Icom Ic-Pcr1000 Communications Receiver For Computer Instruction Manual

iPCR1000
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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IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSand on-line help care-
fully and completely before using the receiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL —This
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-PCR1000 COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER FOR
COMPUTER.
USEantenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 Ωantenna and
feedline. For radio communications, the antenna is of critical
importance, along with sensitivity.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• IBM PC compatible computer
• An RS-232C serial port 
(38400 bps or faster)
•...

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CAUTIONS
RWARNING! NEVERconnect the receiver to an AC
outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric
shock.
NEVERconnect other than the specified AC adapter to the
receiver. This connection will ruin the receiver.
NEVERconnect the receiver to a power source of more
than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery. This connection will ruin
the receiver.
NEVERallow children to touch the receiver.
NEVERexpose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
DO NOTuse or place the receiver in areas with...

INSTALLATION1
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Hardware installation
Refer to the diagram below for connections.
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GroundRemove the protective
sheet and attach to
a specified place.
to an AC adapter to an 
RS-232C portOptional speaker
(SP-7, SP-10, SP-12)
Personal computer 

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Antenna installation
Antennas play a very important role in receiver operation.
Connecting a poor quality antenna to the IC-PCR1000 will re-
sult in less than optimum performance.
Select antenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 Ωantenna 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...

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AF output level selection
The received audio can be input into your computer via the
sound card.
Before inputting the received audio into the [LINE IN] con-
nector (connector name depends on your sound card), the
output level of the [EXT-SP] must be set properly. Perform as
follows:
qRemove the 8 screws from the cover as shown below.
Open the cover.wSelect the output level as shown below.
- “SPEAKER” for internal speaker.
- “PHONES” for PC sound card or headphones.
eReplace the 8 screws...

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TNC connection
The IC-PCR1000 can receive 9600 bps packet communica-
tion (AFSK). Connect the TNC (Terminal Node Controller) as
follows.
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TNC Personal computer IC-PCR1000
to [PACKET] 

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Software installation
NOTE:Before using the program, make a backup copy of
the original disk. After making a backup copy, keep the
original disk in a safe place.
DWindows 95
qBoot up Windows.
- Quit all applications when windows is running.
wInsert the backup disk 1 into the appropriate floppy drive.
eSelect ‘Run’ from the [Start] menu.
rType the setup program name with full path name, then
press the [Enter] key. (A:\SETUP [Enter])
tFollow the prompts.
yProgram group ‘IC-PCR1000’ appears...

PANEL DESCRIPTION2
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Component screen
See the on-line help for more information.
qBANK (memory bank) button
Used to change the memory bank number indication and
memory bank name indication when using the component
screen.
wBANK (memory bank) indicator
Indicates the memory bank (and its name if it has one) being
received.
eMEMO (memory) indicator
Indicates the memory channel (and its name if it has one)
being received.rFREQ (frequency) indication
Indicates the receive frequency and data as it is being...

2PANEL DESCRIPTION
7!3BUSY indicator
Appears when receiving a signal or when signal noise opens
the squelch.
!4Signal meter
Indicates the receive signal strength. Also indicates the S-
meter squelch receive level set via the [SQUELCH] scroll bar.
!5Center indicators
Indicate the tuning level when selecting the 6 kHz or 15 kHz
IF filter in FM mode.!6STOP button
Cancels scan operation.
!7PROG (program scan) button
Used to start/stop program scan. The indicator lamp lights
during scan and Program SCAN...