Other Functions; Antenna Selection - Icom IC-R6 Instruction Manual

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

■ 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 Selecting antenna
q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode.
w Push [BAND] repeatedly, or while holding down [BAND]
rotate [DIAL] to select a desired band.
e Push [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the "ANT" item.
• "ANT" disappears after 1 second and "EXT" (default) and "An"
appear.
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[DIAL]
After 1 sec.
t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select "BAR"
when the Set mode has accessed from the AM broadcast
band in AM mode; select "EAR" when the "ANT" item is
selected for the strong signals.
Bar antenna selection
for 0.495–1.620 MHz band
y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode.
NOTES:
• Some noise or spurious may be received when the
internal bar or earphone cable is used as an antenna.
• The supplied or third party's antenna MUST BE con-
nected to the antenna connector to receive signals other
than strong signals, such as AM broadcast band or near
by stations.
• When receiving an AM broadcast signal with internal bar
antenna, aim the receiver to better audio direction.
• When the internal bar is used as an antenna, the attenu-
ator function cannot be used.
Earphone cable selection
for strong signals