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WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. 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. INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER iR6 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. 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. INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER iR6 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Instruction Manual
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... care, this product should provide you for making your IC-R6 your IC-R6. Icom, Icom Inc. The IC-R6 communications receiver is designed and built with a 16 Ω load (internal speaker) IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the receiver. FOREWORD Thank you with Icom's philosophy of "technology first." D FEATURES m Covers 0.100-1309.995 MHz* wide frequency range *S ome frequency bands are registered trademarks of personal injury, fire...
... care, this product should provide you for making your IC-R6 your IC-R6. Icom, Icom Inc. The IC-R6 communications receiver is designed and built with a 16 Ω load (internal speaker) IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the receiver. FOREWORD Thank you with Icom's philosophy of "technology first." D FEATURES m Covers 0.100-1309.995 MHz* wide frequency range *S ome frequency bands are registered trademarks of personal injury, fire...
Instruction Manual
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... frequencies or when using an external high-gain antenna. The IC-R6 may receive its own oscillated frequency, resulting in no guarantee that to which in a residential installation. FCC INFORMATION • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The IC-R6 receives RF energy from 0.100 MHz* to 1309.995 MHz...
... frequencies or when using an external high-gain antenna. The IC-R6 may receive its own oscillated frequency, resulting in no guarantee that to which in a residential installation. FCC INFORMATION • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The IC-R6 receives RF energy from 0.100 MHz* to 1309.995 MHz...
Instruction Manual
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... scanning experience III n Memory programming IV n Programmed scan operation V 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1-4 n Front, top and side panels 1 n Function display 3 2 BATTERY CHARGING 5-8 n Battery installation 5 n Caution 5 n Battery charging 7 3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 9-12 n VFO and memory channels 9 n Frequency band selection 9 n Setting a frequency 11 n Setting a tuning step 11 n Selecting a memory channel 12 n Lock function 12 1 2 4 BASIC OPERATION 13-17 n Receiving 13 3 n Setting audio volume 13 n Squelch level setting 14 4 n Receive mode selection 14 5 n Monitor...
... scanning experience III n Memory programming IV n Programmed scan operation V 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1-4 n Front, top and side panels 1 n Function display 3 2 BATTERY CHARGING 5-8 n Battery installation 5 n Caution 5 n Battery charging 7 3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 9-12 n VFO and memory channels 9 n Frequency band selection 9 n Setting a frequency 11 n Setting a tuning step 11 n Selecting a memory channel 12 n Lock function 12 1 2 4 BASIC OPERATION 13-17 n Receiving 13 3 n Setting audio volume 13 n Squelch level setting 14 4 n Receive mode selection 14 5 n Monitor...
Instruction Manual
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... squelch operation 43 n Tone scan 44 9 Set mode 45-56 n General 45 n Set mode items 46 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS 57-63 n Antenna selection 57 n [DIAL] function assignment 58 n Auto power-off function 58 n Weather channel operation 59 n Data cloning 61 n Partial reset 63 n All reset 63 11 CONTROL COMMAND 64-61 n General 64 n Data format 64 n Command table 65 12 FREQUENCY TABLE 67-74 n TV channels 67 n VHF marine channels...
... squelch operation 43 n Tone scan 44 9 Set mode 45-56 n General 45 n Set mode items 46 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS 57-63 n Antenna selection 57 n [DIAL] function assignment 58 n Auto power-off function 58 n Weather channel operation 59 n Data cloning 61 n Partial reset 63 n All reset 63 11 CONTROL COMMAND 64-61 n General 64 n Data format 64 n Command table 65 12 FREQUENCY TABLE 67-74 n TV channels 67 n VHF marine channels...
Instruction Manual
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...] select a frequency band. • While holding down [ ] for simple instruction. 2. q P ush [BAND] repeatedly to select frequencies in MHz steps. Adjusting squelch level ➥ While holding down [BAND], then rotating [DIAL] will allow you to dial in this QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE, the factory default setting ([DIAL] selects the operating frequency) is used for 1 second to turn the power ON. 4. Setting a desired frequency The tuning dial will also select a frequency band. Turning ON the receiver ➥...
...] select a frequency band. • While holding down [ ] for simple instruction. 2. q P ush [BAND] repeatedly to select frequencies in MHz steps. Adjusting squelch level ➥ While holding down [BAND], then rotating [DIAL] will allow you to dial in this QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE, the factory default setting ([DIAL] selects the operating frequency) is used for 1 second to turn the power ON. 4. Setting a desired frequency The tuning dial will also select a frequency band. Turning ON the receiver ➥...
Instruction Manual
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... " mode. Receive mode selection ➥ Push [MODE] repeatedly to select a desired receive mode. • The FM, WFM or AM is displayed, push [V/M] to select the VFO 2. Selecting a memory channel Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second, then rotate [DIAL] to hold down [S.MW](V/M) for storing often used receive frequency, mode, etc. 1. IV ■ Memory programming The IC-R6 has 1300 memory channels for 1 second until 3 beeps sound. • The memory channel number...
... " mode. Receive mode selection ➥ Push [MODE] repeatedly to select a desired receive mode. • The FM, WFM or AM is displayed, push [V/M] to select the VFO 2. Selecting a memory channel Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second, then rotate [DIAL] to hold down [S.MW](V/M) for storing often used receive frequency, mode, etc. 1. IV ■ Memory programming The IC-R6 has 1300 memory channels for 1 second until 3 beeps sound. • The memory channel number...
Instruction Manual
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....5V] (p. 7) Connect an AC adapter or an optional cigarette lighter 3 cable for a list of [DIAL] and [p]/[q] can be exchanged. Connectable voltage is connected. (See page 79 for both charging the installed rechargeable battery 4 and operating. PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 u POWER KEY [ ] Hold down for 1 second to set the VFO skip scan setting ON or OFF. i M ODE • SCAN • TONE SCAN KEY [MODE] • [SCAN](MODE) • [ ](MODE) ➥ Push to select the receive mode. (p. 14...
....5V] (p. 7) Connect an AC adapter or an optional cigarette lighter 3 cable for a list of [DIAL] and [p]/[q] can be exchanged. Connectable voltage is connected. (See page 79 for both charging the installed rechargeable battery 4 and operating. PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 u POWER KEY [ ] Hold down for 1 second to set the VFO skip scan setting ON or OFF. i M ODE • SCAN • TONE SCAN KEY [MODE] • [SCAN](MODE) • [ ](MODE) ➥ Push to select the receive mode. (p. 14...
Instruction Manual
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... a year*) * We recommend charging the batteries every 6 months. • If your Icom dealer/distributor, or purchase new batteries. Other types of time. 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. * W hen the "CHARGE" setting in the Set mode is connected. NEVER use other manufacturers' chargers. • The external DC power supply voltage must...
... a year*) * We recommend charging the batteries every 6 months. • If your Icom dealer/distributor, or purchase new batteries. Other types of time. 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. * W hen the "CHARGE" setting in the Set mode is connected. NEVER use other manufacturers' chargers. • The external DC power supply voltage must...
Instruction Manual
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... the VFO mode. Operating frequencies are prohibited in only the USA version. ➥ Push [BAND] repeatedly to select a desired frequency band. • When the memory mode is used for memory programming details. [DIAL] • VFO mode display • Memory mode display ■ Frequency band selection The receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF band, 50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, 800 MHz,* 1200 MHz or Weather channels†. Available frequency bands differ, depending...
... the VFO mode. Operating frequencies are prohibited in only the USA version. ➥ Push [BAND] repeatedly to select a desired frequency band. • When the memory mode is used for memory programming details. [DIAL] • VFO mode display • Memory mode display ■ Frequency band selection The receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF band, 50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, 800 MHz,* 1200 MHz or Weather channels†. Available frequency bands differ, depending...
Instruction Manual
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... adjustment using a noise pulse count system. • Hold down [SQL] to turn power ON. 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving Make sure charged Ni-MH or brand new alkaline batteries are installed. (p. 7) q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to open the squelch manually. w Push [p] or [q] to the right for setting the squelch (Push to monitor) e Set frequency r Set squelch level ■ Setting audio volume The audio level can be adjusted through 40 levels. ➥ Push [p] or [q] to adjust the audio level. • A beep tone sounds while adjusting...
... adjustment using a noise pulse count system. • Hold down [SQL] to turn power ON. 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving Make sure charged Ni-MH or brand new alkaline batteries are installed. (p. 7) q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to open the squelch manually. w Push [p] or [q] to the right for setting the squelch (Push to monitor) e Set frequency r Set squelch level ■ Setting audio volume The audio level can be adjusted through 40 levels. ➥ Push [p] or [q] to adjust the audio level. • A beep tone sounds while adjusting...
Instruction Manual
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BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Squelch level setting The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depending on the signal strength. FM mode Maximum level AM mode WFM mode 14 The mode selection is independently stored in each band and memory channels. 4 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 tight squelch (for FM broadcast stations...
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Squelch level setting The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depending on the signal strength. FM mode Maximum level AM mode WFM mode 14 The mode selection is independently stored in each band and memory channels. 4 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 tight squelch (for FM broadcast stations...
Instruction Manual
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...] to manually stop the beeps and blinking. • "S" disappears and the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver also emits beep tones and blinks "S." • Beep tones sound and "S" blinks for 1 second to turn the Expand set mode, as described in the FM mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the "TSQL" item. y W hile holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to enter the Set mode. Tone squelch with pocket beep DTCS squelch Tone squelch with pocket beep DTCS squelch Tone squelch Tone squelch (reverse) Tone squelch Tone squelch...
...] to manually stop the beeps and blinking. • "S" disappears and the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver also emits beep tones and blinks "S." • Beep tones sound and "S" blinks for 1 second to turn the Expand set mode, as described in the FM mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the "TSQL" item. y W hile holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to enter the Set mode. Tone squelch with pocket beep DTCS squelch Tone squelch with pocket beep DTCS squelch Tone squelch Tone squelch (reverse) Tone squelch Tone squelch...
Instruction Manual
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...; Weather alert function p. 55 AF FIL AF filter p. 55 CHARGE Charge p. 55 CIVADR CI-V address p. 56 CIVBAU CI-V baud rate p. 56 CIVTRN CI-V transceive p. 56 †Available in the Set mode and the D Expand set mode items Expand set mode Ref. D General Set mode items Guide D SEL PRIO BEEP BEEPLV LIGHT P SAVE ANT EXPAND Item name Dial select step Priority watch Key-touch beep Beep output level Display backlighting Power save Antenna...
...; Weather alert function p. 55 AF FIL AF filter p. 55 CHARGE Charge p. 55 CIVADR CI-V address p. 56 CIVBAU CI-V baud rate p. 56 CIVTRN CI-V transceive p. 56 †Available in the Set mode and the D Expand set mode items Expand set mode Ref. D General Set mode items Guide D SEL PRIO BEEP BEEPLV LIGHT P SAVE ANT EXPAND Item name Dial select step Priority watch Key-touch beep Beep output level Display backlighting Power save Antenna...
Instruction Manual
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... displaying frequency shifts the programmed frequency in use (while holding down [SQL]). • OFF : Simplex operation. (default) • -DUP : The displayed frequency shifts down , the monitoring frequency shifts up during monitor. 51 D Tone squelch (TSQL) Selects the tone or DTCS squelch operation and pocket beep, so you can wait for each frequency band independently within the range of 0 to the "DTCS" setting, alert beeps will sound when a signal with a matched subaudible tone is received. • TSQL : S elects tone squelch...
... displaying frequency shifts the programmed frequency in use (while holding down [SQL]). • OFF : Simplex operation. (default) • -DUP : The displayed frequency shifts down , the monitoring frequency shifts up during monitor. 51 D Tone squelch (TSQL) Selects the tone or DTCS squelch operation and pocket beep, so you can wait for each frequency band independently within the range of 0 to the "DTCS" setting, alert beeps will sound when a signal with a matched subaudible tone is received. • TSQL : S elects tone squelch...
Instruction Manual
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... a desired weather channel. [DIAL] Weather channel display r P ush [BAND] to change frequency bands, or push [V/M] to exit the Set mode. versions only D Weather alert function using EXPAND SET MODE NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the alert signal is detected, the "ALT" and the WX channel are alternately displayed. q Select a desired weather channel. The above icons are displayed alternately, and a beep tone sounds until the receiver is selected. t Turn the weather alert function OFF in another mode is operated. Then...
... a desired weather channel. [DIAL] Weather channel display r P ush [BAND] to change frequency bands, or push [V/M] to exit the Set mode. versions only D Weather alert function using EXPAND SET MODE NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the alert signal is detected, the "ALT" and the WX channel are alternately displayed. q Select a desired weather channel. The above icons are displayed alternately, and a beep tone sounds until the receiver is selected. t Turn the weather alert function OFF in another mode is operated. Then...
Instruction Manual
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... frequency band: 00=EXT, 01=EAR Send/read the volume level Send/read the squelch level Read the squelch status 00=Squelch close, 01=Squelch open Read the S-meter level Send/read the tone squelch setting 00=OFF, 01=TSQL, 02=TSQL-R Send/read the DTCS squelch setting ...frequency data for transceive Send mode data for transceive 02=AM, 05=FM, 06=WFM Read operating frequency Read operating mode 02=AM, 05=FM, 06=WFM Set operating frequency Operating mode selection 02=AM, 05=FM, 06=WFM Send/read the attenuator function setting 00=OFF, 10=ON (approx. 10dB) Send/read ANT selection 0.495 to 1.620 MHz band...
... frequency band: 00=EXT, 01=EAR Send/read the volume level Send/read the squelch level Read the squelch status 00=Squelch close, 01=Squelch open Read the S-meter level Send/read the tone squelch setting 00=OFF, 01=TSQL, 02=TSQL-R Send/read the DTCS squelch setting ...frequency data for transceive Send mode data for transceive 02=AM, 05=FM, 06=WFM Read operating frequency Read operating mode 02=AM, 05=FM, 06=WFM Set operating frequency Operating mode selection 02=AM, 05=FM, 06=WFM Send/read the attenuator function setting 00=OFF, 10=ON (approx. 10dB) Send/read ANT selection 0.495 to 1.620 MHz band...
Instruction Manual
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... beep tone level to p. 47 tone level is too low. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. strong signals are exhausted. • The battery polarity is not selected correctly. • Push [MODE] repeatedly to turn the p. 15 attenuator function OFF. Audio is distorted. • The operating mode is reversed. • Replace or charge the batteries. • Check the battery polarity. programmed. appropriate level in the Set mode. p. 45 Programmed scan does • Program scan...
... beep tone level to p. 47 tone level is too low. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. strong signals are exhausted. • The battery polarity is not selected correctly. • Push [MODE] repeatedly to turn the p. 15 attenuator function OFF. Audio is distorted. • The operating mode is reversed. • Replace or charge the batteries. • Check the battery polarity. programmed. appropriate level in the Set mode. p. 45 Programmed scan does • Program scan...
Instruction Manual
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...-194 charger stand Allows you to charge the receiver on the desktop. Same as memory channels and Set modes contents via your PC's RS-232C terminal (using a PC. 79 • OPC-474 cloning cable For receiver-to-receiver cloning. • OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable Used for optimal performance when used with CS-R6 (cloning software). • CS-R6 cloning software Provides quick and easy programming of the installed Ni-MH batteries. Approved Icom optional...
...-194 charger stand Allows you to charge the receiver on the desktop. Same as memory channels and Set modes contents via your PC's RS-232C terminal (using a PC. 79 • OPC-474 cloning cable For receiver-to-receiver cloning. • OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable Used for optimal performance when used with CS-R6 (cloning software). • CS-R6 cloning software Provides quick and easy programming of the installed Ni-MH batteries. Approved Icom optional...
Instruction Manual
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...; List of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC � Memory channel programming q Set a desired frequency and other functions in the VFO mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel. e Rotate [DIAL] to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to program the contents into the selected channel. • 3 beeps sound. � Scan skip setting q Push...
...; List of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC � Memory channel programming q Set a desired frequency and other functions in the VFO mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel. e Rotate [DIAL] to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. w Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to program the contents into the selected channel. • 3 beeps sound. � Scan skip setting q Push...