Communication can be a difficult challenge when working in a remote area, and the more isolated you are, the tougher it can be. With the Icom F8101 HF Mobile Transceiver, over-the-horizon contacts are a whole lot easier!

The F8101 is designed specifically for long distance radio communications. It operates on HF frequencies from 500kHz to 29.9999MHz and transmits with up to 125W PEP (Peak envelope Power). The F8101 supports SSB, AM, CW and Data operating modes and includes the latest Digital Signal Processor (DSP) technology for improvement in both transmitter and receiver performance. The Clear Talk function utilizes DSP to separate the noise from signals for clearer audio.

When infrastructure is limited or nonexistent, Icom’s F8101 compact, rugged, built to MIL-STD-810-G and water resistant (IP54) radio, is the perfect solution.

Output power: 125W
ALE: 2G
Frequencies: 0.5-29.9999MHz
Addresses: 500 Selcall; 500 ALE

ALE (Automatic Link Establishment)

The built-in ALE system automatically selects the best channel and establishes a communication link. ALE provides interoperability with other 2G ALE radios using MIL-STD-188-141B and FED-STD-1045A ALE standards. ALE individual call, net call, sounding, AMD (Automatic Message Display) and LQA (Link Quality Analysis) polling are available.

Selcall (Selective Calling)

The F8101 provides CCIR493-4 based 4-digit and 6-digit open standards Selcall, widely used in HF networks and HF calling systems. Supported Selcall functions include: selective calling, phone call, message call, position call, status call, emergency call and channel test call. For security, the owner password enabled stun feature can remotely disable the radio operation and the radio can be GPS tracked.

User-Friendly Operation

The F8101 is designed for simple, straightforward operation. The Administrator/User feature can limit the functions that are accessed by the User. The Administrator can enter the operating frequency and assign memory channels from the front panel or the remote control microphone.

The following functions can be assigned to the [I], [II], and [III] soft key buttons: Main menu, Manager menu, Set mode, Selcall address list, RX history, and TX history.


Function button menus are shown at the bottom of the display.

External Speaker Included:

Additional Features

• Optional cooling fan for full duty cycle in data and voice mode operations
• BITE (built-in test equipment) function
• Clear talk using DSP
• Mute functions
• GPS receiver connection
• USB port for PC connection
• ±0.3ppm frequency stability (–30˚C to +60˚C)
• PTT tune function automatically starts tuning when the PTT button is pushed.
• TX Power protection (PA unit high temperature, high SWR, low battery)
• Display mode: SWR, voltage, clock, GPS position, direction and elevation
• FCC part 90 compliant

General
Frequency coverage	Receive: 0.5–29.9999MHz, Transmit: 1.6–29.9999MHz
Type of emission	USB, LSB, AM, CW, FSK, PSK31
Number of channels	500 channels
Number of addresses	Selcall 500 channels, ALE 500 channels
Operating temperature	–30°C to +60°C; –22°F to +140°F
Frequency stability	±0.3ppm (at –30°C to +60°C)
Power supply requirement	13.8V DC Negative ground 11.73–15.87V
Antenna impedance	50Ω (SO-239)
Current drain Receive Transmit	Less than 3A (Max. audio), 1.0A (Stand-by) Less than 28A (Maximum output)
Dimensions (W×H×D)(Projections not included)	174×62×259 mm; 6.85×2.44×10.2 in (Controller attached type)
Weight (approx.)	3.9kg; 8.6lb (Controller attached type)

Transmitter
Output power J3E/A1A A3E F1B/J2B	125, 50, 10W PEP (typical) 30, 12.5, 3W (typical) 75, 50, 10W PEP (typical)
Spurious emissions	64dB typical below PEP
Carrier suppression	50dB below PEP
Unwanted sideband 400Hz 1kHz	55dB below PEP 65dB below PEP
3rd IMD	25dB below PEP
Duty cycle Normal conversation Data mode All modes with CFU-F8100	(at 14.1MHz, 25°C) 100% (at –30°C to +60°C) 25%* (at –30°C to +30°C) 100% (at –30°C to +45°C) *Maximum 5 minute continuous transmission.

Receiver
Sensitivity (at 10dB S/N) J3E (Pre-amp. ON) A3E	0.5–1.5999MHz 14dBμV 22dBμV	1.6–29.9999MHz –14dBμV 6dBμV
Squelch sensitivity J3E (at 13.5MHz) A3E (at 1.000MHz)	Threshold Less than +20dBμV Less than +30dBμV	Tight Less than +90dBμV Less than +110dBμV
Selectivity J3E A3E	2.4kHz/–6dB 6kHz/–6dB	3.8kHz/–60dB 15kHz/–60dB
Spurious response	More than 70dB
Audio output power	4.0W at 10% distortion with a 4Ω load
Clarifier	±200Hz

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating

Tested on the F8101, CFU-F8100 and MB-126.

Standard	MIL 810 G
	Method	Proc
Low Pressure	500.5	I, II
High Temp.	501.5	I, II
Low Temp.	502.5	I, II
Temp. Shock	503.5	I-C
Solar Radiation	505.5	I
Rain	506.5	I, III
Humidity	507.5	II
Salt Fog	509.5	–
Dust Blowing	510.5	I
Vibration	514.6	I
Shock	516.6	I, IV

Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.

Tested on the F8101 and CFU-F8100.

Ingress Protection Standard
Dust & Water	IP54 (Dust-protection and water resistant)

F8101 Supplied Accessories

• RF unit
• Microphone: HM-193
• Mic hanger kit