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... NOTE Iinf jduirsyr,efgiraerdoer de,leincctroicnvsehnoicekn.ce only. Pentium is a registered trademark of personal TRADEMARKS Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. All other products... trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States and other countries. No risk of Intel Corporation. IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the receiver. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-R75. i
... NOTE Iinf jduirsyr,efgiraerdoer de,leincctroicnvsehnoicekn.ce only. Pentium is a registered trademark of personal TRADEMARKS Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. All other products... trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States and other countries. No risk of Intel Corporation. IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the receiver. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-R75. i
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...the IC-R75 which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This will avoid possible damage to the receiver by children. This could cause a fire or ruin the receiver. This could cause a fire or ruin the receiver. NEVER expose the receiver to...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for extended periods. RWARNING NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch any liquids. When receiver power is ON and your vehicle's engine is OFF before starting the vehicle. ii PRECAUTIONS RWARNING NEVER apply AC to the [DC13...
...the IC-R75 which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. This will avoid possible damage to the receiver by children. This could cause a fire or ruin the receiver. This could cause a fire or ruin the receiver. NEVER expose the receiver to...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for extended periods. RWARNING NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch any liquids. When receiver power is ON and your vehicle's engine is OFF before starting the vehicle. ii PRECAUTIONS RWARNING NEVER apply AC to the [DC13...
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...regulator. Depending on versions. † The AD-55, AD-55A, AD-55S and AD-55V have different shapes. The receiver could receive switching noise from the receiver's antenna and any metal objects as possible. • Attach an AC line filter to 10 MHz. If it tends to...interference, please try some of the following accessories. Qty. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The receiver comes with the following to reduce the noise. • Ground the receiver. • When another AC powered equipment is connected to the receiver, plug the AC adapter into a different AC outlet than the equipment. ...
...regulator. Depending on versions. † The AD-55, AD-55A, AD-55S and AD-55V have different shapes. The receiver could receive switching noise from the receiver's antenna and any metal objects as possible. • Attach an AC line filter to 10 MHz. If it tends to...interference, please try some of the following accessories. Qty. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The receiver comes with the following to reduce the noise. • Ground the receiver. • When another AC powered equipment is connected to the receiver, plug the AC adapter into a different AC outlet than the equipment. ...
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... 2 - 6 ■ Front panel 2 ■ Function display 5 ■ Rear panel 6 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ....... 7 - 10 ■ Grounding 7 ■ Receiver stand 7 ■ Optional bracket and carrying handle 7 ■ Connections 8 ■ Antenna connection 9 ■ Tape recorder connections 9 ■ Transceive function 9 ■ ...9632; Read me first 11 ■ Using the keypad 11 ■ Frequency setting 12 ■ Dial lock function 13 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS 14 - 20 ■ Mode selection 14 ■ Squelch and RF gain 14 ■ Twin PBT operation 15 ■...
... 2 - 6 ■ Front panel 2 ■ Function display 5 ■ Rear panel 6 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ....... 7 - 10 ■ Grounding 7 ■ Receiver stand 7 ■ Optional bracket and carrying handle 7 ■ Connections 8 ■ Antenna connection 9 ■ Tape recorder connections 9 ■ Transceive function 9 ■ ...9632; Read me first 11 ■ Using the keypad 11 ■ Frequency setting 12 ■ Dial lock function 13 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS 14 - 20 ■ Mode selection 14 ■ Squelch and RF gain 14 ■ Twin PBT operation 15 ■...
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...level. It is also available for other modes. • The control can be set mode. t P ASSBAND TUNING CONTROLS [TWIN PBT] (p. 15) Adjust the receiver's "passband width" of the tuning dial. !0 LOCK/SPEECH SWITCH [LOCK] (pgs. 13, 34) ➥ Toggles the frequency lock function ON and OFF. .... e AF CONTROL [AF] (inner control) Varies the audio output level from the speaker (closed condition) when no signal is received. • The squelch is installed and when pushed for FM. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel Speaker Function display (p. 5) !8 !7 !6 !5 q w ...
...level. It is also available for other modes. • The control can be set mode. t P ASSBAND TUNING CONTROLS [TWIN PBT] (p. 15) Adjust the receiver's "passband width" of the tuning dial. !0 LOCK/SPEECH SWITCH [LOCK] (pgs. 13, 34) ➥ Toggles the frequency lock function ON and OFF. .... e AF CONTROL [AF] (inner control) Varies the audio output level from the speaker (closed condition) when no signal is received. • The squelch is installed and when pushed for FM. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel Speaker Function display (p. 5) !8 !7 !6 !5 q w ...
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... in memory mode. ➥ Toggles the memory name indication ON and OFF when pushed for 2 sec. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) Function display (p. 5) COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER SSB CW/RTTY FIL AM FM TS 1 2 3 ABC DEF 4 5 6 GHI JKL MNO 7 8 9 PRS TUV WXY . 0 QZ ENT PHONES POWER AF RF/SQL TWIN PBT ANT... CLR SEL SCAN DN UP LOCK !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @6 @5 !9 P REAMP SWITCH [P.AMP] (p. 16) Push to toggle between preamp-1 and preamp-2 or turn the optional automatic notch filter for receiving AM signals ON and OFF.
... in memory mode. ➥ Toggles the memory name indication ON and OFF when pushed for 2 sec. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) Function display (p. 5) COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER SSB CW/RTTY FIL AM FM TS 1 2 3 ABC DEF 4 5 6 GHI JKL MNO 7 8 9 PRS TUV WXY . 0 QZ ENT PHONES POWER AF RF/SQL TWIN PBT ANT... CLR SEL SCAN DN UP LOCK !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @6 @5 !9 P REAMP SWITCH [P.AMP] (p. 16) Push to toggle between preamp-1 and preamp-2 or turn the optional automatic notch filter for receiving AM signals ON and OFF.
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..." appears when the AGC function is turned OFF. ➥ "F.AGC" blinks while scanning or while using band scope via an optional RS-R75. !3 MEMORY MODE INDICATOR (p. 21) Indicates memory mode is selected. o ANTENNA INDICATORS (p. 16) Indicate which antenna connector is in... 20) Appears when the optional automatic notch filter is in VFO and memory modes. !7 FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency. !8 RECEIVE INDICATOR Appears while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open. !9 MODE INDICATORS (p. 14) Indicate the selected operating mode. @0 REVERSE MODE INDICATOR (p....
..." appears when the AGC function is turned OFF. ➥ "F.AGC" blinks while scanning or while using band scope via an optional RS-R75. !3 MEMORY MODE INDICATOR (p. 21) Indicates memory mode is selected. o ANTENNA INDICATORS (p. 16) Indicate which antenna connector is in... 20) Appears when the optional automatic notch filter is in VFO and memory modes. !7 FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency. !8 RECEIVE INDICATOR Appears while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open. !9 MODE INDICATORS (p. 14) Indicate the selected operating mode. @0 REVERSE MODE INDICATOR (p....
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... Ω long wire antenna. The plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be used to connect the receiver to an Icom CI-V system transceiver or another receiver for recording. Also connects to the receiver via an optional CT-17 CI-V level converter. y MUTE CONTROL JACK [MUTE] Mutes audio outputs and attenuates the...
... Ω long wire antenna. The plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be used to connect the receiver to an Icom CI-V system transceiver or another receiver for recording. Also connects to the receiver via an optional CT-17 CI-V level converter. y MUTE CONTROL JACK [MUTE] Mutes audio outputs and attenuates the...
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3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Grounding To prevent accidents involving electr icity and interference from transceivers, ground the receiver through the [GND] terminal on your operating conditions. Make the distance between the [GND] terminal and ground as short as shown. D Carrying handle An optional ... to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an explosion or electric shock. ■ Optional bracket and carrying handle D Mounting bracket An optional IC-MB5 mobile mounting bracket is approx. 3 kg.
3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Grounding To prevent accidents involving electr icity and interference from transceivers, ground the receiver through the [GND] terminal on your operating conditions. Make the distance between the [GND] terminal and ground as short as shown. D Carrying handle An optional ... to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an explosion or electric shock. ■ Optional bracket and carrying handle D Mounting bracket An optional IC-MB5 mobile mounting bracket is approx. 3 kg.
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ANTENNA 2 Connect a long wire antenna; ANTENNA 1 (p. 9) Connect a Yagi antenna; 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Connections HEADPHONES COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER SSB CW/RTTY FIL AM FM TS 1 2 3 ABC DEF 4 5 6 z JKL MNO 7 8 9 PRS TUV WXY . impedance: 50 Ω. MUTE CONTROL JACK (p. 6) RECORDER/ RECORDER CONTROL (p. 9) RS-232C ...
ANTENNA 2 Connect a long wire antenna; ANTENNA 1 (p. 9) Connect a Yagi antenna; 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Connections HEADPHONES COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER SSB CW/RTTY FIL AM FM TS 1 2 3 ABC DEF 4 5 6 z JKL MNO 7 8 9 PRS TUV WXY . impedance: 50 Ω. MUTE CONTROL JACK (p. 6) RECORDER/ RECORDER CONTROL (p. 9) RS-232C ...
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... IN] or [LINE IN] jack [REC REMOTE] [REC OUT] 350 mVrms 4.7 kΩ ■ Transceive function Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be connected via the [REMOTE] jack. IC-R75 * When a set mode (p. 32). Icom CI-V transceiver/receiver [REMOTE] Connect to [REMOTE] jack Be sure the "CIV TRn" item is turned ON in less than optimum performance...
... IN] or [LINE IN] jack [REC REMOTE] [REC OUT] 350 mVrms 4.7 kΩ ■ Transceive function Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be connected via the [REMOTE] jack. IC-R75 * When a set mode (p. 32). Icom CI-V transceiver/receiver [REMOTE] Connect to [REMOTE] jack Be sure the "CIV TRn" item is turned ON in less than optimum performance...
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... MB RAM • At least 10 MB of the receiver. e S et the receiver to perform data setting and remote control of hard disk space • At least 640 × 480 pixel, high color (16 bit) display Supplied RS-232C cable (OPC-743) PC IC-R75 10 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV....)] = [Desired freq.] + [Mark freq.] to [REC REMOTE] to [REC] AF IN 2-conductor 3.5(d) plugs TU or TNC PC SQUELCH IN ■ Connecting to a PC The RS-R75 remote control software is available to the desired frequency as below .
... MB RAM • At least 10 MB of the receiver. e S et the receiver to perform data setting and remote control of hard disk space • At least 640 × 480 pixel, high color (16 bit) display Supplied RS-232C cable (OPC-743) PC IC-R75 10 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV....)] = [Desired freq.] + [Mark freq.] to [REC REMOTE] to [REC] AF IN 2-conductor 3.5(d) plugs TU or TNC PC SQUELCH IN ■ Connecting to a PC The RS-R75 remote control software is available to the desired frequency as below .
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.... r Push [ENT] to enter the MHz digits for the desired frequency. • If a key is pushed for details. 4 FREQUENCY SETTING ■ Read me first The receiver uses memory channels for 2 sec.
.... r Push [ENT] to enter the MHz digits for the desired frequency. • If a key is pushed for details. 4 FREQUENCY SETTING ■ Read me first The receiver uses memory channels for 2 sec.
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...When set as the [RF] control Maximum RF gain Adjustable range Minimum RF gain 14 Push mode switch momentarily. ■ Squelch and RF gain The receiver uses the same control, [RF/SQL], to adjust one of either the RF gain or the squelch. [RF/SQL] adjusts either the RF gain or... SQUELCH removes noise output from the speaker (closed condition) when no signal is the best position. 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Mode selection The following modes are available in the IC-R75: SSB (LSB/USB), CW, CW REV (CW reverse), FM, AM, RTTY and RTTY REV (RTTY reverse). ➥ Push [SSB] to toggle between...
...When set as the [RF] control Maximum RF gain Adjustable range Minimum RF gain 14 Push mode switch momentarily. ■ Squelch and RF gain The receiver uses the same control, [RF/SQL], to adjust one of either the RF gain or the squelch. [RF/SQL] adjusts either the RF gain or... SQUELCH removes noise output from the speaker (closed condition) when no signal is the best position. 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Mode selection The following modes are available in the IC-R75: SSB (LSB/USB), CW, CW REV (CW reverse), FM, AM, RTTY and RTTY REV (RTTY reverse). ➥ Push [SSB] to toggle between...
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... PBT is used, the audio tone may be changed. • PBT may not function with some IF filter combinations. • Not available for FM mode. 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Twin PBT operation T h e t w i n P B T ( Pa s s b a n d Tu n i n g ) f u n c t i o n electronically narrows the IF passband widths to the same position shifts ...mode. ➥ Push the [NB] switch to turn the noise blanker ON or OFF. • When using the noise blanker, received signals may be distorted if they are excessively strong. • The noise blanker function in AM mode can be deactivated depending on the ...
... PBT is used, the audio tone may be changed. • PBT may not function with some IF filter combinations. • Not available for FM mode. 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Twin PBT operation T h e t w i n P B T ( Pa s s b a n d Tu n i n g ) f u n c t i o n electronically narrows the IF passband widths to the same position shifts ...mode. ➥ Push the [NB] switch to turn the noise blanker ON or OFF. • When using the noise blanker, received signals may be distorted if they are excessively strong. • The noise blanker function in AM mode can be deactivated depending on the ...
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...and OFF. • "ATT" appears when the attenuator is turned ON. ■ AGC time constant The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) controls receiver gain to toggle between fast and slow. • "F.AGC" appears when the fast time constant is selected. • "AGC" appears ...ANT 1 AGC BLANK S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB VFO "ATT" appears while the attenuator is selected. AGC fast for receiving data and searching for 2 sec. 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Preamp The preamp amplifies received signals in advance. 16 USB R X PREAMP 1 ANT 1 AGC BLANK S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB VFO "PREAMP"...
...and OFF. • "ATT" appears when the attenuator is turned ON. ■ AGC time constant The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) controls receiver gain to toggle between fast and slow. • "F.AGC" appears when the fast time constant is selected. • "AGC" appears ...ANT 1 AGC BLANK S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB VFO "ATT" appears while the attenuator is selected. AGC fast for receiving data and searching for 2 sec. 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Preamp The preamp amplifies received signals in advance. 16 USB R X PREAMP 1 ANT 1 AGC BLANK S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB VFO "PREAMP"...
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... CW mode (USB side) Desired signal Interference (600 Hz) (400 Hz) CW REV mode (LSB side) ■ CW pitch control The received CW audio pitch and monitored CW audio can be caused by incorrect TNC connections, settings, commands, etc. Use when interfering signals are occasionally garbled when... the receive signal is displayed in 10 Hz steps. This reversal can be adjusted in 10 Hz steps. '60' indicates 600 Hz CW audio pitch....
... CW mode (USB side) Desired signal Interference (600 Hz) (400 Hz) CW REV mode (LSB side) ■ CW pitch control The received CW audio pitch and monitored CW audio can be caused by incorrect TNC connections, settings, commands, etc. Use when interfering signals are occasionally garbled when... the receive signal is displayed in 10 Hz steps. This reversal can be adjusted in 10 Hz steps. '60' indicates 600 Hz CW audio pitch....
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... in normal IF filter. • ç appears when wide IF filters are selected. • ã appears when narrow IF filters are not selected by default. 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Filter selection The filter selection switches the IF passband width as shown in filter set mode. IF 9 MHz 455 kHz Filter FL-100...
... in normal IF filter. • ç appears when wide IF filters are selected. • ã appears when narrow IF filters are not selected by default. 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Filter selection The filter selection switches the IF passband width as shown in filter set mode. IF 9 MHz 455 kHz Filter FL-100...
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... * 455 kHz wide or narrow filter selection does appear when 9 MHz wide or narrow filter is set mode. r Push [FIL] to exit filter set mode. 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Filter set mode When an optional filter is installed, set the optional filters in advance. D Optional filter setting q Push [FIL] for 455 kHz...
... * 455 kHz wide or narrow filter selection does appear when 9 MHz wide or narrow filter is set mode. r Push [FIL] to exit filter set mode. 5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Filter set mode When an optional filter is installed, set the optional filters in advance. D Optional filter setting q Push [FIL] for 455 kHz...