Icom Ic-r8600 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

iR8600

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER

WORD DEFINITION

RDANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an

explosion may occur.

RWARNING! Personal injury, ﬁre hazard or electric

shock may occur.

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

Recommended for optimum use. No

risk of personal injury, ﬁre or electric

shock.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully completely

before using the receiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This

instruction manual contains operating instructions for

the IC-R8600

PREFACE

Thank you for choosing this Icom product. The IC-

R8600 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER is a wide band

receiver which designed to cover the 10 kHz to

3 GHz range with Icom’s state of the SDR technology.

With proper care, this product should provide you

with years of trouble-free operation. Many hours of

research and development went into the design of

your IC-R8600.

This product includes RTOS “RTX” software, and is licensed according to the software license.

This product includes “zlib” open source software, and is licensed according to the open source software license.

This product includes “libpng” open source software, and is licensed according to the open source software license.

Refer to page I for information on the open source software being used by this product.

TRADEMARKS

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, Australia, New Zealand and/or other countries.

NXDN is a trademark of Icom Incorporated and JVC KENWOOD Corporation.

dPMR and the dPMR logo are trademarks of the dPMR MoU Association.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

While ordinary wide band receivers need to have dedicated demodulator circuits for each receive mode, the IC-

R8600 utilizes advanced digital processes that demodulate the incoming signals.

The IF signal is sent to the A/D converter, resulting in digital signal, then is processed by a high-speed FPGA and

DSP to be restored to an analog audio signal.

The received signal is processed to be demodulated according to the receive mode, including not only conventional

analog communications in CW, AM, SSB, FM, WFM and FSK, but also advanced digital communications in D-STAR,

P25, NXDN, dPMR and DCR. This was archived by using Software Dened Radio (SDR) technology.

The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights

including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is

licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited

from attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other

way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos.

#5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511,

#5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.

FEATURES

•Covers 10 kHz to 3 GHz for wide band reception

•Receives various digital modes such as

D-STAR, P25 (Phase 1), NXDN, dPMR and DCR

(Digital Convenience Radio)

•12 kHz IF output port for DRM broadcast

•Hi-speed Real-Time Spectrum Scope

•A 4.3 inch touch panel color display

•Multi-function dials for easy settings

•An SD card slot

You can record the received audio, save the receiver

settings, decoded FSK logs and so on, onto an SD card

(user supplied).

•“IP+” Function

The IP Plus function improves 3rd order intercept point

(IP3) performance.

•I/Q baseband signal output port

•Optional external speaker (with integrated power

supply)

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

ABOUT THE SDR WIDEBAND RECEIVER CIRCUITS

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY

LDifferent types of accessories may be supplied, or may

not be supplied depending on the receiver version.

DC power cable

(3 m: 9.8 ft)

Spare fuse

(3 A/32 V)

Spare fuse

(3 A/125 V)

Speaker plugs

(3.5 mm: 1/8" Stereo) RCA plugs

DC power short connector

FPGA

BPF BPF A/D DSP D/A

1st LO 2nd LO

Demodulator

Double conversion super heterodyne receiver (Example for 30.000000 MHz ~ 1099.999999 MHz)

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•FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

DISPOSAL

The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in

the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators

(rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their work-

ing life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste.

Dispose of them according to the laws in your area.

FCC INFORMATION

WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE

TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE

SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC

RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

CAUTION: Changes or modications to this device,

not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void

your authority to operate this device under FCC

regulations.

Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the

malfunction is because of:

• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res, earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning, or other natural

disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.

• The use of Icom receivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

DAbout the touch operation

In the manual, the touch operation is described as

shown below.

Touch

If the display is touched briey, one short beep

sounds.

Touch for 1 second

If the display is touched for 1 second, one

short and one long beep sound.

DTouch screen precautions

• The touch screen may not properly work when the

LCD protection lm or sheet is attached.

• Touching the screen with your nger nails, sharp

topped object and so on, or touching the screen

hard may damage it.

• Tablet PC’s operations such as ick, pinch in and

pinch out cannot be performed on this touch screen.

DTouch screen maintenance

• If the touch screen becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it

clean with a soft, dry cloth.

• When you wipe the touch screen, be careful not to

push it too hard or scratch it with your nger nails.

Otherwise you may damage the screen.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS

Instruction example

» SET > Time Set > Date

Detailed instruction

1. Push

Push

• The MENU screen opens.

2. Touch [SET].

MENU screen

• The SET screen opens.

3. Rotate to select “Time Set,” and then

push .

Rotate to select “Date,” then push .

SET screen

This manual is described in the following manner.

“ ” (Quotation marks):

Used to indicate icons, setting items, and screen titles

displayed on the screen.

The screen titles are also indicated in uppercase

letters. (Example: FUNCTION screen)

[ ] (brackets):

Used to indicate keys.

Routes to the set modes and setting screens

Routes to the Set mode, setting screen and the setting

items are described in the following manner.

DATE/TIME screen

DATE screen

5. Touch [+] or [–] to set the date.

6. Touch [SET] to save the entry.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE................................................................... i

IMPORTANT............................................................... i

TRADEMARKS........................................................... i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS............................................ i

FEATURES.................................................................ii

ABOUT THE SDR WIDEBAND RECEIVER CIRCUITS

...ii

VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY...............................ii

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.......................................ii

FCC INFORMATION .................................................iii

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS ..................................iv

DAbout the touch operation ..............................iv

DTouch screen precautions ..............................iv

DTouch screen maintenance ............................iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................. v

PRECAUTIONS....................................................... viii

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION.................................... 1-1

Front panel ....................................................... 1-1

Rear panel........................................................ 1-3

Touch panel display.......................................... 1-4

DMULTI DIAL MENU ( )...................... 1-6

DMENU screen.............................................. 1-6

DQUICK MENU ............................................. 1-6

DFUNCTION screen...................................... 1-7

DFUNCTION items ........................................ 1-7

Keyboard entering and editing ......................... 1-7

DEntering and editing characters .................. 1-7

DKeyboard types ........................................... 1-8

DEntry example ............................................. 1-8

2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ........... 2-1

Selecting a location .......................................... 2-1

Heat dissipation................................................ 2-1

For desktop use................................................ 2-1

Grounding......................................................... 2-1

Connecting a DC power supply ........................ 2-1

DPower supply............................................... 2-1

DTurning the receiver's power ON or OFF .... 2-1

Connecting an antenna .................................... 2-2

FSK (RTTY) connections ................................. 2-2

External device connection .............................. 2-3

Adjusting the volume level................................ 3-1

RF gain/SQL level/Audio tone .......................... 3-1

DNoise squelch.............................................. 3-1

DS-meter squelch .......................................... 3-1

DRF gain........................................................ 3-1

3 BASIC OPERATION ........................................ 3-1

Monitor function................................................ 3-1

About the VFO and Memory modes................. 3-1

Selecting the receiving mode ........................... 3-1

Selecting the receiving mode (continued) ........ 3-2

Setting the frequency ....................................... 3-2

DDirectly entering a frequency ...................... 3-2

Changing the Tuning Step................................ 3-2

DAbout the Tuning Step (TS) function ........... 3-2

About the Programmable Tuning Step function

. 3-3

DAbout the Auto Tuning Step function........... 3-3

Selecting the antenna....................................... 3-3

Dial/Panel Lock function................................... 3-3

DDial Lock function........................................ 3-3

DPanel Lock function..................................... 3-3

Adjusting Backlight dimmer .............................. 3-4

Fine tuning........................................................ 3-4

DWhen receiving FM, WFM or DIGITAL signal

. 3-4

DWhen receiving FSK signal ......................... 3-4

Selecting meter display ................................... 3-4

DMeter display types ..................................... 3-4

DRX Marker ................................................... 4-1

Spectrum scope screen.................................... 4-1

4 SCOPE OPERATION....................................... 4-1

DUsing the Spectrum Scope ......................... 4-1

DSetting the span .......................................... 4-2

DSetting the range......................................... 4-2

DSearching for the peak signal...................... 4-3

DTouch screen operation............................... 4-3

DMini scope screen ....................................... 4-3

DAdjusting the Reference level ..................... 4-4

DSweep speed............................................... 4-4

DScope set screen.........................................4-5

5 OTHER FUNCTIONS....................................... 5-1

About the Function screen ............................... 5-1

Preamplier ...................................................... 5-1

Attenuator......................................................... 5-1

Selecting the antenna....................................... 5-1

AGC function control ........................................ 5-1

IP Plus function ................................................ 5-2

Notch Filter ....................................................... 5-2

DSetting the notching width and frequency ... 5-2

Using the Digital Twin PBT............................... 5-2

Selecting the digital IF lter .............................. 5-3

DAdjusting the passband width ..................... 5-3

DSelecting the lter shape............................. 5-3

Noise Blanker (NB)........................................... 5-4

Noise Reduction ............................................... 5-4

Duplex operation .............................................. 5-4

AFC function..................................................... 5-5

Receiving in the CW mode............................... 5-5

DSetting the CW pitch control........................ 5-5

DAbout the CW Reverse mode...................... 5-5

Receiving FSK (RTTY) signal .......................... 5-5

DDecoded FSK data display.......................... 5-5

DDecoding FSK signal................................... 5-5

DTurning ON the FSK log .............................. 5-6

DViewing the FSK log contents ..................... 5-7

DTwin Peak Filter........................................... 5-7

DFSK tone and shift setting ........................... 5-7

DAbout the FSK DECODE SET screen......... 5-8

Tone squelch function....................................... 5-9

D.SQL (Digital Squelch) function...................... 5-9

DDigital Code Squelch................................... 5-9

DNetwork Access Code (NAC) ...................... 5-9

DGroup Code (COM ID) and CC ................. 5-10

DRadio Access Number (RAN).................... 5-10

DUser Code (UC)......................................... 5-10

Descrambler function ..................................... 5-10

Decryption function......................................... 5-10

Receive history log ......................................... 5-11

Screen Capture function................................. 5-11

DCapturing a screen.................................... 5-11

DViewing the captured screen..................... 5-11

6 RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK............... 6-1

Recording ......................................................... 6-1

DQuick recording ........................................... 6-1

DNormal recording......................................... 6-1

Playing back ..................................................... 6-1

Operation while playing back ........................... 6-2

Playing back on a PC ....................................... 6-2

Checking the le information ............................ 6-3

Deleting a le.................................................... 6-3

Deleting a folder ............................................... 6-4

PLAYER SET screen........................................ 6-4

RECORDER SET screen ................................. 6-4

7 USING AN SD CARD....................................... 7-1

About the SD card ............................................ 7-1

DSD card’s folder contents ............................ 7-1

Saving data onto the SD card .......................... 7-1

Inserting or removing the SD card.................... 7-1

DInserting....................................................... 7-1

DRemoving (While the receiver is OFF) ........ 7-1

DRemoving (While the receiver is ON).......... 7-1

Formatting an SD card ..................................... 7-2

Saving in the old format.................................... 7-2

Saving the setting data..................................... 7-2

Loading the data les ....................................... 7-3

Deleting a data le............................................ 7-3

Checking SD card information.......................... 7-3

8 Memory channels ........................................... 8-1

Selecting channel group................................... 8-1

DSelecting with /...................... 8-1

DSelecting

on the [GROUP SELECT] screen..8-1

Selecting a memory channel ............................ 8-2

DSelecting with ................................. 8-2

DSelecting with .......................... 8-2

DSelecting using the keypad ......................... 8-2

Writing a memory channel ............................... 8-2

Copying the Memory contents.......................... 8-3

Inserting a blank channel ................................. 8-3

Clearing a memory channel ............................. 8-3

Entering a group/memory name....................... 8-4

DEntering a group name................................ 8-4

DEntering a memory name............................ 8-4

About the MEMORY screen ............................. 8-5

9 SCANS............................................................. 9-1

Scan types........................................................ 9-1

Basic scanning ................................................. 9-1

DVFO scan and Memory scan....................... 9-1

DPriority scan................................................. 9-1

Adjusting the scan speed ................................. 9-1

Setting the Scan Resume function ................... 9-2

DSetting the scan delay timer........................ 9-2

DSetting the Scan Resume function.............. 9-2

Setting the priority interval................................ 9-2

Priority scan...................................................... 9-2

DPriority scan operation................................. 9-2

DMonitoring the Priority channel.................... 9-2

Scan Setting screen ......................................... 9-3

Programmed scan and Fine Programmed scan

..... 9-4

DProgrammed scan operation....................... 9-4

DFine Programmed scan operation............... 9-4

∂F scan............................................................ 9-5

D∂F scan operation....................................... 9-5

DFine ∂F scan operation............................... 9-5

Auto Memory Write scan .................................. 9-6

DAuto Memory Write scan operation............. 9-6

Memory scan and Select Memory scan ........... 9-7

DMemory scan operation............................... 9-7

DSelect Memory scan operation.................... 9-7

DSetting Select Memory channels................. 9-8

Canceling the Select Memory channel settings

.. 9-8

Mode select memory scan ............................... 9-9

DSetting the receive mode ............................ 9-9

Setting the skip frequency ............................... 9-9

DSetting the skip frequency........................... 9-9

DCanceling the skip frequency ...................... 9-9

Setting the Temporary Skip ............................ 9-10

Skip channel for memory scan ....................... 9-10

Voice Squelch Control function ...................... 9-11

Tone scan operation ....................................... 9-11

10 CLOCK AND TIMER...................................... 10-1

Setting the Time and Date.............................. 10-1

DSetting date ............................................... 10-1

DSetting time ............................................... 10-1

NTP Time Server............................................ 10-1

DExecute the time synchronization ............. 10-1

DSetting the NTP Server address................ 10-1

Timer .............................................................. 10-2

DSetting the Sleep timer.............................. 10-2

DSetting the Daily timer ............................... 10-2

Timer (continued) ........................................... 10-3

DTimer setting items .................................... 10-3

DAbout the Timer recording......................... 10-3

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11 SET MODE..................................................... 11-1

Set mode description...................................... 11-1

DEntering the Set mode .............................. 11-1

Tone Control ................................................... 11-2

Function.......................................................... 11-2

Digital Set ....................................................... 11-4

Connectors ..................................................... 11-5

Network .......................................................... 11-7

Display............................................................ 11-9

Time Set ....................................................... 11-10

SD Card........................................................ 11-10

Others........................................................... 11-10

12 MAINTENANCE............................................. 12-1

Cleaning ......................................................... 12-1

Replacing fuse................................................ 12-1

DDC power cable fuses ............................... 12-1

DCircuitry fuse ............................................. 12-1

Resetting ........................................................ 12-2

DPartial reset ............................................... 12-2

DAll reset ..................................................... 12-2

Touch screen calibration................................. 12-3

Troubleshooting.............................................. 12-4

13 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ........................ 13-1

General........................................................... 13-1

DAbout updating the rmware ..................... 13-1

DChecking the rmware version.................. 13-1

Preparation..................................................... 13-1

DDownloading the rmware le ................... 13-1

DUnzipping the rmware folder.................... 13-1

Updating the rmware .................................... 13-2

14 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 14-1

DGeneral...................................................... 14-1

DReceiver .................................................... 14-1

15 OPTIONS ....................................................... 15-1

Options ........................................................... 15-1

Attaching the MB-123..................................... 15-1

16 CONNECTOR INFORMATION ...................... 16-1

ABOUT THE LICENSES............................................ I

INDEX........................................................................ II

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PRECAUTIONS

RDANGER! NEVER operate the receiver near unshielded

electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. This

could cause an explosion and death.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with a headset

or other audio accessories at high volume levels. If you

experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or

discontinue use.

RWARNING! NEVER apply AC power to the [DC13.8V]

socket on the receiver rear panel. This could cause a re or

damage the receiver.

RWARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC to the

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

cause a re or damage the receiver.

RWARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable

polarity. This could cause a re or damage the receiver.

RWARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holder on the DC

power cable. Excessive current caused by a short could

cause a re or damage the receiver.

RWARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other objects

contact the inside of the receiver, or make incorrect contact

with connectors on the rear panel. This could cause an

electric shock or damage the receiver.

RWARNING! NEVER operate or touch the receiver with

wet hands. This could cause an electric shock or damage

to the receiver.

RWARNING! Immediately turn OFF the receiver power

and remove the power cable from the receiver if it emits an

abnormal odor, sound or smoke. Contact your Icom dealer

or distributor for advice.

RWARNING! NEVER put the receiver on an unstable

place where the receiver may suddenly move or fall. This

could cause an injury or damage the receiver.

RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver during a

lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a

re or damage the receiver. Always disconnect the power

source and antenna before a storm.

CAUTION: NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or

any liquids.

CAUTION: NEVER change the internal settings of the

receiver. This could reduce receiver performance and/

or damage to the receiver. The receiver warranty does

not cover any problems caused by unauthorized internal

adjustments.

CAUTION: NEVER install or place the receiver in a place

without adequate ventilation.

CAUTION: NEVER use harsh solvents such as Benzine

or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the receiver

surfaces.

CAUTION: NEVER leave the receiver in areas with

temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C

(+140°F).

CAUTION: NEVER place the receiver in excessively dusty

environments. This could damage the receiver.

DO NOT place the receiver against walls or put anything on

top of the receiver. This may overheat the receiver.

BE CAREFUL! The receiver will become hot when

operating the receiver continuously for long periods of time.

NEVER leave the receiver in an insecure place to avoid use

by unauthorized persons.

Turn OFF the receiver’s power and/or disconnect the DC

power cable when you will not use the receiver for long

period of time.

The display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear

as small dark or light spots. This is not a malfunction or

defect, but a normal characteristic of LCDs.

The IC-R8600 may receive its own oscillated frequency,

resulting in no reception or only noise reception including

on the Spectrum Scope screen, on some frequencies.

1PANEL DESCRIPTION

1-11-1

Front panel

qPOWER KEY (p. 2-1)

Turns the receiver ON (lights blue) or OFF.

wLOCAL KEY (p. 16-2)

Turns OFF the Remote mode.

LIn the Remote mode, all the operations on the panel

except , and are locked.

ePANEL LOCK KEY (p. 3-3)

Locks the controls (lights white) on the front panel.

LHold down for 1 second to turn OFF the display.

rTIMER KEY (p. 10-2)

Turns ON (lights orange) or OFF the Timer function.

LSet the current time to use the Timer function. (p. 10-1)

tHEADPHONE JACK [PHONES] (p. 16-2)

Accepts headphones. (3.5 mm: 1/8 in (d))

y[USB] (mini-B type) PORT (pp. 2-3, 16-1)

Connects to a PC.

• Outputs the decoded FSK (RTTY) or D-STAR data.

• Outputs the demodulated AF signal or 12 kHz IF signal.

• Interface for the optional CS-R8600 or RS-R8600

(future product).

• Interface for the remote control by the CI-V command.

uDIAL B (p. 1-6)

• Rotate to adjust the audio output level.

• Push to display the setting menu, then rotate to adjust

the RF gain (sensitivity), squelch threshold levels or

audio tone (Treble or Bass).

• Hold down to turn ON the Monitor function (the squelch

opens).

iSD CARD SLOT [SD CARD] (pp. 7-1, 7-2)

Accepts an SD card.

oMENU KEY (pp. 1-6, 11-1)

Opens the MENU screens where you can modify

the receiver settings and edit memory channels.

!0 FUNCTION KEY

FUNCTION

(pp. 1-7, 5-1)

Displays the FUNCTION screen where you can

congure various settings.

!1 MINI SCOPE KEY

M.SCOPE

(p. 4-3)

• Push to display the Mini Scope.

• Hold down for 1 second to display the Spectrum Scope.

!2 QUICK KEY

QUICK

(p. 1-6)

Displays the QUICK MENU.

!3 EXIT KEY

EXIT

Exits a setting screen or returns to the previous

screen.

!4 SPEECH/LOCK KEY (p. 3-3)

• Push to announce the receiving frequency and mode.

•

Hold down for 1 second to lock (lights white) .

!5 TENSION ADJUSTER

Adjusts the friction of in 3 steps.

!6 MAIN DIAL

Changes the operating frequency or setting value.

!7 RECEIVE INDICATOR

Lights green while receiving a signal or the squelch

(p. 3-1) is opened.

!8 LOCK INDICATOR (p. 3-3)

Lights white while the is locked by .

This section describes the keys, controls and dials that you use to operate the IC-R8600.

Refer to the pages posted beside each key, control, or dial for details.

u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1-2

Front panel (Continued)

!9!9

@2@3

@5 @4

!9 MEMORY CHANNEL DIAL KEY (p. 8-2)

Push this key (lights white) then rotate

to change the Memory channel number.

@0 MEMORY WRITE KEY (p. 8-2)

• Push to open the MW MENU screen.

• Hold down for 1 second to write the current receiving

contents (frequency, mode, and so on) to a memory

channel.

@1 VFO/MEMORY KEY (p. 3-1)

• Push to toggle between the VFO and Memory modes,

• Hold down for 1 second to copy the selected memory

channel contents to the VFO.

@2 MEMORY GROUP KEY / (p. 8-1)

Changes the Memory channel group.

@3 DIAL C (p. 1-6)

• Push to display the Multi Dial menu.

• Turn to change the memory channel number.

@4 PRIORITY SCAN KEY (p. 9-2)

Starts or cancels a Priority scan.

LSelect a Memory channel before starting a Priority

scan.

@5 DIAL A (p. 1-6)

• Push to display the scan setting menu, then rotate to

set the Scan speed or Priority scan interval.

@6 SCAN KEY (p. 9-1)

• Push to display the SCAN START screen.

• Hold down for 1 second to start a scan (except Priority

scan).

1PANEL DESCRIPTION

1-3

Rear panel

qDC POWER SOCKET [DC 13.8 V] (pp. 2-1, 16-2)

Connects to the supplied DC power cable.

wDC INPUT JACK [DC IN] (pp. 2-1, 16-2)

Connects to the optional SP-39AD (External speaker with

built-in power adapter) or AD-55NS (Power adapter).

Before connecting an SP-39AD or AD-55NS, connect the

supplied DC power short connector to [DC 13.8V] (q).

eGROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 2-1)

Connects to ground to prevent electrical shocks

and other problems.

rANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT1] (N type) (p. 2-2)

Connects to a 10 kHz ~ 3000 MHz antenna.

tANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT2] (SO-239) (p. 2-2)

Connects to a 10 kHz ~ 30 MHz antenna.

yANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT3] (RCA) (p. 2-2)

Connects to a 10 kHz ~ 30 MHz antenna.

uAUX JACK [AUX]

A reserved jack. No internal connection.

iEXTERNAL METER JACK [METER]

(pp. 2-3, 16-1)

Connects to an external analog RSSI or squelch

level meter (user supplied).

oREFERENCE SIGNAL INPUT/OUTPUT

CONNECTOR [REF I/O 10MHz] (BNC) (p. 16-1)

Inputs or outputs a 10 MHz reference frequency signal.

!0 IF SIGNAL OUTPUT CONNECTOR

[10.7MHz OUT] (BNC) (p. 16-1)

Outputs a 10.7 MHz IF signal.

!1 I/Q DATA OUTPUT PORT [I/Q OUT] (pp. 2-3, 16-1)

Outputs I/Q data.

LConnect a USB (1.1/2.0 standard) port (B type).

EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT-SP] (pp. 2-3, 16-2)

Connects to an optional external speaker SP-39AD

(External speaker with built-in power adapter).

(3.5 mm: 1/8 in (d))

LAccepts a 4~8 Ω speaker.

!3 AF/IF OUTPUT JACK [AF/IF] (pp. 2-3, 16-1)

Outputs the demodulated AF signal, or a 12 kHz IF

signal.

LThe output level is set, regardless of the volume control.

REMOTE CONTROL JACK [REMOTE] (pp. 2-3, 16-2)

Connects to a PC for remote control using CI-V

commands. (3.5 mm: 1/8 in (d))

!5 [USB] (B type) PORT (p. 2-3, 16-1)

Connects to a PC.

• Outputs the decoded FSK (RTTY) or D-STAR data.

• Outputs the demodulated AF signal or 12 kHz IF signal.

• Interface for the optional CS-R8600 or RS-R8600

(future product).

• Interface for the remote control by the CI-V commands.

!6 [MUTE] JACK/[MUTE] SWITCH (pp. 2-3, 16-1)

Used for the Mute function, or Bit Error Rate (BER)

Measurement function. (3.5 mm: 1/8 in (d))

LSlide the switch to the left when you use the

Mute function. The IC-R8600's receive circuitry is

deactivated by the input voltage.

LSlide the switch to the right when you use the BER

Measurement function.

!7 LAN PORT [LAN] (pp. 2-3, 16-1)

Connects to a network to use the functions shown

below.

• Automatic time synchronization.

• Outputs the received signal in

demodulated AF signal

, or

in 12 kHz IF signal, through the network.

• Remotely controlling using the optional RS-R8600

(future product).

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!1 !3!2 !4 !5 q

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1-4

Touch panel display

qMODE INDICATOR (p. 3-1)

Displays the selected receive mode.

wVSC INDICATOR (pp. 9-11, 5-10)

Appears while the Voice Squelch Control (VSC)

function is ON.

SCRM:

Appears while the Scrambler function is ON.

ENCR:

Appears while the Encryption function is ON.

PASSBAND WIDTH INDICATOR (BW/SFT)

(pp. 5-2, 5-9)

• Graphically displays the digital IF  lter passband width

and the shift amount.

• While the Tone/Digital Squelch function is ON, displays

the tone/digital squelch type.

TSQL: Tone squelch COM ID: Common ID

DTCS: Digital tone squelch CC: –

CSQL: Digital code squelch RAN:

Radio access number

NAC: Network access code UC: User code

rIF FILTER INDICATOR (p. 5-3)

Displays the selected IF  lter (FIL1, FIL2 or FIL3).

tPREAMP INDICATOR (pp. 1-7, 5-1)

Is displayed while the preampli er is ON.

yMEMORY NAME READOUT (p. 8-5)

Displays the memory name if entered.

uATTENUATOR INDICATOR

(ATT10/ATT20/ATT30) (pp. 1-7, 5-1)

Is displayed while the attenuator is ON.

iIP+ ICON (pp. 1-7, 5-2)

Is displayed while the IP Plus function is ON.

(This screen is only an example.)

oNETWORK CONTROL INDICATOR

Is displayed

while the IC-R8600 is remotely

controlled by the optional RS-R8600 (future

product), through the network.

!0 VOICE RECORDER ICON / (p. 6-1)

Is displayed while recording to indicate the

recording status.

!1 CLOCK READOUT (p. 10-1)

Displays the current local time.

LTouch the readout to display both the current local time

and UTC time.

!2 AFC INDICATOR (p. 5-5)

Is displayed while the Automatic Frequency Control

(AFC) function is ON.

!3 SKIP INDICATOR (pp. 9-9, 9-10)

SKIP: Memory Skip

SKIP: Program Skip

!4 OPERATING MODE INDICATOR (p. 3-1)

VFO

: VFO mode

MEMO

: Memory mode

!5 MEMORY CHANNEL READOUT (pp. 3-1, 8-2)

Displays the selected memory channel number.

!6 BLANK MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 8-3)

Is displayed when the selected memory channel is blank.

!7 MEMORY CHANNEL GROUP INDICATOR (p. 8-1)

00~99: Memory channel group number

A: Auto memory write group

S: Scan skip group

P: Programmable scan edge group

q e rtuio!0 !1

1PANEL DESCRIPTION

1-5

Touch panel (Continued)

(This screen is only an example.)

!8 PRIORITY INDICATOR (p. 9-2)

Is displayed

during a Priority scan.

LBlinks while the squelch is forced to open during a

Priority scan. (p. 9-3)

!9 TUNING STEP INDICATOR (p. 3-2)

Displays the currently selected tuning step.

LIf the tuning step is set by the programmable tuning

step, "◄" is displayed by the indicator.

@0 FUNCTION SCREEN

Displays the operating parameters, modes,

frequencies and indicators, depending on your

selections.

@11 FUNCTION GUIDES

Displays the currently accessible function.

RECEIVED SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (p. 3-4)

Displays the absolute received signal strength in

terminated or open load measurement.

@3 SIGNAL METER (p. 3-5)

Indicates the signal strength in S-meter/dBµ/

dBµ(EMF)/dBm.

@4 RF GAIN (RFG) (p. 3-1)

Is displayed

when the RF gain is set to less than

100% to indicate that the RF gain is reduced.

@5 TUNING INDICATOR (p. 3-4)

Displays the detuned level in the FM, WFM, FSK

and DIGITAL modes.

@6 OVERFLOW (OVF) INDICATOR (pp. 3-1, 5-1)

Is displayed when an excessively strong signal

is received. (Normally, "S" is displayed to in the

S-Meter mode)

@7 AGC INDICATOR (pp. 1-7, 5-1)

Displays the selected AGC time constant setting.

(AGC-F: Fast, AGC-M: Mid, AGC-S: Slow or AGC-OFF: OFF).

ANTENNA INDICATOR (p. 3-3, 5-1)

Displays the selected antenna (ANT1, ANT2 or ANT3) only

when the frequency is set to 10 kHz ~ 29.999999 MHz.

@9 NOTCH INDICATOR (AN/MN) (pp. 1-7, 5-2)

Is displayed while the Notch function is ON. (AN:

Auto Notch or MN: Manual Notch)

#0 NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR (NB) (pp. 1-7, 5-4)

Is displayed while the Noise Blanker function is ON.

#1 NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR (NR) (p. 1-7, 5-4)

Is displayed while the Noise Reduction function is ON.

#2 TWIN PEAK FILTER INDICATOR (TPF) (p. 5-7)

Is displayed while the Twin Peak Filter function is ON.

#3 DUP INDICATOR (DUP–/DUP+) (pp. 1-7, 5-4)

Is displayed while in the Duplex mode.

#4 TS INDICATOR ("▼") (p. 3-2)

Is displayed when the TS function is on. The

frequency changes according to the tuning step set

in TUNING STEP INDICATOR (

LTouch kHz digit to turn OFF the TS function.

#5 MONITOR INDICATOR (MONI) (p. 3-1)

Appears while the Monitor function is ON.

@9 #0 #1 #2 #3 #5

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1-6

Touch panel (Continued)

zPush to open the Multi Dial menu.

Push again to close the menu.

zWhile the Multi Dial menu is opened, touch the

desired item and rotate to set the desired

value or function.

DMENU screen

zPush to open the MENU screen.

LThe menu items differ, depending on the selected receive

mode.

DMULTI DIAL MENU ( )

• When rotating .

• When pushing .

LTouch to select an item, then rotate .

• When pushing .

LTouch to select an item, then rotate .

• When holding down for 1 second.

LTouch an item.

• When holding down for 1 second.

• The Monitor function is turned ON ([RECEIVE] lights green).

LRelease to turn OFF the Monitor function.

DQUICK MENU

zPush to open the QUICK MENU.

LThe items differ, depending on the operating condition.

QUICK MENU example

Touch the key to

turn ON and OFF

Multi dial menu items

Displayed items differ, according to the selected

receive mode.

FM/WFM AM/S-AM SSB CW

AFC*1 PBT1 PBT1 PBT1

PBT2 PBT2 PBT2

VSC*1 VSC*1 VSC*1 CW PITCH

BACKLIGHT BACKLIGHT BACKLIGHT BACKLIGHT

FSK DIGITAL NB*2NR*2

PBT1 AFC*1 LEVEL LEVEL

PBT2 DEPTH

TPF*1 WIDTH

BACKLIGHT BACKLIGHT

NOTCH*2

POSITION

WIDTH*1

*1Touch to turn the function ON or OFF.

*2 Displayed when you touch the item on the FUNCTION

screen for 1 second.

1PANEL DESCRIPTION

1-7

Touch panel (Continued)

DFUNCTION screen

zPush

FUNCTION

to open the FUNCTION screen.

LTo close the FUNCTION screen, push

EXIT

Function

name

Selected

option

Lights blue

in use

DFUNCTION items

zTouch an item to change its setting.

*1Touch for 1 second to open its function menu.

*2Touch to open its function menu.

FUNCTION OPTION

ANT ANT1, ANT2 or ANT3

P.AMP OFF or ON

ATT OFF, 10dB, 20dB or 30dB

IP+ OFF or ON

TONE*1OFF, TSQL or DTCS

TONE/SHIFT*2FSK RX Frequency, FSK Tone

Frequency or FSK Shift width

D.SQL*1

D-STAR: OFF or CSQL

P25: OFF or NAC

dPMR: OFF, COM ID or CC

NXDN: OFF or RAN

DCR: OFF or UC

AGC*1FAST, MID or SLOW

NOTCH*1OFF, AN or MN

NB*1OFF or ON

SCRAM*1OFF or ON

ENCRYP*1OFF or ON

NR*1OFF or ON

DUP*1OFF, DUP– or DUP+

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