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- Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
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 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-R6 communications receiver is designed and built with Icom's superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We want to take a moment of your time to thank you - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
a earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations. iii OPERATING THEORY Electromagnetic radiation, which has frequencies of 20,000 Hz (20 kHz*) and above, is called radio frequency (RF) energy because, it is useful in radio transmissions. The IC-R6 receives RF - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
4 n Receive mode selection 14 5 n Monitor function 15 n Attenuator function 15 6 n Duplex operation 16 7 n Dial select step 17 5 MEMORY CHANNELS 18-27 8 n General description 18 n Selecting a memory channel 18 9 n Memory channel programming 19 10 n Memory bank setting 20 n Memory - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
Other communications- other countries 73 13 MAINTENANCE 75-76 n Troubleshooting 75 n CP-18A/E fuse replacement 76 14 SPECIFICATIONS 77 15 OPTIONS 79 16 POCKET GUIDE 80-81 17 CE 81-82 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q Antenna 1 w Hand strap 1 e Belt clip 1 r Ni-MH b�a�t�te��ri�e�s 2 t AC adapter - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
dust and moisture. ✔ For your information Third-party antennas may increase receiver performance. An optional AD-92SMA antenna connector adapter is available to connect an antenna with a BNC connector. D Handstrap To facilitate carrying the receiver, slide the hand strap through the loop on the - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
REFERENCE GUIDE D Charging the battery Receiver BC-196SA/SD/BC-153SC to an AC outlet to the [DC4.5V] jack The shape may differ, depending on the version. CP-18A/E Cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter to a cigarette lighter socket q Install the Ni-MH batteries. w Plug the AC adapter - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
GUIDE Quick reference guide ■ Your first scanning experience Now that you have your IC-R6 receiver ➥ Hold down [ ] for 1 second to turn the power ON. 4. Setting a desired frequency The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to listen to. Pages 11 and 17 will instruct - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Your first scanning experience (continued) 5. Receive mode selection ➥ Push [MODE] repeatedly to select a desired receive mode. • The FM, WFM or AM is selectable. IV ■ Memory programming The IC-R6 has 1300 memory channels for storing often used receive frequency, mode, - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
channel is automatically selected if you continue to hold down [S.MW](V/M) after programming. • When programming is completed, return to the VFO mode. 4. Setting frequency In the VFO mode, set a desired receive frequency. 5. Selecting a scan edge "B" channel Hold down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second, then - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Starting scan 1. Select the VFO mode. Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode for a VFO scan operation, 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 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
the memory mode • All memory/All bank bank link scan • Program link Program scan • Bank scan 4. Cancelling scan Push [SCAN](MODE) again to stop the scan. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ✔ For your information The memory channel number you program the scan edges into correlates "PROGxx" as follows: 00A/00B - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
■ Front, top and side panels q !2 !1 w Function display (pp 3, 4) e !0 o r i u t y Speaker q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. I) Connect the supplied antenna. • An optional AD-92SMA is available for connecting an antenna with a BNC connector. w FUNCTION KEY [FUNC] While holding down this switch - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
] • [SCAN](MODE) • [ ](MODE) ➥ Push to select the receive mode. (p. 14) ➥ Hold down for 1 second to enter the ] (p. 7) Connect an AC adapter or an optional cigarette lighter 3 cable for both charging the installed rechargeable mode. 16 (pp. 12, 18) ➥ While holding down [BAND], selects the - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
batteries. (p. 8) ➥ Both segments disappear when completely charged. w LOCK ICON (p. 12) Appears when the lock function is activated. !1 e DUPLEX ICONS (p. 16) "DUP" appears when plus duplex, and "DUP-" appears when minus duplex operation is selected. r TONE ICONS (p. 43) ➥ "T SQL" appears - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
18) !1 SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (p. 13) Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals. 1 !2 ATTENUATOR ICON (p. 15) Appears while the RF attenuator is in use. !3 RECEIVE MODE ICONS (p. 14) Shows the selected receive mode. • FM, WFM and AM modes are selectable. !4 VOLUME EXCHANGE ICON - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
an explosion. • R DANGER! NEVER immerse the batteries in water. If the batteries become wet, be sure to wipe them dry BEFORE installing them to the receiver. • When installing batteries, make sure they are all the same brand, type and capacity. Also, do not mix new and old batteries together - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
over charging- The installed rechargeable batteries can be charged during operation when the AC adapter or the cigarette lighter cable is connected. To prevent over charging, the IC-R6 has charging timer that automatically disconnecting* the charging line electronically after 15 hours from charging - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
to the [DC4.5V] jack Receiver The shape may differ, depending on the version. CP-18A/E Cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter to a xternal DC power operation becomes possible when using an AC adapter or cigarette lighter cable. The installed Ni-MH batteries can also be charged simultaneously. - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
, as well as a charger when used the BC-196SA/SD, 4 BC-153SC or CP-18A/E as it's power source. 5 AC adapter Receiver 6 (supplied with receiver) 7 8 9 CP-18A/E cigarette lighter cable Ground screw and flat washer ʢspplied with BC-194ʣ BC-194 10 Cushion sheet 11 (supplied with BC-194) 12 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ VFO and memory channels The IC-R6 has two normal operating modes: the VFO mode and mode. • See page 19 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 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
SETTING 50 MHz band 3 FM broadcast band Weather channels* : Push : While holding down , rotate VHF air band The actual frequencies may differ, depending on your receiver version. *Available in only the USA version 144 MHz band 1200 MHz band 800 MHz band 400 MHz band 300 MHz band 10 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
33 kHz) and in the AM broadcast band (9 kHz). T��h�e��f�o�l�lo��w�i�n�g��t�u�n�i�n�g��s�t�e�p��s��a�r�e��a�v�a��il�a�b�l�e��fo��r�t�h�e� IC-R6. • 5.0 kHz • 6.25 kHz • 8.33 kHz • 9.0 kHz • 10.0 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15.0 kHz • 20.0 kHz • 25.0 kHz • 30.0 kHz • 50.0 kHz • 100.0 kHz • 125.0 kHz • 200 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
q Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. • " " appears when the memory mode is selected. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired memory channel. • Only programmed memory channels can be selected. • While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select a memory channel in 10 channel steps. [DIAL] Appears - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
is tight squelch. • "AUTO" indicates automatic level adjustment using a noise pulse count system. • Hold down [SQL] to open the squelch manually. t W hen a signal is received: • The squelch opens and audio is heard. • The S-meter shows the relative signal strength. r Push for setting the squelch - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
the automatic level adjustment using a noise pulse count system. • "OPEN" indicates the continuously open setting. [DIAL] Automatic squelch ■ Receive mode selection The receiver has three receive modes, FM, AM and WFM. The mode selection is independently stored in each band and memory channels - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
manually, even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. ➥ Hold down [SQL] to monitor the receive frequency. ■ Attenuator function The attenuator prevents a received signal functions is in use. When the signal is received by the bar antenna, this function is not effective. 15 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
communications, etc. During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is shifted from the receive station frequency by the frequency offset. Repeater information (frequency offset and shift direction) can be programmed monitor the station's transmit frequency (repeater input frequency). 16 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Dial select step [ This receiver has a MHz tuning step for quick frequency setting. You can select 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps, as desired. D Setting dial select step q Push [V/M] - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
contents The following information can be programmed into memory channels: • Receive frequency (p. 11) • Receive mode (p. 14) • Duplex direction (+DUP or -DUP) with a frequency off- set (p. 16) • Tone squelch or DTCS data be written down or saved to a PC using the CS-R6 cloning software. 18 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
increases if you continue to hold down [S.MW](V/M) after programming. NOTE: Push [V/M] to cancel programming and exit the select memory write mode, before memory programming is finished. [EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.870 MHz into memory channel 20 (a blank channel). Hold down for 1 sec. Rotate to - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
MEMORY CHANNELS 5 ■ Memory bank setting The IC-R6 has a total of 22 banks (A to R, T, U, W and Y). Regular memory number. 11 • Only vacant bank channel numbers are displayed. 12 [DIAL] 13 14 Bank channel 15 16 y H old down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to assign the channel to the bank. • R - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
are displayed. [DIAL] Regular memory channels Only banks with entries are displayed e R otate [DIAL] to select the bank channel. • Only programmed channels are displayed. [DIAL] Bank initial Bank channel number r T o return to a regular memory channel, while holding down [BAND] then rotate - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
programmed [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to program the name and exit the programming mode. • 3 beeps sound or "B NAME" item when programming the memory name or the programmed into each bank. Therefore, the previously programmed bank name will be displayed when bank name is selected. Also, the programmed - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
be selected by pushing [BAND] repeatedly. Memory channel number display Bank channel number display When the selected memory channel has not been programmed with the bank name or memory name, the frequency is displayed. Bank name display Memory name display Channel number display Push Auto - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
will be copied to the VFO. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the target memory channel. r H old down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second again to copy. [EXAMPLE]: Copying channel 20 to 51. Select the memory channel Hold down for 1 sec. Rotate . Hold down for 1 sec. to - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), if desired. q H old down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep sounds. • The " " - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
■ Transferring memory contents The contents of programmed memory channels can be transferred to other memory channels. q H old down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to enter the select memory write mode. • 1 short and 1 long beep - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
erased or transferred to other memory channels. INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are erased, the memory channel contents still remain programmed. q S elect a desired bank contents to be transferred or erased from the bank. ➥ Push [V/M] to select the memory mode. ➥ While holding down - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
Scan 7 the frequency coverage of the Jump receiver version. Jump 8 9 PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans between MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN inconven- channels. The skip scan is Band Band iently stop scanning. This 16 A00 A01 A02 also selectable. edge edge function can be turned ON A99 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
scan, "BAND" for band scan, "P-LINK x" for programmed link scan (x= 0 to 9), "PROGxx" for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24; only programmed scan edge numbers are displayed). t To start the scan, push [SCAN](MODE). • The scan pauses when a signal is received. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
programmed scan edge 2 memory channels. Scan edges are programmed programming. 5 ➥ Push [BAND] to select a desired band. y T o program programmed into a pair of scan edges, 7 squelch, etc.), if desired. the programmed number blink. 11 [EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.370 MHz into scan edge - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
released. • After releasing [MODE], a line blinks under the first digit, and the " " icon blinks. t W hile holding down [FUNC scan name is displayed. i H old down [S.MW](V/M) for 1 second to program the name and exit the programming mode. • 3 beeps sound. • Available characters A to Z, 0 to - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
or "ATT" item when programming the tuning step, the receive mode or the attenuator received mode and attenuator set- tings in each frequency band are used. 9 During the programmed/programmed link scan: 10 The programmed tuning step, received mode and attenuator 11 settings in each programmed - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
R, T, U, W, Y; only programmed bank groups are displayed). t To start the scan, push [SCAN](MODE). • The scan pauses when a signal is received. • Rotate [DIAL] to or bank scan, two or more memory/bank channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the scan will not start. • All bank scan • Bank scan Selectable between - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
busy frequencies into memory channels. The same frequency ranges used for a program scan are also used for an auto memory write scan. q Start scan. D During auto memory write scanning: • When a signal is received, the scan pauses for approximately 5 seconds and the frequency is stored into - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
second to store the skip status. • The "SKIP" or "PSKIP" icon appears, according to the skip selection in step r. • Skip channel setting • Program skip setting "SKIP" appears "PSKIP" appears ✔ CONVENIENT! The skip setting can also be set using the following steps, for easy setting. q S elect - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
] to select a desired scanning type. • Select "ALL" for full scan, "BAND" for band scan, "P-LINK x" for programmed link scan (x= 0 to 9), "PROGxx" for programmed scan (xx= 0 to 24; only programmed scan edge numbers are displayed). ➥ Push [SCAN](MODE) to start the scan. w W hen the scan pauses and - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set a desired scan pausing time from 2-20 seconds (2 seconds steps) or "HOLD." • "2SEC"-"20SEC": The scan pauses 2-20 seconds while receiv- ing a signal. • "HOLD" : The scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears. y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
each memory channel. VFO SKIP Mch 001 frequency Mch 002 • The memory skip function and/or 6 NOTE: If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver auto- memory bank scan is useful to speed up the scan. Mch 1299 7 matically selects the tone squelch or DTCS squelch func- tion, when - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
beep function is desired. [DIAL] y Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode and start the watch. • The "PRIO" icon appears. • The receiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) every 5 seconds. • The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume setting. (p. 37) During priority watch Monitors the - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
to the selected scan resume setting. (p. 37) During a VFO scan watch 7 Searches the VFO frequencies for 5 seconds. Pauses on a memory channel when a signal is received. During a VFO scan watch with the priority beep After 1 sec. t Push [SET](TS) to exit the Set mode and start the watch. • The - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
tone/DTCS squelch The reverse tone/DTCS squelch is convenient if you want to ignore a specific signal. The receiver mutes the squelch when a signal with the matched tone or code is received. "T SQL-R" / "DTCS -R" is displayed when the reverse tone squelch/reverse DTCS squelch is set. D S etting - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
for DTCS operation. When a different polarity is set, the DTCS never releases the audio mute, even if a signal with matched code number is received. q Hold down [SET](TS) for 1 second to enter the Set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the "EXPAND" item. e W hile holding down [FUNC], rotate - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 56
the squelch opens and audio is heard. When the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver also emits beep tones and blinks "S." • Beep tones sound and "S" blinks for 30 seconds. o Push [FUNC] to manually stop the beeps and blinking. • "S" disappears and the pocket beep function is deactivated - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 57
, rotate [DIAL]. [DIAL] Tone squelch scan DTCS squelch scan r When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency or code is temporarily programmed into the selected condition, such as memory channel. • The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
9 SET MODE ■ General The Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or options of the receiver's functions. In addition, the IC-R6 has the Expand set mode which is used for programming even more infrequently changed values or options of the functions. When turning the Expand set - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
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 p. 52 B-LINK Memory bank link function p. 53 P-LINK Program scan link fuction p. 53 CONT LCD contrast p. 55 WX ALT - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
sounds) to ON. (default: OFF) • OFF : Turns the function OFF. • ON : Starts priority watch after exiting the Set mode. • BELL : When a signal is received on the priority fre- quency, beeps sound and the S icon blinks. D Beep output level (BEEPLV) Adjust the key-touch beep tone level to one - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 61
is received for another 60 seconds. D Antenna selection (ANT) The earphone antenna is active for all band (except for AM broadcast band) and all receive mode, the AM mode.) • EAR : U ses the connected earphone cable as the antenna for a strong signal reception. (This selection will not appear - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 62
9 SET MODE D Expand set mode (EXPAND) Turn the Expand set mode ON or OFF. (default: OFF) • OFF : Displays only the regular Set mode. • ON : Displays the regular set mode and the Expand set mode. D Dial speed acceleration (SPEED) The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 63
pause time. (default: 10SEC) • 2-20SEC : The scan pauses for 2-20 seconds on a received signal, and is selected in 2 seconds steps. • HOLD : The scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears. Rotate [DIAL] to resume manually. The scan resume timer must be set shorter than the - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 64
squelch. The squelch mutes only when a signal with a matched subaudible tone is received. • DTCS-R : S elects reverse DTCS squelch. The squelch mutes only when a signal with a matched DTCS code is received. The subaudible tone frequency is programmed in the tone frequency option and DTCS code is - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 65
when you don't want unmodulated signals pausing a scan. When the voice squelch control function is activated, the receiver checks received signals for voice components. If a received signal includes voice 9 components, and the tone of the voice components changes within 1 second, the scan - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 66
enter the bank link setting mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select a bank that you want to change the link setting. • Confirming a program scan link q Push [MODE] to enter the program scan link setting. e While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to set the link setting ON or OFF. w Rotate [DIAL] to - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 67
then rotate [DIAL] to select "NAME." r Push [MODE] to enter the name programming. 7 t While holding down [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the 8 desired character exit the name programming. 13 14 15 u Push [TS] twice to exit the program scan link setting. 16 i Push [TS] to exit the Set - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 68
9 SET MODE D L CD contrast (CONT) Selects the LCD contrast level between 1 (light) and 5 (dark), as desired. (default: 2) D AF filter (AF FIL) The AF filter suppresses high-pitch tones when this setting is ON. (default: OFF) D Weather alert function (WX ALT) U.S.A. versions only - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 69
-V transceiver/ receiver has its own Icom standard address as a hexadecimal number. The IC-R6's address is "7E." When 2 or more IC-R6 receivers are connected even if the IC-R6 re- 2 ceiver is connected to an Icom CI-V radio. When set to "ON," the frequency and the operating mode of the IC-R6 auto- 3 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 70
10 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 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 71
using EXPAND SET MODE 2 3 The IC-R6 can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period in which no operation is performed. 4 OFF (default), times of 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes and BUSY* 5 can be specified. The specified period is retained even when the receiver is turned OFF by the - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 72
. When the alert signal is detected, the "ALT" and the WX channel are displayed alternately, and a beep tone sounds until the receiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby, or while scanning. q Select a desired weather channel. w Turn - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 73
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. - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 74
to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one receiver to another; or data from a personal computer to a receiver, using the optional CS-R6 cloning software and the appropriate cloning cable. D Cloning between receivers q C onnect the OPC-474 cloning cable to the [SP] jack of the - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 75
using the optional CS-R6 cloning software and the option- 4 al OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable. Consult the CS-R6 5 cloning software HELP file for details. 6 D Cloning error 7 NOTE: DO NOT push any key on the receiver during 8 cloning. This will cause a cloning error. 9 When the display - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 76
occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few seconds, turn power ON again. If the problem persists, perform the following procedure. • Partial resetting is also available. See the details to the left. IMPORTANT: Resetting the receiver CLEARS all memory information and initializes all values in the - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 77
from the receiver to the PC. Control is provided via Icom's CI-V Communication Interface. An appropriate application for CI-V command is not supplied from Icom. CI-V connections example CI-V compatible transceiver DC 9-15 V PC CI-V compatible transceiver IC-R6 to [SP] RS-232C cable CT-17 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 78
65 Sub Cmd. Cmd. 16 4C 19 00 1A 00 1B Receive frequency (Command: 00, 03, 05) q w e r XXXXXXXX t XX 10 Hz digit: 0, 5* (depending on 100 Hz) 1 Hz digit: 0 (Fixed) 1 kHz digit: 0-9 100 Hz digit: 0, 2, 5, 7 100 kHz digit: 0-9 10 kHz digit: 0-9 10 MHz digit: 0-9 1 MHz digit: 0-9 1000 MHz digit - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 79
e 2 1 0006-0012 15 0096-0101 29 0186-0191 2 0013-0018 16 0102-0108 30 0192-0197 3 0019-0025 17 0109-0114 31 0198-0204 0 0 X X X X 3 4 Fixed digit: 0* Fixed digit: 0* 100Hz digit: 0-2 10 Hz digit: 0-9 1 Hz digit: 0-9 0.1 Hz digit: 0-9 4 0026-0031 18 0115-0121 32 0205-0210 5 0032-0037 19 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 80
.75 10 197.75 11 203.75 12 209.75 13 215.75 14 475.75 15 481.75 16 487.75 17 493.75 18 499.75 19 505.75 20 511.75 21 517.75 22 523.75 23 529.75 24 535.75 25 541.75 26 547.75 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 81
25 28 533.75 29 541.75 30 549.75 59 781.75 60 789.75 61 797.75 12 20 533.75 51 821.75 CH Freq. 40 629.25 31 557.75 62 805.75 13 21 541 66 837.75 25 613.75 56 861.75 5 187.75 45 669.25 36 597.75 67 845.75 16 26 621.75 57 869.75 6 194.75 46 677.25 37 605.75 68 853.75 27 629.75 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 82
.75 6 197.75 7 205.75 8 213.75 9 221.75 NOTE: TV channel reception is available for only analog TV broadcasting. It is not available for digital TV broadcasting. 69 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 83
Ship Ship CH Ship Ship WX CH Frequency 2 No. Transmit Receive No. Transmit Receive No. Transmit Receive 01 01 156.050 160.650 21A 157.050 157.050 156.275 160.875 85A 157.275 157.275 16 18A 156.900 156.900 65A 156.275 156.325 156.325 87 157.375 161.975 20 157.000 161.600 67 156.375 156. - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 84
12 FREQUENCY TABLE ■ Other communications in the USA D 27.135 MHz 16 27.155 MHz 17 27.165 MHz 18 27.175 MHz 19 27.185 MHz 20 27.205 MHz 40 27.405 MHz D GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) channels Transceiver Transceiver Receive transmit 462.5500 MHz 467.5500 MHz 462.5625 MHz - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 85
Service Flight Service Stations Unicom- Uncontrolled airports Unicom- Private airports Unicom- Air-to-air communications "Guard" Flight Advisory Service Civilian Towers SAC Primary SAC Secondary USCG- Primary D Cable TV (IRC) CH 20 watt. These frequencies are also used at the drive-in - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 86
12 FREQUENCY TABLE ■ Other communications- other countries D LPD (Low Power Device) channels (unit: MHz) D PMR446 channels (unit: MHz) CH 433.350 13 433.375 14 433.400 15 433.425 16 433.450 17 433.475 18 433.500 19 433.525 20 433.550 21 433.575 22 433.600 23 433.625 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 87
D UHF C.R.S (Citizen Radio Service) channels CH Frequency 1 476.425 MHz 2 476.450 MHz 3 476.475 MHz 4 476.500 MHz 5 476. 13 476.725 MHz 14 476.750 MHz 15 476.775 MHz 16 476.800 MHz 17 476.825 MHz 18 476.850 MHz 19 476.875 MHz 20 476.900 MHz CH Frequency 21 476.925 MHz 22 476. - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 88
Troubleshooting If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. PROBLEM one memory or bank channel is • Program at least 2 memory or bank channels not start. programmed. pp. 19, 20 Installed batteries cannot • The batteries - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 89
■ 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 damaged fuse with a new rated one (FGB 5 A) as shown. Fuse 5 A MAINTENANCE 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 90
: 2 AA (R6) alkaline cells 2 AA (R6) Ni-MH cells 4.5 to 6.3 V DC (with AC adapter or CP-18A/E) • Current drain (backlight OFF at 3.0 V DC): rated audio 130 mA typical receive stanby 65 mA typical power save 30 mA typical charging 140 mA typical • Antenna connector : SMA - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 91
RECEIVER • Receive 000 MHz 1.8 µV typical AM (1 kHz/30% MOD.; 10 dB S/N) 0.495-4.995 MHz 1.3 µV 247.000-329.995 MHz 0.79 µV typical SPECIFICATIONS 14 1 • Selectivity : 2 AM/FM DC) Internal speaker More than 150 mW with a 16 W load 5 External speaker 80 mW typical with - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 92
control using a PC. 79 • OPC-474 cloning cable For receiver-to-receiver cloning. • OPC-478/OPC-478UC cloning cable Used for data cloning between receiver and a PC with CS-R6 (cloning software). • CS-R6 cloning software Provides quick and easy programming of such settings as memory channels and Set - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 93
when the attenuator function is in use. POCKET 16 GUIDE Important operating instructions are summed up on this and the following page guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet, etc. � Frequency setting q Push [V/M] to select the VFO mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to set a desired receive - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 94
IC-R6 which display the 'CE' symbol on the serial number label, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC � Memory channel programming LT 3 Bulgaria BG 20 Luxembourg LU � Ireland IE 32 Turkey TR 16 Italy IT 33 United - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 95
and date of issue 8 Suite measurements have been performed. 9 Kind of equipment: COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER Icom (Europe) GmbH Communication Equipment 10 Auf der Krautweide 24, Type-designation: iC- r6 65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, 11 Germany Authorized representative name 12 Version (where - Icom IC-R6 | Instruction Manual - Page 96
■ LT ■ LU ■ MT ■ NL ■ PL ■ PT ■ SK ■ SI ■ ES ■ SE ■ GB ■ IS ■ LI ■ NO ■ CH ■ BG ■ RO ■ TR ■ HR A-6810H-1EX-q Printed in Japan © 2010 Icom Inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
iR6
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.
WARNING:
MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE
CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS
PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.