Icom Ic-Prc100 Communications Receiver For Computer Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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.
iPCR100
COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVER FOR COMPUTER 

i
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONScarefully and com-
pletely before using the receiver.
SAVE THIS  INSTRUCTION  MANUAL —This
instruction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-PCR100 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/AT compatible computer
• An RS-232C serial port (38400 bps or faster)
• Microsoft...

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.
NEVERexpose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
DO NOTuse or place the receiver in areas with tempera-
tures below 0°C (+32°F) or above +50°C...

iiiIMPORTANT ...................................... i
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  .............. i
OPERATING THEORY  ....................... i
OPERATING NOTES  ......................... i
CAUTIONS ........................................ ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS  .................... iii
1 INSTALLATION ...................... 1 – 5
Hardware installation  ................ 1
Antenna installation  .................. 2
Grounding ................................. 2
AF output level selection ........... 3
Software...

1
1INSTALLATION
Hardware installation
Refer to the diagram below for connections.
GroundSupplied antenna
to an AC adapter to an 
RS-232C port External speaker
Personal computer 

2
1INSTALLATION
Antenna installation
Antennas play a very important role in receiver operation.
Connecting a poor quality antenna to the IC-PCR100 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 rec-
ommended 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...

3
1INSTALLATION
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:
CAUTION:Setting ‘STEREO’and connecting a 2-con-
ductor plug cause a short-circuit. This may damage the
audio power amplifier.
DMulti-function receiver screen
qSelect ‘EXT-Speaker’in the option menu to bring up...

4
1INSTALLATION
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.
NOTE:Depending on the Windows
®system files, the PC
may require rebooting. In this case, repeat the installation
from the beginning.
DInstallation
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...

5
1INSTALLATION
RS-232C port setting
‘COM Port Error’or ‘Communication failed’dialog box appears
when the RS-232C serial port is not set correctly.
NOTE:When launching the program for the first time, this
setting dialog appears for setting the RS-232C serial port.
DMulti-function receiver screen
qBefore launching the program, make sure the IC-PCR100
interface unit is connected correctly.
wLaunch the IC-PCR100 software.
eClick the [POWER] button in the tool bar or select ‘Power
OFF’in the File menu to...

Multi-function receiver screenqPOWER BUTTON [POWER]
Toggles the receiver power ON and OFF.
wFILE MENU [File]
Used for turning the software on/off, saving memory chan-
nel contents or quitting the program, etc.
eVIEW MENU [View]
Used for showing/hiding the memory list screen/tool bar or
selecting the simple function receiver screen.
rSIMPLE FUNCTION RECEIVER BUTTON
Push to selects the simple function receiver screen.
tBANK MENU [BANK]
Used for selecting the memory bank.
yMEMORY LIST SCREEN BUTTON
Push to...