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IC-7200 Instruction Manual

1. AEN CESSES KKS ae EERE SSSA KRISSE SKSSNA TA K EIR REZAN XSS CEER SSS SR SIAS Z lt SSE LA gt TNC or PC interface SQL light green for the RTTY software FSKK black AF out light blue HSEND orange aa refer to the wires n GND red the supplied ACC cable Connect SQL line when required KEEA T ELEEECEESS KEIEN SEES ISSS ESSE ea Q _ _ TNC or PC interface for the RTTY software Connect SQL line when required INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS E Connections for SSTV or PSK31 When connecting to the ACC socket Rear panel ee Of KEA N lt SX Ss C KS sss SESS a m m 3 SS ES Ser SQL light green TNC or o N AF in pink PC interface for the software va AF out light blue an BOY n a refer to the wires n SZI the supplied ACC cable SA SQL line when required Rear a view When connecting to the MIC connector Front panel KES EX N eee 8 CESS Pelee ee LS gt o0 p00 mm Es lt gt Zz Z _ _ ee TNC or PC interface for the software Connect SQL line when required When connecting to the USB jack Connect an USB cable third party s between the transceivers USB jack and PC p 9 e icom HP http www icom co jp world support index html gives the USB dr
2. USB w He 1 weer VFO o d 1 aA POS1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB Push and hold for 1 sec then push again USB wy MA LT Kio a aan S BLANK POS1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB 22 3 BASIC OPERATION E Selecting VFO memory mode Push to toggle between VFO and memory modes MIC O50 Differences between VFO mode and memory mode VFO MODE Each VFO shows a frequency and operating mode If the frequency or operating mode is changed the VFO automatically memorizes the new frequency or operating mode When the VFO is selected from another VFO or memory mode the last used frequency and operat ing mode for that VFO appears EXAMPLE USB VFO is selected aos wes IIL nnani USB The frequency is LI CIIN changed A l D ee USB Memory mode is ws wes C nnn USB VFO is selected LI CIIN again A I i E a i AA B i Changed frequency 14 123 MHz appears MEMORY MODE pgs 61 64 Each memory channel shows a frequency and op erating 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 the memory channel is selected from another memory channel or VFO mode the memorized frequency and operating mode appear even if the memory channel settings frequency and mode are changed before selecting another memory channel or VFO mode EXAMPLE USB Memory channel 1 MI a
3. Ci onni is selected i USB The frequency is LI CIIN changed A l ee ae Another memory channel is selected Memory channel 1 we wwe i i hate BA is selected again Changed frequency 14 123 MHz does not appear and memorized frequency 14 100 MHz appears instead BASIC OPERATION 3 E Selecting an operating band The transceiver has a band stacking register This Band keys function automatically memorizes the last operating frequency and mode used on a particular band This is convenient for contest operation See the table below for a list of the bands available and the default settings for each register Using the band stacking register Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the Example 14 MHz band band selection mode 5 V M 1 A B 2 2 Push to select 14 MHz band SPLIT e The last operated frequency and mode are memo rized elmo AGC 3 Push to select an operating mode rotate mw fo 4 1 DIAL to select an operating frequency ud PSTN ey omP 7 SCAN 8 VOX 1 24 28 RIT F INP ENT GENE BAND 24 3 BASIC OPERATION E Frequency setting The transceiver has several tuning methods for con venient frequency tuning Using the main dial After pushing and holding for 1 sec push the desired band key to select the corresponding band e When you push acne the general coverage receiver band is selected If the dial lock function is activated
4. M appears when the normal IF filter is se lected N appears when the narrow IF filter is se lected LOCK INDICATOR p 29 Appears when the dial lock function is activated MEMORY INDICATOR p 61 Appears when memory mode is selected MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER READOUT p 61 Shows the selected memory channel number BLANK INDICATOR p 62 Appears when the selected memory channel is blank e This indicator appears both in VFO and memory mode SIGNAL SQL RF GAIN METER Shows receiving signal strength while receiving Shows either transmit power meter Po SWR or ALC while transmitting p 30 NOTCH INDICATORS p 51 ANF appears when the automatic notch func tion is activated appears when the manual notch function is activated NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR p 50 Appears when the noise reduction is activated NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR p 49 Appears when the noise blanker is activated TUNE INDICATOR p 67 Appears when the optional automatic antenna tuner is activated Blinks while tuning RECEIVE INDICATOR Appears while receiving a signal or when the squelch is open FREQUENCY READOUT Shows the operating frequency PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 LSBUSBCW F RTTY RAM WMA rO 0 TT A 2 Ee wee o wom VFO Uti A_I ABRI ex Geo ties pany Maan a E BNCP HI ALC ES TONE NB CHUAS 1 PROGRAMMABLE TUNING STEP I
5. HF 50MHz TRANSCEIVER A DZ 7 i ICOM IC 7200 PASSBAND TUNING CONTROLS TWIN PBT Adjust the receiver s DSP filter passband width p 46 e The limit of the variable range depends on the pass band width and mode The limit of the variable range is half of the passband width and PBT is adjustable in 200 Hz AM or 50 Hz other models steps e Rotate both TWIN PBT controls PBT1 and PBT2 to the same position shifts the IF VY What is the PBT control Generally the PBT electronically narrows the IF passband width to reject interference This trans ceiver uses the DSP circuit for the PBT function TWIN PBT TWIN PBT TWIN PBT O High cut Center Low cut NOISE BLANKER KEY p 49 Push to turn the noise blanker function ON or OFF e NB appears on the display Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise blanker set mode for setting the noise blanker level and blank time push again to return to nor mal operation e When entering the noise blanker set mode the noise blanker function is automatically turned ON VY What is the noise
6. Set read CW side tone level limit O OFF 1 ON Set read Twin peak filter O OFF 1 ON Set read RTTY mark frequency 0 1275 Hz 1 1615 Hz 2 2125 Hz Set read RTTY shift width 0 170 Hz 1 200 Hz 2 425 Hz 3 850 Hz Set read RTTY keying polarity O Normal 1 Reverse Set read LCD brightness O OFF 1 Dark 2 Bright Set read confirmation beep O OFF 1 ON Set read band edge beep O OFF 1 ON Set read beep gain 0 0 to 255 100 Set read beep gain limit O OFF 1 ON Set read RF SQL control set O Auto 1 SQL 2 RF SQL Set read meter peak hold O OFF 1 ON Set read quick split set O OFF 1 ON Set read split lock set O OFF 1 ON Set read transmit frequency monitor with RIT key set O OFF 1 ON Set read tuner auto start set O OFF 1 ON Set read PTT tune start set O OFF 1 ON Set read MOD input connector during DATA OFF O MIC 1 ACC 2 MIC ACC 3 USB Set read MOD input connector during DATA ON O MIC 1 ACC 2 MIC ACC 3 USB Set read MOD input gain from USB 0 0 to 255 100 Set read speech level 0 0 to 255 100 Set read speech language O English 1 Japanese Set read speech speed O Slow 1 Fast Set read S level speech O OFF 1 ON Set read speech capability with MODE key operation O OFF 1 ON Set read scan speed set O Slow 1 Fast Set read scan resume set O OFF 1 ON CONTROL COMMAND 14 Set read main dial auto TS O OFF 1 Low 2 High Set
7. Use the heaviest gauge wire or strap available and make the connection as short and straight as possible Grounding prevents electrical shocks TVI and other prob lems A straight key can be used when the internal electronic keyer is turned OFF in initial set mode p 80 13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 E Advanced connections e Front panel sy S L J MIC CC SK The AFSK modulation AY pones O i signal can be input from MIC p 19 e Rear panel REMOTE p 88 Used for computer control and transceive operation oe O20 coc o S 6s AH 4 p 16 AH 2b SES r O82 or long wire EXTERNAL SPEAKER p 93 ACC SOCKET p 10 SEND ALC p 17 Used for connecting a non lcom linear amplifier 14 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS E Power supply connections Use a DC power supply with a 22 A capacity when operating the transceiver with AC power Refer to the diagrams below CAUTION Before connecting the DC power cable check the following important items Make sure e The switch is OFF e Output voltage of the power source is 12 15 V e DC power cable polarity is correct Red Positive terminal Black Negative terminal E Connecting the DC P
8. e The shift frequency range is 9 999 kHz in 1 Hz steps or 9 99 kHz in 10 Hz steps Nf pIi Ligh yore e Lights orange RIT Frequency increases Frequency decreases VY What is the RIT function The RIT Receiver Incremental Tuning shifts the re ceive frequency without shifting the transmit frequency This is useful for fine tuning for stations calling you off frequency or when you prefer to listen to slightly different sounding voice characteristics etc e About the M CH control activation RIT control indicator on p 2 RIT Appears Acts as the peor E RIT conto ent ona nll MANUAL NOTCH FILTER CONTROL MNF outer control p 51 Rotate to adjust the notch filter frequency to reject an interfering signal while the manual notch func tion is ON e The filter width can be set to narrow middle or wide in the manual notch filter set mode VY What is the Manual Notch Filter The Manual Notch Filter is an adjustable narrow DSP filter that removes tones from CW SSB AM or RTTY signals while preserving the desired sig nal s frequency response M CH RIT SET KEY Push to toggle the M CH control activation be tween memory channel control and RIT control e The RIT function should be turned ON in advance p 44 e The RIT control indicator lights orange when the M CH control functions as the RIT control Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode p 70 Durin
9. ro lock in dicator appears and DIAL does not function Push and hold for 1 sec to deactivate the lock function see p 29 for details MAAN m 1S UTUTII vo L Leite a E E D 5 aD Fc k a 7 I covez scan 8 B TO Ca ae MIC sels Band keys Direct frequency entry with keypad The transceiver has a keypad for direct frequency Push FINSEND J entry as described at right 2 Input the desired frequency with the numeral keys on the keypad e Push to input e decimal point between the MHz digits and kHz digits 3 Push to set the input frequency e To cancel the input push or any key except keypad EXAMPLE e 14 025 MHz BAND 1 8 GENE 3 5 14 BAND BAND GENE 21 18 BAND USB Eaa a res Ii nA e 21 280 MHz 21 245 MHz F INP ENT RIT ont Programmable tuning steps The operating frequency can be changed in steps of 0 1 1 5 9 or 10 kHz selectable for quick tuning DIAL Selecting the programmable tuning step Programmable tuning steps are available to suit your operating requirements These tuning steps are e Selectable from 0 1 1 5 9 and 10 kHz L C TS COC I DIAL BASIC OPERATION 3 Push to turn the programmable tuning func tion ON e Y appears Programmable tuning step indicator U S B ww wt UUW eo tC UALILILI a 2 Rotate DIAL to change the frequency in
10. turn to normal operation This shows the default setting for the CW pitch control 600 Hz RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 CW side tone function When the transceiver is in receive and the break in function is OFF pgs 55 56 you can listen to the tone of your CW signal without actually transmitting This allows you to spot your transmit signal exactly compared to another station s This also convenient for CW practice M When CW CW R mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select SIDE LVL then rotate DIAL to adjust the side tone level e Side tone level is adjusted in 1 steps 0 to 100 3 Push to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation Keying speed setting The transceiver s internal electronic keyer speed can be adjusted from 6 to 60 wpm M When CW CW R mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select KEY SPD then rotate DIAL to adjust the keying speed 3 Push to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation 38 39 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT E Operating RTTY FSK When using your RTTY terminal or TNC consult the manual that comes with the RTTY terminal or TNC 1 Push and hold for 1 sec then push a band key to select the desired band 2 Push to select RTTY mode e After RT TY mode is select
11. 2 After RTTY mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between RITY and Space Mark Space Mark RTTY R modes a y BFO Displayed freq Displayed freq Twin peak filter The twin peak filter changes the receive frequency response by boosting two particular frequencies 2125 and 2295 Hz for better copying of desired RTTY signals 1 Push to select RTTY mode e After RT TY mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between RT TY and RTTY R modes 2 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode 3 Rotate M CH to select TPF then rotate DIAL to select the twin peak filter function ON or OFF e The received audio volume may become greater when the twin peak filter is turned ON OFF default 4 Push to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation 40 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT RTTY decode set mode Set the RI TY key polarity shift width and mark tone 1 When RTTY RTTY R mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select the desired set item 3 Rotate DIAL to adjust the desired value or con dition e Push and hold for 1 sec to return to the default value 4 Push to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation RTTY mark tone RTTY mode This item selects the RTTY mark frequency RTTY mark frequency is switched between 1275 1615 and 2125 Hz
12. The transceiver has 3 passband IF filter widths for each mode For SSB and CW modes the passband width can be set from 50 to 3600 Hz in 50 or 100 Hz steps A total of 41 passband widths are available For RI TY mode the passband width can be set from 50 to 2700 Hz in 50 or 100 Hz steps A total of 32 passband widths are available gt IF filter selection Push several times to select the desired mode 2 Push several times to select the IF filter from Wide Middle or Narrow e The selected IF filter indicator W MW or N appears in the LCD For AM mode the passband width can be set from 200 to 8000 Hz in 200 Hz steps A total of 40 passband widths are available A The filter selection is automatically memorized in Us each mode Filter passband width setting T Push several times to select the desired mode Push and hold for 1 sec to enter filter set mode 3 Rotate M CH to select FIL Push several times to select the desired IF filter 5 Rotate DIAL to set the desired passband width e The passband width can be set within the range as shown in the table at right below e Push and hold for 1 sec to return to the default value 6 Repeat steps and 5 if desired Push and hold for 1 sec to exit the filter set mode UY Nhen the IF passband width is set to minimum by the TWIN PBT controls when one control is max counterclockwise and the o
13. Z NOTE This function is only available when the pro Uy grammable tuning step is OFF p 26 SETMODE 10 OFF default High default ON default High default OFF default 78 79 10 SETMODE E Set mode Continued Mic Up Down Speed This item sets the rate at which frequencies are scanned when the microphone UP DN keys are pushed and held HI High speed 50 tuning steps sec Lo Low speed 25 tuning steps sec SSB CW Synchronous Tuning This item turns the displayed frequency shift function from ON or OFF When this function is set to ON the received signal will remain the same even when the operating mode is changed between SSB and CW The amount of frequency shift will change according to the CW pitch setting on The displayed frequency shifts when the operating mode is changed between SSB and CW oF The displayed frequency does not shift CW Normal Side Selects the carrier point of CW mode from LSB and USB L LSB LSB is the normal mode U USB USB is the normal mode Break In This item selects break in type for CW operation Full break in QSK activates the receiver between trans mitted dots and dashes This is useful when operating contests when fast responses are common Semi break in keeps the receiver quiet between dots and dashes and automatically returns to receive after a pre set time from when you stop keying When break in is turned of
14. s frequency response KEYPAD scan vox and mnr keys are available p 5 After pushing and holding for 1 sec push a key on the keypad to select the operating band p 24 e The band stacking register is available selects the general coverage band After pushing GaGa push a key on the key pad to enter a numeric frequency After entering push FINPENT p 25 e e g To enter 14 195 MHz F INP ENT 1 4 1 Push FMND 1 s ib aene Gh A and BAND J RIT CONTROL INDICATOR pgs 44 61 Lights orange when M CH control acts as the RIT control M CH RIT CONTROL M CH inner control While in the set mode quick set mode rotate to select the set mode item p 70 This control can act as the memory channel control or RIT control e The RIT function should be turned ON in advance to activate this control as RIT control p 44 RIT appears when the RIT function is turned ON e The RIT control indicator lights orange when this control is activated as the RIT control During M CH acts as the M CH control Rotate to select a memory channel p 61 T ool Ce OFF M CH Channel increases TN G Channel decreases PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 During M CH acts as RIT control Rotate to shift the receive frequency p 44 e Rotate the control clockwise to incerase the fre quency or rotate the control counterclockwise to de crease the frequency
15. 20 the transceiver operation with PC and the received audio import to the PC CAUTION For Windows XP 2000 NEVER install the driver before connecting an USB cable between the transceiver and PC For Windows Vista NEVER connect an USB cable until the driver installation has been complete MG AQA About the USB driver Icom HP http www icom co jp world support index html gives the USB driver and the installa tion guide download service The following items are required PC e Microsoft Windows XP 2000 or Microsoft Windows Vista installed e With USB port Other items e USB cable third party s e PC software About the modulation input Select U USB in the set mode item Modulation input Data OFF or Modulation input Data ON And the modulation input level from USB jack can be set in the set mode item USB Level p 77 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK EXT SP pgs 14 93 Connect a 4 8 Q external speaker if desired e When an external speaker is connected the internal speaker does not function CI V REMOTE CONTROL JACK REMOTE pgs 14 88 Designed for use with a PC for remote control of the transceiver functions Used for transceiver operation with another Icom Cl V transceiver or receiver ANTENNA CONNECTOR ANT p 13 Accepts a 50 antenna with a PL 259 connector and a 50 Q coaxial cable ALC INPUT JACK ALC p 17 Connects to the AL
16. O Rx 1 Tx Set read antenna tuner condition O OFF 1 ON 2 Start tuning or while tuning 14 CONTROL COMMAND Band stacking register To send or read the desired band stacking register s contents a combination of the frequency band and the register codes 01 is fixed as the register code as fol lows are used For example when sending reading the contents in 91 the 21 MHz band the code 0701 is used e Frequency band codes FREQUENCY RANGE 1 800000 1 999999 3 400000 4 099999 6 900000 7 499999 9 900000 10 499999 13 900000 14 499999 17 900000 18 499999 20 900000 21 499999 24 400000 25 099999 28 000000 29 999999 50 000000 54 000000 Other than above Data mode with filter width setting The following data sequence is used when sending or reading the data mode with filter width setting First parameter 00 Data mode OFF 01 Data mode ON of Second parameter 00 Data mode OFF 01 FILTER Wide 02 FILTER Middle O3 FILTER Narrow E General e Frequency coverage Receive 30 kKHz 60 000000 MHz 2 Transmit 1 800 1 999999 MHz 3 500 3 999999 MHz 5 33050 3 5 34650 8 5 36650 8 5 37150 5 403507 7 000 7 300 MHz 14 000 14 350 MHz 21 000 21 450 MHz 24 890 24 990 MHz 28 000 29 700 MHz 50 000 54 000 MHz 1Some frequency bands are not guaranteed 2Depending on version SUSA version
17. Rotate DIAL to set the desired CW pitch from 300 to 900 Hz in 10 Hz steps 4 Push to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation e Keying speed setting p 38 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select KEY SPD 3 Rotate DIAL to adjust the CW key speed from 6 to 60 wom Push to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation 36 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT CW reverse mode The CW R CW Reverse mode receives CW signals on the reverse sideband like that of LSB and USB modes Use when interference is near the desired signal and you want to shift the tone of the interfering signal 1 Push several times to select CW mode 2 Push and hold for 1 sec to select CW or CW R mode e Check the interference tone i Push and hold for 1 sec BF Inteference Desired signal Inteference Desired signal CW mode LSB side CW R mode USB side CW pitch control The received CW audio pitch and monitored CW audio pitch can be adjusted to suit your preferences 300 to 900 Hz without changing the operating fre quency M When CW CW R mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select CW PITCH then rotate DIAL to set the desired pitch e CW pitch is adjusted in 10 Hz steps 300 to 900 Hz 3 Push to exit the quick set mode and re
18. Russia and or other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trade marks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trade marks of their respective holders SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The transceiver comes with the following accessories 1 Hand microphone HM 36 2 DC power cable OPC 1457 3 Spare fuse ATC 5 A 4 Spare fuse ATC 30 A 5 ACC cable 6 3 5 d mm plug 7 6 3 d mm Electronic keyer plug Microphone hanger 9 Jack cap for PHONES lt FCC INFORMATION e FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in terference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a particular in stallation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measu
19. amp Maximum RF gain Squelch is open S meter squelch range e When functioning as RF GAIN control Squelch is fixed open SSB CW RTTY only Maximum RF gain Adjustable range e When functioning as SQL control RF gain is fixed at maximum Minimum RF gain i S meter squelch s pi threshold f S meter squelch Highest threshold Squelch is open Lowest threshold AF CONTROL AF inner control p 29 Varies the audio output level from the speaker Audio output ws increases J Audio output decreases HEADPHONE JACK PHONES Accepts headphones with 8 16 impedance e Output power 5 mW with an 8 Q load e When headphones are connected no receive audio comes from the speaker MICROPHONE CONNECTOR MIC Accepts supplied or optional microphone e See p 11 for appropriate microphones and microphone connector information 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Keypad gui Ib VFO MEMORY 1 1 8 MHz BAND KEY Push to toggle the operating mode be tween VFO mode or memory mode pgs 23 61 Push and hold for 1 sec to copy the memory contents to VFO p 63 i gt Push FRENI then push this key to in put the number 1 p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push this key to select the 1
20. momentarily ai 1 sec ATT ON gt Push Patt momentarily gt Push and hold for 1 sec E Twin PBT operation The general PBT Passband Tuning function elec tronically narrows the IF passband width by shifting the IF frequency slightly outside of the IF filter pass band to reject interference This transceiver uses the DSP circuit for the PBT function By rotating both TWIN PBT controls inner outer PBT1 and PBT2 with the same position PBT func tions as an IF shift control The limit of the variable range depends on the pass band width and mode The limit of the variable range is half of the passband width and PBT is adjustable in 200 Hz AM or 50 Hz other models steps PBT OPERATION EXAMPLE Both controls at center position TWIN PBT IF center frequency Cutting the lower passband TWIN PBT Interference Desired signal FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE 5 TWIN PBT e The TWIN PBT controls should normally be set to the center positions PBT setting is cleared when there is no interference eWhen PBT is used the audio tone may be changed e While rotating the TWIN PBT controls noise may occur This comes from the DSP unit and does not indicate an equipment malfunction NX WES GS 5W Cutting both higher and lower passbands TWIN PBT O Interference Interference Desired signal 46 47 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE E IF filter selection
21. 14 CONTROL COMMAND Command table Send frequency data AF level setting for transceive operation O max CCW to 255 max CW Saec LSB weds RF level setting O max CCW to 255 11 o clock for transceive operation SQL level setting Select USB mode _ 0 11 o clock to 255 max CW for transceive operation NR level setting Select AM mode 0 0 to 255 100 for transceive operation Inside PBT setting 0 max CCW Select CW mode 128 center 255 max CW for transceive operation Outside PBT setting O max Select RTTY mode CCW 128 center 255 max CW for transceive operation CW Pitch setting 0 300 Hz to Select CW R mode 255 900 Hz 5 Hz steps for transceive operation RF power setting Select RTTY R mode O minimum to 255 100 for transceive operation MIC gain setting oo fo Read band edge frequencies een a Key speed level setting o fo Read operating frequency 0 6 wpm to 255 60 wpm MNF setting 0 max CCW e Read operating mode 128 center 255 max CW 0 0 to 255 10 Select LSB mode Break IN delay setting Select USB mode 0 2 0 d to 255 13 0 d Select AM mode NB level setting Select CW mode 0 0 to 255 100 Select RTTY mode VOX gain setting Select CW R mode 0 0 to 255 100 Select RTTY R mode Anti VOX gain setting Select VFO mode 0 0 to 255 100 Select VFO A Read squelch condition Select VFO B Read S meter level Equalize VFO A and VFO B Read RF power meter Exchange VFO A and VFO B
22. 2125 Hz default RTTY shift width RTTY mode This item adjusts the RTTY shift width There are 4 selectable values 170 200 425 and 850 Hz 170 Hz default RTTY key polarity RTTY mode This item selects the RT TY keying polarity Normal or reverse keying polarity can be selected When reverse polarity is selected Mark and Space are reversed n normal Key open close Mark Space NORMAL default r reverse Key open close Space Mark E Operating AM Push and hold for 1 sec then pusha band key to select the desired band 2 Push to select AM mode 3 Rotate DIAL to tune in a desired signal e The S meter indicates received signal strength when a signal is received e The default tuning step for AM mode is 1 kHz this can be changed using the tuning step program mode p 26 Rotate the AF control to set audio to a comfort able listening level 5 pool PTT microphone to transmit appears 6 ener into the microphone at your normal voice level e Adjust MIC Gain at this step if necessary p 71 7 Release PTT microphone to return to receive Convenient functions for receive e Preamp and attenuator p 45 Push to turn the preamp ON or OFF e RAMP appears when the preamp is set to ON Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the attenu ator ON e Push to turn the attenuator OFF e ATT appears when the attenuator is set to ON e AGC auto gain co
23. 22 E Selecting VFO memory mode eeeeeeees 23 Differences between VFO mode and memory MOE ccccceseeeeeeeeeseeseseeseneeenes 23 E Selecting an operating band ceeeeeeees 24 Q Using the band stacking register 24 E Frequency Setting cccccccsecesseceneeeeneeeenens 25 Q Using the main dial cccccceeseeeeeeeeeneees 25 Direct frequency entry with keypad 25 Q Programmable tuning Steps cccceeee 26 Selecting the programmable tuning step 26 1 Hz and 10 Hz tuning steps 27 SWITCH flow CHANT aiiciinins niiina 27 Auto tuning step function ceeeee eee 28 tuning function SSB data CW RTTY only 0cccceeeees 28 Band edge warning Dee ccceceeeeeeees 28 E Volume Selig csetera n 29 E Operating mode selection ccccceceeeeeee eee 29 E Dial loek FUNCTION eana 29 E RF gain and Squellch cccccccseeeeeeseeeeneees 30 E Meter function cccceecceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeseeeesees 30 E Basic transmit operation c ccccseeesseeeeeees 31 S Irans MUUN sigen a A 31 Output power and Microphone gain settings 31 W Voice synthesizer fUNCTION cccecseeeeeeeees 32 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ccccceseseees 33 43 E Operating SSB icini iniiai 33 Convenient functions for receive 33 Convenient functions
24. 8 MHz band p 24 VFO SELECT EQUALIZATION 2 3 5 MHz BAND KEY Push to toggle between VFO A and VFO B p 22 Push and hold for 1 sec to equalize the frequency and operating mode of the two VFO s p 22 e The undisplayed VFO frequency and operat ing mode are set the same as the displayed VFO frequency and operating mode EA Push EERS then push this key to in put the number 2 p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push this key to select the 3 5 MHz band p 24 V M AZB r aah 3 aE BG mw ih M cL 9 acc 80 2 compZ scan 8 vox 1 re pe ga SPLIT 3 7 MHz BAND KEY Push to toggle the split function ON and OFF p 58 e GM appears on the display Push and hold for 1 sec to activate the quick split function p 59 e The VFO B frequency and operating mode are set the same as the VFO A frequency and operating mode e The quick split function can be turned OFF in the set mode p 76 Push SE then push this key to in put the number 3 p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push this key to select the 7 MHz band p 24 MEMORY WRITE 4 10 MHz BAND KEY mw Push and hold for 1 sec to store the dis played VFO frequency and operating mode into the selected memory channel p 62 4 Push FRENI then push this key to in put the number 4 p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push th
25. DIAL to adjust the threshold level or the blank time e Rotate M CH to select an item e Noise reduction p 50 Push to turn the noise reduction ON or OFF e NR appears when the noise reduction is ON Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise reduction level set mode then rotate DIAL to adjust the noise reduction level Convenient functions for transmit e Break in function p 55 Push and hold for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select BK IN 3 Rotate DIAL to select the CW break in operation from full break in semi break in or OFF e FL Full break in e SE Semi break in e OF Break in OFF Push to exit the set mode and return to normal operation RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 e Manual notch filter pgs 51 52 Push mnr to turn the manual notch filter ON or OFF e MNF appears when the manual notch filter is set to ON Push and hold mnr for 1 sec to enter the man ual notch filter set mode then rotate DIAL to se lect the filter width from narrow middle and wide e function p 78 Push and hold for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select DIAL 4 3 Rotate DIAL to turn the 1 4 function ON or OFF Push to exit the set mode and return to normal operation e CW pitch control p 37 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select CW PITCH 3
26. Output current Less than 10 mA Houdinin Ground level 0 5 V to 0 8 V 3 HSEND R oei anemie Output current Less than 20 mA l Input current Tx Less than 200 mA brown ra Dred white NC If the modification p 97 is 3 orange 40 black BAND performed band voltage output Output voltage O0to8 0V yellow 4 pink Control volt 4Vto0OV 5 green D light ontrol VO age n O blue blue ce Ane Voage Ipu Input impedance More than 10 kQ purple light oi a eae ee ee ee cata 13 8V 13 8 V output when power is ON Output current Max 1 A Color refers to 9 TKEY Keyline for the optional AT 180 a a High level More than 2 4 V cable 10 FSKK Controls RTTY keying Low level Less than 0 6 V Output current Less than 2 mA Input impedance 10kQ om fmo mgenlarOulnpul Input level Approx 100 mV rms AF detector output l 12 AF Fixed level regardless of the tput mpecanee i e ae Output level 100 300 mV rms AF control position 13 SQLS Squelch output SQL open Less than 0 3 V 5 mA Grounded when squelch opens SQL closed More than 6 0 V 100 pA e When connecting the ACC conversion cable OPC 599 NC 8V ALC 2 GND NC 3 SEND D 13 8 V NC BAND See p 97 for details 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Microphones HM 36 UP DOWN SWITCHES UP DN Change the selected readout frequency or memory channel
27. PEAK FILTER RTTY RTTY MARK TONE RTTY SHIFT RTTY KEY POLARITY RF POWER 100 AM MIC GAIN DATA MODE RF power all modes This item adjusts the RF output power The RF output power can be adjusted from L Low 1 to 100 in 1 steps Mic gain SSB AM modes This item adjusts microphone gain from 0 to 100 in 1 steps Data mode SSB AM modes This item turns the data mode ON or OFF When the data mode is turned ON the audio input from the ACC connector is used for transmission instead of MIC connector and the speech compressor function is turned OFF The desired connector can be selected p 77 on Data mode operation is enabled O appears oF Data mode operation is disabled O disappears 100 default OFF default Key speed CW mode This item adjusts the CW key speed The key speed can be selected from 6 to 60 wpm 39 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 56 58 and 59 cannot be selected CW pitch CW mode This item adjusts the CW receive pitch The pitch can be selected from 300 to 900 Hz in 10 Hz steps Side tone level CW mode This item adjusts the CW side tone level from 0 to 100 in 1 steps Side tone level limit CW mode Turn the CW side tones output level limiting capability ON and OFF When this item is set to ON the CW side tone is linked to the AF control until rotation of the AF control reaches to the specified level further rotation w
28. Read SWR meter Read ALC meter Select memory mode 0001 0201 Select memory channel Preamp O OFF 1 ON P1 0200 P2 0201 AGC selection j O OFF 1 Fast 2 Slow 2 Memoywite Po N oA MemorytoVFO Noise reduction 0 OFF 1 ON Auto notch O OFF 1 ON B Memory clear Spe EA OE 00 Seansi 0 0FF 1 ON VOX function O OFF 1 ON Programmed memory canstart Break IN function O OFF 1 semi Programmed scan start Memory scan start PIS UN ZBR HN y Manual notch 0 OFF 1 ON Set scan resume OFF l Set Htecume O Twin peak filter O OFF 1 ON A Dial lock function O OFF 1 ON e ae aN e Yate Set read memory contents SERON TO ze UEZ KUNNU Step An additional code 0001 0201 o1 a E A anne ee 0200 P1 0201 P2 must be added 02 Select 1 kHz tuning step to specify the memory channel 03 Select 5 kHz tuning step Set read band stacking register 04 Select 9 kHz tuning step contents see p 91 for details Select 10 kHz tuning step Set read the selected filter width 05 11 Set read attenuator SSB CW RTTY 0 50 Hz i AM 0 200 Hz to 39 8 kHz 13 00 Announce with voice synthesizer Set read RF power setting 01 OO all data 01 frequency and O minimum to 255 100 02 S meter 02 receive mode Set read MIC gain setting 0 0 to 255 100 Set read Key speed level setting 0 6 wpm to 255 60 wpm Set read CW Pitch setting 0 300 Hz to 120 900 Hz 5 Hz steps Set read CW side tone setting 0 0 to 255 100
29. Versions of the IC 7200 which display the C CE symbol on the serial number seal comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunica tion Terminal Directive 1999 5 EC This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non harmonised frequency bands and or may be subject to licensing conditions in the country of use Be sure to check that you have the correct version of this radio or the correct pro gramming of this radio to comply with na tional licensing requirement e List of Country codes ISO 3166 1 County Codes Country Codes 1 Austria AT 18 Liechtenstein LI Belgium Lithuania Bulgaria Luxembourg Croatia Malta Czech Republic Netherlands Cyprus Norway Denmark Poland Estonia Portugal Finland Romania France Slovakia Germany Slovenia Greece Spain Hungary Sweden Iceland Switzerland Ireland Turkey Italy United Kingdom Latvia ABOUTCE 17 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY O ICOM We Icom Inc Japan 1 1 32 Kamiminami Hirano ku Osaka 547 0003 Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed Kind of equipment HF 50 MHz TRANSCEIVER Type designation IC 7200 CEO Dusseldorf 30th Jun 2008 Place and date of issue Icom Europe GmbH Himmelgeiste
30. default value Push mnr to exit the manual notch filter set mode Push nr to turn the manual notch function OFF if necessary e MNF disappears FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE 5 es MIC PHONES NAN Oe IONGI Middle default While adjusting the manual notch filter noise may be heard This comes from the DSP unit and does not indicate an equipment malfunction 52 MMM 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT E VOX function The VOX Voice Operated Transmission function uses your voice to switch between transmit and receive This function provides an opportunity for hands free operation or to input log entries into your computer etc while operating 1 Push to select a phone mode SSB or AM e When SSB mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between USB and LSB modes Push to toggle the VOX function ON and OFF e appears when the VOX function is ON POS1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB The VOX gain ANTI VOX and VOX delay can be set 0 o 00 in VOX set mode See below Adjusting the VOX function 1 Push to select a phone mode SSB or AM e When SSB mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between USB and LSB modes Push to toggle the VOX function ON and OFF e M3 appears when the VOX function is ON 3 Adjust the VOX functions in the VOX set mode DIAL Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the VOX VOX Gain set mod
31. e Pushing the switch continuously changes the frequency or memory channel number continuously e The UP DN switch can simulate a key paddle Select in set mode U D KEY Mic Up Down Keyer p 80 e While pushing and holding RIT push the UP DN switch to control the transmit readout frequency while in spilt frequency operation Available only when the XFC transmit frequency SM 20 check function is turned ON p 76 play PTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit release to receive PTT LOCK SWITCH SM 20 only Push to lock the PTT switch to the transmission codition e MICROPHONE CONNECTOR Front view AF output MIC varies with AF PIN NO FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Microphone input GND 8 V DC output Max 10 mA SAIS ex Microphone ground Frequency up 8 V DC output i e I GND PTT ground Frequency down Ground through 470 Q ans Squelch open LOW level ee a as PTT Squelch close HIGH level CAUTION DO NOT short pin 2 to ground as Z this can damage the internal 8 V regulator DC Y voltage is applied to pin 1 for microphone opera Z tion Use caution when using a non lcom micro Y phone 3 Frequency up down 4 Squelch switch e HM 36 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MICROPHONE MICROPHONE CABLE MICROPHONE PLUG RECEIVE TRANSMIT INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 E Unpacking After unpacking immediately report any damage to the delivering carrier or dealer Keep
32. e Speech compressor p 57 Push to turn the VOX function ON or OFF Push to turn the speech compressor ON e MFI appears when the VOX function is ON or OFF Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the VOX fe appears when the speech compressor is ON set mode then rotate DIAL to adjust the VOX Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the com gain anti VOX gain or VOX delay pression level set mode then rotate DIAL to ad e Rotate M CH to select an item just the compression level About 5 MHz band operation USA version only Operation on the 5 MHz band is allowed on 5 dis crete frequencies and must adhere to the following e USB mode e Maximum of 50 watts ERP Effective Radiated Power e 2 8 kHz bandwidth IC 7200 FCC Channel Display Frequency Center Frequency 5 33050 MHz 5 33200 MHz 5 34650 MHz 5 34800 MHz 5 36650 MHz 5 36800 MHz ach ail i 5 37150 MHz 5 37300 MHz tis the operators responsSIDI ity to set all controls so 5 40350 MHz 5 40500 MHz that the transmission in this band meets the stringent conditions under which we may use these frequen The channel center frequencies that are specified cies by the FCC show the center frequency of their passband However the IC 7200 displays carrier NOTE We recommend that you store these fre point frequency so set 1 5 kHz below from FCC quencies mode and filter settings into the mem channel center frequency A y f Z ory chann
33. e When SSB mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between USB and LSB modes 2 Push to turn the speech compressor func tion ON and OFF e Q appears when the speech compressor func tion is ON Compression level setting e Microphone gain setting MIC ObO vone TIAL egg to Push to select an SSB mode e When SSB mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between USB and LSB modes 2 Push to turn the speech compressor func tion OFF if it s ON e Q disappears 3 Push and hold for 1 sec several times to select ALC meter e ALC appears 4 Adjust the MIC gain in the quick set mode Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode Rotate M CH to select MIC GAIN to set the microphone gain While transmitting speak at a normal voice level and rotate DIAL to adjust the microphone gain so that the ALC meter reads within the ALC zone whether you speak softly or loudly e Push and hold for 1 sec to return to the de fault value Push to exit the quick set mode and return to normal operation n a a nnani x l POS1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB Appears e Compression level setting Push and hold for 1 sec several times to select ALC meter e ALC appears 2 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the speech compression level set mode e The speech compressor function is turned ON and R app
34. for transmit 34 About 5 MHz band operation USA version only ccccccccseeeeeceeeeeeeeeees 34 E Operating CW seer east R 35 Convenient functions for receive 36 Convenient functions for transmit 36 CW reverse MOE ccccecceceeeeceeeeseeeesaees 37 CW pitch Control ccccecccseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 37 CW side tone fUNCTION cccceeceeeeeeeee es 38 Keying speed Setting ccccsecesseceseeeeneees 38 E Operating RT TY FSK cccceceeeeeceeeeeeeeee 39 Convenient functions for receive 39 RTTY reverse MOdG cccscccseeeeeeeseeeees 40 Twin peak filter cccccseceeseeeeceeeeseeeeseees 40 RTTY decode set Mode cccseeeseeeees 41 E Operating AM oonan a a eat eaters 42 Convenient functions for receive 42 Convenient functions for transmit 42 E Data mode SSTV PSK31 operation 43 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE c000 44 52 E AT TUN CUON iaraa aai 44 M Preamp and attenuator cccccceeeseeeeeeees 45 E AGCO TUMCUOM ciiaird aaa e 45 AGC time constant selection 008 45 M Twin PBT operation cccccccceeeeeeeseeeeeeees 46 E IF filter selection ccc ceeccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 47 Q IF filter SEIOCTION ccccecceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 47 Q Filter pa
35. frequency Be sure to re tune the antenna before transmitting when you change the frequency even slightly 1 Set the desired frequency in an HF band e The AH 4 will not operate on frequencies outside of ham bands Push and hold for 1 sec e AN indicator blinks while tuning 3 aa indicator is still ON after the tuning is completed e When the connected wire cannot be tuned EINA indicator goes out and the AH 4 is bypassed and the antenna wire is connected to the antenna connector on the transceiver directly To bypass the AH 4 manually push TUNER Ge indicator goes out USB Mm naii Warna Ci nnani Kf POS1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB TUNE Appears when the antenna tuner ON Blinks while tuning E Optional AH 4 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER operation A DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE NEVER touch the antenna element while tuning or transmitting NEVER operate the AH 4 without an antenna wire The tuner and transceiver will be damaged NEVER operate the AH 4 when it is ungrounded Transmitting before tuning may damage the trans ceiver Note that the AH 4 cannot tune when using a Yo long wire or on a multiple of that frequency CONVENIENT e PTT tune function p 76 The AH 4 is always tuned when PTT is pushed after the frequency is changed more than 1 This function removes the push and hold Tuner op eration and activates first transmission on the new frequency Thi
36. of an optional unit GND External power souce BVO WO 100 pH Rotary itch 1 9MHz sneer VRA A 4 7kQ 3 5 MHz va 47kQ 7MHz BAND Diode 10 MHz ad 0914 9 9 x Open X 0 0 100 uH VR 10kQ 14MHz ji VRK 10kQ 18 21MHz 4700 PF 47ko OPE ORKA 22kQ 24 28MHz IC 7200 s bottom view with RF unit bottom cover is n j 7 7 4 i Front panel Bridge these solder pads The following band voltage table is for reference only Please adjust and confirm against the actual operat ing condition MEMO Count on us IC 7200 03 Europe IC 7200 04 France IC 7200 05 Italy IC 7200 06 Spain IC 7200 07 Europe 1 A 6668D 1EX Printed in Japan 2008 Icom Inc lt Intended Country of Use gt MAT MBE ECY OCZ MDK MEE EF CFR EDE SGRMHUBIE OT OLV ELT ELU MTEL EPL EPT ESk ESI OES OSE ECBOIS ELI ONOCOCH EBG BROCTR OHR lt Intended Country of Use gt OAT OBE LICY OCZ ODK OEE OFI WFR ODE OGRUOHU OIE OIT OLOV OLT OLU OMTUONL OPL O
37. only The split lock func tion cancels the dial lock function while pushing and holding during split frequency operation 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 76 When the split lock function is ON the transmit fre quency cannot be adjusted by rotating DIAL while transmitting even if the lock function is not activated I o AAA KO i emp D o emp D Gas BLANK PS1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB Appears C Set the split lock function ON in the set mode Push and hold for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode Rotate M CH to select SPLIT LK Rotate DIAL to select ON Push to exit the set mode and return to normal operation 2 During split operation push and hold for 1 sec to turn the dial lock function ON e rO appears on the LCD While pushing and holding RIT the transmit frequency and mode are indicated And Rotate DIAL to set the transmit frequency XFC function is should be turned ON in advance p 76 E Measuring SWR The IC 7200 has a built in circuit for measuring an tenna SWR no external equipment is necessary Push to select CW or RTTY mode 2 Confirm that the output power is over 30 W G Push and hold for 1 sec several times to select the SWR meter 4 Push PTT to transmit then read the actu
38. output power Indicates the SWR on the transmission line Indicates the ALC level When the meter movement shows the input signal level ALC exceeds the allowable level the ALC lim its the RF power In such cases reduce the MIC gain setting see p 31 in the quick set mode 30 31 3 BASIC OPERATION E Basic transmit operation Before transmitting monitor your selected oper ating frequency to make sure transmitting won t cause interference to other stations on the same frequency Transmitting Push PTT microphone to transmit EE appears 2 Release PTT microphone to return to receive Gee disappears If a linear amplifier is connected such as the IC PW1 EURO set the output power using the ALC meter see at Microphone gain setting as below to the ALC zone ALC meter reading should be within this zone otherwise the linear amplifier will not work properly O Output power setting 1 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select RF POWER 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired output setting e Output power is displayed in 101 steps Low 1 100 Push to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation e Available power SSB CW RTTY 2 100 W AM 1 25 W Carrier power O Microphone gain setting Microphone gain must be adjusted properly so that your signal does not distort when transm
39. programmed memory scan in VFO memory mode p 66 e SCAN appears on the display during scanning Push Gate then push this key to input the number 8 p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push this key to select the 24 MHz band p 24 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 VOX 9 28 MHz BAND KEY VOX Push to turn the VOX function ON or OFF p 53 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter VOX set mode push again to return to nor mal operation Push aes then push this key to input the number 9 p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push this key to select the 28 MHz band p 24 VY What is the VOX function The VOX function Voice Operated Transmission activates the transmitter when you speak into the microphone and automatically returns to receive when you stop speaking D MANUAL NOTCH FILTER 0 50 MHz BAND KEY mF Push to turn the manual notch filter func tion ON or OFF p 51 e MNF appears on the display Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the manual notch set mode push again to return to normal operation p 52 e Before entering the set mode the manual notch filter function is turned ON Push aa then push this key to in put the number 0 p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push this key to select the 50 MHz band p 24 RIT GENERAL BAND KEY Push to turn the RIT Receiver Incremen tal Tuning function ON or OFF p 44 e RIT appears on th
40. quick set mode e The compression level is set too high Set compression level to a suitable po with the speech compressor ON sition Displayed frequency e The dial lock function is activated e Push to deactivate the function does not change prop erly e The internal CPU has malfunctioned e Reset the CPU 84 Programmed scan RF SQL is assigned to RF gain control Reset RF SQL control assignment and p 30 does not stop and squelch is open set it to the threshold point Programmed scan e The same frequencies have been pro Program different frequencies into scan p 62 does not start grammed in scan edge memory chan edge memory channels nels Memory scan does not 2 or more memory channels have not Program 2 or more memory channels p 62 12 start been programmed The memory channels The M CH control acts as the RIT con e Push to set the M CH con p 61 cannot be selected trol mode trol to memory channel control RIT with rotating the M CH control indicator goes out DISPLAY control MEMORY 86 EE 13 OPTION INSTALLATIONS E MB 116 HANDLES installation The optional MB 116 HANDLES are convenient when moving the transceiver and can protect the face and radio knobs during transport w Attach the MB 116 to the both sides of the trans ceiver with the supplied screws M4 x 9 The optional MB 117 CARRYING HANDLE is convenient when carrying the transceiver for DX pe
41. result in an electric shock or this could cause a fire or damege the transceiver A NEVER expose the transceiver to rain snow or any liquids DO NOT use or place 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 DO NOT place the transceiver in excessively dusty environments or in direct sunlight DO NOT place the transceiver against walls or put anything on top of the transceiver This will obstruct heat dissipation Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children During mobile operation NEVER place the trans ceiver where air bag deployment may be obstructed During mobile operation DO NOT place the trans ceiver where hot or cold air blows directly onto it During mobile operation DO NOT operate the trans ceiver without running the vehicle s engine When the transceiver s power is ON and your vehicle s engine is OFF the vehicle s battery will quickly become ex hausted Make sure the transceiver power is OFF before start ing the vehicle engine This will avoid possible dam age to the transceiver by ignition voltage spikes During maritime mobile operation keep the trans ceiver and microphone as far away as possible from the magnetic navigation compass to prevent errone ous i
42. spare one Fuse is installed in the DC power cable e Battery is exhausted if you are using a Check the battery voltage 12 V battery as the power source POWER SUPPLY No sound comes from e Volume level is set too low e Rotate AF clockwise to obtain a suit the speaker able listening level e The squelch level is closed e Rotate RF SQL to 12 o clock position to open the squelch e The transceiver is in the transmit mode Release PTT on the microphone or check the SEND line of an external unit if connected e An external speaker or headphones are Check the external speaker or head connected phone plug connection Sensitivity is too low The antenna is not connected properly Reconnect to the antenna connector and only strong signals e The antenna feed line is cut or shorted Check the feed line and correct any im are audible proper conditions e The antenna is not properly tuned e Push to manually tune the an tenna e The attenuator function is activated e Push to turn the function OFF e The antenna for another band is se Select an antenna suitable for the oper lected ating frequency Receive audio is dis The operating mode is not selected cor Select a suitable operating mode p 29 torted rectly Receive signal is dis The noise reduction is activated and the Set the noise reduction level for maxi torted by strong sig noise reduction level is too high mum read
43. 80 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER operation The AT 180 automatic antenna tuner matches the IC 7200 to the connected antenna automatically Once the tuner matches an antenna the variable capacitor settings 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 UY NOTE e The AT 180 can match both HF and 50 MHz bands However operation is different for the HF and 50 MHz bands e When connecting the AT 180 the IC 7200 s out put power must be more than 10 W Otherwise the AT 180 may not be tuned correctly AT 180 s minimum operating input power is 8 W X TL Tuner operation e For the HF band Push to turn the tuner ON The antenna is tuned automatically during transmission when the antenna SWR is higher than 1 5 1 e When the tuner is ON XI3 indication appears Manual tuning During SSB operation on HF bands at low voice lev els the AT 180 may not be tuned correctly In such cases manual tuning is helpful Push and hold for 1 sec to start manual tun ing e When CW mode is selected a side tone is emitted and AN indicator blinks then the previous mode is se lected If the tuner cannot reduce the SWR to less than 1 5 1 after 20 sec of tuning U1 indicator disap pears In this case check the following e the antenna connection and fee
44. C output jack of a non Icom lin ear amplifier SEND CONTROL JACK SEND p 17 Goes to ground while transmitting to control exter nal equipment such as a linear amplifier e Max control level 16 V DC 0 5 A ELECTRONIC KEYER JACK KEY Accepts a key or paddle connector for the internal electronic keyer e The keyer type selection between the internal elec tronic keyer and straight key operation can be made in set mode When connecting a straight key When connecting a paddle r If you use an external electronic keyer make sure the output voltage of the keyer is less than 0 4 V when keying the transmitter MQ s PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 ACCESSORY SOCKET ACC DC POWER SOCKET DC 13 8V p 15 Enables connection to external equipment such as Accepts 13 8 V DC through the supplied DC power a TNC for data communications a linear amplifier cable or an automatic antenna tuner etc Rear panel view e See below for socket wiring information TUNER CONTROL SOCKET TUNER p 16 pellen Accepts the control cable from an optional AH 4 el HF 50 MHZ AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER GROUND TERMINAL GND p 12 Connect this terminal to a ground to prevent elec trical shocks TVI BCI and other problems ACC socket information e ACC socket acc _ PINNo NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS i Me If the modification p 97 is 8 V performed regulated 8 V output Output voltage 8 V 0 3 V
45. F FF RF SQL CONTROL RF SQL CW NORMAL SIDE O O O SPLIT LOCK OFF DOT DASH RATIO 1 1 3 0 AUTO TUNE OFF KEYERTYPE ELEC KEY N F FF SB FF FF PTT TUNE MIC UPIDOWNKEVER oF MODULATION INPUT DATA OFF slic D a MODULATION INPUT DATA ON ee USB LEVEL VODE SELECT ATTY SPEECH LEVEL MODE SELECT AM SPEECH LANGUAGE ENGLISH Cl V BAUD RATE AUTO SPEECH SPEED HIGH Cl V ADDRESS SPEECH S LEVEL CIV TRANSCEIVE REFERENCE FREQUENCY Default setting is differ SCAN SPEED HIGH LCD Backlight This item adjusts the brightness of the LCD from HI High Lo Low or oF Off High default Beep A beep sounds each time a key is pushed to confirm it This function can be turned OFF for silent operation on Confirmation beep ON oF Confirmation beep OFF The volume level can be set in Beep Level as below ON default 74 10 SETMODE E Set mode Continued Band Edge Beep A beep sounds when an operating frequency enters or exits an amateur band This function is independent from Beep the confirmation beep setting as above on Band edge beep ON oF Band edge beep OFF ON default The volume level can be set in Beep Level as below Beep Level This item sets the maximum volume level for the con firmation beep and band edge beep tones from 0 to 100 in 1 steps When beep tones are set to OFF this setting has no ef fect 50 default Beep Level Limit Tur
46. FF e MNF appears when the manual notch filter is set to ON Push and hold mnr for 1 sec to enter the man ual notch filter set mode then rotate DIAL to se lect the filter width from narrow middle and wide e Auto notch filter p 51 Push to turn the auto notch filter ON or OFF e ANF appears when the auto notch filter is set to ON Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the VOX set mode then rotate DIAL to adjust the VOX gain anti VOX gain or VOX delay e Rotate M CH to select an item 42 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT E Data mode SSTV PSK31 operation When operating SSTV or PSK31 with your PC soft ware consult the manual that is supplied with the software 1 Connect a PC to the transceiver p 20 2 Push and hold for 1 sec then push a band key to select the desired band 3 Push to select SSB or AM mode e After SSB mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between USB and LSB modes 4 Turn data mode ON in the quick set mode Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode Rotate M CH to select DATA to set the data mode Rotate DIAL to select the data mode ON or OFF appears when the data mode is turned ON Push to exit the quick set mode and return to normal operation 5 Rotate DIAL to tune in a desired signal and de coded correctly e The S meter indicates received signal strength when a signal i
47. Hz 14 000 14 350000 MHz 18 068 18 168000 MHz 21 000 21 450000 MHz 24 890 24 990000 MHz 28 000 29 700000 MHz 50 200 51 200000 MHz Europe 1 07 Receive 0 500 29 700000 MHz 50 000 54 000000 MHz Transmit 1 810 1 999999 MHz 3 500 3 800000 MHz 7 000 7 200000 MHz 10 100 10 150000 MHz 14 000 14 350000 MHz 18 068 18 168000 MHz 21 000 21 450000 MHz 24 890 24 990000 MHz 28 000 29 700000 MHz 50 000 52 000000 MHz Transmit 1 830 1 850000 MHz 3 500 3 800000 MHz 7 000 7 200000 MHz 10 100 10 150000 MHz 14 000 14 350000 MHz 18 068 18 168000 MHz 21 000 21 450000 MHz 24 890 24 990000 MHz 28 000 29 700000 MHz 50 000 51 000000 MHz 96 EEE 13 BAND VOLTAGE MODIFICATION 97 E Band voltage modification If you want to connect an external unit which can be controlled by the band voltage from ACC connector the modification is necessary as at right The band voltage appears from pin 5 of ACC con nector after modification is completed or the regulated 8 V appears from pin 1 of ACC connector after modification 2 is completed 4 Performing this modification is the customer s re sponsibility Icom does not guarantee this modifica tion s result OQ 7 CAUTION Disconnect the DC power cable from the transceiver before any work on the transceiver YS e Band voltage generator circuit The below circuit is just for reference ACC socket
48. Hz steps ts TS for 1 sec 1 Hz tuning DIAL USB m we wT OT wo re emp A A E dn Appears Rotating DIAL changes the frequency in 1 Hz steps switch flow chart Programmable tuning step indicator USB iu gt USB es m To Push tari a A iina e a edome ETA xe 10 Hz tuning Programmable step tuning 1 sec 0 1 kHz 10 kHz 1 sec Push and hold rs cn momentarily MA MUTI Ci Lh ep aD ao een Ce Appears 1 Hz tuning a Tuning step set mode Auto tuning step function When rotating the tuning dial rapidly the tuning speed accelerates automatically as selected 14 tuning function SSB data CW RTTY only While operating in SSB data CW RTTY the tuning function is available for critical tuning Dial sensitivity is reduced to 14 of normal when the 1 4 function is in use Band edge warning beep When selecting a frequency that lies outside of a band s specified frequency range a warning beep sounds This function can be turned OFF in set mode if de sired BASIC OPERATION 3 Push and hold for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select AUTo TS 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired tuning speed from HI High Lo Low and oF OFF e HI Approx 5 times faster when the tuning step is set to 1 kHz or smaller steps approx 2 times faster when the tuning ste
49. INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF 50 MHz TRANSCEIVER HF 50MHz TRANSCEIVER IC 7200 TWIN PBT NR ij A VMs AlBsig SPLIT MWibh MCLGZ AGC COMP SCANS VOX 3 AF RF SQL MODE Ts RIToeie MNF 2 BAND MIC M CH MNF PHONES gt as TUNER FILTER pamp MCHOMNF air M CH RIT Icom Inc IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the transceiver SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This manual contains important safety and operating in structions for the IC 7200 FOREWORD We understand that you have a choice of many differ ent radios in the market place We want to take a cou ple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC 7200 your radio of choice and hope you agree with Icom s philosophy of technology first Many hours of research and development went into the de sign of your IC 7200 FEATURES O IF DSP features O Digital Twin PBT O Manual notch function O 0 5 pom of high frequency stability O Simple operation O Tough and compact body O Standard voice synthesizer EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS worRD DEFINITION Personal injury fire hazard or electric CAUTION Equipment damage may occur NOTE If disregarded inconvenience only No risk of personal injury fire or electric shock Icom Icom Inc and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United States the United King dom Germany France Spain
50. LATION AND CONNECTIONG 12 20 B WN DACKING oriire ea R 12 M Selecting a location ccccseeceeseeeeeneeeeeeees 12 E GOUGING renee 12 E Antenna connection ccccccsecceeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 12 E Required Connections ccccceeeeseeeseeeeeeees 13 E Advanced connections ccccseeeseeeseeeeeees 14 E Power supply CONNECTIONS cccceeeeeeeees 15 E Connecting the DC Power Supply 15 M Battery CONNECTIONS ccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 15 E External antenna tuners cccccseeeeeeeeeeees 16 E Linear amplifier Connections cccceceeeee 17 E Connections for OW cccceeccceeceeeeeeeeeeeees 18 E Connections for RITY ccccseeeseeeeeeeeeeees 19 Connections for RT TY FSK 0 0 19 Connections for RT TY AFSK 08 19 E Connections for SSTV or PSK31 066 20 When connecting to the ACC socket 20 When connecting to the MIC connector 20 When connecting to the USB jack 20 3 BASIC OPERATION cccceseeeeseeeeeees 21 32 E Before first applying POWET c cecceeeeeeeee 21 E Applying power CPU resetting cc008 21 E VFO CeSCYIDTION ccccceeecceseeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 22 BV PO ODEON aara 22 Selecting the VFO A B nsssssssssssssssereereernenn 22 VFO equaliZation ccccccceseseeseeeeseeeeseees
51. N switches cannot be used as a paddle for CW mode operation Y NOTE When ON is selected the frequency and Y memory channel cannot be changed using the UP DN switches See p 82 for the CW paddle connection to the MIC con nector SETMODE 10 1 1 3 0 default Normal default ELEC KEY default OFF default 80 81 10 SETMODE E Set mode Continued Mode Select SSB This item inhibits the selection of SSB LSB USB modes and allows you to simplify operation For example if you are operating mobile and only plan on using AM mode set all other modes SSB CW RTTY to OFF thereby making selection of AM quick and easy on SSB modes are selectable oF SSB modes are inhibited Mode Select CW This item inhibits the selection of CW CW R modes and allows you to simplify operation on CW modes are selectable oF CW modes are inhibited Mode Select RTTY This item inhibits the selection of RTTY RTTY R modes and allows you to simplify operation on RTTY modes are selectable oF RITY modes are inhibited Mode Select AM This item inhibits the selection of AM mode and allows you to simplify operation on AM modes are selectable oF AM modes are inhibited CI V Baud Rate Sets the ClI V 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 contro
52. NDICATOR Appears when the programmable tuning step is selected p 26 RIT INDICATOR p 44 Appears when the RIT function is activated VFO INDICATORS p 22 VFO A or VFO B appears when VFO mode is selected FUNCTION INDICATORS oJ appears when the speech compressor is activated in SSB mode 0 appears when the VOX function is acti vated GMs appears during split frequency opera tion PAMP appears when preamp is activated gt appears when the attenuator function is activated appears during scan e Blinks when scan is paused AGC INDICATORS p 45 Shows the selected AGC time constant e F AGC for AGC fast AGC OFF for AGC OFF no in dicator for AGC slow BREAK IN INDICATORS p 55 BK appears when the semi break in function is activated F BK appears when the full break in function is activated 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Rear panel ESL Ea Hee fi oe i MG TUNER GND DC 13 8V USB JACK lt gt Connect an USB cable to be used for the modula tion input p
53. ON default oF No signal level announcement Speech Key This item selects whether the operating mode an nounced with the speech synthesizer when is pushed When on is selected the selected operating mode is announced at pushing mone on Operating model announcement with mone oF No operating mode announcement with mone Scan Speed This item sets the rate at which channels or frequencies are scanned during scan operations High and low can be selected HI Fast scan Lo Slow scan Scan Resume This item turns the scan resume function ON or OFF on Scan resumes 10 sec after stopping on a signal or 2 sec after a signal disappears oF Scan does not resume after stopping on a signal Main Dial Auto TS This item sets the auto tuning step function When ro tating DIAL rapidly the tuning step rate adapts as se lected There are 2 type of auto tuning steps HI Fastest and Lo Faster HI Approx 5 times faster when the tuning step is set to 1 kHz or smaller steps approx 2 times faster when the tuning step is set to 5 kHz or larger steps Lo Approx 2 times faster oF Auto tuning step is turned OFF Dial 14 This item turns the 14 speed tuning function ON or OFF in CW RTTY and SSB data modes The 14 speed tuning function ON for critical tuning While operating in CW RTTY SSB data the dial sensitivity is reduced to 14 of normal The 14 speed tuning function OFF
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55. SL PO St 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB Appears 4 Push and hold for 1 sec to equalize the un displayed VFO B frequency and operating mode with the displayed VFO A Push to select the VFO B 6 Set the frequency to 7 0750 MHz LSB p 25 POS1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB 7 Push to return to the VFO A Now you can receive on 7 0620 MHz and transmit on 7 0750 MHz G1 o swap the transmit and receive frequencies J push 48 to exchange the VFO A and VFO B SS FUNCTIONS FORTRANSMIT 6 CONVENIENT O QUICK SPLIT FUNCTION p 59 When you push and hold for 1 sec the split function is activated and the undisplayed VFO is set the same as the displayed VFO This operation is same as the steps and as at left This shortens the time needed to start split fre quency operation Quick split function is turned ON by default but can be turned OFF in the set mode p 76 O XFC FUNCTION p 76 When the XFC transmit frequency check function is ON the transmit frequency can be changed this operation is same as the steps and as at left U NOTE When the XFC function is ON the RIT cal culation function p 44 is not available Set the XFC transmit frequency check function ON in the set mode Push and hold for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode Rotate M CH to select KFC Rotate DIAL to select ON Push to exit the set mode and return to normal operation 2 While pu
56. WR standing wave ratio of 1 5 1 or lower is recom mended when transmitting CAUTION Protect your transceiver from light Vs ning by using a lightning arrestor PL 259 CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE 30 mm Deal Slide the coupling ring o down Strip the cable lt jacket and soft solder Coupling ring 10 mm soft solder Strip the cable as shown at left Soft sol ites der the center con 1 2 mm ductor solder solder F 30 mm in Slide the connector body on and solder it Screw the coupling ring onto the connec tor body 10 mm in 1 2 mm Me 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 transis tor In this case an optional antenna tuner is useful to match the transceiver and antenna Low SWR al lows full power for transmitting even when using the antenna tuner The IC 7200 has an SWR meter to monitor the antenna SWR continuously 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS E Required connections e Front panel MICROPHONES p 11 e Rear panel DC POWER SUPPLY p 15 AC outlet A DC power supply 13 8 V at least 22 A Red Black GROUND p 12
57. ability nals e Noise blanker function is activated e Push to turn the function OFF e Preamp is activated e Push to turn the function OFF RECEIVE The shift frequency of The XFC transmit frequency check e Turn the XFC transmit frequency check p 76 the RIT function cannot function is turned ON function OFF in set mode be added subtracted 85 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CASE SOLUTION Transmitting is impos The operating frequency is not set in a Set the frequency in a ham band p 25 sible ham band Output power is too e Power is set to a lower power than max Set the output power in quick set mode p 71 imum e Microphone gain is set too low e Set microphone gain to a suitable level in quick set mode e The antenna is not connected properly Reconnect the antenna connector e The antenna feed line is cut or shorted Check the feed line and correct any im proper conditions e The antenna is not properly tuned e Push to manually tune the an tenna or test with dummy load TRANSMIT e The antenna for another band is se Select an antenna suitable for the oper lected ating frequency No contact possible e RIT function is activated e Push to turn the function OFF with other stations Split function is activated e Push to turn the function OFF Transmitted signals are Microphone gain is set too high e Set microphone gain to a suitable level distorted in
58. al SWR from the meter e lt 1 5 well matched antenna e gt 1 5 may indicate an antenna out of its well matched frequency range If much larger than 2 0 check an tenna and cable connections etc FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Oh nF Appears wes nnani x 1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB The best match is in this range 6 60 61 MEMORY OPERATION E Memory channels The transceiver has 201 memory channels including All 201 memory channels are tuneable which means 2 scan edge channels the programmed frequency can be tuned temporarily Memory mode is very useful for quickly changing to with DIAL etc in memory mode often used frequencies MEMORY MEMORY COPY OVER CHANNEL pertains CARA RIEN TO VFO WRITING BEERS Regular memory 1 199 Independent transmit and receive frequencies Ves Ves Ves channels and mode in each memory channel Scan edge P1 P2 One frequency and one mode in each memory Ves Ves No memory channels channel as scan edges for programmed scan E Memory channel selection Push to select memory mode lt 1 RIT control e TAMI appears indicator 2 Rotate M CH to select the desired memory channel e f the RIT control indicator lights orange push to set the M CH control to memory chan nel control See below for details e All memory channels including blank channels can be selected e UP DN on the microphone also selects the mem ory channels The only p
59. al operation 3 BK appears on the LCD Y When using a paddle set KEY SPD in the quick YZ set mode to adjust the keying speed p 72 Appears 7 5 dots FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Full break in operation During full break in operation the transceiver auto Appears matically switches to receive between keying dots and dashes so that the operator can hear activity on the channel when transmitting Push to select CW or CW R mode e When CW mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between CW and CW R modes 2 Set the full break in function ON in the set mode Push and hold for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode Rotate M CH to select BK IN to set the CW break in operation Rotate DIAL to select FL e FL full break in e SE semi break in e OF break in OFF Push to exit the set mode and return to normal operation Full break in operation 3 F BK appears on the LCD U When using a paddle set KEY SPD in the quick U set mode to adjust the keying speed p 72 6 56 57 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT E Speech compressor The IC 7200 has a built in low distortion speech com pressor circuit This circuit increases your average talk power in SSB mode and is especially useful for DX ing or noisy conditions when the receiving station is having difficulty copying your signal 1 Push to select an SSB mode
60. atched ALC and RF power settings could cause a fire or damage the linear amplifier To an antenna O O RF OUTPUT RF INPUT f f f f f J f f J f J f J J J J f Non Icom linear amplifier ACC cable supplied with the IC PW1 EURO Remote control cable supplied with the IC PW1 EURO a pin side OPC 599 conversion cable ACC REMOTE fil men n Transceiver Coaxial cable supplied with the IC PW1 EURO Ground Y The IC 7200 SEND line is rated at 16 V 200 mA Y DC If this level is exceeded a larger external relay must be used 50 Q coaxial cable Transceiver ANT SEND INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 E Connections for CW Set mode settings p 80 Rear panel Normal 5 XO WS Paddle polarity Normal Reverse For no break in operation Paddle Connect an external switch such as a foot switch or use the RTTY SEND terminal for all bands See p 19 Keyer type Bug key Keyer type Straight key Straight key When connecting an external electronic keyer set the keyer type to St straight key Mic Up Down keyer ON See p 82 for connection details Paddle operation from the MIC connector Microphone HM 36 19 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS E Connections for RTTY Connections for RTTY FSK Rear panel
61. blanker The noise blanker reduces pulse type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems This function is not effective against non pulse type noise NR KEY p 50 Push to turn the noise reduction function ON or OFF e NR appears on the display Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise re duction level set mode push again to return to normal operation e When entering the noise reduction set mode the noise reduction function is automatically turned ON VY What is the Noise Reduction function The Noise Reduction NR function removes ran dom noise from the receiver passband The level is adjustable to allow maximum clarity without harm ing the intelligibility of the desired signal Noise Re duction should generally not be used with digital modes ANF METER KEY p 51 Push to turn the Automatic Notch Filter function ON or OFF in SSB and AM modes e ANF appears on the display Push and hold for 1 sec to toggle the meter function pgs 30 60 PO SWR ALC e PO indicates the relative RF output power e SWR indicates the SWR over the transmission line e ALC Indicates ALC level VY What is the Automatic Notch Filter The Automatic Notch Filter is a narrow DSP filter that automatically identifies and attenuates beat tones tun ing signals CW etc even if they are moving and re moves them from the receiver passband while pre serving the desired signal
62. ble Frequency Oscilla tor and traditionally refers to an oscillator The IC 7200 VFO can store a frequency and an oper ating mode You can call up a desired frequency to the VFO with the keypad or the memory copy function p 63 You can also change the frequency with DIAL and select an operating mode with or call up previously accessed frequency and modes with the band stacking register p 24 The IC 7200 has two VFOs specially suited for split frequency operation The VFOs are called VFO A and VFO B You can use the desired VFO to call up a fre quency and operating mode for operation E VFO operation Selecting the VFO A B Push to toggle VFO A or VFO B VFO equalization Push and hold for 1 sec to set the undis played VFO frequency and mode to the displayed VFO frequency e 3 beeps sound when the VFO equalization is completed CONVENIENT Use two VFOs as a quick memory When you find a new station but you wish to con tinue searching the two VFO systems can be used for quick memory storage 1 Push and hold for 1 sec to store the dis played frequency into the undisplayed VFO 2 Continue searching for stations 3 Push to retrieve the stored frequency 4 To continue searching for a station push again BASIC OPERATION 3 a VFO LS WUT yep Change Ci nna XN Transfer MEMORY CHANNEL 21 295 MHz 7 001 MHz Either X or VFO appears
63. cording to com mand numbers A data area is added for some com mands CONTROLLER TO IC 7200 OK MESSAGE TO CONTROLLER QO Eo _ dp dp b So Z gt _ w w _ ke da a Ce Ce or Oo xe H H O Ke g 6 o 2525 gt C D D o o S o g ETES 2D S o OD amp G o De Due Cy 5o ou gt gt o G8 CHL Go o o o o Oo DHODO 2 2 OD O ao ew O O 5 5 caco OE O O E e O 3 QO za D 9 5 5 Q oO UT Vg 5 oO oO oO oO oe oO oe n S co o o X e Te Go o EVED o gt D Q o O O 0 E c E DH V QHQH N O D N D o 97 w E D o 0 D L 2 2 2 So 2 D O ao g D E E o 68 E O for cb 4 oO an Cf Q O C OD O c oO 2 Oo O ic Oo O C O 8 a im Q Lu m Lu O m IC 7200 TO CONTROLLER NG MESSAGE TO CONTROLLER QO 090 a he OO _ 3 9 V EOE of S 3 8 8 F F X lt e coreo ET L x lt he 2 x lt X lt Oo D Co FO E O O D e J Cy ma lt O O lt lt 8 CHOC ob o 0 os o z TOTO 52 ke O 5 5 Sa Sa Oe O 5 5 O O av oO O O o a O O a Ka D cO E26 8 O gt 2 Ka oT o0 Z A o o ORo ao a oO O R o pa O Ow gt c V fan pa T Vv co oO oO oO aoj ro co D co gt oO oO gt c A T E A o T oO n 5 oO O Cc S ko O C O O 8 Se O 8 amp Q Lu gt Lu O m 88
64. ctor 82 83 1 T MAINTENANCE E 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 adequately rated fuse Y CAUTION Disconnect the DC power cable from the transceiver when changing a fuse The IC 7200 has two fuses DC power cable fuses installed for transceiver protection e DC power cable fuses ccceeeeeeeeeeees ATC 30 A Circuitry TUSE sisses ai ATC5A DC power cable fuse replacement Refer the figure illustrated at right for the DC power cable fuse replacement Circuitry fuse replacement The 13 8 V DC from the DC power cable is applied to all units in the IC 7200 except for the power amplifier through the circuitry fuse This fuse is installed in the PA unit 1 Remove the 11 screws then remode the bottom cover and the PA shielding plate as shown below Qum Jm 3 Replace the circuitry fuse as shown in the diagram as below Front panel 4 Replace the PA shielding plate bottom cover and screws to their original position Be sure the gasket is seated correctly and do not protrude from the transceiver when the PA shield 4 ing plate is replaced ROQv E Memory backup All of the CPU s memory is backed up by an EEP ROM Electronically Erasable Programmab
65. ditions field eee E operation etc ZAA i 5 Attach the rubber feet to the FOOT holes on the right side of the transceiver with the supplied screws M4 x 12 2 Attach the MB 117 to the CARRYING HANDLE holes on the left side of the transceiver with the supplied screws M3 x 10 The universal mounting bracket allows overhead MB 118 mounting Optional e Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied screws 5 x 20 to a thick surface which can support more than 5 5 kg 12 1 Ib r CAUTION Non supplied bolts longer than 8 mm may damage the internal units NEVER install the MB 118 with the non supplied 4 screws and bolts 87 CONTROL CommMAND 14 E E Remote jack CI V information CI V connection example The transceiver can be connected through an optional 9 15V DC CT 17 Cl V LEVEL CONVERTER to a personal computer a equipped with an RS 232C port The Icom Communi cation interface V CI V controls the following func tions of the transceiver Up to four Icom Cl V transceivers or receivers can be connected to a personal computer equipped with an RS 232C port See pgs 81 82 for setting the CI V condition using set mode Data format The Cl V system can be operated using the following data formats Data formats differ ac
66. dline ethe antenna SWR p 30 meter function p 60 Measuring SWR Through inhibit HF bands only The AT 180 has a through inhibit condition When selecting this condition the tuner can be used at poor SWR s In this case automatic tuning in the HF bands activates only when exceeding SWR 3 1 Therefore manual tuning is necessary each time you change the frequency Although termed through in hibit the tuner will be set to the through configura tion if the SWR is higher than 3 1 after tuning CAUTION NEVER transmit with the tuner ON when no antenna is connected This will damage both the transceiver and antenna tuner e For the 50 MHz band Push and hold for 1 sec to tune the antenna lf 003 indicator blinks slowly while transmitting push and hold for 1 sec again to re tune the antenna CONVENIENT e Tuner sensitive condition HF bands only If you require critical tuning at any time during trans mission select the tuner sensitive condition See p 68 for selection e Automatic tuner start HF bands only If you want to turn OFF the tuner under conditions of VSWR 1 5 1 or less use automatic tuner on and turn the tuner OFF See p 76 for the automatic tuner function e PTT tune function p 76 The AT 180 is tuned when PTT is pushed after the frequency is changed more than 1 if the AT 180 is turned ON This function removes the push and hold TUNER o
67. e Rotate M CH to select VoX GAIN While speaking into the microphone with your normal voice level rotate DIAL to the point where the transceiver is continuously transmit ting Rotate M CH to select ANTI Vox During receive rotate DIAL to adjust the anti VOX gain to the point where the transceiver does not switch to transmit due to received audio from the speaker QO Rotate M CH to select VoX DELY Rotate DIAL to adjust the VOX delay for a convenient interval before returning to receive Push to exit the VOX set mode and return to normal operation 50 default 53 FUNCTIONS FORTRANSMIT 6 VOX set mode VOX GAIN This item adjusts the VOX gain for the VOX Voice Oper ated Transmission function Higher values make the VOX function more sensitive to your voice This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 100 in 1 steps 50 default e Push and hold for 1 sec to return to the default value ANTI VOX This item adjusts the ANTI VOX gain for the VOX Voice Operated Transmission function Higher values make the VOX function less sensitive to receiver output audio from a speaker or headphones This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 100 in 1 50 default steps e Push and hold for 1 sec to return to the default value VOX DELAY This item adjusts the VOX Voice Operated Transmission delay time VOX Delay is the amount of time the transmit ter stays
68. e Squelch condition O Scan starts with squelch open For programmed scan When tuning step is 1 kHz or less The scan continues until it is stopped manually with pushing scan and does not pause even if signals are detected The scan is paused when the squelch is closed and then opened scan resumes after 10 sec has passed when the scan resume is ON scan is cancelled when OFF When tuning step is more than 5 kHz The scan pauses on each step when the scan resume is ON not applicable when OFF For memory scan Scan pauses on each channel when the scan resume is ON not applicable when OFF O Scan starts with squelch closed Scan stops when a signal is detected lf you set scan resume ON in the set mode the scan pauses for 10 sec when detecting a signal then resumes When a signal disappears while scan is paused scan resumes 2 sec later p NOTE If the RF SQL control function is set as ZY AUTO the squelch is always open in SSB CW Y and RTTY modes pgs 4 30 75 SCAN OPERATION 8 E Programmed scan operation VFO mode Programmed scan searches for signals between scan edge memory channels P1 and P2 The default frequencies for these memories are 0 500000 MHz and 29 99999 MHZ respectively See p 62 for scan edges programming 1 Push to select VFO mode Push to select the desired operating mode e The operating mode can be changed while scanning Push to select a tuning step e Th
69. e display e RIT frequency can be adjusted with M CH control when RIT mode is selected Push and hold for 1 sec to add the RIT shift frequency to the operating fre quency p 44 e Available only when the XFC transmit fre quency check function is turned OFF p 76 Push eae then push this key to in put the number e decimal point p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push this key to select the general cover age band p 24 amp FREQUENCY INPUT ENTER BAND KEY Push to enter the direct frequency in put condition p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push a key on the keypad to select the oper ating band p 24 selects the general coverage band 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Function display ee eT ee i oer tee T wor Ot rt ar Pn oe ae E To Ve VFO NIT rt ee a te a es ee re Fs ren a a re ee eS es ar ae pa EEL ee ee ee 1 L ABIL i Br ET Saree OFEGNE SA9 PAMP 3 AIT 7 SCAN 20 40 BLANKI ALC PES EEEE EEE tii EE lh N NB NR MNF swrt 15202 350 00 100 TRANSMIT INDICATOR Appears while transmitting MODE INDICATORS Shows the selected operating mode appears when SSB AM data mode is se lected p 71 e R appears when CW reverse or RI TY reverse mode is selected pgs 29 35 39 IF FILTER INDICATORS p 47 Shows the selected IF filter w appears when the wide IF filter is selected
70. e tuning step cannot be changed while scanning The programmed tuning function can be turned ON or OFF while scanning 4 Set the RF SQL control open or closed e See the left page for squelch condition 6 Push to start the scan e SCAN appears while scanning 6 When the scan detects a signal the scan turns OFF pauses or ignores it depending on the resume setting and the squelch condition To cancel the scan push scan NOTE If the same frequencies are programmed into both scan edge memory channels P1 and P2 programmed scan does not start SCAN 5 7 9 _ 27 40 60dB Appears E Memory scan operation Memory mode Memory scan searches through memory channel 1 to 199 for signals Blank unprogrammed memory channels are skipped Push to select memory mode 2 Close the squelch with the RF SQL control 3 Push to start the scan e SCAN appears while scanning 4 When the scan detects a signal the scan stops or pauses depending on the resume setting To cancel the scan push scan e Rotating DIAL during scan also cancels scan operation NOTE Two or more memory channels must be j programmed for memory scan to start RF SQL LSB USB CW R RITY R AM A 00 CIC ICI CICL UW 4 SCAN POS1 3 5 7 9_2 40 60dB Appears 66 67 9 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION E Optional AT 1
71. ears 4 Nou can enter the speech compression level set f mode before selecting ALC meter in step 3 While transmitting speak at a normal voice level and rotate DIAL to adjust the speech compres sion level so that the ALC meter reads within the ALC zone whether you speak softly or loudly e The speech compression level can be adjusted from 0 to 10 e Push and hold for 1 sec to return to the default ALC zone 4 Push to exit the speech compression level set mode and return to normal operation 5 Push to turn the speech compressor func tion OFF if necessary e ole disappears NOTE When the ALC meter peaks above the ALC Y zone your transmitted voice may be distorted E Split frequency operation Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive in the same mode on two different frequen cies The split frequency operation is performed using 2 frequencies in VFO A and VFO B The transmit and receive frequencies must be in 4the same band The following is an example of setting 7 0620 MHz for receiving and 7 0750 MHz for transmitting 35 TWIN PBT vir B 2 p T TD Q c ED AF RF MODE am RIT ccie C RIT OD a AO Sat 1 Push to select VFO A 2 Set the frequency to 7 0620 MHz and mode to LSB pgs 25 29 3 Push to turn the split function ON GM appears on the LCD oE LI o LILI LIL a I aa
72. ed DC power cable INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 E External antenna tuners CONNECTING THE AH 4 Coaxial cable Long wire or optional AH 2b from the AH 4 n i aa E aa j as Ground CONNECTING THE AT 180 ACC cable supplied with the AT 180 HF Coaxial cable supplied J to6m with the AT 180 antenna Either of the two ACC fq ANT ANT AT 180 ACC external connectors 7 3e T SOY gt D Cc C C Ground IC 7200 e Turn the IC 7200 s power OFF when connecting the AT 180 otherwise the CPU may malfunction and the AT 180 may not function properly 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS E Linear amplifier connections CONNECTING THE IC PW1 EURO To an antenna ACC 1 ANT REMOTE A YY Wy IC PW1 EURO To AC outlet Cia versions 100 120 220 240 V European version 230 V O O Z Z m O Z Q gt zZ O Z O O E Z m gt I gt v mn al m D Z A WARNING e Set the transceiver output power and linear am plifier ALC output level by referring to the linear amplifier instruction manual Be sure the linear amplifier keying circuit control voltage is compat ible with the IC 7200 before connecting to the SEND connector e The ALC input level must be in the range 0 V to 4 V and the transceiver does not accept posi tive voltage Non m
73. ed push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between RT TY and RTTY R modes 3 Rotate DIAL to tune in a desired signal e The S meter indicates received signal strength when signal is received e f the received signal cannot be demodulated try se lecting RTTY R mode or RTTY mode 4 Transmit a SEND signal from your TNC EE appears e The Po meter indicates the transmitted RTTY signal strength Use the connected PC or TNC TU to transmit RTTY FSK signals Convenient functions for receive e Preamp and attenuator p 45 Push to turn the preamp ON or OFF e P AMP appears when the preamp is set to ON Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the attenu ator ON e Push to turn the attenuator OFF e ATT appears when the attenuator is set to ON e Twin PBT passband tuning p 46 gt Rotate TWIN PBT controls inner outer e AGC auto gain control p 45 Push once or twice to select the time con stant for the AGC circuit fast and slow e F AGC appears when the fast time constant is se lected and no indicator appears when the slow time constant is selected respectively Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the AGC function OFF e AGC OFF appears on the display e Noise blanker p 49 Push to turn the noise blanker ON or OFF e NB appears when the noise blanker is set to ON Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise blanker set mode then rotate DIAL to ad
74. el for easy recall To assist you in operating the 5 MHz band cor rectly within the rules specified by the FCC transmission is impossible on any 5 MHz band frequency other than the 5 frequencies indicated in the table above 34 35 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT E Operating CW 1 Connect a paddle straight key or external elec tronic keyer as on page 18 Push and hold for 1 sec then push a band key to select the desired band 3 Push mone to select CW mode e After CW mode is selected push and hold MODE for 1 sec to toggle between CW and CW R modes 4 Rotate DIAL to tune in a desired signal with the desired tone frequency e The S meter indicates received signal strength when signal is received 5 Rotate the AF control to set audio to a comfort able listening level 6 Set CW break in operation and the CW delay time in the set mode p 79 Push and hold for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode Rotate M CH to select BK IN to set the CW break in operation Rotate DIAL to select the CW break in opera tion from full break in semi break in or OFF e FL full break in e SE semi break in e OF break in OFF Rotate M CH to select BK DELAY to select the CW delay time when semi break in operation is selected in step Rotate DIAL to set the desired delay time Continue to set the keyer settings in the set mode if necessary p 80 Push to exit the
75. elect memory mode 2 Rotate M CH to select the desired memory channel to be cleared elf the RIT control indicator lights orange push HEE p 61 3 Push and hold for 1 sec to clear the con tents e The programmed frequency and operating mode dis appear and BLANK appears e 3 beeps are emitted when memory clearing is suc cessful To return to VFO mode push Y Y NOTE Be careful the contents of cleared memo 4 ries CANNOT be recalled MEMORY OPERATION Push and hold 64 65 8 SCAN OPERATION E Scan types PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans between two scan edge frequencies scan edge memory channels P1 and P2 Scan edge P1 or P2 Scan edge P2 or P1 Jump This scan operates in VFO mode E Preparation e Channels For programmed scan Program scan edge frequencies into scan edge mem ory channels P1 and P2 p 66 For memory scan Program two or more memory channels except scan edge memory channels e Scan resume ON OFF You can select the scan to resume or cancel when detecting a signal in the set mode Scan resume ON OFF must be set before operating a scan See p 78 for ON OFF setting and scan resume condition details e Scan speed Scan speed can be selected from 2 levels high or low in the set mode See p 78 for details MEMORY SCAN Repeatedly all programmed memory channels that are not blank This scan operates in memory mode
76. emory programming ccsceccseeeeseeeeneeeenes 62 Q Programming in VFO mode c 0eeeee 62 Programming in memory MOde 00 62 ME Frequency COPYING ccceeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeenes 63 Copying in memory MOE ceceeeeeeeees 63 ME Memory clearing cccccccseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeenes 64 8 SCAN OPERATION cccccseeseseeeeeeesees 65 66 E SCAN VDES rasina aa 65 E PreparatlOne eiin N 65 E Programmed scan operation VFO mode 66 E Memory scan operation Memory mode 66 9 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION 67 69 E Optional AT 180 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER ODETI rese deere ey levee eaeueeetena 67 Tuner operation ccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 67 S Manual TUNING naiean 67 E AT 180 internal switch description 68 E Optional AH 4 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER peral eeoa a aa aaa 69 AH 4 Operation cccccccsseeceeessseseeeeeeeess 69 TO SET MODE viani aa cote wts aceies 70 82 Mt Gene lal arctic eee ae es 70 Quick set mode operation ccccceeeeees 70 Set mode Operation cccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 70 ME Quick Set mode cece ceecceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 71 E Set Mode easiest eee eee eet 74 Paddle operation from MIC connector 82 11 MAINTENANCE 0 eee teeeeeeeeeeeeenneeeeees 83 84 E Fuse replacement ccccssecceeeceseceseeeeeees 83 DC po
77. ents e Push again to stop the announcement 32 mm 4 33 E Operating SSB 1 Push and hold for 1 sec then push a band key to select the desired band Push to select SSB mode e After SSB mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between LSB and USB modes e Below 10 MHz LSB is automatically selected above 10 MHz USB is automatically selected 3 Rotate DIAL to tune in a desired signal e The S meter indicates received signal strength when a signal is received 4 Rotate the AF control to set audio to a comfort able listening level 5 Push PTT microphone to transmit EE appears 6 Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level e Adjust MIC Gain at this step if necessary p 71 7 Release PTT microphone to return to receive Convenient functions for receive e Preamp and attenuator p 45 Push to turn the preamp ON or OFF e PAMP appears when the preamp is set to ON Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the attenu ator ON e Push to turn the attenuator OFF e ATT appears when the attenuator is set to ON e Twin PBT passband tuning p 46 gt Rotate TWIN PBT controls inner outer e AGC auto gain control p 45 Push once or twice to select the time con stant for the AGC circuit fast and slow e F AGC appears when the fast time constant is se lected and no indicator appears when the slow time constant
78. esigned to tune a long wire antenna for portable or mobile HF 50 MHz operation The PTT tune func tion provides simple operation e Input power rating 150 W SM 20 DESKTOP MICROPHONE Includes UP DOWN switches and a low cut function SP 20 EXTERNAL SPEAKER 4 audio filters headphone jack can connect to 2 transceivers e Input impedance 8 Q e Max input power 5 W MB 117 CARRYING HANDLE A Gq A AT Convenient when carrying the trans ceiver AH 2b ANTENNA ELEMENT A 2 5 m long antenna ele ment for mobile operation with the AH 4 e Frequency coverage 7 54 MHz band with the AH 4 e _ halaa SER i e la f le be aa VARRRRRARRRR A s CT 17 Cl V LEVEL CONVERTER UNIT For remote transceiver control using a personal computer equipped with an RS 232C port You can change frequencies operating mode memory channels etc via your computer SP 21 EXTERNAL SPEAKER Designed for base station operation e Input impedance 8 Q e Max input power 5 W MB 118 MOBILE MOUNTING BRACKET fm For mounting the transceiver in a ve hicle OPC 598 ACC 13 PIN CABLE OPC 599 ADAPTOR CABLE Required when using the AT 180 13 pin ACC connector to 7 pin 8 pin e 7 m 22 ft ACC connector IC PW1 EURO HF 50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER Full duty 1 kW linear amplifier including an automatic antenna tuner Has automatic tuning and band selection capability Full break i
79. f the key or paddle can gener ate side tones selectable in quick set mode but will not transmit OF No break in operation SE Semi Semi break in operation FL Full Full break in operation Break In Delay This item adjusts break in delay time for CW semi break in operation The delay time is selectable from 0 2 to 13 0 dots in 0 1 dots steps High default OFF default LSB default OFF default 7 5 dots default Dot Dash Ratio This item sets the internal electronic keyer dot dash ratio 1 1 2 8 to 1 1 4 5 in 0 1 steps can be selected Keying weight example Morse code K DOT Fixed Weight ae ee ee 1 1 3 default a T Weight setting H m Adjusted Adjustable range SPACE Fixed SPACE and DOT length can be adjusted with Key speed only in the quick set mode Paddle Polarity This item sets the paddle polarity n Normal Normal polarity r Reverse Reverse polarity Keyer Type This item selects the keyer type for the KEY connector on the rear panel EL Internal electronic keyer is selected bG Internal electronic keyer is activated as BUG key St Internal electronic keyer is turned OFF and a straight key or external electronic keyer can be used Mic Up Down Keyer This item allows you to set the microphone UP DN switches to be used as a paddle on UP DN switches can be used as a paddle for CW mode operation oF UP D
80. f the RIT control indicator lights orange push p 61 TR channel contents appear in the display a H gm g f RIT control indicator goes out Channel increases Channel decreases 3 Rotate DIAL and push to set the de sired frequency and operating mode e To program a blank channel use direct frequency entry with the keypad p 25 Push and hold mw for 1 sec to program the displayed frequency and operating mode into the memory channel e 3 beeps are emitted when memory programming is successful MEMORY OPERATION EXAMPLE Programming 7 088 MHz LSB into ch 12 VFO mode Push Rotate DIAL Push Rotate M CH Push and hold 7 088 MHZz LSB are programmed into ch 12 EXAMPLE Programming 21 280 MHz USB into ch 18 V M _1 Memory mode MUS USB wI n Rotate M CH Rotate DIAL Push L M Push and hold A I l L JLo i 21 280 MHZz USB are programmed into ch 18 62 63 I MEMORY OPERATION E Frequency copying The frequency and operating mode in a memory channel can be copied to the VFO Copying in memory mode This is useful for copying a memory channel s con tents frequency and operating mode to a VFO while operating in memory mode This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency 4 NOTE While operating in VFO mode pushing and holding for 1 sec also copy the selected memory channel s contents fre
81. g quick set mode push and hold for 1 sec to enter the set mode p 70 During quick set mode or set mode push to re turn to normal operation p 70 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION E Front panel Continued Speaker Function Display p 7 HF 50MIilz TRANSCEIVER HU Z uone rs TUNER iter Cle PHONES Q MIC O O O O 2 Saka MODE KEY p 29 Push momentarily to cycle through the operating modes USB LSB CW CW R RTTY RTTY R AM Push and hold for 1 sec to toggle the following operating modes USB lt LSB p 33 CW gt CW R Reverse p 35 RT TY lt gt RTTY R Reverse p 39 e CW R or RTTY R appears on the display when reverse mode is selected Y Undesired modes can be inhibited in set mode G p 81 TUNING STEP KEY pgs 26 27 Push to turn the programmable tuning step ON or OFF e Y appears above the 1 kHz indicator when the pro grammable tuning step is turned ON and the fre quency can be changed in programmed kHz steps Wh
82. han 0 13 pV 50 MHz band AM Less than 13 uV 0 5 1 799 MHz Less than 2 uV 1 8 29 7 MHz Less than 1 V 50 MHz band e Squelch sensitivity SSB threshold preamp ON Less than 5 6 uV e Selectivity SSB BW 2 4 kHz More than 2 4 kHz 6 dB Less than 3 6 kHz 60 dB CW BW 500 Hz More than 500 Hz 6 dB Less than 900 Hz 60 dB RTTY BW 350 Hz More than 360 Hz 6 dB Less than 650 Hz 60 dB More than 6 0 kHz 6 dB Less than 15 0 kHz 60 dB IF filter shape is set to SHARP e Spurious and image rejection ratio More than 70 dB except 1 2 IF through on 50 MHz band More than 2 0 W at 10 distortion with an 8 Q load at 13 8 V DC 9 999 kHz 3 conductor 6 3 d mm 47 8 Q 2 conductor 3 5 d mm 7 8 Q AM BW 6 kHz e Audio output power e RIT variable range e PHONES connector e EXT SP connector 92 Mm 16 options AT 180 HF 50 MHz AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER Fully automatic antenna tuner with preset memories for each 100 kHz Unique automatic tuner on func tion is available See p 68 for AT 180 specifications HM 36 HAND MICROPHONE Hand microphone equipped with UP DOWN switches SP 10 EXTERNAL SPEAKER External speakers suitable for mobile operation SP 10 Compact type 4 O 5 W P MB 116 HANDLE Convenient when moving the trans ceiver and provides front panel pro tection during transport 93 AH 4 HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER Specially d
83. ified uncontrolled limits and tables exist that show pre calculated safe distances for different antenna types for different frequency bands Further information can be found at http www arrl org e Typical amateur radio installation Exposure distance assumes that the predominant ra diation pattern is forward and that radiation vertically downwards is at unity gain sidelobe suppression is equal to main lobe gain This is true of almost every gain antenna today Exposed persons are assumed to be beneath the antenna array and have a typical height of 1 8 m The figures assume the worst case emission of a constant carrier For the bands 10 MHz and higher the following power density limits have been recommended 10 50 MHz 2W sqm Vertical clearance by EIRP output 1Watts 2 1m 10Watts 2 8m 25 Watts 3 4m 100 Watts 5m 1000 Watts 12 m Forward clearance by EIRP output 100 Watts 2m 1000 Watts 6 5m 10 000 Watts 20m 100 000 Watts 65 m In all cases any possible risk depends on the trans mitter being activated for long periods actual recom mendation limits are specified as an average during 6 minutes Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of time Some radio licenses will require that a timer circuit automatically cuts off the transmitter after 1 2 minutes etc Similarly some modes of transmission SSB CW AM etc have a lower average output power and the as sessed risk is even lower
84. ile the programmable tuning step is turned ON V appears push and hold for 1 sec to enter tuning step set mode push again to return to normal operation e 0 1 1 5 9 and 10 kHz programmable tuning steps are available While the programmable tuning step is turned OFF push and hold for 1 sec to turn the 1 Hz step ON and OFF e 1 Hz indication appears and the frequency can be changed in 1 Hz steps PREAMP ATTENUATOR KEY p 45 Push to turn the preamp ON or OFF e P AMP appears on the display Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the 20 dB atten uator ON push momentarily to turn the attenua tor OFF e ATT appears on the display VY What is the preamp The preamp amplifies signals in the receiver front end input circuit to improve the sensitivity Turn the preamp ON when receiving weak signals VY What is the attenuator The attenuator prevents a strong undesired signal near the desired frequency or near your location such as from a broadcast station from causing dis tortion or spurious signals MAIN DIAL DIAL Changes the displayed frequency and selects val ues for selected set mode items etc FILTER KEY p 47 Push momentarily to cycle the IF filter settings between wide middle and narrow for the se lected operating mode Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the filter set mode SPCH LOCK KEY Push to announce the selected frequency and S meter level by
85. ill not increase the volume of the CW side tones on CW side tone level is limited with the AF control oF CW side tone level is linked to the AF control Twin peak filter RTTY mode This item turns the twin peak filter ON or OFF on Twin peak filter is ON oF Twin peak filter is OFF 2 NOTE The RTTY mark frequency 2125 Hz and shift width 170 Hz are automatically set when the twin peak filter is ON RTTY mark tone RTTY mode This item selects the RTTY mark frequency There are 3 selectable values 1275 1615 and 2125 Hz p NOTE 2125 Hz is automatically set when the twin 7 peak filter is ON SETMODE 10 20 WPM default 600 Hz default ON default OFF default 2125 Hz default 72 73 10 SETMODE E Quick set mode Continued RTTY shift width RTTY mode This item adjusts the RTTY shift width There are 4 selectable values 170 200 425 and 850 Hz Y NOTE 170 Hz is automatically set when the twin peak Z filter is ON RTTY key polarity RTTY mode This item selects the RT TY keying polarity Normal or reverse keying polarity can be selected When reverse polarity is selected Mark and Space are reversed n normal Key open close Mark Space r reverse Key open close Space Mark NORMAL default SETMODE 10 E Set mode veep O on noaoo SCG eano Eeoae seee onoo owne O o oe SSB CW SYNCHRONOUS ON ON 0 ON ON ON 75 DOTS OFF OFF OF
86. is key to select the 10 MHz band p 24 MEMORY CLEAR 5 14 MHz BAND KEY Push and hold for 1 sec to clear the displayed memory channel contents in memory mode p 64 e BLANK appears above the memory chan nel number Push and hold for 1 sec to select a default condition or value when in set mode quick set mode p 70 5 Push EMREN then push this key to in put the number 5 p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push this key to select the 14 MHz band p 24 AGC 6 18 MHz BAND KEY AGC Push to toggle the time constant for the AGC circuit fast and slow p 45 e F AGC appears on the display when fast AGC is selected no indication ap pears when slow AGC is selected Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the AGC function OFF e AGC OFF appears on the display ia Push FRENI then push this key to input the number 6 p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push this key to select the 18 MHz band p 24 SPEECH COMPRESSOR 7 21 MHz BAND KEY comp Push to turn the speech compressor function ON or OFF p 57 e el appears on the display Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the speech compression level set mode push again to return to normal operation j Push FMRENT then push this key to in put the number 7 p 25 Push and hold for 1 sec then push this key to select the 21 MHz band p 24 SCAN 8 24 MHz BAND KEY Push to start stop the
87. is selected respectively Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the AGC function OFF e AGC OFF appears on the display e Noise blanker p 49 Push to turn the noise blanker ON or OFF e NB appears when the noise blanker is set to ON Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise blanker set mode then rotate DIAL to adjust the threshold level or the blank time e Rotate M CH to select an item RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Band keys TWIN PBT 2 ZD seur 2 l 4 5 6 covez Scan 8 AF 2 RF SQL AF 3 USB A 00001 Or nnana a Appears while transmitting e Noise reduction p 50 Push to turn the noise reduction ON or OFF e NR appears when the noise reduction is ON Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise reduction level set mode then rotate DIAL to adjust the noise reduction level e Manual notch filter pgs 51 52 Push mnr to turn the manual notch filter ON or OFF e MNF appears when the manual notch filter is set to ON Push and hold mnF for 1 sec to enter the man ual notch filter set mode then rotate DIAL to se lect the filter width from narrow middle and wide e Auto notch filter p 51 Push to turn the auto notch filter ON or OFF e ANF appears when the auto notch filter is set to ON RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 Convenient functions for transmit e VOX voice operated transmit p 53
88. itted 1 Select SSB or AM mode 2 Push and hold for 1 sec several times to select the ALC meter 3 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode 4 Rotate M CH to select MIC GAIN 5 Push PTT microphone to transmit e Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level 6 While speaking into the microphone rotate DIAL so that the ALC meter reading does not go out side the ALC zone e Microphone gain is adjusted in 1 steps 0 to 100 7 Release PTT microphone to return to receive Push to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation It s good Amateur practice to listen first On the HF bands even if nothing is heard ask is the frequency in use once or twice before you begin operating on that frequency Appears while transmitting rx USB m A NAN O nnana a Output power and Microphone gain settings When maximum output power 100 is selected default ALC zone E Voice synthesizer function The IC 7200 has a voice synthesizer This function announces the S meter level operating frequency and mode S meter level s announcement can be deactivated p 77 in a clear electronically gener ated voice in English or Japanese BASIC OPERATION 3 1 Select the desired parameters to be announced such as Audio level speed language contents in the set mode p 77 2 Push to announce the selected cont
89. iver and the installation guide download service 20 MM 3S BASIC OPERATION E Before first applying power Before first applying power make sure all connections After all connections have been done set controls required for your system are complete by referring to and switch as shown in the figure below Chapter 2 AF Max CCW O58 Se RF SQL Center 2 CCW counterclockwise E Applying power CPU resetting First applying power Reset the transceiver using the following procedure 4 Resetting CLEARS all programmed contents in 4 memory channels and returns the quick set A mode set mode to default values 1 Make sure the transceiver power is OFF While pushing and holding and m cu push to turn power ON e The internal CPU is reset e The transceiver displays its initial VFO frequencies when resetting is complete 3 All quick set mode set mode settings are returned to the default values p 70 Under cooler temperatures the LCD may appear dark and unstable after turning power ON This is normal and does not indicate any equipment mal function MAA Normal applying power Push to turn power ON then check the dis play If any of indicators appear turn them OFF if necessary See the appropriate page for details 21 E VFO description VFO is an abbreviation of Varia
90. ivity Normally the RF SQL control is set to the 12 o clock position Rotate the RF SQL control to the 11 o clock posi tion for maximum sensitivity e Rotate the RF SQL control clockwise to increase coun terclockwise to decrease the receiver sensitivity e The S meter indicates receive sensitivity O Adjusting squelch Removing non signal noise Rotate the RF SQL control to the 1 o clock posi tion to invoke the S meter squelch this allows you to set the minimum signal level needed to open the squelch e A segment appears in the S meter to indicate the S me ter squelch level E Meter function The transceiver has 3 transmit meter functions for your convenience Select the desired meter from RF power Po ALC and SWR CD C J C J Co AF 2 RF SQL MIC sO BASIC OPERATION 3 e When functioning as RF GAIN SQL control 4 7 S meter squelch Squelch is open threshold 2 X Maximum RF gain RF gain adjustable range S meter squelch e When functioning as RF GAIN control Maximum RF gain y Adjustable range Minimum RF gain sf b e When functioning as SQL control i S meter squelch threshold Squelch is open S meter squelch Lowest Threshold Highest Threshold Push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between RF power Po SWR and ALC e The display indication changes as the following table DISPLAY INDICATION MEASUREMENT Indicates the relative RF
91. just the threshold level or the blank time e Rotate M CH to select an item MODE Band keys TWIN PBT aa eS O l CJ rora CE OSO L Appears while transmitting RTTY or RTTY R appears e Noise reduction p 50 Push to turn the noise reduction ON or OFF e NR appears when the noise reduction is ON Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise reduction level set mode then rotate DIAL to adjust the noise reduction level e Manual notch filter pgs 51 52 Push to turn the manual notch filter ON or OFF e MNF appears when the manual notch filter is set to ON Push and hold mnr for 1 sec to enter the man ual notch filter set mode then rotate DIAL to se lect the filter width from narrow middle and wide e function p 78 Push and hold for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select DIAL 4 3 Rotate DIAL to turn the 1 4 function ON or OFF Push to exit the set mode and return to normal operation RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 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 O a5 To receive a reversed RITY signal correctly select RI TY R RT TY reverse mode 1 Push to select RTTY mode Normal Reverse
92. le Read Only Memory All data you set such as VFO memory set mode contents etc are stored in this EEPROM There is no internal lithium battery E Resetting the CPU 1 Make sure the transceiver power is OFF While pushing and holding and m cu push to turn power ON e The internal CPU is reset and all memory data are cleared e The transceiver displays its initial VFO frequencies when resetting is complete 3 All quick set mode set mode settings are returned to default values p 70 Resetting CLEARS all programmed contents in memory channels and returns default values in quick set mode set mode E Cleaning If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty wipe it clean with a dry soft cloth MENTENANCE 11 AVOID the use of strong chemical sol vents such as paint thinner benzene or alcohol to clean the transceiver These may damage the transceiver s surfaces 84 EEE 12 TROUBLESHOOTING The following chart is designed to help you correct lf you are unable to locate the cause of a problem problems which are not equipment malfunctions or solve it through the use of this chart contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center ie PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION plete Power does not come e DC power cable is improperly connected Reconnect the power cable correctly on when PWR is nae e Fuse is blown e Check for the cause then replace the p 83 pushed fuse with a
93. ller or remote controller ON default ON default ON default ON default Auto default SETMODE 10 CI V Address To distinguish equipment each Cl V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code The IC 7200 s address is 76h When 2 or more IC 7200s are connected to an optional CT 17 Cl V LEVEL CONVERTER rotate DIAL to select 76h default a different address for each IC 7200 in the range O1h to 7Fh 76 Address of 76h ClI V Transceive Transceive operation is possible with the IC 7200 con nected to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers When ON is selected changing the frequency operat ing mode etc on the IC 7200 automatically changes those of connected transceivers or receivers and vice ON default versa on Transceive ON oF Transceive OFF Reference Frequency Adjustment Adjusts the internal reference signal frequency within 0 to 100 range in 1 steps during frequency calibration 77 NOTE Default setting is different for each transceiver Paddle operation from MIC connector Connect a CW paddle as at right to operate an elec tronic keyer from the MIC connector e Be sure to select Paddle Polarity Keyer Type and Mic Up Down Keyer in the set mode p 80 39KO 15 e Connect straight key to DOT side e Push both of DOT and DASH to activate the squeeze operation 2 2 kQ 5 MIC conne
94. ment PTT is pushed after the operat ing frequency is changed more than 1 from last tuned frequency When an optional AI 180 ANTENNA TUNER is connected OFF default the tuner function must be turned ON in advance on Tuning starts when PTT is pushed on a new frequency OF Tuning starts only when is pushed Modulation input Data OFF Selects the desired connector s for modulation input when SSB data AM data mode is not in use M MIC Use the signals from MIC A ACC Use the signals from ACC pin11 M A MIC ACC Use the signals from MIC and ACC pin1 1 MIC ACC default U USB Use the signals from USB Modulation input Data ON Selects the desired connector s for modulation input when SSB data AM data mode is in use M MIC Use the signals from MIC A ACC Use the signals from ACC pin11 M A MIC ACC Use the signals from MIC and ACC pin11 ACC default U USB Use the signals from USB USB Level Sets the input modulation level of the USB jack within 0 to 100 in 1 steps 50 default Speech Level This item adjusts the volume level for the speech function from 0 to 100 in 1 steps 50 default Speech S level Signal level frequency and mode can be announced by the voice synthesizer The signal level announcement can be deactivated if desired When oF is selected the signal level is not announced on Signal level announcement
95. n QSK operation is possible The amplifier power supply unit and the remote control unit are separated An optional OPC 599 is required for connection OPTIONS 16 AH 710 FOLDED DIPOLE ANTENNA Covers from 1 9 30 MHz bands Has an SO 239 connector 30 m 98 4 ft coaxial cable with PL 259 connector is supplied 94 95 1 7 ABOUT CE INSTALLATION NOTES For amateur base station installations it is recom mended that the forward clearance in front of the an tenna array is calculated relative to the EIRP Effec tive Isotropic Radiated Power The clearance height below the antenna array can be determined in most cases from the RF power at the antenna input termi nals As different exposure limits have been recommended for different frequencies a relative table shows a guideline for installation considerations Below 30 MHz the recommended limits are specified in terms of V m or A m fields as they are likely to fall within the near field region Similarly the antennas may be physically short in terms of electrical length and that the installation will require some antenna matching device which can create local high intensity magnetic fields Analysis of such MF installations is best considered in association with published guid ance notes such as the FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97 01 and its annexes relative to amateur transmitter installations The EC recommended limits are almost identical to the FCC spec
96. n the beep tones output level limiting capability ON and OFF for the confirmation and band edge beep tones When this item is set to ON the beep tones are linked to the AF control until rotation of the AF control reaches to the specified level further rotation will not increase ON default the volume of the beep tones on Beep level is limited with the AF control OF Beep level is linked to the AF control RF SQL Control The RF SQL control can be set as the RF squelch con trol the squelch control only RF gain is fixed at maxi mum or Auto RF gain control in SSB CW and RTTY squelch control in AM See pgs 4 30 for details RF SQL default rS RF SQL RF SQL control is set as the RF squelch control Sq SQL RF SQL control is set as the squelch control At AUTO RF SQL control is set as the RF gain control in SSB CW and RTTY squelch control in AM Meter Peak Hold This item turns the meter peak hold function ON or OFF on The highest activated segment of the meter remains visible for 0 5 sec oF The meter functions normally ON default Quick Split This item turns the quick split function ON or OFF When this item is set to ON push and hold for 1 sec to set the undisplayed VFO frequency and oper ating mode are set the same as the displayed VFO fre quency and operating mode See pgs 58 59 for details on The quick split function ON oF The quick split functi
97. ndications BE CAREFUL The rear panel will become hot when operating the transceiver continuously for long peri ods BE CAREFUL If a linear amplifier is connected set the transceiver s RF output power to less than the linear amplifiers maximum input level otherwise the linear amplifier will be damaged Use Icom microphones only supplied or optional Other manufacturer s microphones have different pin assignments and connection to the IC 7200 may damage the transceiver For U S A only Caution Changes or modifications to this trans ceiver not expressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this transceiver under FCC regulations TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTAN Torea i FOREWORD uina aaa aLa i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONG ccccesseeesseeeeeeeeeeeees i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES csccseseeeesseeeeeesees i FCC INFORMATION cccssscenseccnsssenseeceeseeensees i PRECAUTIONS aca dese ii TABLE OF CONTENTS weiiccciescssccccecciecicoszisecsieevass iii iv 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION sssseessesseeseeseees 1 11 BM Front Pane lice oe 1 QIRKCY Da Gee siieat iaiece oan catenuianda Gcctenuecesaboncuantegates 5 E Function display arinei a les 7 E Rarpanel aers a 9 ACC socket information cccccceseeeeeeees 10 E MICrOPNONGS ccceecceeccceeeceeeceseeseeeseeesanees 11 OC AIM 36 veut eee ee ete eee ett 11 O OM 2 O s rents etats seta tengul not E 11 2 INSTAL
98. ntrol p 45 Push once or twice to select the time con stant for the AGC circuit fast and slow e F AGC appears when the fast time constant is se lected and no indicator appears when the slow time constant is selected respectively Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the AGC function OFF e AGC OFF appears on the display e Noise blanker p 49 Push to turn the noise blanker ON or OFF e NB appears when the noise blanker is set to ON Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise blanker set mode then rotate DIAL to adjust the threshold level or the blank time e Rotate M CH to select an item Convenient functions for transmit e VOX voice operated transmit p 53 Push to turn the VOX function ON or OFF e MI appears when the VOX function is ON RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4 MODE Band keys TWIN PBT i ap Ga Gx AF RF SQL f com scan 8 ff vox 2 3 PENT AND MO AF DIAL AM appears Appears while transmitting e Twin PBT passband tuning p 46 gt Rotate TWIN PBT controls inner outer e Noise reduction p 50 Push to turn the noise reduction ON or OFF e NR appears when the noise reduction is ON Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise reduction level set mode then rotate DIAL to adjust the noise reduction level e Manual notch filter pgs 51 52 Push to turn the manual notch filter ON or O
99. o sig nal masking Set the noise reduction level for maximum readability as described below wna a a i wm VFO DE DON S E i a a jo POS1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB 1 1 a Appears Noise reduction OFF Noise reduction is activated NR Level 0 NR Level 4 default Noise components Desired signal CW Noise reduction level setting Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise reduction level set mode e The noise reduction is turned ON and NR appears 2 Rotate DIAL to adjust the noise reduction level e The noise reduction level can be adjusted from O to 15 e Push and hold for 1 sec to return to the default value Appears 3 Push to exit the noise reduction set mode 4 Push to turn the noise reduction OFF if nec essary e NR disappears 4 default 50 51 D FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE E Notch function This transceiver has auto and manual notch func tions The auto notch function automatically attenuates beat tones tuning signals changing frequency etc even if they are moving The manual notch can be set to attenuate a fre quency via the MNF control Auto notch function The auto notch can be used in SSB and AM modes Push to turn the automatic notch function ON or OFF e ANF appears when the auto notch function is ON Auto notch OFF Auto notch ON Desired Desired signal AF signal AF Unwanted interference Interfe
100. on OFF Split Lock This item turns the split lock function ON or OFF When this item is set to ON the transmit frequency can be adjusted by rotating DIAL while pushing and holding rit even if the lock function is activated The transmit frequency check function XFC as below must be turned ON in advance See p 59 for split frequency operation details UY NOTE When the split lock function is ON the transmit A frequency cannot be adjusted by rotating DIAL while Uy pushing and holding PTT even if the lock function is A not activated on The split lock function ON oF The split lock function OFF XFC This item turns the XFC transmit frequency check func tion ON or OFF on The transmit frequency can be monitored while pushing and holding oF The transmit frequency check function OFF Y NOTE When the XFC function is turned ON the RIT calculation function p 44 is not available Auto Tune The optional AT 180 ANTENNA TUNER has an automatic start capability which starts tuning if the SWR is higher than 1 5 1 on The automatic tune starts even when the tuner is turned OFF during HF bands operation oF The tuner remains OFF even when the SWR is poor 1 5 1 SETMODE 10 ON default OFF default OFF default OFF default 76 10 SETMODE E Set mode Continued PTT Tune Tuning of the internal antenna tuner can be started auto matically at the mo
101. on after you stop speaking The delay time can be adjusted from O to 2 0 sec in 0 1 sec steps 0 2 sec default e Push and hold for 1 sec to return to the default value 54 55 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT E Break in function The break in function is used in CW mode to auto matically switch the transceiver between transmit and receive when keying The IC 7200 is capable of full break in or semi break in Break in operation is also referred to as QSK Semi break in operation During semi break in operation the transceiver im mediately transmits when keying then automati cally returns to receive after a pre set delay time has passed from when you stop keying This is similiar to VOX operation for voice Push to select CW or CW R mode e When CW mode is selected push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between CW and CW R modes 2 Set the semi break in function ON in the set mode Push and hold for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode Rotate M CH to select BK IN to set the CW break in operation Rotate DIAL to select SE e FL Full break in e SE Semi break in e OF Break in OFF Rotate M CH to select BK DELAY to select the CW delay time when semi break in opera tion is selected in step Rotate DIAL to set the desired delay time e The delay time is selectable from 0 2 to 13 0 dots in 0 1 dots steps Push to exit the set mode and return to norm
102. only 10 100 10 150 MHz 18 068 18 168 MHz e Mode SSB CW RTTY AM e Number of memory CH 201 split memory 199 scan edges 2 channels e Antenna connector SQO 239 e Antenna impedance 50 Q unbalanced e Usable temperature 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F range e Frequency stability e Power supply requirement e Current drain at 13 8 V DC Less than 0 5 ppm 13 8 V DC 15 negative ground Transmit at 100 W 22 A Receive squelched 1 3 A max audio 2 0 A e Dimensions 241 W x 84 H x 281 D mm projections not included 91 2 W x 35 4e H x 111 6 D in e Weight approx 5 5 kg 12 1 Ib e CI V connector 2 conductor 3 5 d mm 14 e ACC connector 13 pin E Transmitter e Output power SSB CW RTTY 2 100 W AM 1 25 W Carrier power e Modulation system SSB Digital PSN modulation AM Digital Low power modulation e Spurious emissions HF bands Less than 50 dB 50 MHz band e Carrier Suppression e Unwanted sideband e Microphone connector e KEY connector Less than 63 dB More than 50 dB More than 50 dB 8 pin connector 600 Q 3 conductor 6 3 d mm 1 4 SPECIFICATIONS 1 5 E Receiver e Receive system Triple conversion superheterodyne e Intermediate frequencies 1st 64 455 MHz 2nd 455 kHz 3rd 15 625 kHz e Sensitivity 10dB S N preamp ON Filter shape sharp SSB CW Less than 0 16 pV 1 8 29 7 MHz Less t
103. ower Supply AC outlet A DC power supply Transceiver 13 8 V at least 22 A Red Black A CAUTION The rear panel will become hot when operat ing the transceiver continu ously for long periods 30 A fuses AC cable BE CAREFUL when disconnecting the DC power cable because the connector is tightly locked Use a small tool such as a flat bladed screwdriver to disengage the locking tab Supplied DC power cable E Battery connections without supplying a DC fuse otherwise a fire hazard occurs e NEVER connect the transceiver to a 24 V battery MAA AA r he transceiver may not receive well on some frequencies when installed in a hybrid vehicle or any type of electric vehicle fuel cell vehicle This is because vehicle s electric components such as the inverter system generate a lot of electric noise MQ QA A 4 CONNECTING A VEHICLE BATTERY UG WARNING NEVER connect to a battery l e DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a power source when operating in a vehicle The plug may cause voltage drops and ignition noise may be superimposed onto transmit or receive audio e Use a rubber grommet when passing the DC power cable through a metal plate to prevent a short circuit QQ MN The IC 7200 is not certified for vehicle installation in European countries Note Use terminals for the cable connections Crimp battery Suppli
104. p is set to 5 kHz or larger steps e Lo Approx 2 times faster e oF Auto tuning step is turned OFF e Push and hold for 1 sec to select a default con dition or value When HI is selected default 4 Push to exit the set mode and return to normal operation Push and hold for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select DIAL 1 4 3 Rotate DIAL to select the tuning function ON and OFF e Push and hold for 1 sec to select a default con dition or value When OFP is selected default 4 Push to exit the set mode and return to normal operation Y NOTE This function is only available when the programmable tuning step is OFF p 26 Push and hold for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select BAND BEP 3 Rotate DIAL to select the band edge warning beep function ON and OFF e Push and hold for 1 sec to select a default con dition or value When ON is selected default 4 Push to exit the set mode and return to normal operation 28 29 3 BASIC OPERATION E Volume setting Rotate the AF control clockwise to increase coun terclockwise to decrease the audio output level e Set a suitable audio level The following modes are available in the IC 7200 SSB USB LSB SSB data USB data LSB data CW CW R CW Reverse RTTY RTTY R RTTY Re verse AM and AM data modes Pu
105. peration and activates first transmission on the new frequency This function is turned ON in the set mode ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION 9 E AT 180 internal switch description The optional AT 180 has 3 operating configurations for HF band operation Select a suitable configura tions according to your antenna system 1 Remove the top cover of the AT 180 2 Set the tuner switches to the desired positions ac cording to the table below Position Operation The tuner operating condition is set by default S2 described below U A C TUNER SENSITIVE CONDITION The tuner tunes each time you transmit except SSB mode Therefore the lowest SWR is obtained at any given time For SSB mode the same condition as the D position D NORMAL default The tuner tunes when the SWR is higher than 1 5 1 Therefore the tuner activates only when tuning is necessary e Specifications for the AT 180 THROUGH INHIBIT The tuner tunes the antenna even when the antenna has poor SWR up to VSWR 3 1 after tuning In this case manual tun ing is necessary each time you change the frequency although the tuner auto matically starts tuning when the VSWR is higher than 3 1 This setting is called through inhibit however the tuner is set to through if the VSWR is higher than 3 1 after tuning e Frequency coverage 1 8 54 MHz e Input impedance gt 500 e Maximum input power 120 W e Minimum tuning powe
106. pro grammed kHz steps 3 Push again to turn the programmable tuning function OFF e Y disappears 4 Rotate DIAL for normal tuning if desired Push to turn the programmable tuning func tion ON e Y appears Programmable tuning step indicator USB we ar 1 noan a 2 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the tuning step set mode 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired tuning step from 0 1 1 5 9 or 10 kHz 4 Push to exit the tuning step set mode 5 Rotate DIAL to change the frequency according to the set tuning step 6 Push to turn the programmable tuning func tion OFF e Y disappears 26 3 BASIC OPERATION 1 Hz and 10 Hz tuning steps When the programmable tuning step Y disappears Push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between rotating DIAL changes the frequency in increments the 1 Hz and 10 Hz step settings of 1 or 10 Hz e When the 1 Hz step is selected the 1 Hz digit appears in the frequency indication when the 10 Hz step is selected the 1 Hz digit disappears from the frequency indication e Rotating DIAL changes the frequency in 1 Hz or 10Hz tuning step NOTE The frequency is changed in 50 Hz step when the UP DN switches of the microphone are used for the frequency setting when the pro grammable tuning step is not selected Y disap pears USB w HO 10 Hz tuning Rotating DIAL changes the Push and hold frequency in 10
107. quency and oper ating mode to a VFO RQ A 4 7 When you have changed the frequency or operat ing mode in the selected memory channel e Displayed frequency and mode are copied e Programmed frequency and mode in the mem ory channel are not copied and they remain in the memory channel Push to select memory mode 2 Rotate M CH to select the desired memory channel to be copied elf the RIT control indicator lights orange push ser P 61 e Set the frequency or operating mode if required e BLANK appears if the selected memory channel is a blank channel and does not have contents In this case copying is not possible RM QAN jt wo RIT control indicator M f goes out Channel increases Channel decreases 3 Push and hold for 1 sec to copy the fre quency and operating mode e 3 beeps are emitted when the copying is successful e Displayed frequency and operating mode are copied To return to VFO mode push J e Copied frequency and operating mode appear in the display A You can return to VFO mode before copying GY the frequency and operating mode in step 3 EXAMPLE Copying contents of memory 16 Operating frequency 14 020 MHz CW Contents of memory 16 14 018 MHz CW Push and hold for 1 sec then push v1 E Memory clearing Any unnecessary memory channels can be cleared The cleared memory channels become blank chan nels 1 Push to s
108. r 8 W Matching impedance range 16 7 150 Q HF band 20 125 Q 50 MHz band e Tuning accuracy Less than SWR 1 5 1 Insertion loss Less than 1 0 dB after tuning Power supply requirements 13 8 V DC 1 A supplied from the transceiver s ACC socket e Dimensions mm in 167 W x 58 6 H x 225 D 6 6 W x 2 47 H x 8 D e Weight approx 2 3 kg 5 Ib 1 oz e Supplied accessories Coaxial cable 1 m ACC cable DIN 13 pins e AT 180 inside top cover e Connector information for ACC 2 socket dO O 37 I ACC 2 PIN NO NAME DESCRIPTION If the modification is performed p 97 regulated 8 V output 10 mA max Connects to ground Input output pin Goes to ground when transmitting 20 mA max When grounded transmits 4 NC If the modification is performed p 97 BAND band voltage output ALC ALC output voltage 4 to 0 V 13 8 V output when power is ON 1 A max 68 69 9 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION The AH 4 matches the IC 7200 to a long wire antenna more than 7 m 23 ft long 3 5 MHz and above e See p 14 for connection e See the AH 4 instruction manual for AH 4 installation and antenna connection details AH 4 setting example For mobile operation lt Optional AH 2b antenna element For outdoor operation AGS A yd a Long wire l SLA K foe Le M w AH 4 operation Tuning is required for each
109. r stra e 100 D 40225 Dusseldorf Authorized representative name Y Furukawa General Manager Version where applicable This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised standards specifications or documents EN 301 489 1 v1 6 1 September 2005 EN 301 489 15 v1 2 1 August 2002 EN 301 783 2 v1 1 1 September 2000 Signature EN 60950 1 2001 Icom Inc e Version and frequency coverage Europe 03 France 04 Italy 05 Receive Receive Receive 0 500 29 700000 MHz 0 500 29 700000 MHz 1 830 1 850000 MHz 50 000 54 000000 MHz 50 000 54 000000 MHz 3 500 3 800000 MHz Transmit Transmit 7 000 7 200000 MHz 1 810 1 999999 MHz 1 810 1 850000 MHz 10 100 10 150000 MHz 3 500 3 800000 MHz 3 500 3 800000 MHz 14 000 14 350000 MHz 7 000 7 100000 MHz 7 000 7 100000 MHz 18 068 18 168000 MHz 10 100 10 150000 MHz 21 000 21 450000 MHz 24 890 24 990000 MHz 28 000 29 700000 MHz 50 000 51 000000 MHz 14 000 14 350000 MHz 18 068 18 168000 MHz 21 000 21 450000 MHz 24 890 24 990000 MHz 28 000 29 700000 MHz 50 000 52 000000 MHz Spain 06 Receive 0 500 29 700000 MHz 50 000 54 000000 MHz Transmit 1 830 1 850000 MHz 3 500 3 800000 MHz 7 000 7 200000 MHz 10 100 10 150000 MHz 14 000 14 350000 MHz 18 068 18 168000 MHz 21 000 21 450000 MHz 24 890 24 990000 MHz 28 000 29 700000 MHz 50 000 52 000000 MHz 10 100 10 150000 M
110. read 1 4 dial speed set O OFF 1 ON Set read mic UP DOWN speed O Low 1 High Set read SSB CW synchronous tuning function O OFF 1 ON Set read CW carrier point set O LSB 1 USB Set read break in set O OFF 1 semi BK IN 2 full BK IN Set read break in delay time set 20 2 0 d to 130 13 0 d Set read CW keyer dot dash ratio 28 1 1 2 8 to 45 1 1 4 5 Set read CW paddle polarity O Normal 1 Reverse Set read CW keyer type O Straight 1 Bug key 2 ELEC Key Set read MIC UP DOWN keyer HM 36 set O OFF 1 ON Set read SSB mode selectability O OFF inhibition 1 ON selectable Set read CW mode selectability O OFF inhibition 1 ON selectable Set read RTTY mode selectability O OFF inhibition 1 ON selectable Set read AM mode selectability O OFF inhibition 1 ON selectable Set read Cl V transceive set O OFF 1 ON Set read reference frequency set 0 0 to 255 100 Set read noise blanker level set 0 0 to 255 100 Set read noise blanker width set 0 0 to 255 100 Set read NR level set O 0 to 15 15 Set read VOX gain set 0 0 to 255 100 Set read Anti VOX gain set 0 0 255 100 Set read VOX delay set 0 0 0 sec to 20 2 0 sec Set read speech compressor level O 0 to 10 10 Send read DATA mode with filter set see next page for detail Set read DSP filter shape O Sharp 1 Soft Set read manual notch width O Wide 1 Mid 2 Nar Set read the transceiver s condition
111. rence frequency is attenuated Manual notch function Push mnr to turn the manual notch function ON or OFF e MNF appears when the manual notch function is ON e Set to attenuate a frequency for manual notch via the MNF control e Set the frequency for manual notch filtering via the manual notch filter set mode described on the next page Push to turn the auto notch function ON or OFF e ANF appears when the auto notch function is ON e The auto notch function is available while in SSB or AM mode Push mnF to turn the manual notch function ON or OFF e MNF appears when the manual notch function is ON e While in SSB or AM mode either the auto or manual notch function can be turned ON These functions are selected by pushing or MNF Jj e Manual notch filter setting is described on the next page J C J TWIN PBT a le er Ic O86 I ct a rvs VFO I DE DEN A E i E oa 40 60dB Appears TWIN PBT C7 0 C J CS geet O86 USB w ae i rit VFO I E DON A n i E a I 77n POSI 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB d Appears Manual notch filter setting Push and hold mnF for 1 sec to enter the man ual notch filter set mode e The manual notch function is turned ON and MNF appears 2 Rotate DIAL to select the filter width from nar row middle and wide e Push and hold for 1 sec to return to the
112. res e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help PRECAUTIONS A WARNING RF EXPOSURE This device emits Radio Frequency RF energy Extreme caution should be observed when operating this device If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Com munications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology s report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electro magnetic Fields OET Bulletin 65 A WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE NEVER touch an antenna or internal antenna connector during trans mission This may result in an electrical shock or burn A WARNING NEVER operate the transceiver while driving a vehicle Safe driving requires your full attention anything less may result in an accident A NEVER apply AC power to the DC13 8V socket on the transceiver rear panel This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver A NEVER apply more than 16 V DC such as a 24 V battery to the DC13 8V socket on the transceiver rear panel This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver A NEVER let metal wire or other objects touch any internal part or connectors on the rear panel of the transceiver This may
113. rogrammed memory chan nels are selectable EXAMPLE Selecting memory channel 17 Pe H2 gu g J RIT control indicator VFO mode goes out Channel increases Channel decreases Push About the M CH control When the RIT control indicator lights orange the MI MIE Appears memory channels cannot be selected with rotat OI WILL aa ing the M CH control because the M CH con trol acts as the RIT control So push to Rotate M CH set the M CH control to memory channel control RIT control indicator goes out KG Channel 17 is selected E Memory programming Memory channel programming can be performed either in VFO mode or in memory mode Programming in VFO mode 1 Push to select VFO mode 2 Rotate DIAL and push MODE to set the de sired frequency and operating mode 3 Rotate M CH to select the desired memory channel elf the RIT control indicator lights orange push sere p 61 e BLANK appears if the selected memory channel is a blank channel one eeu any stored frequencies om E ja RIT control indicator we goes out Channel increases Channel decreases 4 Push and hold mw for 1 sec to program the displayed frequency and operating mode into the selected memory channel e 3 beeps are emitted when memory programming is successful Programming in memory mode 1 Push to select memory mode 2 Rotate M CH to select the desired memory channel el
114. s function is turned ON in the set mode SET MODE E General Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions The IC 7200 has 2 separate set modes quick set mode and set mode USB iu Wh a ae a vo tC ULILILILI a Push and hold Normal operation mode for 1 sec i eer SET Push Push momentarily momentarily Push and hold Quick set mode for 1 sec Quick set mode operation Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode 2 Rotate M CH to select the desired item 3 Set the desired condition or value using DIAL e Push and hold for 1 sec to select the default condition or value OS 4 Repeat and to set other items 6 Push to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation Set mode operation Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode 2 Repeat step again to enter the set mode 3 Rotate M CH to select the desired item 4 Set the desired condition or value using DIAL condition or value 5 Repeat 8 and to set other items 6 Push to exit the set mode and return to normal operation e Push and hold for 1 sec to select the default OS A 70 71 10 SETMODE E Quick set mode Mode Set mode item RF POWER SSB MIC GAIN DATA MODE RF POWER KEY SPEED Cw CWPITCH SIDE TONE LEVEL 0 SIDE TONE LIMIT ON RF POWER TWIN
115. s received e Also use the tuning indicator of the software e During SSB data mode tuning function can be used for critical tuning 6 Use the PC software to transmit e When operating in SSB data mode adjust the AF output level from PC so that the ALC meter reading doesn t go outside the ALC zone NOTE When the data mode is selected the audio input from the ACC connector is used for transmission instead of MIC connector The speech compressor function is turned OFF for the SSB data mode transmission The desired connector can be selected in the set mode p 77 MM QUA AM Band keys couz SCAN 3 vox Sa _ Gage CA Gas gt lt gt POS1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB Data mode ON default OFF Either USB or LSB appears Appears while transmitting Appears VY For your information Carrier point frequency is displayed when SSB data mode is selected See the diagram below for the tone pair example e Example LSB LSB data mode Mark freq 2125 Hz Shift freq 200 Hz 2325 Hz 200 Hz 2125 Hz lt ___ Carrier Displayed frequency O D E FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE E RIT function The RIT Receive Incremental Tuning function com pensates for stations transmitting off frequency or when you prefer to listen to slightly different sound ing voice characteristics etc The function shifts the receive frequency up to 9 999 kHz in 1 Hz steps 10 H
116. set mode and return to normal operation 7 Keying to transmit use the paddle straight key or external electronic keyer to send your CW signals EE appears e The Po meter indicates the transmit power strength Stop keying to return to receive MODE Band keys TWIN PBT F 2 RF SQL GENE AND 6 C HEME it ec SET AF DIAL M CH CW or CW R appears 20 a 50d Appears when semi break in is selected Appears while transmitting Convenient functions for receive e Preamp and attenuator p 45 Push to turn the preamp ON or OFF e PAMP appears when the preamp is set to ON Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the attenu ator ON e Push to turn the attenuator OFF e ATT appears when the attenuator is set to ON e Twin PBT passband tuning p 46 Rotate TWIN PBT controls inner outer e AGC auto gain control p 45 Push once or twice to select the time con stant for the AGC circuit fast and slow e F AGC appears when the fast time constant is se lected and no indicator appears when the slow time constant is selected respectively Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the AGC function OFF e AGC OFF appears on the display e Noise blanker p 49 Push to turn the noise blanker ON or OFF e NB appears when the noise blanker is set to ON Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise blanker set mode then rotate
117. sh momentarily Push and hold for 1 sec The dial lock function prevents accidental changes caused by DIAL Audio output 7 increases we J Audio output decreases Push one or more times to select desired operation mode Push and hold for 1 sec to toggle between USB and LSB SSB mode only Push and hold for 1 sec to toggle be tween CW and CW Reverse or RTTY and RTTY Reverse CW and RT TY mode only SSB data USB data LSB data or AM data mode can be selected in the quick set mode p 71 e The selected mode is indicated in the function display Y NOTE If a desired operating mode cannot be se Y ected it may be disabled in the set mode p 81 Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the dial lock function ON and OFF e rO appears while the dial lock function is activated Appears USB w rO on ar Ci nnani XK Cf E RF gain and Squelch The RF SQL control adjusts the RF gain and squelch threshold level The squelch stops noise out put from the speaker closed position when no sig nal is received e The 12 o clock position is recommended for any setting of the RF SQL control e The RF SQL control can be set as the RF gain control only squelch is fixed open or squelch control RF gain is fixed at maximum in the set mode p 75 See the table as below SET MODE SETTING AUTO RF SQL SSB CW RTTY RF GAIN RF GAIN SQL O Adjusting RF gain Receive sensit
118. shing and holding RT the transmit fre quency is indicated And rotate DIAL to set the transmit frequency 58 59 6 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Quick split function When you find a DX station an important considera tion is how to set the split frequency When you push and hold for 1 sec the split function is activated and the undisplayed VFO is set the same as the displayed VFO This shortens the time needed to start split fre quency operation Quick split operation is turned ON by default but can be turned OFF in the set mode p 76 The following is an example of setting 7 0620 MHz for receiving and 7 0750 MHz for transmitting M Select VFO A e Pushing toggles VFO A and VFO B 2 Set the frequency to 7 0620 MHz and mode to LSB pgs 25 29 3 Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the split function ON and equalize the undisplayed VFO B frequency and operating mode with the displayed VFO A GMs appears on the LCD 4 Set the XFC transmit frequency check function ON in the set mode pgs 58 76 e The default setting is OFF While pushing and holding RIT rotate DIAL to set the transmit frequency to 7 0750 MHz 6 Now you can receive on 7 0620 MHz and transmit on 7 0750 MHz Split lock function Accidentally releasing while rotating DIAL changes the receive frequency To prevent this use both the split lock and dial lock functions to change the transmit frequency
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120. than impulse Nearby strong signals can also cause the noise blanker to create distortion Turn the noise blanker function nu a Lt WICK vwo OFF or adjust the noise blanker level to a shal 0 tlt oa I lower setting see below in this case ea TTY BLANK POS1 3 5 7 9 20 40 60dB Appears Noise blanker settings 1 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise blanker set mode e The noise blanker is turned ON and NB appears 2 Rotate M CH to select the desired set item 3 Rotate DIAL to adjust the desired condition e Push and hold for 1 sec to return to the default value Push to exit the noise blanker set mode Push to turn the noise blanker OFF if neces sary e NB disappears DIAL M CH NB LEVEL This item adjusts the noise blanker level The noise blanker attenuation level can be adjusted from 0 to 100 50 default NB WIDTH This item allows adjustment of the blank time for noise blanker to match the pulse width The noise blanker width can be adjusted from 1 to 100 50 default FUNCTIONS FORRECEIVE 5 E Noise reduction The noise reduction enhances desired signals in the presence of noise by using the DSP circuit to re move random noise The amount of enhancement is adjustable Push to turn the noise reduction ON or OFF e NR appears when the NR function is ON he noise reduction level can result in audi
121. the shipping car tons For a description and a diagram of accessory equip ment included with the IC 7200 see Supplied acces sories on p i of this manual E Selecting a location Select a location for the transceiver that allows ade quate air circulation free from extreme heat cold or vibrations and away from TV sets TV antenna ele ments radios and other electromagnetic 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 a A 0 0 LA ae E Grounding To prevent electrical shock television interference TVI broadcast interference BCI and other prob lems ground the transceiver through the GROUND terminal on the rear panel For best results connect a copper or copper plated ground rod driven into the earth Make the distance between the GND terminal and ground as short and straight as possible AN WARNING NEVER connect the GND terminal to a gas or electric conduit since the con nection could cause an explosion or electric shock Mi E Antenna connection For radio communications the antenna is of criti cal importance for output power and sensitivity Use well matched 50 antennas and coaxial feedline An S
122. the speech synthesizer p 32 e The parameters to be announced can be selected in the set mode p 77 Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the dial lock function ON or OFF p 29 e The dial lock function electronically locks the main dial e rO appears while the dial lock function is ON POWER KEY Push to turn power ON e Turn the DC power supply ON in advance Push and hold for 1 sec to turn power OFF TUNER KEY p 67 Push to turn the automatic antenna tuner func tion ON or OFF e An optional antenna tuner must be connected UN3 appears on the display Push and hold for 1 sec to manually tune the antenna tuner e An optional antenna tuner must be connected e When the tuner cannot tune the antenna the tuning circuit is bypassed automatically after 20 sec RF GAIN SQUELCH CONTROL RF SQL outer control p 30 Adjusts the RF gain and squelch threshold level The squelch removes noise output from the speaker closed condition when no signal is re ceived e The squelch is available for all modes e The control can be set as the squelch plus RF gain controls squelch control only RF gain is fixed at maximum or Auto RF gain control in SSB CW and RTTY squelch control in AM in set mode SET MODE SETTING AUTO RF SQL RF GAIN SQL Eal ol RF GAIN HAN e a PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 e When functioning as RF GAIN SQL control 7 S meter squelch threshold
123. ther one is max clockwise p 46 a sound may not come from the speaker depending on the IF filter passband width Y setting This is not a transceivers malfunction RQ QA WM Q IF filter shape SSB CW only The type of DSP filter shape for SSB and CW can be selected independently from soft and sharp C Push several times to select SSB or CW mode 2 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter filter set mode 3 Rotate M CH to select SHAPE 4 Push several times to select the desired IF filter from Wide Middle or Narrow 5 Rotate DIAL to select the desired filter shape either soft or sharp e Push and hold for 1 sec to return to the default value 6 Push and hold for 1 sec to exit the filter set mode FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE 5 Mode Filter Default Range Steps A Z Z SSB 600 3600 Hz 100 Hz Narrow 1800 Hz ata 50 500 Hz 50 Hz CW Middle _ 500 Hz 600 3600 Hz 100 Hz 50 500 Hz 50 Hz RTTY Middle 500 Hz 600 2700 Hz 100 Hz 8000 Hz a a Middle 6000 Hz 200 8000 Hz 200 Hz 48 D FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE E Noise blanker The noise blanker eliminates pulse type noise such as from car ignition systems Push to turn the noise blanker ON or OFF e NB appears when the NB function is ON a pee 4 Nhen using the noise blanker received signals ne O may be distorted if they are excessively strong or the noise type is other
124. uency When the RIT function is ON push and hold RiT for 1 sec e The RIT frequency is automatically reset Available only when the XFC transmit frequency check function is turned OFF p 76 44 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE E Preamp and attenuator The preamp amplifies received signals in the re ceiver input front end circuit to improve the S N ratio and sensitivity Turn this function ON when re ceiving weak signals The attenuator prevents very strong signals near the desired frequency such as nearby broadcast sta tions or very strong amateur signals from causing distortion of a desired signal Push momentarily to turn the preamp ON and OFF push and hold for 1 sec to turn the attenuator ON e PAMP appears when the preamp is ON ATT appears when the 20 dB attenuator is ON e Only one of these functions can be activated at a time E 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 AGC time constant selection C Push once or twice to select the desired mode 2 Push once or twice to select AGC fast or AGC slow e F LAGC appears for AGC fast no indicator for AGC slow is selected respectively 3 Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the AGC OFF e AGC OFF appears for AGC OFF 45 Either ema or D appears
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126. z steps when cancel ling the 1 Hz step readout without moving the trans mit frequency 1 Push to turn the RIT function ON e RIT and the shift frequency are indicated The shift frequency is indicated for approx 1 sec then returns to the operating frequency e The RIT control indicator lights orange If the RIT control indicator does not light push ean See below for details 2 Rotate the M CH control to compensate for off frequency stations e The transmit frequency is not shifted e The shift frequency is indicated for about 1 sec when rotating the M CH control 3 To cancel the RIT function push again e RIT disappears e The RIT control indicator goes out About the M CH control The M CH control selects the memory channel and also shifts the RIT frequency Pushing toggles the M CH control as M CH selector or RIT controller RIT controller RIT control indicator lights orange M CH selector RIT control indicator goes out MM WQAQA A e RIT monitor function When the XFC transmit frequency check function is ON p 76 pushing and holding allows you to monitor the operating frequency directly RIT is temporarily cancelled MIC CT T wo e RIT control indicator wr Y lights orange Shifting frequency increases Shifting frequency decreases e Calculate function The shift frequency of the RIT function can be added subtracted to the displayed freq

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