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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF TRANSCEIVER iF8100...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PRECAUTIONS ............ii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ........1–7 We appreciate you making the IC-F8100 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of ■ Controller (Front panel or HM-192) ....1 ■ Rear panel ............4 “technology first.”...

  • Page 3: Precautions

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

  • Page 4: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Controller (Front panel or HM-192) • HM-192 • Front panel Keypad (p. 2) • Common t UP/DOWN KEYS [r]/[s] q VOLUME KEYS [ +]/[ –](p. 9) Selects the operating channel and the items in the Adjusts the audio output level. Menu mode, and so on.
  • Page 5 PANEL DESCRIPTION • Front panel • HM-192 !0 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC] !1 LOCK KEY [ Connects only the microphone supplied with the Hold down for 1 second to set the Key lock function transceiver. to ALL, NUMERIC KEY or OFF. NOTE: NEVER connect the HM-192 or any other microphone here.
  • Page 6 PANEL DESCRIPTION Keypad (Continued) VFO KEY [VFO] MUTE KEY [MUTE] Push to turn the VFO mode ON or OFF. Push to select the squelch types. The Call squelch, S-meter squelch (level 1 to 50), NOTE: The VFO mode operation can be Voice squelch or squelch OFF are select- inhibited in the Admin Menu.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

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

  • Page 8: Lcd Screen

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ LCD screen • Memory Channel Display • Selcall Address Display • ALE ID Display q RECEIVE/TRANSMIT ICON y GPS ICON ➥ “ RX” appears when signals are received or the Appears when valid position data is received from squelch is open.
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION • Memory Channel Display • Selcall Address Display • ALE ID Display !1 CALL ICON Displays the Call type icons for Selcall. • The “ ” icon appears when the Selective call is se- lected on the Selcall Address display. •...

  • Page 10: Optional Junction Box

    ACCESSORY CONNECTOR 1 (10 PIN) [ACC1] Input position and UTC data in NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 Connect to the IC-F8100’s Accessory connectors. or 3.01 formats, such as from a GPS receiver to Both connectors must be connected to use this automatically set your position and time data.

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

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

  • Page 12: Setting Audio Volume

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting audio volume ➥ Push +] or [ –] to adjust the audio level • If the squelch is closed, push [MUTE](M) one or more times to open the squelch. • The display shows the volume level while adjusting. Minimum audio level •...

  • Page 13: Mode Selection

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

  • Page 14: 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 inhibited in the Admin Menu. • While in the VFO mode, the Selcall, ALE features or the Emergency key cannot be used.

  • Page 15: Receive And Transmit

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

  • Page 16: Functions For Transmit

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

  • Page 17: Speech Processor

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

  • Page 18: Functions For Receive

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

  • Page 19: Preamp And Attenuator

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

  • Page 20: Agc Function

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

  • Page 21: If Filter Selection

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

  • Page 22: Selcall/Ale Operation

    The ALE (automatic link establishment) is a system which automatically se- lects an available frequency and establishes a commu- nication link. The IC-F8100 ALE system compiles with basic requirements of FED-STD-1045A. The Selcall or ALE features are not available, de- pending on the preprogramming.

  • Page 23: Selective Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Selective call The Selcall allows you to make individual or group y Push to go to the next screen. calls. Each transceiver is assigned an individual ID • Push [HOME] to return to the previous screen. (identification) and can be called using this ID. ❍...
  • Page 24 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Phone call Allows you to make Phone calls through a telephone t Push to go to the next screen. interconnect service provider. • Push [HOME] to return to the previous screen. ❍ Phone Link selection • Preparation for Phone call Push to select the Network.
  • Page 25 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION i Push to enter the Channel Menu, and then push to select the desired operat- ](§) ](§§§) ing channel. • Push [HOME] to return to Selcall menu. o Push to transmit the Phone call. The call is stored in the Call Out memory. •...

  • Page 26: Message Call

    Push the numeric keys to enter the Message. ➥ * 64 character for ICOM Selcall system; 32 character • Push [A/a](#) to select the character group, ABC for Open Selcall system.
  • Page 27 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION • Receiving Message call When a transceiver receives a Message call with your individual ID, it automatically responds by transmitting. The received Message is stored in the Call In mem- ory. q After receiving a Message call, and push any key enter the Call In memory.
  • Page 28 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Send Position call The Send Position call allows you to send your own position/time information to the intended ID station. • Preparation for Send Position call Sending a Channel Test call on several Selcall chan- nels, and check the propagation on each channel to select the channel of good signal quality.
  • Page 29 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Get Position call The Get Position call allows you to request the in- ❍ Self ID input tended ID station to send position information. Push [Edit] to enter the direct input mode. (§§) ➥ Push the numeric keys to enter the Self ID. ➥...
  • Page 30 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Get Status call The Get Status call requests to send radio status infor- ❍ Self ID input mation including power supply voltage, signal strength, Push [Edit] to enter the direct input mode. (§§) ➥ output power, VSWR, and so on. Push the numeric keys to enter the Self ID.
  • Page 31 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï RFDS emergency call (AUS version only) The RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) emergency call uses a 2-Tone signal for an emergency call. • Sending RFDS emergency call q On the Memory Channel display, push [ ] to enter the Call select menu.

  • Page 32: Emergency Selcall

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Emergency selcall The Emergency call allows you to broadcast an emer- y Push to go to the next screen. gency signal with own position information. • Push [HOME] to return to the previous screen. ❍ Self ID selection •...
  • Page 33 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Channel Test call The Channel Test call allows the user determine the y Push to go to the next screen. signal quality between your transceiver and specific • Push [HOME] to return to the previous screen. transceiver before an individual/group call. The Chan- ❍...

  • Page 34: Ale Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï ALE call Automatically establish a communication link by using u Push to transmit an Individual call. The call is the ALE table. stored in the Call Out memory. • While calling, push [PTT] to cancel the call. •...
  • Page 35 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï ALE sounding Automatically sends a sounding signal at a certain interval (0.5–16 hours) to check the propagation and stores the data in a table. Manual soundings can also be made. • Manual sounding q On the Memory Channel display, push ] to enter the Call select menu w Push...
  • Page 36 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï ALE AMD The ALE AMD (Automatic Message Display) sends u Push to enter the Channel Menu, and then and receives test messages of up to a 90 character. push to select the desired operat- ](§) ](§§§) ing channel. q On the Memory Channel display, push ] to enter •...

  • Page 37: Menu Screen

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

  • Page 38: User Menu

    MENU SCREEN ■ User Menu D Entering User Menu q Hold down [MENU](HOME) for 1 second to enter the Menu screen. w Push [r] or [s] to select the User Menu, and then push [4]. e Push [r] or [s] to select the desired item. r Push to adjust or set the value or ](§) or [...

  • Page 39: Squelch Level

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

  • Page 40: Key Lock

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

  • Page 41: Admin Menu

    MENU SCREEN ■ Admin Menu The Admin Menu is used for programming infrequently changed values, settings or functions. D Entering the Administrator mode When first entering the Administrator mode, a Login Pass- word may be required, depending on the preprogramming. q Turn OFF the transceiver power, if it is ON.
  • Page 42 MENU SCREEN D Admin Menu items Tuner type Select the connected Icom antenna tuner from AT-140 or AT230 antenna tuner or OFF. (Default: OFF) TX Timeout Set the Time-Out Timer function time to 1, 3, 5 or 10 minutes, or OFF. If a continuous transmission exceeds the selected time period, transmitting will be cut off.
  • Page 43 MENU SCREEN FSK Tone Several mark frequencies are used for FSK operation. Select an FSK mark frequency for almost any FSK system, of 1200 Hz, 1275 Hz, 1487.5 Hz, 1615 Hz, 1700 Hz, 2100 Hz or 2125 Hz. (Default: 1615 Hz) FSK shift Several shift frequencies are used for FSK operation.

  • Page 44: Scan Resume

    MENU SCREEN Admin Menu items (Continued) Shift Frequency Set the frequency shift for the Data mode to 1800Hz USB, 1500Hz USB, 1800 Hz LSB or 1500Hz LSB. (Default: 1800Hz USB) Scan Set the scan type to ALE, SELCALL, VOICE, CALL, ALL MEMORY or OFF.
  • Page 45 MENU SCREEN Selective Mode Select the activation of Selcall to both reception and transmission, reception only, transmission only or dis- able. (Default: RX&TX) Channel Test Mode Select the activation of Channel Test call to both re- ception and transmission, reception only, transmis- sion only or disable.

  • Page 46: Emergency Mode

    MENU SCREEN Admin Menu items (Continued) Emergency Mode Select the activation of Emergency call to both recep- tion and transmission, reception only, transmission only or disable. (Default: RX&TX) ALE Mode Select the activation of ALE to both reception and transmission, reception only, transmission only or dis- able.
  • Page 47 MENU SCREEN ALE Decay Time Set the decay time for the Auto Sounding function to between 1 and 8 hours. (Default: 1 hour) ALE Sounding Length Set the signal length to between 5 words and 100 words in 1 word steps. (Default: 5 words) The transceiver repeats to call a calling ID while this setting length.
  • Page 48 MENU SCREEN Admin Menu items (Continued) ALE LQA Average Set the adopting number of LQA data for averaging to between 1 and 8. (Default: 8) ALE LQA Request Set the LQA request function to ON or OFF. (Default: ON) When ON is set, transceiver requests the called sta- tion to send LQA data with the ALE answer back call.

  • Page 49: Cpu Reset

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

  • Page 50: Connection And Installation

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Supplied accessories D One package type D Separated Type The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8100 The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8100 One package type. Separated type. q Microphone (HM-193) ........... 1 q Microphone (HM-193) ........... 1 w External speaker (SP-25) ........
  • Page 51 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION D Remote control microphone Type The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8100 Remote control microphone type. q Remote control microphone (HM-192) ....1 w External speaker (SP-25) ........1 e DC power cable (OPC-2140) ........ 1 r Stands ..............4 t Black and red cables with fuse holders ...

  • Page 52: Connections

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connections AD-119 USB cable (purchase separately) to [USB] to a USB port [ACC2] [ACC1] Transceiver Crimp Crimp terminal OPC-2127 OPC-2126 to [ACC2] to a 13.8 V DC power source R WARNING! NEVER remove the fuse-holders from the black to [ACC1] and red cables.
  • Page 53 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION CAUTION: DO NOT transmit continuously while using an AT230, otherwise the AT230 will be dam- aged. IC-F8100 main unit AT-140 to a 13.8 V DC power source [ACC2] AT230 [ACC1] AD-119 Ground (see page 51) Ground DO NOT pull the antenna and control cable re- (see page 51) ceptacles.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Antenna

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

  • Page 56: Optional Separation Kit)

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ RMK-6 (Optional Separation kit) The RMK-6 allows you to install the IC-F8100’s Front D Separation panel separately from the Main unit for added installa- The optional OPC-607 (3 m), OPC-608 (8 m), OPC- tion convenience and operation. Use either the optional 609 (1.9 m) or OPC-726 (5 m)
  • Page 57 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION t Unscrew the 4 rear plate screws, then remove the i Connect the other side of the Separation cable to Rear plates from both the Front panel and Main unit the Front panel attachment as shown below. attachments.

  • Page 58: Optional Remote Control Microphone)

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

  • Page 59: Mounting

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Mounting D Mounting location NEVER place the main unit or remote controller where air Select a location which can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving. bag deployment may be obstructed. We recommend the locations shown in the diagram DO NOT place the main unit or remote controller where hot below.

  • Page 60: D Mounting The Transceiver

    4 supplied screws to surface which is more than 40 mm thick and can support more than 10 kg. The unit must be mounted on only a flat hard sur- face. e Attach the Main unit to the mounting bracket as shown below. Not supplied by Icom...

  • Page 61: Fuse Replacement

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

  • Page 62: Connector Information For Ad-119

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connector information for AD-119 GPIO Pin Pin name Description Specification 13.8V 13.8 V output for Antenna tuner SCAN Outputs Antenna tuner control signal Key signal input –0.5 to 0.8 V during tuning Goes to ground when transmitting TUM4 Stepping motor control signal output for AT230.
  • Page 63 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION EXT. MODEM Pin Pin name Description Specification Outputs terminal for receive data. RS-232C Input terminal for transmit data. RS-232C Connect to the ground. — PTT input terminal. When grounded, transmits. 0 V: transmit, 5 V: receive AF GND Ground line for AF signal.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS D General D Receiver • Frequency coverage : (Unit: MHz) • Sensitivity: Receive 0.5–29.9999 J3E (Pre Amp ON) Transmit 1.6–29.9999 (0.5–1.5999 MHz) 14 dBµV (10 dB S/N) (1.6–29.9999 MHz) –14 dBµV (10 dB S/N) • Type of emission AUS versions J3E (USB), A3E (AM) RX only Other versions J3E (USB/LSB), A1A (CW),...

  • Page 65: Options

    Recommended Automatic tuning antenna, AT230 from Moonraker Australia Pty. Limited The AT230 is a 2.6 m length mobile whip antenna with an automatic tuning function. The antenna matches 2–30 MHz continuously. Use the optional OPC-2143 cable for use with the IC-F8100. Ask your dealer for details.
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  • Page 72 A-6916H-1EX-q Printed in Japan © 2011–2012 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

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