Ic-R9500 Eng 03 PDF
Ic-R9500 Eng 03 PDF
iR9500
Instruction Manual
A-6553H-1EX-e
Printed in Japan
© 2007–2011 Icom Inc.
FOREWORD
Thank you for making the IC-R9500 your radio of choice. We hope you
agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research
and development went into the design of your IC-R9500.
D FEATURES
❍ Ultimate receiver performance: 109 dB wide dynamic
range and third-order intercept (IP3) of +40 dBm (HF
bands only)
❍ 7-inch wide color TFT LCD
❍ Built-in Baudot FSK demodulator
❍ High resolution spectrum scope— center frequency and fix
frequency modes, plus mini-scope displays
IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before at-
tempting to operate the receiver.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may
R WARNING!
occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal
NOTE
injury, fire or electric shock.
TRADEMARKS
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom,
Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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FCC INFORMATION ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25
• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS This device made under license under one or more
This equipment has been tested and found to comply of the following US patents: #4,590,473, #4,636,791,
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to #5,148,482, #5,185,796, #5,271,017, #5,377,229.
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- The IMBE™ voice coding technology embodied in
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gen- this product is protected by intellectual property rights
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Technology is licensed solely for use within this com-
communications. However, there is no guarantee that munications equipment. The user of this technology
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile,
this equipment does cause harmful interference to reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or
radio or television reception, which can be determined in any other way convert the object code into a
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is human-readable form. U.S. Pat. nos. #5,870,405,
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365,
more of the following measures: #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511,
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084, #5,195,166.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help. P25 digital mode is available when the optional
UT-122 digital unit is installed.
An LCD filter has been added to European versions for Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and Radio
Frequency interference (RFI) compliance purpose. In some instances, the LCD may be a little difficult to see,
but this is normal and does not indicate an LCD malfunction.
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PRECAUTIONS
R WARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alco-
a headset or other audio accessories at high volume hol when cleaning, as they can damage the receiver’s
levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high surfaces.
volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. DO NOT use or place the receiver in areas with
temperatures below 0°C (+32°F) or above +50°C
R WARNING! NEVER operate or touch the re- (+122°F).
ceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric
shock or damage to the receiver. DO NOT place the receiver in excessively dusty en-
vironments or in direct sunlight.
R WARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other ob-
jects protrude into the receiver or into connectors on DO NOT place the receiver against walls or putting
the rear panel. This may result in an electric shock. anything on top of the receiver. This may overheat the
receiver.
R WARNING! Immediately turn the receiver power
OFF and remove the power cable if it emits an abnor- Always place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvert-
mal odor, sound or smoke. Contact your Icom dealer ent use by children.
or distributor for advice. The LCD display may have cosmetic imperfections
CAUTION: NEVER put the transceiver in any un- that appear as small dark or light spots. This is not a
stable place (such as on a slanted surface or vibrated malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of
place). This may cause injury and/or damage to the LCD displays.
transceiver.
During maritime mobile operation, keep the receiver
CAUTION: NEVER change the internal settings as far away as possible from the magnetic navigation
of the receiver. This may reduce receiver performance compass to prevent erroneous indications.
and/or damage to the receiver. Turn [I/O] switch (on the rear panel) OFF and/or dis-
The receiver warranty does not cover any problems connect the AC power cable from the AC outlet when
caused by unauthorized internal adjustment. you will not use the receiver for a long period of time.
CAUTION: NEVER block any cooling vents on the For U.S.A. only
top, rear or bottom of the receiver. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device,
not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your
CAUTION: NEVER expose the receiver to rain, authority to operate this device under FCC regula-
snow or any liquids. tions.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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!0 !2
(FH M4×12 mm)
dles.
‡T hese are used when connecting cables to [DATA IN],
[LAN] or [USB].
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front panel ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2
■ Rear panel �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-10
■ LCD display ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-12
■ Screen menu arrangement ������������������������������������������������������������� 1-14
Section 8 SCANS
■ Scan types ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-2
■ Preparation ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-3
■ Voice squelch control function ���������������������������������������������������������� 8-3
■ Scan set mode ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-4
■ Priority scan��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-5
D Setting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-5
D Priority scan operation ������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-5
■ Programmed scan ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-6
D Setting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-6
D Program scan operation ��������������������������������������������������������������� 8-7
■ ∂F scan �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-8
D Setting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-8
D ∂F scan operation ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-8
■ Fine programmed scan/fine ∂F scan operation�������������������������������� 8-9
■ Auto memory write scan operation�������������������������������������������������� 8-10
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■ Memory scan ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-11
D Setting ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-11
D Memory scan operation �������������������������������������������������������������� 8-11
D Programming the select memory scan setting ��������������������������� 8-12
D Select memory scan operation ��������������������������������������������������� 8-13
D Mode select memory scan operation ����������������������������������������� 8-14
■ Skip scan ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-15
D Specifying skip channels ������������������������������������������������������������ 8-15
D Programming skip frequencies (for programming scan) ������������ 8-15
D Skip scan setting ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-15
■ Tone scan ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-16
■ Scan resume condition�������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-17
■ Scan speed�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-18
■ Scan delay��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-18
Section 12 MAINTENANCE
■ Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 12-2
D Receiver power ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-2
D Receiving ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 12-2
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D Scanning ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-3
D Display ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-3
D Voice recorder ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-3
D Format memory media ��������������������������������������������������������������� 12-3
■ Screen type selection ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-4
■ Main dial brake adjustment ������������������������������������������������������������ 12-4
■ Frequency calibration (approximate) ���������������������������������������������� 12-5
■ Opening the receiver’s case ����������������������������������������������������������� 12-6
■ Opening the shield case ����������������������������������������������������������������� 12-6
■ UT-122 installation �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-7
■ Clock backup battery replacement ������������������������������������������������� 12-7
■ Fuse replacement ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-8
D AC power input fuse ������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-8
D DC output fuse ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-8
■ Resetting the CPU �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-9
■ Screen Saver Function ������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-9
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PANEL DESCRIPTION Section 1
■ Front panel ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-2
■ Rear panel �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1-10
■ LCD display ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-12
■ Screen menu arrangement ������������������������������������������������������������� 1-14
1-1
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front panel
i o !0 !1 !2
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!3 !4 !5
q POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 3-2) r TIMER SWITCH [TIMER] (p. 10-3)
➥ Turns the sleep or daily timer function ON or
Turn the internal power supply ON before turning
OFF.
the unit ON from the front panel. The internal power
• The [TIMER] indicator above this switch lights green
supply switch is located on the rear panel. (p. 3-2) when the timer is in use.
➥ Push to turn the receiver power ON. ➥ Enters timer set mode when pushed and held for
• The [POWER] indicator above this switch lights green 1 sec.
when powered ON.
➥ Push for 1 sec. to turn the receiver power OFF. t RECORDER REMOTE JACK [REC REMOTE]
• The [POWER] indicator lights orange when the re- Controls the operation of a tape recorder for record-
ceiver is OFF when the internal power supply is ing. Connects to the REMOTE jack on a tape re-
switched ON. corder.
1-2
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
Squelch
threshold
S-meter !2 AGC SWITCH [AGC VR/OFF] (p. 5-10)
Deep squelch ➥ Push to toggle [AGC] control usage ON or OFF.
Squelch • Use [AGC] control to set the AGC time constant when
is open. switched ON.
Shallow
Shallow Deep • The [AGC VR] indicator above this switch lights green
when the control is ON.
➥ Turns the AGC function OFF when pushed and
o PASSBAND TUNING CONTROLS [TWIN PBT] held for 1 sec.
(p. 5-11)
Adjusts the receiver’s IF filter “passband width” via !3 AUTO NOTCH SWITCH [ANF] (p. 5-16)
the DSP. ➥ Turns the auto notch function ON or OFF when
• Passband width and shift frequency are shown on the pushed in SSB, AM, FM and WFM mode.
multifunction display. • “ AN ” appears when auto notch is in use.
• Push and hold [PBT CLEAR] for 1 sec. to clear the PBT
settings. !4 MANUAL NOTCH SWITCHES [NOTCH1]/
• The PBT is adjustable in 50 Hz steps in the SSB/CW/ [NOTCH2] (p. 5-16)
FSK modes, and 200 Hz in the AM mode. In this time, ➥ Turns the manual notch function ON or OFF
the shift value changes in 25 Hz steps in the SSB/CW/ when pushed in SSB, CW, AM and FSK mode.
FSK modes, and 100 Hz in the AM mode. • “ MN1 ” or “ MN2 ” appear when manual notch is in
• These controls function as an IF shift control. use.
➥ Switches the manual notch characteristics be-
(PBT1) (PBT2)
tween wide, middle and narrow when pushed
and held for 1 sec.
✔ What is the notch function?
The notch function eliminates unwanted CW or AM carrier
tones while preserving the desired voice signal. The DSP cir-
cuit automatically adjusts the notch frequency to effectively
– + eliminate unwanted tones.
1-3
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
!6
!7
!8
!9
@0
@1 @2 @3 @4 @5
!6 NOISE REDUCTION SWITCH [NR] (p. 5-16) !9 NOISE REDUCTION LEVEL CONTROL
Push to switch the DSP noise reduction ON or [NR LEVEL] (outer control; p. 5-16)
OFF. Adjusts the DSP noise reduction level when noise
• The [NR] indicator above this switch lights green when reduction is in use. Set for maximum readability.
the function is activated. • To use this control, noise reduction must be ON.
Sensitivity
decreases
1-4
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
@2 AF CONTROL [AF] (inner control; p. 3-8) ➥ S elects the attenuator when pushed.
Varies the audio output level of the speaker or (p. 5-9)
headphones. • HF bands: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 dB.
• 30–1150 MHz: 10, 20, 30 dB.
Audio output • 1150–3335 MHz: 20 dB only.
increases
➥ Turns OFF the attenuator when pushed
and held for 1 sec. (p. 5-9)
Audio output
decreases ✔ What is the attenuator?
The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting
@3 BASS RESPONSE CONTROL [BASS] when very strong signals are near the receiving frequency,
(outer control; p. 3-9) or when very strong electric fields, such as from a broad-
Adjusts the bass response of the audio output. casting station, are near your location.
Bass level ➥
Selects one of 3 IF filter settings.
increases ➥ Enters the filter set screen when pushed
and held for 1 sec.
Bass level
decreases ➥ Activates and selects fast, middle or slow
AGC time constant when pushed.
@4 TREBLE RESPONSE CONTROL [TREBLE]
(p. 5-10)
(inner control; p. 3-9) • In FM, WFM or P25 mode, only “FAST” is
Adjusts the treble response of the audio output. available.
• “VR (volume)” indicates that AGC time con-
Treble level
stant depends on [AGC] control.
increases
➥ Enters the AGC set mode when pushed
and held for 1 sec. (p. 5-10)
Treble level
decreases AGC time constant can be set from 0.1 to 8.0 sec.
(depends on mode), or turned OFF. When AGC is
@5 MULTIFUNCTION SWITCHES “OFF,” the S-meter does not function.
Push to select the functions indicated in the LCD
✔ What is the AGC?
display to the right of these switches. The AGC controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio
• Functions vary depending on the operating condition. output level, even when the received signal strength varies
➥ While operating HF bands, selects the dramatically. Select “FAST” for tuning and then select “MID”
antenna connector from HF ANT 1, HF or “SLOW” depending on the receiving conditions.
ANT 2 and HF ANT 3 when pushed.
(p. 9-3) ➥ S witches between the tone squelch,
• During 30–1150 MHz operation, only ANT 1 DTCS squelch function and no-tone op-
is available. eration when pushed in FM mode.
• During 1150–3335 MHz operation, only ANT (p. 4-4)
2 is available. ➥ Enters the tone set mode when pushed
➥ Turns the antenna control voltage ON and held for 1 sec. in FM, FSK mode.
and OFF form [ANT SEL] when pushed (pgs. 4-4, 4-12)
and held for 1 sec. (p. 9-3)
➥ P ush to toggle the CW pitch setting
➥ Selects one of 2 receive RF preamps or screen ON and OFF in CW mode.
bypasses them. (p. 5-9) (p.4-9)
● HF bands
• “P. AMP1” activates 10 dB preamp. (Requires optional UT-122)
• “P. AMP2” activates high-gain preamp. ➥ Switches the digital squelch between
● Above 30 MHz bands NAC squelch, selective squelch and
• Only “P. AMP” is available. OFF in P25 mode. (p. 4-19)
✔ What is the preamp? ➥ Enters the code set mode when pushed
The preamp amplifies received signals in the front end circuit and held for 1 sec. in P25 mode.
to improve S/N ratio and sensitivity. Select “P. AMP1” or “P. (p. 4-19)
AMP2” when receiving weak signals.
➥ Push to switch the voice squelch control
function ON and OFF; useful for scan-
ning. (p. 8-3)
1-5
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
$1 $2 $3 $4
@6 LCD FUNCTION DISPLAY (p. 1-10) @9 MEMORY TRANSFER SWITCH [M≈V] (p. 7-5)
Shows the operating frequency, function switch Transfers the memory contents to VFO when
menus, spectrum scope screen, memory channel pushed and held for 1 sec.
screen, set mode settings, etc. • This function is available both in VFO and memory
modes.
@7 RECEIVE INDICATOR [RECEIVE]
Lights green while receiving a signal and when the #0 MEMORY SWITCH [MEMO] (p.7-3)
squelch is open. ➥ Selects the memory mode when pushed.
• After pushing one to three digit (0 to 999), pushing
@8 TUNING STEP SWITCHES [▲UP]/[▼DOWM] the switch selects a memory channel.
(p. 3-5) ➥ Memory bank limit function ON or OFF when
➥ Select the tuning step for the main dial. Push pushed and held for 1 sec.
[▲UP] to select a larger tuning step; push
#1 REMOTE CONTROL INDICATOR [REMOTE]
[▼DOWN] to select a smaller tuning step.
• 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, 6.25 Lights yellow when a command is received from a
kHz, 9 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz, 100 PC via CI-V data.
kHz and 1 MHz are selectable. • When this indicator lights yellow, all dials, keys or
• Programmable tuning steps can be set between 0.1 switches other than [LOCAL] are disabled.
and 999.9 kHz in 0.1 kHz steps. • This indicator goes OFF, when [LOCAL] is pushed.
➠ To set programmable tuning steps, enter the de-
sired steps via the keypad, then push [YUP] or
#2 DIAL LOCK INDICATOR [LOCK] (p. 9-2)
[ZDOWN]. Lights orange when the dial lock function is acti-
➥ Push and hold [▲UP] (or [▼DOWN]) for 1 sec. to vated.
enter the tuning step select screen.
• Unwanted tuning step for each operating mode can
be skipped in the tuning step select.
1-6
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
#4 KEYPAD (pgs. 3-3, 3-4, 7-3) $2 MINI SPECTRUM SCOPE SWITCH [M.SCOPE]
Enters a frequency or memory channel. Pushing (p. 5-6)
[ENT], [VFO] or [MEMO] ends keypad input. ➥ Turns the mini spectrum scope screen ON or
• e.g. to enter 14.195 MHz, push [1] [4] [•] [1] [9] [5] OFF.
[ENT]. • The mini spectrum scope screen can be displayed
with another screen, such as memory or set mode
#5 ENTER SWITCH [ENT] screen, simultaneously.
Enters input frequency. (pgs. 3-4) ➥ Turns the spectrum scope screen ON when
pushed and held for 1 sec.
#6 MEMORY WRITE SWITCH [MW] (p. 7-4)
Stores the selected readout frequency and operat- $3 MODE SWITCHES
ing mode into the displayed memory channel when Selects the desired mode. (p. 3-7)
pushed and held for 1 sec. • Announces selected mode via the speech synthesizer.
• This function is available both in VFO and memory (p. 11-11)
modes.
➥ Selects FM mode.
#7 MEMORY CLEAR SWITCH [M-CL] (p. 7-7)
Push and hold to clear the contents of displayed ➥ Selects WFM mode.
WFM
memory channel.
1-7
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
^0
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$5 $6 $7 $8 $9 %0 %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 %8
1-8
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
%2 MAIN DIAL
Changes the displayed frequency, selects set mode
setting, etc.
1-9
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Rear panel
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@9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2 @1 @0 !9 !8
e ACCESSORY SOCKET [ACC] (p. 2-6) !0 VIDEO INPUT JACK [VIDEO IN]
Enables connection of external equipment such as Accepts video signals for display on the LCD moni-
an automatic antenna selector, a TNC for data tor when the [DISPLAY] switch is ON.
communications, etc. !1 VIDEO OUTPUT JACK [VIDEO OUT]
• See p. 2-12 for socket information.
Outputs video signals when TV frequencies with
r ANTENNA SELECTOR VOLTAGE OUTPUT WFM mode are received. The NTSC M, PAL B/G,
JACK [ANT SEL] PAL I, PAL D and SECAM K system can be ac-
Outputs regulated 13.8 V DC (max. 100 mA) for cepted. (No signals come out for USA versions.)
external preamplifier or antenna selector, etc.
!2 SPARE JACK [SPARE] (p. 2-3)
t REFERENCE SIGNAL INPUT/OUTPUT No connection.
TERMINAL [REF I/O 10MHz–10dBm]
!3 IF OUTPUT JACK [IF OUT] (p. 2-3)
Inputs/outputs a 10 MHz reference signal.
Outputs a 10.7 MHz IF signal.
y SPEECH OUTPUT JACK [SPEECH OUT] (p. 2-9) Output level is the same level as an antenna input
Outputs an operating frequency, mode, S-meter in- signal or below (when the AGC function is acti-
dication and time with a synthesized voice when vated or attenuator is ON.)
pushing [SPCH] or scan stopped.
!4 DC-DC POWER SOCKET [DC-DC IN] (p. 2-6)
• Turn ON the “REC SPCH” in the others set mode to ac-
Accepts a regulated 13.5 to 15 V DC input. This
tivate this jack when scan stopped. (p. 11-11)
• Output level can be adjusted in ACC set mode. (p. 11-7) socket does not accept voltage from a non-regu-
lated power source such as a vehicle’s battery.
1-10
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
!8 GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 2-2) ➥ Used for transceive operation with another Icom
Connect this terminal to a ground to prevent elec- CI-V transceiver or receiver.
trical shocks, TVI, BCI and other problems.
@9 DATA SOCKET [DATA IN]
!9 HF ANTENNA CONNECTOR 1 [HF ANT 1] (pgs. 2-10, 2-12)
(p. 2-5) Outputs LCD monitor signals (NTSC system).
Accepts a 50 Ω antenna for HF bands with a PL-
259 plug connector.
1-11
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ LCD display
@9 @8 @7 @6 @5 @4 @3 @2
@1
q @0
w !9
e !8
r !7
t !6
y !5
!4
u !3
i
!2
!1
o
!0
1-12
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
1-13
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
• Spectrum scope screen (p. 5-2) • Memory channel screen (p. 7-4)
• FSK decoder screen (p. 4-14) • Set mode menu screen (p. 11-2)
1-14
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Section 2
■ Unpacking ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-2
■ Selecting a location �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-2
■ Grounding ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-2
■ Antenna connection �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-3
■ TV jumper cable connection (except for USA versions)�������������������� 2-4
■ Carrying handle attachment ������������������������������������������������������������� 2-4
■ Rack mounting handle detachment �������������������������������������������������� 2-4
■ Required connections ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-5
D Rear panel ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2-5
■ Advanced connections ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-6
D Front panel ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-6
D Rear panel—1 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2-6
D Rear panel—2 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2-7
■ Tape recorder connections ��������������������������������������������������������������� 2-8
D Recording from the front panel or rear panel ������������������������������� 2-8
D Separately recording audio and frequency ���������������������������������� 2-9
■ Monitor display connection ������������������������������������������������������������� 2-10
■ Transceive function ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2-10
■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections ���������������������������������������������� 2-11
■ Accessory connector information ��������������������������������������������������� 2-12
■ Unpacking
After unpacking, immediately report any damage to the
delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping cartons.
■ Selecting a location
elect a location for the receiver that allows adequate
S
air circulation and access to the front and rear panels.
Do not place in areas subject to extreme heat, cold, or
vibrations, or near TV sets, radios and other electro-
magnetic sources.
■ Grounding
To prevent electrical shock, television interference
(TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other prob-
lems, ground the receiver through the GROUND ter-
minal on the rear panel.
2-2
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2
■ Antenna connection
our antenna plays a very important role in receiver
Y
operation. If the antenna is poor, your receiver cannot
give you the best performance.
q e
30 mm solder solder
w r
Strip the cable as Screw the coupling
10 mm Soft
solder
shown at left. Tin the ring onto the connector
centerr conductor. body.
1–2 mm
w 3 mm 6 mm
r
Plug body
Strip the cable and Carefully slide the plug
fold the braid back body into place aligning
over the clamp. the center conductor pin
Center conductor on the cable. Tighten the
nut onto the plug body.
• Be sure the center pin is
flush with the end of the
plug body.
2-3
2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
PH M4×8 mm
2-4
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2
■ Required connections
D Rear panel
2-5
2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Advanced connections
D Front panel
[REC REMOTE],
[REC OUT] (p. 2-8)
Connects a tape re-
corder or other au-
dio equipment.
Headphones
Accepts headphones
with 8–16 Ω impe-
dance.
D Rear panel—1
2-6
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2
D Rear panel—2
2-7
2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
[REMOTE] jack
2-8
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2
[REC REMOTE]
When you wish to control a tape
[LINE OUT] recorder via the REMOTE jack.
200 mVrms
4.7 kΩ
[SPEECH OUT] REAR
200 mVrms
[REMOTE] jack 4.7 kΩ
• Be sure the “REC SPEECH” item is turned ON, and “SPEECH Mix” item is select OFF in the others
set mode (p. 11-11).
2-9
2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
[VIDEO IN]
or
■ Transceive function
Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be connect- * When a set frequency is out-of-range for one of the con-
ed via the [REMOTE] jack. The frequency and mode nected transceivers or receivers, the connected radio’s
settings will follow* when either radio is changed. frequency/mode does not change.
[ACC]
Pin 3 Connect [ACC] socket when the IC-
R9500 is connected with transceiver.
This connection mutes the IC-R9500
when transceiver transmits.
• Be sure the “CI-V Transceive” item is turned ON in the others set mode (p. 11-14).
2-10
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2
GND GND
Personal computer
AF AUDIO INPUT
TNC or scan converter
2-11
2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
2-12
BASIC OPERATIONS Section 3
■ When first applying power (CPU resetting) �������������������������������������� 3-2
■ Initial settings ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3-2
■ Selecting VFO mode ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3-3
■ Selecting memory mode ������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-3
■ Frequency setting ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-4
D Direct frequency entry with the keypad ���������������������������������������� 3-4
D Tuning with the main dial �������������������������������������������������������������� 3-5
D Selecting a tuning step ����������������������������������������������������������������� 3-5
D Auto tuning step function �������������������������������������������������������������� 3-6
D 1⁄4 tuning step function ����������������������������������������������������������������� 3-6
■ Operating mode selection ���������������������������������������������������������������� 3-7
■ Volume setting ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-8
■ RF gain adjustment �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-8
■ Squelch level adjustment ������������������������������������������������������������������ 3-8
■ Audio tone adjustment ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-9
D Treble level adjustment ����������������������������������������������������������������� 3-9
D Bass level adjustment ������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-9
■ Meter indication selection ��������������������������������������������������������������� 3-10
D Meter type selection ������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-10
3-1
3 BASIC OPERATIONS
■ Initial settings
After resetting the receiver, set controls as shown in
the figure below.
[AGC]: 12 o’clock
[SQL]
: Max. counter clockwise
[NOTCH1]/[NOTCH2]
: 12 o’clock
[AF]
: Max. counter clockwise
3-2
BASIC OPERATIONS 3
[VFO]
➥ Push [VFO] to select (last selected) VFO mode.
• O ne of “ VFO-0 ” to “ VFO-9 ” appears when in VFO
mode.
VFO number
“VFO” indicator
3-3
3 BASIC OPERATIONS
■ Frequency setting
here are two ways to set a frequency: with the main
T
dial or keypad. Use both in combination for quick tun-
ing.
[EXAMPLE]
145.000000 MHz
Push
1296.24000 MHz
Push
3-4
BASIC OPERATIONS 3
[VFO] Number key q Push the desired VFO number (0 to 9) and [VFO].
• 10 different sets of VFO data can be selected.
w Select the desired operating mode. (p.3-7)
• 10 different sets of VFO data can be selected.
e P ush [▲UP] or [▼DOWN] to select the desired
tuning step.
• Selectable tuning steps can be changed for each oper-
ating mode as shown below.
r Rotate the main dial to set the desired frequency.
TUNING STEP [DOWNZ]/[YUP] Main dial
TUNING STEP [DOWNZ]/[YUP] q Push and hold [▲UP] or [▼DOWN] for 1 sec. to
enter the TS select screen to set the selectable
tuning steps for each operating mode.
w Select the desired operating mode. (p.3-7)
e Push [F-1 ▲] or [F-2 ▼] to select the desired tun-
ing step.
• 1 Hz, 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 5 kHz, 6.25 kHz,
9 kHz, 10 kHz, 12.5 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz, 100 kHz,
1 MHz and programmable are selectable.
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z] [F-4•DEF] [EXIT/SET] Main dial r Rotate the main dial to set the tuning step as the
selectable tuning step if desired.
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select the default
setting.
t Repeat steps e to r to choose the selectable tun-
ing steps.
y Repeat steps w to r to set the selectable tuning
steps for each operating mode.
u Push [EXIT/SET] (or [▲UP]/[▼DOWN]) to exit the
TS select screen.
Default settings
FM : All ON
WFM : 20 k, 25 k, 100 k, 1 M, ProgTS
AM : 1 k, 5k, 9 k, 10 k, 1 MHz
SSB : 1, 10, 1 k, 1 MHz
CW : 1, 10, 1 k, 1 MHz
FSK : 1, 10, 1 k, 1 MHz
P25 : 1 k, 2.5 k, 5 k, 6.25 k, 10 k,
12.5 k, 20 k, 25 k, 100 k, 1 MHz
3-5
3 BASIC OPERATIONS
Number key q Push the numeral keys on the keypad that corre-
spond to the tuning step you wish to program.
• Programmable tuning steps can be set between 0.1
and 999.9 kHz in 0.1 kHz steps.
➠ To set programmable tuning steps, enter the desired
steps via the keypad, then push [YUP]or [ZDOWN].
w Push [▲UP] or [▼DOWN] to set the programmable
tuning step.
• Programmable tuning step is automatically selected as
TUNING STEP [DOWNZ]/[YUP] the active tuning step.
[1/4]
3-6
BASIC OPERATIONS 3
• Selecting FM mode
FM
➥ Push [FM] to select FM.
FM
• Selecting WFM mode
WFM
➥ Push [WFM] to select WFM.
WFM
• Selecting AM mode
AM
➥ Push [AM] to select AM or S-AM.
AM S-AM(D) S-AM(U) • After AM or S-AM is selected, push [AM] to toggle be-
tween AM and S-AM.
S-AM(L) • After S-AM is selected, push and hold [AM] for 1 sec.
to toggle between S-AM(DSB), S-AM(USB) and S-
SSB/CW
AM(LSB).
LSB USB CW CW-R
• Selecting SSB/CW mode
FSK ➥ Push [SSB/CW] to select SSB or CW.
FSK FSK-R • After SSB or CW is selected, push [SSB/CW] to toggle
between SSB (USB is automatically selected) and CW.
DIGITAL
• After SSB or CW is selected, push and hold [SSB/CW]
DIGITAL(P25) for 1 sec. to toggle between USB and LSB, or, CW and
CW reverse mode, respectively.
3-7
3 BASIC OPERATIONS
■ Volume setting
➥ Rotate [AF] control clockwise to increase, counter-
clockwise to decrease the audio output level.
• Set a suitable audio level.
[AF]
Audio output
increases
Audio output
decreases
■ RF gain adjustment
➥ Rotate [RF] control clockwise to increase, counter-
clockwise to decrease the receiver sensitivity.
OTE:
N
• When [RF] control is adjusted CCW in FM mode,
audio output decreases then disappears. This is
normal, not a malfunction.
• W hen WFM mode is selected, RF gain is fixed
[RF] MAX regardless of any [RF] control settings.
Sensitivity
increases
Sensitivity
decreases
S-meter
squelch
Squelch is
open
3-8
BASIC OPERATIONS 3
[TREBLE]
Tone level
increases
Tone level
decreases
[BASS]
Tone level
increases
Tone level
decreases
3-9
3 BASIC OPERATIONS
• S meter
Signal meter squelch indicator
Appears
• dBµ meter
“p” indicates the signal meter squelch level and
appears while [SQUELCH] control is rotating.
• dBµ[EMF] meter
• dBm meter
3-10
RECEIVE MODES Section 4
■ Operating FM ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4-2
D Convenient functions for FM ����������������������������������������������������������4-2
■ Duplex operation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4-3
D Offset frequency setting ����������������������������������������������������������������4-3
■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation ��������������������������������������������������������� 4-4
■ Operating WFM �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4-5
D Convenient functions for WFM ������������������������������������������������������4-5
■ Operating AM ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4-6
D Convenient functions for AM ���������������������������������������������������������4-6
■ Operating SSB ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4-7
D Convenient functions for SSB ��������������������������������������������������������4-7
■ Operating CW ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4-8
D Convenient functions for CW ���������������������������������������������������������4-8
D APF (Audio Peak Filter) operation �������������������������������������������������4-9
D About CW reverse mode ���������������������������������������������������������������4-9
D About CW pitch control ������������������������������������������������������������������4-9
■ Operating FSK �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4-10
D Convenient functions for FSK ������������������������������������������������������4-11
D About FSK reverse mode ������������������������������������������������������������4-11
D Twin peak filter �����������������������������������������������������������������������������4-11
D Setting FSK tone frequency ��������������������������������������������������������4-12
D Functions for the FSK decoder indication �����������������������������������4-13
D Setting the decoder threshold level ���������������������������������������������4-13
D FSK decode set mode �����������������������������������������������������������������4-14
D Setting FSK Baud rate �����������������������������������������������������������������4-16
D Time stamp function ��������������������������������������������������������������������4-16
D Data saving ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-17
■ Operating P25 (Requires optional UT-122)������������������������������������� 4-18
D Convenient functions for P25 ������������������������������������������������������4-18
■ Digital squelch operation����������������������������������������������������������������� 4-19
■ TV channel operation (except for USA versions)��������������������������� 4-20
D Convenient functions for TV operation ����������������������������������������4-20
4-1
4 RECEIVE MODES
■ Operating FM
[FILTER] [RX] indicator Keypad q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [FM] to select FM.
• “ F M ” indicator appears.
e Rotate the main dial to tune the desired frequency.
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates
received signal strength when signal is received.
• 10 kHz tuning step is preset for the FM mode.
• Push [FILTER] several times to select the desired filter
width.
r Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
[AF] [FM] Main dial
level.
Appears
4-2
RECEIVE MODES 4
■ Duplex operation
Duplex operation uses two different frequencies for
transmitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used
in communication through a repeater, some utility
communications, etc.
4-3
4 RECEIVE MODES
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z] [F-4•DEF] q Set the desired frequency and select FM mode.
w P ush [TONE] several times to turn the tone or
DTCS squelch function ON.
• “ TSQL ” appears when the tone squelch function is ON.
• “DTCS ” appears when the DTCS squelch function is
ON.
e Push and hold [TONE] for 1 sec. to enter tone fre-
quency set mode.
r Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select the items, “T-SQL
[TONE] [FM] [EXIT/SET] [MONI] Main dial TONE” or “DTCS CODE.”
t Rotate the main dial to select the desired tone fre-
quency or DTCS code.
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select the default
setting.
y Push [EXIT/SET] to return to the previous indica-
tion.
u When the received signal includes a matching tone
(or DTCS code), squelch opens and the signal can
be heard.
• When the received signal’s tone (or DTCS code) does
not match, tone (DTCS) squelch does not open, how-
ever, the S-indicator shows signal strength.
i To open the squelch manually, push [MONI].
• The squelch opens temporarily while pushing and hold-
ing [MONI].
o To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch, push
[TONE] several times to clear the tone or DTCS
squelch.
• “ TSQL ” or “DTCS ” disappears.
4-4
RECEIVE MODES 4
■ Operating WFM
q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
[RX] indicator Keypad
w Push [WFM] to select WFM.
• “ W F M ” indicator appears.
e Rotate the main dial to tune the desired frequency.
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates
received signal strength when signal is received.
• 25 kHz tuning step is preset for the WFM mode.
r Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
level.
[AF] [WFM] Main dial
Appears
4-5
4 RECEIVE MODES
■ Operating AM
[RX] indicator Keypad q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [AM] to select AM.
• “ A M ” indicator appears.
• After AM mode is selected, push and hold [AM] for 1
sec. to toggle between AM and S-AM modes.
e Rotate the main dial to tune the desired frequency.
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates
received signal strength when signal is received.
r Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
[AF] [AM] Main dial level.
Appears
4-6
RECEIVE MODES 4
■ Operating SSB
[RX] indicator Keypad q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [SSB/CW] to select SSB.
• USB is automatically selected.
• After SSB mode is selected, push and hold [SSB/CW]
for 1 sec. to toggle between USB and LSB modes.
• “ U S B ” or “ L S B ” appears.
e Rotate the main dial to tune a desired signal.
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates
received signal strength when signal is received.
[AF] [SSB/CW] Main dial r Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
level.
Appears
4-7
4 RECEIVE MODES
■ Operating CW
[RX] indicator Keypad q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [SSB/CW] to select CW.
• After CW mode is selected, push and hold [SSB/CW]
for 1 sec. to toggle between CW and CW-R modes.
• “ C W ” or “ CW-R ” appears.
e Rotate the main dial to tune a desired signal.
• Try to match the specified signal’s tone to the side tone
frequency.
• [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates
[AF] [SSB/CW] Main dial received signal strength when signal is received.
r Rotate [AF] to set audio to a comfortable listening
level.
Appears
4-8
RECEIVE MODES 4
CW Pitch 800
Sets the desired CW pitch within 300 to 900 Hz in
5 Hz steps. (default: 800 Hz)
4-9
4 RECEIVE MODES
■ Operating FSK
A DSP-based high-quality Baudot FSK decoder is
built-in to the IC-R9500.
[RX] indicator Keypad q Edit the desired frequency using the keypad.
w Push [FSK] to select FSK.
• After FSK mode is selected, push and hold [FSK] for
1 sec. to toggle between FSK and FSK-R modes.
• “ F S K ” or “ FSK-R ” appears.
e Push [F-3•DECODE] to display the decoder
screen.
• The IC-R9500 has a built-in Baudot decoder.
r To tune the desired signal, aim for a symmetrical
[F-3•DECODE] [FSK] Main dial wave form and ensure the signal peaks align with
the mark and shift frequency lines in the FFT
scope.
Appears • [RX] indicator lights green and the S-meter indicates
received signal strength when signal is received.
RX contents screen
FFT scope
Water-fall
4-10
RECEIVE MODES 4
4-11
4 RECEIVE MODES
FSK FSK-R
TONE SHIFT SHIFT TONE
q w q w
f1 f2 f1 f2
BFO BFO
4-12
RECEIVE MODES 4
4-13
4 RECEIVE MODES
• Setting contents
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z] [F-3•� �] [F-7•WIDE]
q During FSK mode operation, push [F-3•DECODE]
to select FSK decode screen.
w Push [F-1•MENU1] to select FSK decode menu
2, then push [F-6•SET] to select FSK decode set
mode.
• Push [F-7•WIDE] to toggle the screen size from normal
and wide.
e Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select the desired set
item.
r Set the desired condition using the main dial.
[F-4•DEF] [EXIT/SET] Main dial
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select a default
• FSK decode set mode screen condition or value.
• P ush [F-3•t u] to select the set contents for some
items.
t Push [EXIT/SET] to exit from set mode.
4-14
RECEIVE MODES 4
4-15
4 RECEIVE MODES
[F-1•MENU1] [F-2•BAUD]
50 bps Selected baud rate appears
4-16
RECEIVE MODES 4
D Data saving
The contents of the received signal can be saved in
the CF memory card.
[F-5•OPTION] [F-6•SAVE] [F-7•WIDE] q In the FSK decode screen, push [F-1•<MENU1>]
to select the second FSK decode menu.
w Push [F-5•SAVE] to select decode file save screen.
e Change the following conditions if desired.
• File name:
z Push [F-4•EDIT] to select file name edit con-
dition.
• Push [F-1• DIR/FILE] several times to select the
file name, if necessary.
[F-1•DIR/FILE] [F-4•EDIT] [EXIT/SET] Main dial x Push [ABC], [123] or [Symbol] to select the
character group, then rotate the main dial to
• Decode file save screen select the character.
• Push [123] or [Symbol] to toggle numerals and
symbols.
• [ABC] : A to Z (capital letters); [123]: 0 to 9 (nu-
merals); [Symbol]: ! # $ % & ‘ ` ^ – ( ) { } _ ~ @
can be selected.
• Push [F-1•t] to move the cursor left, push [F-2•u]
to move the cursor right, [F-3•DEL] delete a char-
• Decode file save screen— file name edit acter and push [F-4•SPACE] to insert a space.
c Push [EXIT/SET] to set the file name.
• File format
z P ush [F-5•OPTION] to enter save option
screen.
x Rotate the main dial to select the save format
from Text or HTML.
• Save option screen • “Text” is the default setting.
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select the
default setting.
c Push [EXIT/SET] to return to the previous in-
dication.
• Saving location
z P ush [F-1•DIR/FILE] to select tree view
screen.
x Select the desired directory or folder in the
When USB-Memory is Inserted:
CF memory card.
Push and hold [F-1•DIR/FILE] for 1 sec. to select
• Push [F-4•t u] to select the upper directory.
the USB-Memory, or push and hold [F-1•DIR/FILE]
• Push [F-2•Y] or [F-3•Z] to select folder in the
for 1 sec. again to return to CF memory card when same directory.
selecting the saving location. • Push and hold [F-4•t u] for 1 sec. to select a
folder in the directory.
• Push [F-5•REN/DEL] to rename the folder.
• Push and hold [F-5•REN/DEL] for 1 sec. to de-
lete the folder.
• Push and hold [F-6•MAKE] for 1 sec. to making a
new folder. (Edit the name in the same manner
as the “• File name” above.)
c Push [F-1•DIR/FILE] twice to select the file
name.
r Push [F-6•SAVE].
• After the save is completed, returns to FSK decode
menu 2 automatically.
✔ For your convenience!
Two formats, Text and HTML, are available for stor-
age of data to your PC.
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Appears
• Attenuator (p. 5-9)
➥ Push [ATT] several times to set the attenuator in
6 dB steps for HF bands, or 10 dB step for
30–1150 MHz. Only 20 dB is available for 1150–
3335 MHz.
• “ATT” and attenuation level appear when the attenu-
ator is ON.
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[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z] [F-5•EDIT] q Set the desired frequency and select P25 mode.
w Push [D.SQL] to turn the digital squelch function
ON.
• “ NAC ” or “ SEL ” appears when the digital squelch
function is ON.
e Push and hold [D.SQL] for 1 sec. to enter P25 dig-
ital squelch set mode.
r Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select the items, “NAC,”
“TGID” or “Unit ID.”
[D.SQL] [DIGITAL] [EXIT/SET] [MONI] Main dial t Push [F-5•EDIT] to enter digital code programming.
• A cursor appears and blinks.
• Push [F-1•t] or [F-2•u] for cursor movement.
• Push [F-3•DEL] to delete the selected code.
• Using the receiver’s keypad, [0]–[9], can also enter nu-
merals.
• Multifunction switch guide changes to the additional
keys, [A]–[F], for hexadecimal input.
y Push [F-5•SET] to input and set the code.
• The cursor disappears.
u Push [EXIT/SET] to return to the previous indica-
tion.
i W hen the received signal includes a matching
code, squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
• When the received signal’s code does not match, dig-
ital squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator
shows signal strength.
o To open the digital squelch manually, push [MONI].
• The digital squelch opens temporarily while pushing
and holding [MONI].
!0 To cancel digital squelch, push [D.SQL] several
times to clear the digital squelch.
• “ NAC ” or “ SEL ” disappears.
• Digital squelch set mode
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RECEIVE FUNCTIONS Section 5
■ Spectrum scope screen �������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-2
D Center mode ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-2
D Fix mode ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-3
D Peak marker function �������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-4
D Wide band-pass filter selection������������������������������������������������������ 5-5
D Wide band scope function������������������������������������������������������������� 5-5
D Mini scope screen indication �������������������������������������������������������� 5-6
D Scope set mode ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-6
■ Preamplifier �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-9
■ Attenuator ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-9
■ AGC function ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-10
D Selecting the preset value �����������������������������������������������������������5-10
D Adjusting the AGC time constant ������������������������������������������������5-10
D Setting the AGC time constant preset value �������������������������������5-10
■ Twin PBT operation ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 5-11
■ IF filter selection ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-12
D IF filter selection ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-12
D Filter passband width setting ������������������������������������������������������ 5-12
D Roofing filter selection ���������������������������������������������������������������� 5-13
D DSP filter shape ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-13
D Filter shape set mode ����������������������������������������������������������������� 5-13
■ Noise blanker ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-15
D NB set mode ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-15
■ Noise reduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-16
■ Notch function ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-16
■ Autotune function ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-17
■ AFC function ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5-17
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D Center mode
Displays signals around the set frequency within the
selected span. The set frequency is always displayed
at the center of the screen.
Multifunction switch [F-2] [F-6] q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-
function screen, if necessary.
w Push [F-1•SCOPE] to select the scope screen.
• T he spectrum scope shows the peak level holding
function. Peak levels are displayed in the background of
the current spectrum in a different color until the re-
ceive frequency changes. This can be deactivated and
the waveform color can be set in scope set mode.
(p. 5-7)
e Push [F-6•CENT/FIX] to select the center mode.
[F-1] [F-3] [F-5] [EXIT/SET]
• “ CENTER ” is displayed when center mode is selected.
MENU1 SPAN BW/SPEED ATT HOLD CENT/FIX PEAK
r Push [F-2•SPAN] once.
• Multifunction switch guide changes to the span setting
MENU2 W-BPF SET guide.
[F-1] [F-2] [F-3] [F-4] [F-5] [F-6] [F-7] t Push [SPAN+] or [SPAN–] several times to select
the scope span.
• ±2.5 k, ±5.0 k, ±10 k, ±25 k, ±50 k, ±100 k, ±250 k,
±500 k, ±1 M, ±2.5 M and ±5 MHz are available.
y Push [F-3•BW/SPEED] once.
• Multifunction switch guide changes to the resolution
band width/speed setting guide.
u Push [BW+] or [BW–] several times to select the
resolution band width.
• 0.2 k, 0.5 k, 1 k, 2 k, 5 k, 10 k and 20 kHz are available.
i Push [SPEED–] or [SPEED+] several times to se-
lect the sweep speed.
o Push [F-4•ATT] several times to activate an attenu-
ator or turn the attenuator OFF.
• 10, 20 and 30 dB attenuators are available.
!0 Push [F-5•HOLD] to freeze the current spectrum
waveform.
• Observed indication example • “ HOLD ” appears while the function is in use.
• The peak hold function can be deactivated in scope set
mode.
!1 Push [EXIT/SET] to exit the scope screen.
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Multifunction switch [F-2] [F-6] q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-
function screen, if necessary.
w Push [F-1•SCOPE] to select the scope screen.
• The spectrum scope shows the peak level holding
function. Peak levels are displayed in the background
of the current spectrum in a different color until the
receive frequency changes. This can be deactivated
and the waveform color can be set in scope set mode.
(p. 5-7)
[F-1] [F-3] [F-5] [EXIT/SET] e Push [F-6•CENT/FIX] to select the fixed mode.
• “ FIX ” is displayed when fix mode is selected.
MENU1 EDGE BW/SPEED ATT HOLD CENT/FIX PEAK r Push [F-2•EDGE] once.
• Multifunction switch guide changes to the resolution
MENU2 W-BPF SET
band width/speed setting guide.
[F-1] [F-2] [F-3] [F-4] [F-5] [F-6] [F-7] t P ush [START] then edit the desired frequency
using the keypad to set the lower frequency edge,
and push [STOP] then edit the desired frequency
using the keypad to set the higher frequency edge.
y Push [F-3•BW/SPEED] once.
• Multifunction switch guide changes to the resolution
band width/speed setting guide.
u Push [BW+] or [BW–] several times to select the
resolution band width.
• 0.2 k, 0.5 k, 1 k, 2 k, 5 k, 10 k and 20 kHz are available
depends on the frequency range.
i Push [SPEED–] or [SPEED+] several times to se-
lect the sweeping speed.
o Push [F-4•ATT] several times to activate an attenu-
ator or turn the attenuator OFF.
• 10, 20 and 30 dB attenuators are available.
!0 Push [F-5•HOLD] to freeze the current spectrum
waveform.
• “ HOLD ” appears while the function is in use.
• The peak hold function can be deactivated in scope set
mode.
!1 Push [EXIT/SET] to exit the scope screen.
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RECEIVE FUNCTIONS 5
q D u r i n g s p e c t r u m s c o p e d i s p l ay O N , p u s h
[F-1•MENU1] to select the second scope menu.
w Push [F-2•W-BPF] once or twice to select the wide
band-pass filter setting ON, AUTO or OFF.
• “W-BPF ” appears when ON is selected, “ W-BPF AUTO ”
appears when AUTO is selected or no indication ap-
pears when OFF is selected.
• While W-BPF auto is activate, the wide band pass filter
[F-1] [F-2] [EXIT/SET] is automatically selected when wider than 500 kHz
span is selected.
e Push [EXIT/SET] to return to the previous screen.
Multifunction switch q D u r i n g s p e c t r u m s c o p e d i s p l ay O N , p u s h
[F-2•SPAN] to select the span setting condition.
• Multifunction switch guide changes to the span selec-
tion guide.
w Push [WIDE] to select the wide band scope func-
tion ON or OFF.
• When ON is selected, audio disappears.
e Push [SPAN+] or [SPAN–] several times to select
the scope span.
[F-1] [F-2] [EXIT/SET] • ±5.0 M, ±10 M, ±25 M, ±50 M, ±100 M, ±250 M and
±500 M are available.
r Push [EXIT/SET] to return to the previous screen.
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[M.SCOPE]
5-6
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5-7
5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS
5-8
RECEIVE FUNCTIONS 5
■ Preamplifier
The preamp amplifies received signals in the receiver
front end, to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. Set
this to preamp 1 or preamp 2 when receiving weak
signals.
■ Attenuator
The attenuator prevents a desired signal from being
distorted by a very strong signals are near the desired
frequency or when very strong electric fields, such as
from broadcasting stations, are near your location.
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5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS
■ AGC function
[AGC VR] indicator [AGC] control The AGC (auto gain control) controls receiver gain to
produce a constant audio output level even when the
received signal strength varies greatly.
or
Passband Passband
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5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS
■ IF filter selection
[FIL] The receiver has 3 passband width IF filters for each
mode.
For FM mode, the passband width is fixed and 3
passband widths are available.
For WFM and P25 mode, the passband width is fixed.
For AM mode, the passband width can be set within
200 Hz to 10 kHz in 200 Hz steps. A total of 50 pass-
band widths are available.
For SSB and CW modes, the passband width can be
set within 50 to 3600 Hz in 50 or 100 Hz steps. A total
of 41 passband widths are available.
For FSK mode, the passband width can be set within
50 to 2700 Hz in 50 or 100 Hz steps. A total of 32
passband widths are available.
The filter shape can be set for each band (HF and
50 MHz bands), mode, and passband width (CW
only) independently as your default setting in filter
shape set mode.
CW ( – 500Hz) SHARP
Select the filter shape for CW mode in HF bands. he set filter shape is automatically used only
T
when the IF filter is set to 500 Hz or narrower.
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CW (600Hz – ) SHARP
Select the filter shape for CW mode in HF bands. he set filter shape is automatically used only
T
when the IF filter is set to 600 Hz or wider.
CW ( – 500Hz) SHARP
Select the filter shape for CW mode in VHF/UHF he set filter shape is automatically used only
T
bands. when the IF filter is set to 500 Hz or narrower.
CW (600Hz – ) SHARP
Select the filter shape for CW mode in VHF/UHF he set filter shape is automatically used only
T
bands. when the IF filter is set to 600 Hz or wider.
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RECEIVE FUNCTIONS 5
■ Noise blanker
The noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such
as the noise from car ignitions. The noise blanker is
not available for FM, WFM or P25 mode.
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5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS
■ Noise reduction
The noise reduction function reduces random noise
components and enhances desired signals which are
buried in noise. The DSP performs the random noise
reduction function.
[NR] q Push the [NR] to turn the noise reduction ON.
• [NR] indicator above this switch lights green.
w Rotate the [NR] control to adjust the noise reduction
level.
e Push the [NR] switch to turn the noise reduction
OFF.
• [NR] indicator lights off.
■ Notch function
[ANF] [NOTCH1] [NOTCH2] This receiver has auto and manual notch functions.
The auto notch function uses DSP to automatically at-
tenuates up to 3 beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even
if they are moving. The manual notch can be set to
attenuate a frequency via the [NOTCH1]/[NOTCH2]
controls.
The auto notch can be used in SSB, AM, FM and WFM
modes.
The manual notch can be used in SSB, CW, FSK and
[NOTCH1] control [NOTCH2] control AM modes.
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RECEIVE FUNCTIONS 5
■ Autotune function
The Automatic tuning function tunes the displayed fre-
quency (max. AM: ±5 kHz, SSB: ±1 kHz, CW: 500 Hz)
automatically when an off frequency signal is re-
ceived. This function is active while in AM, SSB or
CW is selected.
[AFC•AUTOTUNE]
Appears
■ AFC function
The AFC stands for Automatic Frequency Control.
The AFC function tunes the displayed frequency au-
tomatically when an off-center frequency is received.
It activates in FM or WFM mode only.
Appears
5-17
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Section 6
■ About digital voice recording ������������������������������������������������������������ 6-2
■ Recording received audio������������������������������������������������������������������ 6-3
D Regular recording ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6-3
■ Playing the recorded audio ��������������������������������������������������������������� 6-4
D Regular playing ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6-4
■ Erasing the recorded contents ��������������������������������������������������������� 6-4
■ Selecting the CF memory card or USB-Memory ����������������������������� 6-4
■ Short recording ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6-5
D Recording ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6-5
D Playing back ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6-5
■ Voice set mode ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6-6
6-1
6 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS
• Playing back the all contents for short recording • Playing back the end of 5 sec.* for short recording
6-2
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS 6
D Regular recording
q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-
function screen, if necessary.
w Select the desired mode.
e P ush [F-2•VOICE] to call up the voice recorder
screen.
• Push and hold [F-6•CF/USB] for 1 sec. once or twice to
select the CF card or USB-Memory, when USB mem-
ory is Inserted.
[F-2•VOICE] [REC] [EXIT/SET]
• T he recording sound quality can be set in voice set
mode. (p. 6-6)
Appear r Push and hold [REC] for 1 sec. to start recording.
• The operating frequency, mode and current date/time
are programmed as the memory names automatically.
• “ ● REC ” indicators appear on the voice recorder
screen and display’s right edge, and the timer counts
up.
t Push and hold [REC] for 1 sec. to stop recording.
y Push [EXIT/SET] to exit the voice recorder screen.
Counts up
6-3
6 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS
D Regular playing
q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-
function screen, if necessary.
w P ush [F-2•VOICE] to call up the voice recorder
screen.
• Push and hold [F-6•CF/USB] for 1 sec. once or twice to
select the CF card or USB-Memory, when USB mem-
ory is Inserted.
e Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select the desired voice
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z] [F-3•PLAY] memory to playback.
Appear r Push [F-3•PLAY] to start playback.
• “ ≈PLAY ” indicators appear on the voice recorder
screen and display’s right edge, and the timer counts
down.
• Push [F-1•<<<] when you want to rewind for 15 sec.
• Push [F-2•<<] when you want to rewind for 5 sec.
• Push [F-3•>>] when you want to fast forward for 5 sec.
• Push [F-4•>>>] when you want to fast forward for 15
sec.
• Push and hold above keys to continue rewinding or fast
forwarding, respectively.
• P ush [F-5•PAUSE] when you want to pause playing
back.
t Push [F-6•STOP] to stop playback, if desired.
• Playback is terminated automatically when all of the re-
Counts down corded contents in the channel are played.
y Push [EXIT/SET] to exit the voice recorder screen.
[F-6•CF/USB]
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VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS 6
■ Short recording
To record the receiving signal contents temporarily
and immediately, short recording is available. This
short recording function records the 15 sec. (max.) of
audio prior to when [REC] is pushed into RAM. Con-
tent is only saved when the receiver’s power is ON
and lost when power is removed.
This short recording is useful when you miss hearing
important information from the receiver, you can listen
to the important information once more. This function
can be used while you are recording into CF memory
card or USB-Memory as regular recording.
D Recording
➥ P ush [REC] momentarily to save the previous
15 sec. audio.
• No indication appears.
• T he recordable time period can be set in voice set
mode. (p. 6-6)
[REC]
D Playing back
• Short time play
➥ P ush [PLAY] momentarily to play back the last
5 sec. of the short recording audio.
• “ ≈PLAY ” indicator appears on the display’s right edge.
• Playback is terminated automatically when all of the re-
corded contents, or after 5 sec.
• The playback time period can be set in voice set mode.
(p. 6-6)
[PLAY]
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6-6
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS 6
6-7
MEMORY OPERATION Section 7
■ Memory channels ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7-2
■ Memory channel selection ���������������������������������������������������������������� 7-3
D Using the [M-CH]/[BANK] selectors ���������������������������������������������� 7-3
D Using the keypad �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7-3
■ Memory channel programming ��������������������������������������������������������� 7-4
D Programming in VFO mode ���������������������������������������������������������� 7-4
D Programming in memory mode ���������������������������������������������������� 7-4
■ Frequency transferring ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 7-5
D Transferring in VFO mode ������������������������������������������������������������� 7-5
D Transferring in memory mode ������������������������������������������������������� 7-5
■ Memory names ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7-6
D Editing (programming) memory names ���������������������������������������� 7-6
■ Memory clearing ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7-6
■ Memory list screen ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7-7
D Selecting a memory channel using the memory list screen �������� 7-7
D Confirming programmed memory channels ��������������������������������� 7-7
D Memory bank set �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7-8
D Editing memory channel ��������������������������������������������������������������� 7-9
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7 MEMORY OPERATION
■ Memory channels
The receiver has 1220 memory channels. Memory
mode is very useful for quickly changing to often-used
frequencies.
MEMORY
MEMORY TRANSFER OVER-
CHANNEL CAPABILITY CLEAR
CHANNEL NUMBER TO VFO WRITING
Regular memory 0–999 For normal use. Frequency, mode, tuning YES YES YES
channels (0–999) step, name, P.AMP/ATT information and etc.
can be programmed.
Auto write mem- A00–A99 Frequencies detected during auto memory YES YES YES
ory channels (1000–1099) write scan are memorized into this bank in
sequence. Mode and tuning step are written
at the same time. Note that when “Auto MW
Scan Memory Clear” in scan set mode is set
as “ON” and auto write scan is started, all
memories in this bank are cleared.
Skip memory S00–S99 Undesired signals such as from beacons, YES YES YES
channels (1100–1199) control-coded signals, etc., can be pro-
grammed to be skipped during programmed
scan and auto memory write scan. When
[MW] is pushed and held for 1 sec. while
scan is paused, the displayed frequency is
programmed into this bank regardless of the
selected bank.
Scan edge mem- P0A–P9B Memorize scan edge frequencies. 10 pairs of YES YES YES
ory channels (1200–1219) scan edges (P0A to P9B) are programmable
(upper and lower scan edges). Mode and tun-
ing step are automatically equalized to the
last programmed channel in a pair.
7-2
MEMORY OPERATION 7
[EXAMPLE]
To select the memory channel 3;
- Push [3], then push [MEMO].
To select the memory channel 520;
- Push [5], [2], [0], then push [MEMO].
To select the auto write memory channel A24;
- Push [1], [0], [2], [4], then push [MEMO].
To select the skip channel S65;
- Push [1], [1], [6], [5], then push [MEMO].
To select the scan edge channel P3B;
- Push [1], [2], [0], [7], then push [MEMO].
7-3
7 MEMORY OPERATION
Rotate
Beep
Beep Push for 1 sec.
Beep
7-4
MEMORY OPERATION 7
■ Frequency transferring
The frequency and operating mode in a memory
channel can be transferred to the VFO.
Frequency transferring can be performed in either
VFO mode or memory mode.
7-5
7 MEMORY OPERATION
■ Memory names
All memory channels (including scan edges) can be
tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 10 charac-
ters each.
■ Memory clearing
Any unused memory channels can be cleared. The
cleared memory channels become blank channels.
Beep
(CLR) Beep Push for 1 sec.
Beep
7-6
MEMORY OPERATION 7
7-7
7 MEMORY OPERATION
[ABC]/[abc] [123]/[Symbol] Keypad q Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select the desired mem-
ory bank.
w Push [F-5•EDIT] to edit memory bank name.
• A cursor appears and blinks.
e Input the desired character by rotating the main dial
or by editing the keypad for number input.
• Push [ABC] or [abc] to toggle capital and small letters.
• Push [123] or [Symbol] to toggle numerals and sym-
bols.
[F-1•�] [F-2•�] [F-3•DEL] [F-4•SPACE] • Push [F-1•t] or [F-2•u] for cursor movement.
• Push [F-3•DEL] to delete the selected character.
• Push [F-4•SPACE] to input a space.
• Using the receiver’s keypad, [0]–[9], can also enter nu-
merals.
r Push [EXIT/SET] to input and set the name.
• The cursor disappears.
t Repeat steps q to r to program another memory
bank’s name, if desired.
y Push [EXIT/SET] to return to memory list screen.
7-8
MEMORY OPERATION 7
7-9
SCANS Section 8
■ Scan types ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-2
■ Preparation ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-3
■ Voice squelch control function ���������������������������������������������������������� 8-3
■ Scan set mode ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-4
■ Priority scan��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-5
D Setting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-5
D Priority scan operation ������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-5
■ Programmed scan ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-6
D Setting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-6
D Program scan operation ��������������������������������������������������������������� 8-7
■ ∂F scan �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-8
D Setting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-8
D ∂F scan operation ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-8
■ Fine programmed scan/fine ∂F scan operation�������������������������������� 8-9
■ Auto memory write scan operation�������������������������������������������������� 8-10
■ Memory scan ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-11
D Setting ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-11
D Memory scan operation �������������������������������������������������������������� 8-11
D Programming the select memory scan setting ��������������������������� 8-12
D Select memory scan operation ��������������������������������������������������� 8-13
D Mode select memory scan operation ����������������������������������������� 8-14
■ Skip scan ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-15
D Specifying skip channels ������������������������������������������������������������ 8-15
D Programming skip frequencies (for programming scan) ������������ 8-15
D Skip scan setting ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8-15
■ Tone scan ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-16
■ Scan resume condition�������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-17
■ Scan speed�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-18
■ Scan delay��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8-18
8-1
8 SCANS
■ Scan types
PROGRAMMED SCAN ∂F SCAN
Repeatedly scans between two scan edge frequencies Repeatedly scans within ∂F span.
(scan edge memory channels PxA and PxB).
Scan Scan
Scan
Jump Jump
This scan operates in both VFO and memory modes. This scan operates in both VFO and memory modes.
Mch 1 *“�1,” “�2” and “�3” show that the channel Mch 5 Mch 1 *“�1,” “�2” and “�3” show that the channel Mch 5
�1 is specified as the select memory. �1 �1 is specified as the select memory. �1
This scan operates in memory mode. This scan operates in memory mode.
Scan edge
Squelch open Scan edge
PxA or PxB (10 Hz steps) PxB or PxA Scan edge Mch A0 Mch A99 Scan edge
PxA or PxB PxB or PxA
Program Program
Pause Pause
Scan
Scan
Jump
Jump
This scan operates in both VFO and memory modes. This scan operates in both VFO and memory modes.
8-2
SCANS 8
■ Preparation
• Channels • Scan speed
For programmed scan: Scan speed can be adjusted by [SPEED] controller.
Program scan edge frequencies into scan edge mem- See p. 8-18 for details.
ory channels PxA and PxB.
For ∂F scan: • Squelch condition
Set the ∂F span (∂F scan range) in the scan screen. SCAN
PROGRAMMED
For memory scan: STARTS MEMORY SCAN
SCAN
Program 2 or more memory channels except scan WITH
edge memory channels. The scan continues Scan pauses on
until it is stopped each channel when
For select memory scan: SQUELCH manually, and does the scan resume is
Designate 2 or more memory channels as select OPEN not pause even if it ON; not applicable
memory channels. To designate the channel as a se- detects signals. when OFF.
lect memory channel, choose a memory channel, Scan stops when a signal is detected.
then push [F-3•SELECT] in the scan screen (memory
mode) or in the memory list screen. If you set ‘SCAN RESUME’ to ‘DELAY,’ the
SQUELCH scan pauses according to [DELAY] control
CLOSED when detecting a signal, then resumes.
• Scan resume ON/OFF
You can select the scan to resume or cancel when a When a signal disappears while scan is
paused, scan resumes 2–20 sec. later.
signal is detected. Scan resume ON/OFF must be set
before activating a scan. See p. 8-17 for ON/OFF set-
ting and scan resume condition details.
8-3
8 SCANS
SKIP Function ON
Select the skip scan function ON or OFF. • ON : Scan skips the programmed memory chan-
nel in the skip memory bank while scanning
(default)
• OFF : Skip function OFF
8-4
SCAN 8
■ Priority scan
Priority scan monitors a specified frequency (the pri-
ority channel) once every 1–16 sec. (programmable)
during any operation, such as receiving, scanning
other channels, etc. A total of 10 priority channels can
be programmed.
D Setting
q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-
function screen, if necessary.
w Push [F-5•SCAN] to select scan setting screen.
e Push [F-1•PRIO] once to enter priority channel se-
lection.
r R otate the main dial to select priority channel
number.
• No.1 to No.9 are available.
[F-1•PRIO] [EXIT/SET] Main dial [BANK]
t Push [F-1•PRIO], then rotate main dial to select the
desired memory channel as priority channel.
y Push [F-1•PRIO] to set the priority scan.
u Set the desired VFO or memory channel.
8-5
8 SCANS
■ Programmed scan
Programmed scan searches for signals within a speci-
fied frequency range, using the selected tuning step
increments. The result is like ‘automatically’ rotating of
the main dial.
D Setting
Keypad q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-
function screen, if necessary.
w Push [F-5•SCAN] to select scan setting screen.
e Push [F-2•PROG] once to enter the programmed
scan selection mode.
r R otate the main dial to select the desired scan
edges.
• A pair of P0A and P0B to P9A and P9B are available.
t Push [F-2•PROG] to enter the start edge frequency
[F-2•PROG] [EXIT/SET] Main dial programming, then edit the desired frequency
using the keypad.
y Push [F-2•PROG] to enter the end edge frequency
programming, then edit the desired frequency
using the keypad.
u Push [F-2•PROG] to enter the operating mode se-
lection, then rotate main dial to select the desired
operating mode.
i Push [F-2•PROG] to enter the filter selection, then
rotate main dial to select the desired filter.
o Push [F-2•PROG] to enter the tuning steps selec-
tion, then rotate main dial or edit using the keypad
to select the desired tuning steps.
!0 Push [F-2•PROG] to set the programmed scan.
8-6
SCANS 8
8-7
8 SCANS
■ ∂F scan
∂F scan scans a small range of frequencies around
an operating frequency. ∂F scan center frequency can
be set as specific frequency or as the operating fre-
quency.
D Setting
q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-
function screen, if necessary.
w Push [F-5•SCAN] to select scan setting screen.
e Push [F-3•∂F] once to enter the center frequency
setting.
r Rotate the main dial to select the ∂F scan center
frequency to fixed frequency or variable frequency.
[F-2•:F] [EXIT/SET] Main dial • Displayed frequency can be changed using the keypad.
• When fixed frequency is selected, frequency appears.
When variable frequency is selected,“---,---,--- MHz” ap-
pears.
t Push [F-3•∂F] then rotate the main dial to set the
∂F span.
• ± 5 kHz, ±10 kHz, ±20 kHz, ±50 kHz, ±100 kHz,
±500 kHz and ±1000 kHz are selectable.
y Push [F-3•∂F] to set the ∂F scan.
8-8
SCANS 8
8-9
8 SCANS
8-10
SCANS 8
■ Memory scan
All memory channels (except skip channels) in the
selected bank are scanned at up to 40 ch/sec.
D Setting
q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-
function screen, if necessary.
w Push [F-5•SCAN] to select scan setting screen.
e Push [F-4•MEMO] once to enter the bank selection.
r Rotate the main dial to select the bank limit setting.
• Selected bank number or OFF (Bank OFF) appears.
t Or rotate [BANK] to select the other bank.
[F-4•MEMO] [EXIT/SET] Main dial [BANK] y Push [F-4•MEMO], then rotate main dial to select
the edge channel.
u Push [F-4•MEMO], then rotate main dial to select
the other edge channel.
i Push [F-4•MEMO], then rotate main dial to select
the desired select memory channel group for select
memory scan.
• ‘★1’ to ‘★9’ and ‘ALL’ are available.
o Push [F-4•MEMO] to set the memory scan.
8-11
8 SCANS
8-12
SCANS 8
8-13
8 SCANS
8-14
SCANS 8
■ Skip scan
You can set the selected memory channel as a skip
channel which is skipped during memory scan. Its fre-
quency is also skipped during programmed and auto
memory write scans. This setting is useful to speed up
the scan speed.
[MW]
8-15
8 SCANS
■ Tone scan
The receiver can detect subaudible tones or the DTCS
code in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that
is being operated with tone or DTCS squelch function,
you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code
necessary to open a squelch.
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z] [F-4•DEF] [F-6•T-SCAN] q Set the desired frequency or memory channel to be
checked for a tone frequency.
w Push [FM] to select FM mode.
e Push and hold [TONE] for 1 sec. to enter tone fre-
quency screen.
r Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to check the tone squelch
frequency or DTCS code, respectively.
t Push [F-6•T-SCAN] to start the tone scan.
• “SCAN” blinks while scanning.
[TONE] [FM] [EXIT/SET] y When the tone frequency is detected, the tone scan
pauses.
• The tone frequency is set temporarily on a memory
channel. Program into the memory channel to store the
tone frequency permanently.
• The decoded tone frequency is used for the tone squelch
frequency or DTCS squelch code.
u To stop the scan, push [F-6•T-SCAN].
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select the default
frequency.
i Push [EXIT/SET] to exit tone frequency screen.
8-16
SCANS 8
Scan
[OFF] [∞] scanning pausing scanning
2 sec.
Scan pausing
scanning scanning
delay time
• Scan cancel
Scan is cancelled when a signal is found during scan.
➥ Push [∞] to set the scan pause timer to infinity (scan
cancel).
• Scan resume indicator above this switch lights green.
no signal receiving a signal no signal
Signal
8-17
8 SCANS
■ Scan speed
➥ Rotate [SPEED] to adjust the scan speed.
[SPEED]
■ Scan delay
➥ R otate [DELAY] to adjust the scan pause time
when the scan resume setting is set to ‘DELAY.’
• Scan delay time can be set 2 to 20 sec.
[DELAY]
8-18
OTHER FUNCTIONS Section 9
■ Voice synthesizer operation �������������������������������������������������������������� 9-2
■ Lock function ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9-2
D Dial lock function��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9-2
D Panel lock function������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9-2
■ Dial click function ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9-3
■ Antenna selection ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9-3
D Antenna type selection ��������������������������������������������������������������� 10-3
D Temporary memory ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 10-4
D Antenna selection mode ������������������������������������������������������������� 10-4
■ Antenna tuner operation ����������������������������������������������������������������� 10-5
D Tuner operation ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10-5
D If the tuner cannot tune the antenna ������������������������������������������ 10-6
9-1
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS
■ Lock function
The IC-R9500 has two kinds of lock functions: dial
lock and panel lock. The dial lock function locks only
the main dial, and panel lock function locks all front
panel operation.
[LOCK]
9-2
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9
➥ Push and hold [1/4] for 1 sec. to turn the dial click
function ON and OFF manually.
• “CLICK” appears.
[1/4]
■ Antenna selection
The IC-R9500 has 3 antenna connectors for bands
below 30 MHz which are [HF ANT1], [HF ANT2] and
[ANT1/HF ANT3]. And antenna control voltage is also
output from [ANT SEL] connector for using external
preamplifier or antenna selector.
• Antenna selection
[ANT] ➥ Push [ANT] to select the antenna from “ANT HF 1,”
“ANT HF 2” and “ANT HF 3.”
• The antenna indicator turns ON when other than de-
fault antenna (ANT1) is selected.
9-3
CLOCK AND TIMERS Section 10
■ Time set mode �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10-2
■ Daily timer setting ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10-3
■ Setting sleep timer �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10-4
■ Timer operation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 10-4
10-1
10 CLOCK AND TIMERS
CLOCK2 Function ON
Turns the clock 2 display ON and OFF. • ON : Clock 2 is displayed below the local time dis-
The clock 2 is convenient to indicate UTC or another play.
country’s local time, etc. • OFF : The clock 2 is not displayed.
10-2
CLOCK AND TIMERS 10
10-3
10 CLOCK AND TIMERS
■ Timer operation
q Preset the daily timer as described previously.
w Push [TIMER] momentarily to turn the timer function
ON.
• The timer indicator above this switch lights green when
the timer function is ON.
e Push and hold [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power
OFF.
• The timer indicator lights continuously.
[TIMER] [POWER]
r When the set time arrives, the power is automati-
cally turned ON.
t The receiver emits 10 beeps and turns OFF after
the power-off period elapses.
• The timer indicator blinks while beeping.
• Push [TIMER] momentarily to cancel the sleep timer, if
desired.
10-4
SET MODE Section 11
■ Set mode description ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-2
D Set mode operation �������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-2
D Screen arrangement ������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-3
■ Level set mode ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-4
■ ACC set mode �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-7
■ Display set mode ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-8
■ Others set mode ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-10
■ CF card/USB-Memory set menu �������������������������������������������������� 11-16
D CF/USB-Memory set screen arrangement ������������������������������� 11-16
D Load option set mode ��������������������������������������������������������������� 11-17
■ File saving ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11-18
■ File loading ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-19
■ Changing the file name ���������������������������������������������������������������� 11-20
■ File copying ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-21
■ Deleting a file �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-22
■ Unmount an USB-Memory ����������������������������������������������������������� 11-22
■ Formatting the CF card or USB-Memory�������������������������������������� 11-23
■ Display set (Video) mode ������������������������������������������������������������� 11-24
■ LCD set mode ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11-26
11-1
11 SET MODE
11-2
SET MODE 11
D Screen arrangement
• Set mode menu screen (p. 11-2) • Time set mode (p. 10-2)
• Level set mode (p. 11-4) • Others set mode (p. 11-10)
• ACC set mode (p. 11-7) • CF/USB-Memory set menu (p. 11-16)
11-3
11 SET MODE
FM Tone (Treble) 0
Sets the treble level of the receive audio in FM mode
from –15 to +15. (default: 0)
AM Tone (Bass) 0
Sets the bass level of the receive audio in AM mode
from –15 to +15. (default: 0)
AM Tone (Treble) 0
Sets the treble level of the receive audio in AM mode
from –15 to +15. (default: 0)
CW Tone (Bass) 0
Sets the bass level of the receive audio in CW mode
from –15 to +15. (default: 0)
CW Tone (Treble) 0
Sets the treble level of the receive audio in CW mode
from –15 to +15. (default: 0)
11-4
SET MODE 11
(FM 15k) ON
Sets the de-emphasis circuit ON and OFF when the
15 kHz width filter is used in FM mode. (default: ON)
(FM 7k) ON
Sets the de-emphasis circuit ON and OFF when the
7 kHz width filter is used in FM mode. (default: ON)
(FM 15k) ON
Sets the AF high cut filter circuit ON and OFF when
the 15 kHz width filter is used in FM mode. (default:
ON)
(FM 7k) ON
Sets the AF high cut filter circuit ON and OFF when
the 7 kHz width filter is used in FM mode. (default:
ON)
(WFM) OFF
Sets the AF high cut filter circuit ON and OFF in WFM
mode. (default: OFF)
11-5
11 SET MODE
(SSB) ON
Turns the AF high cut filter circuit ON and OFF in SSB
mode. (default: ON)
(CW) ON
Turns the AF high cut filter circuit ON and OFF in CW
mode. (default: ON)
(FSK) ON
Turns the AF high cut filter circuit ON and OFF in FSK
mode. (default: ON)
(P25) ON
Turns the AF high cut filter circuit ON and OFF in P25
mode. (default: ON)
11-6
SET MODE 11
External
ReferenceMeter Level
IN/OUT OFF 50%
Selects the receiver’s reference signal condition from • IN : Use an external reference signal for the IC-
IN, OFF and OUT. R9500. Turn the receiver power OFF then
ON to make the setting effective.
• OFF : No input or output of the reference signal.
(default)
• OUT : Outputs the IC-R9500 reference signal to
externally connected equipment(s) for their
reference.
11-7
11 SET MODE
■ Display set mode NOTE: “Display set (Video) mode” is described on page 11-24.
Display Type A
Selects the desired display type from A and B.
(default: A)
Signal Meter S
Selects the desired signal meter type from “S,” “dBµ,”
“dBµ[EMF]” and “dBm.”
(default: S)
Memory Name ON
Sets the memory name indication, during memory • ON : The programmed memory name is displayed
mode operation, ON and OFF. (default: ON) above the frequency indication.
• OFF : No memory name is displayed even a mem-
ory name is programmed.
11-8
SET MODE 11
Opening Message ON
Turns the opening message screen indication capa-
bility ON and OFF. (default: ON)
Opening Comment
Sets the introductory text, up to 10-character long, z Push [F-5•EDIT] to select the comment edit condi-
displayed in the opening screen. tion.
• The cursor under the 1st character blinks.
Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols x Push [ABC], [abc], [123] or [Symbol] to select the
(– / . @) and spaces can be used. character group, then rotate the main dial to select
the character.
• Push [ABC] or [abc] to toggle capital and small letters.
• Push [123] or [Symbol] to toggle numerals and sym-
bols.
• Push [F-1•t] or [F-2•u] for cursor movement.
• Push [F-3•DEL] to delete the selected character.
• Push [F-4•SPACE] to input a space.
• Using the receiver’s keypad, [0]–[9], can also enter nu-
merals.
c Push [EXIT/SET] to set the comment.
11-9
11 SET MODE
Beep (Confirmation) ON
A beep sounds each time a switch is pushed to con-
firm it. This function can be turned OFF for silent op-
eration. (default: ON)
SPEECH S-Level ON
The IC-R9500 speech processor has frequency,
mode and signal level announcement. Signal level
announcement can be deactivated if desired.
(default: ON)
11-10
SET MODE 11
11-11
11 SET MODE
AFC Limit ON
The AFC function automatically compensates the • ON : AFC function stops to tune when frequency
tuning when a received frequency drifts or goes off goes off the limited frequency range even if
frequency. received frequency is off frequency. (default)
• OFF : AFC function continues to tune until displayed
This item sets the AFC limit function ON and OFF. frequency changes to reflect the center of the
signal.
11-12
SET MODE 11
11-13
11 SET MODE
CI-V Transceive ON
Transceive operation is possible with the IC-R9500
connected to other Icom transceivers or receivers.
11-14
SET MODE 11
11-15
11 SET MODE
Updating the firmware is very risky. If you make a mistake, the IC-R9500 may
not operate properly, and repair at Icom Inc, (Japan) may be the only way to
fix it.
You undertake the updating of the firmware at your own risk and responsibility.
Please refer to the firmware download homepage and/or the instruction manual
for the correct procedures in updating the firmware.
• Load option set mode (p. 11-17) • Format menu (p. 11-23)
11-16
SET MODE 11
CI-V Address NO
Selects the CI-V address setting loading condition • YES : Loads and sets the CI-V address setting.
YES and NO. (default: NO). • NO : Use the original CI-V address setting.
11-17
11 SET MODE
■ File saving
Memory channel contents, set mode settings, etc. can
be saved into the CF (Compact Flash) memory card or
USB-memory for backup.
• Saving location
z P ush [F-1•DIR/FILE] to select tree view
screen.
• Push and hold [F-1•DIR/FILE] for 1 sec. once or
twice to select the CF card or USB-Memory, when
USB memory is Inserted.
x Select the desired directory or folder in the CF
memory card.
• Push [F-4•t u] to select the upper directory.
• Push [F-2•Y] or [F-3•Z] to select folder in the
same directory.
• Push and hold [F-4•t u] for 1 sec. to select a
folder in the directory.
• Push [F-5•REN/DEL] to rename the folder.
• Push and hold [F-5•REN/DEL] for 1 sec. to delete
the folder.
• Push and hold [F-6•MAKE] for 1 sec. to making a
new folder. (Edit the name with the same manner
as the “• File name” above.)
c Push [F-1•DIR/FILE] twice to select the file
name.
r Push [F-6•SAVE].
• Confirmation screen appears.
t Push [F-6•OK] to save.
• After saving is completed, return to CF/USB-Memory
set menu automatically.
11-18
SET MODE 11
■ File loading
By loading the saved setting file from the CF memory
card or USB-Memory, you can easily set up another
IC-R9500—several operators settings can easily be
applied to one IC-R9500.
[F-4•LOAD] [F-5•OPTION] [F-7•WIDE]/[F-7•CANCEL]
q During set mode menu screen indication, push
[F-7•CF/USB] to select CF/USB-Memory set menu
screen.
w Push [F-1•LOAD] to select setting load screen.
e Push [F-5•OPTION] to select load option set mode,
then set the desired loading conditions, if desired.
• See page 11-17 for details.
r Push and hold [F-1•DIR/FILE] for 1 sec. once or
[F-1•DIR/FILE] [F-2•Y] [F-3•Z] [EXIT/SET] twice to select the CF card or USB-Memory, when
[F-6•SORT]/[F-6•OK] USB memory is Inserted.
t Push [F-2•Y] or [F-3•Z] to select the desired set-
ting file.
y Push [F-4•LOAD].
• Confirmation screen appears.
u Push [F-6•OK] to starts loading.
• After the loading is completed, the message dialog, “Re-
boot the IC-R9500,” appears.
i Turn the receiver power OFF then ON to make the
setting effective.
11-19
11 SET MODE
11-20
SET MODE 11
■ File copying
[F-4•EDIT] [F-4•COPY] [F-7•WIDE]
Memory channel contents, set mode settings, etc. in
CF card or USB-Memory can be copied between
memory devices for backup.
• Saving location
z Push and hold [F-1•DIR/FILE] for 1 sec. to se-
lect the USB-Memory.
x S elect the desired directory or folder in the
USB-Memory.
• Push [F-4•t u] to select the upper directory.
• Push [F-2•Y] or [F-3•Z] to select folder in the same
directory.
• Push and hold [F-4•t u] for 1 sec. to select a folder
in the directory.
• Push [F-5•REN/DEL] to rename the folder.
• Push and hold [F-5•REN/DEL] for 1 sec. to delete
the folder.
• Push [F-6•MAKE] for 1 sec. to making a new folder
c P ush [F-1•DIR/FILE] twice to select the file
name.
e Push [F-6•SAVE].
• After saving is completed, return to CF/USB-Memory
set menu automatically.
11-21
11 SET MODE
■ Deleting a file
ECOMMENDATION! Deleting the setting file is ir-
R
reversible. Confirm the contents before deleting a
setting file!
■ Unmount an USB-Memory
AUTION: When removing the USB-Memory, un-
C
mount operation is necessary. Unless otherwise in-
side data of USB-Memory may be dameged.
11-22
SET MODE 11
11-23
11 SET MODE
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z] [F-4•DEF] q Push [DISPLAY] momentarily to turn the mini video
screen, if necessary.
w Push and hold [DISPLAY] for 1 sec. to select the
display set (Video) mode.
e Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select the desired set
item.
r Set the desired condition using the main dial.
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select a default
condition or value.
[DISPLAY] [EXIT/SET] Main dial t Push [EXIT/SET] to exit from set mode.
TV Standard NTSC M
Selects the TV system of your local area from “NTSC OTE:
N
M,” “PAL B/G,” “PAL I,” “PAL D” and “SECAM K.” • This setting is not available for USA versions.
• Default setting is different depending on versions.
11-24
SET MODE 11
11-25
11 SET MODE
[F-1•Y] [F-2•Z] [F-4•DEF] q Push [LCD SET] to select LCD set mode.
w Push [DIMMER] once or twice to select the dimmer
function ON or OFF.
e Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select the desired set
item.
r Set the desired condition using the main dial.
• Push and hold [F-4•DEF] for 1 sec. to select a default
condition or value.
• Push and hold [DIMMER] for 3 sec. to reset to a default
[DIMMER] [LCD SET] [EXIT/SET] Main dial condition or value for all items at the same time.
t Push [DIMMER] once to select the other dimmer
setting, and repeat steps e and r.
• Dimmer function OFF y Push [EXIT/SET] to exit from set mode.
• Dimmer function ON
11-26
MAINTENANCE Section 12
■ Troubleshooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 12-2
D Receiver power ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-2
D Receiving ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 12-2
D Scanning ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-3
D Display ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-3
D Voice recorder ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-3
D Format memory media ��������������������������������������������������������������� 12-3
■ Screen type selection ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-4
■ Main dial brake adjustment ������������������������������������������������������������ 12-4
■ Frequency calibration (approximate) ���������������������������������������������� 12-5
■ Opening the receiver’s case ����������������������������������������������������������� 12-6
■ Opening the shield case ����������������������������������������������������������������� 12-6
■ UT-122 installation �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-7
■ Clock backup battery replacement ������������������������������������������������� 12-7
■ Fuse replacement ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-8
D AC power input fuse ������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-8
D DC output fuse ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-8
■ Resetting the CPU �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-9
■ Screen Saver Function ������������������������������������������������������������������� 12-9
12-1
12 MAINTENANCE
■ Troubleshooting
The following chart is designed to help you correct
problems which are not equipment malfunctions.
If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or
solve it through the use of this chart, contact you
nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center.
D Receiver power
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
Power does not come on • Power cable is improperly connected. • Re-connect the AC power cable correctly. —
when the [POWER] switch • DC-DC power plug is improperly connected. • Re-connect the DC-DC power plug correctly. —
is pushed. • The internal power supply is turned OFF. • Turn the internal power supply ON. p. 3-2
• The fuse is blown. • Check for the cause, then replace the fuse. p.12-8
D Receiving
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
No sounds come out from • Volume level is too low. • Rotate [AF] clockwise to obtain a suitable lis- p. 3-8
the speaker. tening level.
• The squelch is closed. • Turn [SQL] to 10 o’clock position to open the p. 3-8
squelch.
• The RF gain is too decreases sensitivity. • Rotate [RF GAIN] clockwise to obtain an p. 3-8
enough sensitivity.
Sensitivity is too low, and • The antenna is not connected properly. • Re-connect the antenna. —
only strong signals are • The attenuator is activated. • Push [ATT] several times to select “ATT OFF.” p. 5-9
audible. • A different antenna for HF band is selected. • Push [ANT] several times to select the correct p. 9-3
antenna for the HF band.
Received audio is unclear • Wrong operating mode is selected. • Select a suitable operating mode. p. 3-7
or distorted. • PBT function is activated. • Push [PBT CLR] for 1 sec. to reset the function. p. 5-11
• Noise blanker is turned ON when receiving a • Push [NB] to turn the noise blanker OFF. p. 5-15
strong signal.
• Preamp is activated. • Push [P.AMP] once or twice to turn the func- p. 5-9
tion OFF.
• The noise reduction is activated and the [NR] • Set the [NR] control for maximum readability. p. 5-16
control is too far clockwise.
The [ANT] switch does not • The selected frequency is above 30 MHz. • Select a frequency below 30 MHz. pgs. 3-4,
function 9-3
[AFC] cannot be turned • The operating mode is not set in FM or WFM • Select FM or WFM mode to activate AFC. pgs. 3-7,
ON. mode. 5-17
[AUTOTUNE](AFC) can- • The operating mode is set in FM, WFM, FSK • Select AM, SSB or CW mode to activate pgs. 3-7,
not be turned ON. or P25 mode. AUTOTUNE. 5-17
[VSC] cannot be turned • The operating mode is set in CW, FSK or P25 • Select FM, WFM, AM or SSB mode to activate pgs. 3-7,
ON. mode. VSC. 8-3
[ANF] cannot be turned • The operating mode is set in CW, FSK or P25 • Select FM, WFM, AM or SSB mode to activate pgs. 3-7,
ON. mode. ANF. 5-16
[NOTCH1]/[NOTCH2] can- • The operating mode is set in FM, WFM or • Select AM, SSB, CW and FSK mode to activate pgs. 3-7,
not be turned ON. P25 mode. MN1/MN2. 5-16
The filter width cannot be • The operating mode is set in WFM or P25 • Select FM, AM, SSB, CW and FSK mode. pgs. 3-7,
changed. mode. 5-12
A synthesized voice is • “Speech Level” in the level set mode is too low • Set “Speech Level” to enough level in the set p. 11-6
not emitted when pushing mode.
[SPCH]. • “SPEECH Mix” in the others set mode is OFF. • Set “SPEECH Mix” to All or Operation in the p. 11-11
set mode.
No sounds come out or • Either the audio tone controls is too decreases • Rotate [BASS] or [TREBLE] clockwise to obtain p. 3-9
output level is too low from position an enough audio output.
[S/P DIF OUT], [ACC],
[LINE OUT], [REC OUT].
12-2
MAINTENANCE 12
D Scanning
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
Programmed scan does • Squelch is open. • Readjust the [SQL] threshold. pgs. 3-8,
not stop. 8-3
Scan does not start.
(Programmed scan) • The same frequencies have been programmed • Program different frequencies in scan edge p. 8-6
in scan edge memory channels PxA and PxB. memory channel PxA and PxB.
(Memory scan) • 2 or more memory channels have not been • Program more than 2 memory channels. pgs. 7-4,
programmed. 8-11
(Select memory scan) • 2 or more memory channels have not been • Designate more than 2 memory channels as p. 8-12
designated as select channels. select channels for the scan.
(Mode select memory scan) • 2 or more memory channels with desired • Program more than 2 memory channels with pgs. 7-4,
mode have not been programmed. desired operating mode. 8-14
(∂F scan) • The center frequency for ∂F scan does not • Program the center frequency for ∂F scan. p. 8-8
programmed.
(Auto memory write scan) • Auto write bank is full. • Clear the memory channels of auto write pgs. 7-7,
bank. 8-4
D Display
D Voice recorder
12-3
12 MAINTENANCE
(Blue display)
(Black display)
Brake
adjustment Light
Heavy
12-4
MAINTENANCE 12
12-5
12 MAINTENANCE
12-6
MAINTENANCE 12
■ UT-122 installation
The optional UT-122 digital unit provides P25 (digital)
mode operation.
12-7
12 MAINTENANCE
■ Fuse replacement
IC-R9500 has two fuses for receiver protection.
AC power input : 4 A (for 100/120 V AC versions)
2 A (for 230/240 V AC versions)
DC output jack : 1 A
If the fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning, find
the sources of the problem, if possible, and replace
the damaged fuse with a new fuse of the same rating.
12-8
MAINTENANCE 12
iR9500
ALL CLEAR
12-9
CONTROL COMMAND Section 13
■ Remote interface (CI-V) information . .............................................. 13-2
D CI-V connection example ............................................................ 13-2
D Data format . ................................................................................ 13-2
D Command table �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13-3
D To send/read memory contents ������������������������������������������������ 13-10
D Codes for memory name, bank name, opening message,
and clock 2 name contents ������������������������������������������������������� 13-10
D Offset frequency setting ������������������������������������������������������������ 13-10
D Tone squelch frequency setting ������������������������������������������������ 13-10
D DTCS squelch code setting ������������������������������������������������������ 13-10
D NAC squelch code setting �������������������������������������������������������� 13-11
D Selective squelch code settings ����������������������������������������������� 13-11
D Color setting ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13-11
D Data mode with filter width setting ������������������������������������������� 13-11
13-1
13 CONTROL COMMAND
mini-plug cable
D Data format
The CI-V system uses the following data formats. Data
formats differ according to command numbers. A data
area or sub command is added for some commands.
Controller to IC-R9500 OK message to controller
q w e r t y u
frequency or memory
NG code OK code
(fixed)
Command number
End of message
End of message
default address
default address
default address
default address
number entry
Controller’s
Controller’s
code (fixed)
code (fixed)
code (fixed)
code (fixed)
Receiver’s
Receiver’s
Preamble
Preamble
(fixed)
13-2
CONTROL COMMAND 13
D Command table
Command Sub command Description Command Sub command Description
00 — Send frequency data 0E D1 Set scan resume ON
01 Same as Send mode data (Close Timer)
command 06 D3 Set scan resume ON
(Close and Delay)
02 — Read upper/lower frequencies for
10 Turn duplex OFF. (Simplex)
selected band
11 Turn duplex ON. (DUP–)
03 — Read operating frequency 12 Turn duplex ON. (DUP+)
04 — Read operating mode 10 00 Select 1 Hz tuning step
05 — Set operating frequency 01 Select 10 Hz tuning step
02 Select 100 Hz tuning step
06 00 Select LSB
03 Select 1 kHz tuning step
01 Select USB
04 Select 2.5 kHz tuning step
02 Select AM
05 Select 5 kHz tuning step
03 Select CW
06 Select 6.25 kHz tuning step
04 Select FSK
07 Select 9 kHz tuning step
05 Select FM
08 Select 10 kHz tuning step
07 Select CW-R
09 Select 12.5 kHz tuning step
08 Select FSK-R
10 Select 20 kHz tuning step
11 Select S-AM(D)
11 Select 25 kHz tuning step
14 Select S-AM(L)
12 Select 100 kHz tuning step
15 Select S-AM(U)
13 Select 1 MHz tuning step
16 Select P25
14 Select Prog tuning step
07 — Select (Last selected) VFO mode
11 — Select/read attenuator (00=OFF;
08 — Select memory mode 06=6 dB; 10=10 dB; 12=12 dB;
0–1219* Select memory channel 18=18 dB; 20=20 dB; 24=24 dB;
*0–999, 1000–1099 (A00–A99), 30=30 dB)
1100–1199 (S00–S99), 1200–
12 00 Select/read the antenna below
1219 (P0A–P9A)
01 30 MHz. (00=HF ANT1,
0–12* Select memory bank
02 01=HF ANT2, 02=HF ANT3)
*0–9, 10 (Bank-A), 11 (Bank-S),
12 (Bank-P) 13 00 Announce with voice synthesizer
01 (00=all data; 01=frequency and
09 — Memory write
02 S-meter level; 02=receive mode)
0A — Memory to VFO
14 01 + Level data [AF] level setting
0B — Memory clear (0=max. CCW to 255=max. CW)
0C — Read offset frequency 02 + Level data [RF] level setting
(see p. 13-10 for details) (0=max. CCW to 255=11 o’clock)
0D — Set offset frequency 03 + Level data [SQL] level setting
(see p. 13-10 for details) (0=11 o’clock to 255=max. CW)
06 + Level data [NR] level setting
0E 00 Scan stop
(0=min. to 255=max.)
01 Programmed scan (Prog 0)/
07 + Level data Left [TWIN PBT] setting or IF shift
memory scan start
setting (0=max. CCW, 128=center,
02 Programmed scan (Prog 0) start
255=max. CW)
03 ∂F scan start
08 + Level data Right [TWIN PBT] setting
04 Auto memory write scan start
(0=max. CCW, 128=center,
12 Fine programmed scan start
255=max. CW)
13 Fine ∂F scan start
09 + Level data [CW PITCH] setting
22 Memory scan start
(0=300 Hz, 128=600 Hz,
23 Select memory scan start
255=900 Hz; 5 Hz steps)
24 Mode select memory scan start
0D + Level data [NOTCH1] setting
42 Priority scan (Prio 0) start
(0=low freq. to 255=high freq.)
A0 Set ∂F scan Fixed frequency ON
11 + Level data [AGC] control setting (0=max.
AA Set ∂F scan Fixed frequency OFF
CCW to 255=max. CW)
A1–A7 Set ∂F scan span (A1=±5 kHz;
12 + Level data [NB] control setting
A2=±10 kHz; A3=±20 kHz;
(0=max. CCW to 255=max. CW)
A4=±50 kHz; A5=±100 kHz;
18 + Level data [CONTRAST] setting (0=max.
A6=±500 kHz; A7=±1 MHz)
CCW to 255=max. CW)
B0 Set as non-select channel
19 + Level data [BRIGHT] setting
B1 Set as select channel
(0=max. CCW to 255=max. CW)
(1–9=★(SEL)1–9; when no data
1A + Level data [NOTCH2] setting
command is specified, the previous-
(0=low freq. to 255=high freq.)
ly set number or “★1” is selected)
1B + Level data [BASS] setting
B2 Set the number for select memory
(0=max. CCW to 255=max. CW)
scan (0=ALL; 1–9=★(SEL)1–9
1C + Level data [TREBLE] setting
D0 Set scan resume OFF
(0=max. CCW to 255=max. CW)
13-3
13 CONTROL COMMAND
13-4
CONTROL COMMAND 13
13-5
13 CONTROL COMMAND
13-6
CONTROL COMMAND 13
13-7
13 CONTROL COMMAND
13-8
CONTROL COMMAND 13
13-9
13 CONTROL COMMAND
1 Hz digit: 0–9
Fixed digit: 0*
Fixed digit: 0*
? 3F ” 22
Fixed digit: 0†
’ 27 ` 60
Fixed digit: 0
10 digit: 0–7
1 digit: 0–7
^ 5E + 2B
– 2D ✱ 2A
/ 2F . 2E
, 2C : 3A
†
; 3B = 3D Not necessary when normal is set.
‡
0=Normal, 1=Reverse
< 3C > 3E
( 28 ) 29
[ 5B ] 5D
{ 7B } 7D
| 7C _ 5F
– 7E @ 40
13-10
CONTROL COMMAND 13
1000
1000
1000
2nd digit: 0–F
100
100
100
1st digit: 0–F
Fixed digit: 0
Fixed digit: 0
Fixed digit: 0
10
10
10
1
1
R (Red) G (Green) B (Blue)
Selectable NAC: 0 0 0 – F F F
Fixed digit: 0
Fixed digit: 0
Fixed digit: 0
Selectable TGID: 0 0 0 0 – F F F F
• UNIT ID setting
The following data sequence is used when sending or
reading the UNIT ID code setting.
q w e r t y
0 X 0 X 0 X 0 X 0 X 0 X
2nd digit: 0–F
1st digit: 0–F
Fixed digit: 0
Fixed digit: 0
Fixed digit: 0
Fixed digit: 0
Fixed digit: 0
13-11
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Section 14
■ Specifications ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14-2
D General ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14-2
D Receiver ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14-3
■ Options ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14-4
14-1
14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
■ Specifications
D General
• Frequency coverage (unit: MHz) :
USA 0.005000–821.999999, 851.000000–866.999999
896.000000–3335.000000
France 0.0050000–29.999999, 50.200000–51.200000,
87.500000–108.000000, 144.000000–146.000000,
430.000000–440.000000, 1240.000000–1300.000000
Europe, U.K., USA-01, EXP, Australia 0.005000–3335.000000
• Operating mode : USB, LSB, CW, FSK, AM, FM, WFM, P25 (with UT-122)
• Number of memory channels : 1220 (1000 regular channels, 100 auto memory write
channels, 100 skip channels, 20 scan edge channels)
• Antenna connector : Type-N×2 (antenna impedance: 50 Ω),
SO-239×1 (antenna impedance: 50 Ω),
Phono (RCA)×1 (antenna impedance: 500 Ω)
• Operating temperature range : 0˚C to +50˚C; +32˚F to +122˚F
• Frequency stability : Less than ±0.05 ppm (approx. 5 min. after from turn the
main power, [I/O], ON, 0–50˚C; 32–122˚F)
• Frequency resolution : 1 Hz
• Power supply requirement : 100 V, 120 V, 230 V, 240 V AC
• Power consumption :
Receive Stand-by Less than 100 VA
Max. audio Less than 100 VA
• Dimensions (projections not included) : 424×149×340 mm; 1611⁄16×57⁄8×133⁄8 in
• Weight : Approx. 20 kg; 44 lb
• ACC connector : 8-pin DIN connector
• DATA IN connector : 8-pin DIN connector
• Display* : 7-inch (diagonal) TFT color LCD (800×480)
• EXT-DISPLAY connector : D-sub 15S
• RS-232C connector : D-sub 9-pin
• VIDEO IN connector : Phono (RCA)
• VIDEO OUT connector : Phono (RCA)
• SPEECH OUT connector : Phono (RCA)
• LINE OUT connector : Phono (RCA)
• USB connector : USB (Universal Serial Bus)1.1/2.0
• CI-V connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)
• ANT-SEL connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)
• DET OUT connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)
• EXT-SP connectors : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)/8 Ω
• REC REMOTE connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)×2
(Front and rear panels)
• REC OUT connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)
• PHONES connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)
All stated specifications are typical and subject to change without notice or obligation.
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SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS 14
D Receiver
• Sensitivity :
SSB, CW, FSK (BW (SSB, FSK)=2.4 kHz, (CW)=500 Hz, 10 dB S/N)
0.100–1.799 MHz 0.5 µV (pre-amp 1 ON)
1.800–29.999 MHz 0.2 µV (pre-amp 1 ON)
30.000–2999.999 MHz 0.32 µV (pre-amp ON)
3000.000–3335.000 MHz 1 µV (pre-amp ON)
AM (BW=6 kHz, 10 dB S/N)
0.100–1.799 MHz 6.3 µV (pre-amp 1 ON)
1.800–29.999 MHz 2.5 µV (pre-amp 1 ON)
30.000–2999.999 MHz 3.5 µV (pre-amp ON)
3000.000–3335.000 MHz 11 µV (pre-amp ON)
FM (BW=15 kHz, 12 dB SINAD)
28.000–29.990 MHz 0.5 µV (pre-amp 1 ON)
30.000–2999.999 MHz 0.5 µV (pre-amp ON)
3000.000–3335.000 MHz 1.6 µV (pre-amp ON)
FM50k (BW=50 kHz, 12 dB SINAD)
28.000–29.990 MHz 0.71 µV (pre-amp 1 ON)
30.000–2999.999 MHz 0.71 µV (pre-amp ON)
3000.000–3335.000 MHz 2.2 µV (pre-amp ON)
WFM (BW=180 kHz, 12 dB SINAD)
30.000–2999.999 MHz 1.4 µV (pre-amp ON)
3000.000–3335.000 MHz 4.5 µV (pre-amp ON)
• Internal modulation distortion (typical) : Dynamic range 109 dB
(at 14.100 MHz, 100 kHz separation, Pre-amp 1 OFF)
• Selectivity :
SSB, FSK (BW=2.4 kHz) More than 2.4 kHz/–3 dB
Less than 3.6 kHz/–60 dB
CW (BW=500 Hz) More than 500 Hz/–3 dB
Less than 700 Hz/–60 dB
AM (BW=6 kHz) More than 6.0 kHz/–3 dB
Less than 15.0 kHz/–60 dB
FM (BW=15 kHz) More than 12.0 kHz/–3 dB
Less than 25.0 kHz/–60 dB
WFM More than 180.0 kHz/–6 dB
• Spurious and image rejection response ratio :
0.1000–30.000 MHz More than 70 dB
30.000–2500.000 MHz More than 50 dB
2500.000–3000.000 MHz More than 40 dB
• Audio output power : More than 2.6 W at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load
*The LCD display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small or dark spots. This is not a malfunc-
tion or defect, but a normal characteristic of LCD displays.
Spurious signals may be received near the following frequencies. These are made in the internal circuit and
does not indicate a receiver malfunction.
• 114.110 kHz, • 229.280 kHz, • 8.636 MHz, • 10.749 MHz, • 66.671 MHz, • 119.259 MHz,
• 161.732 MHz, • 200.865 MHz, • 440.865 MHz, • 1226.749 MHz, • 1269.398 MHz, • 1317.398 MHz,
• 1410.649 MHz, • 1439.999 MHz, • 1599.999 MHz, • 1645.449 MHz, • 1674.799 MHz, • 1810.773 MHz,
• 1856.098 MHz, • 1875.665 MHz, • 2005.448 MHz, • 2154.798 MHz, • 2336.099 MHz, • 2394.798 MHz,
• 2512.199 MHz, • 2799.999 MHz, • 2842.848 MHz, • 2933.500 MHz, • 2999.999 MHz, • 3199.999 MHz,
• 3232.198 MHz, • 3261.548 MHz
Spurious waveforms may be displayed on the spectrum scope screen regardless of the receiver’s condition.
They are made in the scope circuit. This does not indicate a receiver malfunction.
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14 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS
■ Options
• CT-17 ci-v level converter
For remote receivers control using a PC. You can
change frequencies, operating mode, memory
channels, etc. (software is not included)
14-4
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE Section 15
■ General ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15-2
■ Caution ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15-2
■ Preparation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15-3
D Firmware and firm utility ������������������������������������������������������������� 15-3
D File downloading ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 15-3
■ Firmware update— USB-Memory �������������������������������������������������� 15-4
■ Firmware update— PC ������������������������������������������������������������������� 15-6
D Connections �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15-6
D IP address setting ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 15-7
D Updating from the PC ����������������������������������������������������������������� 15-8
15-1
15 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
■ General
The IC-R9500’s firmware can be updated if desired.
By updating the firmware, new function(s) can be
added and performance parameters improved.
At least one available USB (2.0 or 1.1) port is 2 methods of firmware update are available; one uses
required to copy the downloaded firmware file. the USB-Memory, and the other uses a PC.
An Ethernet card/board (10 BASE-T/100 BASE TX You can choose either method according to your PC
compatible) is required when updating the firmware capabilities.
from the PC. • When only one PC that is connected to the INTER-
The USB hub and Ethernet card/board are not sup- NET is available
plied by Icom. ➥ Refer to ■ Preparation (p. 15-3) and ■ Firmware
Ask your PC dealer about a USB hub and an update—USB-Memory (p. 15-4)
Ethernet card/board for details. • When two or more PCs that are connected to the
INTERNET are available and they are connected to a
LAN (Local Area Network)
➥ R efer to ■ Preparation (p. 15-3) and either
■ Firmware update— PC (p. 15-6) or ■ Firmware
update—USB-Memory (p. 15-4)
D Firmware confirmation
The firmware version of the IC-R9500 can be con-
firmed during turning power ON.
• The firmware version appears at the right bottom corner.
iR9500
➔
1.10 Firmware
version
■ Caution
CAUTION: NEVER turn the receiver power OFF while
updating the firmware.
You can turn the receiver power OFF only when the
receiver display shows that rebooting is required.
If you turn the receiver power OFF, or if a power failure
occurs during updating, the receiver firmware will be
corrupted and you will have to send the receiver back
to the nearest Icom distributor for repair. This type of
repair is out of warranty even if the warranty period is
still valid.
Recommendation!
Backing up the settings and/or memory contents to the
CF card or USB-Memory before starting the firmware
update is recommended.
Settings and/or memory contents will be lost or re-
turned to default settings when the firmware update
is performed.
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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 15
■ Preparation
D Firmware and firm utility
The latest firmware and the firm utility can be down-
loaded from the Icom home page via the Internet. Ac-
cess the following URL to download the firm utility
and the latest firmware.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html
D File downloading
q Access the following URL.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html
w Click [Support] button.
e Click “Firmware Updates/Software Downloads” link
then click the firmware file link.
r C lick the desired firmware file link in IC-R9500
group.
Read carefully
Click
Click
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15 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
■ Firmware update—USB-Memory
When updating the firmware with the CF card or USB-
Memory, no IP address or subnet mask settings are
necessary.
15-4
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 15
R
WARNING! NEVER turn the IC-R9500 power
OFF at this stage.
The receiver firmware will be damaged.
RX-DSP UPDATING...
!7 Depending on the status of the update process, ei-
Please wait for 20sec. Please wait for 45sec.
WARNING! NEVER turn power OFF. WARNING! NEVER turn power OFF.
ther of dialogs at left will appears in sequence.
R
WARNING! NEVER turn the IC-R9500 power
OFF at this stage.
The receiver firmware will be corrupted.
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15 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
■ Firmware update— PC
D Connections Connect the IC-R9500 and the PC through a LAN
(Local Area Network) as follows.
Hub/Router*
Ethernet cable* to WAN
(Patch cable) = × × × × /Internet network
to crossover port
*Purchased separately
• IP address setting example
PC1 PC2 IC-R9500
IP address 192.168.100.11 192.168.100.12 192.168.100.13
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0
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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 15
D IP address setting When updating the firmware from the USB-Memory,
setting the IP address is not necessary.
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15 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
Firm Utility
===CAUTION===
Updating the firmware is very risky. If you make a mistake, the IC-R9500 may
not operate properly, and repair at Icom Inc.(Japan) may be the only way to
fix it.
You undertake the updating of the firmware at you own risk and responsibility,
Please refer to the firmware download homepage and/or the instruction manual
for the correct procedures in updating the firmware.
Also all preciously set conditions, the memory contents, etc will be lost when
making a firmware update.
Making a backup file of programmed contents and settings onto the CF/USB-
Memory before updating is recommended.
Do you agree to all of the above?
Click to
continue
IC-R9500 Firm Utility r Select the firmware file with the “dat” extension (e.g.:
9500xxxx.dat).
iR9500
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
• Click […], then select the file, as well as the location.
t Type the IC-R9500’s IP address into “IC-R9500 IP
Click […] to select the firmware file.
Version 1.00 Address” text box.
(C) 2006 Icom Inc. y Click [Start].
Firmware File Name
IC-R9500 IP Address
Depending on the updated contents, the sub CPU and/or DSP firmware will
automatically be updated when rebooting the IC-R9500 and this will take
approx. 2 minutes. DO NOT turn the IC-R9500 power OFF until the normal
operational screen appears, in such case.
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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 15
Version 1.00
(C) 2006 Icom Inc.
Firmware File Name
IC-R9500 IP Address R
WARNING! NEVER turn the IC-R9500 power
OFF at this stage.
The receiver firmware will be corrupted.
R
WARNING! NEVER turn the IC-R9500 power
OFF at this stage.
The receiver firmware will be corrupted.
15-9
ABOUT CE
DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
MAY.2011
Versions of the IC-R9500 which display the • List of Country codes (ISO 3166-1)
“CE” symbol on the serial number label, Country Codes Country Codes
comply with the essential requirements of 1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI
the European Radio and Telecommunica- 2 Belgium BE 19 Lithuania LT
tion Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC. 3 Bulgaria BG 20 Luxembourg LU
4 Croatia HR 21 Malta MT
5 Czech Republic CZ 22 Netherlands NL
6 Cyprus CY 23 Norway NO
7 Denmark DK 24 Poland PL
8 Estonia EE 25 Portugal PT
9 Finland FI 26 Romania RO
10 France FR 27 Slovakia SK
11 Germany DE 28 Slovenia SI
12 Greece GR 29 Spain ES
13 Hungary HU 30 Sweden SE
14 Iceland IS 31 Switzerland CH
15 Ireland IE 32 Turkey TR
16 Italy IT 33 United Kingdom GB
17 Latvia LV
Please record the serial number of your IC-R9500 receiver below for future servicing
reference:
Serial Number :
Date of purchase :