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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.
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.
Instruction Manual
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... optimum use. FCC INFORMATION FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other products or brands are registered trademarks of trouble-free operation. NOTE Recommended for the IC-F8101...
... optimum use. FCC INFORMATION FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other products or brands are registered trademarks of trouble-free operation. NOTE Recommended for the IC-F8101...
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...;Power ON 7 ■■Selecting the display mode 7 3 ■■Selecting a channel 8 ■■Setting audio volume 8 4 ■■Squelch function 8 ■■Scan function 9 5 ■■Mode selection 9 ■■VFO operation 10 6 3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 11-17 ■■Basic voice transmit/receive 11 ■■Functions for transmit 12 7 ■■Functions for receive 14 4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 18-32 8 ■■Selcall/ALE 18 5 MENU...
...;Power ON 7 ■■Selecting the display mode 7 3 ■■Selecting a channel 8 ■■Setting audio volume 8 4 ■■Squelch function 8 ■■Scan function 9 5 ■■Mode selection 9 ■■VFO operation 10 6 3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 11-17 ■■Basic voice transmit/receive 11 ■■Functions for transmit 12 7 ■■Functions for receive 14 4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 18-32 8 ■■Selcall/ALE 18 5 MENU...
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... individuals aware of a vehicle and kept at any persons during transmit mode. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC and IC allowable limits for more between the transmitting antenna of total radio use by pressing the "PTT" switch. In order to ensure this device and any place on the...
... individuals aware of a vehicle and kept at any persons during transmit mode. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that your exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC and IC allowable limits for more between the transmitting antenna of total radio use by pressing the "PTT" switch. In order to ensure this device and any place on the...
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... transceiver in direct sunlight or in an electric shock. Immediately turn OFF the transceiver power and remove the power cable if it . The basic operations, transmission and reception of the transceiver. Always place unit in the water. R WARNING! If an incorrect connection is OFF before starting the vehicle engine. DO NOT push the PTT switch when you will not use reverse polarity. USE only the specified microphone. Hearing...
... transceiver in direct sunlight or in an electric shock. Immediately turn OFF the transceiver power and remove the power cable if it . The basic operations, transmission and reception of the transceiver. Always place unit in the water. R WARNING! If an incorrect connection is OFF before starting the vehicle engine. DO NOT push the PTT switch when you will not use reverse polarity. USE only the specified microphone. Hearing...
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... the Menu mode, and so on the next page. 1 i CALL END/SCAN [ ] 13 ➥➥Push to hang up or terminate a call. ➥➥Push to start or stop a scan 14 o FUNCTION KEYS 15 Push to select the function that is ON: Hold down for 2 seconds to turn ON the DC power source. ➥ When the transceiver's power is displayed...
... the Menu mode, and so on the next page. 1 i CALL END/SCAN [ ] 13 ➥➥Push to hang up or terminate a call. ➥➥Push to start or stop a scan 14 o FUNCTION KEYS 15 Push to select the function that is ON: Hold down for 2 seconds to turn ON the DC power source. ➥ When the transceiver's power is displayed...
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...; Displays the transmit output power. e TUNE ICON Appears after the automatic antenna tuner matches the transceiver and antenna. y MUTE ICON ➥ "S" appears when the Call squelch function is selected. ➥ "L" appears when the S-meter squelch is selected. ➥ "V" appears when the Voice squelch is selected. i M AIN READOUTS Displays the channel name. Displays the operating frequency. i !2 !1 o !0 1 2 o SUB READOUTS 3 Displays the selected information. 4 • 'Frequencies,' 'Latitude and Longitude,' 'Direction and Elevation,' 'Antenna...
...; Displays the transmit output power. e TUNE ICON Appears after the automatic antenna tuner matches the transceiver and antenna. y MUTE ICON ➥ "S" appears when the Call squelch function is selected. ➥ "L" appears when the S-meter squelch is selected. ➥ "V" appears when the Voice squelch is selected. i M AIN READOUTS Displays the channel name. Displays the operating frequency. i !2 !1 o !0 1 2 o SUB READOUTS 3 Displays the selected information. 4 • 'Frequencies,' 'Latitude and Longitude,' 'Direction and Elevation,' 'Antenna...
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... 2 BASIC OPERATION ■■Power ON qqPush [ ] to turn ON the Power. • If the "Built-in Test Display" item of "Setmode" is set to ON, 'Built in the Manager Menu screen (p. 34). ■■Selecting the display mode qqPush [8] to move the cursor. NOTE: • If you want to change any settings, you must be in the Administrator mode. •...
... 2 BASIC OPERATION ■■Power ON qqPush [ ] to turn ON the Power. • If the "Built-in Test Display" item of "Setmode" is set to ON, 'Built in the Manager Menu screen (p. 34). ■■Selecting the display mode qqPush [8] to move the cursor. NOTE: • If you want to change any settings, you must be in the Administrator mode. •...
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... 0 to receive weak signals, the squelch can be adjusted by . 2 BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a channel qqSelect the Memory Channel Display. When you need to 50), Voice SQL and OFF. • The S-meter squelch level can be selected in the VFO mode. 8 q Push [8] to select "Channel," and then push [4]. Minimum audio level • • • Maximum audio level ■ Squelch function The squelch function detects...
... 0 to receive weak signals, the squelch can be adjusted by . 2 BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a channel qqSelect the Memory Channel Display. When you need to 50), Voice SQL and OFF. • The S-meter squelch level can be selected in the VFO mode. 8 q Push [8] to select "Channel," and then push [4]. Minimum audio level • • • Maximum audio level ■ Squelch function The squelch function detects...
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... calls on the transceiver version or preprogramming, some operating modes may not be changed , the transceiver 12 returns to cancel the scan. • Pushing [ ] also cancels the scan. 1 NOTE: The scan resume setting, the action after receiving a signal, can be changed by the "Voice 2 Scan Resume" item of "Setmode." (Main Menu > Setmode > Config) 3 4 ■ Mode selection The following modes are selectable in the IC-F8101: LSB, USB...
... calls on the transceiver version or preprogramming, some operating modes may not be changed , the transceiver 12 returns to cancel the scan. • Pushing [ ] also cancels the scan. 1 NOTE: The scan resume setting, the action after receiving a signal, can be changed by the "Voice 2 Scan Resume" item of "Setmode." (Main Menu > Setmode > Config) 3 4 ■ Mode selection The following modes are selectable in the IC-F8101: LSB, USB...
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...." (Main Menu > Setmode > Config) 10 lect the desired digit to be changed. • The cursor is displayed below the RX frequency. • Push [A/B](§§) changes the VFOs between transmit and receive. • Hold down [Default](§§) for 1 second to the previous screen. 2 BASIC OPERATION ■ VFO operation In the VFO mode, you can be disabled by the "VFO Mode" item of...
...." (Main Menu > Setmode > Config) 10 lect the desired digit to be changed. • The cursor is displayed below the RX frequency. • Push [A/B](§§) changes the VFOs between transmit and receive. • Hold down [Default](§§) for 1 second to the previous screen. 2 BASIC OPERATION ■ VFO operation In the VFO mode, you can be disabled by the "VFO Mode" item of...
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... the normal operating screen. iiRelease [PTT] to turn OFF the antenna tuner. uuTo transmit on the channel, hold down [PTT] on the microphone, and speak at a normal voice level. • The RF meter shows the output power. 3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Quick Reference ■■Basic voice transmit/receive q First, check the following. ➥ The microphone and external speaker are connected. ➥ No "S," "L" or "V" mute icon appears...
... the normal operating screen. iiRelease [PTT] to turn OFF the antenna tuner. uuTo transmit on the channel, hold down [PTT] on the microphone, and speak at a normal voice level. • The RF meter shows the output power. 3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Quick Reference ■■Basic voice transmit/receive q First, check the following. ➥ The microphone and external speaker are connected. ➥ No "S," "L" or "V" mute icon appears...
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... to exit. 12 DDSetting Microphone gain The microphone gain must be properly adjusted so that your signal is not distorted when transmitted. / [Default] qqPush [8] to the previous screen. High power provides longer distance communications and low power reduces power consumption. / [Default] qqPush [8] to select "RF power," and then hold down [4] for transmit DDTransmit power selection The transceiver has three output power levels, HIGH, MID...
... to exit. 12 DDSetting Microphone gain The microphone gain must be properly adjusted so that your signal is not distorted when transmitted. / [Default] qqPush [8] to the previous screen. High power provides longer distance communications and low power reduces power consumption. / [Default] qqPush [8] to select "RF power," and then hold down [4] for transmit DDTransmit power selection The transceiver has three output power levels, HIGH, MID...
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... [r] or [s] to adjust the desired level to enter the Main Menu screen. This circuit increases your average talk power in , low distortion Speech Processor circuit. RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 DDSpeech Processor The IC-F8101 has a built-in the SSB mode, and is especially useful when the receiving station is having difficulty hearing your signal is not distorted when transmitted. / [Default] qqPush [8] to the default setting. See the...
... [r] or [s] to adjust the desired level to enter the Main Menu screen. This circuit increases your average talk power in , low distortion Speech Processor circuit. RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 DDSpeech Processor The IC-F8101 has a built-in the SSB mode, and is especially useful when the receiving station is having difficulty hearing your signal is not distorted when transmitted. / [Default] qqPush [8] to the default setting. See the...
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.... The IC-F8101 ALE system compiles with other brands. • Depending on . • Stun call (Only Open Selcall) The Stun call disables the specified station from either transmitting and receiving. • RFDS emergency call (Only Australian versions) The RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) emergency call uses a 2-Tone signal for details. • Channel Test call The Channel Test call allows the user to...
.... The IC-F8101 ALE system compiles with other brands. • Depending on . • Stun call (Only Open Selcall) The Stun call disables the specified station from either transmitting and receiving. • RFDS emergency call (Only Australian versions) The RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) emergency call uses a 2-Tone signal for details. • Channel Test call The Channel Test call allows the user to...
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... the User mode. 7 8 qqPush [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen. 9 • "Admin Logout" is automatically selected. MENU SCREEN 5 Quick Reference DDSetting the Access Rights You can confirm the restriction of a memory channel, Selcall address or any other settings. / (Display example) : A ppears when the "Hidden" setting is ON. : Appears when the "Lock" setting is ON. : Appears when the Factory Lock setting is...
... the User mode. 7 8 qqPush [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen. 9 • "Admin Logout" is automatically selected. MENU SCREEN 5 Quick Reference DDSetting the Access Rights You can confirm the restriction of a memory channel, Selcall address or any other settings. / (Display example) : A ppears when the "Hidden" setting is ON. : Appears when the "Lock" setting is ON. : Appears when the Factory Lock setting is...
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...." 5 MENU SCREEN DDSetmode (Continued) Call Set mode Accept Icom Selcall This item allows the transceiver to "ON." This setting is permanently set to receive and make RFDS (Royal Fling Doctor Service) emergency calls. Timeout Select the RX Timeout timer between 15 and 300 seconds in 15 seconds steps, or OFF. Accept ALE This item allows the transceiver to make Icom Selcalls. TX Open...
...." 5 MENU SCREEN DDSetmode (Continued) Call Set mode Accept Icom Selcall This item allows the transceiver to "ON." This setting is permanently set to receive and make RFDS (Royal Fling Doctor Service) emergency calls. Timeout Select the RX Timeout timer between 15 and 300 seconds in 15 seconds steps, or OFF. Accept ALE This item allows the transceiver to make Icom Selcalls. TX Open...
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..." item in "LSB" for details. Password Set mode User Enter a Login Password of up to 10 characters to "Dis- See the "Modem AF" item in "LSB" for data modulation input when an external unit's [PTT] is permanently set to "3000Hz." Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width. able," "RX" or "RX & TX." The width is activated. 60 (Default: Disable) (Default: ACC)
..." item in "LSB" for details. Password Set mode User Enter a Login Password of up to 10 characters to "Dis- See the "Modem AF" item in "LSB" for data modulation input when an external unit's [PTT] is permanently set to "3000Hz." Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width. able," "RX" or "RX & TX." The width is activated. 60 (Default: Disable) (Default: ACC)
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... the Meter Squelch Level setting, the scan stops on that channel. All Memory Scan Speed Set the scan speed for the All Memory scan to ON or OFF for this setting is ON and a signal is "Voice." If the transceiver detects voice components, the scan stops on that channel. Voice Scan Resume Set the scan resume function to LOW, MID or HIGH. (Default: HIGH) MENU SCREEN 5 (Default: Call) Quick Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Default: 10sec...
... the Meter Squelch Level setting, the scan stops on that channel. All Memory Scan Speed Set the scan speed for the All Memory scan to ON or OFF for this setting is ON and a signal is "Voice." If the transceiver detects voice components, the scan stops on that channel. Voice Scan Resume Set the scan resume function to LOW, MID or HIGH. (Default: HIGH) MENU SCREEN 5 (Default: Call) Quick Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Default: 10sec...
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... cover. nect the DC power cable from the bottom cover, then re- Otherwise, there is a danger of the problem, and repair it. w U nscrew 4 screws from the transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver. r R eattach the bottom cover to the figure below . • Use the supplied MINI BLADE 5 A fuse. Then replace the damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated fuse. RWARNING! CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 ■ Fuse replacement...
... cover. nect the DC power cable from the bottom cover, then re- Otherwise, there is a danger of the problem, and repair it. w U nscrew 4 screws from the transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver. r R eattach the bottom cover to the figure below . • Use the supplied MINI BLADE 5 A fuse. Then replace the damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated fuse. RWARNING! CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 ■ Fuse replacement...