Update Information revision 1.10
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...IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated to "ON." Double-click "Update.exe." NOTE: ••When updating the CS-R8600, log in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other applications are based on your PC. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of the received... audio, set to 1.10 or later. ■■ Updating the CS-R8600 These instructions are running. 1. Open the unzipped folder. 2....
...IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated to "ON." Double-click "Update.exe." NOTE: ••When updating the CS-R8600, log in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other applications are based on your PC. and Icom logo are registered trademarks of the received... audio, set to 1.10 or later. ■■ Updating the CS-R8600 These instructions are running. 1. Open the unzipped folder. 2....
Update Informationrevision 1.20
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... scan is canceled. ••ON: When a signal is received. and Icom logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the additional item, the IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated to the language. To reflect the setting of their respective holders. Options: ••0sec ~ 5sec: The scan resumes after ...
... scan is canceled. ••ON: When a signal is received. and Icom logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the additional item, the IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated to the language. To reflect the setting of their respective holders. Options: ••0sec ~ 5sec: The scan resumes after ...
Bedienungsanleitung german Manual
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ABOUT THE LICENSES Information on the open source software being used by L. If you redistribute modified sources, we would appreciate *not* receiving lengthy legal documents to the following restrictions: 1.The origin of conditions and the following disclaimer in win32/ or contrib/vstudio/ . Libpng is not required but ...
ABOUT THE LICENSES Information on the open source software being used by L. If you redistribute modified sources, we would appreciate *not* receiving lengthy legal documents to the following restrictions: 1.The origin of conditions and the following disclaimer in win32/ or contrib/vstudio/ . Libpng is not required but ...
Firmware Update Information
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...been changed in PAUSE TIME and RESUME TIME.) Added Full Keyboard Layout The Full Keyboard Layout is received. 1. DDSetting the Scan Resume condition You can choose the keyboard type to , the IC-R8600. Changed : Some operations, items, and/or options that already exist have been added. LThe...A7338-9EX Rotate to the PAUSE TIME setting. INFORMATION IC-R8600 Version 1.20 The following features are displayed while rotating the dial. ••1s ~ 30s: The scan pauses for the set pause time, then resumes. (Even while still receiving a signal.) ••HOLD: The scan ...
...been changed in PAUSE TIME and RESUME TIME.) Added Full Keyboard Layout The Full Keyboard Layout is received. 1. DDSetting the Scan Resume condition You can choose the keyboard type to , the IC-R8600. Changed : Some operations, items, and/or options that already exist have been added. LThe...A7338-9EX Rotate to the PAUSE TIME setting. INFORMATION IC-R8600 Version 1.20 The following features are displayed while rotating the dial. ••1s ~ 30s: The scan pauses for the set pause time, then resumes. (Even while still receiving a signal.) ••HOLD: The scan ...
Firmware Update Information
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...saved. V1.10 A7338-8EX Changed : Some operations, items, and/or options that is added when the receiver's firmware format is saved in the current version format to an earlier firmware version IC-R8600. Added New Set mode items The following features are added to the Set mode. LLIf you want... to prevent cutting off the beginning of the received audio, set to "ON." Added : New functions and/or menus have been changed in, or added to, the IC-R8600. This function releases the mute without confirming whether or not the encryption key matches. ...
...saved. V1.10 A7338-8EX Changed : Some operations, items, and/or options that is added when the receiver's firmware format is saved in the current version format to an earlier firmware version IC-R8600. Added New Set mode items The following features are added to the Set mode. LLIf you want... to prevent cutting off the beginning of the received audio, set to "ON." Added : New functions and/or menus have been changed in, or added to, the IC-R8600. This function releases the mute without confirming whether or not the encryption key matches. ...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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I/Q SIGNAL ■■General DDGeneral description You can get I/Q signals from the Icom web site. (The software is commonly used with a USB cable. You can receive I/Q signals and control the IC-R8600, through the USB cable. [I/Q OUT]port IC-R8600 (Ver.1.30 or later) USB cable • I/Q data • Control command [USB]port...
I/Q SIGNAL ■■General DDGeneral description You can get I/Q signals from the Icom web site. (The software is commonly used with a USB cable. You can receive I/Q signals and control the IC-R8600, through the USB cable. [I/Q OUT]port IC-R8600 (Ver.1.30 or later) USB cable • I/Q data • Control command [USB]port...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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... PC → IC-R8600 02 OUT 02 *IN: Data from IC-R8600 to PC, OUT: Data from Icom web site. Endpoint for I/Q data [I/Q OUT] port Endpoint for control commands input Endpoint for control commands output Pipe for I/Q data Pipe for control commands input [USB] port Pipe for details about them. Refer to receive I /Q receive software (user supplied...
... PC → IC-R8600 02 OUT 02 *IN: Data from IC-R8600 to PC, OUT: Data from Icom web site. Endpoint for I/Q data [I/Q OUT] port Endpoint for control commands input Endpoint for control commands output Pipe for I/Q data Pipe for control commands input [USB] port Pipe for details about them. Refer to receive I /Q receive software (user supplied...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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.... The contents of synchronous data is fixed, and the synchronous data is to be set to 120 kHz or less on the IC-R8600. 1 endpoint is reserved to receive I/Q signals. Sampling frequency 5.12 MHz 3.84 MHz 1.92 MHz 960 kHz 480 kHz 240 kHz Bit depth 16-bit 24-.... I/Q SIGNAL ■■About the I/Q signals DDGeneral description I/Q data is output from the [I/Q OUT] port on the HDSDR application. I/Q data IC-R8600 → PC Address (Hexadecimal) 86 Direction Endpoint Number (Hexadecimal) IN 06 Transfer Type Bulk transfer The sampling frequency, Bit depth and I/Q signal bandwidth...
.... The contents of synchronous data is fixed, and the synchronous data is to be set to 120 kHz or less on the IC-R8600. 1 endpoint is reserved to receive I/Q signals. Sampling frequency 5.12 MHz 3.84 MHz 1.92 MHz 960 kHz 480 kHz 240 kHz Bit depth 16-bit 24-.... I/Q SIGNAL ■■About the I/Q signals DDGeneral description I/Q data is output from the [I/Q OUT] port on the HDSDR application. I/Q data IC-R8600 → PC Address (Hexadecimal) 86 Direction Endpoint Number (Hexadecimal) IN 06 Transfer Type Bulk transfer The sampling frequency, Bit depth and I/Q signal bandwidth...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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... 0 9 6 F AFD 7 Every command's total length in hexadecimal. Every command is based on the ICOM Communication Interface V (CI-V) format. After sending a command from the IC-R8600 to send the next command after another, you send commands one after the acknowledgement is received. When you need to the PC. I/Q SIGNAL ■■Control commands DDGeneral description...
... 0 9 6 F AFD 7 Every command's total length in hexadecimal. Every command is based on the ICOM Communication Interface V (CI-V) format. After sending a command from the IC-R8600 to send the next command after another, you send commands one after the acknowledgement is received. When you need to the PC. I/Q SIGNAL ■■Control commands DDGeneral description...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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...fixed) (fixed) NG code OK code IC-R8600's address (fixed) PC's address (fixed) Preamble code (fixed) Preamble code (fixed) IC-R8600's address (fixed) PC's default address ("E0" in byte must be returned as an acknowledgement when receiving the command. If the request command is ... is invalid, "NG (FA)" will return the requested setting value as the acknowledgement. ••Command (PC to IC-R8600) q w e r t i o Preamble FEF IC-R8600 address PC address Command Sub command Postamble Padding E9 6E0××××FDFF 1 byte (Variable) ••...
...fixed) (fixed) NG code OK code IC-R8600's address (fixed) PC's address (fixed) Preamble code (fixed) Preamble code (fixed) IC-R8600's address (fixed) PC's default address ("E0" in byte must be returned as an acknowledgement when receiving the command. If the request command is ... is invalid, "NG (FA)" will return the requested setting value as the acknowledgement. ••Command (PC to IC-R8600) q w e r t i o Preamble FEF IC-R8600 address PC address Command Sub command Postamble Padding E9 6E0××××FDFF 1 byte (Variable) ••...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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Command Number Sub command Number Data Command Function 05 See p.10 Set the receive frequency. 11* 00, 10, Send/read the Attenuator 20, 30 (0 0=ATT OFF, 10=10 dB, 20=20 dB, 30=30 dB) 12* 00~02 Send/...
Command Number Sub command Number Data Command Function 05 See p.10 Set the receive frequency. 11* 00, 10, Send/read the Attenuator 20, 30 (0 0=ATT OFF, 10=10 dB, 20=20 dB, 30=30 dB) 12* 00~02 Send/...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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... the edge number in a BCD code. IC-R8600 to read the number of command "1A 0E." LIf the specified number exceeds the readable capacity, "NG (FA)" will be the returned value of the edge, send command "1A 0E" (The Read Receive Band Edge Count command). DDReceive Band edge ...frequency Command: 1A 0F PC to IC-R8600 (Write data format) Specify the band edge to PC (Read data format) q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 XX XXXXXXXXXX ...
... the edge number in a BCD code. IC-R8600 to read the number of command "1A 0E." LIf the specified number exceeds the readable capacity, "NG (FA)" will be the returned value of the edge, send command "1A 0E" (The Read Receive Band Edge Count command). DDReceive Band edge ...frequency Command: 1A 0F PC to IC-R8600 (Write data format) Specify the band edge to PC (Read data format) q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 XX XXXXXXXXXX ...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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...All the settings will be returned to the condition/state before entering the I /Q mode. Receive setting: While in the I/Q mode, the receive mode is fixed to "USB," and "AGC" is disabled. 13 Turning OFF the IC-R8600's power also exits the I /Q mode. Audio output: Audio output from the internal speaker...is forcibly turned OFF. The Monitor function is in the "Remote controlled mode," thus you cannot operate the IC-R8600. While the IC-R8600 is in the I/Q mode, [REMOTE] LED lights and the IC-R8600 is in the I/Q mode, the operations that cancels the mode, or push the [LOCAL] key on...
...All the settings will be returned to the condition/state before entering the I /Q mode. Receive setting: While in the I/Q mode, the receive mode is fixed to "USB," and "AGC" is disabled. 13 Turning OFF the IC-R8600's power also exits the I /Q mode. Audio output: Audio output from the internal speaker...is forcibly turned OFF. The Monitor function is in the "Remote controlled mode," thus you cannot operate the IC-R8600. While the IC-R8600 is in the I/Q mode, [REMOTE] LED lights and the IC-R8600 is in the I/Q mode, the operations that cancels the mode, or push the [LOCAL] key on...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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..., and install it . All other countries. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ LLSee the IC-R8600 Instruction manual (Section 13) for detail about how to use the software. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ The IC-R8600 USB I /Q OUT] to use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver The IC-R8600 (version 1.30 or later) can use HDSDR, first...
..., and install it . All other countries. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ LLSee the IC-R8600 Instruction manual (Section 13) for detail about how to use the software. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ The IC-R8600 USB I /Q OUT] to use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver The IC-R8600 (version 1.30 or later) can use HDSDR, first...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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LLWhen you connect a USB cable for HDSDR". (p. 3) 5 A7438-1EX © 2017 Icom Inc. Right-click "This PC," and then click "Properties." 3. Windows 7 1. Use as short a cable as possible. To confirm the driver 1. Install the driver again, following "Installing the IC-R8600 USB I /Q OUT Port (WinUSB)" is displayed. •• Windows 10/8.1: Double-click "Universal...;Depending on the taskbar. 2. Click "Device Manager." Click the folder icon on the taskbar. 2. Click the folder icon on the length of a USB cable, the receiver may not have been properly installed.
LLWhen you connect a USB cable for HDSDR". (p. 3) 5 A7438-1EX © 2017 Icom Inc. Right-click "This PC," and then click "Properties." 3. Windows 7 1. Use as short a cable as possible. To confirm the driver 1. Install the driver again, following "Installing the IC-R8600 USB I /Q OUT Port (WinUSB)" is displayed. •• Windows 10/8.1: Double-click "Universal...;Depending on the taskbar. 2. Click "Device Manager." Click the folder icon on the taskbar. 2. Click the folder icon on the length of a USB cable, the receiver may not have been properly installed.
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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.... 1 Turn ON the receiver. 2. TIP: If the audio cannot be downloaded from the Icom website, for details on how to install the software and connect a receiver to use the RC-28 remote encoder, see page 4. Icom, Icom Inc. Double-click HDSDR icon to the receiver. In the remote control mode...instructions describe how to the PC. All other countries. Before reading this guide, please read "How to use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver" that can be heard, push [F5] of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New...
.... 1 Turn ON the receiver. 2. TIP: If the audio cannot be downloaded from the Icom website, for details on how to install the software and connect a receiver to use the RC-28 remote encoder, see page 4. Icom, Icom Inc. Double-click HDSDR icon to the receiver. In the remote control mode...instructions describe how to the PC. All other countries. Before reading this guide, please read "How to use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver" that can be heard, push [F5] of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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... the Sound Card selection screen. Click to quit the software. LLThe receiver automatically returns to select the sampling rate value. Click to the normal (Local) mode after closing the software. Click to display the IC-R8600 I/Q Settings screen. (p. 3) Adjust the audio level. (This is... only an example.) 2 Click to start or stop receiving. Click to set the Tune frequency. Main Screen Tune frequency Marker Waterfall Display...
... the Sound Card selection screen. Click to quit the software. LLThe receiver automatically returns to select the sampling rate value. Click to the normal (Local) mode after closing the software. Click to display the IC-R8600 I/Q Settings screen. (p. 3) Adjust the audio level. (This is... only an example.) 2 Click to start or stop receiving. Click to set the Tune frequency. Main Screen Tune frequency Marker Waterfall Display...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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... TS is ON TS is OFF 5.12MHz 5 IP+ (Default: OFF) Select whether or not to use the receiver's BPF when operating the HF band. LLWhile operating between 30 and 3000 MHz frequency band, only the ANT1 connector can be ...to 10 Hz. The preamp amplifies received signals in the receiver front end to improve the signal-to a PC. IC-R8600 I/Q Settings Screen NOTE: The Receiver settings are automatically set to the receiver when the HDSDR software connects to the receiver. 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 "OVF" is displayed when the receiver receives an excessively strong signal. 1 ...
... TS is ON TS is OFF 5.12MHz 5 IP+ (Default: OFF) Select whether or not to use the receiver's BPF when operating the HF band. LLWhile operating between 30 and 3000 MHz frequency band, only the ANT1 connector can be ...to 10 Hz. The preamp amplifies received signals in the receiver front end to improve the signal-to a PC. IC-R8600 I/Q Settings Screen NOTE: The Receiver settings are automatically set to the receiver when the HDSDR software connects to the receiver. 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 "OVF" is displayed when the receiver receives an excessively strong signal. 1 ...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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... driver software installed successfully." The RC-28 may accelerate, depending on the RC-28 lights green. [LINK] indicator 3. Now you are operating the actual receiver's main dial. 1. ON (Low): Approximately two times faster. ON (High): When the tuning step is set to the RC-28's serial number... you can control the assigned functions of 5 levels. USB Dial Settings Screen 1 2 3 4 1 Select Device Select the RC-28 to operate the receiver with other than 1 kHz, the tuning speed is approximately two times faster. 4 Click to save the settings and close the screen. OFF: Normal...
... driver software installed successfully." The RC-28 may accelerate, depending on the RC-28 lights green. [LINK] indicator 3. Now you are operating the actual receiver's main dial. 1. ON (Low): Approximately two times faster. ON (High): When the tuning step is set to the RC-28's serial number... you can control the assigned functions of 5 levels. USB Dial Settings Screen 1 2 3 4 1 Select Device Select the RC-28 to operate the receiver with other than 1 kHz, the tuning speed is approximately two times faster. 4 Click to save the settings and close the screen. OFF: Normal...
About The Hdsdr Software Operations
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... States and/or other countries. Icom, Icom Inc. LLThe receiver automatically enters to the remote control mode when the HDSDR software connects to the PC. About the HDSDR software operations for the IC-R8600 These instructions describe how to use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver" that can be heard, push... [F5] of the PC's keyboard to display the Sound Card selection screen, and then select the appropriate audio device. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/...
... States and/or other countries. Icom, Icom Inc. LLThe receiver automatically enters to the remote control mode when the HDSDR software connects to the PC. About the HDSDR software operations for the IC-R8600 These instructions describe how to use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver" that can be heard, push... [F5] of the PC's keyboard to display the Sound Card selection screen, and then select the appropriate audio device. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/...