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  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER |R8600
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    trouble-free operation. Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-R8600. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully completely before using the receiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL- This instruction manual contains operating instructions for the IC-R8600. Hereby, Icom
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    be supplied, or may not be supplied depending on the receiver version. ABOUT THE SDR WIDEBAND RECEIVER CIRCUITS While ordinary wide band receivers need to have dedicated demodulator circuits for each receive mode, the ICR8600 utilizes advanced digital processes that demodulate the incoming signals
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    and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom
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    items are described in the following manner. MENU » SET > Time Set > Date Instruction example Detailed instruction 1. Push MENU . Push ••The MENU screen opens. 2. Touch [SET]. DDAbout the touch operation In the manual, the touch operation is described as shown below. Touch If the display is
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    PREFACE i IMPORTANT i TRADEMARKS i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i FEATURES ii ABOUT THE SDR WIDEBAND RECEIVER CIRCUITS���ii VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY ii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ii FCC INFORMATION iii ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS iv DDAbout the touch operation iv DDTouch screen precautions iv DDTouch screen
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    Code (COM ID) and CC 5-10 DDRadio Access Number (RAN 5-10 DDUser Code (UC 5-10 Descrambler function 5-10 Decryption function 5-10 Receive history log 5-11 Screen Capture function 5-11 DDCapturing a screen 5-11 DDViewing the captured screen 5-11 6 RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK 6-1 Recording
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    calibration 12-3 Troubleshooting 12-4 13 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 13-1 General 13-1 DDAbout updating the firmware 13-1 DDChecking the firmware version 13-1 Preparation 13-1 DDDownloading the firmware file 13-1 DDUnzipping the firmware folder 13-1 Updating the firmware 13-2 14 SPECIFICATIONS
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    the receiver. This could reduce receiver performance and/ or damage to the receiver. The receiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of LCDs. The IC-R8600 may receive its own oscillated frequency, resulting in no reception or only noise
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    the keys, controls and dials that you use to operate the IC-R8600. Refer to the pages posted beside each key, control, or dial for details. q w e !8 r !7 t !6 y ui o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 q POWER KEY (p. 2-1) Turns the receiver ON (lights blue) or OFF. w LOCAL KEY (p. 16-2) Turns OFF the
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    Memory channel number. (p. 8-2) @0 MEMORY WRITE KEY (p. 8-2) ••Push to open the MW MENU screen. ••Hold down for 1 second to write the current receiving contents (frequency, mode, and so on) to a memory channel. @1 VFO/MEMORY KEY (p. 3-1) ••Push to toggle between the VFO and Memory modes
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    GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 2-1) Connects to ground to prevent electrical shocks and other problems. r ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT1] (N type) (p. 2-2) Connects to a 10 kHz to the left when you use the Mute function. The IC-R8600's receive circuitry is deactivated by the input voltage. LSlide the switch
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    !1 1 2 !2 !3 3 !4 !5 4 !6 !7 5 6 7 8 9 (This screen is only an example.) 10 q MODE INDICATOR (p. 3-1) Displays the selected receive mode. o NETWORK CONTROL INDICATOR Is displayed while the IC-R8600 is remotely 11 w VSC INDICATOR (pp. 9-11, 5-10) controlled by the optional RS
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    GUIDES Displays the currently accessible function. @2 RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (p. 3-4) Displays the absolute received 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
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    DDMENU screen zz Push to open the MENU screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 LThe menu items differ, depending on the selected receive mode. 18 19 DDQUICK MENU zzPush to open the QUICK MENU. 20 LThe items differ, depending on the operating condition. 21 Touch the key
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    1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Touch panel (Continued) DDFUNCTION screen Lights blue in use Function name Selected option zzPush FUNCTION to open the FUNCTION screen. LTo close the FUNCTION screen, push EXIT . DDFUNCTION items zzTouch an item to change its setting. FUNCTION OPTION ANT ANT1, ANT2 or ANT3
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    Keyboard entering and editing (Continued) DDKeyboard types You can select the Full Keyboard or Tenkey in "Keyboard Type" in the QUICK MENU. 1. When the keypad is opened, push . 2. Touch to select the keyboard type. Switched to Full Keyboard Switched to Tenkey LLInformatio You can also select
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    prevent electrical shock, interfere from other electric devices and other problems, ground the receiver using the ground terminal [GND] on the rear panel. out of the socket. Black Red IC-R8600 Supplied DC power cable Stand CAUTION: NEVER carry the receiver by holding the stand, dials, controls
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    13 14 The receiver has a built-in FSK (RTTY) decoder. Connect the IC-R8600 and a PC that has an FSK (RTTY) software (user supplied) installed through the USB port, 15 to decode the FSK signal. Refer to the software application's instruction manual for setup details. LIcom does not guarantee
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    controls the receiver, using the CI-V commands. LRefer to the Icom web site for the CI-V commands. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ [I/Q OUT PC. • Remote control operation using the optional RS-R8600. ••Programing using the optional CS- R8600. [DC 13.8 V] DC power connector (p. 16-2) CAB
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    % TREBLE (Higher tone): -15 to +15 BASS (Lower tone): -15 to +15 DDNoise squelch The Noise Squelch allows the audio to be heard only while receiving a signal that includes less noise than a set level. ••Activates when the squelch level is set to between 30% and 50% in the FM, AM, S-AM
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    "D-STAR" and "FM" icons alternately blink: Indicates that an FM signal is being received while in the Digital (D-STAR) mode. Setting the frequency zzRotate to set the receive frequency. ••The displayed frequency changes depending on the selected tuning step. DDDirectly entering a frequency
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    setting on the MENU screen. MENU » SET > Function > MAIN DIAL Auto TS Selecting the antenna The IC-R8600 has three antenna connectors: ANT1, ANT2, and ANT3. You can use either ANT1, ANT2, or 1 ANT3 for receiving below 30 MHz. 2 1. Rotate to set a frequency to below 30 MHz (10 kHz-29.999999
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    Rotate to adjust the brightness. LYou can reset to the default setting on the MENU screen. MENU » SET > Display > LCD Backlight Fine tuning DDWhen receiving FM, WFM or DIGITAL signal You can have a fine tuning into the signal by setting the marker on the tuning indicator to the center position
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    frequency range, as well as the relative strengths of various signals. The IC-R8600 has two spectrum scope modes. One is the Center mode, and another , the RX Marker always marks the receive frequency on the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen. LThe marker marks the receive frequency even during peak hold. LThe
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    4 SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum scope screen (Continue) DDSetting the span Set the frequency range around the receive frequency. Settable span: ±2.5, 5.0, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 kHz, 1.0 and 2.5 MHz. 1. Open the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen. MENU » SCOPE 2. Touch [CENT/FIX] to select the
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    in. LT ouch out of the zoomed area to close the zoomed 6 window. 7 8 9 10 11 12 3. Touch the signal in the zoomed area. ••The receiving frequency is tuned into the touched signal frequency. 13 14 15 4. To exit the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen, push . 16 17 DDMini scope screen The Mini
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    4 SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum scope screen (Continue) DDAdjusting the Reference level Adjusting the Reference level of the screen helps you to see a weak signal that is buried in the noise floor. ••Even if this setting is changed, it does not affect the scope input level. ••When you adjust the
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    Band Width (VBW). 18 • Narrow: Sets the VBW to narrow. • Wide: Sets the VBW to wide. LWhen "Wide" is selected, the line drawn on the receive 19 spectrum becomes wide. However, the small edge cannot be drawn. 20 Averaging 21 (Default: OFF) Set the FFT scope waveform averaging function to
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    and select the color scale, and then rotate . Waveform Color (Max Hold) (Default: (R) 45 (G) 86 (B) 115) Set the waveform color for the received signals maximum level. LTouch and select the color scale, and then rotate . Marker Color (RX) (Default: (R) 0 (G) 180 (B) 0) Set the pointer color
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    preamplifier is approximately 20 dB on the HF bands, 14 dB on the VHF and UHF bands. When you use the preamplifier while receiving a strong signal, the receiving signal may be distorted. In such case, turn OFF the preamplifier. You can change the preset AGC time constant: 12 1. O n the FUNCTION
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    receive sensitivity. Notch Filter The notch filter suppresses interference. Auto Notch automatically attenuates beat tones, tuning signals and so on. The Manual ranges of 2 PBT filters (PBT1 and PBT2), to reject interference. The IC-R8600 uses DSP for the PBT function. 1. Push . 2. Touch [PBT1]
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    Selecting the digital IF filter The IC-R8600 has 3 digital IF filter passband widths for each receive mode. zzTouch the filter " to the right. 5. To close the FILTER screen, push EXIT several times. [Receiving mode and the IF filter] Mode IF filter (default) Selectable range (steps) SSB FIL
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    signal is not distorted. LSet to a higher level to increase the reduction level, and a lower level to decrease it. NOTE: When using the Noise Blanker, received signals may be distorted if they are excessively strong or the noise is other than a pulse type. In that case, turn the OFF Noise Blanker
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    the receive Beat Frequency Oscillator (BFO). Use when interfering signals are near the desired signal and you want to reduce interference. CW mode (LSB side) CW-R mode (USB side) BFO Interference Desired signal BFO Interference Desired signal DDDecoded FSK data display The IC-R8600 decodes
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    the FSK DECODE SET screen (p. 5-8) zzTouch to switch to Menu 2. FUNCTION MENU2 DDTurning ON the FSK log Turn ON the FSK log to save the received FSK signal records onto an SD card (user supplied). LInsert an SD card before attempting to save logs. 1. O pen the FSK DECODE LOG screen in
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    ON or OFF. Lights while the TPF is ON 3. To close the MENU screen, push . NOTE: When you are using the Twin Peak Filter, the received audio output may increase. This is not a malfunction. DDFSK tone and shift setting 1 You can change the FSK RX frequency, tone and shift frequencies, on
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    Letter Code Decoding function ON or OFF. ••ON: Decodes as a letter code after receiving a "space." ••OFF: Decodes as a character code. LUSOS stands for UnShift : Local) Select the local time or UTC time to store on the FSK receive log. ••Local: In local time ••UTC: In UTC time Time Stamp (
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    restored, regardless of the digital code setting. 9 10 11 12 DDNetwork Access Code (NAC) 13 P25 mode The squelch opens only when you receive an APCO 14 P25 signal that includes a matching NAC. ••Settable range: 000 ~ FFF (in hexadecimal) 15 1. Touch [D.SQL] on the FUNCTION screen. ••Each
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    Touch for 1 second to reset to the default setting. DDRadio Access Number (RAN) NXDN-vn and NXDN-n modes The squelch opens only when you receive a NXDN signal that includes a matching RAN. ••Settable range: 0 ~ 63 1. Touch [D.SQL] on the FUNCTION screen. ••Each touch turns the function ON or OFF
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    Access Number/User Code* Type of call ALL (All), GRP (Group) or IND (Individual) *For DCR. LIf the received is not an Individual call or the DCR transceiver manufacture is not Icom, only User Code is displayed. ••File Information: D isplays the name, size, and date of the selected screen capture
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    . You can continue recording regardless of the signal presence. (p. 6-4) ••If your SD card does not have an "IC-R8600" folder, back up any data on the SD card, insert it in the receiver's card slot and then format it using the built-in format function. See "Formatting an SD card" (p. 7-2) for
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    receive IC-R8600 3 PC 4 5 SD caICrd-R8600 Capture 6 Memory Card reader 2. Double-click the "Voice" folder. 7 Hierarchy1 HDieercaorcdhey2 HieraFrsckhy3 8 IC-R8600 manual for details. ••When the file does not playback, even if you double click the file, download an appropriate software
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    6 RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK Checking the file information The IC-R8600 can display the recorded file's operating frequency, operating mode, date, and so on. 1. Open the PLAY FILES screen. MENU » RECORD > Play Files 2. Select a folder that
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    Squelch Auto) Select the recording condition for receive. 14 ••Always: Records even if no signal is received. ••Squelch Auto: Records only when open and closed. When the recording file's size becomes 20 2 GB, the IC-R8600 continues to record, but to a new file. 21 ••ON: While recording,
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    instructions. ••If you do any of the following, the card data may be corrupted or deleted. - You remove the card from the receiver of the important data onto your PC. ••Icom will not be responsible for any damage '). IC-R8600 Capture e The FSK decode log folder is created. r T he received FSK
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    data onto an SD card. (p. 11-10) You can write the setting file that is saved in an earlier version to an earlier firmware version IC-R8600. LDepending on the receiver's firmware version, this item may not be displayed. In that case, save the file in the current version. LSee page 13-1 for details
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    4, "The new "REF IN/OUT, REF Adjust" setting will be saved" is displayed. 7. After the loading has been completed, "Restart the IC-R8600" is displayed. LTurn OFF the receiver power, then turn ON again. ••Opens the SD CARD INFO screen. 3. To close the SD CARD screen, push EXIT several times. 7-3
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    100 memory channel groups. Automatically stores Auto Memory Write channels A000 ~ A199 (200 channels) frequencies into each 200 channels when a signal is received during an Auto Memory Write scan. 100 scan skip channels can be stored into the memory channels. These Scan Skip channels S00
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    setting • DIGITAL Squelch settings • Antenna setting • Memory name • IP+ ON/OFF • SKIP Setting • DUP mode • SELECT Setting 1. Set the frequency and receive mode and so on. 2. Push . 3. Touch to select the desired memory write option. Memory write options [Write to a New Channel]: •The
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    8 MEMORY OPERATION Copying the Memory contents You can copy the Memory contents to the VFO. 1. Push V/M to select the Memory mode. 2. Select the memory channel to be copied. 3. Hold down V/M for 1 second. ••Beeps sound and the selected memory contents are copied to the VFO. Memory mode 4. Push
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    8 MEMORY OPERATION Entering a group/memory name You can assign a name of up to 16 characters to each channel group (00 ~ 99) and memory channel. ••You cannot change the group name of Auto MW, Skip and scan channels (Groups "A," "S" and "P"). DDEntering a group name 1. Touch the Memory channel
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    ~ 99, A000 ~ A199, S00 ~ S99 and P00A/P00B ~ P49A/P49B) in each group. 11 w Frequency 12 Displays the entered frequency. 13 e Receive mode Displays the selected receive mode. 14 r Memory menu 15 Touch to display the MEMORY MENU. L"SKIP," "Edit Name," "Memory Write" or "Memory Clear" is
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    center frequency, then upper edge and lower edge. (p.9-5) FINE ∂F SCAN During a ∂F scan, the scan speed decreases when the squelch opens, but the receiver keeps scanning. The scan tuning step changes to 10 Hz when the squelch opens. AUTO MEMORY WRITE During a Programed scan, and when a signal
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    values are displayed while rotating the dial. ••1s ~ 30s: The scan pauses for the 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 has expired. DDSetting the resume delay timer
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    9 SCANS Scan Setting screen Configure the Scan on the Scan Setting screen. 1. Open the SCAN screen. MENU » SCAN 2. Touch [TYPE/SET]. SCAN screen 3. Touch [SET]. 4. Touch to select the desired item. SCAN SET screen 5. Touch to select the desired option. LSee the right column for setting items and
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    12 13 4. Touch [SELECT] to select the item* to change, *Scan edge channel number (Example: P00A/P00B), scan edges (lower and upper frequencies), receive mode, filter and tuning step (TS). 14 15 16 17 5. Rotate , or to touch [EDIT] to change the setting. LThe changed settings are
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    starts from the center frequency of VFO or selected memory channel. LIn fine ∂F scan, the scan speed decreases when the squelch opens, but the receiver keeps scanning. The scan tuning step changes to 10 Hz when the squelch opens. DDFine ∂F scan operation 1. Start the ∂F scan. LSee steps 1 ~ 6 in
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    to select the item*, then rotate to change the settings. *Program Scan Edge number (Example: P00A/P00B), scan edges (lower and upper frequencies), receive mode, filter and tuning step (TS). LThe changed settings are stored in the Program Scan Edge channel. LWhen no blank channels is left in
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    9 SCANS Memory scan and Select Memory scan Memory scan (Example) Group: ALL (Each channel is in the different group.) 00ch 01ch 02ch 03ch 99ch Blank channels are skipped 04ch 98ch 50ch 06ch 05ch Repeatedly scans all entered Memory channels except Program Scan Edges. LYou can scan
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    SCANS 9 Memory scan and Select Memory scan (Continued) DDSetting Select Memory channels Repeatedly scans only Memory channels that are assigned as Select Memory channels (★1 ~ ★9). LYou cannot assign the Programed Scan Edge channels (P00A/P49A ~ P00B/P49B) as Select Memory channels. 1. Touch the
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    icon)." 5. Touch [SELECT] to select the item, then rotate to change the setting. ••Set the channel group and edge channels. LYou cannot change the receive mode on this screen. 6. Touch [SELECT] several times to exit the edit mode, then touch [START]. ••The mode select memory scan starts. L"MODE
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    VFO or memory scan. MENU » MEMORY 2. Push . ••The QUICK MENU is displayed. 3. While the scan is paused and if you want to skip the received signal, touch [Temporary Skip]. LIf you touch during scan, a beep sounds and the QUICK MENU closes. QUICK MENU ••The Temporary Skip is set, then the
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    the VSC function ON or OFF. ••"VSC" appears when the function is ON. Tone scan operation FM mode The IC-R8600 can detect subaudible tone frequency or the DTCS code in a received signal. You can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open the squelch. 1. On the FUNCTION screen
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    10 CLOCK AND TIMER Setting the Time and Date Manually set date and time without accessing the time management server. The backup battery for the internal clock The IC-R8600 has a rechargeable Lithium battery to backup the internal clock. If you connect the receiver to a power source, the battery is
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    Sleep timer The Sleep timer automatically turns OFF the receiver power after the set period of time ends. ••Settable range: 5 ~ 120 minutes (in 5 minutes steps) 1. Hold down for 1 second. 2. Touch [Sleep Timer]. DDSetting the Daily timer The IC-R8600 automatically turns power ON or OFF on the
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    and Power OFF timer is set to "7:30," the receiver will not automatically turn OFF. Reservation Channel (Default: ----) Selects the memory channel number that is displayed on start up. When Reservation Timer is set to ON, the IC-R8600 starts with the selected memory channel. LYou can select
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    11 SET MODE Set mode description You can use the Set mode to set infrequently changed values or function settings. TIP: The Set mode is constructed in a tree structure. You may go to the next tree level, or go back a level, depending on the selected item. DDEntering the Set mode 1. Push MENU . ••
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    steps. Selectable ranges: ••HPF: 100 ~ 2000 Hz ••LPF: 500 ~ 2400 Hz Bass (Default: 0) Treble (Default: 0) Sets the bass or treble level of the receive audio. ••Range: -15 ~ +15 De-Emphasis(50k) (Default: OFF) De-Emphasis(15k) (Default: ON) De-Emphasis(7k) (Default: ON) Turns the de
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    notch filter (AN). • Manual: Only the Manual notch filter (MN). • Auto/Manual: B oth the Auto and Manual notch filters. SSB/CW Synchronous frequency when the operating mode is toggled between SSB and CW, to keep receiving the signal. CW Normal Side (Default: LSB) Selects the carrier point
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    GAIN] level, whichever is higher. 21 LTo disable the setting, set it to "0%." RX History Log > RX History Log (Default: OFF) You can store the Received Call logs on to an SD card in CSV format. • OFF: Does not store the log. • ON: Stores the logs. Fast Unmute (NXDN) (Default: ON
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    demodulated AF signal is output. ••IF: A 12 kHz IF signal is output. LYou can listen to the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) broadcast with an application software receiver if it is installed into your PC. AF/IF > AF Output Level (Default: 50%) Sets the AF output level of [AF/IF]. ••Range: 0 ~ 100
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    listen to the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) broadcast with an application software receiver that is installed into your PC. LAN > AF SQL (Default ) ••Range: 02h ~ 96h ~ DFh L"96h" is the default address of the IC-R8600. 8 CI-V > CI-V Transceive 9 (Default: ON) Turns the Transceive function ON
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    50%). (into a 10 kΩ load) REF IN/OUT (Default: OFF) Selects the receiver's reference frequency signal source. • IN: Uses an external reference signal.  NOTE: . . . ) When you remotely control the IC-R8600 using the op- tional RS-R8600, a default gateway setting is required. LThis setting
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    type. LRefer to page 1-7 for the character entering. Network Control (Valid after Restart) (Default: OFF) When you remotely control the IC-R8600 using the optional RS-R8600, select "ON." • OFF: Turn OFF the function. • ON: Turn ON the function. LThis setting takes effect after restart. Power
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    information included in the received digital signal such as call sign, caller's ID, code and so on, when you receive a digital signal. •• display the Manual Notch filter width when you select the Manual Notch. ••OFF: The Manual Notch filter width is not displayed. ••ON: The Manual Notch filter
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    select "Old Ver (x.xx - x.xx)," a function that is added when the receiver's firmware format is updated will not be saved. ••You cannot write a setting file that is saved in the current version format to an earlier firmware version IC-R8600. SD Card Info Displays the SD card capacity and the time
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    becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. Replacing fuse If a fuse blows, or the receiver stops functioning, find and repair the cause of the problem. Then replace the damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated fuse. The fuses are installed in the DC power cable and the circuitry
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    problem occurs, turn OFF the receiver. After waiting a few seconds, turn ON the receiver. If the problem still exists, perform a Partial reset as described below. If the problem perform the All reset. 12 L After resetting, the IC-R8600 will automatically restart. 13 14 15 16 17 TIP: 
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    not accurate, and you cannot access the OTHERS screen. Do the following steps to correct the touch screen sensing accuracy. 1. Turn OFF the receiver power. 2. While holding down MENU and EXIT , push POWER to display the "Touch Window Calibration" screen, and then release MENU and EXIT . 3. Repeat
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    Troubleshooting The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions. 1 If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. 2 PROBLEM 20 Received audio
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    12 MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting (Continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The backlight is OFF. signals are displayed. When selecting a firmware file, "- No File -" is displayed. FSK (RTTY) signal is not demodulated. FSK (RTTY) signal is received but not decoded. No external reference
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    file Access the following URL and download the firmware file. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ L These instructions are based on Microsoft® Windows® 10. 2 1. Click the "Firmware/Software" link. 3 4 5 6 7 2. Enter "IC-R8600" into the Search box, and then click [Search]. 8 1Enter
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    , first format your SD card using the IC-R8600. (p. 7-2) Then copy the downloaded firmware data from your PC into the ICR8600 folder that was created on the SD card. CAUTION: NEVER turn OFF the receiver while updating the firmware. If you turn OFF the receiver, or if a power failure occurs while
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    ~ 1300.000000 MHz 9 2300.000000 ~ 2450.000000 MHz Other than above 0.010000 ~ 3000.000000 MHz* 10 *Some frequency ranges are not guaranteed. ••Receiving modes: SSB, CW, FSK, AM, FM, WFM and DIGITAL (D-STAR, P25, NXDN, 11 ••Number of memory channels: 2000 (in 100 groups) dPMR
  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 86
    14 SPECIFICATIONS DDReceiver (continued) ••Sensitivity for all versions: SSB/CW/FSK (BW: SSB/FSK=2.4 kHz, CW=500 Hz) 0.100000 ~ 1.799999 MHz 10 dB S/N -6 dBμ (P.AMP ON) 1.800000 ~ 29.999999 MHz 10 dB S/N -14 dBμ (P.AMP ON) 30.000000 ~ 1099.999999 MHz 10 dB S/N -10 dBμ (P.AMP ON) 1100.000000 ~
  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 87
    height as the IC-R8600. (Has a R8600 CLOnInG SOFTWARE  RS-R8600 REMOTE COnTROL SOFTWARE Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom receiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom receiver in the event the Icom receiver
  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 88
    type B LIcom does not provide any support regarding SDR technology and related software, except the inspection for the normality of output signal. LYou can download the IQ driver and instruction guide from the Icom website. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ [AF/IF] Outputs the demodulate audio
  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 89
    16 CONNECTOR INFORMATION [REMOTE] Used to remotely controls the receiver with the CI-V format data. (3.5 mm, 1/8 in (d)) LYou can download the USB driver and installation guide from the Icom website. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ [EXT-SP] Connects to an external speaker such as the optional
  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 90
    or without modification, are OR SERVICES; LOSS test program, follow the instructions given at the top compiler. - gzdopen is not supported on RISCOS or BEOS. - who reported problems and suggested various Mark Adler This software is provided 'as appreciate *not* receiving lengthy legal documents
  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 91
    11-3 [P.LOCK] Switch 11-3 [SPEECH/LOCK] Switch 11-3 Number 2nd DNS Server (Valid after Restart 11-7 A Auto Tuning Step function 3-3 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS iv About the VFO and Memory modes 3-1 AF Beep/Speech... Output 11-5, 11-6 AFC function 5-5 AFC Limit 11-3 AF Output Level 11-5 AF
  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 92
    13-1 Unzipping the firmware folder 13-1 Fixed mode screen 4-1 Formatting an SD card 7-2 Frequency coverage 14-1 Front panel 1-1 FSK (RTTY) Decode 5-5 Decoder 2-2 Decode Baud Rate 11-5, 11-6 DECODE SET screen 5-8 Decode setting 5-8 Logging 5-6 Log view 5-7 Receiving FSK (RTTY) signal
  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 93
    MENU 1-6 19 Quick recording 6-1 20 R 21 Radio Access Number (RAN 5-10 Rear panel 1-3 Receive frequency 3-2 Receive history log 5-11 Receiving mode 3-1 Receiving modes 14-1 Recording Normal recording 6-1 Operation while playing back 6-2 Playback screen 6-2 PLAYER SET screen
  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 94
    scan operation 9-7 Mode select memory scan 9-9 Scan Resume function 9-2 Scan pause timer 9-2 Scan Setting screen 9-3 SCAN SPEECH (at Receive Pause 11-2 Scan speed 9-1 Scan types 9-1 Select Memory channel 9-7 Select Memory channel settings 9-8 Select Memory channel clearing 9-8 Select
  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 95
    -10, 12-3 Touch screen operation 4-3 TRADEMARKS i Treble 11-2 Troubleshooting 12-4 Tuning indicator 3-4 Tuning Step 3-2 Changing the Tuning Step 3-2 Tuning Step (TS) function 3-2 Twin Peak Filter 5-7 U Unmount 11-10 Unzipping the firmware folder 13-1 USB/LAN→REMOTE Transceive Address 11
  • Icom IC-R8600 | Instruction Manual - Page 96
    A7375D-1EX-5 Printed in Japan © 2017-2021 Icom Inc. Jul. 2021 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
|R8600
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER