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Connector Information, 10.7 Mhz Out], Ref I/o 10 Mhz], I/q Out], Af/if]

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16 CONNECTOR INFORMATION [10.7 MHz OUT] Outputs the 10.7 MHz IF signal for an external detector/demodulator circuit. BNC type ••Center frequency: 10.7 MHz ••Band width*: 10 MHz ••Impedance: 50 Ω (unbalanced) ••Maximum output level: -10dBm (approximately) *The band width is fixed regardless of the digital PBT filter setting. [REF I/O 10 MHz] Outputs or inputs a 10 MHz reference frequency signal. You can change the signal direction in the Set mode. BNC type [I/Q OUT] Outputs the Phase/Quadrature data which is processed by the FPGA. Connect a PC's USB port, to demodulate the DRM broadcast or Software Defined Radio SDR. ••Center frequency: 10 MHz ••Impedance: 50 Ω (unbalanced) ••Input/Output level: -10 dBm (approximately) ••Frequency stability: ±0.5 ppm (-10°C ~ +60°C, +14°F ~ +140 °F) ••Interface: USB (1.1/2.0), 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 signal or 12 kHz IF signal (unfiltered). The output level is fixed, regardless of the volume control position. (3.5 mm, 1/8 in (d)) ••Impedance: 4.7 kΩ ••Output level: 100 ~ 300 mV (RMS) LYou can select the output signal from AF or IF signals. MENU » SET > Connectors > AF/IF [USB] 2 USB ports: Type B mini and Type B. On the front panel On the rear panel miniB type B type LYou can download the USB driver and installation guide from the Icom website. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/ LThe signal is also output from [USB] (front or rear) or [LAN]. ••Outputs the decoded FSK (RTTY) signal, or D-STAR data. ••Outputs the demodulated signal or 12 kHz IF signal. ••Remote control interface for optional RS-R8600. ••Programming interface for the optional CS-R8600. LYou can change the port settings (FSK decode data/D-STAR data, AF/IF), baud rate and output level. MENU » SET > Connectors > USB (Front) MENU » SET > Connectors > USB (Rear) [LAN] q w ••Time synchronization by an NTP server. LED indication: qLINK/ACT Lights: Cable connected. ••Outputs the demodulated signal or 12 kHz IF signal. ••Remote control interface for the optional RS-R8600. Doesn't light: Cable not connected. LYou can select the output signal from AF and IF signals. Blinks: While the line is communicating. MENU » SET > Connectors > LAN wSpeed Lights: Communicating in 100BASE-TX Doesn't lights: Communicating in 10BASE-T, or not connected. [MUTE] JACK / [MUTE] SWITCH Used to mute the receiver output. Mute (3.5 mm, 1/8 in (d)) When the [MUTE] is slid to left: When this terminal is grounded, the receive circuit is turned OFF. LUse this function when you use the IC-R8600 with a transceiver. LThe sink current is approximately 1 mA at 8 V input. When the Mute Switch is slid to right, the receiver enters to the Bit Error Rate (BER) Measurement mode for the maintenance purpose. [METER] Connects to an external meter. Outputs the received signal strength or squelch level. (3.5 mm, 1/8 in (d)) When the [MUTE] is slid to right: Connect a BER counter. In the BER Measurement mode, the PN9 bit stream is output from this terminal. ••Output voltage: 8 V (maximum) ••Output impedance: 10 kΩ LYou can select the output signal from received signal strength and squelch levels. MENU » SET > Connectors +_ Meter output 16-1

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CONNECTOR INFORMATION
[10.7 MHz OUT]
Outputs the 10.7 MHz IF signal for
an external detector/demodulator circuit.
• Center frequency:
10.7 MHz
• Band width*:
10 MHz
• Impedance:
50 Ω (unbalanced)
• Maximum output level:
10dBm (approximately)
*The band width is fixed regardless of the digital PBT filter setting.
[REF I/O 10 MHz]
Outputs or inputs a 10 MHz
reference frequency signal.
You can change the signal direction
in the Set mode.
• Center frequency:
10 MHz
Impedance:
50 Ω (unbalanced)
Input/Output level:
–10 dBm (approximately)
Frequency stability:
±0.5 ppm
(–10°C ~ +60°C, +14°F ~ +140 °F)
[I/Q OUT]
Outputs the Phase/Quadrature data which is
processed by the FPGA.
Connect a PC's USB port, to demodulate the DRM
broadcast or Software Defined Radio SDR.
Interface:
USB (1.1/2.0), type B
L
Icom does not provide any support regarding SDR technology and
related software, except the inspection for the normality of output signal.
L
You can download the IQ driver and instruction guide from the
Icom website.
[AF/IF]
Outputs the demodulate audio signal or 12 kHz IF
signal (unfiltered). The output level is fixed, regardless
of the volume control position.
(3.5 mm, 1/8 in (d))
Impedance:
4.7 kΩ
Output level:
100 ~ 300 mV (RMS)
L
You can select the output signal from AF or IF signals.
MENU
»
SET > Connectors >
AF/IF
L
The signal is also output from [USB] (front or rear) or [LAN].
[USB]
2 USB ports: Type B mini and Type B.
L
You can download the USB driver and installation
guide from the Icom website.
Outputs the decoded FSK (RTTY) signal, or D-STAR data.
Outputs the demodulated signal or 12 kHz IF signal.
Remote control interface for optional RS-R8600.
Programming interface for the optional CS-R8600.
L
You can change the port settings (FSK decode data/D-STAR data,
AF/IF), baud rate and output level.
MENU
»
SET > Connectors >
USB (Front)
MENU
»
SET > Connectors >
USB (Rear)
[LAN]
LED indication:
q
LINK/ACT Lights: Cable connected.
Doesn't light: Cable not connected.
Blinks: While the line is communicating.
w
Speed
Lights: Communicating in 100BASE-TX
Doesn't lights:
Communicating in
10BASE-T, or not connected.
Time synchronization by an NTP server.
Outputs the demodulated signal or 12 kHz IF signal.
Remote control interface for the optional RS-R8600.
L
You can select the output signal from AF and IF signals.
MENU
»
SET > Connectors >
LAN
[MUTE] JACK / [MUTE] SWITCH
Used to mute the receiver
output.
(3.5 mm, 1/8 in (d))
When the Mute Switch is slid to right, the receiver
enters to the Bit Error Rate (BER) Measurement mode
for the maintenance purpose.
When the [MUTE] is slid to left:
When this terminal is grounded, the receive circuit is turned OFF.
L
Use this function when you use the IC-R8600 with a transceiver.
L
The sink current is approximately 1 mA at 8 V input.
When the [MUTE] is slid to right:
Connect a BER counter. In the BER Measurement mode,
the PN9 bit stream is output from this terminal.
[METER]
Connects to an external meter.
Outputs the received signal
strength or squelch level.
(3.5 mm, 1/8 in (d))
Output voltage:
8 V (maximum)
Output impedance: 10 kΩ
L
You can select the output signal from received signal strength
and squelch levels.
MENU
»
SET > Connectors
q
w
+
_
BNC type
BNC type
On the front panel
miniB type
B type
On the rear panel
Meter output
Mute