Icom IC-R20 instruction manual Pocket Guide, IR20

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■VFO mode selection

➥Push [VFO MHz] momentarily to select VFO mode.

■Memory mode selection

➥Push [MR S.MW] momentarily to select memory mode.

■Receive mode selection

➥Push [MODE SCAN] several times to select the desired mode.

■Audio level setting

➥Rotate [L-DIAL](or push [Y]/ [Z]) to set the audio level.

■Squelch level setting

➥While pushing [SQL], rotate [R- DIAL] to set the squelch level.

■Frequency band selection

➥Push [BAND] several times, or while pushing [BAND], rotate [R- DIAL] to select the desired fre- quency band.

■Tuning step selection

➥Push [9 TS], then rotate [R-DIAL]to select the desired tuning step.

•Push [9 TS] again to return to the previous condition.

■Single band and dualwatch selection

➥ Push [DUALWATCH] for 1 sec. to toggle between single band and dualwatch operation.

■Key lock function

➥Push [• LOCK] for 1 sec. to toggle the key lock function ON and OFF.

•“ ” appears when the lock function is in use.

■Attenuator function

➥Push [ΩΩ ATT] to toggle the attenuator ON and OFF.

•“ATT” appears when the attenuator is in use.

■Frequency setting

qPush [VFO MHz] to select VFO mode.

wRotate [R-DIAL]to set the de- sired operating frequency.

•Entering keypad directly can be selected the desired frequency.

■Memory channel selection

q Push [MR S.MW] to select memory mode.

wRotate [R-DIAL]to set the de- sired memory channel.

•Entering keypad directly can be selected the desired channel.

■Memory bank channel selection q Push [MR S.MW] to select

memory mode.

wPush [BAND] several times, or while pushing [BAND], rotate [R- DIAL] to select the desired bank.

eRotate [R-DIAL]to select the desired bank channel.

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Contents IR20 Auto write and 50 scan edge channels are included Some frequency bands are inhibited according to versionMay occur Equipment damage may occurOperate this device under FCC regulations PrecautionSupplied Accessories Table of Contents Battery pack installation Batteries installationQuick Reference Guide PreparationsSwivel belt clip Option Belt clipThird-party antennas may in- crease receiver performance AntennaAbout default setting Charging the batteryYour ﬁrst scanning ExperienceAdjusting squelch level Adjusting audio levelBasic operation Turning on the receiverReceive mode selection Setting frequencyMemory programming Selecting a memory channelProgramming scan edges Writing a memory channel Programmed scan operationSelecting a scan edge channel B Selecting a scan edge channel aCancelling scan Starting scan Select VFO modeStarting scan Selecting a scanning typeFront, top and side panels Panel DescriptionULEFT Dial L-DIAL EPOWER KEY PowerIRIGHT Dial R-DIAL QDUALWATCH/CLEAR KEY DualwatchMODE/SCAN KEY Mode Scan Or 10 MHz tuning steps pVOLUME/DIAL KEY 1 DIAL.SEL VFO/MHz KEY VFO MHzInputs digit ‘5’ for frequency input, memory Push for 1 sec. to enter the set modeInputs digit ‘0’ for frequency input, memory Inputs digit ‘8’ for frequency input, memory@2STOP/PLAY ≈ WDUPLEX Indicators p QBATTERY IndicatorESIGNAL Squelch Indicators Function displayTLOCK Indicator p RANL/NB Indicator pgsYAFC Indicator p USKIP Indicators pBattery installation Battery INSTALLATION/CHARGINGBattery caution Battery chargingRegular charging Charging cautionRapid charging with the BC-156 CP-18A/E fuse replacementMode selection Frequency and Channel SettingVFO mode Memory mode/PreSet*/TV*/Weather† channelsOperating band selection Available frequency bands 2425Setting a frequency Setting a tuning stepTuning step selection Using the dialUsing the keypad Frequency can be directly set via numeral keysEditting MHz to 1260.240 MHz Lock function Receive mode selectionWhen a signal is received Setting audio volumeBasic Operation ReceivingSquelch level setting Monitor functionPush and hold SQL to monitor the operating frequency RF gain Attenuator functionSetting Duplex operationRotate R-DIALto select Duplex NB/ANL function AFC functionSelect the sweep steps, if desired Band scopeSingle band operation Dial function assignmentOperating bands table for dualwatch operation Main band selection Band exchangeLower band’s squelch adjustment Setting audio volume Squelch level settingMemory Channels Memory channel contentsGeneral description Memory channel programmingPush MR S.MW for 1 sec. to set the channel into the bank Memory bank settingRotate R-DIALto select the bank channel Memory bank selectionRotate R-DIALto select the desired character Programming memory/bank nameSelecting memory/bank name Indication Available charactersDication type from bank name or memory name Copying memory contents Memory clearing Push MR S.MW for 1 sec. to clear the contentsErasing/transferring bank contents Scan types Scan OperationFull Scan p FREQUENCY/MEMORY Skip Function pSelect VFO mode with VFO MHz To start the scan, release Mode ScanFull/band/programmed scan Scan edges programming Release Mode Scan to start the selected scan Select memory mode with MR S.MWMemory/bank/all bank scan To stop the scan, push DualwatchDuring auto-memory write scanning Auto-memory write scanRecalling the stored frequencies Clearing the stored frequenciesSkip channel/frequency setting Push Dualwatch to exit set mode Scan pause timerScan resume condition SETScan resume timer Priority Watch Priority watch typesAbout priority beep function Push Dualwatch to cancel the watch Push Dualwatch to exit set mode and start the watchPriority watch operation Select the desired memory channelVFO scan watch qSelect memory mode 0Push Dualwatch to cancel the watch and scanWhile scanning memory/bank channels Comfortable Receiving Tone/DTCS squelch operationPush Dualwatch to stop the beeps and blinking man- ually Available Dtcs code list Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code settingPush 8 SET Available tone frequency listDtcs polarity setting Push 4 T-SCANfor 1 sec. to start the tone scan Tone scanSET Mode Expanded set mode ON/OFFGeneral Set mode items Expanded set mode itemsGeneral set mode items Key-touch beep Priority watchBeep output level Display backlightingNoise blanker Power saveANL function AF ﬁlterPower and Lock No accessible key is available, exceptAM antenna selection FM antenna selectionDefault Auto power OFFDial speed acceleration Monitor key actionScan resume timer Scan pause timerScan stop beep Turns the scan stop beep function on and OFFOffset frequency Scope audio outputDuplex direction Sets the audio output function while scope operationDtcs code Tone frequencyDtcs polarity Available subaudible tone frequenciesMemory bank link LCD contrast can be adjusted through 15 levelsLCD contrast Turns weather alert function on and OFFCI-V address CI-V baud rateCI-V transceive Other Functions RPush Dualwatch to exit set modeAntenna selection Selecting antennaWeather channel operation Turn the weather alert function OFF in set modeWeather channel selection Weather alert functionCloning using a personal computer Data cloningReceiver shows following indications Cloning error Auto power-off functionPlaying back recorded content IC recorderRecording a received audio Recording set mode Quality setting Playback speed settingErasing recorded audio Automatic recordingREC Same time, but cannot erase each track independentlyPartial reset Control Command Command tableData format CI-V compatible transceiver Control CommandTV channels Frequency TableS.A. channels Ccir channelsNew China channelsZealand ChannelsItalian channels Indonesian channelsTaiwan channels FOT channelsWeather channelsunit MHz VHF marine channelsOther communications in the USA Channels Murs channelsHF CB Citizens Band channels Wireless Microphones General aviation frequenciesCable TV IRC LPD Low Power Device channels Unit MHz Other communications- other countriesPMR446 channels unit MHz UHF C.R.S Citizen Radio Service channels Troubleshooting MaintenanceGeneral SpecificationsOptions OptionsFor Microsoft Windows XP Driver InstallationDriver Installation Windows starts installing the USB driver 0Repeat step e to y After the installation is completed, click FinishFor Microsoft Windows 2After clicking Finish, the dialog appears as belowFound New Hardware Wizard will come up as below. Click Next Select Click Driver Installation For Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/Me Select Click COM port conﬁrmation Click the Device Manager IR20 Pocket GuideRelease Mode Scan to start scan We Icom Inc. Japan Declaration ConformityKamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan #07 France