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PANEL DESCRIPTION
Rear panel
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RS-232C CONNECTOR (p. 10)
Connects an RS-232C cable. An RS-232C cable
can be used to connect the IC-R8500 to a PC. In this
way commands can be sent to the receiver via the
PC.
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CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK (p. 10)
Allows connection to an Icom CI-V system trans-
ceiver or another receiver for the transceive function.
Also connects to a PC with several receivers for
command control via an optional CT-17
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CONVERTER
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IF OUT JACK (p. 40)
Outputs a 10.7 MHz IF signal with 9 V DC for an op-
tional TV-R7100
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AGC JACK (pgs. 16, 40)
This jack has functions which are selectable through
internal receiver settings.
• Outputs an AGC signal for an optional TV-R7100
(default).
CEIVE ADAPTER
• Outputs audio detected signal without de-emphasis for
9600 bps data detection (FM mode only).
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DC 13.8 V JACK (p. 8)
Plug in the jumper connector here when using the
supplied* AC adapter.
Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source using the
supplied DC cable when the AC adapter is not
connected.
*Not supplied with some versions.
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EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
Connects an 8 Ω external speaker.
• When an external speaker is connected, the internal
speaker does not function.
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TV RECEIVE ADAPTER
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DC IN JACK (p. 8)
Connects the supplied* AC adapter.
• A regulator circuit has been designed between this con-
nector and the DC 13.8 V jack.
• Be sure the jumper connector is connected to the DC
13.8 V jack.
*Not supplied with some versions.
HF 50 Ω ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 8)
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Connects an antenna to cover the frequency range
below 30 MHz.
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• Use a coaxial cable and a PL-259 connector.
• Be sure this connector is selected in quick set mode
(p. 31).
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GROUND TERMINAL (p. 9)
Connect this terminal to a ground.
HF 500 Ω ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 8)
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When a 500 Ω long wire antenna is used for HF band
receiving, this connector is used instead of the 50 Ω
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TV RE
antenna connector.
• Set the "HF ANT" item to 500 to use this connector
(p. 31).
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VHF/UHF ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 8)
Connects an antenna to cover the frequency range
over 30 MHz.
• Use a coaxial cable and type-N connector.
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