CI-V REFERENCE GUIDE
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
|R15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
REMOTE CONTROL ����������������������������������������� 2
Remote control (CI-V) information ���������������� 2
D CI-V data setting����������������������������������������������� 2
D Connecting to a PC ������������������������������������������ 2
D Data format������������������������������������������������������� 3
D Command table ������������������������������������������������ 4
D Command formats �������������������������������������������� 5
• Operating frequency ������������������������������������� 5
• Operating mode �������������������������������������������� 5
• Offset frequency setting �������������������������������� 5
• AF gain level setting ������������������������������������� 5
• Squelch level setting ������������������������������������� 5
• Tone squelch frequency setting �������������������� 6
• DTCS code and polarity setting �������������������� 6
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REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control (CI-V) information
DCI-V data setting
To control the receiver, first set the following items on the MENU screen�
LRefer to the Advanced manual for each menu item’s details�
[MENU] > SET > Function > CI-V
The Icom Communications Interface V (CI-V) is used for remote control�
Set its CI-V address, CI-V Baud Rate (SP Jack)*, and CI-V transceive function*�
* You need to select the baud rate in “CI-V Baud Rate (SP Jack),” when you remotely control the
receiver through the [
When “CI-V Transceive” is set to “ON,” the same change as your receiver is automatically set on other
connected transceivers or receivers, and vice versa�
[MENU] > SET > Function > USB Connect
Before connecting the USB cable to the PC, set “USB Connect” to “Serialport” (default)�
] jack�
[MENU] > SET > Function > CI-V > CI-V Echo Back (USB Jack)
Before connecting the USB cable to the PC, set “CI-V Echo Back (USB Jack)” to “ON” or “OFF�”
DConnecting to a PC
The receiver’s operating frequency and mode can be remotely controlled using a PC�
The Icom Communications Interface V (CI-V) controls the receiver�
Connect the receiver to a PC with a USB cable (User supplied)�
LUse a proper cable according to your PC’s USB port and make the connection as short as possible�
The receiver may not be recognized by the controller, depending on the length of the USB cable�
LWhen connecting to a USB port on your PC with the USB driver installed, the USB is named “IC-R15
Serial Port�”
IC-R15
(User supplied)
Type-C
To the [USB] port
USB cable
PC
To a USB port
Type-A or
Type-C
To use the USB cable between the receiver and a
PC, you must first install a USB driver�
The latest USB driver and installation guide can be
downloaded from the Icom website�
Carefully read the guide, before installing the driver�
https://www�icomjapan�com/support/
NOTE:
When you remotely control the receiver, use a CT-17 ci-v level converter (discontinued product) or cable (User
supplied) to connect the PC�
The receiver can be connected through an optional CT-17 to a PC equipped with an RS-232C port�
LRemote operation through the [ ] jack is not guaranteed�
Ask your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center�
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REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control (CI-V) information
DData format
The CI-V system can be written using the following data formats� Data formats differ according to
command numbers� A data area or sub command is added for some commands�
Controller to IC-R15 OK message to controller
1 2 3 4 6 75
FE FE B0 E0 Cn Sc Data area FD
Preamble
code (fixed)
Receiver’s
Controller’s
default address
default address
Command number
(see the command table)
Sub command number
BCD code data for
(see the command table)
number entry
frequency or memory
(fixed)
code
End of message
FE FE E0 B0 FB FD
(fixed)
OK code
Preamble
code (fixed)
Receiver’s
Controller’s
default address
default address
NG code
(fixed)
code (fixed)
End of message
FE FE E0 B0 Cn Sc Data area FD
1 2 3 4 6 75
FE FE E0 B0 FA FD
NG message to controllerIC-R15 to controller
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REMOTE CONTROL
Example: When operating with 4800 bps
×15
Remote control (CI-V) information
DCommand table
Command Sub Data Description
00 See p� 5 Send operating frequency for
transceive
01 See p� 5 Send operating mode for transceive
03 See p� 5 Read operating frequency
04 See p� 5 Read operating mode
05 See p� 5 Send operating frequency
06 See p� 5 Send operating mode
07
Select the VFO mode
L Exit the FM Radio mode�
D0 Select the A band
Dualwatch: Set the A band as the
MAIN band
Single watch: Select the A band
D1 Select the B band
Dualwatch: Set the B band as the
MAIN band
Single watch: Select the B band
0C*
0D*
0F*
1,3
3
3
See p� 5 Set offset frequency
10/11/12 Read duplex setting
Read offset frequency
(10=OFF, 11=DUP–, 12=DUP+)
10 Set Simplex
11 Set Duplex –
12 Set Duplex +
11* 00/05/10/
15/20
Send/read Attenuator
( 00=OFF,
05= 5 dB ATT1,
10=10 dB ATT2,
15=15 dB ATT3,
20=20 dB ATT4)
14* 01 See p� 5 Send/read the audio level
03 See p� 5 Send/read the squelch level
15 01 00/01 Read noise or S-meter squelch status
(00=Close, 01=Open)
02 0000 ~ 0255 Read S-meter level
(0000=S0, 0170=S9)
05 00/01 Read various squelch function’s
(including the tone squelch) status
(00=Close, 01=Open)
3
16* 43*
00 ~ 02 Send/read the Tone squelch
(00=OFF, 01=TSQL, 02=TSQL-R)
3
00 ~ 02 Send/read the DTCS function
4B*
(00=OFF, 01=DTCS, 02=DTCS-R)
3
4C*
00/01 Send/read the VSC function
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
59 00/01 Send/read the display type
(00=Single band display,
01=Dual band display)
18 00 Turn OFF the receiver
01*
2
Turn ON the receiver
19 00 Read the receiver ID
Command Sub Data Description
1A* 00*
3
00/01 Send/read the AF filter function
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
3
01*
00/01 Send/read the Automatic Noise Limiter
function (ANL)
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
02 00/01 Send/read the Earphone Mode
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
03 00/01 Send/read the FM Radio Attenuator
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
3
1B* 01*
See p� 6 Send/read the TSQL tone frequency
3
02*
See p� 6 Send/read the DTCS code
*(Asterisk) Send/read data
1
*
Less than 100 Hz is omitted�
*2 When sending the power ON command (18 01) using the [ ] jack,
the command “FE” must be sent before the basic format�
The following is the approximate number of needed repetitions�
•4800bps: 15 “FE”s
•9600bps: 30 “FE”s
•19200bps: 60 “FE”s
1 2 3 4 5 7
F 0BEFEF E E 10810 DF
1 Preamble code (fixed) 2 Receiver’s default address
3 Controller’s default address 4 Command number
5 Sub command number 7 End of message code (fixed)
3
Cannot be set in the FM Radio mode�
*
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REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control (CI-V) information
DCommand formats
• Operating frequency
Command: 00, 03, 05
2 3
0X X X X
10 Hz digit: 0, 3, 5, 6
(Depends on the 100 Hz digit.)
1 Hz digit: (fixed)
1 kHz digit: 0 ~ 9
X
100 Hz digit: 0, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
100 kHz digit: 0 ~ 9
LThe 10Hz digit is set as shown below, depending on
the 100Hz digit�
When the 100Hz digit is: The 10Hz digit is:
• 2 or 7: 5
• 3: 3
• 6: 6
When the 100Hz digit is 0, 1, 4, 5, 8, or 9, the 10Hz
digit is 0�
10 kHz digit: 0 ~ 9
4 5
XX X0
10 MHz digit: 0 ~ 9
1 MHz digit: 0 ~ 9
1 GHz digit: (fixed)
• Operating mode
Command: 01, 04, 06
1 2
XX X X
Receive mode
AM 02 01
AM-N 02 02
FM 05 01
FM-N 05 02
3
WFM*
1
If 2 is omitted, AM is set�
*
2
*
If 2 is omitted, FM is set�
3
*
The FM Radio mode only�
1Operating mode 2Filter setting
1
*
2
*
06 01
• Offset frequency setting
Command: 0D
1 2 3 41
X X XX XX
1 kHz digit: 0 ~ 9
100 Hz digit: 0 ~ 9
100 kHz digit: 0 ~ 9
10 kHz digit: 0 ~ 9
10 MHz digit: 0 ~ 9
1 MHz digit: 0 ~ 9
X0
1 GHz digit: (fixed)
100 MHz digit: 0, 1
LWhen the 100 Hz digit is 0, the 10 Hz digit is 0~9�
100 MHz digit: 0 ~ 5
LWhen the 100 Hz digit is 1, the 10 Hz digit is 0~5�
• AF gain level setting
Command: 14 01
VOL0 VOL1 VOL2 VOL3
0000 ~ 0005 0006 ~ 0012 0013 ~ 0018 0019 ~ 0025
VOL4 VOL5 VOL6 VOL7
0026 ~ 0031 0032 ~ 0037 0038 ~ 0044 0045 ~ 0050
VOL8 VOL9 VOL10 VOL11
0051 ~ 0057 0058 ~ 0063 0064 ~ 0069 0070 ~ 0076
VOL12 VOL13 VOL14 VOL15
0077 ~ 0082 0083 ~ 0089 0090 ~ 0095 0096 ~ 0101
VOL16 VOL17 VOL18 VOL19
0102 ~ 0108 0109 ~ 0114 0115 ~ 0121 0122 ~ 0127
VOL20 VOL21 VOL22 VOL23
0128 ~ 0133 0134 ~ 0140 0141 ~ 0146 0147 ~ 0153
VOL24 VOL25 VOL26 VOL27
0154 ~ 0159 0160 ~ 0165 0166 ~ 0172 0173 ~ 0178
VOL28 VOL29 VOL30 VOL31
0179 ~ 0185 0186 ~ 0191 0192 ~ 0197 0198 ~ 0204
VOL32 VOL33 VOL34 VOL35
0205 ~ 0210 0211 ~ 0217 0218 ~ 0223 0224 ~ 0229
VOL36 VOL37 VOL38 VOL39
0230 ~ 0236 0237 ~ 0242 0243 ~ 0249 0250 ~ 0255
• Squelch level setting
Command: 14 03
OPEN AUTO LEVEL1 LEVEL2
0000 ~ 0022 0023 ~ 0046 0047 ~ 0069 0070 ~ 0092
LEVEL3 LEVEL4 LEVEL5 LEVEL6
0093 ~ 0115 0116 ~ 0139 0140 ~ 0162 0163 ~ 0185
LEVEL7 LEVEL8 LEVEL9
0186 ~ 0208 0209 ~ 0232 0233 ~ 0255
Squelch level setting in the FM Radio mode
OPEN AUTO LEVEL1 LEVEL2
0000 ~ 0050 0051 ~ 0101 0102 ~ 0153 0154 ~ 0204
LEVEL3
0205 ~ 0255
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REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control (CI-V) information
D Command formats
• Tone squelch frequency setting
Command: 1B 01
1* 2 3
0 0 XX XX
100 Hz digit
10 Hz digit
10 Hz digit
Fixed: 0
Fixed: 0
*No input is required when setting the frequency.
0.1 Hz digit
Refer to the Advanced manual for the tone
frequency list�
• DTCS code and polarity setting
Command: 1B 02
1 2 3
0 X 0 X X X
Fixed: 0
Fixed: 0
First digit: 0~7
Second digit: 0~7
Third digit: 0~7
0: Normal
1: Reverse
Refer to the Advanced manual for the DTCS
code list�
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