Icom IC-F8100 brochure

A New Dimension for
HF Land Mobile Radio

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Three versions for versatile configuration

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125W of output power with high duty cycle operation

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Fanless, enclosed structure and compact body

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ALE and selcall capabilities

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Tested to IP54 and MIL-STD-810 G

Rock Solid Basics:

A Benchmark for Ease and Convenience:

Various Accessories:

ALE (Automatic Link Establishment)

ALE is a system which automatically selects the
most suitable channel and establishes a communi­cation link. The ALE provides interoperability with
other manufactures compliant with the FED-STD­1045A ALE. ALE individual call, net call, sounding
and AMD

(Automatic message display) are available.

Selcall (Selective calling)

The IC-F8100 offers CCIR493 based 4 and 6 digit
open selcall which is commonly used in HF network
and 4 and 6 digit Icom F7000 compatible selcall
system. Selcall allows you to make selective calling,
phone call, message call, position call, status call,
emergency call and channel test call.

Fanless, enclosed structure and
compact body

The IC-F8100 has a fanless, enclosed structure
securely sealed from intrusion by all potential ele­ments and visibly more compact than the previous
models. The IC-F8100, CFU-F8100 and AD-119
have been tested to MIL-STD-810-G and IP54 rat­ings. Also, most of connection cables and connec­tors employ IP54 water resistant sealing.

User friendly operation

Despite the multitude of features, the IC-F8100 is
designed for simple, straight forward operation.
According to the operating status, the function

(P1–P3) but-

tons change the
assigned func­tions and show
the assigned func­tions at the bottom
line of the display.

Function button menus change as operated

Three versions of controller
configurations

Three versions of controller configurations are se­lectable to suit almost any way of use/installation
that may be required.

Clear talk function

The clear talk function automatically reduces the
noise and eliminates the need to be an expert oper­ator at the touch of a button.

Mute functions

The IC-F8100 has 3 types of mute functions, call
squelch, S-meter squelch and voice squelch. The
call squelch function opens the squelch on when
received a selcall or ALE call intended to the station
and provides quiet standby.

Digital signal processor (DSP)

The DSP allows flexible filter width setting from wide,
middle and narrow without an optional filter.

The IC-F8100 allows you to connect with various
accessories such as PC, HF data modem, GPS* and
antenna tuner* via the AD-119 Junction Box.

* Antenna tuner/GPS cable (RF unit to AT-140 and a GPS

receiver), USB cable (RF unit to PC ) will be available soon.

GPS receiver connection

When connected an external GPS receiver, the
IC-F8100 can send current position data to other sta­tion and shows position information, time, altitude
and heading of movement on the display.

Data communications

When used with the optional Junction Box, AD-119,
the AD-119 has an installation space to fit a high
speed HF data modem.* It allows HF e-mail operation
using a PC connected via RS-232C cable (9-pin).

* HF data modem is now under evaluation. Planned to be a

recommended partner option.

So Many Features:

125W of powerful RF output

A full 125W output power at full duty cycle voice
mode operation is possible with the fanless design.
25% duty cycle operation is possible at data mode
operation
However, when used with an optional external cool­ing fan unit, CFU-F8100, the IC-F8100 ensures
full duty cycle data and voice mode operations to
absolutely reliability during long continuous transmit
cycles or for operation in hot climates.

(Max. 5 minutes of continuous transmission).

Controller attached version (#01)

Ideal for standard desktop use or quick set-up in a field station

Detached controller version (#02)*

Stow the RF unit in a place of convenience
during in-vehicle installation or where space is
at a premium.

Command microphone version (#03)*

Increases the user’s ability to operate more
features of the radio safely, especially during
mobile operation.

• Multiple operating modes (SSB, AM, and CW ) are
supported

• 500kHz to 29.999MHz general coverage receiver
(Transmit: 1.6MHz to 29.999MHz)

• 500 memory channels

• AT230 automatic tuning antenna available

• ±0.3ppm frequency stability (–30˚C to +60˚C)

• TX Power protection (PA unit high temperature, high
SWR, low battery)

REAR PANEL VIEW

Optional CFU-F8100 fitted
to the rear panel.

* For detached controller version and Command microphone version, optional separation cable is required separately.

Printed in Japan

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Your local distributor/dealer:

2380 116th Avenue NE,
Bellevue, WA 98004, U.S.A.
Phone : [phone]
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Communication Equipment
Auf der Krautweide 24
65812 Bad Soden am Taunus, Germany
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Unit 1 / 103 Garden Road,
Clayton, VIC 3168 Australia
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Ctra. Rubi, No. 88 "Edificio Can Castanyer"
Bajos A 08174, Sant Cugat del Valles,
Barcelona, Spain
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E-mail : [e-mail]
URL : http://www.icomspain.com

146A Harris Road, East Tamaki,
Auckland, New Zealand
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URL : http://www.icom.co.nz

Glenwood Centre #150-6165 Highway 17,
Delta, B.C., V4K 5B8, Canada
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URL : http://www.icomcanada.com

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Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Phone : [phone]
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10C07, Long Silver Mansion, No.88,
Yong Ding Road, Haidian District,
Beijing, 100039, China
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
URL : http://www.bjicom.com

Blacksole House, Altira Park,
Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6GZ, U.K.
Phone : [phone]
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URL : http://www.icomuk.co.uk

Zac de la Plaine,
1 Rue Brindejonc des Moulinais, BP 45804,
31505 Toulouse Cedex 5, France
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
URL : http://www.icom-france.com

81-850 Sopot, ul. 3 Maja 54, Poland
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]
URL : http://www.icompolska.com.pl

www.icom.co.jp/world

1-1-32, Kami-minami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

HF TRANSCEIVER

Recommended option

Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer for details.

COMMAND

SEPARATION KIT

SEPARATION CABLES*

GENERAL

• Frequency coverage
Receive
Transmit

0.5– 29.9999MHz

1.6– 29.9999MHz

OPTIONSSPECIFICATIONS

MICROPHONE

• Type of emission J3E, A3E, A1A, F1B

• Number of channels 500 channels

• Operating temperature –30°C to +60°C; –22°F to +140°F

• Frequency stability ±0.3ppm (at –30°C to +60°C)

• Power supply requirement 13.8V DC

• Antenna impedance

50Ω (SO-239)

(11.73–15.87V) (Negative ground)

• Current drain
Receive (Max. audio)
Transmit (Max. output)

• Dimensions (W×H×D)
(Projections not included)

Less than 3A
Less than 28A

174×62×259 mm; 6.85×2.44×10.2 in

(IC-F8100 #01)

HAND MICROPHONE

1

HM-192*

MOUNTING BRACKET

RMK-6*

OPC-609: 1.9m; 6.2ft
OPC-607: 3m; 9.8ft
OPC-726: 5m; 16.4ft

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OPC-608: 8m; 26.2ft

COOLING FAN UNIT

• Weight (approx.) 3.8kg; 8.38lb (IC-F8100 #01)

TRANSMITTER

• Output power J3E/A1A

A3E
F1B

• Spurious emissions 64dB typ. below PEP

• Carrier suppression 50dB below PEP

• Unwanted 400Hz
sideband 1kHz

• 3rd IMD 25dB below PEP

• Duty cycle

Normal conversation
Data mode

All modes with CFU-F8100

125, 50, 10W PEP (typical)
30, 12.5, 3W (typical)
75, 50, 10W PEP (typical)

55dB below PEP
65dB below PEP

100% (at –30°C to +60°C)
25%* (at –30°C to +30°C)
100% (at –30°C to +45°C)

* Max. 5 minutes continuous transmission.

HM-193*

AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
TUNER

AT-140

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MB-126 CFU-F8100

SHIELDED CONTROL CABLES

OPC-2142

10m (32.8ft) tuner cable
between AT-140 and AD-119

OPC-2143

5m (16.4ft) tuner cable
between AT230 and AD-119

RECEIVER

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Sensitivity (

J3E (
A3E

• Squelch sensitivity

J3E (at 13.5MHz)
A3E (at 1.000MHz)

• Selectivity

J3E
A3E

• Spurious responses More than 70dB

• Audio output power
(at 13.8V DC)

• Clarifire ±200Hz

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

at 10dB S/N)

Pre-amp. ON

0.5–1.5999MHz

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14dBµV
22dBµV

Threshold
Less than +20dBµV
Less than +30dBµV

2.4kHz/–6dB
6kHz/–6dB

4.0W at 10% distortion with a 4Ω load

1.6–29.9999MHz
–14dBµV
6dBµV

Tight
Less than +90dBµV
Less than +110dBµV

3.8kHz/–60dB
15kHz/–60dB

EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

SP-30

JUNCTION BOX

Recommended option

AUTOMATIC
TUNING ANTENNA
( Moonraker

Australia Pty.
Limited)

SP-25*

5

SP-10

AT230*

6

Antenna tuner/GPS cable: RF unit to AT-140
and a GPS will be available soon. (Details TBA)

USB cloning cable: RF unit to PC will be avail­able soon. (Details TBA)

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating

Tested to IC-F8100 (#01–03), AD-119, CFU-F8100 and MB-126.

Standard

Low Pressure
High Temperature
Low Temperature
Temperature Shock
Solar Radiation
Rain
Humidity
Salt Fog
Dust
Vibration
Shock

Method Procedure

500.5

502.5

503.5

505.5

506.5

507.5

509.5 –

510.5

514.6

516.6

Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.

Tested to IC-F8100 (#01–03), AD-119 and CFU-F8100.

Ingress Protection Standard

Dust & Water IP54 (Dust-protection and water resistant)

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501.5

MIL 810 G

I, II
I, II
I, II
I-B

I, III

II

I, IV

AD-119

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*1 Same as supplied with IC-F8100 #03.
*3 One of these cables are required for use with IC-F8100 #02 or #03. RMK-6 or HM-192.
*4 Same as supplied with IC-F8100 #01 and #02.

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Continuous CW transmission at high power is not guaranteed with AT230.

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IC-F8100 contents

#01 • RF unit with controller head • Microphone, HM-193 • Mic. hanger kit
#02

• RF unit • Remote controller head • Separation kit, RMK-6 • Microphone, HM-193 • Mic. hanger kit

#03 • RF unit • Command microphone, HM-192 • Mic. hanger kit for HM-192 • Extension Mic. connector

• External speaker, SP-25 • DC power cable • Spare fuses are supplied to all versions.

HF data modem is now under evaluation.
Planned to be a recommended partner option.
Can be installed in the AD-119.

*2 Same as supplied with IC-F8100 #02.

*5 Same as supplied with IC-F8100 #01–#03.

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