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■Monitor function

This 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.

➥Push and hold [SQL] to monitor the operating frequency.

•The 1st segment of the S-meter blinks.

The [SQL] switch can be set to ‘sticky’operation in ex-

panded set mode. See page 43 for details.

■Attenuator function

The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting when

very strong signals are near the desired frequency or when

very strong electric ﬁelds, such as from a broadcasting sta-

tion, are near your location.

➥

While pushing [FUNC], push [SQL] to toggle the attenuator

function ON and OFF.

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

ATT

SKIPP

[SQL]

[FUNC]

“ATT” appears while the

attenuator functions is in

use.

FM SKIPP

[SQL] The 1st segment blinks

4BASIC OPERATION

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Contents

Main FOREWORD DD FEATURES Covers 0.1501309.995 MHz* wide frequency range External power supply operation 1250 memory channels* with 18 banks available PRECAUTION SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES OPERATING THEORY OPERATING NOTES iv IC-R5_1.qxd 02.11.11 20:01 Page iv (1,1) TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Preparation DBattery installation DBelt clip DDAntenna DCharging the battery Your rst scanning experience DAbout default setting DBasic operation 1. Turning ON the receiver 2. Adjusting audio level Memory programming 1. Setting frequency 2. Selecting a memory channel 3. Writing a memory channel Programmed scan operation DDProgramming scan edges 1. Setting frequency 2. Selecting a scan edge channel A 3. Writing a memory channel DDStarting scan 1. Select VFO mode. 2. Selecting a scanning type 3. Starting scan 4. Cancelling scan PANEL DESCRIPTION Front, top and side panels Page 1 Function display FM ATT VOL AM DUP SQL DTCS SKIPTP PRIO W R Page BATTERY CHARGING Battery installation Caution DDBattery caution DDCharging caution RWARNING!NEVER charge dry or alkaline batteries. Battery charging DCharging connections DCharging description FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING VFO and memory channels Operating band selection 8 Available frequency bands 3 Setting a frequency Setting a tuning step DDTuning step selection Selecting a memory channel Lock function BASIC OPERATION Receiving Setting audio volume Squelch level setting Receive mode selection 4 Monitor function Attenuator function Duplex operation DDSetting 4 Dial select step [ DDSetting dial select step MEMORY CHANNELS General description DDMemory channel contents Memory channel programming Memory bank setting Memory bank selection Programming memory/bank name Selecting display type DDSelecting bank channel indication Copying memory contents DMemoryVFO DMemorymemory Memory clearing Transferring memory contents Erasing/transferring bank contents SCAN OPERATION Scan types FULL SCAN SELECTED BAND SCAN ALL/SELECTED BANK SCAN Full/band/programmed scan Scan edges programming Memory/bank/all bank scan qq Auto memory write scan Skip channel/frequency setting Scan resume condition DDScan pause timer DDScan resume timer PRIORITY WATCH Priority watch types DDAbout priority beep function MEMORYCHANNEL WATCH MEMORYSCAN WATCH 7 Priority watch operation DDMemory channel watch and memory scan watch PRIORITY WATCH DDVFO scan watch TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP Tone/DTCS squelch operation 36 IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 36 (1,1) Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting yPush [TSSET] to exit set mode. tWhile pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired subaudible tone frequency or DTCS code. See the tables at right. Tone squelch frequency selection DTCS code selection 8 DTCS polarity setting Tone scan SET MODE General DDSet mode entering and operation DDExpanded set mode ON/OFF 40 Set mode items The following items are available in the set mode and ex- panded set mode. DDGeneral set mode items DDExpanded set mode items DDDial select step DDPriority watch DDKey-touch beep DDBeep output level DDDisplay backlighting DDPower save DDAntenna selection DDKey lock effect DDDial speed acceleration DDMonitor switch action DDAuto power OFF DDScan pause timer DDScan resume timer DDScan stop beep DDOffset frequency DDDuplex direction DDTone squelch 46 IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 46 (1,1) DDTone frequency DDDTCS code The polarity can also be set in DTCS polarity as follow. DDDTCS polarity Sets DTCS polarity from normal and reverse. (default: NORMAL) Page OTHER FUNCTIONS Antenna selection DDSelecting antenna [DIAL] function assignment Weather channel operation DDWeather channel selection DDWeather alert function Data cloning DCloning between receivers DCloning using a personal computer DCloning error Auto power-off function Partial reset All reset IMPORTANT!: 54 FREQUENCY TABLE TV channels DDCCIR channels (unit: MHz) DDAustralian channels 55 DDFrench channels (unit: MHz) DDChina channels (unit: MHz) DDNew Zealand channels DDUK channels (unit: MHz) 56 DDIndonesian channels DDItalian channels (unit: MHz) DDTaiwan channels DDFOT channels VHF marine channels (unit: MHz) IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 57 (1,1) Weather channels 58 Other communications in the USA DDFRS (Family Radio Service) channels DDMURS channels DDBRS (Business Radio DDGMRS (General Mobile DDGeneral aviation frequencies DDCable TV (IRC) (unit: MHz) DDWireless Microphones 60 Other communications other countries DD PMR446 channels DDLPD (Low Power Device) channels (unit: MHz) DDUHF C.R.S (Citizen Radio Service) channels 62 MAINTENANCE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Troubleshooting following points before sending it to a service center. 12 CP-18A/E fuse replacement 64 SPECIFICATIONS DDGENERAL DDRECEIVER OPTIONS 65 New2001New2001 Options iR5 POCKET GUIDE Page DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 68 CE We Icom Inc. Japan Icom (Europe) GmbH T. Maebayashi General Manager