Manual Icom IC-R6

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  • Icom IC-R6 - page 1

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interfer- ence. UHF TRANSCEIVER iF24/S VHF TRANSCEIVER iF14/S iF26-L IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page A (1,1) ...

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    i SAFETY TRAINING INFORMA TION Y our Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and clas- sified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such haz- ards. This radio is NOT intended fo ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 3

    ii ION • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio. • DO NOT transmit for more than ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 4

    iii FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver . SA VE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F14/ IC-F14S VHF TRANSCEIVERS and IC-F24/IC-F24S/IC-F26-L UHF TRANSCEIVERS . EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS OPERA TING NOTES • When transmitting with a porta ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 5

    iv PRECAUTION R W ARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body , especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. R W ARNING! NEVER operate the transc ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 6

    v T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMA TION …………………………………… i FOREWORD ……………………………………………………………… iii EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ………………………………………………… iii OPERA TING NOTES …………………………………………………… iii PREC ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 7

    1 1 ACCESSORIES 1 ■ Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied: Qty . q Flexible antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 w Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 e Belt clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 8

    2 1 ACCESSORIES ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible an- tenna to the antenna connector . CAUTION: • NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver . • T ransmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver . IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 2 (1,1) ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 9

    3 1 ACCESSORIES 1 ï Battery pack T o attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direc- tion of the arrow ( q ), then lock it with the battery release button. • Slide the battery pack until the battery release button makes a ‘click’ sound. T o release the battery pack: Push the battery release button ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 10

    4 1 ACCESSORIES ï Jack cover Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. w w q q q w T o attach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover to the [SP MIC] connector . w T ighten the screws. T o detach the jack cover: q Unscrew the screws with a phillips screwdriver . w Detach the jack cover for the speaker-microphone conne ...

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    5 1 ACCESSORIES 1 D Belt clip T o attach the belt clip: q Release the battery pack if it is attached. w Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip is locked and makes a ‘click’ sound. T o detach the belt clip: q Release the battery pack if it is attached. w Pinch the clip ( q ), and slide the belt clip in the directio ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 12

    6 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q CHANNEL SW/SELECTOR • IC-F14S/F24S : T oggle the channel switch to select the pre-programmed channel 1 or 2. • IC-F14/F24/F26-L : Rotate the channel selector to select the pre-programmed memory channels. w VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Rotate to turn the power ON/OFF and adjust the audio level. r q ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 13

    7 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 2 e LED INDICA TOR (p. 8) ➥ Lights red while transmitting. ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. ➥ Lights/blinks orange when the matched 2/5-tone code is re- ceived, according to the pre-programming. r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone. (p. 31) ...

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    8 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION ‘ ‘ LED indicator The LED indicator indicates several informa- tion as follows; (Ref.; R=Red, G=Green, O=Orange) R R R R O O O O G G G G G G R O R O R O R O R O R O R O R O G G G R • TX: T urns Red while transmitting a signal. • RX: T urns Green while receiving a signal. • Call LED (ON): When receiving a matched 2/5 ...

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    9 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ‘ ‘ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [Upper] and [Lower] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the specific key use ...

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    10 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION MONITOR KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key . (LMR operation only) ➥ Activates one of (or two of) the following functions on each chan- nel independently: (PMR operation only) • Push and hold to un-mute the channel (audio is emitted ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 17

    11 2 P ANEL DESCRIPTION 2 DTMF AUTODIAL KEY Push to transmit the programmed DTMF code. CALL KEYS Push to transmit a 2/5-tone code. • Call transmission is necessary before you call another station de- pending on your signalling system. • [Call A] and/or [Call B] keys may be available when your system em- ploys selective ‘Individual/Group’ ca ...

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    12 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERA TION ■ T urning power ON ➥ Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. ■ Channel selection IC-F14S/F24S : T oggle [CHANNEL SWITCH] to select the channel 1 or 2, or , push one of [MR- CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select a chan- nel directly . • The memory channels 3 and 4 are avail - able when [MR-CH 3] and [MR-CH 4] keys are assigne ...

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    13 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERA TION 3 ■ Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice trans- mission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you. ...

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    14 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERA TION ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: T ransmitting without an antenna may damage the trans- ceiver . See p. 2 for antenna attachment. Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w T oggle [CHANNEL SWITCH] (IC-F14S/F24S), r otate [ CHAN- NEL SELECTOR] (IC-F14/F24/F26-L) or push one of [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4] key to select ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 21

    15 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERA TION 3 D T ransmitting notes • T ransmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict trans- mission under the following conditions: - The channel is in mute condition. - Channel is busy . - Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received. - The selected channel is a ‘receive only’ channel. ? ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 22

    16 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERA TION ■ Scrambler function The optional voice scrambler units UT -109 (#01) and UT -1 10 (#01) provide high performance private communication between stations with the same scrambler codes. ➥ Push and hold [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function ON. ➥ Push [Scrambler] to turn the scrambler function OFF . ■ Setting ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 23

    17 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERA TION 3 ■ Man Down Emergency Call The man down emergency call function transmits an emergency call automatically , after the transceiver laying down in a horizontal position for a pre-set time period. (The optional UT -1 13 MAN DOWN UNIT is required.) After the emergency call, the transceiver performs transmission and recep ...

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    18 4 OPTIONAL UNIT INST ALLA TION ■ Optional unit installation Install the optional unit as follows: q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF , and remove the battery pack. (p. 3) w Remove the unit cover . NOTE: Use a flat head screw driver or a similar flat instru- ment, and insert into the hollow of the chassis, then lift and take away the unit cov ...

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    19 4 OPTIONAL UNIT INST ALLA TION 4 ■ Scrambler unit installation The following PC board modification is required when installing the optional UT -109 or UT-1 10. q Rotate [VOL] to turn the power OFF , and remove the battery pack. (p. 3) w Remove the unit cover as shown at left (Optional unit installation.) e Cut the pattern on the PCB at the TX ...

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    20 5 BA TTER Y CHARGING ■ Battery charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. CAUTION: T o avoid damage to the transceiver , turn it OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F) - The Li-Ion battery f ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 27

    21 5 BA TTERY CHARGING 5 ■ Caution R DANGER Charge the specified Icom batteries only . Only tested and approved for use with genuine Icom batteries. Fire and/or explosion may occur when a third party battery pack or counterfeit product is charged. CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver (with the bat- tery pack attached) with wet or soile ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 28

    22 5 BA TTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery chargers D Rapid charging with the BC-160 The optional BC-160 provides rapid charging of optional Li-Ion bat - tery packs. • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-160 depending on ver- sion) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L) is additionally required. AC adapter (Not supplied with some versions.) ...

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    23 5 BA TTERY CHARGING 5 ï AD-106 installation q Install the AD-106 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC-1 19N/121N. w Connect the plugs of the BC-1 19N/BC-121N to the AD-106 with the connector , then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws. Desktop charger adapter Connectors Plugs Screws supplied with the ...

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    24 5 BA TTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-1 19N+AD-106 The optional BC-1 19N provides rapid charging of optional Li-Ion battery packs. The following items are additionally required: • One AD-106 (purchase separately) . • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-1 19N depending on ver- sion) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L). AD-10 ...

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    25 5 BA TTERY CHARGING 5 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously . The following items are additionally required. • Six AD-106. • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) AC adapter (Purchase separately) AD-106 charger adapters are installed in each sl ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 32

    26 6 SWIVEL BEL T CLIP ■ MB-93 contents Qty . q Belt clip …………………………………………………………… 1 w Base clip …………………………………………………………… 1 ■ T o attach q Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) w Slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow until the base ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 33

    27 6 SWIVEL BEL T CLIP 6 e Clip the belt clip to a part of your belt. And insert the transceiver into the belt clip until the base clip inserted fully into the groove. r Once the transceiver is locked in place, it swivels as illustrated below . IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 27 (1,1) ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 34

    28 6 SWIVEL BEL T CLIP ■ T o detach q T urn the transceiver upside down in the direction of the arrow and pull out from the belt clip. IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 28 (1,1) ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 35

    29 6 SWIVEL BEL T CLIP 6 w Release the battery pack if it is attached. (p. 3) e Pinch the clip ( q ), and slide the base clip in the direction of the arrow ( w ). CAUTION: HOLD THE TRANSCEIVER TIGHTL Y , WHEN HANGING OR DET ACHING THE TRANSCEIVER FROM THE BEL T CLIP . Otherwise the transceiver may not be attached to the holder or swivel properly if ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 36

    30 7 OPTIONS D BA TTER Y P ACK D CHARGERS • BC-1 19N DESKTOP CHARGER + AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER + BC-145 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of battery packs. An AC adapter is supplied with the charger depending on versions. Charging time: approx. 3 hours when BP-232N is attached. • BC-121N MUL TI - CHARGER + AD-106 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-157 AC ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 37

    31 7 OPTIONS 7 D OPTIONAL UNITS • UT -108 DTMF DECODER UNIT Provides pager and code squelch capabilities. • UT -109 (#01)/UT -1 10 (#01) SCRAMBLER UNITS Non-rolling type (UT -109)/Rolling type (UT -1 10) voice scrambler unit provides higher communication security . • UT -1 13 MAN DOWN UNIT Provides a measure of safety when working in a hazard ...

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    32 7 OPTIONS • HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 HEADSET + VS-1L VOX / PTT CASE HS-94: Ear hook type HS-95: Neck-arm type HS-97: Throat microphone VS-1L: VOX/PTT switch box for hands-free operation, etc. • F A-SC73US/F A-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS STUBBY ANTENNAS F A-SC73US: 450–490 MHz F A-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz F A-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz • F A-SC01U/FA-SC25U/F A-SC5 ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 39

    33 7 OPTIONS 7 ï About VS-1L VOX / PTT CASE The VS-1L is a VOX/PTT unit for Icom handheld transceivers, and allows you hands-free operation. An optional headset (HS-94, etc.) is additionally required for opera- tion. • The VOX (voice operated transmission) function starts transmission without pushing PTT switch when you speak into the microphone ...

  • Icom IC-R6 - page 40

    1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan A-6369D-1EX- y Printed in Japan © 2004–2006 Icom Inc. IC-F14_F24-6.qxd 06.9.29 6:09 PM Page 34 (1,1) ...

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Michel

Qui peut me faire parvenir le Manuel en français pour le I-CR6 de I-Com? Prix demandé par I-COM (60 euros) est exagéré.