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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER FOR COMPUTER

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-

ject 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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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページA INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER FOR COMPUTER iPCR1000 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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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページi IMPORTANT FEATURES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS and on-line help carefully and completely before using the receiver. • USER-SELECTABLE INTERFACE Users can choose from 3 different operating screens depending on their ability level and preference. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL — This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-PCR1000 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER FOR COMPUTER.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページii PRECAUTION RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver to an AC For U.S.A. only (FCC information) outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. Changes or modifications to this receiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this receiver under FCC regulations. NEVER connect other than the specified AC adapter to the receiver. This connection will ruin the receiver.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ1 INSTALLATION 1 ■ Hardware installation Refer to the diagram below for connections. Remove the protective sheet and attach to a specified place. USB serial adapter cable iC- pcTIONS RECE r100 IVER 0 COMM UNICA to an USB port Personal computer to an RS-232C port to an AC adapter Ground * When using the USB serial adapter cable, USB serial port can be used. It is necessary to USB driver installation. The driver is supplied with the USB serial adapter cable.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ2 INSTALLATION 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.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ3 INSTALLATION ■ AF output level selection The received audio can be input into your computer via the sound card. 1 w Select the output level as shown below. - “SPEAKER” for internal speaker. - “PHONES” for PC sound card or headphones. q Remove the 8 screws from the cover as shown below. Open the cover.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ4 1 INSTALLATION ■ TNC connection The IC-PCR1000 can receive 9600 bps packet communication (AFSK). Connect the TNC (Terminal Node Controller) as follows.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ5 INSTALLATION ■ Software installation When installing into a Windows XP or Windows 2000 environment, log on as the administrator. q Quit all applications when windows is running. w Insert the CD into the CD drive. e Select ‘Run’ from the [Start] menu. r Type the setup program name with full path name, then push the [Enter] key. (D:\SETUP.exe [Enter]) t Click [OK]. 1 • The “InstallShild® Wizard” starts preparing the installation.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ6 1 INSTALLATION ■ Uninstallation This section describes [IC-PCR1000] uninstallation. D Windows XP [Procedure] q Click and select [Control Panel]. w Click [Add or Remove Programs] and select [ICOM ICPCR1000] and click . e [IC-PCR1000] Uninstall Wizard starts automatically. r Click and follow the prompts. u After the installation is completed, click [Finish].
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ7 INSTALLATION ■ Starting the IC-PCR1000 D Windows XP q Before launching the program, make sure the IC-PCR1000 interface unit power is turned ON (the LED lights when power is on). w Click and select [PCR1000] from the [All Programs] menu. e Select the [IC-PCR1000] program. 1 D On-line help information See the on-line help for software usage. q Click the [Contents] in the [Help] menu to bring up the online help. w Click the desired information you want to know.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ8 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Component screen r FREQ (frequency) indication Indicates the receive frequency and data as it is being input such as memory channel numbers, etc. See the on-line help for more information. q w e r t y u i o i t TS (tuning step) indicator This is the frequency increment used when selecting a frequency using the [Main dial] and when searching for signals using a scan function.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ9 PANEL DESCRIPTION !4 !3 @5 @4 !5 @3 @2 @1 !8 !7 !6 @0 !9 !3 Signal meter Indicates the receive signal strength. Also indicates the Smeter squelch receive level set via the [SQUELCH] scroll bar. !4 PROG (program scan) button Used to start/stop program scan. The indicator lamp lights during scan and Program SCAN appears in the Condition indicator window. !5 AUTO (auto memory write scan) button Used to start/stop auto memory write scan.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ10 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION @6 @8 @7 @9 #1 MONI (Monitor) button Turns the monitor function on and off. The monitor function is used to temporarily open the squelch to listen to weak signals. #2 ATT (Attenuator) button Turns the attenuator on and off. #8 #7 #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1 #0 @6 Receive mode buttons Select a receive mode. Using the [AUT-M] button to select automatic mode also selects a receive mode.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ11 PANEL DESCRIPTION #9 $0 $1 $2 $3 #9 $4 $5 $6 2 $2 LIMIT indicator Indicates when the tuning step is greater than the automatic sweep step setting. In the diagram, the tuning step is greater than the automatic sweep step setting and the tuning step (TS) and the sweep step width are not the same. $3 Sweep step indicator Indicates band scope sweep step. $7 #9 +200k/–200k (Max.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ12 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Radio screen The radio screen shows 10 memory channel buttons and frequency readout, etc. like a typical stereo tuner—this provides the simplest operation for monitoring your most-listened-tostations, such as AM/FM broadcasting and TV, etc. See the on-line help for the radio screen details. ■ Communications receiver screen The communications receiver screen shows S-meter (signal strength) level, a large frequency readout, keypad, etc.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ13 SPECIFICATIONS • Frequency coverage (MHz) U.S.A. : 0.010000–823.999999* 849.000001–868.999999 894.000001–1300.000000 Europe : 0.010000–1300.000000* * Specifications guaranteed 0.5–1300 MHz only. • Receive system : Triple superheterodyne • Mode : WFM, FM, AM, SSB, CW • Frequency stability : ±3 ppm at 1300 MHz (0°C to +50°C; 32°F to +122°F) • Frequency resolution : 1 Hz (minimum) • Power supply requirement : 13.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ14 3 SPECIFICATIONS • Selectivity WFM WFM/FM/AM FM/AM FM/AM/SSB/CW AM/SSB/CW • IF shift range • Max. audio output • Antenna connector • RS-232C connector • Ext. speaker connector • Dimensions (projections not included) • Weight : 230 kHz/–6 dB : 50 kHz/–6 dB : 15 kHz/–6 dB : 6 kHz/–6 dB : 2.8* kHz/–6 dB *Software indicates 3 kHz. : More than ±1.2 kHz : 200 mW (at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load) : BNC (50 Ω) : D-sub 9-pin (female) : 3-conductor 3.
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IC-PCR1000_3.qxd 03.1.6 2:41 PM ページ15 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS ■ Supplied accessories q ■ Options • AH-7000 SUPER WIDEBAND OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA Frequency coverage Receive : 25–1300 MHz Transmit : 50, 144, 430, 900, 1200 MHz bands Type of antenna : Discone Weight : 1 kg w r 4 t • UT-106 DSP UNIT Provide AF DSP functions such as noise reduction and auto notch. e q w e r t Telescoping antenna ....................................................... 1 RS-232C cable (OPC-743) ................