ICOM orporated IC-756PRO Amateur Radio Transceiver User Manual IC 756PRO IM 1
ICOM Incorporated Amateur Radio Transceiver IC 756PRO IM 1
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER i756PRO IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-756PRO. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION R WARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire or electric shock. PRECAUTIONS R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER attach an antenna or internal antenna connector during transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn. R NEVER apply AC to the [DC13.8V] jack on the transceiver rear panel. This could cause a fire or ruin the transceiver. R NEVER apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V battery, to the [DC13.8V] jack on the transceiver rear panel. This could cause a fire or ruin the transceiver. R NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch any internal part or connectors on the rear panel of the transceiver. This may result in an electric shock. NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children. During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver without running the vehicle’s engine. When transceiver power is ON and your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon become exhausted. Make sure the transceiver power is OFF before starting the vehicle. This will avoid possible damage to the transceiver by ignition voltage spikes. During maritime mobile operation, keep the transceiver and microphone as far away as possible from the magnetic navigation compass to prevent erroneous indications. liquids. BE CAREFUL! The heatsink will become hot when operating the transceiver continuously for long periods. AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas with temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C (+140°F). Be aware that temperatures on a vehicle’s dashboard can exceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in permanent damage to the transceiver if left there for extended periods. BE CAREFUL! If a linear amplifier is connected, set the transceiver’s RF output power to less than the linear amplifier’s maximum input level, otherwise, the linear amplifier will be damaged. AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty environments or in direct sunlight. Use Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). Other manufacturer’s microphones have different pin assignments, and connection to the IC-756PRO may damage the transceiver. AVOID placing the transceiver against walls or putting anything on top of the transceiver. This will obstruct heat dissipation. Versions of the IC-756PRO which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the European harmonised standard ETS300 684 (EMC product standard for Commercially Available Amateur Radio Equipment). Spurious may be received near the following frequencies. These are made in the internal circuit and does not indicate a transceiver malfunction: 6.144 MHz, 8.000 MHz, 12.288 MHz, 12.890 MHz (when spectrum scope is ON), 18.433 MHz, 24.573 MHz 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ........................................ i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..................... i PRECAUTIONS ................................... i 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................ 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ........... 2 – 13 ■ Front panel ..................................... 2 ■ Microphone (HM-36) ...................... 9 ■ LCD display .................................. 10 ■ Screen menu arrangement ........... 11 ■ Rear panel .................................... 12 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ................... 14 – 21 ■ Unpacking .................................... 14 ■ Selecting a location ...................... 14 ■ Grounding ..................................... 14 ■ Antenna connection ..................... 14 ■ Required connections ................... 15 ■ Advanced connections ................. 16 ■ Power supply connections ............ 17 ■ Linear amplifier connections ......... 18 ■ Transverter jack information ......... 19 ■ External antenna selector or antenna tuner connections ........... 20 ■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections .................................. 21 4 FREQUENCY SETTING ....... 22 – 25 ■ When first applying power (CPU resetting) ............................. 22 ■ Initial settings ................................ 22 ■ VFO description ............................ 23 ■ Frequency setting with the tuning dial ..................................... 24 ■ Direct frequency entry with the keypad .................................... 24 ■ Advanced tuning functions ........... 25 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT .. 26 – 49 ■ Mode selection ............................. 26 ■ Twin PBT operation ...................... 26 ■ Notch function .............................. 27 ■ Noise reduction ............................ 27 ■ Noise blanker ............................... 27 ■ RTTY filter/Twin peak filter ........... 28 ■ CW reverse mode ......................... 28 ■ RTTY reverse mode ..................... 28 ■ CW pitch control ........................... 29 ■ IF filter selection ........................... 29 ■ AGC function ................................ 30 ■ Dualwatch operation ..................... 31 ■ Split frequency operation .............. 32 ■ Quick split function ....................... 33 ■ RIT and ∂TX ................................ 34 ■ Monitor function ............................ 35 ■ VOX function ................................. 35 ■ Meter function ............................... 36 ■ SWR reading ................................ 36 ■ Speech compressor ..................... 37 ■ Digital voice recorder .................... 38 ■ RTTY decoder .............................. 41 ■ RTTY tuning meter ....................... 41 ■ Electronic CW keyer ..................... 42 ■ Memory keyer ............................... 43 ■ Spectrum scope screen ............... 44 ■ Automatic antenna selection ........ 45 ■ Dial lock function .......................... 45 ■ Repeater operation ....................... 46 ■ Tone squelch operation ................ 47 ■ Antenna tuner operation ............... 48 ■ Optional external tuner operation ...................................... 49 6 MEMORY OPERATION ........ 50 – 55 ■ Memory channels ......................... 50 ■ Memory channel selection ........... 50 ■ Memory channel screen ............... 51 ■ Memory channel programming ..... 52 ■ Frequency transferring ................. 53 ■ Memory names ............................ 54 ■ Memory clearing ........................... 54 ■ Memo pads ................................... 55 7 SCANS ................................. 56 – 61 ■ ∂F scan operation ........................ 57 ■ Fine programmed scan/ fine ∂F scan ................................. 58 ■ Memory scan operation ................ 58 ■ Select memory scan operation ..... 59 ■ Setting select memory channels .. 59 ■ Scan set mode ............................. 60 ■ Tone scan ..................................... 61 8 CLOCK AND TIMERS .......... 62 – 63 ■ Setting the current time ................ 62 ■ Setting power-on time .................. 62 ■ Setting power-off period ............... 63 ■ Timer operation ............................ 63 9 SET MODE ........................... 64 – 72 ■ Set mode description ................... 64 ■ Level set mode ............................. 65 ■ Display set mode .......................... 66 ■ Timer set mode ............................ 67 ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode .. 68 10 OPTION INSTALLATION ............ 73 ■ Opening the transceiver’s case .... 73 ■ UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT .............................................. 73 11 MAINTENANCE ................... 74 – 76 ■ Troubleshooting ............................ 74 ■ Fuse replacement ......................... 75 ■ Clock backup battery replacement .................................. 75 ■ Tuning dial brake adjustment ........ 76 ■ Frequency calibration (approximate) ................................ 76 12 INTERNAL VIEWS ...................... 77 13 CONTROL COMMAND ........ 78 – 79 ■ Remote jack (CI-V) information .... 78 14 SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 80 15 OPTIONS ..................................... 81 ■ Scan types .................................... 56 ■ Preparation ................................... 56 ■ Programmed scan operation ........ 57 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The transceiver comes with the following accessories. Qty. q DC power cable (OPC-025D) ............................ 1 w Hand microphone (HM-36) ................................ 1 e Spare fuses (FGB 30 A) .................................... 2 r Spare fuse (FGB 5 A) ........................................ 1 t CW keyer plug (AP-330) .................................... 1 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel !6 !5 !2 HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TIMER !4 !3 POWER TRANSMIT i756PRO PHONES TUNER MONITOR NB NR ELEC-KEY AF RF/SQL BAL NR MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER COMP y u i o !0 F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 SSB CW/RTTY AM/FM FILTER EXIT KEY SPEED BK-IN DELAY !1 q POWER SWITCH [POWER/TIMER] ➥ Push momentarily to turn power ON. (dot) (com) (dash) • Turn the optional DC power supply ON in advance. • A/D convertor calibration of the DSP unit starts and it takes 10 sec. ➥ Push momentarily to toggle the timer function ON and OFF. (p. 63) • The power switch lights while the timer function is ON. ➥ Push for 2 sec. to turn power OFF. w TRANSMIT SWITCH [TRANSMIT] Selects transmitting or receiving. • The [TX] indicator lights red while transmitting and the [RX] indicator lights green when the squelch is open. e HEADPHONE JACK [PHONES] Accepts headphones. • Output power: 5 mW with an 8 Ω load. • When headphones are connected, the internal speaker or connected external speaker does not function. r ELECTRONIC KEYER JACK [ELEC-KEY] (p. 42) Accepts a paddle to activate the internal electronic keyer for CW operation. • Selection between the internal electronic keyer, bug-key and straight key operation can be made in keyer set mode. (p. 42) • A straight key jack is separately available on the rear panel. See [KEY] on p. 12. • Keyer polarity (dot and dash) can be reversed in keyer set mode. (p. 42) • 4-channel memory keyer is available for your convenience. (p. 43) t MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC] Accepts the supplied or optional microphone. • See p. 81 for appropriate microphones. • See p. 9 for microphone connector information. y AF CONTROL [AF] (inner control) Varies the audio output level from the speaker. AF RF/SQL Decreases Increases No audio output Max. audio output u MIC GAIN CONTROL [MIC GAIN] Adjusts microphone input gain. • The transmit audio tone in SSB mode can be adjusted in set mode. (p. 65) ✔ How to set the microphone gain. Set the [MIC] control so that the ALC meter sometimes swings during normal voice transmission in SSB mode. Recommended level for an Icom microphone Decreases Increases MIC GAIN PANEL DESCRIPTION i RF GAIN CONTROL/SQUELCH CONTROL [RF/SQL] (outer control) Adjusts the RF gain and squelch threshold level. The squelch removes noise output from the speaker (closed condition) when no signal is received. • The squelch is particularly effective for FM. It is also available for other modes. • 12 to 1 o’clock position is recommended for any setting of the [RF/SQL] control. • The control can be set as ‘Auto’ (RF gain control in SSB, CW and RTTY; squelch control in AM and FM) or squelch control (RF gain is fixed at maximum) in set mode as follows. (p. 68) MODE SSB, CW RTTY AM, FM o RF POWER CONTROL [RF POWER] Continuously varies the RF output power from minimum (5 W*) to maximum (100 W*). * AM mode: 5 W to 40 W Decreases SQL RF GAIN + SQL SQL SQL RF GAIN + SQL • When setting as RF gain/squelch control !0 BALANCE CONTROL [BAL] (inner control; p. 31) Adjusts the audio output balance between main and sub readout frequencies while in dualwatch. BAL BAL NR Decreases Maximum RF gain S-meter squelch Increases sub readout gain !1 NOISE REDUCTION LEVEL CONTROL [NR] (outer control; p. 27) Adjusts the noise reduction level when the noise reduction is in use. Set for maximum readability. Recommended level RF gain adjustable range NR Increases main readout gain Noise squelch (FM mode) Squelch is open. Increases RF POWER SET MODE SETTING AUTO SQL RF GAIN + SQL RF GAIN Increases OFF !2 NOISE REDUCTION SWITCH [NR] (p. 27) Toggles the noise reduction ON and OFF. NR NR Noise reduction OFF • When functioning as RF gain control (Squelch is fixed open; SSB, CW, RTTY only) Maximum RF gain Adjustable range Noise squelch threshold (FM mode) NB Noise blanker OFF • When functioning as squelch control (RF gain is fixed at maximum.) Noise squelch (FM mode) Squelch is open. Shallow S-meter squelch threshold S-meter squelch Deep While rotating the RF gain control, noise may be heard. This comes from the DSP unit and does not indicate an equipment malfunction. Noise reduction ON !3 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH [NB] (p. 27) Toggles the noise blanker ON and OFF. The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. This function cannot be used for FM, or non-pulse-type noise. NB Minimum RF gain Noise blanker ON !4 S/RF METER (p. 36) Shows the signal strength while receiving. Shows the relative output power, SWR, ALC or compression levels while transmitting. !5 MONITOR SWITCH [MONITOR] (p. 35) Monitors your transmitted IF signal. • The CW sidetone functions when [MONITOR] is OFF in CW mode. !6 ANTENNA TUNER SWITCH [TUNER] (p. 48) ➥ Turns the antenna tuner ON and OFF (bypass) when pushed momentarily. ➥ Starts to tune the antenna manually when pushed for 2 sec. • When the tuner cannot tune the antenna, the tuning circuit is bypassed automatically after 20 sec. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) @9 @8 @7 @6 TWIN PBT EIVER SPLIT 1.8 1 3.5 2 DUAL WATCH 10 14 18 21 24 28 MW GENE • 50 F-INP ENT CHANGE PBT CLR VFO/ MEMO i756PRO NB MP-W MP-R TS NOTCH CW PITCH MAIN/ SUB NR XFC RX BAL NOTCH M-CL TX NR LOCK RIT TX RIT/ F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 SSB CW/RTTY AM/FM FILTER EXIT @1 @2 @3 SPEECH COMP !7 !8 !9 Compression level decreases @0 COMP Compression level increases !8 ELECTRONIC CW KEYER SPEED CONTROL [KEY SPEED] (p. 42) Adjusts the internal electronic CW keyer’s speed. • 6 wpm (min.) to 60 wpm (max.) can be set. Slow Fast KEY SPEED !9 SEMI BREAK-IN DELAY CONTROL [BK-IN DELAY] Adjusts the transmit-to-receive switching delay time for CW semi break-in operation. Short delay for high speed keying (2 dot) BK-IN DELAY Long delay for slow speed keying (13 dot) @0 MODE SWITCHES Selects the desired mode. (p. 26) • Announces the selected mode when an optional UT-102 is installed. (pgs. 71, 73) CW/RTTY TX LOCK KEY SPEED BK-IN DELAY !7 COMPRESSION LEVEL CONTROL [COMP] (p. 37) Adjusts the speech compression level in SSB. SSB CLEAR ➥ Selects USB and LSB mode alternately. ➥ Toggles SSB and SSB data mode (USBD, LSB-D) when pushed for 2 sec. ➥ Selects CW and RTTY mode alternately. ➥ Toggles CW and CW-R (CW reverse) mode when pushed for 2 sec. in CW mode. @4 @5 CW/RTTY ➥ Toggles RTTY and RTTY-R (RTTY reverse) mode when pushed for 2 sec. in RTTY mode. AM/FM ➥ Selects AM and FM mode alternately. ➥ Toggles AM/FM and AM/FM data mode (AM-D, FM-D) when pushed for 2 sec. @1 LCD FUNCTION SWITCHES [F-1]–[F-5] Push to select the function indicated in the LCD display above these switches. • Functions vary depending on the operating condition. @2 FILTER SWITCH [FILTER] ➥ Selects one of 3 IF filter settings. ➥ Enters the filter set mode when pushed for 2 sec. @3 EXIT SWITCH [EXIT] Exits from a set mode, etc. when pushed. @4 SPEECH SWITCH [SPEECH] (pgs. 71, 73) Announces the selected readout frequency when an optional UT-102 is installed. @5 TUNING DIAL (p. 24) Changes the displayed frequency, selects set mode items, etc. @6 MAIN/SUB SWITCH [MAIN/SUB] Selects the main or sub readout for access. • The sub readout frequency is displayed in outline or mesh font. The sub readout functions only during split operation or dualwatch. @7 VFO/MEMORY SWITCH [VFO/MEMO] ➥ Toggles the selected readout operating mode between the VFO mode and memory mode when pushed. (pgs. 23, 50) ➥ Transfers the memory contents to VFO when pushed for 2 sec. (p. 53) PANEL DESCRIPTION @8 MAIN/SUB CHANGE SWITCH [CHANGE] ➥ Toggles the frequency and selected memory channel between main and sub readouts when pushed. • Toggles between transmit frequency and receive frequency when the split frequency function is ON. (p. 32) ➥ Equalizes the sub readout frequency to the main readout frequency when pushed for 2 sec. @9 MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCHES Push to select the functions indicated in the LCD display to the right of these switches. • Functions vary depending on the operating condition. ANT ➥ Toggles the antenna connector selection between ANT1/R and ANT2/R when pushed. (p. 45) ➥ Toggles the [RX ANT] (receive antenna) ON and OFF when pushed for 2 sec. When a transverter is in use, this [ANT] does not function and ‘TRV’ appears. METER Po ➥ Selects RF power (Po), ALC, SWR or COMP metering during transmit. (p. 36) ➥ Toggles the multi-function digital meter ON and OFF when pushed for 2 sec. ✔ What is the AGC? The AGC controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level, even when the received signal strength is varied by fading, etc. Select “FAST” for tuning and select “MID” or “SLOW” depending on the receiving condition. VOX OFF • “P. AMP1” activates 10 dB preamp for HF all bands. • “P. AMP2” activates 16 dB high-gain preamp for 21 MHz band and above. ✔ What is the preamp? The preamp amplifies received signals in the front end circuit to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. Select “P. AMP1” or “P. AMP2” when receiving weak signals. ATT OFF ➥ Selects 6 dB, 12 dB or 18 dB attenuator, or bypasses them. ➥ Turns the VOX function ON and OFF when pushed in non-CW modes. (p. 35) ➥ Enters the VOX set mode when pushed for 2 sec. in non-CW modes. (p. 35) ✔ What is the VOX function? The VOX function (voice operated transmission) starts transmission without pushing the transmit switch or PTT switch when you speak into the microphone; then, automatically returns to receive when you stop speaking. BK-IN OFF ➥ Selects semi break-in, full break-in operation, or turns the break-in operation OFF when pushed in CW mode. ✔ What is the break-in function? The break-in function toggles transmit and receive with CW keying. Full break-in (QSK) can monitor the receive signal during keying. ➥ Turns the RTTY filter ON and OFF in RTTY mode. (p. 28) RTTY FIL OFF • When the RTTY filter is turned ON, [TWIN PBT] functions as the IF shift control. ➥ Enters the RTTY filter set mode when pushed for 2 sec. in RTTY mode. (p. 28) ➥ Selects one of 2 receive RF preamps or bypasses them. P.AMP OFF ✔ What is the IF shift? The IF shift function electronically changes the center of the IF (Intermediate Frequency) passband frequency to reject interference. Only the inner control of [TWIN PBT] can be used for the IF shift control. COMP OFF WIDE ➥ Turns the speech compressor ON and OFF in SSB mode. (p. 37) ➥ Toggles the narrow, middle or wide transmit filter when pushed for 2 sec. ✔ What is the speech compressor? The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distorting when very strong signals are near the desired frequency, or when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting station, are near your location. The speech compressor compresses the transmitter audio input to increase the average audio output level. Therefore, talk power is increased. This function is effective for long distance communication or when propagation conditions are poor. ➥ Activates or selects fast, middle or slow AGC time constant when pushed. ➥ Turns the 1⁄4 function ON and OFF in CW and RTTY modes. (p. 25) ✔ What is the attenuator? AGC MID • “FAST” is only available for FM mode. 1/4 OFF ➥ Enters the AGC set mode when pushed for 2 sec. AGC time constant can be set between 0.1 to 8.0 sec. (depends on mode), or turned OFF. While “OFF” is selected, the S-meter does not function. TONE • 1⁄4 function sets dial rotation to 1⁄4 of normal for fine tuning. ➥ Toggles the tone encoder, tone squelch function and no tone operation when pushed in FM mode. (pgs. 46, 47) ➥ Enters the tone set mode when pushed for 2 sec. in FM mode. (pgs. 46, 47) 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) $5 $4 $3 $2 $1 #8 #9 $0 #7 TWIN PBT CEIVER SPLIT 1.8 1 3.5 2 DUAL WATCH 10 14 18 21 24 28 MW GENE • 50 F-INP ENT CHANGE PBT CLR VFO/ MEMO i756PRO NB MP-W MP-R NOTCH TS CW PITCH MAIN/ SUB NR TX NR LOCK RIT TX RIT/ F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 SSB CW/RTTY AM/FM FILTER EXIT SPEECH COMP CLEAR TX #2 #1 #0 LOCK KEY SPEED BK-IN DELAY @8 @8 LOCK SWITCH [LOCK] (p. 45) Turns the dial lock function ON and OFF. ∂TX CONTROL [RIT/∂ ∂TX] (p. 34) @9 RIT/∂ Shifts the receive and/or transmit frequency without changing the transmit and/or receive frequency while the RIT and/or ∂TX functions are ON. • Rotate the control clockwise to increase the frequency, or rotate the control counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. • The shift frequency range is ±9.999 kHz in 1 Hz steps (or ±9.99 kHz in 10 Hz steps). RIT/∂TX Low shift High shift @9 ✔ What is the ∂TX function? The ∂TX shifts the transmit frequency without shifting the receive frequency. This is useful for simple split frequency operation in CW, etc. #2 CLEAR SWITCH [CLEAR] (p. 34) Clears the RIT/∂TX shift frequency when pushed for 2 sec. #3 CW PITCH CONTROL [CW PITCH] (outer control; p. 29) Shifts the received CW audio pitch and monitored CW audio pitch without changing the operating frequency. NOTCH CW PITCH Lower frequency #0 RIT SWITCH [RIT] (p. 34) ➥ Turns the RIT function ON and OFF when pushed. • Use the [RIT/∂TX] control to vary the RIT frequency. ➥ Adds the RIT shift frequency to the operating frequency when pushed for 2 sec. ✔ What is the RIT function? The RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) shifts the receive frequency without shifting the transmit frequency. This is useful for fine tuning stations calling you on an off-frequency or when you prefer to listen to slightly differentsounding voice characteristics, etc. Approx. 300 Hz • Use the [RIT/∂TX] control to vary the ∂TX frequency. ➥ Adds the ∂TX shift frequency to the operating frequency when pushed for 2 sec. Higher frequency Approx. 900 Hz #4 MANUAL NOTCH FILTER CONTROL [NOTCH] (inner control; p. 27) Varies the peak frequency of the manual notch filter to pick out a receive signal from interference while the manual notch function is ON. • Notch filter center frequency: SSB : 0 Hz to 5100 Hz CW : –900 Hz + CW pitch freq. to 4200 Hz + CW pitch freq. AM : –5100 Hz to 5100 Hz NOTCH ∂TX] (p. 34) #1 ∂TX SWITCH [∂ ➥ Turns the ∂TX function ON and OFF when pushed. #6 #5 #4 #3 XFC RX BAL NOTCH M-CL Lower frequency CW PITCH Higher frequency PANEL DESCRIPTION #5 PBT CLEAR SWITCH [PBT CLR] (p. 26) Clears the PBT settings when pushed for 2 sec. • The [PBT CLR] indicator appears when PBT is in use. #6 NOTCH SWITCH [NOTCH] (p. 27) ➥ Toggles the notch function between auto, manual and OFF in SSB and AM modes. ➥ Turns the manual notch function ON and OFF when pushed in CW mode. ➥ Turns the auto notch function ON and OFF when pushed in FM mode. • “AN” appears when auto notch is in use. • “MN” appears when manual notch is in use. ✔ What is the notch function? The notch function eliminates unwanted CW or AM carrier tones while preserving the desired signal’s audio response. The filtering frequency is adjusted to effectively eliminate unwanted tones via the DSP circuit. NOTCH NOTCH Notch OFF #9 MEMO PAD-READ SWITCH [MP-R] (p. 55) Each push calls up a frequency and operating mode in a memo pad. The 5 (or 10) most recently programmed frequencies and operating modes can be recalled, starting from the most recent. • The memo pad capacity can be expanded from 5 to 10 in set mode for your convenience. (p. 71) $0 KEYPAD ➥ Pushing a key selects the operating band. • [GENE] selects the general coverage band. ➥ Pushing the same key 2 or 3 times calls up other stacked frequencies in the band. (p. 24) • Icom’s triple band stacking register memorizes 3 frequencies in each band. ➥ After pushing [F-INP], enters a keyed frequency or memory channel. Pushing [(F-INP)ENT] or [Y]/[Z] is necessary at the end. (pgs. 24, 50) • e.g. to enter 14.195 MHz, push [F-INP] [1] [4] [•] [1] [9] [5] [(F-INP)ENT]. Notch ON #7 PASSBAND TUNING CONTROLS [TWIN PBT] Adjust the receiver’s “passband width” of the DSP filter. (p. 26) • Passband width and shift frequency are displayed in the LCD. • Push [PBT CLR] for 2 sec. to clear the settings when not in use. • Variable range is set to the half of the IF filter passband width. 25 Hz steps and 50 Hz steps are available. • These controls function as an IF shift control while in AM mode and when the RTTY filter is turned ON. Only the inner control may function in this case. ✔ What is the PBT control? General PBT function electronically narrows the IF passband width to reject interference. This transceiver uses the DSP circuit for the PBT function. TWIN PBT PBT2 TWIN PBT TWIN PBT – $1 MEMO PAD-WRITE SWITCH [MP-W] (p. 55) Programs the selected readout frequency and operating mode into a memo pad. • The 5 most recent entries remain in memo pads. • The transmit frequency is programmed when pushed together with [XFC]. • The memo pad capacity can be expanded from 5 to 10 in set mode for your convenience. (p. 71) $2 DUALWATCH SWITCH [DUALWATCH] (p. 31) ➥ Turns the dualwatch function ON and OFF when pushed. ➥ Turns the dualwatch function ON and equalizes the sub readout frequency to the main readout when pushed for 2 sec. (Quick dualwatch function) • The quick dualwatch function can be turned OFF using set mode. (p. 68) $3 SPLIT SWITCH [SPLIT] (p. 32) ➥ Turns the split function ON and OFF when pushed. ➥ Turns the split function ON, equalizes the sub readout frequency to the main readout and sets the sub readout for frequency input when pushed for 2 sec. in non-FM modes. (Quick split function) PBT1 TWIN PBT • The offset frequency is shifted from the main readout frequency in FM mode. (pgs. 46, 69) • The quick split function can be turned OFF using set mode. (p. 68) ➥ Turns the split function ON and shifts the sub readout frequency after inputting an offset (±4 MHz in 1 kHz steps). Low cut Center High cut #8 LOCK INDICATOR [LOCK] (p. 45) Lights when the dial lock function is activated. $4 RECEIVE INDICATOR [RX] Lights green while receiving a signal and when the squelch is open. $5 TRANSMIT INDICATOR [TX] Lights red while transmitting. 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) $7 $8 $9 %0 %1 $6 TWIN PBT EIVER SPLIT 1.8 1 3.5 2 DUAL WATCH 10 14 18 21 24 28 MW GENE • 50 F-INP ENT CHANGE PBT CLR VFO/ MEMO i756PRO NB MP-W TS MP-R NOTCH CW PITCH MAIN/ SUB NR XFC RX BAL NOTCH M-CL TX NR LOCK RIT TX RIT/ F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 SSB CW/RTTY AM/FM FILTER EXIT SPEECH COMP CLEAR TX LOCK KEY SPEED BK-IN DELAY $6 LCD FUNCTION DISPLAY (See p. 10 for details.) Shows the operating frequency, function switch menus, spectrum screen, memory channel screen, set mode settings, etc. Y]/[Z Z] (p. 50) $7 MEMORY UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y ➥ Select the memory channel number for the selected readout. • Memory channels can be selected both in VFO and memory modes. ➥ Select the desired memory channel directly after pushing [F-INP] and a memory channel number. $8 MEMORY WRITE SWITCH [MW] (p. 52) Stores the selected readout frequency and operating mode into the displayed memory channel when pushed for 2 sec. • This function is available both in VFO and memory modes. $9 MEMORY CLEAR SWITCH [M-CL] (p. 54) Clears the selected readout memory channel contents when pushed for 2 sec. in memory mode. • The channel becomes a blank channel. • This switch does not function in VFO mode. %0 QUICK TUNING SWITCH [TS] (p. 25) ➥ Turns the quick tuning step ON and OFF. • While the quick tuning indicator is displayed, the frequency can be changed in programmed kHz steps. • 0.1, 1, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20 and 25 kHz quick tuning steps are available. Quick tuning indicator ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX METER Po VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qpp≥pp 21.076.50 CW ➥ While the quick tuning step is OFF, turns the 1 Hz step ON and OFF when pushed for 2 sec. • 1 Hz indications appear in both readouts and the frequency can be changed in 1 Hz steps. ➥ While the quick tuning step is ON, enters the quick tuning step set mode when pushed for 2 sec. %1 TRANSMIT FREQUENCY CHECK SWITCH [XFC] Monitors the transmit frequency when pushed and held when the split frequency function is ON. • While pushing this switch, the transmit frequency can be changed with the tuning dial, keypad, memo pad or the [Y]/[Z] switches. • When the split lock function is turned ON, pushing [XFC] cancels the dial lock function. (p. 69) PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Microphone (HM-36) q UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN] Change the selected readout frequency or memory channel. w PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. • Continuous pushing changes the frequency or memory channel number continuously. • While pushing [XFC], the transmit readout frequency can be controlled while in spilt frequency operation. • The [UP]/[DN] switch can simulate a key paddle. Preset in the keyer set mode. (p. 42) • MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC] PIN NO. (Front panel view) i Main readout AF output (varies with [AF]/[BAL]) q Microphone input u GND (Microphone ground) w +8 V DC output y GND (PTT ground) e Frequency up/down t PTT FUNCTION DESCRIPTION +8 V DC output Max. 10 mA Frequency up Ground Frequency down Ground through 470 Ω Squelch open “LOW” level Squelch closed “HIGH” level CAUTION: DO NOT short pin 2 to ground as this r Main readout squelch switch can damage the internal 8 V regulator. • HM-36 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MICROPHONE 10µ MICROPHONE CABLE MICROPHONE PLUG 4700p 2k 0.33µ 4700p MIC ELEMENT DOWN PTT RECEIVE UP 470 TRANSMIT 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ LCD display !6 ANT METER Po !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qqy≥pp 1ß 21.085.00 P.AMP 56ß USB ATT OFF VFO AGC MID !0 CW FIL2 qr≥qpp≥pp 21.085.00 -12.5k CW SPECTRUM SCOPE +12.5k Grid 10k 10dB VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE SPAN SUB MARKER ATT MARKER HOLD SET q TX INDICATOR Indicates the frequency readout for transmit. i FREQUENCY READOUTS (p. 24) Show the operating frequency. • Outline characters are used for non-accessing readout. w VFO/MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR (pgs. 23, 50) Indicates the VFO mode or selected memory channel number. e SELECT MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 59) Indicates the displayed memory channel is set as a select memory channel. r MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH GUIDE Indicates the function of the multi-function switches. t LCD FUNCTION SWITCH GUIDE Indicates the function of the LCD function switches ([F-1] – [F-5]). y MULTI-FUNCTION SCREEN (p. 11) Shows the screens for the multi-function digital meter, spectrum scope, voice recorder, memory channel, scan, memory keyer, RTTY decoder, IF filter selection or set modes, etc. u MEMORY CHANNEL READOUTS (p. 50) ➥ Show the selected memory channel contents in VFO mode. ➥ Show the VFO contents in memory mode. 10 o CLOCK READOUT (p. 62) Shows the current time. !0 RTTY TUNING INDICATOR (p. 41) Shows the tuning level in RTTY mode. !1 QUICK TUNING INDICATOR (p. 25) Appears when the quick tuning step function is in use. !2 PASSBAND WIDTH INDICATOR (p. 26) Graphically displays the passband width for twin PBT operation and center frequency for IF shift operation. !3 IF FILTER INDICATOR (p. 29) Shows the selected IF filter number. !4 SHIFT FREQUENCY INDICATOR (p. 26) Shows the shift frequency of the IF filter. !5 MODE INDICATOR (p. 26) Shows the selected mode. !6 BAND WIDTH INDICATOR (p. 29) Shows the passband width of the IF filter. PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Screen menu arrangement The following screens can be selected from the start up screen. Choose the desired screen using the following chart. •Start up screen ANT •Spectrum scope screen (p. 44) BW 2.4k SFT TX Pushing [EXIT] one or more times returns to the start up screen. See p. 64 for set mode arrangement. VFO qw:pp USB METER Po qr≥qpp≥pp P.AMP VFO USB SPAN CW --. ---. -- SCOPE +12. 5k HOLD SET COMP OFF WIDE FIL2 qr≥qpp≥pp ATT OFF SPECTRUM -12. 5k Grid 2.5k 10dB VOX OFF CW --. ---. -- AGC MID FIL2 MARKER ATT F-1 AGC MID VOX OFF •Voice recorder screen (p. 38) COMP OFF WIDE AGC MID SCOPE VOICE MEMORY SCAN SET F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 VOICE RECORDER VOICE RECORDER MENU PLAY VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE TX 15sec. x 4ch RX 15sec. x 4ch MIC REC Mic Record/Record check TX LEV. Recorder Output Adjust SET Auto Monitor SET PLAY MIC REC SET TX LEV. F-2 •Memory keyer screen (p. 42) •Programmed scan screen (p. 57) SCAN AGC MID VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE ∂F Span Programmed scan edges ∂F PROG P1: P2: ± AGC MID BK-IN OFF 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz ∂ F SPAN FINE 1/4 OFF COMP OFF WIDE Span Programmed scan edges ∂F MEMO P1: P2: ± AGC MID RTTY FIL ON 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz SELECT ∂ F SPAN COMP OFF WIDE LEVEL THRESHOLD ADJ CLR WIDE •Memory channel screen (p. 51) SET MODE AGC MID LEVEL TX Tone,Monitor,Side Tone etc DISP Bright,Contrast,Style,Font etc TIME Clock/Timer OTHERS Other Set Mode TIME RTTY DECODE **** RTTY Decode Monitor **** 45bps BAUDOT Mark=2125, Shift=170 UnShift On Space support (SET-OTHERS) New Line Code selectable (SET-OTHERS) If RTTY-FIL is OFF, Please turn ON. -------------------------------------------- F-2 SET MODE MENU DISP CW KEY 001 EDIT HOLD SET •Set mode screen (p. 64) VOX OFF 001 Style Contest Number CW KEY Memo-key,Elec-key,CW Wave Form Set 1/4 OFF F-4 AGC MID Memory Editor 001 •RTTY decoder screen (p. 41) SCAN ∂F Max.54 Characters x 4ch EDIT F-2 •Memory channel scan screen (p. 58) VOX OFF SEND SEND SET F-4 AGC MID MEMORY KEYER MEMORY KEYER MENU VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE ROLL OTHERS F-5 MEMORY 99 P1 P2 --.---.-00.500.00 29.999.99 --.---.---.---.---.---.---.---.-SET -----LSB USB --------------------- SELECT --FL2 FL2 --------NAME SCAN EDGE SCAN EDGE WIDE F-3 11 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Rear panel !4 !3 !2 qw !1 q RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX ANT] (p. 16) Connects a 50 Ω general coverage antenna with an RCA connector. w TRANSVERTER JACK [XVERT] (p. 19) External transverter input/output jack. Activated by voltage applied to [ACC(2)] pin 6. e TUNER CONTROL SOCKET [TUNER] (p. 16) Accepts the control cable from an optional AH-4 HF/50 MHz AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER or AH-3 HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER. r ACCESSORY SOCKET 1 [ACC(1)] t ACCESSORY SOCKET 2 [ACC(2)] Enable connection of external equipment such as a linear amplifier, an automatic antenna selector/ tuner, TNC for data communications, etc. y u i !0 u CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK [REMOTE] (p. 16) ➥ Designed for use with a personal computer for remote control of transceiver functions. ➥ Used for transceive operation with another Icom CI-V transceiver or receiver. i EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT SP] (pgs. 16, 81) Accepts an 4–8 Ω speaker. o ALC INPUT JACK [ALC] (p. 19) Connects to the ALC output jack of a non-Icom linear amplifier. !0 SEND CONTROL JACK [SEND] (p. 19) Goes to ground while transmitting to control external equipment such as a linear amplifier. • Max. control level: 16 V DC/2 A • See p.13 for socket information. y STRAIGHT KEY JACK [KEY] (p. 15) Accepts a straight key or external electronic keyer with 1⁄4 inch standard plug. • [ELEC-KEY] on the front panel can be used for a straight key or external electronic keyer. Deactivate the internal electronic keyer in keyer set mode. (p. 42) (+) (_) If you use an external electronic keyer, make sure the voltage retained by the keyer is less than 0.4 V when the key is ON. 12 !1 DC POWER SOCKET [DC 13.8V] (p. 15) Accepts 13.8 V DC through the supplied DC power cable (OPC-025D). Rear panel _ view PANEL DESCRIPTION !2 ANTENNA CONNECTOR 1 [ANT1] !3 ANTENNA CONNECTOR 2 [ANT2] (pgs. 14, 15) Accept a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 connector. !4 GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (pgs. 14, 15) Connect this terminal to a ground to prevent electrical shocks, TVI, BCI and other problems. When using an optional AH-4 HF/50 MHz AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER or AH-3 HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER, connect it to the [ANT1] connector. The internal antenna tuner activates for [ANT2] and deactivates for [ANT1] when connecting the AH-4 or AH-3. D ACC SOCKETS ACC(1) PIN NO. PIN NAME RTTY Controls RTTY keying. “HIGH” level “LOW” level Output current : More than 2.4 V : Less than 0.6 V : Less than 2 mA GND Connects to ground. Connected in parallel with ACC(2) pin 2. Input/output pin. Goes to ground when transmitting. When grounded, transmits. Ground level : –0.5 V to 0.8 V Output current : Less than 20 mA Input current (Tx) : Less than 200 mA Connected in parallel with ACC(2) pin 3. Modulator input. Connects to a modulator. Input impedance Input level AF detector output. Fixed, regardless of [AF] position in default settings. (see notes below) Output impedance : 4.7 kΩ Output level : 100 to 300 mV rms Squelch open Squelch closed SEND MOD AF SQLS Squelch output. Goes to ground when squelch opens. 13.8 V 13.8 V output when power is ON. Output current : Max. 1 A Connected in parallel with ACC(2) pin 7. ALC ALC voltage input. Control voltage : –4 to 0 V Input impedance : More than 10 kΩ Connected in parallel with ACC(2) pin 5. : 10 kΩ : Approx. 100 mV rms ACC(2) SPECIFICATIONS Rear panel view DESCRIPTION PIN NO. PIN NAME DESCRIPTION : Less than 0.3 V/5 mA : More than 6.0 V/100 µA SPECIFICATIONS Output voltage Output current 8V GND Same as ACC(1) pin 2. SEND Same as ACC(1) pin 3. BAND ALC TRV 13.8 V Regulated 8 V output. : 8 V ±0.3 V : Less than 10 mA Rear panel view Band voltage output. (Varies with amateur band) Output voltage : 0 to 8.0 V Same as ACC(1) pin 8. Activates [XVERT] input/output when “HIGH” voltage is applied. Input impedance Input voltage : More than 10 kΩ : 2 to 13.8 V Same as ACC(1) pin 7. If the CW side tone level limit or beep level limit is in use, the CW side tone or beep tone decreases from the fixed level when the [AF] control is rotated above a specified level, respectively. (p. 65) 13 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Unpacking ■ Antenna connection After unpacking, immediately report any damage to the delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping cartons. For radio communications, the antenna is of critical importance, along with output power and sensitivity. Select antenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 Ω antenna, and feedline. 1.5:1 or better of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is recommended for your desired band. Of course, the transmission line should be a coaxial cable. For a description and a diagram of accessory equipment included with the IC-756PRO, see ‘Supplied accessories’ on p. 1 of this manual. ■ Selecting a location Select a location for the transceiver that allows adequate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold, or vibrations, and away from TV sets, TV antenna elements, radios and other electro-magnetic sources. The base of the transceiver has an adjustable stand for desktop use. Set the stand to one of two angles depending on your operating conditions. When using 1 antenna, use the [ANT1] connector. CAUTION: Protect your transceiver from lightning by using a lightning arrestor. PL-259 CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE 30 mm Coupling ring 10 mm (soft solder) 10 mm Soft solder 1–2 mm Slide the connector body on and solder it. Screw the coupling ring onto the connector body. ■ Grounding For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap to a long earth-sunk copper rod. Make the distance between the [GND] terminal and ground as short as possible. R WARNING: NEVER connect the [GND] terminal to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an explosion or electric shock. 14 Strip the cable as shown at left. Soft solder the center conductor. solder solder To prevent electrical shock, television interference (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other problems, ground the transceiver through the GROUND terminal on the rear panel. Slide the coupling ring down. Strip the cable jacket and soft solder. 30 mm ≈ 9⁄8 in 10 mm ≈ 3⁄8 in 1–2 mm ≈ 1⁄16 in Antenna SWR Each antenna is tuned for a specified frequency range and SWR may be increased out-of-range. When the SWR is higher than approx. 2.0:1, the transceiver’s power drops to protect the final transistor. In this case, an antenna tuner is useful to match the transceiver and antenna. Low SWR allows full power for transmitting even when using the antenna tuner. The IC-756PRO has an SWR meter to monitor the antenna SWR continuously. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections • Front panel CW KEY TWIN PBT HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TIMER POWER TRANSMIT SPLIT 1.8 1 3.5 2 DUAL WATCH 10 14 18 21 24 28 MW GENE • 50 CHANGE PBT CLR VFO/ MEMO i756PRO PHONES TUNER MONITOR NB MP-W NR RX ELEC-KEY AF RF/SQL BAL F-INP ENT MP-R NOTCH M-CL TS CW PITCH NOTCH MAIN/ SUB TX NR XFC LOCK RIT MIC F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 SSB CW/RTTY AM/FM FILTER EXIT SPEECH MIC GAIN RF POWER A straight key can be used when the internal electronic keyer is turned OFF in keyer set mode. (p. 42) TX RIT/ COMP CLEAR TX LOCK KEY SPEED BK-IN DELAY MICROPHONES (p. 81) HM-36 SM-20 • Rear panel ANTENNA 1, 2 (p. 14) [Example]: ANT1 for 1.8–18 MHz bands ANT2 for 21–50 MHz bands DC POWER SUPPLY _ + 13.8 V DC 25 A GROUND (p. 14) Use the heaviest gauge wire or strap available and make the connection as short as possible. Grounding prevents electrical shocks, TVI and other problems. STRAIGHT KEY 15 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Advanced connections • Front panel TWIN PBT HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TIMER HEADPHONES POWER TRANSMIT SPLIT 1.8 1 3.5 2 DUAL WATCH 10 14 18 21 24 28 GENE • 50 F-INP ENT MW CHANGE PBT CLR VFO/ MEMO i756PRO PHONES TUNER MONITOR NB MP-W RF/SQL BAL TS NOTCH NOTCH CW PITCH MAIN/ SUB NR RX ELEC-KEY AF MP-R M-CL TX NR XFC LOCK RIT MIC TX RIT/ F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 SSB CW/RTTY AM/FM FILTER EXIT SPEECH MIC GAIN RF POWER COMP CLEAR TX LOCK KEY SPEED BK-IN DELAY MIC The AFSK modulation signal can be input from [MIC]. (p. 21) • Rear panel ANTENNA 1, 2 (pgs. 18–20) Connects a linear amplifier, antenna selector, etc. [REMOTE] (pgs. 12, 72) Used for computer control and transceive operation. TRANSVERTER (p. 19) Connects a transverter for V/UHF band use. RX ANTENNA ACC SOCKETS (p. 13) AH-4, AH-3 (p. 20) AH-2b 16 When using the AH-4 or AH3, it must be connected to the [ANT1] connector. EXTERNAL SPEAKER (p. 81) SP-20 [SEND], [ALC] (p. 19) Used for connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Power supply connections CAUTION: Before connecting the DC power cable, check the following important items. Make sure: • The [POWER] switch is OFF. • Output voltage of the power source is 12–15 V when you use a non-Icom power supply. • DC power cable polarity is correct. Use an optional DC power supply with a 25 A capacity and above when operating the transceiver with AC power. Refer to the diagrams below. Red Black : positive + terminal : negative _ terminal CONNECTING A DC POWER SUPPLY AC outlet Transceiver A DC power supply 13.8 V 25 A Black Red to DC power socket Supplied DC power cable AC cable 30 A fuses CONNECTING A VEHICLE BATTERY NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. NOTE: Use terminals for the cable connections. Crimp _ black + red Grommet Solder 12 V battery Supplied DC power cable 17 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Linear amplifier connections Use the [ANT1] connector when connecting a linear amplifier. CONNECTING THE IC-PW1 To an antenna Remote control cable (supplied with the IC-PW1) ACC cable (supplied with the IC-PW1) ACC-1 Be sure to connect the cable to the 7-pin ACC(2) jack. Coaxial cable REMOTE ANT INPUT1 (supplied with the IC-PW1) INPUT2 Connect [INPUT2] if necessary. Coaxial cable (optional) ANT2 EXCITER 1&2 ANT1 ACC(2) REMOTE GND GND IC-PW1 AC outlet IC-756PRO Ground (Non-European versions : 100–120/220–240 V European version : 230 V) Turn OFF the transceiver’s antenna tuner while tuning the IC-PW1’s tuner. CONNECTING THE IC-4KL Coaxial cable (supplied with the IC-4KL) To an antenna ACC cable (supplied with the IC-4KL) ACC(2) ANT1 ACC IC-4KL Remote controller Transceiver IC-4KL Remote control cable (supplied with the IC-4KL) Ground Turn OFF the transceiver’s antenna tuner while tuning the IC-4KL’s tuner. 18 AC outlet (220–240 V) INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE IC-2KL ACC cable (supplied with the IC-2KL) To an antenna Coaxial cable (supplied with the IC-2KL) CAUTION: Set the transceiver output power for 80 W max. with the [RF POWER] control, otherwise, a protection circuit will activate. ANT1 ANT GND Transceiver IC-2KL To the IC-2KLPS Ground ACC(1) ACC(2) OPC-118 (sold separately) CONNECTING A NON-ICOM LINEAR AMPLIFIER R WARNING: Set the transceiver output power and linear amplifier ALC output level referring to the linear amplifier instruction manual. To an antenna 50 Ω coaxial cable ANT1 RF OUTPUT Transceiver RF INPUT ALC The ALC input level must be in the range 0 V to –4 V, and the transceiver does not accept positive voltage. Non-matched ALC and RF power settings could cause a fire or ruin the linear amplifier. SEND ALC Non-Icom linear amplifier SEND The specifications for the SEND relay are 16 V DC 2 A. If this level is exceeded, a large external relay must be used. ■ Transverter jack information When 2 to 13.8 V is applied to pin 6 of [ACC(2)], the [XVERT] jack is activated for transverter operation and the antenna connectors do not receive or transmit any signals. (p. 13) While receiving, the [XVERT] jack can be activated as an input terminal from an external transverter. While transmitting, the [XVERT] jack outputs signals of the displayed frequency at –20 dBm (22 mV) as signals for the external transverter. Transverter jack 19 3 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ External antenna selector or antenna tuner connections CONNECTING THE EX-627 Coaxial cable (supplied with the EX-627) ANT1 EX-627 ACC(2) ACC cable (supplied with the EX-627) Ground CONNECTING THE AH-4 or AH-3 • The AH-4 and AH-3 must be connected to [ANT1]. • The AH-3 can be used for the HF bands only, although the [ANT1] connector is used for both HF and 50 MHz operation. Use a coaxial antenna switch when you operate the 50 MHz band with the AH-3 connected. Long wire or optional AH-2b Coaxial cable (from the AH-4 or AH-3) ANT1 Control cable Transceiver Ground AH-4 or AH-3 CONNECTING THE IC-AT500 THROUGH THE IC-2KL ACC cable (supplied with the IC-2KL) Coaxial cable Coaxial cable To an antenna (supplied with the IC-2KL) (supplied with the IC-AT500) ACC cable (supplied with the IC-AT500) ANT GND IC-AT500 20 Transceiver IC-2KL To the IC-2KLPS Ground ANT1 ACC(1) ACC(2) OPC-118 (sold separately) INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections To connect a terminal unit, TNC or scan converter, refer to the diagram below. For RTTY operation: Narrow filter settings may not pass RTTY signals. Be sure to select the appropriate IF filter settings corresponding to the signal width. (p. 29) FSK (RTTY) connection Use RTTY mode for operation Terminal unit (TU) or Terminal Node Controller (TNC) AF input Ground (GND) PTT SQUELCH input* RTTY keying [ACC(1)] socket (Rear panel view) AFSK and SSTV connections Use SSB or FM mode for operation * Connect the SQUELCH line when required. Terminal Node Controller (TNC) or Scan converter AFSK output Ground (GND) AF input Ground (GND) PTT SQUELCH input* [ACC(1)] socket (Rear panel view) AFSK and SSTV connections via microphone connector Use SSB or FM mode for operation * Connect the SQUELCH line when required. Terminal Node Controller (TNC) or Scan converter AFSK output AF input [MIC] connector (Front panel view) Ground (GND) PTT SQUELCH input* * Connect the SQUELCH line when required. When connected to the [MIC] connector, [MIC GAIN] and [AF] control adjustment is required. 21 4 FREQUENCY SETTING ■ When first applying power (CPU resetting) Before first applying power, make sure all connections required for your system are complete by referring to Chapter 3. Then, reset the transceiver using the following procedure. [F-INP] [M-CL] [POWER] Resetting CLEARS all programmed contents in memory channels and returns programmed values in set mode to default values. q Make sure the transceiver power is OFF. w While pushing [M-CL] and [F-INP], push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power ON. Under cooler temperatures, the LCD may appear dark and unstable after turning power ON. This is normal and does not indicate any equipment malfunction. • The internal CPU is reset. • A/D convertor calibration of the DSP unit starts and it takes 10 sec. • The transceiver displays its initial VFO frequencies when resetting is complete. e Correct the set mode settings after resetting, if desired. ■ Initial settings After resetting the transceiver, set controls and switches as shown in the figure below. [ANT]: 1 CW CCW : Max. clockwise : Max. counterclockwise [P.AMP]: 1 [METER]: Po [ATT]: OFF [PBT CLR]: OFF [POWER]: OFF [NOTCH]: OFF [TUNER], [MONITOR], [NB], [NR]: OFF [AF]: Max. CCW [RF/SQL]: 12 o’clock [MIC GAIN]: 10–12 o’clock [RF POWER]: Max. CW [BAL]: Center [COMP]*2: OFF WIDE; [1/4],*2 [TONE]*2: OFF [AGC]: MID*1 [LOCK]: OFF [VOX],*2 [BK-IN],*2 [RTTY FIL]*2: OFF *1 FAST in FM mode. *2 Appears in some modes. Turn power ON, then check the display. If any of the following indicators appear, turn them OFF as follows: • Quick tuning step indicator “▼” : Push [TS]. • 1 Hz frequency readout : Push [TS] for 2 sec. (while quick tuning step is OFF) • RIT indicator “ RIT ” : Push [RIT]. TX ” • ∂TX indicator “ ∂TX : Push [∂TX]. • Split indicator “ SPLIT ” : Push [SPLIT]. 22 • Dualwatch indicator “ ” : Push [DUAL WATCH]. • Twin peak filter indicator “ TPF ”: Push [RTTY FIL]. • Auto notch indicator “ A N ” : Push [NOTCH]. • Manual notch indicator “ M N ” : Push [NOTCH]. DUAL-W FREQUENCY SETTING ■ VFO description VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator, and traditionally refers to an oscillator. The transceiver’s VFO is somewhat different. The VFO of the IC-756PRO acts like a computer’s window and can show one frequency and one operating mode. ANT BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO You can call up a desired frequency to the VFO with the keypad, memo pad-read switch (see p. 55) or the memory transfer function (see p. 53). You can also change the frequency with the tuning dial and select the operating mode with the mode switches. qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qpp≥pp METER Po CW 21.076.50 Change Transfer Transfer During dualwatch or split frequency operation, the sub VFO is functional (non-outline, non-spotted, larger frequency characters). While pushing [XFC] during split frequency operation, you can change the transmit readout frequency with the keypad, memo pad-read switch or the memory transfer function. MODE SWITCHES Select TUNING DIAL Transfer KEYPAD (BAND KEY) MEMO PAD MEMORY CHANNEL 21.295 MHz 28.025 MHz 7.001 MHz • Differences between VFO mode and memory mode VFO MODE VFO shows a frequency and operating mode. If the frequency or operating mode is changed, the VFO automatically memorizes the new frequency or new operating mode. MEMORY MODE (pgs. 50–54) Each memory channel shows a frequency and operating mode like a VFO. Even if the frequency or mode is changed, the memory channel does not memorize the new frequency or operating mode. When a VFO is selected from another band or memory mode, the frequency and operating mode last used for that VFO appear. When the memory channel is selected from another memory channel or VFO mode, the memorized frequency and operating mode appear. [EXAMPLE] [EXAMPLE] VFO is selected. ANT Memory channel 1 is selected. BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO qw:pp USB 21.076.50 CW The frequency is changed. ANT BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO USB METER Po CW BW 500 SFT CW BPF qw:pp BW 2.4k SFT 14.100.00 USB qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qwe≥pp METER Po VFO VFO ANT 14.123.00 BW 2.4k SFT TX wq≥puy≥tp 14.100.00 USB USB 12 qw:pp USB FIL2 wq≥wrt≥pp METER Po VFO VFO 14.100.00 USB Memory channel 1 is selected again. BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO METER Po ANT FIL2 VFO is selected again. ANT FIL2 Another memory channel is selected. TX VFO VFO VFO VFO TX Memory mode is selected. ANT qw:pp USB qr≥qpp≥pp METER Po FIL2 21.076.50 The frequency is changed. qw:pp qr≥qwe≥pp METER Po BW 2.4k SFT TX qr≥qpp≥pp METER Po ANT FIL2 qw:pp USB 21.076.50 BW 2.4k SFT TX qr≥qwe≥pp ANT FIL2 CW Changed frequency (14.123 MHz) appears. METER Po qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qpp≥pp VFO VFO 14.100.00 USB Changed frequency (14.123 MHz) does not appear and memorized frequency (14.100 MHz) appears instead. 23 4 FREQUENCY SETTING ■ Frequency setting with the tuning dial • For ham band use • For general coverage receiver use q Push the desired band key on the keypad 1–3 times. q Push [GENE] on the keypad 1–3 times. • 3 different frequencies can be selected on each band with the band key. (See “Triple band stacking register” below.) • The [GENE] key calls up a frequency for general coverage receiver use. ANT BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO ANT BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO METER Po qw:pp USB CW 21.076.50 wq≥wpp≥pp BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO METER Po FIL2 qt≥qpp≥pp METER Po FIL2 21.076.50 CW w Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired frequency. w Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired frequency. ANT qw:pp USB qw:pp USB ANT BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO FIL2 wq≥wot≥pp • For quick tuning, use the quick tuning step function. (p. 25) 21.076.50 FIL2 o≥uip≥pp METER Po CW 21.076.50 CW e Select the desired operating mode with the mode switch. (p. 26) qw:pp USB e Select the desired operating mode with the mode switch. (p. 26) If the dial lock function is activated, the lock indicator lights, and the tuning dial does not function. In this case, push [LOCK] to deactivate the lock function. TRIPLE BAND STACKING REGISTER The triple band stacking register provides 3 memories in one band. 3 sets of a frequency and mode on each band are automatically stored when used. If a band key is pushed once, the frequency and mode last used are called up. When the key is pushed again, another stored frequency and mode are called up. This function is convenient when you operate 3 modes on one band. For example, one register is used for a CW frequency, another for an SSB frequency and the other one for an RTTY frequency. [EXAMPLE] 14 MHz band 21 MHz band 21 Push CW USB Push 14 14 14.025.00 CW 21.025.00 USB 14.195.00 RTTY 21 21.295.00 RTTY 14.090.00 21.090.00 ■ Direct frequency entry with the keypad The transceiver has a keypad for direct frequency entry as described below. q Push [F-INP]. •“ F-inp ” appears. w Input the desired frequency. • Input “ • ” (decimal point) between the MHz units and kHz units. e Push [(F-INP)ENT] to enter the input frequency. • To cancel the input, push [MAIN/SUB] instead of [(F-INP)ENT]. 24 [EXAMPLE] 14.025 MHz F-INP • ENT • ENT 706 kHz F-INP • ENT 5.100 MHz F-INP • ENT 7.000 MHz F-INP ENT 21.280 F-INP • 18.0725 MHz F-INP 21.245 ENT FREQUENCY SETTING ■ Advanced tuning functions QUICK TUNING STEP The operating frequency can be changed in kHz steps (0.1, 1, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20 or 25 kHz selectable) for quick tuning. q Push [TS] momentarily to display the quick tuning indicator. Quick tuning indicator ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX METER Po VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qpp≥pp 21.076.50 SELECTING THE kHz STEP q Push [TS] momentarily to turn the quick tuning step ON. w Push [TS] for 2 sec. to enter the quick tuning step setting display. • Selected tuning steps for all modes appear. TS AGC MID VOX OFF SSB CW RTTY AM FM 10 (kHz) COMP OFF WIDE DEF CW w Rotate the tuning dial to change the frequency in programmed kHz steps. e Push [TS] again to turn OFF the indicator. r Rotate the tuning dial for normal tuning if desired. e Select the desired operating mode. r Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired tuning step from 0.1, 1, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20 or 25 kHz. t Repeat steps e and r to select quick tuning steps for other modes, if desired. y Push [EXIT] to exit the setting display. SELECTING THE 1 Hz STEP The minimum tuning step of 1 Hz can be used for fine tuning. q Turn OFF the quick tuning step. • “▼” does not appear. w Push [TS] for 2 sec. to toggle the 1 Hz tuning step ON and OFF. • RIT and/or ∂TX also functions in 1 Hz tuning step when used. 1 Hz step indicator ANT BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qot≥ppp METER Po 14.100.00 P.AMP VFO USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥ppp ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB AGC MID VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE SCOPE 1/4 TUNING STEP FUNCTION (CW/RTTY only) While operating in CW/RTTY, the 1/4 function is available for critical tuning. Dial rotation is reduced to 1/4 of normal when the 1/4 function is in use. VOICE 1/4 tuning step OFF 1/4 OFF MEMORY SCAN SET 1/4 tuning step ON 1/4 ON ➥ Push [1/4] to toggle the 1/4 function ON and OFF. AUTO TUNING STEP FUNCTION (AM/FM only) When selecting AM or FM, the quick tuning step is automatically selected by the auto tuning step function. 25 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Mode selection The following modes are available in the IC-756PRO: See the diagram below for the order of selection. SSB (LSB/USB), CW, CW-R (CW reverse), RTTY, RTTY-R (RTTY reverse), AM and FM. Data modes of SSB, AM and FM are also available. SSB CW CW-R AM AM-D LSB LSB-D RTTY RTTY-R FM FM-D AM/FM To select a mode of operation, push the desired mode switch momentarily. Push the switch again to toggle between USB and LSB, CW/CW-R and RTTY/RTTYR, AM and FM, if necessary. Push the switch for 2 sec. to toggle between normal and data mode, CW and CW-R, RTTY and RTTY-R, if necessary. General PBT (Passband Tuning) function electronically narrows the IF passband width by shifting the IF frequency to slightly outside of the IF filter passband to reject interference. This transceiver uses the DSP circuit for the PBT function. Moving both [TWIN PBT] controls to the same position shifts the IF. ➥ The LCD shows the passband width and shift frequency graphically. ➥ Push [FILTER] for 2 sec. to enter the filter set mode. Current passband width and shift frequency is displayed in the filter set mode screen. ➥ To set the [TWIN PBT] controls to the center positions, push [PBT CLR] for 2 sec. USB-D CW/RTTY Microphone signals are muted when data mode is selected. ■ Twin PBT operation USB Push mode switch for 2 sec. Push mode switch momentarily. The variable range depends on the passband width and mode. The edge of the variable range is half of the passband width, and PBT is adjustable in 25 or 50 Hz steps. These controls function as an IF shift control while in AM mode and when the RTTY filter is turned ON. Only the inner control may function in this case. IF shift is adjustable in 20/40 Hz steps in RTTY (RTTY filter is turned ON) or 150/300/500 Hz steps in AM. • [TWIN PBT] should normally be set to the center positions (PBT setting is cleared) when there is no interference. • When PBT is used, the audio tone may be changed. • Not available for FM mode. • While rotating [TWIN PBT], noise may occur. This comes from the DSP unit and does not indicate an equipment malfunction. PBT OPERATION EXAMPLE Both controls at center position Cutting a lower passband TWIN PBT TWIN PBT TWIN PBT Passband IF center frequency 26 Interference Cutting both higher and lower passbands Desired signal Passband Interference Interference Desired signal RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Notch function This transceiver has auto and manual notch functions. The auto notch function automatically attenuates more than 3 beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even if they are moving. The manual notch can be set to attenuate a frequency via the [NOTCH] control. ➥ Push [NOTCH] to toggle the notch function between auto, manual and OFF in SSB and AM modes. ➥ Push [NOTCH] to turn the manual notch function ON and OFF in CW mode. ➥ Push [NOTCH] to turn the auto notch function ON and OFF in FM mode. • Set to attenuate a frequency for manual notch via the [NOTCH] control. • “AN” appears when auto notch is in use. • “MN” appears when manual notch is in use. While operating the manual notch, noise may be heard. This comes from the DSP unit and does not indicate an equipment malfunction. Auto notch OFF Auto notch ON Desired signal (AF) Unwanted tone frequency Desired signal (AF) Particular frequency is attenuated ■ Noise reduction The noise reduction function reduces noise components and picks out desired signals which are buried in noise. The received signals are converted to digital signals and then the desired signals are separated from the noise. Noise reduction OFF BAL NR Noise reduction activated BAL NR q Push the [NR] switch to turn the noise reduction ON. • [NR] indicator lights. w Rotate the [NR] control to adjust the noise reduction level. e Push the [NR] switch to turn the noise reduction OFF. Noise components Desired signal (CW) • [NR] indicator does not light. Deep rotation of the [NR] control results in audio signal masking or distortion. Set the [NR] control for maximum readability. ■ Noise blanker The noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such as from car ignitions. The noise blanker is not available for FM mode. [NB] switch ➥ Push the [NB] switch to turn the noise blanker ON or OFF. NB NB Noise blanker OFF Noise blanker ON When using the noise blanker, received signals may be distorted if they are excessively strong. 27 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ RTTY filter/Twin peak filter The transceiver has 5 RTTY filters in addition to normal IF filters. The passband width can be selected from 1 kHz, 500 Hz, 350 Hz, 300 Hz and 250 Hz. When the RTTY filter is turned ON, the RTTY tuning meter can be used. (p. 41) Moreover, the twin peak filter changes the receive frequency response by boosting 2 particular frequencies (2125 and 2295 Hz) for better copying of desired RTTY signals. • Push [(F-3)DEF] for 2 sec. to select a default value. y Push [(F-2)Z] to select twin peak filter item. • The received audio volume may become greater when the twin peak filter is turned ON. u Rotate the tuning dial to turn the twin peak filter function ON or OFF. i Push [EXIT] to exit the RTTY filter set mode. [RTTY FIL] q Push [CW/RTTY] once or twice to select RTTY mode. w Push [RTTY FIL] to turn the RTTY filter ON. • “TPF” appears when the twin peak filter is turned ON. [CW/RTTY] • RTTY filter selection q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select RTTY mode. e Push [RTTY FIL] for 2 sec. to enter RTTY filter set mode. r Push [(F-1)Y] to select band width item. t Rotate the tuning dial to select the RTTY filter width from 1 kHz, 500 Hz, 350 Hz, 300 Hz and 250 Hz. TPF indicator ANT BW 350 T X VFO METER Po SFT TPF RTTY qw:pp FIL2 qr≥qpp≥pp CW 21.076.50 ■ CW reverse mode CW-R (CW Reverse) mode receives CW signals with a reverse side CW carrier point like that of LSB and USB modes. • Receive audio tone response 1/3 octave BFO Use when interfering signals are near a desired signal and you want to change the interference tone. q Push [CW/RTTY] once or twice to select CW mode. w Push [CW/RTTY] for 2 sec. to select CW or CW-R mode. • Check the interfering tone. 1/2 octave Push for 2 sec. BFO CW/RTTY Desired signal Interference (600 Hz) (800 Hz) CW mode (USB side) Desired signal Interference (600 Hz) (400 Hz) CW-R mode (LSB side) ■ RTTY reverse mode Received characters are occasionally garbled when the receive signal is reversed between MARK and SPACE. This reversal can be caused by incorrect TNC connections, settings, commands, etc. q Push [CW/RTTY] once or twice to select RTTY mode. w Push [CW/RTTY] for 2 sec. to select RTTY or RTTY-R mode. • Check the receive signal. To receive a reversed RTTY signal correctly, select RTTY-R (RTTY Reverse) mode. 28 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ CW pitch control The received CW audio pitch and monitored CW audio can be adjusted to suit your preferences (300 to 900 Hz) without changing the operating frequency. The filter set mode screen graphically displays the CW pitch operations. (See below.) The received CW audio pitch can be adjusted in 25 Hz steps. ■ IF filter selection The transceiver has 3 passband width IF filters for each mode. For SSB and CW modes, the passband width can be set within 50 to 3600 Hz in 50 or 100 Hz steps. A total of 41 passband widths are available. For RTTY mode, the passband width can be set within 50 to 2700 Hz in 50 or 100 Hz steps. A total of 32 passband widths are available. For AM and FM modes, the passband width is fixed and 3 passband widths are available. The filter selection is automatically memorized in each mode. • Filter passband width setting (SSB, CW and RTTY mode only) q Select SSB, CW or RTTY mode. • Passband widths for AM and FM modes are fixed and cannot be set. w For RTTY mode, turn OFF the RTTY filter by pushing [RTTY FIL]. e Push [FILTER] for 2 sec. to enter filter set mode. Passband width ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO P.AMP VFO • The selected passband width and filter number is displayed in the LCD. Selected IF filter BW 2.4k SFT VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp USB 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp 14.100.00 USB FILTER AGC MID SSB 300 BW q Select the desired mode. w For RTTY mode, turn OFF the RTTY filter by pushing [RTTY FIL]. e Push [FILTER] one or more times to select the IF filter 1, 2 or 3. TX 14.100.00 1500 2700 PBT1 COMP OFF WIDE • IF filter selection ANT FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp VOX OFF Passband width qw:pp USB METER Po ATT OFF The PBT shift frequencies are automatically memorized in each filter. Selected IF filter PBT2 FIL 1 FI 3.0k FIL 2 FI 2.4K FIL 3 FI 1.8K DEF r Push [FILTER] one or more times to select the desired IF filter. t While pushing [(F-1)BW], rotate the tuning dial to set the desired passband width. • In SSB and CW modes, the passband width can be set within the following range. 50 to 500 Hz 50 Hz steps 600 to 2700 Hz 100 Hz steps • In RTTY mode, the passband width can be set within the following range. 50 to 500 Hz 50 Hz steps 600 to 2700 Hz 100 Hz steps • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select the default value. y Repeat steps r to t if desired. u Push [EXIT] to exit the filter set mode screen. The PBT shift frequencies are cleared when the passband width is changed. This filter set mode screen graphically displays the PBT shift frequencies and CW pitch operations. 29 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ AGC function The AGC (auto gain control) controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level even when the received signal strength is varied by fading, etc. The transceiver has 3 AGC characteristics (time constant; fast, mid, slow) for non-FM mode. The FM mode AGC time constant is fixed as ‘FAST’ (0.1 sec.) and AGC time constant cannot be selected. • Setting the AGC time constant q Select the desired mode except FM mode. w Push [AGC] for 2 sec. to enter AGC set mode. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO q Select non-FM mode. w Push [AGC] one or more times to select AGC fast, AGC medium (MID) or AGC slow. AGC MID Medium AGC time constant AGC SLOW Slow AGC time constant AGC FAST Fast AGC time constant • Selectable AGC time constant (unit: sec.) Mode Default 0.3 (FAST) SSB 2.0 (MID) 6.0 (SLOW) 0.1 (FAST) CW 0.5 (MID) 1.2 (SLOW) 0.1 (FAST) RTTY 0.5 (MID) 1.2 (SLOW) 3.0 (FAST) AM 5.0 (MID) 7.0 (SLOW) FM 0.1 (FAST) 30 Selectable AGC time constant OFF, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 OFF, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 OFF, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 OFF, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 Fixed FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO USB 14.100.00 USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF USB 14.100.00 AGC AGC MID SSB • AGC time constant selection qw:pp USB FM CW RTTY AM VOX OFF FAST 0.3 0.1 0.1 3.0 0.1 MID 2.0 0.5 0.5 5.0 --- COMP OFF WIDE SLOW 6.0 1.2 1.2 7.0 --(sec) DEF e Push [AGC] one or more times to select FAST time constant. r Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired time constant for ‘AGC FAST.’ • AGC time constant can be set between 0.1 to 8.0 sec. (depends on mode) or turned OFF. • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select a default value. t Push [AGC] to select medium time constant. y Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired time constant for ‘AGC MID.’ • AGC time constant can be set between 0.1 to 8.0 sec. (depends on mode) or turned OFF. • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select a default value. u Push [AGC] to select slow time constant. i Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired time constant for ‘AGC SLOW.’ • AGC time constant can be set between 0.1 to 8.0 sec. (depends on mode) or turned OFF. • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select a default value. o Select another mode except FM. Repeat steps e to o if desired. !0 Push [EXIT] to exit the AGC set mode screen. RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Dualwatch operation Dualwatch monitors 2 frequencies with the same mode simultaneously. During dualwatch, both frequencies should be on the same band, because the bandpass filter in the RF circuit is selected for the main readout frequency. • Equalized receive frequency and “ DUAL-W ” appear in the LCD. This quick dualwatch function can be turned OFF in set mode. (p. 68) • Pushing [DUALWATCH] momentarily activates the dualwatch with the previously operated frequency. BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO FIL2 wq≥wop≥pp METER Po 14.100.00 P.AMP 56 USB DUAL-W UAL-W FIL2 USB wq≥wop≥pp ATT OFF VFO VFO 14.100.00 USB t Push [DUALWATCH] for 2 sec. • Scanning during dualwatch Scanning operates only for the main readout. To operate the scan during dualwatch, scan on the main readout and use the sub readout for your QSO using both dualwatch and split frequency operation. q Program the desired programmed scan edges in the same amateur band. See p. 52 for programming. • If you plan to operate a ∂F scan, programming the scan edges may not be necessary. w Push [SPLIT] to turn the split frequency function ON. •“ SPLIT ANT ” appears. BW 2.4k SFT VFO ATT OFF qw:pp USB FIL2 wq≥wop≥pp METER Po P.AMP RIT function can be used for the main readout only. ∂TX function can be used for the transmit readout (main readout when the split function is OFF; sub readout when the split function is ON). qw:pp USB • S-meter shows the combined signal strength. t To transmit on the sub readout frequency, push [CHANGE] or [SPLIT]. q Set a desired frequency. w Push [DUALWATCH] for 2 sec. ANT e Set another desired frequency using the tuning dial. r Adjust [BAL] to set a suitable signal strength balance between the main and sub readout frequencies. 14.100.00 USB SPLIT SPLIT TX VFO USB ANT BW 2.4k SFT VFO FIL2 wq≥wop≥pp METER Po P.AMP qw:pp USB 14.100.00 SPLIT SPLIT TX ATT OFF VFO USB USB DUAL-W UAL-W FIL2 wq≥wop≥pp 14.100.00 USB y Push [(F-4)SCAN] to select the scan screen. • Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multi-function screen, if necessary. u Push [(F-1)PROG] or [(F-2)∂F] to start the programmed scan or ∂F scan, respectively. • Scan activates on the main readout between the programmed scan edges or within the ∂F span. • Transmitting on the sub readout stops the scan. FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp • The main and sub readout frequencies are equalized and the dualwatch function is turned ON. 14.100.00 USB e Select VFO mode for the main readout. r Set the desired operating frequency for the main readout. ANT BW 2.4k SFT VFO ATT OFF FIL2 wq≥wtp≥pp METER Po P.AMP qw:pp USB 14.100.00 SPLIT SPLIT TX VFO USB USB DUAL-W UAL-W FIL2 wq≥wop≥pp 14.100.00 USB SCAN AGC MID PROGRAM SCAN VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE PROG ∂F Span Programmed scan edges ∂F P1: P2: ± 10kHz 21.000.00MHz 21.450.00MHz FINE ∂ F SPAN SET i To cancel the scan, push [EXIT]. 31 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Split frequency operation Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive in the same mode on two different frequencies. The split frequency operation is basically performed using 2 frequencies on the main and sub readouts. Following is an example of setting 21.290 MHz for receiving and 21.310 MHz for transmitting. q Set 21.290 MHz (USB) in VFO mode. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po wq≥wop≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB w Push [SPLIT] momentarily, then push [CHANGE] for 2 sec. • The quick split function is much more convenient for selecting the transmit frequency. See the next section for details. • The equalized transmit frequency and “ SPLIT ” appear on the LCD. • “TX” appears to show the transmit frequency’s readout. ANT BW 2.4k SFT VFO FIL2 wq≥wop≥pp METER Po P.AMP qw:pp USB 14.100.00 VFO USB q Push [F-INP]. w Enter the desired shift frequency with the digit keys. • 1 kHz to 1 MHz can be set. • When you require a minus shift direction, push [ • ] in advance. e Push [SPLIT]. • The shift frequency is input in the sub readout and the split function is turned ON. [EXAMPLE] To operate on 1 kHz higher frequency: F-INP SPLIT To operate on 3 kHz lower frequency: F-INP • SPLIT CONVENIENT DUALWATCH FUNCTION The dualwatch function is convenient for tuning the transmit frequency while monitoring both frequencies used for transmitting and receiving. USB FIL2 wq≥wop≥pp 14.100.00 CONVENIENT USB e Rotate the tuning dial while pushing [XFC] to set the transmit frequency to 21.310 MHz. • The transmit frequency can be monitored while pushing [XFC] or using dualwatch. BW 2.4k SFT VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po wq≥wop≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 TX USB FIL2 wq≥eqp≥pp 14.100.00 SPLIT LOCK FUNCTION Accidentally releasing the [XFC] switch while rotating the tuning dial changes the receive frequency. To prevent this, use both the split lock and dial lock functions to change the transmit frequency only. The split lock function cancels the dial lock function while pushing [XFC] during split frequency operation. USB SPLIT SPLIT ATT OFF USB r Now you can receive on 21.290 MHz and transmit on 21.310 MHz. To change the transmit and receive frequencies, push [CHANGE] to exchange the main and sub readouts. 32 DIRECT SHIFT FREQUENCY INPUT The shift frequency can be entered directly. SPLIT SPLIT TX ATT OFF ANT CONVENIENT The dial lock’s effectiveness during split frequency operation can be selected in the set mode for both receive and transmit frequencies; or only the receive frequency. (p. 69) RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Quick split function When you find a DX station, an important consideration is how to set the split frequency. When you push the [SPLIT] switch for 2 sec., split frequency operation is turned ON, the sub readout is equalized to the main readout frequency and enters standby for transmit frequency input. w Push [SPLIT] for 2 sec. • Split frequency operation is turned ON. • The sub readout is equalized to the main readout frequency. • The sub readout enters standby for transmit frequency input. ANT BW 2.4k SFT VFO This shortens the time needed to start split frequency operation. The quick split function is ON by default. For your convenience, it can be turned OFF in set mode. (p. 68) In this case, the [SPLIT] switch does not equalize the main and sub readout frequencies. q Suppose you are operating at 21.290 MHz (USB) in VFO mode. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po wq≥wop≥pp P.AMP VFO ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB USB 14.100.00 USB SPLIT SPLIT TX VFO USB FIL2 wq≥wop≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB e Rotate the tuning dial to set the transmit frequency; or, input the transmit frequency using the keypad and [ENT]; or, input a shift frequency using the keypad and [SPLIT]. • The transmit frequency can be monitored while pushing [XFC] or using dualwatch. ANT BW 2.4k SFT VFO P.AMP ATT OFF qw:pp USB FIL2 wq≥wop≥pp METER Po USB PRACTICAL EXAMPLE 14.100.00 14.100.00 FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp FIL2 wq≥wop≥pp METER Po P.AMP F-inP USB USB SPLIT SPLIT TX VFO USB FIL2 wq≥eqp≥pp 14.100.00 USB PRACTICAL EXAMPLE When you are searching for DX stations and you suspect that a DX station may say “up ‘X’ kHz” for their receive frequency: When you receive a pile-up and you want to start split frequency operation to simplify picking out stations: OPERATION 1 q Push [SPLIT] for 2 sec. to standby for split operation. w If the DX station says “up 10 kHz”: q Push [SPLIT] momentarily and push [CHANGE] for 2 sec. • Push [1], [0] then [SPLIT]. • Or, rotate the tuning dial. OPERATION 2 If the DX station says “down 5 kHz” before you enter standby for split operation: ➥ Push [F-INP], [ • ], [5] then [SPLIT]. • The sub readout frequency is equalized to the main readout frequency and “ SPLIT ” appears. w Rotate the tuning dial to set your receive frequency in the main readout. e Announce your receive frequency. r After you catch one of the calling stations’ call signs, push and hold the PTT switch to respond. • While pushing [XFC], you can monitor your transmit frequency. • The split function is turned ON and “5 kHz down” frequency is entered in the sub readout. 33 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ RIT and ∂TX • RIT function • ∂TX function The RIT function shifts the receive frequency up to ±9.999 kHz in 1 Hz steps (10 Hz steps when cancelling the 1 Hz step readout) without moving the transmit frequency. The ∂TX function shifts the transmit frequency up to ±9.999 kHz in 1 Hz steps (10 Hz steps when cancelling the 1 Hz step readout) without moving the receive frequency. • See #0 on p. 6 for function description. • See #1 on p. 6 for function description. q Push the [RIT] switch. ANT BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO q Push the [∂TX] switch. qw:pp USB ANT FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp METER Po 14.100.00 USB RIT RIT P.AMP -q≥wt BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO “RIT” appears. w Rotate the [RIT/∂TX] control. 14.100.00 P.AMP BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO Low shift qw:pp 14.100.00 USB RIT RIT P.AMP -p≥pp RIT BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO METER Po Reset to “0.00” r To cancel the RIT function, push [RIT] again. •“ “∂TX” appears. ” disappears. High shift e To reset the ∂TX frequency, push [CLEAR] for 2 sec. ANT FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp METER Po -q≥wt RIT/∂TX High shift USB USB TX : TX w Rotate the [RIT/∂TX] control. e To reset the RIT frequency, push [CLEAR] for 2 sec. ANT FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp METER Po RIT/∂TX Low shift qw:pp USB qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp 14.100.00 P.AMP USB TX : TX -p≥pp Reset to “0.00” r To cancel the ∂TX function, push [∂TX] again. •“ ∂TX TX ” disappears. When RIT and ∂TX are ON at the same time, the [RIT/∂TX] control shifts both the transmit and receive frequencies from the displayed frequency at the same time. • Calculate function • Practical example The shift frequency of the RIT or ∂TX function can be added/subtracted to the displayed frequency. When you find a DX station on 21.025 MHz/CW and the station is picking up stations transmitting slightly up from 21.025 MHz. While displaying the RIT and/or ∂TX shift frequency, push [RIT] or [∂TX] for 2 sec. ANT BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO METER Po qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp 14.100.00 USB RIT RIT P.AMP -p≥wt • Now you can transmit the DX station’s receive frequency and receive the DX station’s transmit frequency (21.025 MHz). RIT Push and hold ANT BW 2.4k SFT T X VFO METER Po P.AMP 34 qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qot≥wt 14.100.00 q Push [RIT] and [∂TX] to turn both the RIT and ∂TX functions ON. w Rotate [RIT/∂TX] to find the DX station’s receive frequency. e When you find the DX station’s receive frequency, push [RIT] to turn the RIT function OFF. USB RIT RIT -p≥pp r Start transmitting while the station is standing by. RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Monitor function The monitor function allows you to monitor your transmit IF signals in any mode through the speaker. Use this to check voice characteristics while adjusting SSB transmit tones. (p. 65) The CW sidetone functions regardless of the [MONITOR] switch setting. [MONITOR] switch [PHONES] jack q Push [MONITOR]. • The indicator lights when the monitor function is ON. w Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. e Push [(F-5)SET] then [(F-1)LEVEL] to enter level set mode. r Push [(F-1)Y] or [(F-2)Z] to select the monitor level item. t Adjust monitor gain using the tuning dial. • Pushing [(F-3)DEF] sets the selected item to the default value of the item. y Push [EXIT] twice to exit level set mode. • Use headphones to prevent feedback. • Set the transmit tone settings to the 0 dB positions to check the unaltered characteristics of transmitter or microphone. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB LEVEL SET AGC MID SSB TX Tone (Bass) SSB TX Tone (Treble) Monitor Level Side Tone Level Side Tone Level Limit Beep Level Beep Level Limit VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE é è 0dB 0dB 50% 50% ON 50% ON DEF ■ VOX function The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function toggles between transmit and receive with your voice. This function provides an opportunity to input log entries into your computer, etc., while operating. [VOX] switch in phone modes • Using the VOX function q Select a phone mode (SSB, AM, FM). w Push [VOX] to turn the VOX function ON or OFF. • Adjusting the VOX function q Select a phone mode (SSB, AM, FM). w Push [VOX] to turn VOX function ON. e Push [VOX] for 2 sec. to enter VOX set mode. r Select the VOX gain item using [F-1] or [F-2]. t While speaking into the microphone, rotate the tuning dial to the point where the transceiver is continuously transmitting. y Adjust the VOX delay for a convenient interval before returning to receive. - Select the VOX delay item using [F-1] or [F-2]. - Rotate the tuning dial. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB VOX AGC MID VOX Gain Anti-VOX VOX Delay VOX ON 50% 50% 0.2s COMP OFF WIDE é è DEF u If the receive audio from the speaker toggles to transmit, adjust the anti VOX to the point where it has no effect. 35 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Meter function The transceiver has 4 transmit meter functions for your convenience. Select the desired meter with the [METER] switch. In addition, the transceiver can display the multi-function digital meter in the LCD display, which displays all transmit meters simultaneously. • Analog transmit meter • Multi-function digital meter ➥ Push [METER] to select RF power (Po), SWR, ALC or compression level (COMP) for transmit metering. q Push [METER] for 2 sec. to turn the multi-function digital meter ON or OFF. w Push [(F-1)P-HOLD] to toggle the peak level hold function ON or OFF. [METER] switch • “P-HOLD” appears on the window title when the peak level hold function is turned ON. ANT BW 2.4k SFT VFO TX DISPLAY INDICATION Po SWR ALC COMP MEASUREMENT Indicates the relative RF output power in %. Indicates the SWR over the transmission line. qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO USB 14.100.00 USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF P-HOLD AGC MID MULTI-FUNCTION METER . 1 . . . 3 . . . 5 . . . 7 . . . 9 . .. ..+20 +20... ...+40 +40... ...+60dB + 60dB Po Po VOX OFF USB 14.100.00 0∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑ ∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑25 25∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑ ∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑50 ∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑ 100% ALC ALC COMP COMP COMP OFF WIDE SWR SWR 1.5 1.5 2.5 2.5 P-HOLD Indicates the ALC level. When the meter movement shows the input signal level exceeds the allowable level, the ALC limits the RF power. In such cases, reduce the [MIC GAIN] control. Indicates the compression level when the speech compressor is in use. ■ SWR reading The SWR meter indicates the SWR over the transmission line in all modes. SWR meter Less than 1.5:1 q Push [TUNER] to turn the antenna tuner OFF. w Push [METER] one or more times to select the Po meter. e Push [CW/RTTY] once or twice to select RTTY mode. r Push [TRANSMIT]. t Rotate [RF POWER] clockwise past the 12 o’clock position for more than 30 W output power (30%). y Push [METER] once to select the SWR meter as the transmit meter. u Read the SWR on the SWR meter. 36 Po 10 25 50 1 1.5 SWR COMP ALC 10 + 20 + 40 + 60dB 100 20 dB The built-in antenna tuner matches the transmitter to the antenna when the SWR is lower than 3 : 1. RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Speech compressor The RF speech compressor increases average RF output power, improving signal strength and readability in SSB. y Push [METER] once to select the COMP meter. u Adjust the [COMP] control so that the COMP meter reads within 10 dB and 20 dB. COMP meter • Speech compressor q Select USB or LSB mode. w Push [COMP] momentarily to turn the speech compressor ON and OFF. e Push [COMP] for 2 sec. to toggle between narrow, middle or wide transmit filter. • Transmit filter width: NAR 2.0 kHz MID 2.6 kHz WIDE 2.9 kHz Po 10 25 50 1 1.5 SWR COMP ALC + 20 + 40 + 60dB 100 2 3 20 10 dB When the ALC meter peaks above the ALC zone, your transmitted voice may be distorted. • Compression level setting q Select USB or LSB mode. w Preset the transceiver as follows: [COMP] function : OFF [METER] function : ALC [MIC GAIN] control : Center position [COMP] control : Center position [RF POWER] control : Max. counterclockwise e Transmit at your normal voice level. r Adjust the [MIC GAIN] control so that the ALC meter reads within the ALC zone, whether or not you speak softly or loudly. t Push [COMP] momentarily to turn the speech compressor ON. [METER] switch [MIC GAIN] control [RF POWER] control [COMP] switch [COMP] control 37 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Digital voice recorder The transceiver has a total of 8 memory channels, 4 each for transmit and receive, of digital voice memories. A maximum message of 15 sec. can be recorded in each transmit and receive channels. Providing a transmission memory is very convenient for repeated CQ and number transmissions at contest times, as well as when making consecutive calls in DX’pedition. q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select a phone mode by pushing [SSB] or [AM/FM]. e Push [(F-2)VOICE] to call up the voice recorder screen. VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE PLAY VOICE RECORDER PLAY PLAY T X 15sec. TX 1 5 s e c . x 4ch 4ch M I C REC MIC REC M i c Record/Record Mic R e c o r d / R e c o r d check check T X LEV. TX LEV. R e c o r d e r Output Recorder O u t p u t Adjust Adjust SET SET A u t o Monitor Auto M o n i t o r SET SET R X 15sec. RX 1 5 s e c . x 4ch 4ch TX LEV. SET • If the transmit voice memory channel (T1–T4) appears, push [(F-5)T/R] to select receive voice memory channel. VOICE RECORDER R1 R1 VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE 14.100.00 14.100.00 USB USB 15:30 15:30 8s 8s R2 R2 ----- R3 R3 ----- R4 R4 ----- RX M E M O R Y RX R1 R2 R3 R4 T/R t Push the desired memory channel, [(F-1)R1] – [(F-4)R4], for 2 sec. to start recording. • The operating frequency, mode and current time are programmed automatically. • Previously recorded contents are cleared. AGC MID VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE R1 VOICE RECORDER REC R1 R1 14.195.00 14.195.00 USB USB 10:10 10:10 10s 10s R2 R2 ----- R3 R3 ----- R4 R4 ----- RX M E M O R Y RX R2 R3 R4 T/R y Push the selected memory channel, [(F-1)R1] – [(F-4)R4], again to stop recording. • Recording is automatically terminated after 15 sec. u Push [EXIT] twice to exit voice memory screen. 38 R1 R1 VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE 14.100.00 14.100.00 USB USB 15:30 15:30 8s 8s R2 R2 ----- R3 R3 ----- R4 R4 ----- RX M E M O R Y RX R1 AGC MID r Push [(F-1)PLAY] to select the voice memory screen. AGC MID VOICE RECORDER AGC MID R2 R3 R4 T/R t Push the desired memory channel, [(F-1)R1] – [(F-4)R4], momentarily to playback. V O I C E RECORDER VOICE R E C O R D E R MENU MENU MIC REC q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select a phone mode by pushing [SSB] or [AM/FM]. e Push [(F-2)VOICE] to call up the voice recorder screen. r Push [(F-1)PLAY] to select the voice memory screen. • If the transmit voice memory channel (T1–T4) appears, push [(F-5)T/R] to select receive voice memory channel. • Recording a received audio AGC MID • Playing the recorded audio VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE R1 VOICE RECORDER PLAY R1 R1 14.195.00 14.195.00 USB USB 10:10 10:10 5s 5s R2 R2 ----- R3 R3 ----- R4 R4 ----- RX M E M O R Y RX R2 R3 R4 T/R y Push the selected memory channel, [(F-1)R1] – [(F-4)R4], again to stop playback if desired. u Push [EXIT] twice to exit voice memory screen. RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Digital voice recorder (continued) • Recording a message for transmit To transmit a message using a voice recorder, record the desired message in advance as described below. q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select a phone mode by pushing [SSB] or [AM/FM]. e Push [(F-2)VOICE] to call up the voice recorder screen. AGC MID VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE PLAY PLAY PLAY T X 15sec. TX 1 5 s e c . x 4ch 4ch M I C REC MIC REC M i c Record/Record Mic R e c o r d / R e c o r d check check T X LEV. TX LEV. R e c o r d e r Output Recorder O u t p u t Adjust Adjust SET SET A u t o Monitor Auto M o n i t o r SET SET R X 15sec. RX 1 5 s e c . x 4ch 4ch TX LEV. SET r Push [(F-2)MIC REC] to select the voice memory recording screen. VOX OFF T1 T1 ----- T2 T2 ----- T3 T3 --------- T4 T4 50 100 T3 T2 T4 NAME t Push the desired memory channel, [(F-1)T1] – [(F-4)T4], for 2 sec. to start recording. • Speak into the microphone without pushing the [PTT] switch. • Previously recorded contents are cleared. VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE T1 VOX OFF T1 T1 10s 10s T2 T2 ----- T3 T3 --------- T4 T4 COMP OFF WIDE 50 100 MIC REC LEVEL T1 T3 T2 T4 NAME • Programming a memory name for transmit Memory channels can be tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 20 characters each. Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols (! # $ % & ¥ ? " ' ` ^ + – ✱ / . , : ; = < > ( ) [ ] { } | _ ) and spaces can be used. MIC REC LEVEL T1 AGC MID VOICE (MIC RECORD) PLAY VOICE (MIC RECORD) AGC MID COMP OFF WIDE AGC MID y Push the selected memory channel, [(F-1)T1] – [(F-4)T4], again to stop playback if desired. u Push [EXIT] twice to exit voice memory screen. VOICE RECORDER V O I C E RECORDER VOICE R E C O R D E R MENU MENU MIC REC t Push the desired memory channel, [(F-1)T1] – [(F-4)T4], momentarily to start playback and confirmation. VOICE (MIC RECORD) REC T1 T1 10s 10s T2 T2 ----- T3 T3 ----- T4 T4 ----0 50 100 MIC REC LEVEL T2 T3 T4 NAME q Record a message as described above. w Call up the voice memory recording screen as described in step q to r above. e Push [(F-5)NAME] to enter memory name edit condition. • A cursor appears and blinks. r Push [(F-5)T1..T4] one or more times to select the desired voice memory. Selected character Character group keys ABC ABC • Recording is automatically terminated after 15 sec. i Push [EXIT] twice to exit voice memory screen. • Confirming a message for transmit q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select a phone mode by pushing [SSB] or [AM/FM]. e Push [(F-2)VOICE] to call up the voice recorder screen. r Push [(F-2)MIC REC] to select the voice memory recording screen. C Q JA3YUA_ CQ JA3YUA_ 10s 10s T2 T2 ----- T3 T3 ----- T4 T4 ----- 123 ç y Adjust the [MIC GAIN] control so that the [MICREC LEVEL] indicator reads within 100%. u Push the selected memory channel, [(F-1)T1] – [(F-4)T4], again to stop recording. VOICE (MIC RECORD) T1 T1 å DEL SPACE T1..T4 t Input the desired character by rotating the tuning dial or by pushing the band key for number input. • Push [ABC] or [abc] to toggle capital and small letters. • Push [123] or [etc] to toggle numerals and symbols. • Push [(F-1)Ω] or [(F-2)≈] for cursor movement. • Push [(F-3)DEL] to delete the selected character. • Push [(F-4)SPACE] to input a space. y Push [EXIT] to input and set the name. • The cursor disappears. u Repeat steps r to y to program another voice memory’s name, if desired. i Push [EXIT] twice to exit voice memory screen. 39 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Digital voice recorder (continued) • Sending a message for transmit • Transmit level setting q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select a phone mode by pushing [SSB] or [AM/FM]. e Push [(F-2)VOICE] to call up the voice recorder screen. r Push [(F-1)PLAY] to select the voice memory screen. q Call up the voice recorder screen as described at left. w Push [(F-3)TX LEV.] to select the voice memory transmit level set mode screen. • If the receive voice memory channel (R1–R4) appears, push [(F-5)T/R] to select transmit voice memory channel. VOICE RECORDER AGC MID T1 T1 VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE C Q JA3YUA CQ JA3YUA 10s 10s T2 T2 ----- T3 T3 ----- T4 T4 ----- VOX OFF T3 T2 T4 VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE T1 C Q JA3YUA CQ JA3YUA ----- T3 T3 ----- T4 T4 ----- TX M E M O R Y TX T2 T3 T4 T/R • Transmit monitor function The monitor function can be automatically turned ON while transmitting a voice memory message. q Call up the voice recorder screen as described above. w Push [(F-5)SET] to select the voice memory set mode screen. e Rotate the tuning dial to turn the monitor function ON and OFF. • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select the default condition. VOICE SET A uto Monitor Auto ON VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE DEF r Push [EXIT] to return to the voice recorder screen. 40 --------TX_LEVEL TX LEVEL T1 T2 T3 T4 50% DEF e Push the desired memory channel, [(F-1)T1] – [(F-4)T4], momentarily to transmit the contents. r Rotate the tuning dial to adjust the transmit voice level. VOX OFF VOICE RECORDER SEND T1 T1 C Q JA3YUA CQ JA3YUA 10s 10s T2 T2 ----- T3 T3 --------- T4 T4 COMP OFF WIDE TX_LEVEL TX LEVEL T2 T3 T4 50% DEF 10s 10s T2 T2 y Push the selected memory channel, [(F-1)T1] – [(F-4)T4], again to stop, if desired. u Push [EXIT] twice to exit voice memory screen. AGC MID ----- T3 T3 T4 T4 T1 VOICE RECORDER T1 T1 10s 10s T2 T2 T/R t Push the desired memory channel, [(F-1)T1] – [(F-4)T4], momentarily to transmit the contents. SEND C Q JA3YUA CQ JA3YUA COMP OFF WIDE AGC MID AGC MID T1 T1 • Push [(F-5)DEF] to select the default condition. TX M E M O R Y TX T1 VOICE RECORDER AGC MID t Push [EXIT] to return to the voice recorder screen. RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ RTTY decoder 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 controller (TNC) is not necessary for receiving a Baudot signal. q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [CW/RTTY] once or twice to select RTTY mode. e Push [(F-2)DECODE] to turn the RTTY decoder ON. • RTTY decoder screen appears. AGC MID RTTY FIL ON RTTY DECODE **** RTTY Decode Monitor **** 45bps BAUDOT Mark=2125, Shift=170 UnShift On Space support (SET-OTHERS) New Line Code selectable (SET-OTHERS) If RTTY-FIL is OFF, Please turn ON. -------------------------------------------- 1/4 OFF THRESHOLD HOLD ADJ CLR WIDE u Push [(F-2)CLR] for 2 sec. to clear the displayed characters. i Push [EXIT] to exit the RTTY decoder screen. • Setting the decoder threshold level Adjust the RTTY decoder threshold level if some characters are displayed when no signal is received. q Call up the RTTY decoder screen as described at left. w Push [(F-4)ADJ] to select the threshold level setting condition. e Rotate the tuning dial to adjust the RTTY decoder threshold level. • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select the default condition. AGC MID RTTY FIL ON RTTY DECODE **** RTTY Decode Monitor **** 45bps BAUDOT Mark=2125, Shift=170 UnShift On Space support (SET-OTHERS) New Line Code selectable (SET-OTHERS) If RTTY-FIL is OFF, Please turn ON. -------------------------------------------- 1/4 OFF • The RTTY decoder does not function when the RTTY filter is turned OFF. THRESHOLD ADJ r If the RTTY filter is turned OFF, push [RTTY FIL] to turn the function ON. ADJ DEF WIDE r Push [EXIT] to return to the RTTY decoder screen. t Push [(F-1)HOLD] to freeze the current screen. • “HOLD” appears while the function is in use. y Push [(F-5)WIDE] to toggle the normal or wide screen space. ANT BW 350 TX METER Po SFT qw:pp V F O qr≥qot≥pp VFO The UnShift On Space (USOS) function and new line code can be set in the miscellaneous (others) set mode. (pgs. 70, 71) 14.100.00 RTTY FIL2 FIL RTTY FIL2 FIL RTTY DECODE P.AMP ATT OFF AGC MID **** RTTY Decode Monitor **** 45bps BAUDOT Mark=2125, Shift=170 UnShift On Space support (SET-OTHERS) New Line Code selectable (SET-OTHERS) If RTTY-FIL is OFF, Please turn ON. -------------------------------------------CQ CQ CQ THIS IS JA3YUA JA3YUA OSAKA JAPAN CQ CQ CQ THIS IS JA3YUA JA3YUA OSAKA JAPAN CQ CQ CQ THIS IS JA3YUA JA3YUA OSAKA JAPAN VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE HOLD THRESHOLD CLR ADJ WIDE ■ RTTY tuning meter The transceiver has an RTTY tuning indicator to be tuned correctly and easily. The RTTY tuning meter is automatically displayed when the RTTY filter is turned ON. q Push [CW/RTTY] once or twice to select RTTY mode. w Push [RTTY FIL] to activate the RTTY filter and RTTY tuning meter. RTTY tuning meter ANT BW 350 TX SFT VFO qw:pp RTTY FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp 14.100.00 USB 41 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Electronic CW keyer The transceiver has an electronic keyer. Keying speed can be adjusted with [KEY SPEED]. Keying weight, the ratio of dot : space : dash, can be set from 1 : 1 : 2.8 to 1 : 1 : 4.5 in keyer set mode. i Push [F-2] to select the “Rise Time” item. KEYER E Y E R CW-KEY CW-KEY AGC MID BK-IN OFF 1/4 OFF • Setting the electronic keyer q Push [CW/RTTY] once or twice to select CW mode. é DEF è KEYER E Y E R CW-KEY CW-KEY BK-IN OFF [CW/RTTY] switch 2s 1:1:3.0 1:1:3.0 4ms 4ms Normal Normal ELEC-KEY ELEC-KEY OFF OFF o Rotate the tuning dial to select the time which the output power becomes the set transmit power. !0 Push [F-2] to select the “Paddle Polarity” item. AGC MID [KEYER] switch Keyer e y e r Repeat R e p e a t Time Time D o t / D a s h Ratio Dot/Dash Ratio R i s e Time Rise Time P a d d l e Polarity Paddle Polarity K e y e r Type Keyer Type M I C Up/Down MIC U p / D o w n Keyer Keyer 1/4 OFF Keyer e y e r Repeat R e p e a t Time Time D o t / D a s h Ratio Dot/Dash Ratio R i s e Time Rise Time P a d d l e Polarity Paddle Polarity K e y e r Type Keyer Type M I C Up/Down MIC U p / D o w n Keyer Keyer é 2s 1:1:3.0 1:1:3.0 4ms 4ms Normal Normal ELEC-KEY ELEC-KEY OFF OFF DEF è w Push [KEYER] to select keyer set mode. ANT BW 500 TX SFT VFO qw:pp BPF CW FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO USB 14.100.00 CW FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF USB 14.100.00 MEMORY KEYER AGC MID MEMORY KEYER MENU BK-IN OFF 1/4 OFF SEND Max.54 Characters x 4ch EDIT Memory Editor 001 001 Style Contest Number CW KEY Memo-key,Elec-key,CW Wave Form Set SEND EDIT 001 CW KEY e Push [(F-4)CW KEY] to select memory keyer set mode. r Select the “Keyer Repeat Time” item using [F-1]. KEYER CW-KEY CW-KEY AGC MID BK-IN OFF 1/4 OFF é Keyer eyer Repeat Time D ot/Dash Ratio Dot/Dash R ise Time Rise P addle Polarity Paddle K eyer Type Keyer M IC Up/Down Keyer MIC è 2s 1:1:3.0 4ms Normal ELEC-KEY OFF DEF !1 Rotate the tuning dial to select the paddle polarity between normal and reverse polarity. !2 Push [F-2] to select the “Keyer Type” item. !3 Rotate the tuning dial to set the electronic keyer function to electronic keyer, bug-key or straight key (electronic keyer OFF). • Bug-key setting can be substituted for a bug-key while operating with a paddle. Set to “Straight” for a real bugkey, or connect the bug-key to [KEY] on the rear panel. KEYER E Y E R CW-KEY CW-KEY AGC MID BK-IN OFF 1/4 OFF Keyer e y e r Repeat R e p e a t Time Time D o t / D a s h Ratio Dot/Dash Ratio R i s e Time Rise Time P a d d l e Polarity Paddle Polarity K e y e r Type Keyer Type M I C Up/Down MIC U p / D o w n Keyer Keyer é 2s 1:1:3.0 1:1:3.0 4ms 4ms Normal Normal ELEC-KEY ELEC-KEY OFF OFF DEF è !4 Push [F-2] to select the “Mic Up/Down Keyer” item. !5 Rotate the tuning dial to turn the substitute paddle function ON or OFF. • The up/down keys of the microphone can be substituted for a paddle. When ON is selected, they do not function as up/down keys in all modes. !6 Push [EXIT] to exit keyer set mode. t Rotate the tuning dial to select the memory keyer repeat interval. See the next page for details. • 1, 2, 3, 10 or 30 sec. can be set. • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select a default interval of 2 sec. KEYING WEIGHT EXAMPLE: Morse code “K” y Push [F-2] to select the “Dot/Dash Ratio” item. DASH KEYER CW-KEY CW-KEY AGC MID BK-IN OFF 1/4 OFF é Keyer eyer Repeat Time D ot/Dash Ratio Dot/Dash R ise Time Rise P addle Polarity Paddle K eyer Type Keyer M IC Up/Down Keyer MIC è 2s 1:1:3.0 4ms Normal ELEC-KEY OFF DEF u Rotate the tuning dial to select the keying weight. • 1 : 1 : 2.8 to 1 : 1 : 4.5 can be set. • Check the ratio with side tone in CW mode. • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select a default ratio of 1 : 1 : 3.0. 42 DOT (Fixed*) DASH Weight setting: 1:1:3 (default) Weight setting: Adjusted Adjustable range SPACE (Fixed*) *SPACE and DOT length can be adjusted with [KEY SPEED] only. RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Memory keyer The memory keyer memorizes and can re-transmit 4 CW key codes for often-used CW sentences, antenna types, etc. Total capacity of the memory keyer is 54 characters in each memory channel. • Programming the memory keyer q Push [CW/RTTY] to select CW mode. w Push [(F-2)KEYER] to select keyer set mode. e Push [(F-2)EDIT] to enter the memory keyer edit screen. BW 500 SFT VFO TX FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp USB 14.100.00 VFO CW FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp Selected character ABC KEYER E Y E R EDIT CQ TEST CQ TEST TEST UR 5NN001 BK M1 Character group keys M2 ABC CFM M3 123 DE ICOM • Setting the contact (serial) number Contact number can be automatically transmitted from one of the memory keyer channels. The Morse cut numbers can be used as the contact numbers. The maximum number for contact numbers is 9999. q Push [CW/RTTY] to select CW mode. w Push [KEYER] to select keyer set mode. e Push [(F-3)001] to enter contact number screen. TU SPACE DEL å t Push [EXIT] to exit memory keyer screen. ICOM QRZ? M4 ç USB 14.100.00 • “M1”–“M4” are highlighted while transmitting. • “ ” appears while transmitting repeatedly. • Set the repeat interval of the memory keyer to 1, 2, 3, 10 or 30 sec. See the previous page for keyer set mode. • To count down the contact number, push [(F-5)–1]. qw:pp BPF CW r Push [(F-1)M1] – [(F-4)M4] momentarily to transmit the contents one time; push these keys for 2 sec. to transmit the contents repeatedly. M1..M4 Memory ch select r Push [M1..M4] one or more times to select the desired keyer memory channel. t Select the desired character group by pushing the character group keys ([ABC], [123], [etc]) one or more times. y Select the desired character by rotating the tuning dial or by pushing the band key for number input. • Push [(F-1)Ω] or [(F-2)≈] for cursor movement. • Push [(F-3)DEL] to delete the selected character. • Push [(F-4)SPACE] to input a space. • “*” is for contact numbers and can be input for the count up trigger channel (“ ” appears). u Repeat step y until the desired contents are input. i Push [M1..M4] to select the next memory channel and repeat step y for character input, if desired. o Push [EXIT] to exit the memory keyer edit screen. KEYER 001 AGC MID BK-IN OFF q Push [CW/RTTY] to select CW mode. w Push [KEYER] to select keyer set mode. e Push [(F-1)SEND] to enter the memory keyer screen. AGC MID é BK-IN OFF M2 CFM M3 1/4 OFF ICOM DEF • “Normal” does not use Morse cut numbers. • “190 → ANO” sets 1 as A, 9 as N and Ø as O. • “190 → ANT” sets 1 as A, 9 as N and Ø as T. • “90 → NO” sets 9 as N and Ø as O. • “90 → NT” sets 9 as N and Ø as T. t Push [F-2] to select the “Count Up Trigger” item. KEYER 001 AGC MID BK-IN OFF Number u m b e r Style Style C o u n t UP Coun U P Trigger Trigger P r e s e n t Number Present Number Normal ormal M1 001 1/4 OFF è DEF y Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired memory channel for contest numbers. u Push [F-2] to select the “Present Number” item. KEYER 001 AGC MID Number u m b e r Style Style C o u n t UP Coun U P Trigger Trigger P r e s e n t Number Present Number Normal ormal M1 001 ICOM 1/4 OFF é TU è 001CLR QRZ? M4 M1 DE è r Rotate the tuning dial to select the cut number type, if desired. BK-IN OFF MEMORY KEYER KEYER CQ TEST CQ TEST TEST UR 5NN001 BK M1 Normal ormal M1 001 1/4 OFF é • Transmitting memory keyer contents Number u m b e r Style Style C o u n t UP Coun U P Trigger Trigger P r e s e n t Number Present Number M2 M3 M4 -1 i Push [(F-3)001CLR] for 2 sec. to clear the contact number. o Push [EXIT] to exit keyer set mode. 43 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Spectrum scope screen This function allows you to display the relative strengths of signals around the center frequency. The span can be set to ±12.5 kHz, ±25 kHz, ±50 kHz and ±100 kHz. Ideal for monitoring band conditions in an instant. q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [(F-1)SCOPE] to select the scope screen. ANT BW 2.4k SFT VFO TX qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO USB 14.100.00 USB FIL2 qr≥wpq≥pp ATT OFF SPECTRUM -12.5k AGC MID USB 14.100.00 SET • 10, 20 and 30 dB attenuators are available. t Push [(F-3)MARKER] one or more times to select the marker (sub readout or transmit frequency) or turn the marker OFF. • “TX MARKER” displays the marker at the transmit frequency. • “SUB MARKER” displays the marker at the sub readout frequency. BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB -12.5k 14.100.00 é è DEF t Push [EXIT] to exit keyer set mode. • Maximum level hold function The spectrum scope shows the peak level holding function. Peak levels are displayed in the background of the current spectrum in a different color until the receive frequency changes. This can be deactivated if desired. q Call up the scope screen as described at left. w Push [(F-5)SET] to select the spectrum scope set mode. e Push [F-2] to select the “Max Hold” item. r Rotate the tuning dial to turn the peak level holding function ON or OFF. SPECTRUM S C O P E SET SCOPE SET AGC MID Scope c o p e during d u r i n g Tx Tx M a x Hold Max Hold USB SCOPE +12.5k Grid 2.5k 10dB ON ON ON BK-IN OFF 1/4 OFF ATT 10dB SUB MARKER é è DEF HOLD ATT MARKER HOLD Appears when the Sub readout marker is out of range. or TX marker SET t Push [EXIT] to exit keyer set mode. Appears when the marker is out of range. y Push [(F-4)HOLD] to freeze the current spectrum waveform. • “HOLD” appears while the function is in use. u Push [EXIT] to exit the scope screen. 44 ON ON ON FIL2 qr≥wpq≥pp ATT OFF SPAN S C O P E SET SCOPE SET Scope c o p e during d u r i n g Tx Tx M a x Hold Max Hold 1/4 OFF HOLD MARKER ATT e Push [(F-1)SPAN] one or more times to select the scope span. r Push [(F-2)ATT] one or more times to activate an attenuator or turn the attenuator OFF. COMP OFF WIDE q Call up the scope screen as described at left. w Push [(F-5)SET] to select the spectrum scope set mode. e Push [F-1] to select the “Scope during Tx” item. r Rotate the tuning dial to display the spectrum scope while transmitting or not. BK-IN OFF SPAN VOX OFF When “OFF” is selected, the spectrum scope holds the received waveform while transmitting and does not show the transmit waveform. AGC MID COMP OFF WIDE AGC MID The spectrum scope shows the transmit signal waveform while transmitting. This can be deactivated if desired. +12.5k SCOPE Grid 2.5k 10dB VOX OFF ANT • Spectrum scope during transmitting If a strong signal is received, ghost waveform may appear. Push [(F-2)ATT] one or more times to activate the spectrum scope attenuator in this case. RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Automatic antenna selection The transceiver covers 0.1–60 MHz over 10 bands. Each band key has a band memory which can memorize a selected antenna (ANT1, ANT2, ANT1/RX antenna and ANT2/RX antenna). When you change the operating frequency beyond a band, the previously used antenna is automatically selected for the new band. This function is convenient when you use 2 or 3 antennas. To use the band memory, enter set mode and confirm that “Auto” is selected as the [ANT] switch item. (p. 70) OTHERS SET AGC MID BK-IN OFF 1/4 OFF é FM M SPLIT S P LIT Offset(HF) F M SPLIT FM S P LIT Offset(50M) S P L I T LOCK SPLIT T u n e r (Auto Start) Tuner T u n e r (PTT Start) Tuner [ A N T ] Switch [ANT] R T T Y Mark Frequency RTTY è DEF • Antenna switch selection example Under the following condition, “Auto” should be selected as the [ANT] switch set mode item. - When you use 2 antennas. Under the following conditions, “Manual” should be selected as the [ANT] switch set mode item. - When using 1 antenna. - When using the EX-627 HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA SELECTOR for more than 3 antennas (except for receive antenna). - When using an external antenna tuner. -0.100MHz -0.500MHz OFF OFF OFF Auto 2125 WIDE • When OFF is selected, the [ANT] switch does not function and [ANT1] is always selected. • When “Manual” is selected, the [ANT] switch functions, however, band memory does not function. In this case, you must select an antenna manually. • When “Auto” is selected (default setting), the antenna tuner ON/OFF condition is also memorized in the band memory. • When “Auto” or “Manual” is selected, the antenna tuner ON/OFF condition is consistent with the [ANT] switch. ■ Dial lock function The dial lock function prevents changes by accidental movement of the tuning dial. The lock function electronically locks the dial. [LOCK] indicator ➥ Push [LOCK] to toggle the dial lock function ON and OFF. • The [LOCK] indicator lights when the dial lock function is in use. [LOCK] switch 45 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Repeater operation A repeater amplifies received signals and retransmits them at a different frequency. When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by an offset frequency. A repeater can be accessed using split frequency operation with the shift frequency set to the repeater’s offset frequency. For accessing a repeater which requires a repeater tone, set the repeater tone frequency in set mode as described below. q Set the offset frequencies (HF, 50 MHz) and turn ON the quick split function in set mode (others) in advance. (pgs. 68, 69) w Push [VFO/MEMO] to select VFO mode. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po wq≥wop≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 BW TX 15k SFT VFO wo≥yip≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB y Push [SPLIT] for 2 sec. to start repeater operation. • Repeater tone is turned ON automatically. • Shifted transmit frequency and “TX” appear in the sub readout. • The transmit frequency can be monitored while pushing [XFC] or using dualwatch. ANT BW 15k SFT VFO ATT OFF FIL2 14.100.00 USB SPLIT SPLIT TX VFO FM FIL2 TONE wo≥tip≥pp 14.100.00 Shifted frequency appears. 46 TONE wo≥yip≥pp METER Po P.AMP qw:pp FM Each memory channel can store an independent setting. q Select FM mode. w Push [TONE] for 2 sec. to enter tone set mode. e Push [F-1] to select the repeater tone item. r Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired repeater tone frequency. TONE FREQUENCY VOX OFF REPEATER TONE 88.5Hz T-SQL TONE 88.5Hz TONE é è T-SCAN DEF t Push [EXIT] to exit tone set mode. qw:pp FIL2 METER Po Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be accessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed over your normal signal and must be set in advance. The transceiver has 50 tones from 67.0 Hz to 254.1 Hz. AGC FAST FM • Setting the repeater tone USB e Push the desired band key. r Push [AM/FM] one or more times to select FM mode. t Set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). ANT u Push and hold [PTT] to transmit; release [PTT] to receive. i To return to simplex, push [SPLIT] momentarily to clear the sub display. USB Tone encoder is automatically turned ON. Available repeater tones 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 085.4 088.5 091.5 094.8 097.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 (Unit: Hz) 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 210.7 254.1 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 CONVENIENT Store repeater tone frequencies and ON/OFF settings in memory channels for easy recall. RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Tone squelch operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone. q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select VFO mode. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po wq≥wop≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB q Select FM mode. w Push [TONE] for 2 sec. to enter tone set mode. e Push [F-2] to select the tone squelch tone item. r Rotate the tuning dial to select the desired tone squelch frequency. FIL2 14.100.00 BW TX 15k SFT VOX OFF VFO qw:pp FM FIL2 TSQL METER Po wo≥yip≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 FM FIL2 USB TSQL wo≥tip≥pp 14.100.00 USB TONE FREQUENCY AGC FAST USB w Push the desired band key. e Push [AM/FM] one or more times to select FM mode. r Push [TONE] one or more times until “TSQL” appears in the function display. ATT OFF The transceiver has 50 tones from 67.0 Hz to 254.1 Hz. qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF ANT • Setting the tone squelch tone REPEATER TONE 88.5Hz T-SQL TONE 88.5Hz TONE é è T-SCAN DEF t Push [EXIT] to exit tone set mode. Available tone squelch tones 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 085.4 088.5 091.5 094.8 097.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 (Unit: Hz) 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 210.7 254.1 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 t When the received signal includes a matching tone, squelch opens and the signal can be heard. • When the received signal’s tone does not match, tone squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows signal strength. • To open the squelch manually, push [XFC]. y Operate the transceiver in the normal way. u To cancel the tone squelch, push [TONE] to clear “TSQL.” CONVENIENT Store tone squelch frequencies and ON/OFF settings in memory channels for easy recall. 47 5 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Antenna tuner operation The internal automatic antenna tuner matches the transceiver to the connected antenna automatically. Once the tuner matches an antenna, the variable capacitor angles are memorized as a preset point for each frequency range (100 kHz steps). Therefore, when you change the frequency range, the variable capacitors are automatically preset to the memorized point. TUNER OPERATION ➥ Push the [TUNER] switch to turn the internal antenna tuner ON. The antenna is tuned automatically when the antenna SWR is higher than 1.5:1. CAUTION: NEVER transmit with the tuner ON when no antenna is connected. This will damage the transceiver. Be careful of the antenna selection. [TUNER] switch • When the tuner is ON, the [TUNER] switch lights. MANUAL TUNING During SSB operation at low voice levels, the internal tuner may not be tuned correctly. In such cases, manual tuning is helpful. Push [TUNER] for 2 sec. ➥ Push [TUNER] for 2 sec., to start manual tuning. • A side tone is emitted and [TUNER] blinks while tuning. • If the tuner cannot reduce the SWR to less than 1.5:1 after 20 sec. of tuning, the [TUNER] switch indicator goes out. AUTOMATIC TUNER START (HF bands only) If you want to deactivate the tuner under conditions of VSWR 1.5:1 or less, use the auto tuner start function and turn the tuner OFF. This function activates the tuner automatically when the SWR exceeds 1.5:1. PTT TUNER START The tuner is always tuned when the PTT is pushed after the frequency is changed (more than 1% from last-tuned frequency). This function removes the “push and hold [TUNER]” operation and activates for the first transmission on a new frequency. This function is turned ON in set mode. (p. 69). This function is turned ON in set mode. (p. 69). NOTES: • If the tuner cannot tune the antenna Check the following and try again: • the [ANT] connector selection. • the antenna connection and feedline. • the unaltered antenna SWR. (Less than 3:1 for HF bands; Less than 2.5:1 for 50 MHz band) • the transmit power. (8 W for HF bands; 15 W for 50 MHz band) • the power source voltage/capacity. If the tuner cannot reduce the SWR to less than 1.5:1 after checking the above, perform the following: • repeat manual tuning several times. • tune with a 50 Ω dummy load and re-tune the antenna. • turn power OFF and ON. • adjust the antenna cable length. (This is effective for higher frequencies in some cases.) 48 • Tuning a narrow bandwidth antenna Some antennas, especially for low bands, have a narrow bandwidth. These antennas may not be tuned at the edge of their bandwidth, therefore, tune such an antenna as follows: Suppose you have an antenna which has an SWR of 1.5:1 at 3.55 MHz and an SWR of 3:1 at 3.8 MHz. q Push [TUNER] to turn the antenna tuner ON. w Select CW mode. e Turn OFF the break-in function. (p. 5) r Push [TRANSMIT] to set to the transmit condition. t Set 3.55 MHz and key down. y Set 3.80 MHz and key down. u Push [TRANSMIT] to return to the receive condition. RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Optional external tuner operation • AH-4/AH-3 HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER The AH-4/AH-3 matches the IC-756PRO to a long wire antenna more than 3 m/10 ft long (3.5 MHz and above) or more than 12 m/40 ft long (1.8 MHz and above). • See p. 20 for the transceiver and AH-4/AH-3 connection. • See the AH-4/AH-3 instruction manual for AH-4/AH-3 installation and antenna connection details. AH-4/AH-3 setting example: • When connecting the AH-4/AH-3, the antenna connector assignments are [ANT2] for the internal tuner and [ANT1] for the AH-4/AH-3. The antenna indicator in the LCD displays “ANT1(EXT)” when the AH-4/AH-3 is connected and selected. • The AH-3 can be used for HF bands only. It cannot be used for the 50 MHz band. • AH-4/AH-3 operation For mobile operation Optional AH-2b antenna element Tuning is required for each frequency. Be sure to re-tune the antenna before transmitting when you change the frequency—even slightly. q Set the desired frequency in an HF or 50 MHz band for using with the AH-4. Set the desired frequency in an HF band for using with the AH-3. For outdoor operation Long wire • The AH-4/AH-3 will not operate on frequencies outside of ham bands. w Push [TUNER] for 2 sec. • The [TUNER] light blinks while tuning. [TUNER] switch R WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch the antenna element while tuning or transmitting. NEVER operate the AH-4/AH-3 without an antenna wire. The tuner and transceiver will be damaged. NEVER operate the AH-4/AH-3 when it is not grounded. Transmitting before tuning may damage the transceiver. Note that the AH-4/AH-3 cannot tune when using a 1⁄2 λ long wire or multiple of the operating frequency. e The [TUNER] light lights constantly when tuning is complete. • When the connected wire cannot be tuned, the [TUNER] light goes out, the AH-4/AH-3 is bypassed and the antenna wire is connected to the antenna connector on the transceiver directly. r To bypass the AH-4/AH-3 manually, push [TUNER]. • ANTENNA TUNER OF THE IC-PW1, IC-4KL or IC-2KL/IC-AT500 When using an external antenna tuner such as the IC-PW1’s tuner, IC-4KL’s tuner or IC-AT500 with a linear amplifier, tune with the external antenna tuner, while the internal tuner is turned OFF. After tuning is completed, turn the internal tuner ON. Otherwise, both tuners tune simultaneously and correct tuning may not be obtained. See the instruction manual included with each antenna tuner for their respective operations. 49 6 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channels The transceiver has 101 memory channels. The memory mode is very useful for quickly changing to oftenused frequencies. All 101 memory channels are tuneable which means the programmed frequency can be tuned temporarily with the tuning dial, etc. in memory mode. MEMORY CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER CAPABILITY TRANSFER TO VFO OVERWRITING CLEAR Regular memory channels 1–99 One frequency and one mode in each memory channel. Yes Yes Yes Scan edge memory channels P1, P2 One frequency and one mode in each memory channel as scan edges for programmed scan. Yes Yes No ■ Memory channel selection Y] or [Z Z] keys • Using the [Y • Using the keypad q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select memory mode. w Push [Y]/[Z] several times to select the desired memory channel. q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select memory mode. w Push [F-INP]. e Push the desired memory channel number using the keypad. • Push and hold [Y]/[Z] for continuous selection. • [UP] and [DN] on the microphone can also be used. e To return to VFO mode, push [VFO/MEMO] again. • Enter 100 or 101 to select scan edge channel P1 or P2, respectively. r Push [Y] or [Z] to select the desired memory channel. ANT BW 500 TX SFT VFO CW BPF qw:pp qr≥qot≥pp METER Po 14.100.00 ANT USB METER Po VFO/ MEMO ANT METER Po qw:pp USB qr≥qpp≥pp 14.195.00 VFO VFO ANT CW METER Po 14.195.00 ENT BW 2.4k SFT 12 TX METER Po 50 CW F-inP USB FIL2 ≥qpp≥qw 14.195.00 VFO VFO CW or qw:pp USB ANT 14.195.00 CW BW 2.4k SFT 12 TX FIL2 wr≥oyp≥pp VFO VFO then BW 2.4k SFT or ANT FIL2 qr≥qpp≥pp TX FIL2 qw:pp USB VFO VFO F-INP BW 2.4k SFT TX BW 2.4k SFT TX FIL2 METER Po qw:pp USB FIL2 wr≥oyp≥pp VFO VFO 14.195.00 CW MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channel screen The memory channel screen simultaneously shows 7 memory channels and their programmed contents. 13 memory channels can be displayed in the wide memory channel screen. You can select a desired memory channel from the memory channel screen. • Selecting a memory channel using the memory channel screen q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [(F-3)MEMORY] to select the memory channel screen. • [(F-5)WIDE] toggles the standard and wide screens. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE 99 P1 P2 ROLL --.---.-0.500.00 29.999.99 14.100.00 --.---.---.---.---.---.-- SET q Select the memory channel screen as described at left. w Rotate the tuning dial while pushing [(F-2)SET] to select the desired memory channel. • [Y] and [Z] can also be used. e Push [(F-3)SELECT] to set the memory channel as a select memory or not. ANT BW 2.4k SFT -----LSB USB USB ---------------- SELECT --FL2 FL2 FL2 ------- TX SCAN EDGE SCAN EDGE e Rotate the tuning dial while pushing [(F-2)SET] to select the desired memory channel. • [Y] and [Z] can also be used. r Push [EXIT] to exit the memory channel screen. • Confirming programmed memory channels FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO 1ß 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp 14.100.00 USB MEMORY VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE WIDE qw:pp USB METER Po AGC MID NAME VFO ATT OFF USB MEMORY AGC MID Select memory channels are used for select memory scan. Select memory scan repeatedly scans the select memory channels only. This is useful to speedup the memory scan interval. Of course, select memory channels are also scanned during normal memory scan. FIL2 METER Po • Setting a memory channel as a select memory ROLL 99 P1 P2 1ß --.---.-0.500.00 29.999.99 14.100.00 --.---.---.---.---.---.-- SET -----LSB USB USB ---------------- SELECT --FL2 FL2 FL2 ------- NAME SCAN EDGE SCAN EDGE WIDE “ß” appears for select memory channel. r Repeat steps w to e to program another memory channel as a select memory channel, if desired. t Push [EXIT] to exit the memory channel screen. Setting select memory channels is also possible in the scan screen. q Select the memory channel screen as described above. w Rotate the tuning dial while pushing [(F-1)ROLL] to scroll the screen. e Push [(F-2)SET] to select the highlighted memory channel, if desired. MEMORY AGC MID VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE ROLL 99 P1 P2 1ß --.---.-0.500.00 29.999.99 14.100.00 --.---.---.---.---.---.-- SET -----LSB USB USB ---------------- SELECT --FL2 FL2 FL2 ------- SCAN EDGE SCAN EDGE NAME WIDE “ ” appears when the memory channel is selected. r Push [EXIT] to exit the memory channel screen. 51 6 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channel programming Memory channel programming can be preformed either in VFO mode or in memory mode. • Programming in VFO mode q Set the desired frequency and operating mode in VFO mode. w Push [Y]/[Z] several times to select the desired memory channel. • Memory channel screen is convenient for selecting the desired channel. • Memory channel contents appear in the memory channel readout (below the frequency readout). • “--.---.--” appears if the selected memory channel is a blank channel (and does not have contents). [EXAMPLE]: Programming 7.088 MHz/LSB into memory channel 12. ANT BW 2.4k SFT VFO TX 14.195.00 BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO BW 2.4k SFT VFO ANT FIL2 u≥pii≥pp --.---.-- 12 12 Beep Beep Beep BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO Push for 2 sec. qw:pp LSB FIL2 u≥pii≥pp METER Po 7.088.00 12 12 LSB [EXAMPLE]: Programming 21.280 MHz/USB into memory channel 18. ANT BW 2.4k SFT 12 TX qw:pp LSB FIL2 u≥pii≥pp METER Po 14.195.00 VFO VFO USB or ANT 500 SFT BW 18 TX METER Po 14.195.00 BW 2.4k SFT 18 TX METER Po USB qw:pp USB FIL2 wq≥wip≥pp 14.195.00 VFO VFO BW 2.4k SFT TX METER Po qw:pp SSB Beep Beep Beep MW ANT BPF FIL2 e≥tpw≥pp 21 ANT CW VFO VFO e Push [MW] for 2 sec. to program the displayed frequency and operating mode into the memory channel. 52 qw:pp LSB MW • To program a blank channel, use direct frequency entry with the keypad or memo pads, etc. USB or METER Po w Set the desired frequency and operating mode in memory mode. FIL2 14.195.00 TX • Memory channel contents appear in the memory channel readout (below the frequency readout). • “--.---.--” appears if the selected memory channel is a blank channel (and does not have contents). qw:pp LSB u≥pii≥pp METER Po ANT q Select the desired memory channel with [Y]/[Z] in memory mode. USB SSB e Push [MW] for 2 sec. to program the displayed frequency and operating mode into the memory channel. • Programming in memory mode FIL2 qr≥qpp≥pp METER Po ANT qw:pp USB 18 USB Push for 2 sec. qw:pp USB FIL2 wq≥wip≥pp 14.195.00 USB MEMORY OPERATION ■ Frequency transferring The frequency and operating mode in a memory channel can be transferred to the VFO. • Transferring in VFO mode This is useful for transferring programmed contents to VFO. q Select VFO mode with [VFO/MEMO]. w Select the memory channel to be transferred with [Y]/[Z]. • Memory channel screen is convenient for selecting the desired channel. • Memory channel contents appear in the memory channel readout (below the frequency readout). • “--.---.--” appears if the selected memory channel is a blank channel. In this case transferring is impossible. e Push [VFO/MEMO] for 2 sec. to transfer the frequency and operating mode. Frequency transferring can be performed in either VFO mode or memory mode. TRANSFERRING EXAMPLE IN VFO MODE Operating frequency : 21.320 MHz/USB (VFO) Contents of M-ch 16 : 14.018 MHz/CW ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX qw:pp USB FIL2 14.018.00 Beep Beep Beep VFO/ MEMO 500 SFT BW VFO CW CW Push for 2 sec. BPF qw:pp FIL2 qr≥pqi≥pp 14.018.00 16 16 CW TRANSFERRING EXAMPLE IN MEMORY MODE Operating frequency : 14.020 MHz/CW (M-ch 16) Contents of M-ch 16 : 14.018 MHz/CW ANT 500 SFT BW 16 TX CW 21.320.00 VFO VFO Beep Beep Beep VFO/ MEMO ANT BPF qw:pp FIL2 qr≥pwp≥pp METER Po 500 SFT BW 16 TX CW USB Push for 2 sec. BPF qw:pp FIL2 qr≥pwp≥pp METER Po VFO VFO w Push [VFO/MEMO] for 2 sec. to transfer the frequency and operating mode. e To return to VFO mode, push [VFO/MEMO] momentarily. VFO 16 16 • And, set the frequency or operating mode if required. • Displayed frequency and operating mode are transferred to the VFO. USB wq≥ewp≥pp METER Po METER Po q Select the memory channel to be transferred with [Y]/[Z] in memory mode. 14.950.00 TX When you have changed the frequency or operating mode in the selected memory channel: • Displayed frequency and mode are transferred. • Programmed frequency and mode in the memory channel are not transferred, and they remain in the memory channel. FIL2 or ANT This is useful for transferring frequency and operating mode while operating in memory mode. qw:pp USB wq≥ewp≥pp METER Po • Transferred frequency and operating mode appear on the frequency readout. • Transferring in memory mode VFO 14.020.00 CW VFO/ MEMO ANT BW TX METER Po 500 SFT VFO CW BPF qw:pp FIL2 qr≥pwp≥pp 16 16 14.018.00 CW Programmed contents appear. 53 6 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory names All memory channels (including scan edges) can be tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 10 characters each. r Push [(F-4)NAME] to edit memory channel name. • A cursor appears and blinks. • Memory channel names of blank channels cannot be edited. Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols (! # $ % & ¥ ? " ' ` ^ + – ✱ / . , : ; = < > ( ) [ ] { } | _ ) and spaces can be used. BW 2.4k SFT VFO TX 14.100.00 VFO q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [(F-3)MEMORY] to select the memory channel screen. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO USB qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO AGC MID VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE ROLL USB 14.100.00 USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF USB 14.100.00 MEMORY 99 P1 P2 --.---.-0.500.00 29.999.99 14.100.00 --.---.---.---.---.---.-- SET FIL2 Selected character Character group keys 14.100.00 ABC 99 P1 P2 ABC 123 ç USB MEMORY --.---.-0.500.00 29.999.99 14.100.00 --.---.---.---.---.---.-- -----LSB USB USB ---------------- SCAN EDGE SCAN EDGE SPACE DEL å --FL2 FL2 FL2 ------- -----LSB USB USB ---------------- --FL2 FL2 FL2 ------- SELECT SCAN EDGE SCAN EDGE NAME t Input the desired character by rotating the tuning dial or by pushing the band key for number input. • Push [ABC] or [abc] to toggle capital and small letters. • Push [123] or [etc] to toggle numerals and symbols. • Push [(F-1)Ω] or [(F-2)≈] for cursor movement. • Push [(F-3)DEL] to delete the selected character. • Push [(F-4)SPACE] to input a space. y Push [EXIT] to input and set the name. • The cursor disappears. WIDE e Select the desired memory channel. u Repeat steps e to y to program another memory channel’s name, if desired. i Push [EXIT] to exit the memory channel screen. ■ Memory clearing Any unnecessary memory channels can be cleared. The cleared memory channels become blank channels. ANT METER Po • The programmed frequency and operating mode disappear. r To clear other memory channels, repeat steps w and e. BW 2.4k SFT 12 TX q Select memory mode with [VFO/MEMO]. w Select the desired memory channel with [Y]/[Z]. e Push [M-CL] for 2 sec. to clear the contents. 54 WIDE FIL2 METER Po USB USB qr≥wpt≥pp qw:pp FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp • Editing (programming) memory names qw:pp USB 14.195.00 BW 2.4k SFT TX METER Po FIL2 wr≥oyp≥pp VFO VFO Beep Beep Beep M-CL ANT qw:pp USB CW Push for 2 sec. qw:pp 12 ≥qot≥pp VFO VFO 14.195.00 CW MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memo pads The transceiver has a memo pad function to store frequency and operating mode for easy write and recall. The memo pads are separate from memory channels. The default number of memo pads is 5, however, this can be increased to 10 in set mode if desired. (p. 71) Memo pads are convenient when you want to memorize a frequency and operating mode temporarily, such as when you find a DX station in a pile-up, or when a desired station is busy for a long time and you want to temporarily search for other stations. Use the transceiver’s memo pads instead of relying on hastily scribbled notes that are easily misplaced. • Writing frequencies and operating modes into memo pads You can simply write the accessed readout frequency and operating mode by pushing [MP-W]. Displayed frequency and mode Push USB When you write a 6th frequency and operating mode, the oldest written frequency and operating mode are automatically erased to make room for the new settings. Each memo pad must have its own unique combination of frequency and operating mode; memo pads having identical settings cannot be written. MP-W wq≥wii≥ww USB qr≥qot≥pp Newest USB qr≥qiw≥rp MEMO PADS USB wq≥pqi≥py USB wq≥pwr≥tw USB wq≥wuy≥pp Oldest The oldest written frequency and mode are erased. • Calling up a frequency from a memo pad MEMO PADS You can simply call up the desired frequency and operating mode of a memo pad by pushing [MP-R] one or more times. USB Push • Both VFO and memory modes can be used. • The frequency and operating mode are called up, starting from the most recently written. When you call up a frequency and an operating mode from memo pads with [MP-R], the previously displayed frequency and operating mode are automatically stored in a temporary pad. The frequency and operating mode in the temporary pad can be recalled by pushing [MP-R] one or more times. • You may think there are 6 memo pads because 6 different frequencies (5 are in memo pads and 1 is in the temporary pad) are called up by [MP-R]. If you change the frequency or operating mode called up from a memo pad with the tuning dial, etc., the frequency and operating mode in the temporary pad are erased. MP-R qr≥qot≥pp USB qr≥qiw≥rp VFO or MEMORY mode display USB wq≥pqi≥py USB USB qr≥qot≥pp Pushing [MP-R] calls up the frequency and operating mode in a memo pad and the temporary pad sequentially. wq≥pwr≥tw USB wq≥wuy≥pp TEMPORARY PAD USB wq≥rit≥pp Frequency and mode before pushing [MP-R]. 55 7 SCANS ■ Scan types • The scan function can be used on the main readout only. • You can operate a scan while operating on a frequency using the dualwatch or split functions. See p. 31 for details. PROGRAMMED SCAN ∂F SCAN Repeatedly scans between two scan edge frequencies (scan edge memory channels P1 and P2). Repeatedly scans within ∂F span area. Scan edge P1 or P2 Scan edge P2 or P1 Start frequency –∂F frequency +∂F frequency Scan Scan Scan Jump Jump This scan operates in VFO mode. This scan operates in both VFO and memory modes. MEMORY SCAN SELECT MEMORY SCAN Repeatedly scans all programmed memory channels. Repeatedly scans all select memory channels. ß (select) Blank channel Mch 3 Mch 4 Mch 2 Mch 1 ß (select) ß (select) Mch 99 Mch 7 ß (select) ß (select) Mch 2 Mch 5 Mch 1 Blank channel Mch 3 Mch 4 ß (select) ß (select) Mch 6 This scan operates in memory mode. ß (select) Mch 99 Mch 7 ß (select) ß (select) Mch 5 Mch 6 This scan operates in memory mode. ■ Preparation • Channels • Scan speed For programmed scan: Program scan edge frequencies into scan edge memory channels P1 and P2. Scan speed can be selected from 2 levels, high or low, in set mode. See p. 60 for details. For ∂F scan: Set the ∂F span (∂F scan range) in the scan screen. For memory scan: Program 2 or more memory channels except scan edge memory channels. For select memory scan: Designate 2 or more memory channels as select memory channels. To designate the channel as a select memory channel, choose a memory channel, then push [(F-3)SELECT] in the scan screen (memory mode) or in the memory channel screen. • Scan resume ON/OFF You can select the scan to resume or cancel when detecting a signal, in set mode. Scan resume ON/OFF must be set before operating a scan. See p. 60 for ON/OFF setting and scan resume condition details. 56 • Squelch condition SCAN STARTS WITH PROGRAMMED SCAN The scan continues SQUELCH until it is stopped manually, and does OPEN not pause even if it detects signals. MEMORY SCAN Scan pauses on each channel when the scan resume is ON; not applicable when OFF. Scan stops when detecting a signal. SQUELCH If you set scan resume ON in set mode, the CLOSED scan pauses for 10 sec. when detecting a signal, then resumes. When a signal disappears while scan is paused, scan resumes 2 sec. later. SCANS ■ Programmed scan operation q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select VFO mode. e Select the desired operating mode. • The operating mode can also be changed while scanning. r Push [(F-4)SCAN] to select the scan screen. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp METER Po 14.100.00 P.AMP VFO USB FIL2 BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB SCAN AGC MID PROGRAM SCAN ∂F Span Programmed scan edges P1: P2: ∂F PROG ± 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz FINE ∂ F SPAN SET SCAN AGC MID COMP OFF WIDE ANT COMP OFF WIDE USB 14.100.00 • Decimal points blink while scanning. VOX OFF qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF VOX OFF USB y Push [(F-1)PROG] to start the programmed scan. ∂F Span Programmed scan edges P1: P2: ∂F PROG ± 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz ∂ F SPAN FINE SET t Set [RF/SQL] open or closed. • See previous page for scan condition. • If the [RF/SQL] control function is set as “AUTO,” the squelch is always open in SSB, CW and RTTY modes. See pgs. 3, 68 for details. u When the scan detects a signal, the scan stops, pauses or ignores it depending on the resume setting and the squelch condition. i To cancel the scan, push [(F-1)PROG]. If the same frequencies are programmed into the scan edge memory channel P1 and P2, programmed scan does not start. ■ ∂F scan operation q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select VFO mode or a memory channel. e Select the desired operating mode. • The operating mode can also be changed while scanning. y Set the ∂F span by pushing [(F-4)∂F SPAN]. • ±5 kHz, ±10 kHz, ±20 kHz, ±50 kHz, ±100 kHz, ±500 kHz and ±1000 kHz are selectable. u Set center frequency of the ∂F span. i Push [(F-2)∂F] to start the ∂F scan. • Decimal points blink while scanning. r Push [(F-4)SCAN] to select the scan screen. ANT ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX METER Po P.AMP VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp 14.100.00 VFO USB COMP OFF WIDE PROG qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO VOX OFF ∂F Span Programmed scan edges ∂F P1: P2: ± COMP OFF WIDE 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz FINE ∂ F SPAN FIL2 METER Po SCAN AGC MID qw:pp USB 14.100.00 USB PROG USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp 14.100.00 USB SCAN AGC MID USB 14.100.00 VFO ATT OFF FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF VOX OFF USB BW 2.4k SFT TX ∂F SCAN ∂F ∂F Center Span Programmed scan edges ∂F 14.195.00MHz ± 10kHz P1: P2: 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz FINE ∂ F SPAN SET SET t Set [RF/SQL] open or closed. • See previous page for scan condition. • If the [RF/SQL] control function is set as “AUTO,” the squelch is always open in SSB, CW and RTTY modes. See pgs. 3, 68 for details. o When the scan detects a signal, the scan stops, pauses or ignores it depending on the resume setting and the squelch condition. !0 To cancel the scan, push [(F-2)∂F]. 57 7 SCANS ■ Fine programmed scan/fine ∂F scan Fine scan functions as programmed or ∂F scan, but scan speed decreases when the squelch opens but does not stop. The scanning tuning step shifts from 50 Hz to 10 Hz while the squelch opens. q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [(F-4)SCAN] to select the scan screen. e Set for programmed scan or ∂F scan as described on previous page. r Push [(F-1)PROG] or [(F-2)∂F] to start a scan. • Decimal points blink while scanning. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF USB 14.100.00 ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB SCAN AGC MID FINE PROGRAM SCAN VOX OFF ∂F Span Programmed scan edges P1: P2: ∂F PROG ± 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz ∂ F SPAN FINE SET FIL2 METER Po • “FINE PROGRAM SCAN” or “FINE ∂F SCAN” appears. COMP OFF WIDE qw:pp USB t Push [(F-3)FINE] to start a fine scan. SCAN AGC MID y When the scan detects a signal, the scan speed decreases but does not stop. u Push [(F-1)PROG] or [(F-2)∂F] to stop the scan; push [(F-3)FINE] to cancel the fine scan. PROGRAM SCAN VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE ∂F Span Programmed scan edges P1: P2: ∂F PROG ± 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz ∂ F SPAN FINE SET ■ Memory scan operation q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select memory mode. e Select the desired operating mode. • The operating mode can also be changed while scanning. r Push [(F-4)SCAN] to select the scan screen. ANT BW 2.4k SFT 12 TX METER Po P.AMP qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp 14.100.00 VFO VFO VFO USB FIL2 MEMO METER Po P.AMP 12 qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp 14.100.00 VFO VFO VFO USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB SCAN AGC MID MEMORY SCAN MEMO ∂F Span Programmed scan edges ∂F P1: P2: ± 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz SELECT ∂ F SPAN SET t Set [RF/SQL] open or closed. • See p. 56 for scan condition. • If the [RF/SQL] control function is set as “AUTO,” the squelch is always open in SSB, CW and RTTY modes. See pgs. 3, 68 for details. 58 BW 2.4k SFT TX ∂F Span Programmed scan edges ∂F P1: P2: ± 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz SELECT ∂ F SPAN SET SCAN AGC MID VOX OFF ANT COMP OFF WIDE USB 14.100.00 • Decimal points blink while scanning. VOX OFF qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF COMP OFF WIDE USB y Push [(F-1)MEMO] to start the memory scan. u When the scan detects a signal, the scan stops, pauses or ignores it depending on the resume setting and the squelch condition. i To cancel the scan, push [(F-1)MEMO]. 2 or more memory channels must be programmed for memory scan to start. SCANS ■ Select memory scan operation q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select memory mode. e Select the desired operating mode. • The operating mode can also be changed while scanning. r Push [(F-4)SCAN] to select the scan screen. y Push [(F-1)MEMO] to start the memory scan. • Decimal points blink while scanning. u Push [(F-3)SELECT] to start select memory scan; push [(F-3)SELECT] again to return to memory scan, if desired. ANT BW 2.4k SFT 12ß 12 TX ANT BW 2.4k SFT 12 TX METER Po qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp 14.100.00 VFO VFO P.AMP VFO USB USB COMP OFF WIDE ∂F COMP OFF WIDE Span Programmed scan edges ∂F MEMO VFO P1: P2: ± USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp 14.100.00 USB SCAN SELECT MEMORY SCAN VOX OFF SCAN VOX OFF 14.100.00 AGC MID USB 14.100.00 P.AMP FIL2 AGC MID FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp VFO VFO ATT OFF qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF METER Po qw:pp USB 10kHz ∂F Span Programmed scan edges ∂F MEMO P1: P2: ± 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz ∂ F SPAN SELECT SET 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz SELECT ∂ F SPAN SET t Set [RF/SQL] open or closed. • See p. 56 for scan condition. • If the [RF/SQL] control function is set as “AUTO,” the squelch is always open in SSB, CW and RTTY modes. See pgs. 3, 68 for details. i When the scan detects a signal, the scan stops, pauses or ignores it depending on the resume setting and the squelch condition. o To cancel the scan, push [(F-1)MEMO]. 2 or more memory channels must be designated as select memory channels for select memory scan to start. ■ Setting select memory channels q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select memory mode. e Push [(F-4)SCAN] to select the scan screen. ANT BW 2.4k SFT 12 TX METER Po P.AMP qw:pp USB FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp 14.100.00 VFO VFO VFO USB 14.100.00 MEMO ANT BW 2.4k SFT 12ß 12 TX METER Po FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp 14.100.00 VFO USB 14.100.00 Span Programmed scan edges ∂F P1: P2: ± VOX OFF 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz SELECT ∂ F SPAN COMP OFF WIDE SET r Select the desired memory channel to set as select memory channel. MEMO USB SCAN AGC MID ∂F USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF USB qw:pp USB VFO VFO SCAN AGC MID COMP OFF WIDE “ß” appears for select memory channels. P.AMP FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF VOX OFF USB t Push [(F-3)SELECT] to set the memory channel as a select memory or not. ∂F Span Programmed scan edges ∂F P1: P2: ± 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz SELECT ∂ F SPAN SET y Repeat steps r to t to program another memory channel as a select memory channel, if desired. u Push [EXIT] to exit the scan screen. Select memory channels can also be set in the memory channel screen. (p. 51) 59 7 SCANS ■ Scan set mode Scan set mode is used for programming scanning speed and scan resume condition. • Scan speed The transceiver has 2 speeds for scanning, high and low. q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [(F-4)SCAN] to select the scan screen. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO USB q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [(F-4)SCAN] to select the scan screen. e Push [(F-5)SET] to select the scan set mode screen. r Push [(F-2)Z] to select the scan resume condition item. SCAN SET AGC MID S C A N Speed SCAN Speed SCAN C A N Resume Resume FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF This item sets the scan resume function ON or OFF. ON: scan resumes 10 sec. after stopping on a signal (or 2 sec. after a signal disappears); OFF: scan does not resume after stopping on a signal. USB 14.100.00 • Scan resume condition VOX OFF USB 14.100.00 COMP OFF WIDE SCAN AGC MID é VOX OFF ∂F COMP OFF WIDE Span Programmed scan edges PROG ∂F P1: P2: ± HIGH IGH ON ON è DEF 10kHz 0.500.00MHz 29.999.99MHz FINE ∂ F SPAN SET t Rotate the tuning dial to turn the scan resume function ON or OFF. • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select the default condition. e Push [(F-5)SET] to select the scan set mode screen. r Push [(F-1)Y] to select the scan speed item. SCAN SET AGC MID S CAN Speed SCAN SCAN CAN Resume HIGH ON VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE é è DEF t Rotate the tuning dial to select the scan speed. • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select the default condition. y Push [EXIT] twice to exit the set mode. 60 y Push [EXIT] twice to exit the set mode. SCANS ■ Tone scan The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone frequency in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone frequency required to access the repeater. q Set the desired frequency or memory channel to be checked for a tone frequency. w Push [AM/FM] one or more times to select FM mode. e Push [(F-5)TONE] for 2 sec. to enter the tone frequency screen. TONE FREQUENCY AGC FAST VOX OFF REPEATER TONE 88.5Hz T-SQL TONE 88.5Hz TONE é è DEF T-SCAN t Push [(F-5)T-SCAN] to start the tone scan. • “SCAN” flashes while scanning. AGC FAST VOX OFF TONE FREQUENCY REPEATER TONE 188.8Hz T-SQL TONE 88.5Hz SCAN TONE T-SCAN y When the tone frequency is detected, the tone scan pauses. • The tone frequency is set temporarily on a memory channel. Program into the memory channel to store the tone frequency permanently. • The decoded tone frequency is used for the repeater tone frequency or tone squelch frequency. u To stop the scan, push [EXIT]. i Push [EXIT] to exit the tone frequency screen. r Push [(F-1)Y] or [(F-2)Z] to check the repeater tone frequency or tone squelch frequency, respectively. (pgs. 46, 47) 61 8 CLOCK AND TIMERS ■ Setting the current time The transceiver has a built-in 24-hour clock with power-off and power-on timer functions. This is useful when logging QSO’s and so on. The clock indication is always displayed except after pushing [F-INP]. r Set the current time using the tuning dial. • “TIME–set push [SET]” blinks. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [(F-5)SET] then [(F-3)TIME] to enter timer set mode. e Push [(F-1)Y] or [(F-2)Z] to select the time adjustment item. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB 14.100.00 FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF Time ime (Now) P ower-ON Timer Set Power-ON P ower-OFF Period Power-OFF VOX OFF TIME SET AGC MID Time i m e (Now) (Now) P o w e r - O N Timer Power-ON T i m e r Set Set P o w e r - O F F Period Power-OFF Period VOX OFF TIME-set TIME-set COMP OFF WIDE 15:24 5:24 0:00 0:00 60min 60min P u s h [SET] Push [SET] è é SET t Push [(F-4)SET] to enter the set time. • Push [EXIT] to cancel the setting. USB Set time appears. 12:00 0:00 60min ANT COMP OFF WIDE BW 2.4k SFT TX é USB 14.100.00 TIME SET AGC MID USB 14.100.00 USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF qw:pp USB METER Po FIL2 METER Po VFO è VFO qt:wr USB FIL2 METER Po qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO 14.100.00 USB USB FIL2 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 USB TIME SET AGC MID Time i m e (Now) (Now) P o w e r - O N Timer Power-ON T i m e r Set Set P o w e r - O F F Period Power-OFF Period VOX OFF 15:24 5:24 0:00 0:00 60min 60min COMP OFF WIDE é è y Push [EXIT] twice to exit timer set mode. ■ Setting power-on time The transceiver can be set to turn ON automatically at a specified time. r Set the desired power-on time using the tuning dial. • “TIMER–set push [SET]” blinks. q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [(F-5)SET] then [(F-3)TIME] to enter timer set mode. e Push [(F-1)Y] or [(F-2)Z] to select the power-on time item. TIME SET AGC MID Time ime (Now) P ower-ON Timer Set Power-ON P ower-OFF Period Power-OFF VOX OFF Time i m e (Now) (Now) Power-ON T Power-ON Timer i m e r Set Set P o w e r - O F F Period Power-OFF Period VOX OFF 15:24 5:24 19:30 19:30 60min 60min T I M E R - s e t Push TIMER-set P u s h [SET] [SET] COMP OFF WIDE é è SET t Push [(F-4)SET] to enter the set time. • Push [EXIT] to cancel the setting. y Push [EXIT] twice to exit timer set mode. COMP OFF WIDE é 62 15:24 0:00 60min TIME SET AGC MID è CLOCK AND TIMERS ■ Setting power-off period The transceiver can be set to turn OFF automatically after being activated via the power-on timer. The power-off period can be set to 5–120 min. in 5 min. steps. r Set the desired power-off time using the tuning dial. • “TIMER – set TIME SET AGC MID q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [(F-5)SET] then [(F-3)TIME] to enter timer set mode. e Push [(F-1)Y] or [(F-2)Z] to select the power-off time item. push [SET]” blinks. Time i m e (Now) (Now) Power-ON T Power-ON Timer i m e r Set Set P o w e r - O F F Period Power-OFF Period VOX OFF 15:24 5:24 19:30 19:30 45min 45min T I M E R - s e t Push TIMER-set P u s h [SET] [SET] COMP OFF WIDE é è SET t Push [(F-4)SET] to enter the set time. • Push [EXIT] to cancel the setting. TIME SET AGC MID Time i m e (Now) P o w e r -ON Timer Set Power-ON P o w e r -OFF Period Power-OFF VOX OFF 15:24 19:30 60min y Push [EXIT] twice to exit timer set mode. COMP OFF WIDE é è ■ Timer operation q Preset the power-on time and power-off period as described previously. w Push [POWER] momentarily to turn the timer function ON. r When the set time arrives, the power is automatically turned ON. t The transceiver emits 10 beeps and turns OFF after the power-off period elapses. • The [POWER] light lights when the timer function is ON. • The [POWER] light blinks while beeping. • Push [POWER] momentarily to cancel the power-off timer, if desired. [POWER] e Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn the power OFF. • The [POWER] light lights continuously. 63 9 SET MODE ■ Set mode description y Set the desired condition using the tuning dial. Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. This transceiver has a level set mode, display set mode, timer set mode and miscellaneous (others) set mode. • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select a default condition or value. u For timer set mode, push [(F-4)SET] to enter the set time. i Push [EXIT] twice to exit the set mode. • Set mode operation q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [(F-5)SET] to select the set mode screen. e Push [(F-1)LEVEL], [(F-2)DISP], [(F-3)TIME] or [(F-4)OTHERS] to enter the desired set mode. r For display or miscellaneous (others) set mode, push [(F-5)WIDE] to toggle wide and normal screen. t Push [(F-1)Y] or [(F-2)Z] to select the desired item. •Start up screen ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO qw:pp USB •Level set mode (p. 65) FIL2 qr≥qot≥pp METER Po 14.100.00 P.AMP VFO USB FIL2 F-1 qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF 14.100.00 LEVEL SET AGC MID USB SSB TX Tone (Bass) SSB TX Tone (Treble) Monitor Level Side Tone Level Side Tone Level Limit Beep Level Beep Level Limit VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE USB AGC MID é è 0dB 0dB 50% 50% ON 50% ON DEF VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE SCOPE MEMORY VOICE SCAN •Display set mode (p. 66) SET DISPLAY SET AGC MID F-5 F-2 Contrast (LCD) Bright (LCD) Horizon Backlight(Switches) Display Type Display Font Memory Name VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE •Set mode screen ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX VFO é qr≥qot≥pp P.AMP VFO AGC MID VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE LEVEL 14.100.00 USB •Timer set mode (pgs. 62, 67) USB FIL2 14.100.00 USB F-3 SET MODE T X Tone,Monitor,Side TX T o n e , M o n i t o r , S i d e Tone T o n e etc etc DISP DISP B r i g h t , C o n t r a s t , S t y l e , F o n t etc Bright,Contrast,Style,Font etc TIME TIME Clock/Timer Clock/Timer OTHERS OTHERS O t h e r Set Other S e t Mode Mode DISP TIME T i m e (Now) Time (Now) Power-ON o w e r - O N Timer T i m e r Set Set P o w e r - O F F Period Power-OFF Period VOX OFF 12:00 2:00 0:00 0:00 60min 60min COMP OFF WIDE S E T MODE SET M O D E MENU MENU LEVEL LEVEL TIME SET AGC MID qr≥wpt≥pp ATT OFF WIDE DEF FIL2 METER Po Basic1 ON qw:pp USB è 60% 50% é è OTHERS •Miscellaneous (others) set mode (p. 68) O T H E R S SET OTHERS SET AGC MID F-4 BK-IN OFF 1/4 OFF é 64 Calibration a l i b r a t i o n Marker Marker Beep(Confirmation) Beep(Confirmation) B e e p ( B a n d Edge) Beep(Band Edge) R F / S Q L Control RF/SQL Control Q u i c k Dualwatch Quick Dualwatch Q u i c k SPRIT Quick SPRIT F M SPLIT FM S P L I T Offset(HF) Offset(HF) è DEF OFF FF ON ON ON ON RF+SQL RF+SQL ON ON ON ON -0.100MHz -0.100MHz WIDE SET MODE ■ Level set mode SSB Tx Tone (Bass) This item adjusts the bass level of the transmit audio tone in SSB mode from –5 dB to +5 dB in 1 dB steps. 0dB 0 dB (default) SSB Tx Tone (Treble) This item adjusts the treble level of the transmit audio tone in SSB mode from –5 dB to +5 dB in 1 dB steps. 0dB 0 dB (default) Monitor Level This item adjusts the transmit IF signal monitor level from 0 % to 100 % in 1 % steps. 50% 50 % (default) See p. 35 for details. Side Tone Level This item adjusts the CW side tone level from 0 % to 100 % in 1 % steps. 50% 50 % (default) See p. 35 for details. Side Tone Level Limit This item allows you to set a maximum volume level for CW side tones. CW side tones are linked to the [AF] control until a specified volume level is reached — further rotation of the [AF] control will not increase the volume of the CW side tones. ON OFF CW side tone level is limited CW side tone level is linked with [AF] (default) to [AF] Beep Level This item adjusts the volume level for confirmation beep tones from 0 % to 100 % in 1 % steps. When beep tones are turned OFF, this setting has no effect. 50% 50 % (default) Beep Level Limit This item allows you to set a maximum volume level for confirmation beep tones. Confirmation beep tones are linked to the [AF] control until a specified volume level is reached — further rotation of the [AF] control will not increase the volume of the beep tones. ON OFF Beep level is limited with Beep level is linked to [AF] [AF] (default) 65 9 SET MODE ■ Display set mode To adjust the LCD contrast or backlight, wait until the LCD becomes stable (10 min. or more after turning power ON). This is an inherent characteristic of LCDs and LCD backlights and does not indicate a transceiver malfunction. Contrast (LCD) This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD from 0 % to 100 % in 1 % steps. 60% 60 % (default) Backlight (LCD) This item adjusts the brightness of the LCD from 0 % to 100 % in 1 % steps. 50% 50 % (default) Horizon This item adjusts the horizontal position of the LCD from 1 to 8. Horizontal position is 4. (default) Backlight (switches) This item adjusts the brightness of the switches from 1 to 8. Backlight level is 8. (Maximum; default) Display Type This item sets the LCD screen type. There are 4 selectable types: A, B, C and D. A-type LCD screen (default) Display Font Basic1 This item sets the font of the frequency readouts. There are 7 selectable fonts: Basic 1, Basic 2, Pop, 7seg (7 segment numeral), Italic 1, Italic 2 and Classic. Basic 1 font (default) Memory Name This item sets the memory name indication ON and OFF. See p. 54 for details. 66 ON OFF Memory name is displayed. Memory name is not dis(default) played. SET MODE ■ Display set mode (continued) My Call Your call sign, etc. can be displayed in the opening screen when turning power ON. Up to 10 characters can be programmed. Capital letters, numerals, some symbols (– / . ) and spaces can be used. q Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [(F-5)SET] then [(F-2)DISP] to select the display set mode screen. e Push [(F-2)Z] one or more times to select the ‘My Call’ item. • Push [ABC] to select capital letters. • Push [123] or [etc] to toggle numerals and symbols. • Push [(F-1)Ω] or [(F-2)≈] for cursor movement. • Push [(F-3)DEL] to delete the selected character. • Push [(F-4)SPACE] to input a space. y Push [EXIT] to input the set name. • The cursor disappears. u Push [EXIT] to exit the set mode screen. • Opening screen example DISPLAY SET AGC MID Bright (LCD) Horizo n Backli g h t ( S w i t c h e s ) Displa y T y p e Displa y F o n t Memory N a m e My Call VOX OFF COMP OFF WIDE é 50% Basic1 ON JA3YUA è iC-756pro WIDE EDIT r Push [(F-4)EDIT] to edit. NOW CALIBRATING DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR PLEASE WAIT FOR 10sec • A cursor appears and blinks. Selected character Character group keys t Input the desired character by rotating the tuning dial or by pushing the band key for number input. ABC DISPLAY SET Bright (LCD) Horizon Backlight(Switches) Display Type Display Font Memory Name My Call ABC 123 ç å DEL 50% JA3YUA Basic1 ON _A3YUA SPACE WIDE ■ Timer set mode Time (now) This item sets the current time for the built-in 24-hour clock. 15:00 Push [(F-4)SET] to enter the time. See p. 62 for details. Power-ON timer set This item sets the power-on time. 15:00 Push [(F-4)SET] to enter the time. See p. 62 for details. Power-OFF period This item sets the power-off period for automatic shutdown after the power-on timer has turned power ON. 60min Push [(F-4)SET] to enter the time. See p. 63 for details. 67 9 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode Calibration Marker This item is used for a simple frequency check of the transceiver. ON OFF Calibration marker ON Calibration marker OFF (default) ON OFF Confirmation beep ON (default) Confirmation beep OFF ON OFF Band edge beep ON (default) Band edge beep OFF See p. 76 for calibration procedure. Turn the calibration marker OFF after checking the frequency of the transceiver. Beep (Confirmation) A beep sounds each time a switch is pushed to confirm it. This function can be turned OFF for silent operation. The volume level can be set in level set mode. (p. 65) Beep (Band Edge) A beep sounds when an operating frequency enters or exits an amateur band. This functions independent of the confirmation beep setting (above). The volume level can be set in level set mode. (p. 65) RF/SQL Control The [RF/SQL] control can be set as the RF/squelch control (default), the squelch control only (RF gain is fixed at maximum) or ‘Auto’ (RF gain control in SSB, CW and RTTY; squelch control in AM and FM). RF+SQL [RF/SQL] control as RF/squelch control (default) SQL [RF/SQL] control as squelch control AUTO [RF/SQL] control as RF gain control in SSB, CW and RTTY; squelch control in AM and FM See p. 3 for details. Quick Dualwatch When this item is set to ON, pushing [DUALWATCH] for 2 sec. sets the sub readout frequency to the main readout frequency and activates dualwatch operation. ON OFF Quick dualwatch ON (default) Quick dualwatch OFF See p. 31 for details. Quick SPLIT When this item is set to ON, pushing [SPLIT] for 2 sec. sets the sub readout frequency to the main readout frequency and activates split operation. See p. 33 for details. 68 ON OFF Quick split ON (default) Quick split OFF SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode (continued) FM SPLIT Offset (HF) This item sets the offset (difference between transmit and receive frequencies) for the quick split function. However, this setting is used for HF bands in FM mode only and is used to input the repeater offset for an HF band. -0.100MHz -4.000MHz Minus 0.1 MHz offset (default) Minus 4.0 MHz offset -1.000MHz +4.000MHz Minus 1.0 MHz offset (default) Plus 4.0 MHz offset ON OFF Split lock function ON Split lock function OFF (default) ON OFF Automatic tuner start ON Automatic tuner start OFF (default) ON OFF Automatic PTT start ON Automatic PTT start OFF (default) The offset frequency can be set from –4 MHz to +4 MHz in 1 kHz steps. FM SPLIT Offset (50M) This item sets the offset (difference between transmit and receive frequencies) for the quick split function. However, this setting is used for 50 MHz band FM mode only, and is used to input the repeater offset for the 50 MHz band. The offset frequency can be set from –4 MHz to +4 MHz in 1 kHz steps. SPLIT Lock When this item is ON, the tuning dial can be used to adjust the transmit frequency while pushing [XFC] even while the lock function is activated. See p. 32 for split frequency operation details. Tuner (Auto Start) The internal antenna tuner has an automatic start capability which starts tuning if the SWR is higher than 1.5–3. When “OFF” is selected, the tuner remains OFF even when the SWR is poor (1.5–3). When “ON” is selected, automatic tune starts even when the tuner is turned OFF. Tuner (PTT Start) Tuning of the internal antenna tuner can be started automatically at the moment the PTT is pushed after the operating frequency is changed (more than 1% from last-tuned frequency). 69 9 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode (continued) [ANT] Switch You can set the antenna connector selection to automatic, manual or non-selection (when using 1 antenna only). Auto Antenna switch is activated and the selection is automatically memorized. (default) When “Auto” is selected, the antenna switch is activated and the band memory memorizes the selected antenna. See p. 45 for details. Manual Antenna switch is activated. OFF Antenna switch is deactivated and [ANT1] is always selected. When “Manual” is selected, the antenna switch is activated and selects an antenna manually. When “OFF” is selected, the antenna switch is not activated and does not function. The [ANT1] connector is always selected in this case. RTTY Mark Frequency This item selects the RTTY mark frequency. RTTY mark frequency is toggled between 1275, 1615 and 2125 Hz. 2125 1275 2125 Hz RTTY mark frequency (default) 1275 Hz RTTY mark frequency RTTY Shift Width This item adjusts the RTTY shift width. There are 3 selectable values: 170, 200 and 425 Hz. 170 425 170 Hz RTTY shift frequency (default) 425 Hz RTTY shift frequency RTTY Keying Polarity This item selects the RTTY keying polarity. Normal or reverse keying polarity can be selected. NORMAL REVERSE Normal polarity (default) Reverse polarity ON OFF Decode as letter code (default) Decode as character code When reverse polarity is selected, Mark and Space are reversed. - Normal : Key open/close = Mark/Space - Reverse : Key open/close = Space/Mark RTTY Decode USOS This item selects the USOS (UnShift On Space) function of the internal RTTY decoder. See p. 41 for details. 70 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode (continued) RTTY Decode New Line Code This item selects the new line code of the internal RTTY decoder. See p. 41 for details. CR,LF,CR+LF CR+LF CR, LF and CR+LF (default) CR+LF only CR : Carriage Return LF : Line Feed Speech Language When the optional UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT is installed, you can select between English and Japanese as the language. English Japanese English announcement (default) Japanese announcement HIGH LOW Faster announcement (default) Slower announcement See p. 73 for unit installation. Speech Speed When the optional UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT is installed, you can select between faster or slower synthesizer output. See p. 73 for unit installation. Speech S-Level When the optional UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT is installed, you can have frequency, mode and signal level announcement. Signal level announcement can be deactivated if desired. ON OFF Signal level announcement (default) No signal level announcement When “OFF” is selected, the signal level is not announced. See p. 73 for unit installation. Memo Pad Numbers This item sets the number of memo pad channels available. 5 or 10 memo pads can be set. MAIN DIAL Auto TS This item sets the auto tuning step function. When rotating the tuning dial rapidly, the tuning step automatically changes several times as selected. 10 5 memo pads (default) 10 memo pads HIGH Auto tuning step is turned ON. Fastest tuning step during rapid rotation (default) LOW Auto tuning step is turned ON. Faster tuning step during rapid rotation OFF Auto tuning step is turned OFF. There are 2 type of auto tuning steps: HIGH (Fastest) and LOW (Faster). 71 9 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode (continued) Mic Up/Down Speed This item sets the rate at which frequencies are scanned when the microphone [UP]/[DN] switches are pushed and held. High or low can be selected. HIGH LOW High speed (default, 50 tuning steps/sec.) Low speed (25 tuning steps/sec.) AUTO 19200 Auto baud rate (default) 19200 bps 5Ch 7Fh Address of 5Ch (default) Address of 7Fh 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 automatically set according to the connected controller or remote controller. CI-V address To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code. The IC-756PRO’s address is 5Ch. When 2 or more IC-756PRO’s are connected to an optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER, rotate the tuning dial to select a different address for each IC-756PRO in the range 01h to 7Fh. CI-V transceive Transceive operation is possible with the IC-756PRO connected to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers. ON OFF Transceive ON (default) Transceive OFF ON OFF 4 bytes of frequency data 5 bytes of frequency data (default) When “ON” is selected, changing the frequency, operating mode, etc. on the IC-756PRO automatically changes those of connected transceivers (or receivers) and vice versa. CI-V with IC-731 When connecting the IC-756PRO to the IC-735 for transceive operation, you must change the operating frequency data length to 4 bytes. • This item must be set to “ON” only when operating transceiver with the IC-735. 72 OPTION INSTALLATION 10 ■ Opening the transceiver’s case Follow the case and cover opening procedures shown here when you want to install an optional unit or adjust the internal units, etc. CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver. Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or equipment damage. q Remove 2 screws from the left side of the transceiver to remove the carrying handle as shown below. w Remove 7 screws from the top of the transceiver and 4 screws from the sides, then lift up the top cover. e Turn the transceiver upside down. r Remove 6 screws from the bottom of the transceiver, then lift up the bottom cover. ■ UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT q Remove the top and bottom covers as shown above. w Remove the protective paper attached to the bottom of the UT-102 to expose the adhesive strip. e Plug UT-102 into J3502 on the MAIN unit as shown in the diagram at right. r Return the top and bottom covers to their original positions. UT-102 -10 UT The UT-102 announces the accessed readout’s frequency, mode, etc. (S-meter level can also be announced—p. 71) in a clear, electronically-generated voice, in English (or Japanese). ➥ Push [SPEECH] to announce the frequency, etc. J3502 73 11 MAINTENANCE ■ Troubleshooting The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions. POWER PROBLEM If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. POSSIBLE CAUSE • DC power cable is improperly connected. • Fuse is blown. • Reconnect the DC power cable correctly. • Check for the cause, then replace the fuse with a spare one. (Fuses are installed in the DC power cable and the internal PA unit.) p. 17 p. 75 No sound comes from the speaker. • Volume level is too low. • Rotate [AF] clockwise to obtain a suitable listening level. • Rotate [RF/SQL] to 10 o’clock position to open the squelch. • Push [TRANSMIT] to receive or check the SEND line of an external unit, if desired. p. 2 • Reconnect to the antenna connector. • Select an antenna suitable for the operating frequency. • Push [TUNER] for 2 sec. to manually tune the antenna. • Push [ATT] one or more times to select “ATT OFF.” — pgs. 5, 45 p. 48 • Select a suitable operating mode. • Push [PBT CLR] for 2 sec. to reset the function. • Push [NB] to turn the function OFF. • Push [P.AMP] once or twice to turn the function OFF. • Set the [NR] control for maximum readability. p. 26 p. 26 p. 27 p. 5 • The transceiver is in the transmitting condition. • The antenna is not connected properly. • The antenna for another band is selected. RECEIVE Sensitivity is low. • The antenna is not properly tuned. • The attenuator is activated. Receive audio is distorted. • The operating mode is not selected correctly. • PBT function is activated. • Noise blanker function is activated. • Preamp is activated. TRANSMIT • The noise reduction is activated and the [NR] control is set too far clockwise. SCAN REF. Power does not come on when the [POWER] switch is pushed. • The squelch is closed. 74 SOLUTION p. 3 p. 2 p. 5 p. 27 The [ANT] switch does not function. • The antenna switch has not been activated. • Set the antenna switch in set mode to “Auto” or “Manual.” p. 45 Transmitting is impossible. • The operating frequency is not set to a ham band. • Set the frequency to a ham band. p. 24 Output power is too low. • [RF POWER] is set too far counterclockwise. • [MIC GAIN] is set too far counterclockwise. • The antenna for another band is selected. • Rotate [RF POWER] clockwise. • Set [MIC GAIN] to a suitable position. • Select an antenna suitable for the operating frequency. • Push [TUNER] for 2 sec. to manually tune the antenna. p. 3 p. 2 p. 5 • The antenna is not properly tuned. p. 48 No contact possible with another station. • RIT or ∂TX function is activated. • Split frequency function and/or dualwatch are activated. • Push [RIT] or [∂TX] to turn the function OFF. • Push [SPLIT] and/or [DUALWATCH] to turn the function OFF. p. 6 pgs. 7 31, 32 Transmitted signals are distorted. • [MIC GAIN] is set too far clockwise. • Set [MIC GAIN] to a suitable position. p. 2 Repeater accessed. be • Split frequency function is not activated. • Programmed subaudible tone frequency is wrong. • Push [SPLIT] to turn the function ON. • Reset the frequency using set mode. p. 7 p. 46 Programmed scan does not stop. • Squelch is open. • [RF/SQL] is assigned to RF gain control and squelch is open. • Set [RF/SQL] to the threshold point. • Reset [RF/SQL] control assignment and set it to the threshold point. p. 3 pgs. 3, 68 Programmed scan does not start. • The same frequencies have been programmed in scan edge memory channels P1 and P2. • Program different frequencies in scan edge memory channels P1 and P2. p. 52 Memory scan does not start. • 2 or more memory channels have not been programmed. • Program 2 or more memory channels. p. 52 Select memory scan does not start. • 2 or more memory channels have not been designated as select channels. • Designate 2 or more memory channels as select channels for the scan. pgs. 51, 59 cannot MAINTENANCE DISPLAY PROBLEM The displayed frequency does not change properly. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION • The dial lock function is activated. • A set mode screen is selected. • Push [LOCK] to deactivate the function. • Push [EXIT] one or more times to exit the set mode screen. • Reset the CPU. • The internal CPU has malfunctioned. ■ Fuse replacement 11 REF. p. 6 pgs. 11, 64 p. 22 DC POWER CABLE FUSE REPLACEMENT If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, try to find the source of the problem, and replace the damaged fuse with a new, rated fuse. 30 A fuse CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the transceiver when changing a fuse. The IC-756PRO has 2 types of fuses installed for transceiver protection. • DC power cable fuses ................................ FGB 30 A • Circuitry fuse ................................................ FGB 5 A CIRCUITRY FUSE REPLACEMENT The 13.8 V DC from the DC power cable is applied to all units in the IC-756PRO, except for the power amplifier, through the circuitry fuse. This fuse is installed in the PA unit. e Replace the circuitry fuse as shown in the diagram below. r Replace the PA shielding plate and top cover. Circuitry fuse (FGB 5 A) q Remove the top cover as shown on p. 73. w Remove 11 screws from the PA shielding plate, then remove the plate. ■ Clock backup battery replacement The transceiver has a lithium backup battery (CR2032) inside for clock and timer functions. The usual life of the backup battery is approximately 2 years. CR2032 When the backup battery is exhausted, the transceiver transmits and receives normally but cannot retain the current time. See p. 77 for battery location. 75 11 MAINTENANCE ■ Tuning dial brake adjustment The tension of the tuning dial may be adjusted to suit your preference. The brake adjustment screw is located on the right side of the tuning dial. See the figure at right. Turn the brake adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise to obtain a comfortable tension level while turning the dial continuously and evenly in one direction. Light Heavy ■ Frequency calibration (approximate) A very accurate frequency counter is required to calibrate the frequency of the transceiver. However, a rough check may be performed by receiving radio station WWV, or other standard frequency signals. u Push [(F-1)Y] several times to select the “Calibration marker” item. i Rotate the tuning dial clockwise to turn the calibration marker ON. • Side tone may be heard. CAUTION: Your transceiver has been thoroughly adjusted and checked at the factory before being shipped. You should not calibrate frequencies, except for special reasons. q Push [SSB] to select USB mode. w Push [PBT CLR] for 2 sec. to clear the PBT settings and make sure that the RIT/∂TX function is not activated. e Set the frequency to the standard frequency station minus 1 kHz. • When receiving WWV (10.000.00 MHz) as a standard frequency, set the operating frequency for 9.999.00 MHz. • Other standard frequencies can also be used. ANT BW 2.4k SFT TX METER Po VFO 1/4 OFF é è DEF ON ON ON ON ON RF+SQL RF+SQL ON ON ON ON -0.100MHz -0.100MHz WIDE o Adjust the calibration pot on the right side panel of the transceiver for a zero beat with the received standard signal as shown below. • Zero beat means that two signals are exactly the same frequency, resulting in a single tone being emitted. FIL2 o≥ooo≥pp 14.100.00 USB r Push [EXIT] one or more times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. t Push [(F-5)SET] to select the set mode screen. y Push [(F-4)OTHERS] to enter miscellaneous (others) set mode. 76 BK-IN OFF Calibration a l i b r a t i o n Marker Marker Beep(Confirmation) Beep(Confirmation) B e e p ( B a n d Edge) Beep(Band Edge) R F / S Q L Control RF/SQL Control Q u i c k Dualwatch Quick Dualwatch Q u i c k SPRIT Quick SPRIT F M SPLIT FM S P L I T Offset(HF) Offset(HF) qw:pp USB O T H E R S SET OTHERS SET AGC MID !0 Rotate the tuning dial counterclockwise to turn the calibration marker OFF. !1 Push [EXIT] twice to exit set mode. INTERNAL VIEWS 12 • Top view PA unit PA fuse (FGB 5 A) Internal antenna tuner FILTER unit • Bottom view RF unit Clock backup battery PLL unit Space for optional voice synthesizer (UT-102) MAIN unit 77 13 CONTROL COMMAND ■ Remote jack (CI-V) information • CI-V connection example The transceiver can be connected through an optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER to a personal computer equipped with an RS-232C port. The Icom Communications Interface-V (CI-V) controls the following functions of the transceiver. IC-756PRO 9–15 V DC Up to 4 Icom CI-V transceivers or transceivers can be connected to a personal computer equipped with an RS-232C port. See p. 72 for setting the CI-V condition using set mode. ct- 17 • Data format mini-plug cable The CI-V system can be operated using the following data formats. Data formats differ according to command numbers. A data area or sub command is added for some commands. NG MESSAGE TO CONTROLLER 78 Command number (see table at right) Sub command number (see table at right) Transceiver’s default address Controller’s default address Preamble code (fixed) FE FE E0 5C Cn Sc Data area FD FE FE E0 5C FA FD End of message code (fixed) NG code (fixed) End of message code (fixed) BCD code data for frequency or memory number entry IC-756PRO TO CONTROLLER FE FE E0 5C FB FD End of message code (fixed) FD OK code (fixed) Data area Transceiver’s default address Transceiver’s default address Command number (see table at right) Sub command number (see table at right) Controller’s default address Transceiver’s default address Preamble code (fixed) FE FE 5C E0 Cn Sc Controller’s default address Controller’s default address Preamble code (fixed) Preamble code (fixed) End of message code (fixed) OK MESSAGE TO CONTROLLER BCD code data for frequency or memory number entry CONTROLLER TO IC-756PRO BC-25 (optional) personal computer CONTROL COMMAND 13 • Command table Command Sub command 00 — Same as 01 command 06 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B Description Send frequency data Send mode data — — — — 00 01 02 03 04 05 07 08 Read band edge frequencies Read operating frequency Read operating mode Set frequency data Set LSB Set USB Set AM Set CW Set RTTY Set FM Set CW-R Set RTTY-R — B0 B1 C0 C1 D0 D1 Select VFO mode Exchange main and sub readouts Equalize main and sub readouts Turn the dualwatch OFF Turn the dualwatch ON Select main readout Select sub readout — 0001 – 0101*1 B0 B1 D0 D3 0F 00 01 Turn the split function OFF Turn the split function ON 10 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 10 Hz (1 Hz) tuning step 100 Hz tuning step 1 kHz tuning step 5 kHz tuning step 9 kHz tuning step 10 kHz tuning step 12.5 kHz tuning step 20 kHz tuning step 25 kHz tuning step 11 00 06 12 18 Attenuator OFF Attenuator ON (6 dB) Attenuator ON (12 dB) Attenuator ON (18 dB) 00 01 Select [ANT1] Select [ANT2] (Add 0 or 1 to turn [RX ANT] OFF or ON, respectively.) 12 13 00 01 02 Description [AF] level setting (0=max. CCW to 255=max. CW) 02 + level data [RF] level setting (0=max. CCW to 255=11 o’clock) 03 + level data [SQL] level setting (0=11 o’clock to 255=max. CW) 06 + level data [NR] level setting (0=min. to 255=max.) 07 + level data Inside [TWIN PBT] setting or IF shift setting (0=max. CCW, 128=center, 255=max. CW) 08 + level data Outside [TWIN PBT] setting (0=max. CCW, 128=center, 255=max. CW) 09 + level data [CW PITCH] setting (0=low pitch to 255=high pitch) 0A + level data [RF POWER] setting (0=min. to 255=max.) 0B + level data [MIC GAIN] setting (0=min. to 255=max.) 0C + level data [KEY SPEED] setting (0=slow to 255=fast) 0D + level data [NOTCH] setting (0=low freq. to 255=high freq.) 0E + level data [COMP] setting (0=min. to 255=max.) 0F + level data [BK-IN DELAY] setting (0=short delay to 255=long delay) 10 + level data [BAL] setting (0=max. CCW, 128=center, 255=max. CW) 14 Select memory mode Select memory channel *1P1=0100, P2=0101 Memory write Memory to VFO Memory clear Scan stop Programmed/memory scan start Programmed scan start ∂F scan start Fine programmed scan start Fine ∂F scan start Memory scan start Select memory scan start Set ∂F scan span (5 kHz, A2=±10 kHz, A3=±20 kHz, A4=±50 kHz, A5=±100 kHz, A6=±500 kHz, A7=±1 MHz) Set as non-select channel Set as select channel Set scan resume OFF Set scan resume ON 0E — — — 00 01 02 03 12 13 22 23 A1 – A7 Command Sub command 01 + level data Announce with voice synthesizer (00=all data; 01=frequency and S-meter level; 02=receive mode) 15 16 19 1A 1B 1C 01 02 Read squelch condition Read S-meter level 02 Set preamp (0=OFF; 1=preamp 1; 2=preamp 2) 12 Set AGC time constant (1=FAST; 2=MID; 3=SLOW) 22 40 Set noise blanker (0=OFF; 1=ON) Set noise reduction (0=OFF; 1=ON) 41 42 43 44 Set auto notch (0=OFF; 1=ON) Set repeater tone (0=OFF; 1=ON) Set tone squelch (0=OFF; 1=ON) Set speech compressor (0=OFF; 1=ON) 45 46 47 48 49 Set monitor (0=OFF; 1=ON) Set VOX function (0=OFF; 1=ON) Set break-in (0=OFF; 1=ON) Set manual notch (0=OFF; 1=ON) Set RTTY filter notch (0=OFF; 1=ON) 00 00 01 02 Read the transceiver ID Send/read memory contents Send/read band stacking register contents Send/read CW keyer contents 00 01 Set repeater tone frequency Set tone squelch tone frequency 00 Set the transceiver to receive or transmit condition (0=Rx; 1=Tx) 79 14 SPECIFICATIONS • General • Frequency coverage Receive Transmit 00.030–60.000 MHz*1, *2 01.800–01.999*2 03.500–03.999*2 07.000–07.300*2 10.100–10.150*2 14.000–14.350*2 18.068–18.168*2 21.000–21.450*2 24.890–24.990*2 28.000–29.700*2 50.000–54.000*2 *1 Some frequency bands are not guaranteed. *2 Depending on version • Mode • Number of memory channels • Antenna connector • Temperature range • Frequency stability : USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM, FM : 101 (99 regular, 2 scan edges) : SO-239 × 2 and phono (RCA; 50 Ω) : –10˚C to +50˚C; +14˚F to +122˚F : Less than ±0.5 ppm 1 min. after power on. (–10 to 50˚C; +14 to +122˚F) • Frequency resolution : 1 Hz • Power supply : 13.8 V DC ±15% • Power consumption : Transmit Max. power 23 A Receive Standby 3.0 A (typ.) Max. audio 3.5 A (typ.) • Dimensions : 340(W) × 111(H) × 285(D) mm (projections not included) 183⁄8(W) × 43⁄8(H) × 117⁄32(D) in • Weight (approx.) : 9.6 kg; 21 lb 1 oz • ACC 1 connector : 8-pin DIN connector • ACC 2 connector : 7-pin DIN connector • CI-V connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝) • Display : 5-inch (diagonal) TFT color LCD • Transmitter • Output power (continuously adjustable): SSB/CW/RTTY/FM 5–100 W AM 5–40 W • Modulation system SSB PSN modulation AM Low power modulation FM Phase modulation • Spurious emission : 50 dB (HF bands) 60 dB (50 MHz band) • Carrier suppression : 40 dB • Unwanted sideband : 55 dB suppression • ∂TX variable range : ±9.999 kHz • Microphone connector : 8-pin connector (600 Ω) • ELEC-KEY connector • KEY connector • SEND connector • ALC connector : 3-conductor 6.35(d) mm (1⁄4") : 3-conductor 6.35(d) mm (1⁄4") : Phono (RCA) : Phono (RCA) • Receiver • Receive system : Triple conversion superheterodyne system • Intermediate frequencies: 1st 64.455 MHz 2nd 455 kHz 3rd 36 kHz • Sensitivity (typical) SSB, CW, RTTY 0.16 µV (1.80–29.99 MHz)*1 (10 dB S/N) 0.13 µV (50.0–54.0 MHz)*2 13 µV (0.5–1.799 MHz) AM (10 dB S/N) 2 µV (1.80–29.99 MHz)*1 1 µV (50.0–54.0 MHz) FM (12 dB SINAD) 0.5 µV (28.0–29.99 MHz)*1 0.32 µV (50.0–54.0 MHz)*2 *1Pre-amp 1 is ON, *2Pre-amp 2 is ON • Squelch sensitivity (Pre-amp: OFF): SSB, CW, RTTY FM • Selectivity SSB, RTTY (BW: 2.4 kHz) CW (BW: 500 Hz) AM (BW: 6 kHz) FM (BW: 15 kHz) • Spurious and image rejection ratio Less than 5.6 µV Less than 1 µV More than 2.4 kHz/–6 dB Less than 2.8 kHz/–60 dB More than 500 Hz/–6 dB Less than 700 Hz/–60 dB More than 6.0 Hz/–6 dB Less than 15.0 Hz/–60 dB More than 12.0 Hz/–6 dB Less than 20.0 Hz/–60 dB : More than 70 dB (except IF through on 50 MHz band) • AF output power (at 13.8 V DC) • RIT variable range • PHONES connector : More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load : ±9.999 kHz : 3-conductor 6.35 (d) mm (1⁄4˝) • External SP connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8˝)/8 Ω • Antenna tuner • Matching impedance range: HF bands 16.7 to 150 Ω unbalanced (Less than VSWR 3:1) 50 MHz band 20 to 125 Ω unbalanced (Less than VSWR 2.5:1) • Minimum operating input power • Tuning accuracy • Insertion loss :8W : VSWR 1.5:1 or less : Less than 1.0 dB (after tuning) All stated specifications are typical and subject to change without notice or obligation. 80 OPTIONS IC-PW1 HF/50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER 15 EX-627 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA SELECTOR Full-duty 1 kW linear amplifier including an automatic antenna tuner. Has automatic tuning and band selection capability. Full break-in (QSK) operation is possible. The amplifier/power supply unit and the remote control unit are separated. AH-4 HF/50 MHz AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER AH-2b ANTENNA ELEMENT Automatically selects the antenna for the selected HF ham band. Manual selection is possible for the 50 MHz band. • Max. input power: 1000 W PEP SM-20 DESKTOP MICROPHONE A 2.5 m long antenna element for mobile operation with the AH-4. Specially designed to tune a long wire antenna for portable or mobile HF operation. The PTT tuner start function provides simple operation. • Frequency coverage: 3.5–28 MHz bands with the AH-4 • Input power rating: 120 W SP-20 EXTERNAL SPEAKER CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER 4 audio filters; headphone jack; can connect to 2 transceivers. • Input impedance: 8 Ω • Max. input power: 5 W For remote transceiver control using a personal computer. You can change frequencies, operating mode, memory channels, etc. IC-AT500 HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER 500 W automatic antenna tuner. Includes an automatic antenna selector for 4 separate antennas. HM-36 HAND MICROPHONE Hand microphone equipped with the [UP]/[DOWN] switches. IC-2KL HF 500 W LINEAR AMPLIFIER All solid-state 500 W linear amplifier. The power amplifier unit can be separately set-up from the power supply unit. CT-16 SATELLITE INTERFACE UNIT Easy tuning when connecting another Icom VHF transceiver for instant satellite communications. Unidirectional, electret microphone for base station operation. Includes [UP]/[DOWN] switches and a low cut function. UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT Announces the receive frequency, mode, S-meter level and current time in a clear, electronically-generated voice, in English (or Japanese). SP-21 EXTERNAL SPEAKER Designed for base station operation. • Input impedance: 8 Ω • Max. input power: 5 W 81 Count on us! A-5627H-1EX-q Printed in Japan © 1999 Icom Inc. 6-9-16 Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan
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