Icom R9500 User Manual

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

iR9500

Instruction Manual

A-6553H-1EX

Printed in Japan

FOREWORD

Thank you for making the IC-R9500 your radio of choice. We hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-R9500.

FEATURES

❍ Ultimate receiver performance: 110 dB wide dynamic range

and third-order intercept (IP3) of +40 dBm (HF bands only)

❍ 7-inch wide color TFT LCD ❍ Built-in Baudot FSK demodulator ❍ High resolution spectrum scope— center frequency and fix

frequency modes, plus mini-scope displays

IMPORTANT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before at-

tempting to operate the receiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This manual contains im-

portant safety and operating instructions for the IC-R9500.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

TRADEMARKS

Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

WORD DEFINITION

WARNING

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.

PRECAUTIONS

R WARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with a

headset 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 or discontinue use.

R CAUTION! NEVER change the internal set-

tings of the receiver. This may reduce receiver performance and/or damage to the receiver.

The receiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized internal adjustment.

R CAUTION! The receiver weighs approx. 20 kg

(44 lb). Always have two people available to carry, lift or turn over the receiver.

R CAUTION! The line-voltage receptacle must be

near the receiver and must be easily accessible. Avoid extension cords.

R ACHTUNG! Die Steckdose muß nabe bei

diesem Gerät angebracht und zugänglich sein.

R NEVER let metal, wire or other objects protrude

into the receiver or into connectors on the rear panel. This may result in an electric shock.

R NEVER block any cooling vents on the top, rear

or bottom of the receiver.

R NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any

liquids.

R NEVER install the receiver in a place without ad-

equate ventilation. Heat dissipation may be reduced, and the receiver may be damaged.

R NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet

hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage to the receiver.

DO NOT

use chemical agents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning the IC-R9500, as they can damage the receiver’s surfaces.

AVOID using or storing the receiver in areas with temperatures below ±0°C (+32°F) or above +50°C (+122°F).

AVOID placing the receiver in excessively dusty environments or in direct sunlight.

AVOID placing the receiver against walls or putting anything on top of the receiver. This may overheat the receiver.

Always place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.

The LCD display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small dark or light spots. This is not a malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of LCD displays.

During maritime mobile operation, keep the receiver as far away as possible from the magnetic navigation compass to prevent erroneous indications.

Turn [I/O] switch (on the rear panel) OFF and/or disconnect the AC power cable from the AC outlet when you will not use the receiver for a long period of time.

For U.S.A. only

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device,

not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.

ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25

This device made under license under one or more of the following US patents: #4,590,473, #4,636,791, #5,148,482, #5,185,796, #5,271,017, #5,377,229.

The IMBE™ voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this communications equipment. The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into a human-readable form. U.S. Pat. nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084, #5,195,166.

P25 digital mode is available when the optional UT-122

DIGITAL UNIT is installed.

q AC power cable* ………………………………… 1 w Carrying handles ……………………………… 1 set e Spare fuse (FGB 1 A) …………………………… 1 r Spare fuse

FGB 4 A (100 V/120 V versions) ………………… 1 0234002MXP (230 V/240 V versions)

…………… 1

t RCA plugs ………………………………………… 4 y DC power plug …………………………………… 1 u 2-conductor 1⁄8″ plugs …………………………… 7 i 3-conductor 1⁄8″ plugs …………………………… 1 o 8 pin ACC plugs …………………………………… 2 !0 Screws for side plate†…………………………… 4 !1 Hiding screws for screw hole†…………………… 2

*May differ from that shown according to version

†

These screw are used when removing rack mounting handles

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

tyu i

(FH M4×16 mm)

(FH M4×12 mm)

(PH M4×8 mm)

PH: Pan head

FH: Flat head

Section 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel ……………………………………………………………… 1-2

■ Rear panel ……………………………………………………………… 1-8

■ LCD display …………………………………………………………… 1-10

■ Screen menu arrangement …………………………………………… 1-12

Section 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

■ Unpacking ……………………………………………………………… 2-2

■ Selecting a location …………………………………………………… 2-2

■ Grounding ……………………………………………………………… 2-2

■ Antenna connection …………………………………………………… 2-3

■ TV jumper cable connection …………………………………………… 2-4

■ Carrying handle attachment …………………………………………… 2-4

■ Rack mounting handle detachment …………………………………… 2-4

■ Required connections ………………………………………………… 2-5

D Rear panel …………………………………………………………… 2-5

■ Advanced connections ………………………………………………… 2-6

D Front panel …………………………………………………………… 2-6 D Rear panel—1 ……………………………………………………… 2-6 D Rear panel—2 ……………………………………………………… 2-7

■ Tape recorder connections …………………………………………… 2-8

D Recording from the front panel or rear panel …………………… 2-8 D Separately recording audio and frequency ……………………… 2-9

■ Monitor display connection …………………………………………… 2-10

■ Transceive function …………………………………………………… 2-10

■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections ………………………………… 2-11

■ Accessory connector information …………………………………… 2-12

Section 3 BASIC OPERATIONS

■ When first applying power (CPU resetting) ………………………… 3-2

■ Initial settings …………………………………………………………… 3-2

■ Selecting VFO mode …………………………………………………… 3-3

■ Selecting memory mode ……………………………………………… 3-3

■ Frequency setting ……………………………………………………… 3-4

D Direct frequency entry with the keypad …………………………… 3-4 D Tuning with the main dial …………………………………………… 3-5 D Selecting a tuning step ……………………………………………… 3-5 D Auto tuning step function …………………………………………… 3-6 D

⁄4 tuning step function ……………………………………………… 3-6

■ Operating mode selection ……………………………………………… 3-7

■ Volume setting ………………………………………………………… 3-8

■ RF gain adjustment …………………………………………………… 3-8

■ Squelch level adjustment ……………………………………………… 3-8

■ Audio tone adjustment ………………………………………………… 3-9

D Treble level adjustment ……………………………………………… 3-9 D Bass level adjustment ……………………………………………… 3-9

■ Meter indication selection …………………………………………… 3-10

D Meter type selection ……………………………………………… 3-10

Section 4 RECEIVE MODES

■ Operating FM …………………………………………………………… 4-2

D Convenient functions for FM …………………………………………4-2

■ Duplex operation ……………………………………………………… 4-3

D Offset frequency setting ………………………………………………4-3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation ………………………………………… 4-4

■ Operating WFM ………………………………………………………… 4-5

D Convenient functions for WFM ………………………………………4-5

■ TV channel operation ………………………………………………… 4-6

D Convenient functions for TV operation ……………………………4-6

■ Operating AM …………………………………………………………… 4-7

D Convenient functions for AM …………………………………………4-7

■ Operating SSB ………………………………………………………… 4-8

D Convenient functions for SSB ………………………………………4-8

■ Operating CW …………………………………………………………… 4-9

D Convenient functions for CW ………………………………………4-9 D APF (Audio Peak Filter) operation …………………………………4-10 D About CW reverse mode ……………………………………………4-10 D About CW pitch control ……………………………………………4-10

■ Operating FSK ………………………………………………………… 4-11

D Convenient functions for FSK ………………………………………4-12 D About FSK reverse mode …………………………………………4-12 D Twin peak filter ………………………………………………………4-12 D Functions for the FSK decoder indication …………………………4-13 D Setting the decoder threshold level ………………………………4-13 D FSK decode set mode ………………………………………………4-14 D Time stamp function …………………………………………………4-15 D Setting FSK tone frequency ………………………………………4-16 D Setting FSK Baud rate ………………………………………………4-16 D Data saving …………………………………………………………4-17

■ Operating P25 (Requires optional UT-122) ………………………… 4-18

D Convenient functions for P25 ………………………………………4-18

■ Digital squelch operation ……………………………………………… 4-19

Section 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS

■ Spectrum scope screen ……………………………………………… 5-2

D Center mode ………………………………………………………… 5-2 D Fix mode ……………………………………………………………… 5-3 D Peak marker function ……………………………………………… 5-4 D Wide band-pass filter selection……………………………………… 5-5 D Wide band scope function …………………………………………… 5-5 D Mini scope screen indication ……………………………………… 5-6 D Scope set mode ……………………………………………………… 5-6

■ Preamplifier ……………………………………………………………… 5-9

■ Attenuator ……………………………………………………………… 5-9

■ AGC function …………………………………………………………… 5-10

D Selecting the preset value …………………………………………5-10 D Adjusting the AGC time constant …………………………………5-10 D Setting the AGC time constant preset value ……………………5-10

■ Twin PBT operation …………………………………………………… 5-11

■ IF filter selection ……………………………………………………… 5-12

D IF filter selection …………………………………………………… 5-12 D Filter passband width setting ……………………………………… 5-12 D Roofing filter selection ……………………………………………… 5-13 D DSP filter shape …………………………………………………… 5-13 D Filter shape set mode ……………………………………………… 5-13

■ Noise blanker ………………………………………………………… 5-15

D NB set mode ………………………………………………………… 5-15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

■ Noise reduction ………………………………………………………… 5-16

■ Notch function ………………………………………………………… 5-16

■ Autotune function ……………………………………………………… 5-17

■ AFC function …………………………………………………………… 5-17

Section 6 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS

■ About digital voice recorder …………………………………………… 6-2

■ Recording a received audio …………………………………………… 6-3

D Regular recording …………………………………………………… 6-3

■ Playing the recorded audio …………………………………………… 6-3

D Regular playing ……………………………………………………… 6-3

■ Erasing the recorded contents ………………………………………… 6-4

■ Selecting the CF memory card or USB-Memory …………………… 6-4

■ Short recording ………………………………………………………… 6-5

D Recording …………………………………………………………… 6-5 D Playing back ………………………………………………………… 6-5

■ Voice set mode ………………………………………………………… 6-6

Section 7 MEMORY OPERATION

■ Memory channels ……………………………………………………… 7-2

■ Memory channel selection …………………………………………… 7-3

D Using the [M-CH]/[BANK] selectors ……………………………… 7-3 D Using the keypad …………………………………………………… 7-3

■ Memory channel programming ……………………………………… 7-4

D Programming in VFO mode ………………………………………… 7-4 D Programming in memory mode …………………………………… 7-4

■ Frequency transferring ………………………………………………… 7-5

D Transferring in VFO mode ………………………………………… 7-5 D Transferring in memory mode ……………………………………… 7-5

■ Memory names ………………………………………………………… 7-6

D Editing (programming) memory names …………………………… 7-6

■ Memory clearing ………………………………………………………… 7-6

■ Memory list screen ……………………………………………………… 7-7

D Selecting a memory channel using the memory list screen …… 7-7 D Confirming programmed memory channels ……………………… 7-7 D Memory bank set …………………………………………………… 7-8

Section 8 SCANS

■ Scan types ……………………………………………………………… 8-2

■ Preparation ……………………………………………………………… 8-3

■ Voice squelch control function ………………………………………… 8-3

■ Scan set mode ………………………………………………………… 8-4

■ Priority scan ……………………………………………………………… 8-5

D Setting ………………………………………………………………… 8-5 D Priority scan operation ……………………………………………… 8-5

■ Programmed scan ……………………………………………………… 8-6

D Setting ………………………………………………………………… 8-6 D Program scan operation …………………………………………… 8-7

■ ∂F scan ………………………………………………………………… 8-8

D Setting ………………………………………………………………… 8-8 D ∂F scan operation …………………………………………………… 8-8

■ Fine programmed scan/fine ∂F scan operation ……………………… 8-9

■ Auto memory write scan operation…………………………………… 8-10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

■ Memory scan …………………………………………………………… 8-11

D Setting ……………………………………………………………… 8-11 D Memory scan operation …………………………………………… 8-11 D Programming the select memory scan setting ………………… 8-12 D Select memory scan operation …………………………………… 8-13 D Mode select memory scan operation …………………………… 8-14

■ Skip scan ……………………………………………………………… 8-15

D Specifying skip channels ………………………………………… 8-15 D Programming skip frequencies (for programming scan) ……… 8-15 D Skip scan setting …………………………………………………… 8-15

■ Tone scan ……………………………………………………………… 8-16

■ Scan resume condition………………………………………………… 8-17

■ Scan speed …………………………………………………………… 8-18

■ Scan delay ……………………………………………………………… 8-18

Section 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS

■ Voice synthesizer operation …………………………………………… 9-2

■ Lock function …………………………………………………………… 9-2

D Dial lock function……………………………………………………… 9-2 D Panel lock function …………………………………………………… 9-2

■ Dial click function ……………………………………………………… 9-3

■ Antenna selection ……………………………………………………… 9-3

Section 10 CLOCK AND TIMERS

■ Time set mode ………………………………………………………… 10-2

■ Daily timer setting …………………………………………………… 10-3

■ Setting sleep timer …………………………………………………… 10-4

■ Timer operation ………………………………………………………… 10-4

Section 11 SET MODE

■ Set mode description ………………………………………………… 11-2

D Set mode operation ………………………………………………… 11-2 D Screen arrangement ……………………………………………… 11-3

■ Level set mode ………………………………………………………… 11-4

■ ACC set mode ………………………………………………………… 11-7

■ Display set mode ……………………………………………………… 11-8

■ Others set mode ……………………………………………………… 11-10

■ CF card/USB-Memory set menu …………………………………… 11-16

D CF/USB-Memory set screen arrangement …………………… 11-16 D Load option set mode …………………………………………… 11-17

■ File saving …………………………………………………………… 11-18

■ File loading …………………………………………………………… 11-19

■ Changing the file name ……………………………………………… 11-20

■ File copying …………………………………………………………… 11-21

■ Deleting a file ………………………………………………………… 11-22

■ Unmount an USB-Memory ………………………………………… 11-22

■ Formatting the CF card or USB-Memory ………………………… 11-23

■ Display set (Video) mode …………………………………………… 11-24

■ LCD set mode ………………………………………………………… 11-26

Section 12 MAINTENANCE

■ Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………… 12-2

D Receiver power …………………………………………………… 12-2 D Receiving …………………………………………………………… 12-2

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D Scanning …………………………………………………………… 12-3 D Display ……………………………………………………………… 12-3 D Voice recorder ……………………………………………………… 12-3 D Format memory media …………………………………………… 12-3

■ Screen type selection ………………………………………………… 12-4

■ Main dial brake adjustment ………………………………………… 12-4

■ Frequency calibration (approximate) ……………………………… 12-5

■ Opening the receiver’s case ………………………………………… 12-6

■ Opening the shield case ……………………………………………… 12-6

■ UT-122 installation …………………………………………………… 12-7

■ Clock backup battery replacement ………………………………… 12-7

■ Fuse replacement …………………………………………………… 12-8

D AC power input fuse ……………………………………………… 12-8 D DC output fuse ……………………………………………………… 12-8

■ Resetting the CPU …………………………………………………… 12-9

■ Screen Saver Function ……………………………………………… 12-9

Section 13 CONTROL COMMAND

■ Remote interface (CI-V) information ………………………………… 13-2

D CI-V connection example ………………………………………… 13-2 D Data format ………………………………………………………… 13-2 D Command table …………………………………………………… 13-3 D To send/read memory contents ………………………………… 13-10 D Codes for memory name, bank name, opening message,

and clock 2 name contents ……………………………………… 13-10

D Offset frequency setting ………………………………………… 13-10 D Tone squelch frequency setting ………………………………… 13-10 D DTCS squelch code setting ……………………………………… 13-10 D NAC squelch code setting ……………………………………… 13-11 D Selective squelch code settings ………………………………… 13-11 D Color setting ……………………………………………………… 13-11 D Data mode with filter width setting ……………………………… 13-11

Section 14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

■ Specifications ………………………………………………………… 14-2

D General ……………………………………………………………… 14-2 D Receiver …………………………………………………………… 14-3

■ Options ………………………………………………………………… 14-4

Section 15 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

■ General ………………………………………………………………… 15-2

■ Caution ………………………………………………………………… 15-2

■ Preparation …………………………………………………………… 15-3

D Firmware and firm utility …………………………………………… 15-3 D File downloading …………………………………………………… 15-3

■ Firmware update— CF memory card ……………………………… 15-4

■ Firmware update— PC ……………………………………………… 15-6

D Connections ………………………………………………………… 15-6 D IP address setting ………………………………………………… 15-7 D Updating from the PC ……………………………………………… 15-8

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PANEL DESCRIPTION Section 1

■ Front panel ……………………………………………………………… 1-2

■ Rear panel ……………………………………………………………… 1-8

■ LCD display …………………………………………………………… 1-10

■ Screen menu arrangement …………………………………………… 1-12

1-2

■ Front panel

q POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 3-2)

➥ Push to turn the receiver power ON.

• The [POWER] indicator above this switch lights green when powered ON.

➥ Push for 1 sec. to turn the receiver power OFF.

• The [POWER] indicator lights orange when the receiver is OFF when the internal power supply is switched ON.

w REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH [LOCAL]

Push to cancel remote control operation from a PC via a CI-V data.

• The [REMOTE] indicator lights yellow while in remote control operation.

• When the [REMOTE] indicator lights yellow, all dials, keys or switches other than this switch are disabled.

e PANEL LOCK SWITCH [PANEL LOCK] (p. 9-2)

Push to turn the panel lock function ON or OFF. The panel lock function locks all dials, keys and switches other than [POWER] and [PANEL LOCK].

• The [PANEL LOCK] indicator above this switch lights yellow when the timer is in use.

• The dial lock function is also available.

r TIMER SWITCH [TIMER] (p. 10-3)

➥ Turns the sleep or daily timer function ON or

OFF.

• The [TIMER] indicator above this switch lights green when the timer is in use.

➥ Enters timer set mode when pushed and held for

1 sec.

t RECORDER REMOTE JACK [REC REMOTE]

Controls the operation of a tape recorder for recording. Connects to the REMOTE jack on a tape recorder.

y RECORDER JACK [REC OUT]

Outputs an audio signal. Connect to the AUX or LINE IN jack on a tape recorder.

u HEADPHONE JACK [PHONES]

Accepts standard 3.5 (d) mm (

⁄8) stereo head-

phones.

• Output power: 40 mW with an 8 Ω load.

• When headphones are connected, the internal speaker or connected external speaker does not function.

i SQUELCH CONTROL [SQUELCH] (p. 3-8)

Adjusts the squelch threshold level. The squelch disables output from the speaker (closed condition) when no signal is received.

• The squelch control is particularly effective for FM or AM. It is also available for other modes.

•11 to 12 o’clock position is recommended for any setting of the [SQL] control.

Deep

S-meter squelch

Noise squelch

Squelch

is open.

Squelch

threshold

Shallow

Turn the internal power supply ON before turning the unit ON from the front panel. The internal power supply switch is located on the rear panel. (p. 3-2)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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w e r

o!1 !2

!3 !4 !5 !8

!6 !7

1-3

o PASSBAND TUNING CONTROLS [TWIN PBT]

(p. 5-11) Adjusts the IF filter “passband width” via the DSP.

• Passband width and shift frequency are shown on the multifunction display.

• Push and hold [PBT CLEAR] for 1 sec. to clear the PBT settings.

•Variable range is set to half of the IF filter passband width. 25 Hz steps and 50 Hz steps are available in SSB, CW and FSK modes.

✔

What is the PBT control?

The PBT function electronically modifies the IF passband width to reject interference. This receiver uses the DSP circuit for the PBT function.

!0 PBT CLEAR SWITCH [PBT CLEAR] (p. 5-11)

Push and hold for 1 sec. to clear the PBT settings.

• The [PBT CLEAR] indicator above this switch lights when PBT is in use.

!1 AGC CONTROL [AGC] (p. 5-10)

Adjusts the continuously-variable AGC circuit time constant.

•To use [AGC] control, push the appropriate band’s [AGC VR/OFF] ([AGC VR] indicator lights green).

!2 AGC SWITCH [AGC VR/OFF] (p. 5-10)

➥ Push to toggle [AGC] control usage ON or OFF.

• Use [AGC] control to set the AGC time constant when switched ON.

• The [AGC VR] indicator above this switch lights green when the control is ON.

➥ Turns the AGC function OFF when pushed and

held for 1 sec.

!3 AUTO NOTCH SWITCH [ANF] (p. 5-16)

➥ Turns the auto notch function ON or OFF when

pushed in SSB, AM, FM and WFM mode.

•“ ” appears when auto notch is in use.

!4 MANUAL NOTCH SWITCHES

[NOTCH1]/[NOTCH2] (p. 5-16)

➥ Turns the manual notch function ON or OFF

when pushed in SSB, CW, AM and FSK mode.

•“ ” or “ ” appear when manual notch is in use.

➥ Switches the manual notch characteristics be-

tween wide, middle and narrow when pushed and held for 1 sec.

✔

What is the notch function?

The notch function eliminates unwanted CW or AM carrier tones while preserving the desired voice signal. The DSP circuit automatically adjusts the notch frequency to effectively eliminate unwanted tones.

!5 MANUAL NOTCH FILTER CONTROLS

[NOTCH1]/[NOTCH2] (p. 5-16)

Varies the “notch” frequency of the manual notch filter to reject an interfering signal while the manual notch function is ON.

• Notch filter center frequency: SSB : –1060 Hz to 4040 Hz CW : CW pitch freq. + 2540 Hz to CW pitch freq.

–2540 Hz

AM : –5100 Hz to 5100 Hz

!6 AUDIO PEAK FILTER/TWIN PEAK FILTER

SWITCH [APF/TPF]

➥ Push to turn the audio peak filter ON or OFF dur-

ing CW mode operation. (p. 4-10)

➥ Push to turn the twin peak filter ON or OFF dur-

ing FSK mode operation. (p. 4-12)

•“ ” appears when audio peak filter is in use.

•“ ” appears when twin peak filter is in use.

➥ During CW mode operation, push and hold for

1 sec. to select the APF passband width from 80, 160 and 320 Hz. (p. 4-10)

!7 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH [NB] (p. 5-15)

➥ Selects from noise blanker 1, 2, or OFF when

pushed. The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. This function cannot be used for FM/WFM, P25 modes or non-pulse-type noise.

• The [NB] indicator above this switch lights green and “NB1” or “NB2” appears on the display when the function is activated.

➥ Enters blank-width set mode when pushed and

held for 1 sec.

!8 NOISE REDUCTION SWITCH [NR] (p. 5-16)

Push to switch the DSP noise reduction ON or OFF.

• The [NR] indicator above this switch lights green when the function is activated.

TPF

APF

Higher frequency

NOTCH1

NOTCH2

Lower

frequency

MN2

MN1

Slow

Fast

Low cutHigh cut Center

–+

(PBT1) (PBT2)

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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■ Front panel (continued)

!9 NOISE REDUCTION LEVEL CONTROL

[NR LEVEL] (outer control; p. 5-16)

Adjusts the DSP noise reduction level when noise reduction is in use. Set for maximum readability.

•To use this control, noise reduction must be ON.

@0 NOISE BLANKER CONTROL [NB LEVEL]

(inner control; p. 5-15) Adjust the noise blanker threshold level.

•To use this control, either noise blanker must be ON.

@1 RF GAIN CONTROL [RF] (outer control; p. 3-8)

Adjusts the RF gain level.

While rotating the RF gain control, you may hear noise. This comes from the DSP unit and does not indicate a malfunction.

@2 AF CONTROL [AF] (inner control; p. 3-8)

Varies the audio output level of the speaker or headphones.

@3 BASS RESPONSE CONTROL [BASS]

(outer control; p. 3-9) Adjusts the bass response of the audio output.

@4 TREBLE RESPONSE CONTROL [TREBLE]

(inner control; p. 3-9) Adjusts the treble response of the audio output.

Treble level increases

Treble level

decreases

Bass level increases

Bass level decreases

Audio output increases

Audio output

decreases

Sensitivity increases

Sensitivity

decreases

PANEL DESCRIPTION

@7@6 @8 @9

@1 @2

#1 #2

Increases

Decreases

Deep

Shallow

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@5 MULTIFUNCTION SWITCHES

Push to select the functions indicated in the LCD display to the right of these switches.

• Functions vary depending on the operating condition.

➥

While operating HF bands, selects the antenna connector from HF ANT 1, HF ANT 2 and HF ANT 3 when pushed. (p. 9-3)

• During 30–1150 MHz operation, only ANT 1 is available.

• During 1150–3335 MHz operation, only ANT 2 is available.

➥

Turns the antenna control voltage ON and OFF form [ANT SEL] when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 9-3)

➥ Selects one of 2 receive RF preamps or

bypasses them. (p. 5-9)

•“P. AMP1” activates 10 dB preamp.

•

“P. AMP2” activates 16 dB high-gain preamp.

✔

What is the preamp?

The preamp amplifies received signals in the front end circuit to improve S/N ratio and sensitivity. Select “P. AMP1” or “P. AMP2” when receiving weak signals.

➥ Selects the attenuator when pushed.

(p. 5-9)

• HF bands: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 dB.

• 30–1150 MHz,: 10, 20, 30 dB.

•1150–3335 MHz: 20 dB only.

➥ Turns OFF the attenuator when pushed

and held for 1 sec. (p. 5-9)

✔

What is the attenuator?

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

➥ Selects one of 3 IF filter settings. ➥ Enters the filter set screen when pushed

and held for 1 sec.

➥

Activates and selects fast, middle or slow AGC time constant when pushed. (p. 5-10)

• In FM/WFM or P25 mode, only “FAST” is available.

• “VR (volume)” indicates that AGC time constant depends on [AGC] control.

➥ Enters the AGC set mode when pushed

and held for 1 sec. (p. 5-10)

AGC time constant can be set from 0.1 to 8.0 sec.

(depends on mode)

, or turned OFF. When AGC is

“OFF,” the S-meter does not function.

✔

What is the AGC?

The AGC controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level, even when the received signal strength varies dramatically. Select “FAST” for tuning and then select “MID” or “SLOW” depending on the receiving conditions.

➥

Switches between the tone squelch, DTCS squelch function and no-tone operation when pushed in FM mode. (p. 4-4)

➥ Enters the tone set mode when pushed

and held for 1 sec. in FM/FSK mode. (pgs. 4-4, 4-16)

➥

Push to toggle the CW pitch setting screen ON and OFF in CW mode. (p.4-10)

(Requires optional UT-122)

➥

Switches the digital squelch between NAC squelch, selective squelch and OFF in P25 mode. (p. 4-19)

➥

Enters the code set mode when pushed and held for 1 sec. in P25 mode. (p. 4-19)

➥ Push to switch the voice squelch control

function ON and OFF; useful for scanning.

@6 LCD FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 1-10)

Shows the operating frequency, function switch menus, spectrum scope screen, memory channel screen, set mode settings, etc.

@7 RECEIVE INDICATOR [RECEIVE]

Lights green while receiving a signal and when the squelch is open.

@8 REMOTE CONTROL INDICATOR [REMOTE]

Lights yellow when a command is received from a PC via CI-V data.

• When this indicator lights yellow, all dials, keys or switches other than [LOCAL] are disabled.

• This indicator goes OFF, when [LOCAL] is pushed.

@9 DIAL LOCK INDICATOR [LOCK] (p. 9-2)

Lights orange when the dial lock function is activated.

#0 LCD FUNCTION SWITCHES [F-1]–[F-7]

Push to select the function indicated in the LCD display above these switches.

• Functions vary depending on the operating condition.

#1 MINI SPECTRUM SCOPE SWITCH [M.SCOPE]

(p. 5-6) Turns the mini spectrum scope screen ON or OFF.

• The mini spectrum scope screen can be displayed with another screen, such as memory or set mode screen, simultaneously.

#2 DISPLAY SWITCH [DISPLAY]

➥ Push to toggle the external input screen between

mini TV screen, full TV screen, or OFF.

• If no signal inputs from [VIDEO IN], black screen appears.

➥ Enter the display set mode menu screen when

pushed and held for 1 sec.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1-6

■ Front panel (continued)

#3 TUNING STEP SWITCHES [▲UP]/[▼DOWM]

(p. 3-5) ➥ Select the tuning step for the main dial. Push

[▲UP] to select a larger tuning step; push [▼DOWN] to select a smaller tuning step.

•1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, 6.25 kHz, 9 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz, 100 kHz and 1 MHz are selectable.

• Programmable tuning steps can be set between 0.1 and 999.9 kHz in 0.1 kHz steps. ➠ To set programmable tuning steps, enter the de-

sired steps via the keypad, then push [YUP] or [ZDOWN].

➥ Push and hold [▲UP] (or [▼DOWN]) for 1 sec.

to enter the tuning step select screen.

• Unwanted tuning step for each operating mode can be skipped in the tuning step select.

#4 MEMORY TRANSFER SWITCH [M≈≈V] (p. 7-5)

Transfers the memory contents to VFO when pushed and held for 1 sec.

• This function is available both in VFO and memory modes.

#5 MEMORY SWITCH [MEMO] (p.7-3)

➥ Selects the memory mode when pushed.

• After pushing one to three digit (0 to 999), pushing the switch selects a memory channel.

➥ Memory bank limit function ON or OFF when

pushed and held for 1 sec.

#6 VFO SWITCH [VFO]

Selects the VFO mode when pushed. (p. 3-3)

• After pushing a digit switch (0 to 9), push this switch selects a VFO mode (VFO-0 to VFO-9).

#7 KEYPAD (pgs. 3-3, 3-4, 7-3)

Enters a frequency or memory channel. Pushing [ENT], [VFO] or [MEMO] ends keypad input.

• e.g. to enter 14.195 MHz, push [1] [4] [•] [1] [9] [5] [ENT].

#8 ENTER SWITCH [ENT]

Enters input frequency. (pgs. 3-4)

#9 MEMORY WRITE SWITCH [MW] (p. 7-4)

Stores the selected readout frequency and operating mode into the displayed memory channel when pushed and held for 1 sec.

•This function is available both in VFO and memory modes.

$0 MEMORY CLEAR SWITCH [M-CL] (p. 7-7)

Push and hold to clear the contents of displayed memory channel.

$1 SPEAKER

Outputs audio signals.

$2 1/4-SPEED TUNING SWITCH [1/4]

➥ Push to turn the

⁄4-speed tuning function ON or

OFF in CW and FSK modes. (p. 3-6)

•“1⁄

4” appears when

⁄

4 function is in use.

•

⁄

4 function sets dial rotation to

⁄

4 of normal speed

for fine tuning.

➥ Push and hold to turn the dial click function ON

or OFF. (p. 9-3)

$3 AUTOMATIC TUNING SWITCH [AUTOTUNE]

Turns the automatic tuning function ON or OFF in AM, SSB and CW modes.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

$8 $9 %1$5$4 $6 $7

#3 #6 $1#5#4 #8 #9 $0 $2 $3#7

%2 %4 %5 %6%3 %7 %8

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$4 MODE SWITCHES

Selects the desired mode. (p. 3-7)

• Announces selected mode via the speech synthesizer. (p. 11-11)

➥ Selects FM mode.

➥ Selects WFM mode.

➥ Selects AM and S-AM modes alternately. ➥ Switches S-AM(D), S-AM(U) and S-

AM(L) mode when pushed and held for 1 sec. in S-AM mode.

➥ Switches between SSB and CW mode. ➥ Switches between LSB and USB mode

when pushed and held for 1 sec. in SSB mode.

➥ Switches between CW and CW-R

(CW

reverse)

mode when pushed and held for

1 sec. in CW mode.

➥ Selects FSK and FSK-R

(FSK reverse)

modes alternately.

➥ Selects Digital (P25) mode. (Requires

optional UT-122.)

$5 DIMMER SWITCH [DIMMER] (p.11-26)

➥ Push to turn the dimmer function ON or OFF.

• When this function is ON, LEDs and LCD backlight become dim according to the preset setting.

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to reset the LCD setting

to the default value with the dimmer function ON and OFF.

$6 LCD SET SWITCH [LCD SET] (p. 11-26)

➥ Push to toggle the LCD setting screen ON or OFF.

• LCD contrast and backlight’s brightness can be set.

$7 DUPLEX SWITCH [DUP] (p. 4-3)

➥ Push to select the duplex function (DUP–, DUP+

and OFF).

➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the offset fre-

quency set mode.

$8 VOICE MEMORY RECORD SWITCH [REC]

➥ Short recording; Push momentarily to record the

signal received for tge preset time period before [REC] was pushed. (p.6-5)

• Starts recording again automatically.

➥ Regular recording; Push and hold for 1 sec. to

record the received signal until recording is stopped. (p. 6-3)

• Push and hold this switch for 1 sec. to stop recording.

$9 SHORT VOICE MEMORY PLAY BACK SWITCH

[PLAY] (p. 6-5)

➥ Plays back the audio previously recorded during

the preset time period when pushed.

➥ Plays back all of the previously recorded audio

when pushed and held for 1 sec.

%0 EXIT/SET SWITCH [EXIT/SET]

➥ Push to exit, or return to the previous screen dur-

ing spectrum scope, memory, scan or set mode screen display.

➥ Displays set mode menu screen when pushed

and held for 1 sec.

%1 MONITOR SWITCH [MONI] (pgs. 3-8, 4-4, 4-19)

➥ Push and hold to open the squelch manually.

• The [MONI] indicator appears on the display.

%2 MAIN DIAL

Changes the displayed frequency, selects set mode setting, etc.

%3 LOCK SWITCH [LOCK] (p. 9-2)

Push to turn the dial lock function ON or OFF.

%4 SPEECH SWITCH [SPCH] (p. 9-2)

➥ Push to announce the S-meter indication and the

selected readout frequency.

➥ The selected operating mode is also announced

when pushed and held for 1 sec.

%5 MEMORY DIAL [M-CH] (inner control; p. 7-3)

Rotate to select the desired memory channel.

•Memory channels can be selected both in VFO and memory modes.

%6 MEMORY BANK DIAL [BANK]

(outer control; p. 7-3) Rotate to select the desired memory bank.

• Memory banks can be selected both in VFO and memory modes.

%7 SCAN SPEED CONTROL [SPEED]

(inner control; p. 8-18) Rotate to adjust the scan speed.

%8 SCAN DELAY CONTROL [DELAY]

(outer control; p. 8-18) Rotate to adjust the desired scan delay time.

• This setting is effective when “DELAY” is selected for the scan resume condition (%6).

• Scan delay time is adjustable between 2 sec. to 20 sec.

%9 SCAN RESUME SWITCHES [OFF]/[DELAY]/[∞]

(p. 8-17) Push to select a scan resume condition.

• The [SCAN RESUME] indicator lights green above the selected switch.

^0 SCAN START SWITCHES

(pgs. 8-5, 8-7 to 8-11, 8-13, 8-14) Push to start the desired scan.

IMPORTANT!

When receiving a weak signal, or receiving a signal with interference, the automatic tuning function may tune the receiver to an undesired signal.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

SSB/CW

FSK

DIGITAL

1-8

■ Rear panel

EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT-SP]

(p. 2-6)

Connects an external speaker (4–8 Ω), if desired.

w DC OUTPUT JACK [DC OUTPUT] (p. 2-6)

Outputs regulated 15 V DC (approx.) for external equipment. Connected in parallel with 13.8 V outputs of [ACC]. (max. 1 A total)

e ACCESSORY SOCKET [ACC] (p. 2-6)

Enables connection of external equipment such as an automatic antenna selector, a TNC for data communications, etc.

• See p. 2-12 for socket information.

r ANTENNA SELECTOR VOLTAGE OUTPUT

JACK [ANT SEL]

Outputs regulated 13.8 V DC (max. 100 mA) for external preamplifier or antenna selector, etc.

t REFERENCE SIGNAL INPUT/OUTPUT

TERMINAL [REF I/O 10MHz–10dBm]

Inputs/outputs a 10 MHz reference signal.

y SPEECH OUTPUT JACK [SPEECH OUT] (p. 2-9)

Outputs an operating frequency, mode, S-meter indication and time with a synthesized voice when pushing [SPCH] or scan stopped.

•Turn ON the “REC SPCH” in the others set mode to activate this jack when scan stopped. (p. 11-11)

• Output level can be adjusted in ACC set mode. (p. 11-7)

u LINE OUTPUT JACK [LINE OUT]

Audio output jack for tape recorder. The fixed audio output level is set for a tape recorder AUX jack.

i RECORDER REMOTE JACK [REC REMOTE]

Controls the operation of a tape recorder for recording. Connects to the REMOTE jack on a tape recorder.

o DETECTOR OUTPUT JACK [DET OUT]

Outputs the detector output signal.

!0 VIDEO INPUT JACK [VIDEO IN]

Accepts video signals for display on the LCD monitor when the [DISPLAY] switch is ON.

!1 VIDEO OUTPUT JACK [VIDEO OUT]

Outputs video signals when TV frequencies with WFM mode are received. The NTSC M, PAL B/G, PAL I, PAL D and SECAM K system can be accepted.

!2 SPARE JACK [SPARE] (p. 2-3)

No connection.

!3 IF OUTPUT JACK [IF OUT] (p. 2-3)

Outputs a 10.7 MHz IF signal. Output level is the same level as an antenna input signal or below (when the AGC function is activated or attenuator is ON.)

!4 DC-DC POWER SOCKET [DC-DC IN] (p. 2-6)

Accepts a regulated 13.5 to 15 V DC input. This socket does not accept voltage from a non-regulated power source such as a vehicle’s battery.

+ _

PANEL DESCRIPTION

qw e r t yuio!0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7

@9 @7 @3@4@5@6 !9 !8@0@1@2@8

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!5 FUSE HOLDER [FUSE] (p. 12-8)

Holds a 4 A fuse (100 V/120 V versions) or 2 A fuse (230 V/240 V versions) for internal AC power supply protection. Cuts off the AC input when over-current occurs.

CAUTION: Always use the correct fuse for AC input power. Using a fuse rated for a different input power may damege your house electrical system or the receiver.

!6 AC POWER SOCKET [AC] (p. 2-5)

Connects the supplied AC power cable to an AC line-voltage receptacle.

!7 MAIN POWER SWITCH [I/O] (p. 3-2)

Turns the internal power supply ON or OFF.

!8 GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 2-2)

Connect this terminal to a ground to prevent electrical shocks, TVI, BCI and other problems.

!9 HF ANTENNA CONNECTOR 1 [HF ANT 1]

(p. 2-5) Accepts a 50 Ω antenna for HF bands with a PL259 plug connector.

@0 HF ANTENNA CONNECTOR 2 [HF ANT 2]

(p. 2-5) Accepts a 50 Ω antenna for HF band with an RCA connector.

@1 USB CONNECTOR [USB]

Connects USB equipment such as a memory media, hub or keyboard.

@2 S/P DIF OUTPUT TERMINAL [S/P DIF OUT]

(p. 2-7) Connects external equipment that supports S/P DIF output.

@3 HF ANTENNA CONNECTOR 3/ANTENNA CON-

NECTOR 1 [ANT 1/HF ANT 3] (p. 2-5)

Accepts a 50 Ω antenna with a Type-N connector. Covers the HF bands and 30–1150 MHz frequency range.

@4 ETHERNET CONNECTOR [LAN] (pgs. 2-7, 15-6)

Connects to a PC through a LAN (Local Area Network).

@5 ANTENNA CONNECTOR 2 [ANT 2] (p. 2-5)

Accepts a 50 Ω antenna with a Type-N connector. Covers the 1150–3335 MHz frequency range.

@6 EXTERNAL DISPLAY TERMINAL

[EXT-DISPLAY] (p. 2-10)

Connects to an external display monitor.

• At least 800×600 pixel display is necessary.

@7 RS-232C TERMINAL [RS-232C] (p. 2-6)

Connects to a PC using a D-sub 9-pin RS-232C cable. Can be used for remote control of the IC-R9500 without the optional CT-17, or the FSK decoded signal output. The [RS-232C] interface is wired as a modem (DCE).

@8 CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK [REMOTE]

(p. 2-6) ➥ Connects a PC via the optional CT-17

CI-V LEVEL

CONVERTER for external control of the receiver.

➥ Used for transceive operation with another Icom

CI-V transceiver or receiver.

@9 DATA SOCKET [DATA IN]

(pgs. 2-10, 2-12) Outputs LCD monitor signals (NTSC system).

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ LCD display

q RSSI METER (p. 3-10)

Shows the received signal strength. Four meter types, S, dBµ, dBµ(EMF) and dBm meters are selectable.

w CENTER METER

Shows that the received signal is tuned to its center frequency for FM/WFM or FSK modes.

e MODE INDICATOR (p. 3-7)

Shows the selected receive mode.

r VFO/MEMORY INDICATOR (pgs. 3-3, 7-3)

Indicates the selected VFO number (VFO-0 to VFO-

9) or memory mode.

t IF FILTER INDICATOR (p. 5-12)

Shows the selected IF filter number.

y FREQUENCY READOUTS

Shows the operating frequency.

u SELECT MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 8-12)

Indicates the displayed memory channel is set as a select memory channel.

i MEMORY CHANNEL READOUTS

➥ Shows the selected memory channel contents in

VFO mode.

➥ Shows the VFO contents in memory mode.

• FM/WFM modes • FSK mode

• S-meter

• dBµ meter

• dBµ (EMF) meter

• dBm meter

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

@4@6@8 @7@9 @5

!8 !7 !6

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

o MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH GUIDE

Indicates the function of the multifunction switches.

!0 LCD FUNCTION SWITCH GUIDE

Indicates the function of the LCD function switches ([F-1] – [F-7]).

!1 MULTIFUNCTION SCREEN

Shows the screens for the spectrum scope, voice recorder, memory channel list, scan, FSK decoder, IF filter selection or set modes, etc.

!2 TUNING STEP INDICATOR (p. 3-5)

Shows the selected tuning step.

!3 1/4 FUNCTION INDICATOR (p. 3-6)

Appears when the 1/4-speed tuning function is activated in CW and FSK modes.

!4 AUTOMATIC TUNE INDICATOR (p. 5-17)

“ ”blinks during automatic tuning. This feature is active in AM, SSB and CW mode.

!5 MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 7-3)

Indicates the selected memory channel number.

!6 TUNING DIGIT INDICATOR (p. 3-5)

Shows the tuneable digit when rotating the main dial.

!7 TONE/DTCS/NAC/SELECTIVE SQUELCH

INDICATOR

➥ “TSQL” or “DTCS” appears when the tone

squelch or DTCS squelch is set in FM mode. (p. 4-4)

➥ “NAC” or “SEL” appears when the NAC squelch

or selective squelch is selected in P25 mode. (Requires optional UT-122.) (p.4-19)

!8 BANK INDICATOR (p. 7-3)

Appears when the bank limit function is in use and indicates the selected bank number.

• BANK-0 to BANK-9, BANK-A (AUTO MW), BANK-S (SKIP) and BANK-P (SCAN EDGE) are selectable.

!9 NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR (p. 5-15)

“NB1” or “NB2” appears when either noise blanker 1 or noise blanker 2 is ON. This function is not available for FM/WFM or P25 mode.

@0 CF CARD/USB-MEMORY INDICATOR (p. 11-16)

➥ “” appears when CF card is correctly con-

nected and blinks while CF card is active.

• This indicator is normally stayed ON.

➥ “” appears when USB equipment (USB-

Memory or keyboard, etc) is connected, and blinks while it is active.

@1 CLOCK READOUT (p. 10-2)

Shows the current time. Local and UTC time can indicate at the same time.

@2 NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR (p. 5-16)

Appears when noise reduction function is in use.

@3 BANDPASS FILTER INDICATOR

Appears when the narrow filter (500 Hz or less) is selected during CW or FSK operation.

@4 PASSBAND WIDTH INDICATOR (p. 5-11)

Graphically displays the passband width for twin PBT operation and center frequency for IF shift operation.

@5 AUDIO PEAK FILTER INDICATOR (p. 4-10)

Appears when the audio peak filter function is in use. This function is available in CW mode

@6 SHIFT FREQUENCY INDICATOR (p. 5-11)

Shows the shift frequency of the IF filter.

@7 NOTCH FILTER INDICATOR (p. 5-16)

➥ “” appears when the auto notch function is in

use. This function is available in FM, WFM, AM and SSB modes.

➥ “” or “ ” appear

s when the manual notch filter function is in use. This function is available in AM, SSB, CW and FSK mode.

@8 BAND WIDTH INDICATOR (p. 5-11)

Shows the passband width of the IF filter.

@9 DUPLEX INDICATOR (p. 4-3)

“DUP–” or “DUP+” appears when the negative duplex or positive duplex operation is selected, respectively.

MN2

MN1

USB

AUTO TUNE

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PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Screen menu arrangement

The following screens can be selected from the start up screen. Choose the desired screen using the following chart.

Pushing [EXIT/SET] several times returns to the start up screen. See p. 11-3 for set mode arrangement.

• Spectrum scope screen (p. 5-2)

• Voice recorder screen (p. 6-3)

• FSK decoder screen (p. 4-14)

• Memory channel screen (p. 7-4)

• Scan screen (p. 5-5)

• Set mode menu screen (p. 11-2)

2-1

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Section 2

■ Unpacking ……………………………………………………………… 2-2

■ Selecting a location …………………………………………………… 2-2

■ Grounding ……………………………………………………………… 2-2

■ Antenna connection …………………………………………………… 2-3

■ TV jumper cable connection …………………………………………… 2-4

■ Carrying handle attachment …………………………………………… 2-4

■ Rack mounting handle detachment …………………………………… 2-4

■ Required connections ………………………………………………… 2-5

D Rear panel …………………………………………………………… 2-5

■ Advanced connections ………………………………………………… 2-6

■ Tape recorder connections …………………………………………… 2-8

D Recording from the front panel or rear panel …………………… 2-8 D Separately recording audio and frequency ……………………… 2-9

■ Monitor display connection …………………………………………… 2-10

■ Transceive function …………………………………………………… 2-10

■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections ………………………………… 2-11

■ Accessory connector information …………………………………… 2-12

CAUTION!: The receiver weighs approx. 20 kg (44 lb). Al-

ways have two people available to carry, lift or turn over the receiver.

2-2

■ Unpacking

After unpacking, immediately report any damage to the delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping cartons.

For a description and a diagram of accessory equipment included with the IC-R9500, see ‘Supplied accessories’ on p. iii of this manual.

■ Selecting a location

Select a location for the receiver that allows adequate air circulation and access to the front and rear panels. Do not place in areas subject to extreme heat, cold, or vibrations, or near TV sets, radios and other electromagnetic sources.

■ Grounding

To prevent electrical shock, television interference (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other problems, ground the receiver through the GROUND terminal on the rear panel.

For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap to a long earth-sunk copper rod. Make the distance between the [GND] terminal and ground as short as possible.

R WARNING: NEVER connect the [GND]

terminal to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an explosion or electric shock.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

2-3

■ Antenna connection

Your antenna plays a very important role in receiver operation. If the antenna is poor, your receiver cannot give you the best performance.

The IC-R9500 requires at least 2 antennas (ANT 1/HF ANT 3, ANT 2) for full coverage from 100 kHz to 3335 MHz. Select an antenna, such as a well matched 50 Ω antenna and feedline. When you wish to use a long wire antenna for short wave bands, use one as long as possible (at least 10 m, 32.8 ft).

CAUTION: Protect your receiver from lightning by

using a lightning arrestor.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

PL-259 CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

30 mm ≈9⁄8 in 10 mm ≈3⁄8 in 1–2 mm ≈1⁄16 in

30 mm

10 mm (soft solder)

10 mm

1–2 mm

solder solder

Soft solder

Coupling ring

Slide the coupling ring down. Strip the cable jacket and tin the braid.

Slide the connector body on and solder it.

Screw the coupling ring onto the connector body.

Strip the cable as shown at left. Tin the centerr conductor.

TYPE-N CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

30 mm ≈9⁄8 in 10 mm ≈3⁄8 in 1–2 mm ≈1⁄16 in

15 mm

Clamp

3 mm 6 mm

Center conductor

Washer

Nut Rubber gasket

Slide the nut, washer, rubber gasket and clamp over the coaxial cable, then cut the end of the cable evenly.

Tin the center conductor. Install the center conductor pin and solder it.

Carefully slide the plug body into place aligning the center conductor pin on the cable. Tighten the nut onto the plug body.

• Be sure the center pin is flush with the end of the plug body.

Strip the cable and fold the braid back over the clamp.

Plug body

No space

Solder hole

2-4

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

■ TV jumper cable connection

Connect the RCA cable between [VIDEO IN] and [VIDEO OUT].

When connecting external video equipment, connect the unit between [VIDEO IN] and [VIDEO OUT] connectors.

■ Carrying handle attachment

Attach the supplied Carrying handles as shown at left.

■ Rack mounting handle detachment

When removing the rack mounting handles, use the supplied screws for attach the side plates.

q Remove the 6 screws from the rack mounting han-

dles from both side. And remove the rack mounting handles and side plates.

w Attach the removed side plates to original position,

then tighten the supplied 4 screws (FH M4×12). Tighten the supplied 2 screw (PH M4×8) for hiding screw holes for both side.

CAUTION: NEVER replace the any other than specified screws for side plate atachment or hiding screw holes. If long screw is used, it is caused to damage the receiver‘s inside board.

FH M4×12 mm

FH M4×16 mm

PH M4×8 mm

PH: Pan head

FH: Flat head

■ Required connections

Rear panel

HF Antenna 1, 2, 3 (p. 2-3)Antenna 1, 2 (p. 2-3)

Connects the VHF, UHF wide band antennas.

ANT1: 30–1150 MHz, ANT2: 1150–3335 MHz

The optional AH-7000 is available for 25 MHz to 1.3 GHz coverage.

Select the active antenna connector. (p.9-3)

[Example]: HF ANT1 for 1.8–18 MHz bands, HF ANT 2 for 21–28

bands, ANT3 for 50 MHz band.

Ground (p. 2-2) Ground connection

AC outlet R WARNING: Use the supplied AC power cable only.

[VIDEO IN], [VIDEO OUT]

TV jumper cable must be connected when internal TV tuner and LCD are in use.

2-5

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

2-6

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

■ Advanced connections

Front panel

Rear panel—1

External speaker (p. 14-4)

ACC socket

(pgs.2-12)

DATA socket

(pgs.2-12)

Antenna 1, 2

Connects a pre-amplifier, converter, etc.

SP-20 (option)

[REMOTE], [RS-232C] (p. 13-2) Used for computer control and transceive operation. The optional CT-17 is required when connecting a PC to [REMOTE].

[DC OUTPUT]

Outputs regulated 15 V (approx.) DC for external equipment power supply. (max. 1 A capacity)

Connects an external power supply (DC 13.5–15 V at least 8 A). Only regulated DC power may be connected.

[DC-DC IN]

[REC REMOTE], [REC OUT] (p. 2-8)

Connects a tape recorder or other audio equipment.

Accepts headphones with 4–16 Ω impe- dance.

Headphones

2-7

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Rear panel—2

External Display

Connects a PC-style monitor display (at least 800×600 resolution). Video output signal can be turned ON and OFF in set mode (p. 11-9)

Video equipment

Connects a video recorder, etc.

Connects a PC for audio signal data input/output.

Connects a USB equipment such as memory, hub or keyboard.

48 kHz, 16-bit output

[S/P DIF IN/OUT]

[USB]

Connects a PC via a LAN for CPU firmware update.

[METER]

Connects an external meter, etc.

Meter

Ethernet connector (p. 15-6)

MOUT

GND

[ACC]

ANT SEL

When the [ANT] switch is ON:

13.8 V DC output 100 mA max.

2-8

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

■ Tape recorder connections

Recording from the front panel or rear panel

FRONT

• Recording from the front panel

• Recording from the rear panel

REAR

[REC REMOTE]

[REC OUT]

350 mVrms

4.7 kΩ

[LINE OUT]

350 mVrms

4.7 kΩ

[AUX IN] or [LINE IN] jack

[REMOTE] jack

[AUX IN] or [LINE IN] jack

[REMOTE] jack

[REC REMOTE]

When you wish to control a tape recorder via the REMOTE jack.

The [REC REMOTE] jack is grounded when a signal is received and squelch opens. If a tape recorder has a control terminal, this jack can be used for recording control. (2 A/DC max.)

The [REC OUT] or [LINE OUT] jack has 350 mV rms/4.7 kΩ output for connection to other audio equipment.

The [REC REMOTE] jack is grounded when a signal is received and squelch opens. If a tape recorder has a control terminal, this jack can be used for recording control. (2 A/DC max.)

The [REC OUT] or [LINE OUT] jack has 350 mV rms/4.7 kΩ output for connection to other audio equipment.

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