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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HF TRANSCEIVER
iF8100
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF TRANSCEIVER iF8100 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: Table Of Contents

    PRECAUTIONS ............ii years of trouble-free operation. FCC INFORMATION ..........iii We appreciate you making the IC-F8100 your radio of SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ....... iii choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of INFORMATION EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ ..iv “technology first.”...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    DO NOT During mobile operation, operate the trans- mal odor, sound or smoke. Contact your Icom dealer or ceiver without running the vehicle’s engine. When the distributor for advice. transceiver’s power is ON and your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon become exhausted.

  • Page 4: Fcc Information

    CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this trans- ceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations.

  • Page 5: Information En Matière De Sécurité

    Interférence électromagnétique et compatibilité 3. Émettre uniquement lorsque les personnes à En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l’extérieur du véhicule se trouvent à au moins la l’énergie de RF qui peut provoquer des interférences distance minimale recommandée de 160 cm de avec d’autres appareils ou systèmes.

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Controller (Front panel or HM-192) • HM-192 • Front panel Keypad (p. 2) • Common t UP/DOWN KEYS [r]/[s] q VOLUME KEYS [ +]/[ –] (p. 9) Selects the operating channel, the items in the Adjusts the audio output level. Menu mode, and so on.
  • Page 7 PANEL DESCRIPTION • Front panel • HM-192 !0 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC] !1 LOCK KEY [ Connects to only the microphone supplied with the Hold down for 1 second to set the Key lock function transceiver. to ALL, NUMERIC KEY or OFF. NOTE: NEVER connect the HM-192 or any other microphone here.
  • Page 8 PANEL DESCRIPTION Keypad (Continued) VFO KEY [VFO] MUTE KEY [MUTE] Push to turn the VFO mode ON or OFF. Push to select the squelch type. Call squelch, S-meter squelch (level 1 to 50), Voice squelch NOTE: The VFO mode operation can be or squelch OFF are selectable.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Rear panel Protect plug ACC2 ACC1 q DC POWER CONNECTOR [DC] r ACCESSORY CONNECTOR (10 PIN) [ACC1] Accepts 13.8 V DC through a DC power cable. t ACCESSORY CONNECTOR (12 PIN) [ACC2] Connects to the optional AD-119 junction box w FAN CONNECTOR [FAN] OPC-2205...

  • Page 10: Lcd Screen

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ LCD screen • Memory Channel Display • Selcall Address Display • ALE ID Display q RECEIVE/TRANSMIT ICON y GPS ICON ➥ “ RX” appears when signals are received or the Appears when valid position data is received from squelch is open.
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION • Memory Channel Display • Selcall Address Display • ALE ID Display !1 CALL ICON Displays the Call type icons for Selcall. • The “ ” icon appears when a Selective call address name is selected on the Selcall Address display. •...

  • Page 12: Optional Junction Box

    ACCESSORY CONNECTOR 1 (10 PIN) [ACC1] w GPS CONNECTOR [GPS] Connects to the IC-F8100’s Accessory connectors. Connects to a GPS receiver to automatically set Both connectors must be connected to use this your position and time data in NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 Junction Box.

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Power ON ➥ Push [ ] to turn ON the Power. • Built-in Test is displayed. The BIT display can be turned OFF in the Advance Menu. • Hold down [ ] for 2 seconds to turn OFF the power. ■...

  • Page 14: Setting Audio Volume

    BASIC OPERATION ■ 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. Minimum audio level •...

  • Page 15: Mode Selection

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Mode selection The following modes are selectable in the IC-F8100: q Push [§] one or more times to select the Memory LSB, USB, CW, AM, D1,* D2* and D3.* Channel display. • The display sequentially selects “Channel” ➪ “Selcall”...

  • Page 16: Vfo Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ VFO operation In the VFO mode, you can set a desired operating fre- quency, operating mode or split frequency function. NOTE: • The VFO mode operation can be disabled in the Admin Menu. • While in the VFO mode, the Selcall, ALE features or the Emergency key cannot be used.

  • Page 17: Receive And Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Basic voice transmit/receive r Push [TUNER](9) once or twice to enter the an- q First, check the following. tenna tune mode. ➥ The microphone and external speaker are con- nected. • The “Auto Tune” or “Manual Tune” screen sequentially ➥...

  • Page 18: Functions For Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for transmit ï Transmit power selection The transceiver has three output power levels, HIGH, q Hold down [MENU](HOME) for 1 second to enter MID and LOW. High power provides longer distance the Menu screen. communications and low power reduces power con- w Push [r] or [s] to select the “User Menu,”...

  • Page 19: Speech Processor

    While speaking into the microphone, check the TX meter reading. ï Speech Processor The IC-F8100 has a built-in, low distortion Speech q Hold down [MENU](HOME) for 1 second to enter Processor circuit. This circuit increases your average the Menu screen.

  • Page 20: Functions For Receive

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for receive ï Clarifier function The Clarifier function compensates for off-frequency stations. The function shifts the receive frequency up to ±200 Hz, without shifting the transmit frequency. • Setting q Hold down [MENU](HOME) for 1 second to enter the Menu screen.

  • Page 21: Preamp And Attenuator

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ï Preamp and Attenuator The preamp amplifies received signals in the front q Hold down [MENU](HOME) for 1 second to enter end circuit to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. the Menu screen. w Push [r] or [s] to select the “User Menu,” and Turn ON this function to better receive weak signals.

  • Page 22: Agc Function

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for receive (Continued) D AGC function q Hold down [MENU](HOME) for 1 second to enter The AGC (automatic gain control) controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level, even the Menu screen. w Push [r] or [s] to select the “User Menu,” and when the received signal strength varies by fading, then push [4].

  • Page 23: Receive And Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ï Clear Talk function ➥ Push [C TALK](8) to turn the Clear Talk function The Clear Talk function enhances desired signals in the presence of noise by using the DSP circuit. ON or OFF. • “C” appears when the Clear Talk function is ON. Appears Clear Talk function OFF Clear Talk function ON...

  • Page 24: Selcall/Ale Operation

    (Icom Selcall characters* with the intended ID station. system) * 64 characters for the ICOM Selcall system; 32 char- • Depending on the preprogramming, you can select acters for the Open Selcall system. the Open Selcall system* for these call, except the Get Status call.

  • Page 25: Selective Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Selective call The Selcall function allows you to make individual or y Push [ ] to go to the next screen. group calls. Each transceiver is assigned an individual • Push [HOME] to return to the previous screen. ID (identification) and can be called using this ID.
  • Page 26 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Phone call Allows you to make Phone calls through a telephone t Push [ ] to go to the next screen. interconnect service provider. • Push [HOME] to return to the previous screen. ❍ Phone Link selection •...
  • Page 27 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION i Push [ ] to enter the Channel Menu, and then push [t](§) or [u](§§§) to select the desired operat- ing channel. • Push [HOME] to return to Selcall menu. o Push [ ] to transmit the Phone call. The call is stored in the Call Out memory.

  • Page 28: Message Call

    ➥ Push [Edit](§ § ) to enter the direct input station, and also leave a message at the station. mode. * 64 characters for the ICOM Selcall system; 32 char- ➥ Push the numeric keys to enter the Message. acters for the Open Selcall system.
  • Page 29 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION • Receiving a Message call When your transceiver receives a Message call with your individual ID, it automatically responds by trans- mitting. The received Message is stored in the Call In memory. q After receiving a Message call, and push any key to enter the Call In memory.
  • Page 30 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Send Position call 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 Phone call chan- nels, and check the propagation on each one to select ❍...
  • Page 31 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Get Position call The Get Position call allows you to request an intended ❍ Self ID input ID station to send its position information. ➥ Push [Edit](§ § ) to enter the direct input mode. • Preparation for a Get Position call ➥...
  • Page 32 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Get Status call The Get Status call requests sending radio status infor- ❍ Self ID input mation including power supply voltage, signal strength, ➥ Push [Edit](§ § ) to enter the direct input output power, VSWR, and so on. mode.
  • Page 33 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï RFDS 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 q With the Memory Channel displayed, push [ ] to enter the Call select menu.

  • Page 34: Emergency Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Emergency call The Emergency call allows you to broadcast an emer- y Push [ ] to go to the next screen. gency signal with your own position information. • Push [HOME] to return to the previous screen. ❍...
  • Page 35 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Channel Test call The Channel Test call allows the user determine the y Push [ ] to go to the next screen. signal quality between your transceiver and a spe- • Push [HOME] to return to the previous screen. cific transceiver before an individual or group call.

  • Page 36: Ale Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï ALE call Automatically establish a communication link by using u Push [ ] to transmit an Individual call. The call is the ALE table. stored in the Call Out memory. • While calling, push [PTT] to cancel the call. •...
  • Page 37 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï ALE sounding Automatically sends a sounding signal at certain in- tervals (0.5–16 hours) to check the propagation, and then stores the data in a table. Manual soundings can also be made. • Manual sounding q With the Memory Channel displayed, push [ ] to enter the Call select menu.
  • Page 38 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï ALE AMD The ALE AMD (Automatic Message Display) sends u Push [ ] to enter the Channel Menu, and then and receives test messages of up to 90 characters. push [t](§) or [u](§§§) to select the desired operat- ing channel.

  • Page 39: Menu Screen

    MENU SCREEN ■ Edit Menu D Editing the Clock Setting q Hold down [MENU](HOME) for 1 second to enter the Menu screen. w Push [r] one or more times to select the Edit Menu, and then push [4]. e Push [r] once to select the Clock Setting, and then push [4] again.

  • Page 40: User Menu

    MENU SCREEN ■ User Menu D Entering the 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 or setting.

  • Page 41: Squelch Level

    MENU SCREEN Squelch Level Adjust the squelch threshold level between 0 and 50, in 1 digit steps. (Default: 10) When the S-meter squelch is activated, only signals stronger than this set level are received. Noise Blanker Turns the noise blanker function ON or OFF. (Default: OFF) The Noise Blanker function eliminates pulse-type noise such as that from car ignitions.

  • Page 42: Key Lock

    MENU SCREEN User Menu items (Continued) RF Power Set the transmit output power to LOW, MID or HIGH. (Default: HIGH) Speech Processor* This item appears when “Advanced User Menu” in the Admin Menu is set to ON. Turns the Speech Processor function ON or OFF. (Default: OFF) Processor Level* This item appears when “Advanced User Menu”...

  • Page 43: Admin Menu

    MENU SCREEN ■ Admin Menu The Admin Menu is used for programming infrequently changed values, settings or functions. D Entering the Administrator mode When first entering the Administrator mode, a login password may be required, depending on the prepro- gramming. q Turn OFF the transceiver power, if it is ON.
  • Page 44 MENU SCREEN D Admin Menu items Tuner type Set the connected antenna tuner type to AT-140 or AT230 or OFF. (Default: OFF) TX Timeout 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.
  • Page 45 MENU SCREEN FSK Tone Several mark frequencies are used for FSK operation. Set the FSK mark frequency for almost any FSK sys- tem, to 1200 Hz, 1275 Hz, 1487.5 Hz, 1615 Hz, 1700 Hz, 2100 Hz or 2125 Hz. (Default: 1615 Hz) FSK shift Several shift frequencies are used for FSK operation.

  • Page 46: Scan Resume

    MENU SCREEN Admin Menu items (Continued) Shift Frequency Set the frequency shift in the Data mode to 1800Hz USB, 1500Hz USB, 1800 Hz LSB or 1500Hz LSB. (Default: 1800Hz USB) Scan Set the scan type to ALE, SELCALL, VOICE, CALL, ALL MEMORY or OFF.
  • Page 47 MENU SCREEN Selective Mode Set the activation of Selcall to both reception and transmission, reception only, transmission only or dis- able. (Default: RX&TX) Channel Test Mode Set the activation of Channel Test call to both recep- tion and transmission, reception only, transmission only or disable.

  • Page 48: Emergency Mode

    MENU SCREEN Admin Menu items (Continued) Emergency Mode Select the activation of Emergency call to both recep- tion and transmission, reception only, transmission only or disable. (Default: RX&TX) ALE Mode Select the activation of ALE to both reception and transmission, reception only, transmission only or dis- able.
  • Page 49 MENU SCREEN ALE Decay Time Set the decay time for the Auto Sounding function to between 1 and 8 hours. (Default: 1 hour) ALE Sounding Length Set the signal length to between 5 words and 100 words, in 1 word steps. (Default: 5 words) The transceiver repeats calling a to call ID during this set length.
  • Page 50 MENU SCREEN Admin Menu items (Continued) ALE LQA Average Set the adopting number of LQA data for averaging to between 1 and 8. (Default: 8) ALE LQA Request Set the LQA request function to ON or OFF. (Default: ON) When set to ON, the transceiver requests the called station to send LQA data with an ALE answer back call.

  • Page 51: Cpu Reset

    19200 bps or AUTO. (Default: AUTO) CI-V Address To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code. The IC-F8100’s address is 82h. (Default: 82h) ■ CPU Reset If you want to initialize the operating settings in the...

  • Page 52: Connection And Installation

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Supplied accessories D One package type D Separated Type The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8100 The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8100 One package type. Separated type. q Microphone ............1 q Microphone ............1 w External speaker ...........
  • Page 53 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION D Remote control microphone Type The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8100 Remote control microphone type. q Remote control microphone ........1 w External speaker ........... 1 e DC power cable............. 1 r Rubber feet ............4 t Black and red cables with fuse holders ...

  • Page 54: Connections

    To pin 12 To pin 12 Ground To pin 14 To pin 14 to IC-F8100 MIC connector (pin 5) Tx/Rx control If the CW Break-In item in Admin Menu is set to AF ground to IC-F8100 OFF (p. 39), connect a PTT switch to the MIC...
  • Page 55 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION CAUTION: DO NOT transmit continuously while using an AT230, otherwise the AT230 will be dam- aged. IC-F8100 main unit AT-140 to a 13.8 V DC power source [ACC2] AT230 [ACC1] AD-119 Ground (see page 51) Ground DO NOT pull the antenna and control cable re- (see page 51) ceptacles.

  • Page 56: Ground Connection

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Ground connection The transceiver and antenna tuner MUST have an Best ground points adequate RF ground connection. Otherwise, the • External ground plate overall efficiency of the transceiver and antenna • Copper screen tuner installation will be reduced. Electrolysis, electri- •...

  • Page 57: Antenna

    D AT-140 D Non-Icom tuner automatic antenna tuner See page 50. Some non-Icom tuners may be used with the IC- F8100. Please consult your dealer if you wish to use one. ■ CFU-F8100 (Optional Cooling Fan) q Attach the Cooling fan to the transceiver’s heat- w Secure the connector and cables using the sup- sink, and tighten the 4 supplied M3 ×...

  • Page 58: Optional Separation Kit)

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ RMK-6 (Optional Separation kit) The RMK-6 allows you to install the IC-F8100’s Front D Separation panel separately from the Main unit for added installa- The optional OPC-607 (3 m; 9.8 ft), OPC-608 (8 m; tion convenience and operation. Use either the optional 26.2 ft), OPC-609 (1.9 m;...
  • Page 59 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION t Unscrew the 4 rear plate screws, then remove the i Connect the other end of the Separation cable to rear plates from both the front panel and Main unit the front panel attachment, as shown below. attachments.

  • Page 60: Optional Remote Control Microphone)

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ HM-192 (Optional Remote control microphone) The HM-192 allows you to remotely control the trans- r Attach the Extension MIC connector to the desired ceiver by using the microphone. Use either the optional place, then tighten the 2 supplied screws (M4 × 20 OPC-607, OPC-608, OPC-609 or OPC-726 mm).

  • Page 61: Mounting

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Mounting D Mounting location Select a location which can support the weight of the NEVER place the main unit or remote controller transceiver and does not interfere with driving. where air bag deployment may be obstructed. DO NOT place the main unit or remote controller NEVER place the main unit or remote controller where hot or cold air blows directly onto it.

  • Page 62: D Mounting The Transceiver

    4 supplied screws to a surface that is more than 40 mm (1.6 inches) thick and can support more than 10 kg. The unit must be mounted on only a flat hard surface. e Attach the Main unit to the mounting bracket, as shown below. Not supplied by Icom...

  • Page 63: Fuse Replacement

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Fuse replacement The IC-F8100 has two fuse types installed for trans- If a fuse blows, or the transceiver stops functioning, ceiver protection. find the source of the problem, and repair it. Then re- • DC power cable ........ATC 30 A place the damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated •...

  • Page 64: Connector Information For Ad-119

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connector information for AD-119 GPIO Pin Pin name Description Specification 13.8V 13.8 V output for Antenna tuner. SCAN Output for Antenna tuner control signal. Key signal input. –0.5 to 0.8 V while tuning Goes to ground when transmitting. TUM4 Stepping motor control signal output for AT230.

  • Page 65: Connection And Installation

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION DATA Pin Pin name Description No connection. Output terminal for transmit data. Input terminal for receive data. Output for data terminal ready signal. Connect to ground. No connection. Input terminal for clear-to-send data. Output for request-to-send data. No connection.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS D General D Transmitter • Frequency coverage : • Output power : (typical) Receive 0.5–29.9999 MHz AUS versions Transmit 1.6–29.9999 MHz HIGH 100 W p-p 50 W p-p • Type of emission 10 W p-p AUS versions J3E (USB), A3E (AM) RX only Other versions Other versions J3E (USB/LSB), A3E (AM)

  • Page 67: Options

    OPTIONS AT-140 SP-10, SP-22, SP-30, SP-35L RMK-6 automatic antenna tuner separation kit The same as that supplied with the IC- external speakers A mounting bracket is supplied with the F8100 Separated Type. speaker. Allows you to install the transceiver front Impedance: 4 Ω...
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  • Page 72 A-6916H-1EX-w Printed in Japan © 2011–2012 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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