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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
iR6
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 may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE
C E L L U L A R R A D I OT E L E P H O N E S E RV I C E S I G N A L S I S
PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER 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 may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 2: Important

    IC-R6. 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 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS and development went into the design of your IC-R6.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids. operate the receiver with a earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high The receiver may be damaged. volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet hands. This high volume operation.

  • Page 4: Operating Theory

    (RF) energy because, it is useful in radio transmissions. The the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of IC-R6 receives RF energy from 0.100 MHz* to 1309.995 the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 BASIC OPERATION ������������ 13–17 FOREWORD ������������������� i IMPORTANT ������������������� i n Receiving ������������������ 13 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS �������������� i n Setting audio volume ������������� 13 PRECAUTIONS ������������������ ii n Squelch level setting ������������� 14 FCC INFORMATION ��������������� n Receive mode selection ������������...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS n Skip channel/frequency setting ��������� 35 n Other communications— other countries ���� 73 13 MAINTENANCE �������������� 75–76 n Scan resume setting ������������� 37 7 PRIORITY WATCH ������������ 38–40 n Troubleshooting ��������������� 75 n Priority watch types �������������� 38 n CP-18A/E fuse replacement ����������...

  • Page 7: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Preparation D Battery installation D Antenna Insert the antenna connector into q Remove the batter y the antenna base and tighten the cover from the receiver. antenna screw. w Install two AA (LR6) size Ni-MH or alkaline •...

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Charging the battery r Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND]. BC-196SA/SD/BC-153SC [DIAL] to an AC outlet The shape may differ, depending on the version. to the [DC4.5V] CP-18A/E jack Cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter to a cigarette Receiver lighter socket...

  • Page 9: Your First Scanning Experience

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Your first scanning experience Now that you have your IC-R6 ready, you are probably ex- 2. Adjusting audio level cited to start listening. We would like to take you through a [DIAL] ➥ Push [p]/[q] to set a desired few basic operation steps to make your first “Listennig Expe-...

  • Page 10: Memory Programming

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Memory programming ■ Your first scanning experience (continued) 5. Receive mode selection The IC-R6 has 1300 memory channels for storing often used ➥ Push [MODE] repeatedly to receive frequency, mode, etc. select a desired receive mode.

  • Page 11: Programmed Scan Operation

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Programmed scan operation 3. Writing a scan edge channel 25 pairs (50 channels) of scan edge memories, specify the scanning ranges, are used for programmed scan operation. Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second until 3 beeps sound. The programmed scan scans between the frequencies in •...

  • Page 12: Starting Scan

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 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 scan or bank scan.
  • Page 13 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 3. Starting scan Push [SCAN](MODE) to start the scan. ✔ For your information • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. The memory channel number you program the scan edges into correlates “PROGxx” as follows: In the VFO mode In the memory mode 00A/00B: Selects “PROG 00”...

  • Page 14: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels * The functions of [DIAL] and [p]/[q] can be exchanged. See page 58 for details. e SQUELCH • ATTENUATOR KEY [SQL] • [ATT](SQL) ➥ Hold down to temporarily open the squelch and moni- tor the operating frequency.

  • Page 15: Atteries

    PANEL DESCRIPTION u POWER KEY [ ] !0 EXTERNAL DC-IN CONNECTOR [DC4.5V] (p. 7) Hold down for 1 second to turn the receiver power ON or Connect an AC adapter or an optional cigarette lighter OFF. cable for both charging the installed rechargeable battery and operating.

  • Page 16: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q BATTERY ICON e DUPLEX ICONS (p. 16) ➥ Both segments appear when the batteries have ample “DUP” appears when plus duplex, and “DUP–” appears capacity. when minus duplex operation is selected. • They do not appear when operating with an external power r TONE ICONS (p.
  • Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION t VSC ICON (p. 52) !2 ATTENUATOR ICON (p. 15) Appears while the VSC (Voice Squelch Control) function Appears while the RF attenuator is in use. is in use. !3 RECEIVE MODE ICONS (p. 14) y AUTO WRITE CHANNEL ICON (p. 34) Shows the selected receive mode.

  • Page 18: Battery Installation

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery installation ■ Caution • R DANGER! NEVER short the battery terminals (or charg- Before installing, or replacing the batteries, hold down [ ] ing terminals on the bottom of the receiver). Also, current for 1 second to turn the power OFF. may flow into nearby metal objects such as a necklace, so q Remove the battery cover from the receiver.
  • Page 19 To prevent over –20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to six months) charging, the IC-R6 has charging timer that automatically –20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to +77˚F) (up to a year*) disconnecting* the charging line electronically after 15 hours * We recommend charging the batteries every 6 months.

  • Page 20: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery charging D Charging description D Charging connections When charging the installed batteries at the first time, or RWARNING!: once the batteries are removed for more than 2 seconds, the NEVER attempt to charge alkaline batteries. following operations are necessary. BC-196SA/SD/BC-153SC q Install Ni-MH batteries.
  • Page 21 BATTERY CHARGING D Charger stand BC-194 r Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y,” then push [BAND]. The BC-194 can be used as a convenient stand for the receiver, as well as a charger when used the BC-196SA/SD, [DIAL] BC-153SC or CP-18A/E as it’s power source. AC adapter Receiver (supplied with receiver)

  • Page 22: Frequency And Channel Setting

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ VFO and memory channels ■ Frequency band selection The IC-R6 has two normal operating modes: the VFO mode The receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF band, 50 MHz, and the memory mode. FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, 800 MHz,* 1200 MHz or Weather channels †...
  • Page 23 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING • Available frequency bands AM broadcast band HF band 50 MHz band FM broadcast band : Push : While holding down , rotate VHF air band The actual frequencies may differ, depending on your receiver version. Weather channels* *Available in only the USA version 144 MHz band...

  • Page 24: Setting A Frequency

    (9 kHz). The following tuning steps are available for the The following tuning steps are available for the e Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired frequency. IC-R6. • The frequency changes according to the preset tuning step. See • 5.0 kHz •...

  • Page 25: Selecting A Memory Channel

    FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Selecting a memory channel ■ Lock function q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary • “ ” appears when the memory mode is selected. function access, use the lock function. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel.

  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving ■ Setting audio volume Make sure charged Ni-MH or brand new alkaline batteries The audio level can be adjusted through 40 levels. are installed. (p. 7) ➥ Push [p] or [q] to adjust the audio level. q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn power ON.

  • Page 27: Squelch Level Setting

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Squelch level setting ■ Receive mode selection The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal, depend- The receiver has three receive modes, FM, AM and WFM. ing on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, The mode selection is independently stored in each band a continuously open setting and an automatic setting.

  • Page 28: Monitor Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Monitor function ■ Attenuator function This function is used to listen to weak signals, without dis- The attenuator prevents a received signal from distorting turbing the squelch setting. It can also be used to open the when very strong signals are near a desired frequency, or squelch manually, even when mute functions such as the when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting tone squelch are in use.

  • Page 29: Duplex Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Duplex operation EXPAND SET MODE using Duplex communication uses two different frequencies for t Rotate [DIAL] to select the “OFFSET” item. transmitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in com- • “OFFSET” disappears after 1 second and “0.600” (default) and “OW”...

  • Page 30: Dial Select Step

    BASIC OPERATION ■ 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.

  • Page 31: Memory Channels

    MEMORY CHANNELS ■ General description ■ Selecting a memory channel The receiver has 1300 memory channels for storage of q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. often-used frequencies. A total of 22 memory banks, A to R, • Push [V/M] to toggle between the VFO mode and the memory T, U, W and Y can be selected.

  • Page 32: Memory Channel Programming

    MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Memory channel programming q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired channel. w Set a desired frequency: • Scan edge channels 00A/B to 24A/B can also be selected. • While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select memory ➥...

  • Page 33: Memory Bank Setting

    MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Memory bank setting r While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a The IC-R6 has a total of 22 banks (A to R, T, U, W and Y) desired bank group. Regular memory channels 000 to 1299 can be assigned to any desired bank, for easy memory management.

  • Page 34: Memory Bank Selection

    MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Memory bank selection e Rotate [DIAL] to select the bank channel. q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. w While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a • Only programmed channels are displayed. desired bank. Bank initial [DIAL] •...

  • Page 35: Programming Memory/Bank Name

    MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Programming memory/bank name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alpha- t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a numeric channel name for easy recognition, and can be dis- desired character. played independently by channel. Names can be a maximum •...

  • Page 36: Selecting Display Type

    MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Selecting display type D Selecting bank channel display During memory mode operation, either the programmed During bank channel operation, the bank channel number bank name, memory name or the channel number can be displayed, instead of the frequency display. can also be displayed, instead of the memory channel number.

  • Page 37: Copying Memory Contents

    MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Copying memory contents Holding down [S.MW](V/M) for 2 seconds in step w will This function copies a memory channel’s contents to the VFO also copy the memory contents to the VFO. In that case, (or another memory channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling steps e and r are not necessary.

  • Page 38: Memory Clearing

    MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Memory clearing r Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to clear the con- Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), tents. if desired. • 3 beeps sound. q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select •...

  • Page 39: Transferring Memory Contents

    MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Transferring memory contents The contents of programmed memory channels can be • Example transferred to other memory channels. Transferring the contents of memory channel 51 to channel 33. q Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select Steps q and w memory write mode.

  • Page 40: Erasing/Transferring Bank Contents

    MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Erasing/transferring bank contents The contents of programmed memory channels can be e While holding down [MODE], rotate [DIAL] to select the erased or transferred to other memory channels. “BANK” item. • Pushing [MODE] repeatedly also selects the “BANK” item. INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are r While holding down [BAND], rotate [DIAL] to select a erased, the memory channel contents still remain pro-...

  • Page 41: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning automatically searches for signals and makes it easier to locate new stations. FULL SCAN SELECTED BAND SCAN Repeatedly scans all frequen- Repeatedly scans all fre- (p. 29) cies over the entire band. (p. 29) q u e n c i e s ove r t h e e n t i r e 1309.995 selected band.

  • Page 42: Full/Band/Programmed Link/Programmed Scan

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Full/band/programmed link/programmed scan q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. t To start the scan, push [SCAN](MODE). • Push [BAND] to select a desired frequency band. • The scan pauses when a signal is received. w Set the squelch level. •...

  • Page 43: Scan Edges Programming

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan edges programming r Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired programmed scan edge Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as channel from 00A to 24A. memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan t Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second. edge memory channels, 00A/00B to 24A/24B.

  • Page 44: Programming Scan Name

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Programming scan name t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a Each pair of scan edge channels can be programmed with desired character. an alphanumeric scan name for easy recognition, and can be displayed during scan selection. Names can be a maxi- •...

  • Page 45: Programming Other Contents

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Programming other contents t Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired option. The programmed scan can store the scanning step, receive Or, select the “-- -- -- --” display when erasing the contents “-- -- -- --” display when erasing the contents -- -- -- --”...

  • Page 46: Memory/All Bank/Bank Link/Bank Scan

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Memory/all bank/bank link/bank scan q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. t To start the scan, push [SCAN](MODE). w Set the squelch level. • The scan pauses when a signal is received. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. This also e Hold down [SCAN](MODE) for 1 second to enter the scan resumes scanning.

  • Page 47: Auto Memory Write Scan

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Auto memory write scan D During auto memory write scanning: This scan is useful for searching a specified frequency range, and automatically storing busy frequencies into • When a signal is received, the scan pauses for approxi- memory channels.

  • Page 48: Skip Channel/Frequency Setting

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Skip channel/frequency setting Memory channels can be set to be skipped for a memory r While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skip option from “SKIP,” “PSKIP” or “OFF,” for the selected skipped for both a memory skip scan and a frequency skip channel.
  • Page 49 SCAN OPERATION 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. ➥...

  • Page 50: Scan Resume Setting

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan resume setting EXPAND SET MODE using D Scan pause timer D Scan resume timer The scan pauses when receiving signals, according to the The scan resumes after a signal disappears, according to scan pause time. It can be set from 2–20 seconds, or unlim- the resume time.

  • Page 51: Priority Watch

    PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec- MEMORY SCAN WATCH onds, while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The While operating on a VFO fre- receiver has four priority watch types to suit your needs. 5 seconds quency, priority watch sequen- Mch 000...

  • Page 52: Priority Watch Operation

    PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch operation D Memory channel/memory scan watch y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode and start the watch. q Select the VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. w Select the channel(s) to be watched. •...
  • Page 53 PRIORITY WATCH D VFO scan watch i Push [SCAN](MODE) to start the VFO scan watch. q Select the channel(s) to be watched. For a memory channel watch: • The receiver checks the memory channel(s) every 5 seconds. • The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume set- Select a desired memory channel.

  • Page 54: Tone Squelch And Pocket Beep

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting D Tone and DTCS squelches D Setting subaudible tones for tone squelch 88.5 Hz and 023 are set as the defaults for the tone squelch The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only frequency and the DTCS code, respectively.

  • Page 55: Dtcs Polarity Setting

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP D DTCS polarity setting • Available tone frequencies (unit: Hz) As well as the code setting, the polarity setting is also avail- able for DTCS operation. When a different polarity is set, the 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8...

  • Page 56: Tone/Dtcs Squelch Operation

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation u Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode. q Set a desired frequency in the FM mode. w Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. • Either “S T SQL,” T SQL,” “SDTCS,” “DTCS,” “T SQL-R” or “DTCS -R”...

  • Page 57: Tone Scan

    TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket r When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency or beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch.

  • Page 58: Set Mode

    Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the “EXPAND” item. 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.

  • Page 59: Set Mode Items

    SET MODE ■ Set mode items D Expand set mode items The following items are available in the Set mode and the Expand set mode. Guide Item name Ref. D General Set mode items LOCK Key lock effect p. 49 SPEED Dial speed acceleration p.
  • Page 60 SET MODE D Dial select step (D SEL) D Key-touch beep (BEEP) Select the tuning step between 100 kHz, 1 MHz and 10 MHz The key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation. for a temporary faster frequency setting. To set a frequency (default: ON) with the increased tuning step, hold down [FUNC], and then rotate [DIAL].
  • Page 61 SET MODE D Display backlighting (LIGHT) D Antenna selection (ANT) The receiver has a backlit display with a 5 second timer, for The earphone antenna is active for all band (except for dim light operation. The backlighting can be turned ON con- AM broadcast band) and all receive mode, but it is mostly tinuously, or turned OFF, if desired.
  • Page 62 SET MODE D Expand set mode (EXPAND) D Dial speed acceleration (SPEED) Turn the Expand set mode ON or OFF. (default: OFF) The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning dial speed, when rotating [DIAL] rapidly. (default: ON) • OFF : Displays only the regular Set mode.
  • Page 63 SET MODE D Auto power OFF (AP OFF) D Scan resume timer (RESUME) The receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF, and Selects the scan resume time. The scan resumes after the sound a beep, after a specified period when no key opera- specified period after the received signal disappears.
  • Page 64 SET MODE D Frequency offset (OFFSET) D Tone squelch (TSQL) Sets the frequency offset for each frequency band independ- Selects the tone or DTCS squelch operation and pocket ently within the range of 0 to 159.995 MHz. While [SQL] is beep, so you can wait for a desired signal.
  • Page 65 SET MODE D Tone frequency (TONE) D DTCS polarity (DTCS P) Selects a subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch opera- Selects the DTCS polarity between normal and reverse. tion. A total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are (default: NORMAL) selectable.
  • Page 66 SET MODE D Memory bank link function (B-LINK) D Program scan link function (P-LINK) Turns the memory bank link function ON (default) or OFF. Sets the program scan link function. During a program scan, The link function provides continuous bank scan, scanning the link function performs a continuous program scan in the all channels in the selected banks during bank scan.
  • Page 67 SET MODE • Changing a program scan link • Changing a program scan link name q Push [MODE] to enter the program scan link setting. q Push [MODE] to enter the program scan link setting. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the program scan link number w Rotate [DIAL] to select the program scan link number that you want to change.
  • Page 68 SET MODE  D LCD contrast (CONT) D AF filter (AF FIL) Selects the LCD contrast level between 1 (light) and 5 (dark), The AF filter suppresses high-pitch tones when this setting as desired. (default: 2) is ON. (default: OFF) D Weather alert function (WX ALT) D Charge (CHARGE) Select the CHG1 or CHG2 charge, which will be activated...
  • Page 69 CI-V transceive operation is possible even if the IC-R6 re- receiver has its own Icom standard address as a hexadeci- ceiver is connected to an Icom CI-V radio. When set to “ON,” mal number. The IC-R6’s address is “7E.” the frequency and the operating mode of the IC-R6 auto-...

  • Page 70: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Antenna selection The IC-R6 has an internal bar antenna installed for receiving t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select “BAR” AM broadcast band (0.495–1.620 MHz; varies depending on when the Set mode has accessed from the AM broadcast version) signals.

  • Page 71: N [Dial] Function Assignment

    [Y]/[Z] keys. However, while [DIAL] functions The IC-R6 can be set to automatically turn OFF after a as an audio volume control, the [Y]/[Z] keys function as tun- specified period in which no operation is performed.

  • Page 72: Weather Channel Operation

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Weather channel operation U.S.A. versions only D Weather channel selection EXPAND SET MODE D Weather alert function using q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode, if the receiver is in NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before another mode is selected.
  • Page 73 OTHER FUNCTIONS 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 eliminate the interrup- tion, set the weather alert item OFF in the Set mode.

  • Page 74: Data Cloning

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Data cloning w Hold down [V/M] of only the master receiver, and then Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro- turn it ON. For the sub-receiver, simply turn it ON. (See grammed contents from one receiver to another; or data from a personal computer to a receiver, using the optional CS-R6 below for more information.) and the appropriate cloning cable.
  • Page 75 OTHER FUNCTIONS e Push [SQL] on the master receiver. DCloning using a personal computer • The receiver displays the following. Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer Master receiver display Sub-receiver display (Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000/XP/Windows Vista ®...

  • Page 76: Partial Reset

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Partial reset ■ All reset If you want to initialize the operating settings (VFO fre- The function display may occasionally display erroneous quency, VFO settings, Set mode contents) without clearing information (e.g. when first applying power). This may be the memory contents, a partial reset of the receiver can be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors.

  • Page 77: Control Command

    CONTROL COMMAND ■ General ■ Data format The IC-R6 can be connected to a PC via the PC’s RS-232C The CI-V system can be operated using the following data port using an optional CT-17 . This formats. Data formats differ according to command numbers.

  • Page 78: Command Table

    CONTROL COMMAND ■ Command table Cmd. Data Description Cmd. Data Description Cmd. Cmd. see the right Send frequency data for transceive 00/01 Send/read the VSC function setting 00=OFF, 01=ON 02, 05, 06 Send mode data for transceive 02=AM, 05=FM, 06=WFM Read the receiver ID see the right Read operating frequency 00/01...
  • Page 79 CONTROL COMMAND • Audio volume level (Command: 14 01) • Tone squelch frequency setting (Command: 1B 01) See page 52 for available tone frequencies for details. VR level Data VR level Data VR level Data 0 (min) 0000–0005 0090–0095 0179–0185 0006–0012 0096–0101 0186–0191...

  • Page 80: Frequency Table

    FREQUENCY TABLE ■ TV channels D CCIR channels D Australian channels (unit: MHz) (unit: MHz) Freq. Freq. The following tables show the channels versus 46.75 628.75 Freq. Freq. video and audio frequencies, depending on 53.75 636.75 51.75 637.75 62.75 644.75 each version.
  • Page 81 FREQUENCY TABLE D China channels D UK channels D French channels (unit: MHz) (unit: MHz) (unit: MHz) Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. Freq. 56.25 669.75 917.75 477.25 725.25 49.25 653.75 64.25 677.75 925.75 485.25 733.25 54.00 661.75 72.25 685.75 933.75 493.25 741.25...
  • Page 82 FREQUENCY TABLE D Indonesian channels D Italian channels D Taiwan channels (unit: MHz) (unit: MHz) (unit: MHz) Freq. Freq. 59.25 644.75 Freq. Freq. Freq. 67.75 652.75 53.75 628.75 179.75 87.75 660.75 60.75 636.75 185.75 180.75 668.75 67.75 644.75 191.75 188.75 676.75 180.75 652.75...

  • Page 83: Vhf Marine Channels

    FREQUENCY TABLE ■ VHF marine channels ■ Weather channels (unit: MHz) (unit: MHz) Ship Ship Ship Ship Ship Ship WX CH Frequency No. Transmit Receive No. Transmit Receive No. Transmit Receive 162.550 156.050 160.650 157.050 157.050 156.525 156.525 162.400 162.475 156.050 156.050 161.650...

  • Page 84: Other Communications In The Usa

    FREQUENCY TABLE ■ Other communications in the USA D HF CB channels D GMRS D BRS (Citizens Band) (General Mobile (Business Radio channels channels Radio Service) Service) Frequency Frequency 26.965 MHz 27.215 MHz Transceiver Transceiver Dot color Frequency 26.975 MHz 27.225 MHz Receive transmit...
  • Page 85 FREQUENCY TABLE D General aviation frequencies D Cable TV (IRC) (unit: MHz) (unit: MHz) Frequency Description Frequency Remarks range 121.500 Emergencies 122.000 Flight Advisory Service 2– 13 54– 216 (same as broadcast VHF) 122.200 Flight Service Stations 14– 22 120– 174 Mid band Ch.

  • Page 86: Other Communications- Other Countries

    FREQUENCY TABLE ■ Other communications— other countries D LPD channels D PMR446 channels (Low Power Device) (unit: MHz) (unit: MHz) Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency 433.800 434.525 433.075 446.00625 433.825 434.550 433.100 446.01875 433.850 434.575 433.125 446.03125 433.875 434.600 433.150 446.04375 433.900 434.625 433.175...
  • Page 87 FREQUENCY TABLE D UHF C.R.S channels (Citizen Radio Service) Frequency Frequency 476.425 MHz 476.925 MHz 476.450 MHz 476.950 MHz 476.475 MHz 476.975 MHz 476.500 MHz 477.000 MHz 476.525 MHz 477.025 MHz 476.550 MHz 477.050 MHz 476.575 MHz 477.075 MHz 476.600 MHz 477.100 MHz 476.625 MHz 477.125 MHz...

  • Page 88: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE ■ 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. • Replace or charge the batteries. pp.

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

    MAINTENANCE ■ 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 new rated one (FGB 5 A) as shown. Fuse 5 A...

  • Page 90: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS D GENERAL • Frequency coverage (Unit: MHz) • Current drain (backlight OFF at 3.0 V DC): 0.100–821.995, rated audio 130 mA typical 851.000–866.995, receive stanby 65 mA typical 896.000–1309.995 power save 30 mA typical charging 140 mA typical France 0.100–29.995, 50.200–51.200, : SMA (50 Ω)
  • Page 91 SPECIFICATIONS D RECEIVER • Receive system : Triple-conversion superheterodyne • Selectivity AM/FM More than 12 kHz/–9 dB • Intermediate frequencies : 1st 266.7 MHz Less than 30 kHz/–60 dB 2nd 19.65 MHz (FM/AM) More than 150 kHz/–6 dB 19.95 MHz (WFM) 450 kHz (FM/AM) •...

  • Page 92: Options

    For receiver remote control using a PC. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom receiver in the event the Icom receiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

  • Page 93: Pocket Guide

    POCKET GUIDE Important operating instructions are summed up on this and the following page for your simple reference. By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become a card sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet, etc.
  • Page 94 CE Versions of the IC-R6 which display the ‘CE’ symbol on the serial number label, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Direc- tive 1999/5/EC • List of Country codes (ISO 3166-1) Country Codes Country...
  • Page 95 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 Bad Soden 24th Dec. 2009 Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Place and date of issue Suite measurements have been performed.
  • Page 96 ■ ■ ■ ■ ES ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ A-6810H-1EX-q Printed in Japan 2010 Icom Inc. © 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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