Update Information revision 1.10
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... products or brands are running. 1. Open the unzipped folder. 2. Double-click "Update.exe." Click . Icom, Icom Inc. A-7354-2EX This update is only for CS-R8600" is displayed. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in as the administrator. ••Confirm... is created on using the Icom Download Service. To reflect the setting of the additional item, the IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated to 1.10 or later. ■■ Updating the CS-R8600 These instructions are registered trademarks of the received audio, set to /write...
... products or brands are running. 1. Open the unzipped folder. 2. Double-click "Update.exe." Click . Icom, Icom Inc. A-7354-2EX This update is only for CS-R8600" is displayed. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in as the administrator. ••Confirm... is created on using the Icom Download Service. To reflect the setting of the additional item, the IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated to 1.10 or later. ■■ Updating the CS-R8600 These instructions are registered trademarks of the received audio, set to /write...
Update Informationrevision 1.20
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... and Scan Delay are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. To reflect the setting of the IC-R8600 to Resume the scan. ••When SCAN Pause Timer is received, the scan pauses for the preset pause time, then resumes. (S et the pause time in SCAN... Options: ••OFF: When a signal is received, the scan is canceled. ••ON: When a signal is received, the scan pauses for using the Icom Download Service. LLInformation ••Rotate the Main Dial of the additional item, the IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated to 1.20 or later....
... and Scan Delay are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. To reflect the setting of the IC-R8600 to Resume the scan. ••When SCAN Pause Timer is received, the scan pauses for the preset pause time, then resumes. (S et the pause time in SCAN... Options: ••OFF: When a signal is received, the scan is canceled. ••ON: When a signal is received, the scan pauses for using the Icom Download Service. LLInformation ••Rotate the Main Dial of the additional item, the IC-R8600 firmware needs to be updated to 1.20 or later....
Bedienungsanleitung german Manual
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...'s Journal; sourceforge.net/ Acknowledgments: The deflate format used by the zlib library is available in the product documentation would be appreciated but would appreciate *not* receiving lengthy legal documents to get the latest version and check whether the problem still exists or not. In no liability for direct, indirect, incidental, special...
...'s Journal; sourceforge.net/ Acknowledgments: The deflate format used by the zlib library is available in the product documentation would be appreciated but would appreciate *not* receiving lengthy legal documents to get the latest version and check whether the problem still exists or not. In no liability for direct, indirect, incidental, special...
Firmware Update Information
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...TIME." LThe settable values are now changed . DDSetting the Scan Resume condition You can set pause time, then resumes. (Even while still receiving a signal.) ••HOLD: The scan pauses until the signal disappears, then resumes after the preset delay time. ••.... Push . ••The Scan Setting menu appears. 2. INFORMATION IC-R8600 Version 1.20 The following features are displayed while rotating the dial. ••1s ~ 30s: The scan pauses for when a signal is received. 1. zzRotate to the PAUSE TIME setting. Hold down for when the...
...TIME." LThe settable values are now changed . DDSetting the Scan Resume condition You can set pause time, then resumes. (Even while still receiving a signal.) ••HOLD: The scan pauses until the signal disappears, then resumes after the preset delay time. ••.... Push . ••The Scan Setting menu appears. 2. INFORMATION IC-R8600 Version 1.20 The following features are displayed while rotating the dial. ••1s ~ 30s: The scan pauses for when a signal is received. 1. zzRotate to the PAUSE TIME setting. Hold down for when the...
Firmware Update Information
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... you select "Old Ver (1.00 - 1.02)," a function that is added when the receiver's firmware format is saved in the current version format to an earlier firmware version IC-R8600. LLIf you want to prevent cutting off the beginning of the received audio, set to the Set mode. Added New Set mode items The... following features are added to "ON." MENU » SET > SD Card Save Form (Default: Now Ver) Selects the save version format to save the Memory channels, the Set mode settings, and so on to , the IC-R8600. LL...
... you select "Old Ver (1.00 - 1.02)," a function that is added when the receiver's firmware format is saved in the current version format to an earlier firmware version IC-R8600. LLIf you want to prevent cutting off the beginning of the received audio, set to the Set mode. Added New Set mode items The... following features are added to "ON." MENU » SET > SD Card Save Form (Default: Now Ver) Selects the save version format to save the Memory channels, the Set mode settings, and so on to , the IC-R8600. LL...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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... 408 kHz 203 kHz 2 I/Q SIGNAL ■■General DDGeneral description You can download it from: http://www.hdsdr.de/ I /Q OUT] port on the IC-R8600 by connecting the IC-R8600 and a PC, with HDSDR*.) *An SDR receive software (freeware). You can download it from the Icom web site. (The software is commonly used with a USB cable.
... 408 kHz 203 kHz 2 I/Q SIGNAL ■■General DDGeneral description You can download it from: http://www.hdsdr.de/ I /Q OUT] port on the IC-R8600 by connecting the IC-R8600 and a PC, with HDSDR*.) *An SDR receive software (freeware). You can download it from the Icom web site. (The software is commonly used with a USB cable.
I/q Output Reference Guide
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... can be downloaded from the IC-R8600. To use WinUSB, you need to receive the acknowledgement from Icom web site. B0E7 - 49FD - DDAbout the GUID The GUID, that can receive I/Q signals and control the IC-R8600 through the WinUSB, using an I/Q receive software (user supplied). Endpoint... through the [I/Q OUT] port DDGeneral description I/Q signals and IC-R8600 control commands are done through WinUSB. Refer to IC-R8600 PC Transfer Type Bulk transfer Bulk transfer Bulk transfer 3 Each endpoint is reserved to receive I /Q OUT] port, is installed, you need to install...
... can be downloaded from the IC-R8600. To use WinUSB, you need to receive the acknowledgement from Icom web site. B0E7 - 49FD - DDAbout the GUID The GUID, that can receive I/Q signals and control the IC-R8600 through the WinUSB, using an I/Q receive software (user supplied). Endpoint... through the [I/Q OUT] port DDGeneral description I/Q signals and IC-R8600 control commands are done through WinUSB. Refer to IC-R8600 PC Transfer Type Bulk transfer Bulk transfer Bulk transfer 3 Each endpoint is reserved to receive I /Q OUT] port, is installed, you need to install...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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... L"I /Q signals. I/Q SIGNAL ■■About the I/Q signals DDGeneral description I/Q data is output from the [I/Q OUT] port on the IC-R8600. 1 endpoint is reserved to receive I " and "Q" data are as followed. The sampling frequency and Bit depth can be set to be set by a "I /Q signal ...bandwidth are distinguished by the synchronous data that is periodically inserted into the packet. I/Q data IC-R8600 → PC Address (Hexadecimal) 86 ...
... L"I /Q signals. I/Q SIGNAL ■■About the I/Q signals DDGeneral description I/Q data is output from the [I/Q OUT] port on the IC-R8600. 1 endpoint is reserved to receive I " and "Q" data are as followed. The sampling frequency and Bit depth can be set to be set by a "I /Q signal ...bandwidth are distinguished by the synchronous data that is periodically inserted into the packet. I/Q data IC-R8600 → PC Address (Hexadecimal) 86 ...
I/q Output Reference Guide
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...IC-R8600 will return the result as an acknowledgement after receiving a command. ••Command (PC to IC-R8600) q w e r t y i o Preamble IC-R8600 address PC address Command Sub command Data area Postamble Padding F E F E 9 6 E 0 F D F F 1 byte (Variable) (Variable) ••Acknowledge to a valid command (IC-R8600 to PC) q e w u i Preamble PC IC-R8600... command from the IC-R8600 to send the next command after another, you send commands one after the acknowledgement is returned. A writing command is based on the ICOM Communication Interface V ...
...IC-R8600 will return the result as an acknowledgement after receiving a command. ••Command (PC to IC-R8600) q w e r t y i o Preamble IC-R8600 address PC address Command Sub command Data area Postamble Padding F E F E 9 6 E 0 F D F F 1 byte (Variable) (Variable) ••Acknowledge to a valid command (IC-R8600 to PC) q e w u i Preamble PC IC-R8600... command from the IC-R8600 to send the next command after another, you send commands one after the acknowledgement is returned. A writing command is based on the ICOM Communication Interface V ...
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. The IC-R8600 will be an even number. See command table....) BCD code data for frequency or setting entry End of message Postamble (fixed) Padding (See the note below) (fixed) FE FE E0 96 Cn Sc q e wrt IC-R8600 to PC Data ...
... (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. The IC-R8600 will be an even number. See command table....) BCD code data for frequency or setting entry End of message Postamble (fixed) Padding (See the note below) (fixed) FE FE E0 96 Cn Sc q e wrt IC-R8600 to PC Data ...
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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... number exceeds the readable capacity, "NG (FA)" will be the returned value of command "1A 0E." IC-R8600 to read the number of command "1A 0E." I/Q SIGNAL ■■Control commands relative to "2D")... are returned as well as the Edge number. 10 When omitted, the current frequency is applied. 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 2 DXXXXXXXXXX ... be the returned value of the edge, send command "1A 0E" (The Read Receive Band Edge Count command).
... number exceeds the readable capacity, "NG (FA)" will be the returned value of command "1A 0E." IC-R8600 to read the number of command "1A 0E." I/Q SIGNAL ■■Control commands relative to "2D")... are returned as well as the Edge number. 10 When omitted, the current frequency is applied. 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 2 DXXXXXXXXXX ... be the returned value of the edge, send command "1A 0E" (The Read Receive Band Edge Count command).
I/q Output Reference Guide
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....7 MHz OUT is forcibly turned OFF. The Monitor function is disabled. 13 I/Q SIGNAL ■■Operations while the IC-R8600 is in the I/Q mode are not saved. Turning OFF the IC-R8600's power also exits the I /Q mode. Receive setting: While in use. • "NG (FA)" will be returned to all the commands excepts those related...
....7 MHz OUT is forcibly turned OFF. The Monitor function is disabled. 13 I/Q SIGNAL ■■Operations while the IC-R8600 is in the I/Q mode are not saved. Turning OFF the IC-R8600's power also exits the I /Q mode. Receive setting: While in use. • "NG (FA)" will be returned to all the commands excepts those related...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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...that is normally stored in the same folder that can be downloaded from the Icom website for detail about how to update the IC-R8600. Procedure outline To use HDSDR (freeware) as an SDR receiver The IC-R8600 (version 1.30 or later) can output the In-phase/Quadrature data which is... 1.30 or later. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ LLSee the IC-R8600 Instruction manual (Section 13)...
...that is normally stored in the same folder that can be downloaded from the Icom website for detail about how to update the IC-R8600. Procedure outline To use HDSDR (freeware) as an SDR receiver The IC-R8600 (version 1.30 or later) can output the In-phase/Quadrature data which is... 1.30 or later. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ LLSee the IC-R8600 Instruction manual (Section 13)...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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...a USB cable for HDSDR". (p. 3) 5 A7438-1EX © 2017 Icom Inc. Windows 8.1 1. NOTE: If "IC-R8600 I /Q Package for the first time, a PC starts installing the driver after turning ON the IC-R8600. Install the driver again, following "Installing the IC-R8600 USB I /Q OUT Port (WinUSB)" is not displayed, the driver may... not operate properly even if it is recognized by the PC. Click the folder icon on the length of a USB cable, the receiver may ...
...a USB cable for HDSDR". (p. 3) 5 A7438-1EX © 2017 Icom Inc. Windows 8.1 1. NOTE: If "IC-R8600 I /Q Package for the first time, a PC starts installing the driver after turning ON the IC-R8600. Install the driver again, following "Installing the IC-R8600 USB I /Q OUT Port (WinUSB)" is not displayed, the driver may... not operate properly even if it is recognized by the PC. Click the folder icon on the length of a USB cable, the receiver may ...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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About the HDSDR software operations for HDSDR ver 1.00 ••HDSDR version 2.76 Start up HDSDR. LLWhen you use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver" that can be heard, push [F5] of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Double-click HDSDR icon to... be downloaded from the Icom website, for details on using: ••Microsoft® Windows® 10 ••IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for the IC-R8600 These instructions describe how to the PC. Microsoft and Windows are based on how to install the software and connect a receiver to use the RC-...
About the HDSDR software operations for HDSDR ver 1.00 ••HDSDR version 2.76 Start up HDSDR. LLWhen you use the IC-R8600 as an SDR receiver" that can be heard, push [F5] of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Double-click HDSDR icon to... be downloaded from the Icom website, for details on using: ••Microsoft® Windows® 10 ••IC-R8600 USB I/Q Package for the IC-R8600 These instructions describe how to the PC. Microsoft and Windows are based on how to install the software and connect a receiver to use the RC-...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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...Display (AF) Click to select the receiving mode. LLThe needed output sampling rate depends on the receiving mode. Click to set the LO frequency. Click to start or stop receiving. Click to display the Sound Card selection screen. Click to display the IC-R8600 I/Q Settings screen. (p. 3) Adjust... the audio level. (This is only an example.) 2 Click to select the sampling rate value. Click to quit the software. Click to set the Tune frequency. LLThe receiver automatically returns to the normal ...
...Display (AF) Click to select the receiving mode. LLThe needed output sampling rate depends on the receiving mode. Click to set the LO frequency. Click to start or stop receiving. Click to display the Sound Card selection screen. Click to display the IC-R8600 I/Q Settings screen. (p. 3) Adjust... the audio level. (This is only an example.) 2 Click to select the sampling rate value. Click to quit the software. Click to set the Tune frequency. LLThe receiver automatically returns to the normal ...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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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 Sampling Rate (Default: 5.12MHz (BW = 4.48MHz)) Select the sampling rate value.... 3.84MHz 1.92MHz 960kHz 480kHz 240kHz 120kHz 60kHz 30kHz 1MHz 100kHz 10kHz 100kHz 10kHz 1kHz 3 LLIf an excessively strong signal is received, turn ON this function. 8 RF Gain Adjust the RF gain (sensitivity). (Default: MAX) 2 Bit (Default: 16bit...
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 Sampling Rate (Default: 5.12MHz (BW = 4.48MHz)) Select the sampling rate value.... 3.84MHz 1.92MHz 960kHz 480kHz 240kHz 120kHz 60kHz 30kHz 1MHz 100kHz 10kHz 100kHz 10kHz 1kHz 3 LLIf an excessively strong signal is received, turn ON this function. 8 RF Gain Adjust the RF gain (sensitivity). (Default: MAX) 2 Bit (Default: 16bit...
How To Use The Ic-r8600 As An Sdr Receiver/about The Hdsdr Software Operations
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...screen. 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 disabled when the HDSDR software connects to the receiver. 4 When a low level is set to the RC-28's serial number. (Example: RC-28 02XXXXX)... the LED lights, the TS function is reduced for the first time, wait until "Device driver software installed successfully." LLWhen you are operating the actual receiver's main dial. 1. PC 1 RC-28 2 to toggle between LO frequency (the LED lights) and Tune frequency that has HDSDR installed. NOTE:...
...screen. 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 disabled when the HDSDR software connects to the receiver. 4 When a low level is set to the RC-28's serial number. (Example: RC-28 02XXXXX)... the LED lights, the TS function is reduced for the first time, wait until "Device driver software installed successfully." LLWhen you are operating the actual receiver's main dial. 1. PC 1 RC-28 2 to toggle between LO frequency (the LED lights) and Tune frequency that has HDSDR installed. NOTE:...
About The Hdsdr Software Operations
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... its panel. 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 their respective holders. 1 Double-click HDSDR icon to use the HDSDR software. Icom, Icom Inc. LLThe receiver automatically enters to the remote control mode when the HDSDR...
... its panel. 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 their respective holders. 1 Double-click HDSDR icon to use the HDSDR software. Icom, Icom Inc. LLThe receiver automatically enters to the remote control mode when the HDSDR...