A NEW FRONTIER IN HF LAND MOBILE RADIO
The new professional HF transceiver ICOM IC-F8101 is designed for very long-range HF communications. It builds on the strengths of the earlier ICOM IC-78, IC-F7000 and IC-M802 and adds an extended feature set.
Three versions: fixed front panel, detachable front panel, and a controller integrated into the hand microphone.
100% transmit duty cycle on voice at 125 W output power, with no cooling fan. In data mode the duty cycle is 25% (with a maximum of 5 minutes of continuous transmission); with the external CFU-F8100 cooling fan unit connected, full duty-cycle operation is possible. The Selcall selective calling system uses CCIR 493 with 4- or 6-digit ID codes and supports individual and group calls, messaging and position data, as well as emergency calls, channel test calls and remote stun (disabling) of a radio.
ALE system automatically selects the best channel and establishes the link. The system complies with the U.S. Federal Standard FED-STD-1045A and is compatible with the core requirements of the military standard MIL-STD-188-141B, widely known as the ALE standard. It supports individual calls, automatic sounding to check propagation conditions and automatic text messaging.
Automatic speech enhancement in noisy conditions, reducing the skill required of the operator.
Three squelch types: voice squelch, Selcall squelch and S-meter squelch.
DSP (digital signal processor) — the latest DSP technology improves both transmit quality and receiver performance.
New automatic-tuning mobile antennas.
GPS receiver — with an external GPS/GLONASS receiver connected, the radio can send its current position to other stations and shows position, time and altitude on the display.
Housing built to the MIL-STD-810 military standard
Additional USB connector for PC connection.
