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- Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
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. - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The ICF8101 hf transceiver is designed and built with Icom's state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We appreciate you making the IC-F8101 your radio of choice - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
■■Functions for transmit 12 7 ■■Functions for receive 14 4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 18-32 8 ■■Selcall/ALE 18 5 MENU SCREEN 33-65 ■■Manager Menu 33 ■■Main Menu 46 ■■CPU Reset 65 6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION........... 66-79 ■■Supplied accessories 66 ■■Connections 68 ■■Ground connection - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
cycle"). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when switch. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
une exposition aux RF supérieure aux limites établies par la FCC et d'IC. La radio est en train d'émettre lorsque le témoin du mode de transmission rence électromagnétique et compatibilité En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de l'énergie de RF qui peut provoquer des interférences avec - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
final devices. The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized internal adjustment. CAUTION: NEVER install the transceiver in a place connection to the IC-F8101 may damage the transceiver or microphone. During mobile operation, NEVER place the transceiver where air bag - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
and RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) calls to the specified Selcall transceiver's power is OFF: Push to turn ON the transceiver power. • First, turn ON the DC power source. ➥ When the transceiver 11 ➥➥Hold down for 1 second to enter the programming mode. u CLEAR KEY [8] ➥➥Push to enter or - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
• Front panel !0 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC] Connects to only the microphone supplied with the transceiver. NOTE: NEVER connect the HM-192 or any other microphone here. This could damage the transceiver and/or the microphone. q MIC (microphone input) q i w MIC SW1 u e AF w y r MIC SW2 t PTT - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Quick Reference MODE KEY [MODE] Push to select the operating mode. NOTE: The selectable operating mode can be programmed in the "Mode" item of "Setmode." (Main Menu > Setmode > Mode) (pp. 56-60) MUTE KEY [MUTE] Push to select the squelch type. Call squelch, S-meter - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
optional OPC-2308 gps/extmod connection cable. When connecting a GPS unit, the transceiver sets your position and time data in NMEA0183 version 3.xx format. NOTE: Attach . u ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects to a 50 Ω HF band antenna. i GROUND TERMINAL IMPORTANT! Connects to a solid ground point. 4 - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
TX METERS ➥ Displays the receive signal strength. ➥ Displays the transmit output power. e TUNE ICON Appears after the automatic antenna tuner matches the transceiver and antenna. NOTE: Appears only the frequency is set to within 10 Hz of the tuned frequency. r OUTPUT POWER ICON ➥ "HI" appears - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■LCD screen (Continued) • Memory Channel Display !3 !3 C ALL ICON Displays the Call type icons for Selcall or ALE. • The " " icon blinks or appears when a Selective call is transmitted or linked. • The " " icon blinks or appears when a Phone call is transmitted - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
Display" item of "Setmode" is set to ON, 'Built in Test' appears. (Main Menu > Setmode > Config) • If the "User" item of "Setmode" is programmed, "Login" appears. (Main Menu > Setmode > Password) wwPush the keypad keys to enter either the User password or Administrator password, and then push - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
2 BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a channel qqSelect the Memory Channel Display. q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. w Push [r] or [s] to select "Channel," and then push [4]. wwPush [r] or [s] to select a desired memory channel ■ Setting audio volume ➥ Push [ +] or [ -] to adjust the - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
The scan function repeatedly scans programmed channels. This function is convenient 4 ■ Mode selection The following modes are selectable in the IC-F8101: LSB, USB, CW, AM, RTTY, LSBD1/2/3 and USBD1 transceiver 12 returns to the preprogrammed operating mode. • Depending on the transceiver - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
2 BASIC OPERATION ■ VFO operation In the VFO mode, you can set a desired operating frequency, operating mode or split frequency function. NOTE: • The VFO mode operation can be disabled by the "VFO Mode" item of "Setmode." (Main Menu > Setmode > Config) • While in the VFO mode, the Selcall, ALE - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
, the tuning circuit is automatically bypassed. • After tuning is finished, the auto tune automatically stops transmitting. • If necessary, push [8] to manually stop transmitting. • Push [Through](§§) to turn OFF the antenna tuner. yyAfter tuning is finished, push [TUNE](9) again to return to - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■■Functions for transmit DDTransmit power selection The transceiver has three output power levels, HIGH, MID and LOW. High power provides longer distance communications and low power reduces power consumption. / [Default] qqPush [8] to - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 DDSpeech Processor The IC-F8101 has a built-in, low distortion Speech Processor circuit. This circuit increases your average talk power in the SSB mode, and is especially useful when the - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■■Functions for receive DDClarifier function The Clarifier function compensates for off-frequency stations. The function shifts the receive frequency up to ±200 Hz in 10 Hz steps, without shifting the transmit frequency. / qqPush [CLAR](7) to open the Clarifier adjustment - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 DDNoise Blanker The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. / [Default] qqPush [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. wwSelect the "Noise Blanker" item of "Setmode." q Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push [4] - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
gain control) controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level, even when the received signal strength varies by fading, and so on. The transceiver has two AGC characteristics; AUTO and time constants FAST and SLOW. / qqPush [8] to enter the Main Menu screen. wwSelect the "AGC - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
Quick Reference RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 DDClear Talk function The Clear Talk function uses the DSP circuit to enhance desired signals in the presence of noise. ➥➥Push [C TALK](8) to turn ON the Clear Talk function. • "C" appears when the Clear Talk function is ON. Appears - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
establishes a communication link. The IC-F8101 ALE system compiles with basic requirements of FED-STD-1045A. DDAvailable calls • Selective call Selective call allows you to make individual or group calls using an individual ID (identification) assigned to each transceiver. • Phone call Allows you - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
and "Stun" are selectable. The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall, and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall. uuPush Simple Selcall operation details. • Receiving Selective calls When your transceiver receives a Selective call with your individual ID, it automatically - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
Network, and then push [ ]. • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected. uuPush [r] or [s] call. • Until the Disconnect call is transmitted, the telephone interconnect service provider continues counting the time for toll charging. • If the "Auto - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
," "Phone," "Message," "Send Position," "Get Position," "Get Status," "Emergency," "Channel Test" and "Stun" are selectable. The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall, and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall. rrPush keypad to enter the Call ID, and then push [ ]. • The - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
" and "Stun" are selectable. The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall, and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall. uuPush [ Simple Selcall operation details. • Receiving Send Position calls When your transceiver receives a Send Position call with your individual ID, it - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
Test" and "Stun" are selectable. The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall, and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall. rrPush keypad to screen. 15 • Receiving a Get Position call When your transceiver receives a Get Position call that includes your individual ID, it - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
the desired Network, and then push [ ]. • The Networks that belong to the Icom Selcall or Open Selcall systems must be selected. uuPush [ ] to transmit the Send Receiving a Get Status call When your transceiver receives a Get Status call that includes your individual ID, it automatically - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
Test" and "Stun" are selectable. The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall, and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall. rrPush keypad to the Call In memory. qqAfter an Emergency call is received, transceiver displays the station's position and its time. 4 wwPush any key - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
allows the user determine the signal quality between your transceiver and a specific transceiver before an individual or group call. The Channel Test" and "Stun" are selectable. The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall, and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall. uuPush [ - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
," "Phone," "Message," "Send Position," "Get Position," "Get Status," "Emergency," "Channel Test" and "Stun" are selectable. The Get Status call is selectable in the Icom Selcall, and the Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall. rrPush keypad to enter the Call ID, and then push [ ]. • The - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION DDRFDS emergency call (only AUS versions) The RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) emergency call uses a 2-Tone signal for an emergency call. • Sending an RFDS emergency call qqHold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
DDSimple Selcall operation The Simple Selcall mode is convenient to transmit the often used Selcalls. qqPush [ ] to enter the Simple Selcall mode. • Depending on the Entry, the contents are skipped. Holding down [ ] enters the normal Selcall mode. See pages 19 to 28 for the normal Selcall - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
[r] or [s] to select the Channel. • Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step w, are displayed. • If is selected, the transceiver sequentially transmits channels that belong to the Network. uuPush [ ] to transmit the Individual call. The call is stored in the Call Out - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
Automatically sends a sounding signal at certain intervals (0.5-11 hours) to check the propagation, and then stores the data in a table. Manual soundings can also be made. • Manual sounding qqHold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen. wwPush [r] or [s] to select the desired - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
[s] to select the Channel. • Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in step w, are displayed. • If is selected, the transceiver sequentially transmits channels that belong to the Network. ttP ush [r] or [s] to select the Self ID, then push [ ]. • Only the ID that belong - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
logging into the Administrator mode, setting the Access rights, programming memory channel, Selcall address and so on. Admin Login Login mode is the Administrator mode. Built-in Test Self-checks the transceiver's condition. Create Entry Makes new entry of the ALE, Channel, Network 13 14 15 16 17 33 - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
"Admin Logout" is not selected, push [r] to select it. wwPush [4] to enter the User mode. • "Log out of Administrator" is displayed, and then the transceiver returns to the User mode. / [�] [�] Keypad / 34 - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
5 Hidden: Undisplayed in the Use mode. Lock: Locked and editing is restricted in the User mode. 6 • The setting is effective after the transceiver returns to the User mode. 7 8 qqPush [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen. 9 • "Admin Logout" is automatically selected. 10 11 ww - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
■■Manager Menu (Continued) DDBuilt-in Test You can check the transceiver's condition by using the "Built-in Test" item. / qq Receiver" and "Transmitter" are selectable. • If any problems are found, "Test failed" appears. • If no problems are found, "Test passed" appears. DDInformation You can - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
MENU SCREEN 5 DDCreate Entry You can create new entries that are ALE, Channel, Network or Selcall items. / qqPush [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen. • "Admin Logout" is automatically selected. Quick Reference wwPush [r] or [s] to select "Create Entry," and then push [4]. eeCreate - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
5 MENU SCREEN ■■Manager Menu DDCreate Entry (Continued) • ALE Making a NET ID qqPush [r] or [s] to select "ALE," and then push [4]. wwPush [r] or [s] to select a NET ID, and then push [4] to enter the input mode. eePush Keypad to enter the desired ID, and then push [4]. • Up to 15 characters - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
MENU SCREEN 5 Quick Reference • Network A new network can be created. qqPush [r] or [s] to select "Network," and then push [4] to enter the input mode. yyPush [r] or [s] to select the Call detect time, and then push [4]. uuPush [r] or [s] to select the Preamble, and then push [4]. wwPush - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
5 MENU SCREEN ■■Manager Menu DDCreate Entry (Continued) • Selcall A new Selcall entry, Address, Phone Link or Profile, can be created. Making an Address qqPush [r] or [s] to select "Selcall," and then push [4]. ttPush [r] or [s] to select a network group or Phone Link. - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
MENU SCREEN 5 Quick Reference • Selcall Making a Phone Link qqPush [r] or [s] to select "Selcall," and then push [4]. rrPush keypad to enter the ID, and then push [4]. • Up to 6 digits can be entered. • Push [8] to delete the character, symbol or number to the left of the cursor. • Push - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
5 MENU SCREEN ■■Manager Menu DDCreate Entry (Continued) • Selcall Making a Profile qqPush [r] or [s] to select "Selcall," and then push [4]. rrPush keypad to enter the ID, and then push [4]. • Up to 6 digits can be entered. • Push [8] to delete the character, symbol or number to the left of - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
MENU SCREEN 5 Quick Reference DDSetup You can make a new entries that are Channel, Network, ALE Self ID or Selcall Profile using the Setup Wizard. / qqPush [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu screen. • "Admin Logout" is automatically selected. wwPush [r] or [s] to select "Setup," and then - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
5 MENU SCREEN ■■Manager Menu DDSetup (Continued) • Network A new network can be created. NOTE: The present Network list is cleared. eeHold down [4] for 1 second to go to the next screen. qqPush [r] or [s] to select "Network," and then hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the input mode. rr - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
MENU SCREEN 5 Quick Reference • Selcall Profile Selcall Profile can be created. NOTE: The present Selcall Profile is cleared. eePush [s] to select "OK," and then push [4]. • If desired, select "Cancel" and then push [4]. qqPush [r] or [s] to select "Selcall Profile," and then hold down [4] - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
. DDALE Displays or edits the Entry of the list that is related to ALE. While displaying an Entry, hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the programing mode. Call ID Call ID Displays the preprogrammed Call ID list. ID Displays the ID. NET ID Displays the NET ID. Network Displays the Network - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
Displays or edits the Entry of the list that related to Selcall. While displaying an Entry, hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the programing mode. Address Address Displays the preprogrammed Address list. Name Displays the ID. Type/ID Displays the Call type and ID or number. Network Displays - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
is not possible. Silent Set the ALE Silent mode to ON or OFF. When set to OFF, the transceiver automatically answers back if your station ID is called. When set to ON, the transceiver ignores the call. Call Retry Set the retry times to between 0 (OFF) and 10 when the called station - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
number of LQA data for averaging to between 1 and 8. LQA Request Set the LQA request function to ON or OFF. When set to ON, the transceiver requests the called station to send LQA data with an ALE answer back call. BEEP Set mode Beep Level Adjust the confirmation beep level to - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 56
Icom Selcall This item allows the transceiver to receive and make Icom Selcalls. This setting is permanently set to "ON." Accept Open Selcall This item allows the transceiver ) This item allows the transceiver to receive and make RFDS (Royal Fling Doctor Service) emergency calls. This setting - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 57
name of up to 20 characters. Setting Comment Enter a comment of up to 20 characters. Model This item displays the transceiver's model name. The Model is permanently set to "IC-F8101." MENU SCREEN 5 (Default: Scan) Quick Reference 1 2 (Default: 2min) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 51 - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
5 MENU SCREEN DDSetmode (Continued) Config Set mode Meter Squelch Level Adjust the squelch threshold level to between 0 and 50, in 1 digit steps. When the S-meter squelch is activated, only signals stronger than this set level are received. Noise Blanker Turns the noise blanker function ON or - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
Pre Amp Turn ON the Preamplifier function or Attenuator function. ON: Turns ON the Preamplifier function, which amplifies received signals in the receiver front end, to improve the S/N ratio and the sensitivity. OFF: Turns OFF both functions. ATT ON: Turns ON the Attenuator function, which - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
-740 or AH-760, select "ON." OFF: The antenna tuner is disabled and is bypassed. ON: The automatic antenna tuner can be used when the transceiver enters the antenna tune mode. VFO mode Select ON or OFF to activate the VFO mode. VFO Split Turns the Split frequency operation in the - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 61
Default: OFF) Emergency Set mode Link Interval Set the Emergency Link interval time period to between 10 and 300 seconds, in 10 seconds steps. The transceiver will sequentially send Emergency calls to the stations whose "Emergency Link" item is set to ON in Address of the SELCALL. Key Set mode - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 62
"RX & TX." Disable: Disables the transceiver from both receiving and transmitting calls. RX: Allows the transceiver to receive calls, but disables it from pushed. TC4: Inputs the modulation signals through a RapidM TC4 HF Data Modem Module. ACC: Inputs the modulation signals through the - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 63
MENU SCREEN 5 Quick Reference CW Accept Set the CW mode to "Disable," "RX" or "RX & TX." See the "Accept" item in "LSB" for details. Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width. The width is permanently set to "500Hz." AM Accept Set the AM mode to "Disable," "RX" or "RX & TX." See the " - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 64
5 MENU SCREEN DDSetmode Mode Set mode (Continued) RTTY Accept Set the RTTY mode to "Disable," "RX" or "RX & TX." See the "Accept" item in "LSB" for details. Tone Set the RTTY mark frequency to 1200, 1275, 1487.5, 1615, 1700, 2100 or 2125 Hz. Shift Set the RTTY shift frequency to 170, 200, 425 or - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 65
LSBD1 Accept USBD1 Set the LSBD1 or USBD1 mode to "Dis- able," "RX" or "RX & TX." See the "Accept" item in "LSB" for details. Offset Displays the Offset frequency. The frequency is permanently set to "1800Hz." Band Width Displays the IF filter passband width. The width is permanently set to "3000Hz - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 66
5 MENU SCREEN DDSetmode Mode Set mode (Continued) LSBD3 Accept USBD3 Set the LSBD3 or USBD3 mode to "Dis- able," "RX" or "RX & TX." See the "Accept" item in "LSB" for details. Offset Displays the Offset frequency. The frequency is permanently set to "1650Hz." Band Width Displays the IF filter - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 67
function is activated. S-Meter: S-Meter Scan. It scans the channels that belong to the network group whose scan type is "S-Meter." If the transceiver detects the signal whose S-meter level is higher than the Meter Squelch Level setting, the scan stops on that channel. Voice: Voice Scan. It - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 68
steps. Dimmer Adjust the backlight brightness of the LCD to between 0 (dark) and 10 (bright), in 1 digit steps. 1 to 10: Lights while the transceiver power is ON. 0: Turns OFF the backlight. Backlight Set the LCD backlight timer to OFF, Continuous, or to between 5 and 90 seconds, in 5 second - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 69
is automatically set according to the data rate of the controller CI-V Address To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code. MENU SCREEN 5 (Default: OFF) Quick Reference (Default: 4800) 1 2 3 4 (Default: AUTO) 5 6 7 (Default: 8Ah - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 70
wwPush [r] or [s] to select the digit. • Push [4] to move the cursor right, push [8] to move the cursor left. eeAfter the 'second' digit is programmed, push [4] to set the time and return to the previous screen. UTC Offset Select the time difference between UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) and the - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 71
clearing memory channel contents or ID contents, do the following steps. q Turn OFF the transceiver power, if it is powered ON. w While holding down [r] and [s], and push [ ] to turn ON the transceiver power to reset the CPU. MENU SCREEN 5 / Quick Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 72
fuses (ATC 30 A 2 t Microphone hanger kit 1 set y Rubber feet 4 u Sponge 1 q w D Separated type The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8101 Separated type. q Microphone 1 w External speaker 1 e DC power cable 1 r Spare fuses (ATC 30 A 2 t Microphone hanger kit 1 set y Rubber - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 73
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 Quick Reference D Remote control microphone type The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8101 Remote control microphone type. q Remote control microphone 1 w External speaker 1 e DC power cable 1 r Spare fuses (ATC 30 A 2 t Microphone hanger kit 1 set y - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 74
12V Battery R WARNING! NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. This will damage the transceiver. D-sub 15 pin (female) OPC-2308 D-sub 9 pin (male) GPS unit to 12 15 To pin 10 5 68 11 12 15 6 10 1 5 to IC-F8101 SP connector [ACC] FSK terminal unit To pin 12 Ground To pin 10 To pin 9 - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 75
the control cable con- 7 nectors with rubber vulcanizing tape, and then wrap electrical tape over the rubber vulcanizing tape to help in waterproofing. 8 AH-740 IC-F8101 main unit to a 13.8 V DC power source Ground Ground (see page 70) D-sub 9 pin (female) to [ATU] 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 76
occur. For best results, use a 50 or 75 mm (2 or 3 inches) wide copper strap, and make the connection as short as possible. Ground the transceiver and antenna tuner to the same ground point, otherwise the voltage difference (at the RF level) between two ground points may cause electrolysis. RWARNING - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 77
element/wire while tuning or transmitting. 6 D Non-Icom tuner Some non-Icom tuners may be used with the ICF8101. Please consult your dealer if you wish to use one. ■ CFU-F8100 (Optional Cooling Fan) q A ttach the Cooling fan to the transceiver's heatsink, and tighten the 4 supplied M3 × 8 mm - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 78
to install the IC-F8101's Front panel separately from the Main unit for added installation convenience and operation. Use either the optional OPC-607, OPC-608, OPC-609 or OPC726 separation cable with the RMK-6. The RMK-6 is the same as the one supplied in the Separated type transceiver. D Supplied - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 79
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 Quick Reference t Unscrew the 4 rear plate screws, then remove the rear plates from both the front panel and Main unit attachments. Rear plate *This illustration shows the description for the Main unit attachment. Main unit attachment y Connect either the OPC- - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 80
is the same as the one supplied in the Remote control microphone type transceiver. *When the HM-192 is connected, the Front panel can not or OPC-726 (5 m; 16.4 ft) separation cable is required to install the transceiver's Main unit and Remote control microphone. q Unscrew the 4 rear plate screws, - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 81
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 6 ■ Mounting D Mounting location Select a location that can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving. NEVER place the main unit or remote controller where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered, or where - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 82
bracket MB-126 is used to mount the transceiver or transceiver's Main unit onto a flat surface. q M5 × 12 mm M5 × 16 mm Not supplied by Icom Attention to mount on the board: If the supplied RWARNING! Mount the mounting bracket to a surface that can support more than 10 kg (22 lb). The unit must be - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 83
Fuse replacement If a fuse blows, or the transceiver stops functioning, find the source of the problem, and repair it. Then replace the damaged shock, equipment damage and/or fire or injury. The IC-F8101 has two fuse types installed for transceiver protection. • DC power cable ATC 30 A • Circuitry - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 84
6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connector information ACC 11 6 1 15 10 5 Pin Pin name Description Specification 1 CI-V - - 2 AF IN Input terminal for the AF signal. Input sensitivity (Data mode): More than 52.5 W at 100 mV 3 AF OUT Output terminal for the AF signal. Output level: 2 - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 85
OUT 7 AF IN 8 AF GND 9 GND Pin - 5 - - 12 - - - 11 -6 1 9 1 15 10 5 - - - 3 2 4 D-sub 15 pin (Male) 12 D-sub 9 pin (male) D-sub 9 pin (female) OPC-2308 to IC-F8101 [ACC] D-sub 15 pin (male) Quick Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 79 - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 86
7 SPECIFICATIONS D General • Frequency coverage: Receive 0.5-29.9999 MHz Transmit 1.6-29.9999 MHz • Mode: AUS versions J3E (USB), A3E (AM) RX only Other versions J3E (USB/LSB), A3E (AM) A1A (CW), F1B (FSK), J2B (D1, D2, D3) • No. of memory Ch.: 500 channels (maximum) • Usable temp. range - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 87
a tuner bypass function is available. HM-192 #12 remote control microphone The same as that supplied with the ICF8101 Remote control microphone type. Allows you to remotely control the transceiver with the microphone. The HM-192 requires either the OPC-607, OPC-608, OPC-609 or OPC-726 separation - Icom IC-F8101 | Instruction Manual - Page 88
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HF TRANSCEIVER
iF8101
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.