Icom IC-R6 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

iR6

This devi ce co mpl ies w ith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is s ub je ct to the follo wi ng two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm ful interfere nce, a nd (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WAR NI NG: MOD IF ICATI ON OF TH IS DE VIC E TO RE CE IVE C E L L U L A R RA DI O T E L E P H ON E SE RVIC E SI G N A L S IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

FOREWORD

Thank yo u for purchasing this Icom pr oduct. The IC-R6

communications receiver is designed and built with Icom’s

superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.

We want to take a moment of your time to thank you for making your IC-R6 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-R6.

D FEATURES

m Covers 0.100–1309.995 MHz* wide

frequency range

Some frequency bands are prohibited receiver version

m External power supply operation m 1300 memory channels with 22 banks

available

m 150 mW* AF power with BTL (bridge-tied

load) ampliﬁer

 *At 10% distortion with a 16 Ω load (internal speaker)

, depending on the

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely

before using the receiver.

SAVE TH I S INSTRUCTION M A NUAL — This

instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-R6.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION

R DANGER!

R WARNING!

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

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 and/or other countries.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Pers onal deat h, ser ious i njur y o r an explosion may occur.

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.

Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, ﬁre or electric shock.

PRECAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with a

earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver while

driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention— anything less may result in an accident.

RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver to an AC

outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.

RWARNING! NEVER throw a battery cell into a ﬁre

since as internal battery gas can cause explosion.

RWARNING! NEVER disassemble the battery cell.

If the battery cell’s internal material (electrolyte liquid) gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with water and obtain treatment from an eye doctor immediately.

NEVER connect the receiver to a power source of more

than 6.3 V DC directly. This will damage the receiver.

NEVER connect the receiver to a power source using

reverse polarity. This will damage the receiver.

NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids.

The receiver may be damaged.

NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet hands. This

may result in an electric shock or damage the receiver.

NEVER solder the battery cell. This may damage the bat-

tery.

DO NOT use or place the receiver in direct sunlight or

in areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14˚F) or above +60°C (+140˚F).

DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alco-

hol to clean the receiver, because they can damage the receiver’s surfaces.

Even when the receiver power is OFF, a slight current still flows in the circuits. Remove batteries from the receiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the installed ba tter ies w ill b ecom e exhau sted, and will need to be recharged.

FCC INFORMATION

• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:

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 modiﬁcations to this device, not

expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.

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OPERATING THEORY

El e ctrom agnet i c radia tion, wh i ch has fre quenc i es of 20,000 Hz (20 kHz*) and above, is called radio frequency (RF) energy because, it is useful in radio transmissions. The IC-R6 receives RF energy from 0.100 MHz* to 1309.995 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 abbrevi-

ation of megahertz or 1,000,000 hertz, where hertz is a unit of frequency.

OPERATING NOTES

The IC-R6 may receive its own oscillated frequency, resulting in no reception or only noise reception, on some frequencies.

The IC-R6 may receive interference from extremely strong signals on different frequencies or when using an external high-gain antenna.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ………………………………………………… i IMPORTANT ………………………………………………… i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS …………………………………… i PRECAUTIONS ……………………………………………… ii FCC INFORMATION ……………………………………… iii OPERATING THEORY …………………………………… iii OPERATING NOTES ……………………………………… iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………… iv–v SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ………………………………… v

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE �� I–VII

n Preparation ……………………………………………… I n Your ﬁrst scanning experience ……………………… III n Memory programming ……………………………… IV n Programmed scan operation ………………………… V

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION �� 1–4

n Front, top and side panels ………………………… 1 n Function display ……………………………………… 3

2 BATTERY CHARGING �� 5–8

n Battery installation …………………………………… 5 n Caution ………………………………………………… 5 n Battery charging ……………………………………… 7

3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING �� 9–12

n VFO and memory channels ………………………… 9 n Frequency band selection …………………………… 9 n Setting a frequency …………………………………… 11 n Setting a tuning step ………………………………… 11 n Selecting a memory channel ………………………… 12 n Lock function ………………………………………… 12

4 BASIC OPERATION �� 13–17

n Receiving ……………………………………………… 13 n Setting audio volume ………………………………… 13 n Squelch level setting ………………………………… 14 n Receive mode selection ……………………………… 14 n Monitor function ……………………………………… 15 n Attenuator function …………………………………… 15 n Duplex operation ……………………………………… 16 n Dial select step ……………………………………… 17

5 MEMORY CHANNELS �� 18–27

n General description …………………………………… 18 n Selecting a memory channel ………………………… 18 n Memory channel programming ……………………… 19 n Memory bank setting ………………………………… 20 n Memory bank selection ……………………………… 21 n Programming memory/bank name ………………… 22 n Selecting display type ………………………………… 23 n Copying memory contents …………………………… 24 n Memory clearing ……………………………………… 25 n Transferring memory contents ……………………… 26 n Erasing/transferring bank contents ………………… 27

6 SCAN OPERATION �� 28–37

n Scan types …………………………………………… 28 n Full/band/programmed link/programmed scan …… 29 n Scan edges programming …………………………… 30 n Programming scan name …………………………… 31 n Programming other contents ………………………… 32 n Memory/all bank/bank link/bank scan ……………… 33 n Auto memory write scan …………………………… 34

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10 11

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n Skip channel/frequency setting ……………………… 35 n Scan resume setting ………………………………… 37

7 PRIORITY WATCH �� 38–40

n Priority watch types …………………………………… 38 n Priority watch operation ……………………………… 39

8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP �� 41–44

n Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting ……… 41 n Tone/DTCS squelch operation ……………………… 43 n Tone scan ……………………………………………… 44

9 Set mode �� 45–56

n General ………………………………………………… 45 n Set mode items ……………………………………… 46

10 OTHER FUNCTIONS �� 57–63

n Antenna selection …………………………………… 57 n [DIAL] function assignment ………………………… 58 n Auto power-off function ……………………………… 58 n Weather channel operation ………………………… 59 n Data cloning ………………………………………… 61 n Partial reset …………………………………………… 63 n All reset ……………………………………………… 63

11 CONTROL COMMAND �� 64–61

n General ………………………………………………… 64 n Data format …………………………………………… 64 n Command table ……………………………………… 65

12 FREQUENCY TABLE �� 67–74

n TV channels …………………………………………… 67 n VHF marine channels ………………………………… 70 n Weather channels …………………………………… 70 n Other communications in the USA ………………… 72

n Other communications— other countries ………… 73

13 MAINTENANCE �� 75–76

n Troubleshooting ……………………………………… 75 n CP-18A/E fuse replacement ………………………… 76

14 SPECIFICATIONS �� 77 15 OPTIONS �� 79 16 POCKET GUIDE �� 80–81 17 CE �� 81–82

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

q Antenna ············································································ 1 w Hand strap ········································································ 1 e Belt clip ············································································· 1 r Ni-MH batteries*atteries* ······························································ 2 t AC adapter* ····································································· 1

* Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the receiver

version.

■ Preparation

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

D Battery installation

q Remove the b a ttery

cover from the receiver.

w Ins tall two A A ( L R6)

size Ni-MH or alkaline cell batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

• Charge the Ni-MH batter ies before use. (See pa g e II f o r ch a rg i ng instructions.)

Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to clean

the battery terminals once a week.

D Belt clip

Convenie ntly attaches to yo ur belt.

To attach the belt clip:

Slide the belt clip into the plastic loop on the back of the receiver.

To detach the belt clip:

Hold down the tab (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w).

D Antenna

Insert the antenna connector into the antenna base and tighten the antenna screw.

• NEVER carry the receiver by holding only the antenna.

• When the jack is not in use, keep the jack cover attached to protect the connectors from dust and moisture.

✔ For your information Third-party antennas may increase receiver performance.

An optional AD-92SMA antenna connector adapter is available to connect an antenna with a BNC connector.

D Handstrap

To facilitate carrying the receiver, slide the hand strap through the loop on the top of the belt clip.

Quick reference guide

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Receiver

CP-18A/E Cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter

BC-196SA/SD/BC-153SC

to a cigarette lighter socket

The shape may differ, depending on the version.

to an AC outlet

to the [DC4.5V] jack

[DIAL]

Rotate

Then, push

D Charging the battery

q Install the Ni-MH batteries. w Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. e Insert the adapter plug into the [DC4.5V] of the receiver.

• The battery conﬁrmation is displayed.

RWARNING!: NEVER attempt to charge the alkaline batteries.

NOTE: When no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the receiver automatically skips these settings, and the receiver cannot charge the batteries. In that case, remove the batteries for more than 2 seconds and retry these setting from step q.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND].

• The charging conﬁrmation is displayed.

t Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND] to start the

battery charging.

• The battery icon scrolls during charge.

• Both segments blink when completely charged.

■ Your ﬁrst scanning experience

[DIAL]

Now that you have your IC-R6 ready, you are probably excited to start listening. We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your ﬁrst “Listennig Experience” enjoyable.

D About the default settings

The [DIAL] control function can be traded with the [p]/[q] ke ys fun ctio n. How ever , in thi s QUICK REF EREN CE GUIDE, the factory default setting ([DIAL] selects the operating frequency) is used for simple instruction.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

2. Adjusting audio level

➥ Push [p]/[q] to set a desired

audio level.

3. Adjusting squelch level

➥ W hile hold i n g d own [SQL] ,

rotate [DIAL] to set the squelch level.

Quick reference guide

D Basic operation

1. Turning ON the receiver

➥ Hold down [ ] for 1 second to

turn the power ON.

4. Setting a desired frequency

The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to listen to. Pages 11 and 17 will instruct you on how to set the tuning speed.

q Push [ BAND ] repea tedly t o

select a frequency band.

• While holding down [BAND], then rotating [DIAL] will also select a frequency band.

w Rotate [DIAL] to set the receive

frequency.

•

While holding down [FUNC], rotate [D IAL] to selec t fr equencie s in MHz steps.

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

[DIAL]

■ Your ﬁrst scanning experience (continued)

5. Receive mode selection

➥ Pu sh [M ODE ] repeat edl y to

select a desired receive mode.

• The FM, WFM or AM is selectable.

■ Memory programming

The IC-R6 has 1300 memory channels for storing often used receive frequency, mode, etc.

1. Setting frequency

In the VFO mode, set a desired receive frequency and receive mode.

• When the “ ” icon is displayed, push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.

2. Selecting a memory channel

Ho l d dow n [S . M W ]( V / M ) fo r 1 second, then rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.

• The “ ” icon and memory chan-

nel number blink.

3. Writing a memory channel

Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second until 3 beeps sound.

• The memory channel number automatically increases if you con-

tinue to hold down [S.MW](V/M) after programming.

■ Programmed scan operation

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

25 pairs (50 channels) of scan edge memories, specify the scanning ranges, are used for programmed scan operation. The programmed scan scans between the frequencies in channels “xxA” and “xxB” (xx=00 to 24). Therefore, before operating the programmed scan, different frequencies must be programmed into “A” and “B” scan edge channels.

D Programming scan edges

A start frequency must be programmed into a “xxA,” and an end frequency must be programmed into a “xxB” memory channel.

1. Setting frequency

In the VFO mode, set a desired receive frequency and receive mode.

• When the “ ” icon is displayed, push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.

2. Selecting a scan edge “A” channel

Hold down [S.MW](V/M) select one of the 25 scan edge “A” channels.

• The “ ” icon and scan edge channel number blink.

for 1 second,

then rotate [DIAL] to

3. Writing a scan edge channel

Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second until 3 beeps sound.

• The paired scan edge “B” channel is automatically selected if you continue to hold down [S.MW](V/M) after programming.

• When programming is completed, return to the VFO mode.

4. Setting frequency

In the VFO mode, set a desired receive frequency.

5. Selecting a scan edge “B” channel

Hold down [S.MW](V/M) select one of the 25 scan edge “B” channels.

• The “ ” icon and the scan edge channel number blink.

• When the scan edge “B” channel is already selected in step 3, (by holding down [S.MW](V/M) after programming), skip this step.

for 1 second,

then rotate [DIAL] to

6. Writing a scan edge channel

Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second until 3 beeps sound.

• The next scan edge “A” channel is automatically selected if you continue to hold down [S.MW](V/M) after programming.

• When programming is completed, return to the VFO mode.

Quick reference guide

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

• Full scan

• Band scan

• Program link scan

• Program scan

• All memory scan

• All bank scan

• Bank link scan

• Bank scan

Scan type display examples

In the VFO mode In the memory mode

D Starting scan

1. Select the VFO mode.

Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode for a VFO scan operation, such as full scan, band scan and programmed scan.

• Select the memory mode by pushing [V/M] again for a memory scan operation, such as all memory scan, bank link scan or bank scan.

2. Selecting a scan type

Ho ld down 1 second, and to select one of the desired scanning types.

• Se lect “ALL” for full scan, “BAND ” for band scan , “P-LINK x” for progr a m m ed l ink scan (x = 0 t o 9) , “P ROG xx” fo r pro gra mme d sca n (xx= 0 to 24; only programmed scan edge numbers are displayed).

• Select “M-ALL” for all memory scan, “B-ALL” for all bank scan, “B-LINK” for bank link scan or “BANK-x” for bank scan (x= A to R, T, U, W, Y; only programmed bank groups are displayed).

[SC AN](MOD E) for

then rotate [DIAL]

3. Starting scan

• Full/Band scan

• Program link Program scan

• All memory/All bank bank link scan

• Bank scan

In the VFO mode In the memory mode

Push

[SCAN](MODE)

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.

to start the scan.

4. Cancelling scan

Push

[SCAN](MODE)

again to stop the scan.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

✔ For your information

The memory channel number you program the scan edges into correlates “PROGxx” as follows: 00A/00B: Selects “PROG 00” to scan between frequencies

programmed in channels 00A and 00B.

01A/01B: Selects “PROG 01” to scan between frequencies

programmed in channels 01A and 01B.

•

23A/23B: Selects “PROG 23” to scan between frequencies

programmed in channels 23A and 23B.

24A/24B: Selects “PROG 24” to scan between frequencies

programmed in channels 24A and 24B.

Quick reference guide

VII

Function display (pp 3, 4)

Speaker

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front, top and side panels

q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. I)

Connect the supplied antenna.

• An optional AD-92SMA is available for connecting an antenna with a BNC connector.

w FUNCTION KEY [FUNC]

While holding down this switch, access a key’s secondary or third function.

* The functions of [DIAL] and [p]/[q] can be exchanged. See page 58 for details.

e SQUELCH • ATTENUATOR KEY [SQL] • [ATT](SQL)

➥ Hold down to temporarily open the squelch and moni-

tor the operating frequency. (p. 15)

➥ While holding down this switch, rotate [DIAL]* to adjust

the squelch level. (p. 14)

➥ While holding down [FUNC], push to toggle the attenu-

ator function ON or OFF. (p. 15)

r UP/DOWN KEYS [p]/[q]*

Adjusts the audio volume level. (p. 13)

t BAND • LOCK • MEMORY NAME KEY

[BAND] • [ ](BAND) • [ ](BAND)

➥ Push to select the operating frequency band. (p. 9) ➥ Whi l e h o lding dow n [ F U NC], push and hol d for

1 second to toggle the lock function ON or OFF. (p. 12)

➥ During memory mode operation, hold down [FUNC],

then push this key to select the display type.

• The display shows the memory bank name†, memory name† and channel number in sequence, and then returns to the frequency display. (†The memory bank name or memory name must have preprogrammed.)

y TUNING STEP • SET • DIAL EXCHANGE KEY

[TS] • [SET](TS) • [ ](TS)

➥ Push to enter the tuning step selecting mode. (p. 11) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the Set mode. (p. 45) ➥ While holding down [FUNC], push to exchange the

[DIAL] and [p]/[q] keys’ functions. (p. 58)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

u POWER KEY [ ]

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

i MODE • SCAN • TONE SCAN KEY

[MODE] • [SCAN](MODE) • [ ](MODE)

➥ Push to select the receive mode. (p. 14) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the scan type selec-

tion mode. (pp. 29, 33)

• Push again to start the scan.

➥ While holding down [FUNC], push to start a tone scan.

(p. 44)

o VFO/MEMORY • MEMORY WRITE • SKIP KEY

[V/M] • [S.MW](V/M) • [ ](V/M)

➥ Toggles between the VFO and the memory mode. (p. 9) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the memory edit

mode. (p. 19)

mWhile in the VFO mode (p. 29)

Hold down [FUNC], then push this key to set the VFO skip scan setting ON or OFF.

mWhile in the memory mode (p. 35)

Hold down [FUNC], then push this key to select the scan skip setting for the selected channel.

* The functions of [DIAL] and [p]/[q] can be exchanged. See page 58 for details.

!0 EXTERNAL DC-IN CONNECTOR [DC4.5V] (p. 7)

Connect an AC adapter or an optional cigarette lighter cable for both charging the installed rechargeable battery and operating. Connectable voltage is from 4.5 V DC to

6.3 V DC.

!1 EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTOR [SP]

Connect an optional earphone or headphones. The internal speaker will not function when any external equipment is connected. (See page 79 for a list of available options.)

!2 CONTROL DIAL [DIAL]*

➥ Rotate to select the operating frequency. (p. 11) ➥ While scanning, changes the sc anning direction.

(pp. 29, 33)

➥ While holding down [SQL], sets the squelch level.

(p. 14)

➥ While holding down [FUNC], sets the operating fre-

quency in 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz in the VFO mode. (pp. 11, 17)

➥ While holding down [FUN C], selects the mem ory

channel in 10 channels steps in the memory mode. (pp. 12, 18)

➥ While holding down [BAND], selects the frequency

band in the VFO mode. (p. 9)

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

PANEL DESCRIPTION

!3 !2

w e yr t u

■ Function display

q BATTERY ICON

➥ Both segments appear when the batteries have ample

capacity.

• They do not appear when operating with an external power

➥ Only the right segment “ ” appears when the batter-

ies have less than half capacity.

➥ Scrolls while charging the rechargeable batteries. (p. 8)

➥ Both segments disappear when completely charged.

w LOCK ICON (p. 12)

Appears when the lock function is activated.

source.

e DUPLEX ICONS (p. 16)

“DUP” appears when plus duplex, and “DUP–” appears when minus duplex operation is selected.

r TONE ICONS (p. 43)

➥ “T SQL” appears while the tone squelch function is in use. ➥ “T SQL-R” appears while the reverse tone squelch

function is in use.

➥ “DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is in

use.

➥ “DTCS” appears while the reverse DTCS squelch func-

tion is in use.

➥ “S” appears with the “T SQL” or “DTCS” icon while

the pocket beep function (with Tone squelch or DTCS

squelch) is in use.

t VSC ICON (p. 52)

Appears while the VSC (Voice Squelch Control) function is in use.

y AUTO WRITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 34)

Appears when an auto write channel is selected.

u SKIP ICONS

mWhile in the VFO mode (p. 29)

“PSKIP” appears when the VFO skip scan setting is ON.

mWhile in memory mode (p. 35)

➥ “SKIP” appears when the selected memory channel

is speciﬁed as a skip channel.

➥ “PSKIP” appears when the displayed frequency is

speciﬁed as a skip channel for the memory scan or skip frequency for the VFO scan.

i PRIORITY WATCH ICON (pp. 39, 40)

Appears while priority watch is in use.

o MEMORY ICON (pp. 9, 18)

Appears when the memory mode is selected.

!0 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER

Shows the selected memory channel number. (pp. 9, 18)

!1 SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (p. 13)

Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

!2 ATTENUATOR ICON (p. 15)

Appears while the RF attenuator is in use.

!3 RECEIVE MODE ICONS (p. 14)

Shows the selected receive mode.

• FM, WFM and AM modes are selectable.

!4 VOLUME EXCHANGE ICON (p. 58)

Appears when the function of [DIAL] and [p ]/[q] are exchanged.

!5 FREQUENCY READOUT

Shows a variety of information, such as the operating frequency, Set mode contents, memory names.

• The smaller “75,” “50” or “25” to the right of the frequency readout shows the 0.75, 0.5 or 0.25 kHz, respectively.

• The decimal point blinks during a scan.

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BATTERY CHARGING

■ Battery installation

Before installing, or replacing the batteries, hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn the power OFF.

q Remove the battery cover from the receiver.

w Install two AA (LR6) size Ni-MH batteries.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.

■ Caution

• R DANGER! NEVER short the battery terminals (or charg-

ing terminals on the bottom of the receiver). Also, current may ﬂow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing batteries (or the receiver) in handbags, etc. Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not only the batteries, but also the receiver.

• R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used batteries. Internal

battery gas may cause an explosion.

• R DANGER! NEVER immerse the batteries in water. If the

batteries become wet, be sure to wipe them dry BEFORE installing them to the receiver.

• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old batteries together.

• Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged.

• Keep battery terminals clean to avoid rust or misscontact. It’s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week.

D Caution for the Ni-MH batteries

• CAUTION: Always use the batter ies within the speci- ﬁed temperature range, –5˚C to +60˚C (+23˚F to +140˚F). Using the batteries out of their speciﬁed temperature range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life.

BATTERY CHARGING

• CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the batteries are left completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +55˚C; +131˚F) for an extended period of time. If the batteries must be left unused for a long time, they must be detached from the receiver after charging. Keep them safely in a cool dry place at the following temperature range:

–20˚C to +45˚C (–4˚F to +113˚F) (up to a month) –20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to six months) –20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to +77˚F) (up to a year*)

* We recommend charging the batteries every 6 months.

• If your Ni-MH batteries seem to have no capacity, even after being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the batteries again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new batteries must be purchased. Prior to using the receiver for the first time, the batteries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.

• The supplied batteries are rechargeable batteries. Charge the batteries before ﬁrst operating the receiver, or when the batteries become exhausted. If you want to prolong the battery life, the following points should be observed:

- Avoid over charging.

- Use the batteries until it becomes almost completely ex-

hausted, under normal conditions.

D Charging caution

• R WARNING! NEVER charge alkaline batteries.

The receiver can charge only the Ni-MH batteries (1.2 V, 1400 mAH typical). Other types of rechargeable battery, such as Ni-Cd or Li-Ion cannot be charged.

• AVOID over charging— The installed rechargeable batter- ies can be charged during operation when the AC adapter or the cigarette lighter cable is connected. To prevent over charging, the IC-R6 has charging timer that automatically disconnecting* the charging line electronically after 15 hours from charging. However, the charging timer will reset and start charging again when disconnect then reconnecting the AC adapter or CP-18A/E more than 1 minute interval.

* When the “CHARGE” setting in the Set mode is set to “CHG2 (default),”

the receiver continues to trickle charge after 15 hours have past.

• Recommended temperature range for charging:

between 0°C (+32˚F) and +40°C (+104˚F) by the receiver.

• Use the BC-196SA/SD/BC-153SC AC adapter or CP-18A/

E cigarette liter cable only. NEVER use other manufacturers’ chargers.

• The external DC power supply voltage must be between

12–16 V to charge the batteries and for operation when using an optional CP-18A/E.

• If t he bat tery ic ons (“ ” and “ ”) disa ppea r only

1 minute after connecting to the DC power supply, the batteries may have problem. In this case, contact your Icom

dealer/distributor, or purchase new batteries.

BATTERY CHARGING

Receiver

CP-18A/E Cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter

BC-196SA/SD/BC-153SC

to a cigarette lighter socket

The shape may differ, depending on the version.

to an AC outlet

to the [DC4.5V] jack

■ Battery charging

D Charging connections

RWARNING!: NEVER attempt to charge alkaline batteries.

• Charging period: Approx. 15 hours*

* Charging pauses when the receiver’s temperature is out of its

specified temperature range (at that time both batter y icons blink), then resumes when it returns to the specified range. In that case, the charging time will be longer than 15 hours.

• External DC power operation becomes possible when using an AC adapter or cigarette lighter cable. The installed Ni-MH batteries can also be charged simultaneously.

• CAUTION: BE SURE to disconnect the CP-18A/E from the cigarette lighter socket when charging is ﬁnished, because, a slight current still ﬂows in the CP-18A/E and will drain the vehicle’s battery.

D Charging description

When charging the installed batteries at the first time, or once the batteries are removed for more than 2 seconds, the following operations are necessary.

q Install Ni-MH batteries. (See page 5.) w Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet; or the CP-18A/E

into a cigarette lighter socket.

e Insert the adapter plug into [DC4.5V] of the receiver.

• The battery conﬁrmation is displayed.

If the conﬁrmation does not appear, following operation

is necessary.

q Disconnect the adapter plug from [DC4.5V]. w Holding down [FUNC], insert the adapter plug again. e Release [FUNC].

BATTERY CHARGING

[DIAL]

Rotate

Then, push

Receiver

BC-194

CP-18A/E cigarette lighter cable

AC adapter (supplied with receiver)

Double-sided tape* (supplied with BC-194)

*One sheet supplied. You can cut the desired size.

Cushion sheet (supplied with BC-194)

Ground screw and flat washer

（spplied with

BC-194）

r Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND].

t Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND] to start the

• The charging conﬁrmation is displayed.

battery charging.

• While charging, the icons show “ ,” “ ” and “ (disappears)” in sequence, and “CHARGE” appears when the receiver’s power is OFF. The icons and “CHARGE” disappear when the battery pack is completely charged.

• It takes approximately 13 hours to fully charge the Ni-MH batteries.

D Charger stand BC-194

The BC-194 can be used as a convenient stand for the receiver, as well as a charger when used the BC-196SA/SD, BC-153SC or CP-18A/E as it’s power source.

The BC-194 contains a line ﬁlter. If the ground screw is connect ed t o ea rth ground, the BC-194 will reduce some noises from the power source.

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[DIAL]

“ ” and memory channel number appear.

• VFO mode display

• Memory mode display

[DIAL]

FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING

■ VFO and memory channels

The IC-R6 has two normal operating modes: the VFO mode and the memory mode.

The VFO mode is used for a desired frequency setting within the frequency coverage.

➥ Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.

The memory mode is used for quick recall of the prepro-

grammed memory channels. ➥ Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.

• See page 19 for memory programming details.

What is VFO?

VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Operating frequencies are generated and controlled by the VFO.

■ Frequency band selection

The receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF band, 50 MHz, FM b road cast , VH F air, 144 M Hz, 300 MHz, 40 0 MHz, 800 MHz,* 1200 MHz or Weather channels†.

Available frequency bands differ, depending on the ver-

sion. See the speciﬁcations for details.

* Some frequency ranges are prohibited in the USA ver-

sion by regulation.

† Available in only the USA version.

➥ Push [BAND] repeatedly to select a desired frequency

band.

• When the memory mode is selected, push [V/M] to select the VFO mode ﬁrst, then push [BAND] to select a desired band.

➥ While holding down [BAND], rotating [DIAL] also selects

the frequency band.

• Available frequency bands

AM broadcast band HF band 50 MHz band

800 MHz band 400 MHz band

FM broadcast band

VHF air band

144 MHz band

300 MHz band

Weather channels*

1200 MHz band

: Push

: While holding down , rotate

The actual frequencies may differ, depending on your receiver version. *Available in only the USA version

FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING

[DIAL]

[DIAL] changes the frequency according to the selected tuning step.

While holding down [FUNC], rotating [DIAL] changes the frequency in 1 MHz steps (default).

[DIAL]

5 kHz tuning step

■ Setting a frequency

q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode, if necessary. w Select a desired frequency band with [BAND].

• Or, while holding down [BA ND ], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired frequency band.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired frequency.

• The frequency changes according to the preset tuning step. See the section to the right for setting the tuning step.

• While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps (default).

The MHz tuning step (dial select step) can be set to

100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps in the Set mode. See page 17 for details.

■ Setting a tuning step

The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. However, additional steps become selectable in only theadditional steps become selectable in only the VHF Air band (8.33 kHz) and in the AM broadcast band (9 kHz). The following tuning steps are available for theThe following tuning steps are available for the IC-R6.

• 5.0 kHz • 6.25 kHz • 8.33 kHz • 9.0 kHz

• 10.0 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15.0 kHz • 20.0 kHz

• 25.0 kHz • 30.0 kHz • 50.0 kHz • 100.0 kHz

• 125.0 kHz • 200.0 kHz

D Tuning step selection

q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode, if necessary. w Push [BAND] to select a desired frequency band.

• Or, while holding down [BA ND ], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired frequency band.

e Push [TS] to enter the tuning step selecting mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired tuning step. t Push [TS] to return to the VFO mode.

FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING

[DIAL]

[DIAL] changes the memory channel.

Appears

“ ” appears while the lock function is in use.

■ Selecting a memory channel

q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.

• “ ” appears when the memory mode is selected.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.

• Only programmed memory channels can be selected.

• While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a memory channel in 10 channel steps.

■ Lock function

To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function.

➥ While holding down [FUNC], push and hold [ ](BAND)

for 1 second to turn the lock function ON or OFF.

• “ ” appears while the lock function is activated.

• [SQL] and [p]/[q] can be used while the lock function is in use with default setting. Either or both [SQL] and [p]/[q] keys can also be locked in the Set mode. (p. 49)

q Power ON [ ]

e Set frequency r Set squelch level

w Set audio level

e Select band

r Push for setting

the squelch (Push to monitor)

AUDIO LEVEL

Minimum level (no audio)

Maximum level

Initial setting

DISPLAY

BASIC OPERATION

■ Receiving

Make sure charged Ni-MH or brand new alkaline batteries are installed. (p. 7)

q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn power ON. w Push

e Set the receive frequency. (p. 11) r Set the squelch level. (p. 14)

t When a signal is received:

[p]

[q]

to set a desired audio level.

• The function display shows the volume level while setting. See the section to the right for details.

• While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL].

• The ﬁrst click of [DIAL] indicates the current squelch level.

• “LEVEL 1” is loose squelch and “LEVEL 9” is tight squelch.

• “AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment using a noise pulse count system.

• Hold down [SQL] to open the squelch manually.

• The squelch opens and audio is heard.

• The S-meter shows the relative signal strength.

■ Setting audio volume

The audio level can be adjusted through 40 levels.

➥ P

ush [p] or [q] to adjust the audio level.

• A beep tone sounds while adjusting. The tone sound lets you

know the approximate sound level.

• Holding down either key will continuously change the audio level.

• Holding down [p ] or [q], then rotating [DIAL] will also adjust the audio level.

• The display shows the volume level while setting.

BASIC OPERATION

[DIAL]

Automatic squelch

Maximum level

FM mode

AM mode

WFM mode

■ Squelch level setting

The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depending on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting and an automatic setting.

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

squelch level.

• “LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL 9” is tight squelch (for strong signals).

• “AUTO” indicates the automatic level adjustment using a noise pulse count system.

• “OPEN” indicates the continuously open setting.

■ Receive mode selection

The receiver has three receive modes, FM, AM and WFM. The mode selection is independently stored in each band and memory channels.

Typically, the 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).

➥ Push [MODE] repeatedly to select a desired receive

mode.

The 1st/2nd segments blink

“ATT” appears while the attenuator functions is in use.

BASIC OPERATION

■ Monitor function

This function is used to listen to weak signals, without disturbing the squelch setting. It can also be used to open the squelch manually, even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.

➥ Hold down [SQL] to monitor the receive frequency.

The [SQL] switch can be set to a ‘sticky’ operation in the

Expand set mode. See page 49 for details.

■ Attenuator function

The attenuator prevents a received signal from distor ting when very strong signals are near a desired frequency, or when very strong electric ﬁelds, such as from a broadcasting station, are near your location.

➥

While holding down [FUNC], push [ATT](SQL) to turn the attenuator function ON or OFF.

When the signal is received by the bar antenna, this func-

tion is not effective.

BASIC OPERATION

[DIAL]

Expand set mode item

After 1 sec.

Setting display

Frequency offset item Setting display

After 1 sec.

Duplex item Setting display

After 1 sec.

■ Duplex operation

Duplex communication uses two different frequencies for transmitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in communication through a repeater, some utility communications, etc.

During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is shifted from the receive station frequency by the frequency offset. Repeater information (frequency offset and shift direction) can be programmed into memory channels. (p. 19)

D Setting

Set the station’s receive frequency (repeater output frequen-

cy).

w Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.

• “EXPAND” disappears after 1 second and “OFF” (default) and

“EX” appear.

using EXPAND SET MODE

t Rotate [DIAL] to select the “OFFSET” item.

• “OFFSET” disappears after 1 second and “0.600” (default) and

“OW” appear. (Default offset diffe rs depending on the frequency band or receiver version.)

y While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set a desired

frequency offset within 0.000–159.995 MHz range.

• The tuning step, selected in the VFO mode, is used for setting. u Rotate [DIAL] to select the “DUP” item.

• “DUP” disappears after 1 second and “OFF” (default) and “DP”

appear.

i While ho lding down [FU NC], rotate [DIAL] to select

“–DUP” or “+DUP.”

o Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode. !0 Hold down [SQL] to directly monitor the station’s transmit

frequency (repeater input frequency).

r While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select “ON.”

BASIC OPERATION

[DIAL]

1 MHz step

10 MHz step

100 kHz step

■ Dial select step [

This receiver has a MHz tuning step for quick frequency setting. You can select 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps, as desired.

D Setting dial select step

q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. w Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the “D SEL” item.

• “D SEL” disappears after 1 second and “1M” (default) and “DS”

appear.

r While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired dial select step.

• 100 kHz, 1 MHz and 10 MHz can be selected. t Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.

MEMORY CHANNELS

Appears

Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel.

■ General description

The receiver has 1300 memor y channels for storage of often-used frequencies. A total of 22 memory banks, A to R, T, U, W and Y can be selected. Up to 100 channels can be assigned to each bank.

D Memory channel contents

The following information can be programmed into memory channels:

• Receive frequency (p. 11)

• Receive mode (p. 14)

• Duplex direction (+DUP or –DUP) with a frequency offset (p. 16)

• Tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON/OFF (p. 43)

• Tone squelch frequency or DTCS code with polarity (pp. 41, 42)

• Tuning step (p. 11)

• Attenuator function ON/OFF (p. 15)

• Voice squelch control ON/OFF (p. 52)

• AF ﬁlter ON/OFF (p. 55)

• Scan skip setting (p. 35)

• Memory bank (p. 20)

• Memory name (p. 22)

■ Selecting a memory channel

q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.

• Push [V/M] to toggle between the VFO mode and the memory channel mode.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.

• Only programmed channels are displayed.

• While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel in 10 channel steps.

NOTE: Memory data can be erased by static electricity, electric transients, etc. In addition, it can be erased by a malfunction and during repairs. Therefore, we recommend that memory data be written down or saved to a PC using the CS-R6 cloning

software.

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MEMORY CHANNELS

RotateHold down for 1 sec. to select channel 20.

Hold down for 1 sec. to program.

The VFO mode Enter the select memory write mode.

Return to the VFO mode.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (a blank channel).

■

Memory channel programming

q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. w Set a desired frequency:

➥ Select a desired band with [BAND]. ➥ Set a desired frequency with [DIAL]. ➥ Set other data (e.g. frequency offset, duplex direction, tone

squelch, etc.), if desired.

e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel.

• Scan edge channels 00A/B to 24A/B can also be selected.

• While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select memory channels in 10 channel steps.

t Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second.

• 3 beeps sound.

• The memory channel number automatically increases if you continue to hold down [S.MW](V/M) after programming.

NOTE: Push [V/M] to cancel programming and exit the

select memory write mode, before memory programming is ﬁnished.

MEMORY CHANNELS

[DIAL]

After released.

[DIAL]

Bank group

[DIAL]

Bank channel

■ Memory bank setting

The IC-R6 has a total of 22 banks (A to R, T, U, W and Y). Regular memory channels 000 to 1299 can be assigned to any desired bank, for easy memory management.

q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel. e While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the

“BANK” item.

• The bank group and channel number are displayed if the selected memory channel has already been assigned to a bank.

• The “BANK” item can also be selected by pushing [MODE] repeatedly.

• After releasing [MODE], “-- -- -- --” is displayed instead of the frequency display, and only the “ ” icon blinks.

r While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired bank group.

• Bank groups A to R, T, U, W and Y are selectable.

• The bank groups can also be selected by repeatedly pushing [BAND].

t Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank channel number.

• Only vacant bank channel numbers are displayed.

y Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to assign the chan-

nel to the bank.

• Return to the previous screen before entering the select memory write mode.

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MEMORY CHANNELS

[DIAL]

Auto write channels

Regular memory channels

Only banks with entries are displayed

[DIAL]

Bank initial

Bank channel number

■ Memory bank selection

q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired bank.

• The bank can also be selected by pushing [BAND] repeatedly.

• Only banks with entries are displayed.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel.

• Only programmed channels are displayed.

r To return to a regular memory channel, while holding

down [BAND] then rotate [DIAL], or repeatedly push [BAND].

Bank name selectionMemory name selection

Bank nameMemory name

■ Programming memory/bank name

Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy recognition, and can be displayed independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters.

q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel. e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a

y Rotate [DIAL] to move the cursor to the right or to the left.

u Repeat steps t and y until a desired 6-character chan-

i Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to program the

MEMORY CHANNELS

desired character.

• The selected character blinks.

nel name is displayed.

name and exit the programming mode.

• 3 beeps sound.

r While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the

“M NAME” or “B NAME” item when programming the memory name or the bank name, respectively.

• The item can also be selected by pushing [MODE] repeatedly.

• After releasing [MODE], a line blinks under the first digit, and the “ ” icon blinks.

• Available characters

A to Z, 0 to 9, ( , ) , *, +, –, , , /, |, = and space.

NOTE: Only one bank name can be programmed into

each bank. Therefore, the previously programmed bank name will be displayed when bank name is selected. Also, the programmed bank name is automatically assigned to another bank channel.

MEMORY CHANNELS

[DIAL]

Frequency display

Bank name display

Memory name display

Channel number display

Push

Memory channel number display

Bank channel number display

Auto write channel number display

■ Selecting display type

During memory mode operation, either the programmed bank name, memory name or the channel number can be displayed, instead of the frequency display.

q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.

• If desired, push [BAND] repeatedly to select a desired bank group.

w While holding down [FUNC], push [M.N](BAND) repeat-

edly to select the display type from frequency, bank name, memory name or the channel number.

W h e n t h e s e le c t ed me m ory ch ann e l h as not been programmed with th e bank na m e or memor y name, the frequency is displayed.

D Selecting bank channel display

During bank channel operation, the bank channel number can also be displayed, instead of the memory channel number.

q Select the channel number display as described to the

left.

w While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired bank.

• The bank can also be selected by pushing [BAND] repeatedly.

■

Rotate .

Hold down for 1 sec.

Hold down for 1 sec. to program.

Select the memory channel

[EXAMPLE]: Copying channel 20 to 51.

Copying memory contents

MEMORY CHANNELS

This function copies a memory channel’s contents to the VFO (or another memory channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the frequency offset, subaudible tone frequency etc.

D MemoryVFO

q Select the memory channel to be copied.

➥ Push [V/M] to select the memory mode, then rotate

[DIAL] to select a desired channel.

• If desired, push [BAND] repeatedly to select a desired bank group, then rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank channel.

w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select “VF.” r Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to write the selected

channel contents into the VFO.

• The VFO mode is automatically selected.

Holding down [S.MW](V/M) for 2 seconds in step w will

also copy the memory contents to the VFO. In that case, steps e and r are not necessary.

D Memorymemory

q Select the memory channel to be copied.

➥

Push

[V/M]

to select the memory mode, then rotate

[DIAL] to select a desired channel.

w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

• Do not hold down [S.MW](V/M) for more than 2 seconds. Otherwise the memory contents will be copied to the VFO.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select the target memory channel. r Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second again to copy.

MEMORY CHANNELS

[DIAL]

After released.

Push and hold for 1 sec.

■ Memory clearing

Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), if desired.

q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

• Do not hold down [S.MW](V/M) for more than 2 seconds. Otherwise the memory contents will be copied to the VFO.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel to be

cleared.

e While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the

“CLEAR” item.

• The “CLEAR” item can also be selected by pushing [MODE]

repeatedly.

• After releasing [MODE], “CLR” is displayed and the “ ” icon blinks.

r Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to clear the con-

tents.

• 3 beeps sound.

• The cleared channel changes to a blank channel.

• Return to the select memory write mode. The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

t Push [V/M] to return to the screen displayed before you

entered the select memory write mode in step q.

CONVENIENT!: Instead of doing steps e and r, while holding down

[FUNC], pushing and holding [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second also clears the contents.

BE CA R EFUL ! The co ntent s o f clear ed memor i es

CANNOT be recalled, even in the bank channel mode.

■

[DIAL]

• Example

Transferring the contents of memory channel 51 to channel 33.

Steps q and w

Step e

Step r

Step t

Step y

Transferring memory contents

The contents of programmed memory channels can be transferred to other memory channels.

q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

• Do not hold down [S.MW](V/M) for more than 2 seconds. Otherwise the memory contents will be copied to the VFO.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel to be

transferred.

e While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the

“CLEAR” item, then release [MODE].

• Pushing [MODE] repeatedly also selects the “CLEAR” item.

r Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second.

• The displayed contents are cleared.

CONVENIENT!: Instead of doing steps e and r, while holding down

[FUNC], pushing and holding [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second also clears the contents.

Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired target memory channel.

y Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to transfer the con-

tents.

MEMORY CHANNELS

Hold down for 1 sec.

[DIAL]

To transfer the bank contents in bank E.

To erase

■ Erasing/transferring bank contents

The contents of programmed memory channels can be erased or transferred to other memory channels.

INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are

erased, the memory channel contents still remain programmed.

q Select a desired bank contents to be transferred or erased

from the bank. ➥ Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. ➥ While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired memory bank group.

➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel. w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

• Do not hold down [S.MW](V/M) for more than 2 seconds. Otherwise the bank contents will be copied to the VFO.

• The original memor y channel number is automatically dis-

played, then the “ ” icon and the memory channel number blink.

e While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the

r While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a

t Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank channel. y Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to erase or transfer

“BANK” item.

• Pushing [MODE] repeatedly also selects the “BANK” item.

desired bank group to transfer. Or, select the “-- -- -- --” display when erasing the contents“-- -- -- --” display when erasing the contents-- -- -- --” display when erasing the contents” display when erasing the contents display when erasing the contents from the bank.

• If “-- -- -- --” is selected in this step, skip step“-- -- -- --” is selected in this step, skip step-- -- -- --” is selected in this step, skip step” is selected in this step, skip step is selected in this step, skip step t, and go to step y.

the bank contents.

SCAN OPERATION

100 kHz

1309.995 MHz

Scan

Jump

Band edge

Band

edge

Scan

Jump

SKIP

A99

A03

A00 A01 A02

A04

A98

A05

Band edge

Band

edge

Scan

SKIP SKIP

Jump

Band edge

xxA xxB

Band edge

Scan edges

Scan

Jump

SKIP

M 0

M 4

M 1 M 2 M 3

M 5

M 199

M 6

■ Scan types

Scanning automatically searches for signals and makes it easier to locate new stations.

FULL SCAN (p. 29)

PROGRAMMED SCAN

(p. 29)

ALL/SELECTED BANK SCAN (p. 33)

Repeatedly scans all frequencies over the entire band.

Some frequency ranges are not scanned, depending on the frequency coverage of the receiver version.

Repeatedly scans between two use r-pr ogr amme d fre quencies. Used to check for frequencies within a speciﬁed range, such as repeater output frequencies, etc.

Repeatedly scans all bank channels or selected bank chan nels. The skip sca n is also selectable.

SELECTED BAND SCAN

(p. 29)

MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN

(p. 33)

FREQUENCY/MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION (p. 35)

Repe a t e d ly s c a ns a l l f r e que n c i es ove r t he ent i r e selected band.

Repe atedly scans memor y channels, except those set as skip channels. Skip channels can be turned ON or OFF by pushing [FUNC] + [ ](V/M) in the memory mode.

Skips unwanted frequencies or channel s that inconvenien tly stop sca n ning. T his function can be turn ed ON or OFF by pushing [FUNC] + [ ](V/M) in either the VFO or the memory mode.

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SCAN OPERATION

[DIAL]

Selectable between

“0” to “24” if programmed (p. 30)

Selectable between

“0” to “9” if programmed (p. 53)

• Full scan

• Band scan

• Program link scan

• Program scan

Rotate

Hold down for 1 sec.

During full/band scan During programmed/

link program scan

■ Full/band/programmed link/programmed scan

q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.

• Push [BAND] to

w Set the squelch level. e Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan

type selection mode.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.

• Select “ALL” for full scan, “BAND” for band scan, “P-LINK x” for programmed link scan (x= 0 to 9), “PROGxx” for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24; only programmed scan edge numbers are displayed).

select a desired frequency band.

t To start the scan, push [SCAN](MODE).

• The scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. This also resumes scanning.

• Push [SCAN](MODE) again to stop the scan.

NOTE: Instead of doing steps e to t, while holding

down [SCAN](MODE), rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type. In this case, the scan starts after releasing [SCAN](MODE).

✔ CONVENIENT!

The memorised skip frequencies can be skipped or scanned during a VFO scan.

➥ In t h e VFO mode, hold d o w n [FUNC], t h e n push

[ ](V/ M)

set t he skip sca n set ting ON or OF F.

(default: ON)

The scan link na me or scan nam e can be di spl ayed instead of “P-LINK x” for program link scan (x= 0 to 9), “PROGxx” for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24) when scan link name or scan name is programmed. Scan link name or scan name is not displayed during scan.

SCAN OPERATION

RotateHold down for 1 sec. to select channel 03A.

Hold down for 1 sec. to program.

The VFO mode Enter the select memory write mode.

Return to the VFO mode.

[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.370 MHz into scan edge channel 03A (a blank channel).

■ Scan edges programming

Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edge memory channels, 00A/00B to 24A/24B.

q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. w Set a desired frequency:

➥ Push [BAND] to select a desired band. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to set a desired frequency. ➥ Set other data (e.g. frequency offset, duplex direction, tone

squelch, etc.), if desired.

e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired programmed scan edge

channel from 00A to 24A.

t Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second.

• 3 beeps sound

• The matched “B” channel is automatically selected if you continue to hold down [S.MW](V/M) after programming.

y To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges,

00B or 24B, repeat steps w and t.

• If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges, the programmed scan will not function.

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SCAN OPERATION

Scan name selection

After released.

■ Programming scan name

Each pair of scan edge channels can be programmed with an alphanumeric scan name for easy recognition, and can be displayed during scan selection. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters.

q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan edge channel. e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

r While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the

“S NAME” item.

• The item can also be selected by repeatedly pushing [MODE].

• After releasing [MODE], a line blinks under the first digit, and the “ ” icon blinks.

t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired character.

• The selected character blinks.

y Rotate [DIAL] to move the cursor to the left or to the right.

u Repeat steps t and y until a desired 6-character scan

name is displayed.

i Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to program the

name and exit the programming mode.

• 3 beeps sound.

• Available characters

A to Z, 0 to 9, ( , ) , *, +, –, , , /, |, = and space.

NOTE: Only one scan name can be programmed into

each pair. Therefore, the programmed scan name is automatically assigned to another edge channel.

SCAN OPERATION

Scan step selection

After released.

Receive mode selection

After released.

Attenuator setting

After released.

■ Programming other contents

The programmed scan can store the scanning step, receive mode and attenuator settings.

q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan edge channel. e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.

r While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the

“TS,” “MODE” or “ATT” item when programming the tuning step, the receive mode or the attenuator setting.

• The item can also be selected by repeatedly pushing [MODE].

t Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired option.

Or, select the “-- -- -- --” display when erasing the contents“-- -- -- --” display when erasing the contents-- -- -- --” display when erasing the contents” display when erasing the contents display when erasing the contents from the option.

• If “-- -- -- --” is selected in this step, the program scan uses the“-- -- -- --” is selected in this step, the program scan uses the-- -- -- --” is selected in this step, the program scan uses the” is selected in this step, the program scan uses the is selected in this step, the program scan uses the VFO settings.

y Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to program the

name and exit the programming mode.

• 3 beeps sound.

During the full/band scan:

The selected tuning step, received mode and attenuator settings in each frequency band are used.

During the programmed/programmed link scan:

The programmed tuning step, received mode and attenuator settings in each programmed scan edge are used.

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SCAN OPERATION

[DIAL]

• All memory scan

• All bank scan

• Bank link scan

• Bank scan

Selectable between

“A” to “R,” “T,” “U,” “W” or “Y,”

if programmed (p. 20)

See page 53 for details of the bank link programming.

Rotate

Hold down for 1 sec.

During memory/ all bank/bank link scan

During bank scan

■ Memory/all bank/bank link/bank scan

q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w Set the squelch level. e Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan

type selection mode.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.

t To start the scan, push [SCAN](MODE).

• The scan pauses when a signal is received.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. This also resumes scanning.

• Push [SCAN](MODE) again to stop the scan.

IMPORTANT: To perform a memory or bank scan, two or

more memory/bank channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan will not start.

■ Auto memory write scan

[DIAL]

During auto memory write scan

The “ ” icon blinks during auto memory write scan.

“AW” appears when the auto memory write channel group is selected.

SCAN OPERATION

This scan is useful for searching a specified frequency range, and automatically storing busy frequencies into memory channels. The same frequency ranges used for a program scan are also used for an auto memory write scan.

q Start a VFO scan.

➥ Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. ➥ Set the squelch level. ➥ Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the

scan type selection mode.

➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.

• Select “ALL” for full scan, “BAND” for band scan, “P-LINK x” for programmed link scan (x= 0 to 9), “PROGxx” for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24; only programmed scan edge numbers are displayed).

➥ Push [SCAN](MODE) to start the scan.

w Push [V/M] to turn the auto memory write function ON or

OFF.

• The “ ” icon blinks.

• Push [SCAN](MODE) to stop the scan.

D During auto memory write scanning:

• When a signal is received, the scan pauses for approximately 5 seconds and the frequency is stored into an auto memory write channel group (AW000–AW199).

- 2 short beeps sound when stored.

• The scan resumes after frequency storing.

• When all channels are stored, the scan automatically stops and 1 long beep sounds.

D Re-calling the stored frequencies:

q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w Push [BAND] repeatedly, or while holding down [BAND],

rotate [DIAL], to select the auto memory write channel group.

• “AW” appears.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel.

D Clearing the stored frequencies:

q Select the auto memory write channel group. w While holding down [FUNC], push and hold [S.MW](V/M)

for 1 second to clear all the channels’ contents.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

NOTE: The auto memory write channel contents CANNOT be cleared by an independent channel. Thus it is a good idea to copy the contents into a regular memory channel.

SCAN OPERATION

[DIAL]

• Skip setting

• Skip channel setting • Program skip setting

“SKIP” appears

“PSKIP” appears

■ Skip channel/frequency setting

Memory channels can be set to be skipped for a memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped for both a memory skip scan and a frequency skip scan. These are useful to speed up the scan time.

q Select a memory channel:

➥ Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel to be a skip

channel/frequency.

w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select

memory write mode.

e Push [MODE] repeatedly to select the “SKIP” item.

• While holding down [MODE], rotating [DIAL] can also select the “SKIP” item.

r While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the

skip option from “SKIP,” “PSKIP” or “OFF,” for the selected channel.

• SKIP : The channel is skipped during a memory or bank scan.

• PSKIP : The channel is skipped during a memory/bank scan. The programmed frequency is skipped during a VFO scan, such as a programmed scan.

• OFF : The channel or programmed frequency is scanned during any scan.

Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to store the skip status.

• The “SKIP” or “PSKIP” icon appears, according to the skip

selection in step r.

✔ CONVENIENT!

The skip setting can also be set using the following steps, for easy setting.

q Select a desired memory channel to be set as a skip

channel/frequency.

w While holding down [FUNC], push

skip status from “SKIP,” “PSKIP” or “OFF (no indication).”

[ ](V/M)

to select the

D Storing the skip frequencies during a VFO scan

During a VFO scan, the skip frequencies can be stored into the highest blank memory channel which is automatically selected with the following operation.

q Start a VFO scan.

➥ Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. ➥ Set the squelch level. ➥ Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the

scan type selection mode.

➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.

• Select “ALL” for full scan, “BAND” for band scan, “P-LINK x” for programmed link scan (x= 0 to 9), “PROGxx” for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24; only programmed scan edge numbers are displayed).

➥ Push [SCAN](MODE) to start the scan.

w When the scan pauses and you want to set the paused

frequency as a skip frequency.

➥Hold down [FUNC], then push and hold [S.MW](V/M)

for 1 second to store the paused frequency into the highest blank memory channel.

• While holding down [FUNC], the scan pauses; and after writing the frequency, the scan resumes.

SCAN OPERATION

[DIAL]

After 1 sec.

■ Scan resume setting

D Scan pause timer

The scan pauses when receiving signals, according to the scan pause time. It can be set from 2–20 seconds, or unlimited.

Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.

Rotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.

While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to tur n the

Expand set mode selection ON.

Rotate [DIAL] to select the “PAUSE” item.

r t

While holdi ng down [ FUNC], r ota te [D IAL] to se t a

desired scan pausing time from 2–20 seconds (2 seconds steps) or “HOLD.”

• “2SEC”–“20SEC” : The scan pauses 2–20 seconds while receiving a signal.

• “HOLD” : The scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears.

y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.

using EXPAND SET MODE

D Scan resume timer

The scan resumes after a signal disappears, according to the resume time. It can be set from 0–5 seconds, or unlimited.

Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.

Rotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.

While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to tur n the

Expand set mode selection ON.

Rotate [DIAL] to select the “RESUME” item.

r t

While holdi ng down [ FUNC], r ota te [D IAL] to se t a

desired scan pausing time from 0–5 seconds (1 second steps) or “HOLD.”

• “0SEC” : The scan resumes immediately after the signal disappears.

• “1SEC”–“5SEC” : The scan resumes 1–5 seconds after the signal disappears.

• “HOLD” : The scan resumes only by rotating [DIAL].

y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.

The scan resume timer must be set shorter than the scan

pause timer, otherwise this timer will not be activated.

■ Priority watch types

5 seconds

VFO

frequency

Memory channel

5 seconds

VFO

frequency

SKIP

Mch 000 Mch 001 Mch 002

Mch 1299

5 seconds

VFO scan

Memory channel

5 seconds

VFO scan

SKIP

Mch 000 Mch 001

Mch 002

Mch 1299

PRIORITY WATCH

Priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 seconds, while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The receiver has four priority watch types to suit your needs.

The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume setting. See page 37 for details.

NOTE:

If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver auto-

matically selects the tone squelch or DTCS squelch function, when priority watch starts.

D About the priority beep function

When receiving a signal on the priority frequency, you can be alerted with beeps and a blinking “S.” This function is activated when setting the priority watch function ON.

MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH

While operating on a VFO frequency, priority watch checks for a signal on the selected memory channel every 5 seconds.

• A memory channel with skip information can be watched.

MEMORY SCAN WATCH

While operating on a VFO frequency, priority watch sequentia l ly check s for sig n als on each memory channel.

• The memory skip function and/or memor y bank scan is useful to speed up the scan.

VFO SCAN WATCH

Whi l e s canni n g i n t he VF O mode, priority watch checks for signals on the selected memory channel every 5 seconds.

VFO/MEMORY SCAN WATCH

Wh i le scan n ing in the VFO mode, priority watch sequenta l liy checks fo r s ignal s o n each memory channel every 5 seconds.

• The memory skip function and/or memor y bank scan is useful to speed up the scan.

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PRIORITY WATCH

[DIAL]

After 1 sec.

Priority ON

During priority watch

Monitors the VFO frequency for 5 seconds.

Pauses on a memory channel when a signal is received.

During priority watch with the priority beep

A beep tone sounds and the “S” icon blinks when a signal is received on a memory channel.

■ Priority watch operation

D Memory channel/memory scan watch

q Select the VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Select the channel(s) to be watched.

For a memory channel watch:

Select a desired memory channel.

For a memory scan watch:

➥ Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. ➥ Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the

scan type selection mode.

➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type, then push

[SCAN](MODE) again to start the memory/bank scan.

e Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch set item.

t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select “ON.”

• Select “BELL” if the priority beep function is desired.

y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode and start the watch.

• The “PRIO” icon appears.

• The receiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) every 5 seconds.

• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume setting. (p. 37)

u Push [SET](TS) to cancel the watch.

D VFO scan watch

After 1 sec.

During a VFO scan watch

Searches the VFO frequencies for 5 seconds.

Pauses on a memory channel when a signal is received.

During a VFO scan watch with the priority beep

A beep tone sounds and the “S” icon blinks when a signal is received on a memory channel.

q Select the channel(s) to be watched.

For a memory channel watch:

Select a desired memory channel.

For a memory scan watch:

➥ Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. ➥ Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the

scan type selection mode.

➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type, then push

[SCAN](MODE) again to start the memory/bank scan.

w Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch set item. r While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select “ON.”

• Select “BELL” if the priority beep function is desired.

t Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode and start the watch.

• The “PRIO” icon appears.

y Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan

type selection mode.

u Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type from “ALL,”

“BAND,” “P-LINK x (x= 0 to 9)” or “PROGxx (xx= 0–24).”

PRIORITY WATCH

i Push [SCAN](MODE) to start the VFO scan watch.

• The receiver checks the memory channel(s) every 5 seconds.

• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume setting. (p. 37)

o Push [SET](TS) to cancel the watch and scan.

Tone squelch frequency selection

DTCS code selection

After 1 sec.

TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP

■ Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting

D Tone and DTCS squelches

The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. You can silently wait for a specified signal using the same tone or code.

D Reverse tone/DTCS squelch

The reverse tone/DTCS squelch is convenient if you want to ignore a specific signal. The receiver mutes the squelch when a signal with the matched tone or code is received. “T SQL-R” / “DTCS -R” is displayed when the reverse tone squelch/reverse DTCS squelch is set.

D Pocket beep

These functions use subaudible tones or DTCS codes for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the receiver.

D Setting subaudible tones for tone squelch

88.5 Hz and 023 are set as the defaults for the tone squelch frequency and the DTCS code, respectively. Other frequencies and codes can be selected as desired.

q Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item. e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to tur n the

Expand set mode ON.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the “TONE” item when selecting

the tone squelch frequency; select the “CODE” item when selecting the DTCS code.

t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired subaudible tone frequency or DTCS code.

• See the next page for details of available tone frequencies or DTCS codes.

y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.

67.0

69.3

71.9

74.4

77.0

79.7

82.5

85.4

88.5

91.5

94.8

97.4

100.0

103.5

107.2

110.9

114.8

118.8

123.0

127.3

131.8

136.5

141.3

146.2

151.4

156.7

159.8

162.2

165.5

167.9

171.3

173.8

177.3

179.9

183.5

186.2

189.9

192.8

196.6

199.5

203.5

206.5

210.7

218.1

225.7

229.1

233.6

241.8

250.3

254.1

023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053

125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162

245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271

356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432

506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624

054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122

165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244

274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351

445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503

627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731

732 734 743 754

[DIAL]

After 1 sec.

Normal polarity Reverse polarity

• Available tone frequencies (unit: Hz)

NOTE: The receiver has 50 tone frequencies and conse-

quently their spacing is narrow compared to units having 38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies.

• Available DTCS codes

TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP

D DTCS polarity setting

As well as the code setting, the polarity setting is also available for DTCS operation. When a different polarity is set, the DTCS never releases the audio mute, even if a signal with matched code number is received.

q Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item. e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to tur n the

Expand set mode ON.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the “DTCS P” item.

t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select either

normal (NORMAL) and reverse (REV) polarity.

y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.

TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP

Tone squelch

DTCS squelch

Tone squelch (reverse)

DTCS squelch (reverse)

Tone squelch with pocket beep

DTCS squelch with pocket beep

Tone squelch

DTCS squelch

DTCS squelch (reverse)

Tone squelch (reverse)

Tone squelch with pocket beep

DTCS squelch with pocket beep

■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation

q Set a desired frequency in the FM mode. w Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item. r While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to tur n the

Expand set mode ON.

t Rotate [DIAL] to select the “TSQL” item. y While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired subaudible tone setting from “TSQLS,” “TSQL,” “DTCSS,” “DTCS,” “T SQL-R,” “DTCS-R” or “OFF.”

u Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.

• Either “S T SQL,” T SQL,” “SDTCS,” “DTCS,” “T SQL-R” or “DTCS -R” appears, according to the tone selection in step y.

i When a signal with the matched tone is received, the

squelch opens and audio is heard.

When the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver

also emits beep tones and blinks “S.”

• Beep tones sound and “S” blinks for 30 seconds.

o Push [FUNC] to manually stop the beeps and blinking.

• “S” disappears and the pocket beep function is deactivated.

!0 To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS, set the “TSQL” item

to “OFF” in the Expand set mode, as described in step y.

■ Tone scan

[DIAL]

Tone squelch scan

DTCS squelch scan

TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP

By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch.

q Set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or

code.

w Turn a desired tone type, tone squelch or DTCS ON in the

Expand set mode.

• One of “TSQL” or “DTCS” appears.

• Even the pocket beep function is activated, the function is cancelled when starts the tone scan.

e While holding down [FUNC], push [ ](MODE) to start

the tone scan.

• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].

r When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code

is matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency or code is temporarily programmed into the selected condition, such as memory channel.

• The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is detected.

NOTE : T he decoded tone freque ncy or code is p ro- grammed temporarily when a memory channel is selected. However, this will be cleared when the other memory channel is selected.

✔ For your convenient!

Even no tone type is selected, either tone squelch or DTCS, pushing [ ](MODE) while holding down [FUNC] also start tone scan. In this case, the tone scan searching for tone squelch frequency only.

[DIAL]

Expand set mode OFF

Expand set mode ON

SET MODE

■ General

The Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or options of the receiver’s functions.

In addition, the IC-R6 has the Expand set mode which is used for programming even more infrequently changed values or options of the functions. When turning the Expand set mode OFF, only half of the Set mode items are displayed, for simple operation.

D Set mode entering and operation

q Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired item. e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired value or option.

r Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode, or repeat steps w

and e to set other items.

D Expand set mode ON/OFF and operation

q Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.

e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to tur n the

Expand set mode ON or OFF.

r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired item. t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired value or option.

y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode, or repeat steps r

and t to set other items.

■ Set mode items

The following items are available in the Set mode and the Expand set mode.

D General Set mode items

Guide Item name Ref.

D SEL Dial select step p. 47 PRIO Priority watch p. 47 BEEP Key-touch beep p. 47 BEEPLV Beep output level p. 47 LIGHT Display backlighting p. 48 P SAVE Power save p. 48 ANT Antenna selection p. 48 EXPAND Expand set mode p. 49

SET MODE

D Expand set mode items

Guide Item name Ref.

LOCK Key lock effect p. 49 SPEED Dial speed acceleration p. 49 MONI Monitor switch action p. 49 AP OFF Auto power OFF p. 50 PAUSE Scan pause timer p. 50 RESUME Scan resume timer p. 50 STOP B Scan stop beep p. 50 OFFSET Frequency offset p. 51 DUP Duplex direction p. 51 TSQL Tone squelch p. 51 TONE Tone frequency p. 52 CODE DTCS code p. 52 DTCS P DTCS polarity p. 52 VSC Voice squelch control p. 52 B-LINK Memory bank link function p. 53 P-LINK Program scan link fuction p. 53 CONT LCD contrast p. 55

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WX ALT AF FIL AF ﬁlter p. 55 CHARGE Charge p. 55 CIVADR CI-V address p. 56 CIVBAU CI-V baud rate p. 56 CIVTRN CI-V transceive p. 56

†

Available in only the USA version.

Weather alert function p. 55

SET MODE

D Dial select step (D SEL)

Select the tuning step between 100 kHz, 1 MHz and 10 MHz for a temporary faster frequency setting. To set a frequency with the increased tuning step, hold down [FUNC], and then rotate [DIAL]. (default: 1M)

D Priority watch (PRIO)

Set the priority watch or priority beep (priority watch with beep sounds) to ON. (default: OFF)

• OFF : Turns the function OFF.

• ON : Starts priority watch after exiting the Set mode.

• BELL : When a signal is received on the priority fre-

quency, beeps sound and the S icon blinks.

D Key-touch beep (BEEP)

The key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation.

(default: ON)

D Beep output level (BEEPLV)

Adjust the key-touch beep tone level to one of 40 set levels, or set it to follow the volume control level. (default: VOLUME)

• VOLUME : The beep tone level is linked to the volume set level.

• _ _ _ _ _ _ – o o o o o o

: The beep tone level is ind ependently

adjustable to one of 40 levels.

The key-touch beep (previous item) must be set to ON in

order to have a beep tone.

SET MODE

D Display backlighting (LIGHT)

The receiver has a backlit display with a 5 second timer, for dim light operation. The backlighting can be turned ON continuously, or turned OFF, if desired. (default: AUTO1)

• OFF : Never lights.

• ON :

• AUTO1

• AUTO2

Lights continuously while receiver power is ON.

: Lights when an operation is performed, goes

out after 5 seconds.

Lights when an operation is performed, goes out after 5 seconds. However, while operating with an external DC power source, the backlight stays ON.

D Power save (P SAVE)

The power save function reduces the current drain to conserve battery power. This power save function can be turned OFF, if desired. In the default setting “AUTO,” the power save function is activated in an approximately 50 msec.: 500 msec. ratio when no signal is received for 5 seconds. The ratio becomes 50 msec.: 1 sec. when no signal is received for another 60 seconds.

D Antenna selection (ANT)

The earphone antenna is active for all band (except for AM broadcast band) and all receive mode, but it is mostly effective only for the strong signal, such as FM broadcast band, 76.000–107.995 MHz (actual frequency range differs according to the receiver version). When using an earphone, the FM antenna setting may cause interference on other bands, and should be turned OFF.

The internal bar antenna is active only for the AM broadcast band reception, 0.495–1.620 MHz (actual frequency range differs according to the receiver version).

• EXT : Uses the antenna connected to the antenna connector. (default)

• BAR : Uses the internal bar antenna for the AM broadcast band reception. (This selection appears only when accessing the Set mode in the AM broadcast band in the AM mode.)

• EAR : Uses the co nnected earphone cable as the ante nna for a str ong signal reception. (This selection will not appear when accessing the Set mode in the AM broadcast band.)

SET MODE

D Expand set mode (EXPAND)

Turn the Expand set mode ON or OFF. (default: OFF)

• OFF : Displays only the regular Set mode.

• ON :

Displays the regular set mode and the Expand set mode.

D Key lock effect (LOCK)

Even while the key lock function is ON, the volume control, squelch adjustment and monitor key ([SQL]) is still usable. Usable keys can be set to one of four groups. [ ] and [FUNC]+[ ](BAND) are also usable during the locked state. However, these switches are not effected by this setting. (default: NORMAL)

• NORMAL : Volume contro l, s quelch adjustme nt a nd monitor key are accessible.

• NO SQL : The squelch adjustment and monitor key are accessible. (The function of [SQL] is not locked.)*

• NO VOL : Volume control is accessible. (The function of

volume control is not locked.)*

• ALL : No key function is usable, except [ ] and [FUNC]+[ ](BAND).

*“NO” indicates the function is not locked.

D Dial speed acceleration (SPEED)

The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning dial speed, when rotating [DIAL] rapidly. (default: ON)

• OFF : The dial speed acceleration is turned OFF.

• ON : The dial speed acceleration is tuned ON.

D Monitor switch action (MONI)

The monitor switch, [SQL], can be set as a ‘sticky’ switch. When set to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the monitor function ON or OFF. (default: PUSH)

• PUSH : Hold down [SQL] to monitor the frequency.

• HOLD :

Push [SQL] momentarily to monitor the frequency and push momentarily again to cancel it

SET MODE

D Auto power OFF (AP OFF)

The receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF, and sound a beep, after a specified period when no key operations are performed.

OFF (default), times of 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes and BUSY can be specified. The (repetitive) period is retained even when the receiver is turned OFF, even by the auto power OFF function. To cancel the function, select “OFF”. When “BUSY” is selected, the receiver will automatically turn OFF when no key operations are performed and no signal is received for 3 minutes.

D Scan pause timer (PAUSE)

Selects the scan pause time. When receiving signals, the scan pauses according to the scan pause time. (default: 10SEC)

• 2–20SEC : The scan pauses for 2–20 seconds on a received signal, and is selected in 2 seconds steps.

• HOLD : The scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears. Rotate [DIAL] to resume manually.

D Scan resume timer (RESUME)

Selects the scan resume time. The scan resumes after the speciﬁed period after the received signal disappears.

(default: 2SEC)

• 0SEC : The scan resumes immediately a fter the received signal disappears.

• 1–5SEC : The s can paus es 1– 5 second s after the received signal disappears.

• HOLD : The scan pauses on the received frequency, even if the signal disappears. Rotate [DIAL] to manually resume the scan.

The scan resume timer must be set shorter than the scan

pause timer, otherwise this timer will not be activated.

D Scan stop beep (STOP B)

Turns the scan stop beep function ON or OFF (default). When the function is activated (“ON” is selected), a long beep will sound each time a signal is received during a scan.

SET MODE

D Frequency offset (OFFSET)

Sets the frequency offset for each frequency band independently within the range of 0 to 159.995 MHz. While [SQL] is held down, the monitoring frequency shifts up or down from the set operating frequency, according to the duplex setting (+DUP or -DUP).

The default value may differ depending on the selected frequency band before accessing the Set mode, and the receiver version.

The selected tuning step in the VFO mode is used when

setting the frequency offset.

D Duplex direction (DUP)

Selects the duplex direction. The displaying frequency shifts the programmed frequency in frequency offset above when monitor function is in use (while holding down [SQL]).

• OFF : Simplex operation. (default)

• –DUP : The displayed frequency shifts down during monitor.

• +DUP : The displayed frequency shifts up during monitor.

D Tone squelch (TSQL)

Selects the tone or DTCS squelch operation and pocket beep, so you can wait for a desired signal. (default: OFF)

• OFF : Regular noise squelch operation.

• TSQLS : In a ddition t o the “TSQL” se tting, al ert

beeps will sound when a signal with the matched subaudible tone is received.

• TSQL : Selects tone squelch. The squelch opens only when a signal with a matched subaudible tone is received.

• DTCSS : In addition to the “DTCS” setting, ale r t be eps w ill so und w hen a si gnal with a matched DTCS code is received.

• DTCS : Selects DTCS squelch. The squelch opens only when a signal with a matched DTCS code is received.

• TSQL-R : Selects reverse tone squelch. The squelch mutes only when a signal with a matched subaudible tone is received.

• DTCS-R : Selects

reverse DTCS squelch. The squelch mutes only when a signal with a matched DTCS code is received.

The subaudible tone frequency is programmed in the tone

frequency option and DTCS code is programmed into the DTCS code option.

SET MODE

67.0

69.3

71.9

74.4

77.0

79.7

82.5

85.4

88.5

91.5

94.8

97.4

100.0

103.5

107.2

110.9

114.8

118.8

123.0

127.3

131.8

136.5

141.3

146.2

151.4

156.7

159.8

162.2

165.5

167.9

171.3

173.8

177.3

179.9

183.5

186.2

189.9

192.8

196.6

199.5

203.5

206.5

210.7

218.1

225.7

229.1

233.6

241.8

250.3

254.1

023 025 026 031 032 036 043 047 051 053

125 131 132 134 143 145 152 155 156 162

245 246 251 252 255 261 263 265 266 271

356 364 365 371 411 412 413 423 431 432

506 516 523 526 532 546 565 606 612 624

054 065 071 072 073 074 114 115 116 122

165 172 174 205 212 223 225 226 243 244

274 306 311 315 325 331 332 343 346 351

445 446 452 454 455 462 464 465 466 503

627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731

732 734 743 754

D Tone frequency (TONE)

Selects a subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch operation. A total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are selectable. (default: 88.5 Hz)

• Available tone frequencies (unit: Hz)

D DTCS code (CODE)

Selects a DTCS code for DTCS squelch operation. A total of 104 codes (023–754) are selectable. (default: 023)

• Available DTCS codes

D DTCS polarity (DTCS P)

Selects the DTCS polarity between normal and reverse. (default: NORMAL)

D Voice squelch control (VSC)

This function is useful when you don’t want unmodulated signals pausing a scan. When the voice squelch control function is activated, the receiver checks received signals for voice components. If a received signal includes voice components, and the tone of the voice components changes within 1 second, the scan pauses (or stops). If the received signal includes no voice components, or the tone of the voice components does not change within 1 second, the scan resumes. (default: OFF)

Setting is ON Setting is OFF

SET MODE

D Memory bank link function (B-LINK)

Turns the memory bank link function ON (default) or OFF. The link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning all channels in the selected banks during bank scan.

• Bank link setting

q Push [MODE] to enter the bank link setting mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a bank that you want to change

the link setting.

e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set the link

setting ON or OFF.

r Repeat steps w and e until the bank link setting is fin-

ished.

t Push [TS] to exit the bank link setting mode.

D Program scan link function (P-LINK)

Sets the program scan link function. During a program scan, the link function performs a continuous program scan in the selected program scan number. Default settings for LINK0 to LINK9; PROG 1 to PROG 24 are linked, but PROG 0 is not linked.

• Conﬁrming a program scan link

q Push [MODE] to enter the program scan link setting.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the program scan link number

that you want to conﬁrm, then push [MODE].

• “LINK” appears.

e Push [MODE], then rotate [DIAL] to confirm the linked

program scans.

r Push [TS] three times to exit the program scan link setting.

• Changing a program scan link

q Push [MODE] to enter the program scan link setting.

SET MODE

• Changing a program scan link name

q Push [MODE] to enter the program scan link setting.

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w Rotate [DIAL] to select the program scan link number

that you want to change.

e Push [MODE], then rotate [DIAL] to select the option,

“ADD” or “CLEAR.”

r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired program scan.

• When “ADD” is selected in step e, only non-linked pro-

gram scans are displayed. When “CLEAR” is selected in step e, only linked program scans are displayed.

t Push [MODE] to set the program scan link setting. y Repeat steps r and t to add or clear the program scan

to or from the link, or push [TS] twice to exit the program scan link setting.

w Rotate [DIAL] to select the program scan link number

that you want to change.

e Push [MODE], then rotate [DIAL] to select “NAME.” r Push [MODE] to enter the name programming. t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the

desired character, number, symbol or space.

• Rotate [DIAL] right or left to move the cursor right or left, respectively.

y When you are ﬁnished entering a name, push [MODE] to

save the name and then exit the name programming.

u Push [TS] twice to exit the program scan link setting. i Push [TS] to exit the Set mode.

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SET MODE

D LCD contrast (CONT)

Selects the LCD contrast level between 1 (light) and 5 (dark), as desired.

(default: 2)

D AF ﬁlter (AF FIL)

The AF ﬁlter suppresses high-pitch tones when this setting is ON. (default: OFF)

D Weather alert function (WX ALT)

Turns the weather alert function ON or OFF. (default: OFF)

U.S.A. versions only

D Charge (CHARGE)

Select the CHG1 or CHG2 charge, which will be activated after the charge timer ends. (default: CHG2)

• CHG1 :

• CHG2 : Continues to trickle charge the battery,

Stops charging after 15 hours have passed.

even after 15 hours have passed.

SET MODE

D CI-V address (CIVADR)

To distinguish individual equipment, each CI-V transceiver/ receiver has its own Icom standard address as a hexadecimal number. The IC-R6’s address is “7E.” When 2 or more IC-R6 receivers are connected with an optional CT-17 ci-v level converter, set a different address for each of them in the range “01” to “DF.” (default: 7E)

See page 64 for more details.

D CI-V baud rate (CIVBAU)

Sets the baud rate from 300, 1200, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps or AUTO. When “AUTO” is selected, the baud rate is automatically set according to the connected controller setting or other Icom CI-V radio setting. (default: AUTO)

D CI-V transceive (CIVTRN)

CI-V transceive operation is possible even if the IC-R6 receiver is connected to an Icom CI-V radio. When set to “ON,” the frequency and the operating mode of the IC-R6 automatically change to those of the connected radios, and vice versa. (default: ON)

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9 10

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

[DIAL]

After 1 sec.

Bar antenna selection

for 0.495–1.620 MHz band

Earphone cable selection

for strong signals

OTHER FUNCTIONS

■ Antenna selection

The IC-R6 has an internal bar antenna installed for receiving AM broadcast band (0.495–1.620 MHz; varies depending on version) signals. In addition, the connected earphone cable can be used as an antenna for receiving strong signals.

D Selecting antenna

q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. w Push [BAND] repeatedly, or while holding down [BAND]

rotate [DIAL] to select a desired band.

e Push [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the “ANT” item.

• “ANT” disappears after 1 second and “EXT” (default) and “An”

appear.

t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select “BAR”

when the Set mode has accessed from the AM broadcast band in AM mode; select “EAR” when the “ANT” item is selected for the strong signals.

y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.

NOTES:

• Some noise or spurious may be received when the

internal bar or earphone cable is used as an antenna.

• The supplied or third par ty’s antenna MUST BE connected to the antenna connector to receive signals other than strong signals, such as AM broadcast band or near by stations.

• When receiving an AM broadcast signal with internal bar antenna, aim the receiver to better audio direction.

• When the internal bar is used as an antenna, the attenuator function cannot be used.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

“VOL” appears when [DIAL] functions as the audio volume control.

[DIAL]

After 1 sec.

■ [DIAL] function assignment

The [DIAL] control can be used as an audio volume control, instead of the as an audio volume control, the ing controls.

➥

While holding down [FUNC], push [DIAL] function between tuning dial and audio volume.

• The

control.

• [DIAL] and [Y]/[Z] functions

No “VOL” icon “VOL” appears

Squelch level, Scanning

[DIAL] direction, Set mode item

and option setting Audio volume set

[Y]/[Z] Squelch level, Scanning direction, Set mode item

and option setting

[Y]/[Z]

“ ” icon appears when [DIAL] functions as the volume

Frequency, Memory channel,

keys. However, while [DIAL] functions

[Y]/[Z]

keys function as tun-

[ ]

(TS) to toggle the

Audio volume

Frequency, Memory channel,

■ Auto power-off function

The IC-R6 can be set to automatically turn OFF after a speciﬁed period in which no operation is performed.

OFF (default), times of 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes and BUSY* can be speciﬁed. The speciﬁed period is retained even when the receiver is turned OFF by the auto power-off function. To cancel the function, select “OFF” in step e below.

* When “BUSY” is selected, the receiver will automatically turn OFF

when no key operations are performed and no signal is received for 3 minutes.

q Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the “AP OFF” item.

• Turn the Expand set mode ON for selection. (p. 45)

e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired time or to turn the function OFF.

r Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.

using EXPAND SET MODE

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

[DIAL]

Weather channel display

The above icons are alternately displayed.

■ Weather channel operation

D Weather channel selection

q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode, if the receiver is in

another mode is selected.

w While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select the

weather channel group.

• The weather channel group can also be selected by pushing [BAND] repeatedly.

e Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired weather channel.

r Push [BAND] to change frequency bands, or push [V/M]

to select the memory mode.

U.S.A. versions only

D Weather alert function

NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is monitored every 5 seconds for the announcement. When the alert signal is detected, the “ALT” and the WX channel are displayed alternately, and a beep tone sounds until the receiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby, or while scanning.

q Select a desired weather channel. w Turn the weather alert function ON in the Set mode.

 ➥ Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set

mode.

 ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the weather alert option. Then,

while holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set “ON”.

 ➥ Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode. e Set a desired stand-by condition.

• Select the VFO or a memory channel.

• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.

r When an alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-

ing indicator will be displayed.

using EXPAND SET MODE

t Turn the weather alert function OFF in the Set mode.

NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than the weather alert ON frequency), the received signal or audio will be interrupted momentarily approximately every 5 seconds when the alert function is turned ON. This is caused by the WX alert function. To eliminate the interruption, set the weather alert item OFF in the Set mode.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

to [SP]

Master receiver

Sub receiver

to [SP]

“CLONE” and “m” appear when entered the cloning mode.

Master receiver

■ Data cloning

Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one receiver to another; or data from a personal computer to a receiver, using the optional CS-R6

cloning software and the appropriate cloning cable.

D Cloning between receivers

q Connect the OPC-474 cloning cable to the [SP] jack of the

master and sub-receivers.

• The master receiver is used to send data to the sub-receiver.

NOTE: DO NOT push any key on the sub-receiver during

cloning. This will cause a cloning error.

w Hold down [V/M] of only the master receiver, and then

turn it ON. For the sub-receiver, simply turn it ON. (See below for more information.)

✔ CLONING MODE ENTRY (except Master receiver):

When the CI-V baud rate (p. 56) is selected any other than “9600” or “AUTO,” the following operations are required.

q Turn the receiver’s power OFF. w While holding down [MODE], push and hold [ ] for 1 sec-

ond to enter the cloning mode.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

During cloning

After cloning

Master receiver display Sub-receiver display

e Push [SQL] on the master receiver.

• The receiver displays the following.

r When cloning is ﬁnished, turn power OFF, then ON to exit

the cloning mode.

D Cloning using a personal computer

Data can be clon ed to and from a per son al co mpu ter

(Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Windows Vista® or Windows® 7)

using the optional CS-R6 cloning software and the optional OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable. Consult the CS-R6

cloning software HELP ﬁle for details.

D Cloning error

NOTE: DO NOT push any key on the receiver dur ing

cloning. This will cause a cloning error.

When the display appears as shown below, a cloning error has occurred. In such a case, receiver automatically returns to the clone standby condition and cloning must be repeated.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

*The displayed frequency

differs, depending on the receiver version.

■ Partial reset

If you want to initialize the operating settings (VFO frequency, VFO settings, Set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, a partial reset of the receiver can be done.

➥ While holding down [FUNC] and [TS], turn the power ON

to partially reset the receiver.

■ All reset

The function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. when first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors.

If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few seconds, turn power ON again. If the problem persists, perform the following procedure.

• Partial resetting is also available. See the details to the left.

IMPORTANT: Resetting the receiver CLEARS all memory information

and initializes all values in the receiver.

The preprogrammed (depending on the receiver version)

memory information is also cleared.

➥ While holding down [FUNC] and [V/M], turn the power

ON to reset the CPU.

CONTROL COMMAND

CT-17

9–15 V

IC-R6

to [SP]

CI-V connections example

CI-V compatible transceiver

3.5(d) mm

GND

I/OSP

GND SP I/O

3-conductor 3.5(d) mm plug must be used.

External speaker

2-conductor

3.5(d) mm plug

RS-232C cable

■General

The IC-R6 can be connected to a PC via the PC’s RS-232C port using an optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER. This allows you to control the receiver from the PC and/or transfer data from the receiver to the PC. Control is provided via Icom’s CI-V Communication Interface.

An appropriate application for CI-V command is not sup-

plied from Icom.

■Data format

The CI-V system can be operated using the following data formats. Data formats differ according to command numbers. A data area is added for some commands.

Controller ➡ IC-R6

FE FE 7E E0 Cn Sc Data area FD

q w e r t y u

IC-R6 ➡ Controller

FE FE E0 7E Cn Sc Data area FD

q e w r t y u

q Preamble code (ﬁxed) w Receiver’s default address e Controller’s default address r Command number (see page 65) t Sub command number (see page 65) y

BCD code data for frequency/mode/Squelch condition entry

u End of message code (ﬁxed)

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CONTROL COMMAND

XX X X X

w e

r t

XX XX

10 Hz digit: 0, 5*

(depending on 100 Hz)

1 Hz digit: 0 (Fixed)

1 kHz digit: 0–9

100 Hz digit: 0, 2, 5, 7

100 kHz digit: 0–9

10 kHz digit: 0–9

10 MHz digit: 0–9

1 MHz digit: 0–9

1000 MHz digit: 0, 1

100 MHz digit: 0–9

* 0: When 100 Hz digit is 0 or 5, 5: When100 Hz digit is 2 or 7

When the tuning step is selected 8.33 kHz (Air band), 100 Hz digit, 10 Hz digit and 1 Hz digit can be set 3 or 6.

■Command table

Sub

Cmd.

Data Description

00 see the right Send frequency data for transceive 01 02, 05, 06 Send mode data for transceive

02=AM, 05=FM, 06=WFM 03 see the right Read operating frequency 04 02, 05, 06 Read operating mode

02=AM, 05=FM, 06=WFM 05 see the right Set operating frequency 06 02, 05, 06 Operating mode selection

02=AM, 05=FM, 06=WFM 11 00/10 Send/read the attenuator function

setting

00=OFF, 10=ON (approx. 10dB) 12 00/01 Send/read ANT selection

0.495 to 1.620 MHz band:

00=EXT, 01=BAR*

*“BAR” can only be selected in AM mode.

Other frequency band:

00=EXT, 01=EAR 14 01 see p. 66 Send/read the volume level

03 see p. 66 Send/read the squelch level

15 01 00/01 Read the squelch status

00=Squelch close, 01=Squelch open

02 see p.66 Read the S-meter level

16 43 00, 01, 02 Send/read the tone squelch setting

00=OFF, 01=TSQL, 02=TSQL-R

4B 00, 01, 02 Send/read the DTCS squelch setting

00=OFF, 01=DTCS, 02=DTCS-R

Sub

Cmd.

Data Description

16 4C 00/01 Send/read the VSC function setting

00=OFF, 01=ON

19 00 Read the receiver ID

1A 00 00/01 Send/read the AF ﬁlter setting

00=Filter OFF, 01=Filter ON

1B 01 see p. 66 Set/read TSQL tone frequency

02 see p. 66 Set/read DTCS code with polality

D Data content description

• Receive frequency (Command: 00, 03, 05)

CONTROL COMMAND

q* w e

00 X X XX

100Hz digit: 0–2

10 Hz digit: 0–9

1 Hz digit: 0–9

0.1 Hz digit: 0–9

Fixed digit: 0*

*Not necessary when setting a frequency.

100 digit: 0–7

10 digit: 0–7

1 digit: 1–7

Fixed digit: 0

RX polarity digit: 0, 1*

0 0X X X

w e

* 0=Normal, 1=Reverse Not necessary when the normal polarity is set

• Audio volume level (Command: 14 01)

VR level Data VR level Data VR level Data

0 (min) 0000–0005 14 0090–0095 28 0179–0185

1 0006–0012 15 0096–0101 29 0186–0191 2 0013–0018 16 0102–0108 30 0192–0197 3 0019–0025 17 0109–0114 31 0198–0204 4 0026–0031 18 0115–0121 32 0205–0210 5 0032–0037 19 0122–0127 33 0211–0217 6 0038–0044 20 0128–0133 34 0218–0223 7 0045–0050 21 0134–0140 35 0224–0229 8 0051–0057 22 0141–0146 36 0230–0236

9 0058–0063 23 0147–0153 37 0237–0242 10 0064–0069 24 0154–0159 38 0243–0249 11 0070–0076 25 0160–0165 39 0250–0255 12 0077–0082 26 0166–0172 13 0083–0089 27 0173–0178

• Squelch level (Command: 14 03)

SQL level Data SQL level Data

OPEN 0000–0022 LEVEL5 0140–0162

AUTO 0023–0045 LEVEL6 0163–0185 LEVEL1 0046–0069 LEVEL7 0186–0208 LEVEL2 0070–0092 LEVEL8 0209–0231 LEVEL3 0093–0115 LEVEL9 0232–0255 LEVEL4 0116–0139

• S-meter level (Command: 15 02)

S-meter Data S-meter Data S-meter Data

- 0000 5 0080 Full 0160 1 0016 7 0112 3 0048 9 0144

• Tone squelch frequency setting (Command: 1B 01) See page 52 for available tone frequencies for details.

• DTCS code with polarity setting (Command: 1B 02) See page 52 for available DTCS codes for details.

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FREQUENCY TABLE

■ TV channels

The following tables show the channels versus video and audio frequencies, depending on each version. D U.S.A. channels (unit: MHz)

CH Freq. 2 59.75 3 65.75 4 71.75 5 81.75 6 87.75 7 179.75 8 185.75 9 191.75 10 197.75 11 203.75 12 209.75 13 215.75 14 475.75 15 481.75 16 487.75 17 493.75 18 499.75 19 505.75 20 511.75 21 517.75 22 523.75 23 529.75 24 535.75 25 541.75 26 547.75

CH Freq. 27 553.75 28 559.75 29 565.75 30 571.75 31 577.75 32 583.75 33 589.75 34 595.75 35 601.75 36 607.75 37 613.75 38 619.75 39 625.75 40 631.75 41 637.75 42 643.75 43 649.75 44 655.75 45 661.75 46 667.75 47 673.75 48 679.75 49 685.75 50 691.75 51 697.75

CH Freq. 52 703.75 53 709.75 54 715.75 55 721.75 56 727.75 57 733.75 58 739.75 59 745.75 60 751.75 61 757.75 62 763.75 63 769.75 64 775.75 65 781.75 66 787.75 67 793.75 68 799.75 69 805.75

D CCIR channels (unit: MHz)

Freq. 1 46.75 2 53.75 3 60.75 4 67.75 5 180.75 6 187.75 7 194.75 8 201.75 9 208.75 10 215.75 11 222.75 12 229.75 21 476.75 22 484.75 23 492.75 24 500.75 25 508.75 26 516.75 27 524.75 28 532.75 29 540.75 30 548.75 31 556.75 32 564.75 33 572.75 34 580.75 35 588.75 36 596.75 37 604.75 38 612.75 39 620.75

Freq. 40 628.75 41 636.75 42 644.75 43 652.75 44 660.75 45 668.75 46 676.75 47 684.75 48 692.75 49 700.75 50 708.75 51 716.75 52 724.75 53 732.75 54 740.75 55 748.75 56 756.75 57 764.75 58 772.75 59 780.75 60 788.75 61 796.75 62 804.75 63 812.75 64 820.75 65 828.75 66 836.75 67 844.75 68 852.75 69 860.75

D Australian channels

(unit: MHz)

Freq. 0 51.75 1 62.75 2 69.75 3 91.75 4 100.75 5 107.75 5A 143.75 6 180.75 7 187.75 8 194.75 9 201.75 10 214.75 11 221.75 28 532.75 29 539.75 30 546.75 31 553.75 32 560.75 33 567.75 34 574.75 35 581.75 36 588.75 37 595.75 38 602.75 39 609.75 40 616.75 41 623.75 42 630.75

Freq. 43 637.75 44 644.75 45 651.75 46 658.75 47 665.75 48 672.75 49 679.75 50 686.75 51 693.75 52 700.75 53 707.75 54 714.75 55 721.75 56 728.75 57 735.75 58 742.75 59 749.75 60 756.75 61 763.75 62 770.75 63 777.75 64 784.75 65 791.75 66 798.75 67 805.75 68 812.75 69 819.75

FREQUENCY TABLE

D China channels (unit: MHz)

CH Freq. 1 56.25 2 64.25 3 72.25 4 83.75 5 91.75 6 174.75 7 182.75 8 190.75 9 198.75 10 206.75 11 214.75 12 222.75 13 477.75 14 485.75 15 493.75 16 501.75 17 509.75 18 517.75 19 525.75 20 533.75 21 541.75 22 549.75 23 557.75 24 565.75 25 613.75 26 621.75 27 629.75 28 637.75 29 645.75 30 653.75 31 661.75

CH Freq. 32 669.75 33 677.75 34 685.75 35 693.75 36 701.75 37 709.75 38 717.75 39 725.75 40 733.75 41 741.75 42 749.75 43 757.75 44 765.75 45 773.75 46 781.75 47 789.75 48 797.75 49 805.75 50 813.75 51 821.75 52 829.75 53 837.75 54 845.75 55 853.75 56 861.75 57 869.75 58 877.75 59 885.75 60 893.75 61 901.75 62 909.75

CH Freq. 63 917.75 64 925.75 65 933.75 66 941.75 67 949.75 68 957.75

D New

Zealand channels

(unit: MHz)

CH Freq. 1 50.75 2 60.75 3 67.75 4 180.75 5 187.75 6 194.75 7 201.75 8 208.75 9 215.75 10 222.75 11 229.75

D UK channels (unit: MHz)

Freq. 21 477.25 22 485.25 23 493.25 24 501.25 25 509.25 26 517.25 27 525.25 28 533.25 29 541.25 30 549.25 31 557.25 32 565.25 33 573.25 34 581.25 35 589.25 36 597.25 37 605.25 38 613.25 39 621.25 40 629.25 41 637.25 42 645.25 43 653.25 44 661.25 45 669.25 46 677.25 47 685.25 48 693.25 49 701.25 50 709.25 51 717.25

Freq. 52 725.25 53 733.25 54 741.25 55 749.25 56 757.25 57 765.25 58 773.25 59 781.25 60 789.25 61 797.25 62 805.25 63 813.25 64 821.25 65 829.25 66 837.25 67 845.25 68 853.25 69 861.25

D French channels (unit: MHz)

Freq. 2 49.25 3 54.00 4 57.25 5 182.50 6 190.50 7 198.50 8 206.50 9 214.50 10 222.50 21 477.75 22 485.75 23 493.75 24 501.75 25 509.75 26 517.75 27 525.75 28 533.75 29 541.75 30 549.75 31 557.75 32 565.75 33 573.75 34 581.75 35 589.75 36 597.75 37 605.75 38 613.75 39 621.75 40 629.75 41 637.75 42 645.75

Freq. 43 653.75 44 661.75 45 669.75 46 677.75 47 685.75 48 693.75 49 701.75 50 709.75 51 717.75 52 725.75 53 733.75 54 741.75 55 749.75 56 757.75 57 765.75 58 773.75 59 781.75 60 789.75 61 797.75 62 805.75 63 813.75 64 821.75 65 829.75 66 837.75 67 845.75 68 853.75 69 861.75

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FREQUENCY TABLE

D Indonesian channels

(unit: MHz)

CH Freq. 1A 53.75 2 60.75 3 67.75 4 180.75 5 187.75 8 194.75 7 201.75 8 208.75 9 215.75 10 222.75 11 229.75 21 476.75 22 484.75 23 492.75 24 500.75 25 508.75 26 516.75 27 524.75 28 532.75 29 540.75 30 548.75 31 556.75 32 564.75 33 572.75 34 580.75 35 588.75 36 596.75 37 604.75 38 612.75 39 620.75

CH Freq. 40 628.75 41 636.75 42 644.75 43 652.75 44 660.75 45 668.75 46 676.75 47 684.75 48 692.75 49 700.75 50 708.75 51 716.75 52 724.75 53 732.75 54 740.75 55 748.75 56 756.75 57 764.75 58 772.75 59 780.75 60 788.75 61 796.75 62 804.75 63 812.75 64 820.75 65 828.75 66 836.75 67 844.75 68 852.75 69 860.75

D Italian channels (unit: MHz)

CH Freq. A 59.25 B 67.75 C 87.75 D 180.75 E 188.75 F 197.75 G 206.75 H 215.75 H1 222.75 H2 229.75 21 476.75 22 484.75 23 492.75 24 500.75 25 508.75 26 516.75 27 524.75 28 532.75 29 540.75 30 548.75 31 556.75 32 564.75 33 572.75 34 580.75 35 588.75 36 596.75 37 604.75 38 612.75 39 620.75 40 628.75 41 636.75

CH Freq. 42 644.75 43 652.75 44 660.75 45 668.75 46 676.75 47 684.75 48 692.75 49 700.75 50 708.75 51 716.75 52 724.75 53 732.75 54 740.75 55 748.75 56 756.75 57 764.75 58 772.75 59 780.75 60 788.75 61 796.75 62 804.75 63 812.75 64 820.75 65 828.75 66 836.75 67 844.75 68 852.75 69 860.75

D Taiwan channels

(unit: MHz)

CH Freq. 7 179.75 8 185.75 9 191.75 10 197.75 11 203.75 12 209.75

D FOT channels

(unit: MHz)

CH Freq. 4 181.75 5 189.75 6 197.75 7 205.75 8 213.75 9 221.75

NOTE:

TV cha nnel reception is available for only analog TV broadcasting. It is not ava i l able for d i g ital TV broadcasting.

FREQUENCY TABLE

■ VHF marine channels (unit: MHz)

CH Ship Ship No. Transmit Receive

01 156.050 160.650 01A 156.050 156.050 02 156.100 160.700 03 156.150 160.750 03A 156.150 156.150 04 156.200 160.800 04A 156.200 156.200 05 156.250 160.850 05A 156.250 156.250 06 156.300 156.300 07 156.350 160.950 07A 156.350 156.350 08 156.400 156.400 09 156.450 156.450 10 156.500 156.500 11 156.550 156.550 12 156.600 156.600 13 156.650 156.650 14 156.700 156.700 15 156.750 156.750 16 156.800 156.800 17 156.850 156.850 18 156.900 161.500 18A 156.900 156.900 19 156.950 161.550 19A 156.950 156.950 20 157.000 161.600 20A 157.000 157.000 21 157.050 161.650

CH Ship Ship No. Transmit Receive

21A 157.050 157.050 21b 161.650 161.650 22 157.100 161.700 22A 157.100 157.100 23 157.150 161.750 23A 157.150 157.150 24 157.200 161.800 25 157.250 161.850 25b 161.850 161.850 26 157.300 161.900 27 157.350 161.950 28 157.400 162.000 28b 162.000 162.000 60 156.025 160.625 61 156.075 160.675 61A 156.075 156.075 62 156.125 160.725 62A 156.125 156.125 63 156.175 160.775 63A 156.175 156.175 64 156.225 160.825 64A 156.225 156.225 65 156.275 160.875 65A 156.275 156.275 66 156.325 160.925 66A 156.325 156.325

67 156.375 156.375 68 156.425 156.425 69 156.475 156.475

CH Ship Ship No. Transmit Receive

70 156.525 156.525 71 156.575 156.575 72 156.625 156.625 73 156.675 156.675 74 156.725 156.725 77 156.875 156.875 78 156.925 161.525 78A 156.925 156.925 79 156.975 161.575 79A 156.975 156.975 80 157.025 161.625 80A 157.025 157.025 81 157.075 161.675 81A 157.075 157.075 82 157.125 161.725 82A 157.125 157.125 83 157.175 161.775 83A 157.175 157.175 83b 161.775 161.775 84 157.225 161.825 84A 157.225 157.225 85 157.275 161.875 85A 157.275 157.275 86 157.325 161.925 86A 157.325 157.325 87 157.375 161.975 87A 157.375 157.375 88 157.425 162.025 88A 157.425 157.425

■ Weather channels (unit: MHz)

WX CH Frequency 01 162.550 02 162.400 03 162.475 04 162.425 05 162.450 06 162.500 07 162.525 08 161.650 09 161.775 10 163.275

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FREQUENCY TABLE

■ Other communications in the USA

D HF CB (Citizens Band) channels

CH Frequency 1 26.965 MHz 2 26.975 MHz 3 26.985 MHz 4 27.005 MHz 5 27.015 MHz 6 27.025 MHz 7 27.035 MHz 8 27.055 MHz 9 27.065 MHz 10 27.075 MHz 11 27.085 MHz 12 27.105 MHz 13 27.115 MHz 14 27.125 MHz 15 27.135 MHz 16 27.155 MHz 17 27.165 MHz 18 27.175 MHz 19 27.185 MHz 20 27.205 MHz

CH Frequency 21 27.215 MHz 22 27.225 MHz 23 27.255 MHz 24 27.235 MHz 25 27.245 MHz 26 27.265 MHz 27 27.275 MHz 28 27.285 MHz 29 27.295 MHz 30 27.305 MHz 31 27.315 MHz 32 27.325 MHz 33 27.335 MHz 34 27.345 MHz 35 27.355 MHz 36 27.365 MHz 37 27.375 MHz 38 27.385 MHz 39 27.395 MHz 40 27.405 MHz

D MURS channels

CH Frequency 1 151.820 MHz 2 151.880 MHz 3 151.940 MHz 4 154.570 MHz 5 154.600 MHz

D GMRS (General Mobile

Radio Service) channels

Transceiver Transceiver Receive transmit

462.5500 MHz 467.5500 MHz

462.5625 MHz

462.5750 MHz 467.5750 MHz

462.5875 MHz

462.6000 MHz 467.6000 MHz

462.6125 MHz

462.6250 MHz 467.6250 MHz

462.6375 MHz

462.6500 MHz 467.6500 MHz

462.6625 MHz

462.6750 MHz 467.6750 MHz

462.6875 MHz

462.7000 MHz 467.7000 MHz

462.7125 MHz

462.7250 MHz 467.7250 MHz

D FRS (Family Radio Service) channels

CH Frequency 1 462.5625 MHz 2 462.5875 MHz 3 462.6125 MHz 4 462.6375 MHz 5 462.6625 MHz 6 462.6875 MHz 7 462.7125 MHz

D BRS (Business Radio

Service) channels

Dot color Frequency Red 151.625 MHz

Purple 151.955 MHz Blue 154.570 MHz Green 154.600 MHz White 462.575 MHz Black 462.625 MHz Orange 462.675 MHz Brown 464.500 MHz Yellow 464.550 MHz “J” Dot 467.763 MHz “K” Dot 467.813 MHz Silver Star 467.850 MHz Gold Star 467.875 MHz Red Star 467.900 MHz Blue Star 467.925 MHz

CH Frequency 8 467.5625 MHz 9 467.5875 MHz 10 467.6125 MHz 11 467.6375 MHz 12 467.6625 MHz 13 467.6875 MHz 14 467.7125 MHz

FREQUENCY TABLE

D General aviation frequencies (unit: MHz)

Frequency Description

121.500 Emergencies

122.000 Flight Advisory Service

122.200 Flight Service Stations

122.700 Unicom— Uncontrolled airports

122.725 Unicom— Private airports

122.750 Unicom— Air-to-air communications

122.800 Unicom— Uncontrolled airports

122.900 Search & rescue training, & uncontrolled airports

122.950 Unicom— Controlled airports

123.000 Unicom— Uncontrolled airports

123.025 Helicopters— Air-to-air communications

123.050 Unicom— Heliports

123.075 Unicom— Heliports

123.100 Search & Rescue

123.300 Flight Schools

123.450 Air-to-air communications (unofﬁcial)

123.500 Flight Schools

123.600 Flight Service Stations— Uncontrolled airports

148.125 Civil Air Patrol Repeaters— Secondary

148.150 Civil Air Patrol Repeaters— Primary

156.300 Aircraft-to-ship— safety

156.400 Aircraft-to-ship— commercial

156.425 Aircraft-to-ship— non-commercial

156.450 Aircraft-to-ship— commercial

156.625 Aircraft-to-ship— non-commercial

156.900 Aircraft-to-ship— commercial

243.000 Military Emergency “Guard”

255.400 Flight Advisory Service

257.800 Civilian Towers

311.000 SAC Primary

321.000 SAC Secondary

381.800 USCG— Primary

D Cable TV (IRC) (unit: MHz)

Frequency

range

Remarks

2– 13 54– 216 (same as broadcast VHF) 14– 22 120– 174 Mid band Ch. A–I 23– 36 216– 300 Super band J–W 37– 53 300– 402 54– 64 402– 468

Hyper band AA–QQ

65– 94 468– 648 (Ultra band) 95– 99 90– 120 Low band A5–A1 100– 125 648– 804 (Ultra band)

D Wireless Microphones

169.445 MHz

169.505 MHz

170.245 MHz

170.305 MHz

171.045 MHz

171.105 MHz

171.845 MHz

171.905 MHz

* Powe r limit ed to 1/2 0 watt. T hese frequ encies are also use d at the

drive-in windows at some fast-food restaurants.

FREQUENCY TABLE

■ Other communications— other countries

D LPD (Low Power Device) channels (unit: MHz)

CH Frequency 1 433.075

2 433.100 3 433.125 4 433.150 5 433.175 6 433.200 7 433.225 8 433.250 9 433.275 10 433.300 11 433.325 12 433.350 13 433.375 14 433.400 15 433.425 16 433.450 17 433.475 18 433.500 19 433.525 20 433.550 21 433.575 22 433.600 23 433.625 24 433.650 25 433.675 26 433.700 27 433.725 28 433.750 29 433.775

CH Frequency 30 433.800 31 433.825 32 433.850 33 433.875 34 433.900 35 433.925 36 433.950 37 433.975 38 434.000 39 434.025 40 434.050 41 434.075 42 434.100 43 434.125 44 434.150 45 434.175 46 434.200 47 434.225 48 434.250 49 434.275 50 434.300 51 434.325 52 434.350 53 434.375 54 434.400 55 434.425 56 434.450 57 434.475 58 434.500

CH Frequency 59 434.525 60 434.550 61 434.575 62 434.600 63 434.625 64 434.650 65 434.675 66 434.700 67 434.725 68 434.750 69 434.775

CH Frequency 1 446.00625

2 446.01875 3 446.03125 4 446.04375 5 446.05625 6 446.06875 7 446.08125 8 446.09375

PMR446 channels

(unit: MHz)

D UHF C.R.S (Citizen Radio Service) channels

CH Frequency 1 476.425 MHz 2 476.450 MHz 3 476.475 MHz 4 476.500 MHz 5 476.525 MHz 6 476.550 MHz 7 476.575 MHz 8 476.600 MHz 9 476.625 MHz 10 476.650 MHz 11 476.675 MHz 12 476.700 MHz 13 476.725 MHz 14 476.750 MHz 15 476.775 MHz 16 476.800 MHz 17 476.825 MHz 18 476.850 MHz 19 476.875 MHz 20 476.900 MHz

CH Frequency 21 476.925 MHz 22 476.950 MHz 23 476.975 MHz 24 477.000 MHz 25 477.025 MHz 26 477.050 MHz 27 477.075 MHz 28 477.100 MHz 29 477.125 MHz 30 477.150 MHz 31 477.175 MHz 32 477.200 MHz 33 477.225 MHz 34 477.250 MHz 35 477.275 MHz 36 477.300 MHz 37 477.325 MHz 38 477.350 MHz 39 477.375 MHz 40 477.400 MHz

FREQUENCY TABLE

MAINTENANCE

■ Troubleshooting

If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

No power comes on. • The batteries are exhausted.

No sound comes from the speaker.

Sensitivity is low and only strong signals are audible.

Frequency cannot be set. • The lock function is activated. • While holding down [FUNC], push [ ](BAND) for

No beep sounds. • The beep tones are turned OFF or the beep

Audio is distorted. • The operating mode is not selected correctly. • Pus h [MO D E] rep e ate d ly to se lect a s uit a ble

Des i r ed S et mode item cannot be selected.

Pr ogr amm e d sca n doe s not start.

Memory or bank scan does not start.

Installed batteries cannot be charged.

• The battery polarity is reversed.

• Volume level is too low.

• Squelch level is set too tight.

• A different tone squelch tone is selected.

• The attenuator function is activated. • While holding down [FUNC], push [SQL] to turn the

tone level is too low.

• The “EXPAND” item is set to OFF. • Turn the “EXPAND” item ON. p. 45

• Program scan edges are not programmed. • Program a pair of scan edge channels. p. 30

• No or only one memory or bank channel is programmed.

• The batteries are over discharged. • Re-install the batteries (wait at least for 2 second),

• Replace or charge the batteries.

• Check the battery polarity.

• Push

[Y]

• While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to set the squelch level.

• Turn the appropriate function OFF.

attenuator function OFF.

1 second to turn the function OFF.

• Turn the beep tone ON, or set the beep tone level to appropriate level in the Set mode.

operating mode.

• Program at least 2 memory or bank channels pp. 19, 20

then plug the AC adapter or CP-18A/E while holding down [FUNC].

to obtain a suitable level.

pp. 5, 7 p. 5

p. 13 p. 14

p. 41

p. 15

p. 12

p. 47

p. 14

p. 7

MAINTENANCE

Fuse 5 A

■ CP-18A/E fuse replacement

If the fuse blows, or the receiver stops functioning while operating with the optional CP-18A/E, ﬁnd the source of the problem if possible, solve it and only then replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one (FGB 5 A) as shown.

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SPECIFICATIONS

D GENERAL

• Frequency coverage : (Unit: MHz) USA 0.100–821.995,

851.000–866.995,

896.000–1309.995

France 0.100–29.995,

50.200–51.200,

87.500–107.995,

144.000–146.000,

430.000–440.000,

1240.000–1300.000

Other than above 0.100–1309.995

•

Number of memory channels

• Frequency resolution : 5, 6.25, 8.33*, 9*, 10, 12.5, 15, 20,

* Selectable depending on the operating frequency band.

• Receive modes : FM, WFM, AM

• Operating temperature range : –10°C to +60°C; +14˚F to +140˚F

• Reference frequency stability : ±1.0 ppm (+25°C)

• Power supply requirement : 2 AA (R6) alkaline cells

: 1300

25, 30, 50, 100, 125, 200 kHz

2 AA (R6) Ni-MH cells

4.5 to 6.3 V DC (with AC adapter or CP-18A/E)

• Current drain (backlight OFF at 3.0 V DC): rated audio 130 mA typical receive stanby 65 mA typical power save 30 mA typical charging 140 mA typical

• Antenna connector : SMA (50 Ω)

• Dimensions : 58(W) × 86(H) × 29.8(D) mm (projections not included) 29⁄32(W)×33⁄8(H)×13⁄16(D) in

• Weight (approximately) : 200 g; 7.1 oz

(with supplied antenna and batteries)

All stated speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice or obligation.

SPECIFICATIONS

D RECEIVER

• Receive system : Triple-conversion superheterodyne

• Intermediate frequencies : 1st 266.7 MHz 2nd 19.65 MHz (FM/AM)

19.95 MHz (WFM) 3rd 450 kHz (FM/AM) 750 kHz (WFM)

• Sensitivity (except spurious points):

FM (1 kHz/±3.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD)

1.625–4.995 MHz 0.32 µV typical

5.000–29.995 MHz 0.25 µV typical

30.000–469.995 MHz 0.18 µV typical

470.000–832.995 MHz 0.32 µV typical

833.000–1029.995 MHz 0.28 µV typical

1030.000–1309.995 MHz

WFM (1 kHz/±52.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD)

76.000–108.000 MHz 1.1 µV typical

175.000–221.995 MHz 1.1 µV typical

470.000–770.000 MHz 1.8 µV typical

AM (1 kHz/30% MOD.; 10 dB S/N)

0.495–4.995 MHz 1.3 µV typical

5.000–29.995 MHz 0.89 µV typical

118.000–136.000 MHz 0.63 µV typical

222.000–246.995 MHz 0.63 µV typical

247.000–329.995 MHz 0.79 µV typical

0.35 µV typical

• Selectivity : AM/FM More than 12 kHz/–9 dB

Less than 30 kHz/–60 dB

WFM More than 150 kHz/–6 dB

• Audio output power : (at 10% distortion/3.0 V DC) Internal speaker More than 150 mW with a 16 Ω load External speaker 80 mW typical with an 8 Ω load

• Ext. speaker connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)/8 Ω

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OPTIONS

• BC-196SA/SD ac adapter

• BC-153SC ac adapter

For regular charging of the installed Ni-MH batteries. Same

as supplied one. (Not supplied with some receiver version.) BC-196SA/SD : 4.5 V DC/400 mA output BC-153SC : 6.0 V DC/1 A output

• CP-18A/E

Allows you to operate the receiver through a 12 V cigarette

lighter socket. You can also charge the installed Ni-MH bat-

teries.

• BC-194 charger stand

Allows you to charge the receiver on the desktop. Requires

an AC adapter or cigarette lighter cable.

• AD-92SMA antenna connector adapter

Allows you to connect an external antenna with a BNC

connector.

• SP-13 earphone

Provides clear audio in noisy environments.

• HP-4 headphone

Light weight monaural headphone.

• LC-146A carrying case

Helps protect the receiver from scratches, etc.

• CT-17 ci-v level converter

For receiver remote control using a PC.

cigarette lighter cable with dc-dc converter

• OPC-474 cloning cable For receiver-to-receiver cloning.

• OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable Used for data cloning between receiver and a PC with CS-R6 (cloning software).

• CS-R6 cloning software

Provides quick and easy programming of such settings as memory channels and Set modes contents via your PC’s RS-232C terminal (using OPC-478), or USB port (OPC478UC). Either OPC-478 or OPC-478UC is required.

Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom receiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom receiver in the event the Icom receiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

iR6

 VFO and memory mode selection

POCKET GUIDE

Push [V/M] to toggle between the

VFO and the memory mode.



 Receive mode selection

Push [MODE] repeatedly to

select a desired mode.



 Audio level setting

Push [Y] to increase the audio

level, push [Z] to decrease it.



 Squelch level setting

While holding down [SQL],

rotate [DIAL] to set the squelch

level.



 Frequency band selection

Push [BAND] repeatedly, or hold

down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to

select a desired frequency band.



 Tuning step selection

Push [TS], then rotate [DIAL] to

select a desired tuning step.

•

Push [TS] again to return to the

previous screen.



 Key lock function

While holding down [FUNC], push

[ ](BAND) for 1 sec. to toggle

the key lock function ON or OFF.

• “ ” appears when the lock function

is in use.



 Frequency setting

Push [V/M] to select the VFO

mode.

Rotate [DIAL] to set a desired

receive frequency.

 Memory channel selection

Push [V/M] to select the

memory mode.

Rotate [DIAL] to set a desired

memory channel.

• While holding down [FUNC], rotate

[DIAL] changes the memory

channel in 10 channel steps.

 Memory bank channel selection

Push [V/M] to select the

memory mode.

Push [BAND] repeatedly, or

while holding down [BAND],

rotate [DIAL] selects a desired

bank.

Rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired bank channel.

 Attenuator function

While holding down [FUNC],

push [ ](SQL) to toggle the

attenuator ON or OFF.

• “ATT” appears when the attenua-

tor function is in use.



POCKET GUIDE

q Cut w Fold

e Complete

Important operating instructions are summed up on this and the following page for your simple reference. By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become a card sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet, etc.

� Memory channel programming

Set a desired frequency and

other functions in the VFO mode.

Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1

second to enter the select

memory write mode.

• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.

Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired

memory channel.

Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1

second to program the contents

into the selected channel.

• 3 beeps sound.

� Scan skip setting

Push [V/M] to select the

memory mode.

Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired

memory channel.

While holding down [FUNC],

push [ ](V/M) to set the skip

setting (skip channel or skip

frequency) ON or OFF.

� VFO scans

Push [V/M] to select the VFO

mode.

Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1

second.

• A scan type appears.

Rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired scan type.

Push [SCAN](MODE) to start

the scan.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the

scanning direction.

• During scan, push [V/M] to start

the auto memory write scan.

Push [SCAN](MODE) again to

stop the scan.

� Memory scans

Push [V/M] to select the

memory mode.

Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1

second.

• A scan type appears.

Rotate [DIAL] to select a

desired scan type.

Push [SCAN](MODE) to start

the scan.

• Rotate [DIAL] to change the

scanning direction.

Push [SCAN](MODE) again to

stop scan.

CE Versions of the IC-R6 which display the ‘CE’

symbol on the serial number label, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC

• List of Country codes (ISO 3166-1)

Country Codes Country Codes

1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI 2 Belgium BE 19 Lithuania LT 3 Bulgaria BG 20 Luxembourg LU 4 Croatia HR 21 Malta MT 5 Czech Republic CZ 22 Netherlands NL 6 Cyprus CY 23 Norway NO 7 Denmark DK 24 Poland PL 8 Estonia EE 25 Portugal PT 9 Finland FI 26 Romania RO 10 France FR 27 Slovakia SK 11 Germany DE 28 Slovenia SI 12 Greece GR 29 Spain ES 13 Hungary HU 30 Sweden SE 14 Iceland IS 31 Switzerland CH 15 Ireland IE 32 Turkey TR 16 Italy IT 33 United Kingdom GB 17 Latvia LV

DECLARATION

OF CONFORMITY

We Icom Inc. Japan

1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan

Kind of equipment:

Type-designation:

Signature

Authorized representative name

Place and date of issue

Version (where applicable):

This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents:

Bad Soden

Y. Furukawa General Manager

Icom (Europe) GmbH

Communication Equipment Auf der Krautweide 24, 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany

i) ii) iii) iv)

Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.

EN 301 489-1 v1.6.1 (September 2005) EN 301 489-15 v1.2.1 (August 2002) EN 301 783-2 v1.1.1 (September 2000) EN 60950-1 (2001): A11: 2004

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

iC- r6

24th Dec. 2009

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#02 Europe #12 Europe-1

#03 U.K.

#05 Italy #15 Italy-1

#07 France #17 France-1

#08 Spain #18 Spain-1

■ AT ■ BE ■ CY ■ CZ ■ DK ■ EE

■ FI ■ FR ■ DE ■ GR ■ HU ■ IE

■ IT ■ LV ■ LT ■ LU ■ MT ■ NL

■ PL ■ PT ■ SK ■ SI ■ ES ■ SE

■ GB ■ IS ■ LI ■ NO ■ CH ■ BG

■ RO ■ TR ■ HR

■ AT ■ BE ■ CY ■ CZ ■ DK ■ EE

■ FI ■ FR ■ DE ■ GR ■ HU ■ IE

■ IT ■ LV ■ LT ■ LU ■ MT ■ NL

■ PL ■ PT ■ SK ■ SI ■ ES ■ SE

■ GB ■ IS ■ LI ■ NO ■ CH ■ BG

■

RO ■ TR ■ HR

■ AT ■ BE ■ CY ■ CZ ■ DK ■ EE

■ FI ■ FR ■ DE ■ GR ■ HU ■ IE

■ IT ■ LV ■ LT ■ LU ■ MT ■ NL

■ PL ■ PT ■ SK ■ SI ■ ES ■ SE

■ GB ■ IS ■ LI ■ NO ■ CH ■ BG

■

RO ■ TR ■ HR

■ AT ■ BE ■ CY ■ CZ ■ DK ■ EE

■ FI ■ FR ■ DE ■ GR ■ HU ■ IE

■ IT ■ LV ■ LT ■ LU ■ MT ■ NL

■ PL ■ PT ■ SK ■ SI ■ ES ■ SE

■ GB ■ IS ■ LI ■ NO ■ CH ■ BG

■

RO ■ TR ■ HR

■ AT ■ BE ■ CY ■ CZ ■ DK ■ EE

■ FI ■ FR ■ DE ■ GR ■ HU ■ IE

■ IT ■ LV ■ LT ■ LU ■ MT ■ NL

■ PL ■ PT ■ SK ■ SI ■ ES ■ SE

■ GB ■ IS ■ LI ■ NO ■ CH ■ BG

■

RO ■ TR ■ HR

A-6810H-1EX-0a Printed in Japan

Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan

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