iCOM IC-V3500 FM Transceiver User Manual

iCOM IC-V3500 FM Transceiver User Manual

■   Important

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This instruction manual contains basic operating instructions for the IC-V3500.
For advanced operating instructions, see the ADVANCED MANUAL on the Icom website.
The Advanced manual can be downloaded from the following internet address: https://www.icomjapan.com/support/

This instruction sheet includes some functions that are usable only when they are preset by your dealer. The transceiver may have other functions and operations that are not described in this instruction
sheet. Ask your dealer for details.

■ Explicit definitions

NOTE

| If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire 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, fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.
  The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

Supplied accessories

Rear panel

1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT]

Connects to a 50 Ω antenna through a 50 Ω PL-259 coaxial cable.

2 POWER RECEPTACLE [DC13.8V]

Connect a 13.8 V DC ±15% power source with the supplied DC power cable.
NOTE: DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a power source when operating in a vehicle. The plugmay cause voltage drops, and ignition noise may be superimposed onto the transmit or receive audio.

3 SPEAKER JACK [SP]

Connects to a 4 Ω speaker.
Audio output power is more than 3.5 W.

D Function display

1 FREQUENCY READOUT

Displays the operating frequency, channel name, Set mode contents, and so on.

• The frequency decimal point blinks during a
• In the DTMF Memory mode, “d” is displayed in the 100 MHz

2 TRANSMIT ICON

• Displayed while
• Blinks while transmitting when the One-Touch PTT function is

3 AUDIO MUTE ICON

Displayed when the Audio Mute function is ON.

4 NARROW MODE ICON

Displayed when “Narrow” is selected in the Wide/Narrow setting.

5 OUTPUT POWER ICONS

Displays the selected output power level.

i If no output power icon is displayed, the level is set to “High.”

6 KEY ICONS

Displays the functions of the keys directly below the function display.

7 SKIP ICON

Displayed when the selected Memory channel is set as a Skip channel.

8 Memory channel NUMBER READOUT

• Displays the selected Memory channel
• A “C” is displayed when the Call channel is

9 MEMORY ICON

Displayed when the Memory mode is selected.

Precautions

DANGER HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an antenna or antenna connector while transmitting. This could cause an electrical shock or burn.
DANGER! NEVER operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. This could cause an explosion and death. R DANGER! NEVER place the transceiver where airbag deployment may be obstructed during mobile operations. R WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This transceiver emits
Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be observed when operating this transceiver. If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology’s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65).
WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard and/or result in an electric shock. R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver during a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the power source and antenna before a storm.
WARNING! NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting, the transceiver may be damaged.
WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source of more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V battery. This could damage the transceiver.
WARNING! NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This could cause an electric shock or damage the transceiver.
WARNING! NEVER place the transceiver where the vehicle’s normal operation may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
WARNING! NEVER let metal, wire, or other objects contact the transceiver inside or make incorrect contact with connectors on the rear panel. This could cause an electric shock or damage the transceiver.
WARNING! NEVER operate the equipment if you notice an abnormal odor, sound, or smoke. Immediately turn OFFthe power and the DC power cable. Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for advice.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may result in an accident.
CAUTION DO NOT reverse the DC power cable polarity. This could damage the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT expose the transceiver to rain, snow, or any liquids. They could damage the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the vehicle’s engine. The vehicle’s battery will quickly run out when the transceiver is used while the vehicle’s engine is OFF. CAUTION: DO NOT install or place the transceiver in a place without adequate ventilation or block any cooling vents on the top, rear, sides, or bottom of the transceiver. Heat dissipation may be reduced and damage the transceiver

S/RF INDICATOR

• Displays the relative signal strength while receiving
• Displays the output power level while

. BUSY ICON

• Displayed while receiving a signal or the squelch is
• Blinks when the Monitor function is

12 S-METER SQUELCH ICON

Displayed when the S-meter Squelch function is ON.

D SQUELCH ATTENUATOR ICON

Displayed when the Squelch Attenuator function is ON.

F PRIORITY WATCH ICON

Displayed during a Priority Watch.

G AUTO POWER OFF ICON

Displayed when the Auto Power OFF function is ON.

Ⓓ TONE ICONS

Displayed when the Tone function is ON.

i Push [TONE T-SCAN] to select the tone function.

I DUPLEX ICONS

• A “ + ” is displayed when in the plus Duplex
• A “ – ” is displayed when in the minus Duplex

J FOGHORN ICON

Displayed when the Foghorn function is ON.

Ⓓ LOCK ICON

Displayed when the Lock function is ON.

■Microphone

** D HM-133V**

1 PTT SWITCH

• Hold down to transmit, release to
• Push to switch between transmission and reception when the One-Touch PTT function is

2 UP/DOWN KEYS [▲] or [▼]

• Push to select the operating frequency, Memory channel, mode setting, and so
• Hold down either key for 1 second to start

i The scanning direction follows the direction of the key’s arrow.

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 use or leave the transceiver in areas with temperatures below −10°C or above +60°C, or in areas exposed to direct sunlight, such as the dashboard.
CAUTION: DO NOT use or leave the transceiver in excessively dusty environments. This could damage the transceiver.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the non-specified microphone. Other microphones have different pin assignments and may damage the transceiver.
NEVER place the transceiver in an insecure place to avoid inadvertent use by unauthorized persons.
DO NOT push PTT unless you actually intend to transmit. DO NOT place the transceiver where hot or cold air blows directly onto it, during mobile operation.
NOTE: During maritime mobile operation, keep the transceiver and microphone as far away as possible from the magnetic navigation compass to prevent erroneous indications.

■ 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 several of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

■ Canada information

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device

| NOTE: The Marine and WX Channel mode may not be used, depending on the transceiver version.

Panel description

NOTE: The Marine and WX Channel mode may not be used, depending on the transceiver version

D Front panel

1 ACTIVITY INDICATOR

• Lights red when any key other than [FUNC] or [DTMF-S] is pushed, or while
• Lights orange when the Microphone Keypad Lock function is
• Lights green when the One-Touch PTT function is

2 KEYPAD

Push the keys to activate various functions.

3 FUNCTION INDICATOR

• Lights orange when [FUNC] is activated—indicating the secondary function of keys can be
• Lights green when [DTMF-S] is activated—DTMF signals can be transmitted using the

4 FUNCTION KEY [FUNC]

Push this key and then push the keypad to turn the secondary function ON or OFF.

5 DTMF MEMORY SELECT KEY [DTMF-S]

Push to turn ON the DTMF direct selection.
See the table below for details.

HM-133V Keypad

NOTE: After pushing [DTMF-S], transmits the appropriate DTMF code. When the DTMF memory encoder is turned ON, push [A] to [D], [ ], [#], or [0] to [9] to transmit the appropriate DTMF memory contents

1 POWER KEY [ ]

Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver ON or OFF.

2 MEMORY WRITE KEY [S.MW MW]

• Push to enter the Memory Write
• Hold down for 1 second to set the selected Memory

i Continue to hold down the key to automatically increment the Memory channels.

3 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR

Connects to the supplied microphone.

4 VOLUME CONTROL [VOL]

Rotate to adjust the audio level.

5 SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]

Rotate to adjust the squelch level.

i The S-meter squelch or attenuator squelch is activated when rotating [SQL] right from the 12 o’clock position.

6 SET•LOCK KEY [SET LOCK]

• Push to enter to the Set
• Hold down for 1 second to turn the Lock function ON or

7 MONITOR•CHANNEL NAME•PA KEY [MONI ANM PA]

• Push to turn the monitor function ON or
• In the Memory or Call Channel mode, hold down for 1 second to turn the channel name or number ON or
• In the Marine Channel mode, hold down for 1 second to turn the Public Address function ON or

8 OUTPUT POWER•DUPLEX KEY [LOW DUP]

• Push to select the output
• Hold down for 1 second to select the minus Duplex, plus Duplex, or Simplex

9 TONE•TONE SCAN KEY [TONE T-SCAN]

• Push to select the Tone
• Hold down for 1 second to start a Tone

Ⓓ MEMORY/CALL•PRIORITY KEY [M/CALL PRIO]

• Push to select the Memory, Call, Marine, or WX Channel
• Hold down for 1 second to start a Priority

. VFO/MHz TUNING•SCAN KEY [V/MHz SCAN]

• Push to select the VFO

i In the VFO mode, push to select the 10 MHz or 1 MHz tuning step.

• Hold down for 1 second to start a

i Push to cancel a scan.

12 BANK•OPTION KEY [BANK OPT]

• In the Memory mode, push to select a memory
• Hold down for 1 second to enter the Option Set
• In the Marine Channel mode, hold down for 1 second to enter the Marine Set

i You can assign the Emergency Alert function or the Temporary Volume function to this key. See the Advanced manual for details

Microphone connector information

Microphone

D HM-154

Hold down to transmit, release to receive.

1 UP/DOWN LOCK SWITCH

Slide to lock or unlock the UP/DOWN keys.
UP/DOWN KEYS [UP]/[DN]

■   Basic operation

IMPORTANT: Transmission is inhibited in the Marine Channel mode.

D Turning the transceiver ON/OFF

• Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn the transceiver ON or

D VFO mode selection

The IC-V3500 has two basic operating modes, the VFO mode and the Memory mode.

• Push [V/MHz SCAN] to select the VFO

i Push [M/CALL PRIO] several times to select the Memory, Call, Marine, or WX Channel mode.

D Setting a frequency

1. Push [V/MHz SCAN] to select the VFO mode.
2. Rotate [DIAL] to set the
   • The frequency changes according to the selected tuning

i Push [V/MHz SCAN] several times to change the frequency step between 10 MHz and 1 MHz.

D Tuning step selection

The selected tuning step is applied to the scan.

Option (kHz):

5.0, 6.25, 10.0, 12.5, 15.0, 20.0, 25.0, 30.0, 50.0

1. Push [V/MHz SCAN] to select the VFO mode.
2. Push [SET LOCK] to enter the Set mode.
3. Push [SET LOCK] or [MONI ANM PA] several times, until “TS” is
4. Rotate [DIAL] to select the tuning
5. Push any key other than [SET LOCK] or [MONI ANM PA] to save the entry and exit the Set

D Call channel selection

• Push [M/CALL PRIO] several times to select the Call
  • A “C” is displayed instead of a Memory channel

i Push [M/CALL PRIO] more to select the Memory, Call, Marine, or WX Channel mode, or push [V/MHz SCAN] to select the VFO mode.

D Receiving

1. Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the
2. Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio

D Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals, or to manually open the squelch. You can use it without disturbing the squelch setting, even when the Mute functions such as the Tone squelch are in use.

• Push [MONI ANM PA] to turn the Monitor function ON or

i When the function is ON, “ BUSY ” blinks.

D Squelch attenuator

Noise squelch Shallow Squelch

threshold  Squelch attenuator or

• Push [LOW DUP].
  • The output power level is changed and the selected level is

i If no output power icon is displayed, the level is set to “High.”

i The level can be changed even while transmitting.

■ Scan

D Preparation

Set the scan resume option, enter the scan edges, enter 2 or more Memory channels, set the Skip channels.

D Operation

1. Select the mode or bank.

Hold down to transmit, release to receive.

1 UP/DOWN LOCK SWITCH

Slide to lock or unlock the UP/DOWN keys.

2 UP/DOWN KEYS [UP]/[DN]

• Push to change the operating frequency, Memory

i Push [MONI ANM PA] to open the squelch, and then rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.

3. Adjust the squelch level, as described

i First, rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise, and then rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears.
Squelch is open Deep
S-meter squelch adjustable range

For Full/Programmed scan:

Push [V/MHz SCAN] to select the VFO mode.

For Memory scan:

Push [M/CALL PRIO] to select the Memory mode.

For Bank scan:

channel, Set mode setting, and so on.

• Hold down either key for 1 second to start

i The scanning direction follows the direction of the key’s arrow.

■ Basic operation

4. Set the operating
5. When receiving a signal, the squelch opens, and audio can be

i “ BUSY ” is displayed, and the S/RF indicator shows the relative strength of the received signal.

D Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals, or to manually open the squelch. You can use it without disturbing the squelch setting, even when the Mute functions such as the Tone squelch are in use.

• Push [MONI ANM PA] to turn the Monitor function ON or

i When the function is ON, “ BUSY ” blinks.

D Squelch attenuator

The transceiver has an RF attenuator related to the squelch level setting. Approximately 20 dB of attenuation is obtained at the maximum setting.

Turn ON the Squelch Attenuator function:

1. Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn OFF the
2. While holding down [SET LOCK], hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn ON the transceiver and enter the Initial Set
3. Push [SET LOCK] or [MONI ANM PA] several times to select the “SQL”
4. Rotate [DIAL] to select “AT” (Attenuator).
5. Push [ ] to save and exit the Initial Set
6. Rotate [SQL] clockwise past the 12 o’clock position to turn ON the Squelch Attenuator
7. The attenuation level can be adjusted to approximately 20 dB between the 12 o’clock and fully clockwise positions

NOTE: When using the Monitor function

The Squelch Attenuator function works even when the Monitor function is ON. It is recommended to set [SQL] between 10 and 12 o’clock (7 to 17 level when set using the HM-133V).
NOTE: When using the Monitor function
The Squelch Attenuator function works even when the Monitor function is ON. It is recommended to set [SQL] between 10 and 12 o’clock (7 to 17 level when set using the HM-133V).

■   Scan

D Preparation

Set the scan resume option, enter the scan edges, enter 2 or more Memory channels, set the Skip channels.

D Operation

■   Repeater operation

1. Hold down [LOW DUP] for 1 second once or twice to select the minus or plus Duplex
2. If accessing the repeater requires a subaudible tone, push [TONE T-SCAN] several times, until “” is

■ Set modes

D Using the Set mode

1. Push [SET LOCK] to enter the Set mode.
2. Push [SET LOCK] or [MONI ANM PA] to select a desired
3. Rotate [DIAL] to set an option or
4. Push any key other than [SET LOCK] or [MONI ANM PA] to exit the Set

D Set mode items

Repeater tone frequency

D 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 [ ] for 1 second to enter the Initial Set
2. Push [SET LOCK] or [MONI ANM PA] to select a desired
3. Rotate [DIAL] to select an option or
4. Push [ ] to save and exit the Initial Set

D Initial Set mode items

D 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 [ ] for 1 second to enter the Initial Set
2. Push [SET LOCK] or [MONI ANM PA] to select a desired
3. Rotate [DIAL] to select an option or
4. Push [ ] to save and exit the Initial Set

D Initial Set mode items

General

Frequency coverage

• Guaranteed: 144 ~ 148 MHz range only.

| USA RX: 136 ~ 174* TX: 144 ~ 148

EXP: RX/TX 136 ~ 174* KOR, TPE: RX/TX 144 ~ 146

SAU: RX/TX 137.0625, 137.2000,

137.6375, 137.6625,

137.7375

Type of emission| FM

Number of Memory channels

| USA, EXP, KOR, TPE:

207 (including 6 scan edges and

1 Call channel)

SAU: 5

Scan types

| USA, EXP, KOR, TPE:

Full, Program, Priority, Memory channel, Bank, Skip, Tone scans SAU: Memory channel

Frequency resolution

(Except for the SAU version)

| 5, 6.25, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30,

50 kHz

Operating temperature

range

| –10°C to +60°C (+14˚F to +140˚F)
Frequency stability| ±3 ppm
Power supply

requirement

| 13.8 V DC ±15%

Current drain (at 13.8 V DC:

approximate)

| TX: at 65 W 11 A

(less than 9 A at 24 W for the TPE version, and less than 9 A at 23 W for the SAU version)

RX: Standby 0.4 A

Maximum audio 1.5 A

Antenna connector| SO-239 (50 Ω)
Dimensions

(projections not included)

| 140.0 (W) × 40.0 (H) × 118.0 (D)

mm

5.5 (W) × 1.6 (H) × 4.6 (D) in

Weight (approximate)| 1.1 kg, 2.4 lb
Transmitter

Modulation system| Variable reactance frequency

modulation

Output power| See the table on the right.
Maximum frequency deviation

• Except for the SAU

version

| ±5.0 kHz (Wide)*/

±2.5 kHz (Narrow)

Spurious emissions

| USA, EXP, KOR, TPE:

Less than –60 dBc

SAU: Less than –50 dBc

Microphone connector| 8-pin modular (600 Ω)

Output power (approximate)

Receiver

Receive system| Double-conversion superheterodyne
Intermediate frequencies| 1st: 46.35 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz
Sensitivity

(at 12 dB SINAD)

| USA, EXP, KOR, TPE:

Less than 0.18 μV

SAU: Less than 0.25 μV

Squelch sensitivity

| USA, EXP, KOR, TPE:

Less than 0.13 μV (threshold) SAU: Less than 0.18 μV (threshold)

Selectivity

• Except for the SAU version

| Wide*: More than ±6 kHz/6 dB More than ±14 kHz/60 dB

Narrow: More than ±3 kHz/6 dB

More than ±9 kHz/55 dB

Spurious and image

rejection

| More than 60 dB
AF output power

(at 13.8 V DC)

| More than 3.5 W (4.5 W typical)

(at 10% distortion with a 4 Ω load)

External speaker

connector

| 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8 inch)

/4 Ω

■Options

D Speakers

• SP-35/SP-35L EXTERNAL SPEAKER Input impedance: 4 Ω
  Rated input:          5 W Maximum input: 7 W

D DC cables

• OPC-345/OPC-347/OPC-1132 DC POWER CABLE

D Microphone

• HM-133V/HM-154/HM-209 MICROPHONE

HM-133V:        Ten-key type
HM-154:           Non Ten-key type
HM-209:           Active noise canceling type

D Others

• OPC-440 MICROPHONE EXTENSION CABLE

• OPC-589 MICROPHONE ADAPTER CABLE

• OPC-474 PROGRAMMING CABLE For transceiver-to-transceiver programming.

• CS-V3500 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE

• OPC-478UC/OPC-478UC-1 PROGRAMMING CABLE
  Provides quick and easy programming of such settings as Memory channels and Set modes contents. 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.
  All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Read More About This Manual & Download PDF:

References

• Support | Icom Inc.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>