Icom UHF IC-FR6000 Installation and operating instructions

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SERVICE MANUAL
ADDENDUM
August 2016
MODEL VERSION VERSION
NUMBER
FREQUENCY
RANGE (MHz)
CHANNEL
SPACING (kHz)
TX
POWER
(W)
MAIN
UNIT
MAIN-A
UNIT
MAIN-B
UNIT
MAIN-C
UNIT
MAIN-D
UNIT
MAIN-E
UNIT
IC-FR6000
USA-01 [#01]
400–470
6.25/12.5
50
✔
EXP-01 [#03]
6.25/12.5/25.0
✔
CHN-02 [#04] ✔
IC-FR6000-L CHN-01 [#06] 350–400 ✔
IC-FR6000
EXP-11 [#07]* 400–470 ✔
EXP-03 [#08] 350–400
✔
EXP-13 [#09] ✔
USA-02 [#11] 450–512 6.25/12.5 ✔
EXP-02 [#13] 450–520 12.5/12.5/25.0 ✔
USA-21 [#14]*
400–470
6.25/12.5 ✔
EXP-21 [#15]*
12.5/12.5/25.0
✔
CHN-22 [#16]* ✔
IC-FR6000-L CHN-21 [#17]* 350–400
✔
IC-FR6000
EXP-23 [#18]* ✔
USA-22 [#19]* 450–512 6.25/12.5 ✔
EXP-22 [#20]* 450–520 12.5/12.5/25.0 ✔
IC-FR6100
EUR-01 [#22]
400–470
12.5/12.5/20/25.0 25
✔
EUR-21 [#23]* ✔
DPM-01 [#32] ✔
IC-FR6000 DPM-03 [#33] 12.5/12.5/25.0 50 ✔
IC-FR6100 DPM-02 [#34] 12.5/12.5/20/25.0 25
✔
DPM-21 [#35]* ✔
IC-FR6000 DPM-23 [#36]* 12.5/12.5/25.0 50 ✔
IC-FR6100 DPM-22 [#37]*
12.5/12.5/20/25.0
25 ✔
IC-FR6100H DPM-01 [#81] 50
✔
DPM-21 [#82]* ✔
[VERSION LIST]
*Newly added versions.
NOTE: Use these amended pages as one addendum set.
Do not mix them up with the previous master pages.
CONTENTS
REPLACEMENT PAGES:
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-9 and 6-10
AMENDED PAGES:
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 to 6-14
MECHANICAL PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 to 6-14
PARTS LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
BOARD LAYOUTS (MAIN-C/-D/-E UNIT: B-8190B). . . . 28
VOLTAGE DIAGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

█ADJUSTMENT CHANNEL LISTS
Clone the adjust channels into the repeater before starting adjustment. Each channel must be assigned [Frequency], [RF
PWR], [CH Type], [TX C. Tone] and [W/N] as shown below.
• Channel list for [Low band] version
• Channel list for [High band] version
6-3
August 2016 (Replacement page) The underlined parts have been updated from
the previous version of the addendum.

6-4
█ADJUSTMENT CHANNEL LISTS (continued)
• Channel list for [350 MHz]
CONVENIENT: The same cloning file is available.
Right-click below, and select "Save Embeded File to
Disk."
For [Low band] version:
For [High band] version:
For [350 MHz band] version:
August 2016 (Replacement page) The underlined parts have been updated from
the previous version of the addendum.

6-7
Lock voltage verify
DSUB
CPU FLASH
RXLO
GND
RXLO
(MAIN-C/-D/-E UNIT)
• 1ST LO CHECK POINT
• I/O CHECK WINDOW
6-5 FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT
1) Select an adjustment item using cursor or [↑] / [↓] keys of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Set or modify the adjustment value as specified using [←] / [→] keys of the PC’s keyboard, and then push the [ENTER] key.
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT
CONDITION OPERATION ADJUSTMENT ITEM VALUE
PLL LOCK
VOLTAGE
-Preparation-
1
–
1) Connect the RF power meter to the TX an-
tenna connector.
2) Set the preset adjustment value on the ad-
justment utility window.
[LV (RX L)]
[LV (RX H)]
[LV (TX L)]
[LV (TX H)]
36 [0.70V]
(for each item)
-Adjust-
RX
(Band low)
2 • Channel: 1-1
• Receiving
Select the item [RX LVA L], and then push
the [ENTER] key. [RX LVA L]
(Automatic
adjustment)
RX
(Band high) 3 • Channel: 1-2 • Receiving
Select the item [RX LVA H], and then push
the [ENTER] key.
[RX LVA H]
TX
(Band low) 4 • Channel: 1-1 • Transmitting
Select the item [TX LVA L], and then push
the [ENTER] key. [TX LVA L]
TX
(Band high) 5 • Channel: 1-2 • Transmitting
Select the item [TX LVA H], and then push
the [ENTER] key. [TX LVA H]
LOCK
VOLTAGE
VERIFY
RX (Band low)
1 • Channel: 1-3
• Receiving
Verify the lock voltage at each channel on
the [RX LIVIN] item on the "I/O Check win-
dow" as shown below. [RX LIVIN]
(I/O Check win-
dow)
3.0–4.3 V (Verify) [L]
2.7–4.0 V (Verify) [H]
2.7–4.3 V (Verify)
[350 MHz]
RX (Band high)
2 • Channel: 1-4
• Receiving
3.0–4.0 V (Verify) [L]
2.7–4.0 V (Verify) [H]
2.7–4.3 V (Verify)
[350 MHz]
TX (Band low) 3 • Channel: 1-3
• Transmitting
Verify the lock voltage at each channel on
the [TX LIVIN] item on the "I/O Check win-
dow" as shown below. [TX LIVIN]
(I/O Check win-
dow)
2.7–4.0 V (Verify)
Except [350 MHz]
3.0–4.3 V (Verify)
[350 MHz]
TX (Band high)
4 • Channel: 1-4
• Transmitting
3.0–4.2 V (Verify) [L]
2.7–4.0 V (Verify) [H]
3.0–4.3 V (Verify)
[350 MHz]
RX
FREQUENCY 1 • Channel: 1-8 • Receiving
Connect the frequency counter to the 1st
LO check point on the MAIN/-A/-B UNIT as
shown below.
NOTE:
Make sure that the 1st LO frequencies on the
RX LO terminals are the values shown to the
right when the repeater frequency is set to
near the upper band edge.
If the measured frequency is not the speci-
fied value re-adjust the RX frequency.
[RX REF]
423.5500 MHz
[L]
473.5500 MHz
[H]
353.5500 MHz
[350 MHz]
(
±50 Hz)
(1st Lo frequency)
TX
FREQUENCY 1 –
1) Set the item [TX Mode] to "1."
2) Connect the RF power meter to the TX
antenna connector. [TX Mode]
"1"
2 • Channel: 1-5
• Transmitting
1) Adjust the frequency using [←] / [→] keys
of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Push [ENTER] to store the value. [TX REF]
469.9000 MHz [L]
519.9000 MHz [H]
399.9000 MHz [350 MHz]
( ±50 Hz)
[L]= Low band, [H]=High band, [350 MHz]=350 MHz band.
August 2016
(MAIN/-A/-B UNIT)
(Replacement page) The underlined parts have been updated from
the previous version of the addendum.
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GND RXLO

6-9
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT
CONDITION OPERATION ADJUSTMENT ITEM/POINT VALUE
ANALOG
DEVIATION
-Preparation-
1–Set the item [TX Mode] to "1." [TX Mode]
"1"
2
–
1) Connect the modulation analyzer to the TX
antenna connector, through an attenuator,
and then set to:
HPF: OFF
LPF: 20 kHz
De-emphasis: OFF
Detector: (P-P)/2
2)
Connect an audio generator to the MIC line,
through the JIG cable, and then set to:
Modulation: 1015 Hz
Level: 40 mV rms
Waveform: Sine wave
––
-Adjust-
(Wide) 3 • Channel: 1-21 • Transmitting
1) Adjust the deviation using [←] / [→] keys of
the PC’s keyboard.
2) Push the [ENTER] key to store the adjust
value.
[MOD (Wide)] ±4.10 ±0.05 kHz
(Middle)** 4 • Channel: 1-22
[Wide Band Width]
: "Middle"
(see the page 6-5)
• Transmitting
[MOD (Middle)] ±3.20 ±0.05 kHz
(Narrow) 5 • Channel:
1-23 [L]
1-22 [H], [350 MHz]
• Transmitting
[MOD (Narrow)] ±2.10 ±0.05 kHz
CTCSS/DTCS
DEVIATION
-Preparation-
1
–
Set the item [TX Mode] to "3." [TX Mode]
"3"
-Adjust-
(Wide) 2 • Channel: 1-24 [L]
1-23 [H], [350 MHz]
• Transmitting
1) Adjust the deviation using [←] / [→] keys of
the PC’s keyboard.
2) Push the [ENTER] key to store the adjust
value.
[CTCSS (Wide)] ±0.70 ±0.02 kHz
(Narrow) 3• Channel:
1-25 [L]
1-24 [H], [350 MHz]
• Transmitting
[CTCSS
(Narrow)] ±0.35 ±0.02 kHz
**: For only [EUR], [DPM] versions. [L]= Low band, [H]=High band, [350 MHz]=350 MHz band.
6-4 RECEIVE ADJUSTMENT
1) Select an adjustment item using cursor or [↑] / [↓] keys of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Set or modify the adjustment value as specified using [←] / [→] keys of the PC’s keyboard, and then push the [ENTER] key.
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT
CONDITION OPERATION ADJUSTMENT ITEM/POINT VALUE
RECEIVE
SENSITIVITY
-Preparation-
1–Set the item [RX Mode] to "1." [RX Mode]
"1"
2
–
Connect the SSG to the RX antenna connec-
tor, and then set to:
Level†: +20 dBμ(–87 dBm)
Modulation: 1 kHz
Deviation: ±3.5 kHz
––
-Adjustment-
(Band center) 3• Channel:
1-26 [L]
1-25 [H], [350 MHz]
• Receiving
1) Set the SSG to:
Frequency: 435.000 MHz [L]
450.100 MHz [H]
375.000 MHz [350 MHz]
2) Select the item [BPF C ALL], and then
push the [ENTER] key.
[BPF C ALL]
(Automatic
adjustment)
-Adjustment-
(Band low)
For only [L]
and [350 MHz]
4 • Channel:
1-27 [L]
1-26 [350 MHz]
• Receiving
1) Set the SSG to:
Frequency: 400.100 MHz [L]
350.100 MHz [350 MHz]
2) Select the item [BPF L ALL], and then
push the [ENTER] key.
[BPF L ALL]
-Adjustment-
(Band high) 5• Channel:
1-28 [L]
1-26 [H]
1-27 [350 MHz]
• Receiving
1) Set the SSG to:
Frequency: 469.900 MHz [L]
519.900 MHz [H]
399.900 MHz [350 MHz]
2) Select the item [BPF H ALL], and then
push the [ENTER] key.
[BPF H ALL]
[L]= Low band, [H]=High band, [350 MHz]=350 MHz band.
†: The output level of the standard signal generator (SSG) is indicated as the SSG’s open circuit.
6-3 TRANSMIT ADJUSTMENT (continued)
1) Select an adjustment item using cursor or [↑] / [↓] keys of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Set or modify the adjustment value as specified using [←] / [→] keys of the PC’s keyboard, and then push the [ENTER] key.
August 2016 (Replacement page) The underlined parts have been updated from
the previous version of the addendum.

6-10
• [SQL Level] SETTING
6-4 RECEIVE ADJUSTMENT (continued)
1) Select an adjustment item using cursor or [↑] / [↓] keys of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Set or modify the adjustment value as specified using [←] / [→] keys of the PC’s keyboard, and then push the [ENTER] key.
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT
CONDITION OPERATION ADJUSTMENT ITEM/POINT VALUE
S-METER
-Preparation- NOTE:
"RECEIVE SENSITIVITY" MUST be adjusted before "S-METER." When "RECEIVE SENSITIVITY" is re-
adjusted, "S-METER" MUST be re-adjusted, too.
1
–
Connect the SSG to the RX antenna connec-
tor, and then set to:
Frequency: 400.100 MHz
[L]
450.100 MHz [H]
350.100 MHz [350 MHz]
Modulation: 1 kHz
Deviation: ±3.5 kHz
––
-Adjust-
(S3 level) 2 • Channel: 1-29 [L]
1-27 [H]
1-28 [350 MHz]
• Receiving
1) Set the SSG to:
Level†: +23 dBμ(–84 dBm)
2) Select the item [RSSI S3 Level], and then
push the [ENTER] key to store the adjust-
ment value.
[RSSI S3 Level]
(Automatic
adjustment)
(S1 level) 3• Channel:
1-29 [L]
1-27 [H]
1-28 [350 MHz]
• Receiving
1) Set the SSG to:
Level†: –7 dBμ(–114 dBm)
2) Select the item [RSSI S1 Level], and then
push the [ENTER] key, to store the adjust-
ment value.
[RSSI S1 Level]
(Automatic
adjustment)
SQUELCH
-Preparation- 1–Set the item [SQL Level] to "2" (See the screen below). [SQL Level] "2"
2 Connect the SSG to the RX antenna connec-
tor, and then set the SSG to:
Frequency: 400.100 MHz
[L]
450.100 MHz [H]
350.100 MHz [350 MHz]
Modulation: 1 kHz
Deviation: ±3.5 kHz
Level†: –14 dBμ(–121 dBm)
––
-Adjust- 3• Channel:
1-30 [L]
1-28 [H]
1-29 [350 MHz]
• Receiving
Push [ENTER] key to store the value.
[SQL] To the level where
the squelch just
opens.
[L]= Low band, [H]=High band, [350 MHz]=350 MHz band
†: The output level of the standard signal generator (SSG) is indicated as the SSG’s open circuit.
August 2016 (Replacement page) The underlined parts have been updated from
the previous version of the addendum.

6-10
Lock voltage verify
• I/O CHECK WINDOW
6-5 FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT
(For [#63], [#64], [#65], [#66], [#67], [#68], [#69], [#75], [#76], and [#77])
1) Select an adjustment item using cursor or [↑] / [↓] keys of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Set or modify the adjustment value as specified using [←] / [→] keys of the PC’s keyboard, and then push the [ENTER] key.
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT
CONDITION OPERATION ADJUSTMENT ITEM VALUE
PLL LOCK
VOLTAGE
-Preparation-
1
–
1) Connect the RF power meter to the TX an-
tenna connector.
2) Set the preset adjustment value on the ad-
justment utility window.
[LV (RX L)]
[LV (RX H)]
[LV (TX L)]
[LV (TX H)]
36 [0.70V]
(for each item)
-Adjust-
RX
(Band low)
2 • Channel: 1-1
• Receiving
Select the item [RX LVA L], and then push
the [ENTER] key. [RX LVA L]
(Automatic
adjustment)
RX
(Band high) 3 • Channel: 1-2 • Receiving
Select the item [RX LVA H], and then push
the [ENTER] key.
[RX LVA H]
TX
(Band low) 4 • Channel: 1-1 • Transmitting
Select the item [TX LVA L], and then push
the [ENTER] key. [TX LVA L]
TX
(Band high) 5 • Channel: 1-2 • Transmitting
Select the item [TX LVA H], and then push
the [ENTER] key. [TX LVA H]
LOCK
VOLTAGE
VERIFY
RX (Band low)
1 • Channel: 1-3
• Receiving
Verify the lock voltage at each channel on
the [RX LIVIN] item on the "I/O Check win-
dow" as shown below. [RX LIVIN]
(I/O Check win-
dow)
2.0–4.3 V (Verify)
[L], [H]
2.7–4.3 V (Verify)
[350 MHz]
RX
(Band high)
2 • Channel: 1-4
• Receiving
TX (Band low) 3 • Channel: 1-3
• Transmitting
Verify the lock voltage at each channel on
the [TX LIVIN] item on the "I/O Check win-
dow" as shown below. [TX LIVIN]
(I/O Check win-
dow)
3.2–4.3 V (Verify)
[L]
2.0–4.3 V (Verify)
[H]
3.0–4.3 V (Verify)
[350 MHz]
TX (Band high)
4 • Channel: 1-4
• Transmitting
RX
FREQUENCY 1 • Channel: 1-8 • Receiving
Connect the frequency counter to the 1st LO
check point on the MAIN-C/-D/-E UNIT as
shown below.
NOTE:
Make sure that the 1st LO frequencies on the
RX LO terminals are the values shown to the
right when the repeater frequency is set to
near the upper band edge.
If the measured frequency is not the speci-
fied value re-adjust the RX frequency.
[RX REF]
423.5500 MHz
[L]
473.5500 MHz
[H]
353.5500 MHz
[350 MHz]
(
±50 Hz)
(1st Lo frequency)
TX
FREQUENCY 1 –
1) Set the item [TX Mode] to "1."
2) Connect the RF power meter to the TX
antenna connector. [TX Mode]
"1"
2 • Channel: 1-5
• Transmitting
1) Adjust the frequency using [←] / [→] keys
of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Push [ENTER] to store the value. [TX REF]
469.9000 MHz [L]
519.9000 MHz [H]
399.9000 MHz [350 MHz]
( ±50 Hz)
[L]= Low band, [H]=High band, [350 MHz]=350 MHz band.
August 2016 (Amended page)
DSUB
CPU FLASH
RXLO
GND
RXLO
(MAIN-C/-D/-E UNIT)
• 1ST LO CHECK POINT
(MAIN/-A/-B UNIT)
5
GND RXLO

6-11
6-6 TRANSMIT ADJUSTMENT
(For [#63], [#64], [#65], [#66], [#67], [#68], [#69], [#75], [#76], and [#77])
1) Select an adjustment item using cursor or [↑] / [↓] keys of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Set or modify the adjustment value as specified using [←] / [→] keys of the PC’s keyboard, and then push the [ENTER] key.
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT
CONDITION OPERATION ADJUSTMENT ITEM VALUE
TX
Output Power
-Preparation-
1
–
Connect the RF power meter to the TX an-
tenna connector. ––
-Adjust-
(Hi Power) 2 • Channel: 1-6 • Transmitting
1) While transmitting, set the power supply
voltage set to:
[EUR], [DPM]: 13.2 V
Other than above versions: 13.6 V
2)
Adjust the TX output power using [←] / [→]
keys of the PC’s keyboard.
3) Push the [ENTER] key to store the adjust
value.
[Power(Hi)]
50 W [50 W versions]
25 W [25 W versions]
5.0 W*
(L2 Power) 3 • Channel: 1-7
• Transmitting [Power(L2)]
25 W [50 W versions]
10 W [25 W versions]
5.0 W*
(L1 Power) 4 • Channel: 1-8
• Transmitting [Power(L1)]
5 W [50 W versions]
2.5 W
[25 W versions]
5.0 W*
MODULATION
BALANCE
-Preparation-
1
–
1) Connect the modulation analyzer to the TX
antenna connector through the attenuator.
2) Set the modulation analyzer set to:
HPF: OFF
LPF: 20 kHz
De-emphasis: OFF
Detector: (P-P)/2
––
2 – Set the item [TX Mode] to "2." [TX Mode]
"2"
-Adjust-
(VCO 1) 3 • Channel: 1-9 • Transmitting
1) Connect the oscilloscope to the modulation
analyzer’s detector terminals. Then, con-
nect the modulation analyzer to the trans-
ceiver through the attenuator.
2) Observe the waveform on the oscilloscope.
[BAL]
4 • Channel: 1-10
• Transmitting [BAL Slant]
(VCO 2) 5 • Channel: 1-11
• Transmitting [BAL Offset
(High)]
6 • Channel: 1-12
• Transmitting [BAL Slant
(High)] No over or under shoot.
As flat as possible.
August 2016 (Amended page)
*: For IC-FR6100H.

6-12
August 2016
ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT
CONDITION OPERATION ADJUSTMENT ITEM/POINT VALUE
DIGITAL
DEVIATION
-Preparation-
1 – • Set the item [TX Mode] to "16." [TX Mode]
"16"
2
–
1) Connect the modulation analyzer to
the TX antenna connector through the
attenuator.
2) Set the modulation analyzer set to:
HPF: OFF
LPF: 20 kHz
De-emphasis: OFF
Detector: (P-P)/2
––
-Adjust-
(Band 1) 3 • Channel: 1-13 • Transmitting
1) Adjust the deviation using [←] / [→] keys
of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Push the [ENTER] key to store the adjust
value.
[MOD (Digital)]
±1.37 ±0.02 kHz
(Band 2) 4 • Channel: 1-14
• Transmitting [MOD Slant
Band 0]
(Band 3) 5 • Channel: 1-15
• Transmitting [MOD Slant
Band 1]
(Band 4) 6 • Channel: 1-16
• Transmitting [MOD Slant
Band 2]
(Band 5) 7 • Channel: 1-17
• Transmitting [MOD Offset
(High)]
(Band 6) 8 • Channel: 1-18
• Transmitting [MOD Slant
Band 3]
(Band 7) 9 • Channel: 1-19
• Transmitting [MOD Slant
Band 4]
(Band 8) 10 • Channel: 1-20
• Transmitting [MOD Slant
Band 5]
ANALOG
DEVIATION
-Preparation-
1 – Set the item [TX Mode] to "1." [TX Mode]
"1"
2
–
1) Connect the modulation analyzer to
the TX antenna connector, through an
attenuator, and then set to:
HPF: OFF
LPF: 20 kHz
De-emphasis: OFF
Detector: (P-P)/2
2)
Connect an audio generator to the MIC line,
through the JIG cable, and then set to:
Modulation: 1015 Hz
Level: 40 mV rms
Waveform: Sine wave
––
-Adjust-
(Wide) 3 • Channel: 1-21 • Transmitting
1) Adjust the deviation using [←] / [→] keys
of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Push the [ENTER] key to store the adjust
value.
[MOD (Wide)] ±4.10 ±0.05 kHz
(Middle)** 4 • Channel: 1-22
[Wide Band Width]
: "Middle"
(see the page 6-5)
• Transmitting
[MOD (Middle)] ±3.20 ±0.05 kHz
(Narrow) 5 • Channel:
1-23 [L]
1-22 [H], [350 MHz]
• Transmitting
[MOD (Narrow)] ±2.10 ±0.05 kHz
CTCSS/DTCS
DEVIATION
-Preparation-
1
–
Set the item [TX Mode] to "3." [TX Mode]
"3"
-Adjust-
(Wide) 2 • Channel: 1-24 [L]
1-23 [H], [350 MHz]
• Transmitting
1) Adjust the deviation using [←] / [→] keys
of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Push the [ENTER] key to store the adjust
value.
[CTCSS (Wide)] ±0.70 ±0.02 kHz
(Narrow) 3 • Channel:
1-25 [L]
1-24 [H], [350 MHz]
• Transmitting
[CTCSS
(Narrow)] ±0.35 ±0.02 kHz
**: For only [EUR], [DPM] versions. [L]= Low band, [H]=High band, [350 MHz]=350 MHz band.
6-6 TRANSMIT ADJUSTMENT (continued)
(For [#63], [#64], [#65], [#66], [#67], [#68], [#69], [#75], [#76], and [#77])
1) Select an adjustment item using cursor or [↑] / [↓] keys of the PC’s keyboard.
2) Set or modify the adjustment value as specified using [←] / [→] keys of the PC’s keyboard, and then push the [ENTER] key.
(Amended page)