IC-9100 Product Info – Video IK1LBO: prima accensione del IC-9100, Link e di più

IC-9100 Features and comments: Each main and sub-receiver has a dedicated DSP unit. The radio has two independent receivers in one radio and receives two different bands simultaneously. Roofing filter 6kHz FL-430 Unit  and 3kHz FL-431 Unit  are Optional. The band scope (no real-time) is a let down, the RX does not work when this is in operation; During the scan interval, the audio output is muted because the audio recovered from the sweep operation would be meaningless and disturbing.
According to the manual, there’s no way to upgrade the firmware; This could partially explain the long delay in product release. They had to get it right the first time!

First positive comments by Frank VK5KV:
Filter capabilities very good with similar operation to the IC-7600 with bandwidth and shaping etc.The Squelch/RF control can operate independently (squelch or RF gain or combined). NR control, Pre amps and AGC functions all excellent in noisy conditions. The SWR measuring Plot is a great feature for having a quick look at the antenna and doing comparisons, selectable in 10,50,100,or 500khz steps.

Watch the video by IK1LBO Massimo: First power on of the new ic-9100 on Mar. 10, 2011 – on the C.R.E.S., Lab testing, more video will follow! – IK1LBO, prima accensione del nuovo IC 9100!

IC-9100 Features – Multiple-band, Multiple-mode – The IC-9100 received FCC Certification on Feb. 10, 2011 ID AFJ318300 – See the Link below and more news..

ML&S Hamradio UK (Basestation) Price (inc VAT at 20%) £2,999.99 / EUR €3,469.24

Marcucci SpA IT Importer (Basestation) List Price (inc VAT at 20%)  EUR € 3,548.16

Univ.Radio US (Base) List Price 4.600,00 Your Price $3.799,95 (:1,380 = €2.895,61!!)

Link to: IC-9100 informations web page by VA7OJ, Adam
Link to: Download the Icom US  Final Produc  Brochure in ENG .PDF

Icom Inc. Jp Update 2010/12/24 the Software USB Driver Ver. 1.10.
The driver supports the following radios (as of December 2010): IC-7200  IC-7410 IC-7600 and IC-9100.
This driver is for Windows® XP, Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 only, [Note] if you require to USB driver for Windows® 98SE/Me/2000, please use Ver.1.00.

Link to: Icom co jp word support  download the USB Driver Ver.1.10

Icom has used a double conversion superheterodyne system and an image rejection mixer in the IC-9100.  The IC-9100 has dedicated receiver circuits from the antenna connector to the 2nd image rejection mixer for each band. – (Watch the Block Diagram below click to enlarge)

Double conversion superheterodyne, a triple conversion system is used for the 1.2GHz band, a built-in 15kHz 1st IF filter and can accept up to two optional filters (3kHz FL-431 and 6kHz FL-430) – Two antenna connectors for HF and 50MHz bands, with an automatic antenna selector, and one each for 144MHz, 430/440MHz and 1200MHz (optional UX-9100) are included in the IC-9100 – The IC-9100 has two independent receivers in one radio and receives two different bands simultaneously – Satellite mode operation – D-STAR DV mode optional UT-121 – HF/50MHz, 144MHz 100W, 430/440MHz 75W – USB connector for PC control – Optional RS-BA1 IP remote control software  (See other features below…!)

Link to: Download the  Icom RS-BA1 product brochure EN .PDF

RS-BA1 Remote Control  Tailored to Icom Transceivers (Click the picture to enlarge)

Software coming soon…US  and EU! - See below the Blok diagram, Link to Download the Final brochure in japanese language - Vedi note  in Italiano e link a Marcucci Spa, Italian Importer and the List Prices below… ( all images are made by © www.radiocronache.com )

<(Click the picture to enlarge) – See the ©VoIP/LAN Network picture by ©www.radiocronache.com – Remotely Control Icom Transceivers through an IP Network (Home or Internet).
The RS-BA1 allows you to use the radio installed in another room using your home network or even from a remote location over the Internet.
Including interference rejection functions and IF filter settings, modulator, received audio, RTTY demodulator, DV mode data can also be transferred over the USB cable or RS-232 and S/P DIF cables. – Low voice latency 150ms (Win® XP)/ 250ms (Vista/7) (caused by the RS-BA1) provides the same operational experience as using an actual radio. ..Continua/Read more..
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IC-7600 new Web Page Icom.co.Jp website! Download Broshure Jp. Clik images for big enlarge

IC-7600 features, User Manual Jp, and Broshure  Jp, are on the Icom Japan Head Office website.  [Note] : Clik the images to enlarge and see links bottom
The IC-7600 HF +50 MHz SSB / CW / RTTY / PSK31 / AM / FM) 100W  Transceiver for DX’er evolved! (source: Icom web) – Unfortunately, the web page is in Japanese !! This necessary translation is arranged (sorry for approch) by www.radiocronache!!
IC-7600。 HFオールバンド +50MHｚ（SSB/CW/RTTY/PSK31/AM/FM）100W トランシーバー。 フラグシップ機の血統を受け継ぎ DX’erのために進化したHF+50MHｚトランシーバー。

Three 1st IF filter. 3kHz, 6kHz, and 15kHz for the 1st IF filter bandwidth to pass the appropriate mode (FM mode 15kHz only) can be changed.
The filter are optimized for lowest IMD and each is mounted on a plug-in daughterboard.
This is high technology from Icom flagship IC-series!

The new Transceiver including 3 roofing with 3kHz bandwidth 1st IF filter. The receive adopt a simple method: Duble Superhet (2 conversion: 1st IF 64.455MHz  2nd IF 36kHz ) idem to IC-7800/7700 to achieving superior IMD performance. In particular, the  in-band IMD (Inter Modulation Distortion) significantly improved. The 1st IF filter 3kHz  bandwidth, you can reduce the effects of near-frequency signal. IC-7600 DUALWATCH® in the same band, is the same level of quality and the gain in the main and sub strength signals  simultanely (VFO-A/B).

- Features the latest IF DSP technology – Advanced IF DSP system – AGC loop management prevents distortion and blocking of nearby signals.
Two 32-bit floating point DSP’s, one dedicated for spectrum scope, the other for the IF-DSP and capability of the performance by up significantly;

N.1) IF DSP Processor (above): TMS320C6726BRFP – 266MHz clock – 32bit floating point – Capacity = 1600MFLOPS – N. 2) DSP Spectrum Scope Display (bottom)  TMS320C6720B – 200MHz clock – 32bit floating point – Capacity = 1200MFLOP -  [Note] The IC-756PROIII has Processor ADI DSP  150MFLOPS – 50MHz clock and Analog Spectrum Scope!
Multi-function spectrum scope dedicated to DSP with a dynamic range of signals and can greatly improve the measurement accuracy and response with adjustable resolution bandwidth RBW). The highly IC-7800/7700 are close in performance and function – RTTY / PSK31 operation without PC connection, requiring a USB keyboard. Digital twin PBT to tailor your IF passband – Adjustable IF notch filter – Digital noise reduction (NR) – Digital voice recorde/play-back facility – The advanced DSP allows you to set flexible the shaping filter, “Sharp” and “Soft” or bandwidth control used -
The IC-7600 as a USB port for CI-V format PC control and baseband (audio) input/output.

The PA Unit  uses 2 X RD100HHF1 MOSFET’s  IMD particular characteristics and  excellent linearity and low distortion, power output to 100W.

High-speed ATU auto antenna tuner covered to 50MHz belt.   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The multi function meter of variegated information that displays the batch: Vd (final FET drain voltage) in addition to S/Po/ALC/COMP/SWR/Id (final FET drain current), and TEMP (temperature of the PA circuit) can be displayed.

.. The screenshot showing the new Compression adjustment menu with Main Dial (no separate knob)

本機のファームウェアは機能の拡張や改良のため、バージョンアップをすることがあります。 …….. This machine use the firmware for expansion and improvement of the functions. Using a commercially available USB memory, firmware upgrade.

Link to: Some thoughts on the IC-7600 page by Adam, VA7OJ (English lamg.)

Link to: Icom.co. Jp Download:  User Manual and Broshure (Japanese lang.)

Link to: Icom releases the HF+50MHz transceiver IC-7600 (English lang.)

[Note] : Please see te Icom official documents and data for more detail and feature
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated  (Jp)

IC-7200 at Hamvention Dayton 2008, Download the Brochure, Video ath Icom Booth and more

New Icom IC-7200, rugged manpack styling
Like: Front speaker, rear bumper to protect connectors, 0.5ppm stability, reasonable receiver features, Icom’s known IF-DSP architecture, MB-116 handles, built.in 50MHz, rugged manpack styling , 201 memory channels, still using the CI-V interface and audio R/T via USB would be fine for digital modes.
Dislikes: No FM for 10 or 6 meters! (WHAT!) Only one antenna port, only one setting on attenuator, (10 and 20db would be better).

Link to Download the bochure and interior views! IC-7200

Positivo : Altoparlante anteriore, Bordi sul lato posteriore per proteggere i connet-tori, 0.5 ppm di stabilità, Ottime caratteristiche del ricevitore, IF-DSP nella 3th IFa 15.625kHz, MB-116 maniglie rach, comprende i 50MHz, di stile tipo militare, 201 canali di memoria. Mantiene lo standard CI-V per l’interfaccia che qui utilizza anche la porta USB che comprende l’audio modulato o ricevuto molto utile per la gestione delle comunicazioni digitali.
Negativo: Non ha il modo FM utile invece per 10 o per i 6 metri! (peccato!) Ha un unico connettore di antenna e l’attenuatore ha una solo impostazione ( più utile due passi da10 e 20dB)