5
1
PANEL DESCRIPTION
■
Rear panel
q
RS-232C CONNECTOR
(p. 10)
Connects an RS-232C cable. An RS-232C cable
can be used to connect the IC-R8500 to a PC. In
this way commands can be sent to the receiver via
the PC.
w
CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK
(p. 10)
Allows connection to an Icom CI-V system trans-
ceiver or another receiver for the transceive func-
tion. Also connects to a PC with several receivers
for command control via an optional CT-17
ci
-
v
level
converter
.
e
IF OUT JACK
Outputs a 10.7 MHz IF signal with 9 V DC for an
external equipment.
r
AGC JACK
(p. 16)
This jack has functions which are selectable
through internal receiver settings.
• Outputs an AGC signal for an external equipment
(default).
• Outputs audio detected signal without de-emphasis for
9600 bps data detection (FM mode only).
t
DC 13.8 V JACK
(p. 8)
➥
Plug in the jumper connector here when using
an optional AC adapter.
➥
Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source using the
supplied DC cable when the AC adapter is not
connected.
y
EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
Connects an 8
Ω
external speaker.
• When an external speaker is connected, the internal
speaker does not function.
u
DC IN JACK
(p. 8)
Connects an optional AC adapter.
• A regulator circuit has been designed between this con-
nector and the DC 13.8 V jack.
• Be sure the jumper connector is connected to the DC
13.8 V jack.
i
HF 50
Ω
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
(p. 8)
Connects an antenna to cover the frequency range
below 30 MHz.
• Use a coaxial cable and a PL-259 connector.
• Be sure this connector is selected in quick set mode
(p. 31).
o
GROUND TERMINAL
(p. 9)
Connect this terminal to a ground.
!0
HF 500
Ω
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
(p. 8)
When a 500
Ω
long wire antenna is used for HF band
receiving, this connector is used instead of the 50
Ω
antenna connector.
• Set the “
HF ANT
” item to
500
to use this connector
(p. 31).
!1
VHF/UHF ANTENNA CONNECTOR
(p. 8)
Connects an antenna to cover the frequency range
over 30 MHz.
• Use a coaxial cable and type-N connector.
q
w
e
r
y
u
t
o
i
!0
!1
