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Icom IC-R1500 Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-R1500
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Instruction manual ir1500 communications receiver.
Page 2: Features
I foreword thank you for purchasing this icom product. The ic-r1500 communications receiver is designed and built with icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble- free operation. We want to take a couple of moments of...
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Ii r warning! Never connect the receiver via the opc- 254l to an ac outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an elec- tric shock. R warning! Never operate the receiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention— anything less may result in an accident. Never connect t...
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Iii supplied accessories supplied accessories is described in the ic-pcr1500’s in- struction manual. Table of contents foreword ........................................................................................... I important .......................................................................
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Iv 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ afc function ................................................................................ 13 ■ vsc function ................................................................................ 13 ■ if filter selection .........................................
Page 6: Connection
1 connection 1 ■ rear panel connection d dc power supply connection use a 12 v dc power supply with at least 4 a capacity. Make sure the ground terminal of the dc power supply is grounded. • connecting to a dc power supply opc-254l (optional) black white r caution! Never remove the fuse- holders fro...
Page 7: Antennal Installation
2 1 connection 1 d d opc-1156 connection q connect the controller plug to the opc-1156 joint. W detach the ferrite core from the controller cable, then at- tach it to the opc-1156 as shown below. • make sure to roll the cable to the ferrite core. E connect the opc-1156 plug to the [controller] con- ...
Page 8: Panel Description
3 panel description 2 q set•lock switch [set•lock] ➥ push to enter set mode. ((p. 35)) ➥ push and hold for 1 sec. To turn the lock function on and off. ((p. 11)) w tuning step/mode switch [ts•mode] ➥ push to enter tuning step selection mode. ((p. 9)) • rotate [dial] to select the desired tuning step...
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4 2 panel description 2 y monitor•tone•tone scan switch [moni•t/t-scan] ➥ push to turn the monitor function on and off. ((p. 11)) ➥ push and hold for 1 sec. To enter tone squelch selection mode. ((pgs. 31, 33)) • tone squelch, pocket beep (ctcss), tone squelch reverse action, dtcs squelch, pocket be...
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5 2 panel description q afc indicator appears when the afc function is in use. ((p. 13)) w fm center indicators ➥ “ ” or “ ” appears when the received signal is not tuned to its center frequency; or the squelch is closed. ➥ “ ” appears when the received signal is tuned to its center frequency. E rec...
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6 2 panel description 2 y dsp indicator ((p. 43)) appears when the dsp digital filter function is in use. • the dsp function requires an optional ut-106 installation . U frequency readout shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode contents, etc. • frequency decimal point blinks while sca...
Page 12: Rear Panel—Main Unit
7 2 panel description q antenna connector [ant] connects a 50 Ω antenna with a bnc connector and a 50 Ω coaxial cable. W data jack [packet] connects a tnc (terminal node controller), etc. For data communications. The receiver can receive 9600 bps packet communication (afsk). E usb connector [usb] co...
Page 13: Setting A Frequency
8 3 setting a frequency 2 3 ■ turning power on/off ➥ while receiver’s power is off, push [pwr] to turn power on. • while receiver power is on, push and hold [pwr] for 1 sec. To turn power off. ■ mode selection d vfo modes vfo mode is used for the desired frequency setting within the frequency covera...
Page 14: Tuning Step Selection
9 3 setting a frequency ■ tuning step selection when using the tuning dial to change the frequency, or when a scan function is activated, the frequency changes in incre- ments determined by the set tuning step. This can be changed if desired. The following tuning step are available. • 0.01 khz (10 h...
Page 15: Receive Mode Selection
10 3 setting a frequency 3 ■ receive mode selection receive modes are determined by the physical properties of the radio signals. The receiver has 6 receive modes: lsb usb, cw, am, wfm and fm modes. The mode selection is stored independently in each memory channels. Typically, am mode is used for th...
Page 16: Basic Operation
11 basic operation 4 ■ receiving q push and hold [pwr] for 1 sec. To turn power on. W set the audio level. ➥ push [moni•t/t-scan] to open the squelch. ➥ rotate [vol] to adjust the audio level. ➥ push [moni•t/t-scan] to close the squelch. E set the squelch level. ➥ rotate [sql] fully counterclockwise...
Page 17: Attenuator Function
12 4 basic operation 4 ■ attenuator function the attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting when very strong signals are near the desired frequency or when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting sta- tion, are near your location. The attenuator gain is about 20 db and thi...
Page 18: Afc Function
13 4 basic operation ■ afc function [ the afc (automatic frequency control) function tunes the displayed frequency automatically when an off-center fre- quency is received. It activates in fm mode and only when the selected if filter is 6 khz or 15 khz. Q select fm mode. W push [set•lock] to enter s...
Page 19: If Filter Selection
14 4 basic operation 4 ■ if filter selection [ the receiver has 2 to 4 passband width if filters for each mode. Selectable passband width are from 3, 6, 15, 50 and 230 (depending on the selected mode). • selectable passband width for each mode. Ssb mode : 3 (2.8 khz) or 6 khz cw mode : 3 (2.8 khz) o...
Page 20: Duplex Operation
15 4 basic operation duplex communication uses two 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 fr...
Page 21: Memory Operation
16 5 memory operation 4 5 ■ general description the receiver has 1100 memory channels including 100 scan edge memory channels (50 pairs) for storage of often-used frequencies. And a total of 21 memory banks, a to h, j to r, t, u, w and y are available for storing groups of frequencies, etc. Up to 10...
Page 22: Programming A Memory Channel
17 5 memory operation vfo settings, including the set mode contents such as sub- audible tone frequency or scan skip information, can be pro- grammed into a memory channel. Q push [v/mhz•scan] to select vfo mode. W set the desired frequency using [dial]. ➥ set other data (e.G. Subaudible tone freque...
Page 23: Programming Channel Names
18 5 memory operation 5 ■ programming channel names each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu- meric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi- cated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters— see the table below for available charac- ters. Q select the des...
Page 24: Copying Memory Contents
19 5 memory operation d d to indicate the channel name [ the channel name indication can be set for independent memory channels. Q select the desired memory channel. ➥ push [mr•skip] to select memory mode, then rotate [dial] to select the desired memory channel. • “ ! ” and memory channel number app...
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20 5 memory operation 5 [example]: transferring memory channel 30 contents to vfo. [example]: transferring memory channel 22 contents to channel 23. Select the target channel. Push . Rotate for selecting memory channel. Push for 1 sec. Push to select memory mode. Rotate for selecting memory channel....
Page 26: Memory Clearing
21 5 memory operation ■ memory clearing contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. Q push [v/mhz•scan] to select vfo mode. W push [s.Mw•mw] to enter select memory write mode. • “ ! ” and the memory channel number blink. E rotate [dial] to select the memory channel to be cl...
Page 27: Memory Bank Setting
22 5 memory operation 5 the ic-r1500 has a total of 21 banks (a to h, j to r, t, u, w, y). Regular memory channels, 0 to 999, may assigned into the desired bank for easy memory management. Q select the desired memory channel. ➥ push [mr•skip] to select memory mode, then rotate [dial] to select the d...
Page 28: Memory Bank Selection
23 5 memory operation ■ memory bank selection q push [mr•skip] to select memory mode. W push [mr•skip] again to enter memory type selection mode. E rotate [dial] to select the desired bank (a to h, j to r, t, u, w or y). • only programmed banks are displayed. R push any switch to set the bank indica...
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24 5 memory operation 5 e push [ts•mode] once to select “bank.” • the bank’s indicator and bank channel are displayed. R rotate [dial] to select the desired bank indicator to trans- fer or erase. • push [set•lock] to toggle the bank or bank channel selection. • select “-- --” indication when erasing...
Page 30: Scan Operation
25 scan operation 6 ■ scan types scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. There are 5 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs. Full scan ((p. 26)) repeatedly scans all frequen- cies over the enti...
Page 31: Scan Start/stop
26 6 scan operation 6 ■ scan start/stop d preparation scan resume condition ((p. 29)); program the scan edges ((p. 27)); program two or more memory channels ((p. 17)); set skip settings ((p. 28)), if desired. D operation q push [v/mhz•scan] to select vfo mode for full/pro- grammed scan; or push [mr•...
Page 32: Scan Edges Programming
27 6 scan operation ■ scan edges programming scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edges, 0a/0b to 49a/49b, in memory channels. Q push [v/mhz•scan] to select vfo mode. W set the edge frequency of the desired frequency range: ➥ set the...
Page 33: Skip Scan
28 6 scan operation 6 ■ skip scan d skip channel/frequency setting you can set the selected memory channel as a skip channel which is skipped during memory skip scan. In addition, it can be set as a skip channel for both memory skip scan and fre- quency skip scan. These are useful to speed up the sc...
Page 34: Scan Resume Condition
29 6 scan operation the scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority watch. ((p. 30)) q push [set•lock] to enter set mode. W push [set•lock] or [s.Mw•mw] several times until “sct” or “scp” appears. E rotate [dial] to set the de...
Page 35: Priority Watch
30 7 priority watch 6 7 ■ priority watch types priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every 5 sec. While operating on a vfo frequency or scanning. The receiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. See ((p. 29)) ...
Page 36: Pocket Beep Operation
31 pocket beep and tone squelch 8 ■ pocket beep operation this function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has called while you were away from the receiver. D waiting for a call from a specific station q set the operating frequency in fm ...
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32 8 pocket beep and tone squelch 8 i push any switch to exit tone squelch selection mode. O when a signal with the matched tone is received, the re- ceiver emits beep tones and blinks “ s .” • beep tones sound for 30 sec. And “ s ” blinks. To stop the beeps and blinking manually, push any switch. !...
Page 38: Tone/dtcs Squelch Operation
33 8 pocket beep and tone squelch ■ tone/dtcs squelch operation the tone or dtcs squelch opens only when receiving a sig- nal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or dtcs code, respectively. You can silently wait for the specified sig- nal using the same tone. Q set the operating frequency i...
Page 39: Tone Scan
34 8 pocket beep and tone squelch 8 ■ tone scan by monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or dtcs squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or dtcs code necessary to open a squelch. Q set the desired operating frequency or memory channel to be checked for a to...
Page 40: Set Mode
35 set mode 9 ■ general d d set mode operation q push [set•lock] to enter set mode. W push [set•lock] or [s.Mw•mw] to select the desired item. E rotate [dial] to select the desired condition of the item. R push [ts•mode] or any switch below the display to exit set mode. † appears when accessing set ...
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36 9 set mode 9 d d key-touch beep the key-touch beep can be turned off for silent operation. (default: on) even when this item is set to off, the power-on beep and pocket beep function still sound. The power-on beep can not be set to off. D d beep output level adust the beep level from 1 to 9 for k...
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37 9 set mode d d display contrast the lcd contrast can be adjusted through 9 levels. (default: 5) d d duplex direction sets the duplex direction. The displaying frequency shifts the programmed offset frequency (below) when monitor function is in use (pushing [moni•t/t-scan]). • off : simplex operat...
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38 9 set mode 9 d d tone frequency sets subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch operation. Total of 51 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 hz) are available. (default: 88.5 hz) • available tone frequency list d d dtcs code sets dtcs code for dtcs squelch operation. Total of 104 codes (023–754) are avail...
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39 9 set mode d d vsc setting turns vsc (voice squelch control) function on and off. (default: off) d d scan resume timer selects scan resume timer from sct-15 (default), sct-10, sct-5 and scp-2. Scan resumes after the specified period when the received signal disappears. • sct-15/10/5 : scan pauses...
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40 9 set mode 9 d d memory bank link function sets the memory bank link function on and off (default). The link function provides continuous banks scan, that scans all contents in the selected banks during bank scan. This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only. • bank link sett...
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41 9 set mode d d if shift frequency setting select the if shift frequency up to ± 1.25 khz (in 100 hz steps). This item appears when the receive mode is selected ssb or cw mode. D d squelch delay selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent re- peated opening and closing of the squelch duri...
Page 47: Other Functions
42 10 other functions 9 10 d d weather channel selection q push [mr•skip] twice and rotate [dial] to select weather channel group, then push [mr•skip] again. W rotate [dial] to select the desired weather channel. E to cancel the weather channel, repeat step q and select the memory channel group, “ba...
Page 48: Dsp Operation
43 10 other functions d d anf function [ the anf (automatic notch filter) function automatically at- tenuates beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even if they are moving. This function can be activated in ssb, am, fm modes. Q select any of ssb, am or fm mode. W push [set•lock] to enter set mode. E pus...
Page 49: Data Cloning
44 10 other functions 10 cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro- grammed contents from a personal computer to a receiver using the ic-pcr1500 control software. D cloning using a personal computer data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (mi- crosoft ® windows ® xp/2000/m...
Page 50: Partial Reset
45 10 other functions ■ partial reset if you want to initialize the operating conditions (vfo fre- quency, vfo settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents. ➥ while pushing [v/mhz•scan] and [set•lock], push and hold [pwr] for 1 sec. To reset cpu partially. ■ all reset the functi...
Page 51: Internal Audio Switch
46 10 other functions 10 ■ internal audio switch the internal switch must be toggled when using an external speaker, headphones or earphone. Before removing the top cover, turn the receiver power off, then disconnect the dc power cable. Q turn the power off, then disconnect the dc power cable. W uns...
Page 52: Troubleshooting
47 troubleshooting 11 problem possible cause solution ref. If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. Does not turn on. No sound comes from the speaker. Sensitivity is low and only strong signals are audible. Frequency cannot...
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48 12 doc 11 12 declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the radio and telecommunications terminal equipment directive, 1999/5/ec, and that any a...
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