iCOM IC-R1500 Wideband Mobile Receiver User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: ICOM

Table of Contents

Ultra wideband coverage
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONS
References
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COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER
IC-R1500
Wideband mobile receiver
with remote control head
User Manual

iCOM IC R1500 Wideband Mobile Receiver

Ultra wideband coverage

Explore radio signals from all over the world! The IC-R1500 covers 0.01–3299.999MHz* in AM, FM, SSB and CW mode.

See the speciﬁcations for details.
Remote control head
While similar to the PCR1500, the IC-R1500 is supplied with a remote control head for mobile and/or base station operation. It provides a variety of mounting possibilities in various place.

iCOM IC R1500 Wideband Mobile Receiver - control head Green, amber and yellow display backlight colors are selectable.

60 channels per second scan
Quickly scan through a band with the IC-R1500’s 60 Ch/second scan rate. Program, priority scan and various scanning modes are available. When tuning step is less than 100kHz in program scan mode.

Optional DSP capability
Whether you are into weak signal work or you have noise from your vehicles ignition, the optional DSP, UT-106, will help. The noise reduction and auto notch ﬁlter functions are the key to pulling a radio signal out of the noise.

1000 alphanumeric memory channels
1000 on-board memory channels at the touch of a button! With Icom’s Dynamic Memory Scan, DMS, you have a versatile memory channel management system at your command. The 1000 memory channels can be arranged by service or personal preference in the 21 memory banks. Selectively link the channels together to scan depending on your needs. Programming the memory channels and 6 character memory names is simple with your PC.
CTCSS, DTCS tone and pocket beep
The CTCSS and DTCS tones provide quiet stand-by while waiting for a matched tone signal. And the pocket beep function alerts you with a beep sound when a matched tone signal is received.

Other features

VSC (Voice squelch control) opens the squelch only when a modulated signal is detected and ignores unmodulated, beat noise
IF ﬁlter selection for changing IF ﬁlter width
IF shift function (SSB, CW mode only)
Noise blanker eliminates pulse type noise such as engine ignition noise (SSB, CW, AM mode only)
RF attenuator attenuates 20dB (approx.) (below 1300MHz)
Weather alert function (U.S.A. version only)

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

OTHER FEATURES

AFC function automatically follows the receiving frequency when the receiving frequency drifts in FM mode (BW: 6kHz or 15kHz)
30 min – 2 hour auto power off timer
Fast/slow AGC setting
Short/long squelch delay
All IC-PCR1500 functions are available when connected to a PC
Cloning function allows you to read/write memory contents from your PC. Sharing the data with IC-PCR1500 is also possible.
U.S.A. Customers check out www.icomreceivers.com for frequency lists in your neighborhood. (Based on FCC license.)

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency coverage : 0.010–3299.999MHz*
Guaranteed range :0.495–3000.000MHz
Cellular bands are blocked in the U.S.A. version.
France: 0.010–29.999*, 50.200–51.200, 87.500–108.000, 144.000–146.000, 430.000–440.000, 1240.000–1300.000MHz
Guaranteed range 0.495–29.999MHz
- Mode : AM, FM, WFM, USB, LSB, CW*
0.01–1300MHz only.
- Usable temperature range When using with a PC : –10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚F to +140˚F 0˚C to +60˚C; +32˚F to +140˚F
- Frequency stability : Less than ±3ppm on the basis of 25˚C (–10˚C to +60˚C)
- Tuning steps : 10Hz (minimum)
- Power supply : 12.0V DC ±15%
- Current drain (at 12.0V DC) :
  Max. audio| 0.85A typ.
  ---|---
  Stand-by| 0.7A typ.
- Antenna Impedance : 50Ω (BNC)
- Dimensions (W×H×D; projections are not included) :
  Main unit| 146×41×206 mm; 5 3 ⁄4×1 5 ⁄8×8 1 ⁄8 in
  ---|---
  Controller| 111×40×26.5 mm; 4 3 ⁄8×1 9⁄16×1 1 ⁄32 in
- Weight (approx.:) :

Main unit	1200g; 2.6lb
Controller	200g; 7oz (including cable)

RECEIVER

Receiver system : Triple-conversion superheterodyne + Down converter
Intermediate frequencies : 1st 266.70MHz 2nd 10.70MHz 3rd 450kHz (Except WFM)
Sensitivity (Less than) :
| SSB, CW| AM| FM| WFM
---|---|---|---|---
0.495-1.799MHz| 5.0µV| 250| –| –
1.8-49.999MHz| 0.5µV| 2.5µV| 0.63µV2| –
50-699.999MHz| 0.4µV| 2µV| 0.5µV| 1.40µV
700-1300.000MHz| 0.5µV| 2.5µV| 0.63µV| 1.8µV
1300’-2299.999MHz| –| –| 5.6µV| 180µV
2300-3000.000MHz| –| –| 18µV| 560µV
*1 1300.000001MHz
2 28–49.999MHz
SSB, CW BW=2.8kHz, AM BW=6.0kHz at 10dB S/N
FM BW=15kHz, WFM BW=230kHz at 12dB SINAD
- Selectivity (typical) :
  SSB, CW, AM| More than 2.8kHz/–6dB
  ---|---
  SSB, CW, AM, FM| More than 6.0kHz/–6dB
  FM, AM| More than 15kHz/–6dB
  FM, AM, WFM| More than 50kHz/–6dB
  WFM| More than 230kHz/–6dB
- Audio output power : More than 500mW at 10% distortion with an 8Ω load
- External SP connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1 ⁄8″)/8Ω

All stated speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice or obligation.

OPTIONS

Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

AD-113A/E AC ADAPTOR 10.5V DC, 1.8A/1.5A (A/E) output. Same as supplied.
CP-12L CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE 12V DC, 2A output from 12V cigarette lighter socket.
OPC-254L DC POWER CABLE For use with an external power supply. (12V DC required)
OPC-441 SPEAKER EXTENSION CABLE 5.0m (16.4ft) speaker extension cable.
OPC-1156 CONTROLLER EXTENSION CABLE Extends the supplied separation cable by 3.5 m (11.5 ft).
A modular connector is supplied with the cable.
SP-10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER To better direct the audio where you want it.
UT-106 DSP UNIT Provides noise reduction and auto notch functions.

iCOM IC R1500 Wideband Mobile Receiver - OPTIONS Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and in other countries.
Please turn off the Main unit power switch when not using the ICR1500, while installed in a vehicle. The IC-R1500 has standby power consumption that will drain the vehicle battery over a period of time.

Rear view

iCOM IC R1500 Wideband Mobile Receiver - Rear view

PC requirements (For use with PC control software)

Microsoft ® Windows ® XP/2000/ME/98SE
USB 1.1 or 2.0
Intel ® Pentium ® III 450MHz or faster
Hard disk with at least 50 MB of free disk space
At least 128 MB of memory (256MB or more recommended)
Display with 1024 × 768 pixel resolution, high color
CD-ROM or DVD drive is required for software installation
USB audio dropouts or gaps may occur because of a lack of PC power
Additional hard disk space is required for recording sound or storing scope data

Supplied accessories

AD-113A/E*
Controller cable, 3.4m; 11.2ft
Antenna
USB cable
Software CD
Depending on version

Icom America Inc.
2380 116th Avenue NE,
Bellevue, WA 98004, U.S.A.
Phone : +1 425-454-8155
Fax : +1 425-454-1509
E-mail : sales@icomamerica.com
URL : http://www.icomamerica.com| Icom (uk) Ltd.
Unit 9, Sea St., Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8LD, U.K.
Phone : +44 (01227) 741741
Fax : +44 (01227) 741742
E-mail : info@icomuk.co.uk
URL : http://www.icomuk.co.uk
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Icom Canada
Glenwood Centre #150-6165 Highway 17,
Delta, B.C., V4K 5B8, Canada
Phone : +1 604-952-4266
Fax : +1 604-952-0090
E-mail : info@icomcanada.com
URL : http://www.icomcanada.com| Icom New Zealand
146A Harris Road, East Tamaki,
Auckland, New Zealand
Phone : +64 (09) 274 4062
Fax : +64 (09) 274 4708
E-mail : inquiries@icom.co.nz
URL : http://www.icom.co.nz

Your local distributor/dealer:……..
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Icom Inc.
1-1-32, Kami Minami, Hironobu,
Osaka 547-0003, Japan
Phone: +81 (06) 6793 5302 Fax: +81 (06) 6793 0013
URL:http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html
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