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iii IMPORTANT …………………………………………i-1FOREWORD ………………………………………… i-1EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS …………………………… i-1SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES …………………………i-1ILLUSTRATIONS ……………………………………i-2 ■ Front panel ……………………………………… i-3 ■ Microphone (HM-151) ………………………… i-3 PRECAUTIONS ………………………………………iiTABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………… iii 1 ...

iv 4 Paddle Polarity ……………………………… 505 Keyer Type ………………………………… 506 MIC U/D Keyer (HM-103) ………………… 50 D Paddle operation from [MIC] connector ………………………… 50 ■ Operating RTTY (FSK) ………………………… 51 D Convenient functions for receive …………… 52 D RTTY reverse mode ………………………… 53 D Twin peak filter ………………………………...

q AF GAIN CONTROL [AF( SET )] (inner control; p. 33) ➥ Rotate to vary the audio output level from thespeaker or headphones. Push momentarily to enter the set mode menu. • Push again to exit the set mode menu. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle between thefrequency display mode or TV mode. w RF GAI...

✔ What is the PBT control? PBT electronically narrows the IF passband width to rejectinterference. This transceiver uses DSP to implement PBT. ➥ While M-ch/RIT is selected: ● ● Rotate the inner control to select a memorychannel number (p. 102). ● ● Push inner control for 1 sec. to turn theRIT/ ∂ TX ...

3 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION !0 MANUAL NOTCH KEY [MNF/ADJ] (p. 83) ➥ Push momentarily to turn the manual notch func-tion ON and OFF in SSB, CW and AM modes. • “ ” appears on the display when the function is ac- tivated. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the manualnotch filter set mode. ✔ What is the notch...

4 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 !9 TUNING STEP KEY [TS] ( pgs. 30–32) ➥ While in SSB/CW/RTTY modes, push momentar-ily to turn the programmable tuning step ON andOFF. While in AM/FM/WFM modes, push mo-mentarily to toggle the programmable tuning stepand 1 MHz quick tuning step. • While the programmable tuning...

9 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION z SPCH/LOCK KEY [SPCH/LOCK] ➥ Push momentarily to have the frequency, etc. an-nounced by the speech synthesizer. (p. 34) • The parameters to be announced can be selected in the miscellaneous (others) set mode. (p. 134) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the microphonelock fun...

10 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 MICROPHONE CONNECTOR INFORMATION r PTT y Microphone input w Frequency up/down u GND q +8 V DC output i DATA IN t GND (Microphone ground) e M8V SW r PTT y Microphone input w Frequency up/down u GND q +8 V DC output i Squelch switch t GND (Microphone ground) e M8V SW Rear pane...

11 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION q ELECTRONIC KEYER JACK [KEY] (p. 22) Accepts a paddle to activate the internal electronickeyer. • Selection between the internal electronic keyer and straight key operation can be made in the keyer setmode. (p. 50) If you use an external electronic keyer, make surethe output ...

12 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ACC PIN No. NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 9 10 11 12 13 Rear panel view q brown i gray w red o white e orange !0 black r yellow !1 pink t green !2 light blue y blue u purple !3 light green 1 8 V Regulated 8 V output. Output voltage : 8 V ±0.3 V Output curre...

13 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION q FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency. w METER READOUTS ➥ Shows received signal strength while receiving. ➥ Shows either transmit power meter (Po), SWR,ALC or compression level meter (COM) whiletransmitting. e MULTI-FUNCTION KEY GUIDE Indicates the function of the ...

14 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 !1 SPLIT INDICATOR Appears during split opeation. !2 IF FILTER INDICA TOR (p. 77) Shows the selected IF filter number. !3 PASSBAND WIDTH INDICATO R (p. 77, 79) Graphically displays the passband width for twinPBT operation and center frequency for IF shift op-eration. !4 MODE ...

2 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Unpacking After unpacking, immediately report any damage to thedelivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping cartons. For a description and a diagram of accessory equip-ment included with the IC-7000, see ‘Supplied acces-sories’ on p. i-1 of this manual. ■ Selec...

2 2 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Installation D Single body mounting D Stand * CAUTION: Non-supplied screws (longer than 8 mm) may damage the internal units. MB-62 (optional) Supplied with the MB-62* Nut Spring washer Flat washer Pull back then up D Front panel separation D Front panel mounting...

17 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections KEY ACC DATA MIC ANT2 ANT1 DC 13.8V GND MICROPHON E (p. 10) HF/50 MHz ANTENNA GROUN D (p. 15) HM-151 RTTY TERMINALUNIT (p. 23) Use the heaviest gauge wire or strap available and make the connection as short as possible.Grounding prevents elect...

18 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 ■ Advanced connections KEY ACC DATA MIC ANT2 ANT1 DC 13.8V GND OPC-589 (p. 152) DESKTOP (p. 151) MICROPHONE SPEAKER ACC SOCKE T (p. 12) DATA SOCK ET (p. 12) VIDEO OUT A H-4 (p. 20) AH-2b EXTERNALSPEA KER (p. 151) HEADPHONES SP-7/SP-10 SM-20 or REMOT E (p. 144) Use...

19 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Power supply connections Use the DC power supply with a 25 A capacity whenoperating the transceiver with AC power. Refer to thediagrams below. CAUTION: Before connecting the DC power cable, check the following important items. Makesure:• The [POWER] switch is OFF....

20 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 ■ External antenna tuners Ground Ground Long wire or optional AH-2b AH-4 ANT1 IC-7000 Coaxial cable (from the AH-4) CONNECTING THE AH-4 CONNECTING THE AT-180 • Turn the IC-7000’s power OFF when connecting the AT-180, otherwise, the CPU may malfunctionand the AT-18...

21 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Linear ampli fi er connections Use the [ANT1] connector when connecting an HF/50 MHz linear amplifier. CONNECTING THE IC-PW1/EURO To anantenna ACC-1 ANT ANT1 ACC INPUT1 REMOTE EXCITER1 1&2 GND GND IC-PW1/EURO AC outlet Non-European versions : 100–120/220–240 V ...

22 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 Rear panel Paddle [KEY] [MICROPHONE] Straight key Microphone (HM-103) Keyer set mode setting Keyer set mode (p. 49) 4 8 12 [ACC] 1 2 3 7 6 5 9 10 11 13 For no break-in operation: Connect an external switch such as a foot switch; or use the RTTY SEND terminal for a...

24 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 ■ Connections for packet D When connecting to [DATA] socket D When connecting to [MIC] connector D When connecting to [ACC] socket [MIC] [ACC] Rear panel i SQL !2 AF out (light blue) r PTT t GND y MIC u GND Rear panel view TU or TNC Personal computer 4 8 12 1 2 3 ...

3 25 BASIC OPERATION ■ When fi rst applying power (CPU resetting) Before first applying power, make sure all connec-tions required for your system are complete by refer-ring to Chapter 2. Then, reset the transceiver usingthe following procedure. Resetting CLEARS all programmed contents in memory cha...

D Differences between VFO and memory mode VFO MODE Each VFO shows a frequency and operating mode. Ifthe frequency or operating mode is changed, the VFOautomatically memorizes the new frequency or oper-ating mode. When VFO settings are changed with frequency andmode from another VFO or memory mode, t...

■ Selecting VFO/memory mode 27 3 BASIC OPERATION q Select M-1 . w Push [F-2 A/B ] to toggle VFO A or VFO B. [MENU/GRP] [F-2] Either “ ” or “ ” appears. D Selecting VFO A/VFO B q Select M-1 . w Push [F-2 A/B ] for 1 sec. to set the undisplayed VFO frequency and mode to those of the displayedVFO. • Th...

28 3 BASIC OPERATION 3 The triple band stacking register provides 3 memoriesin one band. 3 sets of frequency and operating modeon each band are automatically stored when used. If a band key (on the HM-151) is pushed once, the lastused frequency and operating mode are called up.When the key is pushed...

29 3 BASIC OPERATION The transceiver has several tuning methods for conve-nient frequency tuning. ■ Frequency setting D Tuning with the main dial q Push [ Y ( BAND )] or [ Z ( BAND )] to select the desired band. Or push the desired band key on the micro-phone 1–3 times. • Three different frequencies...

30 3 BASIC OPERATION 3 D Programmable tuning step The operating frequency can be changed in steps of(0.01 (AM/FM/WFM only), 0.1, 1, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20 25or 100 kHz selectable) for quick tuning. q Push [TS] momentarily to turn the programmable tuning function ON. • “ Z ” appears when the programmable...

32 3 BASIC OPERATION 3 • [TS] switch flow chart SSB/CW/RTTY modes Any mode FM/WFM/AM modes 1 Hz tuning 10 Hz tuning momentarily momentarily 1 MHz tuning Programmable step tuning(100 Hz –100 kHz) momentarily Push Push Push Push 1 sec. 1 sec. 1 sec. Selectable for each mode. Appears Appears Appears D ...

33 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Volume setting Rotate [AF] control clockwise to increase; counter- clockwise to decrease the audio output level. • Set a suitable audio level. [AF] Audio oututdecreases Audio outputincreases D Band edge warning beep When selecting a frequency that lies outside of aband’s speci...

34 3 BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Operating mode selection The following modes are available in the IC-7000:SSB (LSB/USB), CW, CW-R (CW reverse), RTTY,RTTY-R (RTTY reverse), AM, FM and WFM (receiveonly). To select the desired mode of operation, push [MODE] one or more times, then push [MODE] for 1 sec., if n...

D Multi-function meter 36 3 BASIC OPERATION 3 ■ Meter function The transceiver has 4 transmit meter functions foryour convenience. Select the desired meter with the [F-3 MET ] in the S-1 display. q Select S-1 . w Push [F-3 MET ] one or more times to select from RF power (Po) , SWR, ALC or compressio...

■ Basic transmit operation D Transmitting 37 3 BASIC OPERATION q Push [PTT] (microphone) to transmit. • [TX] indicator lights red. w Release [PTT] (microphone) to return to receive. [TX] indicator SPCH /LOCK TUNER /CALL XFC V/M F-1 F-2 FIL MODE GENE MW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 . 0 CE F-INP ENT 1.8 3.5 7 10...

38 3 BASIC OPERATION 3 q Push [AF( SET )] momentarily to enter the set mode menu. w Push [F-1 QS ] to enter the quick set mode. e Push [F-1 Y ] or [F-2 Z ] to select “ RF Power .” r Rotate [DIAL] to set the desired output setting. • Output power is displayed in 1% steps (0% to 100%). t Push [ Z ( ME...

D Convenient functions for receive 4 39 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating SSB q Push [ Y ( BAND )] / [ Z ( BAND )] to select the desired band or push a band key on the HM-151. w Push [MODE] momentarily or push and hold for 1 sec. to select LSB or USB mode. • Below 10 MHz LSB is automatically selected...

40 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 D Convenient functions for transmit • Transmit quality monitor (p. 89) ➥ Push [AF( SET )] , then [F-4 OTH ] to enter the mis- cellaneous (others) set mode. Select an item with [F-1 ≤ ] / [F-2 ≥ ] , then rotate [DIAL] to turn the monitor function ON and OFF. • VOX (voice o...

41 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating CW q Connect a paddle or straight key as on page 22. w Push [ Y ( BAND )] / [ Z ( BAND )] to select the desired band or push a band key on the HM-151. e Push [MODE] momentarily to select CW mode. • After CW mode is selected, push [MODE] for 1 sec. to toggle betw...

43 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D CW reverse mode The CW-R (CW Reverse) mode receives CW signalson the reverse sideband like that of LSB and USBmodes. Use when interference is near the desired signal andyou want to change the interference tone. q Push [MODE] several times to select CW mode. w Push [MODE] ...

44 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 D CW pitch control The received CW audio pitch and monitored CWaudio pitch can be adjusted to suit your preferences(300 to 900 Hz) without changing the operating fre-quency. q When CW (CW-R) mode is selected, enter thequick set mode. • Push [AF( SET )] momentarily to ente...

45 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Electronic CW keyer The IC-7000 has a number of convenient functions forthe electronic keyer that can be accessed from thememory keyer menu. q Push [MODE] to select CW mode. w Select S-1 . e Push [F-2 KEY ] to enter the keyer send menu. r Push [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] to selec...

46 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 Pre-set characters can be sent using the memorykeyer send menu. Contents of the memory keyer areset using the edit menu. • Transmitting q Select CW mode with [MODE] . w Set the break-in function ON (p. 87). • When step t is performed with the break-in function OFF, the me...

47 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Editing a keyer memory The contents of the memory keyer memories can beset using the memory keyer edit menu. The memorykeyer can memorize and re-transmit 4 CW se-quences for often-used CW sentences, contest num-ber, etc. Total capacity of the memory keyer is 55characters ...

48 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 2 Count UP Trigger This selects which of the four memory channels willhave the contest serial number exchange. The countup trigger increments the serial number automaticallyafter each complete serial number exchange is sent. • M1, M2, M3 and M4 can be set. (default: M2) 1...

49 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT This set mode is used to set the memory keyer repeattime, dash weight, paddle specifications, keyer type,etc. • Setting the electronic keyer q Select CW mode with [MODE] . w Select S-1 . e Push [F-2 KEY ] then [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] to select the keyer root menu. r Push [F-4 SE...

50 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 D Keyer set mode (continued) 3 Rise Time This item sets the envelop time period which the out-put power becomes the set transmit power. • 2, 4, 6, or 8 msec. can be selected.• Push [F-4 DEF ] for 1 sec. to select a default setting. (default: 4 sec.) Key action Tx output p...

54 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 D Function for the RTTY decoder indication The transceiver has an RTTY decoder for Baudot(mark freq.: 2125 Hz, shift freq.: 170 Hz, 45 bps). An external terminal unit (TU) or terminal node con-troller (TNC) is not necessary for receiving a Baudotsignal. q Push [MODE] mome...

55 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D RTTY decode set mode This set mode is used to set the decode USOS func-tion, etc. q Push [MODE] momentarily to select RTTY mode. • After RTTY mode is selected, push [MODE] for 1 sec. to toggle between RTTY and RTTY-R modes. w Select S-1 . e Push [F-2 DEC ] momentarily to ...

56 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 D Pre-setting for using RTTY terminal or TNC When using your RTTY terminal or TNC, consult themanual that comes with the RTTY terminal or TNC. Mark frequency q Push [MODE] momentarily to select RTTY mode. • After RTTY mode is selected, push [MODE] for 1 sec. to toggle bet...

57 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating AM q Push [ Y ( BAND )] / [ Z ( BAND )] to select the desired band or push a band key on the HM-151. w Push [MODE] momentarily or push and hold for 1 sec. to select AM mode. • After FM, WFM or AM mode is selected, push [MODE] for 1 sec. to select from FM, WFM an...

58 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 Convenient functions for receive (continued) • DSP noise reduction (p. 81) ➥ Push [NR/LEV] to turn the DSP noise reduction ON and OFF. • “ ” appears when the DSP noise reduction is set to ON. ➥ Push [NR/LEV] for 1 sec. to enter the noise re- duction level set mode, then r...

59 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating FM q Push [ Y ( BAND )] / [ Z ( BAND )] to select the desired band or push a band key on the HM-151. w Push [MODE] momentarily or push and hold for 1 sec. to select FM mode. • After FM, WFM or AM mode is selected, push [MODE] for 1 sec. to select from FM, WFM an...

60 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 D Tone squelch operation Tone squelch operation is a method of communica-tions using selective calling. Only received signalshaving a matching tone will open the squelch. Beforecommunicating using tone squelch, all members ofyour party must agree on the tone squelch frequ...

61 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on arepeater input frequency, you can determine the tonefrequency necessary to access a repeater. q During tone squelch, DTCS squelch or repeateroperation (“ ,” “ ” or “ ” is dis- played), select M-3 . w Push [F-3 TON ] for 1...

62 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 D DTCS operation DTCS function is an another method of communica-tions using selective calling. Only received signalshaving a matching 3-digit code will open the squelch. q Push [MODE] one or more times to select FM mode. w Select M-3 . e Push [F-3 TON ] once or twice to ...

63 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Repeater operation A repeater amplifies received signals and retransmitsthem at a different frequency. When using a repeater,the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive fre-quency by an offset frequency. A repeater can be ac-cessed using split frequency operation wi...

64 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be ac-cessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed overyour normal signal and must be set in advance. Thetransceiver has 50 tones from 67.0 Hz to 254.1 Hz. Each memory channel can store a different subaudi-ble tone frequency. q Sele...

D Auto repeater function 65 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT You may be able to receive the other party’s transmitsignal directly (called ‘listening on the repeater input’)without having to go through a repeater.Transmit frequency monitor check (XFC) allows youto check this. q Select M-1 . w While receiving, ...

66 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 D Storing a non standard repeater q Turn the auto repeater function OFF in the miscel-laneous (others) set mode. (p. 133) w Push [MODE] to select FM mode. e Select M-2 . r Push [F-4 V/M ] to select VFO mode. t Select M-1 , then push [F-2 A/B ] to select VFO A. y Rotate [D...

67 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT A 1750 Hz tone is required to access most Europeanrepeaters. ➥ While pushing [PTT] , push [F-3 TON ] in the M-3 menu during repeater operation. (pgs. 63, 66) Popup indication appears. [MENU/GRP] [F-3] ■ 1750 Hz tone burst To transmit a DTMF code using a DTMF send menu,progr...

68 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 D Programming a DTMF code q Push [MODE] to select FM mode. w Select S-1 . e Push [F-2 DTM ] then [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] to select the DTMF root menu. • If the DTMF root menu appears, skip pushing [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] . The DTMF starting menu can be changed in the miscellaneou...

69 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ TV channel operation q Push and hold [AF( SET )] for 1 sec. to turn the TV mode ON. • Push and hold [AF( SET )] for 1 sec again to exit the TV mode. w Rotate [M-ch] (inner) control to select the desired TV channel. • [ Y ( BAND )] / [ Z ( BAND )] keys also select the TV c...

70 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 Unwanted channels can be skipped for rapid selec-tion, etc. q Select the TV mode. • Push and hold [AF( SET )] for 1 sec. w Push [AF( SET )] momentarily to turn the blue-back- ground display ON. e Rotate [M-ch] (inner) control to select the desired TV channel to be a skipp...

71 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT q Select the TV mode. • Push and hold [AF( SET )] for 1 sec. w Push [AF( SET )] momentarily to turn the blue-back- ground display ON. e Rotate [M-ch] (inner) control to select the desired TV channel. • [ Y ( BAND )] / [ Z ( BAND )] keys also select the TV channel. r Push [F...

5 72 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Simple band scope This DSP-based simple band scope allows you to dis-play conditions on the selected band, as well as rela-tive strength of signals. The IC-7000 has two modesfor the spectrum indication—one is fix mode, and an-other one is center mode. ➥ Select G-1 (Scope)...

73 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE D Center mode Displays signals around the displayed frequencywithin the selected span. The set frequency is alwaysdisplayed at the center of the screen. q Set a mode and frequency. w Select G-1 (Scope). e Push [F-3 FIX ] momentarily to select the center mode. • “ = ” appea...

74 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE 5 ■ Preamp and attenuator The preamp amplifies received signals in the receiver input (front end) circuit to improve the S/N ratio andsensitivity. Turn this function ON when receiving weaksignals. The attenuator prevents a strong undesired signal near the desired frequency ...

■ RIT function The RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) function com-pensates for communicating stations off-frequency.The function shifts the receive frequency up to ±9.999kHz in 1 Hz steps (10 Hz steps when cancelling the 1Hz step readout) without moving the transmit fre-quency. q Push [PBT/M-ch/RIT] ...

D Setting the AGC time constant 76 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE 5 ■ AGC function The AGC (auto gain control) controls receiver gain toproduce a constant audio output level even when thereceived signal strength is varied by fading, etc. The transceiver has 3 AGC characteristics (time con-stant; fast, mid,...

D IF fi lter selection 77 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ IF fi lter selection The transceiver has 3 passband width IF filters foreach mode. For SSB and CW modes, the passband width can beset from 50 to 3600 Hz in 50 or 100 Hz steps. A total of41 passband widths are available. For RTTY mode, the passband ...

78 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE 5 q Select SSB, CW, RTTY or AM mode. • Passband widths for FM and WFM modes are fixed and cannot be set. w Select M-1 . e Push [F-3 FIL ] for 1 sec. to enter filter set mode. r Push [F-3 FIL ] several times to select the desired IF filter. t While pushing [F-1 BW ] , rotate ...

79 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE General PBT (Passband Tuning) function electronicallynarrows the IF passband width by shifting the IF fre-quency to slightly outside of the IF filter passband toreject interference. This transceiver uses the DSP cir-cuit for the PBT function. Moving both [PBT /M-ch/RIT ] co...

80 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE 5 D Noise blanker set mode ■ Noise blanker The noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise suchas from car ignitions. The noise blanker is not avail-able for WFM mode. ➥ Push [NB/ADJ] momentarily to toggle the noise blanker ON and OFF. • “ ” indicator appears when the NB fun...

81 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Noise reduction The noise reduction function enhances desired sig-nals in the presence of noise by using the DSP cir-cuit. The amount of enhancement is adjustable. ➥ Push [NR/LEV] momentarily to toggle the noise re- duction ON and OFF. • “ ” indicator appears when the NR...

82 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE 5 D Auto notch function ■ Notch function This transceiver has auto and manual notch func-tions. The auto notch function automatically attenu-ates up to 3 beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even ifthey are moving. The manual notch can be set to at-tenuate a frequency via the...

D Manual notch function 83 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE q Push [MNF/ADJ] for 1 sec. to enter the manual notch filter set mode. w Push [F-2 NF1 ] or [F-3 NF2 ] to select the desired filter ON and OFF. e Rotate [DIAL] to adjust the selected filter fre- quency. • Push [F-4 NW ] to toggle the filter width from...

84 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE 5 ■ Meter peak hold function The S-meter has a peak level holding function. Thepeak level of the received signal strength is indicatedfor 0.5 sec. (approx). This function can be deactivatedin the display set mode (“ Meter Peak Hold ” ; see p. 127) if desired. q Push [AF( S...

6 85 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT D Adjusting the VOX function ■ VOX function The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) functionswitches between transmit and receive with yourvoice. This function provides an opportunity forhands-free operation or to input log entries into yourcomputer, etc., while operating. ...

D VOX set mode 86 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT 6 3. VOX Delay This item adjusts the VOX (Voice-activated Transmit)delay time. The delay time can be adjusted from 0 to2.0 sec. in 0.1 sec. steps. • Push [F-4 DEF ] for 1 sec. to return to default delay time.     0 . 2 s 0.2 sec. (default) 1. VOX Gain This ...

87 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT D Full break-in operation D Semi break-in operation ■ Break-in function During semi break-in operation, the transceiver se-lects transmit when keying, then automatically returnsto receive after a pre-set time from when you stopkeying. • Semi break-in operation q Push [MOD...

88 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT 6 ■ ∂ TX function The ∂ TX function shifts the transmit frequency up to ±9.999 kHz in 1 Hz steps (10 Hz steps when can-celling the 1 Hz step readout) without moving the re-ceive frequency. q Push [PBT/M-ch/RIT] momentarily to select the M- ch/RIT function, if the twin PBT...

89 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT The IC-7000 has a built-in, low distortion speech com-pressor circuit. This circuit increases your averagetalk power in SSB mode and is especially useful forDX’ing when the receiving station is having difficultycopying your signal. q Select an SSB mode. w Select M-3 . e Pu...

90 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT 6 COMP Level This item adjusts the speech compression level. Thespeech compression level can be adjusted from 0 to10. • Push [F-4 DEF ] for 1 sec. to return to default level.     5 5 (default) D Compression level setting • Pre-setting the transceiver q Select an SSB mode....

91 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ Split frequency operation q Select VFO A and set the frequency to 21.290 MHz(USB). • [F-4 V/M ] is available when M-2 appears. • [F-2 A/B ] is available when M-1 appears. w Push [F-1 SPL ] momentarily (in the M-1 menu) to turn the split function ON, then push [F-2 A/B ]...

92 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT 6 ■ Quick split function q Suppose you are operating at 21.290 MHz (USB)in VFO A. w Push [F-1 SPL ] ( M-1 ) for 1 sec. • Split frequency operation is turned ON.• The VFO A and VFO B are equalized. e While pushing [F-4 XFC ] ( M-1 ), rotate [DIAL] to set the frequency offs...

93 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT D Quick split setting q Enter the miscellaneous (others) set mode asabove. w Push [F-1 ≤ ] or [F-2 ≥ ] to select “ Quick SPLIT ,” then rotate [DIAL] to select the desired setting. • Push [F-4 DEF ] for 1 sec. to return to default setting. e Push [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] twice ...

D Plot measurement 94 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT 6 The IC-7000 has a built-in circuit for measuring an-tenna SWR—no external equipment or special adjust-ments are necessary. The IC-7000 can measure SWR in 2 ways—spot mea-surement and plot measurement. q Select CW or RTTY operation with [MODE] . w Confi...

7 95 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS ■ Digital voice recorder The transceiver has digital voice memories, up to 4channels for transmit, and up to 99 channels for re-ceive. A maximum message length of 120 sec. can berecorded into a receive channel (total message lengthfor all channels of up to 1500 sec.), a...

96 7 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS 7 To record the receiving signal contents immediately,one-touch voice recording is available. q Push and hold [ANF/ • REC] for 1 sec. while re- ceiving a signal to start recording. • “ ” blinks. • Records audio into the new track. w Push and hold [ANF/ • REC] for 1 sec....

97 7 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS The recorded contents can be erased independentlyby channel. q Select S-1 . w Push [F-1 VO ] to call up the voice recorder menu. • If the transmit voice memory channels (T1–T4) screen appears, push [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] then push [F-1 RX ] to select the receive voice memo...

98 7 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS To transmit a message using a voice recorder, recordthe desired message in advance as described below. q Select S-1 . w Push [F-1 VO ] then [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] to select the voice root menu. • If the voice root menu appears, skip the pushing [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] . The vo...

99 7 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Memory channels can be tagged with alphanumericnames of up to 5 characters each. Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols(! # $ % & ¥ ? " ' ` ^ + – ✱ / . , : ; = < > ( ) [ ] { } | _ _ @) and spaces can be used. (See the step t below.) q Recor...

100 7 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS 7 q Select S-1 . w Push [F-1 VO ] to call up the voice recorder menu. • If the receive voice memory channels screen appears, push [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] then push [F-2 TX ] to select the transmit voice memory channel. • If the voice root menu appears, push [F-2 TX ] to se...

101 7 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS q Select S-1 . w Push [F-1 VO ] then [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] to select the voice root menu. • If the voice root menu appears, skip the pushing [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] . The voice starting menu can be changed in the miscellaneous (others) set mode. e Push [F-4 SET ] to enter th...

■ Memory channel selection 8 102 MEMORY OPERATION The transceiver has 501 memory channels includes 6scan edge channels (3 pairs), and 2 call channels. Inaddition, a total of 5 memory banks (99 memory chan-nel each), A to E, are available for usage by group, etc. Memory mode is very useful for quickl...

103 8 MEMORY OPERATION q Push [PBT/M-ch/RIT] momentarily to select the M- ch/RIT function, if the twin PBT is selected. • [PBT/M-ch/RIT] indicator (Green) goes out. w Set the desired frequency and operating mode inVFO mode. • If you want to program the split frequency function, pro- gram both receiv...

104 8 MEMORY OPERATION 8 q Push [PBT/M-ch/RIT] momentarily to select the M- ch/RIT function, if the twin PBT is selected. • [PBT/M-ch/RIT] indicator (Green) goes out. w Select the menu M-2 . e Push [F-4 V/M ] to select memory mode, then se- lect the desired memory channel with [M-ch] . • Memory chan...

105 8 MEMORY OPERATION q Select the menu M-2 . w Push [F-4 V/M ] to select memory mode. e Push [F-1] ( MEM , LST ) twice to enter the memory channel list. r Push [PBT/M-ch/RIT] momentarily to select the M- ch/RIT function, if the twin PBT is selected. • [PBT/M-ch/RIT] indicator (Green) goes out. t R...

106 8 MEMORY OPERATION 8 Select memory channels are used for select memoryscan. Select memory scan repeatedly scans the se-lect memory channels only. This is useful to speed upthe memory scan interval. Of course, select memorychannels are also scanned during normal memoryscan. q Select the memory ch...

107 8 MEMORY OPERATION D Memory names All memory channels (including scan edges) can betagged with alphanumeric names of up to 9 charac-ters each. Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols(! # $ % & ¥ ? " ’ ` ^ + – ✱ / . , : ; = < > ( ) [ ] { } | _ _ @) and spaces can be u...

108 8 MEMORY OPERATION 8 q Select the menu M-2 . w Push [F-4 V/M ] to select memory mode. e Push [F-1] ( MEM , LST ) twice to enter the memory channel list. r Push [PBT/M-ch/RIT] momentarily to select the M- ch/RIT function, if the twin PBT is selected. • [PBT/M-ch/RIT] indicator (Green) goes out. t...

109 8 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Frequency transferring This is useful for transferring programmed contents toVFO. q Select the menu M-2 . • Push and hold [MENU/GRP] for 1 sec. once or twice to select the menu group M . • Push [MENU/GRP] momentarily one or more times to select the menu M-2 . w Push [F-4 V/M...

110 8 MEMORY OPERATION 8 This is useful for transferring frequency and operat-ing mode while operating in memory mode. When you have changed the frequency or operat-ing mode in the selected memory channel. • Displayed frequency and mode are transferred. • Programmed frequency and mode in the memory ...

q Select the menu S-3 . w Push [F-2 MPW ] to program the frequency into a memo pad. When you write a 6th frequency and operating mode,the oldest written frequency and operating mode areautomatically erased to make room for the new set-tings. NOTE: Each memo pad must have its own unique combination o...

112 8 MEMORY OPERATION 8 You can simply call up the desired frequency and op-erating mode of a memo pad by pushing [F-3 MPR ] in the S-3 menu. • Make sure S-3 is selected in advance. • Both VFO and memory modes can be used.• The frequency and operating mode are called up, starting from the most rece...

9 113 SCAN OPERATION • Channels For programmed scan: Program scan edge frequen- cies into scan edge memory channels 1A and 1B.(p. 103) For memory scan: Program 2 or more memory chan- nels except scan edge memory channels. For memory select scan: Designate 2 or more mem- ory channels as select memory...

114 9 SCAN OPERATION 9 q Select S-2 . w Push [F-3 V/M ] to select VFO mode. e Select the desired operating mode. • The operating mode can also be changed while scan- ning. r Set [RF/SQL] open or closed. • See page a left for squelch condition.• If the [RF/SQL] control function is set as “AUTO,” the ...

115 9 SCAN OPERATION q Select VFO mode, then set a frequency. w Close the squelch with [RF/SQL] . e Set the desired memory channel as the watchingchannel. r Select S-2 . t Push [F-2 PRI ] to start the priority watch. • “ ” appears and decimal point blink while scanning. y When the scan detects a sig...

10 116 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION The AT-180 automatic antenna tuner matches the IC-7000 to the connected antenna automatically. Once thetuner matches an antenna, the variable capacitor anglesare memorized as a preset point for each frequencyrange (100 kHz steps). Therefore, when you change thefrequenc...

D AH-4 operation 117 10 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Tuning is required for each frequency. Be sure to re- tune the antenna before transmitting when youchange the frequency—even slightly. q Set the desired frequency in an HF band. • The AH-4 will not operate on frequencies outside of ham bands. w Push [T...

11 118 PACKET OPERATION ■ Packet operation q w e y t r PIN #/NAME DESCRIPTION q DATA IN Communication data input. w GND Ground for DATA IN, DATA OUT and AF OUT. Transmits when grounded. e PTTP When grounded, microphone input (pin 6) of [MIC]connector will be disconnected. r DATA OUT Outputs 9600 bps...

12 119 CLOCK AND TIMERS This transceiver has a built-in 24-hour clock withpower-off timer function. The clock indication is alwaysdisplayed except after pushing [F-INP/ENT] (HM-151). • Set mode operation q Push [AF( SET )] momentarily to enter the set mode menu. w Push [F-3 TIME ] to enter the time ...

120 12 CLOCK AND TIMERS 12 D Setting the current year q Entering time set mode, push [F-1 ≤ ] to select “ Year ” item. w Set the current year using [DIAL] . • “ Push [SET] ” blinks. e Push [F-3 SET ] to enter the set year. • Push [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] to cancel the setting. r Push [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] ...

D Auto power OFF activity 121 12 CLOCK AND TIMERS D Clock2 function activity D Clock2 offset setting q Entering time set mode, push [F-1 ≤ ] or [F-2 ≥ ] to select “ CLOCK2 Function ” item. w Select the CLOCK2 function activity using [DIAL] . e Push [ Z ( MENU / GRP )] twice to exit time set mode. q ...

13 122 SET MODE Set mode is used for programming infrequentlychanged values or conditions of functions. This trans-ceiver has a quick set mode, display set mode, timerset mode and miscellaneous (others) set mode. • Set mode operation q Push [AF( SET )] momentarily to enter the set mode menu. w Push ...

■ Quick set mode RF Power (all modes) This item adjusts the RF output power. The RF out-put power can be adjusted from 0 to 100% in 1 %steps.     1 0 0 % 100% (default) MIC Gain (SSB/AM/FM modes) This item adjusts microphone gain from 0 to 100% in1% steps.     5 0 % 50% (default) 123 13 SET MODE Mod...

124 13 SET MODE 13 SSB TBW (WIDE) H (SSB mode) These items set the transmission passband width forwide setting by selecting the lower and higher fre-quencies.Higher freq.: 2500, 2700, 2800 and 2900 Hz (default) 2 9 0 0 2900 Hz (default) ■ Quick set mode (continued) SSB TBW (MID) L (SSB mode) These i...

126 13 SET MODE 13 ■ Display set mode To adjust the LCD contrast or backlight, wait untilthe LCD becomes stable (10 min. or more after turn-ing power ON). This is an inherent characteristic ofLCDs and LCD backlights and does not indicate atransceiver malfunction. 1 Contrast (LCD) This item adjusts t...

127 13 SET MODE 8 Display Font Size This item sets the font size of the frequency readouts.Normal and large (2 sizes) are selectable. Normal Normal size (default) ■ Display set mode (continued) 9 Meter Peak Hold This item turns the meter peak hold function ON andOFF.When the meter peak hold function...

128 13 SET MODE 13 ■ Display set mode (continued) 14 TV Popup (CH Up/Down) This item turns the popup indication ON and OFF forthe TV channel Up/Down operation. ON Popup function is ON(default) OFF Popup function is OFF 15 TV Popup (P.AMP/ATT) This item turns the popup indication ON and OFF forthe P....

129 13 SET MODE ■ Display set mode (continued) 22 Power ON Check This item selects the indication ON or OFF when turn-ing power ON.ON : The Transceiver briefly displays ‘Your Call sign,’ ‘RF power,’ ‘Auto power OFF timer’ and‘RIT/ ∂ TX frequency’ when turning power ON. • No-programmed or disactivate...

130 13 SET MODE 13 ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode 3 Beep(Confirmation) A beep sounds each time a switch is pushed to con-firm it. This function can be turned OFF for silent op-eration. The volume level can be set described below. ON Confirmation beep ON(default) OFF Confirmation beep OFF 4 Beep(Band...

131 13 SET MODE 7 RF/SQL Control The [RF/SQL] control can be set as the RF/squelch control (default), the squelch control only (RF gain isfixed at maximum) or ‘Auto’ (RF gain control in SSB,CW and RTTY; squelch control in AM and FM). See pgs. 1, 35 for details. RF+SQL [RF/SQL] control as RF/squelch c...

132 13 SET MODE 13 ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode (continued) 15 One Touch Repeater This item turns the one touch repeater function ON( DUP- , DUP+ ) and OFF. When [F-2 DUP ] (M-3) is pushed and held for 1 sec., the selected offset direction and programmed duplexoffset frequency (depending on the...

133 13 SET MODE 20 VSEND Select This item select the [ACC] (pin 7) output. “ON” : VSEND is for the 144/430 MHz; HSEND is for the HF/50 MHz. “UHF Only” : VSEND is for the 430 MHz; HSEND is for the HF/50/144 MHz. “OFF” : VSEND is not used; HSEND is for all bands. ON VSEND is for 144/430 MHz.(default) ...

134 13 SET MODE 13 ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode (continued) 24 SPEECH S-Level You can have frequency, mode and signal level an-nouncement. Signal level announcement can be de-activated if desired. When “OFF” is selected, the signal level is not an-nounced. ON Signal level announcement(default) ...

135 13 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode (continued) 30 HM-151 [F-1] This item programmes for one of several functions to [F-1] key of HM-151. Programmable key assignments are described as below. MPW Memo pad write is pro-grammed. (default) ANF Auto notch filter is pro-grammed. 31 HM-151 [F...

136 13 SET MODE 13 ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode (continued) 35 CW Normal Side Selects the carrier point of CW mode from LSB andUSB. LSB The carrier point is set toLSB side.(default) USB The carrier point is set toUSB side. 37 KEYER 1st Menu This item selects the first appearing menu when [F-2 KE...

45 External Keypad (VOICE) This item sets the external keypad capability andfunction. For your information The following diagram shows the equivalent circuit ofan external keypad and connects to the pin 3 andpin 7 of the [MIC] connector (p. 10). ON : Pushing one of external keypad switches, transmit...

138 13 SET MODE 13 ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode (continued) 48 CI-V Baud Rate This item sets the data transfer rate. 300, 1200, 4800,9600, 19200 bps and “Auto” are available. When “Auto” is selected, the baud rate is automati-cally set according to the connected controller or re-mote controller...

14 139 MAINTENANCE If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty,wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. AVOID the use of strong chemical solvents such as thinner, benzine or alcohol to cleanthe transceiver. These may damage thetransceiver’s surfaces. ■ Fuse replacement If a fuse blows or the transceiver ...

15 140 TROUBLESHOOTING The following chart is designed to help you correctproblems which are not equipment malfunctions. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem orsolve it through the use of this chart, contact your near-est Icom Dealer or Service Center. PROBLEM POWER SUPPLY RECEIVE POSS...

16 142 OPTION UNITS SETTING 1516 ■ MB-106 CARRYING HANDLE The optional MB-106 CARRYING HANDLE is convenient when carrying the transceiver for DX’ peditions, fieldoperation, etc. q Tighten the supplied screws plus rubber feet asshown below. w Attach the MB-106 to the left side of the transceiveras sho...

143 16 OPTION UNITS SETTING ■ AT-180 internal switch description The optional AT-180 has 3 operating conditions for HFband operation. Select a suitable condition accordingto your antenna system. q Remove the top cover of the AT-180. w Set the tuner switches to the desired positions ac-cording to the...

17 144 CONTROL COMMAND CONTROLLER TO IC-7000 FE FE 70 E0 Cn Sc Data area FD Preamble code (fixed) Transceiver’s default address Controller’s default address Command number (see table below) Sub command number (see table below) BCD code data for frequency or memory number entry End of message code (f...

148 17 CONTROL COMMAND 17 • Command table (continued) D To send/read memory contents When sending or reading memory contents, additional codeas follows must be added to appoint the memory channel. ➥ Additional code: 0000–0102 (0100=P1, 0101=P2, 0102=Call) D Band stacking register To send or read the...

149 17 CONTROL COMMAND D Character’s code for my call D Codes for memory name contents To send or read the desired memory name settings, the char-acter codes, instructed codes for memory keyer contents asabove, and follows are additionally used. • Character ’s code— Alphabetical characters • Charact...

18 150 SPECIFICATIONS ■ General • Frequency coverage : Receive 30 kHz – 199.999999 MHz* 1 * 2 400– 470.000000 MHz* 1 * 2 Transmit 1.800 –1.999999 MHz* 2 , 3.500 – 3.999999 MHz* 2 5.33050* 3 , 5.34650* 3 , 5.36650* 3 , 5.37150* 3 , 5.40350* 3 , 7.000 –7.300 MHz* 2 , 10.100 –10.150 MHz* 2 , 14.000 –14...

MB-105 MOUNTING BRACKET Metal plate for attaching the front panel to awall or other such flat surface. 19 151 OPTIONS AT-180 HF/50 MHz AUTOMATICANTENNA TUNER Fully automatic antenna tuner with presetmemories for each 100 kHz. Unique “auto-matic tuner on” function is available. Seep. 89 for AT-180 spe...

152 19 OPTIONS 19 OPC-598 ACC 13-PIN CABLE Required when using the AT-180. OPC-1443 SEPARATION CABLE Provide front panel detached operation formobile installations or compact transceiveroperation.• OPC-1443: 3.5 m (11.5 ft)• OPC-1444: 5 m (16.4 ft) OPC-1444 SEPARATION CABLE Provide front panel detac...

20 153 MENU GUIDE Main menu group Sub menu group Graphic menu group M-1 SPL A/B FIL M-2 MEM MW MCL XFC V/M M-3 VOX COM AGC VOX M-3 DUP TON 1/4 BRK M-3 AGC 1/4 M-3 AGC (SSB) (SSB/AM) (CW) (RTTY) (in memory mode) (CW) (RTTY) (FM/WFM) (FM/WFM) BAND scope Multi function meter SWR meter VO MET VSC S-1 VO...