ICOM orporated 325000 Communications Receiver User Manual

ICOM Incorporated Communications Receiver

Users Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALiR6COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVERThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
iFOREWORDThank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-R6 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.We want to take a moment of your time to thank you for mak-ing your IC-R6 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-R6.D FEATURESCovers 0.100–1309.995 MHz* wide frequency range*Some frequency bands are inhibited, depending on theversion External power supply operation1350 memory channels* with 22 banks available*Including 200 auto write and 50 scan edge channels Built-in bar-antenna New DMS (Dynamic Memory Scan) SystemIMPORTANTREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the receiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-R6.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSWORD DEFINITIONR WARNING!CAUTIONNOTEPersonal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.Equipment damage may occur.Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
iiRWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with a earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—anything less may result in an accident.RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.RWARNING! NEVER throw a battery cell into a fire since as internal battery gas can cause explosion.RWARNING! NEVER disassemble the battery cell. If the battery cell’s internal material (electrolyte liquid) gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with water and obtain treat-ment from an eye doctor immediately.NEVER connect the receiver to a power source of more than 6 V DC directly. This will damage the receiver.NEVER connect the receiver to a power source using reverse polarity. This will damage the receiver.NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids. The receiver may be damaged.NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or damage the receiver.NEVER solder the battery cell. This may damage the bat-tery.DO NOT use or place the receiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14˚F) or above +60°C (+140˚F).DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alco-hol to clean the transceiver, because they can damage the transceiver’s surfaces.Even when the receiver power is OFF, a slight current still flows in the circuits. Remove batteries from the receiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the installed batteries will become exhausted, and will need to be recharged.PRECAUTIONS
iiiFCC INFORMATION• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-ference to radio communications. However, there is no guar-antee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-ent from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-cian for help.OPERATING THEORYElectromagnetic radiation, which has frequencies of 20,000 Hz (20 kHz*) and above, is called radio frequency (RF) energy because, it is useful in radio transmissions. The IC-R6 receives RF energy from 0.150 MHz* to 1309.995 MHz and converts it into audio frequency (AF) energy which in turn actuates a loudspeaker to create sound waves. AF energy is in the range of 20 to 20,000 Hz.*kHz is an abbreviation of kilohertz or 1000 hertz, MHz is abbrevi-ation of megahertz or 1,000,000 hertz, where hertz is a unit of fre-quency.OPERATING NOTESThe IC-R6 may receive its own oscillated frequency, result-ing in no reception or only noise reception, on some fre-quencies.The IC-R6 may receive interference from extremely strong signals on different frequencies or when using an external high-gain antenna.Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.
iv1234567891011121314151612345678910111213141516TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD ………………………………………………… iIMPORTANT ………………………………………………… iEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS …………………………………… iPRECAUTIONS ……………………………………………… iiFCC INFORMATION ……………………………………… iiiOPERATING THEORY …………………………………… iiiOPERATING NOTES ……………………………………… iiiTABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………… iv–vSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ………………………………… vQUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ………………………… I–VII Preparation ……………………………………………… I Your first scanning experience ……………………… III Memory programming ……………………………… IV Programmed scan operation ………………………… V1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ……………………………… 1–4 Front, top and side panels ………………………… 1 Function display ……………………………………… 32 BATTERY CHARGING ……………………………… 5–8 Battery installation …………………………………… 5 Caution ………………………………………………… 5 Battery charging ……………………………………… 73 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ……… 9–18 VFO and memory channels ………………………… 9 Operating band selection …………………………… 9 Setting a frequency…………………………………… 11 Setting a tuning step ………………………………… 11 Selecting a memory channel………………………… 12 Lock function ………………………………………… 124 BASIC OPERATION ……………………………… 13–17 Receiving ……………………………………………… 13 Setting audio volume ………………………………… 13 Squelch level setting ………………………………… 14 Receive mode selection ……………………………… 14 Monitor function ……………………………………… 15 Attenuator function …………………………………… 15 Duplex operation ……………………………………… 16 Dial select step ……………………………………… 175 MEMORY CHANNELS …………………………… 18–27 General description…………………………………… 18 Selecting a memory channel………………………… 18 Memory channel programming ……………………… 19 Memory bank setting ………………………………… 20 Memory bank selection ……………………………… 21 Programming memory/bank name ………………… 22 Selecting display type………………………………… 23 Copying memory contents…………………………… 24 Memory clearing ……………………………………… 25 Transferring memory contents ……………………… 26 Erasing/transferring bank contents ………………… 276 SCAN OPERATION ……………………………… 28–35 Scan types …………………………………………… 28 Full/band/programmed link/programmed scan …… 29 Scan edges programming …………………………… 30 Memory/all bank/bank link/bank scan ……………… 31 Auto memory write scan …………………………… 32 Skip channel/frequency setting……………………… 34 Scan resume setting ………………………………… 35
v7 PRIORITY WATCH ……………………………… 36–38 Priority watch types…………………………………… 36 Priority watch operation ……………………………… 378 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ……… 39–41 Tone/DTCS squelch operation ……………………… 39Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting ……… 40 DTCS polarity setting ………………………………… 41 Tone scan ……………………………………………… 429 Set mode ………………………………………… 43–54 General ………………………………………………… 43 Set mode items ……………………………………… 4410 OTHER FUNCTIONS …………………………… 55–59 [DIAL] function assignment ………………………… 55 Weather channel operation ………………………… 55 Data cloning ………………………………………… 57 Auto power-off function ……………………………… 58 Partial reset …………………………………………… 59 All reset ……………………………………………… 5911 FREQUENCY TABLE …………………………… 60–67 TV channels …………………………………………… 60 VHF marine channels ………………………………… 63 Weather channels …………………………………… 63 Other communications in the USA ………………… 64Other communications— other countries ………… 6612 MAINTENANCE …………………………………… 68–69 Troubleshooting ……………………………………… 68 CP-18A/E fuse replacement ………………………… 6913 SPECIFICATIONS ……………………………………… 7014 OPTIONS ……………………………………………… 7115 POCKET GUIDE ………………………………… 72–7316 CE …………………………………………………… 73–74SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESqw eqAntenna …………………………………………………… 1wHand strap ………………………………………………… 1eBelt clip ……………………………………………………… 1TABLE OF CONTENTS
N PreparationDBattery installationqRemove the battery cover from the receiver.wInstall 2 R6(AA) size Ni-MH or alkaline cell batteries.• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.• Charge the Ni-MH bat-teries before use. (See p.III for charging instruc-tions.)Keep the battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to clean the battery terminals once a week.DBelt clipConveniently attaches to your belt.Slide the belt clip into the plastic loop on the back of the receiver.DAntennaInsert the antenna connector into the antenna base and tighten the antenna screw. • NEVER carry the receiver by holding only the antenna. • When the jack is not in use, keep the jack cover attached to protect the connectors from dust and moisture. For your informationThird-party antennas may increase receiver performance. An optional AD-92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER is available to connect an antenna with a BNC connector.DHandstrapTo facilitate carrying the receiver, slide the hand strap through the loop on the top of the belt clip.LatchIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDEQuick reference guide
IIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDEDCharging the batteryIC-R6CP-18A/ECigarette lighter cablewith DC-DC converterAC adapterto a cigarette lighter socketThe shape maydiffer dependingon the version.to an AC outletto the [DC4.5V]jackq Install the Ni-MH batteries.w Plug the optional AC adapter into an AC outlet.eInsert the optional adapter plug into the [DC4.5V] of the receiver.• The battery confirmation is displayed.RWARNING!:NEVER attempt to charge the alkaline batteries. t Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND].[DIAL]• The charging confirmation is displayed.uRotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND] to start the battery charging.Rotate Then, push• The battery icon scrolls during charge.• Both segments blink when completely charged.
IIIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDEQuick reference guideNow that you have your IC-R6 ready, you are probably ex-cited to start listening. We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your first “Listennig Expe-rience” enjoyable. DAbout the default settingsThe [DIAL] control function can be traded with the [S]/[T]keys function in the Set mode. However, in this QUICK REF-ERENCE GUIDE, the factory default setting ([DIAL] selects the operating frequency) is used for simple instruction.DBasic operation1. Turning ON the receiver±Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn the power ON.2. Adjusting audio level±Push [S]/[T] to set a desired audio level.3. Adjusting squelch level±While holding down [SQL],rotate [DIAL] to set the squelch level.4. Setting a desired frequencyThe tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to listen to. Pages 9 and 15 will instruct you on how to set the tuning speed.q Push [BAND] repeatedly to select a frequency band.• Holding down [BAND], rotating [DIAL] will also select a frequency band.w Rotate [DIAL] to set the receive frequency.•While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select frequencies in 1 MHz steps.N Your first scanning experience[DIAL][DIAL]
IVQUICK REFERENCE GUIDEN Your first scanning experience (continued)5. Receive mode selection±Push [MODE] repeatedly to select a desired receive mode.• The FM, WFM or AM is selectable.N Memory programmingThe IC-R6 has a total of 1300 memory channels for stor-ing often used receive frequency, mode, etc. The memory channels include 200 auto write channels and 50 scan edge channels.1. Setting frequencyIn the VFO mode, set a desired receive frequency mode.• When the “ ” icon is displayed, push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.2. Selecting a memory channelHold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second, then rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.• The “ ” icon and memory chan-nel number blink.3. Writing a memory channelHold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second until 3 beeps sound.• The memory channel number automatically increases when hold-ing down [S.MW](V/M,) after programming.[DIAL]
VQUICK REFERENCE GUIDEN Programmed scan operation25 pairs, 50 channels of memories are used for programmed scan operation, that specifies a scanning ranges. The pro-grammed scan scans between “xxA” and “xxB” (xx=00 to 24) frequencies. Therefore, before operating the programmed scan, different frequencies must be programmed into “A” and “B” scan edge channels.D Programming scan edgesA start frequency must be programmed into a “xxA,” and end frequency must be programmed into a “xxB” memory chan-nel. 1. Setting frequencyIn the VFO mode, set a desired receive frequency selection mode.• When the “ ” icon is displayed, push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.2. Selecting a scan edge “A” channel Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second, then rotate [DIAL] to select one of the 25 scan edge “A” channels.• The “ ” icon and scan edge channel number blink.3. Writing a memory channelHold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second until 3 beeps sound.• The paired scan edge “B” channel is automatically selected when holding down [S.MW](V/M) after programming.• When programming is completed, return to the VFO mode.4. Selecting a scan edge “B” channel Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second, then rotate [DIAL] to select one of the 25 scan edge channel “B.”• The “ ” icon and the scan edge channel number blink.• When the scan edge “B” channel is already selected in step 3. (by holding down [S.MW](V/M) after programming), skip this step.5. Writing a memory channelHold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second until 3 beeps sound.• The next scan edge “A” channel is automatically selected when holding down [S.MW](V/M) after programming.• When programming is completed, return to the VFO mode.Quick reference guide
VIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDED Starting scan1. Select the VFO mode.Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode for a VFO scan opera-tion, such as full scan, band scan and programmed scan.• Select the memory mode by pushing [V/M] again for a memory scan operation, such as all memory scan, bank link scan or bank scan.2. Selecting a scan typeHold down[SCAN](MODE) for 1 second, and then rotate [DIAL]to select one of a desired scanning types.• Select “ALL” for full scan, “BAND” for band scan, “P-LINK x” for programmed link scan (x= 0 to 9), “PROGxx” for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24; only programmed scan edge numbers are displayed).• Select “M-ALL” for all memory scan, “B-ALL” for all bank scan, “B-LINK” for bank link scan or “BANK-x” for bank scan (x= A to R, T, U, W, Y; only pro-grammed bank groups are displayed).• Full scan• Band scan• Program link scan• Program scan• All memory scan• All bank scan• Bank link scan• Bank scanScan type display examplesIn the VFO mode In the memory mode
VIIQUICK REFERENCE GUIDE3. Starting scanPush[SCAN](MODE) to start the scan.• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.• Full/Band scan• Program link Program scan• All memory/All bank bank link scan• Bank scanIn the VFO mode In the memory mode4. Cancelling scanPush[SCAN](MODE) again to stop the scan. For your informationThe memory channel number you program the scan edges into correlates “PROGxx” as follows:00A/00B: Selects “PROG 00” to scan between frequencies programmed in channels 00A and 00B.01A/01B: Selects “PROG 01” to scan between frequencies programmed in channels 01A and 01B. ••••23A/23B: Selects “PROG 23” to scan between frequencies programmed in channels 23A and 23B.24A/24B: Selects “PROG 24” to scan between frequencies programmed in channels 24A and 24B.Quick reference guide
1PANEL DESCRIPTION1N Front, top and side panels!2!0utrew!1qFunction display(pp 3, 4)SpeakeroiyqANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. I)Connect the supplied antenna.• An optional AD-92SMA is available for connecting an antenna with a BNC connector.wFUNCTION KEY [FUNC]While holding down this switch, access a key’s secondary or third function.eSQUELCH • ATTENUATOR KEY [SQL] • [ATT](SQL)±Hold down to temporarily open the squelch and moni-tor the operating frequency. (p. 13)±While holding down this switch, rotate [DIAL]* to adjust the squelch level. (p. 12)±While holding down [FUNC], push to toggle the attenu-ator function ON or OFF. (p. 10)rUP/DOWN KEYS [S]/[T]*Adjusts the audio volume level. (p. 11)t BAND • LOCK • MEMORY NAME KEY[BAND] • [ ](BAND) • [ ](BAND)± Push to select the operating frequency band. (p. 7)±While holding down [FUNC], push and hold for 1 second to toggle the lock function ON or OFF. (p. 10)±During memory mode operation, hold down [FUNC],then push this key to select the display type.• The display shows the memory bank name†, memory name†and channel number in sequence, and then returns to the frequency display.†The memory bank name or memory name must have pre-programmed.*The functions of [DIAL] and [S]/[T] can be exchanged. See page 49 for details.
21PANEL DESCRIPTION12345678910111213141516y TUNING STEP • SET • DIAL EXCHANGE KEY[TS] • [SET](TS) • [ ](TS)]± Push to enter tuning step selecting mode. (p. 9)± Hold down for 1 second to enter the Set mode. (p. 39)±While holding down [FUNC], push to exchange the [DIAL] and [S]/[T] keys’ functions. (p. 49)uPOWER KEY [ ]Hold down for 1 second to turn the receiver power ON or OFF.i MODE • SCAN • TONE SCAN KEY [MODE] • [SCAN](MODE) • [ ](MODE)± Push to select the receive mode. (p. 12)±Hold down for 1 second to enter the scan type selec-tion mode. (p. 26)• Push again to start the scan.±While holding down [FUNC], push to start a tone scan. (p. 38)o VFO/MEMORY • MEMORY WRITE • SKIP KEY[V/M] • [S.MW](V/M) • [ ](V/M)± Toggles between the VFO or the memory mode. (p. 7)±Hold down for 1 second to enter memory edit condi-tion. (p. 16)±During VFO mode operation, hold down [FUNC], then push this key to select the programmed skip scan set-ting ON or OFF. ±During memory mode operation, hold down [FUNC],then push this key to select the scan skip condition for the selected channel. (p. 30)!0EXTERNAL DC-IN CONNECTOR [DC4.5V] (p. 6)Connects an AC adapter or an optional cigarette lighter cable for both charging the installed re-chargeable battery and operating. Connectable voltage is from 4.5 V DC to 6.3 V DC.!1EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTOR [SP]Connect an optional earphone or headphones.The internal speaker will not function when any external equipment is connected. (See page 65 for a list of avail-able options.)!2CONTROL DIAL [DIAL]*± Rotate to select the operating frequency.* (p. 9)±While scanning, changes the scanning direction. (p. 26)±While holding down [SQL], sets the squelch level. (p. 12)±While holding down [FUNC], sets the operating fre-quency in 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz in the VFO mode. (p. 9)±While holding down [FUNC], selects the memory chan-nel in 10 channels steps in the memory mode. (p. 10)±While holding down [BAND], selects the operating band in the VFO mode. (p. 7)*The functions of [DIAL] and [S]/[T] can be exchanged. See page 49 for details.
31PANEL DESCRIPTIONqBATTERY ICON±Both segments appear when the batteries have ample capacity.• They do not appear when operating with an external power source.±Only the right segment “ ” appears when the batter-ies have less than half capacity.±Scrolls while charging the rechargeable batteries. (p. 6)±Both segments blink when completely charged.wLOCK ICON (p. 10)Appears when the lock function is activated.eDUPLEX ICONS (p. 14)“DUP” appears when plus duplex, and “DUP–” appears when minus duplex operation is selected.rTONE ICONS±“T SQL” appears while the tone squelch function is in use. (p. 35)±“DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is in use. (p. 35)±“S” appears with the “T SQL” or “DTCS” icon while the pocket beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS) is in use. (p. 35)tVSC ICON (p. ??)Appears while the VSC function is in use.N Function displayq!5!3 !2oi!1!0!4we yrtu
41PANEL DESCRIPTION1yAUTO WRITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 29)Appears when an auto write channel is selected.uSKIP ICONS (p. 30)±“SKIP” appears when the selected memory channel is specified as a skip channel.±“PSKIP” appears when the displayed frequency is specified as a skip frequency.iPRIORITY WATCH ICON (p. 33)Appears while priority watch is in use.oMEMORY ICON (pgs. 7, 10)Appears when the memory mode is selected.!0MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBERShows the selected memory channel number. (pgs. 7, 10)!1SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (p. 11)Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals. !2ATTENUATOR ICON (p. 13)Appears while the RF attenuator is in use.!3RECEIVE MODE ICON (p. 12)Shows the selected receive mode.• FM, WFM and AM modes are selectable.!4VOLUME EXCHANGE ICON (p. 49)Appears when the function of [DIAL] and [S]/[T] are exchanged.!5FREQUENCY READOUT Shows a variety of information, such as the operating fre-quency, Set mode contents, memory names.• The smaller “75,” “50” and “25” to the right of the readout indi-cate 0.75, 0.5 and 0.25 kHz, respectively.• The decimal point blinks during a scan.
5BATTERY CHARGING2N Battery installationBefore installing, or replacing the batteries, hold down [ ]for 1 second to turn the power OFF.q Remove the battery cover from the receiver.Latchw Install 2 R6 (AA) size Ni-MH batteries.• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.N Caution•R DANGER! NEVER short the battery terminals (or charg-ing terminals). Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing batteries (or the receiver) in handbags, etc.Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not only the batteries, but also the receiver.•R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used batteries. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion.•R DANGER! NEVER immerse the batteries in water. If the batteries become wet, be sure to wipe them dry BEFOREinstalling them to the receiver.• When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old bat-teries together.• Never use batteries whose insulated covering is damaged.•Keep battery terminals clean to avoid rust or misscontact. It’s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week.D Caution for the Ni-MH batteries•CAUTION: Always use the batteries within the speci-fied temperature range, –5˚C to +60˚C (+23˚F to +140˚F). Using the batteries out of their specified temperature range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life.
62BATTERY CHARGING2•CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the batteries are left completely discharged, or in an excessive temper-ature environment (above +55˚C; +131˚F) for an extended period of time. If the batteries must be left unused for a long time, they must be detached from the receiver after charging. Keep them safely in a cool dry place at the fol-lowing temperature range:–20˚C to +45˚C (–4˚F to +113˚F) (up to a month)–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to six months)–20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to +77˚F) (up to a year*)* We recommend charging the batteries every 6 months.• If your Ni-MH batteries seem to have no capacity, even after being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the batteriesagain. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new batteries must be purchased.Prior to using the receiver for the first time, the batteries must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.• The supplied batteries are rechargeable batteries.Charge the batteries before first operating the receiver, or when the batteries become exhausted.If you want to prolong the battery life, the following points should be observed:- Avoid over charging.- Use the batteries until it becomes almost completely ex-hausted, under normal conditions.D Charging caution•RWARNING! NEVER charge alkaline batteries. The receiver can charge only the Ni-MH batteries (1.2 V, 1400 mAH typ.). Other types of rechargeable battery, such as Ni-Cd or Li-Ion cannot be charged.•AVOID over charging— The installed rechargeable batter-ies can be charged during operation when the AC adapter or the cigarette lighter cable is connected. To prevent over charging, the IC-R6 has charging timer that automatically disconnecting* the charging line electronically after 15 hours from charging. However, the charging timer will reset and start charging again when disconnect then reconnecting the AC adapter or CP-18A/E more than 1 minute interval.* When the “CHARGE” setting in the Set mode is set to “CHG2,” the receiver continues to trickle charge after 15 hours have past. • Recommended temperature range for charging:between 0°C (+32˚F) and +40°C (+140˚F) by the receiver.• Use the BC-196S/BC-153SC AC adapter or CP-18A/E cig-arette liter cable only. NEVER use other manufacturers’ chargers.• The external DC power supply voltage must be between 12–16 V to charge the batteries and for operation when using an optional CP-18A/E.• If the battery icons (“ ” and “ ”) disappear only 1 minute after connecting to the DC power supply, the bat-teries may have problem. In this case, contact your Icom dealer/distributor, or purchase a new batteries.
72BATTERY CHARGINGN Battery chargingD Charging connectionsIC-R6CP-18A/ECigarette lighter cablewith DC-DC converterAC adapterto a cigarette lighter socketThe shape maydiffer dependingon the version.to an AC outletto the [DC4.5V]jack• Charging periods: Approx. 15 hoursRWARNING!:NEVER attempt to charge the alkaline batteries. CAUTION: BE SURE to disconnect the CP-18A/E from the cigarette lighter socket when charging is finished, be-cause, a slight current still follows in the CP-18A/E and the vehicle’s battery will become exhausted.D Charging descriptionqInstall the Ni-MH batteries. (See page 5.)w Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet; or the CP-18A/E into a cigarette lighter socket.eInsert the adapter plug into [DC4.5V] of the receiver.• Once the batteries are removed for more then 2 seconds, the following operations are necessary.• The battery confirmation is displayed.If the confirmation does not appear, following operation is necessary.q Disconnect the adapter plug from [DC4.5V].w Holding down [FUNC], insert the adapter plug again.e Release [FUNC].r Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND].[DIAL]
82BATTERY CHARGING12345678910111213141516• The charging confirmation is displayed.uRotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND] to start the battery charging.Rotate Then, push• The battery icon scrolls during charge.• Both segments blink when completely charged.• It takes approximately 13 hours to fully charge the Ni-MH bat-teries.D Charge adapter BC-194The BC-194, charge adapter, is useful to charge, and the receiver is easy to attach to or detach from the BC-194.The BC-194 can be used the BC-196S/BC-153SC or CP-18A/E to a power source.ReceiverBC-194CP-18A/Ecigarette lighter cableAC adapter(supplie with receiver)Double-sided tape(with BC-194)Ground screw（with BC-194）
9FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING3N VFO and memory channelsThe IC-R6 has 2 normal operating modes: the VFO mode and the memory mode.The VFO mode is used for a desired frequency setting within the frequency coverage.± Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.The memory mode is used for quick recall the preprogrammed memory channels.± Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.• See p. 16 for memory programming details.[DIAL]“ ” and memory channel number appear.• VFO mode display• Memory mode displayWhat is VFO?VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Operating frequencies are generated and controlled by the VFO.N Operating band selectionThe receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF band, 50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, 800 MHz,* 1200 MHz, television channels or Weather channels†.±Push [BAND] repeatedly to select a desired frequency band.• When the memory mode is selected, push [V/M] to select the VFO mode first, then push [BAND] to select a desired band.±While holding down [BAND], rotating [DIAL] also selects frequency band.[DIAL]Available frequency bands are differ depending on ver-sion. See the specification for details. *Some frequency ranges are inhibited for the USA version due to local regulation.†Available in only the USA version.
103FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3• Available frequency bandsAM broadcast band HF band 50 MHz band800 MHz band 400 MHz bandFM broadcast bandVHF air band144 MHz band300 MHz bandWeather channels*1200 MHz band: Push: While holding down , rotateThe actual frequencies may differ, depending on your receiver version.*Available in only the USA version
113FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING N Setting a frequencyqPush [V/M] to select the VFO mode, if necessary.wSelect a desired frequency band with [BAND].• Or, while holding down [BAND], rotate the [DIAL] to select a desired frequency band.eRotate [DIAL] to select a desired frequency band.• The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps. See the section to the right for setting the tuning step.• While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to change the fre-quency in 1 MHz steps (default).[DIAL][DIAL] changes thefrequency according tothe selected tuning step.While continuing to push[FUNC], [DIAL] changesthe frequency in 1 MHzsteps (default).The 1 MHz tuning step (dial select step) can be set to 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps in the Set mode. See p. 15 for details.NSetting a tuning stepThe tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. However, additional steps become selectable only in theadditional steps become selectable only in the VHF Air band (8.33 kHz) and in the AM broadcast band (9 kHz)*. The following tuning steps are available for the IC-R6.The following tuning steps are available for the IC-R6.• 5.0 kHz • 6.25 kHz • 8.33 kHz* • 9.0 kHz*• 10.0 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15.0 kHz • 20.0 kHz• 25.0 kHz • 30.0 kHz • 50.0 kHz • 100.0 kHzD Tuning step selectionqPush [V/M] to select the VFO mode, if necessary.wPush [BAND] to select a desired frequency band.• Or, while holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired frequency band.ePush [TS] to enter tuning step selecting condition.rRotate [DIAL] to select a desired tuning step.tPush [TS] to return to the VFO mode.[DIAL]5 kHz tuning step
123FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3N Selecting a memory channelqPush [V/M] to select the memory mode.• “ ” appears when the memory mode is selected.wRotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.• Only programmed memory channels can be selected.• While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a memory channel in 10 channels steps.[DIAL][DIAL] changes thememory channel.N Lock functionTo prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. ±While holding down [FUNC], push and hold [ ](BAND)for 1 second to turn the lock function ON or OFF.• “ ” appears while the lock function is activated.•[SQL] and [S]/[T] can be used while the lock function is in use with default setting. Either or both [SQL] and [S]/[T] keys can also be locked in the Set mode. (p. 43)“ ” appears while the lock function is in use.
13BASIC OPERATION4N ReceivingMake sure charged Ni-MH or brand new alkaline batteries are installed (p. 5).qHold down [] for 1 second to turn power ON.wPush[S] or [T] to set a desired audio level. • The function display shows the volume level while setting. See the section to the right for details.eSet the receive frequency. (p. 9)rSet the squelch level. (p. 12)• While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL].• The first click of [DIAL] indicates the current squelch level.• “LEVEL 1” is loose squelch and “LEVEL 9” is tight squelch.• “AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment with a noise pulse count system.• Hold down [SQL] to open the squelch manually.t When a signal is received:• Squelch opens and audio is heard.• The S-meter shows the relative signal strength.qPower ON [ ]e Set frequencyr Set squelch levelw Set audio levele Select bandr Push for settingthe squelch(Push to monitor)NSetting audio volumeThe audio level can be adjusted through 40 levels.±Push [S] or [T] to adjust the audio level. • A beep tone sounds while adjusting. The tone sound let you know the approximate sound level.• Holding down either key will continuously change the audio level.• The display shows the volume level while setting.AUDIO LEVELMinimum level(no audio)Maximum levelInitial settingDISPLAY
144BASIC OPERATION4N Squelch level settingThe squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depend-ing on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch set-ting.±While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to select the squelch level.• “LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL 9” is tight squelch (for strong signals).• “AUTO” indicates the automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse count system.• “OPEN” indicates the continuously open setting.[DIAL]Automatic squelchMaximum levelN Receive mode selectionThe receiver has three receive modes, FM, AM and WFM. The mode selection is stored independently in each band and memory channels.Typically, the AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations (0.495–1.620 MHz) and air band (118–135.995 MHz), and WFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76–107.9 MHz).±Push [MODE] repeatedly to select a desired receive mode.FM modeAM modeWFM mode
N Monitor functionThis function is used to listen to weak signals, without dis-turbing the squelch setting. It can also be used to open the squelch manually, even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.± Hold down [SQL] to monitor the receive frequency.• The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks.The 1st/2nd segments blinkThe [SQL] switch can be set to a ‘sticky’ operation in the Expand set mode. See page 43 for details.N Attenuator functionThe attenuator prevents a received signal from distorting when very strong signals are near a desired frequency, or when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting station, are near your location.± While holding down [FUNC], push [ATT](SQL) to toggle the attenuator function ON or OFF.• “ATT” appears when the attenuator functions is in use.“ATT” appears while theattenuator functions is inuse.154BASIC OPERATION
164BASIC OPERATION4Duplex communication uses 2 different frequencies for trans-mitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in communi-cation through a repeater, some utility communications, etc.During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is shifted from the receive station frequency by the offset fre-quency. Repeater information (offset frequency and shift di-rection) can be programmed into memory channels. (p. 16)D SettingqSet the receive station frequency (repeater output frequency).wHold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.eRotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.• “EXPAND” disappears after 1 second and “OFF” (default) and “EX” appear.[DIAL]Expanded set mode itemSetting displayr While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select “ON.”tRotate [DIAL] to select the “OFFSET” item.• “OFFSET” disappears after 1 second and “0.600” (default) and “OW” appear. (Default offset differs depending on the frequency band or receiver version.)Frequency offset item Setting displayAfter 1 sec.y While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set a desired offset frequency within 0.000–159.995 MHz range.• The tuning step, selected in the VFO mode, is used for setting.uRotate [DIAL] to select the “DUP” item.• “DUP” disappears after 1 second and “OFF” (default) and “DP” appear.Duplex item Setting indicationAfter 1 sec.i While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select “–DUP” or “+DUP.”oPush [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.!0 Hold down [SQL] to monitor the transmit station frequen-cy (repeater input frequency) directly.NDuplex operation USING EXPAND SET MODE
174BASIC OPERATIONN Dial select step [This receiver has a 1 MHz tuning step for quick frequency setting. You can select 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps, as desired.D Setting dial select stepqPush [V/M] to select the VFO mode.wHold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.eRotate [DIAL] to select the “D SEL” item.• “D SEL” disappears after 1 second and “1M” (default) and “DS” appear.r While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired dial select step.• 100 kHz, 1 MHz and 10 MHz can be selected.tPush [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.[DIAL]1 MHz step10 MHz step100 kHz step
185MEMORY CHANNELS45N General descriptionThe receiver has 1350 memory channels, including 50 scan edge memory channels (25 pairs) for storage of often-used frequencies. A total of 18 memory banks, A to R, T, U, W and Y can be selected. Up to 100 channels can be assigned to each bank.D Memory channel contentsThe following information can be programmed into memory channels:• Receive frequency (p. 9)• Receive mode (p. 12)• Duplex direction (+DUP or –DUP) with a frequency offset (p. 14)• Tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON/OFF (p. 35)• Tone squelch frequency or DTCS code with polarity (pp. 36, 37)• Scan skip setting (p. 30)• Memory bank (p. 95)• Memory name (p. 97)• Tuning step (p. 22)N Selecting a memory channelq Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.• Push [V/M] to toggle between the VFO mode and the memory channel mode.w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.• Only programmed channels are displayed.• While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel in 10 channel steps.AppearsRotate [DIAL] to selectthe memory channel.NOTE: Memory data can be erased by static electricity, electric transients, etc.In addition, it can be erased by malfunction and during repairs. Therefore, we recommend that memory data be written down or saved to a PC using the CS-R6 CLONINGSOFTWARE.
195MEMORY CHANNELSNMemory channel programmingqPush [V/M] to select the VFO mode.wSet a desired frequency:± Select a desired band with [BAND].± Set a desired frequency with [DIAL].±Set other data (e.g. frequency offset, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.), if desired.e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.rRotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel.• Scan edge channels, 00A/B to 24A/B can also be selected.• While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select memory channels in 10 channel steps.tHold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second.• 3 beeps sound• The memory channel number automatically increases when holding down [S.MW](V/M) after programming.NOTE: Push [V/M] to cancel programming and exit the select memory write mode, before memory programming is finished.RotateHold down for 1 sec. to select channel 20.Hold down for 1 sec. to program.The VFO mode Enter the select memory write mode.Return to the VFO mode.[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (a blank channel).
205MEMORY CHANNELS12345678910111213141516N Memory bank settingThe IC-R6 has a total of 22 banks (A to R, T, U, W and Y). Regular memory channels 000 to 1299, and scan edge memory channels 00A to 24B, can be assigned to any desired bank, for easy memory management.q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.wRotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.e While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the “BANK” item.• The bank group and channel number are displayed if the select-ed memory channel has already been assigned to a bank.• The “BANK” item can also be selected by pushing [MODE]repeatedly.[DIAL]Afterreleased.• After releasing [MODE], “-- -- -- --” is displayed instead of the frequency display, and only the “ ” icon blinks.r While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank group.• Bank groups A to R, T, U, W and Y are available.• The bank groups can also be selected by repeatedly pushing [BAND].[DIAL]Bank grouptRotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank channel number.• Only vacant bank channel numbers are displayed.[DIAL]Bank channely Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to assign the chan-nel to the bank.• Return to the previous screen before entering the select memo-ry write mode.
215MEMORY CHANNELSN Memory bank selectionqPush [V/M] to select the memory mode.w While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank.• The bank can also be selected by pushing [BAND] repeatedly.• Only banks with entries are displayed.[DIAL]Auto write channelsRegular memorychannelsOnly banks with entries are displayede Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel.• Only programmed channels are displayed.[DIAL] Bank initialBank chanel numberr To return to a regular memory channel, rotate [DIAL]while holding down [BAND], or repeatedly push [BAND].
225MEMORY CHANNELS5Each memory channel can be programmed with an alpha-numeric channel name for easy recognition, and can be dis-played independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters.qPush [V/M] to select the memory mode.wRotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.r While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the “M NAME” or “B NAME” item when programming the memory name or the bank name, respectively.• The item can also be selected by pushing [MODE] repeatedly.Bank name selectionMemory name selection• After releasing [MODE], a line blinks under the first digit, and the “ ” icon blinks.t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired character.• The selected character blinks.yRotate [DIAL] to move the cursor to the left or to the right.Bank nameMemory nameu Repeat steps t and y until a desired 6-character chan-nel name is displayed.i Push [MODE] repeatedly, or rotate [DIAL] while holding down [MODE] to select the “S.MW” item. o Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to program the name and exit the programming mode.• 3 beeps sound.• Available charactersA to Z, 0 to 9, ( , ) , , +, –, , /, |, = and space.NOTE: Only one bank name can be programmed into each bank. Therefore, the previously programmed bank name will be displayed when bank name is selected. Also, the programmed bank name is automatically assigned to another bank channel.N Programming memory/bank name
235MEMORY CHANNELSN Selecting display typeDuring memory mode operation, either the programmed bank name, memory name or the channel number can be displayed instead of the frequency display.[DIAL]Frequency displayBank name displayMemory name displayChannel number displayqPush [V/M] to select the memory mode.• If desired, push [BAND] repeatedly to select a desired bank group.w While holding down [FUNC], push [BAND] repeatedly to select the display type from frequency, bank name, mem-ory name or the channel number.D Selecting bank channel displayDuring bank channel operation, the bank channel number can also be displayed, instead of the memory channel number.qSelect the channel number display as described to the left.w While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank.• The bank can also be selected by pushing [BAND] repeatedly.PushMemory channel number displayBank channel number displayBank channel number displayAuto write channel number displayWhen the selected memory channel has no programmed the bank name or memory name, the frequency is displayed.
245MEMORY CHANNELS5NCopying memory contentsThis function transfers a memory channel’s contents to the VFO (or another memory channel). This is useful when search-ing for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the frequency offset, subaudible tone frequency etc.DMemoryDVFOqSelect the memory channel to be copied.±Push [V/M] to select the memory mode, then rotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel.• If desired, push [BAND] repeatedly to select a desired bank group, then rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank channel.w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.eRotate [DIAL] to select “VF.” r Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to write the selected channel contents into the VFO.• Automatically returns to the VFO mode.Holding down [S.MW](V/M) for 2 seconds in step w will also copy the memory contents to the VFO. In that case, steps e and r are not necessary.DMemoryDmemoryqSelect the memory channel to be copied.±Push [V/M]to select the memory mode, then rotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel.w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.• Do not hold down [S.MW](V/M) for more than 2 seconds. Otherwise the memory contents will be copied to the VFO.eRotate [DIAL] to select the target memory channel.r Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second again to copy.Rotate .Hold down for 1 sec. Hold down for 1 sec. to program.Select the memory channel[EXAMPLE]: Copying channel 20 to 51.
255MEMORY CHANNELSN Memory clearingContents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), if desired.q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.• Do not hold down [S.MW](V/M) for more than 2 seconds. Otherwise the memory contents will be copied to the VFO.w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel to be cleared.e While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the “CLEAR” item.• The “CLEAR” item can also be selected by pushing [MODE]repeatedly.[DIAL]Afterreleased.• After releasing [MODE], “CLR” is displayed and the “ ” icon blinks.r Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to clear the con-tents.• 3 beeps sound.• The cleared channel changes to a blank channel.• Return to the select memory write mode.— The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink. Push and hold for 1 sec.t Push [V/M] to return to the screen displayed before you the select memory write mode in step q.After step w, while holding down [FUNC], push and hold [S.MW] (V/M) for 1 second can also be clear the con-tents. In that case, steps e and r are not necessary.BE CAREFUL!— The contents of cleared memories CANNOT be recalled, even in the bank channel mode.
265MEMORY CHANNELS5NTransferring memory contentsThe contents of programmed memory channels can be transferred to another memory channels. q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.• Do not hold down [S.MW](V/M) for more than 2 seconds. Otherwise the memory contents will be copied to the VFO.w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel to be transferred.e While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the “CLEAR” item, then release [MODE].• Pushing [MODE] repeatedly also selects the “CLEAR” item.rHold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second. • The displayed contents are cleared.CONVENIENT!:Instead of doing steps e and r, while holding down [FUNC], push and hold [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second also clears the contents.tRotate [DIAL] to select a desired target memory channel.y Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to transfer the con-tents.[DIAL]• ExampleTransferring the contents of memory channel 51 to channel 33.Steps q and wStep eStep rStep tStep y
275MEMORY CHANNELSThe contents of programmed memory channels can be erased or transferred to another memory.INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are erased, the memory channel contents still remain pro-grammed.q Select a desired bank contents to be transferred or erased from the bank.± Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.±While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory bank group.± Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel.w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.• Do not hold down [S.MW](V/M) for more than 2 seconds. Otherwise the bank contents will be copied to the VFO.Push and hold for 1 sec.• The original memory channel number is automatically dis-played, then the “ ” icon and the memory channel number blink.e While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the “BANK” item.• Pushing [MODE] repeatedly also selects the “BANK” item.r While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank group to transfer.• Select the “-- -- -- --” display when erasing the contents from the bank.[DIAL] To transfer the bank contentsin bank E.To erasetRotate [DIAL] to select a desired bank channel.y While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the “S.MW” item.• Pushing [MODE] repeatedly also selects the “S.MW” item.u Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to erase or transfer the bank contents.N Erasing/transferring bank contents
286SCAN OPERATION12345678910111213141516N Scan typesScanning automatically searches for signals and makes it easier to locate new stations for listening purposes.There are 7 scan types and 4 resume options to suit your operating needs.FULL SCAN (p. 26)100kHz1309.995MHzScanJumpRepeatedly scans all frequen-cies over the entire band.Some frequency ranges are not scanned, depending on the frequency coverage of the receiver version.SELECTED BAND SCAN (p. 26)BandedgeBandedgeScanJumpRepeatedly scans all fre-quencies over the entire selected band. ALL/SELECTED BANK SCAN (p. 28)SKIPSKIPA99 A03A00 A01 A02A04A98A05Repeatedly scans all bank channels or selected bank channels. The skip scan is also selectable.FREQUENCY/MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION (p. 30)BandedgeBandedgeScanSKIP SKIPJumpSkips unwanted frequencies or channels that inconven-iently stop scanning. This function can be turned ON or OFF by pushing [FUNC] + [ ](V/M) in either the VFO or the memory mode.PROGRAMMED SCAN (p. 26)Bandedge xxA xxBBandedgeScan edgesScanJumpRepeatedly scans between two user-programmed fre-quencies. Used to check for frequencies within a specified range, such as repeater out-put frequencies, etc.MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN (p. 28)SKIPSKIPM0 M4M1 M2 M3M5M 199M6Repeatedly scans memory channels, except those set as skip channels. Skip channels can be turned ON or OFF by pushing [FUNC] + [ ](V/M)in the memory mode.
296SCAN OPERATIONqPush [V/M] to select the VFO mode.• Push [BAND] to select a desired frequency band.wSet the squelch level.e Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode.rRotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.• Select “ALL” for full scan, “BAND” for band scan, “P-LINK x” for programmed link scan (x= 0 to 9), “PROGxx” for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24; only programmed scan edge numbers are displayed).[DIAL]Selectable between“0” to “24” if programmedSelectable between“0” to “9” if programmed• Full scan• Band scan• Program link scan• Program scanRotateHold downfor 1 sec.tTo start the scan, push [SCAN](MODE).• The scan pauses when a signal is received.• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. This also resumes scanning.• Push [SCAN](MODE) again to stop the scan.During full/band scan During programmed/link program scanNOTE: Instead of doing steps e to t, while holding down [SCAN](MODE), rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type. In this case, the scan starts after releasing [SCAN](MODE).About the scanning steps: The VFO mode, the selected tuning step in each frequency band is used during the scan.N Full/band/programmed link/programmed scan
306SCAN OPERATION12345678910111213141516N Scan edges programmingScan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edge memory channels, 00A/00B to 24A/24B.qPush [V/M] to select the VFO mode.wSet a desired frequency:± Push [BAND] to select a desired band.± Rotate [DIAL] to set a desired frequency.±Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.), if desired.e Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.• The “ ” icon and memory channel number blink.r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired programmed scan edge channel from 00A to 24A.tHold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second.• 3 beeps sound• The matched “B” channel is automatically selected when hold-ing down [S.MW](V/M) after programming.y To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges, 00B or 24B, repeat steps w and r.• If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges, programmed scan will not function.RotateHold down for 1 sec. to select channel 03A.Hold down for 1 sec. to program.The VFO mode Enter the select memory write mode.Return to the VFO mode.[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.370 MHz into scan edge channel 03A (a blank channel).
316SCAN OPERATIONN Memory/all bank/bank link/bank scanqPush [V/M] to select the memory mode.wSet the squelch level.e Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode.rRotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.• Select “M-ALL” for all memory scan, “B-ALL” for all bank scan, “B-LINK” for bank link scan or “BANK-x” for bank scan (x= A to R, T, U, W, Y; only programmed bank groups are displayed).[DIAL]• All memory scan• All bank scan• Bank link scan• Bank scanSelectable between“A” to “R,” “T,” “U,” “W” or “Y,”if programmedRotateHold downfor 1 sec.tTo start the scan, push [SCAN](MODE).• The scan pauses when a signal is received.• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. This also resumes scanning.• Push [SCAN](MODE) again to stop the scan.During memory/all bank/bank link scanDuring bank scanIMPORTANT!: To perform a memory or bank scan, two or more memory/bank channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan will not start.
326SCAN OPERATION6N Auto memory write scanThis scan is useful for searching a specified frequency range, and automatically storing busy frequencies into memory channels. The same frequency ranges used for a program scan are used for an auto memory write scan.qStart a VFO scan.± Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.± Set the squelch level.±Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode.± Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scanning type.• Select “ALL” for full scan, “BAND” for band scan, “P-LINK x” for programmed link scan (x= 0 to 9), “PROGxx” for pro-grammed scan (xx= 0 to 24; only programmed scan edge numbers are displayed).± Push [SCAN](MODE) to start the scan.w Push [V/M] to turn the auto memory write function ON or OFF.• The “ ” icon blinks.• Push [SCAN](MODE) to stop the scan.[DIAL] • During auto memory write scanThe “ ” icon blinksduring auto memorywrite scan.
336SCAN OPERATIOND During auto memory write scanning:• When a signal is received, the scan pauses and the frequency is stored into an auto memory write channel group (AW000–AW199).- 2 short beeps sound when stored.• Scan resumes after frequency storing.• When all channels are stored, the scan automatically stops and 1 long beep sounds.D Re-calling the stored frequencies:q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.w Push [BAND] repeatedly, or while holding down [BAND],rotate [DIAL],to select the auto memory write channel group.• “AW” appears.eRotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel.“AW” appears when theauto memory write channelgroup is selected.D Clearing the stored frequencies:qSelect the auto memory write channel group.w While holding down [FUNC], push and hold [S.MW](V/M)for 1 second to clear the all channels contents.• 1 short and 1 long beep sounds.NOTE: The auto memory write channel contents CANNOT be cleared by an independent channel. Thus it is good idea to copy the contents into a regular memory channel.
346SCAN OPERATION6Memory channels can be set to be skipped for a memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped for both a memory skip scan and a frequency skip scan. These are useful to speed up the scan time.qSelect a memory channel:± Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.±Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel to be a skip channel/frequency.w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode.ePush [MODE] repeatedly to select the “SKIP” item.• While holding down [MODE], rotating [DIAL] can also select the “SKIP” item.[DIAL] • Skip settingr While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the skip option from “SKIP,” “PSKIP” or “OFF,” for the selected channel.• SKIP : The channel is skipped during a memory or bank scan. • PSKIP : The channel is skipped during a memory/bank scan. The programmed frequency is skipped during a VFO scan, such as a programmed scan.• OFF : The channel or programmed frequency is scanned dur-ing any scan.t Push [MODE] repeatedly, or while holding down [MODE],rotate [DIAL] to select the “S.MW” item.y Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to store the skip status.• The “SKIP” or “PSKIP” icon appears, according to the skip selection in step r.• Skip channel setting • Program skip setting“SKIP” appears “PSKIP” appears CONVENIENT!The skip setting can also be set using the following steps, for easy setting.q Select a desired memory channel to be set as a skip channel/frequency.wWhile holding down [FUNC], push [ ](V/M) to select the skip status from “SKIP,” “PSKIP” and “OFF (no indication).”N Skip channel/frequency setting
356SCAN OPERATIOND Scan pause timerThe scan pauses when receiving signals according to the scan pause time. It can be set from 2–20 seconds, or unlim-ited.qHold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.wRotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the Expand set mode selection ON.rRotate [DIAL] to select the “PAUSE” item.t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set a desired scan pausing time from 2–20 seconds (2 seconds steps) or “HOLD.”• “2SEC”–“20SEC”: Scan pauses 2–20 seconds while receiving a signal.• “HOLD” : Scan pauses on a received a signal until it disappears.yPush [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.[DIAL]After 1 sec.D Scan resume timerThe scan resumes after a signal disappears according to the resume time. It can be set from 0–5 seconds, or unlimited.qHold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.wRotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the Expand set mode selection ON.rRotate [DIAL] to select the “RESUME” item.t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set a desired scan pausing time from 0–5 seconds (1 second steps) or “HOLD.”• “0SEC” : Scan resumes immediately after the signal disappears.• “1SEC”–“5SEC” : Scan resumes 1–5 seconds after the signal disappears.• “HOLD” : Scan resumes by rotating [DIAL] only.yPush [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.After 1 sec.The scan resume timer must be set shorter than the scan pause timer, otherwise this timer will not be activated.N Scan resume setting USING EXPAND SET MODE
367PRIORITY WATCH67N Priority watch typesPriority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec-onds, while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The receiver has four priority watch types to suit your needs. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume setting. See the left page for details.NOTE:If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver auto-matically selects the tone squelch or DTCS squelch func-tion, when priority watch starts.D About the priority beep functionWhen receiving a signal on the priority frequency, you can be alerted with beeps and a blinking “S.” This function is activated when setting the priority watch function ON.MEMORY CHANNEL WATCHWhile operating on a VFO fre-quency, priority watch checks for a signal on the selected memory channel every 5 seconds.• A memory channel with skip infor-mation can be watched.MEMORY SCAN WATCHWhile operating on a VFO fre-quency, priority watch sequen-tially checks for signals on each memory channel.• The memory skip function and/or memory bank scan is useful to speed up the scan.5 secondsVFOfrequencyMemorychannel5 secondsVFOfrequencySKIPMch 000Mch 001Mch 001Mch 999VFO SCAN WATCHWhile scanning in the VFO mode, priority watch checks for signals on the selected memo-ry channel every 5 seconds.5 secondsVFOscanMemorychannelVFO SCAN WATCHWhile scanning in the VFO mode, priority watch sequen-talliy checks for signals on each memory channel every 5 seconds.5 secondsVFOscanSKIPMch 000Mch 001Mch 001Mch 999
377PRIORITY WATCHNPriority watch operationD Memory channel/memory scan watchqSelect the VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency.wSelect the channel(s) to be watched.For memory channel watch:Select a desired memory channel.For memory scan watch:± Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.±Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode.±Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type, then push [SCAN](H/M/L) again to start the memory/bank scan.eHold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.rRotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch set item.t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select “ON.”• Select “BELL” if the priority beep function is desired.[DIAL]After 1 sec.Priority ONyPush [TS] to exit the Set mode and start the watch.• The “PRIO” icon appears.• The receiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) every 5 sec-onds.• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume set-ting. (p. 31)During priority watchMonitors VFO frequencyfor 5 seconds.Pauses on a memorychannel when a signal isreceived.During priority watch with the priority beepA beep tone sounds and “S” icon blinks when a signalis received on a memory channel.uPush [SET](TS) to cancel the watch.
387PRIORITY WATCH7D VFO scan watchqSelect the channel(s) to be watched.For memory channel watch:Select a desired memory channel.For memory scan watch:± Push [V/M] to select the memory mode.±Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode.±Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type, then push [SCAN](H/M/L) again to start the memory/bank scan.wHold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.eRotate [DIAL] to select the priority watch set item.r While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select “ON.”• Select “BELL” if the priority beep function is desired.After 1 sec.tPush [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode and start the watch.• The “PRIO” icon appears.y Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter scan type selection mode.u Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired scan type from “ALL,” “BAND,” “P-LINK x (x= 0 to 9)”or “PROGxx (xx= 0–24).”iPush [SCAN](MODE) to start the VFO scan watch.• The receiver checks the memory channel(s) every 5 seconds.• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume set-ting. (p. 31)During VFO watchSearches VFO frequen-cies for 5 seconds.Pauses on a memorychannel when a signal isreceived.During VFO scan watch with the priority beepA beep tone sounds and “S” icon blinks when a signalis received on a memory channel.oPush [TS] to cancel the watch and scan.
39TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 8N Tone/DTCS squelch operationThe tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. You can silently wait for the speci-fied signal using the same tone.qSet a desired frequency in the FM mode.wHold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.eRotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.r While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the Expand set mode ON.tRotate [DIAL] to select the “TSQL” item.y While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired subaudible tone setting from “TSQLS,” “TSQL,” “DTCS,” “DTCSS,” “TSQL (reverse),” “DTCS (reverse)” or “OFF.”Tone squelchDTCS squelchTone squelch (reverse)DTCS squelch (reverse)Tone squelch with pocket beepDTCS squelch with pocket beepuPush [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.• One of “S T SQL,” T SQL,” “SDTCS,” “DTCS,” “T SQL-R” or “DTCS -R” appears according to the tone selection in step y.Tone squelchDTCS squelchDTCS squelch (reverse)Tone squelch (reverse)Tone squelch with pocket beepDTCS squelch with pocket beepi When a signal with the matched tone is received, the squelch opens and the receiver emits audio. When pocket beep function is activated, the receiver also emits beep tones and blinks “S.”• Beep tones sound and “S” blinks for 30 seconds.oPush [FUNC] to stop the beeps and blinking manually.• “S” disappears and the pocket beep function is deactivated.!0 To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS, select “OFF” with the “TSQL” item in the Expand set mode, as described in step y.
408TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 8N Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting88.5 Hz and 023 is set as the default for the tone squelch frequency and the DTCS code, respectively. The frequency and code can be selected as desired.qHold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.wRotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the Expand set mode ON.r Rotate [DIAL] to select the “TONE” item when selecting the tone squelch frequency; select the “CODE” item when selecting the DTCS code.After1 sec.After1 sec.Tone squelch frequency selectionDTCS code selectiont While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired subaudible tone frequency or DTCS code.• See the tables at right.yPush [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.•Available tone frequency list67.069.371.974.477.079.782.585.488.591.594.897.4100.0103.5107.2110.9114.8118.8123.0127.3131.8136.5141.3146.2151.4156.7159.8162.2165.5167.9171.3173.8177.3179.9183.5186.2189.9192.8196.6199.5203.5206.5210.7218.1225.7229.1233.6241.8250.3254.1NOTE: The receiver has 50 tone frequencies and conse-quently their spacing is narrow compared to units having 38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may receive interference from adjacent tone frequencies.•Available DTCS code list023025026031032036043047051053125131132134143145152155156162245246251252255261263265266271356364365371411412413423431432506516523526532546565606612624054065071072073074114115116122165172174205212223225226243244274306311315325331332343346351445446452454455462464465466503627631632654662664703712723731732734743754
418TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP N DTCS polarity settingAs well as the code setting, the polarity setting is also avail-able for the DTCS operation. When a different polarity is set, the DTCS never releases audio mute even a signal with matched code number is received.qHold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.wRotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the Expand set mode ON.r Rotate [DIAL] to select the “DTCS P” item.[DIAL]After 1 sec.t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the polarity from normal (NORMAL) and reverse (REV).Normal polarity Reverse polarityyPush [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.
428TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 8N Tone scanBy monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch.q Set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code.w Turn a desired tone type, tone squelch or DTCS ON in the Expand set mode.• One of “TSQL” or “DTCS” appears. • Even the pocket beep function is activated, the function is can-celled when starts the tone scan.e While holding down [FUNC], push [ ](MODE) to start the tone scan.• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].[DIAL] Tone squelch scanDTCS squelch scanrWhen the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency or code is temporarily programmed into the selected condi-tion, such as memory channel.• The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is detected.NOTE: The decoded tone frequency or code is pro-grammed temporarily when a memory channel is selected. However, this will be cleared when the other memory chan-nel is selected. For your convenient!Even no tone type is selected, either tone squelch or DTCS, pushing [ ](MODE) while holding down [FUNC] also start tone scan. In this case, the tone scan searching for tone squelch frequency only.
43SET MODE9N GeneralSet mode is used for programming infrequently changed val-ues or options of the functions.In addition, the IC-R6 has the Expand set mode which is used for programming even more infrequently changed val-ues or options of the functions. When turning the Expand set mode OFF, only half of the Set mode items are displayed for simple operation.D Set mode entering and operationqHold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.wRotate [DIAL] to select a desired item.e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired value or option.r Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode, or repeat w and eto set other items.[DIAL]D Expand set mode ON/OFFqHold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.wRotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item.e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the Expand set mode ON or OFF.Expand set mode OFF Expand set mode ONrRotate [DIAL] to select a desired item.t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired value or option.y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode, or repeat r and tto set other items.
449SET MODE9N Set mode itemsThe following items are available in the Set mode and the Expand set mode.D General Set mode items*Appears when accessing the Set mode in only the AM or FM broadcast band mode.D Expand set mode items†Available in only the USA version.Guide Item name Ref.D SEL Dial select step ??PRIO Priority watch ??BEEP Key-touch beep ??BEEPLV Beep output level ??LIGHT Display backlighting ??P SAVE Power save ??ANT* Antenna selection ??EXPAND Expand set mode ??Guide Item name Ref.LOCK Key lock effect ??SPEED Dial speed acceleration ??MONI Monitor switch action ??AP OFF Auto power OFF ??PAUSE Scan pause timer ??RESUME Scan resume timer ??STOP B Scan stop beep ??OFFSET Frequency offset ??DUP Duplex direction ??TSQL Tone squelch ??TONE Tone frequency ??CODE DTCS code ??DTCS P DTCS polarity ??VSC Voice squelch control ??B-LINK Band link ??P-LINK Program link ??CONT LCD contrast ??WX ALT†Weather alert ??AF FIL AF filter ??CHARGE Charge ??CIVADR CI-V address ??CIVBAU CI-V baud rate ??CIVTRN CI-V transceive ??
459SET MODED Dial select stepSelect the tuning step between 100 kHz, 1 MHz (default) and 10 MHz for a temporary faster frequency setting. When setting a frequency with the increased tuning step, hold down [FUNC], and then rotate [DIAL].D Priority watchTurn the priority watch or priority beep (priority watch with beep sounds) ON. (default: OFF)• OFF : Turns the function OFF.• ON : Starts priority watch after exiting the Set mode.• BELL : When a signal is received on the priority fre-quency, beeps sound and the ((*)) icon blinks. D Key-touch beepThe key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation. (default: ON)D Beep output levelAdjust the key-touch beep tone level to one of 32 set levels, or set it to follow the volume control level. • VOLUME : The beep tone level is linked to the vol-ume set level. (default)• _ _ _ _ _ _ – ooo ooo : The beep tone level is independently adjustable at one of 32 levels.The key-touch beep (previous item) must be set to ON to have a beep tone.
469SET MODE9D Display backlightingThe receiver has a backlit display with a 5 seconds timer, for dim light operation. The backlighting can be turned ON con-tinuously or turned OFF, if desired.• OFF : Never lights.• ON : Lights continuously while receiver power is ON.• AUTO1: Lights when an operation is performed, goes out after 5 seconds. (default)• AUTO2: Lights when an operation is performed, goes out after 5 seconds. However, while operating with an external DC power source, the backlight stays ON. D Power saveThe power save function reduces the current drain to con-serve battery power. This power save function can be turned OFF, if desired. In the default setting (“ON”), the power save function is acti-vated in 1:4 (125 msec.: 500 msec.) ratio when no signal is received for 5 seconds. The ratio becomes 1:8 (125 msec.: 1 sec.) when no signal is received for another 60 seconds.D Antenna selectionThis item appears only when accessing the Set mode in the AM or FM broadcast band mode (frequencies may differ, depending on the receiver version.)Independently select the antenna to use for AM or FM broadcast band reception.• EXT : Uses the antenna connected to the antenna con-nector. (default)• BAR : Uses the internal bar antenna for the AM broad-cast band reception. (This selection appears only when accessing the Set mode in the AM broadcast band mode.)• EAR : Uses the connected earphone’s wire as the antenna for FM broadcast band reception. (This selection appears only when accessing the Set mode in the FM broadcast band mode.)
479SET MODED Expand set modeTurn the Expand set mode ON or OFF.• OFF : Displays only the regular set mode. (default)• ON : Displays the regular set mode and the expand set mode.D Key lock effectEven while the key lock function is ON, [Y]/[Z] and [SQL]can still be usable. Usable switches can be set to one of 4 groups.[] and [FUNC]+[ ](BAND) are also usable during the locked state, however, these switches are not effected by this setting.• NORMAL : [Y]/[Z] and [SQL] are accessible. (default)• NO SQL : [SQL] is accessible. (The function of [SQL] is not locked.)*• NO VOL : [Y]/[Z] are accessible. (The function of [Y]/[Z is not locked.)*• ALL : No key function is usable, except [] and [FUNC]+[ ](BAND).*“NO” indicates no lock on the function.D Dial speed accelerationThe dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning dial speed, when rotating [DIAL] rapidly.• OFF : The dial speed acceleration is turned OFF.• ON : The dial speed acceleration is tuned ON. (default)D Monitor switch actionThe monitor switch, [SQL], can be set as a ‘sticky’ switch. When set to the sticky condition, each push of [SQL] toggles the monitor function ON or OFF.• PUSH : Pushing and holding [SQL] to monitor the fre-quency. (default)• HOLD : Push [SQL] momentarily to monitor the fre-quency and push momentarily again to cancel it.
489SET MODE9D Auto power OFFThe receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF, and sound a beep, after a specified period when no key opera-tions are performed.OFF (default), times of 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours and BUSY can be specified. The (repetitive) period is retained even when the receiver is turned OFF, even by the auto power OFF function. To cancel the function, select “OFF”.D Scan pause timerSelects the scan pause time. When receiving signals, the scan pauses according to the scan pause time.• 2–20 : The scan pauses for 2–20 seconds on a received signal, and is selected in 2 second steps. (default: 10 seconds)• HOLD : The scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears. Rotate [DIAL] to resume manually.D Scan resume timerSelects the scan resume time. The scan resumes after the specified period after the received signal disappears.• 0 : The scan resumes immediately after the received signal disappears.• 1–5 : The scan pause 1–5 seconds after the received signal disappears. (default: 2 seconds)• HOLD : The scan pauses on the received signal, even if it disappears. Rotate [DIAL] to resume manu-ally.D Scan stop beepTurns the scan stop beep function ON or OFF (default). When the function is activated (“ON” is selected), a long beep will sound each time when signal is received during a scan.
499SET MODED Frequency offsetSets the frequency offset for each frequency band independ-ently within 0 to 159.995 MHz range. During duplex opera-tion (–DUP or +DUP), the monitoring frequency (while [SQL]is pushed) shifts the set frequency. The default value may differ depending on the selected frequency band, before accessing the Set mode, and the receiver version.The selected tuning step in the VFO mode is used for the frequency offset setting.D Duplex directionSelects the duplex direction. The displaying frequency shifts the programmed frequency in frequency offset above when monitor function is in use (while holding down [SQL]).• OFF : Simplex operation. (default)• –DUP : The displayed frequency shifts down dur-ing monitor.• +DUP : The displayed frequency shifts up during monitor.D Tone squelch Selects the tone or DTCS squelch operation and pocket beep capability, when waiting for a desired signal. • OFF : Regular noise squelch operation. (default)• TSQL(( 󱛡)) : In addition to the “TSQL” setting, alert beeps will sound when a signal with the matched subaudible tone is received.• TSQL : Selects tone squelch. The squelch opens only when a signal with a matched subaudi-ble tone is received.• DTCS(( 󱛡)) : In addition to the “DTCS” setting, alert beeps will sound when a signal with a matched DTCS code is received.• DTCS : Selects DTCS squelch. The squelch opens only when a signal with a matched DTCS code is received.• TSQL-R : Selects reverse tone squelch. The squelch becomes mute only when a signal with a matched subaudible tone is received.• DTCS-R : Selects reverse DTCS squelch. The squelch becomes mute only when a signal with a matched DTCS code is received.The subaudible tone frequency is programmed in the tone frequency and DTCS code is programmed into the DTCS code option.
509SET MODE9D Tone frequencySelects a subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch opera-tion. A total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are selectable.(default: 88.5 Hz)• Available subaudible tone frequencies 67.069.371.974.477.079.782.585.488.591.594.897.4100.0103.5107.2110.9114.8118.8123.0127.3131.8136.5141.3146.2151.4156.7159.8162.2165.5167.9171.3173.8177.3179.9183.5186.2189.9192.8196.6199.5203.5206.5210.7218.1225.7229.1233.6241.8250.3254.1D DTCS code Selects a DTCS code for DTCS squelch operation. A total of 104 codes (023–754) are selectable. (default: 023)• Available DTCS codeD DTCS polaritySelects the DTCS polarity between normal and reverse.(default: NORMAL)D VSCThis function is useful when you don’t want unmodulated signals pausing a scan. When the voice squelch control function is activated, the receiver checks received signals for voice components. If a received signal includes voice components, and the tone of the voice components changes within 1 second, scan pauses (or stops). If the received signal includes no voice components or the tone of the voice components does not change within 1 second, scan resumes. (default: OFF)023025026031032036043047051053125131132134143145152155156162245246251252255261263265266271356364365371411412413423431432506516523526532546565606612624054065071072073074114115116122165172174205212223225226243244274306311315325331332343346351445446452454455462464465466503627631632654662664703712723731732734743754
519SET MODED Memory bank link function (B-LINK)Turns the memory bank link function ON (default) or OFF. The link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning all channels in the selected banks during bank scan.• Bank link settingqPush [MODE] to enter the bank link setting mode.wRotate [DIAL] to select a bank that you want to change the link setting.eWhile holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set the link setting ON or OFF.Setting is ON Setting is OFFrRepeat steps w and e until the bank link setting is fin-ished.tPush [TS] to exit the bank link setting mode.D Program scan link function (P-LINK)Sets the program scan link function. During program scan, link function performs a continuous program scan in the se-lected program scan number during program scan.Default settings for LINK0 to LINK9;PROG 1 to PROG 24 are linked, but PROG 0 is not linked.• Confirming program scan linkqPush to [MODE] to enter the program scan link setting.wRotate [DIAL] to select the program scan link number that you want to confirm, then push [MODE].• “LINK” appears.ePush [MODE], then rotate [DIAL] to confirm the linked program scans.rPush [TS] three times to exit the program scan link setting.
529SET MODE12345678910111213141516• Program scan link settingqPush to [MODE] to enter the program scan link setting.wRotate [DIAL] to select the program scan link number that you want to change.ePush [MODE], then rotate [DIAL] to select the option, “ADD” or “CLEAR”.rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired program scan.• When “ADD” is selected in step e, only non-linked pro-gram scans are displayed. When “CLEAR” is selected in step e, only linked program scans are displayed.tPush [MODE] to set the program scan link setting.yRepeat steps r and t to add or clear the program scan to or from the link, or push [TS] twice to exit the program scan link setting.• Program scan link name programmingqPush to [MODE] to enter the program scan link setting.wRotate [DIAL] to select the program scan link number that you want to change.ePush [MODE], then rotate [DIAL] to select “NAME.”rPush [MODE] to enter the name programming.tWhile holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character, number, symbol or space. • Rotate [DIAL] right or left to move the cursor right or left, respectively.yWhen finishing entering a name, push [MODE] to set the name and then exit the name programming.uPush [TS] twice to exit the program scan link setting.i Push [TS] to exit the Set mode.
539SET MODED LCD contrastSelects the LCD contrast level between 1 (light) and 5 (dark), as desired.(default: 3)D Weather alert function U.S.A. version onlyTurns the weather alert function ON or OFF.D AF filterThe AF filter suppresses high-pitch tone when this setting is ON. This function can be set for AM and WFM mode, but it does not appear for FM mode. Default setting for AM mode is “ON,” and for WFM mode is “OFF.”D ChargeSelect the CHG1 or CHG2 charge, which will be activated after the charge timer ends. (default: CHG2)• CHG1 : Stops charging after 15 hours have passed. • CHG2 : Continues to trickle charge the battery, even after 15 hours have passed.
549SET MODE1234567891011121314151654910D CI-V AddressTo distinguish equipments, each CI-V transceiver/receiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal number. The IC-R6’s address is “7E.”When 2 or more IC-R6 receivers are connected with an op-tional CT-17 CI-V level converter, set a different address for each of them in the range “01” to “DF.” (default: 7E)D CI-V baud rateSets the baud rate. When “AUTO” is selected, the baud rate is automatically set according to the connected controller or other Icom CI-V radio. (default: AUTO)D CI-V transceiverCI-V transceive operation is possible even if the IC-R6 re-ceiver is connected to an Icom CI-V radio. When set to “ON”, the frequency and the operating mode of the IC-R6 automat-ically change to those of connected radios, and vice versa. (default: ON)
55OTHER FUNCTIONS10N [DIAL] function assignmentThe [DIAL] control can be used as an audio volume control, instead of [Y]/[Z] keys. However, while [DIAL] functions as an audio volume control, the [Y]/[Z] keys function as tuning controls.± While holding down [FUNC], push [ ](TS) to toggle the [DIAL] function between tuning dial and audio volume.•“ ” icon appears when [DIAL] functions as the volume control.“VOL” appears while[DIAL] functions as theaudio volume control.• [DIAL] and [Y]/[Z]] functionsN Weather channel operationU.S.A. version onlyD Weather channel selectionq Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode, if any other mode is selected.w While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select the weather channel group.• The weather channel group can also be selected by pushing [BAND] repeatedly.eRotate [DIAL] to select a desired weather channel. [DIAL]Weather channel displayr Push [BAND] to change frequency band, or push [V/M] to select the memory mode.No “VOL” icon “VOL” appearsFrequency, Memory channel,Audio volume [DIAL] Squelch level, Scanningdirection, Set mode item and condition setAudio volume setFrequency, Memory channel,[Y]/[Z]Squelch level, Scanning direction, Set mode item and condition set
5610OTHER FUNCTIONS12345678910111213141516D Weather alert functionNOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the weath-er alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is monitored every 5 seconds for the announcement. When the alert signal is detected, the “ALT” and the WX channel are displayed alternately and a beep tone sounds until the receiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby, or while scanning.qSelect a desired weather channel.wTurn the weather alert function ON in the Set mode.± Push [SET](TS) to enter the Set mode.±Rotate [DIAL] to select the weather alert option. Then, while holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set “ON”. ± Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.eSet a desired stand-by condition.• Select the VFO or a memory channel.• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.r When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-ing indicator will be displayed.The above icons are alternately displayed.t Turn the weather alert function OFF in the Set mode.NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 seconds (approx.) when the alert function is turned ON. This is caused by the WX alert function. To eliminate the interrup-tion, set the weather alert item OFF in the Set mode.
5710 OTHER FUNCTIONSN Data cloningCloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro-grammed contents from one receiver to another; or data from a personal computer to a receiver, using the optional CS-R6 CLONING SOFTWARE.DCloning between receiversq Connect the OPC-474 cloning cable to the [SP] jack of the master and sub-receivers.• The master receiver is used to send data to the sub-receiver.to [SP]MasterreceiverSubreceiverto [SP]NOTE: DO NOT push any key on the sub-receiver during cloning. This will cause a cloning error.w While holding down [V/M], turn only the master receiver power ON, to enter the cloning mode (master receiver only— power ON only for sub-receiver).Master receiver“CLONE” and “m” appearwhen entered the cloningmode.e Push [SQL] on the master receiver.• The receiver displays the following.During cloningAfter cloningMaster receiver display Sub-receiver displayr When cloning is finished, turn power OFF, then ON to exit the cloning mode.
5810OTHER FUNCTIONS10DCloning using a personal computerData can be cloned to and from a personal computer (Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Windows Vista® or Windows 7) using the optional CS-R6 CLONING SOFTWARE and the option-al OPC-478/OPC-478UC CLONING CABLE. Consult the CS-R6 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details.DCloning error)NOTE: DO NOT push any key on the sub-receiver during cloning. This will cause a cloning error.When the display appears as below, a cloning error has occurred.In such a case, both receivers automatically return to the clone standby condition and cloning must be repeated.N Auto power-off functionThe IC-R6 can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period in which no operation is performed.120, 90, 60, 30 minutes and OFF can be specified. The specified period is retained even when the receiver is turned OFF by the auto power-off function. To cancel the function, select “OFF” in step e below.qPush [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.wRotate [DIAL] to select the “AP OFF” item.• Turn the Expand set mode ON for selection. (p. 39)[DIAL]e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a desired time or to turn the function OFF.rPush [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
5910 OTHER FUNCTIONSN Partial resetIf you want to initialize the operating settings (VFO frequen-cy, VFO settings, Set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, a partial resetting function is available for the receiver.±While holding down [FUNC] and [TS], turn the power ON to partially reset the receiver.N All resetThe function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. when first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors.If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few seconds, turn power ON again. If the problem persists, per-form the following procedure.• Partial resetting is also available. See to the left for details.IMPORTANT!:Resetting the receiver CLEARS all memory informa-tion and initializes all values in the receiver, including TV channel skip setting.±While holding down [FUNC] and [Z], turn the power ON to reset the CPU.*The appearing frqeuencyis differ according toreceiver version.±While holding down [FUNC] and [TS], turn the power OFF, then ON again to partially reset the receiver.
6011FREQUENCY TABLE1011N TV channelsThe following tables show the channels versus video and audio frequencies, depending on each version.D U.S.A. channels (unit: MHz)CH Freq.2 59.753 65.754 71.755 81.756 87.757 179.758 185.759 191.7510 197.7511 203.7512 209.7513 215.7514 475.7515 481.7516 487.7517 493.7518 499.7519 505.7520 511.7521 517.7522 523.7523 529.7524 535.7525 541.7526 547.75CH Freq.27 553.7528 559.7529 565.7530 571.7531 577.7532 583.7533 589.7534 595.7535 601.7536 607.7537 613.7538 619.7539 625.7540 631.7541 637.7542 643.7543 649.7544 655.7545 661.7546 667.7547 673.7548 679.7549 685.7550 691.7551 697.75CH Freq.52 703.7553 709.7554 715.7555 721.7556 727.7557 733.7558 739.7559 745.7560 751.7561 757.7562 763.7563 769.7564 775.7565 781.7566 787.7567 793.7568 799.7569 805.75D CCIR channels (unit: MHz)CH Freq.1 46.752 53.753 60.754 67.755 180.756 187.757 194.758 201.759 208.7510 215.7511 222.7512 229.7521 476.7522 484.7523 492.7524 500.7525 508.7526 516.7527 524.7528 532.7529 540.7530 548.7531 556.7532 564.7533 572.7534 580.7535 588.7536 596.7537 604.7538 612.7539 620.75CH Freq.40 628.7541 636.7542 644.7543 652.7544 660.7545 668.7546 676.7547 684.7548 692.7549 700.7550 708.7551 716.7552 724.7553 732.7554 740.7555 748.7556 756.7557 764.7558 772.7559 780.7560 788.7561 796.7562 804.7563 812.7564 820.7565 828.7566 836.7567 844.7568 852.7569 860.75D Australian channels(unit: MHz)CH Freq.0 51.751 62.752 69.753 91.754 100.755 107.755A 143.756 180.757 187.758 194.759 201.7510 214.7511 221.7528 532.7529 539.7530 546.7531 553.7532 560.7533 567.7534 574.7535 581.7536 588.7537 595.7538 602.7539 609.7540 616.7541 623.7542 630.75CH Freq.43 637.7544 644.7545 651.7546 658.7547 665.7548 672.7549 679.7550 686.7551 693.7552 700.7553 707.7554 714.7555 721.7556 728.7557 735.7558 742.7559 749.7560 756.7561 763.7562 770.7563 777.7564 784.7565 791.7566 798.7567 805.7568 812.7569 819.75
6111 FREQUENCY TABLED China channels (unit: MHz)CH Freq.1 56.252 64.253 72.254 83.755 91.756 174.757 182.758 190.759 198.7510 206.7511 214.7512 222.7513 477.7514 485.7515 493.7516 501.7517 509.7518 517.7519 525.7520 533.7521 541.7522 549.7523 557.7524 565.7525 613.7526 621.7527 629.7528 637.7529 645.7530 653.7531 661.75CH Freq.32 669.7533 677.7534 685.7535 693.7536 701.7537 709.7538 717.7539 725.7540 733.7541 741.7542 749.7543 757.7544 765.7545 773.7546 781.7547 789.7548 797.7549 805.7550 813.7551 821.7552 829.7553 837.7554 845.7555 853.7556 861.7557 869.7558 877.7559 885.7560 893.7561 901.7562 909.75CH Freq.63 917.7564 925.7565 933.7566 941.7567 949.7568 957.75DNewZealandchannels(unit: MHz)CH Freq.1 50.752 60.753 67.754 180.755 187.756 194.757 201.758 208.759 215.7510 222.7511 229.75D UK channels (unit: MHz)CH Freq.21 477.2522 485.2523 493.2524 501.2525 509.2526 517.2527 525.2528 533.2529 541.2530 549.2531 557.2532 565.2533 573.2534 581.2535 589.2536 597.2537 605.2538 613.2539 621.2540 629.2541 637.2542 645.2543 653.2544 661.2545 669.2546 677.2547 685.2548 693.2549 701.2550 709.2551 717.25CH Freq.52 725.2553 733.2554 741.2555 749.2556 757.2557 765.2558 773.2559 781.2560 789.2561 797.2562 805.2563 813.2564 821.2565 829.2566 837.2567 845.2568 853.2569 861.25D French channels (unit: MHz)CH Freq.2 49.253 54.004 57.255 182.506 190.507 198.508 206.509 214.5010 222.5021 477.7522 485.7523 493.7524 501.7525 509.7526 517.7527 525.7528 533.7529 541.7530 549.7531 557.7532 565.7533 573.7534 581.7535 589.7536 597.7537 605.7538 613.7539 621.7540 629.7541 637.7542 645.75CH Freq.43 653.7544 661.7545 669.7546 677.7547 685.7548 693.7549 701.7550 709.7551 717.7552 725.7553 733.7554 741.7555 749.7556 757.7557 765.7558 773.7559 781.7560 789.7561 797.7562 805.7563 813.7564 821.7565 829.7566 837.7567 845.7568 853.7569 861.75
6211FREQUENCY TABLE11D Indonesian channels(unit: MHz)CH Freq.2 53.753 60.754 67.755 180.756 187.757 194.758 201.759 208.7510 215.7511 222.7512 229.7521 476.7522 484.7523 492.7524 500.7525 508.7526 516.7527 524.7528 532.7529 540.7530 548.7531 556.7532 564.7533 572.7534 580.7535 588.7536 596.7537 604.7538 612.7539 620.75CH Freq.40 628.7541 636.7542 644.7543 652.7544 660.7545 668.7546 676.7547 684.7548 692.7549 700.7550 708.7551 716.7552 724.7553 732.7554 740.7555 748.7556 756.7557 764.7558 772.7559 780.7560 788.7561 796.7562 804.7563 812.7564 820.7565 828.7566 836.7567 844.7568 852.7569 860.75D Italian channels (unit: MHz)CH Freq.A 59.25B 67.75C 87.75D 180.75E 188.75F 197.75G 206.75H 215.75H1 222.75H2 229.7521 476.7522 484.7523 492.7524 500.7525 508.7526 516.7527 524.7528 532.7529 540.7530 548.7531 556.7532 564.7533 572.7534 580.7535 588.7536 596.7537 604.7538 612.7539 620.7540 628.7541 636.75CH Freq.42 644.7543 652.7544 660.7545 668.7546 676.7547 684.7548 692.7549 700.7550 708.7551 716.7552 724.7553 732.7554 740.7555 748.7556 756.7557 764.7558 772.7559 780.7560 788.7561 796.7562 804.7563 812.7564 820.7565 828.7566 836.7567 844.7568 852.7569 860.75D Taiwan channels(unit: MHz)CH Freq.7 179.758 185.759 191.7510 197.7511 203.7512 209.75D FOT channels(unit: MHz)CH Freq.4 181.755 189.756 197.757 205.758 213.759 221.75
6311 FREQUENCY TABLEN VHF marine channels (unit: MHz)CH Ship ShipNo. Transmit Receive01 156.050 160.65001A 156.050 156.05002 156.100 160.70003 156.150 160.75003A 156.150 156.15004 156.200 160.80004A 156.200 156.20005 156.250 160.85005A 156.250 156.25006 156.300 156.30007 156.350 160.95007A 156.350 156.35008 156.400 156.40009 156.450 156.45010 156.500 156.50011 156.550 156.55012 156.600 156.60013 156.650 156.65014 156.700 156.70015 156.750 156.75016 156.800 156.80017 156.850 156.85018 156.900 161.50018A 156.900 156.90019 156.950 161.55019A 156.950 156.95020 157.000 161.60020A 157.000 157.00021 157.050 161.650WX CH Frequency01 162.55002 162.40003 162.47504 162.42505 162.45006 162.50007 162.52508 161.65009 161.77510 163.275CH Ship ShipNo. Transmit Receive21A 157.050 157.05021b 161.650 161.65022 157.100 161.70022A 157.100 157.10023 157.150 161.75023A 157.150 157.15024 157.200 161.80025 157.250 161.85025b 161.850 161.85026 157.300 161.90027 157.350 161.95028 157.400 162.00028b 162.000 162.00060 156.025 160.62561 156.075 160.67561A 156.075 156.07562 156.125 160.72562A 156.125 156.12563 156.175 160.77563A 156.175 156.17564 156.225 160.82564A 156.225 156.22565 156.275 160.87565A 156.275 156.27566 156.325 160.92566A 156.325 156.32567 156.375 156.37568 156.425 156.42569 156.475 156.475CH Ship ShipNo. Transmit Receive70 156.525 156.52571 156.575 156.57572 156.625 156.62573 156.675 156.67574 156.725 156.72577 156.875 156.87578 156.925 161.52578A 156.925 156.92579 156.975 161.57579A 156.975 156.97580 157.025 161.62580A 157.025 157.02581 157.075 161.67581A 157.075 157.07582 157.125 161.72582A 157.125 157.12583 157.175 161.77583A 157.175 157.17583b 161.775 161.77584 157.225 161.82584A 157.225 157.22585 157.275 161.87585A 157.275 157.27586 157.325 161.92586A 157.325 157.32587 157.375 161.97587A 157.375 157.37588 157.425 162.02588A 157.425 157.425N Weather channels (unit: MHz)
6411FREQUENCY TABLE11N Other communications in the USADot color FrequencyRed 151.625 MHzPurple 151.955 MHzBlue 154.570 MHzGreen 154.600 MHzWhite 462.575 MHzBlack 462.625 MHzOrange 462.675 MHzBrown 464.500 MHzYellow 464.550 MHz“J” Dot 467.763 MHz“K” Dot 467.813 MHzSilver Star 467.850 MHzGold Star 467.875 MHzRed Star 467.900 MHzBlue Star 467.925 MHzDBRS (Business Radio Service) channelsTransceiver TransceiverReceive transmit462.5500 MHz 467.5500 MHz462.5625 MHz462.5750 MHz 467.5750 MHz462.5875 MHz462.6000 MHz 467.6000 MHz462.6125 MHz462.6250 MHz 467.6250 MHz462.6375 MHz462.6500 MHz 467.6500 MHz462.6625 MHz462.6750 MHz 467.6750 MHz462.6875 MHz462.7000 MHz 467.7000 MHz462.7125 MHz462.7250 MHz 467.7250 MHzDGMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) channelsCH Frequency1 151.820 MHz2 151.880 MHz3 151.940 MHz4 154.570 MHz5 154.600 MHzDMURS channelsCH Frequency1 26.965 MHz2 26.975 MHz3 26.985 MHz4 27.005 MHz5 27.015 MHz6 27.025 MHz7 27.035 MHz8 27.055 MHz9 27.065 MHz10 27.075 MHz11 27.085 MHz12 27.105 MHz13 27.115 MHz14 27.125 MHz15 27.135 MHz16 27.155 MHz17 27.165 MHz18 27.175 MHz19 27.185 MHz20 27.205 MHzD HF CB (Citizens Band) channelsCH Frequency21 27.215 MHz22 27.225 MHz23 27.255 MHz24 27.235 MHz25 27.245 MHz26 27.265 MHz27 27.275 MHz28 27.285 MHz29 27.295 MHz30 27.305 MHz31 27.315 MHz32 27.325 MHz33 27.335 MHz34 27.345 MHz35 27.355 MHz36 27.365 MHz37 27.375 MHz38 27.385 MHz39 27.395 MHz40 27.405 MHzCH Frequency1 462.5625 MHz2 462.5875 MHz3 462.6125 MHz4 462.6375 MHz5 462.6625 MHz6 462.6875 MHz7 462.7125 MHzDFRS (Family Radio Service) channelsCH Frequency8 467.5625 MHz9 467.5875 MHz10 467.6125 MHz11 467.6375 MHz12 467.6625 MHz13 467.6875 MHz14 467.7125 MHz
6511 FREQUENCY TABLEFrequency Description121.500 Emergencies122.000 Flight Advisory Service122.200 Flight Service Stations122.700 Unicom— Uncontrolled airports122.725 Unicom— Private airports122.750 Unicom— Air-to-air communications122.800 Unicom— Uncontrolled airports122.900 Search & rescue training, & uncontrolled airports122.950 Unicom— Controlled airports123.000 Unicom— Uncontrolled airports123.025 Helicopters— Air-to-air communications123.050 Unicom— Heliports123.075 Unicom— Heliports123.100 Search & Rescue123.300 Flight Schools123.450 Air-to-air communications (unofficial)123.500 Flight Schools123.600 Flight Service Stations— Uncontrolled airports148.125 Civil Air Patrol Repeaters— Secondary148.150 Civil Air Patrol Repeaters— Primary156.300 Aircraft-to-ship— safety156.400 Aircraft-to-ship— commercial156.425 Aircraft-to-ship— non-commercial156.450 Aircraft-to-ship— commercial156.625 Aircraft-to-ship— non-commercial156.900 Aircraft-to-ship— commercial243.000 Military Emergency “Guard”255.400 Flight Advisory Service257.800 Civilian Towers311.000 SAC Primary321.000 SAC Secondary381.800 USCG— PrimaryD General aviation frequenciesCHFrequencyRemarks range2– 13 54–216 (same as broadcast VHF)14– 22 120–174 Mid band Ch. A–I23– 36 216–300 Super band J–W37– 53 300–402 Hyper band AA–QQ54– 64 402–46865– 94 468–648 (Ultra band)95– 99 90–120 Low band A5–A1100–125 648–804 (Ultra band)D Cable TV (IRC) (unit: MHz)169.445 MHz169.505 MHz170.245 MHz170.305 MHz171.045 MHz171.105 MHz171.845 MHz171.905 MHz*Power limited to 1/20 watt. These frequencies are also used at drive-in windows at some fast-food restaurants.D Wireless Microphones
6611FREQUENCY TABLE11N Other communications— other countriesCH Frequency1 446.006252 446.018753 446.031254 446.043755 446.056256 446.068757 446.081258 446.09375DPMR446 channels(unit: MHz)CH Frequency59 434.52560 434.55061 434.57562 434.60063 434.62564 434.65065 434.67566 434.70067 434.72568 434.75069 434.775CH Frequency1 433.0752 433.1003 433.1254 433.1505 433.1756 433.2007 433.2258 433.2509 433.27510 433.30011 433.32512 433.35013 433.37514 433.40015 433.42516 433.45017 433.47518 433.50019 433.52520 433.55021 433.57522 433.60023 433.62524 433.65025 433.67526 433.70027 433.72528 433.75029 433.775D LPD (Low Power Device) channels (unit: MHz)CH Frequency30 433.80031 433.82532 433.85033 433.87534 433.90035 433.92536 433.95037 433.97538 434.00039 434.02540 434.05041 434.07542 434.10043 434.12544 434.15045 434.17546 434.20047 434.22548 434.25049 434.27550 434.30051 434.32552 434.35053 434.37554 434.40055 434.42556 434.45057 434.47558 434.500
6711 FREQUENCY TABLECH Frequency1 476.425 MHz2 476.450 MHz3 476.475 MHz4 476.500 MHz5 476.525 MHz6 476.550 MHz7 476.575 MHz8 476.600 MHz9 476.625 MHz10 476.650 MHz11 476.675 MHz12 476.700 MHz13 476.725 MHz14 476.750 MHz15 476.775 MHz16 476.800 MHz17 476.825 MHz18 476.850 MHz19 476.875 MHz20 476.900 MHzDUHF C.R.S (Citizen Radio Service) channelsCH Frequency21 476.925 MHz22 476.950 MHz23 476.975 MHz24 477.000 MHz25 477.025 MHz26 477.050 MHz27 477.075 MHz28 477.100 MHz29 477.125 MHz30 477.150 MHz31 477.175 MHz32 477.200 MHz33 477.225 MHz34 477.250 MHz35 477.275 MHz36 477.300 MHz37 477.325 MHz38 477.350 MHz39 477.375 MHz40 477.400 MHz
6812MAINTENANCE1112PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.N Troubleshooting If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center.No power comes on.No sound comes from the speaker.Sensitivity is low and only strong signals are audible.Frequency cannot be set.No beep sound.Receive audio is distorted.Desired Set mode item cannot be selected.Programmed scan does not start.Memory or bank scan does not start.Installed batteries cannot be charged.• The batteries are exhausted.• The battery polarity is reversed.• Volume level is too low.• Squelch level is set too tight.• Different tone is selected with tone squelch.• Attenuator function is activated.• The lock function is activated.• Beep tones are turned OFF or the beep tone level is too low.• The operating mode is not selected correctly.• “EXPAND” item is set to OFF.• Some Set mode items can be selected in the AM or FM broadcast band only.• Program scan edges are not programmed.• No or only one memory or bank channel is programmed.• The batteries over discharged.• Replace the batteries or charge the batteries.• Check the battery polarity. • Push [Y] to obtain a suitable level.• While holding down [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to set the squelch level.• Turn the appropriate function OFF.• While holding down [FUNC], push [SQL] to turn the attenuator function OFF.• While holding down [FUNC], push [](BAND) for 1 second to turn the function OFF.• Turn beep tone ON or set the beep tone level to appropriate level in the Set mode.• Push [MODE] repeatedly to select a suitable operating mode.• Turn “EXPAND” item ON.• Choose the AM or FM broadcast band.• Program a pair of scan edge channels.• Program at least 2 memory or bank channels• Re-install the batteries (wait at least for 1 second), then plug the AC adapter while holding down [FUNC].pgs. 5, 6p. 5p. 11p. 12p. 35p. 13p. 10p. 41p. 12p. 39p. 7p. 27pgs. 16,17p. 6
6912 MAINTENANCEN CP-18A/E fuse replacementIf the fuse blows, or the receiver stops functioning while operating with the optional CP-18A/E, find the source of the problem if possible, solve it and only then replace the dam-aged fuse with a new rated one (FGB 5 A) as shown below.Fuse 5 A
7013SPECIFICATIONS1213D GENERAL• Frequency coverage : (Unit: MHz) USA 0.100–823.995, 851.000–866.995, 896.000–1309.995 France 0.100–29.995, 50.200–51.200,87.500–107.995, 144.000–146.000,430.000–440.000, 1240.000–1300.000 Other than above 0.100–1309.995 MHz• Number of memory channels : 1350 (incl. 50 scan edges and 200 auto write channels)• Frequency resolution : 5, 6.25, 8.33,* 9*, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 125, 200 kHz*selectable depending on the operating frequency band.• Receive modes : FM, WFM, AM• Operating temperature range : –10°C to +60°C; +14˚F to +140˚F• Reference frequency stability : ±1.0 ppm (+25°C)• Power supply requirement : 2 AA (R6) alkaline cells2 AA (R6) Ni-MH cells4.5 to 6.3 V DC (with AC adapter or CP-18A/E)• Current drain (backlight OFF at 3.0 V DC): rated audio 130 mA typical receive stanby 65 mA typical power save (1:4) 30 mA typical charging 140 mA typical• Antenna connector : SMA (50 ȍ)• Dimensions : 58(W) u 86(H) u 29.8(D) mm(projections not included) 29⁄32(W)u33⁄8(H)u13⁄16(D) in• Weight (approximately) : 200 g; 7.1 oz (with supplied antenna and batteries)• Ext. speaker connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8s)/8 ȍD RECEIVER• Receive system : Triple-conversion superheterodyne• Intermediate frequencies : 1st : 266.7 MHz, 2nd : 19.65 MHz (FM/AM),19.95 MHz (WFM) 3rd : 450 kHz (FM/AM),750 kHz (WFM)• Sensitivity (except spurious points): when connecting EXT-ANTFM (1 kHz/3.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD) 1.625–4.995 MHz 0.32 μV typical 5.000–29.995 MHz 0.25 μV typical 30.000–117.995 MHz 0.18 μV typical 118.000–246.995 MHz 0.18 μV typical 247.000–469.995 MHz 0.18 μV typical 470.000–832.995 MHz 0.32 μV typical 833.000–1029.995 MHz 0.28 μV typical 1030.000–1309.995 MHz 0.35 μV typicalWFM (1 kHz/52.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD) 76.000–108.000 MHz 1.1 μV typical 175.000–221.995 MHz 1.1 μV typical 470.000–770.000 MHz 1.8 μV typicalAM (1 kHz/30% MOD.; 10 dB S/N) 0.495–4.995 MHz 1.3 μV typical 5.000–29.995 MHz 0.89 μV typical 118.000–136.000 MHz 0.63 μV typical 222.000–246.995 MHz 0.63 μV typical 247.000–329.995 MHz 0.79 μV typical• Selectivity :AM/FM More than 12 kHz/–9 dBLess than 30 kHz/–60 dBWFM More than 150 kHz/–6 dB• Audio output power : (at 10% distortion/3.0 V DC)Internal speaker More than 150 mW with a 16 : loadExternal speaker 80 mW typical with an 8 : loadAll stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
71OPTIONS14NOptionsBC-196SA/SD/153SC AC ADAPTERRegularly charges the installed batteries. BC-196SA/SD:4.5 V DC/400 mA outputBC-153SC:6.0 V DC/1 A outputCP-18A/E CIGARETTE LIGHTERCABLE WITH DC-DC CONVERTERAllows you to operate the receiver through a 12 V ciga-rette lighter socket, and also charges the installed recharge-able batteries regularly. A DC-DC converter is built-in.AD-92SMA ANTENNACONNECTOR ADAPTERAllows you to connect an exter-nal antenna with a BNC con-nector.SP-13 EARPHONEProvides clear audio in noisy environments.BC-194 CHARGE ADAPTERAllows you to charge the receiver on the desktop. Requires AC adapter or cigarette lighter cable.LC-146A CARRYING CASEHelps protect the receiver from scratches, etc.OPC-474 CLONING CABLEFor connection between receiv-ers for data cloning.OPC-478/OPC-478UCCLONING CABLEUsed for data cloning between receiver and PC with CS-R6 (cloning software).CS-R6 CLONING SOFTWAREProvides quick and easy pro-gramming of such settings as memory channels and Set mode contents via your PC’s RS-232C terminal (using OPC-478), or USB port (OPC-478UC). Either OPC-478 or OPC-478UC is required.CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTERFor receiver remote control using a PC.HP-4 HEAD PHONEProvides clear audio in noisy environments.
qwiR6VFO and memory mode selectionPOCKET GUIDEPush [V/M] to toggle between theVFO and the memory mode. Receive mode selectionPush [MODE] repeatedly toselect the desired mode Audio level settingPush [Y] to increase, push [Z]to decrease the audio level. Squelch level settingHold down [SQL], rotate [DIAL]to set the squelch level. Frequency band selectionPush [BAND] repeatedly, or holddown [BAND], rotate [DIAL] toselect the desired frequency band. Tuning step selectionPush [TS], then rotate [DIAL] toselect the desired tuning step.• Push [TS] again to return to theprevious screen.Key lock functionHold down [FUNC], push [ ](BAND) for 1 sec. to toggle thekey lock function ON or OFF.• “ ” appears when the lock functionis in use. Frequency settingPush [V/M] to select the VFOmode.Rotate [DIAL] to set the desiredoperating frequency. qw Memory channel selectionPush [V/M] to select thememory mode.Rotate [DIAL] to set a desiredmemory channel.• Hold down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL]changes memory channel in 10channel steps.qwe Memory bank channel selectionPush [V/M] to select thememory mode.Push [BAND] repeatedly, orwhile holding down [BAND],rotate [DIAL] selects a desiredbank.Rotate [DIAL] to select thedesired bank channel. Attenuator functionHold down [FUNC], push [ ](SQL) to toggle the attenuatorON or OFF.• “ATT” appears when the attenua-tor function is in use.7215POCKET GUIDEImportant operating instructions are summed up on this and the followingpage for your simple reference.By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become acard sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case orwallet, etc.q Cut w Fold e Complete<CUT HERE>
qwer Memory channel programmingSet the desired frequency and other functions in the VFO mode.Push and hold [S.MW](V/M) for 1 sec. to enter the select memory write mode.• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound.Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.Push and hold [S.MW](V/M) for 1 sec. to program the contents into the selected channel.• 3 beeps sound.qwe Scan skip settingPush [V/M] to select the memory mode.Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.Hold down [FUNC], push [ ](V/M) to set the skip setting (skip channel or skip frequency) ON or OFF.qw VFO scansPush [V/M] to select the VFO mode.Push and hold [SCAN] (MODE) for 1 sec.• A scan type appears. ertRotate [DIAL] to select the desired scan type.Push [SCAN] (MODE) to start the scan.• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.• During scan, push [V/M] to start the auto memory write scan.Push [SCAN](MODE) again to stop the scan.qw Memory scansPush [V/M] to select the memory mode.Push and hold [SCAN](MODE) for 1 sec.• A scan type appears.ertRotate [DIAL] to select the desired scan type.Push [SCAN] (MODE) to start the scan.• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.Push [SCAN](MODE) again to stop scan.CE Versions of the IC-R6 which display the ‘CE’symbol on the serial number label, comply withthe essential requirements of the EuropeanRadio and Telecommunication Terminal Direc-tive 1999/5/EC7316 CE• List of Country codes (ISO 3166-1)Country Codes Country Codes1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI2 Belgium BE 19 Lithuania LT3 Bulgaria BG 20 Luxembourg LU4 Croatia HR 21 Malta MT5Czech Republic CZ 22 Netherlands NL6 Cyprus CY 23 Norway NO7 Denmark DK 24 Poland PL8 Estonia EE 25 Portugal PT9 Finland FI 26 Romania RO10 France FR 27 Slovakia SK11 Germany DE 28 Slovenia SI12 Greece GR 29 Spain ES13 Hungary HU 30 Sweden SE14 Iceland IS 31 Switzerland CH15 Ireland IE 32 Turkey TR16 Italy IT 33 United Kingdom GB17 Latvia LV
7416CE12345678910111213141516DECLARATIONOF CONFORMITYWe Icom Inc. Japan1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-kuOsaka 547-0003, JapanKind of equipment:Type-designation:SignatureAuthorized representative namePlace and date of issueVersion (where applicable):This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonisedstandards, specifications or documents:Bad SodenY. FurukawaGeneral ManagerIcom (Europe) GmbHCommunication EquipmentAuf der Krautweide 24,65812 Bad Soden am Taunus,Germanyi)ii)iii)iv)Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications TerminalEquipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential TestSuite measurements have been performed.EN 301 489-1 v1.6.1 (September 2005)EN 301 489-15 v1.2.1 (August 2002)EN 301 783-2 v1.1.1 (September 2000)EN 60950-1 (2001): A11: 2004COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVERiC- r624th Dec. 2009
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, JapanPrinted on recycled paper with soy ink.A-6810H-1EXPrinted in Japan©2009 Icom Inc.#02 Europe#12 Europe-1#03 U.K.#04 Italy#14 Italy-1#07 France#17 France-1#08 Spain#18 Spain-1<Intended Country of Use>N AT N BE N CY N CZ N DK N EEN FI N FR N DE N GR N HU N IEN IT N LV N LT N LU N MT N NLN PL N PT N SK N SI N ES N SEN GB N IS N LI N NO N CH N BGN RO N TR N HR<Intended Country of Use>N AT N BE N CY N CZ N DK N EEN FI N FR N DE N GR N HU N IEN IT N LV N LT N LU N MT N NLN PL N PT N SK N SI N ES N SEN GB N IS N LI N NO N CH N BGN RO N TR N HR<Intended Country of Use>N AT N BE N CY N CZ N DK N EEN FI N FR N DE N GR N HU N IEN IT N LV N LT N LU N MT N NLN PL N PT N SK N SI N ES N SEN GB N IS N LI N NO N CH N BGN RO N TR N HR<Intended Country of Use>N AT N BE N CY N CZ N DK N EEN FI N FR N DE N GR N HU N IEN IT N LV N LT N LU N MT N NLN PL N PT N SK N SI N ES N SEN GB N IS N LI N NO N CH N BGN RO N TR N HR<Intended Country of Use>N AT N BE N CY N CZ N DK N EEN FI N FR N DE N GR N HU N IEN IT N LV N LT N LU N MT N NLN PL N PT N SK N SI N ES N SEN GB N IS N LI N NO N CH N BGN RO N TR N HR

Navigation menu