ICOM IC-PCR1000 User Guide

iPCR1000

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER FOR COMPUTER

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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IMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSand on-line help care-

fully and completely before using the receiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This

instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-PCR1000 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER FOR

COMPUTER.

USEantenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 Ω antenna and

feedline. For radio communications, the antenna is of critical
importance, along with sensitivity.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

•IBM PC compatible computer

•An RS-232C serial port

(38400 bps or faster)

•Microsoft®Windows®95 or Microsoft®Windows®3.1 with
appropriate DOS

•Intel i486DX4 processor or faster

(Pentium® 100 MHz or f aster

recommended)

•At least 16 MB RAM

•At least 10 MB of hard disk space

•640 ✕ 480 pixel display

(800 ✕ 600 pixel display recommended)

FEATURES

•USER-SELECT ABLE INTERF ACE

Users can choose from 3 different operating screens de­pending on their ability level and preference.

•WIDE FREQUENCY RANGE, MUL TI-MODE RECEIVE

The IC-PCR1000 has a wide frequency coverage from 0.5
MHz to 1300 MHz* with all mode receive capability.

*Some frequency ranges are restricted depending on version.

•IF SHIFT

The IF shift function is effective in SSB mode for reducing in­terference from nearby signals. It does so by electronically
shifting the passband of the IF filter.

•REAL-TIME BANDSCOPE FUNCTION

The real-time bandscope function makes it easy to find busy
frequencies and also easy to observe receive frequency band
conditions. The maximum band width is ±200 kHz.

•NOISE BLANKER •VSC (V oice Scan Control) FUNCTION

•S-METER SQUELCH •HIGH PERFORMANCE PLL
CIRCUIT •A V ARIETY OF TUNING STEPS •A VARIETY OF
SCANS •DIGIT AL AFC CIRCUIT

Versions of the IC-PCR1000 which display “CE” on the serial
number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the
89/336/EEC directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility.

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CAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver to an AC

outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.

NEVERconnect other than the specified AC adapter to the

receiver. This connection will ruin the receiver.

NEVER connect the receiver to a power source of more

than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery .This connection will ruin
the receiver.

NEVER allow children to touch the receiver.
NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
DO NOTuse or place the receiver in areas with tempera-

tures below 0°C (+32°F) or above +50°C (+122°F) or, in areas
subject to direct sunlight.

AVOID placing the receiver in excessively dusty environ-

ments.

AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzine or al-

cohol when cleaning, as they damage the receiver surfaces.

For U.S.A. only (FCC information)

CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this receiver, not

expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to oper­ate this receiver under FCC regulations.

Class B digital device users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen­erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in­stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For Canada only

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any in­terference, including interference that may cause undesired opera­tion of the device.

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INSTALLATION

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■Hard ware installation

Refer to the diagram below for connections.

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Ground

Remove the protective
sheet and attach to
a specified place.

to an AC adapter

to an
RS-232C port

Optional speaker
(SP-7, SP-10, SP-12)

Personal computer

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INSTALLATION

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■Antenna installation

Antennas play a very important role in receiver operation.
Connecting a poor quality antenna to the IC-PCR1000 will re­sult in less than optimum performance.

Select antenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 Ω antenna and
feedline. 1.5:1 of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is
recommended for a desired band. Of course, the antenna line
should be a coaxial cable.

CAUTION: Protect your receiver from lightning by

using a lightning arrestor.

NOTE: The supplied antenna is a simple plain antenna which
may not obtain indicated specifications. To obtain maximum
performance from the IC-PCR1000, you must purchase an
external wide band antenna such as an optional Icom
AH-7000 (25–1300 MHz), etc.

Contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center for re­garding optimum antenna locations.

The antenna connector type is BNC, so an adapter may
be necessary to connect an optional antenna.

■Grounding

R WARNING: NEVERuse a gas pipe or electrical

conduit pipe for grounding.

To prevent accidents involving electricity and interference
from computers, ground the receiver through the GROUND
terminal on the rear panel.

For best results, connect a heavy gauge cable to a w ater pipe
or long, earth-sunk copper rod. Make the distance between
the [GND] terminal and ground as short as possible.

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