INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER iR6 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE C E L L U L A R R A D I OT E L E P H O N E S E RV I C E S I G N A L S I S PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. 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. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely 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.
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.
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.
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Battery installation D Antenna q R emove the batter y cover from the receiver. w I nstall two AA (LR6) size Ni-MH or alkaline cell batteries. Insert the antenna connector into the antenna base and tighten the antenna screw. Latch • B e sure to observe the correct polarity. • C harge the Ni-MH batteries before use. (See p a g e I I fo r c h a r g i n g instructions.) eep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to clean K the battery terminals once a week.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Charging the battery BC-196SA/SD/BC-153SC r Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND]. [DIAL] to an AC outlet The shape may differ, depending on the version. to the [DC4.5V] jack CP-18A/E Cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter Receiver to a cigarette lighter socket 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.
■ Your first scanning experience 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. 2. Adjusting audio level ➥ Push [p]/[q] to set a desired audio level. [DIAL] 3. Adjusting squelch level D About the default settings The [DIAL] control function can be traded with the [p]/[q] keys function.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Your first scanning experience (continued) 5. Receive mode selection ➥ P ush [MODE] repeatedly 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 “ mode. ” icon is displayed, push [V/M] to select the VFO 2.
■ Programmed scan operation 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.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 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 Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second, and then rotate [DIAL] to select one of the desired scanning types.
3. Starting scan Push [SCAN](MODE) to start the scan. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. In the VFO mode • Full/Band scan In the memory mode • All memory/All bank bank link scan • Program link Program scan • Bank scan 4. Cancelling scan ✔ For your information The memory channel number you program the scan edges into correlates “PROGxx” as follows: 00A/00B: S elects “PROG 00” to scan between frequencies programmed in channels 00A and 00B.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q !2 !1 w Function display (pp 3, 4) e !0 o r i u t y Speaker 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.
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 selection 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.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q w e r ty u i o !5 !0 !4 !3 !2 q BATTERY ICON ➥ Both segments appear when the batteries have ample capacity. • They do not appear when operating with an external power source. ➥ Only the right segment “ ” appears when the batteries 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.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 1 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.
2 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery installation ■ Caution Before installing, or replacing the batteries, hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn the power OFF. •R DANGER! NEVER short the battery terminals (or charging 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.
BATTERY CHARGING •C AUTION: 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.
2 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery charging D Charging description D Charging connections RWARNING!: NEVER attempt to charge alkaline batteries. BC-196SA/SD/BC-153SC to an AC outlet The shape may differ, depending on the version. to the [DC4.5V] jack 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.
BATTERY CHARGING 2 D Charger stand BC-194 r Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND]. [DIAL] 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. AC adapter (supplied with receiver) Receiver • The charging confirmation is displayed. BC-194 t Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND] to start the battery charging.
3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ VFO and memory channels ■ Frequency band selection The IC-R6 has two normal operating modes: the VFO mode and the memory mode. The receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF band, 50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, 800 MHz,* 1200 MHz or Weather channels†. The VFO mode is used for a desired frequency setting within the frequency coverage. ➥ Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.
FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3 • Available frequency bands 3 AM broadcast band HF band 50 MHz band FM broadcast band : Push : While holding down Weather channels* , rotate VHF air band The actual frequencies may differ, depending on your receiver version.
3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Setting a frequency ■ Setting a tuning step q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode, if necessary. w Select a desired frequency band with [BAND]. The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. However, ����������������������������������������������� additional 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 the IC-R6.
FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3 ■ Selecting a memory channel ■ Lock function q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. •“ ” 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.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving ■ Setting audio volume Make sure charged Ni-MH or brand new alkaline batteries are installed. (p. 7) The audio level can be adjusted through 40 levels. q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn power ON. w Push [p] or [q] to set a desired audio level. • The function display shows the volume level while setting. See the section to the right for details. e Set the receive frequency. (p. 11) r Set the squelch level. (p. 14) • While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL].
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Squelch level setting ■ Receive mode selection 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. The receiver has three receive modes, FM, AM and WFM. The mode selection is independently stored in each band and memory channels. ➥ While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the squelch level.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Monitor function ■ Attenuator 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. The attenuator prevents a received signal from distorting 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.
BASIC OPERATION ■ 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.
4 BASIC OPERATION [ ■ Dial select step This receiver has a MHz tuning step for quick frequency setting. You can select 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps, as desired. D Setting dial select step q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. w Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the “D SEL” item. • “D SEL” disappears after 1 second and “1M” (default) and “DS” appear. r W hile holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired dial select step.
5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ General description ■ Selecting a memory channel The receiver has 1300 memory channels for storage of often-used frequencies. A total of 22 memory banks, A to R, T, U, W and Y can be selected. Up to 100 channels can be assigned to each bank. q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. D Memory channel contents The following information can be programmed into memory channels: • Receive frequency (p. 11) • Receive mode (p.
5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Memory channel programming q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. w Set a desired frequency: ➥ Select a desired band with [BAND]. ➥ Set a desired frequency with [DIAL]. ➥ Set other data (e.g. frequency offset, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.), if desired. e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink. r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel.
MEMORY CHANNELS 5 ■ Memory bank setting The IC-R6 has a total of 22 banks (A to R, T, U, W and Y) . Regular memory channels 000 to 1299 can be assigned to any desired bank, for easy memory management. q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink. r W hile holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank group. • Bank groups A to R, T, U, W and Y are selectable.
5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Memory bank selection q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w W hile holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank. • The bank can also be selected by pushing [BAND] repeatedly. • Only banks with entries are displayed. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel. • Only programmed channels are displayed.
MEMORY CHANNELS 5 ■ Programming memory/bank name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy recognition, and can be displayed independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters. q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel. e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.
5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Selecting display type During memory mode operation, either the programmed bank name, memory name or the channel number can be displayed, instead of the frequency display. q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. • If desired, push [BAND] repeatedly to select a desired bank group. w While holding down [FUNC], push [M.N](BAND) repeatedly to select the display type from frequency, bank name, memory name or the channel number.
MEMORY CHANNELS 5 ■ Copying memory contents Holding down [S.MW](V/M) for 2 seconds in step w will also copy the memory contents to the VFO. In that case, steps e and r are not necessary. This function copies a memory channel’s contents to the VFO (or another memory channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the frequency offset, subaudible tone frequency etc. 5 D Memorymemory D MemoryVFO q Select the memory channel to be copied.
5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), if desired. q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink. • D o not hold down [S.MW](V/M) for more than 2 seconds. Otherwise the memory contents will be copied to the VFO. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel to be cleared.
MEMORY CHANNELS 5 ■ Transferring memory contents The contents of programmed memory channels can be transferred to other memory channels. q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • Example Transferring the contents of memory channel 51 to channel 33. [DIAL] Steps q and w 5 • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink. • D o not hold down [S.MW](V/M) for more than 2 seconds. Otherwise the memory contents will be copied to the VFO.
5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Erasing/transferring bank contents The contents of programmed memory channels can be erased or transferred to other memory channels. e While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the “BANK” item. I NFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are erased, the memory channel contents still remain programmed. r W hile holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank group to transfer.
SCAN OPERATION 6 ■ Scan types Scanning automatically searches for signals and makes it easier to locate new stations. FULL SCAN (p. 29) 100 kHz 1309.995 MHz Some frequency ranges are not scanned, depending on the frequency coverage of the receiver version. Scan Jump PROGRAMMED SCAN (p. 29) Band edge Scan edges Band xxB edge xxA Scan Jump SKIP A01 Repeatedly scans between two user-programmed frequencies.
6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Full/band/programmed link/programmed scan t To start the scan, push [SCAN](MODE). q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. • Push [BAND] to select a desired frequency band. w Set the squelch level. e Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.
SCAN OPERATION 6 ■ Scan edges programming Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edge memory channels, 00A/00B to 24A/24B. q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. w Set a desired frequency: ➥ Push [BAND] to select a desired band. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to set a desired frequency. ➥ Set other data (e.g. frequency offset, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.), if desired. e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.
6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Programming scan name Each pair of scan edge channels can be programmed with an alphanumeric scan name for easy recognition, and can be displayed during scan selection. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters. q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan edge channel. e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.
SCAN OPERATION 6 ■ Programming other contents The programmed scan can store the scanning step, receive mode and attenuator settings. q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan edge channel. e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink. t Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired option.
6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Memory/all bank/bank link/bank scan q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w Set the squelch level. e Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type. • 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). • The scan pauses when a signal is received.
SCAN OPERATION 6 ■ Auto memory write scan This scan is useful for searching a specified frequency range, and automatically storing busy frequencies into memory channels. The same frequency ranges used for a program scan are also used for an auto memory write scan. q Start a VFO scan. ➥ Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. ➥ Set the squelch level. ➥ Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.
6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Skip channel/frequency setting Memory channels can be set to be skipped for a memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped for both a memory skip scan and a frequency skip scan. These are useful to speed up the scan time. q Select a memory channel: ➥ Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel to be a skip channel/frequency. w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.
SCAN OPERATION 6 D Storing the skip frequencies during a VFO scan During a VFO scan, the skip frequencies can be stored into the highest blank memory channel which is automatically selected with the following operation. q Start a VFO scan. ➥ Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. ➥ Set the squelch level. ➥ Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.
6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan resume setting using EXPAND SET MODE D Scan pause timer D Scan resume timer The scan pauses when receiving signals, according to the scan pause time. It can be set from 2–20 seconds, or unlimited. The scan resumes after a signal disappears, according to the resume time. It can be set from 0–5 seconds, or unlimited. q Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.
PRIORITY WATCH 7 ■ Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 seconds, while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The receiver has four priority watch types to suit your needs. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume setting. See page 37 for details. NOTE: If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver automatically selects the tone squelch or DTCS squelch function, when priority watch starts.
7 PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch operation D Memory channel/memory scan watch q Select the VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Select the channel(s) to be watched. For a memory channel watch: Select a desired memory channel. For a memory scan watch: ➥ Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. ➥ Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type, then push [SCAN](MODE) again to start the memory/bank scan.
PRIORITY WATCH 7 D VFO scan watch q Select the channel(s) to be watched. For a memory channel watch: Select a desired memory channel. For a memory scan watch: ➥ Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. ➥ Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type, then push [SCAN](MODE) again to start the memory/bank scan. w Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch set item.
8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting D Tone and DTCS squelches DS etting subaudible tones for tone squelch The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. You can silently wait for a specified signal using the same tone or code. 88.5 Hz and 023 are set as the defaults for the tone squelch frequency and the DTCS code, respectively.
TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 8 D DTCS polarity setting • Available tone frequencies 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 (unit: Hz) 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.
8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation q Set a desired frequency in the FM mode. w Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item. r W hile holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the Expand set mode ON. t Rotate [DIAL] to select the “TSQL” item. y W hile holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired subaudible tone setting from “TSQLS,” “TSQL,” “DTCSS,” “DTCS,” “T SQL-R,” “DTCS-R” or “OFF.
TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 8 ■ Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch. q Set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code. w Turn a desired tone type, tone squelch or DTCS ON in the Expand set mode. • One of “TSQL” or “DTCS” appears. • Even the pocket beep function is activated, the function is cancelled when starts the tone scan.
9 SET MODE ■ General The Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or options of the receiver’s functions. In addition, the IC-R6 has the Expand set mode which is used for programming even more infrequently changed values or options of the functions. When turning the Expand set mode OFF, only half of the Set mode items are displayed, for simple operation. D Set mode entering and operation q Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.
SET MODE 9 ■ Set mode items The following items are available in the Set mode and the Expand set mode. D General Set mode items Guide Item name Ref. D SEL PRIO BEEP BEEPLV LIGHT P SAVE ANT EXPAND Dial select step Priority watch Key-touch beep Beep output level Display backlighting Power save Antenna selection Expand set mode p. 47 p. 47 p. 47 p. 47 p. 48 p. 48 p. 48 p. 49 D Expand set mode items Guide Item name Ref.
9 SET MODE D Dial select step (D SEL) D Key-touch beep (BEEP) Select the tuning step between 100 kHz, 1 MHz and 10 MHz for a temporary faster frequency setting. To set a frequency with the increased tuning step, hold down [FUNC], and then rotate [DIAL]. (default: 1M) The key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation. (default: ON) D Beep output level (BEEPLV) D Priority watch (PRIO) Set the priority watch or priority beep (priority watch with beep sounds) to ON.
SET MODE 9 D Display backlighting (LIGHT) D Antenna selection (ANT) The receiver has a backlit display with a 5 second timer, for dim light operation. The backlighting can be turned ON continuously, or turned OFF, if desired. (default: AUTO1) • OFF : Never lights. • ON : Lights continuously while receiver power is ON. • AUTO1 : Lights when an operation is performed, goes out after 5 seconds. • AUTO2 : Lights when an operation is performed, goes out after 5 seconds.
9 SET MODE D Expand set mode (EXPAND) D Dial speed acceleration (SPEED) Turn the Expand set mode ON or OFF. (default: OFF) • OFF : Displays only the regular Set mode. • ON : Displays the regular set mode and the Expand set mode. The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning dial speed, when rotating [DIAL] rapidly. (default: ON) • OFF : The dial speed acceleration is turned OFF. • ON : The dial speed acceleration is tuned ON.
SET MODE 9 D Auto power OFF (AP OFF) D Scan resume timer (RESUME) The receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF, and sound a beep, after a specified period when no key operations are performed. Selects the scan resume time. The scan resumes after the specified period after the received signal disappears. (default: 2SEC) • 0SEC : T he scan resumes immediately after the received signal disappears. • 1–5SEC : T he scan pauses 1–5 seconds after the received signal disappears.
9 SET MODE D Frequency offset (OFFSET) D Tone squelch (TSQL) Sets the frequency offset for each frequency band independently within the range of 0 to 159.995 MHz. While [SQL] is held down, the monitoring frequency shifts up or down from the set operating frequency, according to the duplex setting (+DUP or -DUP). Selects the tone or DTCS squelch operation and pocket beep, so you can wait for a desired signal. (default: OFF) • OFF : Regular noise squelch operation.
SET MODE 9 D Tone frequency (TONE) D DTCS polarity (DTCS P) Selects a subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch operation. A total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are selectable. (default: 88.5 Hz) Selects the DTCS polarity between normal and reverse. (default: NORMAL) • Available tone frequencies 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 (unit: Hz) 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.
9 SET MODE D Memory bank link function (B-LINK) D Program scan link function (P-LINK) Turns the memory bank link function ON (default) or OFF. The link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning all channels in the selected banks during bank scan. Sets the program scan link function. During a program scan, the link function performs a continuous program scan in the selected program scan number. Default settings for LINK0 to LINK9; PROG 1 to PROG 24 are linked, but PROG 0 is not linked.
SET MODE 9 • Changing a program scan link • Changing a program scan link name q Push [MODE] to enter the program scan link setting. q Push [MODE] to enter the program scan link setting. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the program scan link number that you want to change. e Push [MODE], then rotate [DIAL] to select the option, “ADD” or “CLEAR.” w Rotate [DIAL] to select the program scan link number that you want to change. e Push [MODE], then rotate [DIAL] to select “NAME.
9 SET MODE D LCD contrast (CONT) D AF filter (AF FIL) Selects the LCD contrast level between 1 (light) and 5 (dark), as desired. (default: 2) The AF filter suppresses high-pitch tones when this setting is ON. (default: OFF) D Weather alert function (WX ALT) D Charge (CHARGE) Select the CHG1 or CHG2 charge, which will be activated after the charge timer ends. (default: CHG2) U.S.A. versions only Turns the weather alert function ON or OFF.
SET MODE 9 D CI-V address (CIVADR) D CI-V transceive (CIVTRN) To distinguish individual equipment, each CI-V transceiver/ receiver has its own Icom standard address as a hexadecimal number. The IC-R6’s address is “7E.” When 2 or more IC-R6 receivers are connected with an optional CT-17 ci-v level converter, set a different address for each of them in the range “01” to “DF.” (default: 7E) CI-V transceive operation is possible even if the IC-R6 receiver is connected to an Icom CI-V radio.
10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Antenna selection The IC-R6 has an internal bar antenna installed for receiving AM broadcast band (0.495–1.620 MHz; varies depending on version) signals. In addition, the connected earphone cable can be used as an antenna for receiving strong signals. t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select “BAR” when the Set mode has accessed from the AM broadcast band in AM mode; select “EAR” when the “ANT” item is selected for the strong signals.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ [DIAL] function assignment The [DIAL] control can be used as an audio volume control, instead of the [Y]/[Z] keys. However, while [DIAL] functions as an audio volume control, the [Y]/[Z] keys function as tuning controls. ➥ While holding down [FUNC], push [ ](TS) to toggle the [DIAL] function between tuning dial and audio volume. • The “ control.
10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Weather channel operation D Weather channel selection q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode, if the receiver is in another mode is selected. w While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select the weather channel group. • The weather channel group can also be selected by pushing [BAND] repeatedly. e Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired weather channel. [DIAL] Weather channel display r Push [BAND] to change frequency bands, or push [V/M] to select the memory mode. U.S.A.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 10 OTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than N the weather alert ON frequency), the received signal or audio will be interrupted momentarily approximately every 5 seconds when the alert function is turned ON. This is caused by the WX alert function. To eliminate the interruption, set the weather alert item OFF in the Set mode.
10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Data cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one receiver to another; or data from a personal computer to a receiver, using the optional CS-R6 cloning software and the appropriate cloning cable. w Hold down [V/M] of only the master receiver, and then turn it ON. For the sub-receiver, simply turn it ON. (See below for more information.
OTHER FUNCTIONS e Push [SQL] on the master receiver. • The receiver displays the following. Master receiver display 10 D Cloning using a personal computer Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer Sub-receiver display (Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Windows Vista® or Windows® 7) using the optional CS-R6 cloning software and the optional OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable. Consult the CS-R6 cloning software HELP file for details.
10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Partial reset ■ All reset If you want to initialize the operating settings (VFO frequency, VFO settings, Set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, a partial reset of the receiver can be done. The function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. when first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. ➥ While holding down [FUNC] and [TS], turn the power ON to partially reset the receiver.
CONTROL COMMAND 11 ■ General ■ Data format The IC-R6 can be connected to a PC via the PC’s RS-232C port using an optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER. This allows you to control the receiver from the PC and/or transfer data from the receiver to the PC. Control is provided via Icom’s CI-V Communication Interface. The CI-V system can be operated using the following data formats. Data formats differ according to command numbers. A data area is added for some commands.
11 CONTROL COMMAND ■ Command table 14 65 15 01 03 01 see p. 66 see p. 66 00/01 16 02 43 see p.66 00, 01, 02 4B 00, 01, 02 Other frequency band: 00=EXT, 01=EAR Send/read the volume level Send/read the squelch level Read the squelch status 00=Squelch close, 01=Squelch open Read the S-meter level Send/read the tone squelch setting 00=OFF, 01=TSQL, 02=TSQL-R Send/read the DTCS squelch setting 00=OFF, 01=DTCS, 02=DTCS-R 19 1A 00 00 00/01 1B 01 02 see p. 66 see p.
CONTROL COMMAND Data 0 (min) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0000–0005 0006–0012 0013–0018 0019–0025 0026–0031 0032–0037 0038–0044 0045–0050 0051–0057 0058–0063 0064–0069 0070–0076 0077–0082 0083–0089 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 0090–0095 0096–0101 0102–0108 0109–0114 0115–0121 0122–0127 0128–0133 0134–0140 0141–0146 0147–0153 0154–0159 0160–0165 0166–0172 0173–0178 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 0179–0185 0186–0191 0192–0197 0198–0204 0205–0210 0211–0217 0218–0223 0224–0229 0230–023
12 FREQUENCY TABLE D CCIR channels ■ TV channels The following tables show the channels versus video and audio frequencies, depending on each version. D U.S.A. channels (unit: MHz) CH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 67 Freq. 59.75 65.75 71.75 81.75 87.75 179.75 185.75 191.75 197.75 203.75 209.75 215.75 475.75 481.75 487.75 493.75 499.75 505.75 511.75 517.75 523.75 529.75 535.75 541.75 547.
FREQUENCY TABLE D China channels CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Freq. 56.25 64.25 72.25 83.75 91.75 174.75 182.75 190.75 198.75 206.75 214.75 222.75 477.75 485.75 493.75 501.75 509.75 517.75 525.75 533.75 541.75 549.75 557.75 565.75 613.75 621.75 629.75 637.75 645.75 653.75 661.75 CH 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 (unit: MHz) Freq. 669.75 677.75 685.75 693.75 701.75 709.75 717.75 725.
12 FREQUENCY TABLE D Indonesian channels (unit: MHz) CH 1A 2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 10 11 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 69 Freq. 53.75 60.75 67.75 180.75 187.75 194.75 201.75 208.75 215.75 222.75 229.75 476.75 484.75 492.75 500.75 508.75 516.75 524.75 532.75 540.75 548.75 556.75 564.75 572.75 580.75 588.75 596.75 604.75 612.75 620.75 CH 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 Freq. 628.75 636.75 644.75 652.75 660.75 668.75 676.
FREQUENCY TABLE ■ VHF marine channels (unit: MHz) CH Ship Ship No. Transmit Receive CH Ship Ship No. Transmit Receive CH Ship Ship No. Transmit Receive 01 01A 02 03 03A 04 04A 05 05A 06 07 07A 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18A 19 19A 20 20A 21 21A 21b 22 22A 23 23A 24 25 25b 26 27 28 28b 60 61 61A 62 62A 63 63A 64 64A 65 65A 66 66A 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 77 78 78A 79 79A 80 80A 81 81A 82 82A 83 83A 83b 84 84A 85 85A 86 86A 87 87A 88 88A 156.050 156.050 156.100 156.150 156.150 156.200 156.
12 FREQUENCY TABLE ■ Other communications in the USA D HF CB (Citizens Band) channels CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Frequency 26.965 MHz 26.975 MHz 26.985 MHz 27.005 MHz 27.015 MHz 27.025 MHz 27.035 MHz 27.055 MHz 27.065 MHz 27.075 MHz 27.085 MHz 27.105 MHz 27.115 MHz 27.125 MHz 27.135 MHz 27.155 MHz 27.165 MHz 27.175 MHz 27.185 MHz 27.205 MHz D MURS channels CH 1 2 3 4 5 71 Frequency 151.820 MHz 151.880 MHz 151.940 MHz 154.570 MHz 154.
FREQUENCY TABLE D General aviation frequencies Frequency 121.500 122.000 122.200 122.700 122.725 122.750 122.800 122.900 122.950 123.000 123.025 123.050 123.075 123.100 123.300 123.450 123.500 123.600 148.125 148.150 156.300 156.400 156.425 156.450 156.625 156.900 243.000 255.400 257.800 311.000 321.000 381.
12 FREQUENCY TABLE ■ Other communications— other countries D LPD (Low Power Device) channels CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 73 Frequency 433.075 433.100 433.125 433.150 433.175 433.200 433.225 433.250 433.275 433.300 433.325 433.350 433.375 433.400 433.425 433.450 433.475 433.500 433.525 433.550 433.575 433.600 433.625 433.650 433.675 433.700 433.725 433.750 433.
FREQUENCY TABLE 12 D UHF C.R.S (Citizen Radio Service) channels CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Frequency 476.425 MHz 476.450 MHz 476.475 MHz 476.500 MHz 476.525 MHz 476.550 MHz 476.575 MHz 476.600 MHz 476.625 MHz 476.650 MHz 476.675 MHz 476.700 MHz 476.725 MHz 476.750 MHz 476.775 MHz 476.800 MHz 476.825 MHz 476.850 MHz 476.875 MHz 476.900 MHz CH 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Frequency 476.925 MHz 476.950 MHz 476.975 MHz 477.000 MHz 477.025 MHz 477.
13 MAINTENANCE ■ Troubleshooting PROBLEM No power comes on. If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE • The batteries are exhausted. • The battery polarity is reversed. No sound comes from the • Volume level is too low. speaker. • Squelch level is set too tight. • A different tone squelch tone is selected. SOLUTION REF. • Replace or charge the batteries. • Check the battery polarity. pp. 5, 7 p. 5 p.
MAINTENANCE ■ CP-18A/E fuse replacement If the fuse blows, or the receiver stops functioning while operating with the optional CP-18A/E, find the source of the problem if possible, solve it and only then replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one (FGB 5 A) as shown.
14 SPECIFICATIONS D GENERAL • Frequency coverage : USA 0.100–821.995, 851.000–866.995, 896.000–1309.995 (Unit: MHz) France 0.100–29.995, 50.200–51.200, 87.500–107.995, 144.000–146.000, 430.000–440.000, 1240.000–1300.000 Other than above 0.100–1309.995 • Number of memory channels : 1300 • Frequency resolution : 5, 6.25, 8.33*, 9*, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 125, 200 kHz • Current drain (backlight OFF at 3.
SPECIFICATIONS 14 D RECEIVER • Receive system : Triple-conversion superheterodyne • Intermediate frequencies : 1st 2nd 3rd 266.7 MHz 19.65 MHz (FM/AM) 19.95 MHz (WFM) 450 kHz (FM/AM) 750 kHz (WFM) • Sensitivity (except spurious points): FM (1 kHz/±3.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD) 1.625–4.995 MHz 0.32 µV typical 5.000–29.995 MHz 0.25 µV typical 30.000–469.995 MHz 0.18 µV typical 470.000–832.995 MHz 0.32 µV typical 833.000–1029.995 MHz 0.28 µV typical 1030.000–1309.
15 OPTIONS • BC-196SA/SD ac adapter • BC-153SC ac adapter For regular charging of the installed Ni-MH batteries. Same as supplied one. (Not supplied with some receiver version.) BC-196SA/SD : 4.5 V DC/400 mA output BC-153SC : 6.0 V DC/1 A output • OPC-474 cloning cable For receiver-to-receiver cloning. • CP-18A/E cigarette lighter cable with dc-dc converter Allows you to operate the receiver through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket. You can also charge the installed Ni-MH batteries.
80 � Squelch level setting � While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to set the squelch level. � Audio level setting � Push [Y] to increase the audio level, push [Z] to decrease it. � Receive mode selection � Push [MODE] repeatedly to select a desired mode. e Complete • “ATT” appears when the attenuator function is in use. � Attenuator function � While holding down [FUNC], push [ ](SQL) to toggle the attenuator ON or OFF. •“ ” appears when the lock function is in use.
� Scan skip setting • 3 beeps sound. e Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel. r Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to program the contents into the selected channel. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. q Set a desired frequency and other functions in the VFO mode. w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed. Kind of equipment: COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER Type-designation: iC- r6 Bad Soden 24th Dec.
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