Icom IC-R1500 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iR1500
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom receiver. The IC-R1500
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
is designed and built with Icom’s
state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper
care, this receiver should provide you with years of troublefree operation.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank
you for making the IC-R1500 your radio of choice, and hope
you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many
hours of research and development went into the design of
your IC-R1500.
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FEATURES
❍ Wide frequency coverage with all-mode re-
ceive
❍ Both Remote controller operation and PC
control application are available
❍
ANF and NR functions are available (Only
when the optional DSP unit is installed.)
❍ IF shift function
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the receiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions for
the IC-R1500.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
R WARNING!
CAUTION
NOTE
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock
may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of
personal injury, fire or electric shock.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France,
Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver via the
OPC-254L to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
RWARNING! NEVERoperate the receiver while dri-
ving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention— anything less may result in an accident.
NEVER connect the receiver to a power source of more
than 14 V DC. This will damage the receiver.
NEVER connect the receiver to a power source using re-
verse polarity. This will damage the receiver.
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and
fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting,
the receiver may be damaged.
DO NOT leave the main unit powered ON and connected
to a vehicle’s electrical system. The main unit draws approx.
550 mA. This will eventually drain the vehicle’s battery.
NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
The receiver may be damaged.
NEVERoperate or touch the receiver with wet hands. This
may result in an electric shock or damage the receiver.
NEVER place the receiver where normal operation of the
vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
NEVERlet objects impede the operation of the cooling fan
on the rear panel.
AVOID using or placing the receiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F).
BE CAREFUL! The receiver will become hot when op-
erating it continuously for long periods.
AVOID setting the receiver in a place without adequate
ventilation. Heat dissipation may be affected, and the receiver
may be damaged.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-
cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the receiver’s surfaces.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
PRECAUTIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................... i
IMPORTANT ............................................................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ......................................................................... i
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... ii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................................................. iii
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................... iii
OPTIONS ............................................................................................... iv
1 CONNECTION .............................................................................. 1–2
■ Rear panel connection.................................................................... 1
■ Antenna installation ........................................................................2
2PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................. 3–7
■ Front panel—controller .................................................................. 3
■ Function display—controller ...........................................................5
■ Rear panel—main unit ................................................................... 7
3 SETTING A FREQUENCY .......................................................... 8–10
■ Turning power ON/OFF ................................................................. 8
■ Mode selection ............................................................................... 8
■ Tuning step selection ..................................................................... 9
■ Setting a frequency ........................................................................ 9
■ Receive mode selection ............................................................... 10
4 BASIC OPERATION ................................................................. 11–15
■ Receiving ..................................................................................... 11
■ Monitor function ............................................................................11
■ Lock function ................................................................................ 11
■ Attenuator function........................................................................ 12
■ NB function .................................................................................. 12
■ AGC function ................................................................................12
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are provided in the IC-PCR1500/IC-PCR2500’s
Instruction manual.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
q Antenna …………………………………………………… 1
w AC adapter* ……………………………………………… 1
e USB cable ………………………………………………… 1
r CD ………………………………………………………… 1
t Foot pad sheet……………………………………………… 1
y Cable hanger ……………………………………………… 1
*Not supplied with some versions.
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9
10
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12
13
14
15
16
■ AFC function ................................................................................ 13
■ VSC function ................................................................................ 13
■ IF filter selection ........................................................................... 14
■ IF shift function .............................................................................14
■ Duplex operation .......................................................................... 15
5 MEMORY OPERATION ............................................................ 16–24
■ General description ...................................................................... 16
■ Memory channel selection ........................................................... 16
■ Programming a memory channel ................................................. 17
■ Programming channel names ..................................................... 18
■ Copying memory contents ........................................................... 19
■ Memory clearing .......................................................................... 21
■ Memory bank setting ....................................................................22
■ Memory bank selection ................................................................ 23
■ Transferring bank contents .......................................................... 23
6 SCAN OPERATION .................................................................. 25–29
■ Scan types ................................................................................... 25
■ Scan start/stop ............................................................................. 26
■ Scan edges programming ............................................................ 27
■ Skip scan ..................................................................................... 28
■ Scan resume condition ................................................................ 29
7 PRIORITY WATCH .......................................................................... 30
■ Priority watch types ...................................................................... 30
■ Priority watch operation ............................................................... 30
8 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ................................... 31–34
■ Pocket beep operation ................................................................. 31
■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation ..................................................... 33
■ Tone scan ..................................................................................... 34
9 SET MODE ................................................................................ 35–43
■ General ........................................................................................ 35
■ Set mode items ............................................................................ 35
10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................................ 44–48
■ Weather channel operation .......................................................... 44
■ DSP operation ..............................................................................45
■ DATAcloning ................................................................................ 46
■ Partial reset................................................................................... 47
■ All reset......................................................................................... 47
■ Internal audio switch..................................................................... 48
11 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... 49
12 DOC................................................................................................. 50
OPTIONS
UT-106*
DSP UNIT
Provides AF DSPfunctions such as noise reduction and auto notch.
CP-12L
CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLES
For operation and charging via a 12 V cigarette lighter socket.
OPC-254L
DC POWER CABLES
For operation and charging via an external power supply.
SP-10
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
For all-round mobile operation. Cable length: 1.5 m; 4.9 ft
OPC-1156
SEPARATION CABLE
For extended separate installation. 3.5 m; 11.5ft
*: UT-106 installation is described in the IC-PCR1500/IC-PCR2500’s
Instruction manual.
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CONNECTION
1
■ Rear panel connection
D DC power supply connection
Use a 12 V DC power supply with at least 4 Acapacity.
Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is
grounded.
• CONNECTING TO ADC POWER SUPPLY
OPC-254L
(optional)
black
white
R CAUTION! NEVER remove the fuse-
holders from the DC power cable.
Connect to a 12 V DC
battery. Pay attention
to polarities. NEVER
connect to a 24 V battery. This could damage the receiver.
Solder
Crimp
NOTE: Use the terminals as shown
below for the cable connections.
D Fuse replacement
Receiver
Fuses (4 A)
DC power
supply 12 V
to an
AC outlet
−⊕
Ferrite core
Controller
CP-12L
(optional)
To a cigarette lighter socket
Fuse (4 A)
Or
Receiver
To ground
Supplied antenna
The antenna holder is backed with double-sided
tape. Remove the protective paper when the
antenna is fixed to any place.
To AC adapter
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CONNECTION
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OPC-1156 connection
q Connect the controller plug to the OPC-1156 jack.
w Detach the ferrite core from the controller cable, then at-
tach it to the OPC-1156 as shown below.
• Make sure to wind the cable on the ferrite core.
e Connect the OPC-1156 plug to the [CONTROLLER] con-
nector of the receiver.
■ Antenna installation
D Antenna location
To obtain maximum performance from the receiver, select a
high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. It is not
necessary to use radials on a magnetic mount (“mag mount”)
antenna.
Receiver
OPC-1156
Controller
Jack
Ferrite core
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
2
q SET•LOCK KEY [SET•LOCK]
➥ Push to enter set mode
. (p. 35)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON
and OFF. (p. 11)
w TUNING STEP/MODE KEY [TS•MODE]
➥ Push to enter tuning step selection mode
. (p. 9)
• Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter receive mode selec-
tion mode. (p. 10)
• Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired operating mode.
e VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 11)
Adjusts the audio level.
r POWER KEY FOR CONTROLLER [PWR]
Push to turn the controller power ON when it’s OFF.
• Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the controller power OFF when
it’s ON.
t SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]
Varies the squelch level. (p. 11)
■ Front panel—controller
Function display (p. 5)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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y MONITOR•TONE•TONE SCAN KEY [MONI•T/T-SCAN]
➥ Push to turn the monitor function ON and OFF. (p. 11)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter tone squelch selection
mode. (pgs. 31, 33)
•Tone squelch, pocket beep (CTCSS), tone squelch reverse
action, DTCS squelch, pocket beep (DTCS), DTCS squelch
reverse action or tone function OFF can be selected.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. during tone squelch selection
mode to start the tone scan. (p. 34)
u NOISE BLANKER/AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL KEY
[NB•AGC]
➥ Push to turn the NB (Noise Blanker) function ON and
OFF. (p. 12)
• The noise blanker function cannot be used in FM/WFM modes.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select the AGC (Automatic
Gain Control) function Slow and Fast. (p. 12)
While in FM or WFM mode, the AGC function is fixed
as Fast and AGC Slow cannot be selected.
i ATTENUATOR/PRIORITY KEY [ATT•PRIO]
➥ Push to turn the A TT(Attenuator) function ON and OFF.
(p. 12)
➥ Starts priority watch when pushed and held for 1 sec.
(p. 30)
o MEMORY/SKIP KEY [MR•SKIP]
➥ Push to select the memory channel, memory bank or
weather channel* modes. (pgs. 16, 23, 44)
*Weather channels are available for USA/CANADA versions
only.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the channel skip setting
ON and OFF for memory/frequency skip scan operation.
(p. 28)
!0 VFO/MHz TUNING•SCAN KEY [V/MHz•SCAN]
➥ Selects and toggles VFO mode
and band selection,
1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning when pushed. (p. 9)
➥ Starts scan when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 26)
• Cancels a scan when pushed during scan.
!1 TUNING DIAL [DIAL]
Selects the operating frequency (p. 9), memory channel
(p. 16), the setting of the set mode item (p. 35) and the
scanning direction (p. 26).
!2 MEMORY WRITE KEY [S.MW•MW] (pgs. 17, 18, 21)
➥ Selects a memory channel for programming when
pushed.
➥ Programs the selected memory channel when pushed
and held for 1 sec.
!3 POWER SWITCH FOR RECEIVER [POWER]
Turns the receiver power ON and OFF.
!3
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
qAFC INDICATOR
Appears when the AFC function is in use. (p. 13)
wFM CENTER INDICATORS
➥ “” or “ ” appears when the received signal is not
tuned to its center frequency; or the squelch is closed.
➥ “” appears when the received signal is tuned to its
center frequency.
eRECEIVE MODE INDICATORS
Shows the selected receive mode.
• SSB (LSB/USB), CW, AM and FM (FM/WFM) are available.
rAGC INDICATOR (p. 12)
Appears when the AGC fast is selected in SSB, CW or AM
mode.
tNB INDICATOR (p. 12)
Appears when the NB function is in use.
■ Function display—controller
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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yDSP INDICATOR (p. 43)
Appears when the DSP digital filter function is in use.
• The DSP function requires an optional UT-106 installation.
uFREQUENCY READOUT
Shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode
contents, etc.
• Frequency decimal point blinks while scanning. (p. 26)
iMEMORY INDICATOR (p. 16)
Appears when memory mode
is selected.
oAUTO POWER-OFF INDICATOR (p. 36)
Appears while the auto power OFF function is activated.
!0PRIORITY INDICATOR (p. 30)
Appears while the priority watch is activated; blinks while
the watch is paused.
!1MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS
➥ Shows the selected memory channel number. (p. 16)
➥ Shows the selected bank initial. (p. 23)
➥ “L” appears when the lock function is activated. (p. 11)
!2SKIP INDICATORS (p. 28)
➥ “~” appears when the displayed memory channel is
specified as a skip channel.
➥ “
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~” appears when the displayed frequency is speci-
fied as a program skip frequency.
!3VSC INDICATOR (p. 13)
Appears when the VSC function is in use.
!4TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR (p. 33)
Appears when the tone squelch function is in use.
!5POCKET BEEP INDICATOR (p. 32)
Appears with “ ” or “ ” while the pocket beep function
(with CTCSS or DTCS) is in use.
!6DTCS SQUELCH INDICATOR (p. 33)
Appears while the DTCS squelch function is in use.
!7ATT INDICATOR (p. 12)
Appears when the ATT function is in use.
!8BUSY INDICATOR
➥ Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch
is open. (p. 11 )
➥ Blinks while the monitor function is in use. (p. 11)
!9S-METER INDICATORS
Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals.
(p. 11)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
qANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT]
Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a BNC connector and a 50
Ω coaxial cable.
wPACKET JACK [PACKET]
Connects a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for data
communications. The receiver can support 9600 bps
packet communication (AFSK).
eUSB CONNECTOR [USB]
Connects to a PC via the supplied USB cable.
• No connection is necessary when the IC-R1500’s controller is in
use.
CAUTION: NEVER insert any other object than a USB
cable, such as a metallic object, otherwise the Main unit
may be damaged.
rEXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT SP]
Connects an 8 Ω external speaker.
• Audio output power is more than 0.5 W.
tCONTROLLER [CONTROLLER]
Connects to a controller via an extension cable.
• No connection is necessary when the control software is in use.
CAUTION: NEVER insert any other object than the controller cable, such as a metallic object, otherwise the
Main unit may be damaged.
yPOWER JACK [DC IN]
Accepts 12 V DC ±15% via the supplied DC power cable.
uGROUND TERMINAL [GND]
Connect this terminal to a ground.
■ Rear panel—main unit
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2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝)/100 kΩ
PACKET jack connection
AUDIO
GND
Rear
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Power switch
EXT SP jack connection
AUDIO
GND
2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝)/8 Ω
Speaker
Top
Front
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SETTING A FREQUENCY
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3
■ Turning power ON/OFF
➥ While receiver’s power is OFF, push [PWR] to turn power
ON.
• While receiver power is ON, push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to
turn power OFF.
■ Mode selection
D VFO modes
VFO mode is used for the desired frequency setting within the
frequency coverage.
➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode
.
What is VFO?
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Frequencies for receiving are generated and controlled by the
VFO.
D Memory mode/Weather channels*
Memory mode is used for operation of memory channels
which have programmed frequencies. Weather channels* are
monitored each 5 sec. when the weather alert function is
turned ON.
*Available for USA/CANADAversions only.
qPush [MR•SKIP] to select memory mode.
•“!” indicator appears when memory mode is selected.
➥ Or push [MR•SKIP] twice and rotate [DIAL] to select the
Weather channel mode, then push [MR•SKIP] again.
• Memory mode, memory banks or Weather channels can be
selected in sequence.
• If weather channel mode is already selected, and you want to
select memory channel mode. Push [MR•SKIP] and rotate
[DIAL] to select “bAnk --,” then push [MR•SKIP] again.
wRotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.
• Only programmed memory channels can be selected.
• See (p. 16) for memory programming details.
[DIAL]
[MR•SKIP]
[V/MHz•SCAN]
[PWR]
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3
SETTING A FREQUENCY
■ Tuning step selection
When using the tuning dial to change the frequency, or when
a scan function is activated, the frequency changes in increments determined by the set tuning step. This can be
changed if desired.
The following tuning step are available.
• 0.01 kHz (10 Hz) • 0.02 kHz (20 Hz) • 0.05 kHz (50 Hz)
• 0.1 kHz (100 Hz) • 0.5 kHz (500 Hz) • 1 kHz
• 2.5 kHz • 5 kHz • 6.25 kHz
• 8.33 kHz • 9 kHz • 10 kHz
• 12.5 kHz • 15 kHz • 20 kHz
• 25 kHz • 30 kHz • 50 kHz
• 100 kHz • 125 kHz • 150 kHz
• 200 kHz • 500 kHz • 1000 kHz (1 MHz)
q Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode, if necessary.
wPush [TS•MODE] to enter tuning step select mode
.
eRotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.
rPush any key to exit tuning step select mode
.
■ Setting a frequency
qRotate [DIAL] to set the frequency.
• If VFO mode is not selected, push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO
mode.
• The frequency changes in the selected tuning steps.
wTo change the frequency band or tune in 1 MHz (10 MHz)
steps, push [V/MHz•SCAN], then rotate [DIAL].
• Pushing and holding [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec. starts scan function. If scan starts, push [V/MHz•SCAN] again to cancel it.
While the band selection mode is selected,
the digits below 100 kHz disappear.
While 10 MHz tuning step is
selected, the 10 MHz digit
blinks.
While 1 MHz tuning step is
selected, the 1 MHz digit
blinks.
[DIAL]
[V/MHz•SCAN]
[DIAL]
[TS•MODE]
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SETTING A FREQUENCY
3
■ Receive mode selection
Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of
the radio signals. The receiver has 6 receive modes: LSB
USB, CW, AM, WFM and FM modes. The mode selection is
stored independently in each memory channels.
Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations
(0.495–1.620 MHz) and air band (118–135.995 MHz), and
WFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76–107.9 MHz).
q Push and hold [TS•MODE] for 1 sec. to enter receive
mode select mode.
wRotate [DIAL] to select the desired mode.
ePush any key to exit receive mode select mode
.
[DIAL]
[TS•MODE]
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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Receiving
qPush and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON.
wSet the audio level.
➥ Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to open the squelch.
➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.
➥ Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to close the squelch.
eSet the squelch level.
➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance, then
rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears.
• When interference due to strong signals is received, push
[ATT•PRIO] momentarily to turn the attenuator function.
(p. 12)
rSet the receive frequency and mode. (pgs. 9, 10)
tWhen a signal is received on the set frequency, squelch
opens and the receiver emits audio.
•“BUSY” appears and the S-meter indicator shows the relative
signal strength for the received signal.
■ Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even
when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.
➥ Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to open the squelch.
• Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] again to cancel the function.
■ Lock function
To prevent accidental frequency changes and unintentional
function access, use the lock function.
➥ Push and hold [SET•LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock func-
tion ON and OFF.
• [SET•LOCK] (lock function only), [MONI•T/T-SCAN] (monitor
function only), [PWR], [VOL] and [SQL] can be used while the
lock function is in use.
[SET•LOCK] Appears
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]
“BUSY” blinks
[PWR]
[VOL]
[SQL]
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]
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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Attenuator function
The attenuator prevents a desired signal from being distorted
when very strong signals are near the desired frequency or
when very strong RF fields, such as from a broadcasting station, are near your location. The attenuator reduces signal
strength by about 20 dB and this function can be activated on
1300 MHz or below.
➥ Push [ATT•PRIO] momentarily to toggle the attenuator
function ON and OFF.
•“ATT” appears when the attenuator function is in use.
■ NB function
The NB (noise blanker) function removes pulse-type noise
when SSB, CW or AM mode is selected.
➥ Push [NB•AGC] to toggle the NB function ON and OFF.
• “NB” appears when the NB function is in use.
■ AGC function
The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) function controls receiver
gain to produce a constant audio output level even when the
received signal strength varies from fading, etc. A slow-response AGC function is selectable for SSB, CW or AM mode.
➥ Push and hold [NB•AGC] for 1 sec. to toggle the AGC
function Slow and Fast.
•“AGC” appears when the AGC function (FAST) is selected in
SSB, CW or AM mode.
While in FM or WFM mode, the AGC function is fixed as
Fast and AGC Slow cannot be selected.
[ATT•PRIO]
Appears
[NB•AGC]
“NB” appears
[NB•AGC]
“AGC” appears
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