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Icom IC-R1500 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
iR1500
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject 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.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER iR1500 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub- ject 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-R1500. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-R1500 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-R1500.

  • Page 3: Precaution

    CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex- larity. This will damage the receiver. pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse operate this device under FCC regulations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ................... i IMPORTANT .................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................. i PRECAUTION ..................ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ..............iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ................. iii QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ............. I–X I Installation ..................I I Your first contact ................VII I Repeater operation ...............
  • Page 5 I AM/FM narrow mode ..............65 4 MEMORY OPERATION ............12–19 I General description ..............12 I Weather channel operation (USA version only) ......66 I Memory channel selection ............12 I Microphone keys ................67 I Programming a memory channel ..........13 I Partial reset ..................

  • Page 6: Antenna

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Front panel— controller Function display ( p. ??) q SET•LOCK SWITCH [SET•LOCK] t SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL] ➥ Enters set mode when pushed. (p. ??) Varies the squelch level. (p. ??) ➥ Switches the lock function ON and OFF when pushed y MONITOR•TONE•TONE SCAN SWITCH for 1 sec.
  • Page 7 PANEL DESCRIPTION u NOISE BLANKER/AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL !2 MEMORY WRITE SWITCH [S.MW•MW] (pgs. ??, ??, ??) ➥ Selects a memory channel for programming when SWITCH [NB•AGC] ➥ Push to switch the NB (Noise Blanker) function ON and pushed. ➥ Programs the selected memory channel when pushed OFF.

  • Page 8: I Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Function display !5 !4 q AFC INDICATOR r AGC INDICATOR (p. ??) Appears when the AFC function is in use. (p. ??) Appears when the AGC function in use. (p. ??) w FM CENTER INDICATORS (p. ??) t NB INDICATOR (p.
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION u FREQUENCY READOUT !4 TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR (p. ??) Shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode Appears when the tone squelch function is in use. (p. ??) contents, etc. !5 POKET BEEP INDICATOR (p. ??) • Frequency decimal point blinks while scanning. (p. ??) ➥...

  • Page 10: I Rear Panel

    PANEL DESCRIPTION I Rear Panel y POWER RECEPTACLE [DC IN] Accepts 12 V DC ±15% with the supplied DC power cable. NOTE: DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a power source when operating in a vehicle. The plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be su- perimposed onto receive audio.

  • Page 11: Setting A Frequency

    SETTING A FREQUENCY I Turning power ON/OFF D Memory mode/Weather channels* Memory mode is used for operation of memory channels ➥ Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF. which have programmed frequencies. Weather channels* are monitored each 5 sec. when the weather alert function is turned ON.

  • Page 12: I Tuning Step Selection

    SETTING A FREQUENCY I Tuning step selection I Setting a frequency q Rotate [DIAL] to set the frequency. When using the tuning dial to change the frequency, or when • If VFO mode is not selected, push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO a scan function is activated, the frequency changes in incre- mode.

  • Page 13: I Receive Mode Selection

    SETTING A FREQUENCY I Receive mode selection I Lock function Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary the radio signals. The receiver has 6 receive modes: SSB function access, use the lock function. LSB, CW, AM, WFM and FM modes.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION I Receiving I Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- q Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even w Set the audio level. when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.

  • Page 15: I Squelch Attenuator

    BASIC OPERATION I Squelch attenuator I AFC function The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting when The AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function tunes the very strong signals are near the desired frequency or when displayed frequency automatically when an off-center fre- very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting sta- quency is received.

  • Page 16: I Nb Function

    BASIC OPERATION I NB function I VSC function The NB (noise blanker) function removes pulse-type noise The VSC (Voice Squelch Control) function opens the squelch when USB, LSB or CW mode is selected. only when receiving a modulated signal. This function is very useful while scanning, the VSC pauses only when modulated ➥...

  • Page 17: Memory Operation

    MEMORY OPERATION I General description I Memory channel selection The receiver has 1050 memory channels including 50 scan q Push [MR•SKIP] several times to select memory mode. edge memory channels (25 pairs) for storage of often-used • “!” indicator appears. frequencies.

  • Page 18: I Programming A Memory Channel

    MEMORY OPERATION I Programming a memory channel rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel to be VFO settings, including the set mode contents such as sub- audible tone frequency or scan skip information, can be pro- programmed. grammed into a memory channel. •...

  • Page 19: I Programming Channel Names

    MEMORY OPERATION I Programming channel names q Select the desired memory channel. Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu- ➥ Push [MR•SKIP] several times to select memory mode, meric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi- cated independently by channel.
  • Page 20 MEMORY OPERATION D D To indicate the channel name The channel name indication can be set for independent memory channels. q Select the desired memory channel. ➥ Push [MR•SKIP] several times to select memory mode, then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel. •...

  • Page 21: I Copying Memory Contents

    MEMORY OPERATION I Copying memory contents D Memory➪memory This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to VFO q Select the desired memory channel to be transferred. (or another memory channel). This is useful when searching ➥ Push [MR•SKIP] several times to select memory mode, for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re- calling the subaudible tone frequency etc.

  • Page 22: I Memory Clearing

    MEMORY OPERATION I Memory clearing rPush [S.MW•MW] momentarily, then push [S.MW•MW] Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. again for 1 sec. This operation must be performed within 1.5 sec. qPush [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode. •...

  • Page 23: I Memory Bank Selection

    MEMORY OPERATION I Memory bank selection I Memory bank setting The IC-R1500 has a total of 26 banks (A to Z). Regular mem- ory channels, 1 to 1000, are assigned into the desired bank q Select the desired memory channel.

  • Page 24: I Transferring Bank Contents

    MEMORY OPERATION I Transferring bank contents rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank initial to transfer The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be cleared or transferred to another bank. or erase. • Select “-- --” indication when erasing the contents from the bank. INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are t Push [TS•MODE] to set the bank and exit set mode.

  • Page 25: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it There are 3 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. operating needs. FULL SCAN Repeatedly scans all frequen- PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans between (p.

  • Page 26: I Scan Start/Stop

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan start/stop D Preparation About the scanning steps: The selected tuning step in each frequency band (in VFO mode) is used during scan Scan resume condition (p. ??); program the scan edges (p. ??); program 2 or more memory channels (p. ??); set skip IMPORTANT!: To perform memory or bank scan, 2 or settings (p.

  • Page 27: I Scan Edges Programming

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan edges programming t Push [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program. Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan • 3 beeps sound and VFO is automatically selected. •...

  • Page 28: I Skip Channel/Frequency Setting

    SCAN OPERATION I Skip channel/frequency setting z Select a memory channel. You can set the selected memory channel as a skip channel ➥ Push [MR•SKIP] several times to select which is skipped during memory skip scan. In addition, it can be set as a skip channel for both memory skip scan and memory mode, then rotate [DIAL] to select frequency skip scan.

  • Page 29: I Scan Resume Condition

    SCAN OPERATION I Scan resume condition The scan resume condition can be selected as timer or pause scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority watch. (p. ??) q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode. w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “SCT”...

  • Page 30: Priority Watch

    PRIORITY WATCH I Priority watch types I Priority watch operation q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every w Set the watching channel(s). 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The For memory channel watch: receiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs.

  • Page 31: Pocket Beep And Tone Squelch

    POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH I Pocket beep operation y Push [TS•MODE] to exit set mode. This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be u Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec and rotate [DIAL] until used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has S”...

  • Page 32: I Tone/Dtcs Squelch Operation

    POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH I Tone/DTCS squelch operation D Available tone frequency list 67.0 79.7 097.4 118.8 146.2 167.9 186.2 206.5 241.8 The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a sig- 69.3 82.5 100.0 123.0 151.4 171.3 189.9 210.7 250.3...

  • Page 33: I Tone Scan

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

  • Page 34: Set Mode

    SET MODE I General D D Set mode operation q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter the set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired condition of the item. w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired r Push [TS•MODE] to exit set mode. item.
  • Page 35 SET MODE D D Display dimmer D D Tone frequency Adjust the display lighting condition. Sets subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch operation. The levels 1 (dark) to 8 (bright: default) are available. Total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are available. (default: 88.5 Hz) D D Display color •...
  • Page 36 SET MODE D D DTCS code D D Scan resume timer Sets DTCS code for DTCS squelch operation. Total of 104 Selects scan resume timer from SCT-15 (default), SCT-10, codes (023–754) are available. (default: 023) SCT-5 and SCP-2. Scan resumes after the specified period when the received signal disappears.
  • Page 37 SET MODE D D Memory bank setting • Bank link setting q Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory bank link function ON. Sets the desired memory bank (A to P) to assign the regular w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired memory channels.
  • Page 38 SET MODE D D Program scan skip setting D D Filter setting Sets the program scan skip setting from ON and OFF for Select the IF filter passband width from 3, 6, 15, 50 and 230 VFO scan operation, such as programmed scan. (depending on the selected mode.) This item appears when set mode is accessed from VFO mode only.
  • Page 39 SET MODE D D Squelch delay D D NR setting Selects squelch delay from short and long to prevent re- Selects NR (Noise Reduction) level from 1 to 15 and OFF. peated opening and closing of the squelch during reception The NR function enhances desired signals in the presence of of the same signal.

  • Page 40: Set Mode

    SET MODE D D Beep output level Adust the key-touch beep level from 1 to 9 and OFF (for silent operation). D D Auto power OFF The receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no key operations are per- formed.
  • Page 41 SET MODE...

  • Page 42: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS I Specifications D D GENERAL D D RECEIVER • Frequency coverage :0.010–3299.9999 MHz • Receive system : Triple-conversion superheterodyne and *Guaranteed: 0.495–3000.000 MHz range only down converter • Type of emission : FM, AM, WFM, USB, LSB, CW •...

  • Page 43: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS SSB/CW SSB/CW (10 dB S/N) (10 dB S/N) 0.495–1.799 MHz : Less than 5 µV 0.495–1.799 MHz : Less than 71 µV 1.800–14.999 MHz : Less than 0.5 µV 1.800–14.999 MHz : Less than 7.1 µV 15.000–49.999 MHz : Less than 0.5 µV 15.000–49.999 MHz : Less than 7.1 µV...

  • Page 44: I Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS I Options UT-106 DSP UNIT SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER For all-round mobile operation. Cable length: 1.5 m; 4.9 ft OPC-??? SEPARATION CABLE For extended separate installation. 3.5 m (11.5 ft) CP-12L/LR CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLES OPC-254L DC POWER CABLES BC-??? AC ADAPTER...
  • Page 45 CHAPTER CONTINUED...
  • Page 46 A-????-1EX Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan 2005 Icom Inc. ©...

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