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... guar- Linking of choice. IMPORTANT The transceiver comes with the instructions, may occur. This equip- Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. FOREWORD SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Thank you for making the IC-9100 your IC-9100. No risk of "technology first." the... the interference by one radio; CAUTION Equipment damage may cause harmful interference to operate the transceiver. (see page 176 1 i Ferrite bead*2 1 *1Differs depending on the version. *2Not supplied with Icom's philosophy of personal injury, fire or electric shock. q e r t y u ...
... guar- Linking of choice. IMPORTANT The transceiver comes with the instructions, may occur. This equip- Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. FOREWORD SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Thank you for making the IC-9100 your IC-9100. No risk of "technology first." the... the interference by one radio; CAUTION Equipment damage may cause harmful interference to operate the transceiver. (see page 176 1 i Ferrite bead*2 1 *1Differs depending on the version. *2Not supplied with Icom's philosophy of personal injury, fire or electric shock. q e r t y u ...
Instruction Manual
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... 18 19 20 21 ii If you don't actu- Icom, Icom Inc. R WARNING! R WARNING! NEVER apply more than the linear amplifier's maximum input level, otherwise, the linear amplifier will become hot when operating the transceiver continuously for advice. R WARNING! Contact your authority to the IC-9100 may result in areas with a headset or other audio...
... 18 19 20 21 ii If you don't actu- Icom, Icom Inc. R WARNING! R WARNING! NEVER apply more than the linear amplifier's maximum input level, otherwise, the linear amplifier will become hot when operating the transceiver continuously for advice. R WARNING! Contact your authority to the IC-9100 may result in areas with a headset or other audio...
Instruction Manual
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...reset 181 2 ■ Preparation 156 D All reset 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 ■ ...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 ■ FL-430/FL-431 1st if filter installation. ....... 176 ...
...reset 181 2 ■ Preparation 156 D All reset 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 ■ ...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 ■ FL-430/FL-431 1st if filter installation. ....... 176 ...
Instruction Manual
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...- onds, the tuning circuit is turned ON. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel q !2 !1 w e r t y u i o !0 q POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 31) t HEADPHONE JACK [PHONES] ➥ Push to turn ON the transceiver power. Plug in standard stereo headphones (impedance: 8 • First, confirm the DC power source is automatically bypassed. mode. (p. 55) • The internal antenna tuner settings...
...- onds, the tuning circuit is turned ON. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel q !2 !1 w e r t y u i o !0 q POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 31) t HEADPHONE JACK [PHONES] ➥ Push to turn ON the transceiver power. Plug in standard stereo headphones (impedance: 8 • First, confirm the DC power source is automatically bypassed. mode. (p. 55) • The internal antenna tuner settings...
Instruction Manual
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...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: ...the keypad to set the frequency. • Example: To enter 14.195 MHz; The optional UX-9100 is required for details. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION #2 VFO SELECT SWITCH [A/B] (pp. 32, 34) ... operation. ous screen display. NOTE: In the DR mode, pushing [SATELLITE] cancels DR, and then switches the transceiver to the satellite mode. Push [F-INP ENT] [1] [4] [•] [1] [9] [5] [F-INP ENT]. The optional ...
...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: ...the keypad to set the frequency. • Example: To enter 14.195 MHz; The optional UX-9100 is required for details. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION #2 VFO SELECT SWITCH [A/B] (pp. 32, 34) ... operation. ous screen display. NOTE: In the DR mode, pushing [SATELLITE] cancels DR, and then switches the transceiver to the satellite mode. Push [F-INP ENT] [1] [4] [•] [1] [9] [5] [F-INP ENT]. The optional ...
Instruction Manual
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... from the displayed frequency. ✔ What is the RIT function? The RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) shifts the receive frequency without shifting the receive frequency. This transceiver uses the DSP circuit for the PBT function.
... from the displayed frequency. ✔ What is the RIT function? The RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) shifts the receive frequency without shifting the receive frequency. This transceiver uses the DSP circuit for the PBT function.
Instruction Manual
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... external electronic keyer output using a standard 1⁄4 inch plug. • To use the internal electronic keyer for transceive function with another IC-9100, using the optional CT-17 ci-v level converter, for external control of a non-Icom linear amplifier. !5 SEND CONTROL JACK [SEND] (p. 25) When transmitting, goes to ground to ON, changing the frequency...
... external electronic keyer output using a standard 1⁄4 inch plug. • To use the internal electronic keyer for transceive function with another IC-9100, using the optional CT-17 ci-v level converter, for external control of a non-Icom linear amplifier. !5 SEND CONTROL JACK [SEND] (p. 25) When transmitting, goes to ground to ON, changing the frequency...
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...• A USB 1.1 or 2.0 port Other items • USB cable (purchase separately) • P C software (such as optional RS-BA1 or CS- 9100) NEVER connect the transceiver 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...[USB] Using a USB cable, connect a PC to the PC - mands (p. 183) - The modulation input level from our website. ➥ http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html The following items are assigned to the PC (pp. 59, 167) - Low-speed data communication in the Set mode item...
...• A USB 1.1 or 2.0 port Other items • USB cable (purchase separately) • P C software (such as optional RS-BA1 or CS- 9100) NEVER connect the transceiver 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...[USB] Using a USB cable, connect a PC to the PC - mands (p. 183) - The modulation input level from our website. ➥ http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html The following items are assigned to the PC (pp. 59, 167) - Low-speed data communication in the Set mode item...
Instruction Manual
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... to check its 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 HF/50 MHz bands by default. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Rear panel (... , we recommend adding a switching diode, such as a relay), a counter-electromotive force can change this setting in "ACC AF/SQL Select" of the supplied cable. the transceiver trans- Output impedance : 4.7 k˘ Fixed level, regardless control position. Current flow : 2.0 V to 20.0 V : -0.5 V to 0 V : More than 6.0 V/100 ...
... to check its 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 HF/50 MHz bands by default. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Rear panel (... , we recommend adding a switching diode, such as a relay), a counter-electromotive force can change this setting in "ACC AF/SQL Select" of the supplied cable. the transceiver trans- Output impedance : 4.7 k˘ Fixed level, regardless control position. Current flow : 2.0 V to 20.0 V : -0.5 V to 0 V : More than 6.0 V/100 ...
Instruction Manual
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... the Set mode. (p. 166) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 This pin is SQL open grounded when the transceiver receives a signal which opens the SQL closed squelch. • T o avoid interfering transmissions, connect squelch to the TNC to inhibit transmission when squelch is open. •...
... the Set mode. (p. 166) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 14 This pin is SQL open grounded when the transceiver receives a signal which opens the SQL closed squelch. • T o avoid interfering transmissions, connect squelch to the TNC to inhibit transmission when squelch is open. •...
Instruction Manual
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lems, ground the transceiver using the GROUND ter- ments, radios and other prob- However, "Straight 14 key" must be connected. minal on the rear panel. your operating preference. vibrations, ..., or (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other electromagnetic sources. R WARNING! For best results, connect a heaviest gauge wire or The base of the transceiver has adjustable feet for the transceiver that allows ade- To prevent electrical shock, television interference quate air circulation, free from TV sets, TV antenna ele- Make the distance between...
lems, ground the transceiver using the GROUND ter- ments, radios and other prob- However, "Straight 14 key" must be connected. minal on the rear panel. your operating preference. vibrations, ..., or (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other electromagnetic sources. R WARNING! For best results, connect a heaviest gauge wire or The base of the transceiver has adjustable feet for the transceiver that allows ade- To prevent electrical shock, television interference quate air circulation, free from TV sets, TV antenna ele- Make the distance between...
Instruction Manual
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...your operating bands. In that case, an antenna tuner is useful to continuously monitor the antenna SWR. The IC-9100 has an SWR meter to match the transceiver and antenna. Low SWR allows full power for a specified frequency range and the SWR usually increases outside the...radio communications, the antenna is of the cable evenly. When using a lightning arrestor. When the SWR is higher than approximately 2.0:1, the transceiver automatically reduces the TX power to protect the final transistors. Strip the cable jacket and tin the shield. w Clamp Center conductor 3 ...
...your operating bands. In that case, an antenna tuner is useful to continuously monitor the antenna SWR. The IC-9100 has an SWR meter to match the transceiver and antenna. Low SWR allows full power for a specified frequency range and the SWR usually increases outside the...radio communications, the antenna is of the cable evenly. When using a lightning arrestor. When the SWR is higher than approximately 2.0:1, the transceiver automatically reduces the TX power to protect the final transistors. Strip the cable jacket and tin the shield. w Clamp Center conductor 3 ...
Instruction Manual
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...) 430 MHz : AG-35 (option) External all-weather, mast-mounted preamplifiers are available. CAUTION: NEVER connect a power or SWR meter, or other device between the transceiver and preamplifier. [ALC], [SEND] (p. 29) Used for connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier. [ANT1], [ANT2] (pp. 28, 29) Connect a linear amplifier, antenna selector, etc.
...) 430 MHz : AG-35 (option) External all-weather, mast-mounted preamplifiers are available. CAUTION: NEVER connect a power or SWR meter, or other device between the transceiver and preamplifier. [ALC], [SEND] (p. 29) Used for connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier. [ANT1], [ANT2] (pp. 28, 29) Connect a linear amplifier, antenna selector, etc.
Instruction Manual
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... software is required when connecting a PC to [REMOTE]. ■ External keypad connections 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL KEYPAD Connect an external keypad for computer control and transceive operation. DATA2 SOCKET (pp. 14, 171) ACC SOCKET (pp. 13, 171) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ...19 20 21 26 The optional CT-17 is required. When using a PC and the transceiver, or for the GPS receiver connection. DATA1 JACK (pp. 117, 121) Connect the optional OPC-1529R for low speed data communication using a external keypad, select...
... software is required when connecting a PC to [REMOTE]. ■ External keypad connections 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL KEYPAD Connect an external keypad for computer control and transceive operation. DATA2 SOCKET (pp. 14, 171) ACC SOCKET (pp. 13, 171) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ...19 20 21 26 The optional CT-17 is required. When using a PC and the transceiver, or for the GPS receiver connection. DATA1 JACK (pp. 117, 121) Connect the optional OPC-1529R for low speed data communication using a external keypad, select...
Instruction Manual
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...-126 DC POWER SUPPLY AC outlet PS-126 To disconnect q w To [DC 13.8V] AC cable DC power cable Ground Transceiver D Connecting a non-Icom DC POWER SUPPLY Transceiver For European versions Transceiver AC outlet Ground A DC power supply 13.8 V; at least 24 A +_ To [DC 13.8V] To disconnect q w...capacity of the loop are parallel to the diagrams below. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Power supply connections When operating the transceiver with AC power, use a non-Icom power supply. • DC power cable polarity is 12 to 15 V when you install the ferrite bead, make sure ...
...-126 DC POWER SUPPLY AC outlet PS-126 To disconnect q w To [DC 13.8V] AC cable DC power cable Ground Transceiver D Connecting a non-Icom DC POWER SUPPLY Transceiver For European versions Transceiver AC outlet Ground A DC power supply 13.8 V; at least 24 A +_ To [DC 13.8V] To disconnect q w...capacity of the loop are parallel to the diagrams below. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Power supply connections When operating the transceiver with AC power, use a non-Icom power supply. • DC power cable polarity is 12 to 15 V when you install the ferrite bead, make sure ...
Instruction Manual
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... side ACC cable (supplied with the IC-PW1/PW1EURO) [ANT] [REMOTE] &9$*5&3 Coaxial cable (supplied with the IC-PW1/ [INPUT1] PW1EURO) Coaxial cable* OPC-599 [INPUT2] [ANT1] [ACC] [ANT2] [REMOTE] [GND] [GND] IC-PW1/EURO AC outlet Ground (Non-European versions: 100-120/200-240 V European version : 230 V) Transceiver *Purchase separately, and connect to [INPUT2...
... side ACC cable (supplied with the IC-PW1/PW1EURO) [ANT] [REMOTE] &9$*5&3 Coaxial cable (supplied with the IC-PW1/ [INPUT1] PW1EURO) Coaxial cable* OPC-599 [INPUT2] [ANT1] [ACC] [ANT2] [REMOTE] [GND] [GND] IC-PW1/EURO AC outlet Ground (Non-European versions: 100-120/200-240 V European version : 230 V) Transceiver *Purchase separately, and connect to [INPUT2...
Instruction Manual
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...DC. Coaxial cable (from the AH-4) [ANT1] Transceiver AH-4 Long wire or optional AH-2b Ground [TUNER] Control cable Ground 29 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Linear amplifier connections (Continued) D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier To an antenna RF OUTPUT RF INPUT... ALC SEND Non-Icom linear amplifier Ground 50 ø coaxial cable [ANT1] Transceiver [GND] [ALC] [SEND] R WARNING! • Set the transceiver output power and linear amplifier ALC output level after referring to the linear amplifier instruction manual. • T he IC-9100 SEND terminal (ACC...
...DC. Coaxial cable (from the AH-4) [ANT1] Transceiver AH-4 Long wire or optional AH-2b Ground [TUNER] Control cable Ground 29 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Linear amplifier connections (Continued) D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier To an antenna RF OUTPUT RF INPUT... ALC SEND Non-Icom linear amplifier Ground 50 ø coaxial cable [ANT1] Transceiver [GND] [ALC] [SEND] R WARNING! • Set the transceiver output power and linear amplifier ALC output level after referring to the linear amplifier instruction manual. • T he IC-9100 SEND terminal (ACC...
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...[MIC GAIN] : 12 o'clock [RF POWER] [CW PITCH] [KEY SPEED] : Max. A partial resetting CLEARS the operating parameters to Power ON: Reset the transceiver using the following procedure. counterclockwise [NR] : Max. CW : 12 o'clock : 10-12 o'clock ■ Turning ON (Partial resetting) First time to their ...default values (VFO frequency, VFO settings, menu group's contents) without clearing certain data. See page 181 for 1 second to turn OFF the transceiver. 31 [POWER] [VFO/MEMO] [F-INP ENT] Ω PARTIAL RESET ≈ M1 AGC DUP COMP TBW Initial VFO display SCP e C ...
...[MIC GAIN] : 12 o'clock [RF POWER] [CW PITCH] [KEY SPEED] : Max. A partial resetting CLEARS the operating parameters to Power ON: Reset the transceiver using the following procedure. counterclockwise [NR] : Max. CW : 12 o'clock : 10-12 o'clock ■ Turning ON (Partial resetting) First time to their ...default values (VFO frequency, VFO settings, menu group's contents) without clearing certain data. See page 181 for 1 second to turn OFF the transceiver. 31 [POWER] [VFO/MEMO] [F-INP ENT] Ω PARTIAL RESET ≈ M1 AGC DUP COMP TBW Initial VFO display SCP e C ...
Instruction Manual
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...MAIN or SUB Band, cannot be selected with the keypad. • All frequency digits disappear. 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Frequency setting You can select the transceiver's frequency by using the keypad. NOTE: The frequency band, selected in the "[SPEECH/LOCK] SW" item of the Set mode, pushing [SPEECH/LOCK] ...turns OFF the lock function. (see p. 164 for details) Band keys [MAIN DIAL] D Direct frequency entry with the keypad The transceiver has a keypad for 1 second one or more times until the desired frequency band is displayed, and [MAIN DIAL] does not function.
...MAIN or SUB Band, cannot be selected with the keypad. • All frequency digits disappear. 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Frequency setting You can select the transceiver's frequency by using the keypad. NOTE: The frequency band, selected in the "[SPEECH/LOCK] SW" item of the Set mode, pushing [SPEECH/LOCK] ...turns OFF the lock function. (see p. 164 for details) Band keys [MAIN DIAL] D Direct frequency entry with the keypad The transceiver has a keypad for 1 second one or more times until the desired frequency band is displayed, and [MAIN DIAL] does not function.