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.

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

[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.”

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