Icom IC-R5, Instruction Manual

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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Antenna selection
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 ac-
cording to version)
signals.
D D
Selecting antenna
q
Select VFO mode with [V/M•S.MW•
~
].
w
Push [BAND• ] several times, or while pushing
[BAND• ] rotate [DIAL] to select the AM or FM broad-
cast band.
e
Push [TS•SET] for 1 sec. to enter set mode.
r
Rotate [DIAL] to select “ANT” item.
• “ANT” disappears after 1 sec. and “EXT” (default) and “An” ap-
pear.
t
While pushing [FUNC], rotate [DIAL] to select “BAR” when
set mode has accessed from the AM broadcast band; se-
lect “EAR” when set mode has accessed from the FM
broadcast band.
y
Push [TS•SET] momentarily to exit set mode.
NOTE:
•
Some noise or spurious may be received when the inter-
nal bar or earphone cable is used for antenna.
• The supplied or third party’s antenna MUST BE con-
nected to the antenna connector to receive signals other
than AM or FM broadcast bands.
• When receiving an AM broadcast signal with internal bar
antenna, aim the receiver to better audio direction.
• When the internal bar or earphone cable is used for an-
tenna, the attenuator function cannot be used.
Bar antenna selection
for 0.495–1.620 MHz band
Earphone cable selection
for 76.000–107.995 MHz band
[TS•SET]
[FUNC]
[DIAL]
After 1 sec.
USING
EXPANDED SET MODE
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