INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

iR75
 IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before
attempting to operate the receiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This manual contains

important safety and operating instructions for the IC-R75.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD DEFINITION
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may
R WARNING
occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal
NOTE
injury, fire or electric shock.

TRADEMARKS
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom,
Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

in the United States and other countries.

Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of

their respective holders.

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PRECAUTIONS
RWARNING NEVER apply AC to the [DC13.8V] DO NOT place the receiver against walls or putting
jack on the receiver rear panel. This could cause a fire anything on top of the receiver. This will obstruct heat
or ruin the receiver. dissipation.

RWARNING NEVER apply more than 16 V DC, Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by
such as a 24 V battery, to the [DC13.8V] jack on the children.
receiver rear panel. This could cause a fire or ruin the
During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the receiver
receiver.
without running the vehicle’s engine. When receiver
RWARNING NEVER let metal, wire or other power is ON and your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the
objects touch any internal part or connectors on vehicle’s battery will soon become exhausted.
the rear panel of the receiver. This may result in an
Make sure the receiver power is OFF before starting
electric shock.
the vehicle. This will avoid possible damage to the
NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any receiver by ignition voltage spikes.
liquids.
For U.S.A only
DO NOT use or place the receiver in areas with CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly
temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C approved by the party responsible for compliance
(+140°F). Be aware that temperatures on a vehicle’s could void the user's authority to operate the
dashboard can exceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in equipment.
permanent damage to the receiver if left there for
extended periods.

DO NOT place the receiver in excessively dusty

environments or in direct sunlight.

FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Versions of the IC-R75 which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number label comply with the
European harmonised standard ETS300 684 (EMC product standard for Commercially Available
Amateur Radio Equipment).

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 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
The receiver comes with the following accessories.
Qty. q w
q AC adapter (AD-55/A/S/V†)* ................................ 1
w DC power cable (OPC-869)* . .............................. 1
e Fuse (FGB 3 A; internal use) ............................... 1
r Fuse (FGB 3 A; for DC cable)* . ........................... 2

* Either AC adapter + 1 fuse (q, e) or DC power cable + 3

fuses (w, e, r) are supplied depending on versions.
†
The AD-55, AD-55A, AD-55S and AD-55V have different
shapes.

e r

INFORMATION
A switching type AC adapter includes a switching regulator. The receiver could receive switching noise from the
adapter’s switching regulator circuit. Depending on the usage environment, it tends to happen in AM reception,
especially around 7 to 10 MHz. If it causes interference, please try some of the following to reduce the noise.
• Ground the receiver.
• When another AC powered equipment is connected to the receiver, plug the AC adapter into a different AC
outlet than the equipment.
• Keep the AC adapter as far away from the receiver’s antenna and any metal objects as possible.
• Attach an AC line filter to the AC adapter.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
IMPORTANT . ............................................................ i 6 MEMORY OPERATION .............................. 21 – 24
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS . ......................................... i ■ Memory channels . .......................................... 21
TRADEMARKS ......................................................... i ■ Memory channel selection .............................. 21
PRECAUTIONS . ....................................................... ii ■ Memory channel programming ....................... 22
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . ................................... iii ■ Frequency transferring .................................... 23
■ Memory names ............................................... 24
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................... 1 ■ Memory clearing ............................................. 24

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION .................................. 2 – 6 7 SCANS ....................................................... 25 – 27

■ Front panel ........................................................ 2 ■ Scan types ...................................................... 25
■ Function display ................................................ 5 ■ Preparation . .................................................... 25
■ Rear panel ........................................................ 6 ■ Programmed scan operation ........................... 26
■ Memory/select memory scan operation .......... 26
3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS . ...... 7 – 10 ■ Setting select memory channels ..................... 26
■ Grounding ......................................................... 7 ■ Priority watch operation .................................. 27
■ Receiver stand .................................................. 7 ■ Auto memory write scan operation ................. 27
■ Optional bracket and carrying handle ............... 7
■ Connections ...................................................... 8 8 CLOCK AND TIMERS ................................ 28 – 29
■ Antenna connection .......................................... 9 ■ Setting the current time ................................... 28
■ Tape recorder connections ................................ 9 ■ Setting power-on time ..................................... 28
■ Transceive function . .......................................... 9 ■ Setting power-off time ..................................... 29
■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections . ............. 10 ■ Setting sleep timer period ............................... 29
■ Connecting to a PC ......................................... 10
9 SET MODE ................................................. 30 – 33
4 FREQUENCY SETTING . ........................... 11 – 13 ■ Set mode description ...................................... 30
■ Read me first . ................................................. 11
■ Using the keypad ............................................ 11 10 OPTION INSTALLATIONS ...................... 34 – 35
■ Frequency setting . .......................................... 12 ■ Opening the receiver’s case ............................ 34
■ Dial lock function ............................................. 13 ■ CR-282 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT .......... 34
■ UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT . ................ 34
5 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS .............................. 14 – 20 ■ UT-106 DSP UNIT ............................................ 35
■ Mode selection ................................................ 14 ■ Optional IF filters ............................................. 35
■ Squelch and RF gain ...................................... 14
■ Twin PBT operation ......................................... 15 11 MAINTENANCE . ..................................... 36 – 37
■ Noise blanker .................................................. 15 ■ Troubleshooting ............................................... 36
■ Preamp ........................................................... 16 ■ Resetting the CPU .......................................... 36
■ Attenuator . ...................................................... 16 ■ Fuse replacement ........................................... 37
■ AGC time constant .......................................... 16 ■ Clock backup battery replacement . ................ 37
■ Antenna selection ........................................... 16
■ CW reverse mode ........................................... 17 12 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 38
■ CW pitch control . ............................................ 17
■ RTTY reverse mode ........................................ 17 13 OPTIONS ......................................................... 39
■ Filter selection ................................................. 18
■ Filter set mode ................................................ 19 14 CONTROL COMMAND ........................... 40 – 43
■ Optional noise reduction function . .................. 20 ■ Remote jack (CI-V) information ....................... 40
■ Optional auto notch function ........................... 20


 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel

Speaker Function display (p. 5) !8 !7 !6 !5

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

1 ABC 2 DEF 3
SSB CW/RTTY FIL

GHI 4 JKL 5 MNO 6

AM FM TS
PRS 7 TUV 8 WXY 9

. QZ 0 ENT

!4
q AF RF/SQL TWIN PBT
ANT
V/M MW CLR !3
PHONES POWER
SET
SEL SCAN !2
w CLOCK
DN UP

P.AMP ATT NR ANF NB AGC LOCK

e r t y u io !0 !1

q POWER SWITCH [POWER] y CLOCK MODE SWITCH [CLOCK] (p. 28)

➥ Push momentarily to turn power ON. Toggles between frequency indication and clock
• Turn the optional DC power supply ON in advance. indication when pushed.
➥ Push for 2 sec. to turn power OFF.
u ANTENNA SELECTOR/SET MODE SWITCH
w HEADPHONE JACK [PHONES] (p. 8) [ANT/SET] (pgs. 16, 30)
Accepts headphones. ➥ While in a frequency indication, enters set mode
• When headphones are connected, the internal speaker when pushed.
or connected external speaker does not function. ➥ While in a frequency indication, toggles between
the antenna 1 and 2 connectors when pushed
e AF CONTROL [AF] (inner control) for 2 sec.
Varies the audio output level from the speaker. ➥ While in the clock indication, enters time setting
condition when pushed for 2 sec.
r RF GAIN/SQUELCH CONTROL [RF/SQL] ➥ While in a timer indication, toggles the timer ON
(outer control; pgs. 14, 30) or OFF when pushed.
Adjusts the squelch threshold level. The squelch
removes noise output from the speaker (closed i TUNING DIAL
condition) when no signal is received. Changes the displayed frequency, selects set
• The squelch is particularly effective for FM. It is also mode items, etc.
available for other modes.
• T he control can be set as the squelch plus RF gain
o TUNING DIAL TENSION LATCH
controls or squelch control only (RF gain is fixed at
Adjusts the tension of the tuning dial.
maximum) in set mode.

!0 LOCK/SPEECH SWITCH [LOCK] (pgs. 13, 34)

t PASSBAND TUNING CONTROLS [TWIN PBT]
➥ Toggles the frequency lock function ON and
(p. 15)
OFF.
Adjust the receiver’s “passband width” of the 455
➥ A nnounces the selected readout frequency
kHz and 9 kHz IF filters for the inner and outer
when an optional UT-102 is installed and when
controls, respectively.
• Set to the center positions when not in use. pushed for 2 sec.


 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2

!1 MEMORY CHANNEL UP/DOWN SWITCHES !7 FILTER SWITCH [FIL] (pgs. 18, 19)
[√ DN]/[UP ∫] (p. 21) ➥ Push momentarily to toggle between the pre-
➥ Select a memory channel. programmed normal, wide and narrow IF filters
➥ Select a set mode contents while in set mode. for the selected operating mode.
➥ Select a timer or time indication while in clock ➥ Push for 2 sec. to enter filter set mode.
indication.
➥ Select a filter set mode contents while in filter !8 MODE SWITCHES [SSB]/[CW/RTTY]/[AM]/[FM]
set mode. (p. 14)
Select an operating mode.
!2 MEMORY WRITE SWITCH [MW] (pgs. 22, 27) • Push [SSB] to toggle between LSB and USB.
➥ Stores the displayed frequency and operating • Push [CW/RTTY] to toggle between CW and RTTY.
mode into the selected memory channel when • Push [CW/RTTY] for 2 sec. to toggle between CW and
pushed for 2 sec. CW reverse or RTTY and RTTY reverse.
• Push [AM] to select AM.
➥ To g g l e s t h e p r o gra m m e d s c a n a n d a u t o
• Push [FM] to select FM.
memory write scan when pushed.

!3 CLEAR SWITCH [CLR] (p. 24)

➥ C lears the input digits while inputting a
frequency or memory channel number.
➥ Clears the selected memory channel contents
when pushed for 2 sec. in memory mode.
• This switch does not function in VFO mode.

!4 VFO/MEMORY SWITCH [V/M] (pgs. 21, 23)

➥ Toggles the operating mode between VFO mode
and memory mode when pushed.
➥ S elects a memor y channel for inputting a
memory channel number when pushed.
➥ Transfers the memory contents to VFO when
pushed for 2 sec.

!5 KEYPAD (pgs. 11, 21)

The keypad can be used for several functions as
below:
• Keypad then [ENT]
— Direct frequency input.
• Keypad then [V/M]
— Memory channel selection.
• [ENT] then keypad in memory name indication
mode
— Alphanumeric input for memory name, etc.

!6 QUICK TUNING STEP SWITCH [TS] (pgs. 12, 13)

➥ Selects a quick tuning step or turns the quick
tuning step OFF.
• While the quick tuning indicator (√) is displayed, the
frequency can be changed in kHz or MHz steps.
➥ While the quick tuning step is OFF, turns the 1
Hz step ON and OFF when pushed for 2 sec.
• 1 Hz indication appears and the frequency can be
changed in 1 Hz steps.
➥ W hile the kHz quick tuning step is selected,
enters tuning step set mode when pushed for 2
sec.
➥ While the memory name indication is selected
in memory mode, pushing this switch shows the
operating frequency; and rotating the tuning dial
while pushing this switch changes the frequency
temporally.

 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel (continued)

Function display (p. 5)

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

1 ABC 2 DEF 3
SSB CW/RTTY FIL

GHI 4 JKL 5 MNO 6

AM FM TS
PRS 7 TUV 8 WXY 9

. QZ 0 ENT

AF RF/SQL TWIN PBT V/M MW CLR

ANT

PHONES POWER
SET
SEL SCAN @6
CLOCK
DN UP
@5

P.AMP ATT NR ANF NB AGC LOCK

!9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4

!9 PREAMP SWITCH [P.AMP] (p. 16) @4 AGC SWITCH [AGC] (p. 16)
Push to toggle between preamp-1 and preamp-2 ➥ Toggles the AGC (Automatic Gain Control) time
or turn the preamp OFF. constant fast and slow when pushed.
➥ Toggles the AGC function ON and OFF when
@0 ATTENUATOR SWITCH [ATT] (p. 16) pushed for 2 sec.
Push to toggle the 20 dB attenuator function ON
and OFF. @5 SELECT SWITCH [SEL] (pgs. 24, 26)
➥ Toggles the select memory setting ON and OFF
@1 NOISE REDUCTION SWITCH [NR] (p. 20) when pushed in memory mode.
➥ Toggles the optional noise reduction function ➥ Toggles the memory name indication ON and
ON and OFF when pushed. Functions in SSB, OFF when pushed for 2 sec. in memory mode.
CW and RTTY modes. An optional UT-106 DSP
unit is required. @6 SCAN SWITCH [SCAN] (p. 25)
➥ E nters noise reduction level set mode when ➥ Push momentarily to start/stop the programmed
pushed for 2 sec. An optional UT-106 DSP unit is scan in VFO mode.
required. ➥ P ush momentarily to start/stop the memory
scan in memory mode.
@2 AUTOMATIC NOTCH FILTER SWITCH [ANF] ➥ Push for 2 sec. to start the priority watch in VFO
(p. 20) mode.
Push to turn the optional automatic notch filter for • Push [SCAN] again to cancel the priority watch.
receiving AM signals ON and OFF. An optional
UT-106 DSP unit is required.

@3 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH [NB] (p. 15)

Toggles the noise blanker ON and OFF. The noise
blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that
generated by automobile ignition systems. This
function is not effective for FM, or non pulse-type
noise.


 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2

■ Function display
@1 @0 !9 !8

W N REV LSBUSBCW S-AMFM RTTY R X

q
TIMER
w DSP
e ANF !7
r NR

t LOCK PREAMP 1 2 ATT ANT 1 2 F.AGC OFF BLANK !6

S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
N B VFO
y !5
SCAN MEMO S

u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4

q TIMER INDICATOR (p. 28) !2 AGC INDICATORS (p. 16)

Appears when power on/off timer or sleep timer is ➥ “AGC” appears when slow AGC time constant is
in use. selected.
➥ “F.AGC” appears when fast AGC time constant
w DSP UNIT INDICATOR (p. 35) is selected.
Appears when an optional UT-106 DSP unit is ➥ “AGC OFF” appears when the AGC function is
installed. turned OFF.
➥ “ F.AGC” blinks while scanning or while using
e AUTOMATIC NOTCH FILTER INDICATOR (p. 20) band scope via an optional RS-R75.
Appears when the optional automatic notch filter is !3 MEMORY MODE INDICATOR (p. 21)
in use. Indicates memory mode is selected.
r NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR (p. 20) !4 VFO MODE INDICATOR
Appears when the optional noise reduction Indicates VFO mode is selected.
function is in use. !5 MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT
(p. 21)
t LOCK INDICATOR (p. 13) ➥ Shows the selected memory channel number.
Appears when the dial lock function is in use. ➥ “ S” appears when the displayed memor y
channel is designated as a select memory
y SIGNAL METER channel.
➥ Shows the relative receive signal strength.
➥ Shows the S-meter squelch level when used. !6 BLANK MEMORY INDICATOR
Shows that the displayed memory channel is not
u PREAMP INDICATOR (p. 16) programmed.
Appears when antenna preamp-1 or preamp-2 is • This indicator appears both in VFO and memory modes.
in use. !7 FREQUENCY READOUT
Shows the operating frequency.
i ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. 16)
Appears when the attenuator function is in use. !8 RECEIVE INDICATOR
Appears while receiving a signal or when the
o ANTENNA INDICATORS (p. 16) squelch is open.
Indicate which antenna connector is in use. !9 MODE INDICATORS (p. 14)
Indicate the selected operating mode.
!0 NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR (p. 15)
Appears when the noise blanker function is in use. @0 REVERSE MODE INDICATOR (p. 17)
Indicates a reverse operating mode is selected.
!1 SCAN INDICATOR (p. 25) @1 WIDE/NARROW FILTER INDICATORS (p. 18)
➥ Appears when scan or priority watch is activated. ➥ “ç” appears when the wide IF filter is selected.
➥ Flashes when scan or priority watch is paused. ➥ “ ã ” appears when the narrow IF filter is
selected.

 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Rear panel

q w e r t y u i o !0

q RECORDER REMOTE JACK [REC REMOTE] u GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 7)

Controls the r unning of a tape recorder for Connects the black terminal to ground.
recording. Connects to the REMOTE jack on a
tape recorder. i ANTENNA 2 TERMINAL [ANT 2] (p. 9)
• This function can be turned OFF in set mode. (p. 32) Connects the red terminal to a 500 Ω long wire
antenna.
w RECORDER JACK [REC]
Outputs receive audio signals. Connects to the o ANTENNA 1 CONNECTOR [ANT 1] (p. 9)
AUX or LINE IN jack on a tape recorder. Connects a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector
and a 50 Ω coaxial cable.
e RS-232C CONNECTOR [RS-232C]
Connects an RS-232C cable. An RS-232C cable !0 DC POWER JACK [DC 13.8V] (p. 8)
can be used to connect the receiver to a PC. In this ➥ Connects the supplied AC adapter for versions
way commands can be sent to the receiver via the with an AC adapter.
PC. ➥ Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source using
the supplied DC cable for versions without an
r CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK [REMOTE] AC adapter.
Allows connection to an Icom CI-V system • Current of 1.5 A or greater is required.
transceiver or another receiver for the transceive  O NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a
D
function. Also connects to a PC with several power source when operating in a vehicle. The
receivers for command control via an optional plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise
CT-17 CI-V level converter. may be superimposed onto received audio.
t EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT SP]
Connects an 8 Ω external speaker, if desired.
• When an external speaker is connected, the internal
speaker does not function.

y MUTE CONTROL JACK [MUTE]

Mutes audio outputs and attenuates the receive
signal input when grounded. Used for CI-V
transceive operation with a transceiver.


 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 3
■ Grounding ■ Optional bracket and
To prevent accidents involving electr icity and carrying handle
interference from transceivers, ground the receiver
through the [GND] terminal on the rear panel. D Mounting bracket
An optional IC-MB5 mobile mounting bracket is
For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap available to install the radio under a table, on a wall,
to a long earth-sunk copper rod. Make the distance in a vehicle, etc.
between the [GND] terminal and ground as short as
possible. Select an area to mount the receiver keeping in mind
that the weight of the receiver is approx. 3 kg.
R WARNING: NEVER connect the [GND] Flat washer
terminal to a gas or electric pipe, since the connec-
tion could cause an explosion or electric shock.

■ Receiver stand
The base of the receiver has an adjustable stand
for desktop use. Set the stand to one of two angles
depending on your operating conditions.
D Carrying handle
An optional handle allows you to easily carry and
transport the receiver.

Attach the MB-23 carrying handle with the supplied

rubber feet as shown.


 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

■ Connections
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

1 ABC 2 DEF 3
SSB CW/RTTY FIL

z 4 JKL 5 MNO 6
AM FM TS
PRS 7 TUV 8 WXY 9
HEADPHONES
. z 0 ENT

AF RF/SQL TWIN PBT V/M MW CLR

ANT
SET
SEL SCAN
PHONES POWER

CLOCK
DN UP

P.AMP ATT NR ANF NB AGC LOCK

REMOTE (p. 9, 32) ANTENNA 2 ANTENNA 1 (p. 9)

Used for computer control and transceive. Connect a long wire Connect a Yagi antenna;
antenna; impedance: 500 Ω. impedance: 50 Ω.

MUTE CONTROL
JACK (p. 6)

RECORDER/
RECORDER
CONTROL (p. 9)

RS-232C JACK (p. 10) EXTERNAL GROUND (p. 7) DC13.8V JACK

SPEAKER (p. 39)

PC SP-21
AD-55/A/S/V*
or OPC-869
* The AD-55, AD-55A, AD-55S
and AD-55V have different
shapes.


 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 3

■ Antenna connection
Antennas play a very impor tant role in receiver When using a 50 Ω antenna, use [ANT 1] connector
operation. Connecting a poor quality antenna to the for connection. When using a 500 Ω long wire
receiver will result in less than optimum performance. antenna, use [ANT 2] terminal for connection.

PL-259 CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

q 30 mm Slide the coupling ring
e solder solder Slide the connector
down. Strip the cable body on and solder it.
jacket and soft solder.
Coupling ring 10 mm (soft solder)

w 10 mm Soft Strip the cable as r Screw the coupling ring

solder shown at left. Soft onto the connector
solder the center con- body.
1–2 mm ductor.
(10 mm ≈ 3⁄8 in)

■ Tape recorder connections

The [REC OUT] jack has 350 mV rms/4.7 kΩ output
for connection to other audio equipment.
IC-R75
[REC REMOTE] jack: Grounds when a signal is
received and squelch opens. If a tape recorder
has a control terminal, this jack can be used for
recording control. (1 A/DC max.)

[REC [REC OUT]

[AUX IN] or REMOTE] 350 mVrms
[LINE IN] jack 4.7 kΩ

■ Transceive function
Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be connected * W hen a set frequency is out-of-range for one of the
via the [REMOTE] jack. The frequency and mode connected transceivers or receivers, the connected
become the same* when either radio is changed. radio’s frequency/mode does not change.

IC-R75
Icom CI-V transceiver/receiver

[REMOTE] Connect to [REMOTE] jack

Be sure the “CIV TRn” item is turned ON in set mode (p. 32).


 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections

To connect a terminal unit, TNC or scan converter, Frequency settings depend on the mode used.
refer to the diagram below. FM mode:
[ Setting frequency (displayed freq.)] = [Desired
q Connect a terminal unit as below. freq.]
w Select RTTY mode (or USB, CW modes for HF USB mode:
band data communications). [ Setting frequency (displayed freq.)] = [Desired
e Set the receiver to the desired frequency as at freq.] – [Center of Mark and Space freq.]
right. CW narrow mode:
r Set the connected terminal unit to the appropriate [ Setting frequency (displayed freq.)] = [Desired
settings. freq.] – [Center of Mark and Space freq.] + [600 Hz]
• Refer to the terminal unit’s instructions. LSB mode (for amateur RTTY):
[ Setting frequency (displayed freq.)] = [Desired
 he optional 250 Hz CW narrow filters may not
T freq.] + [Mark freq.]
p a s s RT T Y s i g n a l s. B e s u r e t o s e l e c t t h e
appropriate IF filters corresponding to the signal
width. (pgs. 18, 19)

to [REC to [REC]
REMOTE] AF IN
2-conductor 3.5(d) plugs TU or TNC
PC
SQUELCH IN

■ Connecting to a PC
The RS-R75 remote control software is available D System requirements
to perform data setting and remote control of the To use this program, the following hardware and
receiver. software are required:
• IBM PC compatible computer
Refer to the diagram below for connection. • An RS-232C serial port
• Microsoft® Windows® 95 or Microsoft® Windows® 98
• Intel i486DX4 processor or faster (Pentium ® 100
MHz or faster recommended)
• At least 16 MB RAM
• At least 10 MB of hard disk space
• At least 640 × 480 pixel, high color (16 bit) display

Supplied RS-232C cable (OPC-743)

PC IC-R75

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 FREQUENCY SETTING 4
■ Read me first
The receiver uses memory channels for storage of Therefore, when you want to keep a displayed
frequencies (as well as mode, tuning steps, etc.). When frequency for later recall, you must program it into a
turning power OFF or changing memory channels, memory channel by pushing [MW] for 2 sec.
the previously displayed frequency cannot be recalled
unless it has been stored into a memory channel. See p. 22 for details.

USB RX

ANT 1 AGC BLANK

S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO

“BLANK” appears above the memory channel Push [MW] for 2 sec. after tuning.
readout until [MW] is pushed for 2 sec.

■ Using the keypad

q Push the numeral keys on the keypad to enter the e P ush the numeral keys to enter the frequency
MHz digits for the desired frequency. digits below 1 MHz.
• I f a key is mistakenly pushed, push [CLR] and start • I f a key is mistakenly pushed, push [CLR] and start
again from the beginning. again from the beginning.
• When entering the same MHz digits as the displayed r Push [ENT] to set the input frequency.
frequency, this step can be skipped. • W hen pushing [ENT] after entering the MHz digits,
w Push [•] on the keypad. zeros are automatically entered for the kHz digits.

[EXAMPLE]: Setting the frequency using the keypad.

•To set to 28.00 MHz ABC 2 TUV 8 ENT

USB RX USB RX USB RX

•To set to 21.050 MHz ABC 2 1 . QZ 0 JKL 5 ENT

USB RX USB RX USB RX USB RX

•To set to 850 kHz (0.850 MHz)

QZ 0 . TUV 8 JKL 5 ENT

USB RX USB RX USB RX USB RX

•To change 14.19075 to 14.850 MHz

. TUV 8 JKL 5 ENT

USB RX USB RX USB RX USB RX

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 4 FREQUENCY SETTING

■ Frequency setting
Rotate the tuning dial to change the frequency.
• The frequency changes in increments determined by the
selected tuning step (see below).
• When the lock function is activated (“LOCK” appears), the
frequency cannot be changed via tuning dial.

Push [TS] one or more times to select a quick tuning

step.

D Programmable tuning steps

Programmable tuning steps are available to suit your
operating requirements.
These tuning steps are:
[TS]
• Independently selectable for each mode
• Selectable from 0.1, 1, 5, 6.25, 9, 10, 12.5, 20, 25,
100 kHz

q S elect the desired operating mode with [SSB],

[CW/RTTY], [AM] or [FM]. (p. 14)
w P u s h [ T S ] o n e o r m o r e t i m e s u n t i l t h e USB RX
Programmable tuning
programmable tuning step indicator, “√,” appears step indicator
above the 1 kHz. S1 3 5 7 9 20
ANT 1
40 60dB
AGC BLANK

VFO
• R otating the tuning dial changes the frequency
according to the set tuning step.
e P ush [TS] for 2 sec. while the programmable
tuning step indicator appears to enter the tuning 10 kHz tuning step is
step set mode. selected.
r Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired tuning
step for the selected mode.
t Push [TS] to exit the tuning step set mode.
y Rotate the tuning dial to change the frequency
according to the set tuning step.

D 1 Hz and 10 Hz tuning steps

When both the 1 MHz tuning step and programmable
USB RX
tuning step, “√,” disappear, rotating the tuning dial Rotating the tuning dial
changes the frequency in increments of 1 or 10 Hz. changes the frequency
ANT 1 AGC BLANK
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO in 10 Hz steps.
q P u s h [ T S ] o n e o r m o r e t i m e s u n t i l t h e
programmable tuning step indicator or 1 MHz TS

tuning step indicator, “√,” disappears. Push for 2 sec.

w Push [TS] for 2 sec. to toggle between the 1 and
10 Hz step settings. USB RX

• When the 1 Hz step is selected, the 1 Hz digit appears Rotating the tuning dial
in the frequency indication; when the 10 Hz step is ANT 1 AGC BLANK
changes the frequency
selected, the 1 Hz digit disappears from the frequency
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO in 1 Hz steps.
indication.

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D 1 MHz quick tuning step

The quick tuning step function allows you to change
the frequency in 1 MHz steps when rotating the Quick tuning step
tuning dial. indicator
USB RX

Push [TS] one or more times until the 1 MHz tuning

step indicator, “ √ ,” appears above the 1 MHz ANT 1 AGC BLANK
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO
indicator.

[TS] SWITCH FLOW CHART

Programmable step tuning
10 Hz tuning (100 Hz –100 kHz) 1 MHz tuning
USB RX USB RX USB RX

momentarily momentarily
2 sec. 2 sec.

2 sec. momentarily

USB RX

1 Hz tuning

Selectable for each mode.

■ Dial lock function

The dial lock function prevents accidental changes
caused by the tuning dial. The lock function
electronically locks the dial.

Push [LOCK] momentarily to toggle the lock function

ON and OFF.
• “ LOCK” appears in the function display while the lock
function is activated.

USB RX

[LOCK]
LOCK ANT 1 AGC BLANK
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO

“LOCK” appears while the lock

function is activated.

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■ Mode selection
The following modes are available in the IC-R75: OPERATING MODE SELECTION
SSB (LSB/USB), CW, CW REV (CW reverse), FM,
CW/RTTY
AM, RTTY and RTTY REV (RTTY reverse).
CW CW REV RTTY RTTY REV
➥ Push [SSB] to toggle between LSB and USB. SSB

➥ Push [CW/RTTY] momentarily to toggle between

LSB USB
CW and RTTY.
➥ Push [CW/RTTY] for 2 sec. to toggle between CW AM

and CW reverse or RTTY and RTTY reverse. Push momentarily AM

➥ Push [AM] to select AM.
FM
➥ Push [FM] to select FM. Push momentarily FM

 he selected mode is indicated in the function

T
display. Push mode switch Push mode switch
for 2 sec. momentarily.

■ Squelch and RF gain

The receiver uses the same control, [RF/SQL], to when it is set too deep.
adjust one of either the RF gain or the squelch. • A segment appears in the S-meter to indicate the
[RF/SQL] adjusts either the RF gain or the squelch S-meter squelch level.
depending on the operating mode selected and the
condition of the RF/SQL item in set mode (p. 30).
• When set as the [RF/SQL] control
• [RF/SQL] control priority
Recommended level Noise squelch (FM mode)
Set mode USB, LSB,
AM, FM
setting CW, RTTY Squelch is open. Maximum RF gain

Sq (SQL) SQL* SQL* RF gain adjustable S-meter squelch

range
At (AUTO) RF GAIN SQL*

rS (RF/SQL) RF/SQL RF/SQL

• When set as the [SQL] control
Noise squelch (FM mode)
* The RF gain is set to maximum level when the [RF/SQL]
Noise squelch threshold
is set as [SQL] control. (FM mode) S-meter squelch
threshold
The RF (Radio Frequency) gain is used to adjust the Squelch is open. S-meter squelch
receiver gain.
• Shallow rotation moves the S-meter to the right indicating
Shallow Deep
the signal strength which can be received.
 he recommended position for RF gain is the 12
T
o’clock position since this sets RF gain to the max. • When set as the [RF] control
Maximum RF gain
The SQUELCH removes noise output from the
speaker (closed condition) when no signal is Adjustable range
received. The squelch is particularly effective for FM.
It is also available for the other modes.
Minimum RF gain
• W hen operating in FM, first rotate the control fully
counterclockwise. Then, rotate the control clockwise to
the point where the noise just disappears. This is the best
position. The squelch does not open for weak signals

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■ Twin PBT operation

T h e t w i n P B T ( Pa s s b a n d Tu n i n g ) f u n c t i o n • [TWIN PBT] should normally be set to the center
electronically narrows the IF passband widths positions when there is no interference.
to reduce interference. Moving both [TWIN PBT] • W hen PBT is used, the audio tone may be
controls to the same position shifts the IF. changed.
• P BT may not function with some IF filter
Variable range depends on the filter selection. ±1.29 combinations.
kHz in 15 Hz steps and ±258 kHz in 3 Hz steps are • Not available for FM mode.
available.

PBT OPERATION EXAMPLE

Both controls at Cutting a lower Cutting both higher and
center position passband lower passbands

TWIN PBT TWIN PBT TWIN PBT

Passband Passband

IF center frequency Interference Desired signal Interference Interference

Desired signal

■ Noise blanker
The noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise
such as from car ignitions. The noise blanker is not
available for FM mode.

➥ Push the [NB] switch to turn the noise blanker ON

or OFF.

• When using the noise blanker, received signals

may be distorted if they are excessively strong. [NB]
• The noise blanker function in AM mode can be
deactivated depending on set mode setting. (p.
31)

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■ Preamp
The preamp amplifies received signals in the front
end circuit to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. USB RX

Turn this function ON when receiving weak signals.

PREAMP 1 ANT 1 AGC BLANK
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO

➥ Push [P.AMP] to toggle between preamp-1 and

preamp-2 or turn the preamp OFF.
“PREAMP” appears while the
preamp is activated.

■ Attenuator
The attenuator prevents desired signals from
USB RX
distorting when very strong signals are near the
desired frequency or when very strong electric fields,
such as from broadcasting stations, are near your S1 3 5 7 9
ATT
20
ANT 1
40 60dB
AGC
VFO
BLANK

location.

➥ Push [ATT] toggle the 20 dB attenuator function “ATT” appears while the attenuator
ON and OFF. is activated.
• “ATT” appears when the attenuator is turned ON.

■ AGC time constant

The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) controls receiver
gain to produce a constant audio output level even USB RX

when the received signal strength is varied by fading,

etc. Use AGC slow for normal phone operation; AGC S1 3 5 7 9 20
ANT 1
40 60dB
F. AGC
VFO
BLANK

fast for receiving data and searching for signals.

➥ Push [AGC] momentary to toggle the AGC time “F.AGC” appears when the fast time
constant between fast and slow. constant is selected.
• “ F.AGC” appears when the fast time constant is
selected.
• “ AGC” appears when the slow time constant is
selected.
➥ Push [AGC] for 2 sec. to turn the AGC circuit OFF.
• “AGC OFF” appears when the AGC circuit is turned
OFF.
• Push [AGC] to turn the AGC circuit ON.
• S-meter is deactivated when the AGC circuit is turned
OFF.

■ Antenna selection
2 types of antenna can be connected to this receiver.
When 2 antennas are connected, select an antenna USB RX

depending on the operating condition.

ANT 1 AGC BLANK
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO
➥ Push [ANT(SET)] for 2 sec. to toggle between the
antenna 1 and 2 connectors.
• If a blank memory channel has been selected, push “ANT1” appears when the
[V/M] to select VFO mode in advance. [ANT1] connector is in use.

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■ CW reverse mode
CW-R (CW Reverse) mode receives CW signals with • Receive audio tone response
a reverse side CW carrier point like that of LSB and
USB modes.
1/3 octave 1/2 octave
Use when interfering signals are near a desired BFO BFO
signal and you want to change the interference tone. Push for 2 sec.
CW/RTTY

q P ush [CW/RTTY] once or twice to select CW

mode.
w Push [CW/RTTY] for 2 sec. to toggle between CW
and CW reverse (CW REV). Desired signal Interference Desired signal Interference
• Check the interfering tone. (600 Hz) (800 Hz) (600 Hz) (400 Hz)

CW mode (USB side) CW REV mode (LSB side)

■ CW pitch control
The received CW audio pitch and monitored CW
audio can be adjusted to suit your preferences (300
to 900 Hz) without changing the operating frequency.
The received CW audio pitch can be adjusted in 10
Hz steps.

q Push [(ANT) SET] momentarily to enter set mode.

w Push [UP Y] or [Z DN] to select the ‘CW PITCH’ Shows a 600 Hz CW audio pitch
item.
e Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired CW audio
pitch.
• C W audio pitch is displayed in 10 Hz steps. ‘60’
indicates 600 Hz CW audio pitch.
r Push [(ANT) SET] again to exit set mode.

■ RTTY reverse mode

Received characters are occasionally garbled when q Push [CW/RTTY] once or twice to select RTTY
the receive signal is reversed between MARK and mode.
SPACE. This reversal can be caused by incorrect w P ush [CW/RTTY] for 2 sec. to toggle between
TNC connections, settings, commands, etc. RTTY and RTTY reverse (RTTY REV).
• Check the receive signal.
To receive a reversed RTTY signal correctly, select
RTTY reverse mode.

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■ Filter selection
The filter selection switches the IF passband width
as shown in the table at right.
Passband Recommended
IF Filter
width selectivity
The filter selection is automatically memorized in
each mode. FL-100 500 Hz/–6 dB CW-N, RTTY-N
FL-101 250 Hz/–6 dB CW-N
q Select the desired mode with the mode switches. 9 MHz FL-103 2.8 kHz/–6 dB SSB-W
w Push [FIL] one or more times to select the desired FL-223 1.9 kHz/–6 dB SSB-N
filter combination. FL-232 350 Hz/–6 dB CW-N, RTTY-N
• ã or ç does not appear while in normal IF filter.
• ç appears when wide IF filters are selected. FL-52A 500 Hz/–6 dB CW-N, RTTY-N
• ã appears when narrow IF filters are selected. FL-53A 250 Hz/–6 dB CW-N
455 kHz FL-96 2.8 kHz/–6 dB SSB-W
 hen an optional filter is installed, set the optional
W FL-222 1.8 kHz/–6 dB SSB-N
filter in filter set mode. Optional filters are not
FL-257 3.3 kHz/–6 dB SSB-W
selected by default.

• Filter construction

9 MHz IF filter 455 kHz IF filter

FL-23 (15 kHz) Mixer CFWS450E (15 kHz)

2nd IF signal FL-272 (2.4 kHz) CFWS450HT (6 kHz) 3rd IF signal

FL-65 (2.4 kHz)

FL-103 (2.8 kHz)
FL-257 (3.3 kHz)
FL-223 (1.9 kHz)
FL-96 (2.8 kHz)
FL-100 (500 Hz)
FL-222 (1.8 kHz)
FL-232 (350 Hz)
FL-52A (500 Hz)
FL-101 (250 Hz)
FL-53A (250 Hz)
optional
optional

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■ Filter set mode

When an optional filter is installed, set the optional
filters in filter set mode. Optional filters are not
selected by default. •9 MHz normal filter selection
USB

D Optional filter setting

q Push [FIL] for 2 sec. to enter filter set mode.
• If a blank memory channel has been selected, push •455 kHz normal filter selection
[V/M] to select VFO mode in advance. USB

w Push [UP Y] or [Z DN] one or more times until

“oP1” appears for 9 MHz IF filter setting or “oP2”
appears for 455 kHz IF filter setting.
e Rotate the tuning dial to select the installed filter. •9 MHz narrow filter selection
N USB
• “No,” “100,” “101,” “103,” “223” and “232” indicate no
optional filter, FL-100, FL-101, FL-103, FL-223 and
FL-232, respectively for 9 MHz IF filter selection.
• “ No,” “52A,” “53A,” “96,” “222” and “257” indicate no •455 kHz narrow filter selection*
optional filter, FL-52A, FL-53A, FL-96, FL-222 and N USB
FL-257, respectively for 455 kHz IF filter selection.
r Push [FIL] to exit filter set mode.

D Wide/narrow filter setting •9 MHz wide filter selection

USB
q Push [FIL] for 2 sec. to enter filter set mode.
W

• If a blank memory channel has been selected, push

[V/M] to select VFO mode in advance.
w Select the desired mode with the mode switches. •455 kHz wide filter selection*
e P ush [UP Y] or [Z DN] one or more times to W USB

select the desired width 9 MHz or 455 kHz IF

filter.
• Wide or narrow mode can be deactivated when 9 MHz
wide or narrow filter is set to ‘OFF.’ •Expanded filter selection ON/OFF
USB
• 455 kHz wide or narrow filter selection does appear
when 9 MHz wide or narrow filter is set to ‘OFF.’
r Rotate the tuning dial to select a filter.
t R epeat steps w and r to select IF filters for •9 MHz normal filter selection
other modes, if desired. USB

• T he filter combinations are stored depending on

operating modes.
y Push [FIL] to exit filter set mode.
•455 kHz normal filter selection
D Expanded filter selection ON/OFF
USB

The selectable filter combinations can be expanded

by setting the expanded filter selection to ON.

q Push [FIL] for 2 sec. to enter filter set mode.

• If a blank memory channel has been selected, push
[V/M] to select VFO mode in advance. * 4 55 kHz wide or narrow filter selection does
w Push [UP Y] or [Z DN] one or more times until appear when 9 MHz wide or narrow filter is set
“EXP” appears. to ‘OFF.’
e Rotate the tuning dial to turn the expanded filter
selection ON/OFF.
• If ‘ON’ is selected, the expanded filter selection can be
used.
r Push [FIL] to exit filter set mode.

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■ Optional noise reduction function optional UT-106

When an optional UT-106 is installed (DSP appears
in the function display), noise reduction function can
be used. Noise reduction OFF Noise reduction activated

The noise reduction function reduces noise Noise components Desired

signal (CW)
components 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.

q Push [NR] to turn the noise reduction ON.

• [NR] indicator appears. • Noise reduction example
w Push [NR] for 2 sec. to enter the noise reduction
level setting condition.  igher setting of the [NR] level results in audio
H
signal masking or distortion. Set the [NR] level for
maximum clarity. The noise reduction function is
available in all modes, including AM and FM
modes.

e R otate the tuning dial to adjust the noise

reduction level.
r Push [NR] to exit the setting condition.
t Push [NR] again to turn the noise reduction OFF.
• [NR] indicator disappears.

■ Optional auto notch function optional UT-106

When an optional UT-106 is installed (DSP appears
in the function display), an auto notch function can
be used. Auto notch OFF Auto notch ON

The function automatically attenuates more than

3 beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even if they are Desired Desired
moving. signal (AF) signal (AF)

The auto notch functions in SSB mode only.

q Select SSB mode. Unwanted tone Particular frequency

w Push [ANF] to turn the auto notch function ON. frequency is attenuated
• [ANF] indicator appears.
e Push [ANF] again to cancel the function.
• [ANF] indicator disappears.

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■ Memory channels
The receiver has 101 memory channels. The memory All 101 memory channels are tuneable which means
mode is very useful for quickly changing to often-used the programmed frequency can be tuned temporarily
frequencies. with the tuning dial, etc. in memory mode.

MEMORY
MEMORY TRANSFER OVER-
CHANNEL CAPABILITY CLEAR
CHANNEL TO VFO WRITING
NUMBER
Regular memory One frequency and one mode in
1–99 Yes Yes Yes
channels each memory channel.
Scan edge One frequency and one mode in
memory P1, P2 each memory channel as scan Yes Yes No
channels edges for programmed scan.

■ Memory channel selection

D Using the [UP Y] or [Z DN] keys D Using the keypad

q Push [V/M] to select memory mode. q Push [V/M] to select memory mode.
• “MEMO” appears. • “MEMO” appears.
w Push [UP Y] or [Z DN] several times to select the w Push the desired memory channel number using
desired memory channel. the keypad.
• P ush and hold [UP Y] or [Z DN] for continuous • Enter 100 or 101 to select scan edge channel P1 or
selection. P2, respectively.
e To return to VFO mode, push [V/M] again. e Push [V/M] to select the desired memory channel.
r To return to VFO mode, push [V/M] again.

USB RX USB RX

ANT 1 AGC ANT 1 AGC

S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO VFO

V/M V/M

USB RX USB RX

ANT 1 AGC ANT 1 AGC

S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB

MEMO MEMO

UP or DN 1 ABC 2 V/M

USB RX USB RX

ANT 1 AGC ANT 1 AGC

S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB

MEMO MEMO

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■ Memory channel programming

Memory channel programming can be preformed
either in VFO mode or in memory mode.

D Programming in VFO mode [EXAMPLE]: Programming 7.088 MHz/LSB into

memory channel 12.
q Set the desired frequency and operating mode in USB RX

VFO mode.
w Push [UP Y] or [Z DN] several times to select the ANT 1 AGC

desired memory channel. S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB

VFO

• “BLANK” appears if the selected memory channel is a

SSB
blank channel (and does not have contents). or keypad
e Push [MW] for 2 sec. to program the displayed
LSB RX
frequency and operating mode into the memory
channel.
ANT 1 AGC
• Preamp setting, attenuator on/off, antenna selection, S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO

and AGC setting can also be programmed into a

memory channel. UP or DN

LSB RX

ANT 1 AGC BLANK

S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO

Beep
MW Beep Push for 2 sec.
Beep
LSB RX

ANT 1 AGC
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO

D Programming in memory mode [EXAMPLE]: Programming 21.280 MHz/CW into

memory channel 18.
q Select the desired memory channel with [UP Y] USB RX

or [Z DN] in memory mode.

• “BLANK” appears if the selected memory channel is a ANT 1 AGC
blank channel (and does not have contents). S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO

w Set the desired frequency and operating mode in

memory mode. V/M then UP or DN

• To program a blank channel, use direct frequency

entry with the keypad in advance.
e Push [MW] for 2 sec. to program the displayed
frequency and operating mode into the memory S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
BLANK

channel. MEMO

• Preamp setting, attenuator on/off, antenna selection, CW/RTTY

keypad then
and AGC setting can also be programmed into a
memory channel. CW RX

ANT 1 AGC BLANK

S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB

MEMO

Beep
MW Beep Push for 2 sec.
Beep
CW RX

ANT 1 AGC
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB

MEMO

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■ Frequency transferring
The frequency and operating mode in a memory Frequency transferring can be performed in either
channel can be transferred to the VFO. VFO mode or memory mode.

D Transferring in VFO mode TRANSFERRING EXAMPLE IN VFO MODE

This is useful for transferring programmed contents Operating frequency : 21.320 MHz/USB (VFO)
to VFO. Contents of M-ch 16 : 14.018 MHz/CW

q Select VFO mode with [V/M]. USB RX

w Select the memory channel to be transferred with

[UP Y] or [Z DN]. S1 3 5 7 9 20
ANT 1
40 60dB
AGC
VFO

• “BLANK” appears if the selected memory channel is a

blank channel (and does not have contents).
UP or DN
e P ush [V/M] for 2 sec. to transfer the frequency
and operating mode. USB RX

• Transferred frequency and operating mode appear on

the frequency readout. ANT 1 AGC
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO

Beep
V/M Beep Push for 2 sec.
Beep
CW RX

ANT 1 AGC
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO

D Transferring in memory mode TRANSFERRING EXAMPLE IN MEMORY MODE

This is useful for transferr ing frequency and Operating frequency : 14.020 MHz/CW (M-ch 16)
operating mode while operating in memory mode. Contents of M-ch 16 : 14.018 MHz/CW

 hen you have changed the frequency or

W CW RX

operating mode in the selected memory channel:

• Displayed frequency and mode are transferred. S1 3 5 7 9 20
ANT 1
40 60dB
AGC

• P rogrammed frequency and mode in the MEMO

memory channel are not transferred, and they Beep

V/M Beep Push for 2 sec.
remain in the memory channel. Beep
CW RX

q Select the memory channel to be transferred with

[UP Y] or [Z DN] in memory mode. S1 3 5 7 9 20
ANT 1
40 60dB
AGC

• And, set the frequency or operating mode if required. MEMO

w P ush [V/M] for 2 sec. to transfer the frequency

V/M
and operating mode.
• D isplayed frequency and operating mode are CW RX

transferred to the VFO. Displayed memory

e To return to VFO mode, push [V/M] momentarily. ANT 1 AGC
channel contents
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO are transferred.

V/M

CW RX

Memory channel
contents remain in
ANT 1 AGC
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB the memory channel.
MEMO

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■ Memory names
All memory channels (including scan edges) can be r Push [ENT] to edit memory channel name.
tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 8 characters • A cursor appears and blinks.
each. • Memory channel names of blank channels cannot be
edited.
Letters (capitals except ‘o’), numerals and spaces can USB RX

be used. Numerals can only be used for the 7th and

8th digits. ANT 1 AGC
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB

MEMO

D Turning memory name indication ON/

OFF
t Input the desired character by pushing a key on
q Select memory mode with [V/M].
the keypad one or more times.
w P ush [SEL] for 2 sec. to turn memory name • [1] inputs numeral 1.
indication ON. • [2] inputs numeral 2 and letters A to C.
• Frequency disappears and a memory name appears • [3] inputs numeral 3 and letters D to F.
if programmed. • [4] inputs numeral 4 and letters G to I.
USB RX
• [5] inputs numeral 5 and letters J to L.
• [6] inputs numeral 6 and letters M to O.
ANT 1 AGC • [7] inputs numeral 7 and letters P, R and S.
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB

MEMO
• [8] inputs numeral 8 and letters T to V.
• [9] inputs numeral 9 and letters W to Y.
Non-named channel • [0] inputs numeral 0 and letters Q and Z.
• Rotate tuning dial for cursor movement.
e P ush [SEL] for 2 sec. to turn memory name • Numerals can only be used for the 7th and 8th digits.
• Push [•] to delete the selected character and input a
indication OFF.
space.
y Push [ENT] to input the set the name.
 hile the memory name indication is selected,
W
• The cursor disappears.
pushing [TS] shows the operating frequency; and • P ush [CLR] to abandon the settings and return to
rotating the tuning dial while pushing [TS]
changes the frequency temporally. USB RX

ANT 1 AGC

D Editing (programming) memory names

S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB

MEMO

q Select memory mode with [V/M].

previous memory name.
w P ush [SEL] for 2 sec. to turn memory name
indication ON.
u R epeat steps e to y to program another
e Select the memory channel to program with [UP
memory channel’s name, if desired.
Y] or [Z DN].
• “BLANK” appears if the selected memory channel is a i P ush [SEL] for 2 sec. to turn memory name
blank channel (and does not have contents). indication OFF.

■ Memory clearing
Any unnecessary memory channels can be cleared.
The cleared memor y channels become blank USB RX

channels.
ANT 1 AGC

q Select memory mode with [V/M]. S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB

MEMO

w S elect the memory channel to be cleared with

Beep
[UP Y] or [Z DN]. CLR Beep Push for 2 sec.
e Push [CLR] for 2 sec. to clear the contents. Beep

• T he programmed frequency and operating mode

disappear.
• “BLANK” appears. S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
BLANK

r To clear other memory channels, repeat steps w MEMO

and e.

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■ Scan types
PROGRAMMED SCAN/AUTO MEMORY WRITE SCAN MEMORY SCAN
Repeatedly scans between two scan edge frequencies Repeatedly scans all programmed memory channels.
(scan edge memory channels P1 and P2). Auto memory
S (select) BLANK
write scan automatically memorizes paused frequencies
into memory channels 80 to 99. Mch 2 Mch 3 Mch 4
Scan edge Scan edge
P1 or P2 P2 or P1 Mch 1 S (select) Mch 5
S (select)

Scan Mch 99 Mch 7 Mch 6

Jump S (select) S (select)

This scan operates in VFO mode. This scan operates in memory mode.

SELECT MEMORY SCAN PRIORITY WATCH

Repeatedly scans all select memory channels. Repeatedly watches a memory channel.
S (select) BLANK
5 sec.
Mch 2 Mch 3 Mch 4 125 msec.

Mch 1 S (select) S (select) Mch 5 VFO Memory

frequency channel

Mch 99 Mch 7 Mch 6

S (select) S (select)
This scan operates in memory mode. This scan operates in VFO mode.

■ Preparation
• Channels • Squelch condition
For programmed scan/auto memory write scan: ❍ Scan starts with squelch open
Program scan edge frequencies into scan edge For programmed scan:
memory channels P1 and P2. When tuning step is 1 kHz or less:
The scan continues until it is stopped manually— it
For memory scan:
does not pause* even if signals are detected.
Program 2 or more memory channels except scan
* The scan is paused when the squelch is closed and
edge memory channels. then opened (scan resumes after 10 sec. has passed
when the scan resume is ON; scan is cancelled when
For select memory scan:
the scan resume is OFF).
Designate 2 or more memory channels as select
memory channels. To designate the channel as a When tuning step is more than 5 kHz:
select memory channel, select a memory channel, The scan pauses on each step when the scan
then push [SEL] in the scan screen (memory mode) resume is ON; not applicable when the scan
or in the memory channel screen. resume is OFF.

For priority watch: For memory scan:

Program 1 or more memory channels. Scan pauses on each channel when the scan resume
is ON; not applicable when the scan resume is OFF.
• Scan resume ON/OFF ❍ Scan starts with squelch closed
You can select the scan to resume or cancel when Scan stops when a signal is detected.
detecting a signal, in set mode. Scan resume ON/OFF • If the scan resume is set to ON in scan set mode, the scan
must be set before operating a scan. See p. 31 for ON/ pauses for 10 sec. when detecting a signal, then resumes.
OFF setting and scan resume condition details. When a signal disappears while scan is paused, scan
resumes 2 sec. later.
• Scan speed
Scan speed can be selected from 2 levels, high or
low, in set mode. See p. 31 for details.

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 7 SCANS

■ Programmed scan operation

q Select VFO mode with [V/M]. t When the scan detects a signal, the scan stops,
w Select the desired operating mode. pauses or ignores it depending on the resume
• T he operating mode can also be changed while setting and the squelch condition.
scanning. y To cancel the scan, push [SCAN].
e Set [RF/SQL] open or closed.
• See previous page for scan condition. If the same frequencies are programmed into the
• If the [RF/SQL] control function is set as RF control, scan edge memory channel P1 and P2,
the squelch always opens. See pgs. 14, 30 for details.
programmed scan does not start.
r Push [SCAN] to start the programmed scan.
• “SCAN” appears while scanning.

USB RX

ANT 1 AGC
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO
SCAN

■ Memory/select memory scan operation

q Select memory mode with [V/M].
w Select the desired operating mode. t Push [SEL] to toggle between memory scan and
• T he operating mode can also be changed while select memory scan.
scanning. y When the scan detects a signal, the scan stops,
e Set [RF/SQL] open or closed. pauses or ignores it depending on the resume
• See previous page for scan condition. setting and the squelch condition.
• If the [RF/SQL] control function is set as RF control, u To cancel the scan, push [SCAN].
the squelch always opens. See pgs. 14, 30 for details.
r Push [SCAN] to start the memory/select memory  or more memory channels must be programmed
2
scan. for memory scan to start.
• “SCAN” appears while scanning.

USB RX

ANT 1 AGC
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB

SCAN MEMO S

■ Setting select memory channels

q Select memory mode with [V/M].
w S elect the desired memory channel to set as
USB RX
select memory channel.
e Push [SEL] to set the memory channel as a select
memory or not. S1 3 5 7 9 20
ANT 1
40 60dB
AGC

• “S” appears for select memory channels. MEMO S

r R epeat steps w to e to program another

memory channel as a select memory channel, if “S” appears for the select channel.
desired.

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■ Priority watch operation

Priority watch checks for signals on a frequency
every 5 sec. while operating on a VFO frequency. y When a signal is received on a watch channel,
the function display shows the watch channel and
q Select memory mode with [V/M]. “SCAN” blinks.
w S elect the desired memor y channel to be
watched with [UP Y] or [Z DN]. USB RX

e Select VFO mode.

r Set [RF/SQL] closed. S1 3 5 7 9 20
ANT 1
40 60dB
AGC

• If the [RF/SQL] control function is set as RF control, SCAN MEMO

the squelch always opens. See pgs. 14, 30 for details.

t Push [SCAN] for 2 sec. to start priority watch.
• “SCAN” appears. u To cancel the watch, push [SCAN].
USB

ANT 1 AGC
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
VFO
SCAN

■ Auto memory write scan

Auto memory write scan operates in the same way
as programmed scan. However, when a signal is r Push [SCAN] to start the programmed scan.
received, the received frequency is automatically • “SCAN” appears while scanning.
written into memory channels (80 to 99). • If the same frequencies are programmed into the scan
edge memory channel P1 and P2, programmed scan
 hen the auto memory write scan starts, the
W does not start.
previously written memory channels (80 to 99) are t Push [MW] to start the auto memory write scan.
• “80” blinks when auto memory write scan starts.
cleared.
USB RX

80 14.456.00
81 14.567.00
82 14.678.00 ANT 1 AGC BLANK
S1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB
83 14.890.00 VFO
84 14.050.00 SCAN
• --------------
•
•
98
99 --------------
y When the scan detects a signal, the frequency is
programmed into a memory channel (80 to 99),
starting from channel 80.
u To cancel the scan, push [SCAN].
q Select VFO mode with [V/M].
w Select the desired operating mode.
• T he operating mode can also be changed while
scanning.
e Set [RF/SQL] closed.
• If the [RF/SQL] control function is set as RF control,
the squelch always opens. See pgs. 14, 30 for details.

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 8 CLOCK AND TIMERS

■ Setting the current time

The receiver has a built-in 24-hour clock with power- e Set the current time using the tuning dial; or push
off and power-on timer functions. This is useful when keypad using 4-digit 24 hour system.
logging SWL’s, BCL’s and so on.

q Push [CLOCK] to select clock indication mode.

• Current time and “CL” appear.

r Push [ENT] to set the time.

• Push [CLR] to cancel the setting.
t Push [CLOCK] to exit clock indication mode.

w Push [(ANT) SET] for 2 sec. to enter time setting

condition.
• Current time flashes.

■ Setting power-on time

The receiver can be set to turn ON automatically at r Set the desired time using the tuning dial; or push
a specified time. keypad using 4-digit 24 hour system.
t Push [ENT] to set the time.
q Push [CLOCK] to select clock indication mode. • Power-on timer is automatically turned ON.
w Push [UP Y] to select power-on timer screen. • Push [CLR] to cancel the setting.
• Power-on time and “on” appear.
TIMER

y P ush [ (ANT) SET] momentarily to toggle the

e Push [(ANT) SET] for 2 sec. to enter time setting power-on timer ON and OFF, if necessary.
condition. • “o” and “X” indicates the power-on timer is turned ON
• Power-on time flashes. and OFF, respectively.
• P ush [ (ANT) SET] momentarily when the power-on u Push [ENT] to exit clock indication mode.
timer is already turned ON. i Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn the power OFF.
• When the set time arrives, the power is automatically
turned ON.

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 CLOCK AND TIMERS 8

■ Setting power-off time

The receiver can be set to turn OFF automatically at r Set the desired time using the tuning dial; or push
a specified time. keypad using 4-digit 24 hour system.
t Push [ENT] to set the time.
q Push [CLOCK] to select clock indication mode. • Power-off timer is automatically turned ON.
w Push [UP Y] or [Z DN] twice to select power-off • Push [CLR] to cancel the setting.
timer screen.
• Power-off time and “oF” appear. TIMER

y P ush [ (ANT) SET] momentarily to toggle the

power-off timer ON and OFF, if necessary.
e Push [(ANT) SET] for 2 sec. to enter time setting • “o” and “X” indicates the power-off timer is turned ON
condition. and OFF, respectively.
• Power-off time flashes. u Push [ENT] to exit clock indication mode.
• P ush [ (ANT) SET] momentarily when the power-off • When the set time arrives, the power is automatically
timer is already turned ON. turned OFF with 5 beeps.

■ Setting sleep timer period

The receiver can be set to turn OFF automatically. r Set the desired periods using the tuning dial; or
The power-off period can be set from 1 min. to 23 push keypad using 4-digit 24 hour system.
hours 59 min. t Push [ENT] to set the periods.
• Sleep timer is automatically turned ON.
q Push [CLOCK] to select clock indication mode. • Push [CLR] to cancel the setting.
w Push [Z DN] to select sleep timer screen.
• Sleep timer period and “SL” appear. TIMER

y Push [(ANT) SET] momentarily to toggle the sleep

timer ON or OFF, if necessary.
e Push [(ANT) SET] for 2 sec. to enter time setting • “o” and “X” indicates the sleep timer is turned ON and
condition. OFF, respectively.
• Sleep timer period flashes. u Push [ENT] to exit clock indication mode.
i The receiver emits 5 beeps and turns OFF after
the sleep timer period elapses.

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 9 SET MODE

■ Set mode description

Set mode is used for programming infrequently
changed values or conditions of functions.

D Set mode operation

q Push [(ANT) SET] to enter the set mode.
w Push [UP Y] or [Z DN] to select the desired item.
e Set the desired condition using the tuning dial.
r Push [(ANT) SET] to exit the set mode.

• RF/squelch control
The [RF/SQL] control can be set as the squelch
control (default; RF gain is fixed at maximum), the
RF gain control only (squelch is fixed as open) or
RF/squelch control.

See p. 14 for details.

• Confirmation beep
A beep sounds each time a switch is pushed to
confirm it. This function can be turned OFF for silent
operation.

The volume level can be set in the next item.

• Beep level
This item adjusts the volume level for confirmation
beep tones from 0% to 100% in 1% steps.
• The volume level is displayed in 10% steps. ‘5’ indicates
50% volume level.

• Beep level limit

This item limits the maximum volume level for
confirmation beep tones.

• S-meter peak hold

The peak level of the S-meter can be displayed for
0.5 sec. to confirm it easily.

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 SET MODE 9

• Scan resume
This item sets the scan resume function ON or OFF.
• “on” scan resumes 10 sec. after stopping on a signal (or
2 sec. after a signal disappears)
• “oF” scan does not resume after stopping on a signal.

See p. 25 for scanning details.

• Scan speed
The receiver has 2 speeds for scanning, high and
low.

See p. 25 for scanning details.

• AM mode noise blanker

The noise blanker for AM mode can be turned ON
and OFF.

• CW pitch control
The received CW audio pitch and monitored CW
audio can be adjusted to suit your preferences (300
to 900 Hz) without changing the operating frequency.
• The CW audio pitch can be adjusted in 10 Hz steps.
• T he CW audio pitch is displayed in 10 Hz steps. ‘60’
indicates 600 Hz CW audio pitch.

• Blank channel indication

This item sets the blank channel indication ON or
OFF.
• “on” blank memory channels are skipped and can not
be selected.
• “oF” all memory channels can be selected.

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 9 SET MODE

• Recorder remote
This item sets the [REC REMOTE] jack function ON
or OFF.

• CI-V address
To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver
or receiver has its own Icom standard address in
hexadecimal code. The IC-R75’s address is 5Ah.

When 2 or more IC-R75’s are connected to an

optional CT-17 ci-v level converter , rotate the
tuning dial to select a different address for each
IC-R75 in the range 01h to 7Fh.

• CI-V baud rate

This item sets the data transfer rate. “3” (300 bps),
“12” (1200 bps), “48” (4800 bps), “96” (9600 bps),
“HI” (19200 bps) and “At” (automatic) are available.

When “At” is selected, the baud rate is automatically

set according to the connected controller or remote
controller.

• CI-V transceive
Transceive operation is possible with the IC-R75
connected to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers.

When “on” is selected, changing the frequency,

operating mode, etc. on the IC-R75 automatically
changes those of connected transceivers (or
receivers) and vice versa.

• CI-V with IC-735

When connecting the IC-R75 to the IC-735 for
transceive operation, you must change the operating
frequency data length to 4 bytes.
• T his item must be set to “ON” only when operating
receiver with the IC-735.

• Speech language
When the optional UT-102 voice synthesizer unit
is installed, you can select between English and
Japanese as the language.
• “En” English announcement
• “JP” Japanese announcement

See p. 34 for unit installation.

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 SET MODE 9

• Speech speed
When the optional UT-102 voice synthesizer unit
is installed, you can select between faster or slower
synthesizer output.

See p. 34 for unit installation.

• Speech S-level
When the optional UT-102 voice synthesizer unit
is installed, you can have signal level, frequency,
mode and current time announcement. Signal level
announcement can be deactivated if desired.

See p. 34 for unit installation.

• Speech current time

When the optional UT-102 voice synthesizer unit
is installed, you can have signal level, frequency,
mode and current time announcement. Current time
announcement can be deactivated if desired.

See p. 34 for unit installation.

• RTTY mark frequency

This item selects the RTTY mark frequency. RTTY
mark frequency is toggled between 1275, 1615 and
2125 Hz.

• RTTY shift width

This item adjusts the RTTY shift width. There are 3
selectable values: 170, 200 and 425 Hz.

• LCD backlight
This item adjusts the brightness of the LCD from 0
% to 100 % in 1 % steps.
• The brightness is displayed in 10% steps. ‘5’ indicates
50% brightness.

• Auto tuning step

This item sets the auto tuning speed. The tuning dial
normally changes the frequency 2.5 kHz/revolution
in 10 Hz tuning step. When auto tuning speed is
turned on this increases to 50 kHz/revolution in 50
Hz tuning step during quick rotation of the dial.

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 10 OPTION INSTALLATIONS

■ Opening the receiver’s case e R emove the 2 screws from the bottom of the
receiver, slide the cover backward, then remove
Follow the case and cover opening procedures shown the bottom cover.
here when you want to install an optional unit or
adjust an internal unit, etc.

 AUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable

C
from the receiver before performing any work on
the receiver. Otherwise, there is danger of electric
shock and/or equipment damage.

q R emove the 2 screws from the left side of the

receiver to remove an optional carrying handle, if
necessary.
w Remove the 4 screws from the top of the receiver
and 4 screws from the sides, then lift up the top
cover.

■ CR-282 h
 igh stability crystal unit
By installing the CR-282, the total frequency stability e Remove the supplied internal crystal and replace
of the receiver will be improved. with the CR-282.
r A djust the reference frequency at L2 using a
q Remove the top cover as shown in the diagram frequency counter.
above. t Return the PLL unit and top cover to their original
w Remove 5 screws from the PLL unit, disconnect positions.
P1 from J491 (MAIN unit), then remove the PLL Connect a frequency counter
unit. here and adjust the frequency
CR-282 to 60.00000 MHz.
PLL unit

Internal
crystal
MAIN unit
L2

PLL unit

■ UT-102 v
 oice synthesizer unit
The UT-102 announces the received frequency, mode,
S-meter level and current time in a clear, electronically-
generated voice, in English (or Japanese).
➥ P u s h [ L O C K ] fo r 2 s e c . t o a n n o u n c e t h e
frequency, etc.

q Remove the top cover as shown above.

w R emove the protective paper attached to the
bottom of the UT-102 to expose the adhesive strip.
e P lug UT-102 into J1271 on the MAIN unit as
shown at right.
r Return the top cover to its original position.

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 OPTION INSTALLATIONS 10

■ UT-106 d
 sp unit
The UT-106 provides AF DSP functions such as
noise reduction and auto notch.
UT-106
q Remove the top and bottom covers.
w Remove the shielding plate. J3
e R emove the connection cable (P1241) from P1241
J1221 on the MAIN unit. Connect the cable into
J1 on the UT-106.
r Plug the connection cable (P1) from the UT-106
to J1221 on the MAIN unit.
t Plug the flat cable into J3 on the UT-106 and to
J1231 on the MAIN unit.
• Take care of the conductor direction.
y Attach the Velcro tape as shown at right. Attach P1241
the UT-106 to the reverse side of the MAIN unit.
J1231
u Return the shielding plate, top cover and bottom
cover to their original positions. J1221

■ Optional IF filters
Several IF filters are available for the IC-R75. You D Installation
can install 1 filter for both 9 MHz and 455 kHz IF. q Remove the top cover as shown on the opposite
Choose appropriate filter for your operating needs. page.
w Install the desired 9 MHz filter as shown in the
9 MHz optional filters: diagram below.
FL-101 cw narrow filter 250 Hz/–6 dB • The filters can be installed in either direction.
FL-232 rtty/cw narrow filter 350 Hz/–6 dB e Install the desired 455 kHz filter as shown in the
FL-100 cw narrow filter 500 Hz/–6 dB diagram below.
FL-223 ssb narrow filter 1.9 kHz/–6 dB r Replace the top cover.
FL-103 ssb wide filter 2.8 kHz/–6 dB
 fter filter installation, specify the installed filter
A
455 kHz optional filters: using filter set mode. (p. 19) Otherwise, the
FL-53A cw narrow filter 250 Hz/–6 dB installed filter will not function properly.
FL-52A cw/rtty narrow filter 500 Hz/–6 dB
FL-222 ssb narrow filter 1.8 kHz/–6 dB
FL-96 ssb wide filter 2.8 kHz/–6 dB
FL-257 ssb wide filter 3.3 kHz/–6 dB

455 kHz filter

9 MHz filter

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 11 MAINTENANCE

■ Troubleshooting
The following chart is designed to help you correct If you are not able to locate the cause of a problem
problems which are equipment malfunctions. or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your
nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

Power does not come on • DC power cable is improperly connected. • Reconnect the DC power cable correctly. —
POWER

when the [POWER] switch • Fuse is blown. • Check for the cause, then replace the fuse with p. 37
is pushed. a spare one.
(Fuses are installed in the DC power cable
and the internal MAIN unit.)

No sound comes from the • Volume level is too low. • Rotate [AF] clockwise to obtain a suitable p. 2
speaker. listening level.
• The squelch is closed. • Rotate [RF/SQL] to 12 o’clock position to open p. 14
the squelch.

Sensitivity is low. • The antenna is not connected properly. • Reconnect to the antenna connector. —
• The antenna for another band is selected. • Select an antenna suitable for the operating p. 16
RECEIVE

frequency.
• The attenuator is activated. • Push [ATT] to turn the function OFF. p. 16

Receive audio is distorted. • The operating mode is not selected correctly. • Select a suitable operating mode. p. 14
• PBT function is activated. • Set [TWIN PBT] to the center position. p. 15
• Noise blanker function is activated. • Push [NB] to turn the function OFF. p. 15
• Preamp is activated. • Push [P.AMP] once or twice to turn the function p. 16
OFF.
• The optional noise reduction is activated and • Push [NR] to turn the function OFF. p. 20
the [NR] level is set too high.

Programmed scan does • Squelch is open. • Set [RF/SQL] to the threshold point. p. 14
not stop. • [RF/SQL] is assigned to RF gain control and • Reset [RF/SQL] control assignment and set it to pgs.
squelch is open. the threshold point. 14, 30

Programmed scan does • The same frequencies have been programmed • Program different frequencies in scan edge p. 22
SCAN

not start. in scan edge memory channels P1 and P2. memory channels P1 and P2.

Memory scan does not • 2 or more memory channels have not been • Program 2 or more memory channels. p. 22
start. programmed.

Select memory scan does • 2 or more memory channels have not been • Designate 2 or more memory channels as select p. 26
not start. designated as select channels. channels for the scan.

“F.AGC” flashes in the • A scan or band scope function is activated via • If these functions are not in use, push [AGC] to —
DISPLAY

function display. an optional RS-R75 remote control software. deactivate the function.

The displayed frequency • The dial lock function is activated. • Push [LOCK] to deactivate the function. p. 13
does not change properly. • The internal CPU has malfunctioned. • Reset the CPU. See
below.

■ Resetting the CPU When first applying power or when the function
 esetting CLEARS all programmed contents in
R seems to be displaying erroneous information, reset
memory channels and returns programmed values the CPU as follows:
in set mode to their defaults.
q Make sure receiver power is OFF.
w While pushing [UP Y] and [Z DN], push [POWER]
to turn power ON.
• The internal CPU is reset.
• The receiver displays its initial VFO frequencies when
resetting is complete.

[POWER] [ZDN] [UPY]

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 MAINTENANCE 11

■ Fuse replacement DC POWER CABLE FUSE REPLACEMENT

If a fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning, try

to find the source of the problem, and replace the
damaged fuse with a new, rated fuse.

CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable

from the receiver when changing a fuse. 3 A fuse

The IC-R75 has 2 types of fuses installed for receiver

protection.
• DC power cable fuses  FGB 3 A
• Circuitry fuse  FGB 3 A

CIRCUITRY FUSE REPLACEMENT

The 13.8 V DC from the DC power cable is applied FGB 3 A
to all units in the IC-R75 through the circuitry fuse.
This fuse is installed in the MAIN unit.

q Remove the top cover as shown on p. 34

w R eplace the circuitr y fuse as shown in the
diagram at right.
e Replace the top cover.

■ Clock backup battery replacement

The receiver has a lithium backup battery (CR2032)
inside for clock and timer functions. The usual life of
the backup battery is approximately 2 years.

When the backup battery is exhausted, the receiver

receives normally but cannot retain the current time.

CR2032

w e r
q

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 12 SPECIFICATIONS

D General D Receiver
• Frequency coverage : 0.03–60.000000 MHz* • Receive system : Triple-conversion
* 0.03–29.999999 MHz only for Asia version; 0.03– superheterodyne system
29.999999 and 50.0–52.0 MHz for Denmark version;
• Intermediate frequencies:
specifications guaranteed 0.1–29.99 MHz and 50–54
MHz only Mode 1st (MHz) 2nd (MHz) 3rd (kHz)
• Mode : USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM, USB*/LSB* 69.0115 9.0115 455
FM CW* 69.0106 9.0106 455.9
RTTY* 69.0105 9.0105 456
• Number of memory : 101 (99 regular, 2 scan edges)
channels AM* 69.0100 9.0100 450
FM 69.0115 9.0115 450
• Frequency stability : Less than ±7 ppm from 1
min. to 60 min. after power * Frequencies differ according to the selected IF filter.
on. After that rate of stability
• Sensitivity :
less than ±1 ppm/hr. at +25
°C (+77°F). Temperature Frequency SSB/CW/RTTY AM FM
range 10 dB S/N 10 dB S/N 12 dB SINAD
fluctuations 0°C to +50°C
(+32°F to +122°F) less than ± 0.1–1.8 MHz*1 2.0 µV 5.6 µV —
5 ppm. 1.8–28 MHz*2 0.16 µV 1.6 µV —
28–29.99 MHz*2 0.16 µV 1.6 µV 0.22 µV
• Power supply : 13.8 V DC ±15%
requirement (negative ground) 50–54 MHz*3 0.13 µV 1.0 µV 0.2 µV

• Current drain : Standby 0.9 A *1 Preamp: OFF; *2 Preamp 1: ON; *3 Preamp 2: ON

(at 13.8 V DC) Max. audio 1.1 A
• Squelch sensitivity (threshold):
• Antenna connector : SO-239 (50 Ω), push SSB, CW, RTTY Less than 5.6 µV*1
connection terminal (500 Ω) FM Less than 0.32 µV*2
*1 Preamp 1: ON; *2 Preamp 2: ON
• Dimensions : 241(W)×94(H)×229(D) mm
(projections not included) 91⁄2(W)×311⁄16(H)×91⁄32(D) in • Selectivity :
• Weight (approx.) : 3.0 kg; 6 lb 10 oz SSB, CW, RTTY More than 2.1 kHz/–6 dB
Less than 4.0 kHz/–60 dB
• REMOTE connector : RS-232C D-sub 9-pin AM More than 6 kHz/–6 dB
• CI-V connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝) Less than 20 kHz/–50 dB
FM More than 12 kHz/–6 dB
Less than 30 kHz/–40 dB
• Spurious and image rejection ratio:
More than 70 dB
(except IF through/50 MHz
band)
• Audio output power : More than 2.0 W at 10%
(at 13.8 V DC) distortion with an 8 Ω load
• PHONES connector : 3-conductor 6.35 (d) mm
(1⁄4˝)
• External SP connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm
(1⁄8˝)/8 Ω

All stated specifications are typical and subject to change without notice or obligation.
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 OPTIONS 13
FL-100, FL-101, FL-103, FL-223 and FL-232 FL-52A, FL-53A, FL-96, FL-222 and FL-257
9 MHz FILTERS 455 kHz FILTERS

• FL-100: 500 Hz/–6 dB (CW/RTTY nar.) • FL-52A: 500 Hz/–6 dB (CW/RTTY nar.)
• FL-101: 250 Hz/–6 dB (CW nar.) • FL-53A: 250 Hz/–6 dB (CW nar.)
• FL-103: 2.8 kHz/–6 dB (SSB wide) • FL-96: 2.8 kHz/–6 dB (SSB wide)
• FL-223: 1.9 kHz/–6 dB (SSB nar.) • FL-222: 1.8 kHz/–6 dB (SSB nar.)
• FL-232: 350 Hz/–6 dB (RTTY/CW nar.) • FL-257: 3.3 kHz/–6 dB (SSB wide)

MB-23 CARRYING HANDLE IC-MB5 MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET

Carrying handle, convenient for portable operation. Receiver mounting bracket for mobile operation.

CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER SP-21 EXTERNAL SPEAKER

For remote receiver control using a PC. You can change Designed for base station operation.
frequencies, operating mode, memory channels, etc. Input impedance: 8 Ω
Max. input power: 5 W

CR-282 HIGH-STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT

Contains a temperature-compensating oven heater and Announces the receive frequency, mode, S-meter level and
crystal unit for improved frequency stability. current time in a clear, electronically-generated voice, in
• Frequency stability: ±0.5 ppm English (or Japanese).

RS-R75 REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE UT-106 DSP UNIT

Allows you to control the receiver from your PC (for Provides AF DSP functions such as noise reduction and
Microsoft® Windows® 95 or Windows® 98). auto notch.
*S-AM (Synchronous AM) mode appears and can be selected on
the control screen, however, the receiver will function in normal
AM mode only.

Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom receiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom receiver in the event the Icom receiver is used
with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
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 14 CONTROL COMMAND

■ Remote jack (CI-V) information

• CI-V connection example
The receiver can be connected through an optional IC-R75
CT-17 ci-v level converter to a PC equipped with an 9–15 V DC
RS-232C port. The Icom Communications Interface-V
(CI-V) controls the following functions of the receiver.

Up to 4 Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be

connected to a PC equipped with an RS-232C port. ct-17
PC
See p. 32 for setting the CI-V condition using set
mode.

• Data format mini-plug cable

The CI-V system can be operated using the following
data for mats. Data for mats differ according to
command numbers. A data area or sub command is
added for some commands.

CONTROLLER TO IC-R75 OK MESSAGE TO CONTROLLER

q w e r t y u

FE FE 5A E0 Cn Sc Data area FD FE FE E0 5A FB FD
Preamble code (fixed)

Receiver’s default address

Controller’s default address

Command number
(see table at right)
Sub command number
(see table at right)

Preamble code (fixed)

Controller’s default address

Receiver’s default address

OK code (fixed)
BCD code data for frequency or
memory number entry

End of message code (fixed)

End of message code (fixed)

IC-R75 TO CONTROLLER NG MESSAGE TO CONTROLLER

q w e r t y u

FE FE E0 5A Cn Sc Data area FD FE FE E0 5A FA FD
Preamble code (fixed)

Controller’s default address

Receiver’s default address

NG code (fixed)
Preamble code (fixed)

Controller’s default address

Receiver’s default address

Command number
(see table at right)
Sub command number
(see table at right)

End of message code (fixed)

BCD code data for frequency or
memory number entry

End of message code (fixed)

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• Command table
Command Sub command Description Command Sub command Description
00 — Send frequency data 00 Attenuator OFF
11 20 Attenuator ON
Same as Send mode data
01 command 06 00 Select [ANT1]
12 01 Select [ANT2]
02 — Read band edge frequencies
03 — Read operating frequency 00 Announce with voice synthesizer
Same as Read operating mode 13 01 (00=all data; 01=frequency and
04 command 06 02 S-meter level; 02=receive mode)
05 — Set frequency data 01 + level data [AF] level setting (0000=max.
CCW to 0255=max. CW)
00*1 Set LSB
01*1 Set USB 02 + level data [RF] level setting (0000=max.
02*1 Set AM CCW to 0255=11 o’clock)
*1Add 00, 01 or 02
03*1 Set CW 03 + level data [SQL] level setting (0000=11
for selecting wide,
06 04*1 Set RTTY o’clock to 0255=max. CW)
normal or narrow
05*1 Set FM
filter, respectively. 06 + level data [NR] level setting (0000=min. to
07*1 Set CW-R 14
08*1 Set RTTY-R 0255=max.)
07 — Select VFO mode 07 + level data Inside [TWIN PBT] setting
— Select memory mode (0000=max. CCW, 0128=center,
08 0255=max. CW)
0001 – 0101*2 Select memory channel
*2P1=0100, P2=0101 08 + level data Outside [TWIN PBT] setting
(0000=max. CCW, 0128=center,
09 — Memory write 0255=max. CW)
0A — Memory to VFO 09 + level data [CW PITCH] setting (0000=low
0B — Memory clear pitch to 0255=high pitch)
00 Scan stop 01 Read squelch condition
01 Programmed/memory scan start 15 02 Read S-meter level
02 Programmed scan start
04 Auto memory write scan start 02 Set preamp (00=OFF;
22 Memory scan start 01=preamp 1; 02=preamp 2)
0E 23 Select memory scan start 12 Set AGC time constant (00=OFF;
B0 Set as non-select channel 01=S-fast; 02=fast; 03=slow)
B1 Set as select channel 16 22 Set noise blanker (00=OFF; 01=ON)
D0 Set scan resume OFF
D3 Set scan resume ON 40 Set optional noise reduction
(00=OFF; 01=ON)
00 10 Hz (1 Hz) tuning step
01 100 Hz tuning step 41 Set optional auto notch
02 1 kHz tuning step (00=OFF; 01=ON)
03 5 kHz tuning step 18 00 Turn the receiver power ON
04 6.25 kHz tuning step 01 Turn the receiver power OFF
05 9 kHz tuning step
10 19 00 Read the receiver ID
06 10 kHz tuning step
07 12.5 kHz tuning step 1A 00 + data Send/read memory contents
08 20 kHz tuning step (See example 1 on p. 42)
09 25 kHz tuning step 01 + data Send/read IF filter setting
10 100 kHz tuning step (See example 2 on p. 42)
11 1 MHz tuning step 02 + data Send/read set mode contents
(See example 3 on p. 43)

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• CI-V data example 1

Reading/sending memory contents:
q Memory channel 39 y Attenuator OFF
w Select memory ch select ch u Preamp Preamp 1
e Receive frequency 12.345678 MHz i Antenna selection ANT1
r Receive mode FM o Memory name DXSPOT 1
t IF filter Narrow NOTE: When reading data, w – o are not required.

q w e r t y u

FEFE 5AE 0 1 A 0 0 0 0 3 9 0 1 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 4 5 8 5 3 5 0 4 F 5 4 2 0 3 1 FD
D X S P O T Space 1
q w e r t y u i o

100 MHz
100 kHz

10 MHz
100 Hz

10 kHz

1 MHz
1 GHz
10 Hz

1 kHz
1 Hz

q r t u o
Data Mch Data Mode Data Mode Data IF filter Data P.AMP Memory name uses ASCII codes
1 ch LSB FM Wide OFF • Space = 20h
0001 00 05 01 00
… … • Numerals = 30h–39h,
0099 99 ch 01 USB 07 CW-R 02 Normal 01 1 • Alphabetical = 41h–5Ah
0100 P1 02 AM 08 RTTY-R 03 Narrow 02 2 (except 7th and 8th digits)
0101 P2 03 CW 11 S-AM • Non-named channel = FFh
w 04 RTTY y i
Data SEL Data ATT Data ANT
00 OFF 00 OFF 00 1
01 ON 20 ON 01 2

• CI-V data example 2

Reading/sending IF filter setting:
q Receive mode LSB/USB
w 9 MHz filter Normal 2.4 kHz
Narrow OFF
Wide 15 kHz
e 455 kHz filter Normal 6 kHz
Narrow 2.4 kHz
Wide 15 kHz
NOTE: When reading data, w and e are not required.

Normal Narrow Wide

q w e r t y u

FEFE 5AE 0 1 A 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 7 0 4 0 0 0 0 FD

q w e w e w e

q w e
Data Mode Data 9 MHz filter Data 455 kHz filter
00 LSB/USB 00 15 kHz (built-in) 00 15 kHz (built-in)
01 CW/CW-R 01 2.8 kHz (FL-103) 01 6 kHz (built-in)
02 RTTY/RTTY-R 02 2.4 kHz (built-in) 02 3.3 kHz (FL-257)
03 AM 03 1.9 kHz (FL-223) 03 2.8 kHz (FL-96)
05 FM 04 500 Hz (FL-100) 04 2.4 kHz (built-in)
05 350 Hz (FL-232) 05 1.8 kHz (FL-222)
06 250 Hz (FL-101) 06 500 Hz (FL-52A)
07 OFF 07 250 Hz (FL-53A)

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• CI-V data example 3

q w e r t y u
Reading/sending set mode contents:
q Set mode number 21 (backlighting)
w Set data Set backlighting to a little on FEFE 5AE 0 1 A 0 2 2 1 0 1 8 0 FD
the brighter side (180)
NOTE: When reading data, w is not required.
q w

w changes depending on the set mode contents.

Refer to the 'Type' in the table below.

Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4

hr. min. sec. hr. min.
0 1 0 1 8 0 1 5 5 0 0 0 1 4 3 0

• Set mode data table

Set mode No (q) Set mode item Selectable value Data range (w) Data type (w)
01 RF/squelch control Squech/Auto/RF gain + squelch 00/01/02 1
02 Confirmation beep OFF/ON 00/01 1
03 Beep level 0 – 100% 0000 – 0255 2
04 Beep level limit OFF/ON 00/01 1
05 S-meter peak hold OFF/ON 00/01 1
06 Scan resume OFF/ON 00/01 1
07 Scan speed Low/high 00/01 1
08 AM mode noise blanker OFF/ON 00/01 1
10 CW pitch control 300 Hz – 900 Hz 0300 – 0900 2
11 Blank channel indication OFF/ON 00/01 1
12 Recorder remote OFF/ON 00/01 1
13 CI-V transceive OFF/ON 00/01 1
14 CI-V with IC-735 OFF/ON 00/01 1
15 Speech language English/Japanese 00/01 1
16 Speech speed Slower/Faster 00/01 1
17 Speech S-level OFF/ON 00/01 1
18 Speech current time OFF/ON 00/01 1
19 RTTY mark frequency 1275 Hz/1615 Hz/2125 Hz 00/01/02 1
20 RTTY shift width 170 Hz/200 Hz/425 Hz 00/01/02 1
21 LCD backlight 0 – 100% 0000 – 0255 2
22 Auto tuning step OFF/ON 00/01 1
23 Expanded filter selection OFF/ON 00/01 1
24 9 MHz optional IF filter None/FL-100/FL-101/FL-103/FL-223/FL-232 00/01/02/03/04/05 1
25 455 kHz optional IF filter None/FL-52A/FL-53A/FL-96/FL-222/FL-257 00/01/02/03/04/05 1
26 Memory name indication Frequency indication/Memory name indication 00/01 1
27 Set current time 0:00:00 – 23:59:59 000000 – 235959 3
28 Power-on timer OFF/ON 00/01 1
29 Set power-on time 0:00 – 23:59 0000 – 2359 4
30 Power-off timer OFF/ON 00/01 1
31 Set power-off time 0:00 – 23:59 0000 – 2359 4
32 Sleep timer OFF/ON 00/01 1
33 Set sleep time 0:01 – 23:59 0001 – 2359 4

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