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...Thank you for making the IC-9100 your radio of your IC-9100. Linking of personal injury...." RDANGER! with the limits for the IC-9100. • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS... equip- FEATURES ❍ The IC-9100 fully covers HF to radio or ...disregarded, inconvenience only. ment generates, uses and can be received near some... Satellite mode operation *1 The optional UX-9100 is required for 1200 MHz frequency band operation.... which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the DV mode*2 for installation details) SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
...Thank you for making the IC-9100 your radio of your IC-9100. Linking of personal injury...." RDANGER! with the limits for the IC-9100. • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS... equip- FEATURES ❍ The IC-9100 fully covers HF to radio or ...disregarded, inconvenience only. ment generates, uses and can be received near some... Satellite mode operation *1 The optional UX-9100 is required for 1200 MHz frequency band operation.... which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the DV mode*2 for installation details) SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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...: NEVER install the transceiver in direct sunlight. Heat dissipation may be reduced, and the transceiver may be damaged. USE only the specified microphone. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the transceiver. R WARNING! If an incorrect connection is made after cutting,... or above +50°C (+122°F). The transceiver will not use . Turn OFF the transceiver's power and/or disconnect the DC power cable when you use or place the transceiver in a secure place to the IC-9100 may overheat the transceiver. R WARNING! DO NOT place the transceiver ...
...: NEVER install the transceiver in direct sunlight. Heat dissipation may be reduced, and the transceiver may be damaged. USE only the specified microphone. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the transceiver. R WARNING! If an incorrect connection is made after cutting,... or above +50°C (+122°F). The transceiver will not use . Turn OFF the transceiver's power and/or disconnect the DC power cable when you use or place the transceiver in a secure place to the IC-9100 may overheat the transceiver. R WARNING! DO NOT place the transceiver ...
Instruction Manual
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...Call signs are used to begin communications. that of repeaters grouped together into Zones. NOTE: The optional UT-121 is the Link/Gateway repeater call sign; D-STAR INTRODUCTION D About the D-STAR system In the original D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for the DSTAR operation with the IC-9100. • ... other hams, or other Zones, giving access to the Area repeaters within the Zone, using an Icom radio to the desired ham or repeater. Call sign capture allows hams using the backbone Link repeater system. See pages 85 to begin your Destination call sign and ...
...Call signs are used to begin communications. that of repeaters grouped together into Zones. NOTE: The optional UT-121 is the Link/Gateway repeater call sign; D-STAR INTRODUCTION D About the D-STAR system In the original D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for the DSTAR operation with the IC-9100. • ... other hams, or other Zones, giving access to the Area repeaters within the Zone, using an Icom radio to the desired ham or repeater. Call sign capture allows hams using the backbone Link repeater system. See pages 85 to begin your Destination call sign and ...
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...27 D Connecting the PS-126 DC POWER SUPPLY 27 D Connecting a non-Icom DC POWER SUPPLY 27 ■ Linear amplifier connections 28 D Connecting the IC-PW1/PW1EURO........... 28 D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier....... 29 ■ External antenna tuner connection 29 D Connecting the AH-4... Selecting the VFO A/B 34 D VFO equalization 34 ■ Selecting VFO/memory mode 34 ■ Selecting a frequency band 35 D Using the band stacking registers 35 ■ Frequency setting 37 D Tuning with [MAIN DIAL 37 D Direct frequency entry with the keypad....... ...
...27 D Connecting the PS-126 DC POWER SUPPLY 27 D Connecting a non-Icom DC POWER SUPPLY 27 ■ Linear amplifier connections 28 D Connecting the IC-PW1/PW1EURO........... 28 D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier....... 29 ■ External antenna tuner connection 29 D Connecting the AH-4... Selecting the VFO A/B 34 D VFO equalization 34 ■ Selecting VFO/memory mode 34 ■ Selecting a frequency band 35 D Using the band stacking registers 35 ■ Frequency setting 37 D Tuning with [MAIN DIAL 37 D Direct frequency entry with the keypad....... ...
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... call signs 95 D Desired call record display 95 15 D IF filter selection 73 D F ilter passband width setting 73 D One-touch reply using the call record.......... 96 ■ Copying the call sign 97 16 D 1st IF filter selection 74 D IF (DSP) filter shape 74 D...keyer functions 50 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT 78-84 D Memory keyer menu construction 50 ■ VOX function 78 D Memory keyer send menu 51 D Using the VOX function 78 D Editing a memory keyer 52 D Adjusting the VOX function 78 D Contest number Set mode 53 ■ Break-in ...
... call signs 95 D Desired call record display 95 15 D IF filter selection 73 D F ilter passband width setting 73 D One-touch reply using the call record.......... 96 ■ Copying the call sign 97 16 D 1st IF filter selection 74 D IF (DSP) filter shape 74 D...keyer functions 50 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT 78-84 D Memory keyer menu construction 50 ■ VOX function 78 D Memory keyer send menu 51 D Using the VOX function 78 D Editing a memory keyer 52 D Adjusting the VOX function 78 D Contest number Set mode 53 ■ Break-in ...
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... setting 105 D Settings for "UR" and "R2," depending on the communication form 105 ■ Simplex operation using the VFO 106 D Making a simplex CQ call or a call to an individual station 106 ■ Repeater operation using the VFO 107 D Making a CQ call or a call to an individual station through your local area (access...
... setting 105 D Settings for "UR" and "R2," depending on the communication form 105 ■ Simplex operation using the VFO 106 D Making a simplex CQ call or a call to an individual station 106 ■ Repeater operation using the VFO 107 D Making a CQ call or a call to an individual station through your local area (access...
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...181 ■ Satellite operation 157 ■ Data cloning 182 3 D Cloning between transceivers 182 13 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION 158-160 D Cloning using a personal computer........... 182 4 ■ Antenna connection and selection 158 ■ Antenna tuner operation 159 18 CONTROL COMMAND 183-196 5 ... the TNC output level 173 14 D Using a level meter or synchroscope......... 173 D Not using a measuring device 173 15 16 OPTION INSTALLATION 174-176 16 ■ Opening the transceiver's case 174 ■ UX-9100 1200 MHz band unit installation....... 175 17...
...181 ■ Satellite operation 157 ■ Data cloning 182 3 D Cloning between transceivers 182 13 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION 158-160 D Cloning using a personal computer........... 182 4 ■ Antenna connection and selection 158 ■ Antenna tuner operation 159 18 CONTROL COMMAND 183-196 5 ... the TNC output level 173 14 D Using a level meter or synchroscope......... 173 D Not using a measuring device 173 15 16 OPTION INSTALLATION 174-176 16 ■ Opening the transceiver's case 174 ■ UX-9100 1200 MHz band unit installation....... 175 17...
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...microphones. • See page 30 for 1 second to turn OFF the power. • Output power: More than 5 mW with an 8 ø load. rated when using stereo headphones, depending on the "FM/DV Center Error" 1 option in the Set mode. (p. 162) Only on the MAIN Band; mode. (p. 55) • ... be memo- • A straight key jack is re- y ELECTRONIC KEYER JACK [ELEC-KEY] tor lights green. Plug in a bug or paddle type key to use the internal e ANTENNA TUNER SWITCH [TUNER] (p. 159) (Frequency band: HF/50 MHz) electronic keyer for CW operation. (p. 22) • Set the keyer type...
...microphones. • See page 30 for 1 second to turn OFF the power. • Output power: More than 5 mW with an 8 ø load. rated when using stereo headphones, depending on the "FM/DV Center Error" 1 option in the Set mode. (p. 162) Only on the MAIN Band; mode. (p. 55) • ... be memo- • A straight key jack is re- y ELECTRONIC KEYER JACK [ELEC-KEY] tor lights green. Plug in a bug or paddle type key to use the internal e ANTENNA TUNER SWITCH [TUNER] (p. 159) (Frequency band: HF/50 MHz) electronic keyer for CW operation. (p. 22) • Set the keyer type...
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... [RF/SQL] (outer control; Noise squelch (FM/DV modes) Recommended level Maximum RF gain RF gain adjustable range S-meter squelch • When used as an RF gain control (Squelch is particularly effective for 1 second to the speaker or headphones on the MAIN Band. p. 45) Rotate to adjust... gain and squelch threshold level for the MAIN Band. The squelch removes noise output to +5100 Hz Higher frequency Lower frequency The optional UX-9100 is open . p. 77) Rotate to adjust the notch frequency to reject an interfering signal while the manual function is ON. • ...
... [RF/SQL] (outer control; Noise squelch (FM/DV modes) Recommended level Maximum RF gain RF gain adjustable range S-meter squelch • When used as an RF gain control (Squelch is particularly effective for 1 second to the speaker or headphones on the MAIN Band. p. 45) Rotate to adjust... gain and squelch threshold level for the MAIN Band. The squelch removes noise output to +5100 Hz Higher frequency Lower frequency The optional UX-9100 is open . p. 77) Rotate to adjust the notch frequency to reject an interfering signal while the manual function is ON. • ...
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Set for Icom microphones Decreases Increases Decreases @0 RF POWER CONTROL [RF POWER] (p. 46) Rotate to continuously vary the RF output power. !5 N OISE REDUCTION SWITCH [NR] (p. 77) Push to turn DSP noise reduction ON or OFF. Increases !8 S UB BAND AF CONTROL [AF] (inner control; Recommended level for maximum readability. • To use . p. 49) !7 S UB... off-frequency signal is in the Set mode. (p. 162) @1 CW PITCH CONTROL [CW PITCH] (outer control; level on the "FM/DV Center Error" option in use this control, first push [NR] (!5). when no signal is ON.
Set for Icom microphones Decreases Increases Decreases @0 RF POWER CONTROL [RF POWER] (p. 46) Rotate to continuously vary the RF output power. !5 N OISE REDUCTION SWITCH [NR] (p. 77) Push to turn DSP noise reduction ON or OFF. Increases !8 S UB BAND AF CONTROL [AF] (inner control; Recommended level for maximum readability. • To use . p. 49) !7 S UB... off-frequency signal is in the Set mode. (p. 162) @1 CW PITCH CONTROL [CW PITCH] (outer control; level on the "FM/DV Center Error" option in use this control, first push [NR] (!5). when no signal is ON.
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...Push to return to display the "GPS" screen. GPS SWITCH Operation (p. 121) Hold down for the 1.8 to your CW keying. The optional UX-9100 is required for 1 second to display the "MONI" screen (Monitor) to turn an optional AG-25, AG-35 or AG1200* preamplifier unit ON or... operating mode. It is most effective for the 24 to 50 MHz bands. • No indicator appears when the preamplifiers are near it can be used. ✔ What is the attenuator? The VOX function (voice operated transmission) automatically starts transmission when you stop speaking. AMP " or "P. tor. • ...
...Push to return to display the "GPS" screen. GPS SWITCH Operation (p. 121) Hold down for the 1.8 to your CW keying. The optional UX-9100 is required for 1 second to display the "MONI" screen (Monitor) to turn an optional AG-25, AG-35 or AG1200* preamplifier unit ON or... operating mode. It is most effective for the 24 to 50 MHz bands. • No indicator appears when the preamplifiers are near it can be used. ✔ What is the attenuator? The VOX function (voice operated transmission) automatically starts transmission when you stop speaking. AMP " or "P. tor. • ...
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... ") appears. ➥ In the satellite mode, push to return to the previ- The optional UX-9100 is required for 1 second to switch the operating band to the HF/50 MHz frequency band. •...(7 3). ➥ In the satellite mode, hold down for 1 second to return to normal operation using the displayed frequencies. #7 BAND KEYS/KEYPAD BAND KEYS Operation (pp. 35, 36) When the HF... key two or three times calls up other stacked frequencies in the frequency band. • Icom's triple band stacking register memorizes three frequencies in each frequency band. (Frequency band: 144/430/1200...
... ") appears. ➥ In the satellite mode, push to return to the previ- The optional UX-9100 is required for 1 second to switch the operating band to the HF/50 MHz frequency band. •...(7 3). ➥ In the satellite mode, hold down for 1 second to return to normal operation using the displayed frequencies. #7 BAND KEYS/KEYPAD BAND KEYS Operation (pp. 35, 36) When the HF... key two or three times calls up other stacked frequencies in the frequency band. • Icom's triple band stacking register memorizes three frequencies in each frequency band. (Frequency band: 144/430/1200...
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... the AM mode. • These controls function as an IF shift control. ✔ What is the PBT control? This is useful for fine tuning stations calling you off-frequency or when you prefer to listen to slightly differentsounding voice characteristics, etc. %0 ∂TX.... p. 33) Rotate to select a higher memory channel number; The RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) shifts the receive frequency without shifting the receive frequency. This is useful for details. $8 M EMORY CHANNEL CONTROL [M-CH] (inner control; 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION $4 PBT CLEAR SWITCH [PBT-CLR] (p. 75) (Mode: SSB/CW/...
... the AM mode. • These controls function as an IF shift control. ✔ What is the PBT control? This is useful for fine tuning stations calling you off-frequency or when you prefer to listen to slightly differentsounding voice characteristics, etc. %0 ∂TX.... p. 33) Rotate to select a higher memory channel number; The RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) shifts the receive frequency without shifting the receive frequency. This is useful for details. $8 M EMORY CHANNEL CONTROL [M-CH] (inner control; 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION $4 PBT CLEAR SWITCH [PBT-CLR] (p. 75) (Mode: SSB/CW/...
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u 1 44 MHz ANTENNA CONNECTOR [144MHz ANT] 7 When using an optional AH-4 hf/50 mhz auto- (pp. 24, 25, 158) matic antenna tuner, connect it to the [ANT1] Connect a 50 ø antenna with a type-N connector, when the optional UX-9100, 1200 MHz Rear panel view 11 band unit, is installed. 12 r M AIN BAND EXTERNAL...
u 1 44 MHz ANTENNA CONNECTOR [144MHz ANT] 7 When using an optional AH-4 hf/50 mhz auto- (pp. 24, 25, 158) matic antenna tuner, connect it to the [ANT1] Connect a 50 ø antenna with a type-N connector, when the optional UX-9100, 1200 MHz Rear panel view 11 band unit, is installed. 12 r M AIN BAND EXTERNAL...
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... in the DV mode. (p. 117) ➥ Connect a GPS receiver through the optional OPC-1529R data communication cable, for transceive function with another IC-9100, using a mini plug cable*, for CW operation, connect to [ELEC-KEY] on the front panel. (p. 1) (+) (_) !4 ALC INPUT JACK [ALC]... JACK [SEND] (p. 25) When transmitting, goes to ground to transceiver cloning. * Purchase separately 11 ternal unit, such as a non-Icom linear amplifier. !6 ACCESSORY SOCKET [ACC] Connect control lines for external equipment such as a linear amplifier, an automatic antenna selector/ tuner, ...
... in the DV mode. (p. 117) ➥ Connect a GPS receiver through the optional OPC-1529R data communication cable, for transceive function with another IC-9100, using a mini plug cable*, for CW operation, connect to [ELEC-KEY] on the front panel. (p. 1) (+) (_) !4 ALC INPUT JACK [ALC]... JACK [SEND] (p. 25) When transmitting, goes to ground to transceiver cloning. * Purchase separately 11 ternal unit, such as a non-Icom linear amplifier. !6 ACCESSORY SOCKET [ACC] Connect control lines for external equipment such as a linear amplifier, an automatic antenna selector/ tuner, ...
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... DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 Input modulation (p. 167) - Remotely control the transceiver using the optional CS-9100 cloning soft- mands (p. 183) - nector. The modulation input level from the USB jack can be set in "USB2/DATA1 Func" (63) item of the...➥ http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html The following items are assigned to the [USB] con- S end the decoded characters to a PC until the USB driver installation has been completed. About the modulation input: Select "USB" in the DV mode (p. 167) - Cloning using CI-V com- The...
... DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 Input modulation (p. 167) - Remotely control the transceiver using the optional CS-9100 cloning soft- mands (p. 183) - nector. The modulation input level from the USB jack can be set in "USB2/DATA1 Func" (63) item of the...➥ http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html The following items are assigned to the [USB] con- S end the decoded characters to a PC until the USB driver installation has been completed. About the modulation input: Select "USB" in the DV mode (p. 167) - Cloning using CI-V com- The...
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... switching action before operation. [Example] ACC socket eHSEND or uVSEND i13.8 V Switching diode Relay To a non-Icom linear amplifier *2 V SEND is used for the 144 MHz, 430 MHz, and 1200 MHz bands, and HSEND is used for the MAIN Band's AF and squelch by default. the transceiver trans- the transceiver trans- of the...
... switching action before operation. [Example] ACC socket eHSEND or uVSEND i13.8 V Switching diode Relay To a non-Icom linear amplifier *2 V SEND is used for the 144 MHz, 430 MHz, and 1200 MHz bands, and HSEND is used for the MAIN Band's AF and squelch by default. the transceiver trans- the transceiver trans- of the...
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... away from extreme heat, cold, or (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other electromagnetic sources. lems, ground the transceiver using the GROUND ter- However, "Straight 14 key" must be connected. Make the distance between desktop use. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Selecting a location ■ Grounding Select a location for strap to a long ground rod. NEVER...
... away from extreme heat, cold, or (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other electromagnetic sources. lems, ground the transceiver using the GROUND ter- However, "Straight 14 key" must be connected. Make the distance between desktop use. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Selecting a location ■ Grounding Select a location for strap to a long ground rod. NEVER...
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... Protect your operating bands. Low SWR allows full power for a specified frequency range and the SWR usually increases outside the range. The IC-9100 has an SWR meter to protect the final transistors. e Solder hole Tin the center con- r Carefully slide the plug body into ... and receiver sensitivity. Select a well-matched 50 ø antenna and coaxial cable feedline. When the SWR is useful to match the transceiver and antenna. ductor. When using a lightning arrestor. In that case, an antenna tuner is higher than approximately 2.0:1, the transceiver automatically reduces the TX...
... Protect your operating bands. Low SWR allows full power for a specified frequency range and the SWR usually increases outside the range. The IC-9100 has an SWR meter to protect the final transistors. e Solder hole Tin the center con- r Carefully slide the plug body into ... and receiver sensitivity. Select a well-matched 50 ø antenna and coaxial cable feedline. When the SWR is useful to match the transceiver and antenna. ductor. When using a lightning arrestor. In that case, an antenna tuner is higher than approximately 2.0:1, the transceiver automatically reduces the TX...
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Grounding prevents electrical shocks, TVI and other problems. STRAIGHT KEY + _ [430MHz ANT] (p. 158) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [1200MHz ANT] (p. 158) 8 9 10 The optional UX-9100 11 is required. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections D Rear panel DC POWER SUPPLY (p. ...-126 [144MHz ANT] (p. 158) HF/50MHz ANTENNA 1, 2 (p. 158) Connection example: [ANT1] for 1.8-18 MHz bands antenna [ANT2] for 21-28 MHz bands antenna GROUND (p. 22) Use the heaviest possible gauge wire or strap and make the connection as short as possible.
Grounding prevents electrical shocks, TVI and other problems. STRAIGHT KEY + _ [430MHz ANT] (p. 158) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [1200MHz ANT] (p. 158) 8 9 10 The optional UX-9100 11 is required. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections D Rear panel DC POWER SUPPLY (p. ...-126 [144MHz ANT] (p. 158) HF/50MHz ANTENNA 1, 2 (p. 158) Connection example: [ANT1] for 1.8-18 MHz bands antenna [ANT2] for 21-28 MHz bands antenna GROUND (p. 22) Use the heaviest possible gauge wire or strap and make the connection as short as possible.