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PRECAUTIONS
DN IN UP OUT
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
INSTRUCTIONS
IRIDIUM REPEATER
RP-SAT1
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using this product.
FEATURES
Provides indoor satellite communication solution by
relaying Iridium
RF gain level can be adjusted on the front panel
* Make sure you comply with all applicable laws and regulations
in your area.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
R WARNING!
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to,
or performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if
the malfunction is because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res,
earthquakes, storms, fl oods, lightning, other natural
disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive
contamination.
• The use of Icom antennas with any equipment that is
not manufactured or approved by Icom.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks
of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the
United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia,
New Zealand, and/or other countries.
Iridium, and the Iridium logo are registered trademarks of
Iridium Satellite LLC and its affi liates.
®
and GNSS signals*
WORD DEFINITION
Personal injury, re hazard or
electric shock may occur.
NOTE
If disregarded, inconvenience
only. No risk of personal injury,
re or electric shock.
R WARNING HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an
antenna or antenna connector while transmitting. This
could cause an electrical shock or burn.
R WARNING HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER install the antenna
at any place that person easily touch the antenna while
transmitting. This could cause an electrical shock or burn.
R WARNING! NEVER use other than the speci ed power
adapter. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a re
or damage the repeater.
R WARNING! NEVER use non-speci ed accessories or
options. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a re
or damage the repeater.
R WARNING! NEVER connect the power adapter to other
than the DC jack on the front panel. This may result in an
electrical shock, cause a re or damage the repeater.
R WARNING! NEVER disassemble, modify or repair the
repeater. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a
re or damage the repeater.
R WARNING! NEVER install the repeater in a wet place
or outside. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a
re or damage the repeater.
R WARNING! NEVER operate or touch the repeater
with wet hands. This may result in an electrical shock or
damage the repeater.
R WARNING! NEVER use the repeater during a thunder
and lightening storm. Using it may result in an electrical
shock, cause a re or damage the repeater. Always
disconnect the AC adapter before any storm.
R WARNING! Immediately disconnect the power adapter
if the repeater emits an abnormal odor, sound or smoke.
Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for advice.
CAUTION: DO NOT put the repeater in any unstable
place (such as on a slanted surface or vibrated place).
This may cause injury and/or damage the repeater.
CAUTION: DO NOT install the repeater in a place without
air vents. Heat dissipation may be reduced, and this could
damage the repeater.
CAUTION: DO NOT place the repeater in direct sunlight.
This could damage the repeater.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the repeater in strong magnetic
elds or in an area with high static electricity. This could
damage the repeater.
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine
or alcohol to clean the repeater, as they can damage the
repeater’s surfaces. If the repeater becomes dusty or dirty,
wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth.
DO NOT use or leave the repeater outside of the speci ed
temperature range: –30˚C ~ +60˚C (–22˚F ~ +140˚F).
DO NOT place or leave the repeater in excessively dusty
environments.
DO NOT use more than two terminals at the same time as
it may interfere with the GPS band.
1 2
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# /.
3
6
4
7
8
D
9
1 Angle bracket ................................................................2
2 Flat head screw (3 × 6 mm) ..........................................6
3 Self-tapping screw (5 × 30 mm) ....................................4
4 Wall plug .......................................................................4
5 Antenna .........................................................................4
6 V-bolt .............................................................................8
7 Angle .............................................................................4
QuantityItem QuantityItem
8 Nut ..............................................................................16
9 Flat washer .................................................................16
# Coaxial cable (5 m, 16 feet) ..........................................2
. Coaxial cable (10 m, 32 feet) ........................................2
Rubber vulcanizing tape ...............................................1
D DC cable .......................................................................1
NOTE: Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is diff erent, depending on the repeater version.
PANEL DESCRIPTION
D Front panel
Power indicator
D Rear panel
UP IN DN OUT
Connector (UP IN)
DN IN UP OUT
POWER
UPLINK DOWNLINK
[dB]
Gain
Adjustment
buttons
DC IN
Connector (DOWN OUT)
DC connector
Ground terminal
[GND]
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku,
Osaka 547-0003, Japan
Dec. 2021
A7591W-1EX-2
Printed in Japan
© 2020-2021 Icom Inc.
INSTALLING THE MAIN UNIT
Install the main unit on a wall, as shown below.
Flat head screw
(3 × 6 mm)
Angle bracket
Self-tapping
screw
(5 × 30 mm)
Wall plug
GROUNDING
To prevent destruction by a lightning strike, ground the repeater using the ground terminal [GND] on the rear panel.
For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap to a long ground rod. Make the distance between the [GND] terminal and ground
as short as possible.
Connector (DOWN IN) Connector (UP OUT)
INST ALLING THE ANTENNA
The repeater has 2 outdoor antennas and 2 indoor antennas. Install them on a 32 mm (1.3 inch) diameter pole.
L Install within the distance that they can be connected to the main unit with the supplied cable.
Installation example:
Antenna
Flat washer
Nut
V-bolt
Angle
D Installing the outdoor antennas
Install the outdoor antennas in a place with a clear view of the sky. Make sure that there are no obstacles, such as buildings
or trees, at higher than about 8 degrees around the antenna.
L The antennas must be at least 5 m (16 feet) apart.
L Con rm no other antennas are placed within 10 m (32 feet).
R WARNING! NEVER connect the [GND] terminal to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an explosion
or electric shock.
8° 8°
D Installing the indoor antennas
L The antennas must be at least 1.5 m (5 feet) apart.
L Con rm no other antennas are placed within 10 m (32 feet).
About the Indoor coverage:
1.5 m radius
(When the gain adjustment is 40 dB)
5 m radius
(When the gain adjustment is 50 dB)
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CONNECTION
Connect the main unit, antennas, and power source as shown below.
TX outdoor
antenna
Keep a minimum distance of 5 m (16 feet)
Wrap the antenna connector with the supplied
Rubber vulcanizing tape to prevent water seepage.
L Wrap electrical tape (User supplied) over the
Coaxial cables (Outdoor)*
1
rubber vulcanizing tape to secure waterproong.
RX outdoor
antenna
CHECKING THE SIGNAL LEVEL
Check and adjust the indoor signal level by using your satellite transceiver and the repeaterʼs front panel.
D Checking the downlink level
1. Stand about 3 m (10 feet) from an indoor antenna and hold your satellite transceiver.
2. Wait for about 30 to 60 seconds to verify the signal level.
3. Confirm the satellite transceiver displays 4 to 5 bars on its Signal Strength Indicator.
L If the signal is lower, adjust the downlink level using the repeaterʼs Gain Adjustment buttons, and then repeat step 1 to 3.
4. Repeat step 1 to 3 at 3 m (10 feet) and 5 m (16 feet) from an indoor antenna.
D Checking the uplink level
1. Stand about 5 m (16 feet) from an indoor antenna and hold your satellite transceiver.
2. Wait for about 30 to 60 seconds to verify the signal level.
3. Confirm the satellite transceiver displays 4 to 5 bars on its Signal Strength Indicator.
4. Hold down [PTT] to transmit. Confirm that:
• The signal level does not decrease while transmitting.
• The voice call is established.
L If the signal level is decreased, adjust the uplink level using the repeaterʼs Gain Adjustment buttons, and then repeat step 1 to 4.
UP OUT
UP IN DOWN
RX indoor
antenna
1
The cable with attenuation of 5 dB or less.
*
2
The cable with attenuation of 3 dB or less.
*
DOWN
IN
OUT
Coaxial cables (Indoor)*
R WARNING! NEVER
remove the fuse holders from
the DC power cable.
Main unit
R WARNING! NEVER touch
the main unit while operating.
The surface become hot.
BC-236 power adapter
(Optional)
2
Keep a minimum distance of 1.5 m (5 feet)
Fuse
holders
To an AC outlet
To an 10 ~ 36 V/10 A
DC cable
external power source
R CAUTION: Conrm
the DC cable is correctly
attached. Incorrect cable
connection may damage
the repeater.
The + cable has white
stripes.
+
_
NOTE: Use the terminals
as shown below for the
cable connections.
Crimp Solder
TX indoor
antenna
SPECIFICATIONS
D General
• Frequency range: 1616 ~ 1626.5 MHz (uplink/downlink)
• Antenna impedance: 50 Ω nominal
• Operating temperature range: –30˚C ~ +60˚C, –22˚F ~ +140˚F
• Power supply voltage: 10 ~ 36 V DC nominal
• Current drain (approximate): Less than 8.0 A (at relay)
• Dimensions: 265 (W) × 55 (H) × 170 (D) mm, 10.4 (W) × 2.2 (H) × 6.7 (D) inches
• Weight (approximate): 2.6 kg, 5.7 lb
• Input/Output Connector: N-J
1575.4 ~ 1605.4 MHz (downlink/GNSS L1 band)
Less than 2.5 A (stand-by)
(Projections not included)
D Uplink
• Total Gain: 40 ~ 50 dB (Adjustable in 1 dB steps)
• Rated output power: 40 dBm
• EVM: Less than 7%
• Spurious emissions: Less than –13.0 dBm
D Downlink
• Total Gain: 40 ~ 50 dB (Adjustable in 1 dB steps)
• Noise gure: Less than 3.0 dB
• Spurious emissions: Less than –13.0 dBm
REPLACING FUSE
If a fuse blows, or the repeater stops functioning, nd
the source of the problem, repair it, and then replace the
damaged fuse with a new rated one.
CAUTION: DO NOT replace the fuse with the DC
power cable connected to the power source. Disconnect
the cable to prevent electric shock and/ or equipment
damage.
Fuse rating: 32 V 10 A
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