Page 2 - SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.; EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS; NEVER expose the; NEVER; WORD; NOTE
The IC-R8500 complies with essential require-ments of the 89/336/EEC directive forElectromagnetic Compatibility. This compliance is based on conformity with the ETSI specification prETS300684 (EMC product standard for Commercially AvailableAmateur Radio Equipment). UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT RE...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ............................................................. iEXPLICIT DEFINITIONS .......................................... iPRECAUTIONS ........................................................ iUNPACKING ............................................................. iT...
Page 4 - PANEL DESCRIPTION; Front panel
➊ POWER SWITCH [POWER]Turns power ON and OFF. ➋ SLEEP/SET SWITCH [SLEEP/SET] ➥ Push momentarily to set the sleep timer (p. 29). • Selectable times are 30, 60, 90, 120 min. or OFF.• “ ” appears in the function display when the sleep timer is set. ➥ Push for 1 sec. to enter quick set mode (p. 30). • U...
Page 5 - TUNING STEP SWITCHES [TS
2 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION !2 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. !...
Page 7 - KEYPAD
4 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION grammed scan. [SKIP] (p. 25) ➥ Push momentarily to toggle the skip function ONand OFF for any scan. • Automatic skip activation is available with the [MEMO] switch. ➥ Push for 1 sec. to set the memory channel as a skipchannel. [AUTO] (p. 24) ➥ Push momentarily to start/stop aut...
Page 8 - Rear panel; EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK; Connects an 8
5 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Rear panel q RS-232C CONNECTOR (p. 10) Connects an RS-232C cable. An RS-232C cablecan be used to connect the IC-R8500 to a PC. In thisway commands can be sent to the receiver via thePC. w CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK (p. 10) Allows connection to an Icom CI-V system trans-ceiver o...
Page 9 - Function display; FREQUENCY READOUT; ATTENUATOR INDICATORS; REMOTE; WFM; AMUSBLSB CW; BANK; AFC; WIDE; SKIP VSC; MHz kHz; e r
6 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q REMOTE INDICATOR (p. 35) Appears when a level control command is received from aPC via CI-V data.• When this indicator appears, the control knob’s setting is ignored. • This indicator will disappear when the control knob is rotated. w MODE INDICATORS (p. 13...
Page 10 - CONNECTIONS; Mounting installation; Location; with the supplied
7 2 CONNECTIONS ■ Mounting installation D Location Select a location for the receiver that allows adequateair circulation and access to the front and rear panels.Do not place in areas subject to extreme heat, cold, orvibrations, or near TV sets, radios and electromagneticsources. Be careful of the i...
Page 11 - Required connections
8 2 CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections IC-R8500 Supplied DC power cable Unplug the jumper plugfrom the [DC13.8V] jack. AC adapter AD-55/A/V Connecteither powersource The jumper plug must beconnected to the [DC 13.8V]jack. Ground connection (p. 9) HF antenna Long wire antenna VHF/UHF wide bandantenna...
Page 12 - Antenna connection; Using a long wire antenna for HF bands; matched antenna, use one; Grounding; NEVER use a gas pipe or electri-; cal conduit pipe for grounding.; PL-259 CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
9 2 CONNECTIONS ■ Antenna connection Antennas play a very important role in receiver opera-tion. Connecting a poor quality antenna to theIC-R8500 will result in less than optimum perfor-mance. The IC-R8500 requires at least 2 antennas for full fre-quency coverage: one for 0.1 to 30 MHz and one for30...
Page 13 - Tape recorder connections; output; Transceive function; When an optional UT-102; is
10 2 CONNECTIONS ■ Tape recorder connections The [REC OUT] jack has 350 mV rms/4.7 k Ω output for connection to other audio equipment. ■ Transceive function Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be connect-ed via the [REMOTE] jack. The frequency and modebecome the same* when either radio is change...
Page 14 - FREQUENCY SETTING; Read me first; BLANK
11 3 FREQUENCY SETTING ■ Read me first The IC-R8500 uses memory channels for storage offrequencies (as well as mode, tuning steps, etc.).When turning power OFF or changing memory chan-nels, the previously displayed frequency cannot berecalled unless it has been stored into a memorychannel. Therefore...
Page 15 - Using the main dial; Selecting a tuning step; Lock function; Setting the lock function coverage; MHz; LOCK
12 3 FREQUENCY SETTING ■ 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. D Selecting a tuning step 13 pr...
Page 16 - RECEIVE FUNCTIONS; Initial settings; Before turning power ON,; After turning power ON,
13 4 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Initial settings ■ Mode selection Push one of the mode keys one or more times toselect the desired mode. Consult the table below forbasic characteristics of each mode. The indications in the table appear in the bank namearea for 1 sec. after an operating mode is selected. SC...
Page 17 - Squelch function; Center indicator; The; IF shift
The IC-R8500 has 2 types of squelch, noise squelchand 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 alwayscause the squelch to open. S-meter squelch: S-meter squelch does not o...
Page 18 - cator appears when AGC slow is selected.; Noise blanker; BFO
15 4 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. Thisfunction is not effective for FM and WFM mode or fornon pulse-type noise and wide width pulses. Push [NB] to toggle the noise blanker ON and OFF. • “NB” appears when the noise...
Page 19 - Data communications; Connections; Connect a terminal unit as above.; • For high speed data (9600 bps) reception in FM mode; Frequency settings depend on the mode used.
TU or TNC AF IN SQUELCH IN to [REC OUT] to [REC REMOTE] SCAN SET 2-conductor 3.5(d) plugs Personal computer 16 4 RECEIVE FUNCTIONS ■ Data communications D Connections D Receiving method • To use the [AGC] socket for AF outputChange the internal jumper plug as illustrated atright. • The output is obt...
Page 20 - MEMORY CHANNELS; To select regular channel banks:; Convenient: Bank names; To select the programmed scan edge:; Bank selection; General; AUTO
17 5 MEMORY CHANNELS To select regular channel banks: Push [ M-CH • BANK ▲ ] or [ ENT • BANK ▼ ], one or more times to select the desired channel bank. • The bank indicator shows the selected bank.• Push and hold [BANK ▲ ] or [BANK ▼ ] to quickly cycle through the channel banks in the order to , FRE...
Page 21 - Convenient: Automatic bank limit; Channel selection; Using the keypad
18 5 MEMORY CHANNELS ➀ Select the desired bank using [ M-CH • BANK ▲ ] or [ ENT • BANK ▼ ]. ➁ Rotate the [M-CH] selector to select the desiredchannel. • Bank limit functionWhile rotating the [M-CH] selector, memory channelscan be selected from within the current bank only; orfrom any bank. Push [BAN...
Page 22 - Programming; Select the desired memory channel.; Clearing; Select the memory channel to be cleared.; Convenient: Bank assign function
19 5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Programming This is the method most often used to program mem-ory channels. ➀ Select the desired memory channel. ➁ Set the desired frequency. • When the memory channel already contains information, change the frequency using the main dial or the keypad. • When the memory chann...
Page 23 - Channel name programming
20 5 MEMORY CHANNELS ■ Channel/bank names Channel names of up to 8 characters and bank namesof up to 5 characters can be programmed for conve-nience. Programmed names can be easily copied toother channels using the copy/paste function. ➀ Select the desired memory channel. ➁ Set the frequency (and mo...
Page 24 - Assigning channel numbers; Deleting memory channels
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) tobanks to suit your preferences and operating style. Delete...
Page 25 - Adding/inserting memory channels
22 5 MEMORY CHANNELS ➀ Select the bank you wish to add memory chan-nel(s) to. ➁ Push [BANK] for 1 sec. • One of “ INS. 1CH ,” “ DEL. 1CH ,” “ ADD.10CH ,” or “ ADD. 1CH ,”appears and flashes. • Push [BANK] momentarily to exit the condition and return to the previous display, if desired. ➂ Rotate [M-C...
Page 26 - Operation; Memory scan; SCANS; MEMO
■ Operation D Memory scan D Memory select scan 23 6 SCANS All memory channels (except skip channels) in theselected bank are scanned at up to 40 ch/sec. ➀ Push [ M-CH • BANK ▲ ] or [ ENT • BANK ▼ ] to select the desired bank. • Direct selection is also available as below. ➁ Set the [SQUELCH] control...
Page 27 - Programmed scan; : Previously written memories; • CAUTION: Be sure the written memories condition is set
24 6 SCANS D Programmed scan D Auto memory write scan Programmed scan (and auto memory write scan)searches for signals within a specified frequencyrange, using the selected tuning step increments. Theresult is like an ‘automatic’ rotating of the main dial. Preparation—setting the scan range:Push and...
Page 28 - Priority scan; Preparation—priority channel programming:; Mode select function; • Specifying skip channels; Specifying skip channel and frequency
25 6 SCANS D Priority scan Priority scan monitors a specified frequency (the pri-ority channel) once every 1–16 sec. (programmable)during any operation, such as receiving, scanningother channels, etc. Preparation—priority channel programming: ➀ Push [PRIO] for 1 sec. • “ *SET* ” appears in the bank ...
Page 29 - Automatic bank limit/skip functions; • Turning OFF the automatic function; Voice scan control function
26 6 SCANS ■ Automatic bank limit/skip functions When starting a scan, the following functions areautomatically turned ON by default; and the [SKIP]and [BANK] switches are deactivated during scan. • The bank limit function (for memory scan and selectmemory scan)—The memory scan operates withinthe se...
Page 30 - Programming scan edge frequencies; • Scan resume ON with adjusted; Scan speed/delay functions; Scan resume condition
27 6 SCANS ■ Programming scan edge frequencies A set of scan edge frequencies must be programmedbefore starting the programmed or auto memorywrite scans. 10 pairs of scan edges are available:0P1 to 9P2. ➀ Push [PROG] for 1 sec. • “ *SET* ” appears in the bank name area, then changes to a flashing “ ...
Page 31 - SPEED; • The scan delay function is assigned to the; Scan delay; DELAY; Scan speed
28 6 SCANS When scan speed is assigned to the [DELAY/SPEED]control (see above), the scan speed can be instantlyupdated during scan operation. The name area shows as at right for 1 sec. afterrotating the control. When scan delay time is assigned to the[DELAY/SPEED] control, the scan speed is fixedat ...
Page 32 - activate the sleep timer and set the power OFF period.; sec. after performing step; SLEEP TIMER
The IC-R8500 has a sleep timer function to automati-cally turn the power OFF after a specified period. D Operation ➀ Push [SLEEP/ ] momentarily, several times, to activate the sleep timer and set the power OFF period. • When the sleep timer is activated, “ ” appears in the display. • 5 settings are ...
Page 33 - SET MODE; Selecting quick set mode
30 8 SET MODE ■ General Set mode is used for programming infrequentlychanged values or conditions of functions. TheIC-R8500 has 2 separate set modes: quick set mode and initial set mode. D Selecting quick set mode ➀ Push [ SLEEP / ] for 1 sec. • Quick set mode is selected and one of its items appear...
Page 34 - Quick set mode items; quick rotation of the dial.
31 8 SET MODE ■ Quick set mode items ■ Initial set mode items DIMMER This item toggles the intensity of the display back-lighting between high or low. Bright backlighting(default). HIGH Dark backlighting. LOW BEEP A beep sounds each time a switch is pushed for con-firmation. This function can be tur...
Page 35 - SPCH LAN; SPCH SPD; CIV ADDR; CIV BAUD; CIV TRAN; ON
32 8 SET MODE SPCH LAN When the optional UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT is installed, you can select between English andJapanese as the language. Voice synthesizer functionsin English (default). ENG Voice synthesizer functionsin Japanese. JPN SPCH SPD When the optional UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT i...
Page 36 - CONNECTOR INFORMATION; Remote jack
33 9 CONNECTOR INFORMATION D RS-232C socket D Remote jack D IF OUT jack D AGC OUT jack D External speaker 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. 45 RTSCTS Shorten these ports inside.Can be connect...
Page 37 - DC 13.8 V and DC IN sockets; • DC IN; REC OUT jack
34 9 CONNECTOR INFORMATION D DC 13.8 V and DC IN sockets D REC REMOTE jack • DC IN • DC 13.8 V DC 13.8 V Inner Outer [POWER]switch Receiver circuit Internalregulatorcircuit DC IN 4 1 Pin Port name Description Inner DC IN Accepts connection to the AD-55A/V only Outer GND Grounded. Pin Port name Descr...
Page 38 - CONTROL COMMANDS; Command table; Data format; • Basic format from PC to IC-R8500
CONTROL COMMANDS 10 35 The IC-R8500 can be connected to a PC via the PC’sRS-232C port. This allows you to control the receiver from the PC and/or transfer data from the receiver tothe PC. Operation Cn Sc Remark Reading freq. edgesReading operating freq.Reading operating mode 020304 ——— Reading M-ch ...
Page 39 - COMMAND LIST; • ‘OK’ message from IC-R8500 to PC; Scan skip and select channels; • Clearing the specified channel data; Special bank; Remarks
36 10 COMMAND LIST • ‘OK’ message from IC-R8500 to PC • ‘NG’ message from IC-R8500 to PC • Memory channel contents set & write (1A 00) The above data packet is an example of programmingthe following into memory channel 123 of bank num-ber 19: • Frequency: 1,234,567,890 Hz• Mode: FM• Tuning step:...
Page 40 - • For DC cable fuse; MAINTENANCE; AVOID the use of strong chemical solvents such as; Turn the receiver upside down.; DISCONNECT the DC power cable
■ Disassembly ■ Fuse replacement If a fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning, try tofind the source of the problem, and replace the dam-aged fuse with a new, rated fuse. ■ Level adjustments 3 A FGB • For DC cable fuse • For internal fuse 37 11 MAINTENANCE ■ Memory backup All of the CPU’s memor...
Page 41 - OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS; CW NARROW FILTER; Remove the top cover as shown opposite.
12 OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS ■ UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT The UT-102 announces the accessed frequency in aclear, electronically generated voice, in English (orJapanese) when pushing [SPCH] or when a signal isdetected during scan (see p. 31, 32 for settings). ➀ Remove the top cover as shown opposite....
Page 42 - HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT; Remove the bottom cover as shown on p. 37.
39 12 OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS ■ CR-293 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNIT A temperature-compensating crystal with a stability of± 3 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. ➀ Remove the bottom cover ...
Page 43 - TV RECEIVE ADAPTER; “TV” when receiving TV broadcasts or ATV.
40 12 OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS ■ TV-R7100 TV RECEIVE ADAPTER D Connections D Operation ➀ Turn on the TV-R7100, IC-R8500 and all connectedequipment. ➁ Select WFM mode. ➂ ➥ Push OUT [FM/TV] on the TV-R7100 to select “TV” when receiving TV broadcasts or ATV. ➥ Push IN [FM/TV] on the TV-R7100 to select “F...
Page 44 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POSSIBLE CAUSE; PROBLEM
41 13 TROUBLESHOOTING The following chart is designed to help you correctproblems which are not equipment malfunctions. Ifyou are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact yournearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. POWER •...
Page 45 - MEMOR
42 13 TROUBLESHOOTING MEMOR Y CHANNELS • The bank limit function is activated and “BANK” is indicated. • Push [BANK] to turn OFF the bank limit function or use [BANK] or [BANK] to se-lect the bank. p. 18 Memory channels inanother bank cannot beselected. SCAN • [SQUELCH] is open and [ ∞ ] is selected...
Page 46 - Receiver; SPECIFICATIONS
■ General • Frequency coverage : • Mode : FM (normal/narrow), AM (wide/normal/narrow), SSB (USB/LSB) CW (normal/narrow*), WFM * Optional FL-52A is required. • Number of memory channels : 1000 (plus 20 scan edges and 1 priority channel) • Antenna connector : Below 30 MHz SO-239 (50 Ω )/Phono (500 Ω )...
Page 47 - OPTIONS
44 15 OPTIONS AH-7000SUPER WIDEBAND OM-NIDIRECTIONAL AN-TENNA SP-7 EXTERNAL SPEAKER TV-R7100 TV RECEIVE ADAPTER SP-21 EXTERNAL SPEAKER MB-23 CARRYING HANDLE IC-MB12 MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER AD-55/A/V AC ADAPTER CR-293 HIGH STABILITY CRYSTAL UNITProvides improved frequency s...
