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Icom IC-F8100 Instruction Manual

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    2001 new hf transceiver if8100 instruction manual.

  • Page 2: D Features

    I 2001 new 2001 new foreword thank you for purchasing this icom product. The ic- f8100 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 ...

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    2001 new ii precautions r danger high rf voltage! Never attach an antenna or internal antenna connector during trans- mission. 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 adv...

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    Iii 2001 new 2001 new 2001 new foreword .............................................................. I important ............................................................... I explicit definitions ............................................ I precautions ..........................................

  • Page 5: Panel Description

    2001 new 1 1 panel description 2001 new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence q volume keys [ +]/[ –](p. 7) adjusts the audio output level. W emergency key [ ] hold down for 1 second to transmit the selcall to the specified selcall addresses in orderly. E power key [ ] ➥ while ...

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    2 1 panel description 2001 new 2001 new d keypad ➥ inputs numeral for the clock setting. ➥ inputs numeral or alphabet for the selcall direct input. 10-key gps key [gps] when a gps receiver is connected through the op- tional ad-119 junction box and valid data is received, push to turn the gps inform...

  • Page 7: Quic

    2001 new 3 1 panel description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence q dc power connector [dc] accepts 13.8 v dc through the supplied dc power cable. W fan connector [fan] connects the optional cfu-f8100 cooling fan. Note: attach the protect plug when the optional cooling fan i...

  • Page 8: Ad-119 Optional Junction Box

    4 1 panel description 2001 new 2001 new q data jack [data] connects to a pc via an rs-232c cable (d-sub 9-pin) for remote control in rs-232c format. W gps connector [gps] input position and utc data in nmea0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.01 formats, such as from a gps receiver for automatically setting your posi...

  • Page 9: Lcd Screen

    5 1 panel description 2001 new 1 q receive/transmit icon ➥ “ rx” appears when signals are received or the squelch is open. ➥ “ tx” appears during transmit. W s-meter/tx meters ➥ shows the receiving signal strength during re- ceive. ➥ show the selected transmit output power. Mic gain can also be disp...

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    2 6 basic operation 2001 new 2001 new 2001 new ➥ push [ ] to turn on the power. • hold down [ ] for 2 seconds to turn off the power. ■ power on q push [§] one or more times to select the memory channel display. • display changes “channel” ➪ “selcall” ➪ “ale” ➪ “channel.” w push [r] or [s] to select ...

  • Page 11: Quic

    2001 new 7 2 basic operation 2001 new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence the squelch function detects signals with voice com- ponents and squelches (mutes) unwanted signals such as unmodulated beat signals. This provides quiet stand-by. When you need to receive weak signals,...

  • Page 12: Mode Selection

    2001 new 2001 new 8 2 basic operation 2001 new the following modes are selectable in the ic-f8100: lsb, usb, cw, am and d1. [mode] q push [§] one or more times to select the memory channel display. • display changes “channel” ➪ “selcall” ➪ “ale” ➪ “channel.” w push [mode](§§) one or more times to se...

  • Page 13: Receive And Transmit

    2001 new 3 9 receive and transmit 2001 new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence ■ basic voice transmit/receive q first, check the following. ➥ microphone and external speaker are con- nected. ➥ no mute icon “s,” “l” or “v” appears. • if one of “s,” “l” or “v” appears, push [mu...

  • Page 14: Functions For Transmit

    ■ functions for transmit ï transmit power selection the transceiver has three output power levels, high, mid and low. High power allows longer distance communications and low power reduces power con- sumption. [default] [ ] [ ] / q hold down [menu](home) for 1 second to enter the menu screen. W push...

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    11 3 receive and transmit 3 ï checking the mic level the transceiver has the mic level meter. You can check the mic level before or after adjusting the mi- crophone gain. [default] [ ] [ ] / q hold down [menu](home) for 1 second to enter the menu screen. W push [r] or [s] to select the “admin menu,”...

  • Page 16: Functions For Receive

    12 3 receive and transmit 2001 new 2001 new ■ functions for receive ï clarifier function the clarifier function compensates for off-frequencies of communicating stations. The function shifts the re- ceive frequency up to ±200 hz without moving the transmit frequency. • setting [ ] / q hold down [men...

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    3 13 receive and transmit 3 2001 new ï preamp and attenuator the preamp amplifies received signals in the front end circuit to improve the s/n ratio and sensitivity. Turn this function on when receiving weak signals. The attenuator prevents a strong undesired signal near the desired frequency or nea...

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    14 3 receive and transmit 2001 new 2001 new ■ functions for receive (continued) d agc function the agc (auto gain control) controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level even when the received signal strength is varied by fading, etc. The transceiver has two agc characteristics (tim...

  • Page 19: Quic

    2001 new 15 3 receive and transmit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence ï clear talk function the clear talk function enhances desired signals in the presence of noise by using the dsp circuit. Clear talk function off clear talk function on desired signal (cw) noise components...

  • Page 20: Selcall/ale Operation

    4 16 selcall/ale operation 2001 new ■ selcall or ale the selcall uses a 4 or 6-digit address (id) and allows you to make an individual/group call. The ale (auto- matic link establishment) is a system which automati- cally selects an available frequency and establishes a communication link. The ic-f8...

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    17 4 selcall/ale operation 4 the selcall allows you to make an individual or group call. Each transceiver is assigned an individual id (identification) and can be called using this id. • preparation for selective call sending a channel test call on several selcall chan- nels, and check the propagati...

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    18 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new allows you to make a phone call through a telephone interconnect service provider. • preparation for phone call sending a channel test call on several phone call channels, and check the propagation on each chan- nel to select the channel of good signal qu...

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    19 4 selcall/ale operation 4 2001 new the message call allows you to exchange up to 64 character* text messages with the intended id sta- tion, also you to leave a message at the station. * 64 character for icom selcall system; 32 character for open selcall system. • preparation for message call sen...

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    20 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new the send position call allows you to send your own position/time information to the intended id station. • preparation for send position call sending a channel test call on several selcall chan- nels, and check the propagation on each channel to select th...

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    21 4 selcall/ale operation 4 2001 new ï get position call the get position call allows you to request the in- tended id station to send position information. • preparation for get position call sending a channel test call on several selcall chan- nels, and check the propagation on each channel to se...

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    22 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new the get status call requests to send radio status information including power supply voltage, signal strength, output power, vswr, etc. • preparation for get status call sending a channel test call on several selcall channels, and check the propagation on...

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    23 4 selcall/ale operation 4 2001 new the emergency call allows you to broadcast an emergency signal with own position information. • preparation for get status call sending a channel test call on several selcall channels, and check the propagation on each channel to select the channel of good signa...

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    24 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new the channel test call allows the user determine the signal quality between your transceiver and specific transceiver before an individual/group call. The chan- nel test call is also used for checking the channel be- fore sending phone call. • sending chan...

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    25 4 selcall/ale operation 4 2001 new automatically establish a communication link by using the ale table. • sending individual call q on the memory channel display, push [ ] to enter the call select menu. W push [t](§) or [u](§§§) to select the call to “ale,” then push [ ] to enter the ale menu. E ...

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    26 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new ï ale sounding automatically sends a sounding signal at a certain interval (0.5–16 hours) to check the propagation and stores the data in a table. Also available manual sounding. • manual sounding q on the memory channel display, push [ ] to enter the cal...

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    27 4 selcall/ale operation 4 2001 new ï ale amd the ale amd (automatic message display) sends and receives up to a 90 character text message. Q on the memory channel display, push [ ] to enter the call select menu. W push [t](§) or [u](§§§) to select the call to “ale,” then push [ ] to enter the ale...

  • Page 32: Menu Screen

    5 28 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new 2001 new ■ user menu d entering user menu q hold down [menu](home) for 1 second to enter the menu screen. W push [r] or [s] to select the user menu, and then push [4]. E push [r] or [s] to select the desired item. R push [t](§) or [u](§§§)to adjust or set the value...

  • Page 33: Quic

    2001 new 29 5 menu screen 2001 new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence lcd contrast this item adjust the contrast of the lcd from 0 to 10 in 1 steps. (default: 5) d user menu items lcd dimmer this item adjusts the backlight brightness of the lcd from 0 (dark) to 10 (bright) i...

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    30 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new noise blanker this item turns the noise blanker function on or off. (default: off) the noise blanker function eliminates pulse-type noise such as car ignitions. Blanker level* this item appears when “advanced user menu” of the admin menu is set to on. This item adj...

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    31 5 menu screen 5 2001 new rf power this item sets the transmit output power to low, mid or high. (default: high) speech processor* this item appears when “advanced user menu” of the admin menu is set to on. This item turns the speech processor function on or off. (default: off) processor level* th...

  • Page 36: Admin Menu

    32 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new ■ admin menu admin menu is used for programming infrequently changed values, settings or functions. D entering administrator mode q turn off the transceiver power, if the transceiver is powered on. W while holding down [ ], [ ] and [8],push [ ] to turn on the trans...

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    2001 new 33 5 menu screen 5 d admin menu items tuner type this item selects the connected icom antenna tuner from at-140, at230 and off. (default: off) tx timeout this item turns the time-out timer function on (1, 3, 5 or 10 minutes) or off. If a continuous transmission exceeds the selected time per...

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    34 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new fsk shift several shift frequencies are used for fsk operation. This item selects an fsk shift frequency for almost any fsk system from 170 hz, 200 hz, 425 hz and 850 hz. (default: 170 hz) fsk polarity normal and reverse polarities are available for fsk operations ...

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    35 5 menu screen 5 2001 new scan this item sets the scan type to ale, selcall, voice, call, all memory or off. (default: off) scan resume this item sets the scan resume on or off. (default: off) when this setting is on, scan pauses for 10 seconds, then resumes, or resumes after 2 seconds when the si...

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    36 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new phone mode this item selects the activation of phone call on both reception and transmission, reception only, transmis- sion only or disable. (default: rx&tx) get status mode this item selects the activation of status request call on both reception and transmission...

  • Page 41: Quic

    2001 new 37 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence ale mode this item selects the activation of ale on both recep- tion and transmission, reception only, transmission only or disable. (default: rx&tx) ale auto sounding this item sets the auto sounding interval to 3...

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    38 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new ale ber threshold this item sets the bit error ratio (ber) threshold level from 0 to 48 bit for ale communication quality. (default: 12) one unit consists of 48 bit data. Ale golay threshold this item sets the golay threshold level from 0 to 3 bit for ale communica...

  • Page 43: Quic

    2001 new 39 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence ale scan call time this item sets a registration of the scan channel num- ber for your group to set the ale calling times. Se- lectable number are 1–100 in 1 steps or auto. (default: auto) auto: same setting as you...

  • Page 44: Connection and Installation

    6 40 connection and installation 2001 new 2001 new 2001 new ■ supplied accessories e r t y q w u i o !0 e r t y q w u i d #01 (one package type) the following accessories are supplied with ic-f8100 #01. Q microphone (hm-193) ........................................... 1 w external speaker (sp-25) .....

  • Page 45: Quic

    2001 new 41 6 connection and installation 2001 new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence e r t o y q w u i d #03 (command mic type) the following accessories are supplied with ic-f8100 #03. Q command mic (hm-192) ...................................... 1 w external speaker (sp-2...

  • Page 46: Connections

    42 6 connection and installation 2001 new 2001 new ■ connections pc to [acc1] to [acc2] to [usb] to a usb port to a 13.8 v dc power source to [acc1] to [acc2] opc-2126 opc-2127 transceiver usb cable (purchase separately) ad-119 sp-25 + red _ black 12v battery 12v battery crimp terminal r warning! Ne...

  • Page 47: Quic

    2001 new 43 6 connection and installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence optional at-140 at230 grounding (see p. 44) grounding (see p. 44) ic-f8100 main unit opc-2142 (10 m): 4 pin opc-2151 (10 m): 6 pin opc-2143 (5 m) to a 13.8 v dc power souce to [acc2] to [acc1] do no...

  • Page 48: Ground Connection

    44 7 connection and installation 2001 new 2001 new ■ 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 f...

  • Page 49: Antenna

    2001 new 45 7 connection and installation 7 ■ 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 be matched with the trans- ceiver antenna connector. R danger hi...

  • Page 50

    46 7 connection and installation 2001 new 2001 new the rmk-6 allows you to install the ic-f8100’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 sa...

  • Page 51: Quic

    2001 new 47 7 connection and installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence t unscrew the 4 rear plate screws, then remove the rear plates from both the front panel and main unit attachments. Rear plate *this illustration shows the descrip- tion for the main unit attachment...

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    48 7 connection and installation 2001 new 2001 new the hm-192 allows you to remotely control the trans- ceiver by using the microphone. Use either the optional opc-607, opc-608, opc-609 or opc-726 separa - tion cable . The hm-192 is same as the supplied for #03 (com- mand mic type). D mounting the o...

  • Page 53: Mounting

    2001 new 49 7 connection and installation 7 ■ mounting d mounting location select a location which can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving. We recommend the locations shown in the diagram below. Never place the main unit or remote controller where normal operati...

  • Page 54

    50 7 connection and installation 2001 new 2001 new q attach the mounting plates, and tighten the 2 supplied screws (m5 × 8) for each side. W put the mounting bracket on the board, and then tighten the 4 supplied screws (m5 × 20). E attach the main unit to the mounting bracket as shown below. Not sup...

  • Page 55: Fuse Replacement

    51 7 connection and installation 2001 new 7 ■ fuse replacement if a fuse blows, or the transceiver stops functioning, find the source of the problem, and repair it. Then re- place the damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated fuse. Rwarning! Turn off the power and discon- nect the dc power cable fro...

  • Page 56

    2001 new 52 7 connection and installation 2001 new ■ connector information for ad-119 data pin pin name description 1 5 6 9 1 nc no connection 2 txd outputs transmit data. 3 rxd input terminal for receive data. 4 dtr outputs data terminal ready signal. 5 gnd connect to the ground. 6 nc no connection...

  • Page 57: Specifications

    8 53 specifications 2001 new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence d general • frequency coverage : (unit: mhz) receive 0.5–29.9999 transmit 1.6–29.9999 • type of emission : j3e (usb/lsb), a1a (cw), (depends on version) a3e (am), f1b (fsk) • no. Of memory ch. : 500 channels (ma...

  • Page 58: Options

    2001 new 9 54 options 2001 new at-140 automatic antenna tuner antenna and control cable receptacles for easy installation and tuner through function are available. Opc-2142 shielded control cable opc-2151 shielded control cable shielded control cable protects the trans- ceiver from rf feedback and e...

  • Page 59: Quic

    55 2001 new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence memo.

  • Page 60

    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan 2001 new a-6916h-1ex-0a printed in japan © 2011 icom inc. Printed on recycled paper with soy ink..

  • Page 61

    If8100 please note the following information for the ic-f8100 instruction manual. ➥ if the antenna tuner matching is successful, tune icon is displayed. ➥ the ‘tel disconnect’ command is added for the phone call. ➥ when first entering the administrator mode, a login password will be required, depend...

  • Page 62: About Modifications

    A-6916w-2ex page 5 ■ lcd screen e operating mode indicator shows the selected operating mode. • “lsb,” “usb,” “cw,” “am,” “d1,”* “d2”* or “d3”* appears, depending on the operating mode. * when the “modem” setting (p. 32) in the admin menu is set to “off,” “rtty” appears instead. The d1, d2 or d3 mod...