Connecting An Antenna; Fsk (Rtty) Connections - Icom IC-R8600 Instruction Manual

Connecting an antenna

Antenna is a very important element in receiving
signal. Use the antenna and coaxial cable of
appropriate impedance.
ANT 3 jack (RCA type)
0.01 MHz ~ 30 MHz (500 Ω)
Long wire antenna
ANT 2 connector (SO-239)
0.01 MHz ~ 30 MHz (50 Ω)
Folded-dipole antenna (T2FD type)
Wire dipole antenna

FSK (RTTY) connections

The receiver has a built-in FSK (RTTY) decoder.
Connect the IC-R8600 and a PC that has an FSK (RTTY) software (user supplied) installed through the USB port,
to decode the FSK signal. Refer to the software application's instruction manual for setup details.
L Icom does not guarantee performance of the application software, PC, network device or network settings.
IC-R8600
To the USB port
A user supplied A/B USB cable
Innorration .
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• You can change the FSK output port on the MENU screen.
» SET > Connectors > USB (Front)
MENU
» SET > Connectors > USB (Rear)
MENU
• You can download the USB driver and installation guide from the Icom website.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/index.html
Yagi antenna
Type B
2-2
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
When you use a long wire antenna for short wave
bands, use one as long as possible (at least 10 m,
32.8 ft).
ANT 1 connector (N type)
0.01 MHz ~ 3000 MHz (50 Ω)
PC with RTTY
software installed
To a USB port
2
GND terrinal
Grounding prevents
electrical shock
and another problems.
Discone antenna
Type A
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