Icom IC-R8500 Instruction Manual

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51 PANEL DESCRIPTION■ Rear panelq RS-232C CONNECTOR (p. 10)Connects an RS-232C cable. An RS-232C cablecan be used to connect the IC-R8500 to a PC. Inthis way commands can be sent to the receiver viathe PC.w CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK (p. 10)Allows connection to an Icom CI-V system trans-ceiver or another receiver for the transceive func-tion. Also connects to a PC with several receiversfor command control via an optional CT-17 ci - vlevel converter.e IF OUT JACKOutputs a 10.7 MHz IF signal with 9 V DC for anexternal equipment.r AGC JACK (p. 16)This jack has functions which are selectablethrough internal receiver settings.• Outputs an AGC signal for an external equipment(default).• Outputs audio detected signal without de-emphasis for9600 bps data detection (FM mode only).t DC 13.8 V JACK (p. 8)➥ Plug in the jumper connector here when usingan optional AC adapter.➥ Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source using thesupplied DC cable when the AC adapter is notconnected.y EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACKConnects an 8 Ω external speaker.• When an external speaker is connected, the internalspeaker does not function.u DC IN JACK (p. 8)Connects an optional AC adapter.• A regulator circuit has been designed between this con-nector and the DC 13.8 V jack.• Be sure the jumper connector is connected to the DC13.8 V jack.i HF 50 Ω ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 8)Connects an antenna to cover the frequency rangebelow 30 MHz.• Use a coaxial cable and a PL-259 connector.• Be sure this connector is selected in quick set mode(p. 31).o GROUND TERMINAL (p. 9)Connect this terminal to a ground.!0 HF 500 Ω ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 8)When a 500 Ω long wire antenna is used for HF bandreceiving, this connector is used instead of the 50 Ωantenna connector.• Set the “HF ANT” item to 500 to use this connector(p. 31).!1 VHF/UHF ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 8)Connects an antenna to cover the frequency rangeover 30 MHz.• Use a coaxial cable and type-N connector.q w e r y utoi!0!1