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Icom IC-R6 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Communications Receiver

Summary of IC-R6

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    Instruction manual ir6 communications receiver new2001 this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that ...

  • Page 2: D Features

    I new2001 foreword thank you for purchasing this icom product. The ic-r6 communications receiver is designed and built with icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We want to take a moment of your time to t...

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    Ii new2001 rwarning! Never operate the receiver with a earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. Rwarning! Never operate...

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    Iii new2001 fcc information • for class b unintentional radiators: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a res...

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    Iv new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 table of contents foreword i important i explicit definitions i precautions ii fcc information iii operating theory ...

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    V new2001 n skip channel/frequency setting 35 n scan resume setting 37 7 priority watch 38–40 n priority watch types 38 n priority watch operation 39 8 tone squelch and pocket beep 41–44 n tone squelch frequency/dtcs code setting ...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    ■ preparation d battery installation q remove the batter y cover from the receiver. W install two aa (lr6) size ni-mh or alkaline cell batteries. • be sure to observe the correct polarity. • charge the ni-mh bat- teries before use. (see p a g e i i fo r c h a r g i n g instructions.) keep the batter...

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    Ii quick reference guide new2001 d charging the battery receiver cp-18a/e cigarette lighter cable with dc-dc converter bc-196sa/sd/bc-153sc to a cigarette lighter socket the shape may differ, depending on the version. To an ac outlet to the [dc4.5v] jack q install the ni-mh batteries. W plug the ac ...

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    Iii quick reference guide new2001 quic k ref erence guide now 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. D about the default settings the [dial] co...

  • Page 10: Memory Programming

    Iv quick reference guide new2001 ■ 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. ■ memory programming the ic-r6 has 1300 memory channels for storing often used receive frequency, mode...

  • Page 11: Programmed Scan Operation

    V quick reference guide new2001 ■ programmed scan operation 25 pairs (50 channels) of scan edge memories, specify the scanning ranges, are used for programmed scan operation. The programmed scan scans between the frequencies in channels “xxa” and “xxb” (xx=00 to 24). Therefore, before operating the ...

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    Vi quick reference guide new2001 d starting scan 1. 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 sca...

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    Vii quick reference guide new2001 3. Starting scan push [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 scan in the vfo mode in the memory mode 4. Cancelling scan push [scan](mo...

  • Page 14: Panel Description

    1 new2001 panel description 1 !2 !0 u t r e w !1 q function display (pp 3, 4) speaker o i y q antenna connector (p. I) connect the supplied antenna. • an optional ad-92sma is available for connecting an antenna with a bnc connector. W function key [func] while holding down this switch, access a key’...

  • Page 15

    2 1 panel description new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 u power key [ ] hold down for 1 second to turn the receiver power on or off. I mode • scan • tone scan key [mode] • [scan](mode) • [ ](mode) ➥ push to select the receive mode. (p. 14) ➥ hold down for 1 second to enter the scan type...

  • Page 16: Function Display

    3 1 panel description new2001 q battery icon ➥ both segments appear when the batteries have ample capacity. • they do not appear when operating with an external power source. ➥ only the right segment “ ” appears when the batter- ies have less than half capacity. ➥ scrolls while charging the recharge...

  • Page 17

    4 1 panel description new2001 1 t vsc icon (p. 52) appears while the vsc (voice squelch control) function is in use. Y auto write channel icon (p. 34) appears when an auto write channel is selected. U skip icons m while in the vfo mode (p. 29) “pskip” appears when the vfo skip scan setting is on. M ...

  • Page 18: Battery Charging

    5 new2001 battery charging 2 ■ battery installation before installing, or replacing the batteries, hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn the power off. Q remove the battery cover from the receiver. Latch w install two aa (lr6) size ni-mh batteries. • be sure to observe the correct polarity. ■ caution •...

  • Page 19

    6 2 battery charging new2001 2 • 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 f...

  • Page 20: Battery Charging

    7 2 battery charging new2001 ■ battery charging d charging connections r warning!: never attempt to charge alkaline batteries. Receiver cp-18a/e cigarette lighter cable with dc-dc converter bc-196sa/sd/bc-153sc to a cigarette lighter socket the shape may differ, depending on the version. To an ac ou...

  • Page 21

    8 2 battery charging new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 r rotate [dial] to select “y,” then push [band]. [dial] • the charging confirmation is dis- played. T rotate [dial] to select “y,” then push [band] to start the battery charging. Rotate then, push • while charging, the icons show “ ...

  • Page 22: Vfo and Memory Channels

    9 new2001 frequency and channel setting 3 ■ vfo and memory channels the ic-r6 has two 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 r...

  • Page 23

    10 3 frequency and channel setting new2001 3 • available frequency bands am broadcast band hf band 50 mhz band 800 mhz band 400 mhz band fm broadcast band vhf air band 144 mhz band 300 mhz band weather channels* 1200 mhz band : push : while holding down , rotate the actual frequencies may differ, de...

  • Page 24: Setting A Frequency

    11 3 frequency and channel setting new2001 ■ setting a frequency q push [v/m] to select the vfo mode, if necessary. W select a desired frequency band with [band]. • or, while holding down [band], rotate [dial] to select a desired frequency band. E rotate [dial] to select a desired frequency. • the f...

  • Page 25: Selecting A Memory Channel

    12 3 frequency and channel setting new2001 3 ■ selecting a memory channel q push [v/m] to select the memory mode. • “ ” appears when the memory mode is selected. W rotate [dial] to select a desired memory channel. • only programmed memory channels can be selected. • while holding down [func], rotate...

  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    13 new2001 basic operation 4 ■ receiving make sure charged ni-mh or brand new alkaline batteries are installed. (p. 7) q hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn power on. W push [p] or [q] to set a desired audio level. • the function display shows the volume level while setting. See the section to the ri...

  • Page 27: Squelch Level Setting

    14 4 basic operation new2001 4 ■ squelch level setting the 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 setting. ➥ while holding down [sql], rotate [dial] to select the squelch lev...

  • Page 28: Monitor Function

    ■ monitor function this 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/2nd segments blink...

  • Page 29: Duplex Operation

    16 4 basic operation new2001 4 duplex communication uses two different frequencies for transmitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in com- munication through a repeater, some utility communications, etc. During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is shifted from the receive st...

  • Page 30: Dial Select Step

    17 4 basic operation new2001 ■ dial select step [ this receiver has a mhz tuning step for quick frequency set- ting. You can select 100 khz, 1 mhz or 10 mhz steps, as desired. D setting dial select step q push [v/m] to select the vfo mode. W hold down [set](ts) for 1 second to enter the set mode. E ...

  • Page 31: Memory Channels

    18 5 memory channels 4 5 ■ general description the receiver has 1300 memory channels for storage of often-used frequencies. A total of 22 memory banks, a to r, t, u, w and y can be selected. Up to 100 channels can be assigned to each bank. D memory channel contents the following information can be p...

  • Page 32: Memory Channel Programming

    19 5 memory channels new2001 ■ memory channel programming q push [v/m] to select the vfo mode. W set a desired frequency: ➥ select a desired band with [band]. ➥ set a desired frequency with [dial]. ➥ set other data (e.G. Frequency offset, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.) , if desired. E hold do...

  • Page 33: Memory Bank Setting

    20 5 memory channels new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ memory bank setting the ic-r6 has a total of 22 banks (a to r, t, u, w and y) . Regular memory channels 000 to 1299 can be assigned to any desired bank, for easy memory management. Q hold down [s.Mw](v/m) for 1 second to enter the...

  • Page 34: Memory Bank Selection

    21 5 memory channels new2001 ■ memory bank selection q push [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 channels regular ...

  • Page 35: Programming Memory/bank Name

    22 5 memory channels new2001 5 each 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. Q push [v/m] to select the memory mode. W rotate [dial] to select a desired memory c...

  • Page 36: Selecting Display Type

    23 5 memory channels new2001 ■ selecting display type during memory mode operation, either the programmed bank name, memory name or the channel number can be displayed, instead of the frequency display. Q push [v/m] to select the memory mode. • if desired, push [band] repeatedly to select a desired ...

  • Page 37: Copying Memory Contents

    24 5 memory channels new2001 5 ■ copying memory contents this function copies a memory channel’s contents to the vfo (or another memory channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the frequency offset, subaudible tone frequency etc. D memor...

  • Page 38: Memory Clearing

    25 5 memory channels new2001 ■ memory clearing contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), if desired. Q hold down [s.Mw](v/m) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • the “ ” icon and memory channel number blink. • do not hold down [s.Mw](...

  • Page 39: Transferring Memory Contents

    26 5 memory channels new2001 5 ■ transferring memory contents the contents of programmed memory channels can be transferred to other memory channels. Q hold down [s.Mw](v/m) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • the “ ” icon and memory channel number...

  • Page 40

    27 5 memory channels new2001 new2001 the contents of programmed memory channels can be erased or transferred to other memory channels. 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 o...

  • Page 41: Scan Operation

    28 6 scan operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ scan types scanning automatically searches for signals and makes it easier to locate new stations. Full scan (p. 29) 100 khz 1309.995 mhz scan jump repeatedly scans all frequen- cies over the entire band. Some frequency ranges are ...

  • Page 42

    29 6 scan operation new2001 q push [v/m] to select the vfo mode. • push [band] to select a desired frequency band. W set the squelch level. E hold down [scan](mode) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode. R rotate [dial] to select a desired scanning type. • select “all” for full scan, “b...

  • Page 43: Scan Edges Programming

    30 6 scan operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ scan edges programming scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edge memory channels, 00a/00b to 24a/24b. Q push [v/m] to select the vfo mode. W set a desired frequency...

  • Page 44: Programming Scan Name

    31 6 scan operation new2001 ■ programming scan name each pair of scan edge channels can be programmed with an alphanumeric scan name for easy recognition, and can be displayed during scan selection. Names can be a maxi- mum of 6 characters. Q push [v/m] to select the memory mode. W rotate [dial] to ...

  • Page 45: Programming Other Contents

    32 6 scan operation new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ programming other contents the programmed scan can store the scanning step, receive mode and attenuator settings. Q push [v/m] to select the memory mode. W rotate [dial] to select a desired scan edge channel. E hold down [s.Mw](v/m...

  • Page 46

    33 6 scan operation new2001 ■ memory/all bank/bank link/bank scan q push [v/m] to select the memory mode. W set the squelch level. E hold down [scan](mode) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode. R rotate [dial] to select a desired scanning type. • select “m-all” for all memory scan, “b-...

  • Page 47: Auto Memory Write Scan

    34 6 scan operation new2001 6 ■ auto memory write scan this scan is useful for searching a specified frequency range, and automatically storing busy frequencies into memory channels. The same frequency ranges used for a program scan are also used for an auto memory write scan. Q start a vfo scan. ➥ ...

  • Page 48

    35 6 scan operation new2001 memory channels can be set to be skipped for a memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped for both a memory skip scan and a frequency skip scan. These are useful to speed up the scan time. Q select a memory channel: ➥ push [v/m] to select the ...

  • Page 49

    36 6 scan operation new2001 6 d storing the skip frequencies during a vfo scan during a vfo scan, the skip frequencies can be stored into the highest blank memory channel which is automatically selected with the following operation. Q start a vfo scan. ➥ push [v/m] to select the vfo mode. ➥ set the ...

  • Page 50: Scan Resume Setting

    37 6 scan operation new2001 d scan pause timer the scan pauses when receiving signals, according to the scan pause time. It can be set from 2–20 seconds, or unlim- ited. Q hold down [set](ts) for 1 second to enter the set mode. W rotate [dial] to select the “expand” item. E while holding down [func]...

  • Page 51: Priority Watch

    38 7 priority watch 6 7 ■ priority watch types priority 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 page ...

  • Page 52: Priority Watch Operation

    39 7 priority watch new2001 ■ priority watch operation d memory channel/memory scan watch q select the vfo mode; then, set an operating frequency. W select the channel(s) to be watched. For a memory channel watch: select a desired memory channel. For a memory scan watch: ➥ push [v/m] to select the m...

  • Page 53

    40 7 priority watch new2001 7 d vfo scan watch q select the channel(s) to be watched. For a memory channel watch: select a desired memory channel. For a memory scan watch: ➥ push [v/m] to select the memory mode. ➥ hold down [scan](mode) for 1 second to enter the scan type selection mode. ➥ rotate [d...

  • Page 54: Tone Squelch and Pocket Beep

    41 new2001 tone squelch and pocket beep 8 ■ tone squelch frequency/dtcs code setting d tone and dtcs squelches the tone squelch (ctcss) or dtcs squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or dtcs code, respectively. You can silently wait for a specified signal us...

  • Page 55

    42 8 tone squelch and pocket beep new2001 8 • available tone frequencies (unit: hz) 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 ...

  • Page 56: Tone/dtcs Squelch Operation

    43 8 tone squelch and pocket beep new2001 ■ tone/dtcs squelch operation q set a desired frequency in the fm mode. W hold down [set](ts) for 1 second to enter the set mode. E rotate [dial] to select the “expand” item. R while holding down [func], rotate [dial] to turn the expand set mode on. T rotate...

  • Page 57: Tone Scan

    44 8 tone squelch and pocket beep new2001 8 ■ tone scan by monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or dtcs squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or dtcs code necessary to open a squelch. Q set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code. W turn...

  • Page 58: Set Mode

    45 new2001 set mode 9 ■ general the set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or options of the receiver’s functions. In addition, the ic-r6 has the expand set mode which is used for programming even more infrequently changed val- ues or options of the functions. When turning the ...

  • Page 59: Set Mode Items

    46 9 set mode new2001 9 ■ set mode items the following items are available in the set mode and the expand set mode. D general set mode items d expand set mode items † available in only the usa version. Guide item name ref. D sel dial select step p. 47 prio priority watch p. 47 beep key-touch beep p....

  • Page 60

    47 9 set mode new2001 d dial select step (d sel) select the tuning step between 100 khz, 1 mhz and 10 mhz for a temporary faster frequency setting. To set a frequency with the increased tuning step, hold down [func], and then rotate [dial]. (default: 1m) d priority watch (prio) set the priority watc...

  • Page 61

    48 9 set mode new2001 9 d display backlighting (light) the receiver has a backlit display with a 5 second timer, for dim light operation. The backlighting can be turned on con- tinuously, or turned off, if desired. (default: auto1) • off : never lights. • on : lights continuously while receiver powe...

  • Page 62

    49 9 set mode new2001 d expand set mode (expand) turn the expand set mode on or off. (default: off) • off : displays only the regular set mode. • on : displays the regular set mode and the expand set mode. D key lock effect (lock) even while the key lock function is on, the volume control, squelch a...

  • Page 63

    50 9 set mode new2001 9 d auto power off (ap off) the 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, 60, 90, 120 minutes and busy can be specified. The (repetitive) period is retained even ...

  • Page 64

    51 9 set mode new2001 d frequency offset (offset) sets the frequency offset for each frequency band independ- ently within the range of 0 to 159.995 mhz. While [sql] is held down, the monitoring frequency shifts up or down from the set operating frequency, according to the duplex setting (+dup or -d...

  • Page 65

    52 9 set mode new2001 9 d tone frequency (tone) selects 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 tone frequencies (unit: hz) 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100....

  • Page 66

    53 new2001 new2001 9 set mode d 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 setting q push [mode] to enter the bank link setting ...

  • Page 67

    54 new2001 9 set mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • changing a program scan link q push [mode] to enter the program scan link setting. W rotate [dial] to select the program scan link number that you want to change. E push [mode], then rotate [dial] to select the option, “add” or “clear.” ...

  • Page 68

    55 9 set mode new2001 d lcd contrast (cont) selects the lcd contrast level between 1 (light) and 5 (dark), as desired. (default: 2) d weather alert function (wx alt) u.S.A. Versions only turns the weather alert function on or off. (default: off) d af filter (af fil) the af filter suppresses high-pit...

  • Page 69

    56 9 set mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 56 9 10 d ci-v address (civadr) to distinguish individual equipment, each ci-v transceiver/ receiver has its own icom standard address as a hexadeci- mal number. The ic-r6’s address is “7e.” when 2 or more ic-r6 receivers are connected with an op-...

  • Page 70: Other Functions

    57 new2001 new2001 other functions 10 ■ antenna selection the ic-r6 has an internal bar antenna installed for receiving am broadcast band (0.495–1.620 mhz; varies depending on version) signals. In addition, the connected earphone cable can be used as an antenna for receiving strong signals. D select...

  • Page 71: [Dial] Function Assignment

    New2001 58 10 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ [dial] function assignment the [dial] control can be used as an audio volume control, instead of the [y]/[z] keys. However, while [dial] functions as an audio volume control, the [y]/[z] keys function as tun- ing controls...

  • Page 72: Weather Channel Operation

    59 10 other functions new2001 ■ weather channel operation u.S.A. Versions only d weather channel selection q push [v/m] to select the vfo mode, if the receiver is in another mode is selected. W while holding down [band], rotate [dial] to select the weather channel group. • the weather channel group ...

  • Page 73

    60 10 other functions new2001 10 note: while receiving a signal (on a frequency other than the weather alert on frequency), the received signal or audio will be interrupted momentarily approximately every 5 seconds when the alert function is turned on. This is caused by the wx alert function. To eli...

  • Page 74: Data Cloning

    61 10 other functions new2001 ■ data cloning cloning 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 and the appropriate cloning cable. Dcloning between receive...

  • Page 75

    62 10 other functions new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 e push [sql] on the master receiver. • the receiver displays the following. During cloning after cloning master receiver display sub-receiver display r when cloning is finished, turn power off, then on to exit the cloning mode. Dcl...

  • Page 76: Partial Reset

    63 10 other functions new2001 new2001 ■ partial reset if you want to initialize the operating settings (vfo fre- quency, vfo settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, a partial reset of the receiver can be done. ➥ while holding down [func] and [ts], turn the power on to part...

  • Page 77: Control Command

    64 11 control command new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ general the ic-r6 can be connected to a pc via the pc’s rs-232c port using an optional ct-17 ci-v level converter . This allows you to control the receiver from the pc and/or transfer data from the receiver to the pc. Control is ...

  • Page 78: Command Table

    65 11 control command new2001 cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 00 see the right send frequency data for transceive 01 02, 05, 06 send mode data for transceive 02=am, 05=fm, 06=wfm 03 see the right read operating frequency 04 02, 05, 06 read operating mode 02=am, 05=fm, 06=wfm 05 see the right set oper...

  • Page 79

    66 11 control command new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • audio volume level (command: 14 01) vr level data vr level data vr level data 0 (min) 0000–0005 14 0090–0095 28 0179–0185 1 0006–0012 15 0096–0101 29 0186–0191 2 0013–0018 16 0102–0108 30 0192–0197 3 0019–0025 17 0109–0114 31 019...

  • Page 80: Frequency Table

    67 new2001 new2001 frequency table 12 ■ tv channels the following tables show the channels versus video and audio frequencies, depending on each version. D u.S.A. Channels (unit: mhz) ch freq. 2 59.75 3 65.75 4 71.75 5 81.75 6 87.75 7 179.75 8 185.75 9 191.75 10 197.75 11 203.75 12 209.75 13 215.75 ...

  • Page 81

    New2001 68 12 frequency table new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 d china channels (unit: mhz) ch freq. 1 56.25 2 64.25 3 72.25 4 83.75 5 91.75 6 174.75 7 182.75 8 190.75 9 198.75 10 206.75 11 214.75 12 222.75 13 477.75 14 485.75 15 493.75 16 501.75 17 509.75 18 517.75 19 525.75 20 533.75...

  • Page 82

    69 12 frequency table new2001 d indonesian channels (unit: mhz) ch freq. 1a 53.75 2 60.75 3 67.75 4 180.75 5 187.75 8 194.75 7 201.75 8 208.75 9 215.75 10 222.75 11 229.75 21 476.75 22 484.75 23 492.75 24 500.75 25 508.75 26 516.75 27 524.75 28 532.75 29 540.75 30 548.75 31 556.75 32 564.75 33 572.7...

  • Page 83: Vhf Marine Channels

    70 12 frequency table new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ vhf marine channels (unit: mhz) ch ship ship no. Transmit receive 01 156.050 160.650 01a 156.050 156.050 02 156.100 160.700 03 156.150 160.750 03a 156.150 156.150 04 156.200 160.800 04a 156.200 156.200 05 156.250 160.850 05a 156....

  • Page 84

    71 12 frequency table new2001 ■ other communications in the usa dot color frequency red 151.625 mhz purple 151.955 mhz blue 154.570 mhz green 154.600 mhz white 462.575 mhz black 462.625 mhz orange 462.675 mhz brown 464.500 mhz yellow 464.550 mhz “j” dot 467.763 mhz “k” dot 467.813 mhz silver star 46...

  • Page 85

    72 12 frequency table new2001 12 frequency description 121.500 emergencies 122.000 flight advisory service 122.200 flight service stations 122.700 unicom— uncontrolled airports 122.725 unicom— private airports 122.750 unicom— air-to-air communications 122.800 unicom— uncontrolled airports 122.900 se...

  • Page 86

    73 12 frequency table new2001 ■ other communications— other countries ch frequency 1 446.00625 2 446.01875 3 446.03125 4 446.04375 5 446.05625 6 446.06875 7 446.08125 8 446.09375 d pmr446 channels (unit: mhz) ch frequency 59 434.525 60 434.550 61 434.575 62 434.600 63 434.625 64 434.650 65 434.675 6...

  • Page 87

    74 12 frequency table new2001 12 ch frequency 1 476.425 mhz 2 476.450 mhz 3 476.475 mhz 4 476.500 mhz 5 476.525 mhz 6 476.550 mhz 7 476.575 mhz 8 476.600 mhz 9 476.625 mhz 10 476.650 mhz 11 476.675 mhz 12 476.700 mhz 13 476.725 mhz 14 476.750 mhz 15 476.775 mhz 16 476.800 mhz 17 476.825 mhz 18 476.8...

  • Page 88: Maintenance

    75 new2001 new2001 maintenance 13 ■ troubleshooting if your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. Problem possible cause solution ref. No power comes on. • the batteries are exhausted. • the battery polarity is reversed. • repla...

  • Page 89: Cp-18A/e Fuse Replacement

    New2001 76 13 maintenance new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ cp-18a/e fuse replacement if the fuse blows, or the receiver stops functioning while operating with the optional cp-18a/e, find the source of the problem if possible, solve it and only then replace the dam- aged fuse with a n...

  • Page 90: Specifications

    77 new2001 new2001 specifications 14 d general all stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. • frequency coverage : (unit: mhz) usa 0.100–821.995, 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, 1...

  • Page 91

    New2001 78 14 specifications new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • 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): fm (1 khz/±3.5 k...

  • Page 92: Options

    79 new2001 new2001 options 15 • bc-196sa/sd ac adapter • bc-153sc ac adapter for regular charging of the installed ni-mh batteries. Same as supplied one. (not supplied with some receiver version.) bc-196sa/sd : 4.5 v dc/400 ma output bc-153sc : 6.0 v dc/1 a output • cp-18a/e cigarette lighter cable ...

  • Page 93: Pocket Guide

    New2001 q w ir 6 vfo and memory mode selection pocket guide push [v/m] to toggle between the vfo and the memor y mode . receive mode selection p us h [m o d e ] re pe at ed ly to select a desired mode . a udio le vel setting push [y ] to increase the audio le vel, push [z ] to decrease it....

  • Page 94

    Q w e r m em o ry c h an n el p rogramming s et a de sir ed fre qu en cy an d other functions in the vfo mode . H old do w n [s .M w ](v /m ) fo r 1 se co nd to en te r th e se le ct memo ry wr ite mode . • 1 shor t and 1 long beep sounds . Rotate [dial] to select a desired memor y channel . H old...

  • Page 95: Declaration

    82 17 ce new2001 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: type-designation: signature authorized representative name place and date of issue version (where applicable): this compliance i...

  • Page 96

    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan new2001 printed on recycled paper with soy ink. A-6810h-1ex-q printed in japan © 2010 icom inc. #02 europe #12 europe-1 #03 u.K. #05 italy #15 italy-1 #07 france #17 france-1 #08 spain #18 spain-1 ■ at ■ be ■ cy ■ cz ■ dk ■ ee ■ fi ■ fr ■ de ■ gr ■...