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Icom IC-F8101 Instruction Manual

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Summary of IC-F8101

  • Page 1

    2001 new hf transceiver if8101 instruction manual this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference..

  • Page 2: D Features

    I 2001 new 2001 new preface thank you for purchasing this icom product. The ic- f8101 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 i...

  • Page 3

    2001 new ii preface ................................................................... I important ............................................................... I explicit definitions ............................................ I fcc information .....................................................

  • Page 4

    Iii 2001 new 2001 new safety training information w arning 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 haza...

  • Page 5

    2001 new iv information en matiÈre de sÉcuritÉ avertissement votre radio icom produit une énergie électromagnétique de radiofréquen- ces (rf), en mode de transmission. Cette radio est conçue pour un «usage professionnel seulement» et classée comme tel, ce qui signifie qu’elle doit être utilisée uniq...

  • Page 6

    V 2001 new 2001 new precautions r danger high rf voltage! Never attach an antenna or internal antenna connector during transmis- sion. This may result in an electrical shock or burn. R danger! Never operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. This ...

  • Page 7: Panel Description

    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. 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 ret...

  • Page 8

    2 1 panel description 2001 new 2001 new !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 trans- ceiver and/or the microphone. Y u t r q w e i front view q mic (microphone in...

  • Page 9: 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 mode key [mode] push to select the operating mode. Note: the selectable operating mode can be set in the “mode” item of “setmode.” (main menu > setmode > mode) (pp. 63–67) clarifier key [clar] push to open the...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    4 1 panel description 2001 new 2001 new 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 spe...

  • Page 11: Quic

    2001 new 5 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 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 ...

  • Page 12

    2001 new 2001 new 6 1 panel description 2001 new !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 me...

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    2001 new 2 7 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 q push [ ] 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,...

  • Page 14: Squelch Function

    8 2 basic operation 2001 new 2001 new 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. ➥ push [mute]( m ) one or more times to select a squelch type. • selectab...

  • Page 15: Quic

    2001 new 9 2 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence the scan function repeatedly scans programmed channels. This function is convenient to check for calls on multiple channels. [stop] q push [ ] to start a scan. • “scanning” and the scan type are displayed. W whe...

  • Page 16: Vfo Operation

    2001 new 10 2 basic operation 2001 new in the vfo mode, you can set a desired operating fre- quency, operating mode and 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, a...

  • Page 17: Receive And Transmit

    3 11 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. ➥ the microphone and external speaker are con- nected. ➥ no “s,” “l” or “v” mute icon appears. • if “s,” “l” or “v” appears, push [mute](m) one ...

  • Page 18: Functions For Transmit

    ■ functions for transmit d transmit power selection the transceiver has three output power levels, high, mid and low. High power provides longer distance communications and low power reduces power con- sumption. [default] / q push [8] to enter the main menu screen. W select the “rf power” item of “s...

  • Page 19

    13 3 receive and transmit 3 d 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. [default] / q push [8] to ...

  • Page 20: Functions For Receive

    14 3 receive and transmit 2001 new 2001 new ■ functions for receive d 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. / upper shift lower shift q push ...

  • Page 21

    3 15 receive and transmit 3 2001 new d noise blanker the noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. [default] / when using the noise blanker function, received signals may be distorted if they are excessively strong, or when used on noise other than...

  • Page 22

    16 3 receive and transmit 2001 new 2001 new ■ functions for receive (continued) d 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 characteris...

  • Page 23: Quic

    2001 new 17 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 d clear talk function the clear talk function uses the dsp circuit to en- hance desired signals in the presence of noise. Clear talk function off clear talk function on desired signal (cw) noise components...

  • Page 24: Selcall/ale Operation

    4 18 selcall/ale operation 2001 new ■ 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 se- lects the best frequency for the time of day, destination and propagation, and esta...

  • Page 25

    19 4 selcall/ale operation 4 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. • preparation for a selective call send a channel test call on several selcall channels, and check the propa...

  • Page 26

    20 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new 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 chan- nels, and check the propagation on each one to select the channel with the best signal qu...

  • Page 27: Quic

    2001 new 21 4 selcall/ale operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence 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...

  • Page 28

    22 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new the send position call allows you to send your own position and time information to the intended id sta- tion. • 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...

  • Page 29: Quic

    2001 new 23 4 selcall/ale operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence 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 t...

  • Page 30

    24 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new the get status call requests sending radio status information, including power supply voltage, signal strength, output power, vswr, and so on. • preparation for a get status call send a channel test call on several selcall channels, and check the propagat...

  • Page 31

    25 4 selcall/ale operation 4 2001 new the emergency call allows you to broadcast an emer- gency signal with your own position information. • sending an emergency call q hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the network selection screen. W push [r] or [s] to select the desired network, and then push [ ...

  • Page 32

    26 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new 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. • send...

  • Page 33: Quic

    2001 new 27 4 selcall/ale operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence the stun call disables the specified station from either transmitting and receiving. • sending a stun call q hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the network selection screen. W push [r] or [s] to select t...

  • Page 34

    28 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new the rfds (royal flying doctor service) emergency call uses a 2-tone signal for an emergency call. • sending an rfds emergency call q hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the network selection screen. W push [r] or [s] to select the desired network, and the...

  • Page 35

    29 4 selcall/ale operation 4 2001 new d simple selcall operation the simple selcall mode is convenient to transmit the often used selcalls. Q push [ ] to enter the simple selcall mode. • depending on the entry, the contents are skipped. Holding down [ ] enters the normal selcall mode. See pages 19 t...

  • Page 36

    30 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new automatically establish a communication link by using the ale table. • sending an individual call q hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the network selection screen. W push [r] or [s] to select the desired network, and then push [ ]. • the networks that b...

  • Page 37: Quic

    31 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence • sending a net call q hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the network selection screen. W push [r] or [s] to select the desired network, and then push [ ]. • the networks that belong to the ale system mu...

  • Page 38

    32 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new the amd (automatic message display) sends and re- ceives test messages of up to 90 characters. The amd call is used to transmit messages and start conversations. • sending an individual amd call q hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the network selection ...

  • Page 39: Quic

    33 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence • sending a net amd call q hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the network selection screen. W push [r] or [s] to select the desired network, and then push [ ]. • the networks that belong to the ale syste...

  • Page 40

    34 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new automatically sends a sounding signal at certain in- tervals (0.5–11 hours) to check the propagation, and then saves the data in a table. Manual soundings can also be made. • manual sounding q hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the network selection scre...

  • Page 41: Quic

    35 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence continued on the next page. The update lqa call is used to measure the signal quality between the transceiver and other stations. • sending an individual update lqa call q hold down [ ] for 1 second to en...

  • Page 42

    36 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new 2001 new • sending a net update lqa call q hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the network selection screen. W push [r] or [s] to select the desired network, and then push [ ]. • the networks that belong to the ale system must be selected. E push [ r ] or [ s ] to...

  • Page 43: Quic

    37 4 selcall/ale 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 ale amd (automatic message display) sends and receives test messages of up to 90 characters. The unlink amd call is used to transmit just message without conversation. • sending an unlink individual a...

  • Page 44

    38 4 selcall/ale operation 2001 new • sending an unlink net amd call q hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the network selection screen. W push [r] or [s] to select the desired network, and then push [ ]. • the networks that belong to the ale system must be selected. E push [ r ] or [ s ] to select ...

  • Page 45: Menu Screen

    2001 new 5 39 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 ■ manager menu the manager menu is used for logging into the admin- istrator mode, setting the access rights, programming memory channel, selcall addresses and so on. Admin login/admin logout selects the l...

  • Page 46

    40 5 menu screen 2001 new ■ manager menu (continued) d entering the administrator mode when first entering the administrator mode, a login password may be required, depending on the preset- ting. Q push [mngr](#) to enter the manager menu screen. • “admin login” is automatically selected. If “admin ...

  • Page 47: Quic

    2001 new 41 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence d 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. / q select a memory channel, selcall address or other setting. W p...

  • Page 48

    42 5 menu screen 2001 new ■ manager menu (continued) d built-in test you can check the transceiver’s condition by using the “built-in test” item. / q push [mngr](#) to enter the manager menu screen. • “admin logout” is automatically selected. W push [r] or [s] to select “built-in test,” and then pus...

  • Page 49: Quic

    2001 new 43 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence d create entry you can create new ale, channel, network or selcall items. / q push [mngr](#) to enter the manager menu screen. • “admin logout” is automatically selected. W push [r] or [s] to select “create entry,”...

  • Page 50

    44 5 menu screen 2001 new • ale making a net id q push [r] or [s] to select “ale,” and then push [4]. W push [r] or [s] to select a net id, and then push [4] to enter the input mode. E push the keypad keys to enter the desired id, and then push [4]. • up to 15 characters can be entered. • usable cha...

  • Page 51: Quic

    2001 new 45 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence • network a new network can be created. Q push [r] or [s] to select “network,” and then push [4] to enter the input mode. W push the keypad keys to enter the network name, and then push [4]. • up to 20 characters c...

  • Page 52

    46 5 menu screen 2001 new • selcall a new selcall entry, address, phone link or profile, can be created. Creating an address q push [r] or [s] to select “selcall,” and then push [4]. W push [r] or [s] to select “address,” and then push [4] to enter the input mode. E push the keypad keys to enter the...

  • Page 53: Quic

    2001 new 47 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence • selcall creating a phone link q push [r] or [s] to select “selcall,” and then push [4]. W push [r] or [s] to select “phone link,” and then push [4] to enter the input mode. E push the keypad keys to enter the pho...

  • Page 54

    48 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new d delete entry any no-longer-used entries, such as memory chan- nels or selcall addresses can be cleared. / q select a memory channel, selcall address or some other setting that you want to clear. W push [mngr](#) to enter the manager menu screen. • “admin logout” ...

  • Page 55: Quic

    2001 new 49 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence d setup you can create new channels, networks, ale self ids, or selcall profiles using the setup wizard. / q push [mngr](#) to enter the manager menu screen. • “admin logout” is automatically selected. W push [r] o...

  • Page 56

    50 5 menu screen 2001 new ■ manager menu d setup (continued) • network a new network can be created. Note: the present network list is cleared. Q push [r] or [s] to select “network,” and then hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the input mode. W push [r] or [s] to select the memory channels, and the...

  • Page 57: Quic

    2001 new 51 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence • selcall profile a new selcall profile can be created. Note: the present selcall profile is cleared. Q push [r] or [s] to select “selcall profile,” and then hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the input mode. W pu...

  • Page 58: Main Menu

    52 5 menu screen 2001 new ■ main menu d entering the main menu q push [8] to enter the main menu screen. W 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...

  • Page 59: Quic

    2001 new 53 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence d selcall displays or edits the entry of the list that related to selcall. While displaying an entry, hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the programing mode. Address address displays the preset address list. Name ...

  • Page 60

    54 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new ale set mode lqa decay (default: 15 days) set the lqa decay for the auto sounding function to between 1 and 30 days, or disable. Ber threshold (default: 12) set the bit error ratio (ber) threshold level to be- tween 0 and 48 bits to determine the acceptable level o...

  • Page 61: Quic

    2001 new 55 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence lqa average (default: 8) set the adopting number of lqa data for averaging to between 1 and 8. Lqa request (default: on) set the lqa request function to on or off. When set to on, the transceiver requests the calle...

  • Page 62

    56 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new 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...

  • Page 63: Quic

    2001 new 57 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence 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: the auto start function is disabled. Scan:...

  • Page 64

    58 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new 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 b...

  • Page 65: Quic

    2001 new 59 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence 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 s...

  • Page 66

    60 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new d setmode config set mode (continued) speech processor (default: off) 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. The set level is ef...

  • Page 67: Quic

    2001 new 61 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence tuner (default: on) turns the automatic antenna tuner on or off. 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 c...

  • Page 68

    62 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new d setmode config set mode (continued) opening display (default: on*) select whether or not the opening message is dis- played on the lcd at power on. Off: the opening message is not displayed. On: the opening message is displayed. * off is default, depending on the...

  • Page 69: Quic

    63 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 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 transmit- ting calls. Rx: allows t...

  • Page 70

    64 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new d setmode mode set mode (continued) 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 (defau...

  • Page 71: Quic

    2001 new 65 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence 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, 21...

  • Page 72

    66 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new d setmode mode set mode (continued) lsbd1 accept (default: disable) usbd1 set the lsbd1 or usbd1 mode to “dis- able,” “rx” or “rx & tx.” see the “accept” item in “lsb” for details. Offset displays the offset frequency. The frequency is permanently set to “1800hz.” ...

  • Page 73: Quic

    2001 new 67 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence lsbd3 accept (default: disable) usbd3 set the lsbd3 or usbd3 mode to “dis- able,” “rx” or “rx & tx.” see the “accept” item in “lsb” for details. Offset displays the offset frequency. The frequency is permanently se...

  • Page 74

    68 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new 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 sel- call or a...

  • Page 75: Quic

    2001 new 69 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence 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 d...

  • Page 76

    70 5 menu screen 2001 new 2001 new 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 por...

  • Page 77: Quic

    2001 new 71 5 menu screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence time set mode local set the local time. Before programming this item, the “utc offset” item must be set. Q push [r] or [s] to select this item, and then hold down [4] to open the programming screen. W push [r] or [...

  • Page 78: Connection and Installation

    6 72 connection and installation 2001 new 2001 new 2001 new ■ supplied accessories e r y t u q w i e y t u q w i o !0 r d one package type the following accessories are supplied with ic-f8101 one package type. Q microphone ........................................................... 1 w external spea...

  • Page 79: Quic

    2001 new 73 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 u t i y q w o !0 d remote control microphone type the following accessories are supplied with ic-f8101 remote control microphone type. Q remote control microphone .........................

  • Page 80: Connections

    74 6 connection and installation 2001 new 2001 new ■ connections pc to [usb] to [acc] to a usb port supplied ferrite emi filter opc-2308 gps unit ux-248 gps unit d-sub 9 pin (male) d-sub 9 pin (female) d-sub 15 pin (female) modem unit to a 13.8 v dc power source transceiver usb cable (purchase separ...

  • Page 81: Quic

    2001 new 75 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 at-140 ah-740 ground ic-f8101 main unit to a 13.8 v dc power source to [atu] ground (see page 76) ground (see page 76) d-sub 9 pin (female) ground ic-f8101 main unit to a 13.8 v dc power source to [...

  • Page 82: Ground Connection

    76 6 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. Electrical shocks and interference from other equi...

  • Page 83: Power Source

    2001 new 77 6 connection and installation 6 ■ power source the transceiver requires regulated dc power of 13.8 v and at least 28 a. There are two ways to sup- ply power: • direct connection to a 12 v battery in your vehicle through the supplied dc power cable. • use a dc power supply connected to an...

  • Page 84

    78 6 connection and installation 2001 new 2001 new 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 th...

  • Page 85: Quic

    2001 new 79 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 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...

  • Page 86

    80 6 connection and installation 2001 new 2001 new 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...

  • Page 87: Mounting

    2001 new 81 6 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 cau...

  • Page 88

    82 6 connection and installation 2001 new 2001 new q attach the mounting plates and tighten the 2 sup- plied m5 × 8 mm screws on each side. W place the mounting bracket on the board, and then tighten the 4 supplied screws. M5 × 16 mm m5 × 12 mm rwarning! Mount the mounting bracket to a surface that ...

  • Page 89: Fuse Replacement

    83 6 connection and installation 2001 new 6 ■ fuse replacement if a fuse blows, or the transceiver stops functioning, find the source of the problem, and repair it. If the fuse is blown, replace the damaged fuse with a new, ad- equately rated fuse. Rwarning! Turn off the power and discon- nect the d...

  • Page 90: Connector Information

    84 6 connection and installation 2001 new ■ connector information atu pin pin name description specification 1 5 6 9 1 key key signal input. — 2 start start/bypass signal output. — 3 13.8v 13.8 v output for antenna tuner. 13.8 v, maximum 2 a 4 13.8v 13.8 v output for antenna tuner. 13.8 v, maximum 2...

  • Page 91: Quic

    85 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 pin pin name pin 1 5 6 9 1 nc — 2 gps rx 5 3 nc — 4 nc — 5 gnd 12 6 nc — d-sub 9 pin (male) 7 nc — 1 5 11 6 15 10 8 nc — 9 nc — 1 5 6 9 1 ci-v 1 2 modptt 9 3 nc — 4 nc — 5 nc — 6 af out 3 d-sub 9 pin (female...

  • Page 92: Specifications

    7 86 specifications 2001 new d general • 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...

  • Page 93: Options

    8 87 options 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 quic k ref erence at-140 automatic antenna tuner antenna and control cable receptacles for easy installation, and a tuner bypass function. Opc-607/opc-608/opc-609/opc-726 separation cable opc-607: 3 m (9.8 ft) opc-608: 8 m (26.2 ft) opc-609: 1.9...

  • Page 94

    1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan 2001 new a-7264h-1ex-qa printed in japan © 2015–2016 icom inc..

  • Page 95: Ci-V Connection

    1 v4.01– a-7264-2ex if8101 ci-v information— ver. 4.01 or later this information is discribed using version 4.01 or later firmware. Earlier versions are some different. Controller to ic-f8101 fe fe 8a e0 cn sc data area fd preamb le code (fix ed) tr ansceiv er’ s def ault address controller’ s def a...

  • Page 96: Command Table

    2 v4.01– a-7264-2ex cmd. Sub cmd. Set mode data description category item 02 see p. 6 read the upper and lower frequencies 03 see p. 6 read the operating frequency 07 select the vfo mode 00 select vfo a 01 select vfo b 08 select the memory mode 0e 00 scan stop 01 scan start 14 01 see p. 6 send/read ...

  • Page 97

    3 v4.01– a-7264-2ex command table (continued) cmd. Sub cmd. Set mode data description category item 1a 05 03 18 00/01 send/read the built-in test display (00=off, 01=on) 19 00/01 send/read the opening display (00=off, 01=on) 04 00 01 to 30 send/read the link interval setting ( 01 to 30=10 to 300 sec...

  • Page 98

    4 v4.01– a-7264-2ex command table (continued) cmd. Sub cmd. Set mode data description category item 1a 05 14 03 01 to 03 send/read the connector for the lsbd2 mode data modulation when an external unit’s ptt is pushed ( 01=usb, 02=acc, 03=tc4) 15 00 00 to 02 send/read the usbd2 mode capability ( 00=...

  • Page 99

    5 v4.01– a-7264-2ex command table (continued) cmd. Sub cmd. Set mode data description category item 1a 37 0000 to 0002 send/read the tx status ( 0000=rx, 0001=tx by ptt, 0002=tx by acc ptt) • if you want to change the tx status between the ptt and acc ptt, first change to the rx status, then select ...

  • Page 100: Data Content Description

    6 v4.01– a-7264-2ex band edge frequency setting d command: 02 q x w e r t y u i o !0 !1 x x x x x x x x 2 0 0 d x x x x x x x x x 10 hz digit: 0–9 1 hz digit: 0–9 1 khz digit: 0–9 100 hz digit: 0–9 100 khz digit: 0–9 10 khz digit: 0–9 10 mhz digit: 0–9 1 mhz digit: 0–9 1000 mhz digit: 0 (fix ed) 100...

  • Page 101

    7 v4.01– a-7264-2ex selcall setting d command: 1a 42 q w e r call type data …… call id or link id telephone number message, pin code resevation f f f f x x x x x x x x x x x x call type data q call type q data telephone number/ message/pin code selective 00 — phone 01 telephone number message 02 mes...