INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF TRANSCEIVER iF8101 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
FOREWORD FCC INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The ICF8101 hf transceiver is designed and built with Icom’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 development went into the design of your IC-F8101.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD............................................................... i IMPORTANT................................................................ i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS............................................. i FCC INFORMATION................................................... i TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................ii SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION..........................iii INFORMATION EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ...........iv PRECAUTIONS........................
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be W ARN ING 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 environment.
INFORMATION EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ Votre radio Icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de radiofréquences (RF), en mode de transmission. Cette radio est conçue pour un AVERTISSEMENT «usage professionnel seulement» et classée comme tel, ce qui signifie qu’elle doit être utilisée uniquement dans le cadre d’un travail par des personnes conscientes des dangers et des mesures visant à minimiser ces dangers. Elle N’EST PAS conçue pour une «utilisation grand public», dans un environnement non contrôlé.
PRECAUTIONS R DANGER HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER attach an antenna or internal antenna connector during transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn. R 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.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Quick Reference ■ Controller (Front panel or HM-192) • HM-192 e w !1 o r t • Front panel q 1 i q r t w e y u y u 2 3 4 5 !0 o i 6 Keypad (p. 2) 7 • Common q VOLUME KEYS [ +]/[ –] (p. 8) Adjusts the audio output level. w EMERGENCY KEY [ ] NOTE: While in the VFO mode, the Emergency key cannot be used. ➥ Push to enter the Emergency channel list. • Push again to return to the normal operating screen.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Controller (Front panel or HM-192) (Continued) • Front panel • HM-192 !0 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC] Connects to only the microphone supplied with the transceiver. NOTE: NEVER connect the HM-192 or any other microphone here. This could damage the transceiver and/or the microphone. !1 LOCK KEY [ ] Hold down for 1 second to set the Key lock function to ALL, NUMERIC KEY or OFF.
1 MODE KEY [MODE] Push to select the operating mode. NOTE: The selectable operating mode can be programmed in the “Mode” item of “Setmode.” (Main Menu > Setmode > Mode) (pp. 56–60) MUTE KEY [MUTE] Push to select the squelch type. Call squelch, S-meter squelch (level 1 to 50), Voice squelch or squelch OFF are selectable. CLARIFIER KEY [CLAR] Push to open the Clarifier adjustment window. OTE: The Call squelch function cannot N be selected in the VFO mode.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Rear panel i GND u ANT y USB Protect plug t ACC q DC w FAN q DC POWER CONNECTOR [DC] Accepts 13.8 V DC through a DC power cable. w FAN CONNECTOR [FAN] Connects to the optional CFU-F8100 Cooling Fan. NOTE: Attach the protect plug when the optional Cooling Fan is not used. e SPEAKER JACK [SP] Connects to an external speaker such as the supplied SP-35/L. r ACCESSORY CONNECTOR (9 PIN) [ATU] Connects to the optional antenna tuner through the OPC-2309 antenna tuner cable.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 • Memory Channel Display q w e r Quick Reference ■ LCD screen • VFO Display t yu q w e r t yu !3 i !2 o i !2 !1 o !0 !0 1 2 q RECEIVE/TRANSMIT ICON ➥ “ RX” appears when signals are received or the squelch is open. ➥ “ TX” appears when transmitting. w S-METER/TX METERS ➥ Displays the receive signal strength. ➥ Displays the transmit output power. e TUNE ICON Appears after the automatic antenna tuner matches the transceiver and antenna.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ LCD screen (Continued) • Memory Channel Display !3 !3 CALL ICON Displays the Call type icons for Selcall or ALE. • The “ ” icon blinks or appears when a Selective call is transmitted or linked. • The “ ” icon blinks or appears when a Phone call is transmitted or linked. • The “ ” icon blinks when a Message call is transmitted. • The “ ” icon blinks when a Send Position is transmitted.
BASIC OPERATION 2 Quick Reference ■■Power ON qqPush [ ] to turn ON the Power. • If the “Built-in Test Display” item of “Setmode” is set to ON, ‘Built in Test’ appears. (Main Menu > Setmode > Config) • If the “User” item of “Setmode” is programmed, “Login” appears. (Main Menu > Setmode > Password) 1 ww Push the keypad keys to enter either the User password or Administrator password, and then push [4].
2 BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a channel qq Select the Memory Channel Display. q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. w Push [r] or [s] to select “Channel,” and then push [4]. ww Push [r] or [s] to select a desired memory channel. • • • ■ Setting audio volume ➥ Push [ +] or [ –] to adjust the audio level. • If the squelch is closed, push [MUTE](M) one or more times to open the squelch. • The display shows the volume level while adjusting.
BASIC OPERATION 2 The scan function repeatedly scans programmed channels. This function is convenient to check for calls on multiple channels. q Push [ Quick Reference ■ Scan function ] to start a scan. • “Scanning” and the Scan type are displayed. w When a signal is received, the scan pauses on that channel. e Push [Stop](§§) to cancel the scan. • Pushing [ ] also cancels the scan.
2 BASIC OPERATION ■ VFO operation In the VFO mode, you can set a desired operating frequency, operating mode or split frequency function. NOTE: • The VFO mode operation can be disabled by the “VFO Mode” item of “Setmode.” (Main Menu > Setmode > Config) • While in the VFO mode, the Selcall, ALE features, Scan function or the Emergency key cannot be used. • Entering the VFO mode qq Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. ww Push [r] or [s] to select “VFO,” and then push [4].
3 ■■Basic voice transmit/receive q First, check the following. ➥ The microphone and external speaker are connected. ➥ No “S,” “L” or “V” mute icon appears. r Push [TUNE](9) to enter the antenna tune mode. • The “Auto Tune” screen appears. • If “S,” “L” or “V” appears, push [MUTE](M) one or more times to turn OFF the mute. Mute icon w Push [r] or [s] to select the desired receive channel. NOTE: The antenna tune mode must be set to ON by the “Tuner” item of “Setmode.
3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■■Functions for transmit DDTransmit power selection The transceiver has three output power levels, HIGH, MID and LOW. High power provides longer distance communications and low power reduces power consumption. / qq Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. ww Select the “RF Power” item of “Setmode.” q Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push [4] to open the screen. (Setmode > Config) w Push [r] or [s] to select “RF power,” and then hold down [4] for 1 second.
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT DDSpeech 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. / 3 qq Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. ww Select the “Speech Processor” item of “Setmode.” q Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push [4] to open the screen.
3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■■Functions for receive DDClarifier 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 transmit frequency. qq Push [CLAR](7) to open the Clarifier adjustment window. / wwPush [r] or [s] to adjust the frequency shift. • The transmit frequency is not shifted. ee Push [CLAR](7) to save the setting, and return to the previous screen.
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT DDNoise Blanker The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. / 3 qq Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. ww Select the “Noise Blanker” item of “Setmode.” q Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push [4] to open the screen. (Setmode > Config) w Push [r] or [s] to select “Noise Blanker,” and then hold down [4] for 1 second. ee Push [r] or [s] to turn ON the function.
3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for receive (Continued) DDAGC 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. / qq Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. ww Select the “AGC” item of “Setmode.” q Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push [4] to open the screen.
DDClear Talk function The Clear Talk function uses the DSP circuit to enhance desired signals in the presence of noise. 3 ➥➥ Push [C TALK](8) to turn ON the Clear Talk function. • “C” appears when the Clear Talk function is ON. Appears Clear Talk function OFF Clear Talk function ON Noise components • If desired, adjust the Clear Talk level. See the next topic for details. • If desired, push [C TALK](8) again to turn OFF the function.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ■■Selcall or ALE 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 communication link. The IC-F8101 ALE system compiles with basic requirements of FED-STD-1045A.
SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 4 DDSelective 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. uu Push [ ] to transmit the Selective call. The call is stored in the Call Out memory. • 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.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION DDPhone call Allows you to make Phone calls through a telephone interconnect service provider. • Preparation for a Phone call Send a Channel Test call on several Phone call channels, and check the propagation on each one to select the channel with the best signal quality. (p. 26) • Sending a Phone call qq Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. ww Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ ].
4 DDMessage call The Message call allows you to exchange text messages 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) • 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.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION DDSend Position call The Send Position call allows you to send your own position and time information to the intended ID station. uu Push [ ] to transmit the Send Position call. The call is stored in the Call Out memory. • 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.
4 DDGet Position call The Get Position call allows you to request an intended ID station to send its position information. • 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) • Sending a Get Position call qq Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. ww Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ ].
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION DDGet 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. uu Push [ ] to transmit the Send Position call. The call is stored in the Call Out memory. • 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.
SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 4 DDEmergency call The Emergency call allows you to broadcast an emergency signal with your own position information. uu Push [ ] to transmit the Emergency call. The call is stored in the Call Out memory. • While calling, push [PTT] to cancel the call. • Sending an Emergency call qq Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. ww Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ ].
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION DDChannel Test call The Channel Test call allows the user determine the signal quality between your transceiver and a specific transceiver before an individual or group call. The Channel Test call is also used for checking the channel before sending any other calls. • Sending a Channel Test call qq Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. ww Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ ].
4 DDStun call (Only Open Selcall) The Stun call disables the specified station from either transmitting and receiving. yy Push [r] or [s] to select the Profile, then push [ ]. • Sending a Stun call qq Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. ww Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ ]. uu Push [r] or [s] to select the Channel. • The Networks that belong to the Open Selcall system must be selected.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION DDRFDS emergency call (only AUS versions) The RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) emergency call uses a 2-Tone signal for an emergency call. • Sending an RFDS emergency call qq Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. ww Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ ]. • The Networks that belong to the RFDS systems must be selected. ee Push [r] or [s] to select the Channel.
SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 4 DDSimple Selcall operation The Simple Selcall mode is convenient to transmit the often used Selcalls. qqPush [ ] to enter the Simple Selcall mode. • Depending on the Entry, the contents are skipped. Holding down [ ] enters the normal Selcall mode. See pages 19 to 28 for the normal Selcall operation details. ww After setting is finished, push [r] or [s] to select the Channel. • Only the channels that belong to the selected Network, are displayed.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION DDALE call Automatically establish a communication link by using the ALE table. • Sending an Individual call qq Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. ww Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ ]. • The Networks that belong to the ALE system must be selected. ee Push [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to “Individual.” • “Individual,” “NET Call,” “Sounding” and “AMD” are selectable.
SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 4 DDALE Sounding Automatically sends a sounding signal at certain intervals (0.5–11 hours) to check the propagation, and then stores the data in a table. Manual soundings can also be made. • Manual sounding qq Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. ww Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ ]. • The Networks that belong to the ALE system must be selected. ee Push [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to “Sounding.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION DDALE AMD call The ALE AMD (Automatic Message Display) sends and receives test messages of up to 90 characters. • Sending an AMD call qq Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. ww Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ ]. • The Networks that belong to the ALE system must be selected. tt Select the desired Message or edit New message. m Message selection ➥➥ Push [r] or [s] select the Message, and then push [ ].
MENU SCREEN Quick Reference ■ Manager Menu The Manager Menu is used for logging into the Administrator 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 User mode. This item only appears when the Login mode is the Administrator mode. Hidden Set to the Admin Hidden setting ON or OFF.
5 MENU SCREEN ■■ Manager Menu (Continued) DDEntering the Administrator mode When first entering the Administrator mode, a login password may be required, depending on the preprogramming. qq Push [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen. / • “Admin Login” is automatically selected. If “Admin Login” is not selected, push [r] to select it. ww Push [4] to enter the Administrator mode. • Depending on the preprogramming, the “Admin Login” may appear, and then the password is requested.
5 DDSetting the Access Rights You can restrict the editing or displaying of a memory channel, Selcall address or any other settings in the User mode. / qq Select a memory channel, Selcall address or other setting. ww Push [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen. • “Admin Logout” is automatically selected. ee Push [r] or [s] to select “Access Rights,” and then push [4]. rr Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then hold down [4] for 1 second.
5 MENU SCREEN ■■ Manager Menu (Continued) DDBuilt-in Test You can check the transceiver’s condition by using the “Built-in Test” item. qq Push [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen. • “Admin Logout” is automatically selected. / ww Push [r] or [s] to select “Built-in Test,” and then push [4]. ee Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push [4] to start testing. • “Auto,” “Logic,” “Receiver” and “Transmitter” are selectable. • If any problems are found, “Test failed” appears.
5 DDCreate Entry You can create new entries that are ALE, Channel, Network or Selcall items. qq Push [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen. • “Admin Logout” is automatically selected. / ww Push [r] or [s] to select “Create Entry,” and then push [4]. eeCreate the desired entry as follows. • “ALE,” “Channel,” “Network” or “Selcall” can be selected. Quick Reference MENU SCREEN 1 2 3 4 5 • ALE A Call ID, NET ID or Self ID can be created.
5 MENU SCREEN ■■ Manager Menu DD Create Entry (Continued) • ALE Making a NET ID qq Push [r] or [s] to select “ALE,” and then push [4]. ww Push [r] or [s] to select a NET ID, and then push [4] to enter the input mode. ee Push Keypad to enter the desired ID, and then push [4]. • Up to 15 characters can be entered. • Usable characters are A to Z, 0 to 9, ? and @. • Push [A/a](#) to toggle between the Alphabet (Upper case letter) input mode and Number input mode.
• Network A new network can be created. 5 yy Push [r] or [s] to select the Call detect time, and then push [4]. qq Push [r] or [s] to select “Network,” and then push [4] to enter the input mode. uu Push [r] or [s] to select the Preamble, and then push [4]. ww Push Keypad to enter the Network name, and then push [4]. • Up to 20 characters can be entered. • See page 2 for the usable characters details. • Push [A/a](#) to toggle between the Upper, Lower case letter input modes and Number input mode.
5 MENU SCREEN ■■ Manager Menu DD Create Entry (Continued) • Selcall A new Selcall entry, Address, Phone Link or Profile, can be created. tt Push [r] or [s] to select a network group or Phone Link. Making an Address qq Push [r] or [s] to select “Selcall,” and then push [4]. ww Push [r] or [s] to select “Address,” and then push [4] to enter the input mode. yy Push [r] or [s] to select the Emergency Link ON or OFF.
5 • Selcall rr Push keypad to enter the ID, and then push [4]. Making a Phone Link qq Push [r] or [s] to select “Selcall,” and then push [4]. ww Push [r] or [s] to select “Phone Link,” and then push [4] to enter the input mode. • Up to 6 digits can be entered. • Push [8] to delete the character, symbol or number to the left of the cursor. • Push [t](§) or [u](§§§) to move the cursor. tt Push [r] or [s] to select a network group, and then push [4].
5 MENU SCREEN ■■ Manager Menu DD Create Entry (Continued) • Selcall rr Push keypad to enter the ID, and then push [4]. Making a Profile qq Push [r] or [s] to select “Selcall,” and then push [4]. ww Push [r] or [s] to select “Profile,” and then push [4] to enter the input mode. ee Push Keypad to enter the Profile name, and then push [4]. • Up to 6 digits can be entered. • Push [8] to delete the character, symbol or number to the left of the cursor. • Push [t](§) or [u](§§§) to move the cursor.
5 DDSetup You can make a new entries that are Channel, Network, ALE Self ID or Selcall Profile using the Setup Wizard. qq Push [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen. • “Admin Logout” is automatically selected. / ww Push [r] or [s] to select “Setup,” and then push [4]. eeCreate the desired entry as follows. • “Channel,” “Network,” “ALE Self ID,” or “Selcall Profile” can be selected. Quick Reference MENU SCREEN 1 2 3 • Channel A new memory channel can be created.
5 MENU SCREEN ■■ Manager Menu DD Setup (Continued) • Network A new network can be created. NOTE: The present Network list is cleared. ee Hold down [4] for 1 second to go to the next screen. qq Push [r] or [s] to select “Network,” and then hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the input mode. rr Push [s] to select “OK,” and then push [4]. • If desired, select “Cancel” and then push [4]. ww Push [r] or [s] to select the memory channels, and then push [4] to select or deselect.
• Selcall Profile Selcall Profile can be created. NOTE: The present Selcall Profile is cleared. qq Push [r] or [s] to select “Selcall Profile,” and then hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the input mode. ee Push [s] to select “OK,” and then push [4]. • If desired, select “Cancel” and then push [4]. 5 Quick Reference MENU SCREEN 1 ww Push Keypad to enter the desired ID, and then push [4]. • Up to 6 numbers can be entered. • Usable characters are A to Z, 0 to 9, ? and @.
5 MENU SCREEN ■■Main Menu DDEntering the Main Menu qq Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. ww Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push [4] to open the screen. / • “ALE,” “Call In,” “Call Out,” “Channel,” “Network,” “Selcall,” “Setmode” or “VFO” can be selected. • If desired, push [8] to returns to the Memory channel screen. ee Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push or hold down [4] to display or edit the screen.
5 DDNetwork Displays or edits the Entry of the Network list. While displaying an Entry, hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the editing mode. Network Displays the preprogrammed Network list. Name Displays the Name. Scan Type Displays the Scan Type. Call System Displays the Call System. Call Detect Time Displays Detected Time. Preamble Displays the Preamble time. Sounding Interval Displays the Sounding Interval. Priority Displays the Priority setting ON or OFF.
5 MENU SCREEN DDSetmode ALE Set mode Decay Time (Default: 1 hour) Set the decay time for the Auto Sounding function to between 1 and 8 hours. BER Threshold (Default: 12) Set the Bit Error Ratio (BER) threshold level to between 0 and 48 bits for ALE communication quality. One unit consists of 48 bits of data. Golay Threshold (Default: 2) Set the Golay threshold level to between 0 and 3 bits for ALE communication quality.
LQA Average (Default: 8) Set the adopting number of LQA data for averaging to between 1 and 8. LQA Request (Default: ON) 5 Quick Reference MENU SCREEN Set the LQA request function to ON or OFF. 1 When set to ON, the transceiver requests the called station to send LQA data with an ALE answer back call. 2 3 BEEP Set mode Beep Level (Default: 30) Adjust the confirmation beep level to between 0 (OFF) and 50 (Maximum), in 1 digit steps.
5 MENU SCREEN DD 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.
Auto Start Type (Default: Scan) Select the Auto Start Type. If no operation occurs during the Auto Start Wait Time period, the Selected function automatically starts. OFF: Scan: The Auto Start function is disabled. The transceiver automatically cancels the Handshake status, and then the scan starts. Termination: The transceiver automatically cancels the Handshake status. 5 Quick Reference MENU SCREEN 1 The Auto Start Wait Time is set in the next item.
5 MENU SCREEN DD Setmode (Continued) Config Set mode Meter Squelch Level (Default: 10) 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 (Default: OFF) Turns the noise blanker function ON or OFF. The Noise Blanker function eliminates pulse-type noise such as that from car ignitions.
Pre Amp (Default: ON) Turn ON the Preamplifier function or Attenuator function. ON: Turns ON the Preamplifier function, which amplifies received signals in the receiver front end, to improve the S/N ratio and the sensitivity. OFF: Turns OFF both functions.
5 MENU SCREEN DD Setmode Config Set mode (Continued) Mic Gain (Default: 6) Adjust the Microphone gain to between 0 (Minimum) and 10 (Maximum), in 1 digit steps. TX Timeout (Default: 3min) Set the Time-Out Timer function time to 1, 3, 5 or 10 minutes, or OFF. If a continuous transmission exceeds the set time period, transmitting will be cut off. CW Break-in (Default: 2.0sec) The CW Break-In function toggles transmit and receive with your CW keying.
Built-in Test Display (Default: OFF) Select whether or not to display the device check screen after turning ON power. (Default: OFF) Emergency Set mode Link Interval (Default: 120sec) 1 Set the Emergency Link interval time period to between 10 and 300 seconds, in 10 seconds steps. 2 The transceiver will sequentially send Emergency calls to the stations whose “Emergency Link” item is set to ON in Address of the SELCALL.
5 MENU SCREEN DD Setmode (Continued) Mode Set mode LSB Accept (Default: Disable for AUS, RX & TX for others) Set the LSB mode to “Disable,” “RX” or “RX & TX.” Disable: Disables the transceiver from both receiving and transmitting calls. RX: Allows the transceiver to receive calls, but disables it from transmitting them. RX & 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.
CW Accept (Default: Disable) Set the CW mode to “Disable,” “RX” or “RX & TX.” See the “Accept” item in “LSB” for details. Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width. The width is permanently set to “500Hz.” AM Accept 5 Quick Reference MENU SCREEN 1 (Default: RX for AUS, Disable for others) Set the AM mode to “Disable,” “RX” or “RX & TX.” 2 3 See the “Accept” item in “LSB” for details. 4 Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width. 5 The width is permanently set to “8000Hz.
5 MENU SCREEN DD Setmode Mode Set mode (Continued) RTTY Accept (Default: Disable) Set the RTTY mode to “Disable,” “RX” or “RX & TX.” See the “Accept” item in “LSB” for details. Tone (Default: 1615Hz) Set the RTTY mark frequency to 1200, 1275, 1487.5, 1615, 1700, 2100 or 2125 Hz. Shift (Default: 170Hz) Set the RTTY shift frequency to 170, 200, 425 or 850 Hz. Polarity Set the keying polarity to Normal or Reverse. When reverse polarity is selected, the mark and space frequencies are reversed.
5 Displays the Offset frequency. Quick Reference MENU SCREEN The frequency is permanently set to “1800Hz.” 1 LSBD1 Accept (Default: Disable) USBD1 Set the LSBD1 or USBD1 mode to “Disable,” “RX” or “RX & TX.” See the “Accept” item in “LSB” for details. Offset Band Width 2 Displays the IF filter passband width. 3 The width is permanently set to “3000Hz.” Modem AF (Default: TC4) 4 Set the connector for data modulation input when an external unit’s [PTT] is pushed.
5 MENU SCREEN DD Setmode Mode Set mode (Continued) LSBD3 Accept (Default: Disable) USBD3 Set the LSBD3 or USBD3 mode to “Disable,” “RX” or “RX & TX.” See the “Accept” item in “LSB” for details. 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.
Scan Set mode Type (Default: Call) Set the scan type to “Call,” “S-Meter,” “Voice” or “All Memory.” (Default: Call) CALL: Call Scan. It scans the channels that belong 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: S-Meter Scan. It scans the channels that belong to the network group whose scan type is “S-Meter.
5 MENU SCREEN DD Setmode (Continued) Screen Set mode Contrast (Default: 6) Adjust the contrast of the LCD to between 0 and 10, in 1 digit steps. Dimmer (Default: 5) 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 (Default: CONTINUOUS) Set the LCD backlight timer to OFF, Continuous, or to between 5 and 90 seconds, in 5 second steps. OFF: Never lights.
Selcall Set mode Silent (Default: OFF) 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: T he transceiver ignores the call even if your station ID is called. Serial Port Set mode GPS Baudrate (Default: 4800) Set the GPS data transfer speed to 4800 or 9600 bps.
5 MENU SCREEN DD Setmode (Continued) Time Set mode Local Set the Local time. efore programming this item, the “UTC Offset” B item must be set. qq Push [r] or [s] to select this item, and then hold down [4] to open the programming screen. wwPush [r] or [s] to select the digit. • Push [4] to move the cursor right, push [8] to move the cursor left. ee After the ‘second’ digit is programmed, push [4] to set the time and return to the previous screen.
■ CPU Reset If you want to initialize the operating settings in the Main Menu, without clearing memory channel contents or ID contents, do the following steps. q Turn OFF the transceiver power, if it is powered ON. w While holding down [r] and [s], and push [ ] to turn ON the transceiver power to reset the CPU.
6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Supplied accessories D One package type D Separated Type The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8101 One package type.
6 Quick Reference CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION D Remote control microphone Type The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8101 Remote control microphone type.
6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connections PC to a USB port USB cable (purchase separately) Transceiver to [USB] Only for USA versions to a 13.8 V DC power source NEVER remove this ferrite EMI filter. D-sub 9 pin (male) D-sub 15 pin (female) OPC-2308 GPS unit R WARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holders from the black and red cables. 12V Battery D-sub 9 pin (female) NEVER turn these connector screws. + red _ black to [ACC] WARNING! NEVER R connect to a 24 V battery.
6 Quick Reference CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION Ground IC-F8101 main unit to a 13.8 V DC power source DO NOT stretch the Ground wire. This may cause a ground wire disconnection and/or damage. D-sub 9 pin (female) AT-140 to [ATU] 1 2 3 4 OPC-2309 (10 m; 32.8 ft): 4 pin 5 6 Ground (see page 51) 7 O NOT pull the antenna and control cable reD ceptacles. This may cause a cable disconnection (in the tuner unit), inside connector damage or a bad connection.
6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Ground connection The transceiver 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, electrical 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.
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 ■ Antenna Most stations operate with a whip or long wire (insulated back stay) antenna. However, these antennas cannot be connected directly to the transceiver since their impedance may not match with the transceiver antenna connector. RDANGER HIGH VOLTAGE! EVER touch the antenna element/wire while tunN ing or transmitting. D AT-140 automatic antenna tuner See page 69. D Non-Icom tuner Some non-Icom tuners may be used with the ICF8101.
6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ 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 installation 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. D Supplied Accessories D Separation The optional OPC-607 (3 m; 9.8 ft), OPC-608 (8 m; 26.2 ft), OPC-609 (1.9 m; 6.
t Unscrew the 4 rear plate screws, then remove the rear plates from both the front panel and Main unit attachments. Rear plate 6 i 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. • The separation cable can be inserted into either the left or right grooves on the back of the attachment. *This illustration shows the description for the Main unit attachment.
6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ HM-192 (Optional Remote control microphone) The HM-192 allows you to remotely control the transceiver 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. r Attach the Extension MIC connector to the desired place, then tighten the 2 supplied screws (M4 × 20 mm).
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 ■ Mounting D Mounting location Select a location that can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving. NEVER place the main unit or remote controller where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered, or where it could cause bodily injury. 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.
6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION D Mounting the transceiver A supplied mounting bracket is used to mount the transceiver or transceiver’s Main unit onto a flat surface. q Attach the mounting plates, and tighten the 2 supplied M5 × 8 mm screws on each side. r The completed mounting should look like this. • Mounting on the board w Put the mounting bracket on the board, and then tighten the 4 supplied screws (M5 × 20 mm).
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 ■ Fuse replacement If a fuse blows, or the transceiver stops functioning, find the source of the problem, and repair it. Then replace the damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated fuse. The IC-F8101 has two fuse types installed for transceiver protection. • DC power cable......................................... ATC 30 A • Circuitry fuse...............................................
6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connector information ACC 1 Pin Pin name 5 6 15 ATU 6 1 78 CI-V — — 2 AF IN Input terminal for the AF signal. Input sensitivity (Data mode): More than 52.5 W at 100 mV 3 AF OUT Output terminal for the AF signal. Output level: 2 00 to 400 mVrms when receiving Data mode 4 AF GND Ground line for the AF signal. — 5 Input terminal for receive data from GPS NMEA0183 GPS RXD unit. 6 NC — — 7 RELAY Goes to ground when transmitting.
■ Connector information for OPC-2308 Pin Pin name 6 9 1 5 D-sub 9 pin (Male) 6 1 9 5 D-sub 9 pin (Female) Pin 1 NC — 2 GPS RX 5 3 NC — 4 NC — 5 GND 12 6 NC — 7 NC — 8 NC — 9 NC — 1 CI-V 1 2 MODPTT 9 3 NC — 4 NC — 5 NC — 6 AF OUT 3 7 AF IN 2 8 AF GND 4 9 GND 12 1 5 6 10 11 15 6 Quick Reference CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 1 2 3 4 D-sub 15 pin (Male) 5 6 7 OPC-2308 8 D-sub 9 pin (male) to IC-F8101 [ACC] D-sub 15 pin (male) D-sub 9 pi
7 SPECIFICATIONS D General D Transmitter • Frequency coverage: Receive 0.5–29.9999 MHz Transmit 1.6–29.9999 MHz • Mode: AUS versions J3E (USB), A3E (AM) RX only Other versions J3E (USB/LSB), A3E (AM) A1A (CW), F1B (FSK), J2B (D1, D2, D3) • No. of memory Ch.: 500 channels (maximum) • Usable temp. range: –30˚C to +60˚C; –22°F to +140°F • Frequency stability: ±0.3 ppm (–30˚C to +60˚C; –22°F to +140°F) • Antenna impedance: 50 Ω • Power supply: 13.
AT-140 automatic antenna tuner A mounting bracket is supplied with the speaker. Impedance: 4 Ω Max. AF input: 5 W (SP-10) 7 W (SP-25, SP-35/35L) 30 W (SP-30) RMK-6 separation kit The same as that supplied with the ICF8101 Separated Type. Allows you to install the transceiver front panel separate from the Main unit for operating convenience. The RMK-6 requires either the OPC-607, OPC-608, OPC-609 or OPC-726 separation cable.
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