Tamron IC-R10 Basic Operation, General, Selecting VFO mode, Turn power on, Adjust the volume

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BASIC OPERATION 3

■General

Operating the IC-R10 is easy. However, in order to get the most out of its oper- ating potential, please go through the following procedures, step-by-step. Then, try the examples contained at the end of this chapter.

What is VFO?

The IC-R10 has several operating modes, each of which has its own dis- tinct functions. VFO (Variable Frequency Operation) is one of these modes.

VFO mode is used to change the oper- ating frequency, receive mode, tuning step, etc. Therefore, for most every day operations of the receiver, you will be using VFO mode.

■Selecting VFO mode

1. Turn power ON
Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn
power ON.
• Opening message is displayed for 1
sec.
VFO
FM
Presented
by ICOM
Opening message	as
above is displayed on the
multi-function display.

2. Adjust the volume

Adjust the audio to a suitable level using [VOL].

Check the squelch position (see next page) or VSC function setting (p. 38) if no audio is emitted.

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Contents IR10 Read ALL Instructions Carefully be Fore attempting to operate the receiverFollowing explicit deﬁnitions apply to this manual T1 Ni-Cd batteries Accessories included with the receiverFor U.S.A. only Q1 Antenna W1 HandstrapTable of Contents Operating Theory Panel Description Front and side panelsEmits the receive audio Varies the RF gain in LSB, USB and CW modes Adjusts the audio output levelTop panel Varies the squelch threshold point for audio muteFunction display Memo VFO Easy VSC AT TAppears while in VFO mode p Appears while the sleep timer is activated pAppears while the function Func switch is pushed Appears while in memory mode pKeypad Secondary Function while pushing FuncMemory search function p Secondary Function while pushing Func Charging precautions Charging Ni-Cd batteriesAbout Ni-Cd batteries Charging connections Battery installationHandstrap Accessory attachmentAntenna Belt clipBasic Operation Selecting VFO modeTurn power on Adjust the volumeWhat is squelch? Adjust the squelchAdjust the RF gain Select VFO modeWhat are receive modes? Selecting a receive modeWhat are tuning steps? Selecting a tuning stepCall up the tuning step set mode Select the tuning stepTuning a frequency via the keypad Select the frequencyEnter the frequency Rotate Dial to change the fre- quency Tuning a frequency via the dialSelect VFO mode and a receive mode Tune a frequencyDial select steps What are dial select steps?Push and hold FUNC, then rotate Dial What is the band scope function? Band scope functionPreparation While pushing FUNC, push 1BSCOPE Set band scope functionSelect VFO Adjust volumeAdjust squelch Select the receive modeTune the station Use the tuning dialExample 59.75 MHz Example 59.25 MHzListening example 2 airband broadcast in AM mode Example 118.00 MHz Example 118.925 MHz Enter a frequency of 118.0000 MHz* using the keypad pWhat is memory mode? Memory ModeSelecting Memory mode Select Memory modeSelecting a memory channel-2 Selecting a Bank and memory channelSelecting a Bank channel Selecting a memory channel-1Programming Bank and memory channel settingSetting other information Programming a memory channelSetting receive conditions Select VFO mode p Set the frequency and receive mode pWhile pushing FUNC, push V/MMW Programming details Set upProgramming details While pushing FUNC, push V/MMW for 2 sec Data settingProgramming the data Push 0 and 7 to enter the mem- ory channel numberPush Setting the frequency1While pushing FUNC, push V/MMW to enter memory write mode Set the Bank and memory channelRotate Dial or push 0 then 1 to select channel Push Edit to enter memory set- ting modeModeam Programming details ContCopy to the other memory channel Copy to VFO modeWhat is the memory copy function? Memory copy59.7500 MHz, WFM, A45 to VFO Copying exampleWhat is scanning? Scanning OperationRepeatedly scans operatable frequency range A00 FM only A05 B00-R99 A07 A06 A01 A03 A04Set receive mode Set the volume and squelch levelsBefore scanning Set the VSC Set the scan delayWhat is VSC? What is scan delay?Full scan Memory scanStart and stop the scan Program scan Start and stop scanningSelect program scan channel Auto memory write scan For your convenience During auto-memory write scanningBank scan Select Bank scan and Bank numberWhile pushing FUNC, push 8BANK-S Select mode select scan and mode Mode select scanSkip function Program skip settingProgram skip setting Cont Memory skip setting3Push Scan or CLR to stop scan- ning Signavi functionSet Signavi function Select scan type and start scanningWhat is priority watch? Priority WatchTypes of priority watch A01A32 You want to program Into Priority Channel VFO Mode p or Memory mode pProgram a priority channel Set Main frequencyPush Easy to select Easy mode Appears Easy ModeEasy mode operation Select Easy modeYou can store the following items into a memory channel Attenuator settings can be toggled on or OFFEdit Function Memory channel editA00 Memory channel edit ﬂow chartEnter channel Names via Keypad or by ro Tating Dial Enter memory edit modeSet frequency Set channel namesSet Bank names Set receive mode and skip conditionRotate Dial to select receive mode Set attenuator conditionSet the start frequency for scan frequency range Easy mode channel editSelect or program a tuning step Program scan channel editStart Freq Program scan or Easy mode channel edit Enter edit modeSet start frequency Push and hold Edit to enter the set contents Set receive mode and tuning stepSet scan delay time Rotate Dial to select scan delay timeWhat is SET mode? SET ModeDisplay contrast Entering SET modeOpening message Beep audioMemory skip Power saveBacklight Condition Program skipCI-V transceive Scan delayCI-V address CI-V baudOther Functions Low battery indicatorSetting AFC Low battery indicator activates when the installed batterSet lock Monitor functionLock function Set monitorSet NB/ANL ATT functionNB/ANL function Set ATTSet tuning step Sleep timer functionUser TS setting Set sleep timerEnter memory channel names via the keypad or Dial Enter memory search modeMemory search function Enter memory channel namesPush ENT to select a memory channel SearchingSelecting a memory channel Push Scan to start memory channel searchAuto mode and TS function Set auto modeSet auto TS Resetting the CPU Partial resetAll reset Set cloning mode and start cloning Data cloningConnect an optional OPC-474 be Tween both SP jacks Alphanumeric input Alphanumeric KEY AssignmentData area Control CommandsCommand table Data formatPower supply 15VDC Computer Optional RS-232C CableTo CI-V Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting General SpecificationsOptions Protects the receiver from everyday wear and tearAllows you to transfer data between receivers Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547 Japan

IC-R10 specifications

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