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Icom Ic-Prc100 Communications Receiver For Computer Instruction Manual
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5SCAN OPERATION
Memory scan
This function searches all memory channels in a selected
memory bank.
DUsing the multi-function receiver screen
qMake sure the squelch is set to the threshold point. (closed
condition)
wClick the [BANK
∧] or [BANK∨] button to select the de-
sired memory bank.
•When using the memory list screen, click [BANK#]/[BANK$]
or select a bank name with [$] to select a memory bank.
eClick the [SET] button to call up the setting screen if it is
not displayed.
rClick the [Memory SCAN]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82240/w64_icom_ic-prc100-wideband-reciever_manual_d-33.png "Page 34
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5SCAN OPERATION
Memory scan
This function searches all memory channels in a selected
memory bank.
DUsing the multi-function receiver screen
qMake sure the squelch is set to the threshold point. (closed
condition)
wClick the [BANK
∧] or [BANK∨] button to select the de-
sired memory bank.
•When using the memory list screen, click [BANK#]/[BANK$]
or select a bank name with [$] to select a memory bank.
eClick the [SET] button to call up the setting screen if it is
not displayed.
rClick the [Memory SCAN]...")
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5SCAN OPERATION
Versatile memory scan
Using the [Memory SCAN] tab in the setting screen you can
set conditions specific only to memory channels during mem-
ory scan.
qCall up the setting screen if it is not displayed.
•For the multi-function receiver screen, click the [SET] button.
•For the simple function receiver screen, click the [MENU] button
and select the ‘Function Setting (SET).’When the scan controller
screen is in use, click the [SET] button on the screen.
wClick the [Memory SCAN] tab.
eMake...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82240/w64_icom_ic-prc100-wideband-reciever_manual_d-34.png "Page 35
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5SCAN OPERATION
Versatile memory scan
Using the [Memory SCAN] tab in the setting screen you can
set conditions specific only to memory channels during mem-
ory scan.
qCall up the setting screen if it is not displayed.
•For the multi-function receiver screen, click the [SET] button.
•For the simple function receiver screen, click the [MENU] button
and select the ‘Function Setting (SET).’When the scan controller
screen is in use, click the [SET] button on the screen.
wClick the [Memory SCAN] tab.
eMake...")
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5SCAN OPERATION
Scan resume condition
When receiving a signal, scan automatically pauses on that
signal. The scan resume condition sets the time that the scan
pauses before resuming or whether scan stops instead of
pausing.
qCall up the setting screen if it is not displayed.
•For the multi-function receiver screen, click the [SET] button.
•For the simple function receiver screen, click the [MENU] button
and select the ‘Function Setting (SET).’When the scan controller
screen is in use, click the [SET]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82240/w64_icom_ic-prc100-wideband-reciever_manual_d-35.png "Page 36
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5SCAN OPERATION
Scan resume condition
When receiving a signal, scan automatically pauses on that
signal. The scan resume condition sets the time that the scan
pauses before resuming or whether scan stops instead of
pausing.
qCall up the setting screen if it is not displayed.
•For the multi-function receiver screen, click the [SET] button.
•For the simple function receiver screen, click the [MENU] button
and select the ‘Function Setting (SET).’When the scan controller
screen is in use, click the [SET]...")
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5SCAN OPERATION
Scan speed setting
The searching speed of frequencies or memory channels is
variable.
DUsing the multi-function receiver screen
➥Click the [SPEED] control with the sub mouse button to in-
crease the scan speed; click the [SPEED] control with the
main mouse button to decrease the scan speed.
•When clicking and holding the control, the scan speed scrolls up
or down.
DUsing the simple function receiver screen
qCall up the scan controller screen if it is not displayed.
•Click the [MENU]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82240/w64_icom_ic-prc100-wideband-reciever_manual_d-36.png "Page 37
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5SCAN OPERATION
Scan speed setting
The searching speed of frequencies or memory channels is
variable.
DUsing the multi-function receiver screen
➥Click the [SPEED] control with the sub mouse button to in-
crease the scan speed; click the [SPEED] control with the
main mouse button to decrease the scan speed.
•When clicking and holding the control, the scan speed scrolls up
or down.
DUsing the simple function receiver screen
qCall up the scan controller screen if it is not displayed.
•Click the [MENU]...")
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6BAND SCOPE
Operation
The band scope function allows you to visually check a spec-
ified frequency range.
Receive audio is muted while monitoring the band scope.
Push [s/❙❙] to pause sweeping and receive the audio.
DUsing the multi-function receiver screen
qClick the sweep start/pause button ([s/❙❙]) to begin a
sweep; signal conditions appear starting from the center of
the range.
•Conditions over the entire set frequency span can be observed
around the center frequency of the currently received...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82240/w64_icom_ic-prc100-wideband-reciever_manual_d-37.png "Page 38
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6BAND SCOPE
Operation
The band scope function allows you to visually check a spec-
ified frequency range.
Receive audio is muted while monitoring the band scope.
Push [s/❙❙] to pause sweeping and receive the audio.
DUsing the multi-function receiver screen
qClick the sweep start/pause button ([s/❙❙]) to begin a
sweep; signal conditions appear starting from the center of
the range.
•Conditions over the entire set frequency span can be observed
around the center frequency of the currently received...")
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6BAND SCOPE
tClick the waveform to select the frequency of the signal.
•Click the [s/❙❙] button to pause a sweep and monitor the fre-
quency. Repeat to resume the sweep.
•While pausing the band scope, you can also select the frequency
by clicking the waveform. The current receive frequency is
marked by a dotted line and the previous receive frequency is
displayed at center.
yClick the close ([]) button to stop sweeping and close the
band scope screen.
Changing the automatic
sweep step limit
The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82240/w64_icom_ic-prc100-wideband-reciever_manual_d-38.png "Page 39
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6BAND SCOPE
tClick the waveform to select the frequency of the signal.
•Click the [s/❙❙] button to pause a sweep and monitor the fre-
quency. Repeat to resume the sweep.
•While pausing the band scope, you can also select the frequency
by clicking the waveform. The current receive frequency is
marked by a dotted line and the previous receive frequency is
displayed at center.
yClick the close ([]) button to stop sweeping and close the
band scope screen.
Changing the automatic
sweep step limit
The...")
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7TONE SQUELCH OPERATION
The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal con-
taining a matching subaudible tone in FM mode. For exam-
ple, you can silently wait for calls from group members using
the same tone in an amateur band.
DUsing the multi-function receiver screen
qClick the [FM] button to select FM mode.
wClick the [T-SQL] button to bring up the [TONE SQUELCH]
dialog box.
•“T-SQL”appears in the function display.
eClick the [$] button, then select the desired tone squelch
frequency....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82240/w64_icom_ic-prc100-wideband-reciever_manual_d-39.png "Page 40
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7TONE SQUELCH OPERATION
The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal con-
taining a matching subaudible tone in FM mode. For exam-
ple, you can silently wait for calls from group members using
the same tone in an amateur band.
DUsing the multi-function receiver screen
qClick the [FM] button to select FM mode.
wClick the [T-SQL] button to bring up the [TONE SQUELCH]
dialog box.
•“T-SQL”appears in the function display.
eClick the [$] button, then select the desired tone squelch
frequency....")
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8TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESOLUTIONREF.
No power comes ON.•The RS-232C cable is not connected
correctly.
•The RS-232C port is not selected correctly.•Check the RS-232C cable.
•Select the RS-232C port correctly.p. 1
p. 5
No sound comes from the
speaker.•Volume level is too low.
•The squelch is closed.
•Band scope function is in use.
•Different tone is selected with tone squelch.•Click the [VOLUME] control with the sub mouse button
or click the volume [J] button to obtain a suitable level....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/2452/82240/w64_icom_ic-prc100-wideband-reciever_manual_d-40.png "Page 41
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8TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESOLUTIONREF.
No power comes ON.•The RS-232C cable is not connected
correctly.
•The RS-232C port is not selected correctly.•Check the RS-232C cable.
•Select the RS-232C port correctly.p. 1
p. 5
No sound comes from the
speaker.•Volume level is too low.
•The squelch is closed.
•Band scope function is in use.
•Different tone is selected with tone squelch.•Click the [VOLUME] control with the sub mouse button
or click the volume [J] button to obtain a suitable level....")
37 8TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESOLUTIONREF. No power comes ON.•The RS-232C cable is not connected correctly. •The RS-232C port is not selected correctly.•Check the RS-232C cable. •Select the RS-232C port correctly.p. 1 p. 5 No sound comes from the speaker.•Volume level is too low. •The squelch is closed. •Band scope function is in use. •Different tone is selected with tone squelch.•Click the [VOLUME] control with the sub mouse button or click the volume [J] button to obtain a suitable level. •Click the [SQUELCH] control with the main mouse button or click the [SQLK] button to open the squelch. •Pause or cancel the band scope function. •Check the tone squelch frequency.p. 16 p. 20 p. 34 p. 36 Receive audio is distorted.•The operating mode is not selected correctly. •The IF filter is not selected correctly.•Select a suitable operating mode with [FM], [WFM], [AM] or [AUT-M]. •Select a suitable IF filter with [NAR] or [WID].pgs. 18, 19 p. 20 Sensitivity is low.•The attenuator is activated.•Click the [ATT] button to cancel the function.p. 21 If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center.
38 9SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Specifications •Frequency coverage (MHz): U.S.A. version 0.01–823.999,* 849.001–868.999, 894.001–1300 Non-U.S.A. versions 0.01–1300* * Specifications guaranteed 0.5–1300 MHz only. •Receive system : Triple superheterodyne (AM/FM) Double superheterodyne (WFM) •Mode : FM, AM, WFM, •Frequency stability : ± 5 ppm at 1300 MHz (0°C to +50°C; 32°F to +122°F) •Frequency resolution : 1 kHz (minimum) •Power supply : 13.8 V DC ±15 % for receiver requirement unit; or, supplied AC adapter (negative ground) •Current drain (at 13.8 V DC): Standby (software OFF) 0.1 A Receive (squelched) 0.6 A Receive (max. audio) 0.7 A •Usable temp. range : 0°C to +50°C; +32°F to +122°F •Intermediate frequencies: 1st 266.7 MHz 2nd 10.7 MHz 3rd 450 kHz (except WFM)•Receive sensitivity (typical)*: * When 230 kHz (for WFM), 15 kHz (for FM) and 6 kHz (for AM) passband widths are selected. •Squelch sensitivity (threshold): Frequency(MHz)AM(10 dB S/N)FM(12 dB SINAD)WFM(12 dB SINAD) 0.5–1.7992.5 µV——1.8–27.9991.8 µV 50–699.999 0.5 µV 700–13001.3 µV0.4 µV1.0 µV 1.0 µV0.32 µV0.79 µV 28–49.999 Frequency(MHz)AM(10 dB S/N)FM(12 dB SINAD)WFM(12 dB SINAD) 0.5–1.7991.8 µV——1.8–27.9990.89 µV 50–699.999 0.63 µV 700–13000.89 µV0.63 µV10 µV 0.71 µV0.5 µV5.6 µV 28–49.999
•Selectivity (typical) : FM/AM 6 kHz/–6 dB FM/AM 15 kHz/–6 dB WFM/FM/AM 50 kHz/–6 dB WFM 230 kHz/–6 dB •Max. audio output : 0.2 W (monaural) 0.1 W ×2 (stereo) (at 10% distortion with an 8 Ωload) •Antenna connector : BNC (50 Ω) •RS-232C connector : D-sub 9-pin (female) •Ext. speaker connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm ( 1⁄8″)/ 4–8 Ω •Dimensions (projections not included): 131(W)×33.5(H)×154.5(D) mm 5 5⁄32(W)×15⁄16(H)×63⁄32(D) in •Weight : approx. 0.5 kg; 1 lb 2 oz. Supplied accessories Accessories included with the receiver: Qty. qWire antenna .................................................................. 1 wRS-232C cable (OPC-743) ............................................. 1 eAC adapter (BC-123A/E or BM-104E)* .......................... 1 rSoftware floppy disks ................................................ 1 set * For versions which do not come with an AC adapter, a DC power cable (OPC-131) and 2 fuses (FGB 2 A) are supplied. An optional AC adapter (BC-123E or BM-104E) is also available. qw e r 39 9SPECIFICATIONS AND SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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