

To clear the Program scan range,

select “Clear” at above step 4, and

then push [ENTER].

• The conrmation window is displayed,

select “YES” and push [ENTER] to

clear the Program scan range.

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DAbout the Program Link Scan

This item sets the Link function for 2 or more Program

Scan range to sequentially scan during a Program Link

scan. The Program Link scan scans all frequencies in the

scan ranges.

Default settings of the Program Link

...

Program Link 0：

1：

9：

Edit Name

00： 430.000−450.000

Program Link number (0 to 9)

Blank

Program Scan range (PXX)

Delete

Program Scan

lower edge

Program Scan

upper edge

LInformation

• The Program Link Number screen displays the frequency

range.

• You can add a Link setting by pushing [QUICK] when

2 or more Program Scan ranges (P-Scan Edge) are

entered.

• When there is no Program Scan range (P00 ~ P49)

entered, “Add” is not displayed after pushing [QUICK].

DSetting the Program Link function

[MENU] > Scan > Program Link

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Program Link” in the “Scan” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select a Program Link number “0” ~ “9,” and then

push [ENTER].

• The Program Link Number screen displays the

preregistered Program Scan Ranges.

4. After pushing [QUICK], select “Add” and then push

[ENTER].

5. Select the Program scan range that you want to add.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all Program scan ranges

that you want, are added.

7. Push [ENTER] to save the Program Link.

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

LWhen no Program scan

range is selected, “-- No

Edge --” is displayed.

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DStoring Skip frequencies

You can skip unnecessary frequencies during a scan.

While a scan is paused and if you want to skip the

frequency, you can store it into the Skip channel group S

(00 ~ 99) as a Skip channel (PSKIP).

The Scan Skip function speeds up a scan.

1. Start a VFO scan.

• When a signal is received, the scan pauses.

2. Hold down [SKIP] until two short beeps sound.

• The frequency is stored into the Skip channels group.

• The entered Memory channel number blinks.

• After storing, the scan resumes.

LIf there is no blank channel, an error beep sounds,

and the frequency is not stored.

DProgram Skip Scan function

This function enables the receiver to skip the unwanted

frequencies that are entered as Memory channels and are

set to “PSKIP.” (p. 37)

[MENU] > Scan > Program Skip

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Program Skip” in the “Scan” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select the Program Skip function, “ON” or “OFF,” and

then push [ENTER].

• When “ON” is selected,“PSKIP” is displayed above the

Memory channel number.

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

DTemporary Skip function

This function temporarily skips unwanted frequencies (or

memory channels) during a scan for the set period of time,

without changing the Skip Channel setting.

LYou can change Temporary Skip Timer on the MENU

screen. (Default: 5 min)

([MENU] > Scan > Temporary Skip Timer)

1. Start a scan.

• When a signal is received, the scan pauses.

2. After pushing [QUICK], select “Temporary Skip” and

then push [ENTER].

• The scan automatically resumes.

LAfter the Temporary Skip Timer period ends, the

scan is canceled or the receiver is turned OFF, the

Temporary Skip function is turned OFF.

[SKIP]

ON

OFF

TIP:

• Up to 5 Temporary Skip frequencies or Memory channels can be set. When the 6th

frequency or Memory channel is set, the oldest setting is automatically deleted.

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■Memory scan

The Memory scan searches a signal on the

preregistered memory channels.

LSee page 31 for details of ‘Starting or

canceling the scan.’

DAll scan (ALL)

Repeatedly scans all memory channels.

00 01 02 99 A S03

Scan

Memory Groups

(00 ~ 99, A: Auto MW CH and S: Skip CH)

Empty groups are skipped

Jump

DMode scan (MODE)

Scans Memory channels which are entered

with the same receiving mode as the

currently selected mode.

LThe Mode scan scans all memory groups.

( Group 00 ~ 99, A: Auto MW CH, S: SKIP

CH)

AM FM AM AM AMCW

Scan

Example: Scanning AM mode

Memory group 02

Modes other than AM are skipped

DNear Station scan

(Near Station)

Searches for up to 50 nearby stations that

are within 160 kilometer (100 miles) from

your location using your GPS position

data and the station’s position data that is

entered in the memory channels.

LRegardless of the SKIP setting, all memory

channels will be scanned.

NOTE:

• When using the Near Station scan, BE

SURE to rst receive your own position

data, or manually enter your position

data.

([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

• If no station is found within a 160

kilometer (100 miles) range, “No station

found.” is displayed.

• If the last received position data can be

used, “GPS is invalid. Search by last

valid position” is displayed.

DGroup Link scan

(GROUP LINK)

Sequentially scans the memory groups that

are set to link on the MENU screen.

01 02

00  A  S

99

Scan

Memory Groups

(00 ~ 99, A: Auto MW CH and S: Skip CH)

Unchecked groups are skipped Jump

At least 2 groups must be checked to start

a Group Link scan.

([MENU] > Scan > Group Link)

See page 37 for more details.

DGroup scan (GROUP 00 ~ 99)

Scans the Memory channels in the selected

group. (GROUP 00 ~ 99, A: Auto MW CH,

S: SKIP CH)

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DSetting the Group Link

You can sequentially scan the memory groups which are

set to link on the MENU screen.

LIn the default setting, all groups are set to link.

[MENU] > Scan > Group Link

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Group Link” in the “Scan” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select a group, “00” ~ “99,” “A: Auto MW CH,” “S:

SKIP CH.”

4. Push [ENTER] to turn the Link function ON or OFF.

• Display “✔” when the function is set to “ON”.

LPush [QUICK] to quickly turn all the groups ON or

OFF.

LIn the default setting, all groups are set to ON.

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen. Group Link screen

DSetting the skip channel

You can set or clear a Skip Channel setting.

The channels that are set as a Skip channel are skipped

during a scan.

[MENU] > Manage Memory > (Group number)

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select the Group number in the “Memory Manage”

menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

LGroup numbers are “00” ~ “99,” “A: Auto MW CH” and

“S: SKIP CH.”

3. Select the memory channel to be skipped.

4. After pushing [QUICK], select “Edit” and then push

[ENTER].

5. Select “SKIP,” and then push [ENTER].

LSelect an option, and then push [ENTER].

• OFF: Cancels the Skip Channel setting.

• SKIP: Skipped during a Memory scan.

• PSKIP: Skipped during both VFO and Memory scans.

6. Select “<<Overwrite>>,” and then push [ENTER].

• The conrmation dialog is displayed, select “YES” and

push [ENTER] to save the Memory channel.

• Select “NO” to just close the conrmation window.

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

Manage Memory screen

TIP:

In the Memory mode operation, you

can change the SKIP setting by

pushing [SKIP].

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■About the Priority Watch function

While operating in the VFO mode, or while in the VFO scan, the Priority watch function

shortly checks for signals on a selected memory channel (frequency) every 5 seconds.

There are 4 ways to use the Priority Watch function, as described below.

LWhen the Dualwatch function is ON, you can independently scan on the MAIN band and

SUB band.

LWhile operating the Priority Watch function, you can change the Operating Band, frequency

(using [DIAL]), receiving mode, and so on. Also you can start or cancel the VFO scan.

The Priority Watch function is canceled when:

• Starting the Band scope. (p. 21)

• Either the [CLEAR], [MW], or [F-INP] keys is pushed.

• The “PRIO OFF” is selected in the Quick menu.

Watching a Priority channel while receiving in the VFO mode

Watching a Priority channel while scanning in the VFO mode

Memory scanning while receiving in the VFO mode

Memory scanning while scanning in the VFO mode

VFO

frequency

Priority

channel

Receiving

for 5 seconds

Priority

channel

VFO scan

Scanning

for 5 seconds

VFO

frequency

Receiving

for 5 seconds

SKIP

00

01

02

99

M-CH

VFO scan

Scanning

for 5 seconds

SKIP

00

01

02

99

M-CH

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You can start or cancel any scans that are described on

the previous page, in the same way.

DStarting the Priority Watch

To start the Priority watch, select “ON” or “Bell,” as

described below.

• ON : When a signal is received on the Priority channel, the

channel is automatically selected.

• Bell : When a signal is received on the Priority channel,

beeps sound and the “S” icon blinks.

1. Select the Priority channel or Scan type in the

Memory mode.

2. Push [QUICK].

3. Select “PRIO Watch” in the Quick menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

4. Select the option.

• “PRIO” is displayed.

DCanceling the Priority Watch

1. Push [QUICK].

2. Select “PRIO Watch OFF” in the Quick menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

• “PRIO” disappears.

DThe Priority Watch and Scanning

When you want to use the combination of the Priority

Watch and a scan, you start a Memory scan rst, then

start the Priority Watch, and a VFO scan in order.

1. Start a Memory scan in the Memory mode.

2. Start the Priority Watch.

• “PRIO” is displayed.

3. Start a VFO scan.

[QUICK]

■Starting or canceling the Priority Watch function

When “ON” is selected

• When a signal is received on the Memory channel

When “Bell” is selected

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GPS OPERATION

NOTE: The built-in GPS receiver cannot calculate its location if it cannot receive signals

from the GPS satellites. Refer to ADVANCED MANUAL for more details on the GPS

function.

DChecking the GPS signal

You can check the satellite acquisition status indicated by the GPS icon.

• The GPS icon blinks when receiving.

→ → →

• The GPS icon is displayed when the current location is correctly received.

LThe time it takes to receive the GPS data may differ, depending on your location.

LThe GPS icon is not displayed when “GPS Select” is set to “Manual.”

([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

TIP: For the battery power saving

When using the receiver in the same place, you can save the battery power by manually

entering your location, or manually read the received GPS position into the MANUAL

POSITION screen.

1. Confirm is displayed. (See above)

2. Select “Manual Position” in the “GPS” menu.

([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > Manual Position)

3. Push [QUICK], and then select “Capture From GPS” to

read the received position into the Manual position.

4. Push D-pad (Left) to return to the “GPS set” screen.

5. Set “GPS Select” to “Manual.”

([MENU] > GPS > GPS Set > GPS Select)

• The manual position is activated instead of the internal

GPS.

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Example:

GPS POSITION screen (MY)

Your course

heading is

East.

Your course

heading.

Latitude

Longitude

Time

Grid Locater

Altitude

Displays

My position

(Where you are)

Speed

■Checking your GPS location

You can check your current location.

DDisplaying Position Data

1. Confirm is displayed.

2. Push [QUICK].

3. Select “GPS Position.”

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

• The GPS POSITION screen is displayed.

4. Rotate [DIAL].

• Changes between the MY (My position), RX (Received

position), MEM (GPS Memory position), or ALM (GPS

Alarm position) screen.

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

DAbout the GPS POSITION screen

GPS Memory position

(MEM) screen

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■GPS Logger function

The GPS Logger function enables you to save the position data from a GPS receiver onto

a microSD card as a log.

The GPS Logger saves Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Positioning state, Course, Speed,

Date, and Time.

If you use this GPS Logger while driving, you can check your driving history on a mapping

application.

DAbout the log le

If you have the log le imported into a mapping application, you can display your route as

you move on the software map.

LThe log les may not be compatible with all mapping applications.

LSee ADVANCED MANUAL for details on copying the log les onto your PC.

NOTE:

• The GPS logger function requires a microSD card (User supplied). See pages 4 and 23 for

details.

• This function is turned ON as the default setting. Therefore when you insert a microSD card,

this function continuously saves the position data from the GPS receiver, even if you turn

OFF the receiver, then turn it ON again. To turn OFF the function, do the steps below.

• When the microSD card is full, this function will automatically be paused.

DTurning OFF the GPS Logger function

[MENU] > GPS > GPS Logger > GPS Logger

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “GPS Logger” in the “GPS” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select “OFF,” and then push [ENTER].

• The GPS logger function is turned OFF.

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

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■Operating Bluetooth®

The receiver has a built-in Bluetooth unit. You can connect Bluetooth headsets, or other

Bluetooth devices. When you connect a Bluetooth headset to the receiver, you can

wirelessly receive.

LThe communication range of Bluetooth is approximately 10 meters (33 feet).

NOTE: The Bluetooth communication range may vary, depending on the environment

where you operate the device.

DElectromagnetic 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.

DPairing with a device

LThese instructions describe pairing with the VS-3 Bluetooth® headset, as an example.

1. Turning ON the Bluetooth function

[MENU] > Bluetooth Set > Bluetooth

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Bluetooth” in the “Bluetooth Set” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select “ON,” and then push [ENTER].

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

2. Entering the VS-3 Pairing mode

LConrm the VS-3 is turned OFF, before entering the Pairing mode.

zHold down the VS-3’s [PWR] button for 6 seconds.

LA melody sounds when the VS-3 is turned ON.

LThe LED alternatively blinks red and blue, and then the VS-3 enters the pairing mode.

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3. Pairing and connecting a Bluetooth headset

[MENU] > Bluetooth Set > Pairing/Connect > Device Search

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Device Search” in the “Bluetooth Set” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

3. Select “Search Headset,” and then push [ENTER].

• The receiver starts searching for a headset.

4. Select a headset to pair, and then push [ENTER].

• A conrmation dialog is displayed.

5. Select “YES,” and then push [ENTER].

• “ ” is displayed if the headset is correctly connected.

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

TIP:

Auto Connect function

The receiver automatically connects to a paired Bluetooth device.

[MENU] > Bluetooth Set > Auto Connect

Re-searching Bluetooth device

“No Device Found” is displayed if the receiver could not

found a Bluetooth device.

1. Push [QUICK].

2. Select “Re-search.”

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

DDisconnecting a paired device

You can disconnect a paired Bluetooth device if it is not being used.

[MENU] > Bluetooth Set > Pairing/Connect

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Pairing/Connect” in the “Bluetooth Set” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

• Paired devices are displayed.

L“” is displayed, if the device is connected.

3. Select a device to disconnect, and then push [ENTER].

• A conrmation dialog is displayed.

4. Select “YES,” and then push [ENTER].

• “ ” disappears.

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

LTo re-connect a device, select the device on the Paring list again.

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■Using the Noise Blanker (NB)

The Noise blanker function eliminates pulse-type noise such as the noise from car

ignitions.

LThe function is usable in the LSB, USB, and CW modes.

[QUICK] > NB

■Using the Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL)

The Automatic Noise Limiter function reduces noise components while receiving.

LThe function is usable in the AM and AM-N modes.

[QUICK] > ANL

■Using the Automatic Frequency Control (AFC)

The Automatic Noise Limiter function reduces noise components while receiving.

LThe function is usable in the FM, FM-N, and WFM modes.

[QUICK] > AFC

■Using the Voice Squelch Control (VSC)

The Voice Squelch Control function opens the squelch, or stops a scan only when

voice components are detected in the signal. It is convenient to receive only voice

communications.

LThe function is usable in the FM, FM-N, WFM, AM, and AM-N modes.

[QUICK] > VSC

NOTE: The VSC function is designed to not detect a continuous audio signal. When

receiving a signal such as a radio broadcast program that contains a continuous audio

signal, the received audio may be broken up. In such case, turn OFF the VSC function.

■Operating Bluetooth®

DUnpairing a device

Before unpairing a connected headset or device, disconnect it.

[MENU] > Bluetooth Set > Pairing/Connect

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Pairing/Connect” in the “Bluetooth Set” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

• Paired devices are displayed.

3. Select a device to unpair, and then push [QUICK].

4. Select “Delete,” and then push [ENTER].

• A conrmation dialog is displayed.

5. Select “YES,” and then push [ENTER].

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

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■Using a Weather channel

(For only the USA version)

The receiver has 10 preset Weather channels. You can use these channels to monitor

broadcasts from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The receiver automatically detects a Weather alert tone on the selected Weather channel,

or while scanning.

DSelecting a Weather channel

[QUICK] > Weather CH

1. Push [QUICK].

2. Select “Weather CH.”

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

• A weather Channel is displayed.

3. Rotate [DIAL] to select a Weather channel.

LPush [SCAN] to start a Weather channel scan.

LPush [CLEAR] to return to the Main screen.

DReceiving a Weather Alert

NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones

before important weather announcements.

When the Weather Alert function is ON, the selected

weather channel is monitored every 5 seconds for an

announcement.

L When the alert is received, “WX” and “ALT”

alternately blink.

A WX Alert received on channel “01.”

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9RESET/TROUBLESHOOTING

■Resetting

Occasionally, erroneous information may be displayed. This may be caused by static

electricity or by other factors.

If this problem occurs, turn OFF the receiver. After waiting a few seconds, turn ON the

receiver. If the problem still exists, perform a Partial reset, as described below.

If the problem still exists after a Partial reset, perform an All reset.

The resets affect the following:

Partial reset Settings on the MENU screen, receive history log, operating settings in

the VFO mode.

All reset

Settings on the MENU screen, receive history log, operating settings in

the VFO mode, Memory channel contents, Programmable Scan edges

and GPS memories.

NOTE:

An All reset clears all data and returns all settings to their factory defaults. Save memory

channel contents, setting status, and so on, onto an SD card before doing an All reset.

Refer to Section 7 of ADVANCED MANUAL for details.

LThe Bluetooth paring list is not cleared by an All reset.

DPartial reset

A Partial reset resets operating settings to their default values.

LThe following settings are not returned to their default values.

• Memory channels

• Programmable Scan edges

• GPS memories

[MENU] > Others > Reset > Partial Reset

1. Push [MENU].

2. Select “Partial Reset” in the “Others” menu.

(Rotate [DIAL] to select it, and then push [ENTER].)

• The conrmation dialog is displayed.

3. Select “YES,” then push [ENTER].

• After resetting, the IC-R30 will automatically restart.

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■Troubleshooting

The following chart is designed to help you correct problems that are not equipment

malfunctions. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, or solve it through the

use of this chart, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

Receiver does

not turn ON.

• The battery pack/case is

exhausted.

• Bad connection of a battery pack/case.

• The battery polarity is reversed.

• Charge the battery pack, or

replace the batteries.

• Clean the battery terminals.

• Check the polarity in the case.

p. 2

–

No sound

comes from the

speaker.

• Volume level is too low.

• Earphone mode is ON.

• The squelch is set too tight.

• A Tone function (CTCSS, DTCS or

Digital Squelch (D.SQL)) is activated.

• An external speaker is connected

to the [SP] jack.

• A Bluetooth headset is connected.

• Push [▲] to increase the level.

• Set the “Earphone Mode” item

to “OFF” on the MENU screen.

• Set to the threshold level.

• Turn OFF the Tone function.

• Remove the external speaker.

• Disconnect the headset.

p. 4

–

p. 14

p. 15

–

p. 44

Sensitivity is too

low, and only

strong signals

are audible.

• The attenuator is activated.

• The RF gain is reduced.

( “RFG1” ~ “RFG9” is selected.)

• The coaxial cable is not

connected, or shorted. (When an

external antenna is used.)

• Turn OFF the attenuator.

• Set the “RF Gain” item to the

“RFG MAX” in the QUICK

menu window.

• Check the coaxial cable

connection or replace with a

new one.

p. 18

–

Sensitivity is too

low on the BC

band (1 M).

• Internal antenna is not selected.

• Set the “Bar Antenna” item to

“Use” on the MENU screen.

–

Audio in the SSB

mode is unclear

or distorted.

• The incorrect sideband is selected. • Toggle between USB and LSB. p. 17

The function of

[DIAL] and [▲]/

[▼] is swapped.

• Functions assigned to [DIAL] and

[▲]/[▼] are swapped.

• Push [DIAL SEL] to switch the

functions.

p. 18

Frequency

cannot be set.

• The Key Lock function is ON.

• The Memory mode is selected.

• Turn OFF the Key Lock function.

• Push [VFO/MR] to select the

VFO mode.

p. 20

p. 16

The displayed

frequency is

erroneous.

• The CPU has malfunctioned.

• External factors have caused a

fault.

• Reset the receiver.

• Remove and reattach the

battery pack or case.

p. 47

p. 1

A Program

Scan does not

start.

• The Memory mode is selected.

• The same frequency has been

programmed in the scan edge channels

“FREQ HIGH” and “FREQ LOW.”

• Push [VFO/MR] to select the

VFO mode.

• Program different frequencies

in the scan edge channels.

p. 16

p. 33

A Memory Scan

does not start.

• The Memory mode is not selected.

• Only one or no memory channel

has been programmed.

• Push [VFO/MR] to select the

Memory mode.

• Program two or more memory

channels.

p. 16

p. 28

The Speech

function does

not work.

• Speech Level is set to “0” on the

“SPEECH” screen.

• Set the “SPEECH Level” item

to a higher level on the MENU

screen.

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DGeneral

• Frequency coverage:

[A band]

USA-01 version 0.100000 ~ 821.999990 MHz

851.000000 ~ 866.999990 MHz

896.000000 ~ 3304.999990 MHz

USA-02 version 0.100000 ~ 3304.999990 MHz

EUR-01 version 0.100000 ~ 3304.999990 MHz

[B band]

USA-01 version 108.000000 ~ 520.000000 MHz

USA-02 version 108.000000 ~ 520.000000 MHz

EUR-01 version 108.000000 ~ 520.000000 MHz

• Receive modes:

 Aband(≤1300MHz) FM/FM-N/WFM*1/AM/AM-N/LSB/USB/CW/CW-R/

D-STAR(DV)/P25/dPMR/NXDN-VN/NXDN-N/DCR

A band (>1300MHz) FM/FM-N/WFM/AM/AM-N

 Bband FM/FM-N/AM/AM-N/D-STAR(DV)/P25/dPMR/NXDN-

VN/NXDN-N/DCR

• Operatingtemperaturerange: –20°C~+60°C,–4°F~+140°F

• Frequencystability: Lessthan±2.5ppm(–20°C~+60°C,–4°F~+140°F)

• Frequencyresolution: 0.01,0.1,1,3.125,5,6.25,8.33*2,9*3,10,12.5,15,20,

25,30,50,100,125,200KHz

• Numberofmemorychannels: 2000(in100groups)

+400(Scanedges:100(50pairs),

AutoMemoryWrite:200,andScanSkip:100)

• NumberofGPSmemories: 300

• Powersupplyrequirement: 5.0VDC(±5%)(UsingthesuppliedUSBcable)

3.6VDC(Usingthesuppliedbatterypack)

4.5VDC(Usingthebatterycase)

• Antennaimpedance: 50ΩUnbalanced

• Dimensions(Projectionsnotincluded):

  58(W)×143(H)×30.5(D)mm,

2.3(W)×5.6(H)×1.2(D)in

• Weight(approximate): 200g,7.1oz

(Theantennaandthebatterypacknotincluded)

DReceiver

• Receivesystem: TriplesuperheterodyneandDownconverter

(AbandexceptWFM)

Doublesuperheterodyne(BbandandWFM)

• Intermediatefrequencies:

Band 1st IF (MHz) 2nd (MHz) 3rd (MHz)

A band 266.65,266.7,266.75 58.0500(exceptWFM)

10.7000(WFM)

0.4500(exceptWFM)

B band 46.3500 0.4500 –

LAllstatedspecicationsaretypicalandsubjecttochangewithoutnoticeorobligation.

*2ForonlyAIRband*3ForonlyBCband

*1“WFM”isnotselectable,dependingonthereceiverversionandreceivefrequency.

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• Sensitivityforallversions:

Mode Frequency range

(MHz)

Sensitivity

(μV)

Squelch Sensitivity

(μV)

SSB/CW

(10dBS/N)

0.495000 ~ 1.899990 0.4 –

1.900000 ~ 14.999990 0.25

15.000000 ~ 29.999990

50.000000 ~ 53.999990

 144.000000~ 147.999990

430.000000 ~ 449.999990 0.32

AM

(10dBS/N)

0.495000 ~ 1.899990 2.2 2.2

1.900000 ~ 14.999990 1.4 1.4

15.000000 ~ 29.999990

118.000000 ~ 136.999990

FM

(12dBS/N)

(1kHz/±3.5

kHzDEV)

28.000000 ~ 221.999990 0.4 0.4

222.000000 ~ 832.999990 0.56 0.56

833.000000 ~ 1299.999990

1300.000000 ~ 1999.999990 1 1

2000.000000 ~ 2699.999990 1.8 1.8

 2700.000000~3304.999990 10 10

WFM

(12dBS/N)

(1kHz/±52.5

kHzDEV)

 76.000000~ 107.999990 1.8 5.6

D-STAR

(1%BER)

28.000000 ~ 29.999990 0.71 –

50.000000 ~ 53.999990

 144.000000~ 147.999990

430.000000 ~ 449.999990 1

1260.000000 ~ 1299.999990

NXDN,dPMR,

DCR

(1%BER)

 136.000000~ 173.999990 0.71 –

 350.000000~ 379.999990 1

380.000000 ~ 511.999990

P25(5%BER)

 136.000000~ 173.999990 0.4 –

400.000000 ~ 469.999990 0.56

 763.000000~ 832.999990 0.71

833.000000 ~ 869.999990

• Selectivity:

 SSB/CW Morethan1.8kHz/–6dB

 AM/FM Morethan12kHz/–6dB,

Lessthan30kHz/–60dB(Lessthan1305MHz),

Lessthan30kHz/–40dB(1305MHzorhigher)

 WFM Morethan150kHz/–6dB,

• Audiooutputpower(3.6V):

 Externalspeaker Morethan0.2W(8Ωload,at10%distortion)

 Internalspeaker Morethan0.4W(16Ωload,at10%distortion)

• Powerconsumption(3.6V,FM,SingleWatchmode,RecordingfunctionOFF,GPS

functionOFF,BacklightOFF):

Receiving 330 mA typical

Standby 200 mA typical

 Powersaving 100mAtypical

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BASIC MANUAL

MENU ITEMS

RX History

Digital Set

Tone Control

D-STAR

P25

dPMR

NXDN

DCR

Digital Monitor

RX Log

RX History Log

CSV Format

RX Record (D-STAR RPT)

D-STAR EMR AF Level

Fast Unmute (NXDN)

SPEECH

D-STAR RX Call Sign SPEECH

DIAL SPEECH

MODE SPEECH

SPEECH Language

Alphabet

SPEECH Speed

SPEECH Level

Function

Auto Power OFF

Power Save

Monitor

Dial Speed-UP

Key Lock

Active Band

Bar Antenna

Earphone Antenna ( ~ 1.3 G)

CI-V

CI-V Address

CI-V Baud Rate

CI-V Transceive

CI-V USB/Bluetooth

→REMOTE Transceive Address

USB Connect

USB Serialport Function

Near Station

Scan

Pause Timer

Resume Timer

Temporary Skip Timer

Program Skip

Group Link

P-Scan Edge

Program Link

Auto MW SCAN Memory Clear

Manage Memory

RX Recorder

<<REC Start>>/<<REC Stop>>

Play Files

Recorder Set

RX REC Condition

File Split

REC Operation

Player Set

Skip Time

GPS

GPS Information

GPS Position

GPS Memory

GPS Alarm

Alarm Select

Alarm Area (Group)

Alarm Area (RX/Memory)

GPS Logger

Record Interval

Record Sentence

<<GPS Logger Only>>

GPS Set

GPS Select

Power Save (Internal GPS)

Manual Position

Refer to ADVANCED MANUAL for each menu item’s details. You can download

ADVANCED MANUAL from the Icom website.

http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual

LThe displayed menu items may differ, depending on the receiver’s version or presettings.

Ask your dealer for details.

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6

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BASIC MANUAL

1

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4

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18

2

8

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9

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6

12

17

MENU ITEMS

Display

Backlight

Backlight Timer

LCD Dimmer

LCD Contrast

RX Popup

P25 RX ID Display

Digital RX Backlight

Scroll Speed

Opening Message

Battery Level (Power ON)

Single Band Display

Display Unit

Display Language**

System Language

Sounds

Earphone Mode

Beep Level

Beep/Vol Level Link

A/B Vol Link

Key-Touch Beep

Home CH Beep

Scan Stop Beep

D-STAR Standby Beep

Sub Band Mute (Main RX)

Scope AF Output

Time Set

Date/Time

DATA

TIME

GPS Time Correct

UTC Offset

Bluetooth Set

Bluetooth

Auto Connect

Pairing/Connect

Device Search

Pairing List*

<<Pairing Reception>>

Headset Set

AF Output

Icom Headset

Data Device Set

Serialport Function

Bluetooth Device Information

Initialize Bluetooth Device

SD Card

Load Setting

Save Setting

Import/Export

Import

Export

CSV Format

SD Card Info

Firmware Update

Format

Unmount

Others

Information

Battery Level

Version

Clone

Clone Mode

Reset

Partial Reset

All Reset

*Paired devices are displayed.

** Displayed only when “Japanese” is set to

the “System Language” item.

INDEX

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BASIC MANUAL

A

About the microSD card �� 23

Accessories �� x

Antenna �� 1

Attenuator �� 18

Audio level �� 4

Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) �� 45

Automatic Noise Limiter (ANL) �� 45

Auto Memory Write scan �� 32

B

Band Scope function �� 21

Battery and charging cautions �� v

Battery pack

Attaching �� 1

Capacity of the battery pack �� 2

Charging �� 2

Belt clip �� 1

Bluetooth® �� 43

Disconnecting a paired device �� 44

Pairing with a device �� 43

Unpairing a device �� 45

C

Charging �� 2

Charging with a USB cable�� 3

Cleaning ��vii

D

Decryption function �� 10

Default setting�� 12

Descrambler function�� 10

DIAL/VOL Switch function �� 18

Disposal �� viii

DTCS codes �� 29

Dualwatch function �� 19

E

Entering a frequency �� 15

Explicit denitions �� i

F

FCC Information ��ii

Features �� i

Formatting the microSD card�� 5

Frequency Selecting mode �� 15

Front panel �� 7

Function display�� 9

G

GPS �� 40

About the GPS POSITION screen �� 41

Displaying Position Data �� 41

GPS Logger function �� 42

About the log le �� 42

Turning OFF the GPS Logger �� 42

H

Hand strap �� 1

K

Key Lock function �� 20

Keypad �� 8

M

Memory channel

Selecting �� 27

Writing �� 28

Viewing the memory contents �� 27

Memory mode�� 16

MENU

MENU screen ��11

MENU items �� 47

Operation ��11

Selecting an item �� 12

microSD card �� 23

Formatting �� 5

Inserting �� 4

Removing �� 26

Mode Speech �� 14

Monitor function �� 14

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18

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8

13

5

11

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14

6

12

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BASIC MANUAL

N

Noise Blanker (NB) �� 45

O

Opening Message �� 4

Operating theory ��vii

P

Playback screen �� 25

PRECAUTIONS ��iv

Priority watch �� 38

Program scan �� 33

Program Link scan�� 34

Q

Quick Menu window �� 13

R

Receiving

Receive band �� 17

Receive frequency �� 15

Receive mode �� 17

Recommendation �� viii

Recording �� 24

Playing back �� 25

Recording setting �� 24

Starting recording �� 24

Stopping recording �� 24

VOICE PLAYER screen �� 25

Resetting �� 47

Partial reset �� 47

S

Scan �� 29

Memory scan �� 29

Pause timer �� 30

Priority Watch function �� 35

Program Skip scan �� 35

Resume timer �� 30

Skip frequencies �� 35

Starting or canceling the scan �� 31

Temporary Skip function �� 35

VFO scan �� 29

Scan Types

All scan (ALL) �� 36

Auto memory write scan (Auto MW)�� 32

Band scan (BAND) �� 32

Group Link scan (GROUP LINK) �� 36

Group scan (GROUP 00 ~ 99) �� 36

Memory scan �� 29, 36

Mode scan (MODE) �� 36

Near Station scan (Near Station) �� 36

Program scan (P00 ~ P49) �� 32

Program Link scan (P-LINK 0 ~ 9) �� 32

VFO Scan �� 29, 32

SD card�� 23

Formatting �� 5

Inserting �� 4

Removing �� 26

Saving a setting data �� 5

Setting

Frequency �� 15

Group Link �� 37

Skip channel �� 37

Skip, Temporary �� 35

Specications �� 49

Speech function �� 14

Squelch�� 14

Sweep function �� 22

T

Temporary

Skip �� 35

Tone scan �� 29

Troubleshooting �� 48

Tuning step �� 16

Turning ON �� 4

U

Unmount (microSD card) �� 26

V

VFO mode �� 16

Voice Squelch Control (VSC) �� 45

W

Weather channel �� 46

Writing

Memory channel �� 28

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Osaka 547-0003, Japan

A7447D-1EX

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