How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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....jp/world/support/ LLSee the IC-R8600 Instruction manual (Section 13) for detail about how to update the IC-R8600. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ The IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for detail about how to use HDSDR (freeware) as the default. (Example: C:\Program Files\HDSDR) LLDO NOT connect the IC-R8600 and a PC until the driver installation has...
....jp/world/support/ LLSee the IC-R8600 Instruction manual (Section 13) for detail about how to update the IC-R8600. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ The IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for detail about how to use HDSDR (freeware) as the default. (Example: C:\Program Files\HDSDR) LLDO NOT connect the IC-R8600 and a PC until the driver installation has...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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... operation is easily interrupted. LLIf the audio is used. Operation notes ••Before connecting or disconnecting a USB cable, turn OFF the IC-R8600. ••To operate your PC environment (permanently running . 2 Required items ••A PC ••An A/B type USB cable... is interrupted: - Set a lower sampling rate value in their manuals. ••Depending on the PC performance, OS, condition, speed, and so on, the USB audio may be changed after connecting the IC-R8600 to use the on your PC and peripheral devices, follow the instructions...
... operation is easily interrupted. LLIf the audio is used. Operation notes ••Before connecting or disconnecting a USB cable, turn OFF the IC-R8600. ••To operate your PC environment (permanently running . 2 Required items ••A PC ••An A/B type USB cable... is interrupted: - Set a lower sampling rate value in their manuals. ••Depending on the PC performance, OS, condition, speed, and so on, the USB audio may be changed after connecting the IC-R8600 to use the on your PC and peripheral devices, follow the instructions...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver
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... software operations" that is processed by executing an overwrite installation. (p. 4) Icom, Icom Inc. How to use the IC-R8600 as the SDR software. LLThese instructions are registered trademarks of their respective holders. 1 Step 1 Confirming the IC-R8600 firmware version (See the IC-R8600 Instruction manual Section 13.) Confirm the IC-R8600 firmware version is 1.20 or earlier, download the latest version...
... software operations" that is processed by executing an overwrite installation. (p. 4) Icom, Icom Inc. How to use the IC-R8600 as the SDR software. LLThese instructions are registered trademarks of their respective holders. 1 Step 1 Confirming the IC-R8600 firmware version (See the IC-R8600 Instruction manual Section 13.) Confirm the IC-R8600 firmware version is 1.20 or earlier, download the latest version...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver
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...heavy load, the USB audio is easily interrupted. Operation notes ••Before connecting or disconnecting a USB cable, turn OFF the IC-R8600. ••To operate your PC environment (permanently running software such as antivirus software, peripheral devices, settings of the audio player... sampling rate value in their manuals. ••Depending on the PC performance, OS, condition, speed, and so on, the USB audio may differ, depending on -board sound chipset. Because the system requirements may be changed after connecting the IC-R8600 to use the on your ...
...heavy load, the USB audio is easily interrupted. Operation notes ••Before connecting or disconnecting a USB cable, turn OFF the IC-R8600. ••To operate your PC environment (permanently running software such as antivirus software, peripheral devices, settings of the audio player... sampling rate value in their manuals. ••Depending on the PC performance, OS, condition, speed, and so on, the USB audio may differ, depending on -board sound chipset. Because the system requirements may be changed after connecting the IC-R8600 to use the on your ...
Instruction Manual
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..., New Zealand and/or other countries. All other products or brands are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated and JVC KENWOOD Corporation. i declares that the versions of IC-R8600 which designed to cover the 10 kHz to the software license. CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal death.../EU. This instruction manual contains operating instructions for optimum use of their respective holders. With proper care, this product should provide you for information on the product, comply with Icom's state of trouble-free operation. Recommended for the IC-R8600. Refer to the ...
..., New Zealand and/or other countries. All other products or brands are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated and JVC KENWOOD Corporation. i declares that the versions of IC-R8600 which designed to cover the 10 kHz to the software license. CAUTION NOTE DEFINITION Personal death.../EU. This instruction manual contains operating instructions for optimum use of their respective holders. With proper care, this product should provide you for information on the product, comply with Icom's state of trouble-free operation. Recommended for the IC-R8600. Refer to the ...
Instruction Manual
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...'s operations such as shown below. Push MENU . Touch [SET]. DATE screen iv DDAbout the touch operation In the manual, the touch operation is described in the following manner. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS This manual is described as flick, pinch in and pinch out cannot be performed on the screen. The screen titles are...
...'s operations such as shown below. Push MENU . Touch [SET]. DATE screen iv DDAbout the touch operation In the manual, the touch operation is described in the following manner. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS This manual is described as flick, pinch in and pinch out cannot be performed on the screen. The screen titles are...
Instruction Manual
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... set to 10 kHz ~ 29.999999 MHz. @9 NOTCH INDICATOR (AN/MN) (pp. 1-7, 5-2) Is displayed while the Notch function is ON. (AN: Auto Notch or MN: Manual Notch) #0 NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR (NB) (pp. 1-7, 5-4) Is displayed while the Noise Blanker function is ON. #1 NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR (NR) (p. 1-7, 5-4) Is displayed while the Noise Reduction...
... set to 10 kHz ~ 29.999999 MHz. @9 NOTCH INDICATOR (AN/MN) (pp. 1-7, 5-2) Is displayed while the Notch function is ON. (AN: Auto Notch or MN: Manual Notch) #0 NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR (NB) (pp. 1-7, 5-4) Is displayed while the Noise Blanker function is ON. #1 NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR (NR) (p. 1-7, 5-4) Is displayed while the Noise Reduction...
Instruction Manual
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Connect the IC-R8600 and a PC that has an FSK (RTTY) software (user supplied) installed through the USB port, 15 to the software application's instruction manual for short wave bands, use a long wire antenna for setup details. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ 2-2 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ...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 ...
Connect the IC-R8600 and a PC that has an FSK (RTTY) software (user supplied) installed through the USB port, 15 to the software application's instruction manual for short wave bands, use a long wire antenna for setup details. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ 2-2 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ...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 ...
Instruction Manual
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...function The IP Plus function improves the Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) quality by over wrapping the passband frequency ranges of the receive sensitivity. The IC-R8600 uses DSP for 1 second. It also improves the Third-order Intercept Point (IP3) while minimizing the reduction of 2 PBT filters (PBT1...attenuates beat tones, tuning signals and so on the FUNCTION screen. ••Each touch changes between "AN (Auto Notch)," "MN (Manual Notch)" and OFF. This comes from the DSP unit and does not indicate an equipment malfunction. A dot is displayed when the filter ...
...function The IP Plus function improves the Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) quality by over wrapping the passband frequency ranges of the receive sensitivity. The IC-R8600 uses DSP for 1 second. It also improves the Third-order Intercept Point (IP3) while minimizing the reduction of 2 PBT filters (PBT1...attenuates beat tones, tuning signals and so on the FUNCTION screen. ••Each touch changes between "AN (Auto Notch)," "MN (Manual Notch)" and OFF. This comes from the DSP unit and does not indicate an equipment malfunction. A dot is displayed when the filter ...
Instruction Manual
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... process Recording Information Recording start playing the beginning of the file. Double-click the "Voice" folder. 7 Hierarchy1 HDieercaorcdhey2 HieraFrsckhy3 8 IC-R8600 CRaxpLtougre 9 10 11 DSeecttoindge Fsk 12 RVxoLicoeg yyyymmdd 13 14 Setting yyyymmdd 15 3. Double-click the folder where the file you..., download an appropriate software application. (Example: Windows Media® Player) 18 19 20 21 6-2 Refer to the appyliycyaytmiomn'dsdinstruction manual for details. ••When the file does not playback, even if you want to play the next file. 6 RECORDING...
... process Recording Information Recording start playing the beginning of the file. Double-click the "Voice" folder. 7 Hierarchy1 HDieercaorcdhey2 HieraFrsckhy3 8 IC-R8600 CRaxpLtougre 9 10 11 DSeecttoindge Fsk 12 RVxoLicoeg yyyymmdd 13 14 Setting yyyymmdd 15 3. Double-click the folder where the file you..., download an appropriate software application. (Example: Windows Media® Player) 18 19 20 21 6-2 Refer to the appyliycyaytmiomn'dsdinstruction manual for details. ••When the file does not playback, even if you want to play the next file. 6 RECORDING...
Instruction Manual
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...receiver for a long period, we recommend that you do not use this function, an internet connection are necessary. 2 DDExecute the time synchronization The IC-R8600 accesses the NTP server address that case, the receiver resets the internal clock. Open the DATE/TIME screen. 14 MENU » SET > ...AND TIMER Setting the Time and Date Manually set the date. 3. DDSetting time 1. Open the Time screen. If you connect the receiver to backup the internal clock. If you do not connect the receiver to a power source for the internal clock The IC-R8600 has a rechargeable Lithium battery to ...
...receiver for a long period, we recommend that you do not use this function, an internet connection are necessary. 2 DDExecute the time synchronization The IC-R8600 accesses the NTP server address that case, the receiver resets the internal clock. Open the DATE/TIME screen. 14 MENU » SET > ...AND TIMER Setting the Time and Date Manually set the date. 3. DDSetting time 1. Open the Time screen. If you connect the receiver to backup the internal clock. If you do not connect the receiver to a power source for the internal clock The IC-R8600 has a rechargeable Lithium battery to ...
Instruction Manual
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...selected and while the Panel Lock is activated, rotating or turns ON the display backlight. [NOTCH] Switch (AM) (Default: Auto/Manual) [NOTCH] Switch (SSB) (Default: Auto/Manual) Selects the Notch function type in the CW normal mode. ••LSB: The LSB side. ••USB: The... point in the SSB or AM mode. • Auto: Only the Auto notch filter (AN). • Manual: Only the Manual notch filter (MN). • Auto/Manual: B oth the Auto and Manual notch filters. MAIN DIAL Auto TS (Default: High) Sets the Auto Tuning Step function for the AFC function...
...selected and while the Panel Lock is activated, rotating or turns ON the display backlight. [NOTCH] Switch (AM) (Default: Auto/Manual) [NOTCH] Switch (SSB) (Default: Auto/Manual) Selects the Notch function type in the CW normal mode. ••LSB: The LSB side. ••USB: The... point in the SSB or AM mode. • Auto: Only the Auto notch filter (AN). • Manual: Only the Manual notch filter (MN). • Auto/Manual: B oth the Auto and Manual notch filters. MAIN DIAL Auto TS (Default: High) Sets the Auto Tuning Step function for the AFC function...
Instruction Manual
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...) Selects the P25 Talk-group ID display type. ••Dec: In Decimal. ••Hex: In Hexadecimal. But the display returns to display the Manual Notch filter width when you change the memory channel group. ••OFF: The group name is not displayed. ••ON: The group name... is displayed. MN-Q Popup (MN OFF→ON) (Default: ON) Selects whether or not to normal when you select the Manual Notch. ••OFF: The Manual Notch filter width is not displayed. ••ON: The...
...) Selects the P25 Talk-group ID display type. ••Dec: In Decimal. ••Hex: In Hexadecimal. But the display returns to display the Manual Notch filter width when you change the memory channel group. ••OFF: The group name is not displayed. ••ON: The group name... is displayed. MN-Q Popup (MN OFF→ON) (Default: ON) Selects whether or not to normal when you select the Manual Notch. ••OFF: The Manual Notch filter width is not displayed. ••ON: The...
Ci-v Reference Guide
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... The Icom Communications Interface V (CI-V) is added for some commands. ••Connection example IC-R8600 (Front panel) PC (Controller) USB cable (A-miniB type) IC-R8600 (Rear... cable (A-B (or A-miniB) type, user supplied) to connect the IC-R8600 and the PC (controller). The required USB driver and driver installation ... q w ert y u IC-R8600 to controller FE FE E0 96 FA FD NG message to command numbers. Controller to IC-R8600 q w ert y u ...VFO and memory selection, can be downloaded from the Icom web site. Go to "http://www.icom.co.jp/world," and then click "Support," "...
... The Icom Communications Interface V (CI-V) is added for some commands. ••Connection example IC-R8600 (Front panel) PC (Controller) USB cable (A-miniB type) IC-R8600 (Rear... cable (A-B (or A-miniB) type, user supplied) to connect the IC-R8600 and the PC (controller). The required USB driver and driver installation ... q w ert y u IC-R8600 to controller FE FE E0 96 FA FD NG message to command numbers. Controller to IC-R8600 q w ert y u ...VFO and memory selection, can be downloaded from the Icom web site. Go to "http://www.icom.co.jp/world," and then click "Support," "...
Ci-v Reference Guide
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... Auto notch function status (00=OFF, 01=ON) 00/01 Send/read the Tone squelch status (00=OFF, 01=ON) 00/01 Send/read the Manual notch function status (00=OFF, 01=ON) 00/01 Send/read the AFC function status (00=OFF, 01=ON) 00/01 Send/read the DTCS... digital squelch (D.SQL) setting (00=OFF, 01=NAC) 00/01 Send/read the DSP filter type (00=SHARP, 01=SOFT) 00 ~ 02 Send/read the Manual notch width (00=WIDE, 01=MID, 02=NAR) 00/02 Send/read the D-STAR digital squelch (D.SQL) setting (00=OFF, 02=CSQL) 00/01 Send...
... Auto notch function status (00=OFF, 01=ON) 00/01 Send/read the Tone squelch status (00=OFF, 01=ON) 00/01 Send/read the Manual notch function status (00=OFF, 01=ON) 00/01 Send/read the AFC function status (00=OFF, 01=ON) 00/01 Send/read the DTCS... digital squelch (D.SQL) setting (00=OFF, 01=NAC) 00/01 Send/read the DSP filter type (00=SHARP, 01=SOFT) 00 ~ 02 Send/read the Manual notch width (00=WIDE, 01=MID, 02=NAR) 00/02 Send/read the D-STAR digital squelch (D.SQL) setting (00=OFF, 02=CSQL) 00/01 Send...
Ci-v Reference Guide
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... the reference frequency adjustment value (0000=0% ~ 0511=100%) Send/read the receive mode when [DIAL B] is pushed in the SSB mode (00=Auto, 01=Manual, 02=Auto/Manual) Send/read SSB/CW synchronous tuning (00=OFF, 01=ON) Send/read the AF output level of the speaker output level and headphones output..., 02=HIGH) Send/read the AFC limit (00=OFF, 01=ON) Send/read the [NOTCH] key action in the AM mode (00=Auto, 01=Manual, 02=Auto/Manual) Send/read the [NOTCH] key action in the DIGITAL mode (00=Auto, 01=Digital, 02=Analog) Send/read the RX history log function (00...
... the reference frequency adjustment value (0000=0% ~ 0511=100%) Send/read the receive mode when [DIAL B] is pushed in the SSB mode (00=Auto, 01=Manual, 02=Auto/Manual) Send/read SSB/CW synchronous tuning (00=OFF, 01=ON) Send/read the AF output level of the speaker output level and headphones output..., 02=HIGH) Send/read the AFC limit (00=OFF, 01=ON) Send/read the [NOTCH] key action in the AM mode (00=Auto, 01=Manual, 02=Auto/Manual) Send/read the [NOTCH] key action in the DIGITAL mode (00=Auto, 01=Digital, 02=Analog) Send/read the RX history log function (00...
Ci-v Reference Guide
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Data Description 1A 05* 0091 00/01 Send/read the Speech audio output status of the IC-R8600 (1 ~ 16 characters) 0115 0000 ~ 0255 Send/read the scope waveform (current) color Sub cmd...function (00=OFF, 01=ON The filter width and shift value are displayed when you select the Manual Notch.) Send/read the digital TWIN PBT shift value display function (00=OFF, 01=ON The shift value is... set to ON), or a manually set static IP address.) 0103 01 ~ 30 Send/read the subnet mask to connect to your PC or LAN (...
Data Description 1A 05* 0091 00/01 Send/read the Speech audio output status of the IC-R8600 (1 ~ 16 characters) 0115 0000 ~ 0255 Send/read the scope waveform (current) color Sub cmd...function (00=OFF, 01=ON The filter width and shift value are displayed when you select the Manual Notch.) Send/read the digital TWIN PBT shift value display function (00=OFF, 01=ON The shift value is... set to ON), or a manually set static IP address.) 0103 01 ~ 30 Send/read the subnet mask to connect to your PC or LAN (...
Ci-v Reference Guide
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... you send the number following the command "1A 0B 02" (p. 16), specify "01." The serial number range is "99," the next number returns to the IC-R8600 manual for the tone frequencies. DTCS code Command: 1B 02 qwe 0X0 X X X Once position: 0 ~ 7 10th position: 0 ~ 7 100th position: 0 ~ 7 0 (Fixed) Polarity 0: Normal 1: Reverse 0 (Fixed) LRefer to... (q ~ )" (p. 16) Tone squelch (TSQL) frequency Command: 1B 01 qwe 0 0XXXX 0.1 Hz digit: 0 ~ 9 1 Hz digit: 0 ~ 9 10 Hz digit: 0 ~ 9 100 Hz digit: 0 ~ 2 0 (Fixed) LRefer to the IC-R8600 manual for the DTCS codes. 18
... you send the number following the command "1A 0B 02" (p. 16), specify "01." The serial number range is "99," the next number returns to the IC-R8600 manual for the tone frequencies. DTCS code Command: 1B 02 qwe 0X0 X X X Once position: 0 ~ 7 10th position: 0 ~ 7 100th position: 0 ~ 7 0 (Fixed) Polarity 0: Normal 1: Reverse 0 (Fixed) LRefer to... (q ~ )" (p. 16) Tone squelch (TSQL) frequency Command: 1B 01 qwe 0 0XXXX 0.1 Hz digit: 0 ~ 9 1 Hz digit: 0 ~ 9 10 Hz digit: 0 ~ 9 100 Hz digit: 0 ~ 2 0 (Fixed) LRefer to the IC-R8600 manual for the DTCS codes. 18
Instruction Manual Version 1.01
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE RS-R8600 INTRODUCTION 1 BEFORE USING CONTROL SYSTEM 2 CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM THROUGH A LAN 3 CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM THROUGH THE INTERNET 4 ABOUT THE REMOTE UTILITY 5 ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROLLER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
INSTRUCTION MANUAL REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE RS-R8600 INTRODUCTION 1 BEFORE USING CONTROL SYSTEM 2 CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM THROUGH A LAN 3 CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM THROUGH THE INTERNET 4 ABOUT THE REMOTE UTILITY 5 ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROLLER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING