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Icom iC-r8500 User's Manual

1. PROG appears Auto memory write scan Auto memory write scan operates in the same way as programmed scan However when a signal is received the received frequency is automatically written into a memory channel in the auto write bank Preparation written memories condition Push and hold AUTO to enter the written memory setting condition then rotate the main dial to select the PORNO Previously written memories in the Auto bank are saved then frequencies are written ine the next available channels Previously written mem ories in thie Auto bank are cleared then frequencies are written into channels starting from channel 0 Start stop Set the SQUELCH control to the threshold point 2 Push AUTO momentarily or for 1 sec to start the scan CAUTION Be sure the written memories condition is set as desired otherwise previously written memories are cleared i and scan range number appear the bank name area 3 Push AUTO again to stop the scan Convenient The same convenient functions are available as de scribed above 1234 567 00 1235 678 00 1235 890 00 1240 050 00 cog EIE AUTO appears 24 25 6 SCANS Q Priority scan Priorit
2. EO 4A FA FD 1 5 g 8 S 2 o o o o x 2 a 9 8 E E o 5 oO o D mm ow LLI Bank CH no Frequency Mode so Tuning step ATT SCN Memory name FE 4A E0 1A 00 19 0 1 2 3 9 0 7 8 5 6 3 4 12 0 5 0 1 1 3 95 19 1 0 0 3 4943 2 0 5 2 3 8 3 5 3 0 3 0 FD x n Torno oumom A o e s IE 8 2 5 28 C G 5 o N i a 9 5 EO N NIT N PIN NI 992 8 E E o 89 I xc I I z 2 5 5 8 8 o 539 8 8 8 823 8 6 Ze esie eese mS lt Scan skip and select channels The above data packet is an example of programming the following into memory channel 123 of bank num Comment Scan select Scan skip s number ber 19 00 OFF OFF Frequency 1 234 567 890 Hz e Mode FM 01 OFF Specified e Tuning step 199 5 kHz programmable step 02 Specified OFF Attenuator 10 dB 03 Specified Specified e Scan select specified e Scan skip specified e Memory name IC R8500 Clearing the specified channel data Special bank number and channels bn Memory channel contents set amp write FElFE 4A Eo A 19 01 2 3 FF FD Special bank
3. i PREGCAUTIONS 4 5 itr nennt UNPACKING TABLE OF CONTENTS ii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 6 panel xeuues 1 il ear panel icc eio eee HP 5 Wi Function display 6 2 CONNECTIONS 7 10 W Mounting installation 7 Required connections 8 W Antenna connection 9 Grounding tocco 9 Tape recorder connections 10 Transceive function 10 E Connecting to a PC 10 E Data demodulation terminal 10 FREQUENCY SETTING 11 12 Read me 1 5 11 M Using the keypad 11 E Using the main dial 12 Il ockf rictlon 12 4 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS 13 16 Initial settings
4. INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER IC CH8500 Icom Inc IMPORTANT EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the receiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains important safety and oper ating instructions for the IC R8500 WORD DEFINITION Personal injury fire hazard or electric AWARNING shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inconvenience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock Versions of the IC R8500 which display the CE C symbol on the serial number seal comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed PRECAUTIONS AINDOOR USE ONLY NEVER expose the IC R8500 or AC adapter to rain snow or any liquids Z NEVER connect the receiver to an AC outlet directly This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock Always use the supplied AC adapter or connect to a 13 8 V DC power source Z NEVER connect to an AC outlet that exceeds the suggested voltage for each AC adapter version This could cause a fire or ruin the AC adapter and or receiver Z NEVER use non rated fuses Non rated fuses could cause a fire or ruin the receiver NEVER let metal
5. IOTER ROOD AUX IN or LIVE IN jack REC REMOTE jack Grounds when a signal is received and squelch opens If a tape recorder has a control terminal this jack can be used for record ing control 2 A DC max IC R8500 RE co REMOTE s880 SSS i REC OUT ee 350 mVrms 4 7 Convenient When an optional UT 102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT S installed detected frequencies during scanning can be recorded See pgs 31 32 for settings Transceive function Icom CI V transceivers or receivers can be connect ed via the REMOTE jack The frequency and mode become the same when either radio is changed When set frequency is out of range for one of the con nected transceivers or receivers the connected radio s frequency mode does not change Connect to REMOTE jack sure the item is turned ON in initial set mode p 32 Connecting to PC The IC R8500 can connect directly to a personal computer providing control of multiple functions such as instant frequency name programming using appropriate software See pgs 35 36 for the control command table RS 232C cable r 3 TXD data o
6. 13 selection 13 Squelch function 14 Wi Functions for FM 14 Functions for SSB CW 14 Data communications 16 5 MEMORY CHANNELS 17 22 Bi General aee 17 Wi Bank selection 17 Channel selection 18 E Programming 19 Copy and paste memory editing 19 i Clearing ederet terc 19 Channel bank names 20 E Assigning channels numbers 21 6 SCANS 23 28 eiiie a i 23 Mode select function 25 Specifying skip channel and frequency 25 E Automatic bank limit skip functions 26 W Voice scan control function 26 E Programming scan edge frequencies 27 Scan speed delay functions 27 7 SLEEP TIMER 29
7. BARE ie hy Slows MODE REC OUT or 9 NB AFC 1O0dB 20dB d APO 7 JU 4 AF GAIN SQUELCH APF SH T SEI GIG GS C E NOISE BLANKER AFC SWITCH NB AFC Activates the noise blanker function or automatic fre quency control function The noise blanker is used for removing pulse type noise when SSB CW or AM mode is selected p 15 e The automatic frequency control tunes the displayed fre quency automatically when an off center frequency is re ceived It activates when FM or WFM is selected p 14 Q AUDIO FREQUENCY GAIN CONTROL AF GAIN p 13 Rotate clockwise to increase the audio output rotate counterclockwise to decrease the audio output AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL AGC p 15 Toggles the time constant of the AGC circuit be tween slow and fast When fast is selected AGC F appears Cannot be used in FM or WFM modes SQUELCH CONTROL SQUELCH p 14 Varies the squelch threshold level to mute noise when receiving no signal Fo S meter squelch threshold Noise squelch pape threshold not meter leve are muted available in SSB gt CW WFM and AM narrow modes SHIFT CONTROL IF SHIFT p 14 Shifts the center frequency of the receiver s IF pass band to reject interferin
8. jack BS Ground connection p 9 wr rw MHz coverage J Select the active antenna connector in quick set mode p 31 2 CONNECTIONS B Antenna connection Antennas play a very important role in receiver opera tion Connecting a poor quality antenna to the IC R8500 will result in less than optimum performance The IC R8500 requires at least 2 antennas for full fre quency coverage one for 0 1 to 30 MHz and one for 30 to 2000 MHz 9 Using a long wire antenna for HF bands The IC R8500 has a 500 phono RCA antenna connector for the HF bands When using a long wire antenna instead of a 50 O matched antenna use one as long as possible at least 10 m 33 ft and select the active connector as follows D Push SLEEP for 1 sec to enter quick set mode 2 Rotate the M CH selector to select the HF item 3 Rotate the main dial to select the antenna connector 4 Push SLEEP 6 momentarily to exit quick set mode E Grounding AWARNING NEVER use a gas pipe or electri cal conduit pipe for grounding To prevent accidents involving electricity and interfer ence from transceivers ground the receiver through the GND terminal on the rear panel For best results connect a heavy gauge cable to a water pipe or long earth sunk copper rod Make the distance between the GND terminal and ground as short as possible
9. 10 C to 50 14 F to 122 F Below 30 MHz 100 Hz x20 Hz Above 30 MHz 0 0003 0 00006 When an optional CR 293 is installed 13 8 V DC 15 negative ground 117 V AC U S A version with supplied AD 55A 230 or 240 V AC other versions with the optional AD 55 V Max audio 2 0 A Frequency band 1st 2nd 3rd Unit MHz 0 1 29 99999 48 8 10 7 0 455 30 0 499 99999 778 7 10 7 0 455 500 0 1024 99999 266 7 10 7 0 455 Utilizes converter method 1025 0 1999 99999 Local freq 500 1000 or 1010 MHz Except WFM Superheterodyne Frequency band MHz SSB CW AM AM N AM W FM WFM 0 1 0 49999 1 0 6 3 uV 0 5 1 79999 130 pV 1 8 1 99999 0 25uV 32yV 25yV 2 0 27 99999 0 2 uV 25yV 20yV 28 0 29 99999 0 2 uV 25yV 2001 O05ygV 30 0 999 99999 0 32uV 25uV 20 3 2 0 5 1 4pV 1240 0 1300 00000 0 32 2 5uV 20 32yV O5 V 20 pV Frequency SSB CW AM N AM AM W FM WFM MHz threshold tight threshold tight threshold tight threshold tight 1 8 29 99999 10 uV 320 mV 0 5 uV 320 mV 0 5 320 mV 45 HV 320 mV 0 4 uv 320 mV 0 4 uv 320 mV 45 uv 320 mV FM mode can only be used above 28 MHz WFM More than 150 2 6 dB FM AM W More than 12 kHz 6 dB FM N AM More th
10. E Front panel POWER SWITCH POWER Turns power ON and OFF SLEEP SET SWITCH SLEEP SET w Push momentarily to set the sleep timer p 29 e Selectable times are 30 60 90 120 min or OFF SLEEP appears in the function display when the sleep timer is set Push for 1 sec to enter quick set mode 30 Use the M CH selector and main dial to select items and contents respectively RECORDER REMOTE JACK REC REMOTE p 10 Controls the running of a tape recorder for record ing Connects to the REMOTE jack on a tape recorder RECORDER JACK REC OUT p 10 Outputs an audio signal Connect to the AUX or LINE IN jack on a tape recorder HEADPHONE JACK PHONES Accepts headphones with 4 16 impedance When headphones are connected no receive audio comes from the speaker Stereo headphones can be connected however output is monaural Q MODE SWITCHES WFM FM AM SSB CW p 13 Push to select an operating mode following keys toggle between several modes FM FM FM narrow AM AM AM narrow AM wide SSB OW USB LSB CW optional CW narrow When SSB CW mode is selected push SSB CW for 1 sec to adjust the BFO frequency p 15 ICOM 3751719900808 PA Gee iL it aco a t 7f t HS AGC F APF N SLEEP Gi33 397 10 20 eo REC
11. aa Clearing Information programmed into memory channel be cleared erased D Select the memory channel to be cleared 2 Push and hold M CL until the receiver emits 3 beeps Convenient Bank assign function Using the bank assign function memory channels can be removed along with their programmed con tents from a particular memory bank and placed temporarily in the free bank See p 21 ooo 69669 M CL key Channel bank names Channel names of up to 8 characters and bank names of up to 5 characters can be programmed for conve nience Programmed names can be easily copied to other channels using the copy paste function Channel name programming MEMORY CHANNELS 5 OO OO Qo Om Select the desired memory channel 2 Set the frequency and mode tuning steps then push and hold the MW key When no data is programmed memory names cannot be programmed 3 Push CE gt A cursor appears at the first character space of the name area 4 Enter the desired name via the keypad Push the appropriate keys to input the desired charac ters To erase a character overwrite wi
12. at Mod 1 kHz Dev 3 5 kHz Output impedance 4 7 Audio detect Before the frequency de emphasis stage e Usable for FM only not including WFM Outer GND Grounded Output is selectable with an internal jumper pin p 16 Pin Port name Description Output level More than 2 W Inner Output impedance 4 8 Outer GND Grounded DC 13 8 and DC IN sockets DC 13 8 DC IN Inner Outer POWER switch Internal regulator TIT Receiver circuit circuit o REC REMOTE jack Outer Inner 3 5 mm diam 2 conductor o REC OUT jack Outer Inner 3 5 mm diam 2 conductor o PHONES jack Outer Q Inner Middle 6 mm diam 3 conductor CONNECTOR INFORMATION 9 DC IN Pin Port name Description Inner DC IN Accepts connection to the AD 55A V only Outer GND Grounded 13 8 V Pin Port name Description 1 13 8 IN 13 8 V DC input current consumption 2 A 12 5 V DC output when connecting AD 55 A V 2 to DC IN socket Max 2 3 NC 4 GND Grounded Pin Port name Description e Grounded when squelch opens Inner SQL Can be deactivated via initial set mode p 31 Max current 1 A 12 V DC Outer GND Pin Port name Description Output detected audio output onog DET 100 300 mV rms 4 7 Outer GND Grounded Pin Port name Description I
13. other wise the sleep period may be changed 4 To turn ON the receiver after the sleep timer has turned power OFF push POWER OFF then ON again The sleep timer is cancelled Each push of SLEEP Gap Previous display Push SLEEP Sp once Set time B General Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions The IC R8500 has 2 separate set modes quick set mode and initial set mode 9 Selecting quick set mode Push SLEEP ap for 1 sec Quick set mode is selected and one of its items appears 2 Rotate the M CH control to select the desired item 3 Rotate the main dial to set the values or conditions for the selected item 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other items 5 To exit quick set mode push SLEEP p again e Pushing any other switch will also exit quick set mode 9 Selecting initial set mode D Push POWER to turn power OFF 2 While pushing SLEEP a push POWER to turn power ON Initial set mode is selected and one of its items appears 3 Rotate the M CH control to select the desired item 4 Rotate the main dial to set the values or conditions for the selected item 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other items 6 To exit initial set mode push POWER to turn power OFF Push POWER to turn power ON
14. 1 3 5 7 9 20dB 60dB Functions for FM Center indicator FM signals have a wide bandwidth which makes them easy to receive However you may be tuned off cen ter resulting in audio distortion The IC R8500 s off center indicators appear in such cases making it easy to fine tune to the center of the frequency ec One of these indicators appears when the received signal is off center o AFC AFC stands for automatic frequency control The AFC circuit automatically compensates the tuning when a receive frequency drifts or goes off frequency When one of the off center indicators appears the IC R8500 can adjust the receive frequency automat ically when the AFC function is turned ON and an off center frequency is received the frequency in the display automatically changes to reflect the center of the signal When one of these indicators appears the displayed frequency is automatically moved to the center frequency Functions for SSB CW IF shift The F shift function electronically changes the cen ter of the IF intermediate frequency passband fre quency to reject interference The IF shift is not avail able in FM and AM modes D Adjust the SHIFT control for a minimum interfer ence signal level The audio tone may be changed while the IF shift is in use 2 Set the shift control to its center position when there is no interference
15. 8 SET MODE e 30 General 30 Quick set mode items 31 Initial set mode items 31 9 CONNECTOR INFORMATION 33 34 10 CONTROL COMMANDS 35 36 table 35 Data format 35 11 MAINTENANCE eese enean nnn 37 ll Disassembly 37 Fuse replacement 37 B Level adjustments 37 II Memory backup 37 II CPU resetting 37 iB Cleaning o 37 12 OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS 38 39 BIUT 102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT 38 FL 52A CW NARROW FILTER enn 38 CR 293 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT 39 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 41 14 SPECIFICATIONS 42 15 OPTIONS one 43 DG DE 44 PANEL DESCRIPTION
16. Bank number Remarks t Eat 20 e For programmed a scan channel num 21 bers are as follows E E 0 5 8 E g 0P1 00 0 2 01 S 5 pog 8 9 5 1P1 02 1P2 03 g 2 E 9 u etc up to 9P1 18 2 o 5 E VE g and 9P2 19 EDE S Uv 23 There is only one oO 8 os 5 e channel in the prior 24 ity bank Gain and level data gd BCD data AF GAIN Max Max counterclockwise clockwise SQUELCH 9900 eee 0255 IF SHIFT Max center Max counterclockwise clockwise APF control 0000 0128 eee 0255 36 37 1 1 MAINTENANCE E Disassembly For internal maintenance and optional installations disassemble the receiver CAUTION DISCONNECT the DC power cable or AC adapter before performing any work on the receiver D Remove 6 screws from the top of the receiver and 4 screws from its sides 2 Carefully lift up the top cover while disconnecting the plug from the speaker cable 3 Turn the receiver upside down 4 Remove 6 screws from the bottom cover then lift up the bottom cover Speaker cable E Fuse replacement If a fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning try to find the source of the problem and replace the dam aged fuse with a new rated fuse e For internal fuse For DC cable fuse Fuse MAIN unit
17. MEMORY CLEAR SWITCH M CL p 19 Push and hold to clear the contents of the displayed memory Bank names cannot be cleared MEMORY WRITE SWITCH MW 19 Push and hold to store the displayed frequency mode tuning step etc into the selected memory channel BANK SWITCH BANK p 17 Push momentarily to toggle the bank limit func tion ON and OFF p 18 While BANK appears only memory channels within the selected bank can be selected via the M CH se lector Push for 1 sec to increase decrease the number of memory channels in the selected bank p 21 MEMORY CHANNEL SELECTOR M CH p 18 Selects a memory channel in normal use Clockwise rotation selects higher memory channel numbers counterclockwise rotation selects lower memory channel numbers Selects a set mode item when quick set mode or initial set mode is selected p 30 DELAY SPEED CONTROL DELAY SPEED p 28 Adjusts the scan delay time or scan speed depend ing on the DLY MA switch setting s 3 5 7 9 420dB 600B 71 i roc Pel E 1 ml FC AGC F N IC R8500 1 20 COMMUNICATION RECEIVER MODE JOC rv JOC am J J ssercw werc Acc J J 2 AF GAIN SQUELCH D 9 D 9 D je e 9 e D When scan delay time is assigned this control adjusts the scan delay ti
18. SENSE o 9 TYPE N CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE D Nut Rubber gasket 15 mm j 5mm Slide the nut washer rubber gasket and clamp over the Cl Vedi iis coaxial cable then cut the end of the cable evenly CR Strip the cable and fold the braid back over the clamp Center conductor 10 mm 36 in Solder hole Soft solder the center conductor Install the N center conductor pin and No space solder it Plug body Carefully slide the plug body into place aligning the center conductor pin on the cable Tighten the nut onto the plug body sure the center conductor is the same height as the plug body EI PL 259 CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE 30 mm joo Slide the coupling ring down Strip the cable jacket and soft solder Coupling ring 10 mm soft solder 10mm Soft Strip the cable as solder shown at left Soft mE solder the center con 1 2 mm ductor 10 mm Slide the connector body on and solder it solder solder Screw the coupling ring etu onto the connector body recorder connections The REC OUT jack has 350 mV rms 4 7 output for connection to other audio equipment X CONNECTIONS
19. UT 102 as shown in the diagram at right 4 Replace the top cover Under the top cover 5 ic 52 cw NARROW FILTER The IC R8500 has a CW narrow mode which pro vides better S N signal to noise and also rejects nearby interference The CW narrow filter is helpful when receiving CW and radio teletype signals D Remove the top cover as shown opposite 2 Connect the FL 52A as shown in the diagram at right Make sure it is connected in the proper orientation Attached nuts on the FL 52A are not necessary If you want to install the filter more securely open the MAIN unit then use the nuts on the bottom of the MAIN unit 3 Replace the top cover Under the top cover 38 12 OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS CR 293 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT A temperature compensating crystal with a stability of x3 ppm is built in to the receiver For more demand ing operation the CR 293 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT is available It has a stability of 0 5 ppm D Remove the bottom cover as shown on p 37 2 Remove 6 screws from the metal plate then remove the metal plate and shield cover 3 Remove 10 screws from the PLL unit then open the unit to expose the bottom 4 Unsolder the feet of the i
20. again e The conditions selected in initial set mode are now effec tive sETMopbE 8 EB Main dial for contents oor ID 51 M CH push for 1 sec for items DISPLAY EXAMPLE QUICK SET MODE Value or Item condition Item number POWER Main dial for contents ooo SLEEP ip at power ON M CH for items DISPLAY EXAMPLE INITIAL SET MODE Value or Item condition Item number 30 31 8 SET MODE E Quick set mode items This item toggles the intensity of the display back lighting between high or low Bright backlighting default Dark backlighting A beep sounds each time a switch is pushed for con firmation This function can be turned OFF for silent operation Confirmation beeps ON default Confirmation beeps OFF This item sets the lock function to electronically lock the main dial only or both the main dial and the panel switches Only the main dial can be locked default Both the main dial and panel switches can be locked This item sets the auto tuning speed The main dial normally changes the frequency 400 x tuning step revolution When auto tuning speed is turned on this increases to 2000 x tuning step r
21. an AC adapter AD 55 A V only Receiver turns OFF by The sleep timer has been activated power back ON then push 29 itself SLEEP one or more times to turn the sleep timer function OFF if desired No sound comes from Volume level is too low e Rotate AF GAIN clockwise to obtain a the speaker suitable listening level The squelch is closed Rotate SSQUELCH counterclockwise to p 14 open the squelch An external speaker or headphones are e Disconnect the external speaker or connected headphones CW narrow mode is selected when no Select another mode or install the op pgs optional filter is installed tional CW narrow filter 13 38 Sensitivity is low The coaxial cable is cut Fix the coaxial cable gt No antenna is connected Connect an antenna p 8 The connected antenna is not matched Connect an antenna matched to the re p 8 5 to the receive frequency ceiving frequency z Wrong antenna connector is used for Check the antenna connection p 8 P V UHF and HF antenna W Wrong antenna connector is selected in Select the proper antenna connector p 31 gt set mode for HF antenna SO 239 or phono RCA RF attenuator is activated e Push ATT 10 dB or ATT 20 dB to can cel the function tc Receive signal is un SHIFT is rotated too far CCW or Set IF SHIFT to the center position p 14 clea
22. current bank only or Banky from any bank M CH selector Push BANK to toggle the bank limit function ON and OFF Convenient Automatic bank limit When starting memory scan the bank limit function is activated automatically This automatic selection caeca dga gm Ene ee can be deactivated See p 26 BANK doesn t BANK appears appear Bank limit OFF e Bank limit ON All memory channels canbe Only memory channels in selected via the M CH the current bank can be se selector BANKA BANKY lected Banks can be se can be used lected with the BANKA BANKY keys only Using the keypad Memory channels in the current bank can only be selected via the keypad DSelect the desired bank using M CH BANKA or ENT BANKY 2 Push keys corresponding to the desired channel 3 Push the M CH key to set the selected memory channel Input for memory channels not available is cancelled M CH key EXAMPLE Selecting channel 39 from within the currently selected bank Go DEF 9x WXY iwl EXAMPLE Selecting channel 12 from a different bank bank 3 H H 3 times 5 MEMORY CHANNELS E Programming This is the method most often used to prog
23. kHz 500Hz 6 dB UT 102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT DOC DECLARATION ICOM OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku C Osaka 547 0003 Japan D sseldorf 4th Aug 2006 Place and date of issue Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeister stra e 100 Kind of equipment COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER D 40225 D sseldorf Authorized representative name Type designation 8500 P H Ikegami General Manager Version where applicable This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised 7 standards specifications or documents i Article 3 1a 60950 1 2001 ii Article 3 1b EN 301489 1 and EN 301489 15 iii Article 3 2 EN 301 783 2 Signature M Icom Inc v 44 Count on us 23 EUR Intended Country of Use gt GER FRA MESP MAUT WENED EPOR EDEN NMBEL WITA FIN NIUX W SUI E NOR 5395 1 Printed in Japan 1996 2006 by Icom Inc Icom Inc 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan
24. the scan speed can be instantly updated during scan operation The name area shows as at right for 1 sec after rotating the control Z When scan delay time is assigned to the 1 DELAY SPEED control the scan speed is fixed ZZ at the maximum of 40 ch sec NY DELAY SPEED Lowest scan speed 1 ch sec Highest scan speed 40 ch sec Scan delay The DELAY SPEED control adjusts the scan delay period scan resume period when The scan delay function is assigned to the DELAY SPEED control see above DLY is selected for the scan resume condition with the switch S Z When scan speed is assigned to the 2 DELAY SPEED control the scan delay is deter mined by the set value of 3 to 18 sec DELAY SPEED gt Longest delay time 18 sec 28 29 SLEEP TIMER The IC R8500 has a sleep timer function to automati cally turn the power OFF after a specified period Operation DPush SLEEP amp Ei33 momentarily several times to activate the sleep timer and set the power OFF period When the sleep timer is activated SLEEP appears in the display 5 settings are available 120 90 60 30 min and sleep OFF 2 2 sec after performing step 1 above the receiver returns to the previous display 3 To confirm the set sleep period push SLEEP ap momentarily one time Be careful not to push the switch more than once
25. wire or other objects touch any internal part or connectors on the rear panel of the receiver This will cause electric shock AVOID using or placing the receiver in areas with tem peratures below 10 C 14 or above 50 122 AVOID placing the receiver in excessively dusty envi ronments or in direct sunlight AVOID placing the receiver against walls or putting anything on top of the receiver This will obstruct heat dissipation RESPECT other people s privacy Information over heard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way UNPACKING ey 0077 Accessories included with the IC R8500 Qty DAC adapter 55 1 2 DC power cable 023 1 3 Mini plug 2 conductor 3 5 1 4 Phono RCA plugs 2 Fuse FGMB 125 V A internal use 1 6 Fuses FGB A for DC cable 2 Screws 4 12 for optional MB 23 2 8 Screws CO 3x8 for optional MB 23 feet 4 9 Allen bolts 5 8 for optional IC MB12 4 Some versions are not supplied with an AC adapter TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT nee tele retin ie Petar velut EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
26. 1 SHIFT APF 1 SHIFT APF SHIFT Shifts low Center Shifts high 4 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS Noise blanker The noise blanker reduces pulse type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems This function is not effective for FM and WFM mode or for non pulse type noise and wide width pulses Push NB to toggle the noise blanker ON and OFF NB appears when the noise blanker is activated NOTE When strong signal is received while the noise blanker is ON the output audio may be dis torted In such cases the noise blanker should be turned OFF switch Audio peak filter The APF audio peak filter adjusts the peak fre quency of the received audio The APF can be used for adjusting the audio response The IC R8500 has two selectable width filters Use the appropriate filter width for optimum receiving DPush the APF switch 2 Rotate the APF control to adjust the peak fre quency 3 To change the filter width push APF for 1 sec Available for SSB CW and AM only APF switch APF control 2 APF is selected APF N is selected dB dB 0 0 10 10 20 20 30 30 40 40 500 1k 2k 5k Hz 500 1k 2k 5k Hz BFO adjustment BFO stands for beat frequency oscillator This func tion is useful in conjuncti
27. 8 digit memory names are programmed NOTE When memory channels without informa tion blank channels are selected the frequency is not displayed Only the memory channel num SN into all 1000 channels and 5 digit bank names are ber appears programmed into 20 user banks for convenient recall and organisation of frequencies Moreover memory channels can store mode information a tuning step and ATT attenuation information The table below gives a general overview of the IC R8500 s memory channels INITIAL CONTENTS USAGE For normal use Frequency mode tuning step name and ATT information can be programmed The number of channels in each bank is user assignable Banks cannot be deleted they must contain at least 1 channel 40 memories x 20 banks Frequencies detected during auto memory write scan are memorised into this bank in sequence Mode and tuning step are written at the same time Note that when the written memories condition is set as and auto write scan is started all memories in this bank are cleared 100 memories Undesired signals such as from beacons control coded signals etc can be pro grammed to be skipped during programmed scan and auto memory write scan When MW is pushed for 1 sec while scan is paused the displayed frequency is programmed into this bank regardless of the selected bank 100 memories For temporary storage when assigning channels to banks Delete
28. EQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency O SKIP INDICATOR p 25 Appears when the skip function is activated Flashes during scan when the skip function is ac tivated by the auto skip function G VSC INDICATOR p 26 Appears when the voice scan control function is activated Q SCAN RESUME CONDITION INDICATORS p 27 Show the selected scan resume condition TUNING STEP INDICATORS p 12 Show the selected tuning step 3 appears when a programmable tuning step is selected TEMPORARY MEMORY INDICATOR 19 e Appears when M SET is pushed to indicate that a frequency is being temporarily saved Disappears when the temporary memory is past ed into another memory channel MEMORY CHANNEL READOUT p 17 Shows the selected memory channel number SKIP CHANNEL INDICATOR p 25 Appears when the selected memory channel is set as a skip channel MEMORY NAME INDICATORS 20 Display names programmed into a memory or scan group PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 SELECT CHANNEL INDICATOR 23 Appears when the selected memory channel is set as a select channel BANK NUMBER INDICATOR 17 Shows the selected memory bank number BANK INDICATOR p 18 Appears when the bank limit function is activated e Flashes during scan when the bank limit function is activated by the auto bank function P BANK NAME INDICATOR 20 Displays names programmed into a bank AUDIO PEAK FILTE
29. F 30 Mode select scan start APF ON 31 Priority scan Power OFF activating sleep 00 18 SEL CH release Power ON from sleep active 01 SEL CH tag VSC deactivation VSC activation Scan resume selection co Scan resume selection OFF Scan resume selection DLY E Data format e Basic format from PC to IC R8500 4A Eo Cn Sc Data area e g fa FD E 4 9 8 9 o8 E pE 2 5 P vo Be E S8 D g 98 os os of 9 g v O x S50 a2 amp 2 Sa E E op ESOS og 5 i og 9 9656 a ELA Dn OS0 amp Note 1 Only scan group 0 is usable Note 2 Use these commands after sending a bank or mode command Answer from IC R8500 to PC FE FE EO 4A Sc Data area e g fd FD TTT 1 5 E 95 5 8 o g 985 2 S 20090 E 5 OD m on a HQ 5 Q E e E 5 S CTE a o O og 2 Oo c a o OK message from IC R8500 to PC FE FE Eo 4A FB ae Preamble code PC s address IC R8500 s address End of message code OK code Memory channel contents set amp write 1A 00 COMMAND LIST 10 NG message from IC R8500 to PC
30. FGMB 125 V 3 A E Level adjustments R254 R252 adjusts the beep level R254 adjusts the UT 102 output level Memory backup All of the CPU s memory is backed up by an EEP ROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory All data you set such as memory con tents set mode contents etc is stored in this EEP ROM There is no internal lithium battery CPU resetting If the IC R8500 is behaving erratically this may be an indication of a CPU malfunction In such cases reset the CPU While pushing MW push POWER in to turn on the receiver power e The CPU is reset NOTE Resetting the CPU clears all memory con 2 tents and returns internal settings to their factory 2 defaults ll Cleaning If the receiver becomes dusty or dirty wipe it clean with a dry soft cloth AVOID the use of strong chemical solvents such as thinner benzine or alcohol to clean the aa receiver These may damage the receiver s surfaces OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS 12 102 voicE SYNTHESIZER UNIT The UT 102 announces the accessed frequency in a clear electronically generated voice in English or Japanese when pushing SPCH or when a signal is detected during scan see p 31 32 for settings D Remove the top cover as shown opposite 2 Remove the protected paper attached to the bot tom of the UT 102 to expose the adhesive strip 3 Connect the
31. R INDICATOR p 15 APF or APF N appears when the audio peak fil ter function is activated ATTENUATOR INDICATORS Appear when the RF attenuator is activated AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL INDICATOR 15 AGC F appears when AGC fast is selected no indi cation appears when AGC slow is selected DRECEIVE INDICATOR Appears while receiving FM CENTER INDICATORS 14 Appear when the received signal is not tuned to its center frequency NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR 15 Appears when the noise blanker circuit is activated AFC INDICATOR 14 Appears when the automatic frequency control function is activated in either FM or WFM modes LOCK INDICATOR p 12 Appears when the main dial or front panel switches are locked SLEEP INDICATOR p 29 Appears when the sleep timer is set 2 CONNECTIONS E Mounting installation 9 Location Select a location for the receiver that allows adequate air circulation and access to the front and rear panels Do not place in areas subject to extreme heat cold or vibrations or near TV sets radios and electromagnetic sources Be careful of the internal temperature of the receiver Installation into a rack or other enclosed area may in crease the internal temperature over the useable tem perature range Specifications are not guaranteed under such conditions 9 Receiver stand The base of the IC R8500 has an adjustable stand for desktop use Set the s
32. SPF H item on p 31 for details Push for 1 sec to activate the lock function p 12 e Push for 1 sec again to cancel the lock function e The lock function action can be selected in set mode to cover the main dial only or to cover both the main dial and front panel switches TUNING STEP SWITCHES TSAJ TS V 12 Select the tuning step for the main dial Push TSA to select a larger tuning step push TSW to select a smaller tuning step 10 Hz 50 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 2 5 kHz 5 kHz 9 kHz 10 kHz 12 5 kHz 20 kHz 25 kHz 100 kHz and 1 MHz are selectable Programmable tuning steps can be set between 0 5 and 199 5 kHz To set programmable tuning steps enter the desired steps via the keypad then push TS Alor TS V MAIN DIAL Changes the operating frequency set mode contents etc BRAKE ADJUSTMENT SCREW Adjusts the main dial tension FUNCTION DISPLAY 6 Shows the selected frequency mode memory name etc S METER w Shows the strength of the received signal e Shows the squelch threshold level when the SQUELCH is rotated past the center position 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION MEMORY SET SWITCH M SET p 19 Used to copy and paste the displayed frequency into another memory channel The first push is used to copy appears and the sec ond push is used to paste disappears Frequency mode tuning step memory name etc can be programmed into a temporary memory
33. an 5 5 kHz 6 dB AM N SSB CW More than 2 2 kHz 6 dB CW narrow More than 500 2 6 dB Optional FL 52A is required More than 60 dB 30 1000 MHz 50 dB typical 1240 1300 MHz More than 2 0 W at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load More than 1 2 kHz 2 conductor 3 5 mm 4 8 All specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation 42 5 options 43 7000 SUPER WIDEBAND OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA Frequency coverage Receive 25 1300 MHz Transmit 50 144 430 900 1200 MHz bands Type of antenna Discone Weight 1 kg SP 21 EXTERNAL SPEAKER Designed for base station operation Input impedance 8 Max input power 5 W e o 9 Carrying handle convenient for portable operation Use the screws supplied with the IC R8500 DO NOT use the screws supplied with the MB 23 CT 17 CI V LEVEL CONVERTER For remote control of up to 4 receivers from 1 PC You can set memory contents including names as well as read data from the receivers AD 55 A V AC ADAPTER Provides AC operation C AD 55 Europe version only IC MB12 MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET Receiver mounting bracket for mobile operation Not available in European countries due to local regulations CR 293 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT Provides improved frequency stability e Frequency stability 5 ppm 0 C 60 C 32 F 140 F FL 52A CW NARROW FILTER 455
34. d channels contents have been cleared are stored in this bank until being assigned to another bank This bank does not appear when no channel are assigned E Memorize scan edge frequencies 10 pairs of scan edges 0P1 to 9P2 are pro 20 memories fixed grammable upper and lower scan edges Mode and tuning step are automati cally equalised to the last programmed channel in a pair B Bank selection To select regular channel banks Push M CH BANKA or ENT BANKY one or more times to select the desired channel bank e The bank indicator shows the selected bank Push and hold BANKA or BANKY to quickly through the channel banks in the order to 2 and 5 NOTE The FREE bank is initially blank and there fore cannot be selected In order to select it at least 1 channel must be programmed into the FREE bank See p 21 V Convenient Bank names The default names of USR A to USR T can be set to your own preference Refer to p 20 for program ming To select the programmed scan edge Push PROG for 1 sec and channel number 0P1 to 9P2 appear MEMORY CHANNELS 5 B Channel selection Using the M CH selector D Select the desired bank using M CH BANKA or ENT BANKY 2 Rotate the M CH selector to select the desired channel e Bank limit function While rotating the M CH selector memory channels can be selected from within the
35. d to the 4 free bank WW The number of channels in this bank is decreased Adding inserting memory channels MEMORY CHANNELS 5 DSelect the bank you wish to add memory chan nel s to 2 Push BANK for 1 sec of LEH Or appears and flashes ePush BANK momentarily to exit the condition and return to the previous display if desired 3 Rotate M CH to select the following INDICATION DESCRIPTION 1 channel will be inserted in front of the selected channel Programmed contents after the inserted channel are shifted accordingly 1 channel will be added at the end of the selected bank 10 channels will be added at the end of the selected bank 2 Push BANK for 1 sec to perform the selected operation The memory channel s are deleted from the bank and added inserted to the selected bank Memory channels cannot be added inserted into a memory bank when the bank is empty BANK CO for 1 sec Delete channel see opposite page BANK for 1 sec 22 SCANS E Operation Memory scan All memory channels except skip channels in the selected bank are scanned at up to 40 ch sec D Push M CH BANKA or ENT BANKY to select the desired bank Direct selection is also available as below 2 Set the SQUELCH con
36. e channels in the 24 scan does not function have been programmed auto write bank Scan starts automati The AFC function is activated and an Push AFC to turn the AFC function p 14 cally off center signal is received in FM or OFF or wait until the center frequency is WFM mode selected E General e Frequency coverage e Mode e Number of memory channels Antenna connector e Usable temperature range Frequency stability Power supply requirement Current drain at 13 8 V DC Dimensions projections not included Weight e Intermediate frequencies Receiver Receive system e Sensitivity e Squelch sensitivity e Selectivity e Spurious and image rejection ratio e Audio output power F shift variable range External speaker connector Standby 1 8 A 287 W x 112 H x309 D mm 1194e W x 4 32 H x 12 6 D in 7 0 kg 15 4 Ib Below 30 MHz SPECIFICATIONS 14 NN Version Frequency Coverage MHz USA 0 10000 823 99999 849 00001 868 99999 894 00001 1999 99999 Europe 0 10000 1999 99999 France 0 10000 87 50000 108 00000 1999 99999 Specifications guaranteed 0 1 1000 MHz and 1240 1300 MHz FM normal narrow AM wide normal narrow SSB USB LSB CW normal narrow Optional FL 52A is required 1000 plus 20 scan edges and 1 priority channel Below 30 MHz SO 239 50 Q Phono 500 9 Above 30 MHz Type N 50 Q
37. e receiver s CPU the FREE bank has no memory channels and cannot be selected SN 9 Deleting memory channels To rearrange bank channel assignments DDelete memory channels from banks that have more memory channels than you need Deleted channels are assigned to the free bank auto matically 2 Add or insert memory channels to banks in which you want to add channels Channels added to a bank are deleted from the free bank ooo CCK BANK switch M CH control DSelect the bank and memory channel you wish to delete 2 Push BANK for 1 sec One of appears and flashes ePush BANK momentarily to exit the condition and return to the previous display if de ired 3 Rotate M CH until a appears in the display 5 BANK for 1 sec to delete the selected channel The memory channel but not its contents is moved to the bank 2 Memory channels can only be deleted one at a time to prevent accidental deletion of multiple channels when you want to delete more than one channel from a bank repeat the above Steps as many times as necessary NOTE1 Deleted channels are moved to the free bank however the programmed contents are erased NOTE2 The number of banks cannot be decreased This means that if there is only one channel in a bank it cannot be move
38. ecified as a skip channel 2 Push SKIP for 1 sec to toggle the setting ON and OFF SKIP CH appears when skip is set e Programming skip frequencies for programmed scan D Start programmed scan 2 When the scan pauses on an undesired signal push MW for 1 sec The frequency is memorised into the skip bank as a skip frequency The specified channel is skipped during memory and memory select scans The programmed frequency is skipped during pro grammed and auto memory write scans Push MW for 1 sec while programmed scan pauses SCANS 6 E Automatic bank limit skip functions When starting a scan the following functions are automatically turned ON by default and the SKIP and BANK switches are deactivated during scan The bank limit function for memory scan and select memory scan The memory scan operates within the selected bank only Turning OFF the automatic function Push MEMO for 1 sec display as at right appears 2 Rotate the M CH selector to the item or Rotate the main dial to select function iio amp Push MEMO to return to the previous display Voice scan control function skip function for any scan except priority scan memory channels specified as skip chan nels are not checked during memory scan and select memory scan the frequencies which are pro grammed into memory channels as skip chann
39. els not only in the skip bank but any memory chan nels during programmed scan and auto memory write scan The skip function is turned ON automatical ly at scan start SKIP does not function during scan The scan skip function is turned ON and OFF by SKIP regardless of scan start The bank limit function is turned ON au tomatically at scan start BANK does not function during scan The bank limit function is turned ON and OFF by BANK regardless of scan start J This function is useful when you don t want unmodu lated signals pausing or cancelling a scan When activated the receiver checks received signals for voice components If a receiver signal includes voice components and the tone of the voice components changes within 1 sec scan pauses or stops If the received signal includes no voice components or the tone of the voice components does not change within 1 sec scan resumes To toggle the function ON and OFF push VSC VSC appears while it is activated 7 The VSC function activates for any scan The VSC function resumes the scan on unmod ulated signals even when the resume condition is set to OFF or VSC appears VSC oOFFDLY co Unmodulated Modulated signal signal Scan edge 1 Scan edge 2 Scan VJ Scan pauses or is Skip cancelled 26 6 SCANS E Programming scan edge frequencies A set o
40. evolution during quick rotation of the dial The auto tuning speed function is ON default The auto tuning speed function is OFF This item sets the active HF antenna connector on the rear panel Either the 50 SO 239 coaxial or 500 phono RCA connector can be activated The SO 239 antenna con nector is activated default The RCA phono connector is activated Initial set mode items This item activates deactivates the REC REMOTE jack on the front panel When ON is selected the REC REMOTE jack is at a low level when the squelch opens via the internal relay The REC REMOTE jack can be used default The REC REMOTE jack has no function and no relay switching sound is heard When the optional UT 102 voicE SYNTHESIZER iS installed and scan is in use the detected frequency is announced each time scan pauses regardless of the SPCH LOCK switch This announcement can be turned ON and OFF The detected frequency is announced when scan pauses default The optional voice synthe Sizer activates via the SPCH switch only sET MODE 8 When the optional UT 102 voicE SYNTHESIZER UNIT iS installed you can select between English and Japanese as the language Voice synthesizer functions Voice synthesizer functions in English default in Japanese When the optional UT 102 voicE SYNTHESIZER UNIT iS installed yo
41. f scan edge frequencies must be programmed before starting the programmed or auto memory write scans 10 pairs of scan edges are available OP1 to 9P2 PROG for 1 sec appears in Changes to a flashing 2Rotate the M CH selector to select the lower scan edge in a pair e g OP1 The keypad can also be used for selection 3 Set the frequency mode tuning step and memory name then push MW for 1 sec to program one of the scan edges Rotate the M CH selector to select the other edge in the pair e g OP2 5 Set the frequency then push MW for 1 sec to program Mode tuning step and name are common to both scan edges 6 Push PROG momentarily to return to the previous channel or repeat 2 to 6 for other scan edges e bank name area then cJ JT JIC CJ J MW switch M CH selector Scan speed delay functions Scan resume condition Scan pauses when finding a signal and then resumes or is cancelled depending on the selected scan resume condition There are 3 resume conditions Push DLY one or more times to select a resume condition OFF DLY CO delay period OFFDLY CO Scan pauses for the adjusted delay period after receiving a signal then resumes When the received signal disappears scan resumes approx 3 sec after that OFF DLY CO Scan resume OFF Scan pauses
42. g signals Cannot be used in FM WFM and AM modes OFFDLY Center frequency is shifted up Center frequency is shifted down AUDIO PEAK FILTER CONTROL APF p 15 Adjusts the audio peak filter setting to pick up a de sired audio frequency Only valid when the APF Switch is ON Clockwise rotation adjusts the filter setting higher coun terclockwise rotation adjusts the filter setting lower ATTENUATOR SWITCHES 10dB 20dB Push to activate one of the attenuators Push 10dB to activate the 10 dB attenuator Push 20dB to activate the 20 dB attenuator Push 10dB 20dB to activate the 30 dB attenuator 10 dB and 30 dB attenuator cannot be used below 500 kHz AUDIO PEAK FILTER SWITCH APF 15 Push momentarily to toggle the audio peak filter circuit ON and OFF Use the APF control to adjust the center of the audio peak passband w When the audio peak filter circuit is ON push for 1 sec to toggle the filter setting between normal and narrow Narrow is available for SSB CW and AM only SPEECH LOCK SWITCH SPCH LOCK Push momentarily to activate the voice synthesiz er function and have the displayed frequency announced An optional UT 102 sPEECH SYNTHESIZER UNIT 5 nec essary to activate the voice synthesizer function p 38 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 e Automatic announcement at signal detection during scan is available Refer to the
43. l AUTO p 24 w Push momentarily to start stop auto write scan Push for 1 sec to select the written memories condition for the auto write scan e Two conditions are available clear auto written mem ories before scan starts and keep auto written mem ories before scan start VSC p 26 Push to toggle the voice scan control function ON and OFF The VSC function resumes the scan when a detected sig nal does not contain voice components VSC appears while the voice scan control function is activated PRIO p 25 w Push momentarily to start stop priority scan Priority scan can be used in combination with other scans Push for 1 sec to enter the priority channel pro gramming condition DLY p 27 we Push momentarily to select a scan resume condi tion OFF is underscored scan pauses on a signal until it disappears then resumes 3 sec after that DLY is underscored scan resumes according to the DELAY SPEED control setting When a signal dis appears scan resumes 3 sec later PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 P co is underscored scan is cancelled when receiving a signal Push for 1 sec to enter the delay time scan speed setting condition e The function of the DELAY SPEED control can be se lected KEYPAD The keypad can be used for several functions as below Keypad then ENT then MW Direct frequency input Keypad then M CH Memory channel selectio
44. me scan pausing interval during signal reception This setting is effective when OFFDLY is selected for the scan resume condition When scan speed is assigned this control adjusts the scan speed In this case scan delay time is determined while setting SCAN SWITCHES SCAN All of these switches are related to the scan function in some way as follows MEMO p 23 Push momentarily to start stop memory scan w Push numeral keys then this key to start memo ry scan in the specified bank w Push this key then a mode switch to activate mode select scan function w Push for 1 sec to set automatic bank and skip functions The bank limit function and or memory skip functions are activated automatically when AUTO is selected and scan is started SEL p 23 Push momentarily to start stop memory select scan w Push for 1 sec to set the memory channel as a select channel PROG p 24 Push momentarily to start stop programmed scan Push numeral keys before or after pushing this key to start programmed scan using the specified scan edge group 10 scan edge groups are available w Push for 1 sec to program scan edges for pro grammed scan SCAN SKIP p 25 w Push momentarily to toggle the skip function ON and OFF for any scan Automatic skip activation is available with the MEMO Switch we Push for 1 sec to set the memory channel as a skip channe
45. n e CE NAME then keypad Alphanumeric input for memory bank names etc Keypadthen TSA TSV Arbitrary tuning step setting Keypad then MEMO or SEL Specify memory bank then start memory scan or se lect memory scan Keypad then PROG or AUTO Specify scan edge group then start programmed scan or auto write scan 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Rear panel RS 232C CONNECTOR p 10 Connects an RS 232C cable An RS 232C cable can be used to connect the IC R8500 to a PC In this way commands can be sent to the receiver via the PC CI V REMOTE CONTROL JACK p 10 Allows connection to an Icom CI V system trans ceiver or another receiver for the transceive function Also connects to a PC with several receivers for command control via an optional CT 17 ci v LEVEL CONVERTER OIF OUT JACK Outputs a 10 7 MHz IF signal with 9 V DC for an ex ternal equipment QAGC JACK p 16 This jack has functions which are selectable through internal receiver settings Outputs an AGC signal for an external equipment de fault Outputs audio detected signal without de emphasis for 9600 bps data detection FM mode only G DC 13 8 V JACK 8 w Plug in the jumper connector here when using the supplied AC adapter Connects to a 13 8 V DC power source using the supplied DC cable when the AC adapter is not connected Not su
46. n 0 5 kHz steps for each memory independently DPush the numeral keys on the keypad that corre spond to the tuning step you wish to program 2 Push TSA or TSV to set the programmable tun ing step to the selected value The programmable tuning step is automatically selected as the active tuning step FREQUENCY SETTING Tuning step indicators MHz kHz 2 appears when the programmable tuning step is selected MHz or kHz appears to indicate the units of the selected tuning step EXAMPLE Setting the programmable tuning step to 50 kHz rsa or sv E Lock function The lock function electronically locks the indicated fre quency from accidentally being changed Push SPCH 93 for 1 sec to toggle the lock func tion ON and OFF LOCK appears in the function display while the lock function is activated 9 Setting the lock function coverage The lock function can be set to lock the main dial only or the main dial and most of the front panel switches DPush SLEEP for 1 sec to enter quick set mode indication 3 Rotate the main dial to set the lock function cover age to IHL or P Pi Push SLEEP 38 momentarily to exit quick set mode 1 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS E initial settings Before turning power ON set controls and switches as i
47. nal jumper plug as illustrated at right e The output is obtained for FM mode only Usable for 9600 bps only Refer to p 37 for a description of opening the case d RCA plug TU or TNC AGC output default AF direct detector output 200 mVrms 4 7 KQ to REC OUT 2 conguctor 3 5 to REC REMOTE 4 c d plugs SQUELCH IN TU or TNC Personal computer Receiving method D Connect a terminal unit as above 2 Select FM mode or USB CW modes for HF band data communications 3 Set the receiver to the desired frequency as below 4 Set the connected terminal unit to the appropriate settings Refer to the terminal unit s instructions Frequency settings depend on the mode used r FM mode Setting frequency displayed freq Desired freq SB mode Setting frequency displayed freq Desired freq Center of Mark and Space freq W narrow mode Setting frequency displayed freq Desired freq Center of Mark and Space freq 600 Hz SB mode for amateur RTTY Setting frequency displayed freq Desired freq Mark freq 5 MEMORY CHANNELS B General The IC R8500 has 1000 regular memory channels plus 20 programmable scan edge channels and 1 pri ority channel
48. ndicated below U D UOU U QUO J L 0 AF GAIN 10 o clock wey Q 00 0 00 M IF SHIFT center After turning power ON check the display for indications below and remove as follows Push SLEEP m FM reu I Push hold SPCH LOCK rec i 4 ER bod UNS NB AFC AGC F APF N OFF DLY CO wt I Push NB AFC Push AGC Push 10dB and or 20 dB B Mode selection Push one of the mode keys one or more times to The indications in the table appear in the bank name select the desired mode Consult the table below for area for 1 sec after an operating mode is selected basic characteristics of each mode MODE BANDWIDTH INDICATIO DESCRIPTION normal 12 kHz 6 dB Amateur bands citizens band utility communications marine bands etc FM narrow can only receive narrow FM signals normal FM can narrow 5 5 kHz 6 dB E E receive both normal and narrow FM signals medium 5 5 kHz 6 dB Broadcasting amateur bands citizens band air band etc AM wide wide 12 kHz 6 dB d mode is used for clear audio reception Signals however may be received with interference narrow 2 2 kHz 6 dB USB 2 2 kHz 6 dB Shortwave broadcasting amateur bands etc Use USB for no
49. nner Audio Outputs audio Middle e Output impedance 4 16 Q Outer GND Grounded 34 contro commaNps 35 The IC R8500 can be connected to a PC via the PC s from the PC and or transfer data from the receiver to RS 232C port This allows you to control the receiver the PC Command table Operation Cn Sc Remark Operation Cn Sc Remark Reading freq edges 02 10 Hz 00 Reading operating freq 03 50 Hz 01 Reading operating mode 04 100 Hz 02 Reading M ch contents package add bn mc 1 kHz 03 Reading bank name add bn 2 5 kHz 04 Reading squelch condition 5 kHz 05 Reading S meter level 9 kHz 06 Reading model ID Tuning step 10 kHz 10 97 Set frequency add fd 12 5 kHz 08 LSB 20 kHz 09 USB 25 kHz 10 AM 100 kHz 11 AM narrow Set operating AM wide 1 MHz 12 mode CW programmable 13 CW narrow OFF 00 FM 10 dB 10 Attenuator 11 FM narrow 20 dB 20 WFM 30 dB 30 Memory channel selection mc Voice frequency 13 00 Bank selection bn synthesizer Memory write AF gain setting 01 add gd Set M ch contents amp write package add dt Squelch level setting 03 add gd 14 Set bank name add bn nd IF shift setting 04 add gd Memory clear APF control setting 05 add gd Stop scan AGC OFF 10 Programmed scan start AGC ON 11 Auto memory write scan start Memory clear E ou 16 20 Memory scan start 21 Select memory scan start APF OF
50. nter the frequency digits below 1 MHz elf a key is mistakenly pushed push CE gt and start again from the beginning 4 Push ENT to set the input frequency When pushing ENT after entering the MHz digits zeros are automatically entered for the kHz digits EXAMPLE SETTING THE FREQUENCY USING THE KEYPAD To set to 145 00 MHz 4 To set to 1296 040 MHz ENT 9 6 0 4 gt udacnnnn iun qur To set to 850 kHz ENT 8 15 0 85 MHz 0 e JEJ a a Ir AG e Lit To change from 1296 040 to 1296 850 MHz ia Le I 11 Using the main dial Rotate the main dial to change the frequency The frequency changes in increments determined by the selected tuning step see below When the lock function is activated LOCK appears the frequency cannot be changed 9 Selecting a tuning step 13 preset tuning steps are available plus 1 programma ble tuning step see below The preset tuning steps are 10 50 100Hz 1 25 5 9 10 125 20 25 1 MHz Push TSA or TSW to change the selected tuning step 100 kHz 9 Setting the programmable tuning step The programmable tuning step can be set between the range of 0 5 199 5 kHz i
51. nternal crystal unit then remove it 5 Place the CR 293 in the space available as shown in the diagram then solder its feet into place 6 points 6 Adjust the reference frequency using a frequency counter PLL unit Replace the ground spring to its original position 8 Return the shield cover metal plate and bottom cover to their original positions 2 NOTE The CR 293 is an oven type crystal unit 1 and the specified frequency stability described 72 above is guaranteed 1 min after power ON The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions If TROUBLESHOOTING 13 ME you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF Power does not turn DC power cable is improperly con e Reconnect the DC power cable se p 8 ON when POWER is nected curely pushed in A fuse is blown Check for the cause then replace the p 37 fuse with a spare one During AC adapter operation the Connect the jumper connector to the p 8 jumper connector is in use DC13 8V jack on the receiver s rear panel z External 12 V DC is connected to the Connect the external power source to p 8 o DC IN jack the DC13 8V jack The DC IN jack ac a cepts
52. on with the IF shift function When eliminating interference with the IF shift func tion the audio characteristics of the received signal are often changed Use the BFO adjustment function to adjust the audio quality of the received signal to that desired Push SSB CW to select SSB CW mode 2 Push SSB CW for 1 sec to activate the function appears 3 Rotate M CH to adjust the BFO 1 2 kHz to 1 2 kHz are selectable SSB CW switch M CH selector ZZ BFO shift can be set for USB 1 LSB CW separately SS AGC function AGC stands for automatic gain control This function controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level even when the received signal strength is varied by fading etc Use AGC slow for normal phone operation AGC fast for receiving data and searching for signals AGC time constant cannot be changed in FM and WFM modes Push AGC to toggle between AGC fast and slow AGC F appears when AGC fast is selected no indi cator appears when AGC slow is selected AGC switch RECEIVE FUNCTIONS 4 B Data communications Connections Audio IN or Detector IN For high speed data 9600 bps reception in FM mode panel to AGC To use the AGC socket for AF output Change the inter
53. pplied with some versions Q EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK Connects an 8 external speaker When an external speaker is connected the internal speaker does not function Q DC IN JACK p 8 Connects the supplied AC adapter A regulator circuit has been designed between this con nector and the DC 13 8 V jack Be sure the jumper connector is connected to the DC 13 8 V jack Not supplied with some versions Q HF 50 ANTENNA CONNECTOR p 8 Connects an antenna to cover the frequency range below 30 MHz Use a coaxial cable and a PL 259 connector Be sure this connector is selected in quick set mode p 31 GROUND TERMINAL 9 Connect this terminal to a ground HF 500 Q ANTENNA CONNECTOR p 8 When a 500 long wire antenna is used for HF band receiving this connector is used instead of the 50 antenna connector Set the i p 31 VHF UHF ANTENNA CONNECTOR 8 Connects an antenna to cover the frequency range over 30 MHz Use a coaxial cable and type N connector item to i to use this connector ll Function display 3 WFMAMUSBLSB e ur Ta e a aA NB AFC F APF N REMOTE INDICATOR 35 Appears when a level control command is received from a PC via CI V data When this indicator appears the control knob s setting is ignored e This indicator will disappear when the control knob is rotated MODE INDICATORS p 13 Show the operating mode FR
54. r Inner 3 5 mm diam 2 conductor IF OUT jack RCA phono jack OUT jack k Inner Outer RCA phono jack External speaker Outer Inner 3 5 mm diam 2 conductor Pin Port name Description 1 GND Grounded 2 RXD Input port for CI V format data 12V 12V 3 TXD Output port for CI V format data 12V 12V 4 RTS Shorten these ports inside Can be connected to pin 8 DCD via the inter 5 CTS UST nal circuit board coffee beans NC can be connected to pin 20 DTR via the 6 DSR internal circuit board coffee beans 7 GND Grounded 8 DCD NC can be connected to pins 4 and 5 RTS CTS via the internal circuit board coffee beans 9 19 NC No connection NC can be connected to pin 6 DSR via the 20 DTR MAE internal circuit board coffee beans 21 25 NC No connection Pin Port name Description Inner REMOTE Input output port for CI V format data 5 V O V Outer GND Grounded Pin Port name Description Frequency 10 7 MHz Inner IF OUT Output level 60 dBm with 50 dBm input from an antenna connector in WFM mode Outer GND Grounded Pin Port name Description Output voltage 1 to 2 4 V DC AGC out signal strength weak to strong Output impedance 2 2 MQ Inner Output level 200 mV rms
55. r or distorted CW APF is rotated too far CCW or CW e Set the APF control to the center position p 15 or push the APF switch to turn it OFF The wrong mode switch is pushed Push the correct mode switch p 13 WFM mode cannot be The operating frequency is lower than Set the frequency above 30 MHz when p 13 set 30 MHz WFM mode cannot be se in WFM mode lected below 30 MHz Main dial does not func The lock function is activated Push LOCK for 1 sec to deactivate p 12 5 tion tc E LOCK does not lock of is selected in quick set Select in quick set p 31 the keypad function mode mode switches etc Z selected frequency The memory channel was changed be e Push MW for 1 sec to write into a 19 is erased fore writing into memory memory before changing channels The frequency is not An optional UT 102 voice SYNTHESIZER Install the UT 102 p 38 announced when push UNIT is not installed ing SPCH 40 41 13 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF Memory channels in The bank limit function is activated and Push BANK to turn OFF the bank limit p 18 another bank cannot be BANK is indicated function or use BANK or BANK to se o selected lect the bank Memory channels in the Written memories condition is set a
56. ram mem ory channels DSelect the desired memory channel 2 Set the desired frequency When the memory channel already contains information change the frequency using the main dial or the keypad When the memory channel is blank use keypad entry only to set the frequency 3 Set operating mode p 13 and tuning steps p 12 Push and hold MW until the receiver emits 3 beeps The information is stored in the memory channel NOTE When changing the memory channel before pushing MW the set frequency and 2 mode tuning steps is erased c Copy and paste memory editing When the frequency and mode tuning steps is set for a channel or when you want to change a fre quency using the contents of another memory chan nel the copy paste function is helpful to keep or con firm the previously programmed contents DPush M SET to temporarily store the displayed frequency mode etc appears Only 1 channel be stored in the temporary space 2 Select the memory channel you wish to program the frequency into 3 Push M SET again to paste the stored contents disappears Z NOTE Remember that pushing MW is always necessary to program contents into a memory channel Pasted contents will be cleared if the MW key is not pushed for 1 sec SN C C OO oo e L Cmc mn
57. rmal LSB UU SSB reception LSB is not normally used normall 2 2 kHz 6 dB Morse code communications Use this mode to receive radio tele narrow 500 Hz 6 dB DU type etc by shifting the receive frequency option MAE TV broadcasting FM broadcasting etc TV and FM broadcasting 150 kHz 6 dB E cannot be accessed FM mode because their signals are too wide llSquelch function RECEIVE FUNCTIONS 4 The IC R8500 has 2 types of squelch noise squelch and S meter squelch Noise squelch Only acts on noise has good sensi tivity It can be adjusted for reception of weak signals Strong signals exceeding a certain level will always cause the squelch to open S meter squelch S meter squelch does not open for weak signals but can be adjusted to open for signals over a wide range of strengths Once you have selected a threshold point in a range the IC R8500 will open for all signals above this point To adjust the squelch rotate SQUELCH Clockwise rotation closes the squelch sets the threshold point higher counterclockwise rotation opens the squelch for reception of weak signals Y S meter squelch p threshold d Noise squelch oe a threshold not meter leve are muted available in SSB gt CW WFM and AM narrow modes When SQUELCH is rotated past center S the S meter shows the signal strength needed to open the squelch
58. s e Change the setting to 24 lt AUTO bank are C I i cleared e Bank name is erased is pushed on the final name Push ENT after setting the name p 20 9 after setting character Memory name cannot A frequency has not yet been pro Push MW for 1 sec in advance p 19 be written grammed into the memory channel MW key is used for name programming Push ENT after setting the name p 20 No scan will function e SQUELCH is open and is selected e Turn SSQUELCH CW until noise disap p 14 pears Programmed scan and The same frequencies are programmed Reprogram different frequencies into p 27 auto memory write scan into the selected scanning group scan edge channels or select a different does not function programmed scan group Memory scan does All channels are specified as SKIP Turn OFF the automatic skip function or pgs function channels in the selected bank release the SKIP setting for 2 or more 25 26 gt channels in the selected bank 4 memory channels have yet been Program 2 or more channels the se 19 2 programmed in the selected bank lected bank Select memory scan e Two or more SEL CH are not specified Set 2 or more channels as SEL CH in p 23 does not function in the selected bank the selected bank Auto memory write All channels in the auto memory bank Erase some or all of th
59. tand to one of two angles de pending on your operating conditions 77 My UW Optional bracket and carrying handle e Mounting bracket An optional mounting bracket is available to install the radio under a table on a wall in a vehicle etc Select an area to mount the receiver keeping in mind that the weight of the IC R8500 is approx 7 kg Flat washer Allen bolt supplied with the IC R8500 Carrying handle An optional handle allows you to easily carry and transport the receiver Attach the MB 23 cARRYING HANDLE With the supplied rubber feet as shown ZZ CAUTION The screws supplied with the MB 23 cannot be used with the IC R8500 Use the screws supplied with the IC R8500 when attaching the MB 23 WMA Required connections IC R8500 AV Mesue Svs External speaker p 43 J Computer control p 10 connection High speed data p 16 TERCER antenna i X The optional AH 7000 is available for 25 MHz to 1 3 GHz coverage 30 MHz 2 GHz ener Long wire antenna MHz coverage Ee Connect either power source HF antenna CONNECTIONS 2 Supplied DC power cable Unplug the jumper plug M the DC13 8V jack AC adapter AD 55 A V The jumper plug must be connected to the DC 13 8V
60. th a space using the M CHe key move the cursor forwards or backwards use the lt or CE key 5 Push ENT to input the set name appears and o Bank name programming D Select the desired bank using M CH BANKA or ENT BANKY Push CE gt eA cursor appears at the first character space of the name area When no data is programmed appears the cursor does not appear Program a frequency or change the channel in such cases 3 Push to move the cursor to the bank name area 4 Enter the desired name via the keypad Use the same method as for channel names see above 5 Push ENT to input the set name NOTE When using on the last digit of the bank name the current name is cleared and the previous one is substituted DO NOT forget to push ENT after the bank name is set Wve 20 21 5 MEMORY CHANNELS Assigning channel numbers The IC R8500 has 20 banks in which memory chan nels can be programmed and arranged By default each bank contains 40 memory channels however channels can be deleted from or added inserted to banks to suit your preferences and operating style Deleted channels are stored temporarily in the NOTE When shipped from the factory or after resetting th
61. trol to the threshold point Push MEMO to start the scan appears in the bank name area Push MEMO again to stop the scan v Convenient Direct bank selection Memory scan can be started in a specific bank without using x Enter one or two digits for the bank number then push MEMO Bank selection during memory scan The selected bank can be changed without stopping the scan x Enter one or two digits for the bank number then push ENT Bank limit and skip scan release When starting memory scan the bank limit and channel skip functions are activated automatically Refer to p 26 Select 5 O C AM MEMO appears o Memory select scan Memory select scan allows you to increase scan effi ciency by searching for specified channels only thereby increasing the rate at which the scan cycles through the memory channels Set high priority chan nels as select channels memory select scan searches for signals on these channels while leaving out lower priority channels Preparation specifying select channels Select the channel you want to specify as a select channel then push SEL for 1 sec Start stop D Select the desired bank using M CH BANKA or ENT BANKY 2 Set the squelch control to the threshold point Pu h SEL momentaril
62. u can select between faster or slower synthesizer output Voice output is slower Voice synthesizer output is faster default To distinguish equipment each CI V transceiver receiv er has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code The IC R8500 s address is 4AH When 2 or more IC R8500 s are connected to an optional CT 17 ci v LEVEL CONVERTER rotate the main dial to select a different address for each IC R8500 in the range 01H to 7FH Address set to 4AH Address set to 01H default This item sets the data transfer rate When is selected baud rate is automatically set aicoding to the connected controller or other Icom CI V radio Auto baud rate 19200 bps default Transceive operation is possible with the IC R8500 connected to an Icom CI V radio When selected changing the frequency operating mode etc on the IC R8500 automatically changes those of connected radios and vice versa Transceive ON Transceive OFF default When connecting the IC R8500 to the IC 735 for transceive operation you must change the operating frequency data length io 4 Fic i This item must be set to 1114 only when operating trans ceive with the IC 735 Frequency data set to 4 bytes Frequency data set to 5 bytes default 32 I 33 CONNECTOR INFORMATION RS 232C socket o Remote jack Oute
63. until signal disap pears then resumes 3 sec after that e Scan resume ON with adjusted Scan cancel Scan is cancelled when a signal is found during scan E DL Y DEY switch Signal nosignal receiving signal no signal Scan 000000 Hovey scanning pausing i gt scanning 3 sec Signal signal receiving a signal no signal gt Scan 609 UU pausing 0 0 00000000007 scanning scanning delay time Signal nosignal receiving a signal no signal Scan scanning 0000007 scan is cancelled 27 SCANS 6 Assigning a function to the DELAY SPEED control The function of the DELAY SPEED control is selec table as shown below to suit your operating style D Push DLY PA for 1 sec to enter the setting con dition 2 Rotate the main dial to select the function for the DELAY SPEED control 3 When the scan speed is assigned to the DELAY SPEED control the scan time is determined while 2c appears Rotate the M CH galactor to set the delay time 4 Push DLY WA to return to the previous display Scan speed is assigned to the DELAY SPEED control Adjustable Toggle via the via the M CH main dial selector Scan delay is assigned to the DELAY SPEED control o Scan speed When scan speed is assigned to the DELAY SPEED control see above
64. utput 2 RXD data input 13 E J DB9 DB25 adapter may be required depending on the PC s 25 20 14 Personal computer connector E Data demodulation terminal See p 16 for details regarding connection and opera tion 3 FREQUENCY SETTING E Read me first The IC R8500 uses memory channels for storage of frequencies as well as mode tuning steps etc When turning power OFF or changing memory chan nels the previously displayed frequency cannot be recalled unless it has been stored into a memory channel Therefore when you want to keep a dis played frequency for later recall you must program it into a memory channel by pushing MW for 1 sec OFFDLY CO BLANK appears in the memory name area until MW is pushed for 1 sec E Using the keypad D Push the numeral keys on the keypad to enter the MHz digits for the desired frequency key is mistakenly pushed push CE and start again from the beginning When entering the same MHz digits as the displayed frequency this step can be skipped 2 Push e lt E et 20 OCO Oooo Push MW for 1 sec after tuning Convenient Use M SET to program a displayed frequency and its mode etc without overwriting the currently select ed memory See p 19 3 Push the numeral keys to e
65. y scan monitors a specified frequency the pri ority channel once every 1 16 sec programmable during any operation such as receiving scanning other channels etc Preparation priority channel programming Push PRIO for 1 sec appears in bank name area then changes to a flashing a e Using this method the priority channel can be called up at any time with one push 2 Set the desired frequency mode and memory name 3 Push MW for 1 sec to write the contents into the priority channel 4 Push PRIO again to return to the previous chan nel Start stop Push PRIO to start stop the scan e Priority scan can be used in combination with other scan types start another scan type during priority scan or push PRIO while operating another scan Priority scan Programmed scan with priority scan B Mode select function To operate memory scan or memory select scan in a specific mode ignoring other modes the mode select function is available D Push MEMO or SEL to start memory scan or memory select scan respectively 2 Select the desired mode to operate the scan in via the mode switches The mode select function is applied to memory or mem ory select scan 3 Push MEMO or SEL again to stop the scan Select WFM Select Specifying skip channel and frequency e Specifying skip channels DSelect the memory channel to be sp
66. y to start scan i appears in the bank name area Push SEL again to stop the scan NOTE Memory select scan does not start unless 2 or more channels in the bank are specified as select channels IM 2 Convenient The same convenient functions are available as de scribed above Select ccn Cr SEL appears 23 o Programmed scan Programmed scan and auto memory write scan searches for signals within a specified frequency range using the selected tuning step increments The result is like an automatic rotating of the main dial Preparation setting the scan range Push and hold PROG to enter the prog bank then input the desired edge frequencies mode and tuning steps Refer to p 27 for details Start stop DSet the SQUELCH control to the threshold point 2 Push PROG to start the scan and scan range number appears in the bank name area 3 Push PROG again to stop the scan v Convenient Direct range selection The desired programmed scan range can be selected using the keypad x Push a numeral key before or after pushing the PROG key Skip scan release Programmed scan skips all fre quencies specified as skip channels in all 1000 chan nels SCANS 6 Programmed edges 606606

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