Icom IC-R2500 Bedienungsanleitung

INSTRUCTION MANUAL iR2500 COMMUNICA TION RECEIVER This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.[...]

i FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom receiver . The IC-R2500 COMMUNICA TIONS RECEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this receiver should provide you with years of trouble- free operation. We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC-R2[...]

ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q Antenna …………………………………………………… 1 w AC adapter* ……………………………………………… 1 e USB cable ………………………………………………… 1 r CD ………………………………………………………… 1 t Foot pad sheet………………?[...]

iii R W ARNING! 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. R W ARNING! NEVER operate the receiver while dri- ving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention— any- thing less may result in an accident. NEVER connect the receiver to a power source of more tha[...]

iv ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25 This device made under license under one or more of the fol- lowing US patents: #4,590,473, #4,636,791, #5,148,482 , # 5,185,796, #5,271,017, #5,377,229. The IMBE™ voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital [...]

v T ABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD .............................................................. i IMPORT ANT ............................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............................................ i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...................................... ii SPECIFICA TIONS ...............................[...]

vi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7 PRIORITY W A TCH ............................................ 38 ■ Priority watch types ........................................ 38 ■ Priority watch operation .................................. 38 8 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ..... 39–42 ■ Pocket beep operation .................................... 39 [...]

1 CONNECTION 1 ■ Rear panel connection 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. • CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPL Y OPC-254L (optional) black white R CAUTION! NEVER remove the fuse- holders from the DC power cable. Connect to a 12 V DC b[...]

2 1 CONNECTION 1 D D OPC-1 156 connection q Connect the controller plug to the OPC-1 156 jack. w Detach the ferrite core from the controller cable, then at- tach it to the OPC-1 156 as shown below . • Make sure to wind the cable on the ferrite core. e Connect the OPC-1 156 plug to the [CONTROLLER] con- nector of the receiver . ■ Antenna install[...]

3 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 2 MAIN AGC S.MW TS VFO/MR MHz MAIN NB S.MW VFO/MR TS MHz VOL VOL DIAL DIAL SQL SQL MONI T/T-SCAN MODE SCAN AT T PRIO COMMUNICA TIONS RECEIVER iR2500 PWR SET SKIP Function display (pgs. 7, 8) qw e r t The keys w to t are for the main band only . ■ Front panel—controller[...]

4 2 PA NEL DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 q POWER KEY [PWR • ] ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the controller power ON and OFF . (p. 1 1) ➥ Continue to hold this key down for 2 sec. after power ON to turn the lock function ON and OFF . (p. 15) w SET•SKIP KEY [SET•SKIP] ➥ Push to enter set mode . (p. 49) ➥ Push a[...]

5 2 PA NEL DESCRIPTION MAIN AGC S.MW TS VFO/MR MHz MAIN NB S.MW VFO/MR TS MHz VOL VOL DIAL DIAL SQL SQL MONI T/T-SCAN MODE SCAN AT T PRIO COMMUNICA TIONS RECEIVER iR2500 PWR SET SKIP Left band Right band o o y b u i !0 y a u i !0 !1 !1 The same controls for both the left and right bands are arranged symmetrically .[...]

6 2 PA NEL DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 y a MAIN•AGC KEY [MAIN•AGC] ➥ Push to select the left band as main band. (p. 1 1) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) function ON and OFF . (p. 16) y b MAIN•NB KEY [MAIN•NB] ➥ Push to select the right band as main band. (p. 1 1) ➥ Push and [...]

7 2 PA NEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q MAIN INDICA TOR (p. 1 1) Indicates the main band for function control. w RECEIVE MODE INDICA TORS FOR ANALOG Shows the selected receive mode. • SSB (LSB/USB), CW , AM and FM (FM/WFM) are available. e RECEIVE MODE INDICA TOR FOR DIGIT AL Appears while the digital mode is selected. • The optional UT -[...]

8 2 PA NEL DESCRIPTION 2 u SKIP INDICA TORS (p. 36) ➥ “ ~ ” appears when the displayed memory channel is specified as a skip channel. ➥ “ P ~ ” appears when the displayed frequency is speci- fied as a program skip frequency . i MEMOR Y INDICA TOR (pgs. 1 1, 23) Appears when memory mode is selected. o VSC INDICA TOR (p. 17) Appears whe[...]

9 2 PA NEL DESCRIPTION ■ Rear panel—main unit Front To p Rear Power switch Speaker DATA PACKET 1 USB EXT SP ANT 1 ANT 2 DC IN GND PACKET 2 qw e r q t i uy 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm ( 1 ⁄ 8 ˝)/100 k Ω P ACKET jack connection 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm ( 1 ⁄ 8 ˝)/8 Ω EXT SP jack connection AUDIO GND AUDIO GND Left band Right band[...]

10 2 PA NEL DESCRIPTION 2 q ANTENNA CONNECTORS [ANT] Connect a 50 Ω antenna with a BNC connector and a 50 Ω coaxial cable. [ANT1] for left band, [ANT2] for right band. w DA T A JACK [DA T A] Connect to a PC via an RS-232 cable (D-sub 9 pin) for DV * 1 mode data communication in RS-232 format. * 1 : The optional UT -1 18 is required. e P ACKET J[...]

11 SETTING A FREQUENCY 3 ■ Preparation D Tu rning power ON/OFF ➥ Push [PWR • ] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF . D MAIN band The IC-R2500 can receive signals on both the left and right bands simultaneously . ➥ Push the desired band’s [MAIN•AGC] or [MAIN•NB] to se- lect the main band. •“ Q ” indicates the main band. D VFO and[...]

■ T uning 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. The following tuning step are available. • 0.01 kHz (10 Hz) • 0.02 kHz (20 Hz) • 0.05 kHz (50 Hz) • 0.1 kHz (100 Hz) ?[...]

13 3 SETTING A FREQUENCY ■ Using the tuning dial q Rotate the desired band’s [DIAL] to set the frequency . •I f VFO mode is not selected, push the same band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] to select VFO mode . • The frequency changes in the selected tuning steps. (p. 12) w To change the frequency band or tune in 1 MHz (10 MHz) steps, push [MHz•TS] , [...]

14 4 BASIC OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ Receiving q Set the audio level for the main band. ➥ Push the desired band’s [MAIN] . ➥ Push [MONI•T/T -SCAN] to open the squelch. ➥ Rotate the main band’s [VOL] to adjust the audio level. ➥ Push [MONI•T/T -SCAN] to close the squelch. w Set the squelch level. ➥ Rotat[...]

■ Lock function To prevent accidental frequency changes and unintentional function access, use the lock function. ➥ Continue to hold [PWR• ] down for 2 sec. after power ON to turn the lock function ON and OFF . • [MONI•T/T -SCAN] (monitor function only), [VOL] , [SQL] , [MAIN•AGC] (main band selection only) and [MAIN•NB] (main band se[...]

16 4 BASIC OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ NB function The NB (noise blanker) function removes pulse-type noise when SSB, CW or AM mode is selected. ➥ After pushing [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or right) as the main band, push and hold [MAIN•NB] for 1 sec. to toggle the NB function ON and OFF . •“ nb-On” o[...]

17 4 BASIC OPERA TION ■ 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. q Push the desired band’s [MAIN] to select the main band. w Select FM mode. e Push [SET•[...]

18 4 BASIC OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ 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). • 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 [...]

19 4 BASIC OPERA TION Duplex communication uses two different frequencies for transmitting and receiving. Generally , duplex is used in com- munication through a repeater , some utility communications, etc. During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is shifted from the receive station frequency by the offset fre- quency . Repeater info[...]

20 4 BASIC OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D D Operation q Set the receive station frequency (repeater output frequency) . w Push [MONI•T/T -SCAN] to monitor the transmit station fre- quency (repeater input frequency) directly . ■ W eather channel operation (USA/CANADA versions only) D D W eather channel selection q Push [VFO/[...]

21 4 BASIC OPERA TION D D W eather alert function 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 “ALt” and the WX channel are displayed[...]

22 4 BASIC OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ Single band operation D D Single band/Dualwatch operation Dualwatch operation monitors two frequencies simultane- ously . The IC-R2500 has two independent receiver circuits: left band, and right band (available frequencies, operating mode and functions are different depending on bands[...]

23 MEMOR Y OPERA TION 5 ■ General description The receiver has 1 100 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. D D Memory [...]

24 5 MEMORY OPERA TION 5 ■ Programming a memory channel [EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.800 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel). Push Rotate for setting frequency , etc. Push for 1 sec. Rotate Push for 1 sec. and continue to push ➠ Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep S.MW VFO/MR S.MW VFO/MR S.MW VFO/MR Release S.MW VFO/MR VFO settings, including th[...]

25 5 MEMORY OPERA TION [EXAMPLE]: Programming “CLUB” into memory channel 12. Select memory channel Push for 1 sec. Rotate Push for 1 sec. Beep Beep Beep S.MW VFO/MR S.MW VFO/MR S.MW VFO/MR Push twice SET SKIP Repeat the previous steps. E ach memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu- meric channel name for easy recognition and can be ind[...]

26 5 MEMORY OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 • A vailable characters D D To indicate the channel name [ The channel name indication can be set independently for each memory channel. q Select the desired memory channel in the main band. ➥ Push [VFO /MR•S.MW] once or twice to select memory mode , then rotate the same band’s [[...]

27 5 MEMORY OPERA TION [EXAMPLE]: T ransferring the contents of memory channel 30 to VFO. Push to select memory mode. Rotate for selecting memory channel. Push for 3 sec. S.MW VFO/MR S.MW VFO/MR 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 f[...]

28 5 MEMORY OPERA TION 5 D Memory ➪ memory q Select the desired band’s (left or right) memory channel to be transferred. ➥ Push the desired band’ s [VFO/MR•S.MW] several times to select memory mode , then rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel. •“ ! ” and memory channel number appear. w Push and hold th[...]

5 MEMORY OPERA TION 29 Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), if desired. q Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] to select VFO mode in the main band. w Push the same band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec. to enter select memory write mode . •“ ! ” indicator and the memory channel number blink. e Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the me[...]

5 MEMORY OPERA TION 30 5 ■ Memory bank setting [ The IC-R2500 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. q Select the desired memory channel. ➥ Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] to select memory mode in the main band, then rotate the same band’s [[...]

31 5 MEMORY OPERA TION ■ Memory bank selection q Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] to select memory mode in the de- sired band (left or right). w Push [MHz•TS] to enter memory type selection mode . e Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired bank (A to H, J to R, T , U, W or Y). • Only programmed banks are displayed. r Push any key for the mai[...]

32 5 MEMORY OPERA TION 5 w Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec. to enter select memory write mode . •“ ! ” indicator and the memory channel number blink. e Push [SET•SKIP] once to select “bAnk.” r Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired bank indicator to transfer or erase. • Push [A TT•PRIO] to toggle the bank or bank chann[...]

33 SCAN OPERA TION 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. FULL SCAN (p. 34) Repeatedly scans all frequen- cies over the entire band. Some frequency ranges are not scanned according to the frequency coverage [...]

34 6 SCAN OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ Scan start/stop D Preparation Scan resume condition (p. 37); program scan edges (p. 35); program two or more memory channels (p. 24); set skip set- tings (p. 36), if desired. D Operation q Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] once or twice to select VFO mode for full/programmed scan; or to select memo[...]

35 6 SCAN OPERA TION 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. q Push the desired band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] once or twice to select VFO mode . w Set the edge frequency of the desired frequency range: ➥ Set the frequency using the same band’[...]

36 6 SCAN OPERA TION 6 D Skip channel/frequency setting Y ou 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 Select a memory channel. ➥ Push the main [...]

37 6 SCAN OPERA TION The scan resume condition can be selected a timed timer or pause scan. The selected resume condition is also used for priority watch. (p. 38) q Push [MAIN•AGC] (or [MAIN•NB] ) to select the desired band (left or right) as the main band. w Push [SET• SKIP ] to enter set mode . e Push [SET• SKIP ] or [A TT•PRIO] several[...]

38 7 PRIORITY W A TCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ 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 two priority watch types to suit your needs. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. See (p. 37) for details[...]

39 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 8 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 . D Wa iting for a call from a specific station q Set the operating frequency in FM mode. w Push [SET• SKIP ] to enter set mode in the main band. e P[...]

40 8 POCKET BEEP AND T ONE SQUELCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 i Push any key for the main band or any of the shared keys below the display to exit tone squelch selection mode . o When a signal with a matching tone is received, the re- ceiver emits beep tones and blinks “ S .” • Beep tones sound for 30 sec. and “ S ” blinks. T [...]

41 8 POCKET BEEP AND T ONE SQUELCH The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a sig- nal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS code. Y ou can silently wait for a signal using the same tone. q Set the operating frequency in FM mode. • Push [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or right) as the main band in advance. w Progr[...]

42 8 POCKET BEEP AND T ONE SQUELCH 8 ■ T one 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. q Set the desired operating frequency or memory channel to be checked for a tone frequency or code. • Push [MAIN] to select the desired band (left[...]

43 DIGIT AL MODE OPERA TION 9 ■ Digital mode operation The IC-R2500 can operate in DV* 1 mode or P25* 2 mode when the optional UT -1 18 or UT -122 is installed. * 1 : The optional UT -1 18 is required. * 2 : The optional UT -122 is required. Some versions come with the UT -122 installed. q Select the left band as the main band. ➥ Push [M AIN•[...]

44 9 DIGIT AL MODE OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 r Rotate the left band’s [DIAL] to select the desired call sign or code. • Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T -SCAN] ) to move the cursor . t Push any key for the main band to exit set mode . y Push and hold [MONI•T/T -SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter tone squelch selection mode , [...]

45 9 DIGIT AL MODE OPERA TION u Push any key for the main band or any of the shared keys below the display to exit tone squelch selection mode . i When a signal with a matching code/call sign is received, the receiver emits beep tones and blinks “ S ”. • Beep tones sound for 30 sec. and “ S ” blinks. T o stop the beeps and blinking manual[...]

46 9 DIGIT AL MODE OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 r Rotate the left band’s [DIAL] to select the desired call sign or code. • Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T -SCAN] ) to move the cursor . t Push any key for the main band to exit set mode . y Push and hold [MONI•T/T -SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter tone squelch selection mode , [...]

47 9 DIGIT AL MODE OPERA TION Sets your own call sign for digital call sign squelch operation. Up to 8 characters are programmable. q Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode . w Push [SET•SKIP] or [A TT•PRIO] several times until “OPt” appears, then rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select “On.” e Push [SET•SKIP] or [A TT•PRIO] several time[...]

48 9 DIGIT AL MODE OPERA TION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Sets the desired NAC code for P25 digital (NAC) squelch or TGID/Unit ID for P25 digital (Selective) squelch operation. q Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode . w Push [SET•SKIP] or [A TT•PRIO] several times until “OPt” appears, then rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select “[...]

• Display dimmer • Auto power OFF • Key-touch beep • Beep output level • Display color • Display contrast • Rx TGID indication • Rx Unit ID indication • Auto Rx ID display • Unit ID setting • TGID setting • NAC code setting • P25 unit power setting † Appears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only. ‡ Appears when ac[...]

50 10 SET MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 When the UT-106 is installed • Duplex direction • Offset frequency • TSQL frequency • DTCS code • DTCS polarity • VSC function • Scan resume timer • Memory name ‡ • Bank link function ‡ • Program skip † • Scan skip area † • AFC function * 2 • IF filter Memory mo[...]

51 10 SET MODE These items appear when the UT-118 is installed, and Optional items setting is ON. • Digital monitor Return to set mode ( ( p. 49) ) • Call sign setting • DV unit power setting • Digital code • Data speed • Standby beep • Rx Call sign display • Rx message display • Rx Call sign • GPS message • Rx Position • Rx[...]

52 10 SET MODE 10 D D Key-touch beep The key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation. (default: ON) 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 . D D Beep output level Adust the beep level from 1 to 9 for key-touch beep, power-on beep and pocket beep f[...]

53 10 SET MODE D D Display color The display color can be set to amber (default) or green. D D Display contrast The LCD contrast can be adjusted through 9 levels. (default: 5) D D Duplex direction Sets the duplex direction. The displayed frequency shifts by the programmed offset frequency (see next item) when mon- itor function is in use (pushing [[...]

54 10 SET MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D D T one frequency Sets subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch operation. T otal of 51 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are available. (default: 88.5 Hz) •A vailable tone frequency list D D DTCS code Sets DTCS code for DTCS squelch operation. T otal of 104 codes (023–754) are availabl[...]

55 10 SET MODE D D VSC setting T urns VSC (V oice Squelch Control) ON and OFF . (default: OFF) D 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. • SCT -15/10/5 : Scan pauses for 15/10/5 sec. when the received signal disap[...]

56 10 SET MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D D Memory name setting Sets memory name appearance ON (appear) and OFF (does not appear; default). This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory mode only . D D Memory bank link function Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF (default). The link function provides continuous ban[...]

57 10 SET MODE D D AFC setting T urns AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function ON and OFF . (default: OFF) D D Filter setting Select the IF filter passband width from 3, 6, 15, 50 and 230 kHz (depending on the selected mode.) D D W eather alert function T urns weather alert function ON and OFF . D D IF shift frequency setting Select the IF shift[...]

58 10 SET MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D D Squelch delay Selects squelch delay to short or long to prevent repeated opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the same signal. •S : Short squelch delay . •L : Long squelch delay . D D ANF setting T urns ANF (Automatic Notch Filter) function ON and OFF . The ANF function[...]

59 10 SET MODE D D DV unit power setting Selects the DV unit (UT -1 18) power setting from Auto and ON. ☞ This item appears when optional UT -1 18 is installed and Optional items setting ( p. 58 ) is ON. •A t: DV unit is turned ON automatically when digital mode is selected. (default) •O n: DV unit is turned ON when the receiver is pow- ered [...]

60 10 SET MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D D Standby beep setting Sets beep emission to ON or OFF when the receiving station finishes transmission or the receiving signal disappears. (default: ON) ☞ This item appears when optional UT -1 18 is installed and Optional items setting ( p. 58 ) is ON. D D Digital monitor This function is [...]

61 10 SET MODE D D RX call sign indication This item stores and indicates the newest received call sign. The received call sign is cleared once the receiver is turned OFF . ☞ This item appears when optional UT -1 18 is installed and Optional items setting ( p. 58 ) is ON. • Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T -SCAN] ) to move the cursor . D D RX[...]

62 10 SET MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D D RX call sign with message indication This item stores and indicates the newest received call sign with message. The received call sign is cleared once the re- ceiver is turned OFF . ☞ This item appears when optional UT -1 18 is installed and Optional items setting ( p. 58 ) is ON. • Push[...]

63 10 SET MODE D D P25 unit power setting Selects the P25 unit (UT -122) power setting from Auto and ON. ☞ This item appears when optional UT -122 is installed and Optional items setting ( p. 58 ) is ON. •A t: P25 unit is turned ON automatically when digital mode is selected. (default) •O n: P25 unit is turned ON when the receiver is pow- ere[...]

64 10 SET MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 D D Auto RX ID display When this setting is ON, transmitter ’s ID is displayed auto- matically . (default: ON) ☞ This item appears when optional UT -122 is installed and Optional items setting ( p. 58 ) is ON. D D RX Unit ID indication This item stores and indicates the newest received Unit [...]

65 OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 D D ANF function [ The ANF (Automatic Notch Filter) function automatically at- tenuates beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even if they’re fre- quency changes. This function can be activated in SSB, AM, FM modes. q Select any of SSB, AM or FM mode in the desired band (left or right). w Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode . e [...]

66 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro- grammed contents from a personal computer to a receiver using the IC-PCR2500 control software. D Cloning using a personal computer Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (Mi- crosoft ® Windows ® XP/2000/Me/98SE) and [...]

67 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Partial 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. ➥ While pushing either band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] , turn the power ON to partially reset the both bands at same time. ■ All rese[...]

68 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ■ Internal audio switch The internal switch must be set properly to use an external speaker , headphones or earphone. CAUTION: DISCONNECT the AC adaptor or DC power cable from the receiver Main unit before performing any work on the receiver . q T urn the receiver Main unit power OFF , [...]

69 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF . If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center . Does not turn on. No sound comes from the speaker . Sensitivity is low and only strong signals are audible. Frequency cannot be changed. Program scan does not operate. Mem[...]

70 13 DOC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and T elecommunications T erminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Esse[...]

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