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... IMBE™ voice coding technology embodied in your authority to prevent erroneous indications. U.S. ii cohol when cleaning the IC-R9500, as possible from attempting to avoid inadvertent use . During maritime mobile operation, keep the receiver as far away as they can damage the receiver's surfaces. ...Turn [I/O] switch (on the top, rear or bottom of this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use by unauthorized internal adjustment. R CAUTION! P25 digital mode is available when the optional UT-122...
... IMBE™ voice coding technology embodied in your authority to prevent erroneous indications. U.S. ii cohol when cleaning the IC-R9500, as possible from attempting to avoid inadvertent use . During maritime mobile operation, keep the receiver as far away as they can damage the receiver's surfaces. ...Turn [I/O] switch (on the top, rear or bottom of this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use by unauthorized internal adjustment. R CAUTION! P25 digital mode is available when the optional UT-122...
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... 1 u 2-conductor 1⁄8″ plugs 7 i 3-conductor 1⁄8″ plugs 1 o 8 pin ACC plugs 2 !0 Screws for side plate 4 !1 Hiding screws for installation details) iii dles. ‡These are used when connecting cables to [DATA IN], [LAN] or [USB]. !2 (see p. 2-7 for screw hole 2 !2 Ferrite bead 3 *May differ from that shown according to version. †These...
... 1 u 2-conductor 1⁄8″ plugs 7 i 3-conductor 1⁄8″ plugs 1 o 8 pin ACC plugs 2 !0 Screws for side plate 4 !1 Hiding screws for installation details) iii dles. ‡These are used when connecting cables to [DATA IN], [LAN] or [USB]. !2 (see p. 2-7 for screw hole 2 !2 Ferrite bead 3 *May differ from that shown according to version. †These...
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...back 6-5 ■ Voice set mode 6-6 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channels 7-2 ■ Memory channel selection 7-3 D Using the [M-CH]/[BANK] selectors 7-3 D Using the keypad 7-3 ■ Memory channel programming 7-4 D Programming in VFO mode 7-4 D Programming in memory mode 7-4 ...Memory names 7-6 D Editing (programming) memory names 7-6 ■ Memory clearing 7-6 ■ Memory list screen 7-7 D Selecting a memory channel using the memory list screen ...... 7-7 D Confirming programmed memory channels 7-7 D Memory bank set 7-8 D Editing memory channel 7-9 SCANS ■ ...
...back 6-5 ■ Voice set mode 6-6 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channels 7-2 ■ Memory channel selection 7-3 D Using the [M-CH]/[BANK] selectors 7-3 D Using the keypad 7-3 ■ Memory channel programming 7-4 D Programming in VFO mode 7-4 D Programming in memory mode 7-4 ...Memory names 7-6 D Editing (programming) memory names 7-6 ■ Memory clearing 7-6 ■ Memory list screen 7-7 D Selecting a memory channel using the memory list screen ...... 7-7 D Confirming programmed memory channels 7-7 D Memory bank set 7-8 D Editing memory channel 7-9 SCANS ■ ...
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...(p. 3-2) Turn the internal power supply ON before turning the unit ON from a PC via a CI-V data. • The [REMOTE] indicator lights orange while in use. • The dial lock function is also available. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. t RECORDER REMOTE JACK [REC REMOTE] Controls the operation of a ...10149; Turns the sleep or daily timer function ON or OFF. • The [TIMER] indicator above this switch lights green when the timer is in use. to turn the receiver power ON. • The [POWER] indicator above this switch lights green when powered ON. ➥ Push for recording. ...
...(p. 3-2) Turn the internal power supply ON before turning the unit ON from a PC via a CI-V data. • The [REMOTE] indicator lights orange while in use. • The dial lock function is also available. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. t RECORDER REMOTE JACK [REC REMOTE] Controls the operation of a ...10149; Turns the sleep or daily timer function ON or OFF. • The [TIMER] indicator above this switch lights green when the timer is in use. to turn the receiver power ON. • The [POWER] indicator above this switch lights green when powered ON. ➥ Push for recording. ...
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... SSB, CW and FSK modes. (PBT1) (PBT2) - + !1 AGC CONTROL [AGC] (p. 5-10) Adjusts the continuously-variable AGC circuit time constant. • To use [AGC] control, push the appropriate band's [AGC VR/OFF] ([AGC VR] indicator lights green). Slow Fast !2 AGC SWITCH [AGC VR/OFF] (p. 5-10) ➥...CLEAR] for 1 sec. The squelch disables output from the speaker (closed condition) when no signal is received. • The squelch control is in use . !5 MANUAL NOTCH FILTER CONTROLS [NOTCH1]/[NOTCH2] (p. 5-16) Varies the "notch" frequency of the manual notch filter to reject an interfering signal ...
... SSB, CW and FSK modes. (PBT1) (PBT2) - + !1 AGC CONTROL [AGC] (p. 5-10) Adjusts the continuously-variable AGC circuit time constant. • To use [AGC] control, push the appropriate band's [AGC VR/OFF] ([AGC VR] indicator lights green). Slow Fast !2 AGC SWITCH [AGC VR/OFF] (p. 5-10) ➥...CLEAR] for 1 sec. The squelch disables output from the speaker (closed condition) when no signal is received. • The squelch control is in use . !5 MANUAL NOTCH FILTER CONTROLS [NOTCH1]/[NOTCH2] (p. 5-16) Varies the "notch" frequency of the manual notch filter to reject an interfering signal ...
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...such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. This function cannot be ON. p. 5-16) Adjusts the DSP noise reduction level when noise reduction is in use. ➥ During CW mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. While rotating the RF gain control, you may hear noise. p. 5-15) Adjust... the noise blanker threshold level. • To use this control, noise reduction must be used for FM, WFM, P25 modes or non-pulse-type noise. • The [NB] indicator above this switch lights green when the function...
...such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. This function cannot be ON. p. 5-16) Adjusts the DSP noise reduction level when noise reduction is in use. ➥ During CW mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. While rotating the RF gain control, you may hear noise. p. 5-15) Adjust... the noise blanker threshold level. • To use this control, noise reduction must be used for FM, WFM, P25 modes or non-pulse-type noise. • The [NB] indicator above this switch lights green when the function...
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...-3335 MHz: 20 dB only. ➥ Turns OFF the attenuator when pushed and held for 1 sec. p. 3-9) Adjusts the treble response of the speaker or headphones. useful for 1 sec. (p. 5-10) AGC time constant can be set screen when pushed and held for 1 sec. AMP1" activates 10 dB preamp. • "P. The preamp amplifies...
...-3335 MHz: 20 dB only. ➥ Turns OFF the attenuator when pushed and held for 1 sec. p. 3-9) Adjusts the treble response of the speaker or headphones. useful for 1 sec. (p. 5-10) AGC time constant can be set screen when pushed and held for 1 sec. AMP1" activates 10 dB preamp. • "P. The preamp amplifies...
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... hold to turn the 1⁄4-speed tuning function ON or OFF in CW and FSK modes. (p. 3-6) • " 1⁄4 " appears when 1⁄4 function is in use . ➥ Turns the automatic tuning function ON or OFF in AM, SSB and CW modes. • " AUTO TUNE " blinks when autotune function is activate. in...SWITCH [AFC•AUTOTUNE] ➥ Turns the AFC function ON or OFF in FM or WFM modes. • " AFC " appears when AFC function is in use . • 1⁄4 function sets dial rotation to toggle the external input screen between CW and CW-R (CW reverse) mode when pushed and held for 1 ...
... hold to turn the 1⁄4-speed tuning function ON or OFF in CW and FSK modes. (p. 3-6) • " 1⁄4 " appears when 1⁄4 function is in use . ➥ Turns the automatic tuning function ON or OFF in AM, SSB and CW modes. • " AUTO TUNE " blinks when autotune function is activate. in...SWITCH [AFC•AUTOTUNE] ➥ Turns the AFC function ON or OFF in FM or WFM modes. • " AFC " appears when AFC function is in use . • 1⁄4 function sets dial rotation to toggle the external input screen between CW and CW-R (CW reverse) mode when pushed and held for 1 ...
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... 2-6) ➥ Connects a PC via the optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER for external control of the IC-R9500 without the optional CT-17, or the FSK decoded signal output. Using a fuse rated for a different input power may damege your house electrical system or the receiver. !6 AC POWER...(p. 12-8) Holds a 4 A fuse (100 V/120 V versions) or 2 A fuse (230 V/240 V versions) for remote control of the receiver. ➥ Used for transceive operation with another Icom CI-V transceiver or receiver. @9 DATA SOCKET [DATA IN] (pgs. 2-10, 2-12) Outputs LCD monitor signals (NTSC system). 1-11 Can be...
... 2-6) ➥ Connects a PC via the optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER for external control of the IC-R9500 without the optional CT-17, or the FSK decoded signal output. Using a fuse rated for a different input power may damege your house electrical system or the receiver. !6 AC POWER...(p. 12-8) Holds a 4 A fuse (100 V/120 V versions) or 2 A fuse (230 V/240 V versions) for remote control of the receiver. ➥ Used for transceive operation with another Icom CI-V transceiver or receiver. @9 DATA SOCKET [DATA IN] (pgs. 2-10, 2-12) Outputs LCD monitor signals (NTSC system). 1-11 Can be...
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...or selective squelch is selected in P25 mode. (Requires optional UT-122.) (p.4-19) !8 BANK INDICATOR (p. 7-3) Appears when the bank limit function is in use and indicates the selected bank number. • BANK-0 to BANK-9, BANK-A (AUTO MW), BANK-S (SKIP) and BANK-P (SCAN EDGE) are selectable. ... is normally stayed ON. ➥ " USB " appears when USB equipment (USBMemory or keyboard, etc) is connected, and blinks while it is in use . This function is not available for IF shift operation. @5 AUDIO PEAK FILTER INDICATOR (p. 4-9) Appears when the audio peak filter function is active. @1...
...or selective squelch is selected in P25 mode. (Requires optional UT-122.) (p.4-19) !8 BANK INDICATOR (p. 7-3) Appears when the bank limit function is in use and indicates the selected bank number. • BANK-0 to BANK-9, BANK-A (AUTO MW), BANK-S (SKIP) and BANK-P (SCAN EDGE) are selectable. ... is normally stayed ON. ➥ " USB " appears when USB equipment (USBMemory or keyboard, etc) is connected, and blinks while it is in use . This function is not available for IF shift operation. @5 AUDIO PEAK FILTER INDICATOR (p. 4-9) Appears when the audio peak filter function is active. @1...
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See p. 11-3 for set mode arrangement. • Spectrum scope screen (p. 5-2) • Memory channel screen (p. 7-4) • Voice recorder screen (p. 6-3) • Scan screen (p. 5-5) • FSK decoder screen (p. 4-14) • Set mode menu screen (p. 11-2) 1-14 Choose the desired screen using the following screens can be selected from the start up screen. Pushing [EXIT/SET] several times returns to the start up screen. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Screen menu arrangement The following chart.
See p. 11-3 for set mode arrangement. • Spectrum scope screen (p. 5-2) • Memory channel screen (p. 7-4) • Voice recorder screen (p. 6-3) • Scan screen (p. 5-5) • FSK decoder screen (p. 4-14) • Set mode menu screen (p. 11-2) 1-14 Choose the desired screen using the following screens can be selected from the start up screen. Pushing [EXIT/SET] several times returns to the start up screen. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Screen menu arrangement The following chart.
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... the nut onto the plug body. • Be sure the center pin is poor, your receiver from 100 kHz to use a long wire antenna for full coverage from lightning by using a lightning arrestor. No space r Plug body Carefully slide the plug body into place aligning the center conductor pin on and...you wish to 3335 MHz. w Strip the cable as 10 mm Soft shown at least 10 m, 32.8 ft). The IC-R9500 requires at least 2 antennas (ANT 1/HF ANT 3, ANT 2) for short wave bands, use one as long as a well matched 50 Ω antenna and feedline. r Screw the coupling ring onto the connector ...
... the nut onto the plug body. • Be sure the center pin is poor, your receiver from 100 kHz to use a long wire antenna for full coverage from lightning by using a lightning arrestor. No space r Plug body Carefully slide the plug body into place aligning the center conductor pin on and...you wish to 3335 MHz. w Strip the cable as 10 mm Soft shown at least 10 m, 32.8 ft). The IC-R9500 requires at least 2 antennas (ANT 1/HF ANT 3, ANT 2) for short wave bands, use one as long as a well matched 50 Ω antenna and feedline. r Screw the coupling ring onto the connector ...
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... OUT]. PH M4×8 mm 2-4 FH M4×16 mm FH: Flat head ■ Rack mounting handle detachment When removing the rack mounting handles, use the supplied screws for side plate atachment or hiding screw holes. FH: Flat head q PH: Pan head w Attach the removed side plates to damage the... receiver's inside board. q Remove the 6 screws from side panel for both side. dles for both side. If long screw is used, it is caused to original position, then tighten the supplied 4 screws (FH M4×12). Tighten the supplied 2 screw (PH M4×8) for ...
... OUT]. PH M4×8 mm 2-4 FH M4×16 mm FH: Flat head ■ Rack mounting handle detachment When removing the rack mounting handles, use the supplied screws for side plate atachment or hiding screw holes. FH: Flat head q PH: Pan head w Attach the removed side plates to damage the... receiver's inside board. q Remove the 6 screws from side panel for both side. dles for both side. If long screw is used, it is caused to original position, then tighten the supplied 4 screws (FH M4×12). Tighten the supplied 2 screw (PH M4×8) for ...
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... AND CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections D Rear panel [VIDEO IN], [VIDEO OUT] TV jumper cable must be connected when internal TV tuner and LCD are in use (except USA versions). No signals come out from [VIDEO OUT] for 24, 28 MHz band. Antenna 1, 2 (p. 2-3) Connects the VHF, UHF wide band antennas. Select the... HF Antenna 1, 2, 3 (p. 2-3) [Example]: HF ANT1 for 3.5, 7 MHz bands, HF ANT 2 for 14, 18 MHz bands, ANT3 for USA versions. Ground (p. 2-2) Ground connection AC outlet R WARNING: Use the supplied AC power cable only.
... AND CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections D Rear panel [VIDEO IN], [VIDEO OUT] TV jumper cable must be connected when internal TV tuner and LCD are in use (except USA versions). No signals come out from [VIDEO OUT] for 24, 28 MHz band. Antenna 1, 2 (p. 2-3) Connects the VHF, UHF wide band antennas. Select the... HF Antenna 1, 2, 3 (p. 2-3) [Example]: HF ANT1 for 3.5, 7 MHz bands, HF ANT 2 for 14, 18 MHz bands, ANT3 for USA versions. Ground (p. 2-2) Ground connection AC outlet R WARNING: Use the supplied AC power cable only.
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Only regulated DC power may be connected. DATA socket (pgs.2-12) Antenna 1, 2 Connects a pre-amplifier, converter, etc. [REMOTE], [RS-232C] (p. 13-2) Used for external equipment power supply. (max. 1 A capacity) ACC socket (pgs.2-12) [DC-DC IN] Connects an external power supply (DC 13.5-15 V at least 10 A). ...
Only regulated DC power may be connected. DATA socket (pgs.2-12) Antenna 1, 2 Connects a pre-amplifier, converter, etc. [REMOTE], [RS-232C] (p. 13-2) Used for external equipment power supply. (max. 1 A capacity) ACC socket (pgs.2-12) [DC-DC IN] Connects an external power supply (DC 13.5-15 V at least 10 A). ...
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REAR 2-8 If a tape recorder has a control terminal, this jack can be used for recording control. (2 A/DC max.) The [REC OUT] or [LINE OUT] jack has 350 mV rms/4.7 kΩ output for connection to control a tape recorder via ... recorder connections The [REC REMOTE] jack is grounded when a signal is received and squelch opens. If a tape recorder has a control terminal, this jack can be used for recording control. (2 A/DC max.) The [REC OUT] or [LINE OUT] jack has 350 mV rms/4.7 kΩ output for connection to other audio equipment. •...
REAR 2-8 If a tape recorder has a control terminal, this jack can be used for recording control. (2 A/DC max.) The [REC OUT] or [LINE OUT] jack has 350 mV rms/4.7 kΩ output for connection to control a tape recorder via ... recorder connections The [REC REMOTE] jack is grounded when a signal is received and squelch opens. If a tape recorder has a control terminal, this jack can be used for recording control. (2 A/DC max.) The [REC OUT] or [LINE OUT] jack has 350 mV rms/4.7 kΩ output for connection to other audio equipment. •...
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...and R • Be sure the "REC SPEECH" item is turned ON, and "SPEECH Mix" item is select OFF in the tape recorder using a stereo tape recorder for recording, received audio and a frequency with a synthesized voice can search ahead of the audio signal recorded in the others ...set mode (p. 11-11). 2-9 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS D Separately recording audio and frequency When using the frequency recording channel search. [REMOTE] jack [REC REMOTE] [LINE OUT] 350 mVrms 4.7 kΩ [SPEECH OUT] 350 mVrms 4.7 kΩ When ...
...and R • Be sure the "REC SPEECH" item is turned ON, and "SPEECH Mix" item is select OFF in the tape recorder using a stereo tape recorder for recording, received audio and a frequency with a synthesized voice can search ahead of the audio signal recorded in the others ...set mode (p. 11-11). 2-9 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS D Separately recording audio and frequency When using the frequency recording channel search. [REMOTE] jack [REC REMOTE] [LINE OUT] 350 mVrms 4.7 kΩ [SPEECH OUT] 350 mVrms 4.7 kΩ When ...
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... computer 2-11 w Select FSK mode (or USB, CW modes for amateur RTTY): [Setting frequency (displayed freq.)] = [Desired freq.] + [Mark freq.] • When using a PC application Rear panel view [ACC] 76 381 54 2 SQLS SQELCH IN GND GND AF AUDIO INPUT • When.... r Set the connected terminal unit to the appropriate settings. • Refer to the signal width. (p. 5-12) • Frequency settings depend on the mode used. See the instruction manual of Mark and Space freq.] + [600 Hz] LSB mode (for HF band data communications). Be sure to select the appropriate IF...
... computer 2-11 w Select FSK mode (or USB, CW modes for amateur RTTY): [Setting frequency (displayed freq.)] = [Desired freq.] + [Mark freq.] • When using a PC application Rear panel view [ACC] 76 381 54 2 SQLS SQELCH IN GND GND AF AUDIO INPUT • When.... r Set the connected terminal unit to the appropriate settings. • Refer to the signal width. (p. 5-12) • Frequency settings depend on the mode used. See the instruction manual of Mark and Space freq.] + [600 Hz] LSB mode (for HF band data communications). Be sure to select the appropriate IF...
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... 2 GND Connects to approx. 4 V Output impedance : 10 kΩ DATA IN 76 381 54 2 PIN No. Output impedance : 47 kΩ Fixed, regardless of [AF] position in use, the beep tone decreases from the fixed level when the [AF] control is ON. Output impedance : 10 kΩ 2 GND Connects to ground. 3 SEND When grounded...
... 2 GND Connects to approx. 4 V Output impedance : 10 kΩ DATA IN 76 381 54 2 PIN No. Output impedance : 47 kΩ Fixed, regardless of [AF] position in use, the beep tone decreases from the fixed level when the [AF] control is ON. Output impedance : 10 kΩ 2 GND Connects to ground. 3 SEND When grounded...
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... is normal and does not indicate any equipment malfunction. [POWER] ■ Initial settings [AGC]: 12 o'clock [SQL] : Max. This is complete. Then, reset the receiver using the following procedure. In cooler temperatures, the LCD may appear dark and unstable after resetting, if desired. counter clockwise [NOTCH1]/[NOTCH2] : 12 o'clock [AF] : Max.
... is normal and does not indicate any equipment malfunction. [POWER] ■ Initial settings [AGC]: 12 o'clock [SQL] : Max. This is complete. Then, reset the receiver using the following procedure. In cooler temperatures, the LCD may appear dark and unstable after resetting, if desired. counter clockwise [NOTCH1]/[NOTCH2] : 12 o'clock [AF] : Max.