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  • Icom IC-V3500 | Advanced Manual - Page 1
    MANUAL FM TRANSCEIVER |V3500 INTRODUCTION 1 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 2 REPEATER OPERATION 3 MEMORY OPERATION 4 SCAN OPERATION 5 PRIORITY WATCH 6 DTMF MEMORY 7 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 8 SET MODES 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS 10 PROGRAMMING 11 INSTALL AND CONNECTIONS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING
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    for the Marine Channel mode and the related functions in English. LLThis guide may not be included, depending on the transceiver version. •• Advanced Manual (This manual) Instructions for advanced operations in English. For Reference •• HAM Radio Terms (PDF type) A glossary of HAM radio
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    numbers you want to print. LLThe printing setup may differ, depending on the printer. Refer to your printer's instruction manual for details. LLSelect "A4" size to print out the page in the original manual size. •• Read Out Loud feature. The Read Out Loud feature reads aloud the text in this PDF
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    Section 1 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Emergency Call function 1-2 DDAssigning the Emergency Call function to [BANK OPT 1-2 DDSetting the Emergency frequency 1-2 DDSetting the Emergency alert volume 1-2 DDUsing the Emergency Call function 1-3 DDReceiving an Emergency signal 1-4 Temporary Volume
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Emergency Call function The Emergency Call function is used when you are in an urgent situation. When the function is ON, an Emergency signal is transmitted to let the other stations and people know that you require assistance, and an alarm sounds from the internal speaker.
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Emergency Call function DDUsing the Emergency Call function IMPORTANT: When another function is assigned to [BANK OPT], the Emergency Call function cannot be used. 1. Confirm that no Emergency signal is being received. 2. Hold down [BANK OPT] for 3 seconds until 6 short
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Emergency Call function Using the HM-133V 1. Confirm that no Emergency signal is being received. 2. Hold down [BANK/OPTION] for 3 seconds until 6 short countdown beeps and 1 long beep sound. ••The channel will change to the one set as an Emergency frequency, and an
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    1. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Temporary Volume function You can set a specific volume level between 0 and 32. Once [BANK OPT] is pushed, the volume level is changed to the set value. DDAssigning the Temporary Volume function to [BANK OPT] 1. While holding down [SET LOCK], hold down [ ] for 1 second to
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    Section 2 REPEATER OPERATION FM Repeater operation 2-2 Accessing a repeater 2-2 DD1750 Hz tone (Using the HM-133V 2-3 Frequency Offset 2-4 Repeater Lockout 2-4 Reversed Duplex function 2-5 Auto Repeater function 2-5 DDSetting the Auto Repeater function ON/OFF 2-5 DDFrequency range and
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    2. REPEATER OPERATION FM Repeater operation A Repeater receives signals on one frequency and then retransmits them on a different frequency. When using a Repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by a frequency offset. A Repeater can be accessed using the Duplex
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    2. REPEATER OPERATION Accessing a repeater Using the HM-133V 1. Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). 2. Set the frequency offset in the Set mode. 3. Push [DUP- 7 TONE] or [DUP+ 8 TSQL ] to select the minus Duplex or the plus Duplex mode. ••A "+" or "-" is displayed. 4. Push [
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    2. REPEATER OPERATION Frequency Offset When communicating through a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted up or down from the receive frequency. 1. Push [SET LOCK] to enter the Set mode. 2. Repeatedly push [SET LOCK] or [MONI ANM PA] until the "±" and the frequency offset are displayed. 3.
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    2. REPEATER OPERATION Reversed Duplex function When the Reversed Duplex function is ON, the receive frequency shifts. (The transmit frequency shifts in normal Duplex mode.) An example receive and transmit frequency are shown in the table below with the following settings: Input frequency: 145.30
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    mode. DDTone information Some repeaters require a different tone system to be accessed. DTMF codes You can enter and transmit a DTMF code or manually transmit a DTMF tone. See pages 6-2 and 6-4 for details. DTCS codes The DTCS encoder superimposes the selected DTCS code over your transmitted signal
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    Section 3 MEMORY OPERATION General description 3-2 DDMemory channel contents 3-2 Selecting a Memory channel 3-3 DDUsing the tuning dial 3-3 DDUsing [▲] or [▼] on the HM-133V 3-3 DDUsing the keypad on the HM-133V 3-3 Selecting a Call channel 3-4 Entering a Memory/Call channel 3-4 Copying the
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    Memory channel contents or save it onto a PC. LLThe CS-V3500 programming software can also be used to backup your Memory channel contents. See its instruction manual for details. 3-2
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Selecting a Memory channel NOTE: Only entered Memory channels can be selected. DDUsing the tuning dial 1. Repeatedly push [M/CALL PRIO] to select the Memory mode. ••" " and the Memory channel number are displayed. 2. Rotate [DIAL] to select a Memory channel. DDUsing [▲] or [▼]
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Selecting a Call channel The factory default frequency is entered in the Call channel. zz Repeatedly push [M/CALL PRIO] to select the Call channel. ••A "C" is displayed. LLPush [M/CALL PRIO] again to select the Memory mode, or push [V/MHz SCAN] to select the VFO mode. NOTE: When
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Entering a Memory/Call channel Using the HM-133V microphone 1. Set the frequency in the VFO mode. LLIf desired, set other data (Example: frequency offset, duplex direction, and tone squelch). 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [CLR A MW and the Memory channel number blink. 3.
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Copying the Memory channel contents This function copies a Memory channel contents to the VFO, another Memory, or the Call channel. This function is used when searching for signals around the Memory channel frequency and for easy recalling the frequency offset, subaudible tone
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Copying the Memory channel contents DDMemory/Call channel to Call/Memory channel 1. Select the Memory or Call channel to be copied. 2. Push [S.MW MW] to enter the Memory Write mode. ••" " and "- -" blink. 3. Rotate [DIAL] to select the target Memory or Call channel. ••"C"
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Entering a channel name Each Memory and Call channel can be given an alphanumeric channel name for easy recognition. LLThe maximum number of characters is 6. LLSee the table below for the selectable characters. 1. Select the Memory or Call channel. 2. Hold down [MONI ANM PA]
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Entering a channel name Using the HM-133V microphone 1. Select the Memory or Call channel. 2. Push [FUNC], and then push [MONI 1 ANM] to enter the Channel Name Display mode. ••The name is displayed, if set. 3. Push [SET B D-OFF] to enter the Channel Name Programming mode.
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Deleting a Memory channel You can delete Memory channel contents. NOTE: The deleted Memory channel contents cannot be recalled. 1. Push [V/MHz SCAN] to select the VFO mode. 2. Push [S.MW MW] to enter the Memory Write mode. ••" " and the Memory channel number blink. 3. Rotate
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Setting a Memory Bank The transceiver has a total of 10 banks (A ~ J). Regular Memory channels 000 ~ 199 and the Scan edge channels 1A/1B, 2A/2B, and 3A/3B can be assigned to any bank for easy Memory management. Up to 100 channels can be assigned to a bank. Categorizing Memory
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Setting a Memory Bank Using the HM-133V microphone 1. Select the Memory channel to be assigned to the bank. 2. Push [SET B D-OFF] to enter the Set mode. 3. Repeatedly push [SET B D-OFF] or [ENT C T-OFF] to select "BAK" (Bank setting blinks. 4. Push [▲] or [▼] to select the
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Selecting a Memory Bank 1. Repeatedly push [M/CALL PRIO] to select the Memory mode. ••" " and the Memory Channel number are displayed. 2. Push [BANK OPT] to select the Memory Bank mode. ••" " and the bank letter blink. LLThe bank name is displayed, if set. 3. Rotate [DIAL] to
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Transferring a Memory channel to another bank The Memory channel in the bank can be transferred to another bank. 1. Repeatedly push [M/CALL PRIO] to select the Memory mode. ••" " and the Memory channel number are displayed. 2. Push [BANK OPT] to select the Memory Bank mode.
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Transferring a Memory channel to another bank Using the HM-133V microphone 1. Push [MR/CALL] to select the Memory mode. ••" " and the Memory channel number are displayed. 2. Push [BANK/OPTION] to select the Memory Bank mode. ••" " and the bank letter blink. LLThe bank name is
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Deleting a Memory Bank You can delete the desired bank. NOTE: Even if a bank is deleted, the Memory channel contents remain. 1. Repeatedly push [M/CALL PRIO] to select the Memory mode. ••" " and the Memory channel number are displayed. 2. Push [BANK OPT] to select the Memory
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    3. MEMORY OPERATION Deleting a Memory Bank Using the HM-133V microphone 1. Push [MR/CALL] to select the Memory mode. ••" " and the Memory channel number are displayed. 2. Push [BANK/OPTION] to select the Memory Bank mode. ••" " and the bank letter blink. LLThe bank name is displayed, if set. 3.
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    Section 4 SCAN OPERATION About scans 4-2 DDVFO scan 4-2 DDMemory scan 4-2 DDMemory Bank scan 4-2 DD[DIAL] operation during a scan 4-3 DDSquelch setting for a scan 4-3 DDTuning step for a VFO scan 4-3 DDSkip function 4-3 DDWhen a signal is received 4-3 VFO scan 4-4 Memory scan 4-5 Memory
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    4. SCAN OPERATION About scans Scanning is a versatile function that can automatically search for signals. A scan makes it easier to locate stations to contact, or listen to or to skip unwanted channels or frequencies. DDVFO scan The VFO scan searches for signals in the entire band, or the
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    a VFO scan The selected tuning step is applied to the scan. For a Full scan and Programmed scan, set the tuning step. See the Basic manual for details. DDSkip function The Skip function speeds up scanning by not scanning Memory channels set as Skip channels. (p. 4-11) DDWhen a signal is received
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    4. SCAN OPERATION VFO scan 1. Push [V/MHz SCAN] to select the VFO mode. 2. Set the squelch to the point where the noise just disappears. 3. Hold down [V/MHz SCAN] for 1 second to start scanning. ••The frequency decimal point and the selected scan type icon blink. LLWhen a signal is detected, the
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    4. SCAN OPERATION Memory scan NOTE: Two or more Memory channels, which are not set as Skip channels, must be entered to start a Full Memory scan. 1. Repeatedly push [M/CALL PRIO] to select the Memory mode. 2. Set the squelch to the point where the noise just disappears. 3. Hold down [V/MHz SCAN]
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    4. SCAN OPERATION Memory Bank scan DDBank scan A Bank scan searches through the Memory channels in the selected bank. LLTwo or more Memory channels, which are not set as skip channels, must be entered to start a Memory Bank scan. 1. Repeatedly push [M/CALL PRIO] to select the Memory mode. ••" "
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    4. SCAN OPERATION Memory Bank scan Using the HM-133V microphone 1. Push [MR/CALL] to select the Memory mode. ••" " and the Memory Channel number are displayed. 2. Push [BANK/OPTION] to select the Memory Bank mode. ••" " and the bank letter blink. LLThe bank name is displayed, if set. 3. Push [▲]
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    4. SCAN OPERATION Memory Bank scan DDBank Link scan A Bank Link scan searches the linked banks. NOTE: To use a Bank Link scan, •• The Bank Link function must be turned ON and two or more Banks are linked in the Set mode. (p. 8-4) •• Two or more Memory channels, which are not set as Skip channels,
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    4. SCAN OPERATION Memory Bank scan Using the HM-133V microphone 1. Push [MR/CALL] to select the Memory mode. ••" " and the Memory Channel number are displayed. 2. Push [BANK/OPTION] to select the Memory Bank mode. ••" " and the bank letter blink. LLThe bank name is displayed, if set. 3. Push [▲]
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    4. SCAN OPERATION Entering Scan Edges You can enter the upper and lower frequency edges for a Programmed scan. Each Program Scan range has its own tuning steps. You can enter a total of up to 3 Program Scan ranges. 1. Set the frequency in the VFO mode. 2. Push [S.MW MW]. ••" " and the Memory
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    4. SCAN OPERATION Setting a Skip channel You can set or clear a Skip channel. The Memory channels set as a Skip channel are skipped during a scan. 1. Repeatedly push [M/CALL PRIO] to select the Memory mode and rotate [DIAL] to select a Memory channel. 2. Push [SET LOCK] to enter the Set mode.
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    Section 5 PRIORITY WATCH About the Priority watch 5-2 VFO frequency and a Memory/Call channel 5-3 VFO frequency and a Memory scan 5-4 VFO frequency and a Memory Bank scan 5-5 DDBank scan 5-5 DDBank Link scan 5-7 5-1
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    5. PRIORITY WATCH About the Priority watch While operating on a VFO frequency, the Priority watch searches for signals on a selected frequency every 5 seconds. There are 5 ways to use the Priority watch. Watching a Memory or Call channel while receiving in the VFO mode. (p. 5-3) 5 seconds VFO
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    5. PRIORITY WATCH VFO frequency and a Memory/Call channel Searches the selected Memory or Call channel every 5 seconds while receiving on a VFO frequency. 5 seconds VFO frequency 125 milliseconds Memory channel 5 seconds VFO frequency 125 milliseconds Call channel 1. Set the receive
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    5. PRIORITY WATCH VFO frequency and a Memory scan Searches the scanned Memory channels every 5 seconds while receiving on a VFO frequency. 5 seconds 125 milliseconds M1 VFO Skip M2 frequency M3 M199 1. Set the receive frequency. 2. Repeatedly push [M/CALL PRIO] to select the Memory mode.
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    5. PRIORITY WATCH VFO frequency and a Memory Bank scan DDBank scan Searches the Memory channels in the selected bank every 5 seconds while receiving on a VFO frequency. Example: B ANK A (M1 to M5 are included) 5 seconds 125 milliseconds Bank A M1 VFO Skip M2 frequency M3 M5 1. Set the
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    5. PRIORITY WATCH VFO frequency and a Memory Bank scan Using the HM-133V microphone 1. Set the receive frequency. 2. Push [MR/CALL] to select the Memory mode. ••" " and the Memory Channel number are displayed. 3. Push [BANK/OPTION] to select the Memory Bank mode. ••" " and the bank letter blink.
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    5. PRIORITY WATCH VFO frequency and a Memory Bank scan DDBank Link scan Searches the Memory channels in the linked banks every 5 seconds while receiving on a VFO frequency. NOTE: To use a Bank Link scan, the Bank Link function must be turned ON and two or more Banks are linked in the Set mode. (p.
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    5. PRIORITY WATCH VFO frequency and a Memory Bank scan Using the HM-133V microphone 1. Set the receive frequency. 2. Push [MR/CALL] to select the Memory mode. ••" " and the Memory Channel number are displayed. 3. Push [BANK/OPTION] to select the Memory Bank mode. ••" " and the bank letter blink.
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    Section 6 DTMF MEMORY Entering a DTMF code 6-2 Transmitting a DTMF code 6-4 DDAutomatic DTMF Memory transmission 6-4 DDManual DTMF Memory transmission (Using the HM-133V microphone 6-5 DDManual DTMF code transmission (Using the HM-133V microphone 6-5 Selecting the DTMF transmit speed 6-6 6-1
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    6. DTMF MEMORY Entering a DTMF code DTMF codes are used for auto-patching, controlling other equipment, and so on. The transceiver has up to 16 DTMF Memory channels (d0-dF) for up to 24 digit often-used DTMF codes. NOTE: To enter a DTMF code, "BAK" or "TVo" must be selected in the "OK" ([BANK/OPT]
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    6. DTMF MEMORY Entering a DTMF code Using the HM-133V microphone 1. Hold down [BANK/OPTION] for 1 second to enter the Option Set mode. 2. Push [MR/CALL] to select "DTM" (DTMF Memory channel). 3. Push [▲] to select "ON." ••The DTMF Memory encoder is turned ON. 4. Push [SET B D-OFF] to enter the
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    6. DTMF MEMORY Transmitting a DTMF code The transceiver has 3 methods of transmitting a DTMF code. DDAutomatic DTMF Memory transmission 1. Hold down [BANK OPT] for 1 second to select the Option Set mode. 2. Push [SET LOCK] or [MONI ANM PA] to select "DTM" (DTMF Memory channel). 3. Rotate [DIAL
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    6. DTMF MEMORY Transmitting a DTMF code DDManual DTMF Memory transmission (Using the HM-133V microphone) 1. Push [FUNC], and then [LOW 6 DTMF] to turn ON the DTMF Memory encoder. ••The 100 MHz digit on the function display is changed to "d." 2. Push [DTMF-S] to turn ON the DTMF direct selection.
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    6. DTMF MEMORY Selecting the DTMF transmit speed The transmit speed of the DTMF code can be set to accommodate your operating needs. 1. While holding down [SET LOCK], hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Initial Set mode. 2. Repeatedly push [SET LOCK] or [MONI ANM PA] to select "DTD" (DTMF
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    Section 7 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone/DTCS squelch 7-2 DDTone squelch and DTCS squelch 7-2 DDReverse Tone/DTCS squelch 7-2 DDSetting CTCSS tone or DTCS code 7-2 DDSetting DTCS polarity 7-2 DDOperation 7-3 Pocket Beep function 7-5 DDWaiting for a call from a specific station 7-5
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    7. TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone/DTCS squelch DDTone squelch and DTCS squelch The CTCSS Tone squelch or DTCS squelch opens when a signal with a matched tone or code is received. DDReverse Tone/DTCS squelch The Reverse Tone/DTCS squelch convenient when you want to ignore a specific signal. The
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    the desired tone or code. -" ": Tone squelch -" ": DTCS squelch -" " and " ": Reverse Tone squelch -" " and " ": Reverse DTCS squelch 6. Operate normally. LLTo manually open the squelch, push [MONI ANM PA]. When the Tone or DTCS squelch is selected: When a signal with a matching tone or
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    and exit the Set mode. 5. Push [FUNC], and then [SIMP 9 TSQL] or [HIGH 4 DTCS] to select the desired tone or code. 6. Operate normally. LLTo manually open the squelch, push [MONI 1 ANM]. When the Tone or DTCS squelch is selected: When a signal with a matching tone or code is received, the squelch
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    " " blinks. LLThe beeps sound for 30 seconds. To stop the beeps and the tone icon blinking, push any key. LLWhen the beep tones are not manually stopped, " " continues blinking until any key is pushed. LLAfter any key is pushed, " " disappears and the function is turned OFF. 8. Push [PTT] to answer
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    . LLThe beeps sound for 30 seconds. To stop the beeps and the tone icon blinking, push any key. LLWhen the beep tones are not manually stopped, " " continues blinking until [PTT] is pushed. LLAfter any key is pushed, " " disappears and the function is turned OFF. 8. Push [PTT] to answer. DDCalling
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    7. TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone scan By scanning a signal from a transceiver that has the Tone or DTCS Squelch function or the CTCSS/DTCS Pocket Beep function turned ON, you can determine the Tone frequency or DTCS code needed to open the squelch. 1. Set the operating frequency. 2.
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    7. TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP DTCS encoder (Transmit only) The DTCS encoder superimposes the selected DTCS code over your transmitted signal. 1. Repeatedly push [TONE T-SCAN] until both " " and " " are displayed. ••The DTCS encoder is activated. 2. Push [SET LOCK] to enter the Set mode. 3.
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    Section 8 SET MODES Using the Set mode 8-2 Set mode items 8-2 Using the Initial Set mode 8-5 Initial Set mode items 8-5 Using the Option Set mode 8-8 Option Set mode items 8-8 8-1
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    8. SET MODES Using the Set mode The Set mode is used to change the settings of the transceiver's functions. 1. Push [SET LOCK] to enter the Set mode. 2. Repeatedly push [SET LOCK] or [MONI ANM PA] to select the desired item. 3. Rotate [DIAL] to set an option or value. 4. Push any key other
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    8. SET MODES Set mode items Tuning step (Default: Depending on the version) Sets the VFO tuning step to 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, or 50 kHz. MUTE NAR MID LOW LOCK SET ANM MONI DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY Scan Stop timer (Default: 10) Selects the Scan Stop timer. When receiving a signal,
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    8. SET MODES Set mode items Channel Skip setting (Default: OF) Turns the Skip function ON or OFF. •• OF: Turns OFF the function. •• ON: The selected Memory channel will be a Skip channel and skipped during a scan. LLThis item is displayed only when the Set mode is accessed in the Memory mode.
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    8. SET MODES Using the Initial Set mode The initial Set mode can be accessed when the transceiver is turned ON, and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, you can "customize" the transceiver to suit your preference and operating style. 1. While holding down [SET LOCK], hold down
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    8. SET MODES Initial Set mode items Squelch type (Default: OF) Selects the squelch type. •• OF: Noise squelch. •• SS: S-meter squelch. The S-meter Squelch function disables the audio output from the speaker when the received signal is weaker than the specified S-meter squelch level. To turn ON
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    8. SET MODES Initial Set mode items Emergency channel (Default: VFO) Selects a channel used for an emergency purpose. •• VFO: The frequency set in the VFO mode is set as an Emergency frequency. •• MR 0 ~ 199: The selected Memory channel is set as an Emergency frequency. •• MR 1A ~ 3B: The
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    8. SET MODES Using the Option Set mode The Option Set mode can be accessed when "BAK" or "TVo" is set to "OK" ([BANK/OPT] key) setting in the Initial Set mode (p. 8-6). Option Set mode items NOTE: The default settings may differ, depending on the transceiver version. DTMF Memory encoder (
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    Section 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS Weather channel operation (For only the USA version 9-2 DDSelecting a Weather channel 9-2 DDUsing the Weather Alert function 9-2 Microphone keys 9-3 DD[F-1] and [F-2] on the HM-133V microphone 9-3 DDThe [UP] and [DN] keys on a microphone other than the HM-133V 9-3
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    9. OTHER FUNCTIONS Weather channel operation (For only the USA version) The USA version transceiver has 10 preset Weather channels. DDSelecting a Weather cMhUTEannel DIGITAL PRIO AO BUSY NAR 1. Repeatedly push [M/CALL PRIO] MID LOW to select the LOCK ANM DUP T-SCAN PRIO SCAN
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    9. OTHER FUNCTIONS Microphone keys DD[F-1] and [F-2] on the HM-133V microphone The following settings can be assigned to the [F-1] and [F-2] function keys on the HM-133V. •• Operating frequency •• Repeater settings (Offset direction, Offset frequency, tone ON/OFF, and Repeater Tone frequency) ••
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    9� OTHER FUNCTIONS One-touch PTT function The PTT switch on the HM-133V can be used as the One-touch PTT function� This function enables you to transmit without continuously holding down [PTT]� L To prevent accidental continuous transmissions with this function, the transceiver has a time-out
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    applying power. This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. If this problem occurs, turn OFF the transceiver. After waiting a few seconds, turn ON the transceiver again. If the problem is still there, perform a Partial reset or an All reset. BE CAREFUL! An All Reset
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    Section 10 PROGRAMMING Programming operation 10-2 DDCloning between two transceivers 10-2 DDProgramming using a PC 10-3 10-1
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    10. PROGRAMMING Programming operation The transceiver has a data copying capability. This function is useful for copying all of the settings and entered contents from one transceiver to another. You can also program data from a PC to a transceiver, using the optional CS-V3500 programming software.
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    DDProgramming using a PC Copy the data from a PC using the optional CS-V3500 programming software and OPC-478UC or OPC478UC-1 programming cable. Refer to the INSTRUCTIONS and the Help file that come with the programming software for details. To the [SP] jack OPC-478UC or OPC-478UC-1 To a USB port
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    Section 11 INSTALL AND CONNECTIONS Connecting a microphone 11-2 Connecting a DC power cable 11-2 Installing in a vehicle 11-3 DDMounting the transceiver 11-3 Installing an antenna 11-4 DDAntenna location 11-4 Connecting to a battery 11-4 Fuse replacement 11-5 11-1
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    11. INSTALL AND CONNECTIONS Connecting a microphone Connect the supplied microphone to the 8-pin modular socket on the front panel of the transceiver. Connecting a DC power cable Confirm that the transceiver is OFF, and then connect a 13.8 V DC power source with at least 15 A capacity. RRWARNING!
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    11. INSTALL AND CONNECTIONS Installing in a vehicle RRDANGER! NEVER place the transceiver where airbag deployment may be obstructed. RRWARNING! NEVER place the transceiver where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. DO NOT place the transceiver where
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    11. INSTALL AND CONNECTIONS Installing an antenna To obtain maximum performance from the transceiver, select a high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. DDAntenna location Roof-mount antenna (Drill a hole or use a magnetic mount.) Trunk-mount antenna Gutter-mount antenna Connect
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    in each fuse holder of the supplied DC power cable. If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, find and repair the cause of the problem. Then replace the damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated fuse (FGB 15 A). RRWARNING! •• NEVER remove the fuse holders from the DC power cable. USE
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    Section 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting 12-2 12-1
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    the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this troubleshooting, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. The transceiver does [LOW DUP] for 1 second to select the Simplex mode. See the Basic manual for details. A repeater cannot be accessed. zz The wrong frequency offset is set
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    12. TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Some Memory channels cannot be selected using the is open. →→Rotate [SQL] to adjust the squelch level to the threshold point. See the Basic manual for details. zz The same frequencies are entered into the Scan Edge channels. →→Enter different frequencies into
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ADVANCED MANUAL
FM TRANSCEIVER
|V3500
12
TROUBLESHOOTING
11
INSTALL AND CONNECTIONS
10
PROGRAMMING
9
OTHER FUNCTIONS
8
SET MODES
7
TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP
6
DTMF MEMORY
5
PRIORITY WATCH
4
SCAN OPERATION
3
MEMORY OPERATION
2
REPEATER OPERATION
1
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION