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Icom IC-R20 Two-Way Radio User Manual

1. me 4 17 BASIC OPERATION E Receiving Make sure charged battery pack BP 206 or brand new al kaline batteries are installed p 8 Push POWER for 1 sec to turn power ON 2 Rotate L DIAL or push A or W to set the desired audio level The frequency display shows the volume level while setting See the section at right for details 3 Set the receiving frequency p 14 4 Set the squelch level p 18 While pushing SQL rotate R DIAL lt The first click of R DIAL indicates the current squelch level e LEVEL 1 is loose squelch and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch e AUTO indicates automatic level adjustment with a noise pulse count system e Push and hold SQL to open the squelch manually 5 When a signal is received e Squelch opens and audio is emitted The S meter shows the relative signal strength level 2 Set audio level 4 Push for setting the squelch Push to monitor 2 Set audio level E Setting audio volume The audio level can be adjusted through 39 levels Push and hold SQL rotate L DIAL or push A or W to adjust the audio level e While using A V pushing and holding either key change the audio level continuously lt The display shows the volume level while setting il 5 NOE FM me IL DIAL TAKUT Minimum setting no audio LOLL Maximum setting E Squelc
2. 3 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to select the select memory write condition 1 short and 1 long beep sound Gi indicator blinks fi ae Lam m oh i yg ri ios o H i 4 While pushing 8 SET rotate R DIAL to select BNAME or MNAME when programming the memory name or the bank name respectively The item can also be selected by pushing 8 SET several times After selecting the memory or bank name programming condi tion a cursor blinks for the first digit Bank name selection Memory name selection 5 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired character lt The selected character blinks e While pushing 6 M N rotate R DIAL to select the character group 6 While pushing BAND rotate R DIAL to move the cur sor to left or right Push BAND to move the cursor to right Bank name Memory name He ai i te i i Foo UA E Ale Ad 7 Repeat steps and until the desired 8 character chan nel names are displayed 8 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to program the name and exit the channel name programming condition 3 beeps sound NOTE Only one bank name can be programmed into each bank Therefore the previously programmed bank name will be displayed when bank name indication is se lected Also the programmed bank name is assigned for 42 the other bank channels automatically RGA W MEMORY CHANNELS 6 Available characters E Selecting memory bank name
3. NO SQL SQL is accessible e NO VOL VOLUME is accessible e ALL No accessible key is available except POWER and LOCK LOCK LOCK NORMAL 4 StL gt HORMAL MO SL MO VOL ALL Normal lock condition Squelch level can be adjusted LOCK MORAL NORMAL H Stl H Stl Ho VOL SHO YOL ALL LL Receiver power and lock function only switchable Audio output can be adjusted Dial speed acceleration The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tun ing dial speed when rotating R DIAL rapidly OFF The dial speed acceleration is turned OFF e ON The dial speed acceleration is tuned ON default DIAL SPEEO UP DIAL SPEED UP gt OFF ON OFF gt OM The acceleration OFF The acceleration ON Monitor key action The monitor key SQL can be set as a sticky key When set to the sticky condition each push of SQL toggles the monitor function ON and OFF PUSH Pushing and holding SQL to monitor the fre quency default HOLD Push SQL to monitor the frequency and push again to cancel it MUNI TOR MOAT TOR PUSH HOLO PUSH gt HOLO Push to monitor Push and hold SQL to monitor SET MODE 10 Auto power OFF The receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period has past 30 min 1 hour 1 5 hours 2 hours BUSY and OFF default can be specified The specified period is retained even when the receiver is
4. gm DRIVER INSTALLATION 81 Before installing the optional CS R20 CLONING SOFTWARE the USB driver must be installed Install the USB driver as follows E For Microsoft Windows XP 1 Connect the IC R20 to the desired USB port using with the USB cable OPC 1382 e Found New Hardware appears as below i Found New Hardware USB lt gt Serial 2 The Found New Hardware Wizard will come up as below Insert the supplied CD into the CD drive select Install from a list or specific location Advanced then click Next gt Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB lt gt Serial If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do OY Install the Select lu Rearnarmended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Click 3 Click Search for the best device in these locations click Include the location in the search click Browse to select the CD drive Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options aa Sy 9 Search for the best driver in these locations Select Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Ose Select je media
5. AF filter The AF filter suppresses high pitch tone when this setting is ON This function is not effective for FM mode OFF The AF filter is deactivate default ON TheAF filter is activate AF FILTER AF FILTER gt OFF OFF CN N AF filter is ON AF filter is OFF 53 10 SET MODE AM antenna selection Y This setting is activated only for the AM broadcast band Z 0 495 1 620 MHz differ according to version reception e EXT Use the antenna connected to the antenna con nector default BAR Use the internal bar antenna for AM broadcast band reception AM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA EAT SEBAK PEAT BAR External antenna Internal bar antenna FM antenna selection Y This setting is activated only for the FM broadcast band Z 78 000 107 995 MHz differ according to version recep tion EXT Use the antenna connected to the antenna connector default EARPHONE Use the connected earphone s cable as the antenna for FM broadcast band recep tion FR ANTENNA Fl ANTENNA PEAT EAT EARPHONE gt ERRPHOME External antenna Connected earphone cable Q Key lock effect While the key lock function is ON VOLUME and SQL can still be accessed Accessible keys can be set to one of 4 groups POWER and LOCK are also accessible during the lock however these keys are not effected by this setting NORMAL VOLUME and SQL are accessible default
6. e Dimensions proj not included 60 W x 142 H x 34 8 D mm 2 W x5 1 2 H x1 D in Weight approx 320 g 11 3 oz with the ant and BP 206 AF output power at 3 7 V DC 100 mW typical at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load lt Ext speaker connector 3 conductor 3 5 d mm 1 8 Q All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation RECEIVER e Receive system Triple conversion Superheterodyne and down converter e Intermediate frequencies 1st 266 7 MHz and 429 1 MHz 2nd 19 65 MHz 3rd 450 kHz Sensitivity Receiving on single band operation except spurious points FM 1 kHz 3 5 kHz Dev 12 dB SINAD 1 620 4 999 MHz Less than 0 56 pV 5 000 221 999 MHz Less than 0 4 pV 330 000 832 999 MHz Less than 0 56 pV 833 000 1304 999 MHz Less than 0 71 pV 1330 000 2304 999 MHz Less than 5 6 pV 2330 000 2999 999 MHz Less than 18 pV WFM 1 kHz 52 5 kHz Dev 12 dB SINAD 76 000 108 000 MHz Less than 1 8 pV 175 000 221 999 MHz Less than 1 8 pV 470 000 769 999 MHz Less than 2 5 pV AM 1 kHz 30 MOD 10 dB S N 0 495 4 999 MHz Less than 2 2 pV 5 000 29 999 MHz Less than 1 4 pV 118 000 135 999 MHz Less than 1 4 pV SSB CW 10 dB S N 0 495 4 999 MHz Less than 0 4 pV 5 000 29 999 MHz Less than 0 25 pV 50 000 53 999 MHz Less than 0 25 pV 118 000 146 999 MHz Less than 0 25 pV 330 000 469 999 MHz Less than 0 32 pV Selectivity AM FM More than 12 kH
7. Found New Hardware Wizard Locate Driver Files Where do you want Windows to search for driver files Search for driver files for the following hardware device 2 gt USB lt gt Serial The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in any of the following optional search locations that you specify To start the search click Next If you are searching on a floppy disk or CD ROM drive insert the floppy disk or CD before clicking Next ear I Flanr 9 e eci SUM drive S J Specity a location gj Microsoft windows Update Click lt Back Cancel 17 DRIVER INSTALLATION 5 When the driver is found the following dialog is displayed Click Next gt to start the installation Found New Hardware Wizard IS Driver Files Search Results GA The wizard has finished searching for driver files for your hardware device SY The wizard found a driver for the following device a USB lt gt Serial Windows found a driver for this device To install the driver Windows found click Next e driversftdibus inf 6 After the installation is completed click Finish Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard gt USB High Speed Serial Converter Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Fini Click lt Back Cancel DRIVER INSTALL
8. INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER IC R20 n DUALWATCH VFO MODE BANO MHz SCAN i ject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause TSCAN SKIP This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is sub Sa harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference ee received including interference that may cause undesired operation sm 9 We RF GAIN IC Recorder WARNING MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL LULAR RADIO TELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW Icom Inc FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC R20 com MUNICATIONS RECEIVER is designed and built with Icom s supe rior technology and craftsmanship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC R20 your radio of choice and hope you agree with Icom s philosophy of technology first Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC R20 FEATURES O Covers 0 150 3304 999 MHz wide frequency range Some frequency bands are inhibited according to version O External power supply operation O 1250 memory channels with 26 banks available 200 auto write and 50 scan edge channels are included O Built in bar antenna O Dualwatch operation IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTR
9. 65 E display fei A i tm BATTERY INDICATOR gt Ts appears when the installed batteries have ample capacity e They do not appear when operating with an external power source ndi appears when the batteries are nearing ex haustion e IC R20 installed the BP 206 must be charged presently but when it installed alkaline batteries can be operate for a while Scrolls while charging the installed BP 206 p 8 c Mb Battery indicator blinks when completely charged PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ier 6 9 0 A j E Dees as ane a si elang DUPLEX INDICATORS p 20 DUP appears when plus semi duplex DUP appears when minus semi duplex repeater operation is selected SIGNAL SQUELCH INDICATORS TSQL appears while the tone squelch function is in use p 45 DTCS appears while the DTCS squelch function is in use p 45 appears with the TSQL or DTCS indicator while the pocket beep function with CTCSS or DTCS is in use p 45 w VSC appears while the VSC Voice Squelch Control function is in use p 45 6 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ANL NB INDICATOR pgs 21 52 gt ANL appears when the ANL Automatic Noise Limitter function is in use The ANL function is available only for AM mode w NB appears when the noise blanker function is in use The noise blanker function is available while in LSB
10. During memory mode operation one of the programmed memory name or bank name can be displayed below the fre quency indication HODE FY a mm muang pi ee fl Fi A t F Es a Sxi s aastas mH a a 4 ENE Gg Gii pt fe OL ERAI Z ie MOGE FM ry rn ki ain FAE IET LO re r When no memory or bank name is programmed with the selected memory chan nel no indication is dis 4 played HOL MAA Push MR S MW to select memory mode Push BAND several times to select the desired bank group 2 While pushing 6 M N rotate R DIAL to select display in dication type from bank name or memory name 31 6 MEMORY CHANNELS E Copying memory contents This function transfers a memory channel s contents to VFO or another memory channel This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re calling the offset frequency subaudible tone frequency etc Memory gt VFO 1 Select the memory channel to be copied Push MR S MW to select memory mode then rotate R DIAL to select the desired memory channel e Select the bank channel with BAND and R DIAL if desired 2 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to select the select memory write condition e 1 short and 1 long beep sound Gia indicator blinks 3 Push VFO MHZ to select VFO e Rotate R DIAL can also select VFO 4 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to write th
11. KEYPAD omaron wanvsve e Ga J e er aa PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 DUALWATCH CLEAR KEY DUALWATCH Push for 1 sec to toggle between single band and dualwatch operation p 24 Clears numeric key input p 15 Returns to previous operating condition while setting frequency or memory channel or while in set mode Cancels the band scope or scan function etc pgs 22 35 MAIN SUB KEY MAIN SUB p 24 During dualwatch operation push to select the MAIN band or SUB band During dualwatch operation push for 1 sec to exchange the upper frequency and lower fre quency POWER KEY POWER Push for 1 sec to turn the receiver power ON and OFF O BAND KEY BAND Push to select the operating frequency band p 12 The function of tuning control and volume control can be traded See page 23 for details 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION VFO MHz KEY VFO MHz Push to select VFO mode p 11 Push for 1 sec to toggle between the 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps p 14 MODE SCAN KEY MODE SCAN ane Push to select the operating mode FM WFM AM USB LSB CW p 16 Push for 1 sec to start a scan p 35 MEMORY KEY MR S MwW Push to select between memory mode TV MR channel and PreSet channel p 11 Push for 1 sec to enter memory write condi tion p 26 Push for 2 sec to write the operating fre quency into the selected memory channel
12. Z idea to copy the contents into regular memory channel 39 SCAN OPERATION E Skip channel frequency setting Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip scan In addition memory channels can be set to be skipped for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan These are useful to speed up the scan interval 1 Select a memory channel Push MR S MW to select memory mode Rotate R DIAL to select the desired channel to be a skip channel frequency 2 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to enter the select memory write condition 3 Push 8 SET several times to select SKIP While pushing 8 SET rotating R DIAL can also select SKIP SET After is pushed several times 4 Rotate R DIAL to select the skip condition from SKIP PSKIP or OFF for the selected channel e PSKIP The channel is skipped during memory bank scan and the programmed frequency is skipped during VFO scan such as programmed scan e SKIP The channel is skipped during memory or bank scan OFF The channel or programmed frequency is scanned dur ing any scan 5 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to store the skip condition into the memory e SKIP or PSKIP indicator appears according to the skip se lection in the step e Skip channel setting e Program skip setting MOE 1 HA H HA HA MODE FM IS FAR F Teall a f E E a E lZ Yaa imf ae
13. floppy CD ROM Specifiy __Click Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Click DRIVER INSTALLATION 17 4 The wizard starts searching for the driver and shows the dialog below during search Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches D USB lt gt Serial Cancel 17 DRIVER INSTALLATION 5 After the driver is found the Hardware Installation dialog 6 Windows starts installing the USB driver box appears as below e Click Continue Anyway to start the installation Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware USB High Speed Serial Converter ra USB High Speed Serial Converter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Click STOP Installation to Setting a system restore point and backing up old files in c
14. lt Scan stop beep p 55 e Scope audio output p 56 e Offset frequency p 56 EDE Duplex direction p 56 e Tone frequency p 57 e DTCS code p 57 e DTCS polarity p 57 lt Memory bank link p 58 e LCD contrast p 58 e Weather alert p 58 e CI V address p 59 e CI V baud rate p 59 e CI V transceive p 59 tAvailable for the USA version only 51 10 SET MODE Priority watch Turn the priority watch or priority beep priority watch with beep emission capability ON default OFF e ON Start priority watch after exiting set mode e BELL Emits beeps and blinking indicator when a signal is received on the priority frequency PRIORITY WATCH PRIORITY WATCH DIFF Oh BELL Priority beep ON Priority watch ON Key touch beep The key touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation default ON KEY TOUTCH BEEP KEY TOUTCH BEEF OFF OFF OM IN Key touch beep OFF Key touch beep ON Beep output level Adjust the key touch beep tone level to the desired level within 39 levels 4 The key touch beep previous item must be set to ON to have a beep tone BEEP ee LEVEL gath aa NA LEVEL Maximum level Minimum level no audio 4 Display backlighting The receiver has display backlighting and function key illumi nation with a 5 sec timer for night time operation The back lighting can be turned ON continuously or turned
15. rotate R DIAL to select the sweep steps if desired e Available steps are 1 5 6 25 8 33 9 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 50 and 100 kHz e Pushing 2 SWEEP changes the sweep step and starts single sweeping at each times SWEEP Lek e E Band scope indication SHEEP uw u pe RS Or ee a Sweep marker Sweep step Sweep indication BASIC OPERATION 4 3 Push SCOPE momentarily to start single sweeping or push for 1 sec to start continuous Sweeping Signal conditions strengths appear starting from the center of the range 4 Rotate R DIAL to set the highlighted cursor to the de sired waveform and set the frequency of the signal e Push 3 CENTER for 1 sec to return to original sweep center frequency 5 Push DUALWATCH to cancel sweeping and return to normal condition VY CONVENIENT The scope function can also be started with the following op eration for easy setting 1 Set the desired frequency as band scope center frequency 2 Push 2 SWEEP for 1 sec to start single sweeping Pushing 2 SWEEP changes the sweep step and starts single sweeping at each times 23 4 BASIC OPERATION E DIAL function assignment The frequency control dial can be traded with an audio volume control dial or A V keys to suit your preference Push 1 DIAL SEL for 1 sec to toggle the dial function from tuning dial and audio volume y Dak ae PY aie roa 146
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17. 1 kHz or 0 01 kHz steps e The decimal point blinks during scan RECEIVE MODE INDICATOR p 16 Shows the selected receive mode e FM WFM AM LSB USB and CW are available OMAIN BAND INDICATOR p 24 Shows the main band on upper display or lower display lt This indication appears only when dualwatch operation _ BATTERY INSTALLATION CHARGING 2 WEHE E Battery installation aes Make sure receiver power is turned OFF before installing or Battery pack installation oan replacing the batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the receiver 2 Remove the supplied battery spacer for R6 AA size bat tery use 3 Install the Li lon battery pack BP 206 Be sure to observe the correct direction e Charge the Li lon battery pack before use 1 Remove the battery cover from the receiver Battery pack installation 3 Install 3 R6 AA size alkaline batteries Be sure to observe the correct polarity 4 Keep the battery contacts clean to avoid rust or poor contact t s a good idea to clean the battery terminals once a week NY i 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION CHARGING E Caution Battery caution CAUTION NEVER short the battery terminals Current will flow into metal objects so be careful when placing battery pack in handbags etc NEVER incinerate used battery packs or battery cells Internal battery gas may cause explosion NEVER mix old and new batteries Make sure all battery cells are the
18. 27 405 MHz GMRS General Mobile Radio Service channels Transceiver Receive 462 5500 MHz 462 5625 MHz 462 5750 MHz 462 5875 MHz 462 6000 MHz 462 6125 MHz 462 6250 MHz 462 6375 MHz 462 6500 MHz 462 6625 MHz 462 6750 MHz 462 6875 MHz 462 7000 MHz 462 7125 MHz 462 7250 MHz Transceiver transmit 467 5500 MHz 467 5750 MHz 467 6000 MHz 467 6250 MHz 467 6500 MHz 467 6750 MHz 467 7000 MHz 467 7250 MHz FREQUENCY TABLE 13 BRS Business Radio Service channels Bint Blue Green White Black Orange Brown Yellow J Dot K Dot Silver Star Gold Star Red Star Blue Star FRS Family Radio Service channels 151 625 MHz 151 955 MHz 154 570 MHz 154 600 MHz 462 575 MHz 462 625 MHz 462 675 MHz 464 500 MHz 464 550 MHz 467 763 MHz 467 813 MHz 467 850 MHz 467 875 MHz 467 900 MHz 467 925 MHz 462 5625 MHz 462 5875 MHz 462 6125 MHz 462 6375 MHz 462 6625 MHz 462 6875 MHz 462 7125 MHz 467 5625 MHz 467 5875 MHz 467 6125 MHz 467 6375 MHz 467 6625 MHz 467 6875 MHz 467 7125 MHz 13 FREQUENCY TABLE General aviation frequencies Cable TV IRC unit MHz Remarks range 54 216 same as broadcast VHF 5 120 174 Mid band Ch A I 36 216 300 Super band J W 121 500 Emergencies 122 000 Flight Advisory Service 122 200 Flight Service Stations 122 700 Unicom Uncontrolled airports 122 725 Unicom Private airports 122 750 Unicom Air to air c
19. A WARNING 4 NEVER attempt to charge any other batteries Because the IC R20 can charge the BP 206 only NYY Keep the jack cover attached when jack is not in use to pro tect the connectors from dust and moisture QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Your first scanning experience Now that you have your IC R20 ready you are probably ex cited to start listening We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your first Scanning Expe rience enjoyable About default setting The frequency control R DIAL function can be traded with volume control L DIAL and A I W keys function by push ing for 1 sec 1 DIAL SEL However in this QUICK REF ERENCE GUIDE the factory default setting R DIAL sets operating frequency is used for simple instruction SQL Pe a IA Left WOL OOO OOO aS a SS SSS a Gih ama 0 oS O oO 0 Bam eb adi i a 2 6 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Basic operation 4 Tune the desired frequency 1 Turning ON the receiver The tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want Push POWER for 1 sec to to operate Pages 9 and 15 will instruct you on how to set the turn the power ON POWER tuning speed Using the tuning dial maa Push BAND several times Tor fea to select the desired fre E2 w Front quency ban
20. DE hinnn sleet EB IC Re EES grec The appearing frqeuency is different according to re ceiver version E All reset The function display may occasionally display erroneous in formation e g when first applying power This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors AT POWER ON If this problem occurs turn power OFF After waiting for a few seconds turn power ON again If the problem persists per form the following procedure Partial resetting is also available See left for details 4 IMPORTANT Z Resetting the receiver All reset CLEARS all memory in Gy ane and initializes all values in the receiver includ U ing TV channel skip setting w While pushing VFO MHz and MR S MW turn the power ON to reset the CPU ALL RESET exc anne D C JN The appearing frqeuency is different according to the receiver version CONTROL COMMAND 12 WH Preamble code fixed Receiver s default address Controller s default address Command number see table below Sub command number see table below BCD code data for frequency entry End of message code fixed E General The IC R20 can be connected to a PC via the PC s RS 232C port using an optional CT 17 Cl V LEVEL CONVERTOR This allows you to control the receiver from the PC and or transfer data from the receiver to the PC WQO
21. DIAL to select the desired frequency The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps See the left section for setting the tuning step e Push VFO MHz for 1 sec then rotate R DIAL to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps or push for 1 sec again then rotate R DIAL to change the frequency in 10 MHz steps Each push for 1 sec toggles 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps R DIAL changes the fre quency according to the se lected tuning step MO DE FM a 146010 E LW While pushing VFO MHz R DIAL changes the fre quency in 1 MHz steps de fault 15 3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING Using the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeral keys When editing a frequency outside of the fre quency range the previously displayed frequency is automatically recalled after editing last digit Push VFO MHz to select VFO mode if necessary 2 Enter the desired frequency via the keypad e Direct input can be set until 1 kHz digit rotate R DIAL to set below 1 kHz frequency after set tuning steps if necessary See the previ ous page for setting the tuning step OG CIPI MIO Y Pushing VFO MHz omits the entry of 100 kHz and below when you want to j edit to these digits 0 Push DUALWATCH to cancel the entry e Editting to 0 820 MHz lt Editting to 1260 MHz e Changing 100 kHz and below Editting 1260 000 M
22. Quality setting 1 Push REC for 1 sec to enter the recording set mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select QUALITY then push REC khak FEC EEEE QUALITY LONG TIME md NORMAL AJAL ITY REC REMOTE ALL DELETE 3 Rotate R DIAL to select the recording quality then push 0 REC 4 Push DUALWATCH to exit the recording set mode Recording Recording Time Selection Quality Approx LONG TIME NORMAL ZNOTE The IC recorder can store 32 tracks at the maxi A mum When the 32nd track is recorded the recording func Z tion is not available even if recording time is left At this Z time delete all recorded contents see the next page or Z transfer the recorded contents to PC using optional CS Z R20 CLONING SOFTWARE e Automatic recording The IC R20 has an automatic recording function When this function is activated the receiver will record automatically when a receiving signal appears and pause when the signal disappears This function is very useful when you want to store an uncontinuous signal 1 Push REC for 1 sec to enter the recording set mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select REC REMOTE then push 0 REC REC REMOTE QUALITY OFF REC REMOTE INI cob REC EREE ALL DELETE Q Rotate R DIAL to select the setting then push REC 4 Push DUALWATCH to exit the recording set mode 5 Push REC to activate YW NOTE Before using this function verify the squelch set Z
23. Release MODE SCAN to start the VFO scan watch e The receiver checks the memory channel s every 5 sec e The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con dition p 41 0 Push DUALWATCH to cancel the watch and scan PRIORITY WATCH e During priority watch MODE 145870 CMMA PRIO uo RIG TE aup anaa BAHAN Monitors VFO frequency Pauses on a memory for 5 sec bank channel when a signal is received e During priority watch with priority beep arm a ee wall le ia LIL MA PET 1i TE tal nunun BAHAN Emits beep and blinks indicator when a signal is re ceived on a memory bank channel 8 45 9 E Tone DTCS squelch operation The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a sig nal with the same pre programmed subaudible tone or DTCS code respectively You can silently wait for the specified sig nal using the same tone 1 Set the desired frequency in FM mode 2 While pushing 7 TONE rotate R DIAL to select the de sired squelch condition from TSQL TSQL DTCS DTCS VSC and OFF One of TSQL TSQL DTCS DTCS and VSO appears according to the squelch selection TEGL MODE Fr l h LI fi K TSQL appears COMFORTABLE RECEIVING TSOL MODE Fra Tone i selection 4 TS E HODE FM Borm Jem HODE Fra OFF ae indic
24. S A channels unit MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 71 13 FREQUENCY TABLE China channels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 unit MHz New Zealand channels unit MHz 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 UK channels unit MHz France channels unit MHz FREQUENCY TABLE 13 Indonesian channels Italian channels unit MHz Taiwan channels unit MHz unit MHz FOT channels unit MHz 13 FREQUENCY TABLE unit Hz W Weather channels unit wuz 01 162 550 E VHF marine channels CH Ship Ship CH Ship Ship No Transmit Receive No Transmit Receive 73 156 050 156 050 156 100 156 150 156 150 156 200 156 200 156 250 156 250 156 300 156 350 156 350 156 400 156 450 156 500 156 550 156 600 156 650 156 700 156 750 156 800 156 850 156 900 156 900 156 950 156 950 157 000 157 000 157 050 160 650 156 050 160 700 160 750 156 150 160 800 156 200 160 850 156 250 156 300 160 950 156 350 156 400 156 450 156 500 156 550 156 600 156 650 156 700 156 750 156 800 156 850 161 500 156 900 161 550 156 950 161 600 157 000 161 650 157 050 161 650 157 100 157 100 157 150 157 150 157 200 157 250 161 850 157 300 157 350 157 400 162 000 156 025 156 075 156 075 156 125 156 125 156 175 156 175 156 225 156 225 156 275 156 275 156 325 156 325 156 375 156 425 156 475 157 050 161 650 161 700 157 100 161 750 1
25. SET MODE 10 LCD contrast The LCD contrast can be adjusted through 15 levels LOO CONTRAST a Maximum level LOO CONTRAST Minimum level 1I am Weather alert function U S A version only Turns weather alert function ON and OFF We ALERT We ALERT OFF OFF OM gt OM Weather alert OFF Weather alert ON 59 10 SET MODE CI V address To distinguish equipment each CI V transceiver receiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code The IC R20 s address is 6C When 2 or more IC R20s are connected to an optional CT 17 CI V LEVEL CONVERTOR Set a different address for each IC R20 in the range 01 to 7F default 6C CI ADDRESS CI ADDRESS BC A CI V address set to 6C CI V address set to 01 CI V baud rate Sets the data transfer rate When AUTO is selected baud rate is automatically set according to the connected controller or other Icom CI V radio default AUTO CI BAUD KATE SHR 127HHbrF Jahe YEH 15z20 bFs CI BAUD KATE SHRP lz00bFs 456AbrFs SERFS 1970Rbes ALTO AUTO AUTO baud rate setting 9600 bps setting CI V transceive Cl V transceive operation is possible with the IC R20 con nected to an Icom CI V radio When ON is selected chang ing the frequency operating mode etc on the IC R20 automatically changes those of connected radios and vice versa default ON CI TRAMSCEIVE CI
26. TRAMSCEIVE gt OFF OFF OM gt ON CI V transceive OFF CI V transceive ON E Antenna selection The IC R20 has an internal bar antenna installed for receiving AM broadcast band 0 495 1 620 MHz differ according to version signals In addition the connected earphone s cable can be used as an antenna for receiving FM broadcast band 76 000 107 995 MHz differ according to version signals Selecting antenna 1 Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select AM ANTENNA or FM AN TENNA for AM broadcast band or FM broadcast band re spectively aE SET MODE sk MOISE BLAMKER AML AF FILTER AM ANTENNA FR ANTENNA SET EXPAND AM ANTENNA SET EAR OTHER FUNCTIONS 1 3 After pushing 8 SET rotate R DIAL to select BAR when AM ANTENNA is selected for the AM broadcast band select EARPHONE when FM ANTENNA is se lected for the FM broadcast band AM ANTENNA Fl ANTENNA EAT EAT gt BAR gt ERRPHOME Bar antenna selection for 0 495 1 620 MHz band Earphone cable selection for 76 000 107 995 MHz band 4 Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode 7 NOTES e Some noise or spurious may be received when the inter nal bar or earphone cable is used for antenna The supplied or third party s antenna MUST BE con nected to the antenna connector to receive signals other than AM or FM broadcast bands When receiving
27. Turn EXPAND item ON p 49 14 cannot be selected Programmed scan does Program scan edges are not programmed Program a pair of scan edge channels not start Memory or bank scan None or only one memory or bank channel is pro lt Program at least 2 memory or bank channels pgs 26 does not start grammed 27 79 15 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency coverage Unit MHz USA 0 150 821 999 851 000 866 999 896 000 1304 999 1305 000 3304 999 France 0 150 29 999 50 200 51 200 87 500 108 000 144 000 146 000 430 000 440 000 1240 000 1300 000 Other than above 0 150 1304 999 1305 000 3304 999 Number of memory channels 1250 incl 50 scan edges and 200 auto write channels e Receive modes FM AM WFM USB LSB CW e Frequency resolution 0 01 0 1 1 5 6 25 8 33 9 10 12 5 15 20 25 30 50 100 kHz selectable depending on the operating frequency band e Operating temperature range 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F e Reference frequency stability 6 ppm 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F e Power supply requirement 3 AA R6 alkaline cells Negative ground BP 206 Li ion battery pack or 6 0 V DC 5 with AC adaptor BC 149A D or CP 18A E e Current drain Single band operation with BP 206 3 7 V DC without operating IC recorder max audio 150 mA typical receive standby 100 mA typical power saved 35 mA typical e Antenna connector BNC 50 Q
28. and REVERSE then push 8 SET OTCS POLARIT DTCS POLARIT MORMAL AHORMAL REVERSE PREVERSE Normal polarity Reverse polarity 6 Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode E Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep tone or DTCS squelch function you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch 1 Set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code 2 Turn the desired tone type tone squelch or DTCS ON by holding 7 TONE with turning R DIAL One of TSQL or DTCS appears e Even when the pocket beep function is activated the function is cancelled when starts the tone scan 3 Push 4 T SCAN for 1 sec to start the tone scan To change the scanning direction rotate R DIAL Tone squelch scan COMFORTABLE RECEIVING 9 4 When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit DTCS code is matched the squelch opens and the tone frequency or code is temporarily programmed into the selected condi tion such as memory channel The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3 digit DTCS code is detected t NOTE The decoded tone frequency or code is pro grammed temporarily when a memory channel is se lected However this will be cleared when the memory channel is re selected For your convenient Even if no tone type is selected either tone squelch or DTCS pushing 4 T SCAN for 1 sec will also st
29. be used in any way For U S A only CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Ca le a ee ee ner 1 Belt clip MB 98 en enn eee 1 set Q Battery Spacer asana naker a nanam nanam n nn n nenen 1 Had e ea AR EA PAN GG KK TET 1 Battery pack BP 206 ce ssswensdcenesceatucmsgecuaregonadaanens 1 6 AC adaptor BC 149A D oo cece ceeceeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeee es 1 The shape of the BC 149A and BC 149D are different Not supplied with some versions OPERATING THEORY Electromagnetic radiation which has frequencies of 20 000 Hz 20 kHz and above is called radio frequency RF energy because it is useful in radio transmissions The IC R20 receives RF energy from 0 150 MHz to 3304 999 MHz and converts it into audio frequency AF energy which in turn actuates a loudspeaker to create sound waves AF energy is in the range of 20 to 20 000 Hz kHz is an abbreviation of kilohertz or 1000 hertz MHz is abbreviation of megahertz or 1 000 000 hertz where hertz is a unit of frequency OPERATING NOTES The IC R20 may receive its own oscillated frequency result ing in no reception or only noise reception on some frequen cies The IC R20 may receive interference from extremely strong signals on different frequencies or when using an external high ga
30. channel GEESEGSSEnnE number appear e Memory mode indication A R 1 JI COPE HHL 99 HR and memory channel numbet appear e PreSet channel indication e TV channel indication TV indication appears e Weather channel indication USA version only PreSet channel number appears WX indication appears FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3 E Operating band selection The receiver can receive the AM broadcast HF bands 50 MHz FM broadcast VHF air 144 MHz 300 MHz 400 MHz 800 MHz 1200 MHz or 2400 MHz In VFO mode push BAND several times to select the de sired frequency band lt If the other than VFO mode is selected such as a memory Pre Set TV Weather channel push VFO MHz to select VFO mode first then push BAND to select the desired band gt While pushing and holding BAND rotating R DIAL also selects frequency band Z Available frequency bands are different depending on ver 4 sion See the specification for details Y Some frequency ranges are prohibited for the USA ver sion due to local regulation MOQ 13 3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING lt Available frequency bands HODE AP BAG AM broadcast band HF band 50 MHz band Acie 9 A ACAR AA lt gt Rotating i while pushing fea DE OR LIA 2400 MHz band Initial frequencies shown will differ according to version MODE Fr lt gt MODE F MADE 1295000 D
31. con 1 short and 1 long beeps sound dition then push VFO MHz to return to VFO mode HB indicator blinks Do not hold MR S MW for more than 2 sec otherwise the Push for 1 sec memory contents will be copied to VFO 2 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired memory channel to be cleared 3 While pushing 8 SET rotate R DIAL to select CLEAR e CLEAR item can also be selected by pushing 8 SET several times Z NOTE Be careful the contents of cleared memories Z CANNOT be recalled even in bank channel operation 33 6 MEMORY CHANNELS E Erasing transferring bank contents The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be cleared or reassigned to another memory bank 4 INFORMATION Even if the memory bank contents are Y d th h ill i He eared the memory channel contents still remain pro f grammed Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased from the bank Push MR S MW to select memory mode w While pushing BAND rotate R DIAL to select the desired memory bank group Rotate R DIAL to select the bank channel 2 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to enter the select memory write condition 1 short and 1 long beeps sound Displays the original memory channel number automatically and Gia indicator blinks Do not hold MR S MW for more than 2 sec otherwise the memory contents will be copied to VFO Push fo
32. malfunctioning please check the following points before sending it to a service center PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF No power comes on lt The batteries are exhausted e Replace the batteries or charge the battery pack pgs 8 10 e The battery polarity is reversed e Check the battery polarity p 8 No sound comes from the Volume level is too low Rotate R DIAL or push A to obtain a suitable level p 17 speaker e Squelch level is set too tight e While pushing SQL rotate R DIAL to set the p 18 squelch level Different tone is selected with tone squelch e Turn the appropriate function OFF p 45 Sensitivity is low and only Attenuator function is activated Push ATT for 1 sec to turn the attenuator function p 19 strong signals are audible OFF RF gain setting is too low for SSB CW modes e Push RF GAIN for 1 sec then rotate R DIAL to p 19 select MAX level Frequency cannot be set The lock function is activated e Push LOCK for 1 sec to turn the function OFF No beep sound Beep tones are turned OFF or the beep tone level lt Turn beep tone ON or set the beep tone level to ap p 51 is too low propriate level in set mode Receive audio is distorted lt The operating mode is not selected correctly Push MODE SCAN several times to select a suit p 16 able operating mode Desired set mode item lt EXPAND item is set to OFF
33. same brand type and capacity Either of the above may cause a fire hazard or damage the receiver if ignored Charging caution Recommended temperature for charging 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F Connect the supplied or optional for some versions AC adaptor or optional cigarette lighter cable only when charging the battery pack BP 206 NEVER use other manufacture s chargers AVOID leaving the battery pack in a fully charged or com pletely discharged condition for long time It causes shorter battery life In case of leaving the battery pack unused for a long time it must be kept safely after discharge or use the battery for 2 or 3 hours then remove it from the receiver If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being charged fully charge the battery pack again If the bat tery pack still does not retain a charge or very little a new battery pack must be purchased Z CAUTION BE SURE to disconnect the CP 18A E from Y the cigarette lighter socket when charging is finished be Z cause a Slight current still follows in the CP 18A E and the YW nehicle s battery will become exhausted E Battery charging Regular charging D Insert the battery pack BP 206 into the receiver p 8 2 Plug the AC adaptor BC 149A D into an AC outlet or the optional CP 18A E into a cigarette lighter socket Not supplied with some versions 3 Turn OFF the receiver then insert the adaptor plug i
34. scan 37 E Auto memory write scan lt e4 38 E Skip channel frequency setting 39 E Scan resume condition 40 PRIORITY WATCH ccccccccceeseeeees 42 44 E Priority watch types ceeeee 42 E Priority watch operation 43 COMFORTABLE RECEIVING 45 48 E Tone DTCS squelch operation 45 E Tone squelch frequency DTCS code set III e PEE aana naa anga aan a aka A anaa PET E one 46 E DTCS polarity setting ee 47 E TONE scan saene ees eeceeeeeeeseeeeeueeneeees 48 TO SET MODE nnssnasnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 49 59 E Ge 9 7 eee ee oe 49 M Set mode items isecen 50 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS renununnunune 60 67 E Antenna selection sasra eaa aane 60 E Weather channel operation 61 E Dala COnN siaarana kai saanak gka ba aa kajana a 62 E Auto power off function 63 E IC recorder aana eaaa aana anaa 64 E Partial reset anaa a anenun anana a aane 67 MAI reset anana anana a eaaa anaa nean 68 12 CONTROL COMMAND 0 68 69 M General aaa aee anaa anaa anana aaa eee 68 E Data format saene a eaaa aana eaaa 68 E Command table aee aa aaa a cece eee 68 13 FREQUENCY TABLE 0000000 70 77 E TV channels ac cciesacictccc
35. the function is activated ON is selected a long beep will sounds each time when signal is received during scan SCAN STOP BEEP SCAM STOP BEEP gt OFF OFF ON N A long beep is sound when receiving a signal No beep is sound when receiving a signal Scope audio output Sets the audio output function while scope operation SCOPE AF OUTPUT SLOPE AF OUTPUT OFF OFF DH gt OM No audio output while sweep operation AF output while sweep operation 4 The scope audio output is used for finding out the signals A while scope function are modulated unmodulated or beet Z signal etc Offset frequency Sets the duplex offset frequency for each frequency band in dependently within 0 to 159 99999 MHz range During duplex operation DUP or DUP the monitoring frequency while SQL is pushed shifts the set frequency OFFSET FREG OFFSET FREQ A AER Be 165 5399 99 The default value may differ according to the selected fre quency band before accessing set mode and receiver version Y The selected tuning step in VFO mode is used for the off 7 set frequency setting SETMODE 10 Duplex direction Sets the duplex direction The displaying frequency shifts the programmed offset frequency at left below when monitor function is in use while pushing SQL OFF Simplex operation default DUP The displaying frequency shifts down dur ing monitor e DUP The displaying fre
36. ting as Close level when no signal is received Otherwise this function will not pause even when signal disappears OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 e Erasing recorded audio Y NOTE The IC recorder can erase all the tracks at the Z same time but cannot erase each track independently Only using the optional CS R20 CLONING SOFTWARE can Z store the recorded audio into a PC or erase independently 1 Push REC for 1 sec to enter the recording set mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select ALL DELETE then push 0 REC sob FEC FERE GUALITY REC REMOTE ALL DELETE PALL DELETE 3 Rotate R DIAL to select YES if you want to delete all tracks then push REC e After deleting the receiver returns to normal operating mode r NOTE The optional CS R20 can perform the storing the recorded contents into PC erasing them independently or editing their information The CS R20 cannot playback the stored contents on the PC The recorded contents can be played back on the IC R20 only RAY a 67 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Partial reset ar POWER ON If you want to initialize the operating conditions VFO fre quency VFO settings set mode contents without clearing the memory contents a partial resetting function is available for the receiver While pushing VFO MHz turn the power ON to partially reset the receiver Cm Tene LSE rower Ca MODE FM F AB ff inn PSEIF z an ae iP
37. turned OFF by the auto power OFF function To cancel the function select OFF in this set mode e 30 120 The receiver automatically turns OFF with a beep after a specified period from last key op eration e BUSY The receiver automatically turns OFF with a beep after 3 minutes from last key operation or signal reception AUTO POWER OFF AUTO POWER OFF OFF 30 min timer 2 hrs timer 10 SET MODE Scan pause timer Selects the scan pause time When receiving signals the scan pauses according to the scan pause time e 2 20 Scan pauses for 2 20 sec on a received signal and selected in 2 sec steps default 10 sec HOLD Scan pauses on a received signal until it disap pears Rotate R DIAL to resume manually SCAM PAUSE SCAM PAUSE 25SEC 43SEC BSEC SEC 16SEC 12 mmn on Scan pauses until signal disappears Scan pauses for 10 sec Scan resume timer Selects scan resume time Scan resumes after the specified period when the received signal disappears 0 Scan resumes immediately when the received signal disappears 1 5 Scan pause 1 5 sec after the received signal disappears default 2 sec e HOLD Scan pauses on the received signal even if it dis appears Rotate R DIAL to resume manually SCAM RESUME 45SEC ESEC BSEC HULU Scan resumes after 2 sec Scan resumes manually Scan stop beep Turns the scan stop beep function ON and OFF When
38. 3 E Mode selection VFO mode VFO mode is used for the desired frequency setting within the frequency coverage Push VFO MHz to select VFO mode DUALWATCH puawanen masus MAIN SUB wo mansu ewan ol cla e VFO mode indication DIAL 7 N J N T SCAN SKIP M N WEDL e TONE SET TS CICC Ca ATT RF GAIN IC Recorder 7 NTEN ee N What is VFO VFO isan abbreviation of Variable Freguency Oscillator Fre quencies for receiving are generated and controlled by the VFO FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING Memory mode PreSet TV Weathert channels Memory mode is used for operation of memory channels which have programmed frequencies PreSet channels are used for most often used frequencies for quick recall Y Appears only when PreSet channels TV channels are Z programmed via the optional CS R20 Z Available for the USA version only Push MR S MW several times to select the channel type Memory PreSet TV Weather channels can be selected in se quence 2 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired channel Only programmed memory channels can be selected Entering keypad directly can be selected the desired memory channel e See p 26 for memory programming details lt Memory mode indication CD cD a DIAL SEL SWEEP CENTER Pp JQ JDA TONE GT Ue Liner fe and memory
39. 57 150 161 800 161 850 161 850 161 900 161 950 162 000 162 000 160 625 160 675 156 075 160 725 156 125 160 775 156 175 160 825 156 225 160 875 156 275 160 925 156 325 156 375 156 425 156 475 CH Ship Ship No Transmit Receive 70 156 525 156 575 156 625 156 675 156 725 156 875 156 925 156 925 156 975 156 975 157 025 157 025 157 075 157 075 157 125 157 125 157 175 157 175 161 775 157 225 157 225 157 275 157 275 157 325 157 325 157 375 157 375 157 425 157 425 156 525 156 575 156 625 156 675 156 725 156 875 161 525 156 925 161 575 156 975 161 625 157 025 161 675 157 075 161 725 157 125 161 775 157 175 161 775 161 825 157 225 161 875 15 275 161 925 157 325 161 975 157 375 162 025 157 425 162 400 162 475 162 425 162 450 162 500 162 525 161 650 161 775 163 275 E Other communications in the USA HF CB Citizens Band channels OONDOABRWNDN 26 965 MHz 26 975 MHz 26 985 MHz 27 005 MHz 27 015 MHz 27 025 MHz 27 035 MHz 27 055 MHz 27 065 MHz 27 075 MHz 27 085 MHz 27 105 MHz 27 115 MHz 27 125 MHz 27 135 MHz 27 155 MHz 27 165 MHz 27 175 MHz 27 185 MHz 27 205 MHz 151 820 MHz 151 880 MHz 151 940 MHz 154 570 MHz 154 600 MHz 27 215 MHz 27 225 MHz 27 255 MHz 27 235 MHz 27 245 MHz 27 265 MHz 27 275 MHz 27 285 MHz 27 295 MHz 27 305 MHz 27 315 MHz 27 325 MHz 27 335 MHz 27 345 MHz 27 355 MHz 27 365 MHz 27 375 MHz 27 385 MHz 27 395 MHz
40. ANANA AANANA Sinif Sias L a Bir a J a E Then T Wati BLF 1200 MHz band 800 MHz band 400 MHz band gt MODE WFM Fi gt An At VHF air band as i 146 1 l 144 MHz band DE 370000 F a au ae a 300 MHz band E Setting a tuning step The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band in dependently however the tuning steps 8 33 kHz and 9 kHz only appear when setting the tuning step for the VHF air band and AM broadcast band respectively The following tuning steps are available for the IC R20 0 01 kHz 0 1kHz 1 0kHz 5 0kHz 6 25 kHz 8 33 kHz 9 0 kHz 10 0 kHz 12 5 kHz 15 0 kHz e 20 0 kHz 25 0 kHz 30 0 kHz 50 0 kHz 100 0 kHz Available for some frequency band only Tuning step selection 1 Push VFO MHz to select VFO mode if necessary 2 Push BAND to select the desired frequency band Or while pushing and holding BAND rotate R DIAL to select the desired frequency band 3 Push 9 TS for 1 sec to enter tuning step selecting condition 4 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired tuning step 5 Push 9 TS to return to VFO mode FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3 E Setting a frequency Using the dial Push VFO MHz to select VFO mode if necessary 2 Select the desired frequency band with BAND Or while pushing and holding BAND rotate R DIAL to select the desired frequency band 3 Rotate R
41. AND OFF OFF OM gt OM Expanded set mode OFF Expanded set mode ON 4 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired item 5 Push 8 SET to enter the item rotate R DIAL to select the desired value or condition then push 8 SET 6 Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode or rotate R DIAL to select another item E Set mode items The following items are available in the set mode and ex panded set mode General set mode items we SET MODE kikik e Priority watch p 51 gt PRIORITY WATCH Key touch beep p 51 BEEP LEYE BEEP Beep output level p 51 Sanga ag NG e Display backlighting p 51 MOISE BLANKER Power save p 52 e Noise blanker p 52 kkk SET MODE kikik lt ANL function p 52 MOISE BLANKER AF filter p 52 Na aab AM antenna selection p 53 AM ANTENNA r i Eh ANTENNE FM antenna selection p 53 SET EXPAND lt Expanded set mode p 49 SET MODE 10 Expanded set mode items eA SET MODE sk LOCK DIAL SPEED UP MOMT TOR AUTO POWER OFF SCAN PAUSE SCAM RESUME wk SET MODE set SCAM STOP BEEP SLOPE AF OUTPUT OFFSET FREQ DUPLEs TOHE FREQ DTCS CODE eA SET MODE kikik DTCS POLARITY BANK LINK LEO CONTRAST We ALERT gt CI ADDRESS CI Y BAUD RATE AE SET MODE sack e Key lock effect p 53 lt Dial speed acceleration p 54 Monitor switch action p 54 lt Auto power OFF p 54 e Scan pause timer p 55 e Scan resume timer p 55
42. ATION 17 2 The Found New Hardware Wizard will come up again to E For Microsoft Windows install the USB serial port driver e Found New Hardware appears as below 98 98S E Me Found New Hardware 1 Connect the IC R20 to the desired USB port using with the USB lt gt Serial USB cable OPC 1382 2 The Add New Hardware Wizard will come up as below Installing Click Next gt Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for 8 Repeat step to The following screen appears when the installation is com pleted Click Finish to close the screen USB lt gt Serial 4 device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard USB Serial Port Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Fini Click lt Back Cancel e Rebooting the PC is recommended 89 17 DRIVER INSTALLATION 3 Select Search for the best driver for your device Recom mended then click Next gt Add New Hardware Wizard 4 Select Specify a location and insert the supplied CD into the CD drive click Browse to select the CD drive then click Next gt Add New Hardware Wizard DRIVER INSTALLATION 17 5 When the driver is found the following dialog is displayed B COM port confirmati
43. Hz to 1260 240 MHz E Mode E Receive mode selection Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of the radio signals The receiver has 6 receive modes FM WFM AM LSB USB and CW modes The mode selection is stored independently in each band and memory channels Typically AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations 0 495 1 620 MHz and VHF air band 118 135 995 MHz and WFM is used for FM broadcast stations 76 107 9 MHz Push MODE SCAN momentarily several times to select the desired receive mode E MODE Fira ARI 1 Al wewesen A Ge ur MODE nadhah BAND ay SCAN ee IAL SEL Ca T SCAN TA TONE O BIBIH E m Ciuj a a m Tier iene WFM mode FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3 E Lock function To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access use the lock function Push e LOCK for 1 sec to turn the lock function ON and OFF aay appears while the lock function is activated e The squelch control and volume control can be used while the lock function is in use with default setting Either or both the squelch control and volume control can also be locked in set mode p 49 ai appears while the lock function is in use DUALWATCH IL I MAIN SUB ewo e SCAN J N DIAL o SENTER rea Q ENEN IC MICA
44. L to select the desired channel e Scan edge channel OOA B to 24A B can also be selected 5 Push MR S MW for 1 sec e 3 beeps sound e Memory channel number automatically increases when contin uing to push MR S MW after programming EXAMPLE Programming 145 870 MHz into memory channel 20 blank channel Push si for 1 sec Rotate f MG See i eee F yi FT 145870 46016 m JENAR eo FSKIF MMM MNANE fe MOL SEIP OFF SKIP 10 CLEAR CLEAR BANKE Push for 1 sec m mou Ui JAG Ort aa ee E EF 145870 FSEKIP fe ML ew pe OL 27 6 MEMORY CHANNELS E Memory bank setting The IC R20 has a total of 26 banks A to Z Regular memory channels 000 to 999 are assigned into the desired bank for easy memory management Push MR S MW for 1 sec to select the select memory write condition e 1 short and 1 long beep sound Gia indicator blinks 2 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired memory channel 3 While pushing 8 SET rotate R DIAL to select BANK BANK item can also be selected by pushing 8 SET several times Bank group and channel number is displayed if the selected mem ory channel has already been previously assigned into a bank n e niin Heit MR ii iL ma ps EL u 4 While pushing BAND rotate R DIAL to select the de sired bank group from A to Z The bank group can also be selected by pushing BAND sev era
45. OFF if desired AUTO Lights when some operation is performed goes out after 5 sec default ON Lights continuously during receiver power is ON OFF Never lights BACKLIGHT BACKLIGHT OFF N AUTO Continuously ON setting Auto setting Power save The power save function reduces the current drain to con serve battery power This power save function can be turned OFF if desired In the default setting AUTO selection the power save func tion is activated in 1 4 125 msec 500 msec ratio when no sig nal is received for 5 sec The ratio becomes 1 8 125 msec 1 sec when no signal is received for another 60 sec POWER SAVE POWER SAVE OFF OFF AUTO SAITO Power save OFF Power save ON Noise blanker The noise blanker reduces pulse type noise such as that gen erated by automobile ignition systems This function is only effective for SSB CW modes and not effective for non pulse type noise OFF The noise blanker function is turned OFF default ON The noise blanker function is turned ON MOISE BLAMKER MOISE BLAMEER gt OFF OFF ON N Noise blanker is ON Noise blanker is OFF SET MODE 10 ANL function The ANL Automatic Noise Limitter function reduces noise components when AM is selected e OFF The ANL function is turned OFF default e ON The ANL function is turned ON AML OFF gt OM ANL function is ON ANL function is OFF
46. OSE L DIAL OS ee a age LIK gga apanga HE me OLAL TUE e Single band operation an indication Frequency Memory chan EPG indication R DIAL nel Squelch level Scanning Audio volume set direction Set mode item and condition set L DIAL Audio volume set A V e Dualwatch operation Frequency Memory chan nel Squelch level Scanning direction Set mode item and condition set a mo indication fl indication Frequency Memory chan nel Squelch level Scan ning direction for upper band e Set mode item and condi tion set for MAIN band e Frequency Memory chan nel Squelch level Scan ning direction for lower band e Set mode item and condi tion set for MAIN band Audio volume set for MAIN band Audio volume set for upper band Audio volume set for lower band Frequency Memory chan nel Squelch level Scanning direction Set mode item and condition set for MAIN band DUALWATCH OPERATION DE E Main band selection E Band exchange Push MAIN SUB momentarily to select the upper band Push MAIN SUB for 1 sec to exchange the upper band s or lower band as main band operating band alternately frequency and lower band s frequency a re ee NE Nn Wiki a ES BB Diosin The A side is upper side on the display and B side is lower side if the band exchange func
47. OoOHO Control is provided via lcom s Cl V Communication Interface 4 An appropriate application for Cl V command is not sup Z plied from Icom is Command table C Transfers frequency data transceive E Data format Transfers mode data transceive The CI V system can be operated using the following data Reads display Fequeney formats Data formats differ according to command numbers Reads display mode A data area is added for some commands Sets frequency data Controller IC R20 Sets LSB mode Sets USB mod eee eee 2009 Sets WFM mode FE FE EO 6C Cn Sc Data area Reads squelch condition open or closed G D D 5 6 D Reads S meter level O O oO oO OO o N OJOJ MP oloo o oO a BR oo 5 69 12 CONTROL COMMAND Cl V compatible transceiver 3 conductor 3 5 d mm plug must be used ClI V connections example Computer Power supply Optional 9 15VDC BC 25 RS 232C cable 2 conductor 3 5 d mm plug FREQUENCY TABLE 13 EEE BTV chan nels CCIR channels unit MHz Australia channels unit MHz Following tables show the channels versus video and audio frequencies depending on each version U
48. Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select SET EXPAND then push 8 SET 3 Rotate R DIAL to turn the expand set mode selection ON then push 8 SET 4 Rotate R DIAL to select SCAN RESUME then push 8 SET 5 Rotate R DIAL to set the desired scan resume timer from 0 5 sec 1 sec steps and HOLD e OSEC Scan restarts immediately after the signal dis appears e 1SEC 5SEC Scan restarts 1 5 sec after the signal disap pears e HOLD Scan restarts by rotating R DIAL only 6 Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode R DIAL week SET MODE kikik SCAM PAUSE gt SCAM RESUME SLAM STOP BEEP SCAM RESUME E Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every 5 sec while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning The receiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition See the left page for details Y NOTE If the pocket beep function is activated the receiver Uj automatically selects the tone squelch function when pri Y 7 ority watch starts About priority beep function When receiving a signal on the priority frequency you can be alerted with beeps and a blink This function can be activated when setting the priority watch function ON pae PRIORITY WATCH 8 pa MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH W
49. SCSI and RAID controllers xound video and game controllers ch oY Ports COM amp LPT Confirm the USB serial port availability and the COM port number ad Ports COM amp LPT fk i Communications Port COM a Communications Pork COM A Printer Port fl PTA ii an 9 Confirm the USB serial port availability and the COM port number In this example the USB serial port number is 3 8 Close the Device Manager System Properties screen and then Control panel jauUBYD yueq palisap aul joajas 0 7Wa Y 2leloH yueq pailsap aul 199 9S 0 7VIG 4 212101 TANYA Sulysnd ajum Jo sew jeans GNVg usnd apow Aiowaw j s 0 MWS Hw usnd uoldajas jauUeYd yueq AIOWAN E auuRUYI p s p y paloajas ag ugo Ajloailp pedAey BumMajug e auugRYo AJOWSW palis p aul jes 0 TVIG y aY apow AJOW SW j s 0 MWS HW usnd u01 39 S jouUeYD row N E AQuanba pasisap y p p j s ag ugo Ajloailp pedAey BumMajug e Aouanbaj bungiado pauls p aul jes 0 TVIG y aY opou OJA 1909105 0 ZHW OJAJ USNd uias Aduaonbod m POCKET GUIDE 18 EE sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line it will become a card etc Important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page for your simple reference sn UI SI 10yenu ye y u
50. SKIP EREN HJA E MODE Fr 145300 I Ban m har her i FSEIF OL 37 SCAN OPERATION E Memory bank all bank scan Select memory mode with MR S MW e Select the desired bank with BAND for bank scan 2 Set the squelch level 3 While pushing and holding MODE SCAN rotate R DIAL to select the desired scanning type e ALL for all bank scan BANK LINK for bank link scan or BANK x for bank scan x A to Z programmed bank groups only displayed e Full memory scan selection MODE Ftd Selectable between A to z if programmed Release MODE SCAN to start the selected scan Scan pauses when a signal is received e Rotate R DIAL to change the scanning direction or resumes manually 5 To stop the scan push DUALWATCH e During memory all bank scan During bank scan r IMPORTANT To perform memory or bank scan 2 or more memory bank channels MUST be programmed oth z erwise the scan will not start r The bank link setting can be changed in expanded set mode See page 58 for details OVC Nl E Auto memory write scan This scan is useful for searching a specified frequency range and automatically storing busy frequencies into memory channels The auto memory write scan is performed with any VFO scan types ALL BAND PROG 1 Select VFO mode with VFO MHz 2 Push and hold MODE SCAN to enter scanning type se
51. System Properties screen Rebooting the PC is recommended 1 7 DRIVER INSTALLATION Click the Device Manager System Properties 5 ystem Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced Add Hardware Wizard p2 The 44 adware Wizard helo Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Click Driver Signing e Device Manager screen appears as below Device Manager File Action View Help e m E MA Computer See Disk drives 2 Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers 3 Floppy disk drives IDE ATAJATAPI controllers ae Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices 3 Monitors B Network adapters Y Ports COM amp LPT MBB Processors amp SCSI and RAID controllers Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Click of the Ports COM amp LPT to display the usable COM port and the port number E Device Manager File Action View Help e 2 S MANUAL Computer Disk drives 2 Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives Gy Floppy disk controllers 43 Floppy disk drives IDE ATAJATAPI controllers gt Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Bg Monitors 7 7 Ports COM amp LPT E
52. UCTIONS carefully and completely before using the receiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC R20 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS wono j DENTON A WARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur Recommended for optimum use No risk of NOTE Hp personal injury fire or electric shock Versions of the IC R20 which display the CE symbol on the C serial number seal comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Di rective 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed Icom Icom Inc and the COM logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Ger many France Spain Russia and or other countries PRECAUTION WARNING NEVER operate the receiver with an earphone headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume level or discontinue use WARNING NEVER connect the receiver directly to an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an elec tric shock WARNING NEVER operate the receiver while dri ving a vehicle Safety driving requires your full attention any thing less may result in an ac
53. USB CW modes LOCK INDICATOR p 16 Appears when the lock function is activated Q AFC INDICATOR p 21 Appears when the AFC function is activated The AFC function is available for single band operation only SKIP INDICATORS p 39 SKIP appears when the selected memory channel is specified as a skip channel PSKIP appears when the displayed frequency is spec ified as a skip frequency CHANNEL SELECTION INDICATOR p 11 Gig and three digits channel number appear when memory channel is selected GT and three digits channel number appear when auto memory write channel is selected o gt T appears when TV channel is selected is selected i appears when weather channel is selected SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR Shows the receiving signals relative to signal strength D PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR p 42 Appears when priority watch is in use ATTENUATOR INDICATOR p 19 Appears when the RF attenuator is in use VOLUME DIAL EXCHANGE INDICATOR p 23 gt EMB appears when the normal operation Efe GTR appears when the functions of the tuning con trol and volume control are traded MEMORY BANK NAME INDICATOR Shows the memory name or bank name e This indication is available when memory name or bank name is programmed D FREQUENCY READOUT Shows an operating frequency e The smaller readout appears at right when tuning step is se lected 0
54. aches to your belt 2 Clip the belt clip to your belt Attach the belt clip with the supplied screws using a phillips screwdriver Quick reference guide 3 Insert the receiver into the end of Swivel belt clip Option the clip as shown at right The optional swivel belt clip MB 86 is useful for easy e Once the receiver is locked in attaching detaching the receiver to from the belt place it will swivel 360 degrees D Attach the stopper with the supplied screws using a phillips screwdriver QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE To remove 4 Turn the receiver upside down and then lift to release the receiver from the belt clip as shown at upper right a gi gt emanen anan an am Antenna Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown at right NEVER hold the antenna when carrying the receiver Y VY For your information Y Third party antennas may in Y crease receiver performance Charging the battery Optional CP 18A E Cigarette lighter cable with DC DC converter to cigarette lighter socket Sy Charging periods 8 hours w BP 206 Q Install the battery pack BP 206 2 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet 3 Turn OFF the receiver then insert the adaptor plug into the DC jack of the receiver Y
55. an AM broadcast signal with internal bar antenna aim the receiver to better audio direction When the internal bar or earphone cable is used for an antenna the attenuator function cannot be used AAA NAN 61 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS E Weather channel operation Weather channel selection 1 Push MR S MW several times to select the weather chan nel group 2 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired weather channel 3 Push VFO MHz to return to VFO mode or push MR S MW to select other mode to exit the weather channel Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements When the weather alert function is turned ON the selected weather channel is moni tored each 5 sec for the announcement When the alert signal is detected the ALT and the WX indications are displayed alternately and sounds a beep tone until the receiver is oper ated The previously selected used weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning U S A version only M Select the desired weather channel 2 Turn the weather alert function ON in set mode Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode Rotate R DIAL to select WX ALERT then push 8 SET Rotate R DIAL to select ON Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode 3 Set the desired stand by condition e Select VFO or memory channel e Scan or priority watch ope
56. anana anna anane nanane 17 E Setting audio volume aini 17 WH Squelch level setting aan annne 18 WH Monitor fUnction ccceeeeeeeeeeees 18 WH Attenuator function 19 HRFGgain eaaa eaaa eaaa 19 WH Duplex operation srren naaane 20 E AFC UNCUO M asane ian aaa kad aana kanga ka ai aaa 21 E NB ANL functions 11 nnei 21 E Band Scope sasana raa aranana nana 22 E DIAL function assignment 23 DUALWATCH OPERATION 24 25 E Main band selection eeeee 24 E Band exchange ccceeeeeeeeeees 24 WH Setting audio VOIUME ccceeeeeeeeees 25 WH Squelch level setting anane 25 MEMORY CHANNELS cccceceeees 26 33 E General description ceeeeeees 26 E Memory channel programming 26 E Memory bank setting 0 ceee 27 E Memory bank selection 28 E Programming memory bank name 29 E Selecting memory bank name indication 30 E Copying memory contents 31 E Memory clearing cccceeeeeeeeees 32 E Erasing transferring bank contents 33 SCAN OPERATION e nananununan 34 41 E Scan YES sariat araga nan anaa ga aaa aaa agan 34 E Full oand programmed scan 35 E Scan edges programming 36 E Memory bank all bank
57. art tone scan In this case the tone scan searching for tone squelch frequency only 49 10 SET MODE E General Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed val ues or conditions of functions In addition the IC R20 has an expanded set mode which is used for programming even more infrequently changed val ues or conditions of functions When turning the expanded set mode OFF only about one third of the set mode items are displayed for simple operation Set mode entering and operation Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired item then push 8 SET 3 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired value or condition then push 8 SET to return the setting item selection mode 4 Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode or rotate R DIAL to select another set mode item A SET MODE sat PPRIORITY WATCH aaa NN NI Ce CH D Ga DIAL SEL SWEEP CEN B KEY T UCH BEEP LEVE T SCAN SKIP A Pace AN CG Jes JE Je SET HOTSE BLANKER je ATT RF GAIN IC Recorder Expanded set mode ON OFF 1 Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select SET EXPAND A SET MODE Kiki MOISE BLAMKER AML AF FILTER AM ANTENNA FM ANTENNA S5ET EsPAMO 3 Push 8 SET to enter SET EXPAND rotate R DIAL to select the expanded set mode ON and OFF then push 8 SET SET EXPAND SET EXP
58. ase your system needs to be restored in the future DRIVER INSTALLATION 17 7 After the installation is completed click Finish 8 The Found New Hardware Wizard will come up again to ST RE REE install the USB serial port driver Found New Hardware Recycle Bin Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard USE lt gt Serial The wizard has finished installing the software for USB High Speed Serial Converter 9 Hardware Update Wizard appears as below Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced then click Next gt Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Click Finish to close the wizarc Click This wizard helps you install software for USB Serial Port If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do O Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Click 0 Repeat step to 85 17 DRIVER INSTALLATION The following screen appears when the installation is com pleted Click Finish to close the screen Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for F USB Serial Port Click Finish to close the wizar Click i Found New Hardware Your new hardwar
59. ation YSE MODE Ft VSC tT Tone squelch with pocket beep function selection Ler a DTCS MODE Pen jam DTCS an pocket beep DTCS selection function selection 3 When a signal with the matched tone is received the squelch opens and the receiver emits audio When pocket beep function is activated the receiver also emits beep tones and blinks e Beep tones sound and blinks for 30 sec 4 Push DUALWATCH to stop the beeps and blinking man ually t disappears and the pocket beep function is deactivated To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS rotate R DIAL while pushing 7 TONE to tone indication disappears Y NOTE The VSC Voice Squelch Control function opens Z the squelch only when receiving a modulated signal This Z function is very useful while scanning the VSC pauses Z only when modulated signals are received Scanning con Z tinues when unmodulated or beat signals are received COMFORTABLE RECEIVING 9 E Tone squelch frequency DTCS code setting 88 5 Hz and 023 is set as the default for the tone squelch fre 5 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired tone squelch fre quency and the DTCS code respectively The frequency and quency or DTCS code then push 8 SET code can be selected as desired See the tables at below 6 Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode 1 Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode Rotate R DIAL to select SET EXPAND then push Available ton
60. ausing e When stop to record OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 Playing back recorded content 1 Push lt lt ATT gt gt RF GAIN to select the desired track e The track number appears ATT RF GAIN IC Recorder Css Ce gt lere Track number gt TFACK amp 1 Gree 3270112114 l C S Recorded time MORAL lt Recorded quality Playback speed gt 1 Hk Played time a i Volume level 3 Push lt lt ATT when you want to rewind or gt gt RF GAIN when you want to fast forward while playing back TRACK 1 TRACK HI BAAS sees lee le BiG sees let 14 MORMAL NORMAL xl BE x1 BB A O LL o YO a _ _ 4 Push W gt to stop playing back e Even you don t push W gt the receiver stops automatically and returns to normal condition at the end of the track 65 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS e Playback speed setting The playback speed can be selected from 5 speeds Push MP for 1 sec to enter the playback speed set mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired playback speed then x Sk Playback the recorded content at half speed Playback the recorded content at three quar ters speed exla HE Playback the recorded content at normal speed default ewa 25 Playback the recorded content at 1 25 times speed ewl 58 Playback the recorded content at 1 5 times speed PLAYBACE SPEED Recording set mode e
61. below a cloning error has oc curred In such a case the receiver automatically performs ALL RESET while turning power OFF and ON CLONE ERROR J tum power OFF then ON ALL RESET ae Aa aa ani E Auto power off function IN EXPANDED SET MODE The IC R20 can be set to automatically turn OFF after a spec ified period in which no operation is performed BUSY 120 min 90 min 60 min 30 min and OFF can be specified The specified period is retained even when the re ceiver is turned OFF by the auto power off function To cancel the function select OFF in step 3 below 1 Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select AUTO POWER OFF then push 8 SET Turn the expanded set mode ON for selection p 49 A SET MODE stk MOM I TOR AUT POWER OFF SLAM PAUSE R DIAL AUTO POWER OFF 3 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired time or to turn the function OFF then push 8 SET 4 Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode E IC recorder The IC R20 has an IC recorder of up to 32 tracks The maxi mum recording length is about 260 minutes Recording a received audio Push 8 REC momentarily to start recording Red LED below the REC lights ON 2 Push REC to pause to record or push W gt to stop recording e While pausing the red LED blinks REC Rest of recording time bar appears e While P
62. cident WARNING NEVER throw a battery cell or battery pack into a fire since as internal battery gas can cause an ex plosion WARNING NEVER disassemble the battery pack If the battery cell s internal material electrolyte liquid gets into your eyes wash your eyes with water and obtain treat ment from an eye doctor immediately NEVER connect the receiver directly to a power source of more than 6 V DC This will damage the receiver NEVER connect the receiver to a power source using re verse polarity This will damage the receiver NEVER expose the receiver to rain snow or any liquids The receiver may be damaged NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet hands This may result in an electric shock or damage the receiver NEVER solder the battery cell This may damage the bat tery AVOID using or placing the receiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 60 C 140 F AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al cohol in cleaning as they can damage the receiver s sur faces Even when the receiver power is OFF a slight current still flows in the circuits Remove the battery pack or batteries from the receiver while not using it for a long time Otherwise the installed battery pack or batteries will become exhausted and will need to be recharged RESPECT other people s privacy Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully
63. d e While pushing BAND rotate R DIAL also select frequency band 2 Adjusting audio level Rotate L DIAL or push A 2l E Front W to set the desired audio Ly level eng Left Top Rotate R DIAL to set the VOLE _ desired receive frequency op RI e Push VFO MHz for 1 sec then rotate R DIAL to change the 3 Adjusting squelch level frequency in 1 MHz steps or MHz While pushing SQL rotate R SQL RI sale ae fe a DIAL to set the squelch level quency in 10 MHz steps Each Left Top push for 1 sec toggles 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps Front Fun SGWELCH LEVELS Using the keypad Enter the desired frequency via the keypad Direct input can be set until 1 kHz digit rotate R DIAL to set below 1 kHz frequency after set tuning steps if necessary See p 14 for setting the tuning step e Pushing VFO MHz omits the entry of 100 kHz and below when you want to edit to these digits 0 e Push DUALWATCH to cancel the entry 5 Receive mode selection Push MODE SCAN several times to select the desired re MODE ceive mode Saka e FM WFM AM LSB USB and CW are available Front QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE E Memory programming The IC R20 has a total of 1250 memory channels including 200 auto write channels and 50 scan edges for storing often used receive frequency mode etc 1 Setting frequency In VFO mode set the
64. desired receive frequency mode When BH indicator is displayed push VFO MHz to select the VFO mode 2 Selecting a memory channel Push MR S MW for 1 sec then rotate R DIAL to select the de sired memory channel Gig indicator blinks GEGE 3 Writing a memory channel Push MR S MW for 1 sec until 3 beeps sound Memory channel number automatically increases when continuing to push MR S MW after programming 0 O Oo 0 Bam 0 ad eb Ls a4 2 6 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE E Programmed scan operation 25 pairs 50 channels of memories are used for programmed scan operation that specify a scanning range The pro grammed scan scans between xxA and xxB xx 00 to 24 frequencies Therefore before operating the programmed scan different frequencies must be programmed into A and B channels Programming scan edges A start frequency must be programmed into a xxA and end frequency must be programmed into a xxB memory channel 1 Setting frequency In VFO mode set the desired receive frequency mode When BH indicator is displayed push VFO MHz to select the VFO mode 2 Selecting a scan edge channel A Push MR S MW for 1 sec then rotate R DIAL to select one of MR the desired scan edge channel A Gia indicator blinks aie Front Sch AN 3 Wri
65. e frequency list 8 SET 3 Rotate R DIAL to turn the expanded set mode ON then push 8 SET 4 Rotate R DIAL to select TONE FREQ when selecting the tone squelch frequency select DTCS CODE when selecting the DTCS code then push 8 SET Z NOTE The receiver has 50 tone frequencies and conse DE Z quently their spacing is narrow compared to units having Tone squelch frequency DTCS code selection Z 38 tones Therefore some tone frequencies may receive selection Z interference from adjacent tone frequencies tkt SET MODE ss kk SET MODE ss f Available DTCS code list OFFSET FREQ OFFSET FREQ DUPLEX DUPLEX TUME FREG OTCS CODE gt OT OTCS POLARITY OTC BANK LINK BANK LINK SET SET TOME FREG OTCS CODE 29 5 B23 47 Q COMFORTABLE RECEIVING E DTCS polarity setting As well as the code setting the polarity setting is also avail able for the DTCS operation When a different polarity is set the DTCS never releases audio mute even when a signal with matched code number is received Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select SET EXPAND then push 8 SET 3 Rotate R DIAL to turn the expanded set mode ON then push 8 SET 4 Rotate R DIAL to select DTCS POLARITY then push 8 SET aE SET MODE sok OFFSET FREQ DUPLES TOME FREQ DTCS CODE OTCS POLARITY BANE LINK 5 Rotate R DIAL to select the polarity from NORMAL
66. e is installed and ready to use 6 43 PM e Rebooting the PC is recommended E For Microsoft Windows 2000 1 Connect the IC R20 to the desired USB port using with the USB cable OPC 1382 Found New Hardware appears as below Found New Hardware USB lt gt Serial ies nina Installing 2 The Found New Hardware Wizard will come up as below Click Next gt Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install a device driver for a hardware device To continue click Next Click 3 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recom mended then click Next gt Found New Hardware Wizard E Install Hardware Device Drivers Sha ta 4 device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with SY an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device 2 gt USB lt gt Serial device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the 1 Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver Click lt Back Cancel DRIVER INSTALLATION 17 Select CD ROM drives and insert the supplied CD into the CD drive then click Next gt
67. e selected channel contents to VFO mode Returns to VFO mode automatically EXAMPLE Copying channel 20 to 51 channel iv fis Pusn sv Jor 1 sec E amp E DUF TSOL Fr DUF TSOL MODE FM 4 AE g ace A Bs N fi i gt rir 44 14 bf Fi BANE VOL CBee sh apt CLEAR 7 Pushing MR S MW for 2 sec at the step will also Z copy the memory contents to VFO In this case the steps Y 3 and are not necessary RM v0 Memory memory 1 Select the memory channel to be copied Push MR S MW to select memory mode then rotate R DIAL to select the desired memory channel 2 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to select the select memory write condition e 1 short and 1 long beep sound Gy indicator blinks Do not hold MR S MW for more than 1 sec otherwise the memory contents will be copied to VFO 3 Rotate R DIAL to select the target memory channel Push MR S MW for 1 sec again to copy Push Wi for 1 sec E OUF TSOL MODE Fr BANK MIMAME Sk TF ELER MEMORY CHANNELS 6 E Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared blanked 4 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to clear the contents if desired 3 beeps sound lt The cleared channel changes to blank channel Push MR S MW for 1 sec to select the select memory Return to the select memory write condition RB indicator write condition blinks Push DUALWATCH to exit the select memory write
68. ec WETAN KESAN SPEER Le e n CERE LON LIL He ulna SKIP appears PSKIP appears Y CONVENIENT Also the skip setting can be set with the following operation for easy setting 1 Select the desired memory channel to be set as a skip channel frequency 2 While pushing 5 SKIP rotate R DIAL to select the skip condition from PSKIP SKIP and OFF no indication E Scan resume condition Scan pause timer The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the scan pause time It can be set from 2 to 20 sec or unlimited 1 Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select SET EXPAND then push 8 SET 3 Rotate R DIAL to turn the expand set mode selection ON then push 8 SET 4 Rotate R DIAL to select SCAN PAUSE then push 8 SET Rotate R DIAL to set the desired scan time to pause from 2 20 sec 2 sec steps and HOLD then push 8 SET 2SEC 20SEC Scan pauses for 2 20 sec while receiving a signal e HOLD Scan pauses on a received a signal until it disappears 6 Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode SCAN OPERATION INEXPANDED SET MODE week SET MODE st ALTO POWER OFF SCAM PAUSE SCAM RESUME SCAM PAUSE 41 SCAN OPERATION Scan resume timer The scan restarts after the signal disappears according to the resume time It can be set from 0 5 sec or unlimited
69. eiver checks the memory bank channel s every 5 sec e The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con dition p 41 e During priority watch MORA F aa kasa yas AL Ka ANA ES MODE FM AYU fs PSKIP E aa PRIO Eee PROS MANI Monitors VFO frequency for 5 sec Pauses on a memory bank channel when a signal is received e During priority watch with priority beep E Ne ODE FM ee MODE FM o AN A390 AH l raf FSKIP aa eT ey ale 1 PTT TT it tty ee ee ee nn an a ey Emits beep and blinks indicator when a signal is re ceived on a memory bank channel 7 Push DUALWATCH to cancel the watch VFO scan watch 1 Select memory mode e Select a memory bank if desired 2 Push MODE SCAN for 1 sec to start memory bank scan if desired Z While scanning memory bank channels Z Starts memory bank scan first Memory bank scan can Z not be started after VFO scan is started 3 Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode 4 Rotate R DIAL to select PRIO then push 8 SET 5 Rotate to turn the priority watch ON then push 8 SET Select BELL if the priority beep function is necessary 6 Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode and start the watch e PRIO indicator appears 7 Push and hold MODE SCAN to enter scan type selection condition 8 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired scan type from ALL BAND and PROG xx xx 0 24 9
70. els OONDABRWND 433 075 433 100 433 125 433 150 433 175 433 200 433 225 433 250 433 275 433 300 433 325 433 350 433 375 433 400 433 425 433 450 433 475 433 500 433 525 433 550 433 575 433 600 433 625 433 650 433 675 433 700 433 725 433 750 433 775 433 800 433 825 433 850 433 875 433 900 433 925 433 950 433 975 434 000 434 025 434 050 434 075 434 100 434 125 434 150 434 175 434 200 434 225 434 250 434 275 434 300 434 325 434 350 434 375 434 400 434 425 434 450 434 475 434 500 unit MHz 434 525 434 550 434 575 434 600 434 625 434 650 434 675 434 700 434 725 434 750 434 775 FREQUENCY TABLE 13 ONOOoBRWN 446 00625 446 01875 446 03125 446 04375 446 05625 446 06875 446 08125 446 09375 13 FREQUENCY TABLE UHF C R S Citizen Radio Service channels 77 OMONG UI BOGO N 476 425 MHz 476 450 MHz 476 475 MHz 476 500 MHz 476 525 MHz 476 550 MHz 476 575 MHz 476 600 MHz 476 625 MHz 476 650 MHz 476 675 MHz 476 700 MHz 476 725 MHz 476 750 MHz 476 775 MHz 476 800 MHz 476 825 MHz 476 850 MHz 476 875 MHz 476 900 MHz 476 925 MHz 476 950 MHz 476 975 MHz 477 000 MHz 477 025 MHz 477 050 MHz 477 075 MHz 477 100 MHz 477 125 MHz 477 150 MHz 477 175 MHz 477 200 MHz 477 225 MHz 477 250 MHz 477 275 MHz 477 300 MHz 477 325 MHz 477 350 MHz 477 375 MHz 477 400 MHz MAINTENANCE 14 IN ea Troubleshooting If your receiver seems to be
71. emory channel number Push MR S MW for 1 sec again to program the contents into the selected channel e 3 beeps sound E Scan skip setting Push MR S MW to select memory mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select the de sired memory channel While pushing 5 SKIP rotate R DIAL to set the skip setting skip channel or skip frequen cy ON and OFF E VFO scans D Push VFO MHz to select VFO mode 2 While pushing MODE SCAN rotate R DIAL to select the de sired scan type e Selectable from ALL BAND or PROG xx xx 0 24 Pe OL SRAN ALL Pe OL SCAMS BAND OL SCAM PROG 1 3 Release MODE SCAN to start scan e Rotate R DIAL to change the scan ning direction e During scan push MR S MW to start auto memory write scan 4 Push DUALWATCH to stop scan E Memory scans Push MR S MW to select memory mode e Push BAND to select a bank if de sired 2 While pushing MODE SCAN rotate R DIAL to select the de sired scan type e Selectable from ALL BANK LINK or BANK SCAM BANE AL TME SCAM BAHE 3 Release MODE SCAN to start memory bank scan e Rotate R DIAL to change the scan ning direction 4 Push DUALWATCH to stop scan cE 19 O DECLARATION ICOM OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan Dusseldorf 23rd Mar 2004 Place and date o
72. f issue Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed Econ a ne Himmelgeister strake 100 Kind of equipment COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER 40225 niisseldor Authorized representative name Type designation IC R20 j SS T Maebayashi General Manager Version where applicable This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards specifications or documents ot i Article 3 1a EN 60950 1992 08 A11 1997 4 ii Article 3 16 EN 301489 1 and EN 301489 15 Icom Inc Count on us 02 Europe lt Intended Country of Use gt 03 U K EGER CIFRA ESP ESWE HAUT ENED POR EDEN E GBR WEBEL WITA FIN MIRL ELUX EGRE SUI NOR 07 France lt Intended Country of Use gt GER MFRA ESP SWE AUT NED POR DEN GBR BEL ITA FIN IRL LUX GRE SUI NOR A 6353H 1EX Printed in Japan Icom Inc 2004 Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
73. frequency skip function ON and OFF in VFO mode p 39 PSKIP appears when the frequency skip function is in use Push for 1 sec to set the memory channel as the following skip channel in memory mode in order p 39 Skip channel SKIP appears e Frequency skip channel PSKIP appears e Non skip channel no skip indicator appears Push for 1 sec to program a paused fre quency as a skip frequency while scanning p 39 MEMORY NAME KEY 6 M N M N Inputs digit 6 for frequency input memory channel selection etc Push for 1 sec to turn the memory name indi cation ON and OFF p 30 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 D AFC KEY 0 AFC Inputs digit O for frequency input memory channel selection etc Push for 1 sec to turn the AFC Automatic Frequency Control function ON and OFF p 21 D TONE SQUELCH KEY 7 TONE TONE Inputs digit 7 for frequency input memory channel selection etc Push for 1 sec to activate the following tone squelch functions in order e Tone squelch TSQL appears p 45 e Pocket beep TSQL appears p 45 e DTCS squelch DTCS appears p 45 e DTCS beep DTCS appears p 45 e VSC function VSC appears p 45 e No tone operation no tone indicator appears D SET MODE KEY 8 SET SET Inputs digit 8 for frequency input memory channel selection etc Push fo
74. h level setting The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend ing on the signal strength The receiver has 9 squelch levels a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting While pushing and holding SQL rotate R DIAL to se lect the squelch level e LEVEL 1 is loose squelch and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch e AUTO indicates automatic level adjustment with a noise pulse count system e OPEN indicates continuously open setting R DIAL Gee d D M N Automatic sguelch E 000 ay MODE EFt TACHI d T A ARA BLU BUA i I NI a 9 9 Qe 09 9 9 9 9 VAHL Q VQ Q 09 9 ow 9 in 0 0 0 8 w 010 0 0 N D a aF Maximum level BASIC OPERATION 4 E Monitor function Th is function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use e gt Y Z Push and hold SQL to monitor the operating frequency The 1st segment of the S meter blinks MODE Fr 1 i ARMIN The 1st segment blinks The SQL key can be set to sticky operation in expanded set mode See page 54 for details 19 4 BASIC OPERATION E Attenuator function The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting when very strong signals are near the desired frequency
75. hahaha Cisco PEN indicates continuously open setting L DIAL ZEHA ROL 145250 7 Y WOU ana jaja PEHUVBVC BURY 0 0 9 9999 90 0 o2 2 So oO en lt p Nn 0 9 O 080 090g 040 O29 0 Lower band setting O 0 E General description The receiver has 1050 memory channels including 50 scan edge memory channels 25 pairs for storage of often used frequencies And a total of 26 memory banks A to Z are avail able for usage by group etc Up to 100 channels can be as signed into a bank Memory channel contents The following information can be programmed into memory channels Operating frequency p 14 Receive mode p 16 e Duplex direction DUP or DUP with an offset fre quency p 20 Tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON OFF p 45 Tone squelch frequency or DTCS code with polarity p 46 Scan skip information p 39 pae MEMORY CHANNELS 6 Ki E Memory channel programming D Push VFO MHz to select VFO mode 2 Set the desired frequency Select the desired band with BAND Set the desired frequency with R DIAL Or set the desired frequency with KEYPAD Set other data e g offset frequency duplex direction tone squelch etc if desired 3 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to select the select memory write condition e 1 short and 1 long beep sound HA indicator blinks 4 Rotate R DIA
76. hile operating on a VFO fre quency priority watch checks for a signal on the selected memory channel every 5 sec A memory channel with skip infor mation can be watched MEMORY SCAN WATCH While operating on a VFO fre quency priority watch checks for Vice GOED signals on each memory chan VEO SKIP Skr Men Mch 001 nel in sequence a a S Mch 001 The memory skip function and or memory bank scan is useful to speed up the scan Mch 999 VFO SCAN WATCH While scanning on VFO mode priority watch checks for signals on the selected memory chan nel every 5 sec 8 PRIORITY WATCH E Priority watch operation Memory channel watch and memory scan watch 1 Select VFO mode then set an operating frequency 2 Set the watching channel s For memory channel watch Select the desired memory channel For memory scan watch Select memory mode or the desired bank group then push MODE SCAN for 1 sec to start memory bank scan 3 Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode 4 Rotate R DIAL to select PRIORITY WATCH then push 8 SET 5 Rotate R DIAL to turn the priority watch ON then push 8 SET e Select BELL if the priority beep function is necessary AE SET MODE stk PPRIORITY WATCH KEY TOUCH BEEP BEEF LEVEL BACKLIGHT POWER SAVE MOISE BLANKER PRIORITY WATCH 6 Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode and start the watch e PRIO indicator appears e The rec
77. icisecetavonscaascasearers 70 E VHF marine channels 73 E Weather channels 73 E Other communications in the USA 74 E Other communications other countries 76 14 MAINTENANCE aanawunuunununnwunununnununene 78 E Troubleshooting saanane 78 15 SPECIFICATIONS nuenununuwununnnununune 79 16 OPTIONS sisiscisiiessivcesvensinndiuvennenoivcennesiens 80 17 DRIVER INSTALLATION 0000000e 81 18 POCKET GUIDE ww cee eeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 92 T9CE E O E E E 94 q lt QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE E Preparations Batteries installation Battery pack installation Remove the battery cover from the receiver M Remove the battery cover from the receiver 2 Remove the supplied battery spacer for R6 AA size bat tery use 3 Install the Li lon battery pack BP 206 Be sure to observe the correct direction Charge Li lon battery pack BP 206 before use Refer to p IV for charging instructions Battery pack installation Battery pack removal 3 Install 3 R6 AA size alkaline batteries Be sure to observe the correct polarity Handstrap Slide the handstrap through the loop on the top of the rear panel as illustrated at below Facilitates carrying Y Keep the battery contacts clean to avoid rust or poor contact Z tsa good idea to clean the battery terminals once a week QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Belt clip Conveniently att
78. in VFO mode Push MR S MW for 2 sec to transfer the dis played frequency into the VFO in memory mode p 31 VOLUME DIAL KEY 1 DIAL SEL DIALSEL Inputs digit 1 for frequency input memory channel selection etc Push for 1 sec to trade the volume control L DIAL 4 V and tuning control R DIAL functions p 23 lt Ete appears when the normal operation lt TON appears when the functions of the tuning control and volume control are traded SWEEP KEY 2 SWEEP p 22 SWEEP Inputs digit 2 for frequency input memory channel selection etc Push for 1 sec to select the tuning step for band scope function Once this key is pushed the band scope function sweeps once via the new tuning step CENTER KEY 3 CENTER p 22 CENTER Inputs digit 3 for frequency input memory channel selection etc Push for 1 sec to return the display frequency of the band frequency SCOPE KEY SCOPE p 22 Push to activate the band scope function dur ing normal operating condition Or push to stop continuous sweeping Push for 1 sec to start continuous sweeping D TONE SCAN KEY 4 T SCAN T SCAN Inputs digit 4 for frequency input memory channel selection etc Push for 1 sec to start a tone scan p 48 FREQUENCY SKIP KEY 5 SKIP SKIP Inputs digit 5 for frequency input memory channel selection etc Push for 1 sec to turn the
79. in antenna TABLE OF CONTENTS POREWORD aaa conn inaran ea iga yani aa as aana ene IMPORTANT sasaran aan anana angeng aaa ada danau EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS 14 rnanananannnanae PRECAUTION 5 anarerib an saga pandaan apa rangga han aaa ji SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 14141252 iii OPERATING THEORY 555599 ndaga iii OPERATING NOTES cassscrisescrsniasicpacesivcersteiens iii TABLE OF CONTENDS scsccctcarsencncssnasazananiaies iv QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE I VIll E PISO AV ANIONS sasinan anana aana inaa gkah E Your first scanning experience IV E Memory programming ceeeeeeeees VI E Programmed scan operation VII 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION cccccccccceees 1 7 E Front top and side panels 1 WH Function display sasak sasarane anae 6 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION CHARGING 8 10 WH Battery installation 0 eeeeeees 8 KEELNE paca adan rah tenn baan bana karan ajaa T 9 E Battery charging saasaa eaaa 9 3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING E E E E E uae 11 16 E Mode selection eneee 11 E Operating band selection 12 WH Setting a tuning step ees 14 E Setting a frequency naananane 14 E Receive mode selection 16 WH Lock function ss ccncsssnarsnrsanssianvsersansxavensnnx 16 4 BASIC OPERATION sessen 17 23 E Receiving aananan
80. ing duplex operation the transmit station frequency is shifted from the receive station frequency by the offset fre quency Repeater information offset frequency and shift di rection can be programmed into memory channels p 26 Setting 1 Set the receive station frequency repeater output frequency 2 Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter set mode 3 Rotate R DIAL to select SET EXPAND then push 8 SET kikik SET MODE seat ihe BLAME ER AF FILTER AM ANTENNA FM ANTENNA SET EXPAND BASIC OPERATION 4 IN EXPANDED SET MODE 4 Rotate R DIAL to select ON then push 8 SET 5 Rotate R DIAL to select OFFSET FREQ then push 8 SET OFFSET FREQ A GGG AB 6 Rotate R DIAL to set the desired offset frequency within 0 00000 159 99999 MHz range then push 8 SET The tuning step selected in VFO mode is used for setting e Push VFO MHz for 1 sec then rotate R DIAL to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps or push for 1 sec again then rotate R DIAL to change the frequency in 10 MHz steps Each push for 1 sec toggles 1 MHz or 10 MHz tuning steps 7 Rotate R DIAL to select DUPLEX DUPLES 8 Rotate R DIAL to select DUP or DUP 9 Push DUALWATCH to exit set mode Push and hold SQL to monitor the transmit station fre quency repeater input frequency directly 21 4 BASIC OPERATION E AFC function The AFC Auto
81. l times Bank group is selected with 5 After releasing BAND rotate R DIAL to select the bank channel number from 007 to 99 e Vacant bank channel numbers will only be displayed Bank channel is selected with R DIAL 6 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to set the channel into the bank e Return to the previous indication E Memory bank selection 1 Push MR S MW to select memory mode 2 While pushing BAND rotate R DIAL to select the de sired bank A to Z e The bank can also be selected by pushing BAND several times Only programmed banks are displayed EA za n HODE OL hie NDI Rotate R DIAL while pushing BAND a Mo 1 APAN E rrr To mesa KK hika PE Only the programmed banks appear MEMORY CHANNELS 6 3 Rotate R DIAL to select the bank channel e Only programmed channels are displayed ES Ae aac MOE PSEIF HR oL tar A laka a i an Bank initial Bank chanel number 4 To return to regular memory condition rotate R DIAL while pushing BAND or push BAND several times 29 6 MEMORY CHANNELS E Programming memory bank name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu meric channel name for easy recognition and can be indicated independently by channel Names can be a maximum of 8 characters Push MR S MW to select memory mode 2 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired memory channel
82. lection condition 3 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired scanning type e ALL for full scan BAND for band scan PROG xx for pro grammed scan xx 0 to 24 programmed scan edges numbers only displayed 4 Release MODE SCAN to start the scan 5 Push MR S MW to turn the automatic memory write func tion ON and OFF HB indicator blinks e During auto memory write scan E Pii eT DL a indicator blinks during auto memory write scan 6 Push DUALWATCH to stop the scan SCAN OPERATION During auto memory write scanning When a signal is received scan pauses and the frequency is stored into auto memory write channel group GZ 000 G7 199 2 short beeps sound when stored Scan resumes after frequency storing e When all channels are stored the scan is cancelled auto matically and 1 long beep sounds Recalling the stored frequencies Push MR S MW several times to select the auto memory write channel group fe MOL EWA EE appears when auto memory write channel group is selected Rotate R DIAL to select the desired channel Clearing the stored frequencies 1 Select the auto memory write channel group 2 Push 5 SKIP for 1 sec to clear the all channels contents e 1 short and 1 long beeps sound 4 NOTE The auto memory write channel contents CANNOT f ve cleared by an independent channel Thus it is a good
83. matic Frequency Control function tunes the displayed frequency automatically when an off center fre quency is received It activates in FM WFM modes only with single band operation Push 0 AFC to toggle the AFC function ON and OFF e AFC appears when the AFC function is in use AFC appears while the AFC function is in use pumwaren MAIN SUB gt Wa BAND MR J z L s mw DIAL SEL Co Co ex J S RF GAIN IC Recorder NE e 4 or e appears when an off frequency is received 4 NOTE The AFC function is not available during dualwatch Z operation N E NB ANL function The NB noise blanker function removes pulse type noise when USB LSB or CW mode is selected The ANL Auto matic Noise Limitter function reduces noise components when AM mode is selected NB appears while the NB function is in use AND appears while the ANL function is in use MODE AM ARAL ra 4 E g F See page 22 for setting details Y NOTE No display indication appears during dualwatch op Z eration but both functions are active while in specific 7 modes E Band scope The band scope function allows you to visually check a spec ified frequency range Sweep range can be selected from 14 kHz through 1400 kHz 1 Set the desired frequency as band scope center frequency 2 While pushing and holding 2 SWEEP
84. n memory ranya bank is selected ALL for all mem aga ory scan BANK LINK for bank link scan BANK for the selected lt Band scan bank scan FSKIF fe MOL SLAM BAAD e Programmed scan 3 PSKIP Pe VOL Selectable between 007 to 24 if programmed QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 3 Starting scan Release MODE SCAN to start the scan Rotate R DIAL to change the scanning direction e During full band scan During programmed scan m DUP T30L MODE MM AML m OUP TSOL MODE FM AML N IN s e 2 eo e T VOL WI o oe ca E N AEN E AN S E E a E E a 4 Cancelling scan Push DUALWATCH to stop the scan Y For your information The memory channel number you program the scan edges into correlate PROGxx as follows OOA OOB Scans between frequencies programmed in 00A and OOB channels and select PROG 00 01A 01B Scans between frequencies programmed in 01A and 01B channels and select PROG 01 24A 24B Scans between frequencies programmed in 24A and 24B channels and select PROG 24 0 oS O Q 0 Bam eb wadi cd La a 2 6 VIII HI PANEL DESCRIPTION E Front top and side panels ANTENNA CONNECTOR p I BNC connector Connects the supplied antenna SQUELCH KEY SQL p 18 Push and hold to temporarily open the squelch and monitor the operating frequency While pushing
85. ning steps The selected tuning step in Vj each frequency band in VFO mode is used during scan E Scan edges programming Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels Scan edges are programmed into scan edges 00A 00B to 24A 24B in memory channels Push VFO MHz to select VFO mode 2 Set the desired frequency Select the desired band with BAND Set the desired frequency with R DIAL Set other data e g offset frequency duplex direction tone squelch etc if desired 3 Push MR S MW for 1 sec to select select memory write condition 1 short and 1 long beeps sound Gia indicator blinks 4 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired programmed scan edge channel from OOA to 24A EXAMPLE Programming 145 300 MHz into scan edges 03A Push tiw for 1 Sec Rotate RI Fr Fh MODE Fr aR OLEs iG ee 145300 BANKE sam BANK t E St a har Star ea ikana MHHAME a SKIF i 0FF DIRI SILIH Sk IF 0 SCAN OPERATION 5 Push MR S MW for 1 sec e 3 beeps sound e The other scan edge channel B OOB to 24B automatically se lected when continuing to push MR S MW after programming 6 To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges OOB to 24B repeat steps and If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges programmed scan will not function Push etiv for 1 sec MODE Fr 145300 mi a ath iad T FP
86. nto DC of the receiver Optional CP 18A E Cigarette lighter cable with DC DC converter to cigarette L lighter socket gt Y A WARNING NEVER attempt to charge any other bat Z teries Because the IC R20 can charge the BP 206 only CP 18A E fuse replacement If the fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning while oper ating with the optional CP 18A E find the source of the prob lem if possible and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one FGB 5A as shown below Cig 7 72 O ies A Recommendation Charge the supplied battery pack for a maximum of 8 hours Li lon batteries are different from Ni Cd bat teries in that it is not necessary to completely charge and discharge them to prolong the battery life There fore charging the battery in intervals and not for ex tended periods is recommended BATTERY INSTALLATION CHARGING 2 Rapid charging with the BC 156 The optional BC 156 provides rapid charging of battery pack 2o BP 206 e Charging periods 2 5 hours w BP 206 Turn power OFF AC adaptor supplied with BC 156 Check the orientation BC 156 r CAUTION Shorten or remove the telescoping antenna be fore charging to prevent the receiver from overturning NSSS 4 r If the charge indicator flashes orange there may be a problem with the battery pack or charger Reinsert the battery pack or contact your dealer NSSS 11
87. ommunications 122 800 Unicom Uncontrolled airports 122 900 Search amp rescue training amp uncontrolled airports 122 950 Unicom Controlled airports 123 000 Unicom Uncontrolled airports 123 025 Helicopters Air to air communications 123 050 Unicom Heliports Wireless Microphones 123 075 Unicom Heliports 169 445 MHz 123 100 Search amp Rescue 169 505 MHz 123 300 Flight Schools 170 245 MHz 123 450 Air to air communications unofficial 170 305 MHz 123 500 Flight Schools 171 045 MHz 123 600 Flight Service Stations Uncontrolled airports 171 105 MHz 148 125 Civil Air Patrol Repeaters Secondary 171 845 MHz 148 150 Civil Air Patrol Repeaters Primary 171 905 MHz 156 300 Alrcraft to ship safety Power limited to 1 20 watt These frequencies are also used at drive in win 156 400 Aircraft to ship commercial dows at some fast food restaurants 156 425 Aircraft to ship non commercial 156 450 Aircraft to ship commercial 156 625 Aircraft to ship non commercial 156 900 Aircraft to ship commercial 243 000 Military Emergency Guard 255 400 Flight Advisory Service 257 800 Civilian Towers 311 000 SAC Primary 321 000 SAC Secondary 381 800 USCG Primary a Kai Hyper band AA QQ 94 468 648 Ultra band 99 90 120 Low band A5 A1 100 125 648 804 Ultra band E Other communications other countries PMR446 channels unit MHz LPD Low Power Device chann
88. on Click Next gt to start the installation Windows driver file search for the device After the driver installation confirm the driver availability and the port number are recommended SSB ria Spore kasek wak In this section screen shots of Windows XP are used for in struction example However the instructions are similar to an other operating systems Windows 98 Me and 2000 Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver ie E DRIVERSFTDIBUS INF 1 Boot up the Windows 2 Select the Control Panel in the Start menu e Control panel appears as shown in the next step below 3 Click the Performance and Maintenance Performance and Maintenance menu appears Vz Control Panel Pick rs category GB Switch to Classic View Appearance and Themes 28 Printers and Other Hardware a Ts See Also Windows Update A ea Help and Support or Network and Internet Connections i User Accounts Add or Remove Programs Date Time Language and Regional E Options Windows has finished installing the software that your new D Sounds Speech and Audio Devices Accessibility Options hardware device requires Performance and Maintenance OD Click N Na Performance and Maintenance 4 Click the System then click the Hardware tab in the dis played
89. or when very strong electric fields such as from a broadcasting sta tion are near your location The attenuator gain is about 30 dB Push lt lt ATT for 1 sec to toggle the attenuator function ON and OFF e ATT appears when the attenuator function is in use eee mansus roven JED BAND MHz YN SCAN JN S MW J DIAL SEL CENTER C S J A gt NI ak 1 a 9 i ei a LOCK N IN Y ATT ATT IC Recorder MODE FA DANA PSKIF SCAN M N 4 es janjan TONE A ATT appears while the attenuator functions is in use E RF gain The receiver gain can be reduced with the RF gain setting This may help to remove undesired weak signals while mon itoring strong signals The RF gain may be useful for setting a minimum level at which to hear signals for SSB CW modes Push gt gt RF GAIN for 1 sec to enter the RF gain setting condition then rotate R DIAL to select the desired RF gain level e Normally this setting is used with maximum level e Push DUALWATCH to exit the RF gain setting condition R DIAL 5 MODE USE 14190 a F kamamah B SEEE BD haii Eaei Setting level5 E Duplex operation Duplex communication uses 2 different frequencies for trans mitting and receiving Generally duplex is used in communi cation through a repeater some utility communications etc Dur
90. p 37 coe en FREQUENCY MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION p 39 Band Band edge edge Scan nyg pp Zi Repeatedly scans all frequen cies over the entire selected band Repeatedly scans memory channels except those set as skip channel Skip channels can be turned ON and OFF by pushing and holding 5 SKIP in memory mode Skips unwanted frequencies or channels that inconve niently stop scanning This function can be turned ON and OFF by pushing and holding 5 SKIP in either VFO or memory mode 35 SCAN OPERATION E Full band programmed scan Select VFO mode with VFO MHz e Select the desired frequency band with BAND if desired 2 Set the squelch level 3 While pushing and holding MODE SCAN rotate R DIAL to select the desired scanning type e ALL for full scan BAND for band scan PROG xx for pro grammed scan xx 0 to 24 programmed scan edges numbers only displayed e Full scan selection amp Moo d 146 010 OL e Band scan selection He cI i ieaie e Programmed scan selection PSKIP EIE Selectable between 00 to 24 if programmed 4 To start the scan release MODE SCAN e Scan pauses when a signal is received Rotate R DIAL to change the scanning direction or resumes manually Push DUALWATCH again to stop the scan e During full band scan e During programmed scan Z About the scan
91. quency shifts up during monitor DIFLES DUPLEX gt OFF DUF 0LIF Simplex operation Positive duplex operation 57 10 SET MODE Tone frequency Sets subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch operation Total of 50 tone frequencies 67 0 254 1 Hz are available default 88 5 Hz TOME FRE TOME FRE oe 5 25d 1 88 5 Hz setting 254 1 Hz setting e Available subaudible tone frequencies DTCS code Sets DTCS code for DTCS squelch operation Total of 104 codes 023 754 are available default 023 DTCS CODE DTCS CODE H23 Tot Code 023 setting Code 754 setting e Available DTCS code Z The polarity can also be set in DTCS polarity as follow DTCS polarity Sets DTCS polarity from normal and reverse default NORMAL DTCS POLARITY NORMAL REVERSE OTCS POLARITY AORMAL REVERSE Normal setting Reverse setting Memory bank link Sets the linked bank for the bank link scan default All banks are ON 1 Rotate R DIAL to select the bank that you want to change setting BANKE LINK BANE A BANKE 0 BANKE C BANK 0 E F Push 8 SET for 1 sec to enter the bank link setting con dition BANK A BANK A OFF OM OFF gt N When OFF is selected When ON is selected 3 Rotate R DIAL to select the setting then push 8 SET 4 Rotate R DIAL to select next bank and repeat M to or push DUALWATCH to exit set mode
92. r 1 sec MODE F i Nia a EFAA l macs 3 Push 8 SET once to select BANK While pushing 8 SET then rotate R DIAL also selectable BANK 4 While pushing BAND rotate R DIAL to select the de sired bank group to be transfer e Select indication when erasing the contents from the bank When transferring When erasing 5 Rotate R DIAL to select the desired bank channel 6 Push MR S MW for 1 sec E Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes FULL SCAN p 35 150 3304 999 PROGRAMMED SCAN p 37 Band edge oe ae Scan edges Band Se edge Scan ALL SELECTED BANK SCAN p 37 Repeatedly scans all frequen cies over the entire band Some frequency ranges are not scanned according to the frequency coverage of the re ceiver s version Repeatedly scans between two user programmed fre quencies Used for checking for frequencies within a speci fied range such as repeater output frequencies etc Repeatedly scans all bank channels or selected bank channels The skip scan is also available SCAN OPERATION 7 There are 7 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs The scan speed is at 100 ch sec approx for VFO scan 20 ch sec approx for memory scan SELECTED BAND SCAN p 35 Band Band MEMORY SKIP SCAN
93. r 1 sec to enter the set mode j 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION D TUNING STEP KEY 9 TS TS Inputs digit 9 for frequency input memory channel selection etc Push for 1 sec to select the tuning step p 14 LOCK KEY LOCK Inputs MHz digit for frequency input p 15 Push for 1 sec to toggle the lock function ON and OFF p 16 aa appears while the key lock function is in use REWIND ATTENUATOR KEY lt lt ATT ATT Push to select the track for recorded audio lt lt p 64 Push and hold to rewind during playing the recorded audio p 64 Push for 1 sec to turn the attenuator function ON and OFF during normal operation p 19 FAST FORWARD RFF GAIN KEY gt gt RF GAIN RF GAIN Push to select the track for recorded audio gt gt p 64 Push and hold to fast forward through the recorded contents p 64 Push for 1 sec to enter the RF GAIN set mode Push to select the level after selecting with R DIAL p 19 STOP PLAY E gt Push to start the recorded audio p 64 Push to stop the recording or playing audio p 64 Push for 1 sec to enter the play speed set mode Push to select the item after selecting with R DIAL p 65 amp RECORD KEY 6 REC Push to start recording audio p 64 Push to pause recording audio p 64 Push for 1 sec to enter the record set mode Push to select the item after selecting with R DIAL p
94. ration can also be selected 4 When the alert is detected a beep sounds and the follow ing indication will be displayed WX and ALT alternate 5 Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode E Data cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro grammed contents from a personal computer to a receiver using the optional CS R20 CLONING SOFTWARE Cloning using a personal computer Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer Mi crosoft Windows 98 Me 2000 XP using the optional CS R20 CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional OPC 1382 CLONING CABLE Consult the CS R20 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details y JOU Push to turn power ON OTHER FUNCTIONS 11 The receiver shows following indications Write to receiver CLONE IM CLONE During cloning After cloning Read from receiver CLONE OUT gt During cloning After cloning The USB driver that is included in the CS R20 CD must be installed before using the optional CS R20 see p 81 DRIVER INSTALLATION for details Also cloning opera tion is required initial setup for your receiver s version Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S A and other countries 63 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS Cloning error Z NOTE DO NOT push any key on the receiver during Vs Cloning This will cause a cloning error When the display appears as
95. this key rotate the tuning dial to adjust the squelch level UP DOWN KEYS 4 Adjust audio volume level p 17 USB JACK USB Connects to a PC using an optional OPC 1382 CLONING CABLE for cloning Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents between the IC R20 and the connected PC EXTERNAL DC IN CONNECTOR DC p 9 Connects an AC adaptor or an optional cigarette lighter cable for both charging the installed re chargeable battery pack and operating EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTOR SP CI V gt Connect an optional earphone or headphone The internal speaker will not function when any exter nal equipment is connected See p 80 for a list of available options Connect an optional CT 17 for remote control operation p 68 LEFT DIAL L DIAL During single band operation rotate to adjust audio vol ume level p 17 w During dualwatch operation activates as the tuning dial for upper side on the display RIGHT DIAL R DIAL Rotate to select the operating frequency p 12 w While scanning changes the scanning direction p 26 While pushing SQL sets the squelch level p 18 w While pushing VFO MHz sets the operating frequency in 1 MHz or 10 MHz in VFO mode p 14 While pushing BAND selects the operating band in VFO mode p 14 While dualwatch operation activates as the tuning dial for lower side on the display p 14
96. ting a memory channel Push MR S MW for 1 sec until 3 beeps sound Scan edge channel B is automat S MW ically selected when continuing to push MR S MW after program ming After programming is completed Front return to VFO indication 4 Selecting a scan edge channel B Push MR S MW for 1 sec then ro tate R DIAL to select one of the desired scan edge channel B lt ia indicator blinks S MW e When the scan edge channel B is al ready selected at step 3 continuing to push MR S MW after programming skip this step Co CC Front u jana id j a a E 7 anes seams anoen onen 5 Writing a memory channel Push MR S MW for 1 sec until 3 beeps sound e The next scan edge channel A is automatically selected when con tinuing to push MR S MW after programming After programming is completed return to VFO indication Starting scan 1 Select VFO mode Push VFO MHz to select the VFO mode for full band and programmed scan operation e Select memory mode by pushing MR S MW for memory or bank scan 2 Selecting a scanning type While pushing and holding MODE SCAN rotate R DIAL to select one of the desired scanning type e Available scan types when VFO mode is selected ALL for full scan BAND for the selected band one of PROGxx xx 0 to 24 for programmed scan Available scan types whe
97. tion see above is not performed default Available frequency bands are different depending on version See the specification for details Some frequency ranges are prohibited for the USA ver sion due to local regulation 1M 4 300 MHz Y AM BC 400 MHz HF bands 800 MHz FM BC 1 2 GHz VHF air 2 4 GHz NAN 144 MHz D DUALWATCH OPERATION E Setting audio volume Push DUALWATCH for 1 sec to enter the dualwatch op eration if necessary 2 Push and hold SQL push A or V to adjust the audio level for the main band Pushing and holding either key changes the audio level continu ously lt The display shows the volume level while setting nim HE iaf g iim a Hanae E Fri J A alaa MT 433 000 Il Z K N le CO Wod wy 145 250 Lower band setting While pushing either A or V rotate L DIAL for upper band s volume adjustment or R DIAL for lower band s UY h Z volume adjustment SY 25 E S quelch level setting Push DUALWATCH for 1 sec to enter the dualwatch op eration if necessary Whi le pushing and holding SQL rotate L DIAL for upper band s squelch adjustment or rotate R DIAL for lower band s squelch adjustment e LEVEL 1 is loose squelch and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch e AUTO indicates automatic level adjustment with a noise pulse count system b Q a
98. z 6 dB Less than 30 kHz 60 dB WFM More than 150 kHz 6 dB SSB CW More than 1 8 kHz 6 dB E Options BC 149 A D AC ADAPTOR Regularly charges the installed battery pack BP 206 6 V DC 1 A output Same as supplied one Not sup plied with some versions LC 158 CARRYING CASE Helps protect the receiver from scratches etc CT 17 ci v LEVEL CONVERTOR For receiver remote control using a PC CP 18A E CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE WITH DC DC CONVERTER Allows you to operate the re ceiver through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket and also charges the installed battery pack BP 206 regularly A built in DC DC converter outputs 6 V DC CS R20 CLONING SOFTWARE OPC 1382 CLONING CABLE USB type Allows you to transfer data such as memories and quickly and easily edit and store data via a PC for Microsoft Windows 98 Me 2000 XP Also available to transfer recorded audio and store into PC OPTIONS 160m SP 13 EARPHONE Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments MB 86 SWIVEL BELT CLIP Swivel belt clip is useful for easy attaching detaching the receiver to from the belt MB 98 BELT CLIP Same as supplied one BC 156 DESKTOP CHARGER me Used for rapid charging of Li lon battery pack Charging time 2 5 hours An AC adaptor is supplied with the charger BP 206 Li ion BATTERY PACK 3 7 V 1650 mAh Lithium lon bat tery pack Same as supplied one Not supplied with some versions

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