ICOM orporated 307600 Wideband Receiver User Manual 1

ICOM Incorporated Wideband Receiver 1

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User Manual 1

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL-
LULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED
UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-RX7
wideband receiver is designed and built with Icom’s superior
technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product
should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank
you for making your IC-RX7 your radio of choice, and hope you
agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours
of research and development went into the design of your
IC-RX7.
FEATURES
❍ Covers 0.150–1300 MHz* wide frequency
range
* Some frequency bands are inhibited according to ver-
sion
❍ Splash-resistance construction (IPX4)
Only when supplied antenna, battery pack and cap are
attached.
❍ External power supply operation
❍ 1600 memory channels with 26 categories
are available
❍ Optional PC programming
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the receiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-RX7.
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
Versions of the IC-RX7 which display the “CE” symbol on
the serial number seal, comply with the essential require-
ments of the European Radio and Telecommunication Ter-
minal Directive 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essen-
tial Test Suite measurements have been performed.
WORD DEFINITION
R WARNING!
CAUTION
NOTE
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Equipment damage may occur.
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of
personal injury, fire or electric shock.
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RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with an
earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high
volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous
high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver while
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—
anything less may result in an accident.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver directly
to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an
electric shock.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver directly
to a power source of more than 6.9 V DC. This will ruin the
receiver.
RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver to a
power source using reverse polarity. This will ruin the re-
ceiver.
DO NOT use or place the receiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14˚F) or above
+60°C (+140˚F).
Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by
children.
DO NOT use of chemical agents such as benzene or
alcohol when cleaning, as they can damage the receiver’s
surfaces.
NEVER expose the receiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
The receiver may be damaged.
NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet hands. This
may result in an electric shock or damage the receiver.
Even when the receiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries
from the receiver while not using it for a long time. Other-
wise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become ex-
hausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.
RESPECT other people’s privacy. Information overheard
but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way.
For U.S.A. only
CAUTION!: Changes or modifications to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to
operate this device under FCC regulations.
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FCC INFORMATION
• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in-
stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
ceiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-
ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are supplied with the receiver.
q Hand strap ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
w Antenna �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
e Belt clip ���������������������������������������������������������������������������1
r Battery pack* (BP-244) �������������������������������������������������� 1
t Battery charger* (BC-149A/D) ��������������������������������������� 1
(The shape of the BC-149A and BC-149D are different.)
*Not supplied with some versions.
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Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom,
Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
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and/or other countries.
OPERATING THEORY
Electromagnetic radiation which has frequencies of
20,000 Hz (20 kHz*) and above is called radio frequency
(RF) energy because it is useful in radio transmissions. The
IC-RX7 receives RF energy from 0.150 MHz* to 1300 MHz
and converts it into audio frequency (AF) energy which in
turn actuates a loudspeaker to create sound waves. AF en-
ergy is in the range of 20 to 20,000 Hz.
* kHz is an abbreviation of kilohertz or 1000 hertz, MHz is abbrevia-
tion of megahertz or 1,000,000 hertz, where hertz is a unit of fre-
quency.
OPERATING NOTES
The IC-RX7 may receive its own oscillated frequency, result-
ing in no reception or only noise reception, on some fre-
quencies.
The IC-RX7 may receive interference from extremely strong
signals on different frequencies or when using an external
high-gain antenna.
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FOREWORD ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i
FEATURES ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������i
IMPORTANT ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS �������������������������������������������������������������������i
PRECAUTIONS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii
FCC INFORMATION ����������������������������������������������������������������������� iii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ������������������������������������������������������������ iii
OPERATING THEORY �������������������������������������������������������������������� iv
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1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ·····················································1
■ Antenna �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������1
■ Belt clip ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1
■ Hand strap �������������������������������������������������������������������������������2
■ Battery installation �������������������������������������������������������������������2
■ Optional battery case ���������������������������������������������������������������3
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ···························································4–9
■ Front, top and side panels �������������������������������������������������������4
■ Function display �����������������������������������������������������������������������7
3 BATTERY CHARGING ·······················································10–13
■ Caution ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������10
■ Charging ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������12
■ Battery information ����������������������������������������������������������������13
■ External DC power operation �������������������������������������������������13
4 BASIC OPERATION ···························································14–19
■ Power ON ������������������������������������������������������������������������������14
■ Setting audio volume �������������������������������������������������������������14
■ Setting squelch level ��������������������������������������������������������������15
■ Monitor function ���������������������������������������������������������������������15
■ Operating mode selection ������������������������������������������������������16
■ Receiving mode selection ������������������������������������������������������19
5 FREQUENCY SETTING ·····················································20–23
■ Setting a frequency ����������������������������������������������������������������20
■ Setting a tuning step ��������������������������������������������������������������23
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ·································24–46
■ Search and scan types ����������������������������������������������������������24
■ Full search ����������������������������������������������������������������������������26
■ Basic search �������������������������������������������������������������������������26
■ Band search ��������������������������������������������������������������������������27
■ Program search ��������������������������������������������������������������������28
■ Program link search ���������������������������������������������������������������29
■ Search edges programming �������������������������������������������������30
■ Program link programming ���������������������������������������������������32
■ Auto write search ������������������������������������������������������������������34
■ Skip search ���������������������������������������������������������������������������36
■ Priority watch during search �������������������������������������������������37
■ Other SEARCH menu items �������������������������������������������������38
■ Link scan ������������������������������������������������������������������������������39
■ All scan ����������������������������������������������������������������������������40
■ Category scan ���������������������������������������������������������������������40
■ Group scan ��������������������������������������������������������������������������41
■ Weather channel operation ���������������������������������������������������42
■ Skip setting for scanning ��������������������������������������������������������44
■ Priority watch during scan ����������������������������������������������������45
■ Other SCAN menu items �������������������������������������������������������46
7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING ·················································47–56
■ General description����������������������������������������������������������������47
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■ Memory channel programming ����������������������������������������������48
■ Selecting a memory channel �������������������������������������������������53
■ Copying memory contents �����������������������������������������������������54
■ Memory clearing ��������������������������������������������������������������������56
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ··············································57–70
■ General ������������������������������������������������������������������������������57
■ Menu list ������������������������������������������������������������������������������58
■ MODE/TS/TONE set items ����������������������������������������������������60
D Duplex direction (DUPLEX) �����������������������������������������������60
D Offset frequency (OFFSET FREQ) ������������������������������������60
D Tuning step (TS) ����������������������������������������������������������������61
D Receiving mode (MODE) ���������������������������������������������������61
D Tone squelch/DTCS squelch setting (TONE)���������������������62
D Tone squelch frequency (TSQL FREQ) �����������������������������62
D DTCS code (DTCS CODE)������������������������������������������������63
D DTCS polarity (DTCS POLARITY) ������������������������������������63
D Voice squelch control (VSC) ����������������������������������������������63
■ SETTING menu items ������������������������������������������������������������64
D AM antenna selection (AM ANTENNA) �����������������������������64
D FM antenna selection (FM ANTENNA)������������������������������64
D RF gain (RF GAIN) ������������������������������������������������������������65
D Auto power OFF (AUTO POWER OFF) �����������������������������65
D Auto power ON (AUTO POWER ON) ��������������������������������65
D Power save (POWER SAVE) ���������������������������������������������65
D Dial acceleration (DIAL SPEED-UP) ���������������������������������66
D Key lock type (LOCK) ��������������������������������������������������������66
D CI-V setting (CI-V SET) �����������������������������������������������������67
• CI-V address (ADDRESS) �����������������������������������������������67
• CI-V baud rate (BAUD RATE) ������������������������������������������67
• CI-V transeive (TRANSCEIVE) ���������������������������������������67
■ SOUNDS menu items ������������������������������������������������������������68
D Key-touch beep (KEY-TOUCH BEEP) �������������������������������68
D Beep output level (BEEP LEVEL) ��������������������������������������68
D AF filter (AF FILTER) ���������������������������������������������������������68
D Tone control (TONE CONTROL) ���������������������������������������69
• Bass level (BASS) �����������������������������������������������������������69
• Treble level (TREBLE) �����������������������������������������������������69
■ DISPLAY menu items ������������������������������������������������������������70
D Display backlighting (BACKLIGHT) �����������������������������������70
D LCD contrast (LCD CONTRAST) ��������������������������������������70
D Opening logo (OPENING LOGO) ��������������������������������������70
D Font size (FONT SIZE) ������������������������������������������������������70
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ····························································71–85
■ Antenna selection ������������������������������������������������������������������71
■ RF gain ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������72
■ Attenuator function �����������������������������������������������������������������73
■ Lock function ��������������������������������������������������������������������������73
■ Duplex operation ��������������������������������������������������������������������74
■ [DIAL] function assignment ����������������������������������������������������75
■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation �����������������������������������������������76
■ Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting �������������������������78
■ DTCS polarity ������������������������������������������������������������������������79
■ Tone search ���������������������������������������������������������������������������80
■ Beep tones�����������������������������������������������������������������������������81
■ Dial speed acceleration ���������������������������������������������������������81
■ Power save ����������������������������������������������������������������������������81
■ Auto power OFF���������������������������������������������������������������������82
■ Auto power ON ����������������������������������������������������������������������82
■ Display backlighting ���������������������������������������������������������������82
■ Font size ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������82
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■ LCD contrast ��������������������������������������������������������������������������83
■ Voice squelch control �������������������������������������������������������������83
■ Cloning function ���������������������������������������������������������������������84
■ Resetting��������������������������������������������������������������������������������85
10 CONTROL COMMAND ·······················································86–87
■ General ������������������������������������������������������������������������������86
■ Data format ����������������������������������������������������������������������������86
■ Command table ���������������������������������������������������������������������86
11 TROUBLESHOOTING ·······························································88
12 SPECIFICATIONS ·····································································89
13 OPTIONS ··················································································90
14 CE ·····················································································91–92
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■ Antenna
Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and
screw down the antenna as shown below.
NEVER carry the receiver by hold-
ing the antenna.
✔ For your information
Third-party antennas may increase receiver performance.
An optional AD-92SMA antenna connector adapter is
available to connect an antenna with a BNC connector.
■ Belt clip
Slide the supplied belt clip on the receiver’s rear panel until it
clicks into place.
Belt clip
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through the loop on the
right top of the receiver
as illustrated at right to
facilitate carrying the
receiver.
Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to
avoid bad contacts from dust and moisture.
■ Battery installation
Install the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-244) or optional battery
case (BP-262) as illustrated below.
q Remove the battery cover from the receiver.
Latch
w Install the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-244).
• Be sure to observe the correct direction.
• Charge the Li-Ion battery pack before use. (p. 12)
Facing up this side
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e Attach the battery cover to the receiver.
Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean bat-
tery terminals once a week.
• BP-262 installation
■ Optional battery case
➥ Install 3 × LR6 (AA) size alkaline batteries into the op-
tional BP-262 battery case.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity.
D Battery information
The batteries may seem to have low capacity when used in
low temperatures such as –10°C (+14°F) or below. Keep the
battery case or pack warm in this case.
D Battery replacement
When the batteries become exhausted, the function display
may blink or have a lower contrast. In these cases, replace
all batteries with new, same brand, alkaline batteries.
■ Front, top and side panels
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1)
Connects the supplied antenna.
• An optional AD-92SMA adapter (p. 90) is available for connect-
ing an antenna with a BNC connector.
w KEYPAD (pgs. 5, 6)
e EXTERNAL DC IN JACK [DC 6V]
Connects a battery charger or an optional CP-18A/E
cigarette lighter cable for both charging the installed re-
chargeable battery pack and operating.*
r EXTERNAL SPEAKER/CLONE JACK [SP]
Connect a clone cable, optional speaker or earphone, if
desired.
See page 90 for a list of available options.
➥ Connect an optional earphone or headphone.
The internal speaker will not function when any exter-
nal equipment is connected.
➥ Connects to a PC using an optional OPC-478/UC clon-
ing cable for cloning. Cloning allows you to quickly and
easily transfer the programmed contents between the
IC-RX7 and the connected PC. (p. 84)
➥ Connect an optional CT-17 for remote control operation.
(p. 87)
t CONTROL DIAL [DIAL]
➥ During VFO mode or search holding state, rotate to
tune the operating frequency. (p. 22)
➥ During memory mode or scan holding state, rotate to
select the memory channel. (p. 53)
➥ While searching or scanning, changes the direction.
(p. 18)
➥ While monitor function is active, rotate to set the
squelch level. (p. 15)
➥ While in menu mode, rotate to select the set items or
values. (p. 57)
The assigned function for [DIAL] and [r]/[s] can be ex-
changed by pushing and holding [NO. DIAL].
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6V
SP
DC
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
q
Speaker
Front view Side view
Function display
w
t
e
r
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KEYPAD
NUMERAL KEYS [0] to [9]
0
9
➥ Enter the frequency in VFO mode or memory
programming state. (pgs. 20, 21, 53)
➥ After pushing [NO. DIAL], select the memory
name number directly in scan mode. (p. 53)
➥ After pushing [• ATT], turn the scan link set-
ting ON and OFF in scan mode. (p. 49)
NUMBER/SQUELCH KEY [NO. DIAL]
DIAL
NO.
➥ After pushing this key, push numeral keys to
select the memory channel name in the mem-
ory group directly in scan mode. (p. 53)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to exchange the
assigned functions for [DIAL] and [r]/[s].
(p. 75)
CLEAR/SQUELCH KEY [CLR SQL]
SQL
CLR
➥ Aborts numeral key input. (p. 20)
➥ Push to return to previous operating condition
while memory channel programming or while
in menu screen operation. (p. 57)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to open the squelch
temporarily and monitor the operating fre-
quency. (p. 15)
➥ After pushing and holding this key for 1 sec.,
rotate [DIAL] to adjust the squelch level.
(p. 15)
HOLD/VFO KEY [HOLD V]
HOLD
V
➥ Push to stop searching or scanning temporar-
ily, and push again to return previous condi-
tion. (p. 18)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select VFO mode.
(p. 16)
SCAN KEY [SCAN]
SCAN
➥ Push to start a scan. (p. 18)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter SCAN menu.
SEARCH KEY [SEARCH]
SEARCH
➥ Push to start a search. (p. 26)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter SEARCH
menu.
ATT
DIAL
SQL
MW
SCAN
SEARCH
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
MENU
CLR
ENT
NO.
.
HOLD
V
ATT
DIAL
SQL
MW
SCAN
SEARCH
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
MENU
CLR
ENT
NO.
.
HOLD
V
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POWER KEY [ ]
Push for 1 sec. to turn the receiver power ON
and OFF. (p. 14)
ATTENUATOR KEY [• ATT]
ATT
➥ Push to input MHz digit for frequency entry.
(pgs. 20, 21)
➥ After pushing this key, push numeral keys to
turn the link setting ON and OFF during link
scan. (p. 49)
• Direct key number 0 to 9 can be selected by nu-
meral key only.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the attenuator
function ON and OFF. (p. 73)
SKIP KEY [SKIP]
SKIP
➥ Push to set the memory channel as the follow-
ing skip channel during scan holding state in
order. (p. 44)
• Skip channel — “SKIP” appears.
• Frequency skip channel — “PSKIP” appears.
• Non-skip channel — no skip indicator appears.
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to program a paused
frequency as a skip frequency during search.
(p. 36)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select the group
skip setting ON and OFF during link scan. (p.
44)
ENTER/MEMORY WRITE KEY [ENT MW]
MW
ENT
➥ During VFO mode, search holding state or
scan holding state, push to enter memory pro-
gramming state. (p. 48)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the auto write
search function ON and OFF. (p. 34)
➥ Push and hold for 2 sec. to write the operating
frequency into the selected memory channel
in memory programming state.
MENU/LOCK KEY [MENU ]
MENU
➥
Push to select menu screen indication ON. (p. 57)
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle the lock
function ON and OFF. (p. 73)
LEFT/RIGHT KEY [v]/[w]
➥ During VFO mode or search mode, push to
select the operating frequency band. (p. 16)
➥ During VFO mode, push and hold for 1 sec. to
select and toggle 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning
steps. (p. 22)
➥ During memory mode or scan mode, push to
select the group. (p. 18)
➥ During memory mode or scan mode, push and
hold for 1 sec. to select the category. (p. 18)
UP/DOWN/VOLUME CONTROL KEY [r]/[s]
➥ Adjust audio volume level. (p. 14)
➥ While in menu screen operation, push to se-
lect the set items or values. (p. 57)
The function of tuning control and volume control
can be traded. See page 75 for details.
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■ Function display
q BATTERY INDICATOR (p. 13)
❍ When BP-244 is attacched
➥ “ ” (battery indicator) appears when the battery
pack has ample capacity.
➥ “ ” appears when the battery pack is nearing ex-
haustion, and it must be charged.
➥ “ ” blinks before the battery pack is exhausted.
➥ The indicator shows “ ,” “ ” and “ (disap-
pears)” in sequence while charging the attached bat-
tery pack.
❍ When BP-262 is attacched
➥ “ ” (battery indicator) appears when the installed
batteries have ample capacity.
➥ “ ” appears when the
installed batteries
are near-
ing exhaustion.
w ICON INDICATOR (p. 48)
Displays a variety of icon.
• Following 23 icons are available for category programming,
TRUCK, BUS, CAR, RACE CAR, TAXI, MOTORCYCLE,
TRAIN, SHIP, YACHT, AIRCRAFT, GLIDER, HAM, HAM HH,
RADIO, TV, EMERGENCY, FIRE, WEATHER, HUMAN, ANI-
MAL, BUILDING, HOUSE and PROGRAM SEARCH.
e CATEGORY INDICATOR
➥ During memory mode or scan mode, the programmed
memory category is displayed.
➥ During search mode operation, the searching category
is displayed.
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r MEMORY GROUP INDICATOR (p. 51)
Displays a programmed memory group during memory
mode or scan mode operation.
t FREQUENCY READOUT
Displays a variety of information, such as operating fre-
quency, memory names.
• The decimal point blinks during search.
y RECEIVING MODE INDICATOR (p. 19)
Shows the selected receiving mode.
• FM, WFM and AM are available, depending on operating band.
u S-METER
Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals.
i PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR (pgs. 37, 45)
Appears when priority watch is in use.
o SKIP INDICATOR
➥ “ SKIP” appears when the selected memory channel is
set as a skip channel. (p. ??)
➥ “ PSKIP” blinks during skip search operation. (p. 36)
!0 AUTO WRITE SEARCH INDICATOR
Blinks during auto write search operation. (p. 34)
!1 MEMORY NUMBER INDICATOR
Shows the selected memory number. (pgs. 52, 53)
• This number is assigned to memory name and use this number
for memory management in each memory group.
Memory organization: Category u Group u Name u Channel
u
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
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!2 STATUS INDICATOR
Shows the receiver’s status such as “HOLD,” “SCAN,”
“SEARCH” or “MEMORY.”
!3 KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 73)
Appears when the key lock function is activated.
!4 DIAL STATUS INDICATOR (p. 75)
➥ “ DIAL” appears when [DIAL] is assigned as frequency
control.
• In this case, [r]/[s] keys are activate for volume control.
➥ “ VOL” appears when the [DIAL] is assigned as volume
control.
• In this case, [r]/[s] keys are activate for frequency control.
!5 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR (p. 82)
Appears when the auto power OFF function is in use.
!6 TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR (pgs. 76, 77)
Available only when FM mode is selected.
➥ “ TSQL” appears while the tone squelch function is in
use. (p. 124)
➥ “ TSQL-R” appears while the reverse* tone squelch
function is in use. (p. 124)
➥ “ DTCS” appears while the DTCS squelch function is in
use. (p. 124)
➥ “ DTCS-R” appears while the reverse* DTCS squelch
function is in use. (p. 124)
➥ “ S” appears with the “TSQL” or “DTCS” indicator
while the pocket beep function (with CTCSS or DTCS) is
in use. (p. 125)
*: Reverse tone squelch or reverse DTCS squelch closes when
the signal is received with matched tone or DTCS.
!7 VOICE SQUELCH CONTROL INDICATOR (p. 83)
Appears when VSC (Voice squelch control) function is in
use.
!8 DUPLEX INDICATOR (pgs. 74, 75)
“ +DUP” appears when plus duplex, “–DUP” appears when
minus duplex is selected.
!9 RF GAIN INDICATOR (p. 72)
“RF” appears when the RF gain is adjusted other than
“MAX.”
@0 ATTENUATOR INDICATOR (p. 73)
Appears when the RF attenuator is in use.
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■ Caution
• R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery
packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested
and approved for use with Icom radios. Using third-party or
counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke, fire, or cause
the battery to burst.
D Battery caution
• R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the
battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely im-
pacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to
heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the
outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does
not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the
battery may rupture or catch fire.
• R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas
with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High tempera-
ture buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires
or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight
may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive
temperatures may also degrade battery performance or
shorten battery life.
• R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow,
seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet
battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before
using.
• R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since
internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause
an explosion.
• R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or
NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat gen-
eration, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch
fire.
• R DANGER! Use the battery only with the receiver for
which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other
equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this
instruction manual.
• R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your
eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean
water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
• WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits
an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If
any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or
distributor.
• WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part
of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside
the battery.
Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the fol-
lowing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture.
Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra-
dation of battery performance.
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• WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery
to rupture.
• CAUTION! Always use the battery within the specified
temperature range for the receiver (–10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚
F to +140˚F) and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to
+140˚F). Using the battery out of its specified temperature
range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery
life. Please note that the specified temperature range of the
battery may exceed that of the receiver. In such cases, the
receiver may not work properly because it is out of its oper-
ating temperature range.
• CAUTION! Shorter battery life could occur if the battery
is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an ex-
cessive temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F)
for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left
unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio
after discharging. You may use the battery until the battery
indicator shows half-capacity, then keep it safely in a cool
dry place with the below temperature range.
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F) (within a month).
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +35˚C (+95˚F) (within three months).
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +20˚C (+68˚F) (more than a year).
D Charging caution
• R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with
extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,
inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such en-
vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will
activate, causing the battery to stop charging.
• WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the re-
ceiver beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery
is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charg-
ing and remove the external DC power from the receiver.
Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time
limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rup-
ture.
• CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the
specified temperature range: +5˚C to +35˚C (+41˚F to
+95˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at
+25˚C (+77˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if
charged out of the specified temperature range. Addition-
ally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced.
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■ Charging
Prior to using the receiver for the first time, the battery pack
must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
D Battery indicator and charging indicator
When the receiver’s power is ON, the battery indicator
shows “ ,” “ ” and “ (disappears)” in sequence
while charging, and indicator disappears when completely
charged.
When the receiver’s power is OFF, the charging indicator
shows “ ,” “ ” and “ ” in sequence with “Charg-
ing...” while charging, and indicator disappears when com-
pletely charged.
D Charging note
• Be sure to turn the receiver power OFF.
Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes
longer to charge time periods.
• External DC power operation becomes possible when
using an optional CP-18A/E. The attached battery pack is
also charged simultaneously.
• If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after
being charged, fully charge the battery pack again. If the
battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a
new battery pack must be purchased.
q Insert the battery pack (BP-244) into the receiver. (p. 2)
w Plug the battery charger (BC-149A/D*) into an AC outlet;
or the optional CP-18A/E into a cigarette lighter socket.
* Not supplied with some versions.
e Turn OFF the receiver, then insert the adapter plug into
[DC 6V] of the receiver.
CAUTION: BE SURE to disconnect the CP-18A/E from
the cigarette lighter socket when charging is finished, be-
cause, a slight current still follows in the CP-18A/E and
the vehicle’s battery will become exhausted.
Optional CP-18A/E
Cigarette lighter cable
with DC-DC converter
to AC outlet
to cigarette
lighter socket
Battery charger BC-149A/D
to
[DC 6V]
jack
IC-RX7
Charging periods: approx. 5 hours
Turn power
OFF.
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■ Battery information
D Battery life
The receiver operates with the BP-244 Li-ion battery pack or
BP-262 Battery case as follows.
• BP-244: Approx. 8.2 hours *1
• BP-262: Approx. 16.9 hours *1, *2
(Continuous receiving at rated AF output with backlight OFF)
*1 Operating time may differ depending on the operating conditions.
*2 Operating time may differ depending on the installed batteries.
Even when the receiver power is OFF, a small current still
flows in the receiver. Remove the battery pack or case from
the receiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the
battery pack or installed batteries will become exhausted.
D Battery indicator
The battery indicator, “ ” or “ ” appears when the
BP-244 or BP-262 is attached to the receiver. And only when
BP-244 is attached, the battery indicator, “ ,” blinks be-
fore the BP-244 is exhausted.
The battery indicator does not appear when turning power
ON after charging is completed to the BP-244 without dis-
connecting the battery charger or external DC power.
■ External DC power operation
An optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-18A/E; for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can be used for external power operation.
D Operating note
• BE SURE to use CP-18A/E when connecting a regulated
12 V DC power supply.
Use an external DC-DC converter to connect the receiver
through optional CP-18A/E to a 24 V DC power source.
• The power save function is deactivated automatically dur-
ing external DC power operation.
D CP-18A/E fuse replacement
If the fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning while op-
erating with the optional CP-18A/E, find the source of the
problem if possible, and replace the damaged fuse with a
new rated one (FGB 5 A) as shown below.
Fuse 5 A
Indication Battery condition
The battery pack or case has ample capacity.
The battery pack or case is nearing exhaustion.
Charging (BP-244) or replacing batteries (BP-262) is
necessary.
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■ Power ON
➥ Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn power ON.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
■ Setting audio volume
➥ Push [r] or [s] several time
to adjust the audio level.
• If squelch is closed, push and hold [CLR SQL] for 1 sec. to
activate the monitor function ON while setting the audio level
Push [CLR SQL] again to return to normal operating mode.
• The display shows the volume level while setting.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
CLR
SQL
Minimum setting
(no audio)
Volume level indicator
Maximum setting
While in menu mode or
memory programming
state, audio volume
cannot be adjusted.
Beep level is adjustable in SOUNDS menu.
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■ Setting squelch level
The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend-
ing on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels,
a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch set-
ting.
➥ After pushing and holding [CLR SQL] for 1 sec., rotate
[DIAL] to select the squelch level.
• “ LEVEL 1” is loose squelch (for weak signals) and “LEVEL 9” is
tight squelch (for strong signals).
• “ AUTO” indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse
counting system.
• “OPEN” indicates continuously open setting.
• Push [CLR SQL] to return to normal operating mode.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
CLR
SQL
[DIAL]
Automatic squelch
Maximum level
■ Monitor function
This function is used to listen to weak signals without dis-
turbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually
even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in
use.
➥ Push and hold [CLR SQL] for 1 sec. to monitor the oper-
ating frequency.
• Push [CLR SQL] to clear the monitor function.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
CLR
SQL
The 1st segment blinks
The squelch adjustment is available when the monitor
function is activate. See left content for details.
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■ Operating mode selection
D VFO mode
VFO mode is used for the desired frequency setting within
the frequency coverage.
➥ Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
HOLD V
• VFO mode indication
What is VFO?
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Fre-
quencies for receiving are generated and controlled by the
VFO.
D Operating band selection
The receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF bands, 50
MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz,
800 MHz* or 1200 MHz bands.
➥ In VFO mode, push [v] or [w] several times to select the
desired frequency band.
• If VFO mode is not selected, such as a scan mode or memory
mode, or weather channel,† push and hold [HOLD V] to select
VFO mode first, then push [v] or [w] to select the desired
band. († Available for USA and CANADA versions only.)
• Search mode is also selectable operating band.
Available frequency bands are different depending on ver-
sion. See the specification for details. (p. 89)
* Some frequency ranges are blocked for the U.S.A. ver-
sion by regulation.
Set the attenuator function ON (+p. 73) if the received
signal is blocked by other radio station when using a third
party high-gain antenna.
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• Available frequency bands
AM broadcast band HF band 50 MHz band
1200 MHz band
400 MHz band800 MHz band
FM broadcast band
VHF air band
144 MHz band300 MHz band
Initial frequencies shown differ according to version.
: Push: Push
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D Search mode
Search mode searches for signals for specified tuning steps
automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for
listening purpose. Search mode is described more details at
Section 6—SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS.
q Push [SEARCH] to start a search.
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
w Push [v] or [w] several times to select the desired fre-
quency band.
e Push [HOLD V] to stop the search temporarily, if desired.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the search.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
HOLD V
SEARCH
[DIAL]
• Search mode indication
Arrow indicates
searching direction
About the searching steps: The selected tuning step in
each frequency band (in VFO mode) is used during
search.
D Scan mode
Scan mode searches for signals from the pre-programmed
memory channels automatically. Scan mode is described
more details at Section 6—SEARCH AND SCAN OPERA-
TIONS.
q Push [SCAN] to start a scan.
• Scan pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.
w Push and hold [v] or [w] several times to select the de-
sired category; or push [v] or [w] several times to select
the desired group.
e Push [HOLD V] to stop the scan temporarily, if desired.
• Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the scan.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
HOLD V
[DIAL]
SCAN
• Scan mode indication
Arrow indicates
scanning direction
While scan holding condition, memory channels can be
selected by the rotating [DIAL].
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■ Receiving mode selection
Receiving modes are determined by the modulation of the
radio signals. The receiver has 3 operating modes: FM,
WFM and AM modes. (And also auto mode is available for
USA version.) The mode selection is stored independently
for each operating band and memory channels. (Auto mode
is available for USA version only.)
Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations
(0.495–1.620 MHz) and air band (118–136.995 MHz), and
WFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76–107.9 MHz).
q
Enter “MODE” in MODE/TS/TONE… menu.
MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE ➪ MODE
(p. 61)
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to set the mode.
e Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to MODE/TS/TONE…
menu, and push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indica-
tion.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
MENU
ENT
Push
Push
Push
MW
MENU
ENT
MW
ENT
[DIAL]
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5
■ Setting a frequency
D Via the keypad
The frequency can be directly set via numeric keys.
• If a frequency outside the frequency range is entered, the previ-
ously displayed frequency is automatically recalled after editing
last digit.
q Push and hold [HOLD V] to select VFO mode, if neces-
sary.
w Enter the desired frequency via the keypad.
• Pushing [ENT MW] omits the entry of 100 kHz and
below, when you want to edit to those digits “0.”
• When a digit is mistakenly input, push [CLR SQL] to
abort input.
Depending on the tuning step setting, it may not be pos-
sible to input a 1 kHz digit. In this case, enter “0” as 1 kHz
digit, then rotate [DIAL] to set the desired frequency.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
CLR
SQL
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ATT
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FREQUENCY SETTING
5
• Entering 0.820 MHz
•
Entering
1260 MHz • Changing 100 kHz
and below.
Editing
1260.000 MHz
to 1260.240 MHz
MW
ENT
1
4
2
2
2
8
0
0
0
0
6
.ATT
.ATT
D Display example
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D Via the dial
q Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode, if
necessary.
w Push [v] or [w] to select the desired frequency band.
e
Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency.
• The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps.
See the next page for setting the tuning step.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
[DIAL]
[DIAL] changes the
frequency according to
the selected tuning step.
✔ CONVENIENT!
Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. then rotate [DIAL]
to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps, or push [v]
again then rotate [DIAL] to change the frequency in 10
MHz steps. (After entering MHz selection mode, pushing
[v] or [w] selects 10 MHz tuning steps or 1 MHz tuning
steps, respectively.)
Push and hold
for 1 sec.
or
Push
Push
Push
CLR
SQL
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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15
16
17
18
19
■ Setting a tuning step
The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band.
The following tuning steps are available for the IC-RX7.
(Auto tuning step is available for USA version only.)
• 5.0 kHz • 6.25 kHz • 7.5 kHz • 8.33 kHz† • 9.0 kHz‡
• 10.0 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15.0 kHz • 20.0 kHz • 25.0 kHz
• 30.0 kHz • 50.0 kHz • 100.0 kHz • 125.0 kHz • 200.0 kHz
† Appears for the VHF air band only.
‡ Appears for the AM broadcast band only.
D Tuning step selection
q Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode, if
necessary.
w Push [v] or [w] to select the desired frequency band.
e
Enter “TS” in MODE/TS/TONE… menu.
MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE ➪ TS
(p. 61)
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
r Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the tuning step.
t Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to MODE/TS/TONE…
menu, and push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indica-
tion.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
MENU
ENT
Push
Push MW
MENU
ENT
[DIAL]
Push MW
ENT
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PROGRAM SEARCH (p. 28)
Repeatedly searches between
two user-programmed fre-
quencies. Used for checking
for frequencies within a speci-
fied range such as repeater
output frequencies, etc.
PROGRAM LINK SEARCH (p. 29)
Repeatedly searches user-
programmed frequencies
selected at PROGRAM LINK
item in the SEARCH menu.
AUTO WRITE SEARCH (p. 34)
The frequencies that the
search pauses on, are auto-
matically stored into memory
channels.
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6
■ Search and scan types
Searching and scanning search for signals automatically and
makes it easier to locate new stations for listening purposes.
FULL SEARCH (p. 26)
Repeatedly searches all fre-
quencies over the entire band.
Some frequency ranges are
not searched according to the
frequency coverage of the re-
ceiver’s version.
BAND SEARCH (p. 27)
Repeatedly searches all fre-
quencies over the entire se-
lected band.
150
kHz 1300.000
MHz
Search
Jump
Band
edge Band
edge
Search
Jump
Band
edge
LOW HIGH
Band
edge
Edges
Search
Jump
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BASIC SEARCH (p. 26)
Repeatedly searches all
frequencies over the prepro-
grammed band by the optional
cloning software CS-RX7. Air,
Marine, Ham, Racing, Broad-
cast, and etc. are available.
Band
edge Programmed band Band
edge
Search
Jump
Band
edge
LOW HIGH
Band
edge
Edges
No.01 No.02
Edges
Search
LOW HIGH
Band
edge
Search
Jump
Jump
Edge Edge
Auto write
channels
Search
Pause Pause
1
2
3
199
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ALL MEMORY SCAN (p. 40)
Repeatedly scans all memory channels.
AIR F1
Category
HAM HAM HAM
F1AIR F1 Group
25
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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19
FREQUENCY/MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION (p. 44)
Skips unwanted frequencies or memory channels that
inconveniently stop searching (or scanning). This can be
turned ON/OFF by each memory channel/name/group/cat-
egory.
CATEGORY SCAN (p. 40)
Repeatedly scans all memory channels in the category.
Team2 Team1
CATEGORY:
F1 Team3 Team3 Team3
Team1
Team2 Team1 Name
Group
GROUP SCAN (p. 41)
Repeatedly scans all memory channels in the group.
Ricky John
GROUP:
Team1
CREW
Tom Name
LINK SCAN (p. 39)
Repeatedly scans all memory channels in the category/
group which selected in the category/group settings.
LINK OFF
LINK ON
LINK ON
LINK ON
TV
F1
AIR
HAM
Category
Category (AIR) is
set to link-OFF
Band
edge Band
edge
Scan
SKIP SKIP
Jump
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■ Full search
q Push [SEARCH] to start a search.
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
w Push [v] or [w] several times to select the desired fre-
quency band.
e Push [HOLD V] to stop the search temporarily, if desired.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the search.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
HOLD V
SEARCH
[DIAL]
• Search mode indication
Arrow indicates
searching direction
About the searching steps: The selected tuning step in
each frequency band (in VFO mode) is used during
search.
■ Basic search
q
Enter “BASIC SEARCH” in SEARCH menu.
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ BASIC SEARCH
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SEARCH] for 1 sec.
• 1st category appears.
w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired cat-
egory, then push [ENT MW] to start the search.
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
e Push [HOLD V] to stop the search temporarily, if desired.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the search.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
HOLD V
MENU
Push MW
ENT
Push MW
ENT
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3
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5
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7
8
9
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12
13
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17
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■ Band search
q
Enter “BAND SEARCH” in SEARCH menu.
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ BAND SEARCH
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SEARCH] for 1 sec.
• Band selection screen appears.
w Push [r] or [s] several times to select the desired fre-
quency band, then push [ENT MW] to start the search.
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
• After started the search, searching frequency band can be
changed by pushing [v] or [w].
e Push [HOLD V] to stop the search temporarily, if desired.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the search.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
HOLD V
MENU
Push MW
ENT
Push MW
ENT
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■ Program search
q
Enter “PROGRAM SEARCH” in SEARCH menu.
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM SEARCH
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SEARCH] for 1 sec.
• Program number selection screen appears.
w Push [r] or [s] several times to select the desired pro-
gram number, then push [ENT MW] to enter the program.
• A total 25 program link numbers (No. 00 to No. 24) are avail-
able.
e Push [ENT MW] again to start the search.
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
• After started the search, program number can be changed by
pushing [v] or [w].
r Push [HOLD V] to stop the search temporarily, if desired.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the search.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
HOLD V
MENU
Push MW
ENT
Push MW
ENT
Push MW
ENT
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
■ Program link search
q
Enter “PROGRAM LINK SEARCH” in SEARCH menu.
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM LINK SEARCH
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SEARCH] for 1 sec.
• Program link number selection screen appears.
w Push [r] or [s] several times to select the desired pro-
gram link number, then push [ENT MW] to enter the link
edit state.
• A total 10 program link numbers (No. 0 to No. 9) are available.
e Push [ENT MW] again to start the search.
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
• After started the search, program link number can be changed
by pushing [v] or [w].
r Push [HOLD V] to stop the search temporarily, if desired.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the search.
NOTE: All program searches are linked in default settings.
Program links can be customized, see page 32 for pro-
gramming details.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
HOLD V
SEARCH
Push MW
ENT
Push MW
ENT
Push MW
ENT
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■ Search edges programming
Search edges programming can be stored frequency edges,
receiving mode, tuning steps, attenuator ON/OFF and
search name. But other items of the frequencies are not nec-
essary to program. In this case, settings of each frequency
band are used to the search.
q
Enter “PROGRAM SEARCH” in SEARCH menu.
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM SEARCH
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SEARCH] for 1 sec.
• Program number selection screen appears.
w Push [r] or [s] several times to select the desired pro-
gram number, then push [ENT MW] to enter the program.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
MENU
Push MW
ENT
e Push [s] once to select “EDIT,” then push [ENT MW] (or
[w]).
r Set the desired edge frequencies either “LOW” or “HIGH.”
• Other items cannot be programmed until these frequencies are
input.
LOW:/HIGH:
q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to enter the frequency input.
w Edit the desired frequency with keypad (pgs. 20, 21).
e Push [r] or [s] to select another edge, then edit dif-
ferent frequency.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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19
t Set the other items, if desired.
NAME:
q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the name program-
ming.
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired character.
• The selected character blinks.
• Push [r] or [s] to select the character group from “ABC” (al-
phabetical characters; capital letters), “abc” (alphabetical char-
acters; lower case letters), “123” (numbers) or “!”#” (symbols).
See next page for available characters details.
• Push [v] or [w] to move the cursor left or right, respectively.
• Push [CLR SQL] to clear the selected character.
e Push [ENT MW] to set the name and return to program
search edit state.
TS:/MODE:/ATT:
q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the tuning step setting.
w Push and hold [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the
desired setting.
• Push [v] or [w] to move the cursor left or right, respectively.
• Push [CLR SQL] to clear the selected character.
e Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to set the setting.
r Set the mode or attenuator settings as same as steps
q to e.
MODE
ATT
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■ Program link programming
Each program link can be programmed by linking program
searches (No. 00 to No. 24), and can be programmed with
an alphanumeric link name for easy recognition. Program
links are available a total 10 kind of links.
q Enter “PROGRAM LINK” in SEARCH menu.
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM LINK
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SEARCH] for 1 sec.
• Program link number selection screen appears.
w Push [r] or [s] several times to select the desired pro-
gram link number, then push [ENT MW] to enter the link
edit state.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
MENU
Push MW
ENT
e Push [s] several time to select the following operations.
NAME
q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the link name program-
ming.
• Push [r] or [s] to select the character group from “ABC”
(alphabetical characters; capital letters), “abc” (alphabetical
characters; lower case letters), “123” (numbers) or “!”#” (sym-
bols).
• Push [v] or [w] to move the cursor left or right, respectively.
• Push [CLR SQL] to clear the selected character.
w Push [ENT MW] to set the name and return to link edit
state.
• Available characters
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789
!''#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~ (Space)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
CLEAR
q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the link clearing.
• If all program searches are already cleared in the selected
program link number, this item cannot be edited.
w Push [r] or [s] to select the program search to be
unlinked.
e Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to unlink the program search.
• “CLEAR?” window appears.
r Push [r] to select “YES,” then push [ENT MW] (or
[w]).
• Select “NO,” then push [ENT MW] to cancel clearing.
Cancel clearing Link clear
t Push [v] to finish the link clearing and return to link
edit state.
ADDITION
q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the adding link.
• If all program searches are already linked in the selected
program link number, this item cannot be edited.
w Push [r] or [s] to select the desired program search.
e Push [ENT MW] to set the link.
r Push [v] to finish the adding link and return to link edit
state.
DETAIL
q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to enter the program link de-
tails.
• If no program searches are linked in the selected program
link number, this item cannot be entered.
w Push [r] or [s] to select the program search.
e Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to enter the program search.
r Push [v] to return to link edit state.
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■ Auto write search
This search is useful for searching a specified frequency
range and automatically storing busy frequencies into mem-
ory channels. The auto write search is performed with any
search types.
q Push [SEARCH] to start the full search.
• Any other searches are also available (see pages 26 to 29).
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
w Push and hold [ENT MW] for 1 sec. to turn the auto write
function ON and OFF.
• “AW” indicator blinks.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
“AW” indicator blinks during
auto write search.
• During auto write search
e Push [HOLD V] to stop the auto write search.
D During auto write searching:
• When a signal is received, search pauses and the fre-
quency is stored into auto write channel group (CH000 –
CH199).
- 2 short beeps sound when stored.
• Search resumes after frequency storing.
• When all channels are stored, the search is cancelled au-
tomatically and 1 long beep sounds.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
D Recalling the stored frequencies:
q
Enter “AUTO WRITE CH” in SEARCH menu.
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ AUTO WRITE CH
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SEARCH] for 1 sec.
• Auto write channel group appears.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
MENU
Push MW
ENT
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel.
D Clearing the stored frequencies:
q Select the auto write channel group.
w Push and hold [SKIP] for 1 sec. to clear the all channels
contents.
• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT SKIP
NOTE: The auto write channel contents CANNOT be
cleared by an independent channel. Thus it is a good idea
to copy the contents into regular memory channel.
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■ Skip search
During search operation, you can store the paused fre-
quency into memory channel as a skip channel which is
skipped during search. This setting is useful to speed up the
search speed.
D Setting
q
Enter “PROGRAM SKIP” in SEARCH menu.
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM SKIP
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SEARCH] for 1 sec.
w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the program
skip setting ON or OFF.
e Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to SEARCH menu, and
push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indication.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
MENU
Push MW
ENT
D Operation
q Push [SEARCH] to start the full search.
• Any other searches are also available (see pages 26 to 29).
• “PSKIP” indicator blinks.
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
w When search pauses and you want to set the paused fre-
quency as a skip frequency.
Push and hold [SKIP] for 1 sec. to store the frequency
into skip channel group in program search category.
• Program search (category)/PSKIP1 (group) are made automati-
cally when first skip channel is stored.
• 1 long beep and 2 short beeps sound when stored.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT SKIP
“PSKIP” indicator blinks during
program skip search.
• During Program skip search
e After that, stored frequencies are skipped during search.
• This setting can be turned OFF by entering “PROGRAM SKIP”
in SEARCH menu (see left content for details).
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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19
■ Priority watch during search
Priority watch checks for signals on the priority channels every
5 sec. while operating on a search. All programmed memory
channels can be set as priority channels at same time.
The watch resumes according to the selected search
resume condition. See page 89 for details.
q Push [SEARCH] to start the full search.
• Any other searches are also available (see pages 26 to 29).
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
w
Enter “PRIORITY” in SEARCH menu.
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PRIORITY
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
e Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “ON.”
• Select “BELL” if the priority beep function is desired.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
MENU
Push MW
ENT
r Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to SEARCH menu, and
push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indication and
start the watch.
• “PRIO” indicator appears.
• The receiver checks the priority channel(s) every 5 sec (see p.
53 for priority channel programming details).
• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume
condition (p. 46), or push [CLR SQL] to resume manually.
• During priority watch
Searches VFO frequencies
for 5 sec. Pauses on a priority
channel when a signal is
received.
• During priority watch with priority beep
Emits beep and blinks “S” indicator when a signal is
received on a priority channel.
t Push [CLR SQL] to cancel the priority watch.
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■ Other SEARCH menu items
D Stop beep (STOP BEEP)
Selects the stop beep setting for search.
• OFF : The stop beep is turned OFF. (default)
• ON : The receiver emits a long beep when a search
pauses with signal is received.
D Search pause timer (PAUSE)
Selects the search pause time. When receiving signals, the
search pauses according to the search pause time.
• 2–20 SEC : Search pauses for 2–20 sec. on a received
signal in 2 sec. steps. (default: 10 sec.)
• HOLD : Search pauses on a received signal until it
disappears. Rotate [DIAL] to resume man-
ually.
D Search resume timer (RESUME)
Selects the search resume time from a pause after the re-
ceived signal disappears.
• 0 SEC : Search resumes when a received signal dis-
appears.
• 1–5 SEC : Search pauses 1–5 sec. after a received sig-
nal disappears. (default: 2 sec.)
• HOLD : Search remains paused on the received
signal even if it disappears. Rotate [DIAL] to
resume manually.
Search resume timer must be set shorter than search
pause timer (previous item), otherwise this timer does not
activate.
D Tone search (TONE SEARCH)
This item appears only when FM mode is selected. See
page ?? for tone search details.
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■ Link scan
IMPORTANT!: To perform scan functions, 2 or more
memory channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the
scans will not start.
q Push [SCAN] to start a link scan.
• Scan pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.
w Push [HOLD V] to stop the scan temporarily, if desired.
• Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. several times to select the
desired category; or push [v] or [w] several times to select the
desired group.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the scan.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
HOLD V
SEARCH
[DIAL]
• Search mode indication
Arrow indicates
searching direction
The category/group link setting can be changed in mem-
ory programming. See page 109 for details.
Scan skips any memory channels in the selected cat-
egory/group that are set to “SKIP” or “PSKIP.”
Link scan stops at the first channel when all channels in a
category/group are set to “SKIP” or “PSKIP.”
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■ All scan
All scan repeatedly scans all memory channels programmed
with any frequencies in the memory channel selected for
scanning.
q
Enter “ALL” in SCAN menu.
MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ ALL
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SCAN] for 1 sec.
• Scan pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.
w Push [HOLD V] to stop the scan temporarily, if desired.
• Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. several times to select the
desired category; or push [v] or [w] several times to select the
desired group.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the scan.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
HOLD V
MENU
Push MW
ENT
■ Category scan
Category scan repeatedly scans all memory channels in the
same category as the selected memory channel has been
programmed.
q
Enter “CATEGORY” in SCAN menu.
MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ CATEGORY
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SCAN] for 1 sec.
w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired cat-
egory, then push [ENT MW].
• Scan pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.
e Push [HOLD V] to stop the scan temporarily, if desired.
• Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. several times to select the
desired memory category; or push [v] or [w] several times to
select the desired group.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the scan.
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■ Group scan
Group scan repeatedly scans all memory channels in the
same group as the selected memory channel has been pro-
grammed.
q Select the category that includes the desired group to be
scanned.
➥ Push [SCAN] to start a scan, then push [HOLD V] to
hold the scan.
➥ Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. to select the cat-
egory.
w
Enter “GROUP” in SCAN menu.
MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ GROUP
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SCAN] for 1 sec.
e Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired
group, then push [ENT MW].
• Scan pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.
r Push [HOLD V] to stop the scan temporarily, if desired.
• Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. several times to select the
desired memory category; or push [v] or [w] several times to
select the desired group.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the scan.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
HOLD V
MENU
Push MW
ENT
Push MW
ENT
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■ Weather channel operation
There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather chan-
nels from the NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmos-
pheric Administration) broadcasts.
D Weather channel selection
q
Enter “WEATHER SCAN” in SCAN menu.
MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ WEATHER SCAN
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SCAN] for 1 sec.
• “WX” and the weather channel number appear.
w Push [HOLD V] to stop scanning.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel.
r Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to return to VFO
mode.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
HOLD V
MENU
[DIAL]
Push MW
ENT
D Weather alert function
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones be-
fore important weather announcements. When the weather
alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel
is monitored every 5 sec. for the announcement. When the
alert signal is detected, the “ALT” and the WX channel are
displayed alternately and sounds a beep tone until the re-
ceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather
channel is checked periodically during standby or while
scanning.
q Select the desired weather channel.
w Enter “WEATHER ALERT” in SCAN menu.
MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ WEATHER ALERT
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• Scan menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SCAN] for 1 sec.
e Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “ON” or “OFF.”
r Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to SCAN menu, and
push [CLR SQL] to return to the weather channel indica-
tion.
t Set the desired stand-by condition.
• Select VFO or memory channel.
• Search, scan or priority watch operation can also be selected.
y When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the follow-
ing indication will be displayed.
u Turn the weather alert function OFF in SCAN menu.
U.S.A. and CANADA versions only
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NOTE: While receiving a signal (on a frequency other than
the weather alert ON frequency), the receiving signal or
audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec. (approx.)
in the case that the alert function is turned ON. This symp-
tom is caused by the WX alert function. To cancel these
symptoms, set the weather alert item OFF in SCAN menu.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
HOLD V
MENU
[DIAL]
Push MW
ENT
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■ Skip setting for scanning
Memory category/group/name can be set to be skipped
during scan. In addition, memory channels can be set to be
skipped during search. This is useful to speed up the scan/
search rate.
q
Enter “SKIP” in SCAN menu.
MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ SKIP
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• Scan menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SCAN] for 1 sec.
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
MENU
Push MW
ENT
w Push [v]/[w] once or twice to to select “CATEGORY,”
“GROUP” or “NAME.”
e Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the category
(group/name) to be skipped.
r Push [SKIP] to set the skip state.
• Push [SKIP] again to cancel the skip state.
t Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) several times to return to SCAN
menu, and push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indica-
tion.
✔ CONVENIENT!
The group skip setting can be set with the following opera-
tion during a scan or scan holding state.
q Select the desired memory group to be skipped.
w
Push and hold [SKIP] for 1 sec., and rotate [DIAL] to se-
lect the skip setting from “ON (skip)” and “OFF,” then push
[ENT MW].
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■ Priority watch during scan
Priority watch checks for signals on the priority channels every
5 sec. during a scan.
q Push [SCAN] to start the link scan.
• Any other scans are also available (see pages 39 to 41).
• Scan pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.
w
Enter “PRIORITY” in SCAN menu.
MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ PRIORITY
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
e Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “ON.”
MW
MENU
ENT
HOLD V
SCAN
.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SKIP
NO.
CLR
SQL
DIAL
SEARCH
ATT
MW
ENT
MENU
Push MW
ENT
r Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to SCAN menu, and
push [CLR SQL] to exit the menu screen and start the
watch.
• “PRIO” indicator appears.
• The receiver checks the priority channel(s) every 5 sec (see p.
53 for priority channel programming details).
• The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume
condition (p. 89), or push [CLR SQL] to resume manually.
CH-000
CH-999
CH-400
CH-300
CH-200
CH-99
CH-006
CH-010
CH-024
CH-100
CH-005
CH-004
CH-003
CH-002
CH-001
Scan operation
Priority channels every 5 sec.
Pauses on a priority
channel when a signal is
received.
t Turn the priority watch function OFF in SCAN menu.
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■ Other SCAN menu items
D Stop beep (STOP BEEP)
Selects the stop beep setting for scan.
• OFF : The stop beep is turned OFF. (default)
• ON : The receiver emits a long beep when a scan
pauses with signal is received.
D Scan pause timer (PAUSE)
Selects the scan pause time. When receiving signals, the
scan pauses according to the scan pause time.
• 2–20 SEC : Scan pauses for 2–20 sec. on a received
signal in 2 sec. steps. (default: 10 sec.)
• HOLD : Scan pauses on a received signal until it
disappears. Rotate [DIAL] to resume man-
ually.
D Scan resume timer (RESUME)
Selects the scan resume time from a pause after the re-
ceived signal disappears.
• 0 SEC : Scan resumes when a received signal disap-
pears.
• 1–5 SEC : Scan pauses 1–5 sec. after a received signal
disappears. (default: 2 sec.)
• HOLD : Scan remains paused on the received sig-
nal even if it disappears. Rotate [DIAL] to
resume manually.
Scan resume timer must be set shorter than scan pause
timer (previous item), otherwise this timer does not activate.
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■ General description
The IC-RX7 can be programmed a total 1600 memory chan-
nels. And a total of 26 category are available for storing
groups of frequencies, etc.
The memory organization is as follow.
q Category : Max. 26
w Group : Max. 100 (in each category)
e Name : Max. 100 (in each group)
r CH : Max. 6 (in each name)
D Memory channel contents
The following information can be programmed into memory
channels:
• Operating frequency (pgs. 20, 21)
• Duplex direction (+DUP or –DUP) with an offset fre-
quency (p. 74)
• Tuning step (p. 61)
• Receiving mode (p. 61)
• Attenuator ON/OFF (p. 73)
• Skip setting (p. ??)
• Priority setting (p. ??)
• Stop beep (p. 46)
• Tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON/OFF (p. 62)
• Tone squelch frequency or DTCS code with polarity
(pgs. 62, 63)
• VSC setting (p. 63)
CAUTION!
Memory data can be erased by static electricity, electric
transients, etc. In addition, they can be erased by malfunc-
tion and during repairs. Therefore, we recommend that
memory data be written down or be saved to a PC using
the optional CS-RX7 cloning software.
Memory channels
Category 01
Category 02
Category 03
Category 26
Name 01
Name 02
Name 03
Name 100
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
CH 5
CH 6
q
w
e
r
Group 01
Group 02
Group 03
Group
100
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■
Memory channel programming
q Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode.
w Set the desired frequency, if desired:
• Frequency or any other data can be set while in CH program-
ming state.
➥ Select the desired band with [v] or [w].
➥ Set the desired frequency with [DIAL].
➥ Or set the desired frequency with keypad directly.
In this case, the band and frequency settings with
[v]/[w] and [DIAL] as above are not required.
➥ Set other data (e.g. offset frequency, duplex direction,
tone squelch, etc.) in the Menu screen.
e Push and hold [ENT MW] for 1 sec. to enter memory pro-
gramming mode.
• 1 short and 1 long beep sound.
• Category selection screen appears.
✔ STORING SEARCHED FREQUENCY:
While in a serach holding state, the displayed frequency,
receiving mode and other data can also be stored into
memory channel as follwing operation instead above q to e.
q Start a search.
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to restart the search.
w Push [HOLD V] to hold the search, if you want to store the
paused frequency into memory channel.
e
Push and hold [ENT MW] for 1 sec. to enter the memory
programming mode.
r Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired
category or “ADDITION,” then push [ENT MW].
• When “ADDITION” is selected, new category can be pro-
grammed (see p. 50 for new category programming details).
t Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired
group or “ADDITION,” then push [ENT MW].
• When “ADDITION” is selected, new group can be programmed
in the category (see p. 51 for new group programming details).
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y Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired
name or “ADDITION,” then push [ENT MW].
• When “ADDITION” is selected, new name can be programmed
in the group (see p. 52 for new name programming details).
u Push [r] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “ADDITION,” then
push [ENT MW].
• After “ADDITION” is selected, new channel can be programmed
in the name (see p. 53 for new channel programming details).
i After all data are programmed, push and hold [ENT MW]
for 1 sec. to store the channel and return to frequency dis-
play.
What is DIRECT KEY
The IC-RX7 has a total of 100 direct keys in the same
category (00 to 99). Direct key is used to turn the link
setting ON/OFF for the assigned category or group during
link scan.
q Push [SCAN] to start the link scan.
• Scan pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to restart the scan.
w Push [HOLD V] to hold the scan.
➥ Push a numeral key (0 to 9) to the link setting ON
or OFF for the category or group which assigned a
direct key (00 to 09).
➥ Or push [• ATT] and 2 digit number (00 to 99) to
the link setting ON or OFF for the category or group
which assigned a direct key (00 to 99).
➥ Or push [• ATT] and a numeral key (0 to 9), then
push [ENT MW] to the link setting ON or OFF for
the category or group which assigned a direct key
(00 to 09).
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D New CATEGORY programming
q Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired
information, then push [ENT MW].
Selectable information:
• NAME • ICON • SKIP • LINK • DIRECT KEY
• NEXT (Edit GROUP programming)
NAME (Category name)
q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the name programming.
• Push [r] or [s] to select the character group from “ABC”
(alphabetical characters; capital letters), “abc” (alphabetical
characters; lower case letters), “123” (numbers) or “!”#” (sym-
bols). See next page for available characters details.
• Push [v] or [w] to move the cursor left or right, respectively.
• Push [CLR SQL] to clear the selected character.
ICON
q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the setting state.
w Push [r] or [s] (or [v]/[w]) to select the desired icon,
then push [ENT MW].
SKIP, LINK
q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the setting state.
w Push [r] or [s] to select the desired setting, then
push [ENT MW].
DIRECT KEY
q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to enter the number input.
w Edit the desired 2 digit number with keypad.
• Duplicated number can not be assigned in the same cat-
egory (including direct key for group).
w Push [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “NEXT,” then push
[ENT MW] to enter the GROUP programming state.

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