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COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
iR9500
Instruction Manual
A-6553H-1EX
Printed in Japan
© 2007 Icom Inc.
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.
D 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 attempting to operate the receiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-R9500.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD
DEFINITION
R WARNING
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may
occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
NOTE
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.
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.
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.
R CAUTION! NEVER change the internal settings of the receiver. This may reduce receiver performance and/or damage to the receiver.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25
R NEVER install the receiver in a place without adequate ventilation. Heat dissipation may be reduced,
and the receiver may be damaged.
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.
R NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet
hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage
to the receiver.
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.
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.
P25 digital mode is available when the optional
UT-122 DIGITAL UNIT is installed.
Always place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
(FH M4×16 mm)
!0
(FH M4×12 mm)
!1
(PH M4×8 mm)
FH: Flat head
PH: Pan head
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 1⁄8w plugs …………………………… 7
i 3-conductor 1⁄8w 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 1⁄4 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
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■ 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
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Section 6
Noise reduction …………………………………………………………
Notch function …………………………………………………………
Autotune function ………………………………………………………
AFC function ……………………………………………………………
5-16
5-16
5-17
5-17
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS
■ About digital voice recorder ……………………………………………
■ Recording a received audio ……………………………………………
D Regular recording ……………………………………………………
■ Playing the recorded audio ……………………………………………
D Regular playing ………………………………………………………
■ Erasing the recorded contents …………………………………………
■ Selecting the CF memory card or USB-Memory ……………………
■ Short recording …………………………………………………………
D Recording ……………………………………………………………
D Playing back …………………………………………………………
■ Voice set mode …………………………………………………………
6-2
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-4
6-4
6-5
6-5
6-5
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
■
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■
■
■
■
■
■
■
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
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■ 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
Section 10
Section 11
OTHER FUNCTIONS
■ Voice synthesizer operation ……………………………………………
■ Lock function ……………………………………………………………
D Dial lock function ………………………………………………………
D Panel lock function ……………………………………………………
■ Dial click function ………………………………………………………
■ Antenna selection ………………………………………………………
CLOCK AND TIMERS
■ Time set mode …………………………………………………………
■ Daily timer setting ……………………………………………………
■ Setting sleep timer ……………………………………………………
■ Timer operation …………………………………………………………
9-2
9-2
9-2
9-2
9-3
9-3
10-2
10-3
10-4
10-4
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 ……………………………………………………………
D Display ………………………………………………………………
D Voice recorder ………………………………………………………
D Format memory media ……………………………………………
Screen type selection …………………………………………………
Main dial brake adjustment …………………………………………
Frequency calibration (approximate) ………………………………
Opening the receiver’s case …………………………………………
Opening the shield case ………………………………………………
UT-122 installation ……………………………………………………
Clock backup battery replacement …………………………………
Fuse replacement ……………………………………………………
D AC power input fuse ………………………………………………
D DC output fuse ………………………………………………………
Resetting the CPU ……………………………………………………
Screen Saver Function ………………………………………………
12-3
12-3
12-3
12-3
12-4
12-4
12-5
12-6
12-6
12-7
12-7
12-8
12-8
12-8
12-9
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 …………………………………………………………
D General ………………………………………………………………
D Receiver ……………………………………………………………
■ Options …………………………………………………………………
14-2
14-2
14-3
14-4
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
■ General …………………………………………………………………
■ Caution …………………………………………………………………
■ Preparation ……………………………………………………………
D Firmware and firm utility ……………………………………………
D File downloading ……………………………………………………
■ Firmware update— CF memory card ………………………………
■ Firmware update— PC ………………………………………………
D Connections …………………………………………………………
D IP address setting …………………………………………………
D Updating from the PC ………………………………………………
15-2
15-2
15-3
15-3
15-3
15-4
15-6
15-6
15-7
15-8
Section 15
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■
■
■
Section
Front panel ……………………………………………………………… 1-2
Rear panel ……………………………………………………………… 1-8
LCD display …………………………………………………………… 1-10
Screen menu arrangement …………………………………………… 1-12
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front panel
!0 !1 !2
!3 !4
!5 !6 !7 !8
t RECORDER REMOTE JACK [REC REMOTE]
Controls the operation of a tape recorder for recording. Connects to the REMOTE jack on a tape
recorder.
q POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 3-2)
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)
y RECORDER JACK [REC OUT]
Outputs an audio signal. Connect to the AUX or
LINE IN jack on a tape recorder.
➥ 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.
u HEADPHONE JACK [PHONES]
Accepts standard 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8) stereo headphones.
• The [POWER] indicator lights orange when the receiver is OFF when the internal power supply is
switched ON.
• Output power: 40 mW with an 8 Ÿ load.
• When headphones are connected, the internal speaker
or connected external speaker does not function.
w REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH [LOCAL]
Push to cancel remote control operation from a PC
via a CI-V data.
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 [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.
• 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.
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].
Noise squelch
• The [PANEL LOCK] indicator above this switch lights
yellow when the timer is in use.
• The dial lock function is also available.
Deep
r TIMER SWITCH [TIMER] (p. 10-3)
➥ Turns the sleep or daily timer function ON or
OFF.
Shallow
Squelch
threshold
Squelch
is open.
Shallow
• 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.
1-2
S-meter
squelch
Deep
PANEL DESCRIPTION
o PASSBAND TUNING CONTROLS [TWIN PBT]
(p. 5-11)
Adjusts the IF filter “passband width” via the DSP.
!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.
• 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.
• “ MN1 ” or “ MN2 ” appear when manual notch is in use.
➥ Switches the manual notch characteristics between 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.
✔ 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.
(PBT1)
!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.
(PBT2)
–
• 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
NOTCH1
NOTCH2
High cut
Center
Lower
frequency
Low cut
!0 PBT CLEAR SWITCH [PBT CLEAR] (p. 5-11)
Push and hold for 1 sec. to clear the PBT settings.
Higher
frequency
!6 AUDIO PEAK FILTER/TWIN PEAK FILTER
SWITCH [APF/TPF]
➥ Push to turn the audio peak filter ON or OFF during CW mode operation. (p. 4-10)
➥ Push to turn the twin peak filter ON or OFF during FSK mode operation. (p. 4-12)
• 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.
• “ APF ” appears when audio peak filter is in use.
• “ TPF ” appears when twin peak filter is in use.
• To use [AGC] control, push the appropriate band’s
[AGC VR/OFF] ([AGC VR] indicator lights green).
➥ 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)
Slow
!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.
Fast
!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.
• The [NB] indicator above this switch lights green and
“NB1” or “NB2” appears on the display when the
function is activated.
➥ Turns the AGC function OFF when pushed and
held for 1 sec.
➥ Enters blank-width set mode 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.
!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.
• “ AN ” appears when auto notch is in use.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front panel (continued)
@5
@6
@7
@8
@9
!9
@0
@1
@2
@3
@4
#0 #1
#2
@2 AF CONTROL [AF] (inner control; p. 3-8)
Varies the audio output level of the speaker or
headphones.
!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.
Audio output
increases
• To use this control, noise reduction must be ON.
Increases
Audio output
decreases
Decreases
@3 BASS RESPONSE CONTROL [BASS]
(outer control; p. 3-9)
Adjusts the bass response of the audio output.
@0 NOISE BLANKER CONTROL [NB LEVEL]
(inner control; p. 5-15)
Adjust the noise blanker threshold level.
Bass level
increases
• To use this control, either noise blanker must be ON.
Deep
Bass level
decreases
@4 TREBLE RESPONSE CONTROL [TREBLE]
(inner control; p. 3-9)
Adjusts the treble response of the audio output.
Shallow
@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.
Treble level
increases
Treble level
decreases
Sensitivity
increases
Sensitivity
decreases
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➥ 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)
@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)
➥ Push to toggle the CW pitch setting
screen ON and OFF in CW mode.
(p.4-10)
• During 30–1150 MHz operation, only ANT 1
is available.
• During 1150–3335 MHz operation, only ANT
2 is available.
(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)
➥ 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.
➥ Push to switch the voice squelch control
function ON and OFF; useful for scanning.
✔ 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.
@6 LCD FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 1-10)
Shows the operating frequency, function switch
menus, spectrum scope screen, memory channel
screen, set mode settings, etc.
➥ Selects the attenuator when pushed.
(p. 5-9)
@7 RECEIVE INDICATOR [RECEIVE]
Lights green while receiving a signal and when the
squelch is open.
• 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)
@8 REMOTE CONTROL INDICATOR [REMOTE]
Lights yellow when a command is received from a
PC via CI-V data.
✔ What is the attenuator?
• When this indicator lights yellow, all dials, keys or
switches other than [LOCAL] are disabled.
• This indicator goes OFF, when [LOCAL] is pushed.
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.
@9 DIAL LOCK INDICATOR [LOCK] (p. 9-2)
Lights orange when the dial lock function is activated.
➥ Selects one of 3 IF filter settings.
➥ Enters the filter set screen when pushed
and held for 1 sec.
#0 LCD FUNCTION SWITCHES [F-1]–[F-7]
Push to select the function indicated in the LCD display above these switches.
➥ Activates and selects fast, middle or slow
AGC time constant when pushed. (p. 5-10)
• Functions vary depending on the operating condition.
• In FM/WFM or P25 mode, only “FAST” is
available.
• “VR (volume)” indicates that AGC time constant depends on [AGC] control.
#1 MINI SPECTRUM SCOPE SWITCH [M.SCOPE]
(p. 5-6)
Turns the mini spectrum scope screen ON or OFF.
➥ Enters the AGC set mode when pushed
and held for 1 sec. (p. 5-10)
• The mini spectrum scope screen can be displayed with
another screen, such as memory or set mode screen,
simultaneously.
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.
#2 DISPLAY SWITCH [DISPLAY]
➥ Push to toggle the external input screen between
mini TV screen, full TV screen, or OFF.
✔ What is the AGC?
• If no signal inputs from [VIDEO IN], black screen appears.
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.
➥ Enter the display set mode menu screen when
pushed and held for 1 sec.
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■ Front panel (continued)
#3
#4
#5 #6
#7
#8 #9 $0 $1 $2 $3
^0
%9
$4
$5
$6
$7
$8
$9 %0 %1
%2
%3 %4 %5 %6
%7 %8
#7 KEYPAD (pgs. 3-3, 3-4, 7-3)
Enters a frequency or memory channel. Pushing
[ENT], [VFO] or [MEMO] ends keypad input.
#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.
• e.g. to enter 14.195 MHz, push [1] [4] [•] [1] [9] [5]
[ENT].
• 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 desired steps via the keypad, then push [YUP] or
[ZDOWN].
#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.
➥ Push and hold [▲UP] (or [▼DOWN]) for 1 sec.
to enter the tuning step select screen.
• This function is available both in VFO and memory
modes.
• Unwanted tuning step for each operating mode can
be skipped in the tuning step select.
$0 MEMORY CLEAR SWITCH [M-CL] (p. 7-7)
Push and hold to clear the contents of displayed
memory channel.
#4 MEMORY TRANSFER SWITCH [M≈V] (p. 7-5)
Transfers the memory contents to VFO when
pushed and held for 1 sec.
$1 SPEAKER
Outputs audio signals.
• This function is available both in VFO and memory
modes.
$2 1/4-SPEED TUNING SWITCH [1/4]
➥ Push to turn the 1⁄4-speed tuning function ON or
OFF in CW and FSK modes. (p. 3-6)
#5 MEMORY SWITCH [MEMO] (p.7-3)
➥ Selects the memory mode when pushed.
• “1⁄4” appears when 1⁄4 function is in use.
• 1⁄4 function sets dial rotation to 1⁄4 of normal speed
for fine tuning.
• 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.
➥ Push and hold to turn the dial click function ON
or OFF. (p. 9-3)
#6 VFO SWITCH [VFO]
Selects the VFO mode when pushed. (p. 3-3)
$3 AUTOMATIC TUNING SWITCH [AUTOTUNE]
Turns the automatic tuning function ON or OFF in
AM, SSB and CW modes.
• After pushing a digit switch (0 to 9), push this switch selects a VFO mode (VFO-0 to VFO-9).
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$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.
IMPORTANT!
When receiving a weak signal, or receiving a signal with interference, the automatic tuning function may tune the receiver to an undesired signal.
$4 MODE SWITCHES
Selects the desired mode. (p. 3-7)
%0 EXIT/SET SWITCH [EXIT/SET]
➥ Push to exit, or return to the previous screen during spectrum scope, memory, scan or set mode
screen display.
➥ Displays set mode menu screen when pushed
and held for 1 sec.
• Announces selected mode via the speech synthesizer.
(p. 11-11)
➥ Selects FM mode.
WFM
➥ Selects WFM mode.
%1 MONITOR SWITCH [MONI] (pgs. 3-8, 4-4, 4-19)
➥ Push and hold to open the squelch manually.
➥ Selects AM and S-AM modes alternately.
➥ Switches S-AM(D), S-AM(U) and SAM(L) mode when pushed and held for
1 sec. in S-AM mode.
SSB/CW
• The [MONI] indicator appears on the display.
%2 MAIN DIAL
Changes the displayed frequency, selects set mode
setting, etc.
➥ 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.
FSK
➥ Selects FSK and FSK-R (FSK reverse)
modes alternately.
DIGITAL
➥ Selects Digital (P25) mode. (Requires
optional UT-122.)
%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.
$5 DIMMER SWITCH [DIMMER] (p.11-26)
➥ Push to turn the dimmer function ON or OFF.
%6 MEMORY BANK DIAL [BANK]
(outer control; p. 7-3)
Rotate to select the desired memory bank.
• 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.
• 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.
$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.
%8 SCAN DELAY CONTROL [DELAY]
(outer control; p. 8-18)
Rotate to adjust the desired scan delay time.
$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 frequency set mode.
• 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.
$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)
%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.
• Starts recording again automatically.
➥ Regular recording; Push and hold for 1 sec. to
record the received signal until recording is
stopped. (p. 6-3)
^0 SCAN START SWITCHES
(pgs. 8-5, 8-7 to 8-11, 8-13, 8-14)
Push to start the desired scan.
• Push and hold this switch for 1 sec. to stop recording.
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■ Rear panel
q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3
@9 @8
@7
@6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0
!5
!6
!7
!8
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.
q EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT-SP] (p. 2-6)
Connects an external speaker (4–8 Ÿ), 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)
!9
!4
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.
e ACCESSORY SOCKET [ACC] (p. 2-6)
Enables connection of external equipment such as
an automatic antenna selector, a TNC for data communications, etc.
!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.
• 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.
!2 SPARE JACK [SPARE] (p. 2-3)
No connection.
t REFERENCE SIGNAL INPUT/OUTPUT
TERMINAL [REF I/O 10MHz–10dBm]
Inputs/outputs a 10 MHz reference signal.
!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.)
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)
!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.
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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.
@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).
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.
@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.
!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 DATA SOCKET [DATA IN]
(pgs. 2-10, 2-12)
Outputs LCD monitor signals (NTSC system).
!9 HF ANTENNA CONNECTOR 1 [HF ANT 1]
(p. 2-5)
Accepts a 50 Ÿ antenna for HF bands with a PL259 plug connector.
@0 HF ANTENNA CONNECTOR 2 [HF ANT 2]
(p. 2-5)
Accepts a 50 Ÿ 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 CONNECTOR 1 [ANT 1/HF ANT 3] (p. 2-5)
Accepts a 50 Ÿ 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 Ÿ antenna with a Type-N connector.
Covers the 1150–3335 MHz frequency range.
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■ LCD display
@9
@8 @7
@6
@5 @4
@3 @2
@1
@0
!9
!8
!7
!6
!5
!4
!3
!2
!1
!0
w CENTER METER
Shows that the received signal is tuned to its center
frequency for FM/WFM or FSK modes.
q RSSI METER (p. 3-10)
Shows the received signal strength. Four meter
types, S, dBµ, dBµ(EMF) and dBm meters are selectable.
• FM/WFM modes
• FSK mode
• S-meter
e MODE INDICATOR (p. 3-7)
Shows the selected receive mode.
• dBµ meter
r VFO/MEMORY INDICATOR (pgs. 3-3, 7-3)
Indicates the selected VFO number (VFO-0 to VFO9) or memory mode.
t IF FILTER INDICATOR (p. 5-12)
Shows the selected IF filter number.
• dBµ (EMF) meter
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.
• dBm meter
i MEMORY CHANNEL READOUTS
➥ Shows the selected memory channel contents in
VFO mode.
➥ Shows the VFO contents in memory mode.
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@1 CLOCK READOUT (p. 10-2)
Shows the current time. Local and UTC time can indicate at the same time.
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]).
@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.
!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.
@4 PASSBAND WIDTH INDICATOR (p. 5-11)
Graphically displays the passband width for twin
PBT operation and center frequency for IF shift operation.
!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.
@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
!4 AUTOMATIC TUNE INDICATOR (p. 5-17)
“ AUTO TUNE ”blinks during automatic tuning. This
feature is active in AM, SSB and CW mode.
@6 SHIFT FREQUENCY INDICATOR (p. 5-11)
Shows the shift frequency of the IF filter.
@7 NOTCH FILTER INDICATOR (p. 5-16)
➥ “ AN ” appears when the auto notch function is in
use. This function is available in FM, WFM, AM
and SSB modes.
➥ “ MN1 ” or “ MN2 ” appears when the manual notch
filter function is in use. This function is available in
AM, SSB, CW and FSK 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 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.
!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)
➥ “ CF ” appears when CF card is correctly connected and blinks while CF card is active.
• This indicator is normally stayed ON.
➥ “ USB ” appears when USB equipment (USBMemory or keyboard, etc) is connected, and
blinks while it is active.
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■ 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)
• Memory channel screen (p. 7-4)
• Voice recorder screen (p. 6-3)
• Scan screen (p. 5-5)
• FSK decoder screen (p. 4-14)
• Set mode menu screen (p. 11-2)
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Section
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
CAUTION!: The receiver weighs approx. 20 kg (44 lb). Always have two people available to carry, lift or
turn over the receiver.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ 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.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ 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 Ÿ
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.
PL-259 CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
solder solder
30 mm
Coupling ring
10 mm (soft solder)
10 mm
Soft
solder
Slide the connector
body on and solder it.
Slide the coupling ring
down. Strip the cable
jacket and tin the
braid.
Strip the cable as
shown at left. Tin the
centerr conductor.
Screw the coupling
ring onto the connector
body.
1–2 mm
30 mm § 9⁄8 in 10 mm § 3⁄8 in 1–2 mm § 1⁄16 in
TYPE-N CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
Nut
Rubber gasket
15 mm
Clamp
Washer
3 mm 6 mm
Slide the nut, washer,
rubber gasket and
clamp
over
the
coaxial cable, then
cut the end of the
cable evenly.
Solder hole
Tin the center conductor.
Install the center conductor
pin and solder it.
No space
Strip the cable and
fold the braid back
over the clamp.
Center conductor
Plug body
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.
30 mm § 9⁄8 in 10 mm § 3⁄8 in 1–2 mm § 1⁄16 in
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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 handles from both side. And remove the rack mounting
handles and side plates.
FH: Flat head
PH: Pan head
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 M4×16 mm
FH M4×12 mm
PH M4×8 mm
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Required connections
D Rear panel
[VIDEO IN], [VIDEO OUT]
TV jumper cable must be connected when internal TV tuner
and LCD are in use.
Antenna 1, 2 (p. 2-3)
Connects the VHF,
UHF wide band antennas.
Ground (p. 2-2)
Ground connection
AC outlet
R WARNING:
Use the supplied
AC power cable
only.
HF Antenna 1, 2, 3 (p. 2-3)
[Example]: HF ANT1 for 1.8–18 MHz bands, HF ANT 2 for 21–28
bands, ANT3 for 50 MHz band.
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)
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Advanced connections
D Front panel
[REC REMOTE],
[REC OUT] (p. 2-8)
Connects a tape recorder or other audio equipment.
Headphones
Accepts headphones
with 4–16 1 impedance.
D Rear panel—1
External speaker (p. 14-4)
SP-20
(option)
DATA socket
(pgs.2-12)
[DC OUTPUT]
Outputs regulated 15 V (approx.)
DC for external equipment power
supply. (max. 1 A capacity)
ACC socket
(pgs.2-12)
Antenna 1, 2
Connects a pre-amplifier,
converter, etc.
[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].
2-6
[DC-DC IN]
Connects an external power supply (DC 13.5–15 V at
least 8 A).
Only regulated DC power
may be connected.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
D Rear panel—2
[METER]
Connects an external
meter, etc.
ANT SEL
Video equipment
Connects a video recorder, etc.
Meter
When the [ANT] switch is ON:
13.8 V DC output 100 mA max.
MOUT
[ACC]
GND
[S/P DIF IN/OUT]
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)
[USB]
Connects a PC for
audio signal data
input/output.
48 kHz, 16-bit
output
Ethernet connector (p. 15-6)
Connects a PC
via a LAN for CPU
firmware update.
2-7
Connects a USB
equipment such as
memory, hub or
keyboard.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Tape recorder connections
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 kŸ output for connection to other audio equipment.
D Recording from the front panel or rear panel
The [REC OUT] or [LINE OUT] jack has 350 mV
rms/4.7 kŸ 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.)
• Recording from the front panel
When you wish to control a tape
recorder via the REMOTE jack.
[REMOTE] jack
[AUX IN] or
[LINE IN] jack
FRONT
[REC
REMOTE]
[REC OUT]
350 mVrms
4.7 k1
• Recording from the rear panel
[REC REMOTE]
[LINE OUT]
350 mVrms
4.7 k1
[REMOTE] jack
[AUX IN] or [LINE IN] jack
2-8
When you wish to control a tape
recorder via the REMOTE jack.
REAR
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
D Separately recording audio and frequency
When using a stereo tape recorder for recording,
received audio and a frequency with a synthesized
voice can be separately recorded.
When recording this way, you can search ahead of
the audio signal recorded in the tape recorder using
the frequency recording channel search.
[REC REMOTE]
[LINE OUT]
When you wish to control a tape
recorder via the REMOTE jack.
350 mVrms
4.7 k1
[SPEECH OUT]
[REMOTE] jack
REAR
350 mVrms
4.7 k1
[AUX IN] jacks L and R
• Be sure the “REC SPEECH” item is turned ON, and “SPEECH Mix” item is select OFF in the others set
mode (p. 11-11).
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Monitor display connection
A monitor display can be connected to the IC-R9500
via the [DATA IN] socket and [EXT-DISPLAY]. You
can monitor the LCD monitor information on a large
size display.
NOTE: Video output from [DATA IN] is available an
NTSC system only.
The IC-R9500 includes a picture signal decoder.
When connecting a TV set equipped with a VIDEO IN
jack, you can monitor TV signals such as amateur
TV.
External Display
Connects a PC-style
monitor display (at least
800×600 resolution).
Video output signal can
be turned ON and OFF
in display set mode.
(p. 11-9)
[EXT-DISPLAY]
VIDEO
GND
* Video output signal can be selected ‘VIDEO IN’ or ‘LCD’ in display
set (Video) mode. (p. 11-25)
*LCD output including TV signal
TV signal only
[DATA IN]
[VIDEO OUT]
TV set
[VIDEO IN]
or
■ Transceive function
* When a set frequency is out-of-range for one of the connected transceivers or receivers, the connected radio’s
frequency/mode does not change.
Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be connected via the [REMOTE] jack. The frequency and mode
settings will follow* when either radio is changed.
[ACC]
Pin 3
Connect [ACC] socket when the ICR9500 is connected with transceiver.
This connection mutes the IC-R9500
when transceiver transmits.
Connect to [REMOTE] jack
• Be sure the “CI-V Transceive” item is turned ON in the others set mode (p. 11-14).
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■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections
• Frequency settings depend on the mode used.
FM mode:
[Setting frequency (displayed freq.)] = [Desired freq.]
USB mode:
[Setting frequency (displayed freq.)] =
[Desired freq.] – [Center of Mark and Space freq.]
CW narrow mode:
[Setting frequency (displayed freq.)] = [Desired freq.]
– [Center of Mark and Space freq.] + [600 Hz]
LSB mode (for amateur RTTY):
[Setting frequency (displayed freq.)] = [Desired freq.]
+ [Mark freq.]
To connect a terminal unit, TNC or scan converter,
refer to the diagram below.
q Connect a terminal unit as below.
w Select FSK mode (or USB, CW modes for HF
band data communications).
e Set the receiver to the desired frequency as shown
to the right.
r Set the connected terminal unit to the appropriate
settings.
• Refer to the terminal unit’s instructions.
The narrow filter settings may not pass FSK signals. Be sure to select the appropriate IF filters corresponding to the signal width. (p. 5-12)
• When using a PC application
Rear panel view
[ACC]
SQLS
SQELCH IN
GND
GND
AF
AUDIO INPUT
Connect to serial port, parallel
port, speaker jack, and line
IN/OUT jack, etc.
See the instruction manual of the
application for details.
• When using a TNC
RS-232C
Rear panel view
[ACC]
SQLS
SQELCH IN
GND
GND
AF
AUDIO INPUT
Personal computer
TNC or scan converter
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Accessory connector information
ACC
PIN No. NAME
GND
SEND When grounded, attenuator activates GROUND level
Input current
and then audio is muted.
Connects to ground.
: –0.5 to +0.8 V
: Less than 20 mA
NC
No connection
AF
Output impedance : 47 kŸ
AF detector output.
: 100–300 mV rms
Fixed, regardless of [AF] position in Output level
default settings. (see notes below)
SQLS Squelch output.
Squelch open
Goes to ground when squelch opens. Squelch closed
: Less than 0.3 V/5 mA
: More than 6.0 V/100 µA
13.8 V 13.8 V output when power is ON.
Output current
: 100 mA
MOUT Output S-meter level.
Output voltage
: 0 to approx. 4 V
Output impedance : 10 kŸ
PIN No. NAME
DESCRIPTION
DATA —
IN
GND
SPECIFICATIONS
ANTS Outputs 5 V when the [ANTENNA] Output current
: Less than 100 µA
Output impedance : 10 kŸ
switch is ON.
DATA IN
DESCRIPTION
GND
NC
7, 8
Connects to video ground.
VIDEO Video signal output.
(NTSC system only)
SPECIFICATIONS
Output level
: 1 V p-p ±0.2 V
Output impedance : 75 Ÿ
—
No connection
DATA —
OUT
NC
No connection
NOTE: If the beep level limit is in use, the beep tone
decreases from the fixed level when the [AF] control is rotated above a specified level. (p. 11-6)
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■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
Section
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 1⁄4 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
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BASIC OPERATIONS
■ When first applying power (CPU resetting)
Before first applying power, make sure all connections
required for your system are complete by referring to
Section 2. Then, reset the receiver using the following
procedure.
Resetting CLEARS all programmed contents in
memory channels and returns programmed values
in set mode to default values.
[I/O]
q Turn the main power ON with [I/O] on the rear
panel.
• The receiver power is still OFF and the [POWER] indicator lights orange.
w While pushing and holding [CE] and [M-CL], push
[POWER] to turn power ON.
[Power indicator]
• The CPU is reset.
• The CPU start-up takes approx. 5 sec.
• The receiver displays its initial VFO frequencies when
resetting is complete.
[CE] [M-CL]
e Change the set mode settings after resetting, if desired.
In cooler temperatures, the LCD may appear dark
and unstable after turning power ON. This is normal
and does not indicate any equipment malfunction.
[POWER]
■ Initial settings
After resetting the receiver, set controls as shown in
the figure below.
[NB LEVEL]
: Max. counter clockwise
[AGC]: 12 o’clock
[SQL]
: Max. counter clockwise
[NOTCH1]/[NOTCH2]
: 12 o’clock
[AF]
: Max. counter clockwise
[RF]: Max. clockwise
[TREBLE]/[BASS]: 12 o’clock
3-2
[NR LEVEL]
: Max. counter clockwise
BASIC OPERATIONS
■ Selecting VFO mode
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator, and is commonly referred to as a main tuning function. Frequency, mode and other receiver settings are
stored as a set of VFO data.
The main dial is often called the “VFO knob.”
The IC-R9500 stores ten sets of VFO data. You can
use the desired VFO to call up a frequency and operating mode for operation.
➥ Push [VFO] to select (last selected) VFO mode.
[VFO]
• One of “VFO-0” to “VFO-9” appears when in VFO mode.
➥ Push the desired VFO number (0 to 9) using the
keypad, then push [VFO] to select the desired VFO
mode.
• One of “VFO-0” to “VFO-9” appears when in VFO mode.
VFO number
“VFO” indicator
■ Selecting memory mode
[M≈V]
➥ Push [MEMO] to select memory mode.
[MEMO]
• The memory indicator appears when in memory mode.
• Pushing and holding [M≈V] for 1 sec. transfers the contents of the selected memory channel to VFO*. (p. 7-5)
*Only last selected VFO (VFO-0 to VFO-9) is overwritten.
Memory indicator
Memory channel
number
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BASIC OPERATIONS
■ Frequency setting
There are two ways to set a frequency: with the main
dial or keypad. Use both in combination for quick tuning.
• If the panel lock function is activated, the panel
lock indicator lights, and any switches, keys and
controls do not function. In this case, push [PANEL
LOCK] to deactivate the panel lock function. (see
p. 9-2 for details)
• The dial lock function also locks the main dial. To
deactivate the dial lock function, push [LOCK].
D Direct frequency entry with the keypad
The receiver has a keypad for direct frequency entry
as described below.
q Input the desired frequency.
Keypad [ENT]
• Push [•] to input “. (decimal point)” between the MHz
units and kHz units.
w Push [ENT] to set the input frequency.
• To cancel the input, push [CE] instead of [ENT].
[EXAMPLE]
145.000000 MHz
Push
1296.24000 MHz
Push
1296.24000 MHz ‰ 1296.36000 MHz
Push
850 kHz (0.85 MHz)
Push
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BASIC OPERATIONS
D Tuning with the main dial
Rotate the main dial to change the frequency.
• The frequency changes in increments determined by
the selected tuning step (see below).
[VFO]
q Push the desired VFO number (0 to 9) and [VFO].
Number key
• 10 different sets of VFO data can be selected.
w Select the desired operating mode. (p.3-7)
• 10 different sets of VFO data can be selected.
e Push [▲UP] or [▼DOWN] to select the desired tuning step.
• Selectable tuning steps can be changed for each operating mode as shown below.
r Rotate the main dial to set the desired frequency.
TUNING STEP [DOWNZ]/[YUP] Main dial
D Selecting a tuning step
14 preset tuning steps plus 1 programmable tuning
step are available. As a default setting, selectable tuning steps can be programmed, depending on the operating mode. Selectable tuning steps can be changed
in TS select screen.
• Selecting selectable tuning steps
q Push and hold [▲UP] or [▼DOWN] for 1 sec. to
enter the TS select screen to set the selectable tuning steps for each operating mode.
w Select the desired operating mode. (p.3-7)
e Push [F-1 ▲] or [F-2 ▼] to select the desired tuning
step.
TUNING STEP [DOWNZ]/[YUP]
• 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,
1 MHz and programmable are selectable.
r Rotate the main dial to set the tuning step as the
selectable tuning step if desired.
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z] [F-4•DEF] [EXIT/SET] Main dial
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select the default
setting.
t Repeat steps e to r to choose the selectable tuning steps.
y Repeat steps w to r to set the selectable tuning
steps for each operating mode.
u Push [EXIT/SET] (or [▲UP]/[▼DOWN]) to exit the
TS select screen.
Default settings
FM
WFM
AM
SSB
CW
FSK
P25
3-5
: All ON
: 20 k, 25 k, 100 k, 1 M, ProgTS
: 1 k, 5k, 9 k, 10 k, 1 MHz
: 1, 10, 1 k, 1 MHz
: 1, 10, 1 k, 1 MHz
: 1, 10, 1 k, 1 MHz
: 1 k, 2.5 k, 5 k, 6.25 k, 10 k,
12.5 k, 20 k, 25 k, 100 k, 1 MHz
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BASIC OPERATIONS
• Setting the programmable tuning step
q Push the numeral keys on the keypad that correspond to the tuning step you wish to program.
Number key
• 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 desired
steps via the keypad, then push [YUP]or [ZDOWN].
w Push [▲UP] or [▼DOWN] to set the programmable
tuning step.
• Programmable tuning step is automatically selected as
the active tuning step.
TUNING STEP [DOWNZ]/[YUP]
D Auto tuning step function
When rotating the main dial rapidly, the tuning speed
accelerates automatically.
q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary.
w Push [F-7•SET] to select set mode menu screen.
[F5•OTHERS] [F-7•SET]
• Pushing and holding [EXIT/SET] for 1 sec. also selects
set mode menu screen.
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z]
e Push [F-5•OTHERS] to enter the others set mode.
r Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select “MAIN DIAL Auto
TS.”
t Rotate main dial to select the desired condition from
HIGH, LOW or OFF.
y Push [EXIT/SET] to exit the set mode.
• HIGN : Approx. 5 times faster
• LOW: Approx. twice faster
• OFF : Auto tuning step is turned OFF.
[EXIT/SET]
D 1⁄4 tuning step function
When operating in CW or FSK, the 1⁄4 tuning function
is available. Dial rotation is reduced to 1⁄4 of normal
speed when the 1⁄4 tuning function is ON for finer tuning control.
➥ Push [1/4] to toggle the 1⁄4 tuning function ON or
OFF.
• “ 1⁄4 ” appears when the 1⁄4 tuning function is ON.
[1/4]
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BASIC OPERATIONS
■ Operating mode selection
FM, WFM, AM, Synchronous-AM (S-AM(D)/SAM(U)/S-AM(L)), SSB (USB/LSB), CW, CW reverse
(CW-R), FSK, FSK reverse (FSK-R) and DIGITAL
(P25*) modes are available in the IC-R9500. Select the
desired operation mode as follows. * P25 requires optional UT-122.
To select a mode of operation, push the desired mode
switch momentarily. Push the switch again to toggle
between AM and S-AM(D)/S-AM(U)/S-AM(L),
USB/LSB and CW/CW-R, if desired. Push and hold the
switch for 1 sec. to toggle between S-AM(D), S-AM(U)
and S-AM(L), USB and LSB, CW and CW-R, FSK and
FSK-R, if desired.
See the diagram below left for the order of selection.
[FM] [WFM] [AM] [SSB/CW] [FSK] [DIGITAL]
• Selecting FM mode
➥ Push [FM] to select FM.
FM
FM
• Selecting WFM mode
➥ Push [WFM] to select WFM.
WFM
WFM
• Selecting AM mode
➥ Push [AM] to select AM or S-AM.
AM
S-AM(D)
AM
S-AM(U)
• After AM or S-AM is selected, push [AM] to toggle between AM and S-AM.
• After S-AM is selected, push and hold [AM] for 1 sec. to
toggle between S-AM(DSB), S-AM(USB) and SAM(LSB).
S-AM(L)
SSB/CW
USB
LSB
CW
CW-R
• Selecting SSB/CW mode
➥ Push [SSB/CW] to select SSB or CW.
FSK
FSK
• After SSB or CW is selected, push [SSB/CW] to toggle
between SSB and CW.
• After SSB or CW is selected, push [SSB/CW] for 1 sec.
to toggle between USB and LSB, or, CW and CW reverse mode, respectively.
FSK-R
DIGITAL
DIGITAL(P25)
Push mode switch
momentarily.
• Selecting FSK mode
➥ Push [FSK] to select FSK.
• After FSK is selected, push [FSK] to toggle between
FSK and FSK reverse mode.
Push and hold
mode switch for 1 sec.
• Selecting DIGITAL mode (Requires optional U-122)
➥ Push [DIGITAL] to select digital (P25) mode.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
■ Volume setting
➥ Rotate [AF] control clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease the audio output level.
• Set a suitable audio level.
[AF]
Audio output
increases
Audio output
decreases
■ RF gain adjustment
[RF]
➥ Rotate [RF] control clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease the receiver sensitivity.
NOTE:
• When [RF] control is adjusted CCW in FM mode,
audio output decreases then disappears. This is
normal, not a malfunction.
• When WFM mode is selected, RF gain is fixed
MAX regardless of any [RF] control settings.
Sensitivity
increases
Sensitivity
decreases
■ Squelch level adjustment
The squelch disables output from the speaker (closed
position) when no signal is received.
➥ When no signal is received, rotate [SQUELCH] control fully counterclockwise first, then rotate
[SQUELCH] clockwise to the point that the noise
just disappears.
• Push and hold [MONI] to open the squelch temporarily.
[SQUELCH]
Noise squelch
(Recommended level; FM/AM mode only)
S-meter
squelch
Squelch is
open
3-8
BASIC OPERATIONS
■ Audio tone adjustment
D Treble level adjustment
➥ Rotate [TREBLE] control clockwise to increase,
counterclockwise to decrease the treble level of the
audio tone.
[TREBLE]
Tone level
increases
Tone level
decreases
D Bass level adjustment
➥ Rotate [BASS] control clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease the bass level of the audio
tone.
[BASS]
Tone level
increases
Tone level
decreases
3-9
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BASIC OPERATIONS
■ Meter indication selection
D Meter type selection
A total of 4 meter types are available in the ICR9500— S-meter, dBµ, dBµ(EMF) and dBm meters.
Follow the instructions below for the meter type selection.
q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to return to normal
screen, if necessary.
w Push [F-7•SET], then push [F-3•DISPLAY] to select
the display set mode.
e Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select “Signal Meter”
item.
r Rotate main dial to select the desired meter type
from “S,” “dBµ,” “dBµ(EMF)” and “dBm.”
t Push [EXIT/SET] to exit the display set mode.
[F-3•DISPLAY] [F-7•SET]
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z]
[EXIT/SET]
• S meter
Signal meter squelch indicator
Appears
“∫” indicates the signal meter squelch level and
appears while [SQUELCH] control is rotating.
• dBµ meter
• dBµ[EMF] meter
• dBm meter
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RECEIVE MODES
Section
■ Operating FM …………………………………………………………… 4-2
D Convenient functions for FM …………………………………………4-2
■ Duplex operation ……………………………………………………… 4-3
D Offset frequency setting ………………………………………………4-3
■ 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
4-1
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RECEIVE MODES
■ Operating FM
q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [FM] to select FM.
[FILTER] [RX] indicator Keypad
• “FM” indicator appears.
e Rotate the main dial to tune the desired frequency.
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates received signal strength when signal is received.
• 10 kHz tuning step is preset for the FM mode.
• Push [FILTER] several times to select the desired filter
width.
[AF]
[FM]
r Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
level.
Main dial
Appears
D Convenient functions for FM
• Preamp (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp
OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. Only
ON/OFF is available above 30 MHz.
• VSC (voice squelch control) (p. 8-3)
➥ Push [VSC] to turn the VSC function ON or OFF.
• The VSC indicator appears when the voice squelch
function is set to ON.
• “P.AMP1” or “P.AMP2” appears when the preamp 1 or
preamp 2 is ON below 30 MHz. “P.AMP ON” appears
above 30 MHz.
• AFC (Auto Frequency Control) (p. 5-17)
➥ Push [AFC] to turn the AFC function ON or OFF.
• The AFC indicator appears when the AFC function is
set to ON.
• Attenuator (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [ATT] several times to set the attenuator in
6 dB steps for HF bands, or 10 dB step for
30–1150 MHz. Only 20 dB is available for
1150–3335 MHz.
• “ATT” and attenuation level appear when the attenuator is ON.
• Auto notch filter (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [NOTCH] switch to turn the auto notch function ON or OFF.
• Notch indicator (above [NOTCH] switch) lights when
either the manual notch is ON.
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■ Duplex operation
Duplex operation uses two different frequencies for
transmitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in
communication through a repeater, some utility communications, etc.
During repeater operation, the transmit station frequency is shifted from the receive station frequency by
the offset frequency. Repeater information (offset frequency and shift direction) can be programmed into
memory channels.
q Edit the desired receive frequency (repeater output
frequency) using the keypad.
w Push [FM] to select FM.
• “FM” indicator appears.
e Push [DUP] several times to select the duplex direction.
• “DUP–” or “DUP+” appears on the LCD.
r Push and hold [DUP] for 1 sec. to enter the offset
frequency setting screen, then rotate the main dial
to set the desired offset frequency or edit the desired offset frequency directly with the keypad.
t Push and hold [MONI] to monitor the transmit station frequency (repeater input frequency) directly.
y To return to simplex, push [DUP] once or twice.
[FM] [DUP] [EXIT/SET] [MONI] Main dial
Appears
D Offset frequency setting
q Push and hold [DUP] for 1 sec. to enter offset frequency set mode.
w Rotate the main dial to select the desired offset frequency or edit the desired offset frequency directly
with the keypad.
e Push [EXIT/SET] to return to the previous indication.
Keypad
[DUP]
[EXIT/SET]
Main dial
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■ Tone /DTCS squelch operation
The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving
a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or
DTCS code. You can silently wait for calls from group
members using the same tone.
q Set the desired frequency and select FM mode.
w Push [TONE] several times to turn the tone or
DTCS squelch function ON.
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z] [F-4•DEF]
• “TSQL” appears when the tone squelch function is ON.
• “DTCS” appears when the DTCS squelch function is
ON.
e Push and hold [TONE] for 1 sec. to enter tone frequency set mode.
r Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select the items, “T-SQL
TONE” or “DTCS CODE.”
t Rotate the main dial to select the desired tone frequency or DTCS code.
[TONE] [FM] [EXIT/SET] [MONI] Main dial
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select the default
setting.
y Push [EXIT/SET] to return to the previous indication.
u When the received signal includes a matching tone
(or DTCS code), squelch opens and the signal can
be heard.
• When the received signal’s tone (or DTCS code) does
not match, tone (DTCS) squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows signal strength.
i To open the squelch manually, push [MONI].
• The squelch opens temporarily while pushing and holding [MONI].
o To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch, push
[TONE] several times to clear the tone or DTCS
squelch.
• “TSQL” or “DTCS” disappears.
• Available tone frequencies
67.0
69.3
71.9
74.4
77.0
79.7
82.5
085.4
088.5
091.5
094.8
097.4
100.0
103.5
107.2
110.9
114.8
118.8
123.0
127.3
131.8
136.5
141.3
146.2
151.4
156.7
159.8
162.2
(unit: Hz)
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
311
315
325
331
332
343
346
351
356
364
365
371
411
412
413
423
431
432
445
446
452
454
455
462
464
465
210.7 254.1
218.1 150.0
225.7
229.1
233.6
241.8
250.3
• Available DTCS codes
023
025
026
031
032
036
043
047
051
053
054
065
071
4-4
072
073
074
114
115
116
122
125
131
132
134
143
145
152
155
156
162
165
172
174
205
212
223
225
226
243
244
245
246
251
252
255
261
263
265
266
271
274
306
466
503
506
516
523
526
532
546
565
606
612
624
627
631
632
654
662
664
703
712
723
731
732
734
743
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■ Operating WFM
q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [WFM] to select WFM.
[RX] indicator Keypad
• “WFM” indicator appears.
e Rotate the main dial to tune the desired frequency.
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates received signal strength when signal is received.
• 25 kHz tuning step is preset for the WFM mode.
r Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
level.
[AF]
[WFM]
Main dial
Appears
D Convenient functions for WFM
• Preamp (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp
OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. Only
ON/OFF is available above 30 MHz.
• VSC (voice squelch control) (p. 8-3)
➥ Push [VSC] to turn the VSC function ON or OFF.
• The VSC indicator appears when the voice squelch
function is set to ON.
• “P.AMP1” or “P.AMP2” appears when the preamp 1 or
preamp 2 is ON below 30 MHz. “P.AMP ON” appears
above 30 MHz.
• AFC (Auto Frequency Control) (p. 5-17)
➥ Push [AFC] to turn the AFC function ON or OFF.
• The AFC indicator appears when the AFC function is
set to ON.
• Attenuator (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [ATT] several times to set the attenuator in
6 dB steps for HF bands, or 10 dB step for
30–1150 MHz. Only 20 dB is available for
1150–3335 MHz.
• “ATT” and attenuation level appear when the attenuator is ON.
• Auto notch filter (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [NOTCH] switch to turn the auto notch function ON or OFF.
• Notch indicator (above [NOTCH] switch) lights when
either the manual notch is ON.
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■ TV channel operation
A TV tuner is built-in to the IC-R9500, and connects to
the [VIDEO IN] and [VIDEO OUT] on the rear panel
using a TV jumper cable to monitor the TV programs.
If you would rather use your TV tuner, connect the external tuner to [VIDEO IN] on the rear panel.
q Push [DISPLAY] once or twice to turn ON the desired TV screen.
• Push once to turn ON the mini TV screen, push again
to turn ON the full TV screen and push again to close
the TV screen.
w Set the desired frequency and select WFM mode.
e Push [DISPLAY] to close the TV screen.
[DISPLAY] [WFM]
The TV display settings can be adjusted in display
set (Video) mode. (p. 11-24)
D Convenient functions for TV operation
• Preamp (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp
OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. Only
ON/OFF is available above 30 MHz.
• VSC (voice squelch control) (p. 8-3)
➥ Push [VSC] to turn the VSC function ON or OFF.
• The VSC indicator appears when the voice squelch
function is set to ON.
• “P.AMP1” or “P.AMP2” appears when the preamp 1 or
preamp 2 is ON below 30 MHz. “P.AMP ON” appears
above 30 MHz.
• AFC (Auto Frequency Control) (p. 5-17)
➥ Push [AFC] to turn the AFC function ON or OFF.
• The AFC indicator appears when the AFC function is
set to ON.
• Attenuator (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [ATT] several times to set the attenuator in
6 dB steps for HF bands, or 10 dB step for
30–1150 MHz. Only 20 dB is available for
1150–3335 MHz.
• “ATT” and attenuation level appear when the attenuator is ON.
• Auto notch filter (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [NOTCH] switch to turn the auto notch function ON or OFF.
• Notch indicator (above [NOTCH] switch) lights when
either the manual notch is ON.
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■ Operating AM
q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [AM] to select AM.
[RX] indicator Keypad
• “AM” indicator appears.
• After AM mode is selected, push and hold [AM] for 1
sec. to toggle between AM and S-AM modes.
e Rotate the main dial to tune the desired frequency.
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates received signal strength when signal is received.
[AF]
[AM]
r Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
level.
Main dial
Appears
D Convenient functions for AM
• Preamp (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp
OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. Only
ON/OFF is available above 30 MHz.
• Twin PBT (passband tuning) (p. 5-11)
➥ Rotate [TWIN PBT] controls (inner/outer).
• Push [PBT CLEAR] to clear the settings.
• Auto notch filter (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [ANF] switch to turn the auto notch function
ON or OFF.
• “P.AMP1” or “P.AMP2” appears when the preamp 1 or
preamp 2 is ON below 30 MHz. “P.AMP ON” appears
above 30 MHz.
• Notch indicator (above [ANF] switch) lights when the
auto notch is ON.
• Attenuator (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [ATT] several times to set the attenuator in
6 dB steps for HF bands, or 10 dB step for
30–1150 MHz. Only 20 dB is available for
1150–3335 MHz.
• Manual notch filter (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [NOTCH1] or [NOTCH2] switch to turn the
manual notch function ON or OFF.
• Rotate [NOTCH] control to set the notch frequency.
• Notch indicator (above [NOTCH1] or [NOTCH2]
switch) lights when either the manual notch is ON.
• “ATT” and attenuation level appear when the attenuator is ON.
• Noise blanker (p. 5-15)
➥ Push [NB] switch to turn the noise blanker ON
and OFF, and then rotate [NB] control to adjust
the threshold level.
• AGC (auto gain control) (p. 5-10)
➥ Push [AGC] switch several times to select
AGC FAST, AGC MID or AGC SLOW.
➥ Push [AGC VR] to turn the AGC time constant
manual setting ON or OFF.
• Noise blanker indicator (above [NB] switch) lights
when the noise blanker is ON.
• Push [NB] for 1 sec. to enter noise blanker set mode.
• Rotate [AGC] control to adjust the time constant.
• Auto tuning function (p. 5-17)
➥ Push [AUTOTUNE] to turn the auto tuning function ON or OFF.
• Noise reduction (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [NR] switch to turn the noise reduction ON
and OFF.
• The receiver automatically tunes the desired signal
within ±5 kHz range.
• Rotate [NR] control to adjust the noise reduction
level.
• Noise reduction indicator (above [NR] switch) lights
when the noise reduction is ON.
IMPORTANT!
When receiving a weak signal, or receiving a signal
with interference, the automatic tuning function may
not tune, or may tune to an undesired signal.
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■ Operating SSB
q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [SSB/CW] to select SSB (LSB or USB).
[RX] indicator Keypad
• After SSB mode is selected, push and hold [SSB/CW]
for 1 sec. to toggle between LSB and USB modes.
• “LSB” or “USB” appears.
e Rotate the main dial to tune a desired signal.
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates received signal strength when signal is received.
[AF]
[SSB/CW]
Appears
r Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
level.
Main dial
D Convenient functions for SSB
• Auto notch filter (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [ANF] switch to turn the auto notch function
ON or OFF.
• Preamp (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp
OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. Only
ON/OFF is available above 30 MHz.
• Notch indicator (above [ANF] switch) lights when the
auto notch is ON.
• “P.AMP1” or “P.AMP2” appears when the preamp 1 or
preamp 2 is ON below 30 MHz. “P.AMP ON” appears
above 30 MHz.
• Manual notch filter (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [NOTCH1] or [NOTCH2] switch to turn the
manual notch function ON or OFF.
• Attenuator (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [ATT] several times to set the attenuator in
6 dB steps for HF bands, or 10 dB step for
30–1150 MHz. Only 20 dB is available for
1150–3335 MHz.
• Rotate [NOTCH] control to set the attenuating frequency.
• Notch indicator (above [NOTCH1] or [NOTCH2]
switch) lights when either the manual notch is ON.
• “ATT” and attenuation level appear when the attenuator is ON.
• AGC (auto gain control) (p. 5-10)
➥ Push [AGC] switch several times to select
AGC FAST, AGC MID or AGC SLOW.
➥ Push [AGC VR] to turn the AGC time constant
manual setting ON or OFF.
• Noise blanker (p. 5-15)
➥ Push [NB] switch several times to select the
noise blanker 1 ON, noise blanker 2 ON and
noise blanker OFF, and then rotate [NB] control to
adjust the threshold level.
• Rotate [AGC] control to adjust the time constant.
• VSC (voice squelch control) (p. 8-3)
➥ Push [VSC] to turn the VSC function ON or OFF.
• Noise blanker indicator (above [NB] switch) lights
when the noise blanker is ON.
• Push [NB] for 1 sec. to enter noise blanker set mode.
• The VSC indicator appears when the voice squelch
function is set to ON.
• Twin PBT (passband tuning) (p. 5-11)
➥ Rotate [TWIN PBT] controls.
• Auto tuning function (p. 5-17)
➥ Push [AUTOTUNE] to turn the auto tuning function ON or OFF.
• Push [PBT CLEAR] to clear the settings.
• The receiver automatically tunes the desired signal
within ±5 kHz range.
• Noise reduction (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [NR] switch to turn the noise reduction ON
and OFF.
IMPORTANT!
When receiving a weak signal, or receiving a signal
with interference, the automatic tuning function may
not tune, or may tune to an undesired signal.
• Rotate [NR] control to adjust the noise reduction
level.
• Noise reduction indicator (above [NR] switch) lights
when the noise reduction is ON.
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■ Operating CW
q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [SSB/CW] to select CW.
[RX] indicator Keypad
• After CW mode is selected, push and hold [SSB/CW] for
1 sec. to toggle between CW and CW-R modes.
• “CW” or “CW-R” appears.
e Rotate the main dial to tune a desired signal.
[AF]
[SSB/CW]
• Try to match the specified signal’s tone to the side tone
frequency.
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates received signal strength when signal is received.
Main dial
r Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
level.
Appears
D Convenient functions for CW
• Preamp (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp
OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. Only
ON/OFF is available above 30 MHz.
• Twin PBT (passband tuning) (p. 5-11)
➥ Rotate [TWIN PBT] controls (inner/outer).
• Push [PBT CLEAR] to clear the settings.
• Manual notch filter (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [NOTCH1] or [NOTCH2] switch to turn the
manual notch function ON or OFF.
• “P.AMP1” or “P.AMP2” appears when the preamp 1 or
preamp 2 is ON below 30 MHz. “P.AMP ON” appears
above 30 MHz.
• Rotate [NOTCH] control to set the notch frequency.
• Notch indicator (above [NOTCH1] or [NOTCH2]
switch) lights when either the manual notch is ON.
• Attenuator (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [ATT] several times to set the attenuator in
6 dB steps for HF bands, or 10 dB step for
30–1150 MHz. Only 20 dB is available for
1150–3335 MHz.
• AGC (auto gain control) (p. 5-10)
➥ Push [AGC] switch several times to select
AGC FAST, AGC MID or AGC SLOW.
➥ Push [AGC VR] to turn the AGC time constant
manual setting ON or OFF.
• “ATT” and attenuation level appear when the attenuator is ON.
• Noise blanker (p. 5-15)
➥ Push [NB] switch to turn the noise blanker ON
and OFF, and then rotate [NB] control to adjust
the threshold level.
• Rotate [AGC] control to adjust the time constant.
• 1⁄4 function (p. 3-6)
➥ Push [1/4] to turn the 1⁄4 function ON or OFF.
• Noise blanker indicator (above [NB] switch) lights
when the noise blanker is ON.
• Push [NB] for 1 sec. to enter noise blanker set mode.
• Auto tuning function (p. 5-17)
➥ Push [AUTOTUNE] to turn the auto tuning function ON or OFF.
• The receiver automatically tunes the desired signal
within a ±500 Hz range.
IMPORTANT!
When receiving a weak signal, or receiving a signal
with interference, the automatic tuning function may
not tune properly, or tune onto an undesired signal.
• Noise reduction (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [NR] switch to turn the noise reduction ON
and OFF.
• Rotate [NR] control to adjust the noise reduction
level.
• Noise reduction indicator (above [NR] switch) lights
when the noise reduction is ON.
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D APF (Audio Peak Filter) operation
The APF changes the audio frequency response by
boosting a particular frequency to enhance a desired
CW signal.
The audio filter shape is also selectable from “SOFT”
and “SHARP” in the others set mode. (p. 11-13)
q During CW mode, push [APF/TPF] to turn the audio
peak filter ON and OFF.
• “ APF ” appears in the display and [APF/TPF] indicator
above this switch lights green.
w Push and hold [APF/TPF] for 1 sec. several times
to select the desired audio filter width.
[APF/TPF]
• 320, 160 and 80 Hz filters are available.
D About CW reverse mode
CW-R (CW Reverse) mode uses the opposite side
band to receive CW signals.
Use when interfering signals are near a desired signal
and you want to use CW-R to reduce the interference.
Push
BFO
➥ During CW mode, push and hold [SSB/CW] for 1
sec. to select CW and CW-R mode.
BFO
Interference Desired signal
Interference Desired signal
CW mode (LSB side)
CW-R mode (USB side)
D About CW pitch control
The received CW audio pitch can be adjusted to suit
your preference (from 300 to 900 Hz in 5 Hz steps).
This does not change the operating frequency.
q During CW mode, push [PITCH] to turn the CW
pitch setting screen ON and OFF.
w Rotate the main dial to suit your preference.
[PITCH]
[F-4•DEF]
• Adjustable within 300 to 900 Hz in 5 Hz steps.
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to return to the default setting.
Main dial
CW Pitch
800
Sets the desired CW pitch within 300 to 900 Hz in
5 Hz steps. (default: 800 Hz)
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■ Operating FSK
A DSP-based high-quality Baudot FSK decoder is builtin to the IC-R9500.
If you would rather use your FSK terminal or TNC, consult the manual that comes with the FSK terminal or
TNC.
q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [FSK] to select FSK.
[RX] indicator Keypad
• After FSK mode is selected, push and hold [FSK] for
1 sec. to toggle between FSK and FSK-R modes.
• “FSK” or “FSK-R” appears.
e Push [F-3•DECODE] to display the decoder screen.
• The IC-R9500 has a built-in Baudot decoder.
[F-3•DECODE]
[FSK]
r To tune the desired signal, aim for a symmetrical
wave form and ensure the signal peaks align with
the mark (2125 Hz) and shift (170 Hz) frequency
lines in the FFT scope.
Main dial
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates received signal strength when signal is received.
Appears
RX contents screen
FFT scope
Water-fall
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D Convenient functions for FSK
• Preamp (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp
OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. Only
ON/OFF is available above 30 MHz.
• Noise reduction (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [NR] switch to turn the noise reduction ON
and OFF.
• Rotate [NR] control to adjust the noise reduction
level.
• Noise reduction indicator (above [NR] switch) lights
when the noise reduction is ON.
• “P.AMP1” or “P.AMP2” appears when the preamp 1 or
preamp 2 is ON below 30 MHz. “P.AMP ON” appears
above 30 MHz.
• Manual notch filter (p. 5-16)
➥ Push [NOTCH1] or [NOTCH2] switch to turn the
manual notch function ON or OFF.
• Attenuator (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [ATT] several times to set the attenuator in
6 dB steps for HF bands, or 10 dB step for
30–1150 MHz. Only 20 dB is available for
1150–3335 MHz.
• Rotate [NOTCH] control to set the notch frequency.
• Notch indicator (above [NOTCH1] or [NOTCH2]
switch) lights when either the manual notch is ON.
• “ATT” and attenuation level appear when the attenuator is ON.
• AGC (auto gain control) (p. 5-10)
➥ Push [AGC] switch several times to select
AGC FAST, AGC MID or AGC SLOW.
➥ Push [AGC VR] to turn the AGC time constant
manual setting ON or OFF.
• Noise blanker (p. 5-15)
➥ Push [NB] switch to turn the noise blanker ON
and OFF, and then rotate [NB] control to adjust
the threshold level.
• Rotate [AGC] control to adjust the time constant.
• Noise blanker indicator (above [NB] switch) lights
when the noise blanker is ON.
• Push [NB] for 1 sec. to enter noise blanker set mode.
• 1⁄4 function (p. 3-6)
➥ Push [1/4] to turn the 1⁄4 function ON or OFF.
• Twin PBT (passband tuning) (p. 5-11)
➥ Rotate [TWIN PBT] controls (inner/outer).
• Push [PBT CLEAR] to clear the settings.
D About FSK reverse mode
FSK
TONE
SHIFT
f1
Received characters are occasionally garbled when
the received signal has Mark and Space tones reversed. This reversal can be caused by incorrect TNC
connections, setting, commands, etc. To receive reversed FSK signals correctly, select FSK-R mode.
FSK-R
f2
BFO
SHIFT
f1
TONE
f2
BFO
➥ During FSK mode, push and hold [FSK] for 1 sec.
to select FSK and FSK-R mode.
D Twin peak filter
The twin peak filter changes audio frequency response
by boosting the mark and space frequencies (2125 and
2295 Hz) for better reception of FSK signals.
➥ During FSK mode, push [APF/TPF] to turn the twin
peak filter ON and OFF.
• “ TPF ” appears in the LCD and the [APF/TPF] indicator
above this switch lights green while the filter is in use.
[APF/TPF]
NOTE: When the twin peak filter is in use, the received audio output may increase. This is normal,
not a malfunction.
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D Functions for the FSK decoder indication
[F-2•HOLD/CLR]
q Push [FSK] to select FSK.
[F-7•WIDE]
• After FSK mode is selected, push and hold [FSK] for
1 sec. to toggle between FSK and FSK-R modes.
• “FSK” or “FSK-R” appears.
w Push [F-3•DECODE] to display the decoder screen.
• When tuned into an FSK signal, decoded characters are
displayed in the contents screen.
e Push [F-2•HOLD/CLR] to freeze the current screen.
[FSK]
• “ HOLD ” appears while the function is in use.
• Push [F-2•HOLD/CLR] again to release the function.
[EXIT/SET]
r Push and hold [F-2•HOLD/CLR] for 1 sec. to clear
the displayed characters.
• “ HOLD ” indicator disappears at the same time when the
hold function is in use.
t Push [F-7•WIDE] to toggle the FSK decode screen
size from normal and wide.
y Push [EXIT/SET] to close the FSK decode screen.
• Wide screen indication
D Setting the decoder threshold level
Adjust the FSK decoder threshold level if some characters are displayed when no signal is received.
q Select the FSK decoder screen as described above.
w Push [F-5•ADJ] to select the threshold level setting
condition.
e Rotate the main dial to adjust the FSK decoder
threshold level.
• Push and [F-6•DEF] for 1 sec. to select the default setting.
r Push [F-5•ADJ] to exit from the threshold level setting condition.
The UnShift On Space (USOS) function and new
line code can be set in the FSK set mode. (p. 4-14)
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D FSK decode set mode
This set mode is used to set the decode USOS function, time stamp setting, etc.
• Setting contents
q During FSK mode operation, push [F-3•DECODE]
to select FSK decode screen.
w Push [F-1•MENU1] to select FSK decode menu
2, then push [F-6•SET] to select FSK decode set
mode.
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z] [F-3•Ω ≈] [F-7•WIDE]
• Push [F-7•WIDE] to toggle the screen size from normal
and wide.
[F-4•DEF]
[EXIT/SET]
e Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select the desired set
item.
r Set the desired condition using the main dial.
Main dial
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select a default
condition or value.
• Push [F-3•Ω ≈] to select the set contents for some
items.
• FSK decode set mode screen
t Push [EXIT/SET] to exit from set mode.
FSK FFT Scope Averaging
OFF
Set the FFT scope waveform averaging function from
2 to 4 and OFF. (default: OFF)
Recommendation!
If you use the FFT scope waveform for tuning, use of
the default, or smaller number setting is recommended.
FSK FFT Scope Waveform Color
51
153
255
Set the color for the FFT scope waveform.
• Push [F-3•Ω ≈] to select R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue),
and then rotate the main dial to set the ratio from 0 to 255.
• The color is set in RGB format.
• The set color is indicated in the box beside the RGB scale.
FSK Decode USOS
ON
Turn letter code decoding after receiving a “space”
(USOS; UnShift On Space function) capability ON
and OFF.
• ON : Decode as letter code.
• OFF : Decode as character code.
FSK Decode New Line Code
CR,LF,CR+LF
Selects the new line code of the internal FSK decoder.
CR: Carriage Return, LF: Line Feed
• CR,LF,CR;LF : Makes new line with any codes.
• CR+LF
: Makes new line with CR+LF code
only.
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D FSK decode set mode (continued)
FSK Time Stamp (Time)
Local
Selects the clock indication for time stamp usage.
• Local : Selects the time that set in “Time (Now).”
• UTC* : Selects the time that set in “CLOCK2.”
NOTE: The time will be displayed when [F-4•TIME] is
pushed in “FSK DECODE” screen as at page
4-13.
*The name of choice may differ according to
“CLOCK2 Name” setting (p, 10-2). “UTC” is the
default name of CLOCK2.
FSK Time Stamp (Frequency)
ON
Selects the operating frequency indication for time
stamp usage.
• ON : Displays the operating frequency. (default)
• OFF : No operating frequency displays.
FSK Font Color (Receive)
128
255
128
Set the text color for received characters.
• Push [F-3•Ω ≈] to select R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue),
and then rotate the main dial to set the ratio from 0 to 255.
• The color is set in RGB format.
• The set color is indicated in the box beside the RGB scale.
FSK Font Color (Time Stamp)
155
189
Set the text color for time stamp indication.
• Push [F-3•Ω ≈] to select R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue),
and then rotate the main dial to set the ratio from 0 to 255.
• The color is set in RGB format.
• The set color is indicated in the box beside the RGB scale.
D Time stamp function
Time stamp function is used to add the time or frequency information when receiving a signal. Frequency
information can be turned OFF in FSK decode set
mode.
q Select the FSK decoder screen as described on
page 4-13.
w Push [F-4•TIME] to add the time stamp information.
• Frequency , date and time information are added on the
decoder screen.
e Continue receiving.
[F-4•TIME]
Frequency
Date
Time
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D Setting FSK tone frequency
Select the FSK tone frequency and adjust the FSK shift
width.
q Select the FSK decoder screen as described on
page 4-13.
w Push [TONE] on the multifunction menu to enter
FSK tone set mode.
e Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select the items, “FSK
Tone Frequency” or “FSK Shift Width.”
r Rotate the main dial to select the desired tone frequency or shift width.
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select the default
setting.
t Push [EXIT/SET] to return to the previous indication.
FSK RX Frequency
Mark/Space Center
Selects the FSK receive frequency from Mark/Space
Center and Mark(Space).
(default: Mark/Space Center)
• Mark/Space Center: Displayed frequency is set to
the center of Mark and Space.
• Mark(Space): Displayed frequecy is set as Mark
(FSK mode) or Space (FSK-R mode).
FSK Tone Frequency
2125
Selects the FSK mark frequency. FSK mark frequency
is switched between 1275, 1615 and 2125 Hz.
(default: 2125 Hz)
FSK Shift Width
170
Selects the FSK shift width. There are 3 selectable
values: 170, 200 and 425 Hz. (default: 170 Hz)
D Setting FSK baud rate
The data transfer rate can be selected from two
speeds, 45 bps and 50 bps.
q Select the FSK decoder screen as described on
page 4-13.
w Push [F-1•MENU1] to select the second FSK decode menu.
e Push [F-2•BAUD] to select the desired data transfer rate.
• 45 bps and 50 bps are available.
[F-1•MENU1] [F-2•BAUD]
50 bps
Selected baud rate appears
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D Data saving
The contents of the received signal can be saved in
the CF memory card.
q In the FSK decode screen, push [F-1•] to
select the second FSK decode menu.
w Push [F-5•SAVE] to select decode file save screen.
e Change the following conditions if desired.
• File name:
z Push [F-4•EDIT] to select file name edit condition.
[F-5•OPTION] [F-6•SAVE] [F-7•WIDE]
• Push [F-1• DIR/FILE] several times to select the
file name, if necessary.
x Push [ABC], [123] or [Symbol] to select the
character group, then rotate the main dial to
select the character.
[F-1•DIR/FILE] [F-4•EDIT] [EXIT/SET] Main dial
• Decode file save screen
• Push [123] or [Symbol] to toggle numerals and
symbols.
• [ABC] : A to Z (capital letters); [123]: 0 to 9 (numerals); [Symbol]: ! # $ % & ‘ ` ^ – ( ) { } _ ~ @
can be selected.
• Push [F-1•Ω] to move the cursor left, push [F-2•≈]
to move the cursor right, [F-3•DEL] delete a character and push [F-4•SPACE] to insert a space.
• Decode file save screen— file name edit
c Push [EXIT/SET] to set the file name.
• File format
z Push [F-5•OPTION] to enter save option
screen.
x Rotate the main dial to select the save format
from Text or HTML.
• “Text” is the default setting.
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select the
default setting.
• Save option screen
c Push [EXIT/SET] to return to the previous indication.
• Saving location
z Push [F-1•DIR/FILE] to select tree view
screen.
x Select the desired directory or folder in the CF
memory card.
When USB-Memory is Inserted:
Push and hold [F-1•DIR/FILE] for 1 sec. to select
the USB-Memory, or push and hold [F-1•DIR/FILE]
for 1 sec. again to return to CF memory card when
selecting the saving location.
• Push [F-4•Ω ≈] to select the upper directory.
• Push [F-2•Y] or [F-3•Z] to select folder in the
same directory.
• Push and hold [F-4•Ω ≈] for 1 sec. to select a
folder in the directory.
• Push [F-5•REN/DEL] to rename the folder.
• Push and hold [F-5•REN/DEL] for 1 sec. to delete
the folder.
• Push and hold [F-6•MAKE] for 1 sec. to making a
new folder. (Edit the name in the same manner as
the “• File name” above.)
c Push [F-1•DIR/FILE] twice to select the file
name.
r Push [F-6•SAVE].
• After the save is completed, returns to FSK decode
menu 2 automatically.
✔ For your convenience!
Two formats, Text and HTML, are available for storage
of data to your PC.
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■ Operating P25 (Requires optional UT-122)
q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [DIGITAL] to select P25.
[RX] indicator Keypad
• “P25” indicator appears.
e Rotate the main dial to tune the desired frequency.
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates received signal strength when signal is received.
r Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
level.
[AF]
[DIGITAL] Main dial
Appears
D Convenient functions for P25
• Preamp (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp
OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. Only
ON/OFF is available above 30 MHz.
• Twin PBT (passband tuning) (p. 5-11)
➥ Rotate [TWIN PBT] controls (inner/outer).
• Push [PBT CLEAR] to clear the settings.
• “P.AMP1” or “P.AMP2” appears when the preamp 1 or
preamp 2 is ON below 30 MHz. “P.AMP ON” appears
above 30 MHz.
• Attenuator (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [ATT] several times to set the attenuator in
6 dB steps for HF bands, or 10 dB step for
30–1150 MHz. Only 20 dB is available for
1150–3335 MHz.
• “ATT” and attenuation level appear when the attenuator is ON.
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