Icom IC-FR5100, IC-FR6100 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF FM REPEATER
iFR5100
UHF FM REPEATER
iFR6100
IMPORTANT
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
READ T H I S INSTRUCTION M A N UAL
CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the re-
peater.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL– This
manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-FR5100/IC-FR6100 vhf/uhf fm
repeaters.
PRECAUTIONS
R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER at-
tach an antenna or internal antenna connector during
transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or
burn.
R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER in-
stall the antenna at any place that person touch the
antenna easily during transmission. This may result in
an electrical shock or burn.
R WARNING! NEVER ap pl y AC to the DC
power receptacle on the repeater rear panel. This
could cause a fire or damage the repeater.
R WARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC,
such as a 24 V battery, to the DC power receptacle
on the repeater rear panel. This could cause a fire or
damage the repeater.
R CAUTION! NEVER let metal, wire or other ob-
jects touch any internal part or connectors on the rear
panel of the repeater. This may result in an electric
shock.
WORD DEFINITION
RWARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
Place the repeater in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
BE CAREFUL! The heatsink will become hot when
operating the repeater continuously for long periods.
BE CAREFUL! If a linear amplifier is connected, set
the repeater’s RF output power to less than the linear
amplifier’s maximum input level, otherwise, the linear
amplifier will be damaged.
Use Icom microphones only (optional). Other manufacturer’s microphones have different pin assignments, and connection to the repeater may damage
the repeater.
Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with this repeater. We are not
responsible for the repeater being damaged or any
accident caused when using non-Icom optional equipment.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
R CAUTION! NEVER expose the repeater to
rain, snow or any liquids.
DO NOT use or place the repeater in areas with temperatures below –25°C or above +55°C. Be aware
that temperatures can exceed +80°C, resulting in
permanent damage to the repeater if left there for extended periods.
DO NOT place the repeater in excessively dusty environments or in direct sunlight.
DO NOT put anything on top of the repeater. This will
obstruct heat dissipation.
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Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks
of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United
Kingdom, Ger many, France, Spain, Russia and/or other
countries.
FORWARD
Handles For handles attachment
Spacers
Screws
DC power cableFunction name stickers*
KEY SEAL
* Used for labelling the programmable function
keys according to their assinged functions.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Thank you for purchasing this Icom repeater. The
IC-FR5100/IC-FR6100 vhf/uhf fm repeaters is de-
signed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product
should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to
thank you for making the IC-FR5100/IC-FR6100 your repeater of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.”
development went into the design of your IC-FR5100/
IC-FR6100.
Many hours of research and
D FEATURES
m Up to 2 channels operation
You can install a channel extension module (op-
tional UR-FR5100/UR-FR6100) into a repeater. 2
channels can be operated as the repeater when a
channel extension module is installed.
m Built-in 5-Tone, DTMF encoder & decoder
Multiple signaling systems are equipped as stan-
dard. These systems are fully compatible with
Icom F-series radios.
m DTMF remote control capability
You can control the repeater from a remote loca-
tion over the air or over a phone line with DTMF.
m D-Sub 25 pin ACC port equipped
You can use the optional equipment via the D-sub
25 pin ACC port equipped on the repeater’s rear
panel.
m Other features
- Wide frequency coverage
(136 to 174 MHz, 400 to 470 MHz)
- PC programmable
- 19 inch rack mount
- Opt iona l Voi c e Scr ambler Un i t (UT-10 9 R/
UT-110R) for base operating mode
VOICE CODING 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 ,36 5, #5 ,64 9,0 50, # 5,6 30, 011 , #5, 581 ,65 6,
#5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,24 7,579, #5,226,084 and
#5,195,166.
The following accessories are supplied.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT ............................................................... i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............................................ i
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... i
FORWARD ................................................................ ii
VOICE CODING TECHNOLOGY .............................. ii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES...................................... ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................ ii
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION..................................... 1–3
n Front panel ........................................................ 1
D Function display ............................................ 2
n Rear panel ......................................................... 2
D Accessory connector .................................... 3
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ............ 4–6
n Unpacking ......................................................... 4
n Selecting a location ........................................... 4
n Antenna connection .......................................... 4
n Front panel connection ...................................... 5
n Rear panel connection ...................................... 5
n Power supply connection .................................. 6
n Mounting the repeater ....................................... 6
D Using the supplied handle ............................. 6
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OPERATION ......................................................... 7
n Receiving and transmitting ................................ 7
D Repeater operation ....................................... 7
D Base station operation .................................. 7
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MAINTENANCE ................................................... 8
n Troubleshooting ................................................. 8
n Fuse replacement ............................................. 8
D Line fuse replacement ................................... 8
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OPTIONS .............................................................. 9
6 ABOUT CE ................................................... 10–12
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
n Front panel
q INTERNAL SPEAKER
Monitors received signals.
w VOLUME CONTROL [VOLUME] (p. 7)
Adjusts the audio output level.
e SELECTOR DIAL [SELECT]
Rotate to adjust the squelch threshold level, select
the operating channel. (Depending on the preprogrammed condition.)
r POWER INDICATOR [POWER]
➥ Lights green at ‘A’ module's indicator while the
repeater power is turned ON.
When a channel extension module is installed:
➥ Lights green at the selected module indicator
(‘A’ or ‘B’) while the repeater power is turned
ON.
➥ Lights orange at the un-selected module indica-
tor (‘A’ or ‘B’) while the repeater power is turned
ON.
t TRANSMIT INDICATOR [TX]
Lights red while transmitting.
y BUSY INDICATOR [BUSY]
Lights green while receiving a signal or when the
noise squelch is open.
About [PWR], [TX] and [BUSY] indicators:
‘A’ and ‘B’ modules indicators are available for
these indications. ‘A’ module's indicator correspond
to the original module, and ‘B’ module's indicator
correspond to an extended module.
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MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC]
This 8-pin modular jack accepts the optional micro-
phone.
KEEP the [MIC] connector cover attached to the
repeater when the optional microphone is not
used.
q +8 V DC output (Max. 15 mA)
w Output port for PC programming
e NC
r M PTT (Input port for TX control)
t Microphone ground
y Microphone input
u Ground
i Input port for PC programming
i POWER SWITCH [POWER]
➥ Push to turn the repeater power ON.
➥ Push and hold for 3 sec. to turn the repeater
power OFF.
When a channel extension module is installed:
➥ While the repeater power is turned ON, push
to select the desired module to operate the repeater as the base station.
• The power indicator of the selected module unit
lights green.
o DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS
Desired functions can be programmed indepen-
dently by your dealer.
Ask your dealer for details.
• Because these keys are programmable, the functions
of these keys are unique to each unit.
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The optional channel extention module can be installed.
Ask your dealer for details.
D Function display
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q SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Indicates relative signal strength level.
w LOW POWER INDICATOR
Appears when low output power is selected.
e AUDIBLE INDICATOR
Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (un-
mute) condition.
n Rear panel
r COMPANDER INDICATOR
Appears when the compander function is activated.
t SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION INDICATOR
Appears when the voice scrambler/encryption
function is activated.
y ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
Shows a variety of text or code information.
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EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTOR [SP]
Connect the optional SP-22.
w RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX]
Connects a receive antenna (impedance: 50
and inputs receiving signals.
e ACCESSORY CONNECTOR [ACC]
Connects to the accessory connector.
• See pgs. 3 for accessory connector information.
r DC POWER RECEPTACLE
Connects the supplied DC power cable from this
connector to an external 13.2 V DC power supply.
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t TRANSMIT ANTENNA CONNECTOR [TX]
Connects a transmit antenna (impedance: 50
and outputs transmit signals.
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