Icom IC-R8500 Channel selection, Using the M-CH selector, Using the keypad, Bank limit function

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MEMORY CHANNELS 5

■Channel selection

DUsing the [M-CH] selector

➀Select the desired bank using [M-CH• BANK▲] or [ENT • BANK▼].

➁Rotate the [M-CH] selector to select the desired channel.

• Bank limit function

While rotating the [M-CH] selector, memory channels can be selected from within the current bank only; or from any bank.

Push [BANK] to toggle the bank limit function ON and OFF.

BANK

 

BANK

 

USR-A

M

BANK

M

USR-A

SR-

 

SR-

 

[BANK] [BANK]

[M-CH] selector

✔Convenient: Automatic bank limit

When starting memory scan, the bank limit function is activated automatically. This automatic selection can be deactivated. See p. 26.

BANK doesn't

BANK appears

appear

 

• Bank limit OFF

• Bank limit ON

All memory channels can be

Only memory channels in

selected via the [M-CH]

the current bank can be se-

selector. [BANK▲]/[BANK▼]

lected. Banks can be se-

can be used.

lected with the

 

[BANK▲]/[BANK▼] keys

 

only.

DUsing the keypad

Memory channels in the current bank can only be selected via the keypad.

➀Select the desired bank using [M-CH• BANK▲] or [ENT • BANK▼].

➁Push keys corresponding to the desired channel. ➂Push the [M-CH] key to set the selected memory

channel.

• Input for memory channels not available is cancelled.

[EXAMPLE]: Selecting channel 39 from within the currently selected bank

 

. ; ,

 

M-CH

3 DEF 9 WXY

BANK

USR-A ABCD

USR-A ABCD

[EXAMPLE]: Selecting channel 12 from a different bank (bank 3)

. ; , . ; ,

M-CH

 

 

M-CH

BANK (3 times)

1 QZ

2 ABC

BANK

[M-CH] key

USR-A EFGH

USR-A EFGH

USR-D IJKL

USR-D MNOP

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Contents IC-r8500 Explicit Definitions Accessories included with the IC-R8500 QtyTable of Contents Panel Description ➋ SLEEP/SET Switch SLEEP/SETFront panel ➎ Headphone Jack Phones5SPEECH/LOCK Switch SPCH/LOCK 7MAIN Dial@0S-METER @7SCAN Switches Scan Scan SET Auto p Skip pPrio p DLY D/S pRear panel 9RECEIVE Indicator 7ATTENUATOR IndicatorsFunction display MHz kHzConnections Mounting installationLocation Receiver standRequired connections TYPE-N Connector Installation Example Using a long wire antenna for HF bandsPL-259 Connector Installation Example Antenna connection GroundingTape recorder connections Connecting to a PCTransceive function Data demodulation terminalUsing the keypad Frequency SettingExample Setting the Frequency Using the Keypad Read me firstSelecting a tuning step Using the main dialSetting the programmable tuning step Setting the lock function coverageInitial settings Mode selectionReceive Functions Squelch function Center indicatorFunctions for FM Functions for SSB/CWNoise blanker BFO adjustmentAudio peak filter Dagc functionData communications For high speed data 9600 bps reception in FM modeConnections Receiving methodMemory Channels Bank Initial Contents UsageGeneral Bank selectionUsing the keypad Using the M-CH selectorChannel selection Bank limit functionProgramming Copy and paste memory editingClearing Channel/bank names Channel name programmingBank name programming Assigning channel numbers Deleting memory channelsTo rearrange bank channel assignments Adding/inserting memory channels ➂ Rotate M-CH to select the following➃ Push Bank for 1 sec. to perform the selected operation Operation ScansMemory scan Memory select scanDProgrammed scan Specifying skip channel and frequency Mode select functionPriority scan Specifying skip channelsAutomatic bank limit/skip functions Voice scan control functionTurning OFF the automatic function Programming scan edge frequencies Scan speed/delay functionsScan resume condition OFF DLY ∞Assigning a function to the DELAY/SPEED control Scan delayScan speed Operation Sleep TimerSelecting quick set mode SET ModeSelecting initial set mode Display Example Quick SET ModeQuick set mode items Initial set mode items Installed, you can select between English When the optional UT-102 Voice Synthesizer Unit isInstalled, you can select between faster or slower This item sets the data transfer rate. When AutoRS-232C socket Remote jack Connector InformationIf OUT jack AGC OUT jackREC Remote jack DC 13.8 V and DC in socketsREC OUT jack Phones jackCommand table Control CommandsData format Basic format from PC to IC-R8500‘OK’ message from IC-R8500 to PC Memory channel contents set & write 1A‘NG’ message from IC-R8500 to PC Special bank number and channels bnMaintenance ➂Replace the top cover Optional InstallationsCR-293HIGH Stability Crystal Unit TV-R7100 specifications OperationGeneral TV receiverTroubleshooting Memory Channels Scan Problem Possible Cause Solution Specifications GeneralReceiver AH-7000 OptionsFL-52ACW Narrow Filter 455 kHz 500Hz/-6 dB AD-55/A/V AC AdapterCount on us

IC-R8500 specifications

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