Ic-F8101 Newale Im 0b

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.
FOREWORD
FCC INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The ICF8101 hf transceiver is designed and built with
Icoms 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, and hope you agree with Icoms philosophy of
technology first. Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-F8101.
FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
D FEATURES
ALE (Automatic Link Establishment)/Selcall capability
Digital Signal Processor (DSP) allows flexible filter selection
Full-dot matrix LCD for a variety of information
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could
void your authority to operate this transceiver under
FCC regulations.
IMPORTANT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the
transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This

manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-F8101.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD
DEFINITION
Personal death, serious injury or an
R DANGER!
explosion may occur.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
R WARNING!
shock may occur.
CAUTION
NOTE
Equipment damage may occur.

Recommended for optimum use. No
risk of personal injury, fire or electric
shock.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks
of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States,
the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or
other countries.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective holders.
Versions of the IC-F8101 which display

the N33 symbol on the serial number
seal, comply with Standard Australia
Specification No. AS/NZS 4770: 2000.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD............................................................... i
IMPORTANT................................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS............................................. i
FCC INFORMATION................................................... i
TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................ii
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION..........................iii
INFORMATION EN MATIRE DE SCURIT...........iv
PRECAUTIONS.......................................................... v
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION...................................... 16
Controller (Front panel or HM-192).................... 1
Rear panel......................................................... 4
LCD screen........................................................ 5
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2 BASIC OPERATION........................................ 710

Power ON.......................................................... 7
Selecting the display mode................................ 7
Selecting a channel........................................... 8
Setting audio volume......................................... 8
Squelch function................................................ 8
Scan function..................................................... 9
Mode selection. ................................................. 9
VFO operation................................................. 10
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3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT............................ 1117

Basic voice transmit/receive............................ 11
Functions for transmit...................................... 12
Functions for receive. ...................................... 14
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4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION......................... 1838

Selcall/ALE...................................................... 18
5 MENU SCREEN............................................. 3971
Manager Menu. ............................................... 39
Main Menu....................................................... 52
CPU Reset....................................................... 71
6 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION............ 7285
Supplied accessories. ..................................... 72
Connections..................................................... 74
Ground connection.......................................... 76
Power source................................................... 77
Antenna........................................................... 77
CFU-F8100 (Optional Cooling Fan)................. 77
RMK-6 (Optional Separation kit)...................... 78
HM-192 (Optional Remote control microphone)
......................................................................... 80
Mounting.......................................................... 81
Fuse replacement............................................ 83
Connector information..................................... 84
Connector information for OPC-2308.............. 85
7 SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 86
8 OPTIONS............................................................. 87
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SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This
radio is designed for and classified as Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be
W ARN ING
used only during the course of employment
by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to
minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for
use by the General Population in an uncontrolled environment.
For compliance with FCC and IC RF Exposure Requirements, the transmitter antenna installation shall
comply with the following two conditions:
1. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed
0 dBi.
2. The antenna is required to be located outside of
a vehicle and kept at a distance of 80 centimeters or more between the transmitting antenna of
this device and any persons during operation. For
small vehicle as worst case, the antenna shall be
located on the roof top at any place on the centre
line along the vehicle in order to achieve 80 centimeters separation distance. In order to ensure
this distance is met, the installation of the antenna
must be mounted at least 80 centimeters away
from the nearest edge of the vehicle in order to
protect against exposure to bystanders.
3. Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are
at least the recommended minimum distance of
160 centimeters away from the properly installed
antenna. This separation distance will ensure that
there is sufficient distance from a properly installed
externally-mounted antenna to satisfy the RF exposure requirements in the applicable RF exposure
compliance standards.
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To ensure that your exposure to RF

electromagnetic energy is within the
FCC and IC allowable limits for occupaC AU TIO N tional use, always adhere to the following guidelines:
DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna
attached, as this may damage the radio and may
also cause you to exceed FCC and IC RF exposure
limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with
this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this
radio.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio
use time (50% duty 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 the TX icon is displayed. You
can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT
switch.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF
energy that can possibly cause interference with other
devices or systems. To avoid such interference, turn
OFF the radio in areas where signs are posted to do
so. DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are
sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
INFORMATION EN MATIRE DE SCURIT

Votre radio Icom produit une nergie
lectromagntique de radiofrquences (RF), en mode de transmission.
Cette radio est conue pour un
AVERTISSEMENT
usage professionnel seulement et
classe comme tel, ce qui signifie quelle doit tre
utilise uniquement dans le cadre dun travail par
des personnes conscientes des dangers et des
mesures visant minimiser ces dangers. Elle
NEST PAS conue pour une utilisation grand
public, dans un environnement non contrl.
Afin de satisfaire aux exigences de la FCC et dIC
en matire dexposition aux RF, il est ncessaire
que lantenne soit installe conformment aux trois
conditions suivantes:
1. L
e gain de lantenne du radio metteur ne doit
pas dpasser 0 dBi.
2. I l faut que lantenne mettrice de cet appareil
soit place lextrieur dun vhicule et tenue
loigne dau moins 80 centimtres de toute personne pendant le fonctionnement. Dans le pire
des cas, pour un petit vhicule, lantenne doit tre
place sur le toit, nimporte o dans laxe central
du vhicule, afin de respecter une distance de 80
cm du bord le plus rapproch du vhicule et ainsi
viter que les personnes prsentes soient exposes.
3. mettre uniquement lorsque les personnes
lextrieur du vhicule se trouvent au moins la
distance minimale recommande de 160 cm de
lantenne correctement installe. Cette distance
de scurit assurera que les personnes soient
places suffisamment loin dune antenne correctement fixe lextrieur pour satisfaire aux exigences en matire dexposition aux RF, en vertu des
normes de conformit applicables.
fin de vous assurer que votre expoA

sition une nergie lectromagntique de RF se situe dans les limites
permises par la FCC et dIC pour une
MISE EN GARDE
utilisation grand public, veuillez en
tout temps respecter les directives
suivantes:
N E PAS faire fonctionner la radio sans quune
antenne approprie y soit fixe, car ceci risque
dendommager la radio et causer une exposition
suprieure aux limites tablies par la FCC et dIC.
Lantenne approprie est celle qui est fournie avec
cette radio par le fabricant ou une antenne spcialement autorise par le fabricant pour tre utilise
avec cette radio.
NE PAS mettre pendant plus de 50 % du temps
total dutilisation de lappareil (50 % du facteur
dutilisation). mettre pendant plus de 50 % du
temps total dutilisation peut causer une exposition aux RF suprieure aux limites tablies par la
FCC et dIC. La radio est en train dmettre lorsque le tmoin du mode de transmission saffiche
sur lcran ACL. La radio mettra si vous appuyez
sur le bouton du microphone.
Interfrence lectromagntique et compatibilit
En mode de transmission, votre radio Icom produit de
lnergie de RF qui peut provoquer des interfrences
avec dautres appareils ou systmes. Pour viter de
telles interfrences, mettez la radio hors tension dans
les secteurs o une signalisation lexige. NE PAS faire
fonctionner lmetteur dans des secteurs sensibles
au rayonnement lectromagntique tels que les hpitaux, les aronefs et les sites de dynamitage.
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PRECAUTIONS
RDANGER HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER attach
an antenna or internal antenna connector during transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn.
R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a

headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume
operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
the volume or discontinue use.
R WARNING! NEVER operate or touch the trans-
DO NOT push the PTT switch when you dont actually

desire to transmit.
DO NOT place the transceiver against walls or putting

anything on top of the transceiver. This may overheat
the transceiver.
ceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric

shock or damage to the transceiver.
Always place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent

use by children.
R WARNING! NEVER apply AC power to the
BE CAREFUL! If you use a linear amplifier, set the

transceivers RF output power to less than the linear
amplifiers maximum input level, otherwise, the linear
amplifier will be damaged.
[DC13.8V] socket on the transceiver rear panel. This

could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC to the

[DC13.8V] socket on the transceiver rear panel, or use reverse
polarity. This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver.
R WARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other objects

protrude into the transceiver or into connectors on the
rear panel. This may result in an electric shock.
R WARNING! ALWAYS use the supplied Black and
red cables with fuse holders. After connecting the fuse
holders, NEVER cut the DC power cable between the
DC plug and fuse holder. If an incorrect connection is
made after cutting, the transceiver might be damaged.
R WARNING! Immediately turn OFF the transceiver
power and remove the power cable if it emits an abnormal odor, sound or smoke. Contact your Icom dealer or
distributor for advice.
CAUTION: NEVER change the internal settings of the
transceiver. This may reduce transceiver performance
and/or damage to the transceiver.
In particular, incorrect settings for transmitter circuits,
such as output power, idling current, and so on, might
damage the expensive final devices.
The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems
caused by unauthorized internal adjustment.
CAUTION:NEVER install the transceiver in a place

without adequate ventilation. Heat dissipation may be
reduced, and the transceiver may be damaged.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight

or in areas with temperatures below 30C (22F) or
above +60C (+140F).
The basic operations, transmission and reception of the
transceiver are guaranteed within the specified operating temperature range. However, the LCD display may
not be operate correctly, or show an indication in the
case of long hours of operation, or after being placed in
extremely cold areas.
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DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver
surfaces.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when

operating the transceiver continuously for long periods
of time.
USE only the specified microphone. Other manufacturers microphones have different pin assignments, and
connection to the IC-F8101 may damage the transceiver
or microphone.
During mobile operation, NEVER place the transceiver
where air bag deployment may be obstructed.
During mobile operation, DO NOT place the transceiver
where hot or cold air blows directly onto it.
During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the vehicles engine. When the
transceivers power is ON and your vehicles engine is
OFF, the vehicles battery will soon become exhausted.
Make sure the transceiver power is OFF before starting
the vehicle engine. This will avoid possible damage to the
transceiver by ignition voltage spikes.
During maritime mobile operation, keep the transceiver and microphone as far away as possible from the
magnetic navigation compass to prevent erroneous indications.
Turn OFF the transceivers power and/or disconnect the
DC power cable when you will not use the transceiver
for long period of time.
KEEP the transceiver away from the heavy rain, and

Never immerse it in the water. The transceiver meets
IP54* requirements for dust-protection and splash resistance.
However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dustprotection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed
due to the fact that the transceiver may be cracked, or
the waterproof seal damaged, and so on.
* Only when the supplied microphone is attached.
Controller (Front panel or HM-192)

HM-192
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!1
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Front panel
Quick Reference
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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!0
6
Keypad (p. 2)
Common
q VOLUME KEYS [ +]/[ ] (p. 8)
Adjusts the audio output level.
w EMERGENCY KEY [ ]

NOTE: While in the VFO mode, the Emergency
key cannot be used.
Push to enter the Emergency channel list.
Push again to return to the normal operating screen.
Hold down for 1 second to transmit Selcall and

RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) calls to the
specified Selcall addresses in sequential order.

NOTE: RFDS calls are available in only the
Australian versions.
e POWER KEY [ ]
When the transceivers power is OFF:
Push to turn ON the transceiver power.
First, turn ON the DC power source.
When the transceivers power is ON:

Hold down for 2 seconds to turn OFF the power.
r CALL KEY [ ]
Push to enter the Call menu.
Push again to go to the next screen in the Call
menu.
Hold down for 1 second to enter the Network selection screen.
t UP/DOWN KEYS [r]/[s]

Selects the operating channel, the items in the
Menu mode, and so on.
y ENTER KEY [4]

Push to enter and exit the selected Menu in the
Menu screen.
Hold down for 1 second to enter the programming mode.
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u CLEAR KEY [8]

Push to enter or exit the Main Menu screen.
Push to return to the previous screen.
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i CALL END/SCAN [
Push to hang up or terminate a call.
Push to start or stop a scan
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o FUNCTION KEYS []/[]/[]

Push to select the function that is displayed above
each key on the LCD display.
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The functions vary, depending on the preprogramming

and selected menu.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
Controller (Front panel or HM-192) (Continued)
Front panel
HM-192
!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.
!1 LOCK KEY [ ]
Hold down for 1 second to set the Key lock function
to ALL, NUMERIC KEY or OFF.
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Front view
!1
MIC (microphone input)

q
w MIC SW1
e AF
r OPTION MIC DET
t PTT
y GND
u GND (microphone ground)
i +8 V DC output (Max. 1 A)
D Keypad
Inputs numbers, characters or letters.
10-key
Selectable characters
KEY
INPUT
INPUT
1 Q Z q z
8 T U V t u v
2 A B C a b c
9 W X Y w x y
3 D E F d e f
4 G H I g h i
, . ; ? : ` / ! @ # $ % ^ &
* ( ) _ + = | \ ~ < > { } [ ]
5 J K L j k l
6 M N O m n o
7 P R S p r s
2
KEY
(space)
Upper/Lower case letters/Numbers
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. 6367)
MUTE KEY [MUTE]

Push to select the squelch type. Call squelch,
S-meter squelch (level 1 to 50), Voice squelch
or squelch OFF are selectable.
CLARIFIER KEY [CLAR]

Push to open the Clarifier adjustment window.
OTE: The Call squelch function cannot

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be selected in the VFO mode.
Push [r] or [s] to adjust the frequency shift.

Push this key again to close the window.
CLEAR TALK KEY [C TALK]

Push to turn the Clear Talk function ON or
OFF.
The C icon appears when the function is ON.
The S icon appears when the Call squelch

function is ON.
The L icon appears when the S-meter squelch

function is ON.
The V icon appears when the Voice squelch
function is ON.
Quick Reference
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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MANAGER KEY [MNGR]

Push to enter the Manager Menu screen.
TUNER KEY [TUNE]

Hold down for 1 second to start the Antenna
tuner. (p. 11)
Push to turn OFF the Antenna tuner.
DISPLAY KEY [DISP]

Push to select the display information.
Frequencies, Latitude and Longitude, Direction
and Elevation, Antenna SWR and Power source
voltage and Date and Time can be selected.
Latitude and Longitude and Direction and Elevation require data from a GPS unit.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
Rear panel
i GND
u ANT
y USB
Protect plug
t ACC
q DC
w FAN
r ATU
e SP
q DC POWER CONNECTOR [DC]

Accepts 13.8 V DC through a DC power cable.
w FAN CONNECTOR [FAN]
Connects to the optional CFU-F8100 Cooling Fan.

NOTE: Attach the protect plug when the optional
Cooling Fan is not used.
e SPEAKER JACK [SP]
Connects to an external speaker such as the supplied SP-35/L.
r ACCESSORY CONNECTOR (9 PIN) [ATU]
Connects to the optional antenna tuner through the
OPC-2309 antenna tuner cable.

NOTE: Attach the connector caps when the optional cable is not connected.
t ACCESSORY CONNECTOR (15 PIN) [ACC]

Connects an optional UX-248 gps unit.
Connects to a GPS unit or an external modem
through the 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 the connector caps when the optional unit or cable is not connected.
y USB CONNECTOR [USB]
Connects to a PC through an A-B type USB cable.
u ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connects to a 50 HF band antenna.
i GROUND TERMINAL
IMPORTANT! Connects to a solid ground point.
LCD screen
Memory Channel Display
VFO Display
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yu
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!0
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Quick Reference
PANEL DESCRIPTION
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q RECEIVE/TRANSMIT ICON
RX appears when signals are received or the
squelch is open.
TX appears when transmitting.
w S-METER/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 1%
of the tuned frequency.
r OUTPUT POWER ICON
HI appears when high power is selected.
MID appears when mid power is selected.
LOW appears when low power is selected.
t OPERATING MODE INDICATOR
Displays the selected operating mode.
LSB, USB, CW, AM, RTTY, LSBD1, USBD1,
LSBD2, USBD2, LSBD3 or USBD3 appears, depending on the operating mode.
S
electable operating modes differ depending on the
transceiver version and/or preprogramming.
y MUTE ICON
S appears when the Call squelch function is selected.
L appears when the S-meter squelch is selected.
V appears when the Voice squelch is selected.
u CLEAR TALK ICON
Appears when the Clear Talk function is ON.
i MAIN READOUTS
<Memory Channel display>
Displays the channel name.
<VFO display>
Displays the operating frequency.
o SUB READOUTS
<Memory Channel display>
Displays the selected information.
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Frequencies, Latitude and Longitude, Direction and Elevation, Antenna SWR and Power source voltage and
Date and Time can be displayed.
Latitude and Longitude and Direction and Elevation require data from a GPS unit.
When the frequencies are displayed, the receive frequency is displayed on the right and the transmit frequency is displayed on the left.
u appears beside the receive or transmit frequencies,
and indicates which one is active.
p or q appears instead of u to the right of the receive frequency, when the Clarifier function is ON, and it
indicates the upper or lower shift.
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OTE: No transmit frequency is displayed when

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the selected channel is configured as receive
only.
<VFO display>
Shows the transmit or receive frequency when VFO
split is ON.
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!0 FUNCTION DISPLAY
Displays the function of the [], [] and [] function keys.
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!1 VFO ICON
<VFO display>
A appears when VFO A is selected.
B appears when VFO B is selected.
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!2 CLARIFIER ICON
<VFO display>
p or q appears when the Clarifier function is
ON, and indicates the upper or lower shift.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
LCD screen (Continued)

Memory Channel Display
!3
!3 CALL ICON
Displays the Call type icons for Selcall or ALE.
<Selcall>

The
icon blinks or appears when a Selective call is
transmitted or linked.
The
icon blinks or appears when a Phone call is
transmitted or linked.
The
icon blinks when a Message call is transmitted.
The
icon blinks when a Send Position is transmitted.
The
icon blinks when a Get Position call is transmitted, or while waiting for its acknowledgement.
The
icon blinks when a Get Status call is transmitted, or while waiting for its acknowledgement.
The
icon blinks or appears when an Emergency
call is transmitted or linked.
The
icon blinks when a Channel Test call is transmitted or while waiting for its acknowledgement.
The
icon blinks or appears when an RFDS Emergency call is transmitted or linked.
<ALE>

The
icon blinks when an Individual or Individual
Update LQA calls is transmitted, or while waiting for an
acknowledgement. The icon stays ON when the Individual call is linked.
The
icon blinks either when a NET or NET Update LQA calls is transmitted or while waiting for an acknowledgement. The icon stays on when the NET call is
linked.
The
icon blinks either when an Individual AMD,
NET AMD, Unlink Individual AMD or Unlink NET AMD
calls is transmitted, or while waiting for an acknowledgement. The icon stays ON when the Individual AMD or
NET AMD calls is linked.
The
icon blinks when a Sounding is transmitted.
BASIC OPERATION
Quick Reference
Power ON
qqPush [
] to turn ON the Power.

If the Built-in Test 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 [4].
Repeatedly push [A/a](#) to select the character group,
ABC (upper case letters), abc (lower case letters) or
123 (numbers).
Push [8] to delete a character.
Push [t]() or [u]() to move the cursor.
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[]
Keypad
[]
NOTE:
If you want to change any settings, you must be in
the Administrator mode.
You can log into the Administrator mode with the
Admin Login item in the Manager Menu screen
(p. 40).
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Selecting the display mode
qqPush [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.

wwPush [r] or [s] to select Channel or VFO, and
then push [4].
If Channel is selected, the Memory Channel display
appears.
If VFO is selected, the VFO display appears.
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Main Menu screen
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Memory channel display
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VFO display
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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 audio level.

If the squelch is closed, push [MUTE](M) one or more

times to open the squelch.
The display shows the volume level while adjusting.
Minimum audio level
Maximum audio level
Squelch function
The squelch function detects signals with voice components and mutes unwanted signals. This provides
quiet stand-by.
When you need to receive weak signals, the squelch
can be turned OFF.
Push [MUTE](M) one or more times to select a

squelch type.
Selectable types are Call SQL, S-meter SQL (level 0 to
50), Voice SQL and OFF.
The S-meter squelch level can be adjusted by the Meter Squelch Level item of Setmode.

Mute icon
The Mute icon, S, L or V, appears when the

squelch function, Call SQL, S-meter SQL or Voice SQL
is turned ON.
OTE: The Call squelch function cannot be seN

lected in the VFO mode.
Scan function
The scan function repeatedly scans programmed
channels. This function is convenient to check for
calls on multiple channels.
q Push [
] to start a scan.
Scanning and the Scan type are displayed.
w When a signal is received, the scan pauses on

that channel.
e Push [Stop]() to cancel the scan.
Pushing [
] also cancels the scan.
[Stop]
Quick Reference
BASIC OPERATION
OTE: The scan resume setting, the action after

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receiving a signal, can be changed by the Voice
Scan Resume item of Setmode.
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Mode selection
The following modes are selectable in the IC-F8101:

LSB, USB, CW, AM, RTTY, LSBD1/2/3 and
USBD1/2/3.
qqSelect the Display mode.
q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.

w Push [r] or [s] to select Channel or VFO,
and then push [4].
OTE: Only the preprogrammed operating modes

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are selectable.
The selectable operating mode can be changed in
the Mode item of Setmode.
(Main Menu > Setmode)
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w Push [Mode](3) one or more times to select the
desired mode.

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The selected mode icon appears at the top of the display.
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OTE:
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O n the Memory Channel display, the selected
operating mode can be used only temporarily.
When the channel is changed, the transceiver
returns to the preprogrammed operating mode.
Depending on the transceiver version or preprogramming, some operating modes may not be
selectable or usable except in receive.
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DDFor your reference

Mode
TX/RX offset frequency

[Hz]
RX filter band width

[Hz]
LSB, USB
LSBD1, USBD1
LSBD2, USBD2
LSBD3, USBD3
1500 (Fixed)
1500, 1650, 1800
1500, 1650, 1800
1500, 1650, 1800
100 to 3000 (100Hz step)
Modulation input
MIC PTT ON
MODEM PTT ON
TC4, ACC, USB
TC4, ACC, USB
MIC
TC4, ACC, USB
TC4, ACC, USB
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Default settings are shown in bold.

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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.
While in the VFO mode, the Selcall, ALE features,
Scan function or the Emergency key cannot be
used.
Entering the VFO mode
wwPush [r] or [s] to select VFO, and then push
[4].
[]
[]
[]
Keypad
Turning ON the Split frequency function

wwSelect the VFO Split item of Setmode.
q Push [r] or [s] to select the item, and then
push [4] to open the screen.
(Setmode > Config)
w Push [r] or [s] to select VFO Split, and then
hold down [4] for 1 second.
eePush [r] or [s] to turn ON the function.
Frequency setting
qqPush [A/B]() to select VFO A or VFO B.
wwPush [t]() or [u]() to move the cursor to select the desired digit to be changed.
If desired, hold down [Default]() for 1 second to return to the default setting.
The cursor is displayed below the selected digit.
eePush [r] or [s] to change the digit.

Direct frequency setting
qqPush [A/B]() to select VFO A or VFO B.
wwHold down [4] for 1 second to enter the direct frequency input mode.
The previously entered frequency blinks.
eePush the keypad to enter the desired frequency.

Push [M] to enter the decimal point.
P
ush [8] to delete the number.
rrPush [4] to save the frequency and exit.
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rrPush [4] to save the setting, and return to the previous screen.
ttPush [8] one or more times to exit the Main Menu
screen.
yyEnter the VFO mode. (See details to the left.)
uuPush [A/B]() to select VFO A or VFO B, and separately set the receive and transmit frequencies.
The TX frequency appears below the RX frequency.
Push [A/B]() changes the VFOs between transmit
and receive.
Hold down [A/B]() for 1 second to equalize the transmit frequency to the receive frequency.
To turn OFF the Split frequency function, set the VFO
Split item of Setmode. to OFF.

Basic voice transmit/receive

q First, check the following.
The microphone and external speaker are connected.
No S, L or V mute icon appears.
r Hold down [TUNE](9) for 1 second to start the antenna tuner.
If S, L or V appears, push [MUTE](M) one or

more times to turn OFF the mute.
Mute icon
w Push [r] or [s] to select the desired receive channel.
The S-meter shows the signal strength when a signal is

received.
e Push [ +] or [ ] to adjust the desired audio

level when receiving a signal.
If the bass or treble of the receive audio is too strong,
push [CLAR](7) to set Clarifier to ON, and adjust to
obtain clear audio. (See page 14 for the Clarifier function details.)
If the audio is distorted, select the suitable operating
mode. (See page 9 for the Mode selection details.)
If the antenna cannot be tuned after 20 seconds, the

tuning circuit is automatically bypassed.
After tuning is finished, the trahsceiver automatically
stops transmitting.
If necessary, push [8] to manually stop transmitting.
Presetting:
An optional antenna tuner must be connected.
The antenna tune mode must be set to ON in
the Tuner item of Setmode. (Default: ON)
uuTo transmit on the channel, hold down [PTT] on the

microphone, and speak at a normal voice level.

The RF meter shows the output power.
iiRelease [PTT] to receive.

I f you want to turn OFF the antenna tuner, push

[TUNE](9).
PTT TUNER START

The tuner is always activated when PTT is pushed
after the frequency is changed (more than 1% from
last-tuned frequency). This function removes the hold
down [TUNE](9), and activates the tuner for the first
transmission on a new frequency.
This function is turned ON in the PTT Tune item of
Setmode. (Default: OFF)
Quick Reference
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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.
/

wwSelect the RF Power item of Setmode.
(Setmode > Config)
w Push [r] or [s] to select RF power, and then
eePush [r] or [s] to select the desired option, LOW,
MID or HIGH.
[Default]
ttPush [8] one or more times to exit.
DDSetting Microphone gain
The microphone gain must be properly adjusted so

that your signal is not distorted when transmitted.
/

wwSelect the Mic Gain item of Setmode.
(Setmode > Config)
w Push [r] or [s] to select Mic Gain, and then
eePush [r] or [s] to adjust the desired setting level
to between 0 and 10.
[Default]
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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 receiving station is having difficulty hearing
your audio.
/

wwSelect the Speech Processor item of Setmode.
(Setmode > Config)
w Push [r] or [s] to select Speech Processor,
and then hold down [4] for 1 second.
[Default]
If desired, adjust the Speech Processor Level. See the

next topic for details.

yyPush [MODE](3) one or more times to select the
USB or LSB mode.
uuHold down [PTT] on the microphone, and speak at
a normal voice level.
DDSpeech Processor Level
The Speech Processor level must be properly adjusted so that your signal is not distorted when transmitted.
/

wwSelect the Speech Processor Level item of Setmode.
(Setmode > Config)
w Push [r] or [s] to select Speech Processor
Level and then hold down [4] for 1 second.
eePush [r] or [s] to adjust the desired level to between 0 and 10.
[Default]
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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

window.
wwPush [r] or [s] to adjust the frequency shift.

The transmit frequency is not shifted.
eePush [CLAR](7) to save the setting, and return to

the previous screen.
If desired, push [8] to cancel the setting and exit the
window .
hen cancelling the Clarifier function, set the freW

quency shift to 0 Hz in the Clarifier adjustment window.
Lower shift
Upper shift
DDPreamp and Attenuator
The preamp amplifies received signals in the front

end circuit to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity.
Turn ON this function to better receive weak signals.
The attenuator prevents strong undesired signals near
the desired frequency or near your location, such as
from a broadcast station, from causing distortion or
spurious signals.
/
[Default]
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wwSelect the Pre Amp item of Setmode.
(Setmode > Config)
w Push [r] or [s] to select Pre Amp, and then
eePush [r] or [s] to select the desired option, ON,
OFF or ATT ON.
DDNoise Blanker
The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as

that generated by automobile ignition systems.
/

wwSelect the Noise Blanker item of Setmode.
(Setmode > Config)
w Push [r] or [s] to select Noise Blanker, and
then hold down [4] for 1 second.
[Default]
When using the Noise Blanker function, received

signals may be distorted if they are excessively
strong, or when used on noise other than pulses. In
this case, set the Noise Blanker threshold level to
a shallow position, or turn OFF the function. (See
next topic.)
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If desired, adjust the Noise Blanker Level or Noise
Blanker Depth. See the next topic for details.
DDNoise Blanker adjustment
To deal with various types of noise, the threshold level

and attenuation level can be set by the Noise Blanker
Level and Noise Blanker Depth items.
/

wwSelect the Noise Blanker Level or Noise Blanker
Depth item of Setmode.
(Setmode > Config)
w Push [r] or [s] to select Noise Blanker
Level or Noise Blanker Depth, and then hold
down [4] for 1 second.
eePush [r] or [s] to adjust to the desired level.
[Default]
Noise Blanker Level: Between 0 and 15.
Noise Blanker Depth: Between 0 and 9.
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Functions for receive (Continued)
DDAGC function
The AGC (automatic gain control) controls receiver

gain to produce a constant audio output level, even
when the received signal strength varies by fading,
and so on.

wwSelect the AGC item of Setmode.
(Setmode > Config)
w Push [r] or [s] to select AGC, and then hold
The transceiver has two AGC characteristics; AUTO

and time constants FAST and SLOW.
/
eePush [r] or [s] to select the desired option, FAST,

SLOW or AUTO.
[Default]
hen AUTO is selected, the AGC time constant

W
varies, depending on the operating mode.
DDAGC OFF function

When receiving weak signals with adjacent strong
signals or noise, the AGC function may reduce the
sensitivity. In this situation, the AGC function should
be turned OFF.
/

wwSelect the AGC item of Setmode.
(Setmode > Config)
w Push [r] or [s] to select AGC, and then hold
eePush [r] or [s] to turn OFF the function.
[Default]
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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
Clear Talk function OFF
Clear Talk function ON
Noise components
If desired, adjust the Clear Talk level. See the next topic
for details.
If desired, push [C TALK](8) again to turn OFF the
function.
Desired
signal (CW)
Quick Reference
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DDClear Talk Level
The Clear Talk Level must be adjusted for maximum

readability. Setting the Clear Talk Level too high results in audio signal masking or distortion.
/

wwSelect the Clear Talk Level item of Setmode.
(Setmode > Config)
w Push [r] or [s] to select Clear Talk Level
and then hold down [4] for 1 second.
eePush [r] or [s] to adjust the desired level to between 1 and 15.
[Default]
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SELCALL/ALE OPERATION
Selcall or ALE
Selcall uses a 4 or 6-digit ID address and allows you to
make individual or group calls. The ALE (automatic link
establishment) is a system which automatically selects
an available frequency and 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 to make a Phone call through a telephone
interconnect service provider.
Message call
Allows you to exchange text messages of up to 64
characters* with the intended ID station.
* Icom Selcall: 6
4 characters (upper case/Lower case
letters)
Open Selcall: 3
2 characters (Only upper case letter)
Send Position call
Allows you to send your own position information to
the intended ID station.
Get Position call
The Get Position call allows you to request the intended ID station to send its position information.
Get Status call
Requests to send radio status information including
power supply voltage, signal strength, output power,
VSWR, and so on.
Stun call (Only Open Selcall)
The Stun call disables the specified station from either
transmitting and receiving.
RFDS emergency call (Only Australian versions)

The RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) emergency
call uses a 2-Tone signal for an emergency call.
Emergency call
Allows you to send an emergency signal with your own
position information.
The Icom Selcall uses Icom original commands,
and may not be compatible with other brands.
Depending on the preprogramming, you can select
the Open Selcall*.
* The Open Selcall is compatible with other transceiver brands. Ask your dealer for details.
Channel Test call
The Channel Test call allows the user to determine the
signal quality between their transceiver and a specific
transceiver, before making individual or group calls.
ALE individual or net call
Automatically establishes a communication link by using the ALE table.
ALE AMD (Automatic Message Display)
Automatically sends and receives text messages of
up to 90 characters. Unlink AMD call can also be selected.
ALE sounding
Automatically sends a sounding signal at a selectable
interval (0.511 hours) to check the propagation, and
saves the data in a table. Manual soundings can also
be sent.
Update LQA
Automatically sends and receives the signal quallity
between the transceiver and other stations.
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DDSelective call
The Selcall function allows you to make individual or
group calls. Each transceiver is assigned an individual
ID (identification) and can be called using this ID.
Preparation for a Selective call
Send a Channel Test call on several Selcall channels,
and check the propagation on each one to select the
channel with the best signal quality. (p. 26)
Sending a Selective call
qqHold down [ ] for 1 second to enter the Network
selection screen.
wwPush [r] or [s] to select 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 Selective call.

While calling, push [
] or [PTT] to cancel the call.
The call is saved in the Call Out memory.
ou can also make a Selective call when the AdY

dress screen is displayed. In this case, you can skip
several steps, see page 29 for the Simple Selcall
operation details.
Receiving Selective calls

When your transceiver receives a Selective call with
your individual ID, it automatically responds by transmitting. The received Selcall is saved in the Call In
memory.
wwPush [r] or [s] to select Call In, and then push
[4].
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Selective.

Selective, Phone, Message, Send Position, Get Position, Get Status, Emergency, Channel Test and Stun
are selectable.

The Stun call is selectable in the Open Selcall.
rrPush keypad to enter the Call ID, and then push

[ ].

eePush [r] or [s] to select the desired Call, and then

push [4].
rrPush [r] or [s] to select the information.
The previously entered Call ID is displayed.

Push [8] to delete the digit to the left of the cursor.
This Call ID is not saved in the Call ID list.
ttPush [r] or [s] to select the Profile, then push

[ ].
ttPush [8] twice to return to the normal operating

screen.
yyPush [r] or [s] to select the Channel.

Only the channels that belong to the selected Network in
step w, are displayed.
If desired, push [Tests]() to transmit the Channel Test
call in this step.
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DDPhone call
Allows you to make Phone calls through a telephone
interconnect service provider.
Preparation for a Phone call
Send a Channel Test call on several Phone call channels, and check the propagation on each one to select
the channel with the best signal quality. (p. 26)
Sending a Phone call
selection screen.
then push [ ].
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Phone.

are selectable.

uuPush [r] or [s] to select the Channel.

call in this step.
iiPush [
] to transmit the Phone call.

ou can also make a Phone call when the Address

Y
screen is displayed. In this case, you can skip several steps, see page 29 for the Simple Selcall operation details.
After a Phone call

q When a Phone call is finished, push [
mit the disconnect call.

rrPush keypad to enter the Number, and then push

[ ].

The previously entered Number is displayed.

This Number is not saved in the Number list.
ttPush keypad to enter the Phone Link ID, and then

push [ ].

The previously entered Link ID is displayed.

This ID is not saved in the Phone Link ID list.
yyPush [r] or [s] to select the Profile, then push

[
].
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] to trans-
Until the Disconnect call is transmitted, the telephone

interconnect service provider continues counting the
time for toll charging.
If the Auto Start Type item of Setmode is set to Scan
or Termination, the Call automatically disconnects after
the Auto Start Wait Time period has past with no operation. (Setmode > Call)
DDMessage call
The Message call allows you to exchange text messages of up to 64 characters,* with the intended ID
station, and also leave a message at the station.
* Icom Selcall: 64 characters
(upper case/Lower case letters)
Open Selcall: 32 characters (Only upper case letter)
Preparation for a Message call
Sending a Message call
selection screen.
then push [ ].
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Message.

are selectable.

ttSelect the desired Message or edit New message.
m Message selection
Push [r] or [s] select the Message, and
then push [ ].
m New Message input
q Hold down [4] to enter the input mode.
Quick Reference
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w Push keypad to enter the Message.

Push [A/a](#) to toggle between the Upper,
Lower case letter input modes and Number input mode.
Push [8] to delete the character, symbol or number to the left of the cursor.
e Push [4] to save the Message.

This Message is not saved in the Message list.

[
].
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8
9

[ ].



call in this step.
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iiPush [
] to transmit the Message call.

ou can also make a Message call when the AdY

operation details.
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DDSend Position call

The Send Position call allows you to send your own
position and time information to the intended ID station.
Preparation for a Send Position call
Sending a Send Position call
selection screen.
then push [ ].
uuPush [
] to transmit the Send Position call.

ou can also make a Send Position call when the

Y
Address screen is displayed. In this case, you can
skip several steps, see page 29 for the Simple Selcall operation details.
Receiving Send Position calls

When your transceiver receives a Send Position call
with your individual ID, it automatically responds by
transmitting. The received Selcall is saved in the Call
In memory.
wwPush [r] or [s] to select Call In, and then push
[4].
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Send

Position.

are selectable.


[ ].

rrPush [r] or [s] to select the information.


[ ].

call in this step.
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eePush [r] or [s] to select the desired Call, and then

push [4].
ttPush [8] twice to return to the normal operating

screen.
DDGet Position call

The Get Position call allows you to request an intended
ID station to send its position information.
Preparation for a Get Position call
Sending a Get Position call
selection screen.
then push [ ].
uuPush [

ou can also make a Get Position call when the AdY

operation details.
Receiving a Get Position call acknowledgement

qqAfter the call is transmitted, your called station
sends position and time information as an acknowledgement.
Quick Reference
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2
3
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Get Position.

are selectable.

4
wwPush any key to return to the normal operating
screen.
eePush [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.
rrPush [r] or [s] to select Call In, and then push
[4].
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6
7
8

[ ].

ttPush [r] or [s] to select the desired Call, and then

push [4].


[ ].
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10
yyPush [r] or [s] to select the information.
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call in this step.
uuPush [8] twice to return to the normal operating

screen.
Receiving a Get Position call
When your transceiver receives a Get Position call that
includes your individual ID, it automatically responds
by transmitting.
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DDGet Status call

The Get Status call requests sending radio status
information including power supply voltage, signal
strength, output power, VSWR, and so on.
uuPush [

Preparation for a Get Status call

ou can also make a Get Status call when the AdY

operation details.
Sending a Get Status call

selection screen.
then push [ ].
Receiving a Get Status call acknowledgement

qqAfter the call is transmitted, your called station sends
status information as an acknowledgement.

eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Get Status.

are selectable.


screen.
[4].

push [4].
[ ].



[ ].

call in this step.
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Status information includes the power supply voltage,
Signal strength, Transmit power, VSWR, Time, Self ID,
Network and Channel/Mode.

screen.
Receiving a Get Status call
When your transceiver receives a Get Status call that
includes your individual ID, it automatically responds
by transmitting.
DDEmergency call
The Emergency call allows you to broadcast an emergency signal with your own position information.
Sending an Emergency call
selection screen.
then push [ ].
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Emergency.

are selectable.


[ ].


uuPush [
] to transmit the Emergency call.

ou can also make an Emergency call when the AdY

operation details.
Receiving Emergency calls

When your transceiver receives an Emergency call
with your individual ID, it automatically responds by
transmitting. The received Selcall is saved in the Call
In memory.
qqAfter an Emergency call is received, transceiver displays the stations position and its time.

screen.
[4].

[ ].
push [4].

call in this step.

screen.
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DDChannel Test call

The Channel Test call allows the user determine the
signal quality between your transceiver and a specific transceiver before an individual or group call. The
Channel Test call is also used for checking the channel
before sending any other calls.
Sending a Channel Test call
selection screen.
then push [ ].
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Channel

Test.

are selectable.


[ ].

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[ ].

call in this step.
uuPush [
] to transmit the Channel Test call.

ou can also make a Channel Test call when the AdY

operation details.
DDStun call (Only Open Selcall)

The Stun call disables the specified station from either
transmitting and receiving.

[
].
Sending a Stun call

selection screen.
then push [ ].
The Networks that belong to the Open Selcall system

must be selected.

call in this step.
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2
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Stun.

are selectable.

Quick Reference
iiPush [
] to transmit the Stun call.

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4
5
6

[ ].


ttPush keypad to enter the specified stations PIN

Code, and then push [ ].
P
ush [8] to delete the digit to the left of the cursor.
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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
selection screen.
then push [ ].
The Networks that belong to the RFDS systems must be
selected.
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Channel.

rrPush [
] to transmit the RFDS emergency call.

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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.

olding down [
H
] enters the normal Selcall mode.
See pages 19 to 28 for the normal Selcall operation details.
wwAfter setting is finished, push [r] or [s] to select
the Channel.
Only the channels that belong to the selected Network,
are displayed.
call in this step.
eePush [
] to transmit the Call.

Depending on the Entry, following settings are required.

(4 : Setting is required. : The contents is skipped.)
Screen
(Entry)
Call system/
Network
Call type/
Call ID
Phone
Link*4
Message
*5
Self ID
*3
Channel
*6
Note
Address
Emergency Link
*1
*3
The skipped contents are used

from the preprogrammed setting.
Call In
Call Out
*1
*3

Phone Link
*1
The Call type is always set to

Phone.
Other screen
*2
The skipped contents are used from

the previously transmitted Calls.
*1 When the setting of the Entry is effective (Call is

possible), the content is skipped.
*2 Priority Network is used.
*3 When the preprogrammed ID or previously used ID
exists in the selected entry, the Call automatically
selects the ID and skips the contents.
*4 Only Phone call.
*5 Only Message call.
*6 Only the channels that belong to the Network, are
displayed.
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DDALE Individual/NET calls

Automatically establish a communication link by using
the ALE table.
Sending an Individual call
selection screen.
then push [ ].

If <Auto> is selected, the transceiver sequentially transmits on channels that belong to the Network in the LQA
order.
The Networks that belong to the ALE system must be

selected.
uuPush [
] to transmit the Individual call.

A
fter calling, the transceiver waits for a response.
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Individual.

Individual, NET Call, Individual AMD, NET AMD,

Sounding Individual Update LQA, NET Update LQA,
Unlink Individual AMD, and Unlink NET AMD are selectable.
rrPush [r] or [s] to select the Individual ID, and then

push [ ].
Only the IDs that belong to the selected Network in step
w, are displayed.
ttPush [r] or [s] to select the Self ID, then push

[ ].
w, are displayed.
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iiWhen the response is received, the transceiver automatically transmits the Acknowledgement.
After an ALE call

After an ALE call is finished, push [
the disconnect call.

] to transmit

Sending a NET call

selection screen.
then push [ ].
selected.
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to NET

Call.



order.
uuPush [
] to transmit the NET Call.

After calling, the transceiver waits for a response.
iiAfter all stations slot time in the Network has past,

the transceiver automatically transmits the Acknowledgement.
After an ALE call

rrPush [r] or [s] to select the NET ID, and then push
[ ].
w, are displayed.
Quick Reference
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4
] to transmit

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6
7
8

[ ].
w, are displayed.
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DDAMD call
The AMD (Automatic Message Display) sends and receives test messages of up to 90 characters.
The AMD call is used to transmit message and start
conversation.
Sending an Individual AMD call
selection screen.
then push [ ].
selected.
yySelect the desired Message or edit New message.
m Message selection
then push [ ].
m New Message input
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Individual

AMD.


Push [A/a](#) to toggle between the Upper case
letter and Number input mode.



push [ ].
w, are displayed.

[ ].
w, are displayed.

order.
iiPush [
] to transmit the Individual AMD call.

If the AMD Position item of Setmode is set to Calling,
the message is sent. (Setmode > ALE Set mode)
ooWhen the response is received, the transceiver automatically transmits the Acknowledgement.
If the AMD Position item of Setmode is set to Acknowledgement, the message is sent. (Setmode > ALE
Set mode)
After an ALE call


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] to transmit

Sending a Net AMD call

selection screen.
then push [ ].
selected.
m Message selection
then push [ ].
m New Message input
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to NET

AMD.

1
2


[ ].
w, are displayed.
Quick Reference

order.
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4
5
6
7
8
9

[ ].
10

w, are displayed.
iiPush [
] to transmit the NET AMD call.

ooAfter all stations slot time in the Network has past,

Set mode)
After an ALE call


] to transmit

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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DDALE Sounding
Automatically sends a sounding signal at certain intervals (0.511 hours) to check the propagation, and
then saves the data in a table. Manual soundings can
also be made.
Manual sounding
selection screen.
then push [ ].
selected.
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Sounding.


rrPush [r] or [s] to select the Self ID, then push

[
].
w, are displayed.
ttPush [r] or [s] to select the Channel.

order.
yyPush [
] to transmit the Sounding call.

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DDUpdate LQA call

The Update LQA call is used to measure the signal
quallity between the transceiver and other stations.
Sending an Individual Update LQA call
selection screen.
then push [ ].

order.

selected.
uuPush [
call.
] to transmit the Individual Update LQA

A
eePush [r] or [s] to set the Call Type to Individual

Update LQA.


If the resoponse signal includes the LQA request, the
transceiver mesures and transmits the resceive signal
quality.
Quick Reference
1
2
3
4
5
6

push [ ].

w, are displayed.
8
9
10

[ ].
11

w, are displayed.
12
13
14
15
16
17
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DD Update LQA call (Continued)

Sending a NET Update LQA call
selection screen.
then push [ ].

If <Auto> is selected, the transceiver sequentially transmits on channels that belong to the Network.

selected.
uuPush [
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to NET Update LQA.


[ ].
w, are displayed.

[ ].
w, are displayed.
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] to transmit the NET Update LQA Call.

A
iiAfter all stations slot time in the Network has past,

DDUnlink AMD call

The ALE AMD (Automatic Message Display) sends
and receives test messages of up to 90 characters.
The Unlink AMD call is used to transmit just message
without conversation.
Sending an Unlink Individual AMD
selection screen.
then push [ ].
selected.
m Message selection
then push [ ].
m New Message input
Quick Reference
1
2
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Unlink

Individual AMD.





push [ ].
w, are displayed.

order.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

[ ].
w, are displayed.
iiPush [
call.
] to transmit the Unlink Individual AMD

Set mode)
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

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DD Unlink AMD call (Continued)

Sending an Unlink NET AMD call
selection screen.
then push [ ].
selected.
m Message selection
then push [ ].
m New Message input
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Call Type to Unlink

NET AMD.



rrPush [r] or [s] to select the NET ID, and then

push [ ].
w, are displayed.


order.

[ ].
w, are displayed.
iiPush [
] to transmit the Unlink NET AMD call.

ooAfter all stations slot time in the Network has past,

Set mode)
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MENU SCREEN
Quick Reference
Manager Menu
The Manager Menu is used for logging into the Administrator mode, setting the Access rights, programming
memory channel, Selcall address and so on.
Admin Login/Admin Logout

Selects the Login mode, the Administrator
and User modes are exclusively selectable.
Access Rights
Restricts the displaying or editing items in the
User mode.
This item only appears when the Login mode
is the Administrator mode.
Hidden
Set to the Admin Hidden setting ON or
OFF.
Lock
Select the Admin Lock ON or OFF.
Built-in Test
Self-checks the transceivers condition.
Auto
Sequentially tests the Logic, Receiver
and Transmitter items.
Logic
Tests the Logic item.
Receiver
Tests the Receiver item.
Transmitter
Tests the Transmitter item.
Create Entry
Makes new entry of the ALE, Channel, Network or Selcall.
ALE
Makes new ALE items, Call ID, Net ID or
Self ID.
Channel
Makes new memory channel.
Network
Makes and registers new Network.
Selcall
Makes new Selcall items.
2
3
4
5
Call ID
NET ID
Self ID
6
7
8
Address
Phone Link
Profile
9
11
Display
Displays the Access Rights settings.
Setup
This is a Setup wizard to make a new Entry.
10
Delete Entry
Deletes the entry that is selected before entering the Manager Menu.
Information
Displays the variety information.
12
Date/Time
GPS
Priority Network
Unit
Version
Channel
Network
ALE Self ID
Selcall Profile
13
14
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
Manager Menu (Continued)
DDEntering the Administrator mode
When first entering the Administrator mode, a login

password may be required, depending on the preprogramming.
qqPush [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu
screen.
Admin Login is automatically selected. If Admin Login is not selected, push [r] to select it.
wwPush [4] to enter the Administrator mode.

Depending on the preprogramming, the Admin Login
may appear, and then the password is requested.
eePush the keypad keys to enter the Administrator

password, and then push [4].
[]
[]
Repeatedly push [A/a](#) to select the character group,

ABC (upper case letters), abc (lower case letters) or
123 (numbers).
Push [8] to delete a character.
D Return to the User mode

screen.
Admin Logout is automatically selected. If 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.
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Keypad
DDSetting the Access Rights
You can restrict the editing or displaying of a memory

channel, Selcall address or any other settings in the
User mode.
/
qqSelect a memory channel, Selcall address or other

setting.
wwPush [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu
screen.
Admin Logout is automatically selected.
eePush [r] or [s] to select Access Rights, and

then push [4].
rrPush [r] or [s] to select the item, and then hold
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
1
2
3
4
ttPush [r] or [s] to select ON, and then push

[4].

Hidden: Undisplayed in the User mode.

Lock: Locked and editing is restricted in the
User mode.
The setting is effective after the transceiver returns to
the User mode.
DDSetting the Access Rights View
You can confirm the restriction of the memory channel, Selcall address or any other settings.
5
6
7
8

screen.
9
10
11
(Display example)
wwPush [r] or [s] to select Display, and then push

[4].
eeHold down [4] for 1 second.
12
13
14
: Appears when the Hidden setting is ON.

: Appears when the Lock setting is ON.
: Appears when the Factory Lock setting is
ON.
This setting cannot be changed in either the
Administrator or User mode.
rrPush [r] or [s] to select ON, and then push

[4].
ttSelect the desired memory channel, Selcall address or setting that you want to check in the Access Rights setting.
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
Manager Menu (Continued)
DDBuilt-in Test
You can check the transceivers condition by using

the Built-in Test item.

screen.
wwPush [r] or [s] to select Built-in Test, and then

push [4].
eePush [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push
[4] to start testing.
Auto, Logic, Receiver and Transmitter are selectable.
If any problems are found, Test failed appears.

If no problems are found, Test passed appears.
DDInformation
You can display a variety of information by using the

Information item.

screen.
wwPush [r] or [s] to select Information, and then

push [4].
eePush [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push
[4] to display the information.
Date/Time, GPS, Priority Network, Unit and Version are selectable.
GPS requires data from an external GPS unit.
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DDCreate Entry
You can create new entries that are ALE, Channel,

Network or Selcall items.

screen.
wwPush [r] or [s] to select Create Entry, and then

push [4].
eeCreate the desired entry as follows.

ALE, Channel, Network or Selcall can be selected.
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
1
2
3
4
5
ALE
A Call ID, NET ID or Self ID can be created.
Making a Call ID or Self ID
qqPush [r] or [s] to select ALE, and then push
[4].
rrIf the entered ID belongs to the specified NET ID,

push [r] or [s] to select the ID, and then push
[4].
If the entered ID does not belong to any network, select
(blank) and push [4].
6
7
8
9
wwPush [r] or [s] to select a Call ID or Self ID, and

then push [4] to enter the input mode.
ttIf the entered ID uses with the specified Network

group, push [r] or [s] to select the Network, and
then push [4].
If the entered ID does not use with any network group,
select (blank) and push [4].
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12
13
eePush Keypad to enter the desired ID, and then

push [4].
Up to 15 characters can be entered.
Usable characters are A to Z, 0 to 9, ? and @.
Push [A/a](#) to toggle between the Alphabet (Upper
case letter) input mode and Number input mode.
Push [8] to delete the character, symbol or number to
the left of the cursor.
10
yyIf any NET ID is selected in step r, select Slot

number.
Selectable number are 1 to 20.
14
15
16
uuPush [4] to save the ID and exit.
17
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MENU SCREEN
Manager Menu
DD Create 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].
Push [A/a](#) to toggle between the Alphabet (Upper
rrPush [4] to save the ID and exit.
Channel
A new memory channel can be created.
qqPush [r] or [s] to select Channel, and then push
wwPush Keypad to enter the Channel name, and then

push [4].
See page 2 for the usable characters details.
Push [A/a](#) to toggle between the Upper, Lower case
letter input modes and Number input mode.
eePush Keypad to enter the receive frequency, and

then push [4].
Push [8] to delete the number.
rrPush Keypad to enter the transmit frequency, and

then push [4].
ttPush [r] or [s] to select the operating mode.
yyPush [4] to save the channel and exit.
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Network
A new network can be created.
yyPush [r] or [s] to select the Call detect time, and

then push [4].
qqPush [r] or [s] to select Network, and then push

uuPush [r] or [s] to select the Preamble, and then

push [4].
wwPush Keypad to enter the Network name, and then
push [4].
eePush [r] or [s] to select the Scan type, and then

push [4] to select or deselect.
4 appears to the left of the selected scan type.
If desired, up to three scan types can be selected.
Selectable times are 1 to 60 seconds and Auto.
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
1
2
iiPush [r] or [s] to select the Priority setting.

Priority setting can be set to only one Network. If this
setting is set to ON, the previously selected Priority
Network is automatically set to OFF.
3
4
5
6
ooPush [r] or [s] to select the memory channels,

and then push [4] to select or deselect.
4 appears to the left of the selected channel.
If desired, several channels can be selected.
7
8
9
rrHold down [4] for 1 second to go to the next

screen.
10
!0 Hold down [4] for 1 second to save the network
and exit.
11
12
ttPush [r] or [s] to select the Call system, and

then push [4].
13
14
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
Manager Menu
Selcall
A new Selcall entry, Address, Phone Link or Profile,
can be created.
ttPush [r] or [s] to select a network group or

Phone Link.
<Call type is other than Phone>
Making an Address
qqPush [r] or [s] to select Selcall, and then push
[4].
<Call type is Phone>
wwPush [r] or [s] to select Address, and then push

yyPush [r] or [s] to select the Emergency Link ON
or OFF.
eePush Keypad to enter the Address name, and then
push [4].
rrPush [r] or [s] to select the Call type.

Then push keypad to enter the ID or number, and
push [4].
<Call type is other than Phone>
Up to 6 digits can be entered.
<Call type is Phone>

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uuPush [4] to save the channel and exit.
Selcall
rrPush keypad to enter the ID, and then push [4].
Making a Phone Link
[4].
wwPush [r] or [s] to select Phone Link, and then

push [4] to enter the input mode.

ttPush [r] or [s] to select a network group, and

then push [4].
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
1
2
3
eePush Keypad to enter the Phone Link name, and

then push [4].
yyPush [r] or [s] to select the memory channels.

Only the memory channels that belong to the selected
network group in step t, are selectable.
4
5
6
uuPush [4] to save the Phone Link and exit.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
Manager Menu
Selcall
rrPush keypad to enter the ID, and then push [4].
Making a Profile
[4].

wwPush [r] or [s] to select Profile, and then push

ttPush [r] or [s] to select a network group.
eePush Keypad to enter the Profile name, and then

push [4].
yyPush [4] to save the Profile and exit.

DDDelete Entry
Any no-longer-used entries, such as memory channels or Selcall addresses can be cleared.
/
qqSelect a memory channel, Selcall address or some

other setting that you want to clear.
wwPush [MNGR](#) to enter the Manager Menu
screen.
eePush [r] or [s] to select Delete Entry, and then

push [4].
The confirmation screen, Delete Entry? appears.
rrPush [s] to select OK, and then push [4].

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DDSetup
You can make a new entries that are Channel, Network, ALE Self ID or Selcall Profile using the Setup
Wizard.

screen.
wwPush [r] or [s] to select Setup, and then push

[4].
eeCreate the desired entry as follows.

Channel, Network, ALE Self ID, or Selcall Profile

can be selected.
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
1
2
3
Channel
A new memory channel can be created.
qqPush [r] or [s] to select Channel, and then hold
down [4] for 1 second to enter the input mode.
4
eePush Keypad to enter the receive frequency, and
then push [4].

6
7
wwPush Keypad to enter the Channel name, and then

push [4].
8
rrPush Keypad to enter the transmit frequency, and
then push [4].

10
11
12
ttPush [r] or [s] to select the operating mode.
13
14
yyPush [4] to save the channel and exit.
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
Manager Menu
DD Setup (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.
rrPush [s] to select OK, and then push [4].
If desired, select Cancel and then push [4].
wwPush [r] or [s] to select the memory channels,

and then push [4] to select or deselect.
4 appears to the left of the selected channel.
If desired, several channels can be selected.
ALE Self ID
A Self ID can be created.
NOTE: The present Self ID is cleared.
qqPush [r] or [s] to select ALE Self ID, and then
hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the input
mode.
wwPush Keypad to enter the desired ID, and then

push [4].
P
ush [A/a](#) to toggle between the Alphabet (Upper
50
eePush [s] to select OK, and then push [4].

Selcall Profile
Selcall Profile can be created.
NOTE: The present Selcall Profile is cleared.
qqPush [r] or [s] to select Selcall Profile, and
then hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the input
mode.
eePush [s] to select OK, and then push [4].

Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
1
wwPush Keypad to enter the desired ID, and then
push [4].

Up to 6 numbers can be entered.

Push [8] to delete the number to the left of the cursor.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
Main Menu
DDEntering the Main Menu

wwPush [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push
[4] to open the screen.

ALE, Call In, Call Out, Channel, Network, Selcall,

Setmode or VFO can be selected.
If desired, push [8] to returns to the Memory channel
screen.
eePush [r] or [s] to select the item, and then push or

hold down [4] to display or edit the screen.
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.
Slot
Displays the Slot.
Message
Message
Displays
the
preprogrammed Message list.
Message editing mode
NET ID
NET ID
Displays
the
preprogrammed NET ID list.
NET ID editing mode
Self ID
Self ID
Displays
the
preprogrammed Self ID list.
ID
Displays the ID.
NET ID
Displays the NET ID.
Network
Slot
Displays the Slot.
ID editing mode
NET ID selection mode
Network selection mode
Slot selection mode
ID editing mode
NET ID selection mode
Network selection mode
Slot selection mode
DDCall In/Call Out
Displays the Entry of the Call In (Received Call) or Call Out (Send Call).
DDChannel
Displays or edits the Memory channels.

While displaying an Entry of the memory channel, hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the editing mode.
Memory Channel
Displays the preprogrammed
Memory
channels.
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Name
Displays the Name.
RX frequency
Displays the RX frequency.
TX frequency
Displays the TX frequency.
Mode
Displays the Mode.
Name editing mode

RX
frequency
editing
mode
TX frequency editing mode
Mode editing mode
DDNetwork
Displays or edits the Entry of the Network list.

While displaying an Entry, hold down [4] for 1 second to enter the editing mode.
Network
Displays the preprogrammed
Network list.
Name
Displays the Name.
Scan Type
Displays the Scan Type.
Call System
Displays the Call System.
Call Detect Time
Displays Detected Time.
Preamble
Displays the Preamble time.
Sounding Interval
Displays the Sounding Interval.
Priority
Displays the Priority setting ON or OFF.
Channels
Displays the selected channel number.
Name editing mode.

Scan Type selection mode.
Call System selection mode.
Call Detect Time selection mode.
Preamble time selection mode.
Sounding Interval selection mode.
Priority setting mode.
Memory channel selection mode.
DDSelcall
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
Message
Phone Link
Profile
Address
Displays the preprogrammed Address list.
Name
Displays the ID.
Type/ID
Displays the Call type and ID or
number.
Network
Channel
Displays the Channel.
Phone Link
Displays the Phone Link.
Message
Displays the Message.
Emergency Link
Displays the Emergency Link
setting ON or OFF.
Name editing mode.

Call type selection and ID or
number editing mode.
Network selection mode.
Channel selection mode.
Phone Link selection mode.
Message selection mode.
Emergency Link setting mode.
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Message
Displays the preprogrammed Message list.
Message editing mode
Phone Link
Displays the preprogrammed Phone Link
list.
Name
Displays the ID.
ID
Displays the ID.
Network
Channel
Displays the Channel.
Name editing mode.
Channel selection mode.
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Name
Displays the ID.
ID
Displays the ID.
Network
Name editing mode.
16
Profile
Displays the preprogrammed Profile list.
12
ID editing mode.
Call type selection and ID or

number editing mode.
13
14
17
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MENU SCREEN
DDSetmode
ALE Set mode
LQA Decay
(Default: 15 days)
Set the LQA decay for the Auto Sounding function to

between 1 and 30 days, or Disable.
BER Threshold
(Default: 12)
Set the Bit Error Ratio (BER) threshold level to between 0 and 48 bits to determine the acceptable level
of error data in the received 48 bit ALE word.
When this setting is 12, the transceiver accepts 12
or less bits of error data.
We recommend that you do not to change this setting.
Golay Threshold
(Default: 2)
Set the Golay threshold level to between 0 and 3 bits

to determine the acceptable level of ALE word correction data when it is decrypted to the Golay code.
When this setting is 2, the transceiver accepts 2 or
less bits of correction data.
We recommend that you do not to change this setting.
Error Threshold
(Default: 0)
Set the Error threshold level to between 0 and 4 for

ALE communication quality.
When errors detected by BER threshold or Golay
threshold are over this setting, communication is not
possible.
Silent
(Default: OFF)
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 does not answer back.
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(Default: 1)
LQA Average
(Default: 8)
Set the adopting number of LQA data for averaging

to between 1 and 8.
LQA Request
(Default: ON)
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.
AMD Position
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
2
(Default: Calling)
3
4
Select to include an AMD message in the Calling

frame or in the Acknowledgement frame.
5
6
BEEP Set mode
Beep Level
(Default: 30)
Adjust the confirmation beep level to between 0

(OFF) and 50 (Maximum), in 1 digit steps.
7
8
9
Ringtone Level
(Default: 30)
Adjust the ringtone level to between 0 (OFF) and 50

(Maximum), in 1 digit steps, to sound ringer tones
when a signal is received.
10
11
12
13
CW Side Tone Level

Adjust the CW side tone level to between 0 (OFF)
and 50, in 1 digit steps.
(Default: 30)
14
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
DD Setmode (Continued)
Call Set mode

Accept Icom Selcall
This item allows the transceiver to receive and make
Icom Selcalls.
This setting is permanently set to ON.
Accept Open Selcall

Open Selcalls.
Accept ALE
ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) calls.
Accept RFDS
(Only AUS version)

RFDS (Royal Fling Doctor Service) emergency calls.
This setting is permanently set to ON for the AUS
version, or OFF for other versions.
TX Open STUN Call
(Default: OFF)
This item allows the transceiver to make Open STUN

calls.
Timeout
Select the RX Timeout timer between 2 and 60 seconds in 1 second steps.
After transmitting a Get Position, Get Status command, or ALE calls, the transceiver waits for a reply
during this set period.
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(Default: 5sec)
Auto Start Type
(Default: Scan)
Select the Auto Start Type.

If no operation occurs during the Auto Start Wait Time
period, the Selected function automatically starts.
OFF:
Scan:
The Auto Start function is disabled.

The transceiver automatically cancels
the Handshake status, and then the
scan starts.
Termination: The transceiver automatically cancels
the Handshake status.
The Auto Start Wait Time is set in the next item.
Auto Start Wait Time

Set the Auto Start Wait timer to between 10 and 50
seconds, in 10 second steps, 1 and 20 minutes, in 1
minute steps, or INFINITE.
If no operation occurs during this period, the Auto
Start function automatically starts.
The Auto Start function is selected in the previous
item.
Comment Set mode

Customer Name
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
2
(Default: 20sec)
3
4
5
6
7
Enter a customer name of up to 20 characters.
Setting Comment
Enter a comment of up to 20 characters.
10
Model
11
This item displays the transceivers model name.

The Model is permanently set to IC-F8101.
12
13
14
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
Config Set mode

Meter Squelch Level
(Default: 10)
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
(Default: OFF)
Turns the noise blanker function ON or OFF.

The Noise Blanker function eliminates pulse-type
noise such as that from car ignitions.
Noise Blanker Level
(Default: 10)
Adjust the Noise blanker level to between 0 and 15,

in 1 digit steps.
The set level is effective when the Noise Blanker is
activated.
Noise Blanker Depth
(Default: 7)
Adjust the Noise blanker depth to between 0 and 9,

in 1 digit steps.
The set level is effective when the Noise Blanker is
activated.
Clear Talk Level

The Clear Talk function adjusts signals in the presence of noise using the DSP circuit. This item adjusts
the Clear Talk Level to between 1 (Minimum) and 15
(Maximum).
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(Default: 10)
Pre Amp
(Default: ON)
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
prevents a desired signal from being distorted when very strong signals are near
the desired frequency, or when very strong
electromagnetic fields, such as from broadcast stations, are near your location.
AGC
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
1
2
(Default: AUTO)
Set the Automatic gain control settings to FAST,

SLOW, AUTO or OFF.
3
4
5
RF Power
(Default: HIGH)
Set the transmit output power to LOW, MID or HIGH.
6
7
8
9
Fan
Select the cooling fan control setting.
AUTO:
he fan automatically turns ON

T
when the internal temperature of
the transceiver exceeds the preset
value, and it turns OFF when the
temperature drops below the value.
CONTINUOUS: The fan is continuously ON.
(Default: AUTO)
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
DD Setmode
Config Set mode (Continued)
Speech Processor
(Default: OFF)
Turns the Speech Processor function ON or OFF.
Speech Processor Level
(Default: 6)
Adjust the Speech Processor Level to between 0

(Minimum) and 10 (Maximum), in 1 digit steps.
The set level is effective only when the Speech Processor is turned ON.
Mic Gain
(Default: 6)
Adjust the Microphone gain to between 0 (Minimum)

and 10 (Maximum), in 1 digit steps.
TX Timeout
(Default: 3min)
Set the Time-Out Timer function time to 1, 3, 5 or

10 minutes, or OFF. If a continuous transmission exceeds the set time period, transmitting will be cut off.
CW Break-in
The CW Break-In function toggles transmit and receive with your CW keying. This allows you to mute
receiving the time delay ends after you stop keying.
Turn ON the CW Break-In function and set the delay
to 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 seconds, or OFF.
60
(Default: 2.0sec)
Tuner
(Default: ON)
Turns the automatic antenna tuner ON or OFF.

If you use an optional AT-140, AH-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.
PTT Tune
(Default: OFF)
1
2
Select whether or not to start the antenna tuner when

[PTT] is pushed.
OFF: The antenna tuner does not start tuning,

even if [PTT] is pushed.
ON: The antenna tuner starts tuning when [PTT]
is pushed.
VFO mode
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
4
(Default: ON)
5
6
Select ON or OFF to activate the VFO mode.
7
8
VFO Split
(Default: OFF)
Turns the Split frequency operation in the VFO mode

ON or OFF.
Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and
receive on two different frequencies between VFO A
and VFO B.
Built-in Test Display

Select whether or not to display the device check
screen after turning ON power.
9
10
11
(Default: OFF)
12
13
14
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
DD Setmode
Config Set mode (Continued)
Opening Display
(Default: ON*)
Select whether or not the opening message is displayed on the LCD at power ON.
OFF: The opening message is not displayed.
ON: The opening message is displayed.
* OFF Is default, depending on the versions
Emergency Set mode

Link Interval
(Default: 120sec)
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

I Key
(Default: Address list)
The functions listed below can be set to the [I] key.

Not assign: No function.
Menu:
Push to enter the Main Menu screen.
Manager: Push to enter the Manager Menu
screen.
Setmode: Push to enter the Setmode screen.
Address list: Push to display the Selcall address
list.
Call In list: Push to display the RX history
screen.
Call Out list: Push to display the TX history screen.
II Key
(Default: Call In list)
The functions listed in the I Key item can be set to

the [II] key.
III Key
The functions listed in the I Key item can be set to
the [III] key.
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(Default: Call Out list)
Mode Set mode

LSB
Accept
(Default: Disable for AUS, RX & TX for others)
Set the LSB mode to Disable, RX or

RX & TX.
Disable: Disables the transceiver from
both receiving and transmitting calls.
RX: Allows the transceiver to receive calls, but disables it from
transmitting them.
RX & TX: Allows the transceiver to both
receive and transmit calls.
Band Width
Displays the IF filter passband width.
The width is permanently set to 3000Hz.
Modem AF
(Default: USB)
Set the connector for data modulation

input when an external units [PTT] is
pushed.
4
5
USB:
Inputs the modulation signals

through a USB port.
ACC: Inputs the modulation signals
through the ACC connector.
TC4: Inputs the modulation signals
through a RapidM TC4 HF
Data Modem Module.
USB
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
6
7
8
Accept
Displays the USB mode permission setting.
10
This setting is permanently set to RX &

TX.
11
Band Width
12
13
Modem AF
pushed.
See the Modem AF item in LSB for details.
(Default: USB)
14
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
DD Setmode
Mode Set mode (Continued)
CW
Accept
(Default: Disable)
Set the CW mode to Disable, RX or RX

& TX.
See the Accept item in LSB for details.
Band Width
AM
Accept
(Default: RX for AUS, Disable for others)
Set the AM mode to Disable, RX or RX

& TX.
Band Width
Modem AF
pushed.
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(Default: USB)
RTTY
Accept
(Default: Disable)
Set the RTTY mode to Disable, RX or

RX & TX.
Tone
(Default: 1615Hz)
Set the RTTY mark frequency to 1200,

1275, 1487.5, 1615, 1700, 2100 or 2125
Hz.
Shift
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
1
(Default: 170Hz)
Set the RTTY shift frequency to 170, 200,

425 or 850 Hz.
2
3
4
Polarity
Set the keying polarity to Normal or Reverse.
When reverse polarity is selected, the mark
and space frequencies are reversed.
NORMAL:
Key open/close = Mark/Space
REVERSE:

Key open/close = Space/Mark
(Default: NORMALl)
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
DD Setmode
Mode Set mode (Continued)
LSBD1 Accept
(Default: Disable)
USBD1 Set the LSBD1 or USBD1 mode to Disable, RX or RX & TX.
Offset
Displays the Offset frequency.
The frequency is permanently set to
1800Hz.
Band Width
Modem AF
(Default: TC4)

pushed.
LSBD2 Accept
(Default: Disable)
Offset
1500Hz.
Band Width
Modem AF
pushed.
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(Default: ACC)
LSBD3 Accept
(Default: Disable)
Offset
1650Hz.
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
Band Width
Modem AF
pushed.
Password Set mode

User
Enter a Login Password of up to 10 characters to enter the User mode.
(Default: ACC)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Admin
11
Enter a Login Password of up to 10 characters to enter the Administrator mode.
12
13
14
PIN Code Set mode

PIN Code
Set a PIN code of up to 10 digits.
When the matched Selcall ID and PIN Code are received, the stun function is activated.
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
Scan Set mode

Type
(Default: Call)
Set the scan type to Call, S-Meter, Voice or All

Memory.
(Default: Call)
CALL: Call Scan. It scans the channels that
belong to the network group whose
scan type is Call.
If your station ID is called with a Selcall or ALE call, the scan stops on that
channel and the voice squelch control
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 scans the channels that
belong to the network group whose
scan type is Voice.
If the transceiver detects voice components, the scan stops on that channel.
All Memory: All Memory Scan. It scans all memory
channels.
If the transceiver detects signal whose
S-meter level is higher than the Meter
Squelch Level setting, the scan stops
on that channel.
Voice Scan Resume
(Default: 10sec)
Set the scan resume function to ON or OFF for an SMeter, Voice or All Memory scan, and set the pause
timer to between 5 seconds and 120 seconds, in 5
second steps.
(Default: 10sec)
When this setting is ON and a signal is detected, a
scan pauses for this set period, then resumes, or resumes 2 seconds after the signal disappears.
If OFF is selected, the scan pauses until the signal
disappears.
All Memory Scan Speed

Set the scan speed for the All Memory scan to LOW,
MID or HIGH.
(Default: HIGH)
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(Default: HIGH)
Screen Set mode

Contrast
(Default: 6)
Adjust the contrast of the LCD to between 0 and 10,

in 1 digit steps.
Dimmer
(Default: 5)
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
2
(Default: CONTINUOUS)
OFF:
Never lights.
5 to 90: Lights when an operation is performed, goes out after the specified
time period.
CONTINUOUS: Lights continuously while the transceiver power is ON.
6
7
(Default: 2 times)
Set the marquee times for the text scroll function.
Select the default home display.

Channel: The contents of the Channel sheet is displayed.
VFO: The operating frequency is displayed.
8
9
OFF:
Turns OFF the function.
1 time to 7 times: Scrolls the text for the selected
number of times.
CONTINUOUS: Continuously scrolls the text.
Home
3
4
Set the LCD backlight timer to OFF, Continuous, or to

between 5 and 90 seconds, in 5 second steps.
Marquee
Quick Reference
MENU SCREEN
10
11
(Default: Channel)
12
13
14
15
16
17
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MENU SCREEN
Selcall Set mode

Silent
(Default: OFF)
Set the automatic answer back function for Selcall to

ON or OFF.
OFF: The transceiver automatically answers back if
your station ID is called.
ON: The transceiver ignores the call even if your
station ID is called.
Serial Port Set mode

GPS Baudrate
(Default: 9600bps)
Set the GPS data transfer speed to 4800 or 9600

bps.
When an optional UX-248 is connected, set this item
to 9600 bps.
CI-V Baudrate
(Default: 38400bps)
Set the CI-V data transfer speed to 300, 1200, 4800,

9600, 19200, 38400 bps or AUTO.
When AUTO is selected, the baud rate is automatically set according to the data rate of the controller
CI-V Address
(Default: 8Ah)
To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has

its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code.
Log
Select whether or not the transceiver outputs a log
from the serial port.
OFF: A log is not output.
ON: A log is output.
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(Default: OFF)
MENU SCREEN
Quick Reference
Time Set mode
Local
Set the Local time.
efore programming this item, the UTC Offset
B
item must be set.
qqPush [r] or [s] to select this item, and then hold
down [4] to open the programming screen.
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 local time.
12.0 to + 12.0 (in 0.5* steps)

* 0.5 = 30 minutes
his item must be set before programming the LoT

cal item.
6
7
8
CPU Reset
If you want to initialize the operating settings in the
Main Menu, without 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.
9
/
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION
Supplied accessories
D One package type
D Separated type
The following accessories are supplied with IC-F8101

One package 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 feet 4
u Sponge 1
i Ferrite EMI filter 1

Separated type.
q Microphone 1
e DC power cable 1
y Rubber feet 4
u Remote controller with mounting bracket 1
i Separation kit* 1 set
o Sponge 1
!0 Ferrite EMI filter 1
*The separation cable is not supplied, and must be purchased separately according to the cable length.
!0
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D Remote control microphone type
D Attaching the rubber feet

Remote control microphone type.
q Remote control microphone 1
e DC power cable 1
y Screw 1
u Rubber feet 4
i Separation MIC connector 1
o Sponge 1
!0 Ferrite EMI filter 1
q Turn the Main unit upside down.

w Remove the protective sheets from the rubber
feet.
e Stick the rubber feet into the round hollow spots
on the bottom cover.
*T he separation cable is not supplied, and must be purchased separately according to the cable length.
Quick Reference
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
!0
14
15
16
17
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Connections
PC
Supplied Ferrite EMI filter
to a USB port
USB cable
(purchase separately)
Transceiver
to [USB]
UX-248
GPS unit
Only for USA versions
to a 13.8 V DC power source
NEVER remove this

Ferrite EMI filter.
D-sub 15 pin
(female)
D-sub 9 pin
(male)
to [ACC]
GPS unit
R WARNING! NEVER remove

the fuse holders from the black
and red cables.
_ black
NEVER turn these

connector screws.
+ red
12V
Battery
D-sub 9 pin
(female)
WARNING! NEVER
R
connect to a 24 V battery. This will damage
the transceiver.
OPC-2308
rap the connectors with rubber vulcanizing tape,

W
and then wrap electrical tape over the rubber vulcanizing tape to help in waterproofing.
FSK connection
CW key connection
[ACC]
[ACC]
FSK terminal unit

To pin 12
To pin 12
11
To pin 10
1
11 12 15
15
6
5
10
6
1
to IC-F8101
SP connector
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Modem unit
To pin 10
To pin 9
Ground
FSK keying
Tx/Rx control
AF ground
AF input
Quick Reference
Ground
IC-F8101 main unit

AT-140
to a 13.8 V
DC power source
D-sub 9 pin
(female)
to [ATU]
2
OPC-2309
(10 m; 32.8 ft): 4 pin
Coaxial cable
(Purchase separately)
Ground
(see page 76)
O NOT pull the antenna and control cable reD

ceptacles. This may cause a cable disconnection
(in the tuner unit), inside connector damage or a
bad connection.
rap both the antenna and the control cable conW
nectors with rubber vulcanizing tape, and then
wrap electrical tape over the rubber vulcanizing
tape to help in waterproofing.
5
6
7
8
10
IC-F8101 main unit
Ground
(see page 76)
Ground
AH-740
11
to a 13.8 V
DC power source
12
D-sub 9 pin
(female)
13
to [ATU]
14
15
16
Coaxial cable
(6 m; 19.7 ft)
Control cable
(6 m; 19.7 ft)
Both cables are supplied

with the AH-740.
17
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Ground connection
The transceiver and antenna tuner MUST have an
adequate RF ground connection. Otherwise, the
overall efficiency of the transceiver and antenna
tuner installation will be reduced. Electrolysis, electrical shocks and interference from other equipment
could also 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.
Best ground points

External ground plate
Copper screen
Copper foil
Unusable ground points
(These connections may cause an explosion or electrical
shock)
Gas or electrical pipe

Fuel tank or oil-catch pan
RWARNING! When grounding to a metal hull

Use Zinc anodes to protect the hull from electrolysis.
sk your dealer, technical installer or refer to a
A
technical book, and so on, for RF grounding details.
Ground system example
Transceiver
AT-140
Copper pipe
About the ground strap connection for the AH-740

Ground
strap
Vehicle chassis or body
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Metal object
Copper screen
Power source
The transceiver requires regulated DC power of
13.8 V and at least 28 A. There are two ways to supply power:
Direct connection to a 12 V battery in your vehicle
through the supplied DC power cable.
Use a DC power supply connected to an AC outlet.
DC power cable connection

NOTE: Use terminals for the cable connection.
_ black
12 V
battery
+ red
Crimp
Solder
Supplied
DC power cable
Antenna
Most stations operate with a whip or long wire (insulated back stay) antenna. However, these antennas
cannot be connected directly to the transceiver since
their impedance may not match with the transceiver
antenna connector.
D AT-140 automatic antenna tuner
See page 75.
D AH-740 automatic tuning antenna
See page 75.
RDANGER HIGH VOLTAGE!
EVER touch the antenna element/wire while tunN

ing or transmitting.
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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 Attach the Cooling fan to the transceivers heatsink, and tighten the 4 supplied M3 8 mm screws.
w Secure the connector and cables using the supplied cable tie.
For Users in California (U.S.A.)

This CR1632 Lithium Battery contains Perchlorate Materialspecial handling may apply.
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RMK-6 (Optional Separation kit)

The RMK-6 allows you to install the IC-F8101s 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 Accessories
D Separation
The optional OPC-607 (3 m; 9.8 ft), OPC-608 (8 m;
26.2 ft), OPC-609 (1.9 m; 6.2 ft) or OPC-726 (5 m;
16.4 ft) separation cable is required for separately installing the transceiver Front panel and Main unit.
q First, make sure the transceivers power is OFF,
then disconnect the DC power cable.
w Remove the knob bolts and mounting bracket from
the RMK-6.
RMK-6 with Mounting

bracket
Flat washers
(M5)
Mounting screws
(M5 12 mm)
Spring washers
(M5)
Self-tapping screws
(M5 16 mm)
Nuts
(M5)
Screws
(M3 8 mm)
Cable clamps
(ScrewsM2.6 5 mm)
Hex socket screws
e Unscrew the 4 hex socket screws using an allen

wrench, then remove the Front panel from the transceiver in the direction of the arrow.

Separate the RMK-6s Front panel attachment and Main

unit attachment in the same way.
Transceiver
RMK-6
r Disconnect the connection cable from the Front

panel.
Connection cable
Main unit
Front panel
Connection cable
Front panel
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t Unscrew the 4 rear plate screws, then remove the

rear plates from both the front panel and Main unit
attachments.
Rear plate
i Connect the other end of the Separation cable to

the front panel attachment, as shown below.
After the cable connection, replace the removed
rear plate and the 4 screws.
The separation cable can be inserted into either the left or
right grooves on the back of the attachment.
*This
illustration
shows the description for the Main
unit attachment.
Use the supplied

screw (M3 8 mm).
Separation cable
Cable groove
Quick Reference
Main unit attachment

Front panel attachment
Rear plate
y Connect either the OPC-607, OPC-608, OPC-609

or OPC-726 separation cable to the Main unit attachment, as shown below.
After the connecting the cable, replace the rear
plate and the 4 screws.
Separation cable
Use the supplied
screw (M3 8 mm).
Cable groove
2
3
o Connect the connection cable coming from the

RMK-6, as shown below.
Then tighten the 4 hex socket screws.
4
5
6
7
8

Rear plate
9
10
11
u Connect the connection cable coming from the

RMK-6, as shown below.
Then tighten the 4 hex socket screws.
12
13
14
15
16
17
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HM-192 (Optional Remote control microphone)

The HM-192 allows you to remotely control the transceiver by using the microphone instead of the Front
panel*. Use either the optional OPC-607, OPC-608,
OPC-609 or OPC-726 separation cable.
The HM-192 is the same as the one supplied in the
Remote control microphone type transceiver.
r Attach the Extension MIC connector to the desired

place, then tighten the 2 supplied screws (M4 20
mm).
*When the HM-192 is connected, the Front panel can not

be used.
D Mounting
The optional OPC-607 (3 m; 9.8 ft), OPC-608 (8 m;
26.2 ft), OPC-609 (1.9 m; 6.2 ft) or OPC-726 (5 m; 16.4
ft) separation cable is required to install the transceivers Main unit and Remote control microphone.
q Unscrew the 4 rear plate screws, then remove the
rear plates from both the Extension MIC connector
and the Main unit attachment.
Rear plate
t Attach the holder base to the desired place near the

Extension MIC connector, then tighten the 2 supplied screws (M4 20 mm).
*This
illustration
shows the description for the Main
unit attachment.
w Connect either the OPC-607, OPC-608, OPC-609

or OPC-726 separation cable to the Main unit attachment, as shown below.
After connecting the cable, replace the rear plate
and the 4 screws.
y Adjust the MIC holder angle, then tighten the one

supplied M4 14 mm screw.
Separation cable
Use the supplied
M3 8 screw.
Cable groove

Rear plate
e C
onnect the other side of the Separation cable to the
Extension MIC connector, as described in step w.
After the cable is connected, replace the rear plate
and the 4 screws.
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u Connect the HM-192 to the Extension MIC connector.
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 it could cause bodily injury.
NEVER place the main unit or remote controller where

air bag deployment may be obstructed.
DO NOT place the main unit or remote controller
where hot or cold air blows directly onto it.
DO NOT place the main unit or remote controller in
direct sunlight.
D Mounting the controller or speaker

Check the installation angle; the display may not be
easy to read at some angles.
6
These screws are shown as
mounting examples only.
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D MB-126 (Optional mounting bracket)

An optional mounting bracket MB-126 is used to
mount the transceiver or transceivers Main unit onto
a flat surface.
q Attach the mounting plates and tighten the 2 supplied M5 8 mm screws on each side.
e Attach the Main unit to the mounting bracket, as

shown below.
w Place the mounting bracket on the board, and then

tighten the 4 supplied screws.
M5 12 mm
Not supplied by Icom
M5 16 mm
ttention to mount on the board:

A
If the supplied rubber feet are attached to the
Main unit (p. 73), remove them before attaching
it to the mounting bracket. Otherwise the feet
get stuck, and you cannot slide the Main unit
into the bracket.
r The completed mounting should look like this.
Surface mounting
WARNING! Mount the mounting bracket to

R
a surface that can support more than 10 kg
(22 lb). The unit must be mounted on only a flat
hard surface.
When using the M5 16 mm tapping screws:
Mount the mounting bracket to a board that is
more than 20 mm (0.8 inches) thick.
When using the M5 12 mm screws:
Mount the mounting bracket to a board to which
you can firmly tighten the screws with the washers and nuts.
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Overhead mounting
Fuse replacement
If a fuse blows, or the transceiver stops functioning,
find the source of the problem, and repair it. Then replace the damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated
fuse.
The IC-F8101 has two fuse types installed for transceiver protection.
DC power cable......................................... ATC 30 A
Circuitry fuse................................. MINI BLADE 5 A
WARNING! Turn OFF the power and disconR

nect the DC power cable from the transceiver before
performing any work on the transceiver. Otherwise,
there is a danger of electric shock, equipment damage and/or fire or injury.
D DC power cable fuse replacement
Refer to the figure below for the DC power cable fuse

replacement.
6
ATC 30 A fuse
D Internal fuse replacement

q Turn the transceiver upside down.
w Unscrew 4 screws from the bottom cover, then remove the cover.
e Replace the circuitry fuse as shown in the diagram

below.

Use the supplied MINI BLADE 5 A fuse.
r Reattach the bottom cover to its original position.

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Connector information
ACC
11
Pin Pin name
15
6
1
ATU
84
CI-V
AF IN
Input terminal for the AF signal.
Input sensitivity (Data mode):

More than 52.5 W at 100 mV
AF OUT
Output terminal for the AF signal.
Output level: 2
00 to 400 mVrms
when receiving Data mode
AF GND
Ground line for the AF signal.
Input terminal for receive data from GPS

NMEA0183
GPS RXD
unit.
NC
RELAY
Goes to ground when transmitting.
Less than 100 mV
EALC
ALC voltage input.
Control sensitivity (at 3 V input):

More than 40 dB suppression
MODPTT
PTT input terminal.

When grounded, transmits.
Input voltage: L
ess than 0.8 V
for transmit
10
CW KEY
CW and FSK keying input.
CW: Less than 0.6 V for transmit

RTTY: Open=Mark
11
EALARM
Output terminal for the Alarm signal.
Output current: 12 mA10%

Open collector
12
GND
Connect to ground.
13
5V
5 V output for GPS unit.
5 V, maximum 200 mA
14
NC
15
13.8V
13.8 V output for external equipment.
13.8 V, maximum 1 A
Pin Pin name
Specification
5
10
Description
KEY
START
Description
Specification
Key signal input.
Start/bypass signal output.
13.8V
13.8 V output for Antenna tuner.
13.8 V, maximum 2 A
13.8V
13.8 V output for Antenna tuner.
13.8 V, maximum 2 A
GND
Connect to ground.
GND
Connect to ground.
NC
NC
NC
Connector information for OPC-2308

Pin Pin name
6
D-sub 9 pin
(Male)
D-sub 9 pin
(Female)
Pin
NC
GPS RX
NC
NC
GND
12
NC
NC
NC
NC
CI-V
MODPTT
NC
NC
NC
AF OUT
AF IN
AF GND
GND
12
11
15
10
1
Quick Reference
1
2
3
4
D-sub 15 pin
(Male)
5
6
7
OPC-2308
D-sub 9 pin
(male)
to IC-F8101 [ACC]
D-sub 15 pin
(male)
D-sub 9 pin
(female)
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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SPECIFICATIONS
D General
D Transmitter
Frequency coverage:
Receive 0.529.9999 MHz
Transmit 1.629.9999 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: 30C to +60C;
22F to +140F
Frequency stability: 0.3 ppm (30C to +60C;
22F to +140F)
Antenna impedance: 50
Power supply: 13.8 V DC (negative ground)
AUS versions 10.815.6 V DC
Other versions 11.7315.87 V DC
Current drain:
Transmit Less than 28 A
(at maximum power)
Receive Less than 3.0 A
(at maximum audio)
Dimensions (projections are not included):
Main/Front package 62(H)174(W)259(D) mm
2.4(H)6.9(W)10.2(D) in
Weight (approximately):
Main/Front package 3.9 kg, 8.6 lb
Output power (typical):

AUS versions
J3E HIGH
MID
LOW
Other versions
J3E/A1A HIGH
MID
LOW
100 W p-p
50 W p-p
10 W p-p
125 W p-p
50 W p-p
10 W p-p
A3E HIGH 30 W Carrier

MID 12.5 W Carrier
LOW 3 W Carrier
F1B/J2B HIGH 75 W
MID 50 W
LOW 10 W
Spurious emission:
USA versions 64 dB
below peak output power
Other versions 64 dB (typical)
Carrier suppression: 50 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression:
400 Hz 55 dB
1 kHz 65 dB
Duty cycle:
Normal conversation 100% (30C to +60C;
22F to +140F)
Continuous Data mode 25% (30C to +30C;
22F to +86F)
All mode with Fan (CFU-F8100) is active
100% (30C to +45C;
22F to +113F)
D Receiver
Sensitivity:
J3E (Pre Amp ON)
(0.51.5999 MHz) 14 dBV (10 dB S/N)
(1.629.9999 MHz) 14 dBV (10 dB S/N)
A3E
(0.51.5999 MHz) 22 dBV (10 dB S/N)
(1.629.9999 MHz) 6 dBV (10 dB S/N)
Spurious response rejection ratio:
More than 70 dB
AF output power (at 13.8 V DC):
More than 4.0 W at 10%
distortion with a 4 load
Clarifier range: 200 Hz
All stated specifications are typical and subject to change without notice or obligation.
86
AT-140 automatic antenna tuner
AH-740 automatic tuning antenna

High performance, automatic
high-speed tuning antenna.
AH-760 automatic tuning antenna

High performance, automatic
high-speed tuning antenna.
Frequency coverage
With 1.54 m whip antenna:
2.5 MHz29.9999 MHz
With AH-5NV:
2.2 MHz29.9999 MHz
Frequency coverage
With 1.54 m whip antenna:
1.6 MHz29.9999 MHz
With AH-5NV:
1.6 MHz16.0000 MHz
Antenna and control cable receptacles

for easy installation, and a tuner bypass
function is available.
Quick Reference
OPTIONS
1
2
3
HM-192 #12
OPC-607/OPC-608/OPC-609/OPC-726
remote control microphone
separation cable
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 cable.
OPC-607: 3 m (9.8 ft)

OPC-608: 8 m (26.2 ft)
OPC-609: 1.9 m (6.2 ft)
OPC-726: 5 m (16.4 ft)
HM-193 hand microphone

The same as that supplied with the ICF8101 One package type or Separated
type.
OPC-2308 shielded control cable

The shielded control cable protects the
transceiver from RF feedback and connects a GPS unit or a modem unit to the
transceiver.
OPC-2309 shielded control cable
The shielded control cable protects the
transceiver from RF feedback and extends the separation between the AT-140
and the transceiver up to 10 meters (32.8
feet).
RMK-6 separation kit

The same as that supplied with the ICF8101 Separated Type.
Allows you to install the transceiver front
panel separate from the Main unit for operating convenience. The RMK-6 requires
either the OPC-607, OPC-608, OPC-609
or OPC-726 separation cable.
SP-10, SP-25, SP-30, SP-35/35L
external speakers
A mounting bracket is supplied with the

speaker.
Impedance: 4
Max. AF input: 5 W (SP-10)
7 W (SP-25, SP-35/35L)
30 W (SP-30)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
UX-248 gps unit

The GPS receiver for the IC-F8101.
The unit meets IPX7* requirements for
waterproof protection.
* Only when it is connected to the ICF8101.
This unit can be used for the IC-F8101
newer versions that are the Main version
4.05-000 or later.
AH-5NV nvis kit

Approximately 4.5 m (14.8 ft) long antenna.
Frequency coverage
With AH-740: 2.2 MHz 29.9999 MHz
With AH-760: 1.6 MHz 16.0000 MHz
(Manager Menu > Infomation > Version, see page 42.)
MB-126 mounting bracket
CFU-F8100 cooling fan
12
13
14
15
16
17
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A-7264H-1EX-0b
Printed in Japan
2015 Icom Inc.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
iF8101
CI-V information Ver. 4.01 or later
This information is discribed using Version 4.01 or later firmware. Earlier versions are some different.
CI-V connection
The transceiver can be connected to a PC with a USB
cable. The Icom Communications Interface-V (CI-V)
controls the transceiver.
A USB cable (A-B type, user supplied)
The required USB driver and driver install guide can be
downloaded from the Icom web site.
GO to http://www.icom.co.jp/world, then click Support,
Firmware Updates / Software downloads in sequence.
* The download procedure on the web page may
change without notice.
Data format
The CI-V system can be operated using the following
data formats. Data formats differ, depending on
command numbers. A data area or sub command is
added for some commands.
Controller to IC-F8101
OK message to controller
E0
8A
Cn
Sc
FD
Data area
y
FD
FE FE
E0
8A
E0
8A
FB
FA
FD
FD
IC-F8101 to controller
V4.01
FE FE
End of message
code (fixed)
Controllers
default address
(see the command table)
Transceivers
default address
Command number
Preamble
code (fixed)
FE FE
Data area
(fixed)
Sc
(fixed)
Cn
NG code OK code
E0
Transceivers
default address
8A
Controllers
default address
FE FE
Preamble
code (fixed)
End of message
code (fixed)
BCD code data such as

for frequency, memory
number entry
(see the data content description)
Sub command number
(see the command table)
NG message to controller
A-7264-2EX
Command table
Cmd.
02
03
07
08
0E
14
15
16
1A
Sub Set mode

Data
Description
cmd. Category Item
See Read the upper and lower
p. 6 frequencies
See Read the operating frequency
p. 6
Select the VFO mode
00
Select VFO A
01
Select VFO B
Select the Memory mode
00
Scan stop
01
Scan start
01
See Send/read the AF level
p. 6 (0000=min. to 0255=max.)
01
00 Read the squelch status
(squelch closed)
01 Read the squelch status
(squelch open)
02
0000 Read the S-meter level
to
(0000=0, 0051=1, 0102=2, 0153=3,
0255 0204=4, 0255=5)
11
0000 Read the Power meter level
to
(0000=0, 0051=1, 0102=2, 0153=3,
0255 0204=4, 0255=5)
40
00 Send/read Noise Reduction OFF
01 Send/read Noise Reduction ON
05
00
00 00 to Send/read the LQA Decay setting
30 (00=Disable,
01 to 30=1 to 30 days)
01 00 to Send/read the BER Threshold level
48 (00 to 48=0 to 48)
02 00 to Send/read the Golay Threshold level
03 (00 to 03=1 to 3)
03 00 to Send/read the Error Threshold level
04 (00 to 04=0 to 4)
04 00/01 Send/read the Silent setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
05 00 to Send/read the Call Retry setting
10 (00=0 (OFF), 01 to 10=1 to 10)
06 01 to Send/read the LQA Average setting
08 (01 to 08=1 to 8)
07 00/01 Send/read the LQA Request setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
08 00/01 Send/read the AMD Position setting
(00=Calling frame,
01=Acknowledgement frame)
01
00 00 to Send/read the Beep Level
50 (00=OFF, 01 to 50=1 to 50)
01 00 to Send/read the Ringtone Level
50 (00=OFF, 01 to 50=1 to 50)
02 00 to Send/read the CW Side Tone Level
05 (00=OFF, 01 to 50=1 to 50)
02
00 00/01 Send/read the Accept Icom Selcall
setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
This is permanently set to ON.
01 00/01 Send/read the Accept Open Selcall
setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
02 00/01 Send/read the Accept ALE setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
V4.01
Cmd.
1A
Sub Set mode

Data
Description
cmd. Category Item
05
02
03 00/01 Send/read the Accept RFDS setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
This is permanently set to ON
for AUS version, or OFF for other
versions.
04 00/01 Send/read the TX Open STUN Call
setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
05 02 to Send/read the RX Timeout timmer
60 (02 to 60=2 to 60 seconds)
06 00 to Send/read the Auto Start Type
02 setting
(00=OFF, 01=Scan, 02=Termination)
07 01 to Send/read the Auto Start Wait Time
26 setting
(01 to 05=1 to 5 seconds,
06 to 25=1 to 20 minutes,
26=INFINITE)
03
00 00 to Send/read the Meter Squelch Level
50 (00 to 50=0 to 50)
01 00/01 Send/read the Noise Blanker setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
02 00 to Send/read the Noise Blanker Level
15 (00 to 15=0 to 15)
03 00 to Send/read the Noise Blanker Depth
09 (00 to 09=0 to 9)
04 00 to Send/read the Clear Talk Level
15 (01 to 15=1 to 15)
05 00 to Send/read the Preamplifier or
02 Attenuator setting
(00=(Preamp) ON, 01=OFF,
02=ATT ON)
06 00 to Send/read the AGC setting
03 (00=OFF, 01=FAST, 02=SLOW,
03=AUTO)
07 00 to Send/read the RF Power setting
02 (00=LOW, 01=MID, 02=HIGH)
08 00/01 Send/read the Fan setting
(00=AUTO, 01=CONTINUOUS)
09 00/01 Send/read the Speech Processor
setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
10 00 to Send/read the Speech Processor
10 Level
(00 to 10=0 to 10)
11 00 to Send/read the Mic Gain
10 (00 to 10=0 to10)
12 00 to Send/read the TX Timeout setting
04 (00=OFF, 01=1 min., 02=3 min.,
03=5 min., 04 =10 min.)
13 00 to Send/read the CW Break-in setting
04 (00=OFF, 01=0.5, 02=1, 03=2,
04=3 seconds)
14 00/01 Send/read the Tuner setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
15 00/01 Send/read the PTT Tune setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
16 00/01 Send/read the VFO Mode
availability
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
17 00/01 Send/read the VFO Split setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
A-7264-2EX
Command table (Continued)

Cmd.
1A
Sub Set mode

Data
Description
cmd. Category Item
05
03
18 00/01 Send/read the Built-in Test Display
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
19 00/01 Send/read the Opening Display
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
04
00 01 to Send/read the Link Interval setting
30 (01 to 30=10 to 300 second(s) in 10
second steps)
06
00 00 to Send/read the I Key setting
06 (00=Not assigned, 01=Menu,
02=Manager, 03=Setmode,
04=Address list, 05=Call In list,
06=Call Out list)
01 00 to Send/read the II Key setting
06=Call Out list)
02 00 to Send/read the III Key setting
06=Call Out list)
07
00 00 to Send/read the LSB mode capability
02 (00=Disable, 01=RX, 02=RX & TX)
01
00 Send/read the Offset frequency for
the LSB mode
(00=1500 Hz)
02 01 to Send/read the IF filter passband
30 width for the LSB mode
(01 to 30=100 to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz
steps)
03 01 to Send/read the connector for the
03 LSB mode data modulation when an
external units PTT is pushed
(01=USB, 02=ACC, 03=TC4)
08
00 00 to Send/read the USB mode capability
02 (00=Disable, 01=RX, 02=RX & TX)
01
the USB mode
(00=1500 Hz)
30 width for the USB mode
(01 to 30=100 to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz
steps)
03 USB mode data modulation when
an external units PTT is pushed
(01=USB, 02=ACC, 03=TC4)
09
00 00 to Send/read the CW mode capability
02 (00=Disable, 01=RX, 02=RX & TX)
01
the CW mode
(00=800 Hz)
30 width for the CW mode
(01 to 30=100 to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz
steps)
10
00 00 to Send/read the AM mode capability
02 (00=Disable, 01=RX, 02=RX & TX)
01
the AM mode
(00=0 Hz)
V4.01
Cmd.
1A
Sub Set mode

Data
Description
cmd. Category Item
05
10
50 width for the AM mode
(01 to 50=200 to 10000 Hz in 200
Hz steps)
03 AM mode data modulation when an
external units PTT is pushed
(01=USB, 02=ACC, 03=TC4)
11
00 00 to Send/read the RTTY mode
02 capability
(00=Disable, 01=RX, 02=RX & TX)
01 00 to Send/read the RTTY mark
06 frequency
(00=1200 Hz, 01=1275 Hz,
02=1487.5 Hz, 03=1615 Hz,
04=1700 Hz, 05=2100 Hz,
06=2125 Hz)
02 00 to Send/read the RTTY shift frequency
03 (00=170 Hz, 01=200 Hz,
02=425 Hz, 03=850 Hz)
03 00/01 Send/read the keying polarity.
(00=NORMAL, 01=REVERSE)
12
00 00 to Send/read the LSBD1 mode
02 capability
01 00 to Send/read the Offset frequency for
02 the LSBD1 mode
(00=1500 Hz, 01=1650 Hz,
02=1800 Hz)
30 width for the LSBD1 mode
(01 to 30=100 to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz
steps)
03 LSBD1 mode data modulation when
(01=USB, 02=ACC, 03=TC4)
13
00 00 to Send/read the USBD1 mode
02 capability
02 the USBD1 mode
(00=1500 Hz, 01=1650 Hz,
02=1800 Hz)
30 width for the USBD1 mode
(01 to 30=100 to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz
steps)
03 USBD1 mode data modulation
when an external units PTT is
pushed
(01=USB, 02=ACC, 03=TC4)
14
02 capability
02 the LSBD2 mode
(00=1500 Hz, 01=1650 Hz,
02=1800 Hz)
(01 to 30=100 to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz
steps)
A-7264-2EX

Cmd.
1A
Sub Set mode

Data
Description
cmd. Category Item
05
14
(01=USB, 02=ACC, 03=TC4)
15
02 capability
02 the USBD2 mode
(00=1500 Hz, 01=1650 Hz,
02=1800 Hz)
(01 to 30=100 to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz
steps)
pushed
(01=USB, 02=ACC, 03=TC4)
16
02 capability
02 the LSBD3 mode
(00=1500 Hz, 01=1650 Hz,
02=1800 Hz)
(01 to 30=100 to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz
steps)
(01=USB, 02=ACC, 03=TC4)
17
02 capability
02 the USBD3 mode
(00=1500 Hz, 01=1650 Hz,
02=1800 Hz)
(01 to 30=100 to 3000 Hz in 100 Hz
steps)
pushed
(01=USB, 02=ACC, 03=TC4)
18
00 00 to Send/read the Scan type
03 (00=CALL, 01=S-Meter, 02=Voice,
03=All Memory)
01 00 to Send/read the Voice Scan Resume
24 setting
(00=OFF, 01 to 24=5 to 120
seconds in 5 second steps)
02 00 to Send/read the scan speed setting
02 for the All Memory Scan
(00=LOW, 01=MID, 02=HIGH)
V4.01
Cmd.
1A
Sub Set mode

Data
Description
cmd. Category Item
05
19
00 00 to Send/read the Contrast setting of
10 the LCD
(00 to 10=0 to 10)
01 00 to Send/read the Backlight brightness
10 of the LCD
(00=OFF, 01 to 10=1 to 10)
02 00 to Send/read the Backlight timer of
19 the LCD
(00=OFF, 01 to 18=5 to 90
seconds in 5 second steps,
19=CONTINUOUS)
03 00 to Send/read the Marquee times for
07 the text scroll function
(00=OFF, 01 to 07=1 to 7 times)
04 00/01 Send/read the Home display setting
(00=Channel, 01=VFO mode)
20
00
Send/read the Sellcall Silent mode
setting
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
21
00 00/01 Send/read the GPS data transfer
speed
(00=4800 bps, 01=9600 bps)
01 00/01 Send/read the CI-V data transfer
speed
(00=300 bps, 01=1200 bps,
02=4800 bps, 03=9600 bps,
04=19200 bps, 05=38400 bps,
06=AUTO)
02
Read the CI-V address setting
(01h to DFh)
03 00/01 Send/read the output log setting
from the serial port
(00=OFF, 01=ON)
07
0000/ Send/read the Fan status
0255 (0000=OFF, 0255=ON)
08
Read the RSSI
09
0000 Send/read the Squelch Mode
to
(0000=OFF, 0001=Call,
0003 0002=S-Meter, 0003=Voice)
0A
See Send/read the AF setting
p. 6 (0000=min. to 0255=max.)
0B
0000 Read the Hardware Model Version
to
(0000=EXP, 0001=AUS,
0003 0002=UN, 0003=NoOP)
0C
Send the Built-in test equipment
Connect the dummy load to the
antenna connector, before sending
this command.
34
0000 Read the TX/RX Mode setting
to
(0000=LSB, 0001=USB, 0002=AM,
0255 0003=CW, 0004=RTTY,
0018=LSB D1, 0019=USB D1,
0020=LSB D2, 0021=USB D2,
0022=LSB D3, 0023=USB D3,
0255=No Mode)
35
See Send the VFO Frequency
p. 6
36
0000 Send the TX/RX Mode setting
to
(0000=LSB, 0001=USB, 0002=AM,
0255 0003=CW, 0004=RTTY,
0018=LSB D1, 0019=USB D1,
0020=LSB D2, 0021=USB D2,
0022=LSB D3, 0023=USB D3)
A-7264-2EX

Cmd.
1A
1C
Sub Set mode

Data
Description
cmd. Category Item
37
0000 Send/read the TX status
to
(0000=RX, 0001=TX by PTT,
0002 0002=TX by ACC PTT)
If you want to change the TX
status between the PTT and ACC
PTT, first change to the RX status,
then select the TX status.
38
Send/read the memory channel
(ASCII 1 to 20 characters)
40
Send the Hangup command
While calling: Stop calling
While linking the Selcall Phone Link
or ALE link, sends the disconnect
call.
41
See Send the ALE Call output setting
p. 6
42
See Send the Selcall output setting
p. 7
50
00/01 Send/read the Priority Network
setting
60
See Read the GPS position
p. 7
A3
See Read the Model information
p. 7
00
00/01 Send/read the PTT output setting
(00=RX, 01=PTT TX)
01
00 to Send the Antenna tuner operation
02 (00=Through, 01=Tuner ON,
02=Manual tune)
Read the Antenna Tuner status
(00=Tuner ON, 01=Through)
V4.01
A-7264-2EX
Data content description

DDBand edge frequency setting
DDALE setting
Command: 02
q
Command: 1A 41
!0
q: Call type
!1
w: Individual ID or NET ID
r: Message
10 Hz digit: 09
1 Hz digit: 09
1 kHz digit: 09
100 Hz digit: 09
100 kHz digit: 09
10 kHz digit: 09
10 MHz digit: 09
1 MHz digit: 09
1000 MHz digit: 0 (fixed)
100 MHz digit: 09
Separator (fixed)
10 Hz digit: 09
1 Hz digit: 09
1 kHz digit: 09
100 Hz digit: 09
100 kHz digit: 09
10 kHz digit: 09
10 MHz digit: 09
1 MHz digit: 09
1000 MHz digit: 0 (fixed)
100 MHz digit: 09
X X X X X X X X 0 X 2 D X X X X X X X X 0 X
Lower edge
X X X X X X X X X X X X
e: Separator (02C)
qqCall type data

Call type
Individual
NET
Individual AMD
NET AMD
Sounding
Individual Update LQA
NET Update LQA
Unlink Individual AMD
Unlink NET AMD
Upper edge
DDOperating frequency
Command: 03, 1A 35
wwIndividual ID or NET ID
1 to 15 characters
Basic 38 ASCII subset (A to Z, 0 to 9, @, ?)
100 MHz digit: 0 (Fixed)
1000 MHz digit: 0 (Fixed)
10 MHz digit: 09
10 kHz digit: 09
1 MHz digit: 09
100 kHz digit: 09
1 kHz digit: 09
1 Hz digit: 09
10 Hz digit: 09
100 Hz digit: 09
q Data Separator Message

00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
Character ASCII code Character ASCII code

09
3039
AZ
415A
@
40
?
3F
rrMessage
1 to 90 characters
ASCII code (20 to 5Fh)
DDAudio volume level

Command: 14 01
Data
00 00
01 39
01 43
01 47
01 51
01 55
01 59
01 63
01 67
01 71
01 75
01 77
01 79
01 81
01 83
01 85
01 87
V4.01
VR level
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Data
01 89
01 91
01 93
01 95
01 97
01 99
02 01
02 03
02 05
02 07
02 09
02 11
02 13
02 15
02 17
02 19
02 21
VR level
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Data
02 23
02 25
02 27
02 29
02 31
02 33
02 35
02 37
02 39
02 41
02 43
02 45
02 47
02 49
02 51
02 53
02 55
VR level
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
A-7264-2EX
Data content description (Continued)
DDSelcall setting
DDPosition data
Command: 1A 42
q
Command: 1A 60
q: Latitude
e: Longitude
X X X X X X X X F F F F X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X
Call type
data
Call ID
or Link ID
Resevation Telephone number

Message, PIN code
w: Separator (02C)
qqCall type data

Call type
Selective
Phone
Message
Send Position
Get Position
Get Status
Emergency
Channel Test
Stun
q Data
00
01
02
03
04
05
21
24
28
qqLatitude
ASCII 11 Bytes.
Telephone number/
Message/PIN code
Telephone number
Message
PIN code
eeLongitude
ASCII 12 Bytes.
DDModel information
Command: 1A A3
q: Model name (ESN)

w: Version (ESN)
e: Serial number (ESN)
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
wwCall ID, Link ID

If the ID is less than 6 digits, enter F into the rest
digits.
Example: Call ID is 123, enter 123FFF.
r: Hardware type
t: Hardware version
X X X X X X X X X X X X
rrTelephone number, Message, PIN code

Telephone number: 1
to 16 digit(s)
ASCII code (30 to 39h
Number)
Message: 1
to 64* characters
ASCII code (20 to 7Eh)

i: DSP version
u: Front CPU version
y: Main CPU version
ESN: Electronic Serial Number
* Icom Selcall: Up to 64 characters

Open Selcall: Up to 32 characters
(After 33 characters are omitted.)
rrHardware type
Hardware type
EXP
AUS
UN
NoOP
PIN code*: 1
to 10 digit(s)
ASCII code (30 to 39h Number)

* Open Selcall only
DDPriority Network setting
r Data
0 (ASCII)
1 (ASCII)
2 (ASCII)
3 (ASCII)
Command: 1A 50
X X X X X X
w: Network name
q: Priority data
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

FOR CLASS A UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This

Equipment damage may occur.

Versions of the IC-F8101 which display

2 BASIC OPERATION........................................ 710

3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT............................ 1117

4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION......................... 1838

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

To ensure that your exposure to RF

INFORMATION EN MATIRE DE SCURIT

 fin de vous assurer que votre expoA

R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a

DO NOT push the PTT switch when you dont actually

DO NOT place the transceiver against walls or putting

ceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric

Always place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent

R WARNING! NEVER apply AC power to the

BE CAREFUL! If you use a linear amplifier, set the

[DC13.8V] socket on the transceiver rear panel. This

R WARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC to the

R WARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other objects

CAUTION:NEVER install the transceiver in a place

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when

KEEP the transceiver away from the heavy rain, and

Controller (Front panel or HM-192)

Hold down for 1 second to transmit Selcall and

When the transceivers power is ON:

t UP/DOWN KEYS [r]/[s]

y ENTER KEY [4]

u CLEAR KEY [8]

o FUNCTION KEYS []/[]/[]

The functions vary, depending on the preprogramming

Continued on the next page.

Controller (Front panel or HM-192) (Continued)

!0 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC]

 MIC (microphone input)

Upper/Lower case letters/Numbers

MODE KEY [MODE]

MUTE KEY [MUTE]

CLARIFIER KEY [CLAR]

 OTE: The Call squelch function cannot

Push [r] or [s] to adjust the frequency shift.

CLEAR TALK KEY [C TALK]

The S icon appears when the Call squelch

The L icon appears when the S-meter squelch

MANAGER KEY [MNGR]

TUNER KEY [TUNE]

Push to turn OFF the Antenna tuner.

DISPLAY KEY [DISP]

q DC POWER CONNECTOR [DC]

t ACCESSORY CONNECTOR (15 PIN) [ACC]

 OTE: No transmit frequency is displayed when

Continued on the next page.

LCD screen (Continued)

fin de vous assurer que votre expoA

Hold down for 1 second to transmit Selcall and

When the transceivers power is ON:

The functions vary, depending on the preprogramming

MIC (microphone input)

OTE: The Call squelch function cannot

Push [r] or [s] to adjust the frequency shift.

The S icon appears when the Call squelch

The L icon appears when the S-meter squelch

Push to turn OFF the Antenna tuner.

t ACCESSORY CONNECTOR (15 PIN) [ACC]

OTE: No transmit frequency is displayed when

wwPush the keypad keys to enter either the User

qqPush [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.

If the squelch is closed, push [MUTE](M) one or more

Push [MUTE](M) one or more times to select a

The Mute icon, S, L or V, appears when the

OTE: The Call squelch function cannot be seN

w When a signal is received, the scan pauses on

OTE: The scan resume setting, the action after

qqSelect the Display mode.

q Push [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.

OTE: Only the preprogrammed operating modes

The selected mode icon appears at the top of the display.

The cursor is displayed below the selected digit.

eePush [r] or [s] to change the digit.

eePush the keypad to enter the desired frequency.

rrPush [4] to save the frequency and exit.

r Hold down [TUNE](9) for 1 second to start the antenna tuner.

If S, L or V appears, push [MUTE](M) one or

w Push [r] or [s] to select the desired receive channel.

The S-meter shows the signal strength when a signal is

e Push [ +] or [ ] to adjust the desired audio

If the antenna cannot be tuned after 20 seconds, the

uuTo transmit on the channel, hold down [PTT] on the

The RF meter shows the output power.

I f you want to turn OFF the antenna tuner, push

qqPush [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.

qqPush [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.

qqPush [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.

If desired, adjust the Speech Processor Level. See the

ttPush [8] one or more times to exit.

qqPush [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.

qqPush [CLAR](7) to open the Clarifier adjustment

eePush [CLAR](7) to save the setting, and return to

hen cancelling the Clarifier function, set the freW

qqPush [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.

qqPush [8] to enter the Main Menu screen.