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1. Ji war Coe SiC ee y Clear Talk function OFF Clear Talk function ON Noise components Desired signal CW Clear Talk Level The Clear Talk Level must be adjusted for maximum readability Setting the Clear Talk Level too high re sults in audio signal masking or distortion A V Default RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 Push C TALK 8 to turn ON the Clear Talk function e 9 appears when the Clear Talk function is ON Appears F CAUSE EG 7MHz USB 700000 7 000 00 Address Call In call Out e If desired adjust the Clear Talk level See the next topic for details e f desired push C TALK 8 again to turn OFF the function 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Select the Clear Talk Level item of Setmode Push A or V to select the item and then push v to open the screen Setmode gt Config Push A or V to select Clear Talk Level and then hold down w for 1 second 3 Push A or V to adjust the desired level to be tween 1 and 15 e f desired hold down Default for 1 second to re turn to the default setting Clear Talk Level mn 4 Push 1 to save the setting and return to the pre vious screen 5 Push X one or more times to exit 18 A E Selcall or ALE
2. EET AS e et Only for USA versions D sub 9 pin rer NEVER remove this D sub 15 pin male vene power source ferrite EMI filter female OPC 2308 P GPS unit AR WARNING NEVER remove i N D sub 9 pin female NEVER turn these E Modem unit connector Screws WARNING NEVER connect to a 24 V bat tery This will damage the transceiver the fuse holders from the black and red cables Wrap both the antenna and the control cable con nectors with rubber vulcanizing tape and then wrap electrical tape over the rubber vulcanizing tape to help in waterproofing NW e CW key connection e FSK connection To pin 12 000 To pin 10 O 6 0000 1 to IC F8101 SP connector CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 DO NOT stretch the Ground wire This may cause a D sub 9 pin i female ground wire disconnection and or damage OPC 2309 10 m 32 8 ft 4 pin see page 51 DO NOT pull the antenna and control cable re ceptacles This may cause a cable disconnection in the tuner unit inside connector damage or a 4 bad connection 7 Z 7 Gr j Z rap both the antenna and the control cable con nectors with rubber vulcanizing tape and then wrap electrical tape over the rubber vulcanizing tape to help in waterproofing 69 70 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION E Ground connection The tra
3. S appears when the Call squelch function is se lected L appears when the S meter squelch is se lected gt V appears when the Voice squelch is selected CLEAR TALK ICON Appears when the Clear Talk function is ON MAIN READOUTS lt Memory Channel display gt Displays the channel name lt VFO display gt Displays the operating frequency PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ed 1 4 10 pa Q 9 o eo i O SUB READOUTS lt Memory Channel display gt Displays the selected information e Frequencies Latitude and Longitude Direction and El evation Antenna SWR and Power source voltage and Date and Time can be displayed Latitude and Longitude and Direction and Elevation re quire data from a GPS unit eWhen the frequencies are displayed the receive fre quency is displayed on the right and the transmit fre quency is displayed on the left e gt appears beside the receive or transmit frequencies and indicates which one is active e A or Y appears instead of to the right of the re ceive frequency when the Clarifier function is ON and it indicates the upper or lower shift 7 NOTE No transmit frequency is displayed when 7 the selected channel is configured as receive 7 only lt VFO display gt Shows the transmit or receive frequency when VFO split is ON FUNCTION DISPLAY Displays the function of the and f
4. 4 Push A or V to select Call In and then push v 5 Push A or V to select the desired Call and then push w 35 45 00N 135 36 0 35 45 00N 135 36 006 Time OS Apr 10 00 7 Push X twice to return to the normal operating screen 25 26 4 SELCALL ALE OPERATION Channel Test call The Channel Test call allows the user determine the signal quality between your transceiver and a specif ic transceiver before an individual or group call The Channel Test call is also used for checking the channel before sending any other calls e Sending a Channel Test call Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen Q Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push e e The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected Network Icom Selcalli Icom Selcall Open Selcalll Open Selcall 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to Channel Test e Selective Phone Message Send Position Get Posi tion Get Status Emergency Channel Test and Stun are selectable 7 The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall 7 and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall Call Type ID IFE r Channel Test 4 Push keypad to enter the Call ID and then push 47 e The previously entered Call ID is displayed e Push PO 2 or P to mov
5. 5 to 90 Lights when an operation is per formed goes out after the specified time period CONTINUOUS Lights continuously while the trans ceiver power is ON Marquee Set the marquee times for the text scroll function OFF Turns OFF the function 1 time to 7 times Scrolls the text for the selected number of times CONTINUOUS Continuously scrolls the text Home Select the default home display Channel The contents of the Channel sheet is dis played VFO The operating frequency is displayed Default 6 mm Default 5 mm Default CONTINUOUS Backlight 30 COMTIMUGUS Default 2 times Marquee 2 times Selcall Set mode Silent Set the automatic answer back function for Selcall to ON or OFF OFF The transceiver automatically answers back if your station ID is called ON The transceiver ignores the call even if your station ID is called Serial Port Set mode GPS Baudrate Set the GPS data transfer speed to 4800 or 9600 bps CI V Baudrate Set the CI V data transfer speed to 300 1200 4800 9600 19200 or AUTO When AUTO is selected the baud rate is automati cally set according to the data rate of the controller CI V Address To distinguish equipment each CI V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code MENU SCREEN Default OFF Default 4800 6P5 Baudrate S6O0bps Default AUTO CI Y Baudrate SE 00bps
6. 8 Push A or V to select the Priority setting e Priority setting can be set to only one Network If this setting is set to ON the previously selected Priority Network is automatically set to OFF 9 Push A or V to select the memory channels and then push to select or deselect e V appears to the left of the selected channel e f desired several channels can be selected Channels SMHz LISE I Emergency 1 I Emergency z 0 Hold down v for 1 second to save the network and exit w Hz USE sv SMHz USE I Emergency 1 I Emergency z 39 40 5 MENU SCREEN E Manager Menu Create Entry Continued e Selcall A new Selcall entry Address Phone Link or Profile can be created Making an Address Push A or V to select Selcall and then push v 2 Push A or V to select Address and then push v to enter the input mode 3 Push Keypad to enter the Address name and then push v e Up to 20 characters can be entered e See page 2 for the usable characters details e Push A a to toggle between the Upper Lower case letter input modes and Number input mode e Push X to delete the character symbol or number to the left of the cursor e Push lt or P to move the cursor 4 Push A or V to select the Call type Then push keypad to enter the ID or number and push v e Push X to delete the character symbol or num
7. RW E Selecting the display mode 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen Q Push A or V to select Channel or VFO and Main Menu then push v e f Channel is selected the Memory Channel display appears e If VFO is selected the VFO display appears A Main Menu screen ET SUSE ET Ga SE MHz USB 14 100 00 700000 P 7 000 00 address Calin caout ce CC JC SiC Memory channel display VFO display 2 BASIC OPERATION E Selecting a channel 1 Select the Memory Channel Display Push X to enter the Main Menu screen Push A or V to select Channel and then push w 2 Push A or V to select a desired memory chan Push q 0r 4 to adjust the audio level e If the squelch is closed push MUTE one or more times to open the squelch e The display shows the volume level while adjusting FE E Squelch function The squelch function detects signals with voice com ponents and mutes unwanted signals This provides quiet stand by When you need to receive weak signals the squelch can be turned OFF AG W J bi oo eee SCAN J MUTE ET Ga SE MHz USB 700000 P 7 000 00 Address Call In Ca
8. Termination Default 2min Auto Start Wait Smin Cefault 5 51 52 5 MENU SCREEN Setmode Continued Config Set mode Meter Squelch Level Adjust the squelch threshold level to between 0 and 50 in 1 digit steps When the S meter squelch is activated only signals stronger than this set level are received Noise Blanker Turns the noise blanker function ON or OFF The Noise Blanker function eliminates pulse type noise such as that from car ignitions Noise Blanker Level Adjust the Noise blanker level to between 0 and 15 in 1 digit steps The set level is effective when the Noise Blanker is activated Noise Blanker Depth Adjust the Noise blanker depth to between 0 and 9 in 1 digit steps The set level is effective when the Noise Blanker is activated Clear Talk Level The Clear Talk function adjusts signals in the pres ence of noise using the DSP circuit This item adjusts the Clear Talk Level to between 1 Minimum and 15 Maximum Default 10 Meter Squelch Level 1 10 Default OFF Hoise Blanker Default 10 Hose Blanker Level 10 BE Default 7 Nowe Blanker Depth E T Default 10 Clear Talk Level MT pe MENU SCREEN 5 Pre Amp Default ON Turn ON the Preamplifier function or Attenuator func tion ON Turns ON the Preamplifier function which amplifies received signals in the receiver front end to improve
9. This setting cannot be changed in either the Administrator or User mode MENU SCREEN 5 1 Select a memory channel Selcall address or other setting 2 Push MNGR f to enter the Manager Menu screen e Admin Logout is automatically selected Access Rights Built in Test Create Entry 3 Push A or V to select Access Rights and then push v 4 Push A or V to select the item and then hold down 1 for 1 second Access Rights G Push A or V to select ON and then push Vv Hidden Undisplayed in the Use mode Lock Locked and editing is restricted in the User mode e The setting is effective after the transceiver returns to the User mode Push MNGR to enter the Manager Menu screen e Admin Logout is automatically selected Manager Admin Logout Access Rights Built in Test Create Entry Q Push A or V to select Display and then push v 3 Hold down 1 for 1 second Push A or V to select ON and then push v Select the desired memory channel Selcall ad dress or setting that you want to check in the Ac cess Rights setting 5 MENU SCREEN E Manager Menu Continued Built in Test You can check the transceivers condition by using Push MNGR to enter the Manager Menu the Built in Test item screen e Admin Logout is automatically selected Manager Admin Logout Access Rights Built in Test Creat
10. 0 Default OFF LQA Average Set the adopting number of LQA data for averaging to between 1 and 8 LQA Request Set the LQA request function to ON or OFF When set to ON the transceiver requests the called station to send LQA data with an ALE answer back call BEEP Set mode Beep Level Adjust the confirmation beep level to between 0 OFF and 50 Maximum in 1 digit steps Ringtone Level Adjust the ringtone level to between 0 OFF and 50 Maximum in 1 digit steps to sound ringer tones when a signal is received CW Side Tone Level Adjust the CW side tone level to between 0 OFF and 50 in 1 digit steps MENU SCREEN Default 8 LGA Average Default ON LA Request Default 30 Beep Level mm Default 30 Ringtone Level mm Default 30 CW Side Tone Level SS 50 D 49 50 D MENU SCREEN Setmode Continued Call Set mode Accept Icom Selcall This item allows the transceiver to receive and make Icom Selcalls This setting is permanently set to ON Accept Open Selcall This item allows the transceiver to receive and make Open Selcalls This setting is permanently set to ON Accept ALE This item allows the transceiver to receive and make ALE Automatic Link Establishment calls This setting is permanently set to ON Accept RFDS Only AUS version This item allows the transceiver to receive and make
11. 3 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed CHOO6 7 000 00 LISE 4 Push 4 to transmit the RFDS emergency call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call SELCALL ALE OPERATION 4 Simple Selcall operation The Simple Selcall mode is convenient to transmit the often used Selcalls 1 Push to enter the Simple Selcall mode e Depending on the Entry the contents are skipped 7 Holding down enters the normal Selcall mode 7 See pages 19 to 28 for the normal Selcall operation de 7 tails Q After setting is finished push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network are displayed e If desired push Tests to transmit the Channel Test call in this step MHz USB 7 000 00 LISE 3 Push to transmit the Call e While calling push PTT to cancel the call O Depending on the Entry following settings are required Y Setting is required The contents is skipped Screen Call system Call type Phone Message Self ID Channel Entry Network Call ID Link p 3 h Address 3 v The skipped contents are used Emergency Link from the preprogrammed setting Call In pee _ v The skipped contents are used Call Out from the preprogrammed setting The Call type is always set to Phone Paone TINE The ski
12. E Connector information for OPC 2308 79 7 SPECIFICATIONS nurnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnennnnennnnennnnenen 80 8 PINS done an nt 81 slolalslolnl SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromag netic energy during transmit mode This radio is designed for and classified as Oc cupational Use Only meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards and the ways to minimize such hazards This radio is NOT intended for use by the General Population in an uncontrolled en vironment WARNING e For compliance with FCC and IC RF Exposure Re quirements the transmitter antenna installation shall comply with the following two conditions 1 The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed 0 dBi 2 The antenna is required to be located outside of a vehicle and kept at a distance of 80 centime ters or more between the transmitting antenna of this device and any persons during operation For small vehicle as worst case the antenna shall be located on the roof top at any place on the centre line along the vehicle in order to achieve 80 cen timeters separation distance In order to ensure this distance is met the installation of the antenna must be mounted at least 80 centimeters away from the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to protect against exposure to bystanders 3 Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended mi
13. Push gt to start a scan e Scanning and the Scan type are displayed add Scanning Type CALL 2 When a signal is received the scan pauses on that channel 3 Push Stop to cancel the scan e Pushing gt also cancels the scan Y NOTE The scan resume setting the action after Z receiving a signal can be changed by the Voice Y Scan Resume item of Setmode G Main Menu gt Setmode gt Config 1 Select the Display mode Push X to enter the Main Menu screen Push A or V to select Channel or VFO and then push v ET Gr SE MHz USB 700000 P 7 000 00 Address call In Call Out 2 Push Mode 3 one or more times to select the desired mode e The selected mode icon appears at the top of the display 7 NOTE 7 On the Memory Channel display the selected operating mode can be used only temporarily When the channel is changed the transceiver returns to the preprogrammed operating mode e Depending on the transceiver version or prepro gramming some operating modes may not be selectable or usable except in receive MQQHw TX RX offset frequency RX filter band width Modulation input Hz Hz MIC PTT ON MODEM PTT ON LSB USB 1500 Fixed LSBD1 USBD1 1500 1650 1800 TC4 ACC USB TC4 ACC USB MI LSBD2 USBD2 1500 1650 1800 10030 20O K MOER k TC4 ACC USB LSBD3 USBD3 1500 1650 1800 Default settings are shown in bold TC4
14. Selcall uses a 4 or 6 digit ID address and allows you to make individual or group calls The ALE automatic link establishment is a system which automatically selects an available frequency and establishes a communica tion link The IC F8101 ALE system compiles with ba sic requirements of FED STD 1045A Available calls e Selective call Selective call allows you to make individual or group calls using an individual ID identification assigned to each transceiver e Phone call Allows you to make a Phone call through a telephone interconnect service provider e Message call Allows you to exchange text messages of up to 64 characters with the intended ID station Icom Selcall 64 characters upper case Lower case letters Open Selcall 32 characters Only upper case let ter e Send Position call Allows you to send your own position information to the intended ID station e Get Position call The Get Position call allows you to request the intend ed ID station to send its position information e Get Status call Only Icom Selcall Requests to send radio status information including power supply voltage signal strength output power VSWR and so on e Stun call Only Open Selcall The Stun call disables the specified station from either transmitting and receiving SELCALL ALE OPERATION e RFDS emergency call Only Australian versions The RFDS Royal Flying Doctor Service emergency call uses a 2 Tone signa
15. then push v 6 Push A or V to select the memory channels e Only the memory channels that belong to the selected network group in step 5 are selectable blank FMHz USB USE 7000 00 7 000 00 7 Push vw to save the Phone Link and exit 41 42 5 MENU SCREEN E Manager Menu Create Entry Continued e Selcall Making a Profile Push A or V to select Selcall and then push v 2 Push A or V to select Profile and then push v to enter the input mode Fhone Link Frofile 3 Push Keypad to enter the Profile name and then push v e Up to 20 characters can be entered e See page 2 for the usable characters details e Push A a to toggle between the Upper Lower case letter input modes and Number input mode e Push X to delete the character symbol or number to the left of the cursor e Push lt or P to move the cursor Delete Entry Any no longer used entries such as memory chan nels or Selcall addresses can be cleared a 4 Push keypad to enter the ID and then push v e Up to 6 digits can be entered e Push X to delete the character symbol or number to the left of the cursor e Push lt 4 or P to move the cursor Network 111 1 Channel 6 Push vw to save the Profile and exit 1 Select a memory channel Selcall address or some other
16. 198200bp Default 8Ah CI VW Address 1 D 63 5 MENU SCREEN Setmode Continued Time Set mode Local Set the Local time Time Local Y Before programming this item the UTC Offset pos G item must be set MED 1 Push A or V to select this item and then hold down 1 to open the programming screen 2 Push A or V to select the digit e Push Y to move the cursor right push X to move the cursor left 3 After the second digit is programmed push v to set the time and return to the previous screen UTC Offset Select the time difference between UTC Universal Time Coordinated and the local time TT 12 0 to 12 0 in 0 5 steps 0 5 30 minutes 7 This item must be set before programming the Lo 4 cal item MENU SCREEN D E CPU Reset If you want to initialize the operating settings in the Main Menu without clearing memory channel con tents or ID contents do the following steps 1 Turn OFF the transceiver power if it is powered a CoS ON 2 While holding down A and V and push to turn ON the transceiver power to reset the CPU er 7PRS TUV WXY CLAR J CTALK J TUNE 65 mm 6 66 E Supplied accessories One package type The following accessories are supplied with IC F8101 One package type D Mode 1
17. 7 Displays the Mode MENU SCREEN 5 Network Displays or edits the Entry of the Network list While displaying an Entry hold down 1 for 1 second to enter the editing mode Network Name gt Name editing mode Network list Scan Type gt Scan Type selection mode pinnen Call System lt gt Call System selection mode al Call Detect Time lt gt Call Detect Time selection mode nl Preamble gt Preamble time selection mode ml Sounding Interval lt Sounding Interval selection mode anses Priority gt Priority setting mode Channels lt Memory channel selection mode oske Selcall Displays or edits the Entry of the list that related to Selcall While displaying an Entry hold down 1 for 1 second to enter the programing mode Address gt Address gt Name gt Name editing mode Displays the prepro Displays the ID grammed Address list Type ID lt Call type selection and ID or Displays the Call type and ID or number editing mode number 7 Displays the Network 7 Displays the Channel Displays the Phone Link Displays the Message Emergency Link Emergency Link setting mode Displays the Emergency Link setting ON or OFF Message gt Message Displays the prepro lt Message editing mode grammed Message list Phone Link Phone Link gt Name gt Name editin
18. ACC USB 2 BASIC OPERATION E VFO operation In the VFO mode you can set a desired operating fre quency operating mode or split frequency function 7 NOTE e The VFO mode operation can be disabled by the VFO Mode item of Setmode Main Menu gt Setmode gt Config e While in the VFO mode the Selcall ALE features Scan function or the Emergency key cannot be used QQQ MW e Entering the VFO mode 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Push A or V to select VFO and then push v ET Gr SE 14 100 00 e Frequency setting Push A B to select VFO A or VFO B 2 Push lt or P to move the cursor to se lect the desired digit to be changed e The cursor is displayed below the selected digit ET CESSE 14 100 00 LT SE 3 Push A or V to change the digit e Direct frequency setting Push A B to select VFO A or VFO B 2 Hold down v for 1 second to enter the direct fre quency input mode e The previously entered frequency blinks Frequency 3 Push the keypad to enter the desired frequency e Push to enter the decimal point e Push X to delete the number e Push or P to move the cursor 4 Push v to save the frequency and exit WA sos k 6 gt Z x GE e Turning ON the Split frequ
19. Message Display sends and receives test messages of up to 90 characters e Sending an AMD call Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen 2 Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push 4 e The Networks that belong to the ALE system must be selected 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to AMD e Individual NET Call Sounding and AMD are select able Individual 22 MET Call il Sounding 2 MO 4 Push A or V to select the Individual ID and then push e e Only the ID that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed 5 Push A or V to select the Self ID then push e e Only the ID that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed 5 Select the desired Message or edit New message Message O Message selection Push A or V select the Message and then push O New Message input Hold down v to enter the input mode Push keypad to enter the Message e Push A a to toggle between the Upper case letter and Number input mode e Push X to delete the character symbol or num ber to the left of the cursor e Push or P to move the cursor Push v to save the Message e This Message is not stored in the Message list 6 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed
20. as hospi tals aircraft and blasting sites INFORMATION EN MATIERE DE SECURITE Votre radio Icom produit une nergie lectromagn tique de radiofr quen ces RF en mode de transmission Cette radio est con ue pour un usage professionnel seulement et class e comme tel ce qui signifie qu elle doit tre utilis e uniquement dans le cadre d un travail par des personnes conscientes des dangers et des mesures visant minimiser ces dangers Elle N EST PAS con ue pour une utilisation grand public dans un environnement non contr l AVERTISSEMENT e Afin de satisfaire aux exigences de la FCC et d IC en mati re d exposition aux RF il est n cessaire que l antenne soit install e conform ment aux trois conditions suivantes 1 Le gain de antenne du radio metteur ne doit pas d passer OdBi 2 Il faut que antenne mettrice de cet appareil soit plac e l ext rieur d un v hicule et tenue loign e d au moins 80 centim tres de toute per sonne pendant le fonctionnement Dans le pire des cas pour un petit v hicule l antenne doit tre plac e sur le toit nimporte ou dans laxe central du v hicule afin de respecter une distance de 80 cm du bord le plus rapproch du v hicule et ainsi viter que les personnes pr sentes soient expo s es 3 mettre uniquement lorsque les personnes ext rieur du v hicule se trouvent au moins la distance minimale recommand e de 160 cm de antenne correcte
21. desired adjust the Noise Blanker Level or Noise Blanker Depth See the next topic for details 5 Push X one or more times to exit 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Select the Noise Blanker Level or Noise Blanker Depth item of Setmode Push A or V to select the item and then push to open the screen Setmode gt Config Push A or V to select Noise Blanker Level or Noise Blanker Depth and then hold down 1 for 1 second 3 Push A or V to adjust to the desired level e f desired hold down Default for 1 second to re turn to the default setting O Noise Blanker Level Between 0 and 15 Hose Blanker Level OO 10 O Noise Blanker Depth Between 0 and 9 Hoise Blanker Depth T OOOO 4 Push 1 to save the setting and return to the pre vious screen 5 Push X one or more times to exit 3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT E Functions for receive Continued AGC function The AGC automatic gain control controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level even when the received signal strength varies by fading and so on The transceiver has two AGC characteristics AUTO and time constants FAST and SLOW WA Default AGC OFF function When receiving weak signals with adjacent strong signals or noise the AGC function may reduce the
22. desired ID and then push v e Usable characters are A to Z 0 to 9 and Q e Push A a to toggle between the Alphabet Upper case letter input mode and Number input mode e Push X to delete the character symbol or number to the left of the cursor e Push lt or P to move the cursor Hold down 1 for 1 second to go to the next screen Channels sr FMH2 USE sr SMH2 USE I Emergency 1 I Emergency z 4 Push V to select OK and then push v e f desired select Cancel and then push w 3 Push V to select OK and then push w e If desired select Cancel and then push Initialize List 7 e Selcall Profile Selcall Profile can be created 7 NOTE The present Selcall Profile is cleared Push A or V to select Selcall Profile and then hold down 1 for 1 second to enter the input Selcall Frofile 2 Push Keypad to enter the desired ID and then push w e Up to 6 numbers can be entered e Usable characters are A to Z 0 to 9 and Q e Push X to delete the number to the left of the cursor e Push PO 2 or P to move the cursor MENU SCREEN 3 Push V to select OK and then push v e If desired select Cancel and then push Initialize List 7 Cancel 5 45 5 MENU SCREEN E Main Menu Entering the Main Menu 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Push A or V to select the i
23. is not connected PEGS Eso USB CONNECTOR USB ACCESSORY CONNECTOR 9 PIN ATU Connects to a PC through an A B type USB cable Connects to the optional antenna tuner through the OPC 2309 ANTENNA TUNER CABLE ANTENNA CONNECTOR 7 NOTE Attach the connector caps when the op AORC 1O ON L EE AeA 7 tional cable is not connected GROUND TERMINAL IMPORTANT Connects to a solid ground point E LCD screen e Memory Channel Display base mi FERS FREE ae USB 00000 000 00 Call Cut f D RECEIVE TRANSMIT ICON RX appears when signals are received or the squelch is open TX appears when transmitting S METER TX METERS Displays the receive signal strength Displays the transmit output power TUNE ICON Appears after the automatic antenna tuner matches the transceiver and antenna G NOTE G Appears only the frequency is set to within 10 Hz 7 of the tuned frequency OUTPUT POWER ICON HI appears when high power is selected MID appears when mid power is selected LOW appears when low power is selected OPERATING MODE INDICATOR Displays the selected operating mode e LSB USB CW AM RTTY LSBD1 USBD1 LSBD2 USBD2 LSBD3 or USBD3 appears de pending on the operating mode Selectable operating modes differ depending on the transceiver version and or preprogramming MUTE ICON
24. must be selected Icom Selcalli Icom Selcall Open Selcalli Open Selcall 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to Get Sta tus e Selective Phone Message Send Position Get Posi tion Get Status Emergency Channel Test and Stun are selectable 7 The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall Z and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall Call Type ID Ge Get Status 4 Push keypad to enter the Call ID and then push e e The previously entered Call ID is displayed e Push PO 2 or P to move the cursor e Push X to delete the digit to the left of the cursor e This Call ID is not stored in the Call ID list G Push A or V to select the Profile then push 67 6 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed e If desired push Tests to transmit the Channel Test call in this step MHz USB 7 000 00 LISE Push to transmit the Send Position call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call Z You can also make a Get Status call when the Ad 77 dress screen is displayed In this case you can skip Gj several steps see page 29 for the Simple Selcall 7 operation details e Receiving a Get Status call acknowledgement 1 After the call is transmitted your called station sends
25. noise blanker reduces pulse type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems WA 7 7 ET JN 7PRs 8ruv om CLAR craik J TUNE RAR es MUTE MNGR N IN Default hen using the Noise Blanker function received signals may be distorted if they are excessively strong or when used on noise other than pulses In this case set the Noise Blanker threshold level to a shallow position or turn OFF the function See 7 next topic RQ QA A Noise Blanker adjustment To deal with various types of noise the threshold level and attenuation level can be set by the Noise Blanker Level and Noise Blanker Depth items A V 4 OEE S D ETE H CLAR CTAI UNE J Ala MUTE MNGR kem Default RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Select the Noise Blanker item of Setmode Push A or V to select the item and then push v to open the screen Setmode gt Config Push A or V to select Noise Blanker and then hold down 1 for 1 second 3 Push A or V to turn ON the function e f desired hold down Default for 1 second to re turn to the default setting Hoise Blanker 4 Push 1 to save the setting and return to the pre vious screen elf
26. sensitivity In this situation the AGC function should be turned OFF A Default 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Select the AGC item of Setmode Push A or V to select the item and then push v to open the screen Setmode gt Config Push A or V to select AGC and then hold down 1 for 1 second 3 Push A or V to select the desired option FAST SLOW or AUTO e f desired hold down Default for 1 second to re turn to the default setting 7 When AUTO is selected the AGC time constant 7 varies depending on the operating mode 4 Push 1 to save the setting and return to the pre vious screen 5 Push X one or more times to exit 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Select the AGC item of Setmode Push A or V to select the item and then push 1 to open the screen Setmode gt Config Push A or V to select AGC and then hold down 1 for 1 second 3 Push A or V to turn OFF the function e f desired hold down Default for 1 second to re turn to the default setting 4 Push 1 to save the setting and return to the pre vious screen 5 Push X one or more times to exit Clear Talk function The Clear Talk function uses the DSP circuit to en hance desired signals in the presence of noise
27. setting that you want to clear 2 Push MNGR to enter the Manager Menu screen e Admin Logout is automatically selected Admin Logout Access Rights Built in Test Create Entry G3 Push A or V to select Delete Entry and then push w e The confirmation screen Delete Entry appears Delete Entry 7 4 Push V to select OK and then push v Setup You can make a new entries that are Channel Net work ALE Self ID or Selcall Profile using the Setup Wizard a e Channel new memory channel can be created Push A or V to select Channel and then hold down for 1 second to enter the input mode Channel Metvyork ALE Self ID Selcall Profile 2 Push Keypad to enter the Channel name and then push v e Up to 20 characters can be entered e See page 2 for the usable characters details e Push A a to toggle between the Upper Lower case letter input modes and Number input mode e Push X to delete the character symbol or number to the left of the cursor e Push OJ or P to move the cursor MENU SCREEN 5 Push MNGR f to enter the Manager Menu screen e Admin Logout is automatically selected Access Rights Built in Test Create Entry 2 Push A or V to select Setup and then push v 3 Create the desired entry as follows e Channel N
28. surfaces DO NOT push the PTT switch when you don t actually desire to transmit DO NOT place the transceiver against walls or putting anything on top of the transceiver This may overheat the transceiver Always place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children BE CAREFUL If you use a linear amplifier set the transceivers RF output power to less than the linear amplifiers maximum input level otherwise the linear amplifier will be damaged BE CAREFUL The transceiver will become hot when operating the transceiver continuously for long periods of time USE only the specified microphone Other manufactur ers microphones have different pin assignments and connection to the IC F8101 may damage the transceiver or microphone During mobile operation NEVER place the transceiver where air bag deployment may be obstructed During mobile operation DO NOT place the transceiver where hot or cold air blows directly onto it During mobile operation DO NOT operate the trans ceiver without running the vehicle s engine When the transceivers power is ON and your vehicle s engine is OFF the vehicle s battery will soon become exhausted Make sure the transceiver power is OFF before starting the vehicle engine This will avoid possible damage to the transceiver by ignition voltage spikes During maritime mobile operation keep the trans ceiver and microphone as far away as possible from the magnetic navi
29. the Network selection screen Q Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push e The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected Network Icom Selcalli Icom Selcall Open Selcalli Open Selcall 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to Get Posi tion e Selective Phone Message Send Position Get Posi tion Get Status Emergency Channel Test and Stun are selectable 7 The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall Z and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall Call Type 7 ID IFE Get Position 1234 Ma 4 Push keypad to enter the Call ID and then push e e The previously entered Call ID is displayed e Push 2 or P to move the cursor e Push X to delete the digit to the left of the cursor e This Call ID is not stored in the Call ID list G Push A or V to select the Profile then push e 6 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step Q are displayed e f desired push Tests to transmit the Channel Test call in this step MHz USB 7 000 00 LISE SELCALL ALE OPERATION 4 7 Push to transmit the Send Position call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call Z You can also make a Get Position call when the Ad G ress s
30. typical and subject to change without notice or obligation AT 140 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER Antenna and control cable receptacles for easy installation and a tuner bypass function is available AH 740 AH 760 AUTOMATIC TUNING ANTENNA tuner bypass function is available These antennas will be available in the near feature OPC 2308 SHIELDED CONTROL CABLE The shielded control cable protects the transceiver from RF feedback and con nects a GPS unit or a modem unit to the transceiver OPC 2309 SHIELDED CONTROL CABLE The shielded control cable protects the transceiver from RF feedback and ex tends the separation between the AT 140 and the transceiver up to 10 meters 32 8 feet SP 10 SP 25 SP 30 SP 35 35L EXTERNAL SPEAKERS mounting bracket is supplied with the speaker Impedance 4 Q Max AF input 5 W SP 10 7 W SP 25 SP 35 35L 30 W SP 30 HM 192 12 REMOTE CONTROL MICROPHONE The same as that supplied with the IC F8101 Remote control microphone type Allows you to remotely control the trans ceiver with the microphone The HM 192 requires either the OPC 607 OPC 608 OPC 609 or OPC 726 separation cable HM 193 HAND MICROPHONE The same as that supplied with the IC F8101 One package type or Separated Type CFU F8100 COOLING FAN MB 126 MOUNTING BRACKET O OPTIONS RMK 6 SEPARATION KIT The same as that supplied with the IC F8101 Separated Type Allows you to install the transceiver fro
31. 0Hz Modem AF Default USB Set the connector for data modulation input when an external unit s PTT is pushed See the Modem AF item in LSB for de tails Accept Set the CW mode to Disable RX or RX amp TX See the Accept item in LSB for details Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width The width is permanently set to 500Hz Accept Set the AM mode to Disable RX or RX amp TX See the Accept item in LSB for details Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width The width is permanently set to 8000Hz Modem AF Set the connector for data modulation input when an external units PTT is pushed See the Modem AF item in LSB for de tails MENU SCREEN Default Disable Default RX for AUS Disable for others Default USB 5 57 5 MENU SCREEN Setmode Mode Set mode Continued 58 Accept Set the RTTY mode to Disable RX or RX amp TX See the Accept item in LSB for details Tone Set the RTTY mark frequency to 1200 1275 1487 5 1615 1700 2100 or 2125 Hz Shift Set the RTTY shift frequency to 170 200 425 or 850 HZ Polarity Set the keying polarity to Normal or Re verse When reverse polarity is selected the mark and space frequencies are reversed Normal Key open close Mark Space Reverse Ke
32. 2 External speaker 1 3 DC power cable ccc ccccssseeesseessesseeeseseeenes 1 4 Spare fuses ATC 30 A 2 5 Microphone hanger kit 1 set 6 Rubber feet 4 CES 1011 0 EEE NE EE 1 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION Separated Type The following accessories are supplied with IC F8101 Separated type TUNE 1 2 External speaker 1 3 DG power CADDIE ae keen 1 4 Spare fuses ATC 30 A 2 5 Microphone hanger kit 1 set Rubber feet 4 7 Remote controller with mounting bracket 1 Separation kiff issues 1 set The separation cable is not supplied and must be pur chased separately according to the cable length Remote control microphone Type The following accessories are supplied with IC F8101 Remote control microphone type 1 Remote control microphone 1 2 External speaker 1 3 DC power cable 1 4 Spare fuses ATC 30 A 2 5 Microphone hanger kit 1 set OR 1 ENE 1 Q Rubber feet 2220 ae berne 4 Separation MIC connector wrsvrrerrrnnvernvrvrennvnnn 1 OE 0191 E EEE ENE 1 The separation cable is not supplied and must be pur chased separately according to the cable length IDD nn CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 67 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION E Connections to a USB port USB cable purchase separately Eh to USB
33. 2 mm Mounting screws Cable clamps Screws M2 6 x 5mm 0000 TTTT Self tapping screws Hex socket screws Spring washers ccoo 5577 ill Nuts Screws M5 M3 x 8 mm Eg Separation The optional OPC 607 3 m 9 8 ft OPC 608 8 m 26 2 ft OPC 609 1 9 m 6 2 ft or OPC 726 5 m 16 4 ft SEPARATION CABLE Is required for separately in stalling the transceiver Front panel and Main unit First make sure the transceiver s power is OFF then disconnect the DC power cable Remove the knob bolts and mounting bracket from the RMK 6 3 Unscrew the 4 hex socket screws using an allen wrench then remove the Front panel from the trans ceiver in the direction of the arrow e Separate the RMK 6 s Front panel attachment and Main unit attachment in the same way 4 Disconnect the connection cable from the Front panel D om Connection cable ce Main unit Front panel 1 Connection cable G ST eS Front panel 5 Unscrew the 4 rear plate screws then remove the rear plates from both the front panel and Main unit attachments This illustration Rear plate p D shows the descrip tion for the Main unit attachment Main unit attachment 6 Connect either the OPC 607 OPC 608 OPC 609 or OPC 726 separation cable to the Main unit at tachment as shown below After the connecting the cable replace the rear plate and the 4 scr
34. 5 MENU SCREEN E Manager Menu Create Entry Continued 38 e ALE Making a NET ID Push A or V to select ALE and then push v 2 Push A or V to select a NET ID and then push v to enter the input mode e Channel A new memory channel can be created Push A or V to select Channel and then push v to enter the input mode 2 Push Keypad to enter the Channel name and then push w e Up to 20 characters can be entered e See page 2 for the usable characters details e Push A a to toggle between the Upper Lower case letter input modes and Number input mode e Push X to delete the character symbol or number to the left of the cursor e Push lt or P to move the cursor 3 Push Keypad to enter the desired ID and then push v e Up to 15 characters can be entered e Usable characters are A to Z O to 9 and e Push A a to toggle between the Alphabet Upper case letter input mode and Number input mode e Push X to delete the character symbol or number to the left of the cursor e Push lt or P to move the cursor 4 Push v to save the ID and exit 3 Push Keypad to enter the receive frequency and then push w e Push to enter the decimal point e Push X to delete the number e Push lt or P to move the cursor RX Frequency E 4 Push Keypad to enter the transmit frequency and then push w
35. ID 4 gt SelfID gt Channel Z Makes and registers new Network 4 Selcall Makes new Selcall items lt Phone Link Delete Entry Deletes the entry that is selected before en tering the Manager Menu Display Displays the Access Rights settings Information Displays the variety information gt GPS lt Priority Network Setup MG This is a Setup wizard to make a new Entry gt gt ALE Self ID lt Selcall Profile 33 34 5 MENU SCREEN E Manager Menu Continued Entering the Administrator mode When first entering the Administrator mode a login password may be required depending on the prepro gramming Push MNGR to enter the Manager Menu screen e Admin Login is automatically selected If Admin Log in is not selected push A to select it Admin Login Built in Test Create Entry Delete Entry 2 Push v to enter the Administrator mode e Depending on the preprogramming the Admin Login may appear and then the password is requested 3 Push the keypad keys to enter the Administrator password and then push ve e Repeatedly push A a to select the character group ABC upper case letters abc lower case letters or 123 numbers e Push X to delete a character e Push lt 4 or P to move the cursor Return to the User mode Push MNGR to enter the Mana
36. If you use an optional AT 140 AH 740 or AH 760 select ON OFF The antenna tuner is disabled and is by passed ON The automatic antenna tuner can be used when the transceiver enters the antenna tune mode VFO mode Select ON or OFF to activate the VFO mode VFO Split Turns the Split frequency operation in the VFO mode ON or OFF Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive on two different frequencies between VFO A and VFO B Default 6 BE Default 3min CW Break in Default ON Default ON Default OFF Built in Test Display Select whether or not to display the device check screen after turning ON power Default OFF Emergency Set mode Link Interval Set the Emergency Link interval time period to be tween 10 and 300 seconds in 10 seconds steps The transceiver will sequentially send Emergency calls to the stations whose Emergency Link item is set to ON in Address of the SELCALL Key Set mode I Key The functions listed below can be set to the I key Not assign No function Menu Push to enter the Main Menu screen Manager Push to enter the Manager Menu screen Setmode Push to enter the Setmode screen Address list Push to display the Selcall address list Call In list Push to display the RX history screen Call Out list Push to display the TX history screen II Key The functions listed in the I Key item can be set t
37. O ICOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF TRANSGEIVER IC F8101 2013 Jan 30 10 20 30 dem Sk Gro This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference Icom Inc FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC F8101 HF TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with lcom s state of the art technology and craftsmanship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation We appreciate you making the IC F8101 your radio of choice and hope you agree with Icom s philosophy of technology first Many hours of research and develop ment went into the design of your IC F8101 FEATURES O ALE Automatic Link Establishment Sel call capability O Digital Signal Processor DSP allows flex ible filter selection O Full dot matrix LCD for a variety of infor mation IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This manual contains important safety and operating in structions for the IC F8101 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFNMION Personal death serious injury or an WARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur Recommended for optimum use No NOTE risk of personal injury fire or electric shock FCC INFORMATION FOR CLA
38. RFDS Royal Fling Doctor Service emergency calls This setting is permanently set to ON for the AUS version or OFF for other versions TX Open STUN Call This item allows the transceiver to make STUN calls Timeout Select the RX Timeout timer between 15 and 300 seconds in 15 seconds steps or OFF After transmitting a Get Position or Get Status com mand the transceiver waits for a reply during this set period Default OFF ETX Open STUN Auto Start Type Select the Auto Start Type If no operation occurs during the Auto Start Wait Time period the Selected function automatically starts OFF The Auto Start function is disabled Scan The transceiver automatically cancels the Handshake status and then the Scan starts Termination The transceiver automatically cancels the Handshake status The Auto Start Wait Time is set in the next item Auto Start Wait Time Set the Auto Start Wait timer to between 1 and 20 minutes in 1 minute steps If no operation occurs during this period the Auto Start function automatically starts The Auto Start function is selected in the previous item Comment Set mode Customer Name Enter a customer name of up to 20 characters Setting Comment Enter a comment of up to 20 characters Model This item displays the transceiver s model name The Model is permanently set to IC F8101 MENU SCREEN Default Scan Auto Start Type OFF Scan
39. SS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CAUTION Changes or modifications to this trans ceiver not expressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations 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 All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Versions of the IC F8101 which display the N33 symbol on the serial number seal comply with Standard Australia Specification No AS NZS 4770 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD 2 IMPORTANT cs a de dame EXP CIPOERINIMIONSS nos FCC INFORMATION nr i TABLE OF CONTENT S rrinin nai
40. Z and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall Call Type ID 1234 4 4 Push keypad to enter the Call ID and then push e e The previously entered Call ID is displayed e Push Y or P to move the cursor e Push X to delete the digit to the left of the cursor e This Call ID is not stored in the Call ID list Push keypad to enter the specified station s PIN Code and then push e e Push lt or P to move the cursor e Push X to delete the digit to the left of the cursor SELCALL ALE OPERATION 4 6 Push A or V to select the Profile then push e Profile 7 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step Q are displayed e f desired push Tests to transmit the Channel Test call in this step MHz USB 7 000 00 LISE Push 4 to transmit the Stun call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call 27 28 4 SELCALL ALE OPERATION RFDS emergency call only AUS versions The RFDS Royal Flying Doctor Service emergency call uses a 2 Tone signal for an emergency call e Sending an RFDS emergency call Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen 2 Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push e e The Networks that belong to the RFDS systems must be selected HETE ICOM Icom Selcall
41. age 4 Push keypad to enter the Call ID and then push e e The previously entered Call ID is displayed e Push lt or P to move the cursor e Push X to delete the digit to the left of the cursor e This Call ID is not stored in the Call ID list SELCALL ALE OPERATION 4 5 Select the desired Message or edit New message Message O Message selection Push A or V select the Message and then push O New Message input Hold down v to enter the input mode Push keypad to enter the Message e Push A a to toggle between the Upper Lower case letter input modes and Number in put mode e Push X to delete the character symbol or num ber to the left of the cursor e Push lt or P to move the cursor Push v to save the Message e This Message is not stored in the Message list 6 Push A or V to select the Profile then push e Profile 7 7 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed e If desired push Tests to transmit the Channel Test call in this step MHz USB 7 000 00 LISE 8 Push to transmit the Message call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call 7 Vou can also make a Message call when the Ad 77 dress screen is displayed In this case you can skip Z several steps see page 29 for t
42. ain unit or remote controller where normal operation of the vehicle may be hin dered or where it could cause bodily injury Mounting the controller or speaker Check the installation angle the display may not be easy to read at some angles CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 NEVER place the main unit or remote controller where air bag deployment may be obstructed DO NOT place the main unit or remote controller where hot or cold air blows directly onto it DO NOT place the main unit or remote controller in direct sunlight These screws are shown as mounting examples only 75 76 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION Mounting the transceiver supplied mounting bracket is used to mount the transceiver or transceiver s Main unit onto a flat sur face 1 Attach the mounting plates and tighten the 2 sup plied M5 x 8 mm screws on each side 2 Put the mounting bracket on the board and then tighten the 4 supplied screws M5 x 20 mm 3 Attach the Main unit to the mounting bracket as shown below Not supplied by Icom 4 The completed mounting should look like this e Mounting on the board 7 NWARNING Mount the mounting bracket with Z Y 4 supplied screws to a surface that is more than Y 40 mm 1 6 inches thick and can support more Z than 10 kg The unit must be mounted on only a Z flat hard surface E Fuse replacement If a fuse blows or the trans
43. al for receive data from GPS NMEA0183 ej NC RELAY Goes to ground when transmitting Less than 100 mV Control sensitivity at 3 V input EL More than 40 dB suppression MODPTT PTT input terminal Input voltage Less than 0 8 V When grounded transmits for transmit SS CW Less than 0 6 V for transmit 10 CWKEY CW and FSK keying input RTTY Open Mark EALARM Output terminal for the Alarm signal Sa rd EME Open collector 11 12 GND Connect to ground Key signal input 13 8v 13 8 V output for Antenna tuner 13 8 V maximum 2 A 13 8v 13 8 V output for Antenna tuner 13 8 V maximum 2 A NS CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 E Connector information for OPC 2308 D sub 9 pin Male D sub 9 pin Female to IC F8101 ACC D sub 15 pin male D sub 9 pin female 79 80 SPECIFICATIONS General e Frequency coverage Receive Transmit e Mode AUS versions Other versions e No of memory Ch e Usable temp range e Frequency stability e Antenna impedance e Power supply AUS versions Other versions e Current drain Transmit Receive 0 5 29 9999 MHz 1 6 29 9999 MHz J3E USB ASE AM RX only J3E USB LSB A3E AM A1A CW F1B FSK J2B D1 D2 D3 500 channels maximum 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F 0 3 ppm 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F 50 Q 13 8 V DC negative ground 10 8 15 6 V DC 11 73 15 87 V DC Less tha
44. all is selectable in the Icom Selcall 7 and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall Call Type Number EEBS 4 Push keypad to enter the Number and then push 87 e The previously entered Number is displayed e Push PO 2 or gt to move the cursor e Push X to delete the digit to the left of the cursor e This Number is not stored in the Number list Push keypad to enter the Phone Link ID and then push e The previously entered Link ID is displayed e Push or P to move the cursor e Push X to delete the digit to the left of the cursor e This ID is not stored in the Phone Link ID list 6 Push A or V to select the Profile then push e 7 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed e f desired push Tests to transmit the Channel Test call in this step MHz USB 7 000 00 LISE 8 Push amp to transmit the Phone call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call Z You can also make a Phone call when the Address 77 screen is displayed In this case you can skip sev Z i Geral steps see page 29 for the Simple Selcall opera Ztion details e After a Phone call 1 When a Phone call is finished push 9 to trans mit the disconnect call e Until the Disconnect call is transmitted the telephone interconnect service provider c
45. ber to the left of the cursor e Push lt or P to move the cursor lt Call type is other than Phone gt e Up to 6 digits can be entered Call Type ID Selective lt Call type is Phone gt e Up to 16 digits can be entered Call Type Number Phone G Push A or V to select a network group or Phone Link lt Call type is other than Phone gt lt Call type is Phone gt Phone Link 6 Push A or or OFF Emergency Link OM 7 Push vw to save the channel and exit e Selcall Making a Phone Link Push A or V to select Selcall and then push v Create Entry 2 Push A or V to select Phone Link and then push v to enter the input mode Selcall Fhone Link Frofile GQ Push Keypad to enter the Phone Link name and then push v e Up to 20 characters can be entered e See page 2 for the usable characters details e Push A a to toggle between the Upper Lower case letter input modes and Number input mode e Push X to delete the character symbol or number to the left of the cursor e Push lt or P to move the cursor Phone Link MENU SCREEN 5 4 Push keypad to enter the ID and then push v e Up to 6 digits can be entered e Push X to delete the character symbol or number to the left of the cursor e Push O or P to move the cursor G Push A or V to select a network group and
46. ceiver stops functioning find the source of the problem and repair it Then re place the damaged fuse with a new adequately rated fuse 7 ANWARNING Turn OFF the power and discon nect the DC power cable from the transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver Otherwise there is a danger of electric shock equipment dam age and or fire or injury TTL DC power cable fuse replacement Refer to the figure below for the DC power cable fuse replacement lt x dl R os CRD Ss Sss ser SF p LES y LS Ss ATC 30 A tuse gt 4 x er X7 4 Internal fuse replacement Turn the transceiver upside down 2 Unscrew 4 screws from the bottom cover then re move the cover CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 The IC F8101 has two fuse types installed for trans ceiver protection e DC power cable ATC 30 A Circuitry TAS ce nee on ATC 5 3 Replace the circuitry fuse as shown in the diagram below e Use the supplied ATC 5 A fuse 4 Reattach the bottom cover to its original position 78 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION E Connector information acc Pinfeinname Description Specification 1 5 Input sensitivity Data mode AF IN Input terminal for the AF signal More than 52 5 W at 100 mV 3 AF OUT Output terminal for the AF signal Sa de av He when receiving Data mode AF GND Ground line for the AF signal GPS RXD ei termin
47. creen is displayed In this case you can skip 7 several steps see page 29 for the Simple Selcall 7 operation details e Receiving a Get Position call acknowledgement After the call is transmitted your called station sends position and time information as an acknowl edgement 2 Push any key to return to the normal operating screen 3 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 4 Push A or V to select Call In and then push v 5 Push A or V to select the desired Call and then push w 35 45 00N 135 36 006 Time OS Apr 10 00 GO Push X twice to return to the normal operating screen e Receiving a Get Position call When your transceiver receives a Get Position call that includes your individual ID it automatically responds by transmitting 23 24 4 SELCALL ALE OPERATION Get Status call Only Icom Selcall The Get Status call requests sending radio status information including power supply voltage signal strength output power VSWR and so on e Preparation for a Get Status call Send a Channel Test call on several Selcall channels and check the propagation on each one to select the channel with the best signal quality p 26 e Sending a Get Status call Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen Q Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push 4 e The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems
48. e f lt Auto gt is selected the transceiver sequentially trans mits channels that belong to the Network lt AUTO gt 3 7 Push e to transmit the Individual call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call e After an ALE call After an ALE call is finished push Z to transmit the disconnect call e If the Auto Start Type item of Setmode is set to Scan or Termination the Call automatically disconnects after the Auto Start Wait Time period has past with no opera tion Setmode gt Call MENU SCREEN E Manager Menu The Manager Menu is used for logging into the Admin istrator mode setting the Access rights programming memory channel Selcall address and so on Admin Login Admin Logout Selects the Login mode the Administrator and User modes are exclusively selectable Access Rights Restricts the displaying or editing items in the Set to the Admin Hidden setting ON or User mode OFF This item only appears when the Login mode Lock is the Administrator mode Select the Admin Lock ON or OFF Built in Test Self checks the transceiver s condition Sequentially tests the Logic Receiver and Transmitter items Logic lt Receiver lt gt Transmitter Create Entry ALE Makes new entry of the ALE Channel Net Makes new ALE items Call ID Net ID or gt NET ID work or Selcall Self
49. e Entry EG aoe J Push A or V to select Built in Test and then push w 3 Push A or V to select the item and then push v to start testing Auto Logic Receiver and Transmitter are select e IC able Built in Test k F k a Logic Receiver Transmitter e f any problems are found Test failed appears e If no problems are found Test passed appears Information You can display a variety of information by using the Push MNGR to enter the Manager Menu Information item screen e Admin Logout is automatically selected Manager Admin Logout Access Rights Built in Test Create Entry Q Push A or V to select Information and then push v 3 Push A or V to select the item and then push VY to display the information e Date Time GPS Priority Network Unit and Ver sion are selectable Priority Metwork Unit e GPS requires data from an external GPS unit 36 Create Entry You can create new entries that are ALE Channel Network or Selcall items A 2 e ALE A Call ID NET ID or Self ID can be created Making a Call ID or Self ID Push A or V to select ALE and th
50. e Push to enter the decimal point e Push X to delete the number e Push or P to move the cursor TX Frequency 14100 15 5 Push A or V to select the operating mode 6 Push 1 to save the channel and exit e Network A new network can be created Push A or V to select Network and then push v to enter the input mode Create Entry 2 Push Keypad to enter the Network name and then push v e Up to 20 characters can be entered e See page 2 for the usable characters details e Push A a to toggle between the Upper Lower case letter input modes and Number input mode e Push X to delete the character symbol or number to the left of the cursor e Push lt 4 or P to move the cursor 3 Push A or V to select the Scan type and then push v to select or deselect e Y appears to the left of the selected scan type e f desired up to three scan types can be selected Scan Type S Meter 4 Hold down 1 for 1 second to go to the next screen Scan Type G Push A or V to select the Call system and then push v Call System ALE EG Selcall Voice MENU SCREEN 5 6 Push A or V to select the Call detect time and then push v Call Detect Timets O 1 0 5 7 Push A or V to select the Preamble and then push w e Selectable times are 1 to 60 seconds and Auto Preamblefsec
51. e de RF qui peut provoquer des interf rences avec d autres appareils ou syst mes Pour viter de telles interf rences mettez la radio hors tension dans les secteurs o une signalisation l exige NE PAS faire fonctionner l metteur dans des secteurs sensibles au rayonnement lectromagn tique tels que les h pi taux les a ronefs et les sites de dynamitage PRECAUTIONS A DANGER HIGH RF VOLTAGE NEVER attach an antenna or internal antenna connector during trans mission This may result in an electrical shock or burn WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use A WARNING NEVER operate or touch the trans ceiver with wet hands This may result in an electric shock or damage to the transceiver A WARNING NEVER apply AC power to the DC13 8V socket on the transceiver rear panel This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver A WARNING NEVER apply more than 16 V DC to the DC13 8V socket on the transceiver rear panel or use reverse polarity This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver WARNING NEVER let metal wire or other objects protrude into the transceiver or into connectors on the rear panel This may result in an electric shock A WARNING ALWAYS use the supplied Black and red cables with
52. e the cursor e Push X to delete the digit to the left of the cursor e This Call ID is not stored in the Call ID list G Push A or V to select the Profile then push e 6 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step Q are displayed e f desired push Tests to transmit the Channel Test call in this step MHz USB 7 000 00 LISE 7 Push d to transmit the Channel Test call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call Z You can also make a Channel Test call when the Ad 77 dress screen is displayed In this case you can skip Z several steps see page 29 for the Simple Selcall 7 operation details Stun call Only Open Selcall The Stun call disables the specified station from either transmitting and receiving e Sending a Stun call Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen Q Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push e The Networks that belong to the Open Selcall system must be selected Icom Selcalli Icom Selcall Open Selcalll Open Selcall 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to Stun e Selective Phone Message Send Position Get Posi tion Get Status Emergency Channel Test and Stun are selectable 7 The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall Y
53. ect Mic Gain and then EG hold down for 1 second G Push A or V to adjust the desired setting level to between 0 and 10 e f desired hold down Default for 1 second to re turn to the default setting Default mm 4 Push 1 to save the setting and return to the pre vious screen 5 Push X one or more times to exit Speech Processor The IC F8101 has a built in low distortion Speech Processor circuit This circuit increases your average talk power in the SSB mode and is especially useful when the receiving station is having difficulty hearing your audio JE 7ers 8tuv 9 CLAR J CTALK wxy TUNE D CI MNGR Default Speech Processor Level The Speech Processor level must be properly adjust ed so that your signal is not distorted when transmit Default RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Select the Speech Processor item of Setmode Push A or V to select the item and then push v to open the screen Setmode gt Config Push A or V to select Speech Processor and then hold down w for 1 second 3 Push A or V to turn ON the function e f desired hold dow
54. emote control microphone 1 Unscrew the 4 rear plate screws then remove the rear plates from both the Extension MIC connector and the Main unit attachment Rear plate P 6 shows the descrip tion for the Main unit attachment a This illustration OD Main unit attachment 2 Connect either the OPC 607 OPC 608 OPC 609 or OPC 726 separation cable to the Main unit at tachment as shown below After connecting the cable replace the rear plate and the 4 screws e The separation cable can be inserted into either the left or right grooves on the back of the attachment Use the supplied M3 x 8 screw Cr ANG Separation cable Cable groove 3 Connect the other side of the Separation cable to the Extension MIC connector as described in step 2 After the cable is connected replace the rear plate and the 4 screws 4 Attach the Extension MIC connector to the desired place then tighten the 2 supplied screws M4 x 20 mm 5 Attach the holder base to the desired place near the Extension MIC connector then tighten the 2 sup plied screws M4 x 20 mm 6 Adjust the MIC holder angle then tighten the one supplied M4 x 14 mm screw 7 Connect the HM 192 to the Extension MIC connec tor E Mounting Mounting location Select a location that can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving NEVER place the m
55. en push v Create Entry 2 Push A or V to select a Call ID or Self ID and then push 1 to enter the input mode 3 Push Keypad to enter the desired ID and then push w e Up to 15 characters can be entered e Usable characters are A to Z 0 to 9 and Q e Push A a to toggle between the Alphabet Upper case letter input mode and Number input mode e Push X to delete the character symbol or number to the left of the cursor e Push lt or P to move the cursor MENU SCREEN 5 Push MNGR f to enter the Manager Menu screen e Admin Logout is automatically selected Access Rights Built in Test Create Entry 2 Push A or V to select Create Entry and then push w 3 Create the desired entry as follows e ALE Channel Network or Selcall can be select ed Create Entry 4 If the entered ID belongs to the specified NET ID push A or V to select the ID and then push v e f the entered ID does not belong to any network select blank and push v blank 5 If the entered ID uses with the specified Network group push A or V to select the Network and then push v e f the entered ID does not use with any network group select blank and push v Network 111 1 Channel If any NET ID is selected in step select Slot number e Selectable number are 1 to 20 7 Push v to save the ID and exit
56. ency function 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Select the VFO Split item of Setmode Push A or V to select the item and then push 1 to open the screen Setmode gt Config Push A or V to select VFO Split and then hold down v for 1 second 3 Push A or V to turn ON the function e f desired hold down Default for 1 second to re turn to the default setting 4 Push 1 to save the setting and return to the pre vious screen 5 Push X one or more times to exit the Main Menu screen 6 Enter the VFO mode See details to the left 7 Push A B to select VFO A or VFO B and sep arately set the receive and transmit frequencies e The TX frequency appears below the RX frequency e Push A B changes the VFOs between transmit and receive e Hold down A B for 1 second to equalize the trans mit frequency to the receive frequency ET Gr SE 14 100 00 E a 1 4 105 00 e To turn OFF the Split frequency function set the VFO Split item of Setmode to OFF Main Menu gt Setmode gt Config RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT E Basic voice transmit receive 1 First check the following The microphone and external speaker are con nected No BM or M mute icon appears if B MB or MM appears push MUTE one or more times to turn OFF the mute Mute icon F EAUS M 9MHz USB 300000 3000 00
57. enu screen p cee enone Pen anne i Hold down for 1 second to enter the program e Push again to return to the normal operating screen Hold down for 1 second to transmit Selcall and ming mode RFDS Royal Flying Doctor Service calls to the CLEAR KEY X specified Selcall addresses in sequential order Push to enter or exit the Main Menu screen Z NOTE RFDS calls are available in only the Push to return to the previous screen Z Australian versions CALL END SCAN lt gt POWER KEY 0 Push to hang up or terminate a call When the transceivers power is OFF Push to start or stop a scan Push to turn ON the transceiver power FUNCTION KEYS V J e First turn ON the DC power source When the transceiver s power is ON Hold down for 2 seconds to turn OFF the power Push to select the function that is displayed above each key on the LCD display e The functions vary depending on the preprogramming CALL KEY e and selected menu Push to enter the Call menu e Push again to go to the next screen in the Call menu Continued on the next page 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Controller Front panel or HM 192 Continued e Front panel MICROPHONE CONNECTOR MIC Connects to only the microphone supplied with the transceiver Z NOTE NEVER connect the HM 192 or any other Z microphone here This could damage the trans 7 ceiver and or the microphone 1 MIC microphone input SETT uic s
58. equencies Latitude and Longitude Direction and Elevation Antenna SWR and Power source voltage and Date and Time can be selected Latitude and Longitude and Direction and El evation require data from a GPS unit PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 MUTE KEY MUTE ep Push to select the squelch type Call squelch S meter squelch level 1 to 50 Voice squelch or squelch OFF are selectable e The B icon appears when the Call squelch function is ON 7 NOTE The Call squelch function cannot Z be selected in the VFO mode e The BB icon appears when the S meter squelch function is ON e The icon appears when the Voice squelch function is ON MANAGER KEY MNGR H A a Push to enter the Manager Menu screen 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Rear pane DC FAN SP AS DC POWER CONNECTOR DC ACCESSORY CONNECTOR 15 PIN ACC Accepts 13 8 V DC through a DC power cable Connects to a GPS unit or an external modem through the optional OPC 2308 GPS EXTMOD CON NECTION CABLE When connecting a GPS unit the transceiver sets FAN CONNECTOR FAN Connects to the optional CFU F8100 Cooling Fan 7 NOTE Attach the protect plug when the optional your position and time data in NMEA0183 version 7 Cooling Fan is not used 3 xx format SPEAKER JACK SP 7 NOTE Attach the connector caps when the op Connects to an external speaker such as the sup 7 tional cable
59. etwork ALE Self ID or Selcall Profile can be selected Channel Metvyork ALE Self ID Selcall Profile 3 Push Keypad to enter the receive frequency and then push v e Push to enter the decimal point e Push X to delete the number e Push or P to move the cursor RX Frequency E 4 Push Keypad to enter the transmit frequency and then push v e Push to enter the decimal point e Push X to delete the number e Push or P to move the cursor TS Frequency 14100 15 5 Push A or V to select the operating mode 6 Push vw to save the channel and exit 43 5 MENU SCREEN E Manager Menu Setup Continued 44 e Network A new network can be created 7 NOTE The present Network list is cleared Push A or V to select Network and then hold down for 1 second to enter the input mode Channel Metvyork ALE Self ID Selcall Profile 2 Push A or V to select the memory channels and then push to select or deselect e Y appears to the left of the selected channel e f desired several channels can be selected SMHz USE I Emergency 1 I Emergency z e ALE Self ID A Self ID can be created 7 NOTE The present Self ID is cleared Push A or V to select ALE Self ID and then hold down 1 for 1 second to enter the input mode Channel Metwork ALE Self ID Selcall Profile 2 Push Keypad to enter the
60. ews e The separation cable can be inserted into either the left or right grooves on the back of the attachment Separation cable Use the supplied screw M3 x 8 mm Cable groove Connect the connection cable coming from the RMK 6 as shown below Then tighten the 4 hex socket screws CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 8 Connect the other end of the Separation cable to the front panel attachment as shown below After the cable connection replace the removed rear plate and the 4 screws e The separation cable can be inserted into either the left or right grooves on the back of the attachment Use the supplied screw M3 x 8 mm Connect the connection cable coming from the RMK 6 as shown below Then tighten the 4 hex socket screws 73 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION E HM 192 Optional Remote control microphone The HM 192 allows you to remotely control the trans ceiver by using the microphone instead of the Front panel Use either the optional OPC 607 OPC 608 OPC 609 or OPC 726 SEPARATION CABLE The HM 192 is the same as the one supplied in the Remote control microphone type transceiver When the HM 192 is connected the Front panel can not be used Mounting The optional OPC 607 3 m 9 8 ft OPC 608 8 m 26 2 ft OPC 609 1 9 m 6 2 ft or OPC 726 5 m 16 4 ft SEPARATION CABLE is required to install the transceiv ers Main unit and R
61. fuse holders After connecting the fuse holders NEVER cut the DC power cable between the DC plug and fuse holder If an incorrect connection is made after cutting the transceiver might be damaged A WARNING Immediately turn OFF the transceiver power and remove the power cable if it emits an abnor mal odor sound or smoke Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for advice CAUTION NEVER change the internal settings of the transceiver This may reduce transceiver performance and or damage to the transceiver In particular incorrect settings for transmitter circuits such as output power idling current and so on might damage the expensive final devices The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized internal adjustment CAUTION NEVER install the transceiver in a place without adequate ventilation Heat dissipation may be reduced and the transceiver may be damaged DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 30 C 22 F or above 60 C 140 F The basic operations transmission and reception of the transceiver are guaranteed within the specified operat ing temperature range However the LCD display may not be operate correctly or show an indication in the case of long hours of operation or after being placed in extremely cold areas DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alco hol when cleaning as they will damage the transceiver
62. g mode Displays the prepro Displays the ID grammed Phone Link list 7 Displays the ID Displays the Network Displays the Channel lt Profile 4 gt lt Name editing mode Displays the prepro Displays the ID Displays the ID number editing mode 7 Displays the Network 47 48 5 MENU SCREEN Setmode ALE Set mode Decay Time Set the decay time for the Auto Sounding function to between 1 and 8 hours BER Threshold Set the Bit Error Ratio BER threshold level to be tween 0 and 48 bits for ALE communication quality One unit consists of 48 bits of data Golay Threshold Set the Golay threshold level to between 0 and 3 bits for ALE communication quality The Golay consists of 12 bits of original data and 12 bits of correction data Error Threshold Set the Error threshold level to between 0 and 4 for ALE communication quality When errors detected by BER threshold or Golay threshold are over this setting communication is not possible Silent Set the ALE Silent mode to ON or OFF When set to OFF the transceiver automatically an swers back if your station ID is called When set to ON the transceiver ignores the call Call Retry Set the retry times to between 0 OFF and 10 when the called station does not answer back Default 1 hour Decay Time 1hour hour Shour Default 12 ZBER Threshold 11 me Default 2 Golay Threshold Default
63. gation compass to prevent erroneous indi cations Turn OFF the transceiver s power and or disconnect the DC power cable when you will not use the transceiver for long period of time KEEP the transceiver away from the heavy rain and Never immerse it in the water The transceiver meets IP54 requirements for dust protection and splash resis tance However once the transceiver has been dropped dust protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked or the waterproof seal damaged and so on Only when the supplied microphone is attached PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 BR E Controller Front panel or HM 192 e HM 192 ACI CIC A Se BIE o Ea O15 paa TECI I Vit A a N I D Keypad p 2 e Common VOLUME KEYS 4 p 8 UP DOWN KEYS A V Adjusts the audio output level Selects the operating channel the items in the EMERGENCY KEY Menu mode and so on NOTE While in the VFO mode the Emergency ENTER KEY v ZY key cannot be used Push to enter and exit the selected Menu in the M
64. ger Menu screen e Admin Logout is automatically selected If Admin Logout is not selected push A to select it Admin Logout Access Rights Built in Test Create Entry 2 Push v to enter the User mode e Log out of Administrator is displayed and then the transceiver returns to the User mode Log out of Administrator aD l Zens Bru Owxy CLAR J CTALK J TUNE gt EE NY lt 6 CH a EJ CI Keypad Setting the Access Rights You can restrict the editing or displaying of a memory channel Selcall address or any other settings in the User mode S W me i Ji 5 N ZS IG PRS TUV xy CLAR CTALK TUNE scan X C JC DC Setting the Access Rights View You can confirm the restriction of the memory chan nel Selcall address or any other settings ED CC JC JC 7 Display example T MUSE TAS MHz USB 700000 P 7 000 00 Ee Call In Call Gut Ty Appears when the Hidden setting is ON l Appears when the Lock setting is ON BE Appears when the Factory Lock setting is ON
65. he Simple Selcall Y operation details I 21 22 4 SELCALL ALE OPERATION Send Position call The Send Position call allows you to send your own position and time information to the intended ID sta tion e Preparation for a Send Position call Send a Channel Test call on several Selcall channels and check the propagation on each one to select the channel with the best signal quality p 26 e Sending a Send Position call Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen Q Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push e e The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected Network Icom Selcalli Icom Selcall Open Selcalll Open Selcall 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to Send Position e Selective Phone Message Send Position Get Posi tion Get Status Emergency Channel Test and Stun are selectable 7 The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall Z and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall Call Type ID IFE Send Position 3 4 Push keypad to enter the Call ID and then push 47 e The previously entered Call ID is displayed e Push PO 2 or P to move the cursor e Push X to delete the digit to the left of the cursor e This Call ID is not stored in the Call ID list G Push A or V to select the Profile then pu
66. he selected Network in step 2 are displayed e If lt Auto gt is selected the transceiver sequentially trans mits channels that belong to the Network lt AUTO gt Eu 7 Push to transmit the Individual call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call e After an ALE call After an ALE call is finished push Z to transmit the disconnect call e f the Auto Start Type item of Setmode is set to Scan or Termination the Call automatically disconnects after the Auto Start Wait Time period has past with no opera tion Setmode gt Call e Sending a Net call Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen 2 Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push e The Networks that belong to the ALE system must be selected 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to NET Call e Individual NET Call Sounding and AMD are select able Z Individual FRI Sounding Ed AMD 4 Push A or V to select the NET ID and then push e Only the ID that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed ENET Call a 676767 G Push A or V to select the Self ID then push e e Only the ID that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed Self ID 1010 252525 6 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels tha
67. hen push e The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected Icom Selcalli Icom Selcall Open Selcalli Open Selcall 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to Selec tive e Selective Phone Message Send Position Get Posi tion Get Status Emergency Channel Test and Stun are selectable 7 The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall Z and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall Call Type ID Selective TT 4 Push keypad to enter the Call ID and then push e e The previously entered Call ID is displayed e Push lt or P to move the cursor e Push X to delete the digit to the left of the cursor e This Call ID is not stored in the Call ID list G Push A or V to select the Profile then push 87 6 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step Q are displayed e If desired push Tests to transmit the Channel Test call in this step MHz USB 7 000 00 LISE SELCALL ALE OPERATION 4 7 Push to transmit the Selective call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call Z You can also make a Selective call when the Ad 77 dress screen is displayed In this case you can skip Z several steps see page 29 for the Simple Selcall 7 operation deta
68. ils Offset Displays the Offset frequency The frequency is permanently set to 1650Hz Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width The width is permanently set to 3000Hz Modem AF Set the connector for data modulation input when an external unit s PTT is pushed See the Modem AF item in LSB for de tails Password Set mode User Enter a Login Password of up to 10 characters to en ter the User mode Admin Enter a Login Password of up to 10 characters to en ter the Administrator mode PIN Code Set mode PIN Code Set a PIN code of up to 10 digits When the matched Selcall ID and PIN Code are re ceived the stun function is activated Default Disable Default ACC Fassword Fassvyord Scan Set mode Type Set the scan type to Call S Meter Voice or All Memory Default Call CALL Call Scan It scans the channels that be long to the network group whose scan type is Call If your station ID is called with a Selcall or ALE call the scan stops on that channel and the voice squelch control function is activated S Meter Scan It scans the channels that belong to the network group whose scan type is S Meter If the transceiver detects the signal whose S meter level is higher than the Meter Squelch Level setting the scan stops on that channel Voice Scan It scans the channels that belong to the network gro
69. ils e Receiving Selective calls When your transceiver receives a Selective call with your individual ID it automatically responds by trans mitting The received Selcall is stored in the Call In memory 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen Q Push A or V to select Call In and then push v 3 Push A or V to select the desired Call and then push w 1234 Time 02 Apr 14 41 4 Push A or V to select the information Time OZ Apr 14 41 My ID 9989 G Push X twice to return to the normal operating screen 4 SELCALL ALE OPERATION Phone call Allows you to make Phone calls through a telephone interconnect service provider e Preparation for a Phone call Send a Channel Test call on several Phone call chan nels and check the propagation on each one to select the channel with the best signal quality p 26 e Sending a Phone call Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen 2 Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push 4 e The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected Icom Selcalli Icom Selcall Open Selcalll Open Selcall 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to Phone e Selective Phone Message Send Position Get Posi tion Get Status Emergency Channel Test and Stun are selectable 7 The Get Status c
70. l J move J I EPP Zersy 8ruv 9 CLAR TUNE ETC is MUTE MNGR SCAN UTEN s e The S meter shows the signal strength when a signal is received 3 Push q or to adjust the desired audio level when receiving a signal f the bass or treble of the receive audio is too strong push CLAR 7 to set Clarifier to ON and adjust to obtain clear audio See page 14 for the Clarifier func tion details e f the audio is distorted select the suitable operating mode See page 9 for the Mode selection details 3 mm 4 Push TUNE 9 to enter the antenna tune mode e The Auto Tune screen appears Ow G NOTE Z The antenna tune mode must be set to ON by Y the Tuner item of Setmode Default ON 7 Main Menu gt Setmode gt Config 5 Push v to start auto tuning e The display shows the antenna SWR e f the antenna cannot be tuned after 20 seconds the tuning circuit is automatically bypassed e After tuning is finished the auto tune automatically stops transmitting e If necessary push X to manually stop transmitting e Push Through to turn OFF the antenna tuner Auto Tune Mow Tuning S R E key to Stop 6 After tuning is finished push TUNE 9 again to return to the normal operating screen 7 To transmit on the channel ho
71. l for an emergency call e Emergency call Allows you to send an emergency signal with your own position information 7 The Icom Selcall uses Icom original commands G and may not be compatible with other brands G the Open Selcall G The Open Selcall is compatible with other trans G ceiver brands Ask your dealer for details e Channel Test call The Channel Test call allows the user to determine the signal quality between their transceiver and a specific transceiver before making individual or group calls e ALE individual or net call Automatically establishes a communication link by us ing the ALE table e ALE sounding Automatically sends a sounding signal at a selectable interval 0 5 11 hours to check the propagation and stores the data in a table Manual soundings can also be sent e ALE AMD Automatic Message Display Automatically sends and receives text messages of up to 90 characters Selective call The Selcall function allows you to make individual or group calls Each transceiver is assigned an individual ID identification and can be called using this ID e Preparation for a Selective call Send a Channel Test call on several Selcall channels and check the propagation on each one to select the channel with the best signal quality p 26 e Sending a Selective call Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen 2 Push A or V to select the desired Network and t
72. ld down PTT on the microphone and speak at a normal voice level e The RF meter shows the output power Release PTT to receive 3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT E Functions for transmit Transmit power selection The transceiver has three output power levels HIGH 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen MID and LOW High power provides longer distance 2 Select the RF Power item of Setmode communications and low power reduces power con Push A or V to select the item and then sumption push to open the screen OM Cay Setmode gt Config _ Push A or V to select RF power and then hold down 1 for 1 second 3 Push A or V to select the desired option LOW MID or HIGH e f desired hold down Default for 1 second to re turn to the default setting Default RF Power Levy MID Default 4 Push 1 to save the setting and return to the pre vious screen 5 Push X one or more times to exit Setting Microphone gain The microphone gain must be properly adjusted so 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen that your signal is not distorted when transmitted 2 Select the Mic Gain item of Setmode Push A or V to select the item and then av Q IES CI CO push 1 to open the screen Setmode gt Config Push A or V to sel
73. le va Z Sy CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 E Antenna Most stations operate with a whip or long wire insu lated back stay antenna However these antennas cannot be connected directly to the transceiver since their impedance may not match with the transceiver antenna connector r ADANGER HIGH VOLTAGE NEVER touch the antenna element wire while tun 7 ing or transmitting MAAK AT 140 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER Non Icom tuner See page 69 Some non lcom tuners may be used with the IC F8101 Please consult your dealer if you wish to use one E CFU F8100 Optional Cooling Fan 1 Attach the Cooling fan to the transceiver s heat 2 Secure the connector and cables using the sup sink and tighten the 4 supplied M3 x 8 mm screws plied cable tie For Users in California U S A This CR 1632 Lithium Battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate 71 72 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION E RMK 6 Optional Separation kit The RMK 6 allows you to install the IC F8101 s Front panel separately from the Main unit for added installa tion convenience and operation Use either the optional OPC 607 OPC 608 OPC 609 or OPC726 SEPARATION CABLE with the RMK 6 The RMK 6 is the same as the one supplied in the Separated type transceiver Supplied Accessories RMK 6 with Mounting bracket Flat washers M5 M5 x 1
74. ll Out ET SUSE 9MHz USB 3000 00 P 3000 00 Address call In Call Out Maximum audio level Push MUTE one or more times to select a squelch type e Selectable types are Call SQL S meter SQL level 0 to 50 Voice SQL and OFF e The S meter squelch level can be adjusted by the Me ter Squelch Level item of Setmode Main Menu gt Setmode gt Config Mute icon F EAUS M 9MHz USB 300000 P 3000 00 Address Call Gut e The Mute icon B or M appears when the squelch function Call SQL S meter SQL or Voice SQL is turned ON Z NOTE The Call squelch function cannot be se 7 lected in the VFO mode E Scan function The scan function repeatedly scans programmed channels This function is convenient to check for calls on multiple channels Sy Sy C MODE B x Ee Teas En Ce sl DE MUTE AO PETOLI E Mode selection The following modes are selectable in the IC F8101 LSB USB CW AM RTTY LSBD1 2 3 and USBD1 2 3 Y NOTE Only the preprogrammed operating modes 77 are selectable ZThe selectable operating mode can be changed in Z the Mode item of Setmode 7 Main Menu gt Setmode Calea mi ETE JE Set SCAN MUTE M YO For your reference BASIC OPERATION 2 GA
75. ll is selectable in the Icom Selcall 7 and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall Call Type ID Emergency 1234 MA 4 Push keypad to enter the Call ID and then push e e The previously entered Call ID is displayed e Push or P to move the cursor e Push X to delete the digit to the left of the cursor e This Call ID is not stored in the Call ID list G Push A or V to select the Profile then push 67 Profile 6 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step Q are displayed e If desired push Tests to transmit the Channel Test call in this step MHz USB 7 000 00 LISE SELCALL ALE OPERATION 4 Push to transmit the Emergency call The call is Stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call 7 You can also make an Emergency call when the Ad Z dress screen is displayed In this case you can skip Z several steps see page 29 for the Simple Selcall 7 operation details e Receiving Emergency calls When your transceiver receives an Emergency call with your individual ID it automatically responds by transmitting The received Selcall is stored in the Call In memory After an Emergency call is received transceiver dis plays the station s position and its time 2 Push any key to return to the normal operating screen 3 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen
76. ment install e Cette distance de s curit assurera que les personnes soient plac es suffisamment loin d une antenne correcte ment fix e l ext rieur pour satisfaire aux exigen ces en mati re d exposition aux RF en vertu des normes de conformit applicables Afin de vous assurer que votre expo sition une nergie lectromagn ti que de RF se situe dans les limites permises par la FCC pour une utili sation grand public veuillez en tout temps respecter les directives sui vantes MISE EN GARDE e NE PAS faire fonctionner la radio sans qu une antenne appropri e y soit fix e car ceci risque d endommager la radio et causer une exposition sup rieure aux limites tablies par la FCC et d IC Lantenne appropri e est celle qui est fournie avec cette radio par le fabricant ou une antenne sp cia lement autoris e par le fabricant pour tre utilis e avec cette radio e NE PAS mettre pendant plus de 50 du temps total d utilisation de l appareil 50 du facteur d utilisation Emettre pendant plus de 50 du temps total d utilisation peut causer une exposi tion aux RF sup rieure aux limites tablies par la FCC et d IC La radio est en train d mettre lors que le t moin du mode de transmission s affiche sur l cran ACL La radio mettra si vous appuyez sur le bouton du microphone Interf rence lectromagn tique et compatibilit En mode de transmission votre radio Icom produit de l nergi
77. n Default for 1 second to re turn to the default setting Speech Processor 4 Push v to save the setting and return to the pre vious screen e If desired adjust the Speech Processor Level See the next topic for details 5 Push X one or more times to exit 6 Push MODE 3 one or more times to select the USB or LSB mode 7 Hold down PTT on the microphone and speak at a normal voice level 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Select the Speech Processor Level item of Set mode Push A or V to select the item and then push to open the screen Setmode gt Config Push A or V to select Speech Processor Level and then hold down for 1 second 3 Push A or V to adjust the desired level to be tween 0 and 10 e f desired hold down Default for 1 second to re turn to the default setting Speech Processor Level SC E 4 Push 1 to save the setting and return to the pre VIOUS Screen 5 Push X one or more times to exit 14 3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT E Functions for receive Clarifier function The Clarifier function compensates for off frequency stations The function shifts the receive frequency up to 200 Hz in 10 Hz steps without shifting the trans mit frequency 4MHz USB 7 00000 Ge 7 000 00 Address Call Out 4MHz USB 7 00000 4 7 000 00 Address Call Ou Lower
78. n 28 A at maximum power Less than 3 0 A at maximum audio e Dimensions projections are not included Main Front package 62 H x174 W x259 D mm 2 4 H x6 9 W x10 2 D in e Weight approximately Main Front package 3 9 kg 8 6 Ib Transmitter e Output power typical AUS versions J3E HIGH 100W p p MID 50W p p LOW 10W p p Other versions J3E A1A HIGH 125W p p MID 50W p p LOW 10W p p A3E HIGH 30W Carrier MID 12 5 W Carrier LOW 3W Carrier F1B J2B HIGH 75W p p MID 50W p p LOW 10W p p e Spurious emission USA versions 64 dB below peak output power 64 dB typical below peak output power 50 dB below peak output power e Unwanted sideband suppression Other versions e Carrier suppression 400 Hz 55 dB below peak output power 1 kHz 65 dB below peak output power e Duty cycle Normal conversation 100 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F Continuous Data mode 25 30 C to 30 C 22 F to 86 F All mode with Fan CFU F8100 is active 100 30 C to 45 C 22 F to 113 F Receiver e Sensitivity J3E Pre Amp ON 0 5 1 5999 MHz 14 dBuV 10 dB S N 1 6 29 9999 MHz 14 dBuV 10 dB S N A3E 0 5 1 5999 MHz 22 dBuV 10 dB S N 1 6 29 9999 MHZ 6 dBuV 10 dB S N e Spurious response rejection ratio More than 70 dB e AF output power at 13 8 V DC More than 4 0 W at 10 distortion with a 4 Q load e Clarifier range 200 Hz All stated specifications are
79. n andines 1 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION jii INFORMATION EN MATI RE DE SECURITE IV PRECAUTIONS ici eee V 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 6 E Controller Front panel or HM 192 1 ME Rear panel 4 BE DE 1 ressens 5 2 BASIC OPERATION ne 7 10 E Power ON ves 7 E Selecting the display mode 7 M Selecting a channel 8 E Setting audio volume 8 E Squelch function 2 2 8 E Scan function cccenicessnsacivacrdanneitacenmeniedasareentewniens 9 ME Mode selection 9 ME VFO operation 10 3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 0008 11 17 WE Basic voice transmit receive 11 E Functions for transmit rrarananrnnannnanennnnnnernr 12 ME Functions for receive 14 4 SELCALL ALE OPERATION 18 32 JE Cal AE EE 18 5 MENU SCREEN arennnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennsnennnnnnn 33 65 E Manager MEN Lu samesods esse 33 ME Main Menu 46 ME CPU Reset 65 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 66 79 ME Supplied accessories 66 M Connections sise 68 ME Ground connection 70 WE Power SOUFCe mt canon 70 Me CN et EEE 71 E CFU F8100 Optional Cooling Fan 71 E RMK 6 Optional Separation kit 72 E HM 192 Optional Remote control microphone TR N 74 E Mounting de ao da 75 E Fuse replacement 11 M Connector information 78
80. nimum distance of 160 centimeters away from the properly installed antenna This separation distance will ensure that there is sufficient distance from a properly installed externally mounted antenna to satisfy the RF ex posure requirements in the applicable RF exposure compliance standards To ensure that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational CAUTION USe always adhere to the following guidelines e DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC and IC RF exposure limits proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifi cally authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio e DO NOT transmit for more than 50 of total radio use time 50 duty cycle Transmitting more than 50 of the time can cause FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded The radio is transmitting when the TX icon is displayed You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT switch Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility During transmissions your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or systems To avoid such interference turn OFF the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such
81. nsceiver and antenna tuner MUST have an adequate RF ground connection Otherwise the overall efficiency of the transceiver and antenna tuner installation will be reduced Electrolysis electri cal shocks and interference from other equipment could also occur For best results use a 50 or 75 mm 2 or 3 inches wide copper strap and make the connection as short as possible Ground the transceiver and antenna tuner to the same ground point otherwise the volt age difference at the RF level between two ground points may cause electrolysis 7 WARNING When grounding to a metal hull Use Zinc anodes to protect the hull from electroly Sis Ask your dealer technical installer or refer to a technical book and so on for RF grounding de tails f J i 4 4 Ground system example Copper pipe E Power source The transceiver requires regulated DC power of 13 8 V and at least 28 A There are two ways to supply power e Direct connection to a 12 V battery in your vehicle through the supplied DC power cable e Use a DC power supply connected to an AC outlet Best ground points e External ground plate e Copper screen e Copper foil Unusable ground points These connections may cause an explosion or electrical shock e Gas or electrical pipe e Fuel tank or oil catch pan DC power cable connection 7 NOTE Use terminals for the cable connection Crimp Supplied DC power cab
82. nt panel separate from the Main unit for op erating convenience The RMK 6 requires either the OPC 607 OPC 608 OPC 609 or OPC 726 separation cable OPC 607 OPC 608 OPC 609 OPC 726 SEPARATION CABLE OPC 607 3m 9 8 ft OPC 608 8m 26 2 ft OPC 609 1 9 m 6 2 ft OPC 726 5m 16 4 ft 81 Count on us A 7077H 1EX 0b Printed in Japan 2013 Icom Inc Icom Inc Printed on recycled paper with soy ink 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
83. o the II key lll Key The functions listed in the I Key item can be set to the Ill key MENU SCREEN Default OFF Built in Test Displ Default 120sec Link Interval 1 00sec 110sec 20s OO O OOOO Default Address Address list Default Call In list Setmode Address list Call In list Default Call Out list Address list Call In list Call Gut list 5 5 MENU SCREEN Setmode Continued Mode Set mode Accept Default Disable for AUS RX amp TX for others Set the LSB mode to Disable RX or RX amp TX Disable Disables the transceiver from both receiving and transmit ting calls RX Allows the transceiver to re ceive calls but disables it from transmitting them RX amp TX Allows the transceiver to both receive and transmit calls Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width The width is permanently set to 3000Hz Modem AF Default USB Set the connector for data modulation input when an external unit s PTT is pushed TC4 Inputs the modulation signals through a RapidM TC4 HF Data Modem Module ACC Inputs the modulation signals through the ACC connector USB Inputs the modulation signals through a USB port Accept Displays the USB mode permission set ting This setting is permanently set to RX amp TX Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width 3 The width is permanently set to 300
84. ontinues counting the time for toll charging e f the Auto Start Type item of Setmode is set to Scan or Termination the Call automatically disconnects after the Auto Start Wait Time period has past with no opera tion Setmode gt Call all sent To 1234 1 Message call The Message call allows you to exchange text mes sages of up to 64 characters with the intended ID station and also leave a message at the station Icom Selcall 64 characters upper case Lower case letters Open Selcall 32 characters Only upper case letter e Preparation for a Message call Send a Channel Test call on several Selcall channels and check the propagation on each one to select the channel with the best signal quality p 26 e Sending a Message call Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen 2 Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push 1 e The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected Icom Selcalli Icom Selcall Open Selcalll Open Selcall 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to Mes sage e Selective Phone Message Send Position Get Posi tion Get Status Emergency Channel Test and Stun are selectable 7 The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall 7 and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall Call Type ID Mess
85. pped contents are used from the preprogrammed setting FA skipped contents are used from Other soroen screen FA previously transmitted Calls When the setting of the Entry is effective Call is possible the content is skipped 2 Priority Network is used 3 When the preprogrammed ID or previously used ID exists in the selected entry the Call automatically selects the ID and skips the contents 4 Only Phone call 5 Only Message call 6 Only the channels that belong to the Network are displayed 29 30 4 SELCALL ALE OPERATION ALE call Automatically establish a communication link by using the ALE table e Sending an Individual call Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen Q Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push 4 e The Networks that belong to the ALE system must be selected 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to Individ ual e Individual NET Call Sounding and AMD are select able MET Call 1 Sounding ET AMD 4 Push A or V to select the Individual ID and then push e Only the ID that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed G Push A or V to select the Self ID then push e e Only the ID that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed 6 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to t
86. sh 87 Profile 6 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed e If desired push Tests to transmit the Channel Test call in this step MHz USB 7 000 00 LISE Push to transmit the Send Position call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call 7 You can also make a Send Position call when the 77 Address screen is displayed In this case you can Z Skip several steps see page 29 for the Simple Sel Y call operation details Receiving Send Position calls When your transceiver receives a Send Position call with your individual ID it automatically responds by transmitting The received Selcall is stored in the Call In memory 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Push A or V to select Call In and then push v push w 35 45 00N 135 36 0 GPS 35 45 00N 135 36 006 Time OS Apr 10 00 G Push X twice to return to the normal operating screen Get Position call The Get Position call allows you to request an intended ID station to send its position information e Preparation for a Get Position call Send a Channel Test call on several Selcall channels and check the propagation on each one to select the channel with the best signal quality p 26 e Sending a Get Position call Hold down for 1 second to enter
87. shift Upper shift Preamp and Attenuator The preamp amplifies received signals in the front end circuit to improve the S N ratio and sensitivity Turn ON this function to better receive weak signals The attenuator prevents strong undesired signals near the desired frequency or near your location such as from a broadcast station from causing distortion or spurious signals Default Push CLAR 7 to open the Clarifier adjustment window 2 Push A or V to adjust the frequency shift e The transmit frequency is not shifted 3 Push CLAR 7 to save the setting and return to the previous screen e f desired push X to cancel the setting and exit the window 7 When cancelling the Clarifier function set the fre G quency shift to 0 Hz in the Clarifier adjustment win 7 dom 1 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 2 Select the Pre Amp item of Setmode Push A or V to select the item and then push 1 to open the screen Setmode gt Config Push A or V to select Pre Amp and then hold down vw for 1 second 3 Push A or V to select the desired option ON OFF or ATT ON e f desired hold down Default for 1 second to re turn to the default setting 4 Push v to save the setting and return to the pre vious screen 5 Push X one or more times to exit Noise Blanker The
88. status information as an acknowledgement 2 Push any key to return to the normal operating screen 3 Push X to enter the Main Menu screen 4 Push A or V to select Call In and then push v 5 Push A or V to select the desired Call and then push w D 1234 Time 03 Apr 10 00 FA 1234 TEST TEST 6 Push A or V to select the information e Status information includes the power supply voltage Signal strength Transmit power VSWR Time Self ID Network and Channel Mode GO Push X twice to return to the normal operating screen e Receiving a Get Status call When your transceiver receives a Get Status call that includes your individual ID it automatically responds by transmitting Emergency call The Emergency call allows you to broadcast an emer gency signal with your own position information e Sending an Emergency call DHold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen 2 Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push e The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected Network Icom Selcalli Icom Selcall Open Selcalll Open Selcall 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to Emer gency e Selective Phone Message Send Position Get Posi tion Get Status Emergency Channel Test and Stun are selectable 7 The Get Status ca
89. t belong to the selected Network in step Q are displayed e f lt Auto gt is selected the transceiver sequentially trans mits channels that belong to the Network lt Auto gt Push to transmit the NET Call The call is stored in the Call Out memory e While calling push PTT to cancel the call ALE Sounding Automatically sends a sounding signal at certain in tervals 0 5 11 hours to check the propagation and then stores the data in a table Manual soundings can also be made e Manual sounding Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen 2 Push A or V to select the desired Network and then push e e The Networks that belong to the ALE system must be selected Network 3 Push A or V to select the Call Type to Sound ing e Individual NET Call Sounding and AMD are select able Individual Zt HET Call 4 Push A or V to select the Self ID then push e e Only the ID that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed Self ID 5 Push A or V to select the Channel e Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step 2 are displayed MHz USB 7 000 00 LISE Push to transmit the Sounding call e While calling push PTT to cancel the call SELCALL ALE OPERATION 4 31 32 4 SELCALL ALE OPERATION ALE AMD call The ALE AMD Automatic
90. tem and then push iw v to open the screen oe e ALE Call In Call Out Channel Network Selcall Setmode or VFO can be selected e f desired push X to returns to the Memory channel screen 3 Push A or V to select the item and then push or hold down 1 to display or edit the screen PRS Suv fom CTALK J TUNE Ala GR Cc VC ALE Displays or edits the Entry of the list that is related to ALE While displaying an Entry hold down 1 for 1 second to enter the programing mode Displays the prepro Displays the NET ID Displays the Network pes REP Displays the Slot gt Message editing mode Message gt Message Displays the prepro grammed Message list NET ID NET ID editing mode Displays the prepro grammed NET ID list pep CT Displays the prepro Displays the ID Displays the NET ID 7 Displays the Network 7 Displays the Slot Call In Call Out Displays the Entry of the Call In Received Call or Call Out Send Call Channel Displays or edits the Memory channels While displaying an Entry of the memory channel hold down w for 1 second to enter the editing mode Displays the prepro Displays the Name grammed Memory RX frequency editing channels Displays the RX frequency mode Z Displays the TX frequency
91. the S N ratio and the sensitivity Turns OFF both functions Turns ON the Attenuator function which prevents a desired signal from being distorted when very strong signals are near the desired frequency or when very strong electromagnetic fields such as from broadcast stations are near your lo cation AGC Default AUTO Set the Automatic gain control settings to FAST SLOW AUTO or OFF RF Power Set the transmit output power to LOW MID or HIGH Speech Processor Turns the Speech Processor function ON or OFF Speech Processor Level Default 6 Adjust the Speech Processor Level to between 0 Minimum and 10 Maximum in 1 digit steps Speech Processor Level The set level is effective only when the Speech Pro Jefault cessor is turned ON 53 54 5 MENU SCREEN Setmode Config Set mode Continued Mic Gain Adjust the Microphone gain to between 0 Minimum and 10 Maximum in 1 digit steps TX Timeout Set the Time Out Timer function time to 1 3 5 or 10 minutes or OFF If a continuous transmission ex ceeds the set time period transmitting will be cut off CW Break in The CW Break In function toggles transmit and re ceive with your CW keying This allows you to mute receiving the time delay ends after you stop keying Turn ON the CW Break In function and set the delay to 0 5 1 2 or 3 seconds or OFF Tuner Turns the automatic antenna tuner ON or OFF
92. unc tion keys VFO ICON lt VFO display gt A appears when VFO A is selected B appears when VFO B is selected CLARIFIER ICON lt VFO display gt A or Y appears when the Clarifier function is ON and indicates the upper or lower shift Continued on the next page 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E LCD screen Continued e Memory Channel Display IES UE MHz USB YOOO 00 7 000 00 Address Call In Call out CALL ICON Displays the Call type icons for Selcall or ALE lt Selcall gt e The icon blinks or appears when a Selective call is transmitted or linked The 2 icon blinks or appears when a Phone call is transmitted or linked e The E A icon blinks when a Message call is transmit ted e The icon blinks when a Send Position is transmit ted e The icon blinks when a Get Position call is trans mitted or while waiting for its acknowledgement e The G icon blinks when a Get Status call is transmit ted or while waiting for its acknowledgement e The t icon blinks or appears when an Emergency call is transmitted or linked e The E icon blinks when a Channel Test call is trans mitted or while waiting for its acknowledgement e The sje icon blinks or appears when an RFDS Emer gency call is transmitted or linked lt ALE gt e The icon blinks when an Individual call is transmit ted or
93. up whose scan type is Voice If the transceiver detects voice compo nents the scan stops on that channel All Memory Scan It scans all memory channels If the transceiver detects signal whose S meter level is higher than the Meter Squelch Level setting the scan stops on that channel Voice Scan Resume Set the scan resume function to ON or OFF for an S Meter Voice or All Memory scan and set the pause timer to between 5 seconds and 120 seconds in 5 second steps Default 10sec When this setting is ON and a signal is detected a scan pauses for this set period then resumes or re sumes 2 seconds after the signal disappears If OFF is selected the scan pauses until the signal disappears All Memory Scan Speed Set the scan speed for the All Memory scan to LOW MID or HIGH Default HIGH MENU SCREEN Default Call S Meter Voice Default 10sec Voice Scan Resu Default HIGH All Memory Sca Lowy MIC 5 61 62 5 MENU SCREEN Setmode Continued Screen Set mode Contrast Adjust the contrast of the LCD to between 0 and 10 in 1 digit steps Dimmer Adjust the backlight brightness of the LCD to between 0 dark and 10 bright in 1 digit steps 1 to 10 Lights while the transceiver power is ON 0 Turns OFF the backlight Backlight Set the LCD backlight timer to OFF Continuous or to between 5 and 90 seconds in 5 second steps OFF Never lights
94. while waiting for its acknowledgement The icon stays ON when the call is linked e The E icon blinks when a NET call is transmitted or while waiting for its acknowledgement The icon stays on when the call is linked e The EA icon blinks when an AMD call is transmitted or while waiting for its acknowledgement The icon stays ON when the call is linked e The icon blinks when a Sounding is transmitted BASIC OPERATION 2 DR E Power ON 1 Push to turn ON the Power e If the Built in Test Display item of Setmode is set to ON Built in Test appears Main Menu gt Setmode gt Config e If the User item of Setmode is programmed Login appears Main Menu gt Setmode gt Password Password 2 Push the keypad keys to enter either the User password or Administrator password and then pc J push Vv ag e Repeatedly push A a to select the character group ABC upper case letters abc lower case letters or 123 numbers a e Push X to delete a character lt gt e Push PO 2 or gt to move the cursor Keypad Y NOTE e If you want to change any settings you must be in the Administrator mode e You can log into the Administrator mode with the Admin Login item in the Manager Menu screen p 34
95. wt PE aw 3 AF Nara MIC SW2 o 9 PTT 6 GND Front view GND microphone ground 8 V DC output Max 10 mA Keypad Inputs numbers characters or letters a oe Ta l 1 l l I i Go JKL Las i ee l l l a aA 3 a aA 3 Ji a as A a a Ger I 23 e Selectable characters e HM 192 LOCK KEY oh Hold down for 1 second to set the Key lock function to ALL NUMERIC KEY or OFF OWOG INPUT INPUT O e E 2 ABCabc 4GHI 2 ABC 5 J KL 6 MN Om no 5 JKL 7 PRS CLAR 1 PR S pr STUV CTALK TUNE MUTE H A a MNGR 8 TUVtuv 9 W OX w x y 11 FE amp lt gt titl Upper Lower case letters Numbers MODE KEY MODE gt HEE Push to select the operating mode Y NOTE The selectable operating mode can G be programmed in the Mode item of Set 77 Mode 7 Main Menu gt Setmode gt Mode pp 56 60 CLARIFIER KEY CLAR Fane Push to open the Clarifier adjustment win dow e Push A or V to adjust the frequency shift e Push this key again to close the window CLEAR TALK KEY C TALK 3 Push to turn the Clear Talk function ON or TUV CTALK OFF e The icon appears when the function is ON TUNER KEY TUNE Push to open the Antenna tune window Jwxy p 11 e Push v to start auto tuning e Push this key again to close the window DISPLAY KEY DISP Push to select the display information e Fr
96. y open close Space Mark Default Disable Default 1615Hz 1275H2 1487 5Hz Default 170Hz 200Hz 425Hz Default Normal Polarity MORMAL REVERSE MENU SCREEN 5 LSBD1 Accept Default Disable USBD1 Set the LSBD1 or USBD1 mode to Dis able RX or RX amp TX See the Accept item in LSB for details Offset Displays the Offset frequency The frequency is permanently set to 1 800Hz Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width The width is permanently set to 3000Hz Modem AF Default TC4 Set the connector for data modulation input when an external unit s PTT is pushed See the Modem AF item in LSB for de tails Accept Set the LSBD2 or USBD2 mode to Dis able RX or RX amp TX See the Accept item in LSB for details Offset Displays the Offset frequency The frequency is permanently set to 1 500Hz Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width The width is permanently set to 3000Hz Modem AF Default ACC Set the connector for data modulation input when an external unit s PTT is pushed See the Modem AF item in LSB for de tails 59 60 5 MENU SCREEN Setmode Mode Set mode Continued LSBD3 Accept USBD3 Set the LSBD3 or USBD3 mode to Dis able RX or RX amp TX See the Accept item in LSB for deta

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