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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: Preface

    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 PREFACE ..............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) ....1 ■...

  • Page 4: Safety Training Information

    Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility must be mounted at least 90 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 200 cm de avec d’autres appareils ou systèmes.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    This will avoid possible damage to the power and remove the power cable if it emits an abnor- transceiver by ignition voltage spikes. mal odor, sound or smoke. Contact your Icom dealer or During maritime mobile operation, keep the trans- distributor for advice.

  • 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 be set in the “Mode” item of “Setmode.” squelch 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 an optional UX-248 gps unit ➥ Connects to a GPS unit or an external modem w FAN CONNECTOR [FAN] through the optional OPC-2308 extmod con...

  • 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 q 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 q 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]. w Push [r] or [s] to select a desired memory chan- 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: q 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 and 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 Hold down [TUNE](9) for 1 second to start the an- ➥ The microphone and external speaker are con- tenna tuner. nected. ➥ No “S,” “L” or “V” mute icon appears. •...

  • Page 18: Functions For Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for transmit D Transmit power selection q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. The transceiver has three output power levels, HIGH, MID and LOW. High power provides longer distance w 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 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Speech Processor q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. The IC-F8101 has a built-in, low distortion Speech w 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 D Clarifier function q Push [CLAR](7) to open the Clarifier adjustment 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 D Noise Blanker q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as w 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) D AGC function q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. The AGC (automatic gain control) controls receiver w 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 D Clear Talk function ➥ P [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 IC-F8101 ALE system compiles with basic requirements of FED-STD-1045A. D 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 saved in the Call In Selcall systems must be selected.
  • Page 26 ] or [PTT] to cancel the call. then push [ • The call is saved in the Call Out memory. • 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 the keypad keys to enter the Message.
  • 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 saved in the Call Selcall systems must be selected.
  • Page 29 • Receiving a Get Position call acknowledgement then push [ q After the call is transmitted, your called station • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open sends its position and time information as an ac- Selcall systems must be selected.
  • Page 30 Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and its status information as an acknowledgement. then push [ • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected. w Push any key to return to the normal operating screen.

  • Page 31: Emergency Call

    29 for the Simple Selcall then push [ operation details. • 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 your position information.
  • Page 32 Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and 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. u Push to transmit the Channel Test call.
  • Page 33 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION D Stun call (Only Open Selcall) The Stun call disables the specified station from either y Push to select the Profile, then push transmitting and receiving. • Sending a Stun call q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen.
  • Page 34 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION D 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 q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen.
  • Page 35 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION D Simple Selcall operation The Simple Selcall mode is convenient to transmit the often used Selcalls. q Push ] to enter the Simple Selcall mode. • Depending on the Entry, the contents are skipped. ] enters Holding down the normal Selcall mode.
  • Page 36 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION D ALE Individual/NET calls Automatically establish a communication link by using y Push to select the Channel. the ALE table. • Only the channels that belong to the Network selected in step w, are displayed. • If <Auto> is selected, the transceiver sequentially trans- •...
  • Page 37 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION • Sending a NET call y Push to select the Channel. q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network • Only the channels that belong to the Network selected in selection screen. step w, are displayed. w Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and •...
  • Page 38 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION D AMD call The AMD (Automatic Message Display) sends and re- y Select the desired Message or make a New mes- ceives test messages of up to 90 characters. sage. The AMD call is used to transmit messages and start conversations.
  • Page 39 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION • Sending a Net AMD call y Select the desired Message or edit New message. q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. w Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ •...
  • Page 40 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION D ALE Sounding Automatically sends a sounding signal at certain in- tervals (0.5–11 hours) to check the propagation, and then saves the data in a table. Manual soundings can also be made. • Manual sounding q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen.
  • Page 41 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION D Update LQA (Link Quality Analysis) call The Update LQA call is used to measure the signal y Push to select the Channel. quality between the transceiver and other stations. • Only the channels that belong to the Network selected in step w, are displayed.
  • Page 42 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION D Update LQA call (Continued) • Sending a NET Update LQA call y Push to select the Channel. q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network • Only the channels that belong to the Network selected in step w, are displayed.
  • Page 43 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION D Unlink AMD call The ALE AMD (Automatic Message Display) sends y Select the desired Message or make a New mes- and receives test messages of up to 90 characters. sage. The Unlink AMD call is used to transmit just message without conversation.
  • Page 44 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION D Unlink AMD call (Continued) • Sending an Unlink NET AMD call y Select the desired Message or edit New message. q Hold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. w Push [r] or [s] to select the desired Network, and then push [ •...

  • Page 45: 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 addresses 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 46 MENU SCREEN ■ Manager Menu (Continued) D Entering the Administrator mode When first entering the Administrator mode, a login password may be required, depending on the preset- ting. q Push [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen. • “Admin Login” is automatically selected. If “Admin Log- in”...
  • Page 47 MENU SCREEN D Setting the Access Rights You can restrict the editing or displaying of a memory q Select a memory channel, Selcall address or other channel, Selcall address or any other settings in the setting. User mode. w Push [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen.
  • Page 48 MENU SCREEN ■ Manager Menu (Continued) D Built-in Test You can check the transceiver’s condition by using q Push [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu the “Built-in Test” item. screen. • “Admin Logout” is automatically selected. w Push [r] or [s] to select “Built-in Test,” and then push [4].
  • Page 49 MENU SCREEN D Create Entry You can create new ALE, Channel, Network or Selcall q Push [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu items. screen. • “Admin Logout” is automatically selected. w Push [r] or [s] to select “Create Entry,” and then push [4].
  • Page 50 MENU SCREEN ■ Manager Menu D Create Entry (Continued) • ALE Making a NET ID e Push the keypad keys to enter the desired ID, and q Push [r] or [s] to select “ALE,” and then push then push [4]. [4].
  • Page 51 MENU SCREEN • Network A new network can be created. y Push [r] or [s] to select the Call detect time, and then push [4]. q Push [r] or [s] to select “Network,” and then push [4] to enter the input mode. u Push [r] or [s] to select the Preamble, and then push [4].
  • Page 52 MENU SCREEN ■ Manager Menu D Create Entry (Continued) • Selcall A new Selcall entry, Address, Phone Link or Profile, t Push [r] or [s] to select a network group or can be created. Phone Link. <Call type is other than Phone> Creating an Address q Push [r] or [s] to select “Selcall,”...
  • Page 53 MENU SCREEN • Selcall r Push the keypad keys to enter the ID, and then Creating a Phone Link push [4]. q Push [r] or [s] to select “Selcall,” and then push • Up to 6 digits can be entered. •...

  • Page 54: Delete Entry

    MENU SCREEN ■ Manager Menu D Create Entry (Continued) • Selcall r Push the keypad keys to enter the ID, and then Creating a Profile push [4]. q Push [r] or [s] to select “Selcall,” and then push • Up to 6 digits can be entered. •...
  • Page 55 MENU SCREEN D Setup You can create new Channels, Networks, ALE Self q Push [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu IDs, or Selcall Profiles using the Setup Wizard. screen. • “Admin Logout” is automatically selected. w Push [r] or [s] to select “Setup,” and then push [4].
  • Page 56 MENU SCREEN ■ Manager Menu D Setup (Continued) • Network e Hold down [4] for 1 second to go to the next A new network can be created. screen. NOTE: The present Network list is cleared. q Push [r] or [s] to select “Network,” and then hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the input mode.
  • Page 57 MENU SCREEN • Selcall Profile A new Selcall Profile can be created. e Push [s] to select “OK,” and then push [4]. • If desired, select “Cancel” and then push [4]. NOTE: The present Selcall Profile is cleared. q Push [r] or [s] to select “Selcall Profile,” and then hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the input mode.

  • Page 58: Main Menu

    MENU SCREEN ■ Main Menu D Entering the Main Menu q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. w Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push [4] to open the screen. • “ALE,” “Call In,” “Call Out,” “Channel,” “Network,” “Selcall,” “Setmode”...
  • Page 59 MENU SCREEN D 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 preset Network list. Displays the Name. Scan Type Scan Type selection mode.

  • Page 60: Golay Threshold

    MENU SCREEN D Setmode  ALE Set mode LQA Decay (Default: 15 days) Set the LQA decay for the Auto Sounding function to between 1 and 30 days, or Disable. BER Threshold (Default: 12) Set the Bit Error Ratio (BER) threshold level to be- tween 0 and 48 bits to determine the acceptable level of error data in the received 48 bit ALE word.

  • Page 61: 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 62 MENU SCREEN D 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 63  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 64: Noise Blanker

    MENU SCREEN D 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 65 MENU SCREEN Pre Amp (Default: ON) Turn ON the Preamplifier function or Attenuator function. 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 dis- torted when very strong signals are near...
  • Page 66 MENU SCREEN D Setmode  Config Set mode (Continued) Speech Processor (Default: OFF) Turns the Speech Processor function ON or OFF. Speech Processor Level (Default: 6) Adjust the Speech Processor Level to between 0 (Minimum) and 10 (Maximum), in 1 digit steps. The set level is effective only when the Speech Pro- cessor is turned ON.
  • Page 67 MENU SCREEN Tuner (Default: ON) Turns the automatic antenna tuner ON or OFF. If you use an optional AT-140, AH-740 or AH-760, select “ON.” OFF: The antenna tuner is disabled and is by- passed. The automatic antenna tuner can be used when the transceiver enters the antenna tune mode.
  • Page 68 MENU SCREEN D Setmode  Config Set mode (Continued) Opening Display (Default: ON*) Select whether or not the opening message is dis- played on the LCD at power ON. OFF: The opening message is not displayed. The opening message is displayed. * OFF Is default, depending on the versions ...
  • Page 69 MENU SCREEN  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 70 MENU SCREEN D Setmode  Mode Set mode (Continued) 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 71 MENU SCREEN 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) Set the RTTY shift frequency to 170, 200,...
  • Page 72 MENU SCREEN D Setmode  Mode Set mode (Continued) 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 73 MENU SCREEN 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 74: Scan Set Mode

    MENU SCREEN D Setmode (Continued)  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 belong to the network group whose scan type is “Call.” If your station ID is called with a Sel- call or ALE call, the scan stops on that channel and the voice squelch control...
  • Page 75 MENU SCREEN  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 76 CI-V Address (Default: 8Ah) To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code. (Default: OFF) Select whether or not the transceiver outputs a log from the serial port.

  • Page 77: Cpu Reset

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

  • Page 78: 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 79 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION D Remote control microphone type D Attaching the rubber feet The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8101 q Turn the Main unit upside down. Remote control microphone type. w Remove the protective sheets from the rubber q Remote control microphone ........1 feet.

  • Page 80: Connections

    • FSK connection • CW key connection [ACC] [ACC] FSK terminal unit To pin 12 Ground To pin 12 To pin 10 To pin 10 FSK keying To pin 9 Tx/Rx control AF ground to IC-F8101 AF input SP connector...
  • Page 81 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION Ground IC-F8101 main unit AT-140 to a 13.8 V DC power source D-sub 9 pin (female) to [ATU] OPC-2309 (10 m; 32.8 ft): 4 pin Coaxial cable Ground (User supplied) (see page 76) DO NOT pull the antenna and control cable re- ceptacles.

  • Page 82: 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. Electrical shocks •...

  • Page 83: Power Source

    D AT-140 D Non-Icom tuner automatic antenna tuner See page 75. Some non-Icom tuners may be used with the IC- F8101. Please consult your dealer if you wish to use one. D AH-740 automatic tuning antenna See page 75.

  • Page 84: 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 85 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 86: 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 87: Mounting

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Mounting D Mounting location NEVER place the main unit or remote controller where Select a location that can support the weight of the air bag deployment may be obstructed. transceiver and does not interfere with driving. DO NOT place the main unit or remote controller NEVER place the main unit or remote controller where where hot or cold air blows directly onto it.
  • Page 88 Place the mounting bracket on the board, and then tighten the 4 supplied screws. M5 × 12 mm Not supplied by Icom Attention to mount on the board: If the supplied rubber feet are attached to the Main unit (p. 73), remove them before attaching it to the mounting bracket.

  • Page 89: 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. If the fuse • DC power cable ........ATC 30 A is blown, replace the damaged fuse with a new, ad- •...

  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: Options

    * Only when it is connected to the IC- With AH-740: 2.2 MHz – 29.9999 MHz F8101. With AH-760: 1.6 MHz – 16.0000 MHz This unit can be used for the IC-F8101 CFU-F8100 newer versions that are the Main version cooling fan 4.05-000 or later.
  • Page 94 A-7264H-1EX-qa Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2015–2016 Icom Inc.
  • Page 95 This information is discribed using Version 4.01 or later firmware. Earlier versions are some different. CI-V connection The transceiver can be connected to a PC with a USB cable. The Icom Communications Interface-V (CI-V) controls the transceiver. • A USB cable (A-B type, user supplied) The required USB driver and driver install guide can be downloaded from the Icom web site.
  • Page 96 00 to Send/read the CW Side Tone Level (00=OFF, 01=1 min., 02=3 min., (00=OFF, 01 to 50=1 to 50) 03=5 min., 04 =10 min.) 00/01 Send/read the Accept Icom Selcall 00 to Send/read the CW Break-in setting setting (00=OFF, 01=ON) (00=OFF, 01=0.5, 02=1, 03=2,...
  • Page 97 Command table (Continued) Set mode Set mode Cmd. Data Description Cmd. Data Description cmd. Category Item cmd. Category Item 00/01 Send/read the Built-in Test Display 01 to Send/read the IF filter passband (00=OFF, 01=ON) width for the AM mode 00/01 Send/read the Opening Display (01 to 50=200 to 10000 Hz in 200 (00=OFF, 01=ON) Hz steps)
  • Page 98 Command table (Continued) Set mode Set mode Cmd. Data Description Cmd. Data Description cmd. Category Item cmd. Category Item 01 to Send/read the connector for the 00 to Send/read the Contrast setting of LSBD2 mode data modulation when the LCD an external unit’s PTT is pushed (00 to 10=0 to 10) (01=USB, 02=ACC, 03=TC4)
  • Page 99 Command table (Continued) Set mode Cmd. Data Description cmd. Category Item 0000 Send/read the TX status (0000=RX, 0001=TX by PTT, 0002 0002=TX by ACC PTT) • If you want to change the TX status between the PTT and ACC PTT, first change to the RX status, then select the TX status.

  • Page 100: Audio Volume Level

    Data content description Band edge frequency setting ALE setting Command: 02 Command: 1A 41 q: Call type w: Individual ID or NET ID X X X X X X X D X X X X X X X X r: Message ……...
  • Page 101 Number) y: Main CPU version • Message: 1 to 64* characters ESN: Electronic Serial Number ASCII code (20 to 7Eh) * Icom Selcall: Up to 64 characters Hardware type Open Selcall: Up to 32 characters Hardware type r Data (After 33 characters are omitted.) •...

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