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Innorration
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Antenna is a very important element in receiving
signal. Use the antenna and coaxial cable of
appropriate impedance.
Connecting an antenna
FSK (RTTY) connections
The receiver has a built-in FSK (RTTY) decoder.
Connect the IC-R8600 and a PC that has an FSK (RTTY) software (user supplied) installed through the USB port,
to decode the FSK signal. Refer to the software application’s instruction manual for setup details.
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Icom does not guarantee performance of the application software, PC, network device or network settings.
•You can change the FSK output port on the MENU screen.
•You can download the USB driver and installation guide from the Icom website.
http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/index.html
MENU
» SET > Connectors >
USB (Front)
MENU
» SET > Connectors >
USB (Rear)
To the USB port
Type A
IC-R8600
Type B
A user supplied A/B USB cable
PC with RTTY
software installed
To a USB port
When you use a long wire antenna for short wave
bands, use one as long as possible (at least 10 m,
32.8 ft).
0.01 MHz ~ 30 MHz (500 Ω)
0.01 MHz ~ 30 MHz (50 Ω)
0.01 MHz ~ 3000 MHz (50 Ω)
Wire dipole antenna
Yagi antenna
Discone antenna
Grounding prevents
electrical shock
and another problems.
Folded-dipole antenna (T2FD type)
Long wire antenna
ANT 3 jack (RCA type)
ANT 2 connector (SO-239)
ANT 1 connector (N type)
GND terrinal