INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
iR1500
PRECAUTIONS
NEVER place the receiver where normal operation of the
RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver via the
OPC-254L to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or re-
sult in an electric shock.
vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan
on the rear panel.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver while dri-
ving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention— any-
thing less may result in an accident.
AVOID using or placing the receiver in direct sunlight or in
areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above
+60°C (+140°F).
NEVER connect the receiver to a power source of more
than 14 V DC. This will damage the receiver.
BE CAREFUL! The receiver will become hot when op-
erating it continuously for long periods.
NEVER connect the receiver to a power source using re-
verse polarity. This will damage the receiver.
AVOID setting the receiver in a place without adequate
ventilation. Heat dissipation may be affected, and the receiver
may be damaged.
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and
fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting,
the receiver may be damaged.
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-
cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the receiver’s sur-
faces.
DO NOT leave the main unit powered ON and connected
to a vehicle’s electrical system. The main unit draws approx.
550 mA. This will eventually drain the vehicle’s battery.
For U.S.A. only
NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
The receiver may be damaged.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet hands. This
may result in an electric shock or damage the receiver.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................... i
IMPORTANT ............................................................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ......................................................................... i
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................... ii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................................................. iii
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................... iii
OPTIONS ............................................................................................... iv
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CONNECTION .............................................................................. 1–2
■ Rear panel connection.................................................................... 1
■ Antenna installation ........................................................................ 2
PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................. 3–7
■ Front panel—controller .................................................................. 3
■ Function display—controller ........................................................... 5
■ Rear panel—main unit ................................................................... 7
SETTING A FREQUENCY .......................................................... 8–10
■ Turning power ON/OFF ................................................................. 8
■ Mode selection ............................................................................... 8
■ Tuning step selection ..................................................................... 9
■ Setting a frequency ........................................................................ 9
■ Receive mode selection ............................................................... 10
BASIC OPERATION ................................................................. 11–15
■ Receiving ..................................................................................... 11
■ Monitor function ............................................................................ 11
■ Lock function ................................................................................ 11
■ Attenuator function........................................................................ 12
■ NB function .................................................................................. 12
■ AGC function ................................................................................ 12
q Antenna …………………………………………………… 1
w AC adapter* ……………………………………………… 1
e USB cable ………………………………………………… 1
r CD ………………………………………………………… 1
t Foot pad sheet……………………………………………… 1
y Cable hanger ……………………………………………… 1
*Not supplied with some versions.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are provided in the IC-PCR1500/IC-PCR2500’s
Instruction manual.
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■ AFC function ................................................................................ 13
■ VSC function ................................................................................ 13
■ IF filter selection ........................................................................... 14
■ IF shift function ............................................................................. 14
■ Duplex operation .......................................................................... 15
MEMORY OPERATION ............................................................ 16–24
■ General description ...................................................................... 16
■ Memory channel selection ........................................................... 16
■ Programming a memory channel ................................................. 17
■ Programming channel names ..................................................... 18
■ Copying memory contents ........................................................... 19
■ Memory clearing .......................................................................... 21
■ Memory bank setting .................................................................... 22
■ Memory bank selection ................................................................ 23
■ Transferring bank contents .......................................................... 23
SCAN OPERATION .................................................................. 25–29
■ Scan types ................................................................................... 25
■ Scan start/stop ............................................................................. 26
■ Scan edges programming ............................................................ 27
■ Skip scan ..................................................................................... 28
■ Scan resume condition ................................................................ 29
PRIORITY WATCH .......................................................................... 30
■ Priority watch types ...................................................................... 30
■ Priority watch operation ............................................................... 30
POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ................................... 31–34
■ Pocket beep operation ................................................................. 31
■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation ..................................................... 33
■ Tone scan ..................................................................................... 34
SET MODE ................................................................................ 35–43
■ General ........................................................................................ 35
■ Set mode items ............................................................................ 35
10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................................................ 44–48
■ Weather channel operation .......................................................... 44
■ DSP operation .............................................................................. 45
■ DATA cloning ................................................................................ 46
■ Partial reset................................................................................... 47
■ All reset......................................................................................... 47
■ Internal audio switch..................................................................... 48
11 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... 49
12 DOC ................................................................................................. 50
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OPTIONS
UT-106* DSP UNIT
Provides AF DSP functions such as noise reduction and auto notch.
CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLES
For operation and charging via a 12 V cigarette lighter socket.
OPC-254L DC POWER CABLES
For operation and charging via an external power supply.
SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER
For all-round mobile operation. Cable length: 1.5 m; 4.9 ft
OPC-1156 SEPARATION CABLE
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For extended separate installation. 3.5 m; 11.5 ft
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*: UT-106 installation is described in the IC-PCR1500/IC-PCR2500’s
Instruction manual.
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CONNECTION
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D DC power supply connection
Use a 12 V DC power supply with at least 4 A capacity.
Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is
grounded.
■ Rear panel connection
The antenna holder is backed with double-sided
tape. Remove the protective paper when the
antenna is fixed to any place.
• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY
Connect to a 12 V DC
Receiver
battery. Pay attention
to polarities. NEVER
connect to a 24 V bat-
tery. This could dam-
age the receiver.
Receiver
Supplied antenna
white
OPC-254L
(optional)
to an
AC outlet
black
NOTE: Use the terminals as shown
below for the cable connections.
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Ferrite core
Controller
Crimp
Solder
To ground
To AC adapter
DC power
supply 12 V
Or
R CAUTION! NEVER remove the fuse-
holders from the DC power cable.
Fuse (4 A)
CP-12L
(optional)
D Fuse replacement
To a cigarette lighter socket
Fuses (4 A)
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CONNECTION 1
D
OPC-1156 connection
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■ Antenna installation
q Connect the controller plug to the OPC-1156 jack.
w Detach the ferrite core from the controller cable, then at-
tach it to the OPC-1156 as shown below.
D Antenna location
To obtain maximum performance from the receiver, select a
high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. It is not
necessary to use radials on a magnetic mount (“mag mount”)
antenna.
• Make sure to wind the cable on the ferrite core.
e Connect the OPC-1156 plug to the [CONTROLLER] con-
nector of the receiver.
Receiver
Ferrite core
OPC-1156
Controller
Jack
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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■ Front panel—controller
Function display (p. 5)
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q SET•LOCK KEY [SET•LOCK]
➥ Push to enter set mode. (p. 35)
e VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 11)
Adjusts the audio level.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the lock function ON
r POWER KEY FOR CONTROLLER [PWR]
Push to turn the controller power ON when it’s OFF.
• Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the controller power OFF when
it’s ON.
and OFF. (p. 11)
w TUNING STEP/MODE KEY [TS•MODE]
➥ Push to enter tuning step selection mode. (p. 9)
• Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter receive mode selec-
tion mode. (p. 10)
t SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]
Varies the squelch level. (p. 11)
• Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired operating mode.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the channel skip setting
ON and OFF for memory/frequency skip scan operation.
(p. 28)
y MONITOR•TONE•TONE SCAN KEY [MONI•T/T-SCAN]
➥ Push to turn the monitor function ON and OFF. (p. 11)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter tone squelch selection
mode. (pgs. 31, 33)
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! VFO/MHz TUNING•SCAN KEY [V/MHz•SCAN]
➥ Selects and toggles VFO mode and band selection,
1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning when pushed. (p. 9)
➥ Starts scan when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 26)
• Cancels a scan when pushed during scan.
• Tone squelch, pocket beep (CTCSS), tone squelch reverse
action, DTCS squelch, pocket beep (DTCS), DTCS squelch
reverse action or tone function OFF can be selected.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. during tone squelch selection
mode to start the tone scan. (p. 34)
! TUNING DIAL [DIAL]
u NOISE BLANKER/AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL KEY
[NB•AGC]
Selects the operating frequency (p. 9), memory channel
(p. 16), the setting of the set mode item (p. 35) and the
scanning direction (p. 26).
➥ Push to turn the NB (Noise Blanker) function ON and
OFF. (p. 12)
• The noise blanker function cannot be used in FM/WFM modes.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select the AGC (Automatic
Gain Control) function Slow and Fast. (p. 12)
While in FM or WFM mode, the AGC function is fixed
as Fast and AGC Slow cannot be selected.
! MEMORY WRITE KEY [S.MW•MW] (pgs. 17, 18, 21)
➥ Selects a memory channel for programming when
pushed.
➥ Programs the selected memory channel when pushed
and held for 1 sec.
! POWER SWITCH FOR RECEIVER [POWER]
i ATTENUATOR/PRIORITY KEY [ATT•PRIO]
Turns the receiver power ON and OFF.
➥ Push to turn the ATT (Attenuator) function ON and OFF.
(p. 12)
➥ Starts priority watch when pushed and held for 1 sec.
(p. 30)
o MEMORY/SKIP KEY [MR•SKIP]
➥ Push to select the memory channel, memory bank or
weather channel* modes. (pgs. 16, 23, 44)
*Weather channels are available for USA/CANADA versions
only.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Function display—controller
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qAFC INDICATOR
eRECEIVE MODE INDICATORS
Appears when the AFC function is in use. (p. 13)
Shows the selected receive mode.
• SSB (LSB/USB), CW, AM and FM (FM/WFM) are available.
wFM CENTER INDICATORS
rAGC INDICATOR (p. 12)
➥ “ ” or “ ” appears when the received signal is not
tuned to its center frequency; or the squelch is closed.
➥ “ ” appears when the received signal is tuned to its
center frequency.
Appears when the AGC fast is selected in SSB, CW or AM
mode.
tNB INDICATOR (p. 12)
Appears when the NB function is in use.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
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yDSP INDICATOR (p. 43)
!VSC INDICATOR (p. 13)
Appears when the DSP digital filter function is in use.
• The DSP function requires an optional UT-106 installation.
Appears when the VSC function is in use.
!TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR (p. 33)
uFREQUENCY READOUT
Appears when the tone squelch function is in use.
Shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode
contents, etc.
• Frequency decimal point blinks while scanning. (p. 26)
!POCKET BEEP INDICATOR (p. 32)
Appears with “ ” or “ ” while the pocket beep function
(with CTCSS or DTCS) is in use.
iMEMORY INDICATOR (p. 16)
!DTCS SQUELCH INDICATOR (p. 33)
Appears when memory mode is selected.
Appears while the DTCS squelch function is in use.
oAUTO POWER-OFF INDICATOR (p. 36)
!ATT INDICATOR (p. 12)
Appears while the auto power OFF function is activated.
Appears when the ATT function is in use.
!PRIORITY INDICATOR (p. 30)
!BUSY INDICATOR
Appears while the priority watch is activated; blinks while
the watch is paused.
➥ Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch
is open. (p. 11)
!MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS
➥ Shows the selected memory channel number. (p. 16)
➥ Shows the selected bank initial. (p. 23)
➥ Blinks while the monitor function is in use. (p. 11)
!S-METER INDICATORS
Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals.
(p. 11)
➥ “L” appears when the lock function is activated. (p. 11)
!SKIP INDICATORS (p. 28)
➥ “~” appears when the displayed memory channel is
specified as a skip channel.
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➥ “ ~” appears when the displayed frequency is speci-
fied as a program skip frequency.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Rear panel—main unit
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Speaker
Power switch
Top
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PACKET jack connection
EXT SP jack connection
Front
AUDIO
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GND
2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝)/100 kΩ
2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝)/8 Ω
qANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT]
rEXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT SP]
Connects an 8 Ω external speaker.
• Audio output power is more than 0.5 W.
Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a BNC connector and a 50
Ω coaxial cable.
wPACKET JACK [PACKET]
tCONTROLLER [CONTROLLER]
Connects a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for data
communications. The receiver can support 9600 bps
packet communication (AFSK).
Connects to a controller via an extension cable.
• No connection is necessary when the control software is in use.
CAUTION: NEVER insert any other object than the con-
troller cable, such as a metallic object, otherwise the
Main unit may be damaged.
eUSB CONNECTOR [USB]
Connects to a PC via the supplied USB cable.
• No connection is necessary when the IC-R1500’s controller is in
use.
yPOWER JACK [DC IN]
Accepts 12 V DC ±15% via the supplied DC power cable.
CAUTION: NEVER insert any other object than a USB
cable, such as a metallic object, otherwise the Main unit
may be damaged.
uGROUND TERMINAL [GND]
Connect this terminal to a ground.
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SETTING A FREQUENCY
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D Memory mode/Weather channels*
■ Turning power ON/OFF
Memory mode is used for operation of memory channels
which have programmed frequencies. Weather channels* are
monitored each 5 sec. when the weather alert function is
turned ON.
➥ While receiver’s power is OFF, push [PWR] to turn power
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ON.
• While receiver power is ON, push and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to
turn power OFF.
*Available for USA/CANADA versions only.
qPush [MR•SKIP] to select memory mode.
• “!” indicator appears when memory mode is selected.
➥ Or push [MR•SKIP] twice and rotate [DIAL] to select the
Weather channel mode, then push [MR•SKIP] again.
• Memory mode, memory banks or Weather channels can be
selected in sequence.
[PWR]
■ Mode selection
D VFO modes
VFO mode is used for the desired frequency setting within the
frequency coverage.
[MR•SKIP]
➥ Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
• If weather channel mode is already selected, and you want to
select memory channel mode. Push [MR•SKIP] and rotate
[DIAL] to select “bAnk --,” then push [MR•SKIP] again.
wRotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.
• Only programmed memory channels can be selected.
• See (p. 16) for memory programming details.
[V/MHz•SCAN]
What is VFO?
[DIAL]
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Fre-
quencies for receiving are generated and controlled by the
VFO.
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SETTING A FREQUENCY
■ Tuning step selection
When using the tuning dial to change the frequency, or when
a scan function is activated, the frequency changes in incre-
ments determined by the set tuning step. This can be
changed if desired.
■ Setting a frequency
qRotate [DIAL] to set the frequency.
• If VFO mode is not selected, push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO
mode.
• The frequency changes in the selected tuning steps.
The following tuning step are available.
[DIAL]
• 0.01 kHz (10 Hz)
• 0.1 kHz (100 Hz)
• 2.5 kHz
• 0.02 kHz (20 Hz)
• 0.5 kHz (500 Hz)
• 5 kHz
• 0.05 kHz (50 Hz)
• 1 kHz
• 6.25 kHz
• 10 kHz
[V/MHz•SCAN]
• 8.33 kHz
• 9 kHz
• 12.5 kHz
• 25 kHz
• 100 kHz
• 200 kHz
• 15 kHz
• 30 kHz
• 125 kHz
• 500 kHz
• 20 kHz
• 50 kHz
• 150 kHz
• 1000 kHz (1 MHz)
wTo change the frequency band or tune in 1 MHz (10 MHz)
steps, push [V/MHz•SCAN], then rotate [DIAL].
• Pushing and holding [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec. starts scan func-
tion. If scan starts, push [V/MHz•SCAN] again to cancel it.
q Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode, if necessary.
wPush [TS•MODE] to enter tuning step select mode.
While the band selection mode is selected,
the digits below 100 kHz disappear.
[TS•MODE]
eRotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.
[DIAL]
While 10 MHz tuning step is
selected, the 10 MHz digit
blinks.
While 1 MHz tuning step is
selected, the 1 MHz digit
blinks.
rPush any key to exit tuning step select mode.
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SETTING A FREQUENCY 3
■ Receive mode selection
Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of
the radio signals. The receiver has 6 receive modes: LSB
USB, CW, AM, WFM and FM modes. The mode selection is
stored independently in each memory channels.
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Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations
(0.495–1.620 MHz) and air band (118–135.995 MHz), and
WFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76–107.9 MHz).
q Push and hold [TS•MODE] for 1 sec. to enter receive
mode select mode.
[TS•MODE]
wRotate [DIAL] to select the desired mode.
[DIAL]
ePush any key to exit receive mode select mode.
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BASIC OPERATION
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■ Receiving
■ Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb-
ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even
when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use.
qPush and hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON.
wSet the audio level.
➥ Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to open the squelch.
➥ Rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio level.
➥ Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to close the squelch.
eSet the squelch level.
➥ Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to open the squelch.
• Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] again to cancel the function.
➥ Rotate [SQL] fully counterclockwise in advance, then
rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise just disappears.
• When interference due to strong signals is received, push
[ATT•PRIO] momentarily to turn the attenuator function.
(p. 12)
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]
“BUSY” blinks
rSet the receive frequency and mode. (pgs. 9, 10)
tWhen a signal is received on the set frequency, squelch
opens and the receiver emits audio.
■ Lock function
To prevent accidental frequency changes and unintentional
function access, use the lock function.
• “BUSY” appears and the S-meter indicator shows the relative
signal strength for the received signal.
[VOL]
➥ Push and hold [SET•LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the lock func-
tion ON and OFF.
• [SET•LOCK] (lock function only), [MONI•T/T-SCAN] (monitor
function only), [PWR], [VOL] and [SQL] can be used while the
lock function is in use.
[PWR]
[SQL]
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]
[SET•LOCK]
Appears
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BASIC OPERATION 4
■ Attenuator function
■ AGC function
The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) function controls receiver
gain to produce a constant audio output level even when the
received signal strength varies from fading, etc. A slow-re-
sponse AGC function is selectable for SSB, CW or AM mode.
The attenuator prevents a desired signal from being distorted
when very strong signals are near the desired frequency or
when very strong RF fields, such as from a broadcasting sta-
tion, are near your location. The attenuator reduces signal
strength by about 20 dB and this function can be activated on
1300 MHz or below.
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➥ Push and hold [NB•AGC] for 1 sec. to toggle the AGC
function Slow and Fast.
• “AGC” appears when the AGC function (FAST) is selected in
➥ Push [ATT•PRIO] momentarily to toggle the attenuator
function ON and OFF.
SSB, CW or AM mode.
• “ATT” appears when the attenuator function is in use.
[NB•AGC]
“AGC” appears
[ATT•PRIO]
Appears
While in FM or WFM mode, the AGC function is fixed as
Fast and AGC Slow cannot be selected.
■ NB function
The NB (noise blanker) function removes pulse-type noise
when SSB, CW or AM mode is selected.
➥ Push [NB•AGC] to toggle the NB function ON and OFF.
• “NB” appears when the NB function is in use.
[NB•AGC]
“NB” appears
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BASIC OPERATION
■ AFC function
The AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function tunes the
displayed frequency automatically when an off-center fre-
quency is received. It activates in FM mode and only when
the selected IF filter is 6 kHz or 15 kHz.
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■ VSC function
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The VSC (Voice Squelch Control) function opens the squelch
only when receiving a modulated signal. This function is very
useful while scanning, the VSC pauses only when modulated
signals are received. Scanning continues when unmodulated
or beat signals are received.
q Select FM mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“AFC” appears.
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“VSC” appears.
[SET•LOCK]
[DIAL]
[SET•LOCK]
[DIAL]
[S.MW•MW]
[S.MW•MW]
r Rotate [DIAL] to toggle the AFC function ON and OFF.
e Rotate [DIAL] to toggle the VSC function ON and OFF.
t Push [TS•MODE] or any key below the display to exit set
mode.
• “AFC” appears when the AFC function is in use.
r Push [TS•MODE] or any key below the display to exit set
mode.
“VSC” appears
Appears
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BASIC OPERATION 4
■ IF filter selection
The receiver has 2 to 4 IF passband filter widths for each
mode. Selectable passband widths are 3, 6, 15, 50 and 230
(depending on the selected mode).
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■ IF shift function
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The IF shift function electronically changes the passband fre-
quency of the IF (Intermediate frequency) cuttting out higher
or lower frequency components of the IF to reject interfer-
ence. This function is available when the receive mode is
SSB or CW mode, and shifts the IF frequency up to ±25 steps
(in 1 step: 50 Hz).
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• Selectable passband width for each mode.
SSB mode : 3 (2.8 kHz) or 6 kHz
CW mode : 3 (2.8 kHz) or 6 kHz
AM mode : 3 (2.8 kHz), 6 kHz, 15 kHz or 50 kHz
WFM mode: 50 kHz or 230 kHz
FM mode : 6 kHz, 15 kHz or 50 kHz
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“SFt” appears.
[SET•LOCK]
[DIAL]
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “FIL”
appears.
[S.MW•MW]
[SET•LOCK]
[DIAL]
e Rotate [DIAL] to set the shifting direction and frequency
range.
[S.MW•MW]
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired IF passband width.
Center position
(default)
r Push [TS•MODE] or any key below the display to exit set
mode.
Lowest
Highest
r Push [TS•MODE] or any key below the display to exit set
mode.
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BASIC OPERATION
■ Duplex operation
Duplex communication uses two different frequencies for trans-
mitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in communi-
cation through a repeater, some utility communications, etc.
tRotate [DIAL] to set the desired offset frequency within
0.000–1000.000 MHz range.
• The tuning step, selected in VFO mode, is used for setting.
• Push [V/MHz• SCAN] then rotate [DIAL] to change the fre-
quency in 10 MHz steps, or push again then rotate [DIAL] to
change the frequency in 1 MHz steps. (Each push toggles
1MHz, 10 MHz or selected tuning steps.)
During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is
shifted from the receive station frequency by the offset fre-
quency. Repeater information (offset frequency and shift di-
rection) can be programmed into memory channels. (p. 16)
D Setting
qPush [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
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yPush [TS•MODE] or any key below the display to exit set
mode.
wPush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until the
duplex direction setting item “OFF dP,” “DUP– dP” or “DUP+
dP” appears.
D Operation
[SET•LOCK]
[DIAL]
qSet the receive station frequency (repeater output frequency).
wPush [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to monitor the transmit station fre-
quency (repeater input frequency) directly.
[S.MW•MW]
eRotate [DIAL] to select the duplex direction, “DUP– dP” or
“DUP+ dP.”
Frequency shifts
the offset frequency
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]
rPush [SET•LOCK] once to advance to the offset frequency
setting item.
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MEMORY OPERATION
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■ General description
■ Memory channel selection
The receiver has 1100 memory channels including 100 scan
edge memory channels (50 pairs) for storage of often-used
frequencies. And a total of 21 memory banks, A to H, J to R,
T, U, W and Y are available for storing groups of frequencies,
etc. Up to 100 channels can be assigned to a bank.
q Push [MR•SKIP] to select memory mode.
• “!” indicator appears.
4
5
D Memory channel contents
The following information can be programmed into memory
channels:
[MR•SKIP]
“!” appears
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.
• Operating frequency (p. 9)
• Receive mode (p. 10)
• Programmed memory channels can only be selected.
• Duplex direction (DUP+ or DUP–) with an offset fre-
quency (p. 15)
• Tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON/OFF (p. 33)
• Tone squelch frequency or DTCS code with polarity
(p. 38)
If memory banks or weather channels* mode appears at
step q, push [MR•SKIP] and rotate [DIAL] to select “bAnk
--,” then push [MR• SKIP] again to return to channel selec-
tion.
• Scan skip information (p. 28)
*Available for USA/CANADA versions only.
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5
MEMORY OPERATION
■ Programming a memory channel
VFO settings, including the set mode contents such as sub-
audible tone frequency, offset and scan skip information can
be programmed into a memory channel.
rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel to be
programmed.
• Memory channels not yet programmed are blank.
tPush and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program.
• 3 beeps sound
qPush [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
wSet the desired frequency using [DIAL].
• Memory channel number automatically increases when contin-
uing to push [S.MW•MW] after programming.
➥ Set other data (e.g. subaudible tone frequency, scan
skip information, etc.) if required.
ePush [S.MW•MW] to enter select memory write mode.
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.
✔CONVENIENT
Memory programming can be made quicker by copying mem-
ory information to different memory channels (p.19).
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.800 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel).
Push
Push
.
Rotate
for setting frequency, etc.
“Bꢀ eep
Push
for 1 sec. and continue to push
Rotate
➠
“
ꢀ
“
ꢀBeep
“
ꢀBeep
“
ꢀ
“
ꢀBeep
“
Beeꢀp
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MEMORY OPERATION 5
qSelect the desired memory channel to be programmed.
➥ Push [MR•SKIP] to select memory mode, then rotate
[DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.
wPush [S.MW•MW] to enter select memory write mode.
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.
e Push [TS•MODE] twice to select the memory name pro-
gramming condition, “m nAmE.”
• Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character.
• The selected character blinks.
t Push [SET•LOCK] to move the cursor to the right.
• Repeat pushing [SET•LOCK] to return to the first digit.
y Repeat steps r and t until the desired channel name is
displayed.
■ Programming channel names
Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu-
meric channel name for easy recognition and can be indi-
cated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum
of 6 characters— see the table below for available charac-
ters.
5
(A)
(J)
(S)
(1)
(+)
(B)
(C)
(L)
(U)
(3)
(/)
(
D
)
(E)
(N)
(F)
(O)
(X)
(6)
(G)
(P)
(Y)
(7)
(
H
)
(space)
(I)
(K
)
(
M
)
(Q
)
(
R)
(T)
(2)
(–)
(V)
(4)
(=)
(
W
)
(Z)
(8)
(5)
(0)
(9)
u Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program the
name and exit select memory write mode.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming “CLUB” into memory channel 12.
Select
memory channel.
Push
Push
twice
Rotate
Push
Repeat the
Push
for 1 sec.
previous
steps.
“
ꢀ
“
Bꢀ eep
Bꢀ eep
“
ꢀ
Beeꢀ p
“
“
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5
MEMORY OPERATION
■ Copying memory contents
This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to VFO
(or another memory channel). This is useful when searching
for signals near a memory channel frequency and for recalling
the subaudible tone frequency, etc.
D To indicate the channel name
[
The channel name indication can be set independently for
eace memory channel.
qSelect the desired memory channel.
D Memory➪VFO
➥ Push [MR•SKIP] to select memory mode, then rotate
[DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.
• “!” and memory channel number appear.
wPush [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
ePush [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times to select
“Anm” item.
qSelect the desired memory channel to be transferred.
➥ Push [MR•SKIP] to select memory mode, then rotate
[DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.
• “!” and memory channel number appear.
wPush and hold [S.MW•MW] for 3 sec. to transfer the se-
lected memory channel contents to VFO mode.
• VFO mode is selected automatically.
rRotate [DIAL] to turn the memory name indication ON.
D Memory➪memory
qSelect the desired memory channel to be transferred.
➥ Push [MR•SKIP] to select memory mode, then rotate
[DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.
• “!” and memory channel number appear.
w Push [S.MW•MW] momentarily.
tPush [TS•MODE] to exit set mode.
NOTE: When no memory name is programmed, the stored
frequency is displayed.
• “!” and memory channel number blink.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the target memory channel.
• Scan edge channels, 0A/0B to 49A/49B can also be selected.
r Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to transfer the se-
lected memory channel contents to the target memory
channel.
• The targeted memory channel and transferred contents are dis-
played.
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MEMORY OPERATION 5
[EXAMPLE]: Transferring the contents of memory channel 30 to VFO.
Push
to select memory mode.
5
Rotate
for selecting memory channel.
Push
for 3 sec.
[EXAMPLE]: Transferring the contents of memory channel 22 to channel 23.
Push
to select memory mode.
Rotate
for selecting memory channel.
Push
.
Select the target channel.
Push
for 1 sec.
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5
MEMORY OPERATION
■ Memory clearing
Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased),
if desired.
rPush [TS•MODE] three times to select “CLEAR,” then
push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec.
• 3 beeps sound.
qPush [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
wPush [S.MW•MW] to enter select memory write mode.
• “!” and the memory channel number blink.
• The cleared channel display changes to blank
• “!” and the memory channel number blink continuously.
tPush [V/MHz•SCAN] to return to VFO mode.
eRotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel to be cleared.
☞NOTE: Be careful!— the contents of cleared memories
CANNOT be recalled.
[EXAMPLE]: Clearing memory channel 20.
Push
to select VFO.
Push
.
Rotate
for selecting memory channel.
Push
three times, then push
for 1 sec.
Push
to return to VFO.
“
ꢀ
“
ꢀ
Beep
“
ꢀ
Beeꢀ p
“
ꢀBeep
“
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MEMORY OPERATION 5
■ Memory bank setting
The IC-R1500 has a total of 21 banks (A to H, J to R, T, U,
W, Y). Regular memory channels, 0 to 999, may assigned
into the desired bank for easy memory management.
[
r
Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank and bank channel.
• Push [SET•LOCK] to toggle the bank or bank channel selection.
• Banks A to H, J to R, T, U, W and Y are available.
• Only vacant bank channel numbers will be displayed.
qSelect the desired memory channel.
5
➥ Push [MR•SKIP] to select memory mode, then rotate
[DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.
• “!” and memory channel number appear.
wPush [S.MW•MW] to enter select memory write mode.
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.
e Push [TS•MODE] once to select “bAnk.”
Bank selection
Bank channel selection
tPush and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program the bank
and exit select memory write mode.
After [TS•MODE]
released
[TS•MODE]
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5
MEMORY OPERATION
■ Memory bank selection
■ Transferring bank contents
qPush [MR•SKIP] to select memory mode.
wPush [MR•SKIP] again to enter memory type selection
mode.
[
The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be
cleared or transferred to another bank.
INFORMATION: Even if the bank is cleared of memory
channels, the memory channel contents still remain pro-
grammed.
[DIAL] [MR•SKIP]
qSelect the desired bank contents to be transferred or
erased from the bank.
➥ Push [MR•SKIP] to select memory mode.
➥ Push [MR•SKIP] again then rotate [DIAL] to select the
desired memory bank.
eRotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank (A to H, J to R, T,
U, W or Y).
• Only programmed banks are displayed.
rPush any key to set the bank indication.
• Bank’s indicator appears at top of the memory channel.
tRotate [DIAL] to select the contents in the bank.
yTo return to regular memory mode, repeat steps w–r and
select “bAnk --” at step e.
[DIAL] [MR•SKIP]
Bank’s indicator appears
• Memory bank indication
➥ Push any key to select the bank then rotate [DIAL] to
select the desired contents.
wPush [S.MW•MW] to enter select memory write mode.
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.
Bank indicator appears
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MEMORY OPERATION 5
ePush [TS•MODE] once to select “bAnk.”
• The bank’s indicator and bank channel are displayed.
tPush and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program the bank
and exit select memory write mode.
5
[S.MW•MW]
After [TS•MODE]
released
[TS•MODE]
yRepeat steps q to t for transferring or erasing an another
bank’s contents.
rRotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank indicator to trans-
fer or erase.
• Push [SET•LOCK] to toggle the bank or bank channel selection.
• Select “-- --” indication when erasing the contents from the bank.
• Vacant bank channel numbers are only be displayed.
Bank selection
Bank channel selection
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SCAN OPERATION
6
■ Scan types
Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it
easier to locate new stations.
There are 5 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your
operating needs.
Repeatedly scans all frequen-
cies over the entire band.
Repeatedly scans between
two user-programmed fre-
quencies. Used for checking
for frequencies within a speci-
fied range such as repeater
output frequencies, etc.
FULL SCAN (p. 26)
PROGRAMMED SCAN
(p. 26)
10
kHz
3299.9999
MHz
Band
edge
Scan edges
Band
edge
xxB
xxA
Some frequency ranges are
not scanned according to the
frequency coverage of the re-
ceiver’s version.
Scan
Jump
Scan
Jump
Repeatedly scans memory
channels except those set as
skip channel. Skip channels
can be turned ON and OFF
by pushing and holding
[MR•SKIP] in memory mode.
Repeatedly scans all bank
channels or selected bank
channels. Skip scan is also
available.
MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN
(p. 26)
ALL/SELECTED BANK
SCAN (p. 26)
SKIP
SKIP
M 1
M 2
M 3
M 5
A00
A01
A02
M 0
M 4
A99
A03
SKIP
SKIP
M 199
M 6
A98
A05
A04
Skips unwanted frequencies
or channels that inconve-
niently stop scanning. This
function can be turned ON
and OFF by pushing and
holding [MR•SKIP] in memory
mode.
FREQUENCY/MEMORY
SKIP FUNCTION (p. 28)
Band
edge
Band
edge
Scan
Jump
SKIP
SKIP
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SCAN OPERATION 6
■ Scan start/stop
D Preparation
Scan resume condition (p. 29); program scan edges (p. 27);
program two or more memory channels (p. 17); set skip set-
tings (p. 28), if desired.
IMPORTANT!: To perform memory or bank scan, two or
more memory/bank channels MUST be programmed, oth-
erwise the scan will not start.
D Operation
r Push [TS•MODE] (or [SET•LOCK]) to select full and pro-
grammed scan (P00 to P49), if VFO is selected in step q.
t To stop the scan, push [V/MHz•SCAN].
qPush [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode for full/pro-
grammed scan; or push [MR•SKIP] to select memory
mode for memory/bank scan.
6
• Select the desired bank in memory type selection mode for bank
About the scanning steps: The selected tuning step in
each frequency band (in VFO mode) is used during scan.
scan.
wSet the squelch level to the point where noise is just muted.
ePush and hold [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the scan.
• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].
• The memory channel readout blinks the scan type as below.
The bank-link setting can be changed in set mode. See
(p. 41) for details.
• During full scan
• During programmed scan
• During memory scan
• During bank scan
Indicates bank channel.
Push [SET•LOCK] to se-
lect full (ALL) or program-
med scan (P00–P49) in
sequence.
Indicates scan edge channels.
• P01 stands for 01A/01B
• P00 to P49 are available when
they are programmed, and se-
lected with [SET•LOCK].
NOTE: When SSB, CW, AM, FM or WFM mode frequencies
are programmed into memory channels randomly, memory
scan is slow because changing modes takes time. In this
case, assign the SSB, CW, AM, FM or WFM mode
frequencies into separate banks where bank scan can be
used. And using the bank scan is helpful.
While pushing and holding [V/MHz•SCAN], rotate [DIAL]
also to select full (ALL) or programmed scan (P00–P49).
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6
SCAN OPERATION
■ Scan edges programming
Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as
memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan
edges, 0A/0B to 49A/49B, in memory channels.
t Push and hold [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to program.
• 3 beeps sound and VFO mode is automatically selected.
• Scan edge 0B to 49B is automatically selected when continuing
to push [S.MW•MW] after programming.
y To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges,
0B to 49B, repeat steps q to r.
q Push [V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
w Set the edge frequency of the desired frequency range:
➥ Set the frequency using [DIAL].
• If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges,
programmed scan will not function.
➥ Set other data (e.g. tone squelch, etc.), if desired.
e Push [S.MW•MW].
• “!” indicator and channel number blink.
r Rotate [DIAL] to select one of scan edge channel, 0A to
49A.
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 144.000 MHz into scan edge 1A.
Push
Push
.
Rotate
for setting frequency, etc.
“Bꢀ eep
Push
for 1 sec. and continue to push
Rotate
➠
“
ꢀ
“
ꢀBeep
ꢀ
“
ꢀBeep
“
ꢀ
Beep
Beep
“
“
27
SCAN OPERATION 6
■ Skip scan
D Skip channel/frequency setting
D Skip scan setting
[
You can set the selected memory channel as a skip channel
which is skipped during memory skip scan. In addition, it can
be set as a skip channel for both memory skip scan and fre-
quency skip scan. These are useful to speed up the scan in-
terval.
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“PSC” appears.
[SET•LOCK]
[DIAL]
6
qSelect a memory channel.
[S.MW•MW]
[TS•MODE]
➥ Push [MR•SKIP] to select memory mode, then rotate
[DIAL] to select the desired memory channel to be a
skip channel.
• “!” and memory channel number appear.
wPush and hold [MR•SKIP] for 1 sec. several times to set
the skip condition.
e Rotate [DIAL] to toggle the skip scan function ON and
OFF.
• (no indication) : The channel is scanned during scan.
• ~
: The channel is skipped during scan.
: The channel is skipped during scan and the pro-
grammed frequency is skipped during VFO scan,
such as programmed scan.
P
•
~
r Push [TS•MODE] or any key below the display to exit set
mode.
t Then start the scan to activate the skip scan (memory skip
scan or frequency skip scan).
[MR•SKIP]
The display shows that
memory channel 16 is
set as a skip channel.
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6
SCAN OPERATION
■ Scan resume condition [
The scan resume condition can be selected a timed or pause
scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority
watch. (p. 30)
e Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired timer:
• “SCP-2” : Scan pauses until the signal disappears and then re-
sumes 2 sec. later.
The display shows that the
scan will resume 15 sec. after
it stops.
• “SCt-15” : Scan pauses 15 sec. while receiving a signal.
• “SCt-10” : Scan pauses 10 sec. while receiving a signal.
• “SCt-5” : Scan pauses 5 sec. while receiving a signal.
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
[SET•LOCK]
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“SCt” or “SCP” appears.
[SET•LOCK]
[DIAL]
r Push [TS•MODE] to exit set mode.
[S.MW•MW]
29
PRIORITY WATCH
7
■ Priority watch types
Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every
5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The
receiver has 2 priority watch types to suit your needs.
■ Priority watch operation
q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency.
w Set the watched channel(s).
For memory channel watch:
Select the desired memory channel.
For memory scan watch:
Select memory mode, or the desired bank group; then,
push and hold [V/MHz•SCAN] for 1 sec. to start memory
scan.
The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume
condition. See (p. 29) for details.
6
7
NOTE: If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver
automatically selects the tone/DTCS squelch function
when priority watch starts.
e Push and hold [ATT•PRIO] for 1 sec. to start the watch.
• The receiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) every 5 sec.
• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con-
dition. (p. 29)
MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH
• While the watch is paused, pushing and holding [ATT•PRIO] for
1 sec. resumes the watch manually.
While operating on a VFO fre-
quency, priority watch checks for
a signal on the selected memory
channel every 5 sec.
5 sec.
r Push and hold [ATT•PRIO] for 1 sec. to stop the watch.
VFO
frequency
Memory
channel
• A memory channel with skip infor-
mation can be watched.
[ATT•PRIO]
“PRIO” appears
MEMORY SCAN WATCH
While operating on a VFO fre-
quency, priority watch checks for
signals on each memory chan-
nel in sequence.
• The memory skip function and/or
memory bank scan is useful to
speed up the scan.
5 sec.
Mch 000
SKIP Mch 001
Mch 001
VFO
frequency
Mch 999
30
POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH
8
■ Pocket beep operation
This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be
used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has
called while you were away from the receiver.
t When operating the pocket beep function with DTCS code
squelch, push [SET•LOCK] once then rotate [DIAL] to se-
lect the DTCS polarity.
D Waiting for a call from a specific station
q Set the operating frequency in FM mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
DTCS polarity setting
[SET•LOCK]
y Push [TS•MODE] or any key below the display to exit set
mode.
u Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec to enter tone
squelch selection mode, then rotate [DIAL] until “S ”
or “ S” appears to turn the pocket beep function ON
with tone squelch or DTCS squelch, respectively.
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “Ct”
(when selecting the tone squelch frequency) or “dt” (when
selecting the DTCS code squelch) appears.
Tone squelch frequency setting
DTCS code setting
[DIAL]
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]
r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tone frequency or
DTCS code.
[DIAL]
Appears when the pocket beep Appears when the pocket beep
with tone squelch is turend ON. with DTCS squelch is turned ON.
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POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 8
D Available tone frequency list
67.0 79.7 097.4 118.8 146.2 167.9 186.2 206.5 241.8
69.3 82.5 100.0 123.0 151.4 171.3 189.9 210.7 250.3
71.0 85.4 103.5 127.3 156.7 173.8 192.8 218.1 254.1
71.9 88.5 107.2 131.8 159.8 177.3 196.6 225.7
74.4 91.5 110.9 136.5 162.2 179.9 199.5 229.1
77.0 94.8 114.8 141.3 165.5 183.5 203.5 233.6
i Push any key to exit tone squelch selection mode.
Appears when the pocket beep Appears when the pocket beep
NOTE: The receiver has 51 tone frequencies and conse-
quently their spacing is narrow compared to units having
38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may receive
interference from adjacent tone frequencies.
with tone squelch is activated.
with DTCS squelch is activated.
o When a signal with a matching tone is received, the re-
ceiver emits beep tones and blinks “S.”
8
• Beep tones sound for 30 sec. and “S” blinks. To stop the
beeps and blinking manually, push any key.
D Available DTCS code list
023
025
026
031
032
036
043
047
051
053
054
065
071
072
073
074
114
115
116
122
125
131
132
134
143
145
152
155
156
162
165
172
174
205
212
223
225
226
243
244
245
246
251
252
255
261
263
265
266
271
274
306
311
315
325
331
332
343
346
351
356
364
365
371
411
412
413
423
431
432
445
446
452
454
455
462
464
465
466
503
506
516
523
526
532
546
565
606
612
624
627
631
632
654
662
664
703
712
723
731
732
734
743
754
! Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter tone
squelch selection mode, then rotate [DIAL] to cancel the
tone squelch or DTCS squelch function.
• “oFF” is selected for turning the function OFF.
D Calling a waiting station using pocket beep
A subaudible tone matched with the station’s CTCSS tone fre-
quency or 3-digit DTCS code with the correct polarity is nec-
essary. Use the tone squelch on the next page (p. 33).
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8
POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH
■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation
The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a sig-
nal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS
code. You can silently wait for a signal using the same tone.
r When a signal with a matching tone is received, the
squelch opens and the receiver emits audio.
• When the received signal includes an unmatched tone, the
squelch does not open. However, the S-meter indicator shows
the received signal strength.
q Set the operating frequency in FM mode.
w Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set
mode. (p. 31)
e Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter
tone squelch selection mode, then rotate [DIAL] until “ ”
or “ ” appears in the function display.
• To open the squelch manually, push [MONI•T/T-SCAN].
t To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch function, re-
peat steps e until “oFF” appears, then push any key.
D Reverse action for tone or DTCS squelch
➥ Enter tone squelch selection mode as described in steps
q to e as shown left, then rotate [DIAL] to select either
reverse action for the tone or DTCS squelch as below.
Tone OFF setting
for Tone squelch
for DTCS
How does the Reverse action work?
Tone squelch setting
DTCS setting
When the reverse action is selected for either the tone
squelch, “tSqL-r,” or DTCS squelch, “dtCS-r,” and a signal
with the matched tone (or DTCS) is received, the squelch
closes, and the receiver mutes the signal. You can listen to
signals with any tone other than the specified one.
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POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 8
■ Tone scan
By monitoring a signal using with pocket beep, tone or DTCS
squelch, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS
code necessary to open the squelch.
r When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is
matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency is
temporarily programmed into the VFO or memory channel.
• The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit
DTCS code is detected.
q Set the desired operating frequency or memory channel to
be checked for a tone frequency or code.
w Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec and rotate
[DIAL] to select the tone type, tone squelch or DTCS, to
be scanned.
• Either “ ” or “ ” appears.
e Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the
tone scan.
• The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is
used for the tone decoder depending on the selected tone con-
dition or type in step w.
- “
”
: CTCSS tone decoder
- “ ” : DTCS tone decoder
8
t Push any key to stop the scan.
NOTE: The decoded tone frequency is programmed tem-
porarily when a memory is selected. However, this will be
replaced by the programmed information when the mem-
ory channel is re-selected.
• To change the scanning direction, rotate [DIAL].
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]
During CTCSS frequency scan
During DTCS code scan
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SET MODE
9
■ General
D
Set mode operation
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired condition of the item.
r Push [TS•MODE] or any key below the display to exit set
mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired
item.
■ Set mode items
• Key-touch beep
• Beep output level
• Auto power OFF
• Display dimmer
†Appears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only.
‡Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only.
*1Available for USA/CANADA versions only.
*2Appears while in FM mode only.
• Display color
• Squelch delay
*3Appears while in SSB/CW mode only.
*4Appears when the UT-106 is selected.
*5Appears except WFM mode.
: Push
: Push
When the UT-106 is installed
• ANF function*4
SSB/CW mode only
• IF shift*3
• NR function*4
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SET MODE 9
1
• Offset frequency
• Duplex direction
• Display contrast
• TSQL frequency
• DTCS code
• DTCS polarity
2
3
4
Except WFM mode
Memory mode only
• Memory name‡
5
• Scan resume timer
• VSC function*5
6
7
8
VFO mode only
• Bank link function‡
9
• Program skip†
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Bank link-On
• Scan skip area†
FM mode only
• AFC function*2
USA/CANADA versions only
• Weather alert*1
• IF filter
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9
SET MODE
D
D
Key-touch beep
Auto power OFF
The key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation.
(default: ON)
The receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF with a beep
after a specified period during which no key operations are
performed.
30 min., 1 hour, 2 hours and OFF can be specified. The spec-
ified period is retained even when the receiver is turned OFF
by the auto power OFF function. To cancel the function, select
Even when this item is set to OFF, the power-on beep and
pocket beep function still sound. The power-on beep can
not be set to OFF.
“OF” for this item in set mode.
(default: OFF)
D
Beep output level
Adust the beep level from 1 to 9 for key-touch beep, power-on
beep and pocket beep function. (default: 5)
D
Display dimmer
Adjust the display lighting level.
The levels 1 (dark) to 8 (bright: default) are available.
When the previous set mode item “bEP” is set to OFF, this
setting level does not affect key-touch.
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SET MODE 9
D
D
Display color
Duplex direction
The display color can be set to amber (default), yellow or
green.
Sets the duplex direction. The displayed frequency shifts by
the programmed offset frequency (see next item) when mon-
itor function is in use (pushing [MONI•T/T-SCAN]).
• OFF : Simplex operation. (default)
• DUP– : The displayed frequency shifts down during mon-
itor.
• DUP+ : The displayed frequency shifts up during monitor.
Yellow setting
Green setting
D
Display contrast
The LCD contrast can be adjusted through 9 levels.
(default: 5)
9
D
Offset frequency
Sets the duplex offset frequency for each frequency band in-
dependently within a 0 to 1000 MHz range. During duplex op-
eration (DUP– or DUP+), the monitoring frequency (pushing
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]) shifts by the offset frequency.
The default value may differ according to the selected fre-
quency band (before accessing set mode) and receiver version.
The selected tuning step in VFO mode is used for setting
the offset frequency.
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9
SET MODE
D
D
Tone frequency
DTCS code
Sets subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch operation.
Total of 51 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are available.
(default: 88.5 Hz)
Sets DTCS code for DTCS squelch operation. Total of 104
codes (023–754) are available.
(default: 023)
• Available DTCS code list
• Available tone frequency list
023
025
026
031
032
036
043
047
051
053
054
065
071
072
073
074
114
115
116
122
125
131
132
134
143
145
152
155
156
162
165
172
174
205
212
223
225
226
243
244
245
246
251
252
255
261
263
265
266
271
274
306
311
315
325
331
332
343
346
351
356
364
365
371
411
412
413
423
431
432
445
446
452
454
455
462
464
465
466
503
506
516
523
526
532
546
565
606
612
624
627
631
632
654
662
664
703
712
723
731
732
734
743
754
67.0 79.7 097.4 118.8 146.2 167.9 186.2 206.5 241.8
69.3 82.5 100.0 123.0 151.4 171.3 189.9 210.7 250.3
71.0 85.4 103.5 127.3 156.7 173.8 192.8 218.1 254.1
71.9 88.5 107.2 131.8 159.8 177.3 196.6 225.7
74.4 91.5 110.9 136.5 162.2 179.9 199.5 229.1
77.0 94.8 114.8 141.3 165.5 183.5 203.5 233.6
D
DTCS polarity
Selects DTCS polarities from n (normal) and r (reverse).
(default: n)
normal (default)
reverse
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SET MODE 9
D
D
VSC setting
Program scan skip setting
Turns VSC (Voice Squelch Control) ON and OFF.
(default: OFF)
Sets the program scan skip setting ON and OFF for VFO
scan operation, such as programmed scan.
(default: ON)
This item appears when set mode is accessed from VFO
mode only.
D
Scan resume timer
Selects scan resume timer from SCT-15 (default), SCT-10,
SCT-5 and SCP-2. Scan resumes after the specified period
when the received signal disappears.
D
Scan skip area setting
9
Sets the pre-programmed scan skip area setting ON and OFF
for VFO scan operation, such as programmed scan.
This item appears only when the scan skip area setting is pro-
grammed by the cloning (p. 44) and set mode is accessed
from VFO mode.
• SCT-15/10/5 : Scan pauses for 15/10/5 sec. when the
received signal disappears.
• SCP-2
: Scan pauses on a signal until signal dis-
appears, then resumes 2 sec. after the
signal disappears.
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9
SET MODE
• Bank link setting
D
Memory name setting
q Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory bank link function ON.
w Push and hold [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] for 1 sec. to
enter bank link setting mode.
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the desired
bank to be linked.
Sets memory name appearance ON (appear) and OFF (does
not appear; default).
This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory
mode only.
• A : Bank A
• E : Bank E
• J : Bank J
• n : Bank N
• r : Bank R
• y : Bank Y
• b : Bank B
• F : Bank F
• k : Bank K
• o : Bank O
• t : Bank T
• C : Bank C
• G : Bank G
• L : Bank L
• P : Bank P
• U : Bank U
• d : Bank D
• H : Bank H
• m: Bank M
• q : Bank Q
• W: Bank W
D
Memory bank link function
Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF (default).
The link function provides continuous banks scan, that scans
all contents in the selected banks during bank scan.
This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory
mode only.
Bank A ON
Bank A OFF
r Rotate [DIAL] to select “On” to linking the bank.
t Repeat steps e and r to set the link condition.
y Push [TS•MODE] or any key below the display to return to
set mode.
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SET MODE 9
D
D
AFC setting
IF shift frequency setting
Select the IF shift frequency up to ±25 steps (in 1 step:
Turns AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function ON and
OFF. (default: OFF)
50 Hz).
This item appears when the receive mode is selected SSB or
CW mode.
D
Filter setting
Center position (default)
Highest
Select the IF filter passband width from 3, 6, 15, 50 and 230
(depending on the selected mode.)
D
Squelch delay
9
Selects squelch delay to short or long to prevent repeated
opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the
same signal.
• S
• L
: Short squelch delay.
: Long squelch delay.
D
Weather alert function
U.S.A./CANADA versions only
Turns weather alert function ON and OFF.
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9
SET MODE
D
ANF setting
Turns ANF (Automatic Notch Filter) function ON and OFF.
The ANF function automatically attenuates up to 3 beat tones,
tuning signals, etc. even if they frequency varies. The ANF
function can be used in SSB, AM, FM and WFM modes.
☞This item appears when optional UT-106 is installed.
D
NR setting
Selects NR (Noise Reduction) level from 1 to 15 and OFF
(Default).
The NR function enhances desired signals in the presence of
noise by using the DSP circuit. The amount of enhancement
is adjustable.
The NR level can result in audio signal masking. Set the
noise reduction level for maximum readability.
☞This item appears when optional UT-106 is installed.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
10
1
■ Weather channel operation (USA/CANADA versions only)
2
D
Weather channel selection
3
q Select the desired weather channel.
q Push [MR•SKIP] twice and rotate [DIAL] to select weather
channel group, then push [MR•SKIP] again.
w Turn the weather alert function ON in set mode.
➥ Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
4
➥ Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] to select the weather
alert item, then rotate [DIAL] to set ON.
➥ Push any key below the display to exit set mode.
e Select the desired stand-by condition.
5
6
7
[MR•SKIP]
• Selects VFO or memory channel.
8
• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.
r When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-
ing indication will be displayed.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel.
e To cancel the weather channel, repeat step q and select
the memory channel group, “bAnk --” or push
[V/MHz•SCAN] to select VFO mode.
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
D
Weather alert function
Shows above indications alternately.
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before
important weather announcements. When the weather alert
function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is moni-
tored each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert sig-
nal is detected, the “AL.T” and the WX channel are displayed
alternately and sounds a beep tone until the receiver controls
are manipulated. The previously selected weather channel is
checked periodically during standby or while scanning.
t Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode.
NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than
the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or
audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. (approx.)
in case the alert function is turned ON. This is caused by
the WX alert function. To eliminate the interruptions, set the
weather alert item OFF in set mode.
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10 OTHER FUNCTIONS
■ DSP operation (Optional UT-106 is required)
D
D
ANF function
[
NR function
[
The ANF (Automatic Notch Filter) function automatically at-
tenuates beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even if they are
moving. This function can be activated in SSB, AM, FM
modes.
The NR (Noise Reduction) function reduces noise compo-
nents and picks out desired signals which are buried in noise.
The received AF signals are converted to digital signals and
then the desired signals are separated from the noise. This
function is available for all operating modes.
q Select any of SSB, AM or FM mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until
“AnF” appears.
q Push [SET•LOCK] to enter set mode.
w Push [SET•LOCK] or [S.MW•MW] several times until “nr”
appears.
[SET•LOCK]
[DIAL]
[SET•LOCK]
[DIAL]
[S.MW•MW]
[S.MW•MW]
r Rotate [DIAL] to toggle the ANF function ON and OFF.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the NR level from 1 to 15 or OFF.
r Push [TS•MODE] to exit set mode.
• “DSP” appears when the DSP function (either ANF or NR func-
tions) is in use.
t Push [TS•MODE] to exit set mode.
• “DSP” appears when the DSP function (either ANF or NR func-
tions) is in use.
Appears
Appears
UT-106 installation is described in the IC-PCR1500/IC-PCR2500’s Instruction manual. See the installation details.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 10
1
■ DATA cloning (IC-PCR1500 control software must be installed)
2
Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro-
grammed contents from a personal computer to a receiver
using the IC-PCR1500 control software.
D Available functions
➥ Reading or writing Clone data
3
➥ Programming memory channels/memory banks/scan
edges
➥ Programming set mode settings
4
D Cloning using a personal computer
5
Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (Mi-
crosoft® Windows® XP/2000/Me/98SE) and other setting can
also be programmed from a PC. Consult the IC-PCR1500/IC-
PCR2500’s Instruction manual for cloning details.
➥ Transferring the data of PC (PCR1500) to receiver (R1500)
or receiver (R1500) to PC (PCR1500)
➥ Automatic mode settings
6
7
• The automatic mode setting automatically sets the receive
mode, IF filter passband width, tuning step, etc. after inputting
frequency ranges.
8
Main unit
9
➥ Skip area settings
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
• The skip area setting is available for skipping unwanted fre-
quency ranges that inconveniently stop scanning.
PC
USB cable
to ground
to AC adapter
to USB port
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the U.S.A. and other countries.
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10 OTHER FUNCTIONS
AT POWER ON
AT POWER ON
■ Partial reset
■ All reset
If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO fre-
quency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing
the memory contents, a partial reset function is available.
The function display may occasionally display erroneous in-
formation (e.g. when first applying power). This may be
caused externally by static electricity or by other factors.
➥ While pushing [V/MHz•SCAN] and [SET•LOCK], push and
hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to reset CPU partially.
If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few
seconds, turn power ON again. If the problem persists, per-
form the following procedure.
[PWR]
• Partial resetting is also available. See left for details.
IMPORTANT!:
Resetting the receiver CLEARS all memory information
and initializes all values in the receiver to their default set-
tings.
[S.MW•MW] [V/MHz•SCAN]
➥ While pushing [S.MW•MW] and [SET•LOCK], push and
hold [PWR] for 1 sec. to reset the CPU.
[PWR]
[SET•LOCK]
[S.MW•MW]
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 10
■ Internal audio switch
The internal switch must be set properly to use an external
speaker, headphones or earphone.
SPEAKER
switch
PHONES
Before removing the top cover, turn the receiver power
OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable.
qTurn the power OFF, then disconnect the DC power cable.
wUnscrew the 8 screws and disconnect the connected ca-
bles, then remove the top cover.
• Be careful not to lose the screws.
Top cover
10
Power switch
eSet the switch as shown at right.
• Set the switch to [SPEAKER] when an external speaker is con-
nected to the receiver. (default)
• Set the switch to [PHONES] when headphones or an earphone
are/is connected to the receiver.
rReturn the top cover, cables and screws to the original po-
sition.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
11
If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
REF.
Does not turn on.
• An AC adapter is not connected to the receiver.
• Check the connection.
p. 1
No sound comes from the • Volume level is too low.
speaker. • Squelch level is set too high.
• Rotate [VOL] to obtain a suitable level.
• Rotate [SQL] to set the squelch level.
p. 11
p. 11
p. 33
• Different tone is selected with tone or DTCS • Turn the appropriate function OFF.
squelch.
Sensitivity is low and only • Antenna feedline or the antenna connector has a • Check, and if necessary, replace the feedline or sol- p. 1
strong signals are audible. poor contact or is short circuited.
• Attenuator function is activated.
der the antenna connector again.
• Push [ATT•PRIO] to turn the Attenuator function p. 12
OFF.
Frequency cannot be set. • The lock function is activated.
Program scan does not • The squelch is open.
• Push and hold [SET•LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the p. 11
function OFF.
• Set the squelch to the threshold point.
• Set the different frequencies.
p. 11
p. 27
operate.
• The start and end frequencies are the same.
Memory scan does not op- • The squelch is open.
• Set the squelch to the threshold point.
p. 11
erate.
• Only 1 memory channel is programmed or other • Program other memory channels or cancel the pgs. 17,
channels are set as skip channel.
memory skip function in the desired channels.
28
Receive audio is distorted. • The operating mode is not selected correctly.
• Push and hold [TS•MODE] for 1 sec., then rotate p. 10
[DIAL] to select suitable operating mode.
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