IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 1 (1,1) New2001 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER iR5 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject 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.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page i (1,1) New2001 FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-R5 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page ii (1,1) New2001 PRECAUTION RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with a ear- NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids. phone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. The receiver may be damaged. RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver to an AC outlet.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page iii (1,1) New2001 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q w e r t OPERATING THEORY Electromagnetic radiation which has frequencies of 20,000 Hz (20 kHz*) and above is called radio frequency (RF) energy because it is useful in radio transmissions. The IC-R5 receives RF energy from 0.150 MHz* to 1309.995 MHz and converts it into audio frequency (AF) energy which in turn actuates a loudspeaker to create sound waves. AF energy is in the range of 20 to 20,000 Hz.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.11.11 20:01 Page iv (1,1) New2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD .................................................. i IMPORTANT .................................................. i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................ i PRECAUTION ............................................... ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ......................... iii OPERATING THEORY ................................. iii OPERATING NOTES ................................... iii TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page I (1,1) New2001 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Preparation D Battery installation D Antenna qRemove the battery cover from the receiver. Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown at right. wInstall 2 R6(AA) size NiCd, Ni-MH or alkaline cell batteries. NEVER hold the antenna when carrying the receiver. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity. • Charge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries before use.
02.10.23 11:28 Page II (1,1) New2001 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Charging the battery Optional CP-18A/E Cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter t Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y” then push [BAND• ]. [DIAL] to cigarette lighter socket to [DC 6V] jack AC adapter [BAND• IC-R5 ] Quick reference guide IC-R5_1.qxd to AC outlet q Install the Ni-Cd batteries. y The charging confirmation is displayed as below. uRotate [DIAL] to select “Y” then push [BAND• ] to start battery charging.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page III (1,1) New2001 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Your first scanning experience 2. Adjusting audio level Now that you have your IC-R5 ready, you are probably excited to start listening. We would like to take you through a few basic operation steps to make your first “Scanning Experience” enjoyable. 3. Adjusting squelch level ➥ Push [Y]/[Z] to set the desired audio level. [DIAL] ➥ While pushing [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to set the squelch [SQL] [Y]/[Z] level.
02.10.23 11:28 Page IV (1,1) New2001 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Memory programming 5. Receive mode selection ➥ Push [MODE•SCAN] several times to select the desired receive mode. The IC-R5 has a total of 1250 memory channels (including 200 auto write channels and 50 scan edges) for storing often used receive frequency, mode, etc. • FM, WFM and AM are available. 1. Setting frequency In VFO mode, set the desired receive frequency mode. • When “ ” indicator is displayed, push [V/M•S.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page V (1,1) New2001 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ■ Programmed scan operation 25 pairs, 50 channels of memories are used for programmed scan operation, that specifying a scanning ranges. The programmed scan scans between “xxA” and “xxB” (xx=00 to 24) frequencies. Therefore, before operating the programmed scan, different frequencies must be programmed into “A” and “B” channels.
02.10.23 11:28 Page VI (1,1) New2001 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE D Starting scan 1. Select VFO mode. 3. Starting scan Push [V/M•S.MW•~] to select the VFO mode for full, band and programmed scan operation. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. Push [MODE•SCAN] to start scan. • Select memory mode by pushing [V/M•S.MW•~] again for memory or bank scan. 2. Selecting a scanning type Push [MODE•SCAN] for 1 sec., then rotate [DIAL] to select one of the desired scanning type.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 1 (1,1) New2001 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels q w u Function display (pgs 3, 4) e i r t o y !0 !1 !2 Speaker q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. I) Connects the supplied antenna. • An optional AD-92SMA is available for connecting an antenna with a BNC connector. 1 w EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTOR [SP] Connect an optional earphone or headphone. The internal speaker will not function when any external equipment is connected. (See p.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 2 (1,1) New2001 PANEL DESCRIPTION u CONTROL DIAL [DIAL] ➥ Rotate to select the operating frequency.* (p. 9) ➥ While scanning, changes the scanning direction.* (p. 26) ➥ While pushing [SQL], sets the squelch level.* (p. 12) ➥ While pushing [FUNC], sets the operating frequency in 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz in VFO mode.* (p. 9) ➥ While pushing [FUNC], selects the memory channel in 10 channels steps in memory mode.* (p.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 3 (1,1) New2001 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display w e r t W FM AM DUP T SQL q ATT !4 u DTCS P SKIP R PRIO i o 75 50 25 !0 VOL !3 !2 !1 q FREQUENCY READOUT Shows variety of information, such as an operating frequency, set mode contents, memory names. r DUPLEX INDICATORS (p. 14) “DUP” appears when plus duplex, “–DUP” appears when minus semi-duplex (repeater) operation is selected.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 4 (1,1) New2001 PANEL DESCRIPTION y AUTO WRITE CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 29) Appears when auto write channel is selected. u SKIP INDICATORS (p. 30) ➥ “SKIP” appears when the selected memory channel is specified as a skip channel. ➥ “P SKIP” appears when the displayed frequency is specified as a skip frequency. i PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (p. 33) Appears when priority watch is in use. o MEMORY INDICATOR (pgs. 7, 10) Appears when memory mode is selected.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 5 (1,1) New2001 2 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery installation • NEVER incinerate used battery cells. Internal battery gas may cause explosion. Before installing, or replacing the batteries, push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF. If your re-chargeable batteries seem to have no capacity even after being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the power ON overnight. Then fully charge the batteries again.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 6 (1,1) New2001 BATTERY CHARGING 2 ■ Battery charging t Rotate [DIAL] to select “Y” then push [BAND• D Charging connections Optional CP-18A/E Cigarette lighter cable with DC-DC converter ]. 2 [DIAL] to cigarette lighter socket to [DC 6V] jack AC adapter to AC outlet IC-R5 [BAND• ] y The charging confirmation is displayed. uRotate [DIAL] to select “Y” then push [BAND• battery charging. ] to start • Charging periods: Approx.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 7 (1,1) New2001 3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ VFO and memory channels ■ Operating band selection The IC-R5 has 2 normal operating modes: VFO mode and memory mode. The receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF band, 50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, 800 MHz,* 1200 MHz, television channels or Weather channels†. VFO mode is used for the desired frequency setting within the frequency coverage. ➥ Push [V/M•S.MW•~] to select VFO mode.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 8 (1,1) New2001 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3 • Available frequency bands AM AM FM W FM 3 AM broadcast band HF band 50 MHz band FM broadcast band FM AM Weather channels* VHF air band : Push : Rotating while pushing W FM FM Showing initial frequencies are differ according to version. *Available for the USA version only † Appears only when TV channels are programmed via the optional CS-R5.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 9 (1,1) New2001 3 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING ■ Setting a frequency ■ Setting a tuning step q Push [V/M•S.MW•~] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Select the desired frequency band with [BAND• ]. The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band, however, the tuning steps, 8.33 kHz and 9 kHz, are appeared when setting the tuning step for the VHF air band and AM broadcast band, respectively. The following tuning steps are available for the IC-R5. • 5.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 10 (1,1) New2001 FREQUENCY AND CHANNEL SETTING 3 ■ Selecting a memory channel ■ Lock function q Push [V/M•S.MW•~] to select the memory mode. To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. •“ ” appears when a memory channel is selected. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel. • Only programmed memory channels can be selected.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 11 (1,1) New2001 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving ■ Setting audio volume Make sure charged Ni-Cd or brand new alkaline batteries are installed (p. 5). The audio level can be adjusted through 32 levels. q Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. w Push [Y] or [Z] to set the desired audio level. • The frequency display shows the volume level while setting. See the section at right for details. e Set the receiving frequency. (p. 9) r Set the squelch level. (p.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 12 (1,1) New2001 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Squelch level setting ■ Receive mode selection The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting. Receive modes are determined by the physical properties of the radio signals. The receiver has 3 receive modes: FM, AM and WFM modes.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 13 (1,1) New2001 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Monitor function ■ Attenuator function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting when very strong signals are near the desired frequency or when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting station, are near your location.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 14 (1,1) New2001 BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Duplex operation USING EXPANDED SET MODE Duplex communication uses 2 different frequencies for transmitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in communication through a repeater, some utility communications, etc. During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is shifted from the receive station frequency by the offset frequency.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 15 (1,1) New2001 4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Dial select step [ This receiver has a 1 MHz tuning step for quick frequency setting. This dial select step can be set to 100 kHz, 1 MHz or 10 MHz steps, as desired. D Setting dial select step q Select VFO mode with [V/M•S.MW•~]. w Push [TS•SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select “D SEL.” • “D SEL” disappears after 1 sec. and “1M” (default) and “DS” appear.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 16 (1,1) MEMORY CHANNELS 5 ■ General description ■ Memory channel programming The receiver has 1050 memory channels including 50 scan edge memory channels (25 pairs) for storage of often-used frequencies. And a total of 18 memory banks, A to H, J, L, N, O to R, T, U and Y are available for usage by group, etc. Up to 100 channels can be assigned into a bank. q Push [V/M•S.MW•~] to select VFO mode. w Set the desired frequency: ➥ Select the desired band with [BAND• ].
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 17 (1,1) New2001 5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Memory bank setting The IC-R5 has a total of 18 banks (A to H, J, L, N, O to R, T, U and Y). Regular memory channels, 000 to 999, are assigned into the desired bank for easy memory management. qPush [V/M•S.MW•~] for 1 sec. to select select memory write condition. rWhile pushing [BAND• sired bank group. ], rotate [DIAL] to select the de- • Bank group A to H, J, L, N, O to R, T, U and Y are available.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 18 (1,1) New2001 MEMORY CHANNELS 5 ■ Memory bank selection q Push [V/M•S.MW•~] to select memory mode, if desired. wWhile pushing [BAND• ], rotate [DIAL] to select the desired bank (A to H, J, L, N, O to R, T, U and Y). • The bank can also be selected by pushing [BAND• times. • The only programmed banks are displayed. FM • The only programmed channels are displayed.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 19 (1,1) New2001 5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Programming memory/bank name Each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanumeric channel name for easy recognition and can be indicated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters. q Push [V/M•S.MW•~] to select memory mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel. ePush [V/M•S.MW•~] for 1 sec. to select select memory write condition. • 1 short and 1 long beep sound.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 20 (1,1) New2001 MEMORY CHANNELS 5 ■ Selecting display type During memory mode operation, one of the programmed memory name, bank name or the channel number can be displayed instead of the frequency for your preference. FM D Selecting bank channel indication During bank channel operation, the bank channel number can also be displayed instead of the memory channel number indication. DUP T SQL Memory channel No.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 21 (1,1) New2001 5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Copying memory contents This function transfers a memory channel’s contents to VFO (or another memory channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc. Pushing [V/M•S.MW•~] for 2 sec. at the step w, can also be copied the memory contents to VFO. In this case, the steps e and r are not necessary.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 22 (1,1) New2001 MEMORY CHANNELS 5 ■ Memory clearing Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. qPush [V/M•S.MW•~] for 1 sec. to select select memory write condition. • 1 short and 1 long beeps sound. •“ ” indicator and memory channel number blink. • Do not hold [V/M•S.MW•~] for more than 2 sec. otherwise the memory contents will be copied to VFO. wRotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel to be cleared.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:28 Page 23 (1,1) New2001 5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Transferring memory contents Contents of programmed memory channels can be transferred to another memory. [DIAL] qPush [V/M•S.MW•~] for 1 sec. to enter select memory write condition. • 1 short and 1 long beeps sound. •“ ” indicator and memory channel number blink. • Do not hold [V/M•S.MW•~] for more than 2 sec. otherwise the memory contents will be copied to VFO.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 24 (1,1) New2001 MEMORY CHANNELS 5 ■ Erasing/transferring bank contents Contents of programmed memory channels can be or transferred to another memory. INFORMATION: Even if the memory bank contents are cleared, the memory channel contents still remain programmed. qSelect the desired bank contents to be transferred or erased from the bank. ➥ Push [V/M•S.MW•~] to select memory mode. ➥ While pushing [BAND• ], rotate the [DIAL] to select the desired memory bank group.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 25 (1,1) New2001 6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types Scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. FULL SCAN (p. 26) 150 kHz 1303.995 MHz Some frequency ranges are not scanned according to the frequency coverage of the receiver’s version. Scan Jump PROGRAMMED SCAN (p. 26) Band edge Scan edges Band xxB edge xxA Scan Jump ALL/SELECTED BANK SCAN (p.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 26 (1,1) New2001 SCAN OPERATION 6 ■ Full/band/programmed scan q Select VFO mode with [V/M•S.MW•~]. • Select the desired frequency band with [BAND• t To start the scan, push [MODE•SCAN]. ], if desired. w Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted. ePush [MODE•SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter scanning type selection condition. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired scanning type.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 27 (1,1) New2001 6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan edges programming Scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edges are programmed into scan edges, 00A/00B to 24A/24B, in memory channels. q Push [V/M•S.MW•~] to select VFO mode. w Set the desired frequency: ➥ Select the desired band with [BAND• ]. ➥ Set the desired frequency with [DIAL]. ➥ Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction, tone squelch, etc.), if desired. ePush [V/M•S.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 28 (1,1) New2001 SCAN OPERATION 6 ■ Memory/bank/all bank scan q Select memory mode with [V/M•S.MW•~]. • Select the desired bank with [BAND• ] for bank scan. w Set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted. e Push [MODE•SCAN] for 1 sec. to; • When memory mode is selected at the step q: - start memory scan. • When a bank channel is selected at the step q: - enter scan type selection mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired scanning type.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 29 (1,1) New2001 6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Auto memory write scan This scan is useful for searching a specified frequency range and automatically storing busy frequencies into memory channels. The same frequency ranges used for program scan are used for auto memory write scan. q Select VFO mode with [V/M•S.MW•~]. wPush [MODE•SCAN] for 1 sec. to enter scanning type selection condition. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired scanning type.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 30 (1,1) New2001 SCAN OPERATION 6 ■ Skip channel/frequency setting Memory channels can be set to be skipped for memory skip scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped for both memory skip scan and frequency skip scan. These are useful to speed up the scan interval. q Select a memory channel: ➥ Push [V/M•S.MW•~] to select memory mode. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel to be a skip channel/frequency. wPush [V/M•S.MW•~] for 1 sec.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 31 (1,1) New2001 6 SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan resume condition USING EXPANDED SET MODE D Scan pause timer D Scan resume timer The scan pauses when receiving signals according to the scan pause time. It can be set from 2–20 sec. or unlimited. The scan re-starts after a signal disappears according to the resume time. it can be set from 0–5 sec. or unlimited. q Push [TS•SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select “EXPAND” item.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 32 (1,1) PRIORITY WATCH 7 ■ Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency or scanning. The receiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. See the left page for details. NOTES: If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver automatically selects the tone squelch function when priority watch starts.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 33 (1,1) New2001 7 PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch operation D Memory channel watch and memory scan watch q Select VFO mode; then, set an operating frequency. • TV channel can also be selected. w Set the watching channel(s). For memory channel watch: Select the desired memory channel. For memory scan watch: Select memory mode, or the desired bank group; then, push [MODE•SCAN] for 1 sec. to start memory/bank scan. e Push [TS•SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 34 (1,1) New2001 PRIORITY WATCH 7 D VFO scan watch q Select memory mode. • Select a memory bank, if desired. wPush [MODE•SCAN] for 1 sec. to start memory/bank scan, if desired. When scanning memory/bank channels: Starts memory/bank scan first. Memory/bank scan cannot be started after VFO scan is started. e Push [TS•SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. r Rotate [DIAL] to select “PRIO” item. t While pushing [FUNC], rotate to turn the priority watch ON.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 35 (1,1) New2001 8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation The tone or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. You can silently wait for the specified signal using the same tone. q Set the desired frequency in FM mode. w Push [TS•SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to select “EXPAND” item.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 36 (1,1) New2001 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 8 ■ Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting 88.5 Hz and 023 is set as the default for the tone squelch frequency and the DTCS code, respectively. The frequency and code can be selected as desired. q Push [TS•SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select “EXPAND” item. eWhile pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the expanded set mode ON.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 37 (1,1) New2001 8 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ■ DTCS polarity setting As well as the code setting, the polarity setting is also available for the DTCS operation. When a different polarity is set, the DTCS never releases audio mute even a signal with matched code number is received. q Push [TS•SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode. w Rotate [DIAL] to select “EXPAND” item. eWhile pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to turn the expanded set mode ON.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 38 (1,1) New2001 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP 8 ■ Tone scan By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch. qSet the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code. wTurn the desired tone type, tone squelch or DTCS, ON in expanded set mode. • One of “TSQL” or “DTCS” appears.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 39 (1,1) New2001 9 SET MODE ■ General Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. In addition, the IC-R5 has an expanded set mode which is used for programming even more infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. When turning the expanded set mode OFF, only half of the set mode items are displayed for simple operation. D Set mode entering and operation q Push [TS•SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 40 (1,1) New2001 SET MODE ■ Set mode items 9 • Monitor switch action (p. 43) • Auto power OFF (p. 44) • Scan pause timer (p. 44) • Scan resume timer (p. 44) • Scan stop beep (p. 44) • Offset frequency (p. 45) • Duplex direction (p. 45) • Tone squelch (p. 45) • Tone frequency (p. 46) • DTCS code (p. 46) • DTCS polarity (p. 46) • LCD contrast (p. 47) The following items are available in the set mode and expanded set mode.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 41 (1,1) New2001 9 SET MODE D Dial select step D Beep output level Select the tuning step while pushing [FUNC] from 100 kHz, 1 MHz (default) and 10 MHz. Adjust the key-touch beep tone level to the desired level within 32 levels or to the related level with volume control. • VOLUME : The beep tone level is linked with the volume set level. (default) • _ _ _ _ _ _ – ooo ooo : The beep tone level is fixed in 32 steps.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 42 (1,1) New2001 SET MODE D Power save D Antenna selection The power save function reduces the current drain to conserve battery power. This power save function can be turned OFF, if desired. In the default setting (“ON” selection), the power save function is activated in 1:4 (125 msec.: 500 msec.) ratio when no signal is received for 5 sec. The ratio becomes 1:8 (125 msec.: 1 sec.) when no signal is received for another 60 sec.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 43 (1,1) New2001 9 SET MODE D Key lock effect D Dial speed acceleration While the key lock function is ON, [Y]/[Z] and [SQL] can still be accessed. Accessible switches can be set to one of 4 groups. [PWR] and [FUNC]+[BAND• ] are also accessible during the lock, however, these switches are not effected by this setting. • NORMAL : [Y]/[Z] and [SQL] are accessible. (default) • NO SQL : [SQL] is accessible. • NO VOL : [Y]/[Z] are accessible.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 44 (1,1) New2001 SET MODE 9 D Auto power OFF D Scan resume timer The receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no key operations are performed. Selects scan resume time. Scan resumes after the specified period when the received signal disappears. •0 : Scan resumes immediately when the received signal disappears. • 1–5 : Scan pause 1–5 sec. after the received signal disappears. (default: 2 sec.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 45 (1,1) New2001 9 SET MODE D Offset frequency D Tone squelch Sets the duplex offset frequency for each frequency band independently within 0 to 159.995 MHz range. During duplex operation (–DUP or +DUP), the monitoring frequency (while [SQL] is pushed) shifts the set frequency. Sets tone or DTCS squelch operation and pocket beep capability, when waiting for the desired signal. • OFF : Regular noise squelch operation. (default) • TSQL : Using tone squelch.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 46 (1,1) New2001 SET MODE 9 D Tone frequency D DTCS code Sets subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch operation. Total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are available. (default: 88.5 Hz) Sets DTCS code for DTCS squelch operation. Total of 104 codes (023–754) are available. (default: 023) 88.5 Hz setting 254.1 Hz setting Code 023 setting • Available subaudible tone frequencies 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 47 (1,1) New2001 9 SET MODE D LCD contrast Sets the LCD contrast within 1 (light) to 4 (dark) levels as desired. (default: 3) Contraset 3 setting Contraset 4 setting D Weather alert function U.S.A. version only Turns weather alert function ON and OFF.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 48 (1,1) OTHER FUNCTIONS 10 ■ Antenna selection USING EXPANDED SET MODE The IC-R5 has an internal bar antenna for receiving AM broadcast band (0.495–1.620 MHz) signals. In addition, the connected earphone’s cable can be used as an antenna for receiving FM broadcast band (76.000–107.995 MHz; differ according to version) signals.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 49 (1,1) New2001 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ [DIAL] function assignment The [DIAL] control can be used as an audio volume control instead of [Y]/[Z] keys to suit your preference. However, while [DIAL] is functions as an audio volume, [Y]/[Z] keys function as tuning control. ➥ While pushing [FUNC], push [TS•SET] to toggle the [DIAL] function from tuning dial and audio volume. • “VOL” appears when [DIAL] functions as an audio volume. ■ Weather channel operation U.S.A.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 50 (1,1) New2001 OTHER FUNCTIONS 10 D Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is monitored each 5 sec. for the announcement. When the alert signal is detected, the “AL.T” and the WX channel are displayed alternately and sounds a beep tone until the receiver is operated.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 51 (1,1) New2001 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Data cloning AT POWER ON Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one receiver to another; or data from a personal computer to a receiver using the optional CS-R5 CLONING SOFTWARE. wWhile pushing [V/M•S.MW•~], turn power ON to enter cloning mode (master receiver only— power ON only for sub-receiver).
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 52 (1,1) New2001 OTHER FUNCTIONS D Cloning using a personal computer Data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (Microsoft® Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP) using the optional CS-R5 CLONING SOFTWARE and the optional OPC-478U CLONING CABLE. Consult the CS-R5 CLONING SOFTWARE HELP file for details. D Cloning error ☞ NOTE: DO NOT push any key on the sub-receiver during cloning. This will cause a cloning error. When the display appears as below, a cloning error has occurred.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 53 (1,1) New2001 10 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Partial reset AT POWER ON If you want to initialize the operating conditions (VFO frequency, VFO settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, a partial resetting function is available for the receiver. ➥ While pushing [FUNC] and [TS•SET], turn the power ON to partially reset the receiver. ■ All reset AT POWER ON The function display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 54 (1,1) FREQUENCY TABLE ■ TV channels D CCIR channels The following tables show the channels versus video and audio frequencies depending on each version. D U.S.A. channels (unit: MHz) CH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Freq. 59.75 65.75 71.75 81.75 87.75 179.75 185.75 191.75 197.75 203.75 209.75 215.75 475.75 481.75 487.75 493.75 499.75 505.75 511.75 517.75 523.75 529.75 535.75 541.75 547.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 55 (1,1) New2001 11 FREQUENCY TABLE D China channels CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 55 Freq. 56.25 64.25 72.25 83.75 91.75 174.75 182.75 190.75 198.75 206.75 214.75 222.75 477.75 485.75 493.75 501.75 509.75 517.75 525.75 533.75 541.75 549.75 557.75 565.75 613.75 621.75 629.75 637.75 645.75 653.75 661.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 56 (1,1) New2001 FREQUENCY TABLE D Indonesian channels (unit: MHz) CH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Freq. 53.75 60.75 67.75 180.75 187.75 194.75 201.75 208.75 215.75 222.75 229.75 476.75 484.75 492.75 500.75 508.75 516.75 524.75 532.75 540.75 548.75 556.75 564.75 572.75 580.75 588.75 596.75 604.75 612.75 620.75 CH 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 Freq. 628.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 57 (1,1) New2001 11 FREQUENCY TABLE ■ VHF marine channels 57 (unit: MHz) CH Ship Ship No. Transmit Receive CH Ship Ship No. Transmit Receive CH Ship Ship No.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 58 (1,1) New2001 FREQUENCY TABLE 11 ■ Other communications in the USA D HF CB (Citizens Band) channels CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Frequency 26.965 MHz 26.975 MHz 26.985 MHz 27.005 MHz 27.015 MHz 27.025 MHz 27.035 MHz 27.055 MHz 27.065 MHz 27.075 MHz 27.085 MHz 27.105 MHz 27.115 MHz 27.125 MHz 27.135 MHz 27.155 MHz 27.165 MHz 27.175 MHz 27.185 MHz 27.205 MHz D MURS channels CH 1 2 3 4 5 Frequency 151.820 MHz 151.880 MHz 151.940 MHz 154.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 59 (1,1) New2001 11 FREQUENCY TABLE D General aviation frequencies Frequency 121.500 122.000 122.200 122.700 122.725 122.750 122.800 122.900 122.950 123.000 123.025 123.050 123.075 123.100 123.300 123.450 123.500 123.600 148.125 148.150 156.300 156.400 156.425 156.450 156.625 156.900 243.000 255.400 257.800 311.000 321.000 381.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 60 (1,1) New2001 FREQUENCY TABLE 11 ■ Other communications— other countries D LPD (Low Power Device) channels CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Frequency 433.075 433.100 433.125 433.150 433.175 433.200 433.225 433.250 433.275 433.300 433.325 433.350 433.375 433.400 433.425 433.450 433.475 433.500 433.525 433.550 433.575 433.600 433.625 433.650 433.675 433.700 433.725 433.750 433.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 61 (1,1) New2001 11 FREQUENCY TABLE D UHF C.R.S (Citizen Radio Service) channels CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 61 Frequency 476.425 MHz 476.450 MHz 476.475 MHz 476.500 MHz 476.525 MHz 476.550 MHz 476.575 MHz 476.600 MHz 476.625 MHz 476.650 MHz 476.675 MHz 476.700 MHz 476.725 MHz 476.750 MHz 476.775 MHz 476.800 MHz 476.825 MHz 476.850 MHz 476.875 MHz 476.900 MHz CH 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Frequency 476.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 62 (1,1) MAINTENANCE ■ Troubleshooting PROBLEM No power comes on. 12 If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. POSSIBLE CAUSE • The batteries are exhausted. • The battery polarity is reversed. No sound comes from the • Volume level is too low. • Squelch level is set too tight. speaker. • Different tone is selected with tone squelch.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 63 (1,1) New2001 12 MAINTENANCE ■ CP-18A/E fuse replacement If the fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning while operating with the optional CP-18A/E, find the source of the problem if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a new, rated one (FGB 5 A) as shown below.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 64 (1,1) SPECIFICATIONS D GENERAL 13 D RECEIVER • Frequency coverage USA : (Unit: MHz) 0.150–823.995, 849.000–868.995, 894.000–1309.995 France 0.150–29.995, 50.200–51.200, 87.500–108.000, 144.000–146.000, 430.000–440.000, 1240.000–1300.000 Other than above 0.150–1309.995 MHz • Number of memory channels : 1250 (incl. 50 scan edges and 200 auto write channels) • Frequency resolution : 5, 6.25, 8.33,* 9*, 10, 12.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 65 (1,1) New2001 New2001 14 OPTIONS ■ Options BC-149 A/D AC ADAPTER Regularly charges the installed batteries. 6 V DC/1 A output. LC-146A CARRYING CASE Helps protect the receiver from scratches, etc. OPC-474 CLONING CABLE For connection between receivers for data cloning.
66 ■ Squelch level setting ➥ While pushing [SQL], rotate [DIAL] to set the squelch level. ■ Audio level setting ➥ Push [Y] to increase, push [Z] to decrease the audio level. ■ Receive mode selection ➥ Push [MODE•SCAN] several times to select the desired mode e Complete •“ ” appears when the lock function is in use. ■ Attenuator function ➥ While pushing [FUNC], push [SQL] to toggle the attenuator ON and OFF. •“ ” appears when the lock function is in use. ■ Memory bank channel selection q Push [V/M•S.
Page 67 (1,1) 02.10.23 11:29 IC-R5_1.qxd New2001 ■ Memory channel programming q Set the desired frequency and other functions in VFO mode. w Push [V/M•S.MW•~] for 1 sec. to enter select memory write condition. • 1 short and 1 long beeps sound. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired memory channel number. r Push [V/M•S.MW•~] for 1 sec. again to program the contents into the selected channel. • 3 beeps sound. ■ Scan skip setting q Push [V/M•S.MW•~] to select memory mode.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 68 (1,1) New2001 CE 16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan 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. Kind of equipment: COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER Type-designation: iR5 Düsseldorf 10 Oct.
IC-R5_1.qxd 02.10.23 11:29 Page 69 (1,1) New2001 A-6198H-1EX-q Printed in Japan © 2002 Icom Inc.
