iFOREWORDThank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-R6COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER is designed and built with Icom’ssuperior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care,this product should provide you with years of trouble-freeoperation.We want to take a moment of your time to thank you for mak-ing your IC-R6 your radio of choice, and hope you agree withIcom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of researchand development went into the design of your IC-R6.D FEATURES Covers 0.100–1309.995 MHz* widefrequency range*Some frequency bands are inhibited , depending on theversion External power supply operation 1350 memory channels* with 22 banksavailable*Including 200 auto write and 50 scan edge channels Built-in bar-antenna New DMS (Dynamic Memory Scan) SystemIMPORTANTREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completelybefore using the receiver.SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— Thisinstruction manual contains important operating instructionsfor the IC-R6.EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSWORD DEFINITIONR WARNING!CAUTIONNOTEPersonal injury, fire hazard or electric shockmay occur.Equipment damage may occur.Recommended for optimum use. No risk ofpersonal injury, fire or electric shock.