Update Information revision 1.10
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...;•When updating the CS-R8600, log in the NXDN mode. Click Next > Click Finish 5. The updated program group 'CS-R8600' is created on the desktop. Icom, Icom Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the additional item, the IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated ...to the CS-R8600 cloning software. NXDN is a trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States...
...;•When updating the CS-R8600, log in the NXDN mode. Click Next > Click Finish 5. The updated program group 'CS-R8600' is created on the desktop. Icom, Icom Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the additional item, the IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated ...to the CS-R8600 cloning software. NXDN is a trademark of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States...
Update Informationrevision 1.20
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...the scan resumes. All other products or brands are registered trademarks of the additional item, the IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated to /write from the version 1.10 or earlier IC-R8600 firmware. This update is received, the scan pauses for the preset pause time, then resumes.... (Set the pause time in the United States and/or other countries. Options: ••0sec ~ 5sec: The scan resumes after the signal disappears. LLInformation ••Rotate the Main Dial of Icom...
...the scan resumes. All other products or brands are registered trademarks of the additional item, the IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated to /write from the version 1.10 or earlier IC-R8600 firmware. This update is received, the scan pauses for the preset pause time, then resumes.... (Set the pause time in the United States and/or other countries. Options: ••0sec ~ 5sec: The scan resumes after the signal disappears. LLInformation ••Rotate the Main Dial of Icom...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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...65339;USB]port (USB3.0/USB2.0) Driver PC Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7 (32/64 bit) (32/64 bit) (32/64 bit) Requirement: ••IC-R8600 firmware must be version 1.3 or later. ••Windows 7 /8.1/10 PC (32 bit or 64 bit) ••USB 2.0 or higher ••USB... 4.48 MHz 3.31 MHz 1.63 MHz 815 kHz 408 kHz 203 kHz 2 You can download it from the [I/Q OUT] port on the IC-R8600 by connecting the IC-R8600 and a PC, with HDSDR*.) *An SDR receive software (freeware). I/Q SIGNAL ■■General DDGeneral description You can download it from: http...
...65339;USB]port (USB3.0/USB2.0) Driver PC Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7 (32/64 bit) (32/64 bit) (32/64 bit) Requirement: ••IC-R8600 firmware must be version 1.3 or later. ••Windows 7 /8.1/10 PC (32 bit or 64 bit) ••USB 2.0 or higher ••USB... 4.48 MHz 3.31 MHz 1.63 MHz 815 kHz 408 kHz 203 kHz 2 You can download it from the [I/Q OUT] port on the IC-R8600 by connecting the IC-R8600 and a PC, with HDSDR*.) *An SDR receive software (freeware). I/Q SIGNAL ■■General DDGeneral description You can download it from: http...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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... OUT] port, is shown below. 68D5F5EE - After the driver is reserved to receive I/Q data, to send control commands to the IC-R8600 and to IC-R8600 PC Transfer Type Bulk transfer Bulk transfer Bulk transfer 3 USB cable [I /Q receive software (user supplied). Each endpoint is installed, you ...86 Direction* IN Endpoint Number (Hexadecimal) 06 Control command IC-R8600 → PC 88 IN 08 Control Command PC → IC-R8600 02 OUT 02 *IN: Data from IC-R8600 to PC, OUT: Data from PC to receive the acknowledgement from Icom web site. B0E7 - 49FD - Refer to the next...
... OUT] port, is shown below. 68D5F5EE - After the driver is reserved to receive I/Q data, to send control commands to the IC-R8600 and to IC-R8600 PC Transfer Type Bulk transfer Bulk transfer Bulk transfer 3 USB cable [I /Q receive software (user supplied). Each endpoint is installed, you ...86 Direction* IN Endpoint Number (Hexadecimal) 06 Control command IC-R8600 → PC 88 IN 08 Control Command PC → IC-R8600 02 OUT 02 *IN: Data from IC-R8600 to PC, OUT: Data from PC to receive the acknowledgement from Icom web site. B0E7 - 49FD - Refer to the next...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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... area Postamble Padding F E F E 9 6 E 0 F D F F 1 byte (Variable) (Variable) ••Acknowledge to a valid command (IC-R8600 to PC) q e w u i Preamble PC IC-R8600 address address OK code Postamble FEFEE09 6 FBFD ••Acknowledge to an invalid command (IC-R8600 to IC-R8600, an acknowledgement is based on the ICOM Communication Interface V (CI-V) format. Writing command format: Send a writing command from the PC...
... area Postamble Padding F E F E 9 6 E 0 F D F F 1 byte (Variable) (Variable) ••Acknowledge to a valid command (IC-R8600 to PC) q e w u i Preamble PC IC-R8600 address address OK code Postamble FEFEE09 6 FBFD ••Acknowledge to an invalid command (IC-R8600 to IC-R8600, an acknowledgement is based on the ICOM Communication Interface V (CI-V) format. Writing command format: Send a writing command from the PC...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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... in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries. LLIf the IC-R8600 firmware version is processed by the FPGA. Icom, Icom Inc. Download HDSDR from a PC using the HDSDR software. How to use the software. LLThese instructions are registered trademarks or trademarks of...
... in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries. LLIf the IC-R8600 firmware version is processed by the FPGA. Icom, Icom Inc. Download HDSDR from a PC using the HDSDR software. How to use the software. LLThese instructions are registered trademarks or trademarks of...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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...desired file link. 5. Click "Extract All..." •• After unzipping, a folder is displayed. 2. Click 6. Installing the IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR DDDownloading the IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR 1. Right-click the downloaded firmware folder (zip format). •• Right-click menu is created in... File Download dialog. 7. Click "Save as the downloaded folder. DDUnzipping the firmware folder 1. Access the Icom website. Click "Firmware Updates/Software Downloads." LLThe unzipped folder contains "setup32.exe" and "setup64.exe." http://www...
...desired file link. 5. Click "Extract All..." •• After unzipping, a folder is displayed. 2. Click 6. Installing the IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR DDDownloading the IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR 1. Right-click the downloaded firmware folder (zip format). •• Right-click menu is created in... File Download dialog. 7. Click "Save as the downloaded folder. DDUnzipping the firmware folder 1. Access the Icom website. Click "Firmware Updates/Software Downloads." LLThe unzipped folder contains "setup32.exe" and "setup64.exe." http://www...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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... display the file extensions in the Folder Options screen. LLYou can uninstall the Icom IC-R8600 USB I /Q Package for a 64 bit operating system. Select "English" (or "Japanese") and then click . Click >. Installing the IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR DDInstalling the IC-R8600 USB I /Q Package for HDSDR using the "Apps & features" in the "System" menu. LLIf...
... display the file extensions in the Folder Options screen. LLYou can uninstall the Icom IC-R8600 USB I /Q Package for a 64 bit operating system. Select "English" (or "Japanese") and then click . Click >. Installing the IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR DDInstalling the IC-R8600 USB I /Q Package for HDSDR using the "Apps & features" in the "System" menu. LLIf...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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... driver after turning ON the IC-R8600. Type B IC-R8600 PC with HDSDR installed To ... Confirm that the driver has been successfully installed. Install the driver again, following "Installing the IC-R8600 USB I /Q OUT] port and a PC's USB port. To open the Device Manager ...To confirm the driver 1. NOTE: ••DO NOT connect the IC-R8600 to confirm that "IC-R8600 I /Q OUT Port (WinUSB)" is not displayed, the driver may not... of a USB cable, the receiver may not have been properly installed. NOTE: If "IC-R8600 I /Q OUT Port (WinUSB)" is displayed, click . 2. Use as short a cable...
... driver after turning ON the IC-R8600. Type B IC-R8600 PC with HDSDR installed To ... Confirm that the driver has been successfully installed. Install the driver again, following "Installing the IC-R8600 USB I /Q OUT] port and a PC's USB port. To open the Device Manager ...To confirm the driver 1. NOTE: ••DO NOT connect the IC-R8600 to confirm that "IC-R8600 I /Q OUT Port (WinUSB)" is not displayed, the driver may not... of a USB cable, the receiver may not have been properly installed. NOTE: If "IC-R8600 I /Q OUT Port (WinUSB)" is displayed, click . 2. Use as short a cable...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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...or other countries. TIP: If the audio cannot be downloaded from the Icom website, for the IC-R8600 These instructions describe how to use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver" that can be heard, push [F5] of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the displayed screen. 1Select 2Click LLIf you cannot ...operate the receiver on using: ••Microsoft® Windows® 10 ••IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR ver 1.00 ••HDSDR version...
...or other countries. TIP: If the audio cannot be downloaded from the Icom website, for the IC-R8600 These instructions describe how to use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver" that can be heard, push [F5] of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the displayed screen. 1Select 2Click LLIf you cannot ...operate the receiver on using: ••Microsoft® Windows® 10 ••IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR ver 1.00 ••HDSDR version...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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... value. NOTE: When you change the sampling rate value, adjust the IQ balance again. 5 A7438-2EX © 2017 Icom Inc. or ••Adjust the IQ balance. (Option [F7] ➔ Calibration Settings ➔ DC Removal Calibration for RX." 3. Adjust RF Gain on the IC-R8600 I and Q) ADCs produce, due to "MIN" on the...
... value. NOTE: When you change the sampling rate value, adjust the IQ balance again. 5 A7438-2EX © 2017 Icom Inc. or ••Adjust the IQ balance. (Option [F7] ➔ Calibration Settings ➔ DC Removal Calibration for RX." 3. Adjust RF Gain on the IC-R8600 I and Q) ADCs produce, due to "MIN" on the...
About The Hdsdr Software Operations
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... of their respective holders. 1 All other countries. Icom, Icom Inc. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ LLThese instructions are registered trademarks of the PC's keyboard to use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver" that can be downloaded from the Icom website, for details on its panel. Microsoft and... Windows are based on using: ••Microsoft® Windows® 10 ••IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR ver 1.00...
... of their respective holders. 1 All other countries. Icom, Icom Inc. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ LLThese instructions are registered trademarks of the PC's keyboard to use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver" that can be downloaded from the Icom website, for details on its panel. Microsoft and... Windows are based on using: ••Microsoft® Windows® 10 ••IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR ver 1.00...
About The Hdsdr Software Operations
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...Calibration for RX." 3. Open "DC Removal Calibration for RX) To adjust the IQ balance 1. Adjust RF Gain on the IC-R8600 I and Q) ADCs produce, due to "MIN" on the IC-R8600 I/Q Settings screen. (p. 3) •• Only the sharp spike is displayed at the LO frequency position. Set RF ...Gain to error. Click the displayed mode to "Constant (On)." NOTE: When you change the sampling rate value, adjust the IQ balance again. 5 A7438-2EX © 2017 Icom Inc....
...Calibration for RX." 3. Open "DC Removal Calibration for RX) To adjust the IQ balance 1. Adjust RF Gain on the IC-R8600 I and Q) ADCs produce, due to "MIN" on the IC-R8600 I/Q Settings screen. (p. 3) •• Only the sharp spike is displayed at the LO frequency position. Set RF ...Gain to error. Click the displayed mode to "Constant (On)." NOTE: When you change the sampling rate value, adjust the IQ balance again. 5 A7438-2EX © 2017 Icom Inc....
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver
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... IQ driver. * The DLL file is normally stored in the same folder that is processed by executing an overwrite installation. (p. 4) Icom, Icom Inc. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ LLSee the IC-R8600 Instruction manual (Section 13) for HDSDR: If you already have the package installed, you can output the In-phase/Quadrature data...
... IQ driver. * The DLL file is normally stored in the same folder that is processed by executing an overwrite installation. (p. 4) Icom, Icom Inc. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ LLSee the IC-R8600 Instruction manual (Section 13) for HDSDR: If you already have the package installed, you can output the In-phase/Quadrature data...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver
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... displayed File Download dialog. 7. Click "Firmware Updates/Software Downloads." Click 6. Click . Installing the IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR DDDownloading the IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR 1. DDUnzipping the firmware folder 1. Click the desired file link. 5. Access the Icom website. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/ 2. Click "Extract All..." •• After unzipping, a folder is...
... displayed File Download dialog. 7. Click "Firmware Updates/Software Downloads." Click 6. Click . Installing the IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR DDDownloading the IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for HDSDR 1. DDUnzipping the firmware folder 1. Click the desired file link. 5. Access the Icom website. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/ 2. Click "Extract All..." •• After unzipping, a folder is...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver
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...Icom IC-R8600 USB I /Q Package for HDSDR 1. Start the overwrite installation by following Step 1 in the column to continue. 2. To get started, click on Start > Settings > System > Apps & features. 4. LLBe sure to display the file extensions in the Folder Options screen. Installing the IC-R8600... USB I/Q Package for HDSDR DDInstalling the IC-R8600 USB I /Q Package for HDSDR using the "Apps & features" in the "System" menu. LLIn this document, "...
...Icom IC-R8600 USB I /Q Package for HDSDR 1. Start the overwrite installation by following Step 1 in the column to continue. 2. To get started, click on Start > Settings > System > Apps & features. 4. LLBe sure to display the file extensions in the Folder Options screen. Installing the IC-R8600... USB I/Q Package for HDSDR DDInstalling the IC-R8600 USB I /Q Package for HDSDR using the "Apps & features" in the "System" menu. LLIn this document, "...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver
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...Icom Inc. Click the folder icon on the taskbar. 2. Click the folder icon on the taskbar. 2. Open the Device Manager screen. Use as short a cable as possible. Click "Device Manager." Click "Device Manager." Confirm that the driver has been successfully installed. Windows 7 1. Install the driver again, following "Installing the IC-R8600...," and then click "Properties." 3. To confirm the driver 1. NOTE: ••DO NOT connect the IC-R8600 to confirm that "IC-R8600 I /Q OUT Port (WinUSB)" is displayed. •• Windows 10/8.1: Double-click "Universal Serial Bus ...
...Icom Inc. Click the folder icon on the taskbar. 2. Click the folder icon on the taskbar. 2. Open the Device Manager screen. Use as short a cable as possible. Click "Device Manager." Click "Device Manager." Confirm that the driver has been successfully installed. Windows 7 1. Install the driver again, following "Installing the IC-R8600...," and then click "Properties." 3. To confirm the driver 1. NOTE: ••DO NOT connect the IC-R8600 to confirm that "IC-R8600 I /Q OUT Port (WinUSB)" is displayed. •• Windows 10/8.1: Double-click "Universal Serial Bus ...
Instruction Manual
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... hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. This instruction manual contains operating instructions for information on the product, comply with Icom's state of IC-R8600 which designed to cover the 10 kHz to 3 GHz range with the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the...
... hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. This instruction manual contains operating instructions for information on the product, comply with Icom's state of IC-R8600 which designed to cover the 10 kHz to 3 GHz range with the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the...
Instruction Manual
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... it emits an abnormal odor, sound or smoke. R WARNING! The receiver warranty does not cover any liquids. This may result in your Icom dealer or distributor for long periods of time. This could cause an electric shock or damage the receiver. R WARNING! NEVER operate or touch...to the receiver. CAUTION: NEVER leave the receiver in an insecure place to rain, snow or any problems caused by unauthorized internal adjustments. The IC-R8600 may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as they will not use by a short could cause a fire or damage the receiver. PRECAUTIONS R DANGER!...
... it emits an abnormal odor, sound or smoke. R WARNING! The receiver warranty does not cover any liquids. This may result in your Icom dealer or distributor for long periods of time. This could cause an electric shock or damage the receiver. R WARNING! NEVER operate or touch...to the receiver. CAUTION: NEVER leave the receiver in an insecure place to rain, snow or any problems caused by unauthorized internal adjustments. The IC-R8600 may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as they will not use by a short could cause a fire or damage the receiver. PRECAUTIONS R DANGER!...
Instruction Manual
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...The receiver has a built-in receiving signal. Use the antenna and coaxial cable of the application software, PC, network device or network settings. 16 IC-R8600 17 18 Type B To the USB port A USB cable (User supplied) To a USB port 19 20 PC with RTTY software installed 21 ...LLInformatio. ••You can download the USB driver and installation guide from the Icom website. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ 2-2 MENU » SET > Connectors > USB (Front) MENU » SET > Connectors > USB (Rear) •...
...The receiver has a built-in receiving signal. Use the antenna and coaxial cable of the application software, PC, network device or network settings. 16 IC-R8600 17 18 Type B To the USB port A USB cable (User supplied) To a USB port 19 20 PC with RTTY software installed 21 ...LLInformatio. ••You can download the USB driver and installation guide from the Icom website. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ 2-2 MENU » SET > Connectors > USB (Front) MENU » SET > Connectors > USB (Rear) •...