Icom Marine Radio IC R2500 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
COMMUNICATION RECEIVER  
iR2500  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-  
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES  
OPTIONS  
UT-106* DSP UNIT  
Provides AF DSP functions such as noise reduction and auto  
notch.  
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UT-108* DTMF DECODER UNIT  
Provides DTMF decode function for sub band.  
UT-118* DIGITAL UNIT  
Provides DV (digital) mode operation.  
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UT-122* DIGITAL UNIT  
Provides P25 (digital) mode operation.  
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CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLES  
For operation and charging via a 12 V cigarette lighter socket.  
OPC-254L DC POWER CABLES  
For operation and charging via an external power supply.  
q Antenna …………………………………………………… 1  
w AC adapter* ……………………………………………… 1  
e USB cable ………………………………………………… 1  
r CD ………………………………………………………… 1  
t Foot pad sheet……………………………………………… 1  
y Cable hanger ……………………………………………… 1  
*Not supplied with some versions.  
SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER  
For all-round mobile operation. Cable length: 1.5 m; 4.9 ft  
OPC-1156 SEPARATION CABLE  
For extended separate installation. 3.5 m; 11.5 ft  
MB-84 REMOTE CONTROLLER BRACKET  
Mounts the remote controller in a convenient location.  
MB-65 MOUNTING BASE  
Mounts the controller with the MB-84. Adjustable angle and direction  
for optimum positioning.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
*: The optional units UT-106, UT-108, UT-118, UT-122 installations  
are described in the IC-PCR1500/IC-PCR2500’s Instruction man-  
ual.  
Specifications are provided in the IC-PCR1500/IC-PCR2500’s  
Instruction manual.  
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PRECAUTIONS  
NEVER place the receiver where normal operation of the  
RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver via the  
OPC-254L to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or re-  
sult in an electric shock.  
vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.  
NEVER let objects impede the operation of the cooling fan  
on the rear panel.  
RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver while dri-  
ving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention— any-  
thing less may result in an accident.  
AVOID using or placing the receiver in direct sunlight or in  
areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above  
+60°C (+140°F).  
NEVER connect the receiver to a power source of more  
than 14 V DC. This will damage the receiver.  
BE CAREFUL! The receiver will become hot when op-  
erating it continuously for long periods.  
NEVER connect the receiver to a power source using re-  
verse polarity. This will damage the receiver.  
AVOID setting the receiver in a place without adequate  
ventilation. Heat dissipation may be affected, and the receiver  
may be damaged.  
NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and  
fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is made after cutting,  
the receiver may be damaged.  
AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-  
cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the receiver’s sur-  
faces.  
DO NOT leave the main unit powered ON and connected  
to a vehicle’s electrical system. The main unit draws approx.  
550 mA. This will eventually drain the vehicle’s battery.  
For U.S.A. only  
NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids.  
The receiver may be damaged.  
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not ex-  
pressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to  
operate this device under FCC regulations.  
NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet hands. This  
may result in an electric shock or damage the receiver.  
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ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25  
This device made under license under one or more of the fol-  
lowing US patents: #4,590,473, #4,636,791, #5,148,482,  
#5,185,796, #5,271,017, #5,377,229.  
The IMBE™ voice coding technology embodied in this product  
is protected by intellectual property rights including patent  
rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems,  
Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use  
within this communications equipment. The user of this tech-  
nology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, re-  
verse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any  
other way convert the object code into a human-readable  
form. U.S. Pat. nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974,  
#5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656,  
#5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084, #5,195,166.  
P25 digital mode is available when the optional UT-122 DIG-  
ITAL UNIT is installed.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
FOREWORD .............................................................. i  
IMPORTANT ............................................................... i  
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............................................ i  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...................................... ii  
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... ii  
OPTIONS ................................................................... ii  
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ iii  
ABOUT APCO PROJECT 25 .................................... iv  
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................. v  
Attenuator function .......................................... 15  
NB function ..................................................... 16  
AGC function .................................................. 16  
AFC function ................................................... 17  
VSC function ................................................... 17  
IF filter selection ............................................. 18  
IF shift function ............................................... 18  
Duplex operation ............................................ 19  
Weather channel operation  
(USA/CANADA versions only).............................. 20  
Single band operation ..................................... 22  
5 MEMORY OPERATION ............................... 23–32  
General description ........................................ 23  
Memory channel selection .............................. 23  
Programming a memory channel ................... 24  
Programming channel names ........................ 25  
Copying memory contents .............................. 27  
Memory clearing ............................................. 29  
Memory bank setting ...................................... 30  
Memory bank selection ................................... 31  
Transferring bank contents ............................. 31  
6 SCAN OPERATION ..................................... 33–37  
Scan types ...................................................... 33  
Scan start/stop ................................................ 34  
Scan edges programming .............................. 35  
Skip scan ........................................................ 36  
Scan resume condition ................................... 37  
1 CONNECTION ................................................. 1–2  
Rear panel connection....................................... 1  
Antenna installation .......................................... 2  
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................. 3–10  
Front panel—controller ..................................... 3  
Function display ................................................ 7  
Rear panel—main unit ...................................... 9  
3 SETTING A FREQUENCY ........................... 11–13  
Preparation ..................................................... 11  
Tuning step selection ...................................... 12  
Using the tuning dial ....................................... 13  
Receive mode selection ................................. 13  
4 BASIC OPERATION .................................... 14–22  
Receiving ........................................................ 14  
Monitor function .............................................. 14  
Lock function .................................................. 15  
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7 PRIORITY WATCH ............................................ 38  
Priority watch types ........................................ 38  
Priority watch operation .................................. 38  
8 POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH ..... 39–42  
Pocket beep operation .................................... 39  
Tone/DTCS squelch operation ........................ 41  
Tone scan ....................................................... 42  
9 DIGITAL MODE OPERATION ..................... 43–48  
Digital mode operation .................................... 43  
Pocket beep operation .................................... 43  
Digital squelch operation ................................ 45  
Call sign programming (for DV mode) ............... 47  
ID code programming (for P25 mode) ............... 48  
10 SET MODE ................................................... 49–64  
General ........................................................... 49  
Set mode items ............................................... 49  
11 OTHER FUNCTIONS ................................... 65–68  
DSP operation (Optional UT-106 is required)....... 65  
DATA cloning  
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6
7
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9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
(IC-PCR2500 control software must be installed) ... 66  
Partial reset ..................................................... 67  
All reset............................................................ 67  
Internal audio switch........................................ 68  
12 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 69  
13 DOC ................................................................... 70  
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CONNECTION  
1
D DC power supply connection  
Use a 12 V DC power supply with at least 4 A capacity.  
Make sure the ground terminal of the DC power supply is  
grounded.  
Rear panel connection  
The antenna holder is backed with double-sided  
tape. Remove the protective paper when the  
antenna is fixed to any place.  
• CONNECTING TO A DC POWER SUPPLY  
Connect to a 12 V DC  
Receiver  
battery. Pay attention  
to polarities. NEVER  
connect to a 24 V bat-  
tery. This could dam-  
age the receiver.  
The dualwatch operation or diversity  
operation requires antennas connected  
to both [ANT1] and [ANT2].  
Receiver  
white  
OPC-254L  
(optional)  
to an  
AC outlet  
Supplied antenna  
black  
NOTE: Use the terminals as shown  
below for the cable connections.  
Crimp  
Solder  
DC power  
supply 12 V  
Ferrite core*  
To ground  
To AC adapter  
R CAUTION! NEVER remove the fuse-  
holders from the DC power cable.  
Or  
Fuse (4 A)  
CP-12L  
D Fuse replacement  
Controller  
(optional)  
To a cigarette lighter socket  
*: Ferrite core may not be present on all versions.  
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Fuses (4 A)  
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CONNECTION 1  
D
OPC-1156 connection  
1
Antenna installation  
q Connect the controller plug to the OPC-1156 jack.  
w Detach the ferrite core from the controller cable, then at-  
tach it to the OPC-1156 as shown below.  
D Antenna location  
To obtain maximum performance from the receiver, select a  
high-quality antenna and mount it in a good location. It is not  
necessary to use radials on a magnetic mount (“mag mount”)  
antenna.  
• Make sure to wind the cable on the ferrite core.  
e Connect the OPC-1156 plug to the [CONTROLLER] con-  
nector of the receiver.  
Receiver  
Ferrite core*  
Jack  
OPC-1156  
Controller  
*: Ferrite core may not be present on all versions.  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION  
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Front panel—controller  
The keys w to t are for the main band only.  
Function display (pgs. 7, 8)  
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w
SET  
SKIP  
PWR  
MAIN  
AGC  
MAIN  
NB  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
MHz  
TS  
MHz  
TS  
VOL  
VOL  
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER iR2500  
DIAL  
DIAL  
SQL  
SQL  
MONI  
T/T-SCAN  
MODE  
SCAN  
ATT  
PRIO  
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r
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2  
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2
3
qPOWER KEY [PWR•  
]
t MONITOR•TONE•TONE SCAN KEY  
Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the controller power ON  
and OFF. (p. 11)  
Continue to hold this key down for 2 sec. after power  
ON to turn the lock function ON and OFF. (p. 15)  
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]  
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Push to turn the monitor function ON and OFF. (p. 14)  
Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the tone function se-  
lection mode. (pgs. 34, 41, 44, 46)  
5
6
• Pocket beep (CTCSS), tone squelch, pocket beep (DTCS),  
DTCS squelch or tone function OFF can be selected in FM  
mode.  
• Pocket beep (DSQL), digital call sign squelch, pocket beep  
(CSQL), digital code squelch or digital squelch function OFF  
can be selected in DV*1 mode.  
wSET•SKIP KEY [SET•SKIP]  
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Push to enter set mode. (p. 49)  
Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the channel skip setting  
ON and OFF for memory/VFO skip scan operation.  
(p. 36)  
8
9
• Pocket beep (NAC), digital NAC squelch, pocket beep (Se-  
lective), digital selective squelch or digital squelch function  
OFF can be selected in P25*2 mode.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
e ATTENUATOR/PRIORITY KEY [ATT•PRIO]  
Push to turn the ATT (Attenuator) function ON and OFF.  
(p. 15)  
*1: The optional UT-118 is required.  
Push and hold for 1 sec. to start priority watch. (p. 38)  
*2: The optional UT-122 is required.  
Some versions already come with the UT-122 installed.  
Push and hold for 1 sec. during tone function selection  
mode to start the tone scan. (p. 42)  
r MODE•SCAN KEY [MODE•SCAN]  
Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter receive mode select  
mode. (p. 13)  
• Rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select the desired receive  
mode.  
Push and hold for 1 sec. to start a scan. (p. 34)  
• Cancels a scan when pushed during scan.  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION  
The same controls for both the left and right bands are arranged symmetrically.  
Left band  
Right band  
SET  
SKIP  
PWR  
MAIN  
AGC  
MAIN  
NB  
ya  
u
yb  
u
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
MHz  
TS  
MHz  
TS  
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VOL  
VOL  
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER iR2500  
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DIAL  
DIAL  
SQL  
SQL  
MONI  
T/T-SCAN  
MODE  
SCAN  
ATT  
PRIO  
!
!
!
!
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2  
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2
ya MAIN•AGC KEY [MAIN•AGC]  
oVOLUME CONTROL [VOL] (p. 14)  
Push to select the left band as main band. (p. 11)  
Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the AGC (Automatic  
Gain Control) function ON and OFF. (p. 16)  
Adjusts the audio level for left and right band.  
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!TUNING DIAL [DIAL]  
4
Selects the operating frequency (p. 13), memory channel  
(p. 23), the setting of the set mode item and the scanning  
direction (p. 34) for left and right band.  
yb MAIN•NB KEY [MAIN•NB]  
5
Push to select the right band as main band. (p. 11)  
Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the NB (Noise Blanker)  
function ON and OFF. (p. 16)  
6
!SQUELCH CONTROL [SQL]  
7
Varies the squelch level for left and right band. (p. 14)  
u
VFO/MEMORY•MEMORY WRITE KEY [VFO/MR•S.MW]  
Push to select from VFO, memory and weather chan-  
nel* modes. (pgs. 11, 20, 23)  
8
9
*Weather channels available for USA/CANADA versions only.  
Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter select memory write  
mode for memory channel programming. (pgs. 24, 25,  
35)  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
iMHz TUNING•TUNING STEP [MHz•TS]  
Push to select from band selection, 1 MHz or 10 MHz  
tuning. (p. 13)  
Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter tuning step select  
mode. (p. 12)  
• Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning step.  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION  
Function display  
q
w
e r  
q
w
Left band  
Right band  
t
t
!
!
!
! ! o i u  
y
!
! ! o i u  
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*Display indicators are arranged identically for both  
the left and right bands.  
!
!
qMAIN INDICATOR (p. 11)  
rAUTO POWER-OFF INDICATOR (p. 52)  
Indicates the main band for function control.  
Appears while the auto power OFF function is activated.  
wRECEIVE MODE INDICATORS FOR ANALOG  
tFREQUENCY READOUT  
Shows the selected receive mode.  
• SSB (LSB/USB), CW, AM and FM (FM/WFM) are available.  
Shows the operating frequency, channel names, set mode  
contents, etc.  
• Frequency decimal point blinks while scanning. (p. 34)  
eRECEIVE MODE INDICATOR FOR DIGITAL  
Appears while the digital mode is selected.  
yMEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATORS  
Shows the selected memory channel number. (p. 11)  
Shows the selected bank initial. (p. 31)  
• The optional UT-118 for DV mode or UT-122 for P25 mode is re-  
quired. Some versions come with the UT-122 installed.  
“L” appears when the lock function is activated. (p. 15)  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2  
During P25*2 (Digital) mode operation:  
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uSKIP INDICATORS (p. 36)  
~” appears when the displayed memory channel is  
specified as a skip channel.  
“ ” appears while the digital NAC squelch function is  
in use. (p. 45)  
P
~” appears when the displayed frequency is speci-  
“ ” appears while the digital selective squelch func-  
tion is in use. (p. 45)  
fied as a program skip frequency.  
S” appears with the “ ” or “ ” indicator while the  
pocket beep function is in use. (pgs. 39, 43)  
*1: The optional UT-118 is required.  
iMEMORY INDICATOR (pgs. 11, 23)  
Appears when memory mode is selected.  
*2: The optional UT-122 is required.  
oVSC INDICATOR (p. 17)  
Some versions come with the UT-122 installed.  
Appears when the VSC function is in use.  
!PRIORITY INDICATOR (p. 38)  
!S-METER INDICATORS  
Appears while priority watch is activated; blinks while pri-  
ority watch is paused.  
Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals.  
(p. 14)  
!ATT INDICATOR (p. 15)  
!TONE INDICATORS  
Appears when the ATT function is in use.  
During FM mode operation:  
“ ” appears while the tone squelch function is in use.  
(p. 41)  
!BUSY INDICATOR  
Appears when a signal is being received or the squelch  
is open. (p. 14)  
Blinks while the monitor function is in use. (p. 14)  
“ ” appears while the DTCS squelch function is in  
use. (p. 41)  
During DV*1 (Digital) mode operation:  
“ ” appears while the digital call sign squelch func-  
tion is in use. (p. 45)  
“ ” appears while the digital code squelch function  
is in use. (p. 45)  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION  
Rear panel—main unit  
q
Left band  
w
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r
q
Speaker  
Rear  
Right band  
Power switch  
Top  
DC IN  
PACKET 1  
DATA  
PACKET 2  
ANT 1  
GND  
ANT 2  
USB  
EXT SP  
t
i
Front  
u
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PACKET jack connection  
EXT SP jack connection  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
GND  
GND  
2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (18˝)/8  
2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (18˝)/100 kΩ  
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 2  
qANTENNA CONNECTORS [ANT]  
Connect a 50 antenna with a BNC connector and a  
50 coaxial cable.  
rUSB CONNECTOR [USB]  
Connects to a PC via a supplied USB cable. This connec-  
tor is only used for control software operation.  
• No connection is necessary when the IC-R2500’s controller is in  
use.  
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[ANT1] for left band, [ANT2] for right band.  
Two antennas must be connected to [ANT1] and [ANT2]  
during dualwatch operation or diversity operation.  
Diversity operation requires two antennas of the same  
performance in suitable places. Ask your antenna dealer  
for installation details.  
CAUTION: NEVER insert any other object than a USB  
cable, such as a metallic object, otherwise the Main unit  
may be damaged.  
tEXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT SP]  
Connect an 8 external speaker.  
• Audio output power is more than 0.5 W.  
wDATA JACK [DATA]  
1
Connect to a PC via an RS-232 cable (D-sub 9 pin) for DV  
mode data communication in RS-232 format.  
*1 : The optional UT-118 is required.  
*
yCONTROLLER [CONTROLLER]  
Connects to a controller via an extension cable. This con-  
nector is only used for IC-R2500’s controller operation.  
• No connection is necessary when the control software is in use.  
Pin 2 (RxD),  
Pin 5 (GND)  
CAUTION: NEVER insert any other object than the con-  
troller cable, such as a metallic object, otherwise the  
Main unit may be damaged.  
to the [DATA] jack  
5
1
GND  
uPOWER JACK [DC IN]  
RxD  
2.5(d) mm  
Accepts 12 V DC ±15% via the supplied DC power cable.  
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6
Less than  
10(d) mm  
RS-232  
(DB-9 female)  
iGROUND TERMINAL [GND]  
Connect this terminal to a ground.  
ePACKET JACKS [PACKET]  
Connect a TNC (Terminal Node Controller), etc. for data  
communications. The receiver can support 9600 bps  
packet communication (AFSK).  
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SETTING A FREQUENCY  
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Preparation  
D Turning power ON/OFF  
D VFO and memory modes  
The receiver has 2 basic operating modes: VFO mode and  
memory mode. Select VFO mode first to set an operating fre-  
quency.  
[PWR•  
]
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
Push [PWR•  
] for 1 sec. to turn power ON and OFF.  
D MAIN band  
The IC-R2500 can receive signals on both the left and right  
bands simultaneously.  
[MAIN•AGC]  
[MAIN•NB]  
!” indicator appears when  
memory mode is selected  
Push the desired band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] to select VFO  
mode.  
Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] again to select memory mode.  
• “!” indicator appears when memory mode is selected.  
Push the desired band’s [MAIN•AGC] or [MAIN•NB] to se-  
lect the main band.  
• “Q” indicates the main band.  
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SETTING A FREQUENCY 3  
Tuning step selection  
When using the tuning dial to change the frequency, or when  
a scan function is activated, the frequency changes in incre-  
ments determined by the set tuning step. This can be  
changed if desired.  
eRotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired tun-  
ing step.  
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The following tuning step are available.  
• 0.01 kHz (10 Hz)  
• 0.1 kHz (100 Hz)  
• 2.5 kHz  
• 0.02 kHz (20 Hz)  
• 0.5 kHz (500 Hz)  
• 5 kHz  
• 0.05 kHz (50 Hz)  
• 1 kHz  
• 6.25 kHz  
• 10 kHz  
[DIAL]  
rPush [MHz•TS] to exit tuning step select mode.  
• Or push any other keys for the same band or any of the shared  
keys below the display to exit tuning step select mode.  
• 8.33 kHz  
• 9 kHz  
• 12.5 kHz  
• 15 kHz  
• 20 kHz  
• 25 kHz  
• 30 kHz  
• 50 kHz  
• 100 kHz  
• 125 kHz  
• 150 kHz  
• 200 kHz  
• 500 kHz  
• 1000 kHz (1 MHz)  
q Push the desired band’s [MAIN] to select the main band.  
• Push the same band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] to select VFO mode, if  
necessary.  
wPush and hold [MHz•TS] for 1 sec. to enter tuning step se-  
lect mode.  
[MHz•TS]  
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SETTING A FREQUENCY  
Using the tuning dial  
qRotate the desired band’s [DIAL] to set the frequency.  
• If VFO mode is not selected, push the same band’s  
[VFO/MR•S.MW] to select VFO mode.  
Receive mode selection  
Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of  
the radio signals. The receiver has 6 receive modes: USB  
LSB, CW, AM, WFM and FM modes. The mode selection is  
stored independently in each memory channel.  
• The frequency changes in the selected tuning steps. (p. 12)  
Additionally, IC-R2500 has a DV or P25 mode when the op-  
tional UT-118 or UT-122 units are installed, respectively. In  
DV or P25 mode, the right band can select AM, FM and WFM  
mode only.  
Push [VFO/MR•S.MW]  
Rotate [DIAL]  
Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations  
(0.495–1.620 MHz), air band (118–135.995 MHz), and short-  
wave broadcasts. WFM is used for FM broadcast stations  
(76–107.9 MHz). WFM mode can be selected on 1300 MHz  
band or below.  
wTo change the frequency band or tune in 1 MHz (10 MHz)  
steps, push [MHz•TS], then rotate the band’s [DIAL].  
qPush [MODE•SCAN] to enter receive mode select mode.  
While the band selection mode is selected,  
the digits below 100 kHz disappear.  
[MODE•SCAN]  
[DIAL]  
wRotate main band’s [DIAL] to select the desired mode.  
While 10 MHz tuning step is  
selected, the 10 MHz digit  
blinks.  
While 1 MHz tuning step is  
selected, the 1 MHz digit  
blinks.  
ePush any key for main band to exit receive mode select  
mode.  
ePush [MHz•TS] to return to the normal display.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
4
1
Receiving  
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.  
qSet the audio level for the main band.  
2
Push the desired band’s [MAIN].  
3
Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to open the squelch.  
Rotate the main band’s [VOL] to adjust the audio level.  
Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to close the squelch.  
wSet the squelch level.  
4
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]  
5
Rotate the main band’s [SQL] fully counterclockwise in  
advance, then rotate [SQL] clockwise until the noise  
just disappears.  
6
7
eSet the operating frequency in the main band. (pgs. 11–13)  
• When interference due to strong signals is received, push  
[ATT•PRIO] to turn the attenuator function ON. (p. 15)  
rWhen a signal is received on the set frequency, squelch  
opens and the receiver emits audio.  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
After pushing [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or  
right) as the main band, push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec.  
to open the squelch.  
• “BUSY” blinks.  
• Push [MONI•T/T-SCAN] again to cancel the function.  
• “BUSY” appears and the S-meter shows the relative signal  
strength for the received signal.  
Appears when receiving a signal.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
Lock function  
Attenuator function  
To prevent accidental frequency changes and unintentional  
function access, use the lock function.  
The attenuator prevents a desired signal from being distorted  
when very strong signals are near the desired frequency or  
when very strong RF fields, such as from a broadcasting sta-  
tion, are near your location. The attenuator reduces signal  
strength by about 20 dB and this function can be activated on  
1300 MHz or below.  
Continue to hold [PWR•  
] down for 2 sec. after power  
ON to turn the lock function ON and OFF.  
[MONI•T/T-SCAN] (monitor function only), [VOL], [SQL],  
[MAIN•AGC] (main band selection only) and [MAIN•NB] (main  
band selection only) can be used while the lock function is in  
use.  
Push [ATT•PRIO] momentarily to toggle the attenuator  
function ON and OFF.  
• Push [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or right) as the main  
band in advance.  
[PWR•  
]
• “ATT” appears when the attenuator function is in use.  
[ATT•PRIO]  
2 “L”s appear while the lock function is activated.  
Appears  
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BASIC OPERATION 4  
1
NB function  
AGC function  
The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) function controls receiver  
gain to produce a constant audio output level even when the  
received signal strength varies from fading, etc. A slow-re-  
sponse AGC function is selectable for SSB, CW or AM mode.  
The NB (noise blanker) function removes pulse-type noise  
when SSB, CW or AM mode is selected.  
2
3
After pushing [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or  
right) as the main band, push and hold [MAIN•NB] for 1  
sec. to toggle the NB function ON and OFF.  
• “nb-On” or “nb-OF” appears for a moment when the NB function  
is turned ON or OFF, respectively.  
4
5
After pushing [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or  
right) as the main band, push and hold [MAIN•AGC] for 1  
sec. to toggle the AGC function Slow and Fast.  
6
• “AGC-S” or “AGC-F” appears for a moment when the AGC func-  
tion is selected Slow or Fast, respectively.  
7
[MAIN•NB]  
8
[MAIN•AGC]  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
While in FM or WFM mode, the AGC function is fixed as  
Fast and AGC Slow cannot be selected.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
AFC function  
The AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function tunes the  
displayed frequency automatically when an off-center fre-  
quency is received. It activates in FM mode and only when  
the selected IF filter is 6 kHz or 15 kHz.  
[
VSC function  
[
The VSC (Voice Squelch Control) function opens the squelch  
only when receiving a modulated signal. This function is very  
useful while scanning, the VSC pauses only when modulated  
signals are received. Scanning continues when unmodulated  
or beat signals are received.  
q Push the desired band’s [MAIN] to select the main band.  
w Select FM mode.  
e Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
r Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “AFC”  
appears.  
q Push the desired band’s [MAIN] to select the main band.  
w Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
e Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “VSC”  
appears.  
[SET•SKIP]  
[ATT•PRIO]  
[SET•SKIP]  
[ATT•PRIO]  
[DIAL]  
[DIAL]  
t Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to toggle the AFC function  
r Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to toggle the VSC function  
ON and OFF.  
ON and OFF.  
y Push any key for the main band to exit set mode.  
t Push any key for the main band to exit set mode.  
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BASIC OPERATION 4  
1
IF filter selection  
The receiver has 2 to 4 IF passband filter widths for each  
mode. Selectable passband widths are 3, 6, 15, 50 and 230  
(depending on the selected mode).  
[
IF shift function  
[
2
The IF shift function electronically changes the passband fre-  
quency of the IF (Intermediate frequency) cutting out higher  
or lower frequency components of the IF to reject interfer-  
ence. This function is available when the receive mode is  
SSB or CW mode, and shifts the IF frequency up to ±25 steps  
(in 1 step: 50 Hz).  
3
4
• Selectable passband width for each mode.  
SSB mode : 3 (2.8 kHz) or 6 kHz  
CW mode : 3 (2.8 kHz) or 6 kHz  
AM mode : 3 (2.8 kHz), 6 kHz, 15 kHz or 50 kHz  
WFM mode: 50 kHz or 230 kHz  
5
6
q After pushing [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or  
7
right) as the main band, push [SET•SKIP] to enter set  
FM mode : 6 kHz, 15 kHz or 50 kHz  
mode.  
8
w Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “SFt”  
9
q Push the desired band’s [MAIN] to select the main band.  
w Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
e Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “VSC”  
appears.  
appears.  
[SET•SKIP]  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
[ATT•PRIO]  
[SET•SKIP]  
[ATT•PRIO]  
[DIAL]  
e Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to set the shifting direction  
and frequency range.  
[DIAL]  
r Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to select the desired IF  
passband width.  
Center position  
(default)  
Lowest  
Highest  
r Push any key for the main band to exit set mode.  
t Push any key for the main band to exit set mode.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
Duplex operation  
Duplex communication uses two different frequencies for  
transmitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in com-  
munication through a repeater, some utility communications,  
etc.  
tPush [SET•SKIP] once to advance to the offset frequency  
setting item.  
yRotate the main band’s [DIAL] to set the desired offset fre-  
quency within 0.000–1000.000 MHz range.  
• The tuning step, selected in VFO mode, is used for setting.  
• Push [MHz•TS] then rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to change  
the frequency in 10 MHz steps, or push again then rotate the  
main band’s [DIAL] to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps.  
(Each push toggles 1MHz, 10 MHz or selected tuning steps.)  
During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is  
shifted from the receive station frequency by the offset fre-  
quency. Repeater information (offset frequency and shift di-  
rection) can be programmed into memory channels. (p. 24)  
D Setting  
[
qPush the desired band’s [MAIN] to select the main band.  
wPush [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
ePush [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until the  
duplex direction setting item “OFF dP,” “DUP– dP” or “DUP+  
dP” appears.  
uPush any key for main band to exit set mode.  
[SET•SKIP]  
[ATT•PRIO]  
[DIAL]  
rRotate the main band’s [DIAL] to select the duplex direc-  
tion, “DUP– dP” or “DUP+ dP.”  
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BASIC OPERATION 4  
1
Weather channel operation  
(USA/CANADA versions only)  
2
D Operation  
qSet the receive station frequency (repeater output frequency).  
wPush [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to monitor the transmit station fre-  
quency (repeater input frequency) directly.  
D
Weather channel selection  
3
q Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] to select memory mode in the de-  
sired band (left or right).  
4
w Push [MHz•TS] to enter memory type selection mode.  
5
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]  
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
[MHz•TS]  
6
7
8
[DIAL]  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Frequency shifts  
the offset frequency  
Weather channel group indicaiton  
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the weather channel group.  
r Push any key for main band or any of the shared keys  
below the display to set the channel indication.  
• Channel number appears.  
t Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel.  
y To return to regular memory mode, repeat steps w to r  
and select “bAnk --” at step e.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
D
Weather alert function  
r When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-  
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before  
important weather announcements. When the weather alert  
function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is moni-  
tored each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert sig-  
nal is detected, the “ALt” and the WX channel are displayed  
alternately and sounds a beep tone until the receiver controls  
are manipulated. The previously selected weather channel is  
checked periodically during standby or while scanning.  
ing indication will be displayed.  
Shows above indications alternately.  
t Turn the weather alert function OFF in set mode.  
q Select the desired weather channel.  
w Turn the weather alert function ON in set mode.  
• Push [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or right) as the main  
band in advance.  
NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than  
the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or  
audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. (approx.)  
in case the alert function is turned ON. This is caused by  
the WX alert function. To eliminate the interruptions, set the  
weather alert item OFF in set mode.  
Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] to select the weather  
alert item, then rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to set ON.  
Push any key for main band to exit set mode.  
e Select the desired stand-by condition.  
• Select VFO or memory channel.  
• Scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.  
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BASIC OPERATION 4  
1
Single band operation  
2
D
D
Single band/Dualwatch operation  
Diversity operation  
3
Dualwatch operation monitors two frequencies simultane-  
ously. The IC-R2500 has two independent receiver circuits:  
left band, and right band (available frequencies, operating mode  
and functions are different depending on bands).  
Single band operation is useful when only one frequency is  
being watched. The right band can be inhibited.  
The diversity receiving compares the receiving signal strength  
from two different antennas, ANT1 and ANT2, and automati-  
cally selects the strongest signal. This feature is useful when  
you are listening in a moving vehicle or the transmitting sta-  
tion itself is moving. Diversity receiving is available from 50  
MHz to 1300 MHz on FM, P25 and DV modes only.  
4
5
6
7
qSelect the left band as the main band.  
qTurn the sub band OFF to select single band operation as  
8
Push [MAIN•AGC] once to select left band, if necessary.  
wPush [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
ePush [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times to select  
“SUb” item.  
described at left.  
wRotate right band’s [DIAL] to turn the diversity function ON  
or OFF.  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
rRotate the left band’s [DIAL] to turn the sub band ON for  
dualwatch or OFF for single band operation.  
[DIAL]  
[MAIN•AGC]  
[SET•SKIP]  
[DIAL]  
[ATT•PRIO]  
” indicator appears while [ANT1] is selected,  
” indicator appears while [ANT2] is selected.  
• With the squelch open in FM mode while receiving a  
weak signal, diversity receiving does not work properly.  
• AGC is disabled during diversity receiving.  
tPush any key for main band to exit set mode.  
When the dualwatch operation is in use, IC-R2500 must be  
connected to two antennas. ([ANT1] and [ANT2])  
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MEMORY OPERATION  
5
General description  
Memory channel selection  
The receiver has 1100 memory channels including 100 scan  
edge memory channels (50 pairs) for storage of often-used  
frequencies. And a total of 21 memory banks, A to H, J to R,  
T, U, W and Y are available for storing groups of frequencies,  
etc. Up to 100 channels can be assigned to a bank.  
q Push the desired band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] once or twice  
to select memory mode.  
• “M” indicator appears.  
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
D Memory channel contents  
The following information can be programmed into memory  
channels:  
• Operating frequency (p. 13)  
• Receive mode (p. 13)  
• Tuning step (p. 12)  
• Attenuator ON/OFF (p. 15)  
• IF filter selection (p. 18)  
• Duplex direction (DUP+ or DUP–) with an offset fre-  
quency (p. 19)  
!” indicator appears when  
memory mode is selected  
• Squelch control system ON/OFF and its frequency or  
code (pgs. 39, 41, 43, 45)  
• Scan skip information (p. 36), etc.  
w
Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired mem-  
ory channel.  
• Programmed memory channels only can be selected.  
If memory banks or weather channels* mode appears at  
step q, push [MHz•TS] and rotate [DIAL] to select  
“bAnk --,” then push any keys for the main band or any of  
the shared keys below the display to return to channel se-  
lection.  
*Available for USA/CANADA versions only.  
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MEMORY OPERATION 5  
Programming a memory channel  
VFO settings, including the set mode contents such as sub-  
audible tone frequency, offset and scan skip information can  
be programmed into a memory channel.  
eRotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the memory chan-  
nel to be programmed.  
• Memory channels not yet programmed are blank.  
rPush and hold [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec. to program.  
• 3 beeps sound  
qSet the desired frequency in the desired band (left or right).  
Push the desired band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] once or twice  
to select VFO mode.  
5
• Memory channel number automatically increases when contin-  
uing to push [VFO/MR•S.MW] after programming.  
Set the frequency using the same band’s [DIAL].  
Set other data (e.g. tone frequency, duplex information,  
etc.) if required.  
CONVENIENT  
Memory programming can be made quicker by copying mem-  
ory information to different memory channels (p. 27).  
wPush and hold the same band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] for  
1 sec. to enter select memory write mode.  
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.  
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 145.800 MHz into memory channel 20 (blank channel).  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
Push  
Rotate  
for setting frequency, etc.  
Push  
for 1 sec.  
Beep  
Beep  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
Rotate  
Push  
for 1 sec. and continue to push  
Release  
Beep  
Beep  
Beep  
Beep  
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MEMORY OPERATION  
Programming channel names  
E
ach memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu-  
e Push [SET•SKIP] several times to select the memory  
name programming condition, “m nAmE.”  
• Frequency readouts disappear and a cursor blinks.  
r Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired char-  
acter.  
meric channel name for easy recognition and can be indicated  
independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 6  
characters— see the table on next page for available charac-  
ters.  
• The selected character blinks.  
qSelect the desired memory channel to be programmed.  
Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] to select memory mode, then ro-  
tate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired mem-  
ory channel.  
t Push [ATT•PRIO] to move the cursor to the right.  
• Repeat pushing [ATT•PRIO] to return to the first digit.  
y Repeat steps r and t until the desired channel name is  
displayed.  
wPush and hold [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec. to enter select  
memory write mode.  
u Push and hold [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec. to program the  
name and exit select memory write mode.  
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.  
[EXAMPLE]: Programming “CLUB” into memory channel 12.  
Select  
memory channel  
Push SSKEITP  
twice  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
Push  
for 1 sec.  
Repeat the  
previous  
steps.  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
Rotate  
Push  
for 1 sec.  
Beep  
Beep  
Beep  
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MEMORY OPERATION 5  
1
2
• Available characters  
D To indicate the channel name  
[
The channel name indication can be set independently for  
each memory channel.  
3
(A)  
(J)  
(S)  
(1)  
(+)  
(B)  
(C)  
(L)  
(U)  
(3)  
(/)  
(
D
)
(E)  
(N)  
(F)  
(O)  
(X)  
(6)  
(G)  
(P)  
(Y)  
(7)  
(
H
)
(space)  
4
(I)  
(
K)  
(M  
)
(Q  
)
qSelect the desired memory channel in the main band.  
Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] once or twice to select memory  
mode, then rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the  
desired memory channel.  
• “!” and memory channel number appear.  
wPush [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
ePush [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times to select  
“Anm” item.  
5
(R)  
(T)  
(2)  
(–)  
(V)  
(4)  
(=)  
(W  
)
(Z)  
(8)  
6
(5)  
7
(0)  
(9)  
8
9
rRotate same band’s [DIAL] to turn the memory name indi-  
cation ON.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
tPush any key for main band to exit set mode.  
NOTE: When no memory name is programmed, the stored  
frequency is displayed.  
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MEMORY OPERATION  
Copying memory contents  
This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to VFO  
(or another memory channel). This is useful when searching  
for signals near a memory channel frequency and for recalling  
the subaudible tone frequency, etc.  
D MemoryVFO  
qSelect the desired band’s (left or right) memory channel to  
be transferred.  
Push the desired band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] several times  
to select memory mode, then rotate the same band’s  
[DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.  
• “!” and memory channel number appear.  
wPush and hold [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 3 sec. to transfer the  
selected memory channel contents to VFO mode.  
VFO mode is selected automatically.  
[EXAMPLE]: Transferring the contents of memory channel 30 to VFO.  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
Push  
to select memory mode.  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
Rotate  
for selecting memory channel.  
Push  
for 3 sec.  
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MEMORY OPERATION 5  
D Memorymemory  
e Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the target mem-  
ory channel.  
qSelect the desired band’s (left or right) memory channel to  
be transferred.  
• Scan edge channels, 0A/0B to 49A/49B can also be selected.  
r Push and hold [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec. to transfer the  
selected memory channel contents to the target memory  
channel.  
Push the desired band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] several times  
to select memory mode, then rotate the same band’s  
[DIAL] to select the desired memory channel.  
• “!” and memory channel number appear.  
w Push and hold the same band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1  
sec. to enter select memory write mode.  
• “!” and memory channel number blink.  
5
• The targeted memory channel and transferred contents are dis-  
played.  
[EXAMPLE]: Transferring the contents of memory channel 22 to channel 23.  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
Push  
to select memory mode.  
Rotate  
for selecting memory channel.  
Push  
for 1 sec.  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
Push  
for 1 sec.  
Select the target channel.  
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MEMORY OPERATION  
Memory clearing  
Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased),  
if desired.  
r Push [SET•SKIP] three times to select “CLEAR,” then  
push and hold [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec.  
• 3 beeps sound.  
q Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] to select VFO mode in the main  
band.  
w Push the same band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec. to enter  
select memory write mode.  
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.  
e Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the memory  
channel to be cleared.  
• The cleared channel display changes to blank.  
• “!” and the memory channel number blink continuously.  
t Push the same band’s [MAIN] or [MHz•TS] to exit select  
memory write mode, or repeat steps e and r to clear an-  
other channel.  
y Push the same band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] to return to VFO  
mode.  
• Memory channels not yet programmed are blank.  
NOTE: Be careful!— the contents of cleared memories  
CANNOT be recalled.  
[EXAMPLE]: Clearing memory channel 20.  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
Push  
to select VFO.  
Push  
for 1 sec.  
Rotate  
for selecting memory channel.  
Push any switch for main band  
Push SSKEITP  
three times, then push  
for 1 sec.  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
VFO/MR  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
other than  
, then push  
to return to VFO.  
S.MW  
Beep  
Beep  
Beep  
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MEMORY OPERATION 5  
Memory bank setting  
The IC-R2500 has a total of 21 banks (A to H, J to R, T, U,  
W, Y). Regular memory channels, 0 to 999, may assigned  
into the desired bank for easy memory management.  
[
[SET•SKIP]  
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
[ATT•PRIO]  
q Select the desired memory channel.  
5
Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] to select memory mode in the  
main band, then rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to se-  
lect the desired memory channel.  
[DIAL]  
r Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired bank  
and bank channel.  
• “!” and memory channel number appear.  
w Push and hold the same band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1  
sec. to enter select memory write mode.  
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.  
e Push [SET•SKIP] once to select “bAnk.”  
• Push [ATT•PRIO] to toggle the bank or bank channel selection.  
• Banks A to H, J to R, T, U, W and Y are available.  
• Only vacant bank channel numbers will be displayed.  
Bank selection  
Bank channel selection  
After [SET•SKIP]  
released  
t Push and hold [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec. to program the  
bank and exit select memory write mode.  
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MEMORY OPERATION  
Memory bank selection  
q Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] to select memory mode in the de-  
sired band (left or right).  
Transferring bank contents  
The bank contents of programmed memory channels can be  
cleared or transferred to another bank.  
w Push [MHz•TS] to enter memory type selection mode.  
INFORMATION: Even if the bank is cleared of memory  
channels, the memory channel contents still remain pro-  
grammed.  
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
[MHz•TS]  
q Select the desired bank contents to be transferred or  
erased from the bank in the main band.  
[DIAL]  
Push the main band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] several times  
to select memory mode.  
Push the same band’s [MHz•TS] then rotate the same  
band’s [DIAL] to select the desired memory bank.  
• Bank’s indicator appears at top of the memory channel.  
Push any key for the main band or any of the shared  
keys below the display to select the bank then rotate the  
same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired contents.  
e Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired bank  
(A to H, J to R, T, U, W or Y).  
• Only programmed banks are displayed.  
r Push any key for the main band or any of the shared keys  
below the display to set the bank indication.  
• Bank’s indicator appears at top of the memory channel.  
t Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the contents in  
the bank.  
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
[MHz•TS]  
y To return to regular memory mode, repeat steps wr and  
select “bAnk --” at step e.  
[DIAL]  
• Memory bank indication  
Bank indicator appears  
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w Push [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec. to enter select memory  
write mode.  
r Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select the desired bank  
indicator to transfer or erase.  
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.  
• Push [ATT•PRIO] to toggle the bank or bank channel selection.  
• Select “– –” indication when erasing the contents from the bank.  
• Vacant bank channel numbers are only be displayed.  
5
Memory channel blinks  
Bank selection  
Bank channel selection  
e Push [SET•SKIP] once to select “bAnk.”  
t Push and hold [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec. to program the  
bank and return to regular memory mode.  
y Repeat steps q to t for transferring or erasing an an-  
other bank’s contents.  
After [SET•SKIP]  
released  
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SCAN OPERATION  
6
Scan types  
Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it  
easier to locate new stations.  
There are 5 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your  
operating needs.  
Repeatedly scans all frequen-  
cies over the entire band.  
Repeatedly scans between  
two user-programmed fre-  
quencies. Used for checking  
for frequencies within a speci-  
fied range such as repeater  
output frequencies, etc.  
FULL SCAN (p. 34)  
PROGRAMMED SCAN  
(p. 34)  
10  
kHz  
3299.9999  
MHz  
Band  
edge  
Scan edges  
Band  
edge  
xxB  
xxA  
Some frequency ranges are  
not scanned according to the  
frequency coverage of the re-  
ceiver’s version.  
Scan  
Jump  
Scan  
Jump  
Repeatedly scans memory  
channels except those set as  
skip channel. Skip channels  
can be turned ON and OFF  
by pushing and holding  
[SET•SKIP] in memory mode.  
Repeatedly scans all bank  
channels or selected bank  
channels. Skip scan is also  
available.  
MEMORY (SKIP) SCAN  
(p. 34)  
ALL/SELECTED BANK  
SCAN (p. 34)  
SKIP  
SKIP  
M 1  
M 2  
M 3  
M 5  
A00  
A01  
A02  
M 0  
M 4  
A99  
A03  
SKIP  
SKIP  
M 199  
M 6  
A98  
A05  
A04  
Skips unwanted frequencies  
or channels that inconve-  
niently stop scanning. This  
function can be turned ON  
and OFF by pushing and  
holding [SET•SKIP] in mem-  
ory mode.  
FREQUENCY/MEMORY  
SKIP FUNCTION (p. 36)  
Band  
edge  
Band  
edge  
Scan  
Jump  
SKIP  
SKIP  
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SCAN OPERATION 6  
1
Scan start/stop  
2
D Preparation  
Scan resume condition (p. 37); program scan edges (p. 35);  
program two or more memory channels (p. 24); set skip set-  
tings (p. 36), if desired.  
3
IMPORTANT!: To perform memory or bank scan, two or  
more memory/bank channels MUST be programmed, oth-  
erwise the scan will not start.  
4
5
D Operation  
r Push [SET•SKIP] (or [ATT•PRIO]) to select full and pro-  
grammed scan (P00 to P49), if VFO is selected in step q.  
t To stop the scan, push [MODE•SCAN].  
qPush [VFO/MR•S.MW] once or twice to select VFO mode  
for full/programmed scan; or to select memory mode for  
memory/bank scan.  
6
7
• Select the desired bank in memory type selection mode for bank  
scan.  
8
About the scanning steps: The selected tuning step in  
each frequency band (in VFO mode) is used during scan.  
wSet the squelch level to the point where noise is just muted.  
ePush and hold [MODE•SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the scan.  
To change the scanning direction, rotate the main band’s [DIAL].  
• The memory channel readout blinks the scan type as below.  
9
The bank-link setting can be changed in set mode. See  
(p. 56) for details.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
• During full scan  
• During programmed scan  
• During memory scan  
• During bank scan  
Indicates bank channel.  
Push [SET•SKIP] to se-  
lect full (ALL) or program-  
med scan (P00–P49) in  
sequence.  
Indicates scan edge channels.  
• P01 stands for 01A/01B  
• P00 to P49 are available when  
they are programmed, and se-  
lected with [SET•SKIP].  
NOTE: When SSB, CW, AM, FM, WFM or Digital mode  
frequencies are programmed into memory channels randomly,  
memory scan is slow because changing modes takes time. In  
this case, assign the SSB, CW, AM, FM, WFM or Digital mode  
frequencies into separate banks where bank scan can be  
used. And using the bank scan is helpful.  
While pushing and holding [MODE•SCAN], rotate [DIAL]  
also to select full (ALL) or programmed scan (P00–P49).  
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SCAN OPERATION  
Scan edges programming  
Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as  
memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan  
edges, 0A/0B to 49A/49B, in memory channels.  
r Rotate the same band’s [DIAL] to select one of scan edge  
channel, 0A to 49A.  
t Push and hold [VFO/MR•S.MW] for 1 sec. to program.  
• 3 beeps sound and VFO mode is automatically selected.  
• Scan edge 0B to 49B is automatically selected when continuing  
to hold [VFO/MR•S.MW] after programming.  
q Push the desired band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] once or twice  
to select VFO mode.  
w Set the edge frequency of the desired frequency range:  
Set the frequency using the same band’s [DIAL].  
Set other data (e.g. tone squelch, etc.), if desired.  
e Push and hold the same band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] for  
1 sec. to enter select memory write mode.  
y To program a frequency for the other pair of scan edges,  
0B to 49B, repeat steps w to r.  
• If the same frequency is programmed into a pair of scan edges,  
programmed scan will not function.  
• “!” indicator and the memory channel number blink.  
[EXAMPLE]: Programming 144.000 MHz into scan edge 1A.  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
Push  
Rotate  
for setting frequency, etc.  
Push  
for 1 sec.  
Beep  
Beep  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
VFO/MR  
S.MW  
Rotate  
Push  
for 1 sec. and continue to push  
Release  
Beep  
Beep  
Beep  
Beep  
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SCAN OPERATION 6  
Skip scan  
D Skip channel/frequency setting  
D Skip scan setting  
[
You can set the selected memory channel as a skip channel  
which is skipped during memory skip scan. In addition, it can  
be set as a skip channel for both memory skip scan and fre-  
quency skip scan. These are useful to speed up the scan in-  
terval.  
q Push the main band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] once or twice to  
select VFO mode.  
w Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
e Push [SET•LOCK] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until  
“PSC” appears.  
6
[SET•SKIP]  
q Select a memory channel.  
Push the main band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] once or twice  
to select memory mode, then rotate the same band’s  
[DIAL] to select the desired memory channel to be a  
skip channel.  
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
[DIAL]  
• “!” and memory channel number appear.  
w Push and hold [SET•SKIP] for 1 sec. several times to set  
the skip condition.  
r Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to toggle the skip scan  
function ON and OFF.  
• (no indication): The channel is scanned during scan.  
~  
: The channel is skipped during scan.  
: The channel is skipped during scan and the pro-  
grammed frequency is skipped during VFO scan,  
such as programmed scan.  
P
~
t Push any key for the main band to exit set mode.  
y Then start the scan to activate the skip scan (memory skip  
scan or frequency skip scan).  
[SET•SKIP]  
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
[DIAL]  
The display shows that  
memory channel 16 is  
set as a skip channel.  
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SCAN OPERATION  
USING  
SET MODE  
Scan resume condition  
The scan resume condition can be selected a timed timer or  
pause scan. The selected resume condition is also used for  
priority watch. (p. 38)  
r Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to set the desired timer:  
• “SCP-2” : Scan pauses until the signal disappears and then  
resumes 2 sec. later.  
• “SCt-15” : Scan pauses 15 sec. while receiving a signal.  
• “SCt-10” : Scan pauses 10 sec. while receiving a signal.  
• “SCt-5”  
: Scan pauses 5 sec. while receiving a signal.  
The display shows that the  
scan will resume 15 sec. after it  
stops.  
q Push [MAIN•AGC] (or [MAIN•NB]) to select the desired  
[DIAL]  
band (left or right) as the main band.  
w Push [SET•SKIP  
]
to enter set mode.  
[SET•SKIP]  
[MAIN•AGC]  
[MAIN•NB]  
e Push [SET•SKIP  
]
or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “SCt”  
or “SCP” appears.  
[SET•SKIP]  
[ATT•PRIO]  
t Push any key for the main band to exit set mode.  
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PRIORITY WATCH  
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1
Priority watch types  
Priority watch checks for signals on the frequency every  
5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The  
receiver has two priority watch types to suit your needs.  
Priority watch operation  
q Push the main band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW] once or twice to  
select VFO mode; then set an operating frequency.  
w Set the watched channel(s).  
2
3
For memory channel watch:  
Select the desired memory channel.  
For memory scan watch:  
4
The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume  
condition. See (p. 37) for details.  
5
Select memory mode, or the desired bank group; then,  
push and hold [MODE•SCAN] for 1 sec. to start memory  
scan or bank scan.  
6
NOTE: If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver  
automatically selects the tone/DTCS squelch function  
when priority watch starts.  
7
e Push and hold [ATT•PRIO] for 1 sec. to start the watch.  
• The receiver checks the memory/bank channel(s) every 5 sec.  
• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume con-  
dition. (p. 37)  
8
9
MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH  
While operating on a VFO fre-  
quency, priority watch checks for  
a signal on the selected memory  
channel every 5 sec.  
5 sec.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
• While the watch is paused, pushing and holding [ATT•PRIO] for  
1 sec. resumes the watch manually.  
VFO  
frequency  
Memory  
channel  
r Push and hold [ATT•PRIO] for 1 sec. to stop the watch.  
• A memory channel with skip infor-  
mation can be watched.  
[ATT•PRIO]  
MEMORY SCAN WATCH  
While operating on a VFO fre-  
quency, priority watch checks for  
signals on each memory chan-  
nel in sequence.  
• The memory skip function and/or  
memory bank scan is useful to  
speed up the scan.  
5 sec.  
Mch 000  
SKIP Mch 001  
Mch 001  
VFO  
frequency  
“PRIO” appears  
Mch 999  
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POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH  
8
Pocket beep operation  
This function uses subaudible tones for calling and can be  
used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has  
called while you were away from the receiver.  
t When operating the pocket beep function with DTCS code  
squelch, push [SET•SKIP] once then rotate the main  
band’s [DIAL] to select the DTCS polarity.  
D Waiting for a call from a specific station  
q Set the operating frequency in FM mode.  
w Push [SET•SKIP  
]
to enter set mode in the main band.  
DTCS polarity setting  
[SET•SKIP]  
y Push any key for the main band to exit set mode.  
u Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter tone  
squelch selection mode, then rotate the main band’s  
[DIAL] until “S ” or “ S” appears to turn the  
pocket beep function ON with tone squelch or DTCS  
squelch, respectively.  
[ATT•PRIO]  
e Push [SET•SKIP  
]
or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “Ct”  
(when selecting the tone squelch) or “dt”(when selecting  
the DTCS squelch) appears.  
[DIAL]  
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]  
Tone squelch frequency setting DTCS code setting  
r Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to select the desired tone  
frequency or DTCS code.  
Appears when the pocket beep Appears when the pocket beep  
with tone squelch is turned ON. with DTCS squelch is turned ON.  
[DIAL]  
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POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 8  
1
2
i Push any key for the main band or any of the shared keys  
below the display to exit tone squelch selection mode.  
D Available tone frequency list  
67.0 79.7 097.4 118.8 146.2 167.9 186.2 206.5 241.8  
69.3 82.5 100.0 123.0 151.4 171.3 189.9 210.7 250.3  
71.0 85.4 103.5 127.3 156.7 173.8 192.8 218.1 254.1  
71.9 88.5 107.2 131.8 159.8 177.3 196.6 225.7  
74.4 91.5 110.9 136.5 162.2 179.9 199.5 229.1  
77.0 94.8 114.8 141.3 165.5 183.5 203.5 233.6  
3
4
5
6
Appears when the pocket beep Appears when the pocket beep  
7
with tone squelch is activated.  
with DTCS squelch is activated.  
NOTE: The receiver has 51 tone frequencies and conse-  
quently their spacing is narrow compared to units having  
38 tones. Therefore, some tone frequencies may receive  
interference from adjacent tone frequencies.  
8
o When a signal with a matching tone is received, the re-  
ceiver emits beep tones and blinks “S.”  
9
• Beep tones sound for 30 sec. and “S” blinks. To stop the  
beeps and blinking manually, push any key.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
D Available DTCS code list  
023  
025  
026  
031  
032  
036  
043  
047  
051  
053  
054  
065  
071  
072  
073  
074  
114  
115  
116  
122  
125  
131  
132  
134  
143  
145  
152  
155  
156  
162  
165  
172  
174  
205  
212  
223  
225  
226  
243  
244  
245  
246  
251  
252  
255  
261  
263  
265  
266  
271  
274  
306  
311  
315  
325  
331  
332  
343  
346  
351  
356  
364  
365  
371  
411  
412  
413  
423  
431  
432  
445  
446  
452  
454  
455  
462  
464  
465  
466  
503  
506  
516  
523  
526  
532  
546  
565  
606  
612  
624  
627  
631  
632  
654  
662  
664  
703  
712  
723  
731  
732  
734  
743  
754  
! Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter tone  
squelch selection mode, then rotate the main band’s  
[DIAL] to cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch func-  
tion.  
• “oFF” is selected for turning the function OFF.  
D Calling a waiting station using pocket beep  
A subaudible tone matched with the station’s CTCSS tone fre-  
quency or 3-digit DTCS code with the correct polarity is nec-  
essary. Use the tone squelch on the next page (p. 41).  
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POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH  
Tone/DTCS squelch operation  
The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a sig-  
nal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS  
code. You can silently wait for a signal using the same tone.  
r When a signal with a matching tone is received, the  
squelch opens and the receiver emits audio.  
• When the received signal includes an unmatched tone, the  
squelch does not open. However, the S-meter indicator shows  
the received signal strength.  
q Set the operating frequency in FM mode.  
• Push [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or right) as the main  
band in advance.  
w Program the CTCSS tone frequency or DTCS code in set  
mode. (p. 39)  
To open the squelch manually, push [MONI•T/T-SCAN].  
t To cancel the tone squelch or DTCS squelch function, re-  
peat steps e until “OFF” appears, then push any key.  
e Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter  
tone squelch selection mode, then rotate the main band’s  
[DIAL] until “ ” or “ ” appears in the function display.  
D Reverse action for tone or DTCS squelch  
Enter tone squelch selection mode as described in steps  
q to e as shown left, then rotate the main band’s [DIAL]  
to select either reverse action for the tone or DTCS  
squelch as below.  
Tone OFF setting  
for Tone squelch  
for DTCS  
How does the Reverse action work?  
When the reverse action is selected for either the tone  
squelch, “tSqL-r,” or DTCS squelch, “dtCS-r,” and a signal  
with the matched tone (or DTCS) is received, the squelch  
closes, and the receiver mutes the signal. You can listen to  
signals with any tone other than the specified tone.  
Tone squelch setting  
DTCS setting  
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POCKET BEEP AND TONE SQUELCH 8  
Tone scan  
By monitoring a signal using with pocket beep, tone or DTCS  
squelch, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS  
code necessary to open the squelch.  
r When the CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is  
matched, the squelch opens and the tone frequency is  
temporarily programmed into the VFO or memory channel.  
• The tone scan pauses when a CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit  
DTCS code is detected.  
q Set the desired operating frequency or memory channel to  
be checked for a tone frequency or code.  
• Push [MAIN] to select the desired band (left or right) as the main  
band in advance.  
• The decoded CTCSS tone frequency or 3-digit DTCS code is  
used for the tone decoder depending on the selected tone con-  
dition or type in step w.  
- “  
: CTCSS tone decoder  
w Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec and rotate the  
main band’s [DIAL] to select the tone type, tone squelch or  
DTCS, to be scanned.  
- “ ” : DTCS tone decoder  
8
t Or push any key for the main band or any of the shared  
keys below the display to stop the scan.  
• Either “ ” or “ ” appears.  
e Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to start the  
tone scan.  
NOTE: The decoded tone frequency is programmed tem-  
porarily when a memory is selected. However, this will be  
replaced by the programmed information when the mem-  
ory channel is re-selected.  
To change the scanning direction, rotate the main band’s [DIAL].  
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]  
During CTCSS frequency scan  
During DTCS code scan  
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DIGITAL MODE OPERATION  
UT-118 or UT-122’s installation is described in the IC-PCR2500’s Instruction manual. See the installation details.  
9
Digital mode operation  
Pocket beep operation  
The IC-R2500 can operate in DV*1 mode or P25*2 mode  
when the optional UT-118 or UT-122 is installed.  
*1: The optional UT-118 is required.  
This function uses digital code/call sign for calling and can be  
used as a “common pager” to inform you that someone has  
called while you were away from the receiver. The digital  
code or digital call sign squelch does not function during low-  
speed data communication in DV mode.  
*2: The optional UT-122 is required.  
Some versions come with the UT-122 installed.  
qSelect the left band as the main band.  
Push [MAIN•AGC] once to select left band, if necessary.  
w Set the operating frequency in digital mode.  
D Waiting for a call from a specific station  
qSelect the left band as the main band.  
Push [MAIN•AGC] once to select left band, if necessary.  
w Set the operating frequency in DV (P25) mode.  
e Program the digital code or call sign in set mode.  
e Push [MODE•SCAN] to enter receive mode select mode.  
[MAIN•AGC]  
Push [SET•SKIP  
]
to enter set mode.  
[MODE•SCAN]  
[SET•SKIP]  
[ATT•PRIO]  
[DIAL]  
rRotate left band’s [DIAL] to select the desired digital mode.  
Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until  
“OPt” appears, then rotate left band’s [DIAL] to select  
“On.”  
Push [SET•SKIP  
]
or [ATT•PRIO] several times until de-  
sired item appears.  
• “CAL” when programming the calls sign for the digital call sign  
squelch in DV mode.  
• “dCd” when programming the digital code squelch in DV  
mode.  
• “nA” when programming the NAC code for the digital NAC  
squelch in P25 mode.  
tPush any key to exit receive mode select mode.  
• “t1” and “U1” when programming the TGID and Unit ID for the  
digital selective squelch.  
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DIGITAL MODE OPERATION 9  
1
2
r Rotate the left band’s [DIAL] to select the desired call sign  
or code.  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
• DV mode operation  
3
4
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]  
5
[DIAL]  
6
Appears when the pocket  
beep with digital call sign  
squelch is turned ON.  
Appears when the pocket  
beep with digital code  
squelch is turned ON.  
[MODE•SCAN]  
7
t Push any key for the main band to exit set mode.  
y Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter tone  
squelch selection mode, then rotate left band’s [DIAL] until  
8
9
• P25 mode operation  
S” or “S ” appears to turn the pocket beep func-  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
tion ON with digital call sign squelch or digital code  
squelch for DV mode (digital NAC squelch or digital selec-  
tive squelch for P25 mode), respectively.  
Appears when the pocket  
beep with digital Selective  
squelch is turned ON.  
Appears when the pocket  
beep with digital NAC  
squelch is turned ON.  
[DIAL]  
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]  
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DIGITAL MODE OPERATION  
Digital squelch operation  
While in DV mode operation, the digital call sign (DSQL) or  
digital code squelch opens only when receiving a voice signal  
with the same pre-programmed digital call sign or code, re-  
spectively.  
u Push any key for the main band or any of the shared keys  
below the display to exit tone squelch selection mode.  
While in P25 mode operation, 2 types of digital squelch, NAC  
or Selective, are available.  
Appears when the pocket  
beep is activated.  
Appears when the pocket  
beep is activated.  
qSelect the left band as the main band.  
Push [MAIN•AGC] once to select left band, if necessary.  
w Set the operating frequency in DV (P25) mode.  
e Program the digital code or call sign in set mode.  
DV: with digital call sign squelch  
P25: with digital selective squelch P25: with digital NAC squelch  
DV: with digital code squelch  
Push [SET•SKIP  
]
to enter set mode .  
i When a signal with a matching code/call sign is received,  
the receiver emits beep tones and blinks “S”.  
• Beep tones sound for 30 sec. and “S” blinks. To stop the  
beeps and blinking manually, push any key.  
[SET•SKIP]  
[ATT•PRIO]  
Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until  
“OPt” appears, then rotate left band’s [DIAL] to select  
“On.”  
Push [SET•SKIP  
]
or [ATT•PRIO] several times until de-  
o Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter tone  
squelch selection mode, then rotate left band’s [DIAL] to  
cancel the digital squelch function.  
sired item appears.  
• “CAL” when programming the calls sign for the digital call sign  
squelch in DV mode.  
• “dCd” when programming the digital code squelch in DV  
mode.  
• “oFF” is selected for turning the function OFF.  
• “nA” when programming the NAC code for the digital NAC  
squelch in P25 mode.  
• “t1” and “U1” when programming the TGID and Unit ID for the  
digital selective squelch.  
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DIGITAL MODE OPERATION 9  
1
2
r Rotate the left band’s [DIAL] to select the desired call sign  
or code.  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
3
4
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]  
Digital squelch OFF  
5
• DV mode operation  
[DIAL]  
6
[MODE•SCAN]  
7
t Push any key for the main band to exit set mode.  
y Push and hold [MONI•T/T-SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter tone  
squelch selection mode, then rotate left band’s [DIAL] until  
“ ” or “ ” appears in the function display.  
8
9
Digital call sign squelch  
Digital code squelch  
Digital NAC squelch  
• P25 mode operation  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
[DIAL]  
Digital selective squelch  
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]  
u When a signal with the matched code/call sign is received,  
the squelch opens and the receiver emits audio.  
• When the received signal includes an unmatched code /call sign,  
the squelch does not open. However, the S-meter indicator  
shows the received signal strength.  
To open the squelch manually, push [MONI•T/T-SCAN].  
i To cancel the digital squelch function, repeat steps e until  
“OFF” appears, then push any key.  
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DIGITAL MODE OPERATION  
Call sign programming (for DV mode)  
[
Sets your own call sign for digital call sign squelch operation.  
Up to 8 characters are programmable.  
r Rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select the desired character  
or code.  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] or [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to move the cursor  
to right or left, respectively.  
q Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
w Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “OPt”  
appears, then rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select “On.”  
t Push [MODE•SCAN] to select 2nd digit, then rotate main  
band’s [DIAL] to select the desired character or code.  
• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stop blinking).  
[SET•SKIP]  
• Repeat this step for programming your own call sign.  
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
[DIAL]  
y Push any key for the main band to exit set mode.  
e Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “CAL  
appears.  
• The 1st digit blinks.  
If the wrong call sign or code is programmed, the digital  
squelch will not open. Please make sure of the correct call  
sign or code before programming.  
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1
ID code programming (for P25 mode)  
[
2
Sets the desired NAC code for P25 digital (NAC) squelch or  
TGID/Unit ID for P25 digital (Selective) squelch operation.  
t Push [MODE•SCAN] to select 2nd digit, then rotate main  
band’s [DIAL] to select the desired code.  
• 2nd digit blinks (1st digit stop blinking).  
• Repeat this step for programming your NAC code.  
y Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “t1”  
appears.  
3
q Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
w Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “OPt”  
appears, then rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select “On.”  
4
5
• The 1st digit blinks.  
• TGID code is selectable from 0–65535.  
[SET•SKIP]  
6
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
7
8
[DIAL]  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
u Repeat step r and t to program the TGID code.  
i Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “U1  
appears.  
• The 1st digit blinks.  
• Unit ID code is selectable from 1–9999999.  
e Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “nA  
appears.  
• The 1st digit blinks.  
• NAC code is selectable from 0–FFF.  
o Repeat step r and t to program the Unit ID code.  
! Push any key for the main band to exit set mode.  
r Rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select the desired code.  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] or [MONI•T/T-SCAN] to move the cursor  
to right or left, respectively.  
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SET MODE  
10  
General  
• Set mode operation  
q Push the desired band’s [MAIN] to select the main band.  
r Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to select the condition or  
value.  
w Push [SET•SKIP to enter set mode.  
]
e Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] to select the desired  
t Push any key for main band or or any of the shared keys  
below the display to exit set mode.  
item.  
Set mode items  
• Key-touch beep  
• Beep output level  
• Auto power OFF  
• Display dimmer  
• Display color  
SET  
SKIP  
: Push  
• Display contrast  
ATT  
• Rx TGID indication  
• Unit ID setting  
• Rx Unit ID indication  
PRIO  
: Push  
*1Available for USA/CANADA versions only.  
*2Appears while in FM mode only.  
*3Appears while in SSB/CW mode only.  
*4Appears when the UT-106 is selected.  
*5Appears when the UT-118 or UT-122 is installed.  
• Auto Rx ID display  
Appears when accessing set mode from VFO mode only.  
Appears when accessing set mode from memory mode only.  
• TGID setting  
• NAC code setting  
• P25 unit power setting  
Set mode items  
for DV mode  
are described  
on ((page 51)).  
These items appear  
when the UT-122 is  
installed, and Optional  
items setting is ON.  
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• TSQL frequency  
• Offset frequency  
• Duplex direction  
• DTCS code  
• DTCS polarity  
• VSC function  
• Scan resume timer  
1
2
3
FM/AM/SSB/CW mode only  
• Bank link function‡  
4
Memory mode only  
• Memory name‡  
5
Bank link-On  
6
7
8
FM mode only  
• AFC function*2  
VFO mode only  
• Program skip†  
• Scan skip area†  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
USA/CANADA versions only  
• Weather alert*1  
SSB/CW mode only  
• IF shift*3  
• IF filter  
When the UT-106 is installed  
• NR function*4 • ANF function*4  
• Optional items setting*5  
• Squelch delay  
• Sub band setting  
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D
Set mode items for DV mode  
• DV unit power setting  
• Call sign setting  
• Digital code  
• Data speed  
• Standby beep  
These items appear when the UT-118 is installed, and Optional items setting is ON.  
SET  
SKIP  
: Push  
• Rx Call sign display  
• Digital monitor  
ATT  
PRIO  
: Push  
Return to set mode ((p. 49))  
• Rx message display  
• Rx Call sign  
• Rx RPT1 call sign  
• GPS message  
• Rx Position  
• Rx Call sign with message • Rx message  
• Rx RPT2 call sign  
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D
D
Key-touch beep  
Auto power OFF  
The key-touch beep can be turned OFF for silent operation.  
(default: ON)  
The receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF with a beep  
after a specified period during which no key operations are  
performed.  
30 min., 1 hour, 2 hours and OFF can be specified. The spec-  
ified period is retained even when the receiver is turned OFF  
by the auto power OFF function. To cancel the function, select  
“OF” for this item in set mode.  
(default: OFF)  
Even when this item is set to OFF, the power-on beep and  
pocket beep function still sound. The power-on beep can  
not be set to OFF.  
D
Beep output level  
10  
Adust the beep level from 1 to 9 for key-touch beep, power-on  
beep and pocket beep function. (default: 5)  
When the previous set mode item “bEP” is set to OFF, this  
setting level does not affect key-touch.  
D
Display dimmer  
Adjust the display lighting level.  
The levels 1 (dark) to 4 (bright: default) are available.  
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D
Display color  
The display color can be set to amber (default) or green.  
Duplex direction  
Sets the duplex direction. The displayed frequency shifts by  
the programmed offset frequency (see next item) when mon-  
itor function is in use (pushing [MONI•T/T-SCAN]).  
• OFF : Simplex operation. (default)  
• DUP– : The displayed frequency shifts down during mon-  
itor.  
• DUP+ : The displayed frequency shifts up during monitor.  
Amber setting  
Green setting  
D
Display contrast  
The LCD contrast can be adjusted through 9 levels.  
(default: 5)  
D
Offset frequency  
Sets the duplex offset frequency for each frequency band in-  
dependently within a 0 to 1000 MHz range. During duplex op-  
eration (DUP– or DUP+), the monitoring frequency (pushing  
[MONI•T/T-SCAN]) shifts by the offset frequency.  
The default value may differ according to the selected fre-  
quency band (before accessing set mode) and receiver version.  
The selected tuning step in VFO mode is used for setting  
the offset frequency.  
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D
D
Tone frequency  
DTCS code  
1
Sets subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch operation.  
Total of 51 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are available.  
(default: 88.5 Hz)  
Sets DTCS code for DTCS squelch operation. Total of 104  
2
codes (023–754) are available.  
(default: 023)  
3
4
5
6
• Available DTCS code list  
7
• Available tone frequency list  
023  
025  
026  
031  
032  
036  
043  
047  
051  
053  
054  
065  
071  
072  
073  
074  
114  
115  
116  
122  
125  
131  
132  
134  
143  
145  
152  
155  
156  
162  
165  
172  
174  
205  
212  
223  
225  
226  
243  
244  
245  
246  
251  
252  
255  
261  
263  
265  
266  
271  
274  
306  
311  
315  
325  
331  
332  
343  
346  
351  
356  
364  
365  
371  
411  
412  
413  
423  
431  
432  
445  
446  
452  
454  
455  
462  
464  
465  
466  
503  
506  
516  
523  
526  
532  
546  
565  
606  
612  
624  
627  
631  
632  
654  
662  
664  
703  
712  
723  
731  
732  
734  
743  
754  
8
67.0 79.7 097.4 118.8 146.2 167.9 186.2 206.5 241.8  
69.3 82.5 100.0 123.0 151.4 171.3 189.9 210.7 250.3  
71.0 85.4 103.5 127.3 156.7 173.8 192.8 218.1 254.1  
71.9 88.5 107.2 131.8 159.8 177.3 196.6 225.7  
74.4 91.5 110.9 136.5 162.2 179.9 199.5 229.1  
77.0 94.8 114.8 141.3 165.5 183.5 203.5 233.6  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
D
DTCS polarity  
Selects DTCS polarities from n (normal) and r (reverse).  
(default: n)  
normal (default)  
reverse  
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D
D
VSC setting  
Program scan skip setting  
Turns VSC (Voice Squelch Control) ON and OFF.  
(default: OFF)  
Sets the program scan skip setting ON and OFF for VFO  
scan operation, such as programmed scan. (default: ON)  
This item appears when set mode is accessed from VFO  
mode only.  
D
Scan resume timer  
Selects scan resume timer from SCT-15 (default), SCT-10,  
SCT-5 and SCP-2. Scan resumes after the specified period  
when the received signal disappears.  
D
Scan skip area setting  
Sets the pre-programmed scan skip area setting ON and OFF  
for VFO scan operation, such as programmed scan.  
This item appears only when the scan skip area setting is pro-  
grammed by cloning (p. 66) and set mode is accessed from  
VFO mode.  
• SCT-15/10/5 : Scan pauses for 15/10/5 sec. when the  
received signal disappears.  
• SCP-2  
: Scan pauses on a signal until signal dis-  
appears, then resumes 2 sec. after the  
signal disappears.  
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D
Memory name setting  
1
• Bank link setting  
q Rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select the memory bank link  
function ON.  
w Push and hold [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] for 1 sec. to  
enter bank link setting mode.  
Sets memory name appearance ON (appear) and OFF (does  
not appear; default).  
This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory  
mode only.  
2
3
4
e Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] to select the desired  
bank to be linked.  
5
6
• A : Bank A  
• E : Bank E  
• J : Bank J  
• n : Bank N  
• R : Bank R  
• y : Bank Y  
• b : Bank B  
• F : Bank F  
• k : Bank K  
• o : Bank O  
• t : Bank T  
• C : Bank C  
• G : Bank G  
• L : Bank L  
• P : Bank P  
• U : Bank U  
• d : Bank D  
• H : Bank H  
m: Bank M  
• q : Bank Q  
• W: Bank W  
7
8
D
Memory bank link function  
9
Sets the memory bank link function ON and OFF (default).  
The link function provides continuous banks scan, that scans  
all contents in the selected banks during bank scan.  
This item appears when set mode is accessed from memory  
mode only.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Bank A: ON  
Bank A: OFF  
r Rotate the main band’s [DIAL] to select “On (default)” to  
linking the bank.  
t Repeat steps e and r to set the link condition.  
y Push any key for the main band to return to set mode.  
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D
D
AFC setting  
IF shift frequency setting  
Select the IF shift frequency up to ±25 steps (in 1 step: 50  
Turns AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function ON and  
OFF. (default: OFF)  
Hz).  
This item appears when the receive mode is selected SSB or  
CW mode only.  
D
Filter setting  
Center position (default)  
Highest  
Select the IF filter passband width from 3, 6, 15, 50 and 230  
kHz (depending on the selected mode.)  
D
Sub band setting  
Turns the sub band setting ON and OFF.  
• On : Dualwatch operation. (default)  
• OF : Single band operation or diversity operation.  
D
Weather alert function  
U.S.A./CANADA versions only  
Turns weather alert function ON and OFF.  
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D
D
Squelch delay  
NR setting  
1
Selects squelch delay to short or long to prevent repeated  
opening and closing of the squelch during reception of the  
same signal.  
Selects NR (Noise Reduction) level from 1 to 15 and OFF  
(default).  
The NR function enhances desired signals in the presence of  
noise by using the DSP circuit. The amount of enhancement  
is adjustable.  
2
3
• S  
• L  
: Short squelch delay.  
: Long squelch delay.  
4
The NR level can result in audio signal masking. Set the  
noise reduction level for maximum readability.  
This item appears when optional UT-106 is installed.  
5
6
7
Short setting  
Long setting  
8
9
D
ANF setting  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Turns ANF (Automatic Notch Filter) function ON and OFF.  
The ANF function automatically attenuates up to 3 beat tones,  
tuning signals, etc. even if their frequency varies. The ANF  
function can be used in SSB, AM, FM and WFM modes.  
This item appears when optional UT-106 is installed.  
D
Optional (digital) items indication  
Turns expanded set mode for digital operation ON and OFF.  
This item appears when optional UT-118 or UT-122 is  
installed.  
• OF : Digital items are not displayed in set mode.  
(default)  
• On  
: Digital items are displayed in set mode.  
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D
DV unit power setting  
Digital code setting  
Selects the DV unit (UT-118) power setting from Auto and  
ON.  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
Sets the desired digital code for digital code squelch opera-  
tion. Total of 100 codes (00–99) are available. (default: 00)  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
• At  
: DV unit is turned ON automatically when digital  
mode is selected. (default)  
• On  
: DV unit is turned ON when the receiver is pow-  
ered ON.  
D
Data speed setting  
Sets the low-speed data communication speed between the  
receiver Main unit and PC to 4800 bps or 9600 bps.  
(default: 9600 bps)  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
D
Call sign setting  
Sets your own call sign for digital call sign squelch operation.  
Up to 8 characters are programmable.  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
• Rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select the desired character or code.  
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D
D
Standby beep setting  
Auto RX call sign display  
1
Sets beep emission to ON or OFF when the receiving station  
finishes transmission or the receiving signal disappears.  
(default: ON)  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
When this setting is ON, transmitter’s call sign is displayed  
automatically. (default: ON)  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
D
Auto RX message display  
9
D
Digital monitor  
When this setting is ON and the received signal includes a  
message, the message is displayed automatically.  
(default: ON)  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
This function is used to listen to an analog signal (FM mode  
signal) without changing the receiving mode during DV mode  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
operation.  
(default: Digital)  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
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D
RX call sign indication  
RX RPT2 call sign indication  
This item stores and indicates the newest received call sign.  
The received call sign is cleared once the receiver is turned  
OFF.  
This item stores and indicates the newest received RPT2 call  
sign. The received call sign is cleared once the receiver is  
turned OFF.  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
Appears  
Appears  
(AAAAAA: Call sign example)  
(CCCCCC: Call sign example)  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
D
D
RX RPT1 call sign indication  
RX message indication  
This item stores and indicates the newest received RPT1 call  
sign. The received call sign is cleared once the receiver is  
turned OFF.  
This item stores and indicates the newest received message.  
The received message is cleared once the receiver is turned  
OFF.  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
Appears  
Appears  
(BBBBBB: Call sign example)  
(HELLO: Message example)  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
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D
RX call sign with message indication  
1
This item stores and indicates the newest received call sign  
with message. The received call sign is cleared once the re-  
ceiver is turned OFF.  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
2
3
MONI  
4
T/T-SCAN  
Push  
Push  
Minutes Seconds  
North or South Degrees  
MODE  
SCAN  
5
Appears  
6
7
Minutes Seconds  
East or West Degrees  
(DDDDDD: Call sign example)  
8
N
34° 37 ’ 177 ”  
: Position information example  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
E 135° 32 ’ 290 ”  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
D
RX GPS message indication  
D
RX position indication  
When the transmitter sends position information with mes-  
sage, this item stores and indicates the newest received GPS  
message. The received GPS message is cleared once the re-  
ceiver is turned OFF.  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
When the transmitter sends position information, this item  
stores and indicates the newest received position information.  
The received position information is cleared once the receiver  
is turned OFF.  
This item appears when optional UT-118 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
Appears  
Appears  
(N 34: Position information example)  
(HELLO: Message example)  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to change the display  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
format.  
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10 SET MODE  
D
D
P25 unit power setting  
TGID code setting  
Selects the P25 unit (UT-122) power setting from Auto and  
ON.  
This item appears when optional UT-122 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
Sets the desired TGID code for P25 digital (Selective)  
squelch operation. TGID code is selectable from 0–65535.  
(default: 0)  
This item appears when optional UT-122 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
• At  
: P25 unit is turned ON automatically when digital  
mode is selected. (default)  
• On  
: P25 unit is turned ON when the receiver is pow-  
ered ON.  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
• Rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select the desired code.  
D
Unit ID code setting  
D
NAC code setting  
Sets the desired Unit ID code for P25 digital (Selective)  
squelch operation. Unit ID code is selectable from  
Sets the desired NAC code for P25 digital (NAC) squelch op-  
eration. NAC code is selectable from 0–FFF. (default: 000)  
This item appears when optional UT-122 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
1–9999999.  
(default: 1)  
This item appears when optional UT-122 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
• Rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select the desired code.  
• Push [MODE•SCAN] (or [MONI•T/T-SCAN]) to move the cursor.  
• Rotate main band’s [DIAL] to select the desired code.  
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SET MODE 10  
D
D
Auto RX ID display  
RX TGID indication  
1
When this setting is ON, transmitter’s ID is displayed auto-  
matically. (default: ON)  
This item appears when optional UT-122 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
This item stores and indicates the newest received TGID. The  
received ID is cleared once the receiver is turned OFF.  
This item appears when optional UT-122 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
2
3
4
5
Appears  
6
7
(10000: TGID example)  
8
D
RX Unit ID indication  
9
This item stores and indicates the newest received Unit ID.  
The received ID is cleared once the receiver is turned OFF.  
This item appears when optional UT-122 is installed  
and Optional items setting (p. 58) is ON.  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Appears  
(1000001: Unit ID example)  
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OTHER FUNCTIONS  
UT-106 installation is described in the IC-PCR2500’s Instruction manual. See the installation details.  
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DSP operation (Optional UT-106 is required)  
D
D
ANF function  
[
NR function  
[
The ANF (Automatic Notch Filter) function automatically at-  
tenuates beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even if they’re fre-  
quency changes. This function can be activated in SSB, AM,  
FM modes.  
The NR (Noise Reduction) function reduces noise compo-  
nents and picks out desired signals which are buried in noise.  
The received AF signals are converted to digital signals and  
then the desired signals are separated from the noise. This  
function is available for all operating modes.  
q Select any of SSB, AM or FM mode in the desired band  
(left or right).  
w Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
e Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “AnF”  
appears.  
q Select the desired band (left or right) as main band.  
w Push [SET•SKIP] to enter set mode.  
e Push [SET•SKIP] or [ATT•PRIO] several times until “nr”  
appears.  
[SET•SKIP]  
[ATT•PRIO]  
[SET•SKIP]  
[ATT•PRIO]  
[DIAL]  
[DIAL]  
r Rotate same band’s [DIAL] to toggle the ANF function ON  
r Rotate same band’s [DIAL] to select the NR level from 1 to  
and OFF.  
15 or OFF.  
t Push any key for main band to exit set mode.  
t Push any key for main band to exit set mode.  
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 11  
1
DATA cloning (IC-PCR2500 control software must be installed)  
2
Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro-  
grammed contents from a personal computer to a receiver  
using the IC-PCR2500 control software.  
D Available functions  
Reading or writing Clone data  
3
Programming memory channels/memory banks/scan  
edges  
Programming set mode settings  
4
D Cloning using a personal computer  
5
Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (Mi-  
crosoft® Windows® XP/2000/Me/98SE) and other settings can  
also be programmed from a PC. Consult the IC-PCR1500/IC-  
PCR2500’s Instruction manual for cloning details.  
Transferring the data of PC (PCR2500) to receiver (R2500)  
or receiver (R2500) to PC (PCR2500)  
Automatic mode settings  
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• The automatic mode setting automatically sets the receive  
mode, IF filter passband width, tuning step, etc. after inputting  
frequency ranges.  
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Main unit  
9
Skip area settings  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
• The skip area setting is available for skipping unwanted fre-  
quency ranges that inconveniently stop scanning.  
PC  
USB cable  
to ground  
to AC adapter  
to USB port  
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in  
the U.S.A. and other countries.  
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11 OTHER FUNCTIONS  
AT POWER ON  
AT POWER ON  
Partial reset  
All reset  
If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO fre-  
quency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing  
the memory contents, a partial reset function is available.  
The function display may occasionally display erroneous in-  
formation (e.g. when first applying power). This may be  
caused externally by static electricity or by other factors.  
While pushing either band’s [VFO/MR•S.MW], turn the  
If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few  
seconds, turn power ON again. If the problem persists, per-  
form the following procedure.  
power ON to partially reset the both bands at same time.  
• Partial resetting is also available. See left for details.  
IMPORTANT!:  
Resetting the receiver CLEARS all memory information  
and initializes all values in the receiver to their default set-  
tings.  
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
[VFO/MR•S.MW]  
While pushing both band’s [MHz•TS], turn the power ON  
to reset the CPU.  
[MHz•TS]  
[MHz•TS]  
While pushing both [MHz•TS], turn power ON.  
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 11  
1
Internal audio switch  
The internal switch must be set properly to use an external  
speaker, headphones or earphone.  
2
3
SPEAKER  
switch  
PHONES  
CAUTION: DISCONNECT the AC adaptor or DC power  
cable from the receiver Main unit before performing any  
work on the receiver.  
4
5
6
qTurn the receiver Main unit power OFF, then disconnect the  
AC adaptor or DC power cable.  
wUnscrew the 8 screws and disconnect the connected ca-  
bles, then remove the top cover.  
• Be careful not to lose the screws.  
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8
9
Top cover  
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11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Power switch  
eSet the switch as shown at right.  
• Set the switch to [SPEAKER] when an external speaker is con-  
nected to the receiver. (default)  
• Set the switch to [PHONES] when a headphones or earphone  
are/is connected to the receiver.  
rReplace the top cover, cables and screws to the original  
position.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
12  
If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center.  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
REF.  
Does not turn on.  
• The AC adapter is not fully seated in the power • Check the connection.  
jack on the rear panel.  
p. 1  
No sound comes from the • Volume level is too low.  
speaker. • Squelch level is set too high.  
• Rotate [VOL] to obtain a suitable level.  
• Rotate [SQL] to set the squelch level.  
p. 14  
p. 14  
p. 41  
• Selected tone or DTCS squelch does not match • Turn the appropriate function OFF.  
received signal.  
Sensitivity is low and only • Antenna feedline or the antenna connector has a • Check, and if necessary, replace the feedline or p. 1  
strong signals are audible. poor contact or is short circuited.  
• Attenuator function is activated.  
reattach the antenna connector..  
• Push [ATT•PRIO] to turn the Attenuator function p. 15  
OFF.  
Frequency cannot be • The lock function is activated.  
changed.  
• Push and hold [PWR•  
ON to turn the function OFF.  
] for 2 sec. after power p. 15  
Program scan does not • The squelch is open.  
• Set the squelch to the threshold point.  
• Program different start and end frequencies.  
p. 14  
p. 35  
operate.  
• The start and end frequencies are the same.  
Memory scan does not op- • The squelch is open.  
• Set the squelch to the threshold point.  
p. 14  
erate.  
• Only 1 memory channel is programmed or other • Program other memory channels or cancel the pgs. 24,  
channels are set as skip channel.  
memory skip function in the desired channels.  
36  
Receive audio is distorted. • The operating mode is not selected correctly.  
• Push and hold [MODE•SCAN] for 1 sec., then ro- p. 13  
tate [DIAL] to select suitable operating mode.  
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DOC  
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DECLARATION  
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OF CONFORMITY  
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We Icom Inc. Japan  
1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku  
Osaka 547-0003, Japan  
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Düsseldorf 24th Mar.2006  
Place and date of issue  
Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the  
essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal  
Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test  
Suite measurements have been performed.  
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Icom (Europe) GmbH  
Himmelgeister straße 100  
D-40225 Düsseldorf  
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Kind of equipment:  
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER  
Authorized representative name  
Type-designation: iPCR2500/R2500  
H. Ikegami  
General Manager  
Version (where applicable):  
This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised  
standards, specifications or documents:  
i) Article 3.1a  
ii) Article 3.1b  
iii) Article 3.2  
iv)  
EN 60950-1 (2001):A11:2004  
EN 301489-1 and EN 301489-15  
EN 301 783-2  
Signature  
v)  
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#02 Europe  
<Intended Country of Use>  
GER FRA ESP SWE  
AUT NED POR DEN  
GBR BEL ITA  
FIN  
IRL  
LUX GRE SUI  
NOR  
#03 U.K.  
<Intended Country of Use>  
GER FRA ESP SWE  
AUT NED POR DEN  
GBR BEL ITA  
FIN  
IRL  
LUX GRE SUI  
NOR  
#06 France  
<Intended Country of Use>  
GER FRA ESP SWE  
AUT NED POR DEN  
GBR BEL ITA  
FIN  
IRL  
LUX GRE SUI  
NOR  
A-6510H-1EX-q  
Printed in Japan  
© 2006 Icom Inc.  
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan  
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