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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

HF/VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER

i9100

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Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/VHF/UHF TRANSCEIVER i9100...
Page 2: Supplied Accessories
FOREWORD SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Thank you for making the IC-9100 your radio of The transceiver comes with the following accessories. choice. We hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of Qty. “technology first.” Many hours of research and devel- q Hand microphone ..........1 opment went into the design of your IC-9100.
Page 3 NEVER Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of block any cooling vents on Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United the top, rear, sides or bottom of the transceiver.
Page 4 D-STAR system will automatically route your signal to the desired ham or repeater. Call sign capture allows hams using an Icom radio to “capture” a call sign and automatically program their radio for a reply. Like other communication modes, you can operate simplex D-STAR with other hams, for direct commu- nication.
Page 5 Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 (Gateway) Area 4 Repeater 1 Repeater 2 Repeater 3 Repeater 4 Zone A Internet Internet Area 8 Area 5 (Gateway) Area 7 Area 6 Repeater 5 Repeater 6 Repeater 7 Repeater 8 Zone B Area: Zone: The Area is the communication range...
Page 6 D About keying speed........49 D CW sidetone function ........49 ......... 27 Linear ampliﬁer connections ......28 D Connecting the IC-PW1/PW1EURO ... 28 D Connecting a non-Icom linear ampliﬁer ..29 External antenna tuner connection ....29 D Connecting the AH-4 ........29...
Page 7 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ..... 78–84 Electronic keyer functions ....... 50 D Memory keyer menu construction ....50 VOX function ............ 78 D Memory keyer send menu......51 D Using the VOX function ....... 78 D Editing a memory keyer ......52 D Adjusting the VOX function......
Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Calling a speciﬁc station ........ 103 GPS memory operation ......... 127 D Conﬁrming the setting ....... 105 D Add a GPS memory ........127 D Settings for “UR” and “R2,” depending on the D Edit a GPS memory ........129 D GPS alarm setting ........
Page 9 12 SATELLITE OPERATION ......153–157 17 MAINTENANCE ........177–182 Satellite communications outline ....153 Troubleshooting ..........177 D Transceiver power ........177 Satellite notes ..........153 D Transmit and receive ......... 177 Selecting the satellite mode ......153 D Transferring the VFO frequencies to the D Scanning ...........
Page 10: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION !2 !1 q POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 31) t HEADPHONE JACK [PHONES] Push to turn ON the transceiver power. Plug in standard stereo headphones (impedance: 8 ø to 16 ø load. Hold down for 1 second to turn OFF the power. w TRANSMIT SWITCH [TRANSMIT] (p.
Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION SQUELCH CONTROL [RF/SQL] Rotate to adjust audio output level to the speaker or Rotate to adjust the RF gain and squelch threshold headphones on the MAIN Band. level for the MAIN Band. Increases The squelch removes noise output to the speaker when no signal is received.
Page 12 SSB or AM modes, the ALC [NR] (!5 ) . meter swings within the ALC range. Recommended level for Increases Icom microphones Decreases Increases @0 RF POWER CONTROL [RF POWER] (p. 46) Decreases Rotate to continuously vary the RF output power.
Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION @2 ELECTRONIC CW KEYER SPEED CONTROL [KEY SPEED] (p. 49) VOX SWITCH (p. 78) Rotate to adjust the keying speed of the internal Push to turn the VOX function ON or OFF. electronic CW keyer to between 6 wpm (minimum) Hold down for 1 second to display the “VOX”...
Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel (continued) #2 # 3 # 4 # 5 #6 #7 @9 MODE SWITCHES (p. 85) Push to select your desired operating mode. (p. 43) Push to select the DV mode. mode when the “SPEECH [MODE] SW” item is set to Hold down for 1 second to select the DR mode.
Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION (pp. 32, 34) Push to select either VFO A or VFO B. (pp. 35, 36) Hold down for 1 second to equalize the undis- When the HF/50 MHz frequency band is not se- played VFO settings to that of the displayed VFO. lected in both the MAIN or SUB Band, you can se- lect the HF/50 MHz frequency band by just holding #3 SPLIT SWITCH [SPLIT] (p.
Page 16 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel (continued) #8 #9 $ 0 $1 $2 #8 VFO/MEMORY SWITCH [VFO/MEMO] $2 MEMORY CLEAR SWITCH [M-CLR] (p. 141) Push to switch between the VFO and memory In the Memory mode, hold down for 1 second to modes.
Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION (p. 75) Push to display the ﬁlter passband width and Rotate to change the SUB Band frequency. shifting value for 1 second on the function dis- Increases play. Hold down for 1 second to reset the PBT set- tings.
Page 18 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel (continued) %1 MAIN DIAL (pp. 37, 161) %4 SPEECH/LOCK SWITCH [SPEECH/LOCK] Rotate to change the displayed frequency, select SPEECH SWITCH (p. 45) the Set mode settings, etc. Push to audibly announce the S-meter level, the displayed frequency and the operating mode. When the SUB Band setting mode is ON, rotat- in the “SPEECH S-Level”...
Page 19 PANEL DESCRIPTION q ANTENNA CONNECTOR 1 [ANT1] w ANTENNA CONNECTOR 2 [ANT2] (pp. 24, 25, 158) Connect a 50 ø antenna with a type-N connector (pp. 24, 25, 158) Connect a 50 ø antenna with a PL-259 plug con- for the 430 MHz frequency band. nector for the HF/50 MHz frequency band.
Page 20 GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 22) !4 ALC INPUT JACK [ALC] (p. 25) Connect this terminal to a ground to prevent electri- Connect to the ALC output jack of a non-Icom linear cal shocks, TVI, BCI and other problems. ampliﬁer.
Page 21 CI-V operation. The other one is “USB2,” whose function is selected in “USB2/DATA1 Func” (63) item of the Set mode. (p. 167) The USB driver and the installation guide can be downloaded from our website. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html The following items are required: ® ® Windows ®...
Page 22 “1SS133,” on the load side of the circuit to the counter-electromotive force absorption. When the diode is added, a switching delay of the relay may occur. Be sure to check its switching action before operation. [Example] Switching diode To a non-Icom ACC socket linear amplifier eHSEND or uVSEND Relay i13.8 V...
Page 23 PANEL DESCRIPTION Connect to ACC socket ACC 1 ACC 2 o !0 !1 !2 t y u i q w e r q FSKK t AF q 8 V t ALC w GND y SQLS w GND y VSEND e HSEND u 13.8 V e HSEND u 13.8 V...
Page 24 PANEL DESCRIPTION q FREQUENCY READOUTS y MEMORY CHANNEL READOUTS Displays the operating frequency. Displays the selected memory channel. Z” is displayed, the fre- u SELECT MEMORY CHANNEL ICON quency changes in pre-set kHz or 1 MHz quick tuning Appears when the selected memory channel is steps.
Page 25 PANEL DESCRIPTION !3 TONE SQUELCH ICONS !7 EMR MODE ICON (p. 115) Appears when the EMR (Enhanced Monitor Re- “T” appears when the repeater tone function is ceive) communication mode is selected. ON. (p. 65) ting is necessary when operating in the DV mode. “TSQL”...
Page 26 PANEL DESCRIPTION LCD display (Continued) @6 @5 @1 SPLIT ICON (p. 82) @7 GPS ICON (p. 132) Appears when the Split function is turned ON. Appears when a valid position data is received from a GPS receiver that is connected to the @2 DSP FILTER ICON (p.
Page 27 PANEL DESCRIPTION #3 # 2 #3 #2 #2 NOISE REDUCTION ICON (p. 77) (p. 33) Appears when the Noise Reduction function is Appears when the SUB Dial function is turned ON. turned ON. ⁄ TUNING DIAL SPEED ICON (p. 39) (p.
Page 28 PANEL DESCRIPTION Push to select the functions displayed in the display Push [MENU] to toggle the function display menu. above switches ([F-1] to [F-5]) change according to the selected menu and operat- ing mode. menu 3) display can be selected after selecting menu 2.
Page 29 PANEL DESCRIPTION (pp. 62–64) (p. 72) Push to select a tone function between subaudible Push to select the time constant of the AGC circuit. (repeater) tone, tone squelch and DTCS code. Hold down for 1 second to display the “AGC” Hold down for 1 second to display the “TON”...
Page 30 PANEL DESCRIPTION Function display (Continued) (Only when “ ” is displayed.) (p. 85) Push to display the “CS” screen. Push to start or cancel the Access repeater scan. (p. 100) Hold down for 1 second to enter the Scan Set mode. (p.
Page 31: Installation And Connections
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Select a location for the transceiver that allows ade- To prevent electrical shock, television interference quate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold, or (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other prob- vibrations, and away from TV sets, TV antenna ele- lems, ground the transceiver using the GROUND ter- ments, radios and other electromagnetic sources.
Page 32 When using a single antenna (for the HF/50 MHz antenna. Low SWR allows full power for transmit- band), use the [ANT1] connector. ting. The IC-9100 has an SWR meter to continuously monitor the antenna SWR. Protect your transceiver from lightning by using a lightning arrestor.
Page 33 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS DC POWER (p. 158) (p. 158) SUPPLY (p. 27) PS-126 (p. 158) Connection example: [ANT1] for 1.8–18 MHz bands antenna [ANT2] for 21–28 MHz bands antenna GROUND (p. 22) STRAIGHT KEY (p. 158) Use the heaviest possible gauge wire or strap and make the connection as short as possible.
Page 34 SWR meter, or other device between AH-4 (option) AH-2b (option) the transceiver and preampliﬁer. or long wire (p. 29) (p. 29) Used for connecting a non-Icom linear ampliﬁer. (pp. 28, 29) EXTERNAL SPEAKER Connect a linear amplifier, (MAIN/SUB) antenna selector, etc. SP-23 (option)
Page 35 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL KEYPAD 4.7 kø 2.2 kø 1.5 kø 1.5 kø Connect an external keypad for keyer To pin e ± 5% ± 5% ± 5% ± 5% memory control. When using a external keypad, select To pin y (M4) (M3) (M2)
Page 36 13.8 V DC output and a capacity of cable, check the following important items. at least 24 Amperes. Make sure: Refer to the diagrams below. when you use a non-Icom power supply. Red : Positive + terminal Black : Negative _ terminal AC outlet To [DC 13.8V]...
Page 37 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Remote control cable (supplied with the IC-PW1/PW1EURO) To an 7-pin side antenna [ACC1] ACC cable (supplied with the IC-PW1/PW1EURO) Coaxial cable [ANT] [REMOTE] ( supplied with the IC-PW1/ [INPUT1] PW1EURO) OPC-599 Coaxial cable* [INPUT2] [ACC] [REMOTE] [ANT1] [ANT2] [GND] [GND]...
Page 38 Linear ampliﬁer connections (Continued) To an 50 ø coaxial cable antenna [ANT1] Transceiver RF OUTPUT RF INPUT SEND Non-Icom linear [GND] [ALC] [SEND] ampliﬁer Ground R WARNING! struction manual. matched ALC and RF power settings could overheat or damage the linear ampliﬁer.
Page 39 2 to ground as this can damage the internal 8 V regulator. DC voltage is applied to pin 1 for microphone operation. Use caution when using a non-Icom microphone. D HM-36 q UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN] Push to change the frequency or memory channel.
Page 40 After all connections have been made, set controls Before turning ON your transceiver for the ﬁrst time, and switches as shown in the illustration below. make sure all connections required for your system are complete by reviewing them in Section 2 of this manual.
Page 41 BASIC OPERATION Both MAIN and SUB Bands have independent features. The IC-9100 can operate on the HF/50 MHz, 144 MHz, MAIN Band : Used for both transmitting and receiving. 430 MHz and 1200 MHz* frequency bands. These fre- The MAIN Band area is in the upper half quency bands can be assigned to the MAIN and SUB Bands for operating convenience.
Page 42 BASIC OPERATION Normally, tuning, operating mode selection, memory [SUB] channel selection and programming, are made for the MAIN Band. When the SUB Band setting mode is ON, the settings and selections are for only the SUB Band. Push [SUB] to turn the SUB Band setting mode ON or OFF.
Page 43 BASIC OPERATION and SUB Bands, and are convenient for quickly select- ing two frequencies can use either VFO to call up a frequency and operat- ing mode. VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscil- [A/B] lator. Push [A/B] to switch between the VFO A and VFO B.
Page 44 [SUB] to turn ON the SUB Band setting mode. [BAND](MAIN/SUB) Band keys In addition to the HF/50 MHz, 144 MHz and 430 MHz frequency bands, the IC-9100 can operate on the 1200 MHz frequency band* q Hold down [BAND](MAIN/SUB) for 1 second one or...
Page 45 BASIC OPERATION 14 MHz frequency band q Hold down [BAND](MAIN/SUB) for 1 second one or more times until a HF/50 MHz frequency band is displayed. are called up as the ﬁrst band stacking register of that frequency band. e Select a frequency and an operating mode, and Hold down then push the band key.
Page 46 BASIC OPERATION [MAIN DIAL], or you can enter it using the keypad. q Select the desired frequency band. Band keys more times until the desired frequency band is dis- played. 1–3 times. 3 different frequencies on each frequency band can be selected with the band key.
Page 47 BASIC OPERATION [TS] The operating frequency can be changed in ‘kHz’ or ‘MHz’ steps for quick tuning. Select the desired tuning step in each operating fre- quency band and mode. q Push [TS] to select the ‘kHz’ or ‘MHz’ Quick Tuning function step, or turn it OFF.
Page 48 BASIC OPERATION Frequency setting (Continued) [TS] tuning. q Push [TS] to turn OFF the Quick Tuning function. w Hold down [TS] for 1 second to turn the 1 Hz tuning step ON or OFF. [MAIN DIAL] ∂TX are used, they also tune in 1 Hz tuning steps.
Page 49 * The FCC specifies center frequencies on the 5 MHz band. However, the IC-9100 displays carrier frequency. Therefore, tune the transceiver to 1.5 kHz below the speciﬁed FCC channel center...
Page 50 BASIC OPERATION Frequency setting (Continued) of an amateur band’s frequency range. A regular beep sounds when you tune into a range, and an lower tone error beep sounds when you tune out of a range. [ ] [ ] q Hold down [MENU] for 1 second to enter the Set mode.
Page 51 BASIC OPERATION Keypad the “Band Edge Beep” item, the “User Band Edge” item appears in the Set mode. A total of 30 band edge frequencies can be pro- grammed in the “User Band Edge” item. ] [DEL] [MENU] [MAIN DIAL] should delete or change them to add the desired band edge frequency.
Page 52 BASIC OPERATION The usable operating modes in the IC-9100 are listed to the right. USB Data LSB Data ing the mode switch. See the diagram to the right for the order of selection. CW Reverse [CW/RTTY] AM Data data mode is selected, depending on the “DATA...
Page 53 BASIC OPERATION Adjusts the RF gain and squelch threshold level. The [RF/SQL](MAIN Band) squelch removes noise output to the speaker when no signal is received (closed squelch). also be used in other modes. the most effective use of the [RF/SQL] control. Squelch is ﬁxed open) or only a squelch control (RF gain is ﬁxed at maximum sensitivity) depending on the “RF/SQL Control”...
Page 54 Increases Decreases [AF] The IC-9100 has a built-in voice synthesizer to an- nounce the operating frequency, mode and S-meter level in clear, electronically-generated voice, in English (or Japanese). First, select the desired parameters to be announced in the Set mode.
Page 55 [MIC GAIN] so that the ALC meter reading stays within the ALC zone. While speaking into the microphone, rotate [MIC GAIN] with another station listening to your voice for clarity. ALC zone Recommended level for Icom microphones Decreases Increases e Release [PTT] to receive.
Page 56: Receive And Transmit
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT q Select the desired frequency band. (p. 35) [TRANSMIT] TX/RX indicator (MAIN Band) w Push [SSB] to select the LSB or USB mode. when operating below 10 MHz, LSB is selected ﬁrst. second to select the data mode, if needed. e Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to tune a desired signal.
Page 57 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT [TRANSMIT] TX/RX indicator (MAIN Band) q Select the desired frequency band. (p. 35) for 1 second to toggle between CW and CW-R modes, if necessary. e Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to tune a desired signal. The tuning step can be changed using the tuning step program mode.
Page 58: D About The Cw Reverse Mode
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Operating CW (Continued) D About the CW reverse mode The CW reverse mode receives signals with a reverse side CW carrier point similar to voice LSB and USB modes. Hold down Use when interfering signals are near a desired signal and you want to reduce the interfering tone.
Page 59 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT of the built-in electronic keyer in the memory keyer menu. [SEND] [SEND] [EDT] [SET] q In the CW mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). ory Keyer). e Push [SEND](F-2), [EDT](F-3), [001](F-4) or [SET] (F-5) to select the desired menu.
Page 60 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions (Continued) Pre-set characters can be sent using the Keyer Send menu. Contents of the memory keyer are set in the Edit menu. q In the CW mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). ory Keyer).
Page 61 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The contents of the memory keyer memories can be set using the memory keyer edit menu. The memory keyer can memorize and re-transmit 4 CW key codes for often-used CW sentences, contest numbers or a count up trigger. The total capacity of the memory keyer is 70 characters per memory channel.
Page 62 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions (Continued) This mode is used to set the contest number, count up trigger and Present number. q In the CW mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). ory Keyer). e Push [001](F-4) to enter the Contest Number Set mode.
Page 63: D Keyer Set Mode
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Keyer Set mode This Set mode is used to set the CW sidetone, mem- ory keyer repeat time, dash weight, paddle speciﬁca- tions, keyer type, etc. q In the CW mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1).
Page 64 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions D Keyer Set mode (continued) Set the paddle polarity. the front panel. lected. Set the microphone [UP]/[DN] switches to be used as a key. (The microphone [UP]/[DN] switches do not work as a “squeeze key.”) for CW.
Page 65 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT manual that comes with the equipment. q Select the desired frequency band. (p. 35) [TRANSMIT] once or twice mode. normal and reverse for 1 second to toggle between modes, if needed. e Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to tune a desired signal. MAIN Band [CW/RTTY] [MAIN DIAL]...
Page 66 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT once or twice mode. [RTTY]/[TPF] [SET] [DEC] normal and reverse for 1 second to toggle between modes, if needed. w Push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). r Push [DEC](F-2), [TPF](F-4) or [SET](F-5) to select the desired menu.
Page 67 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D About RTTY reverse mode Received characters are occasionally garbled when the Mark and Space signals are reversed. This rever- sal can be caused by incorrect TNC connections, set- ting or commands. Normal Reverse 170 Hz 170 Hz 2125 Hz 2125 Hz lected.
Page 68: D Rtty Decoder
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D RTTY decoder (mark freq.: 2125 Hz, shift freq.: 170 Hz, 45 bps). An external terminal unit (TU) or terminal node con- nector (TNC) is not necessary for receiving a Baudot signal. screen (Menu 1). r Push [F-2] to turn ON the Hold function to hold the current screen.
Page 69 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D RTTY Set mode frequencies, keying type, decode USOS function, code screen display lines. ush [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). RTTY Mark Freq 2 1 2 5 r Push [Y](F-1) or [Z](F-2) to select the desired item.
Page 70 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT q Select the desired frequency band. (p. 35) [TRANSMIT] TX/RX indicator (MAIN Band) w Push [AM/FM] to select the AM or FM mode. second to select the data mode, if needed. e Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to tune a desired signal. The tuning step can be changed in the tuning step pro- gram mode.
Page 71 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The tone squelch opens only when you receive a sig- [F-3] silently wait for calls from others using the same tone. q Push [AM/FM] once or twice to select the FM mode. w Push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). e Push [TON](F-4) one or more times to turn ON the Tone squelch function.
Page 72 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The DTCS function is another method of communica- [F-3] [TON](F-4) tions using selective calling. Only received signals hav- ing a matching 3-digit code will open the squelch. q Push [AM/FM] once or twice to select the FM mode.
Page 73 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT To search for a repeater’s sub-audible tone frequency, [TON] [SCAN] a tone scan is available. By monitoring a repeater signal with a tone squelch or DTCS, you can determine the tone frequency neces- sary to open the repeater or the squelch. q In the FM mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1”...
Page 74 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT A repeater receives transmitted signals and re-trans- mits them on a different frequency. When using a re- peater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the re- ceive frequency by a frequency offset. A repeater can be accessed using the duplex opera- tion to set the frequency shift to the same value as the repeater’s frequency offset.
Page 75 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT This function allows you to set the repeater operation by holding down one switch. First, set the frequency offset as well as the repeater access tone frequency (p. 163). q Select the desired frequency band. (p. 35) w In the FM mode, push [A/B] to select VFO A.
Page 76 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Repeater operation (Continued) [POWER] [AM/FM] [BAND](MAIN/SUB) [F-INP ENT] The transceiver has three Auto Repeater ranges that can be used for each frequency band. And you can set the desired Auto Repeater ranges by programming the lower and higher edge frequencies into the allowable Memory channel of each band as described below.
Page 77 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT When the operating frequency falls within the repeater [ ] [ ] output frequency range, the Auto Repeater function automatically sets the repeater settings (duplex ON/ OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF). q Hold down [MENU] for 1 second to enter the Set mode.
Page 78: Functions For Receive
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE [AFC] AFC stands for Automatic Frequency Control. The AFC function tunes the displayed frequency automatically when an off-center frequency is received. q Push [AM/FM] or once or twice to select the FM or DV mode. w Push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). [MENU] [AM/FM] [D e Push [AFC](F-3) to turn ON the AFC function.
Page 79 S T E P frequency. 0 . 5 k The IC-9100’s Band Scope function can be used in any operating mode and any frequency band. Sweep icon Band scope display Frequency display mark...
Page 80 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE The preampliﬁer ampliﬁes weak signals in the receiver front end, to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. Turn this function ON when receiving weak signals. The AG-25, AG-35 or AG-1200* preampliﬁer unit is required for 144, 430 or 1200 MHz* frequency band.
Page 81 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE The AGC (Auto Gain Control) controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level, even when the received signal strength varies greatly. The transceiver has 3 pre-set AGC time constants: fast, In the FM and DV modes, the AGC time constant is ﬁxed as “FAST”...
Page 82 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE The transceiver has 3 passband width IF ﬁlters for each mode. The ﬁlter selection is automatically memorized in each mode. The PBT shift frequencies are automatically memo- rized in each ﬁlter. [FILTER] Filter selection q Select the desired mode. w Push [FILTER] one or more times to select IF ﬁlter 1, 2 or 3.
Page 83 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE The IC-9100 has a 15 kHz ﬁlter passband width at the [F-3] [F-5] 1st IF frequency. The 1st IF ﬁlters reduce interference from strong nearby signals. If the optional FL-430 ST IF FILTER (6 k is installed, a 6 kHz ﬁlter width can be used.
Page 84 IF passband width by shifting the IF frequency slightly outside of the IF ﬁlter passband. The IC-9100 uses DSP for the PBT function. Moving both [TWIN-PBT] controls shift the IF passband cen- ter frequency both above and below the received fre- quency.
Page 85 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE The Noise Blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such as noise from car ignitions. Push [NB] to turn the Noise Blanker function ON or OFF. [NB] “NB” is displayed when the Noise Blanker is ON. Appears When using the Noise Blanker function, received signals may be distorted if they are excessively strong or when used for noise other than pulses.
Page 86 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE [NR] [NR] control The Noise Reduction function reduces random noise components and enhances audio signals which are buried in noise. The received signals are converted to digital signals and then the audio signals are sepa- rated from the noise. q Push [NR] to turn ON the Noise Reduction.
Page 87: Functions For Transmit
FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function switches the transceiver between transmit and receive with your voice. This function provides hands-free op- eration. [VOX/BK-IN] q Select a phone mode (SSB, AM, FM, DV). (p. 43) Appears w Push [VOX/BK-IN] to turn ON the VOX function. The optional UT-121 is required for DV mode operation.
Page 88 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT [MENU] [CW/RTTY] The Break-in function is used in the CW mode to auto- matically toggle the transceiver between transmit and receive when keying. The IC-9100 is capable of Full Break-in or Semi Break-in. [KEY SPEED] [VOX/BK-IN] [MAIN DIAL]...
Page 89 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT [MENU] [COMP] The Speech Compressor function increases average RF output power, improving signal strength and read- ability. q Push [SSB] to select the USB or LSB mode. w Adjust the [MIC GAIN] control so that the ALC meter reads within the ALC zone, whether or not you speak softly or loudly.
Page 90 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ∂ The ∂TX function shifts the transmit frequency up to [CLEAR] ±9.99 kHz in 10 Hz steps* without changing the re- ceive frequency. * The [RIT/∂TX] control tunes in 1 Hz steps when the operating frequency readout is set to the 1 Hz step readout. However, the 1 Hz digit is not displayed on the frequency shift readout.
Page 91 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and [A/B] [SPLIT] receive on two different frequencies. Split frequency operation is performed using frequencies in VFO A and VFO B. when turning ON the One-touch repeater function. The following is an example of setting 21.290 MHz for receiving and 21.310 MHz for transmitting.
Page 92 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT [SPLIT] When you hold down [SPLIT] for 1 second, the Split frequency operation is turned ON. The undisplayed VFO is automatically changed according to the plus/ minus frequency shift programmed in the Set mode. Or the VFOs are equalized when 0 kHz (default setting) is programmed as the split frequency shift.
Page 93 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT The antenna SWR cannot be measured on the 1200 The IC-9100 has a built-in circuit for measuring an- MHz frequency band*. tenna SWR— no external equipment or special adjust- * The optional UX-9100 is required. ments are necessary.
Page 94 DV MODE PROGRAMMING The optional UT-121 is required for DV mode opera- tion. [CS]/[√] [EDT] sign) “UR” (destination call sign, whether it is an indi- vidual or a repeater.) “R1” (your access/area repeater call sign) and “R2” (a destination or gateway repeater call sign).
Page 95 D E L S P C For your information The IC-9100 has a call sign edit record function. When you edit a call sign that is stored in a call sign memory, the edited call sign is automatically pro- grammed into a blank channel.
Page 96 DV MODE PROGRAMMING Call sign programming (Continued) The access/area and link/gateway repeater call signs [CS]/[√] [EDT] must be programmed in “R1” and “R2.” Other repeater call signs can be stored in the “RP-L” screen (Repeater list) (p. 88). q Push [DV DR] to select the DV mode. w Push [MENU] one or more times to display the “M3”...
Page 97 DV MODE PROGRAMMING Repeater lists can be erased by static elec- communication in up to 500 repeater memory chan- tricity, electric transients, etc. In addition, they can nels (Repeater list) in up to 10 Groups. Programming be erased by an equipment malfunction, and during the repeater list is required for DR mode operation.
Page 98 DV MODE PROGRAMMING i Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to select the ﬁrst character or symbol to input. q Push [DV DR] to select the DV mode. When inputting numbers or a decimal point, push w Push [MENU] one or more times to display the “M3” the appropriate keypad key.
Page 99 DV MODE PROGRAMMING When the repeater that was programmed in the pre- The programmed repeaters can be set as an access vious item has its own gateway capability, skip this repeater (R1) in the DR mode. To use as R1, the re- setting and go to the next item.
Page 100 DV MODE PROGRAMMING Repeater list programming (Continued) This function re-programs a repeater’s data. This is This content appears when “ ” is selected in “R1 useful when already-programmed data is incorrect or USE” as described in ‘Access repeater setting (R1 some data should be added to the list.
Page 101 DV MODE PROGRAMMING Contents of programmed list can be cleared (erased). q Push [DV DR] to select the DV mode. !0 Push [Z](F-2) to select the “ADD Write” item, then w Push [MENU] one or more times to display the “M3” hold down [WR](F-5) for 1 second.
Page 102 DV MODE OPERATION The IC-9100 can be operated in the digital voice mode, including low-speed data operation, for both transmit The IC-9100 has a Time-Out Timer function for digi- and receive. It can also be connected to a GPS re- tal repeater operation.
Page 103 DV MODE OPERATION [A/B] [VFO/MEMO] When the IC-9100 receives a signal from a D-STAR repeater, it receives four call signs: the calling station’s call sign, the called station’s call sign, the R1 repeater call sign (the repeater that receives a signal from the...
Page 104 DV MODE OPERATION When a call is received in the DV mode, the calling sta- [√] [CD] [CLR] tion and repeater call signs being used can be stored in the received call record. The stored call signs can be displayed in the following manner. Up to 20 calls can be stored.
Page 105 DV MODE OPERATION [TRANSMIT] [R>CS] The calling station’s call sign, which is stored in the call record, can be used to quickly and easily reply. q Push [MENU] one or more times to display the “M3” screen (Menu 3). the “D1” screen. [MAIN DIAL] w Hold down [R>CS](F-3) for 1 second to set the other station’s call sign.
Page 106 DV MODE OPERATION [√] [CD] [CLR] The memorized UR call sign can be copied into an- other call sign memory. First, make sure that the “Edit Record” item is set to “Auto” or “Select” in the DV Set mode. (p. 119) [MENU] [DV DR] [MAIN DIAL]...
Page 107 DV MODE OPERATION This is a way to copy the call record data (“CALLER,” CALLER “RXRPT1” and “RXRPT2”) into call sign memory “UR” u Select the desired copy destination and a repeater all at the same time, or individually. to automatically search for a blank q Push [DV DR] to select the DV mode.
Page 108 DV MODE OPERATION DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode is used for D-STAR repeater operation. In this mode, you can select the pre-programmed repeaters and UR call sign by using [MAIN DIAL]. : H I R A N O 4 3 GRP3 R >...
Page 109 DV MODE OPERATION The Access repeater scan is useful to ﬁnd a repeater. For rapidly ﬁnd, the Access repeater scan skips the repeaters which are not speciﬁed as a scan target. See page 90 or ‘Access repeater scan’s target setting’ as described below.
Page 110 DV MODE OPERATION Next program the repeater list (p. 89). After that, follow this guide to access a D-STAR repeater. The optional CS-9100* cloning software is helpful for programming call signs and programming the repeater list. *Cloning cable is required. (p.
Page 111 DV MODE OPERATION The settings are the same between Zone CQ and Gateway CQ call. Area Zone Repeater q NARA43 (JP3YHL) My call sign JA3YUA Repeater r IKOMA43 (JP3YHJ) Zone A [TRANSMIT] Gateway Area MY call sign Repeater e HIRANO43 JA3YUA (JP3YHH) Repeater y...
Page 112 DV MODE OPERATION This section describes how to call a speciﬁc station using the DR mode. When the Link repeater (R2) is set to “GW,” the des- ignated gateway repeater is automatically set as the Link repeater, and you can make a call to a speciﬁc station through the internet.
Page 113 DV MODE OPERATION [TRANSMIT] [UR] [MW] Zone Area Repeater q NARA43 (JP3YHL) MY call sign Station call sign JA3YUA JG3YMK Repeater r IKOMA-43 (JP3YHJ) u Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to select the link repeater in the same zone. MAIN Band TX/RX indicator [MAIN DIAL] pear.
Page 114 DV MODE OPERATION Calling a speciﬁc station (Continued) q In the DR mode, push [MENU] one or more times to display the “D1” screen. w Push [CS](F-1) to display the “CS” screen (Call Sign). e Push [Z](F-1) one or more times to sequentially [MENU] [CS]/[Z] current call sign setting.
Page 115 DV MODE OPERATION MY call sign JA3YUA Station call sign My call sign JG3YMK JA3YUA CQCQCQ JG3YMK C L R E D T N A M E G R P C L R E D T N A M E G R P q Select the desired frequency band.
Page 116 DV MODE OPERATION Zone Zone Area Area Repeater q JP3YHL My call sign Repeater q JP3YHL My call sign Station call sign JA3YUA JA3YUA JG3YMK CQCQCQ JG3YMK C L R E D T N A M E G R P C L R E D T N A M E...
Page 117 DV MODE OPERATION Area Area Zone Zone Repeater q JP3YHL Repeater q JP3YHL My call sign Station call sign My call sign JA3YUA JG3YMK Repeater r JP3YHJ Repeater r JP3YHJ JA3YUA q Select the desired frequency band. (p. 35) [TRANSMIT] [SET] [GRP] [VFO/MEMO]...
Page 118 DV MODE OPERATION Repeater operation in the VFO (Continued) Zone A Zone A Gateway Area Gateway Area Repeater q JP3YHL Repeater q JP3YHL My call sign My call sign Repeater e JP3YHH G Repeater e JP3YHH G JA3YUA JA3YUA Repeater u JP1YIU Repeater u JP1YIU Zone B Zone B...
Page 119 DV MODE OPERATION “UR” “ ” the same zone zone R1 setting is set to your access repeater’s call sign.
Page 120 DV MODE OPERATION [EDT] [DSET] The transceiver has a total of 5 message memories to store short messages to transmit during DV mode operation. Message of up to 20 characters can be pro- grammed for each memory. q In the DV mode, push [MENU] one or more times to display the “M3”...
Page 121 DV MODE OPERATION ON the message transmission function. When a mes- sage channel is selected, the transceiver transmits the pre-programmed text message. The default setting is [TRANSMIT] [DSET]/[SET] OFF. q Set the operating frequency, call signs and other settings, such as those for repeater operation, as desired.
Page 122 DV MODE OPERATION [ ] [ ] [DSET]/[SET] When a non-digital signal is received during DV mode operation, the “DV” and “FM” icons simultaneously blink. The transceiver automatically selects the FM mode to monitor the signal, if the DV Auto Detect func- tion is turned ON.
Page 123 DV MODE OPERATION The digital squelch opens only when receiving a sig- nal addressed to your own call sign, or a signal that for calls from others. [DSQ] Use digital code squelch function when com- municating with two or more stations, because the digital call sign squelch function opens only when receiving a signal addressed to your own call sign.
Page 124 DV MODE OPERATION [TRANSMIT] [DSET]/[SET] The EMR (Enhanced Monitor Receive) communication mode can be used in only the DV mode. In the EMR mode, no call sign setting is necessary. When an EMR mode signal is received, the audio (voice) will be heard at the speciﬁed level, even if the volume setting level is set to the minimum level, or digital call sign/digital code squelch is in use.
Page 125 DV MODE OPERATION The BK (Break-in) function allows you to break into a conversation, where the two other stations are com- municating with call sign squelch enabled. [TRANSMIT] [DSET]/[SET] q While receiving another station’s communication in the DV mode, push [MENU] one or more times to display the “M3”...
Page 126 134) Depending on the PC environment, the COM port number used by the IC-9100 may be higher than 5. In such case, Connect the transceiver to your PC using the optional use the application which can set to higher than 5.
Page 127 DV MODE OPERATION [ ] [ ] [DSET]/[SET] The DV Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or functions in the DV mode. D DV q In the DV mode, push [MENU] one or more times to display the “M3” screen (Menu 3). ush [MENU] once or twice to select [MENU] [MAIN DIAL]...
Page 128 DV MODE OPERATION DV Set mode description (Continued) Turn the repeater call sign automatic write function ON The transceiver can record data of up to 20 individual or OFF. calls. When you receive a call addressed to your own call Select whether to record all calls or only the latest call sign through a repeater, this function automatically whose called station did not reply, or whose Link re-...
Page 129 DV MODE OPERATION LCD when the transceiver is turned ON. OFF : Turns OFF the function. The break-in function allows you to break into a con- versation where two other stations are communicating with call sign squelch enabled. See page 116 for details. “...
Page 130 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION DV mode. To receive GPS data, connect a third-party GPS receiver that has an RS-232C output and NMEA data format. Third-party GPS receivers connect to the [DATA1] jack of the transceiver. In addition, GPS messages can also be transmitted in the GPS mode.
Page 131 G P S S e n t e n c e ( R M C ) Ù Ú IC-V82, IC-U82, IC-2200H, ID-1). The GSV sentence is incompatible with them. Those When RMC sentence usage is set to ON. transceivers will not display GPS messages properly if a GSV sentence is sent from the IC-9100.
Page 132 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS operation (Continued) q Hold down [CALL/GPS] for 1 second to display the [POS] “GPS” screen. w Push [POS](F-1) to display the position data. Then push [F-2] one or more times to display your current position, received position or GPS memory alarm position information.
Page 133 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION [F-2] [F-5] q Hold down [CALL/GPS] for 1 second to display the “GPS” screen. w Push [POS](F-1), then push [F-2] once or twice to display your own or the caller’s (other station) posi- tion information. screen. e Hold down [F-5] for 1 second to save the position [POS] [CALL/GPS] data to GPS memory (G00).
Page 134 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS operation (Continued) [TXM] [MSG] Enter a GPS message of up to 20 characters to be transmitted with the position data. q Hold down [CALL/GPS] for 1 second to display the “GPS” screen. w Push [MSG](F-3) to display the “MSG” screen (GPS Message).
Page 135 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION [RXM] [MSG] q Hold down [CALL/GPS] for 1 second to display the “GPS” screen. w Push [MSG](F-3) to display the “MSG” screen (GPS Message). e Push [RXM](F-2) to display the “RXM” screen (RX message). [MENU] [CALL/GPS] [MAIN DIAL] When the received GPS message includes more than 36 characters, push [F-1] to display the rest of the mes- sage.
Page 136 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION [GPM]/[ ] The transceiver has 50 GPS memory channels to store the received position data, or other-used position data, along with an alphanumeric channel name. q Hold down [CALL/GPS] for 1 second to display the “GPS” screen. [LIST]/[ADD]/[ ] [CALL/GPS] [MAIN DIAL] w Push [GPM](F-2) to display the “GPM”...
Page 137 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION u When “LAT” is selected, rotate [MAIN DIAL] to enter the desired latitude data. North latitude Blinks is selected. Ω ≈](F-3) to select the digit. L A T 0 º 0 0 . 0 0 ’ N Ù Ú...
Page 138 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS memory operation (Continued) [GPM]/[EDT]/[ ] The GPS memory name, latitude and longitude data, time data and a memory bank name can be edited. q Hold down [CALL/GPS] for 1 second to display the “GPS” screen. w Push [GPM](F-2) to display the “GPM” screen (GPS Memory).
Page 139 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION [GPM] [ALM] A GPS alarm can sound when a target position comes into the alarm area. This function can be set to the caller station, all GPS Memory channels, a speciﬁed Memory bank or a speciﬁed Memory channel. q Hold down [CALL/GPS] for 1 second to display the “GPS”...
Page 140 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS memory operation (Continued) [GPM] [YES] [NO] q Hold down [CALL/GPS] for 1 second to display the “GPS” screen. w Push [GPM](F-2) to display the “GPM” screen (GPS Memory). e Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to select “ALL.” [LIST] [CLR] [CALL/GPS] [MAIN DIAL] r Hold down [CLR](F-3) for 1 second to clear all...
Page 141 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS Set mode [SET] The following individual settings are selectable in the GPS Set mode. Set them to suit your GPS operating needs. q Hold down [CALL/GPS] for 1 second to display the “GPS” screen. w Push [SET](F-5) to enter the GPS Set mode. [MENU] [F-3] [CALL/GPS]...
Page 142 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS Set mode (Continued) When the GPS Alarm function is set to “ALL” or one of When the GPS Alarm function is set to the memory the memory banks, set the GPS alarm active range. channel or “RX,” set the GPS alarm active range to “Both,”...
Page 143 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS Auto TX Select the desired interval from OFF, 5, 10, 30 sec- Turn the GPS sentence formatter “GSV” ON or OFF. onds, 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 minutes for automatic position data transmission. The current position data, received from a GPS re- ceiver, is transmitted at the selected interval when time.
Page 144 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS Set mode (Continued) t Push [F-1] one or more times to select the desired character type. Set the data extension capability to “Course/Speed” or OFF. When you select “Course/Speed,” the transceiver’s course and speed information is transmitted along with A to Z the position data.
Page 145 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Program a comment of up to 43 characters. The programmed comment is transmitted with the GPS position data. See ‘Comment programming,’ as described below. This item appears when “Data Extension” is set to OFF, as described on page 135. Program a comment of up to 36 characters.
Page 146 In GPS-A operation, the following codes are transmit- Set the following to activate the GPS-A function. q Push [DV DR] to select the DV mode. ted to the PC connected to the IC-9100. ® w Enter the GPS Set mode.
Page 147: Memory Operation
MEMORY OPERATION The transceiver has 106 Memory channels in each fre- quency band. (99 regular, 6 scan edges and 1 call) Memory data can be erased by static electricity, elec- The Memory mode is very useful to quickly change to tric transients, etc.
Page 148 When the SUB Band setting is turned ON, you can se- [VFO/MEMO] lect a Memory channel in the SUB Band as well as in the MAIN Band. (p. 33) ” appears when the SUB Band setting is ON. q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select the VFO mode. w Rotate [M-CH] to select a Memory channel num- ber.
Page 149 Memory channels can be programmed in either the [VFO/MEMO] [MW] VFO mode or the Memory mode. q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select the VFO mode. w Set the desired settings into both VFO A and VFO Select the band using [BAND](MAIN/SUB). Set the frequency with [MAIN DIAL] or the key- [M-CH] pad.
Page 150 The Call channel is programmed in the same way as [MW] the regular Memory channels are. It is convenient to program a most-often-used frequency into the Call channel for quick recall. As with Memory channels, the Call channel can also hold split frequencies, and other parameters.
Page 151 [VFO/MEMO] The Memory channel contents (frequency, operating mode, etc.) can be copied to the VFO. The copy can be performed in either the VFO mode or the Memory mode. This is useful for copying programmed contents to a displayed VFO. [M-CH] While in the VFO mode q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select the VFO mode.
Page 152 [EDT] [MEM] [VFO/MEMO] All Memory channels, including scan edges and Call channel, can be tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 9 characters each. Programming a memory name into Memory channel 99. q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select the Memory mode. [MENU] [M-CH] w Rotate [M-CH] to select Memory channel 99.
Page 153 Memo pads are convenient when you want to memo- The transceiver has a Memo pad function to store rize the displayed data temporarily, such as when you the displayed data for easy writing and recalling. The ﬁnd a DX station in a pile-up, or when a desired station memo pads are separate from the Memory channels.
Page 154 SCANS The MAIN and SUB Bands can be independently Scanning automatically searches for signals and scanned. When the SUB Band setting mode is turned ON makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or lis- (“ ” appears), the SUB Band is scanned. Programmed scan, Memory scan, Select Memory scan, Mode Select scan and ∂F (Delta Frequency) scan.
Page 155 SCANS How the [MAIN DIAL] functions during a scan, can be Program scan edge frequencies into Program Scan set in the Scan Set mode. (p. 147) Edge channels “1A–3A” and “1b–3b.” (p. 148) Program two or more Memory channels. (Program Scan Edge channels will not be scanned.) (p.
Page 156: Scan Resume
SCANS The scan speed, Scan Resume function and [MAIN [SCAN]/[ ] [SET] DIAL] scan function can be set in the Scan Set mode. q Push [MENU] one or more times to display the “M2” screen (Menu 2). w Push [SCAN](F-1) to display the “SCAN” screen. e Push [SET](F-5) to enter the Scan Set mode.
Page 157 SCANS Memory channels 1A–3A and 1b–3b are the Program Scan Edge channels. They are used to program the upper and lower frequency edges for programmed scans. (p. 149) Each frequency band has its own Scan Edge chan- nels. Factory default frequency and operating modes are programmed into the Scan Edge channels.
Page 158 SCANS A programmed scan searches for signals between [SCAN]/[PRO] [VFO/MEMO] [TS] Program Scan Edge channels “1A–3A” and “1b–3b.” Before starting the programmed scan, scan edges must be programmed into these channels. See the previous page for scan edge programming. If the same frequencies are programmed into the Program Scan Edge channels, the programmed scan will not start.
Page 159 SCANS A Memory scan searches for signals through Memory [SCAN]/[MEM] [VFO/MEMO] channels 1 to 99. Blank (unprogrammed) Memory channels are skipped. For a Memory scan to start, two or more Memory channels must be programmed. (p. 140) q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select the memory mode. w Push [MENU] to display the “M2”...
Page 160 SCANS Memory scan (Memory mode) (Continued) Appears All Memory channels can be set as Select Memory channels, except for the Scan Edge and Call channels. When the “SCAN” screen is displayed, push [SEL] (F-3), or when the “MEM” screen (Memory Menu) is displayed, push [SEL](F-5) to set or cancel the displayed Memory channel as a Select Memory channel.
Page 161 SCANS ∂ ∂ [SCAN] [VFO/MEMO] [M-CH] Keypad ∂F (Delta Frequency) scan searches for signals within the speciﬁed range with the displayed VFO frequency or Memory channel frequency as the center frequency. The frequency range is speciﬁed by the width of the selected span.
Page 162: Satellite Operation
Mode J (145 MHz uplink, 435 MHz Orbit information describes satellite location, reach- downlink) can be operated with the IC-9100, and ing angles, etc. This information may be available in Mode L can be operated when the optional UX-9100...
Page 163 SATELLITE OPERATION [MAIN] [SUB] [VFO/MEMO] [SUB] [SATELLITE] (1.8 1) (3.5 2) q Push [SATELLITE] to enter the satellite mode. “ ” and either “ ” or “ ” appear. w Push [VFO/MEMO] to toggle between the satellite VFO and Memory mode. band while in the satellite mode.
Page 164 SATELLITE OPERATION The IC-9100 has 20 satellite memory channels (CH 00 to 19) to memorize both uplink and downlink frequen- cies, operating modes and other data. Downlink (Receive) frequency q Push [SATELLITE] to enter the satellite mode. w Push [VFO/MEMO] to select the satellite memory mode.
Page 165 SATELLITE OPERATION Downlink (receive) frequency q Decide on a usable satellite, and point your antenna direction towards it. w Conﬁrm the approximate location of the satellite and operating mode (e.g. “B,” “J,” etc.) through a publication (magazine, etc.) or an appropriate sat- ellite tracking software.
Page 166 SATELLITE OPERATION When your own signal can be received with a loop test, satellite communication can be performed. q When a frequency is shifted by the Doppler effect, push [SUB](3.5 2), then rotate [MAIN DIAL] to re- tune the uplink frequency. w When the other station’s signal frequency is shifted, push [MAIN](1.8 1), then rotate [MAIN DIAL] to re- tune the downlink frequency.
Page 167: Antenna Tuner Operation
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION The IC-9100 has 2 antenna connectors for the HF/50 MHz bands, [ANT1] and [ANT2], and a dedicated an- tenna connector for each of the 144 MHz, 430 MHz tors. band the IC-9100 covers. When you change the operating band to one outside of the current memorized antenna band, the antenna is automatically selected for the new band.
Page 168 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION The internal automatic antenna tuner automatically matches the transceiver to the selected antenna. After the tuner matches an antenna, the variable capacitor set- and 50 MHz bands— the 144 MHz, 430 MHz and tings are memorized as a preset point for each frequency 1200 MHz* bands cannot be tuned.
Page 169 CW mode operation. This function is turned ON in the Set mode. (p. 163). The optional AH-4 matches the IC-9100 to a long Tuning is required for each frequency. Be sure to re- wire antenna more than 7 m/23 ft long (3.5 MHz and tune the antenna before transmitting when you change above).
Page 170: Set Mode
SET MODE The Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or functions. q Hold down [MENU] for 1 second to enter the Set mode. w Push [Y](F-1) or [Z](F-2) to select the desired [MENU] [F-3] [MAIN DIAL] item. e Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to select the desired option.
Page 171 SET MODE This “User Band Edge” item appears only when “ON To prevent a prolonged transmission, the transceiver has a Time-Out Timer function. Edge Beep” item. (p. 161) If a continuous transmission exceeds the set period, the transmission will be cut off. the “Band Edge Beep”...
Page 172 SET MODE Set mode description (Continued) Turn the Automatic Antenna Tuner function ON or repeater offset for each band. OFF. This function is for only the HF bands. *The difference between transmit and receive frequencies. When you select this item, hold down [BAND](MAIN/ when the SWR is high.
Page 173 SET MODE MAIN DIAL Auto TS Set the Auto Tuning Step function for [MAIN DIAL]. When rapidly rotating [MAIN DIAL], the tuning step au- tomatically changes as selected. There are two types of auto tuning steps: LOW (Faster) and HIGH (Fastest). Select English or Japanese as the speech language.
Page 174 SET MODE Set mode description (Continued) Turn the displayed frequency shift function ON or OFF. Select the Auto, Manual or Auto/Manual notch ﬁlter to When this function is turned ON, the audio pitch or be used for SSB mode operation. tones of the received signal will remain the same, even when the operating mode is changed between SSB Only the Auto notch ﬁlter can be used.
Page 175 SET MODE Switch the preamplifier control ON or OFF. When Turn the SUB Band Audio Mute function ON or OFF. using the optional AG-1200*, ON must be selected. While transmitting, the SUB band audio is muted when Otherwise, the preampliﬁer will not function. this function is turned ON.
Page 176 - The received audio output level cannot be adjusted The IC-9100’s address is 7Ch. with the [AF] control. When 2 or more IC-9100’s are connected to an op- tional CT-17 level converter, rotate [MAIN DIAL] to regardless of the squelch state.
Page 177: Ref Adjust
SET MODE Select the function of the [DATA1] jack. ----- : The [DATA1] jack is not used. position data input. GPS Out When a GPS receiver is connected to the [DATA1] jack, the GPS position data is input through the jack. the COM port (“USB2”).
Page 178 SET MODE D The [F-3] [TCON] q Push [MENU] one or more times to display the “M2” screen (Menu 2). w Push [TCON](F-4) to enter the Tone control Set mode. e Push a mode switch to select the desired operating mode.
Page 179 SET MODE Set the lower cut-off frequency of the transmission passband width for your mid setting to 100, 200, 300 or 500 Hz. Set the higher cut-off frequency of the transmission passband width for your mid setting to 2500, 2700, 2800 or 2900 Hz.
Page 180: Data Communication
DATA COMMUNICATION * When connecting the squelch DATA IN TX AUDIO Connect to the serial port, line, consult the necessary parallel port, speaker jack, manual (TNC, etc.). microphone jack and line IN/ RX AUDIO DATA OUT (9600bps) OUT jack, etc. SQL* See the instruction manual AF OUT...
Page 181 DATA COMMUNICATION Before operating packet (AFSK), be sure to consult the operating manual that came with your TNC. q Connect the TNC and PC. (p. 171) w Select the desired band. (p. 35) e Push [SSB] or [AM/FM] to select the desired oper- ating mode.
Page 182 - Increase the TNC output level. (63) item option in the Set mode, the USB port sends a USB cable* between the transceiver’s USB port on the rear panel and the PC. (p. 167) *Purchase separately loaded from our website. URL: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html...
Page 183: Option Installation
Icom distributor, for a reasonable fee, in- own options, knowing the risks and possible conse- stall Icom options at the time of the order. Icom un- quences, the following information is provided for derstands that even the simplest of installations de- information purposes only.
Page 184 OPTION INSTALLATION UX-9100 MHz BAND UNIT 1200 The optional UX-9100 is required to operate on the 1200 MHz frequency band. Coaxial cable q Remove the top and bottom covers as shown in the DC power cable (from the UX-9100) diagram on page 174. Coaxial cable w Remove the antenna plate from the chassis on the (from the transceiver)
Page 185 OPTION INSTALLATION FL-430/FL-431 ST IF FILTER The optional ﬁlters, FL-430 (6 k or FL- ST IF FILTER (3 k (6 k FL-431 FL-430 (3 k provides 6 or 3 kHz ﬁltering to ST IF FILTER reduce interference from strong nearby signals. q Remove the top and bottom covers as shown on page 174.
Page 186 If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, The following chart is designed to help you correct or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your problems which are not equipment malfunctions. nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. SOLUTION REF. Power does not turn ON p.
Page 187 MAINTENANCE SOLUTION REF. Programmed scan does not pp. 44, stop. point. Programmed scan does not The same frequencies have been programmed “1A–3A” p. 148 start. into both “1A–3A” and “1b–3b” of the scan edge and “1b–3b” scan edge memory channels. memory channels.
Page 188 WWV, WWVH, or other standard frequency sig- nals. The IC-9100 has been thoroughly ad- justed and tested at the factory before being [MAIN DIAL] q Push [SSB] to select the USB mode.
Page 189 ATC 30 A fuse Except for the power ampliﬁer, the 13.8 V DC from the DC power cable is applied to all units in the IC-9100, through the circuitry fuse. This fuse is located in the PA unit.
Page 190 MAINTENANCE If you want to reset the operating parameters to their default values (VFO frequency, VFO settings, menu group’s contents) without clearing certain data as de- scribed below, a partial reset can be performed. The following data will not be cleared when doing a Partial reset: [VFO/MEMO] [F-INP ENT]...
Page 191 The IC-9100 has transceiver-to-transceiver data clon- ing capability. This function is useful when you want to copy all of the programmed contents from one IC-9100 to another. q Connect a mini plug cable to the [REMOTE] jack of the master and sub transceivers.
Page 192: Control Command
RS-232C RS-232C port. The Icom Communications Interface-V cable (CI-V) controls the transceiver. Up to 4 Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be connected to the PC. See page 167 for setting the CI-V condition using the set mode. ct-17 mini-plug cable...
Page 193 CONTROL COMMAND Cmd. Sub cmd. Cmd. Sub cmd. see p. 190 Send operating frequency for transceive Send/read the tuning step 10 Hz (1 Hz) see p. 190 Send operating mode for transceive Send/read the tuning step 100 Hz see p. 191 Read band edge frequencies Send/read the tuning step 1 kHz see p.
Page 194 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Cmd. Sub cmd. Read squelch status (squelch close) Send/read Sub band OFF Read squelch status (squelch open) Send/read Sub band ON 0000 to Read S-meter level Send/read Satellite mode OFF 0255 Send/read Satellite mode ON 0000 to Read RF power meter...
Page 195 CONTROL COMMAND Cmd. Sub cmd. Cmd. Sub cmd. 05 0016 Send/read Split Lock function OFF 05 0036 Send/read Manual Notch ﬁlter width pop- up OFF Send/read Split Lock function ON Send/read Manual Notch ﬁlter width pop- 0017 see p. 192 Send/read Duplex offset frequency up ON 0018 Send/read One Touch Repeater DUP–...
Page 196 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Cmd. Sub cmd. 05 0054 0000 to Send/read USB modulation level 05 0073 see p. 192 Send/read SSB TX bandwidth for MID 0255 0074 see p. 192 Send/read SSB TX bandwidth for NAR- 0055 Send/read 9600 bps mode OFF Send/read 9600 bps mode ON...
Page 197 CONTROL COMMAND Cmd. Sub cmd. Cmd. Sub cmd. 05 0101 Send/read Normal selection for paddle 05 0125 0000 to Send/read VOX gain polarity 0255 Send/read Reverse selection for paddle 0126 0000 to Send/read ANTI-VOX gain polarity 0255 0102 Send/read Straight selection for keyer 0127 00 to 20 Send/read VOX delay time type...
Page 198 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Cmd. Sub cmd. 05 0146 Send/read DR Call Sign Popup OFF 05 0165 Send/read GPS Sentence (GLL) OFF Send/read DR Call Sign Popup ON Send/read GPS Sentence (GLL) ON 0147 Send/read Opening Call Sign OFF 0166 Send/read GPS Sentence (GSA) OFF Send/read Opening Call Sign ON...
Page 199 CONTROL COMMAND Cmd. Sub cmd. Send/read Auto DV RX status output OFF Send/read Auto DV RX status output ON Command : 1A 00, 1A 05 0169, 1A 05 0173, see p. 194 Output DV RX status see p. 194 Read DV RX status 1A 05 0175, 1A 05 0176, 1A 05 0177, 1F 02, 20 0001, 20 0002, 20 0101, 20 0102...
Page 200 CONTROL COMMAND D Data content description (continued) Command 02*, 1E 01, 1E 03 Command : 1A 02 X X X …… X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 2 D X X X X X X X X X X w–&1 : Text data q: Channel data 01 M1...
Page 201 CONTROL COMMAND Command : 1A 05 0015 Command : 1A 05 0067, 0075, 0080, 0085, 0090, 0091 X X X X LPF (upper side) HPF (lower side) 00: through 01 to 20: 100 to 2000 Hz 05 to 24: 500 to 2400 Hz 25: through Set the LPF value larger than HPF one.
Page 202 CONTROL COMMAND D Data content description (continued) Command : 1A 05 0159 Command : 1B 00, 1B 01 *Not necessary when setting a frequency. Command : 1B 02 Command : 1A 05 0169 Set an unproto address of up to 56 characters. See ‘Character code setting.’...
Page 203 CONTROL COMMAND Command : 1F 01 Command : 20 0001, 20 0002 Set “UR,” “R1” and “R2” call signs of 8 characters (ﬁxed). e–!0 !1 – !4 !5 – @2 q–i o–!6 !7 – @4 @3 – #0 #1 – #8 q–i UR (Destination) call sign setting o–!6 R1 (Access/Area repeater) call sign setting q Header ﬂag data (First byte)
Page 204 CONTROL COMMAND D Data content description (continued) Command : 1A 00 !0 !1 !5 !7 !8 @0 @1 @3 @5 @7 @8 #5 #6 $3 $4 %1 t %1 %2 ^0 q Frequency band setting !4 Digital squelch setting 00 : HF/50 MHz frequency band 01 : 144 MHz frequency band 02 : 430 MHz frequency band 03 : 1200 MHz frequency band...
Page 205 CONTROL COMMAND Command : 1A 07 !3 !5 !6 !8 !9 @1 @3 #0 #1 #8 #9 $6 e $6 $7 %5 q, w Satellite memory channel number $7 – %5 Memory name setting 0000–0019 : Satellite memory channel 00 to 19 9 characters (Fixed) e–u Operating frequency setting i, o Operating mode setting...
Page 206: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS (continuously adjustable) Receive 0.030–60.000* HF/50 MHz 2 to 100 W (AM: 2 to 30 W)* 136.000–174.000* 420.000–480.000* 144 MHz 2 to 100 W † 1240.000–1320.000 430 MHz 2 to 75 W Transmit † 1200 MHz 1 to 10 W 1.800–1.999* 3.500–3.999* 5.33050*...
Page 207 SPECIFICATIONS ″) ⁄ HF/50/144/430 MHz band : Double superheterodyne system ″)/8 ø † 1200 MHz band : Triple superheterodyne system ⁄ (with 1 kHz single tone) : 64.455 MHz (HF/50 MHz band) 10.850 MHz (144 MHz band) 71.250 MHz (430 MHz band) †...
Page 208 OPTIONS IC-PW1/EURO HF/50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER AH-4 HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER Specially designed to tune a long wire antenna for the HF/50 MHz bands, Full-duty 1 kW linear amplifier including an automatic antenna tuner. Has auto- particularly in portable or mobile oper- matic tuning and band selection capability.
Page 209 Icom trans- ceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom trans- ceiver is used with equipment that is not manufac- tured or approved by Icom.
Page 210: Installation Notes
FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition Versions of the IC-9100 which display the 97-01 and its annexes relative to amateur transmitter “CE” symbol on the serial number label, installations.
Page 211 EN 301 783-2 v1.1.1 (September 2000) EN 60950-1 2006 A11: 2009 Signature The use of IC-9100 (#03, #04,#05, #06, #11) in com- bination with AG-25, AG-35 and/or AG-1200 pream- pliﬁers do not comply with the European Harmonised Standard regulations. Please do not use the IC-9100 with these preampliﬁers (AG-25, AG-35 and/or AG-...
Page 212 IC-9100 #05 < Intended Country of Use > (Italy) IC-9100 #06 < Intended Country of Use > (Spain) IC-9100 #11 < Intended Country of Use > (France) A-6871H-1EX Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2011 Icom Inc.

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