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Icom IC-F8101 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HF TRANSCEIVER
iF8101
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 iF8101 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: Foreword

    15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to years of trouble-free operation. provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- We appreciate you making the IC-F8101 your radio of ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of environment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD .............. i IMPORTANT ............... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..........i FCC INFORMATION ..........i TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........ii SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ......iii INFORMATION EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ ..iv PRECAUTIONS ............v 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ........1–6 Controller (Front panel or HM-192) ....

  • Page 4: Safety Training Information

    Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility must be mounted at least 80 centimeters away During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF from the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to energy that can possibly cause interference with other protect against exposure to bystanders.

  • 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: 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 7: 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. 8) Selects the operating channel, the items in the Adjusts the audio output level. Menu mode, and so on.
  • Page 8 PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller (Front panel or HM-192) (Continued) ■ • 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.
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION MODE KEY [MODE] MUTE KEY [MUTE] Push to select the operating mode. Push to select the squelch type. Call squelch, NOTE: The selectable operating mode can S-meter squelch (level 1 to 50), Voice squelch be programmed in the “Mode” item of “Set- or squelch OFF are selectable.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Rear panel Protect plug q DC POWER CONNECTOR [DC] t ACCESSORY CONNECTOR (15 PIN) [ACC] Accepts 13.8 V DC through a DC power cable. Connects to a GPS unit or an external modem through the optional OPC-2308 extmod con w FAN CONNECTOR [FAN] nection cable...

  • Page 11: Lcd Screen

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ LCD screen • Memory Channel Display • VFO Display q RECEIVE/TRANSMIT ICON o SUB READOUTS ➥ “ RX” appears when signals are received or the <Memory Channel display> squelch is open. Displays the selected information. ➥ “ TX” appears when transmitting. •...
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION LCD screen (Continued) ■ • Memory Channel Display !3 CALL ICON Displays the Call type icons for Selcall or ALE. <Selcall> • The “ ” icon blinks or appears when a Selective call is transmitted or linked. • The “ ”...

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Power ON ■ 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, “Login” appears.

  • Page 14: Selecting A Channel

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a channel Select the Memory Channel Display. q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. w Push [r] or [s] to select “Channel,” and then push [4]. [r] or [s] to select a desired memory chan- Push nel.

  • Page 15: Scan Function

    Scan Resume” item of “Setmode.” (Main Menu > Setmode > Config) ■ Mode selection The following modes are selectable in the IC-F8101: Select the Display mode. LSB, USB, CW, AM, RTTY, LSBD1/2/3 and q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.

  • 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 by the “VFO Mode” item of “Setmode.” (Main Menu > Setmode > Config) •...

  • Page 17: Receive And Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Basic voice transmit/receive ■ q First, check the following. r Push [TUNE](9) to enter the antenna tune mode. ➥ The microphone and external speaker are con- • The “Auto Tune” screen appears. nected. ➥ No “S,” “L” or “V” mute icon appears. •...

  • Page 18: Functions For Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Functions for transmit ■ Transmit power selection [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. The transceiver has three output power levels, HIGH, Push MID and LOW. High power provides longer distance Select the “RF Power” item of “Setmode.” communications and low power reduces power con- q Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then sumption.

  • Page 19: Speech Processor

    Speech Processor Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. The IC-F8101 has a built-in, low distortion Speech Select the “Speech Processor” item of “Setmode.” Processor circuit. This circuit increases your average talk power in the SSB mode, and is especially useful...

  • Page 20: Functions For Receive

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Functions for receive ■ Clarifier function [CLAR](7) to open the Clarifier adjustment Push The Clarifier function compensates for off-frequency window. stations. The function shifts the receive frequency up to ±200 Hz in 10 Hz steps, without shifting the trans- mit frequency.

  • Page 21: D Noise Blanker

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Noise Blanker [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. Push The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as Select the “Noise Blanker” item of “Setmode.” that generated by automobile ignition systems. q Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push [4] to open the screen.

  • Page 22: Agc Function

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for receive (Continued) AGC function Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. The AGC (automatic gain control) controls receiver Select the “AGC” item of “Setmode.” gain to produce a constant audio output level, even when the received signal strength varies by fading, q Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then and so on.
  • Page 23 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Clear Talk function [C TALK](8) ➥ to turn ON the Clear Talk function. The Clear Talk function uses the DSP circuit to en- • “C” appears when the Clear Talk function is ON. hance desired signals in the presence of noise. Appears •...

  • Page 24: Selcall/Ale Operation

    The ALE (automatic link establishment) is a system which automatically selects an available frequency and establishes a communica- tion link. The IC-F8101 ALE system compiles with ba- sic requirements of FED-STD-1045A. Available calls • RFDS emergency call (Only Australian versions) •...

  • Page 25: Selective Call

    When your transceiver receives a Selective call with then push [ your individual ID, it automatically responds by trans- • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open mitting. The received Selcall is stored in the Call In Selcall systems must be selected.
  • Page 26 Call Out memory. then push [ • While calling, push [PTT] to cancel the call. • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected. You can also make a Phone call when the Address screen is displayed.

  • Page 27: Message Call

    Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected. w Push keypad to enter the Message. • Push [A/a](#) to toggle between the Upper, Lower case letter input modes and Number in- put mode.
  • Page 28 When your transceiver receives a Send Position call then push [ with your individual ID, it automatically responds by • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open transmitting. The received Selcall is stored in the Call Selcall systems must be selected.
  • Page 29 • Receiving a Get Position call acknowledgement then push [ After the call is transmitted, your called station • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open sends position and time information as an acknowl- Selcall systems must be selected.
  • Page 30 [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and status information as an acknowledgement. then push [ • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected. Push any key to return to the normal operating screen.

  • Page 31: Emergency Call

    [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and operation details. then push [ • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected. • Receiving Emergency calls When your transceiver receives an Emergency call with your individual ID, it automatically responds by transmitting.
  • Page 32 Push step w, are displayed. then push [ • If desired, push [Tests](§§) to transmit the Channel Test • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open call in this step. Selcall systems must be selected. Push to transmit the Channel Test call. The call Push to select the Call Type to “Channel...
  • Page 33 Call Out memory. • While calling, push [PTT] to cancel the call. The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall, and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall. Push keypad to enter the Call ID, and then push •...
  • Page 34 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 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 ] for 1 second to enter the Network Hold down selection screen.
  • Page 35 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION Simple Selcall operation The Simple Selcall mode is convenient to transmit the often used Selcalls. Push ] to enter the Simple Selcall mode. • Depending on the Entry, the contents are skipped. ] enters Holding down the normal Selcall mode. See pages 19 to 28 for the normal Selcall operation de- tails.

  • Page 36: Ale Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ALE call Automatically establish a communication link by using • After an ALE call ] to transmit the ALE table. After an ALE call is finished, push ➥ the disconnect call. • Sending an Individual call • If the “Auto Start Type” item of “Setmode” is set to “Scan” ] for 1 second to enter the Network Hold down or “Termination,”...
  • Page 37 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ALE Sounding Automatically sends a sounding signal at certain in- tervals (0.5–11 hours) to check the propagation, and then stores the data in a table. Manual soundings can also be made. • Manual sounding Hold down ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen.
  • Page 38 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ALE AMD call The ALE AMD (Automatic Message Display) sends Select the desired Message or edit New message. and receives test messages of up to 90 characters. • Sending an AMD call ] for 1 second to enter the Network Hold down selection screen.

  • Page 39: Menu Screen

    MENU SCREEN ■ Manager Menu The Manager Menu is used for logging into the Admin- istrator mode, setting the Access rights, programming memory channel, Selcall address and so on. Admin Login/Admin Logout Selects the Login mode, the Administrator and User modes are exclusively selectable. Access Rights Hidden Restricts the displaying or editing items in the...
  • Page 40 MENU SCREEN Manager Menu (Continued) ■ Entering the Administrator mode When first entering the Administrator mode, a login password may be required, depending on the prepro- gramming. [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu Push screen. • “Admin Login” is automatically selected. If “Admin Log- in”...
  • Page 41 MENU SCREEN Setting the Access Rights You can restrict the editing or displaying of a memory Select a memory channel, Selcall address or other channel, Selcall address or any other settings in the setting. User mode. [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu Push screen.
  • Page 42 MENU SCREEN Manager Menu (Continued) ■ Built-in Test You can check the transceiver’s condition by using Push [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu the “Built-in Test” item. screen. • “Admin Logout” is automatically selected. [r] or [s] to select “Built-in Test,” and then Push push [4].
  • Page 43 MENU SCREEN Create Entry You can create new entries that are ALE, Channel, [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu Push Network or Selcall items. screen. • “Admin Logout” is automatically selected. Push [r] or [s] to select “Create Entry,” and then push [4].
  • Page 44 MENU SCREEN Manager Menu ■ Create Entry (Continued) • ALE Making a NET ID Push Keypad to enter the desired ID, and then Push [r] or [s] to select “ALE,” and then push push [4]. [4]. • Up to 15 characters can be entered. •...
  • Page 45 MENU SCREEN • Network A new network can be created. Push [r] or [s] to select the Call detect time, and then push [4]. [r] or [s] to select “Network,” and then push Push [4] to enter the input mode. [r] or [s] to select the Preamble, and then Push push [4].
  • Page 46 MENU SCREEN Manager Menu ■ Create Entry (Continued) • Selcall A new Selcall entry, Address, Phone Link or Profile, Push [r] or [s] to select a network group or can be created. Phone Link. <Call type is other than Phone> Making an Address [r] or [s] to select “Selcall,”...
  • Page 47 MENU SCREEN • Selcall Push keypad to enter the ID, and then push [4]. Making a Phone Link • Up to 6 digits can be entered. • Push [8] to delete the character, symbol or number to [r] or [s] to select “Selcall,” and then push Push the left of the cursor.

  • Page 48: Delete Entry

    MENU SCREEN Manager Menu ■ Create Entry (Continued) • Selcall Push keypad to enter the ID, and then push [4]. Making a Profile • Up to 6 digits can be entered. • Push [8] to delete the character, symbol or number to [r] or [s] to select “Selcall,”...
  • Page 49 MENU SCREEN Setup You can make a new entries that are Channel, Net- [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu Push work, ALE Self ID or Selcall Profile using the Setup screen. Wizard. • “Admin Logout” is automatically selected. Push [r] or [s] to select “Setup,” and then push [4].
  • Page 50 MENU SCREEN Manager Menu ■ Setup (Continued) • Network [4] for 1 second to go to the next Hold down A new network can be created. screen. NOTE: The present Network list is cleared. [r] or [s] to select “Network,” and then hold Push down [4] for 1 second to enter the input mode.
  • Page 51 MENU SCREEN • Selcall Profile Selcall Profile can be created. Push [s] to select “OK,” and then push [4]. • If desired, select “Cancel” and then push [4]. NOTE: The present Selcall Profile is cleared. [r] or [s] to select “Selcall Profile,” and Push then hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the input mode.

  • Page 52: Main Menu

    MENU SCREEN Main Menu ■ Entering the Main Menu [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push Push [4] to open the screen. • “ALE,” “Call In,” “Call Out,” “Channel,” “Network,” “Selcall,” “Setmode”...
  • Page 53 MENU SCREEN Network Displays or edits the Entry of the Network list. While displaying an Entry, hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the editing mode. Network Name Name editing mode. Displays the preprogrammed Displays the Name. Network list. Scan Type Scan Type selection mode.

  • Page 54: Golay Threshold

    MENU SCREEN Setmode  ALE Set mode Decay Time (Default: 1 hour) Set the decay time for the Auto Sounding function to between 1 and 8 hours. BER Threshold (Default: 12) Set the Bit Error Ratio (BER) threshold level to be- tween 0 and 48 bits for ALE communication quality.

  • Page 55: Beep Level

    MENU SCREEN 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 called station to send LQA data with an ALE answer back call.
  • Page 56 MENU SCREEN Setmode (Continued)  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.
  • Page 57  Comment Set mode Customer Name Enter a customer name of up to 20 characters. Setting Comment Enter a comment of up to 20 characters. Model This item displays the transceiver’s model name. The Model is permanently set to “IC-F8101.”...

  • Page 58: Noise Blanker

    MENU SCREEN Setmode (Continued)  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 blanker function ON or OFF.
  • Page 59 MENU SCREEN Pre Amp (Default: ON) Turn ON the Preamplifier function or Attenuator func- tion. Turns ON the Preamplifier function, which amplifies received signals in the receiver front end, to improve the S/N ratio and the sensitivity. OFF: Turns OFF both functions. ATT ON: Turns ON the Attenuator function, which prevents a desired signal from being distorted when very strong signals are...

  • Page 60: Vfo Mode

    MENU SCREEN Setmode  Config Set mode (Continued) Mic Gain (Default: 6) Adjust the Microphone gain to between 0 (Minimum) and 10 (Maximum), in 1 digit steps. TX Timeout (Default: 3min) Set the Time-Out Timer function time to 1, 3, 5 or 10 minutes, or OFF.
  • Page 61 MENU SCREEN Built-in Test Display (Default: OFF) Select whether or not to display the device check screen after turning ON power. (Default: OFF)  Emergency Set mode Link Interval (Default: 120sec) Set the Emergency Link interval time period to be- tween 10 and 300 seconds, in 10 seconds steps.
  • Page 62 MENU SCREEN Setmode (Continued)  Mode Set mode 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. Allows the transceiver to re- ceive calls, but disables it from transmitting them.
  • Page 63 MENU SCREEN 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.” Accept (Default: RX for AUS, Disable for others) Set the AM mode to “Disable,”...
  • Page 64 MENU SCREEN Setmode  Mode Set mode (Continued) 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, 2100 or 2125 Shift (Default: 170Hz)
  • Page 65 MENU SCREEN 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 66 MENU SCREEN Setmode  Mode Set mode (Continued) 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 set to “1650Hz.”...
  • Page 67 MENU SCREEN  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 be- long to the network group whose scan type is “Call.” If your station ID is called with a Selcall or ALE call, the scan stops on that channel and the voice squelch control function is...
  • Page 68 MENU SCREEN Setmode (Continued)  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 digit steps. 1 to 10: Lights while the transceiver power is ON.
  • Page 69 9600, 19200 or AUTO. When “AUTO” is selected, the baud rate is automati- cally set according to the data rate of the controller CI-V Address (Default: 8Ah) To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code.

  • Page 70: Time Set Mode

    MENU SCREEN Setmode (Continued)  Time Set mode Local Set the Local time. Before programming this item, the “UTC Offset” item must be set. [r] or [s] to select this item, and then hold Push down [4] to open the programming screen. [r] or [s] to select the digit.

  • Page 71: Cpu Reset

    MENU SCREEN ■ CPU Reset If you want to initialize the operating settings in the Main Menu, without clearing memory channel con- tents or ID contents, do the following steps. q Turn OFF the transceiver power, if it is powered w While holding down [r] and [s], and push [ ] to turn ON the transceiver power to reset the CPU.

  • Page 72: Connection And Installation

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Supplied accessories D One package type D Separated Type The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8101 The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8101 One package type. Separated type. q Microphone ............1 q Microphone ............1 w External speaker ...........
  • Page 73 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION D Remote control microphone Type The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8101 Remote control microphone type. q Remote control microphone ........1 w External speaker ........... 1 e DC power cable............. 1 r Spare fuses (ATC 30 A) ........2 t Microphone hanger kit ........

  • Page 74: Connections

    • CW key connection • FSK connection [ACC] [ACC] FSK terminal unit To pin 12 To pin 12 Ground To pin 10 To pin 10 FSK keying To pin 9 Tx/Rx control AF ground to IC-F8101 AF input SP connector...
  • Page 75 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION Ground IC-F8101 main unit to a 13.8 V DC power source DO NOT stretch the Ground wire. This may cause a D-sub 9 pin ground wire disconnection (female) and/or damage. AT-140 to [ATU] OPC-2309 (10 m; 32.8 ft): 4 pin...

  • Page 76: 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 77: Antenna

    D AT-140 D Non-Icom tuner automatic antenna tuner See page 69. Some non-Icom tuners may be used with the IC- F8101. 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 78: Rmk-6 (Optional Separation Kit)

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ RMK-6 (Optional Separation kit) The RMK-6 allows you to install the IC-F8101’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 79 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 80: Hm-192 (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 instead of the Front place, then tighten the 2 supplied screws (M4 × 20 panel*.

  • Page 81: Mounting

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Mounting D Mounting location Select a location that 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 82: 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 83: Fuse Replacement

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Fuse replacement The IC-F8101 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 84: Connector Information

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connector information Pin Pin name Description Specification CI-V — — Input sensitivity (Data mode): AF IN Input terminal for the AF signal. More than 52.5 W at 100 mV Output level: 200 to 400 mVrms AF OUT Output terminal for the AF signal.

  • Page 85: Connector Information For Opc-2308

    D-sub 9 pin — (Male) — CI-V MODPTT — — — AF OUT AF IN D-sub 9 pin D-sub 15 pin AF GND (Female) (Male) OPC-2308 D-sub 9 pin (male) to IC-F8101 [ACC] D-sub 15 pin (male) D-sub 9 pin (female)

  • Page 86: 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 • Mode: 10 W p-p AUS versions J3E (USB), A3E (AM) RX only Other versions Other versions J3E (USB/LSB), A3E (AM)

  • Page 87: Options

    OPTIONS AT-140 SP-10, SP-25, SP-30, SP-35/35L RMK-6 automatic antenna tuner separation kit The same as that supplied with the IC- external speakers A mounting bracket is supplied with the F8101 Separated Type. speaker. Allows you to install the transceiver front Impedance: 4 Ω...
  • Page 88 A-7077H-1EX-0b Printed in Japan © 2013 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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