IC-9100

ICOM
IC-9100

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HF/VHF/UHF multi-band in one transceiver with dual independent receivers and satellite mode operation. Double-conversion superheterodyne with image rejection mixer, wide frequency range, 100/75/10 Watt max output power on HF-VHF/430/1240 MHz bands. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2011.

Reference market : amateur-radio

IC-9100 specifications

General

Frequency coverage [1] [2]
Receive	0.0300 ~ 60.0000 MHz 136.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz 420.0000 ~ 480.0000 MHz 1240.0000 ~ 1320.0000 MHz [3]
Transmit	1.8000 ~ 1.9999 MHz 3.5000 ~ 3.9999 MHz 5.2550 ~ 5.4050 MHz [4] 7.0000 ~ 7.3000 MHz 10.1000 ~ 10.1500 MHz 14.0000 ~ 14.3500 MHz 18.0680 ~ 18.1680 MHz 21.0000 ~ 21.4500 MHz 24.8900 ~ 24.9900 MHz 28.0000 ~ 29.7000 MHz 50.0000 ~ 54.0000 MHz 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz 1240.0000 ~ 1300.0000 MHz [3]
Mode
CW / FSK (RTTY) / LSB / USB / AM / FM / D-STAR [5]
Tuning step
1 / 10 / 100 Hz / 1 / 5 / 6.25 / 9 / 10 / 12.5 / 20 / 25 / 50 / 100 KHz / 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity [11]
SSB / CW [6]	0.16 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.13 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N) 0.11 uV (144, 430 and 1240 MHz, 10dB S/N)
AM [7]	12.6 uV (0.5~1.8 MHz, 10dB S/N) 2.0 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N) 1.6 uV (50~54 MHz, 10dB S/N) 1.4 uV (144 and 430 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM [8]	0.5 uV (28~29.7 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.32 uV (50~54 MHz, 12dB SINAD) 0.18 uV (144, 430 and 1240 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
D-STAR [9]	1.0 uV (28~29.7 MHz, 1% BER) 0.63 uV (50~54 MHz, 1% BER) 0.35 uV (144, 430 and 1240 MHz, 1% BER)
Selectivity [10]
CW	> 0.5 KHz (-6dB) < 0.7 KHz (-40dB)
RTTY	> 0.5 KHz (-6dB) < 0.8 KHz (-40dB)
SSB	> 2.4 KHz (-6dB) < 3.4 KHz (-40dB)
AM	> 6 KHz (-6dB) < 10 KHz (-40dB)
FM	> 12 KHz (-6dB) < 22 KHz (-40dB)
D-STAR	25 KHz (-50dB)
RF preamplifier
Preamp-1	HF+50 MHz, wide dynamic range
Preamp-2	HF+50 MHz, high gain
RF attenuator
Yes
RMDR (Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range) [12]
80 dB (5 KHz spaced signals, 14 MHz, pre OFF) 101 dB (20 KHz spaced signals, 14 MHz, pre OFF)
Blocking [12]
120 dB (5 KHz spaced signal, 14 MHz, pre OFF) 142 dB (20 KHz spaced signal, 14 MHz, pre OFF) 130 dB (20 KHz spaced signal, 144 MHz) 119 dB (20 KHz spaced signal, 430 MHz) 100 dB (20 KHz spaced signal, 1240 MHz)
IP3 (3rd order intercept point)
+30dBm (14 MHz, pre OFF)
Spurious and image rejection [13]
> 70 dB (1.8~30 MHz) > 70 dB (50 MHz) > 60 dB (144 and 430 MHz) > 50 dB (1240 MHz)
Twin PBT (Passband Tuning)
50 Hz steps (SSB / CW / RTTY) 200 Hz steps (AM)
Notch filter
Manual	60 dB
Automatic	52 dB
NB (Noise Blanker)
Threshold, depth and width adjustable
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
Yes
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
± 9.999 KHz
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
OFF, fast, mid, slow
Frequency stability
± 0.5 ppm max with temperature from 0°C to +50°C after 5' power ON.
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	64.455 MHz (0.03-60 MHz) 10.850 MHz (136-174 MHz) 71.250 MHz (420-480 MHz) 243.950 MHz (1240-1320 MHz)
2°	36 KHz (0.03-60, 136-174, 420-480 MHz) 10.950 MHz (1240-1320 MHz)
3°	36 KHz (1240-1320 MHz)
Squelch sensitivity [11]
SSB	< 5.6 uV (HF+50 MHz, threshold) < 1.0 uV (144, 430 and 1240 MHz, threshold)
FM	< 0.3 uV (HF+50 MHz, threshold) < 0.18 uV (144, 430 and 1240 MHz, threshold)
CW features
Semi break-in / full break-in Pitch control 300~900 Hz in 5 Hz steps Reverse mode L/USB

Transmitter

Output power
SSB / CW / RTTY / FM / D-STAR	2~100 W (1.8~54 MHz bands) 2~100 W (144 MHz band) 2~75 W (430 MHz band) 1~10 W (1240 MHz band)
AM	2~30 W (1.8~54 MHz bands)
Spurious emission
In-band	< -50 dB (1.8~29.7 MHz bands) < -63 dB (50 MHz band) < -63 dB (144 MHz band) < -62 dB (430 MHz band) < -53 dB (1240 MHz band)
Out-of-band	< -40 dB (1.8~29.7 MHz bands) < -60 dB (50 MHz band) < -60 dB (144 MHz band) < -60 dB (430 MHz band) < -50 dB (1240 MHz band)
Carrier suppression (SSB)
> 40 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
> 55 dB (HF/50/144/430 MHz bands) > 40 dB (1240 MHz band)
Microphone
600Ω
XIT (Transmitter Incremental Tuning)
± 9.999 KHz
CW features
6~48 wpm Keyer
Antenna tuner
Impedance range	16.7-150Ω (1.8~29.7 MHz) 20-125Ω (50~54 MHz)
Minimum operating power	8W (1.8~29.7 MHz) 15W (50~54 MHz)
Tuning accuracy	< 1:1.5 SWR
Insertion loss	< 1dB

Features

Memory
99 regular memories for HF/50 MHz bands 99 regular memories for 144 MHz band 99 regular memories for 430 MHz band 99 regular memories for 1240 MHz band 6 for programmed scan limits on HF/50 MHz bands 6 for programmed scan limits on 144 MHz band 6 for programmed scan limits on 430 MHz band 6 for programmed scan limits on 1240 MHz band 1 call channel for HF/50 MHz bands 1 call channel for 144 MHz band 1 call channel for 430 MHz band 1 call channel for 1240 MHz band 20 satellite channels 500 D-STAR repeater channels
Display
1 Hz frequency resolution 30-segments signal meter bar
Antenna
2 x SO239 50Ω (0.03~60 MHz) SO239 50Ω (136~174 MHz) N 50Ω (420~480 MHz) N 50Ω (1240~1320 MHz)
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15% external
Power consumption
4.5A RX, max volume (HF, 50, 144 and 430 MHz bands) 5.5A RX, max volume (1240 MHz band) 3.0A RX, squelch ON (HF, 50, 144 and 430 MHz bands) 4.0A RX, squelch ON (1240 MHz band) 24A TX, max power (HF, 50, 144 and 430 MHz bands) 9A TX, max power (1240 MHz band)
Audio power
2 W on 8Ω
Audio output
2 x Jack 3.5 mm external speaker Jack 6.35 mm headphone
Connections
Jack 8-pin (microphone) Jack 3.5 mm (CI-V remote control) Jack 6.35 mm (ALC) Jack 6.35 mm (CW keyer) Jack 6.35 mm (SEND) Jack 2.5 mm (DATA1, GPS) Socket 6-pin (DATA2, TNC) Socket 13-pin (accessories) Socket 4-pin (antenna tuner) USB (PC, cloning, input modulation)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from 0°C to +50°C
Dimensions
315 (W) x 116 (H) x 343 (D) mm (projections not included)
Weight
11kg 11.95kg (with UX-9100 unit)

Some frequency bands are not guaranteed.
Varies according to version.
The optional UX-9100 unit is required.
5.3305, 5.3465, 5.3665, 5.3715 and 5.4035 channelized in some versions.
The optional UT-121 unit is required.
2400 Hz bandwidth.
6000 Hz bandwidth.
15000 Hz bandwidth.
12.5 kHz channels space.
Sharp filter.
On HF preamp-1 ON, on 50MHz preamp-2 ON.
This parameter, not in official data, was obtained with direct tests.
Except IF through on 50MHz.

IC-9100 description :

The ICOM IC9100 offer sophisticated operations with expansion capabilties. Its provides excellent receiver sensitivity in the VHF/UHF bands, equivalent to the highly-acclaimed previous dedicated model, the IC-910H. By installing the optional UX-9100 unit the transceiver can be operational on 23cm immediately more than HF/50, 144 and 430 MHz amateur bands in multiple modes. In satellite mode the IC9100 ICOM synchronizes the uplink and downlink frequencies, tracking both in the same tuning step. This function matches normal and reverse mode satellites. Compensation of the Doppler effect can be performed easily. Also, 20 memory channels store SAT frequecies, mode and tone setting for quick set-up.

IC-9100 other features :

3 roofing IF filters for HF/50 MHz bands, built-in 15kHz filter and optional 3kHz and 6kHz filters. Twin PBT and IF Shift. Manual / auto notch filter, noise blanker and 16-step variable noise reduction. Voice squelch function. Built-in RTTY demodulator and decoder. CW functions as multi-function electronic keyer and 4 channels with 70 characters of transmit memory. CTCSS and DTCS tone encoder and decoder. First class third-order intercept point. Optional UT-121 provides D-STAR mode for digital voice and low-speed data communications. 100 Watt output power on HF/50 and also on 144 MHz. Built-in antenna tuner for HF/50MHz bands. Large and multi-function LCD display with simple band scope.

IC-9100 digital IF filter :

The DSP allows to build own filter. You can quickly choose bandwidth, shape factor, and center frequency. Three filter memories allow to change filter setting instantly. Here the passband range.

Mode / Passband width range
CW	50 ~ 500 Hz with 50 Hz step 600 ~ 3600 Hz with 100 Hz step
RTTY	50 ~ 500 Hz with 50 Hz step 600 ~ 2700 Hz with 100 Hz step
SSB	50 ~ 500 Hz with 50 Hz step 600 ~ 3600 Hz with 100 Hz step
AM	200 ~ 10000 Hz with 200 Hz step
FM	7 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz

IC-9100 dual receiver :

As seen in the following figure the IC-9100 has 3 indipendent receiver circuits from the antenna connectors to the second intermediate frequency image-rejection mixer. One each for HF + 50 MHz bands, 144 MHz band, 430 MHz band. Two simultaneous receive pairs are allow for different Main / Sub bands.

IC-9100 frequency conversion system and Main / Sub path

IC-9100 rear panel and connections :

ICOM IC-9100 rear panel view

Reference / Description
1	Antenna connector-1 SO239
2	Antenna connector-2 SO239
3	1200 MHz antenna connector N
4	Main band external speaker jack
5	Sub band external speaker jack
6	430 MHz antenna connector N
7	144 MHz antenna connector SO239
8	DC power socket
9	Ground terminal
10	Socket for the optional AH-4 automatic antenna tuner
11	DATA-1 jack
12	DATA-2 socket
13	CW Key jack
14	ALC input jack
15	SEND control jack
16	Accessory socket [ACC]
17	CI-V remote control jack
18	USB port

IC-9100 price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM IC-9100 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 1800.00 (1499GBP)	2023-mar	Second Hand
USD 3388.00 (2695GBP)	2021-oct	Second Hand Lovely condition overall, and boxed. Comes with 23cm (UX9100) fitted
USD 3790.00 (3239EUR)	2018-oct	Brand-new With UT-121 unit for D-STAR
USD 3765.00 (2799GBP)	2018-oct	Brand-new Without UX-9100 unit for 23cm band
USD 3987.00 (2999GBP)	2018-oct	Second Hand Excellent condition. Comes with 23cm UX9100 unit fitted. Original box
USD 1499.00	2018-oct	Second Hand Comes with microphone and manual. Without 23cm unit. Original box

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