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1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL WIDEBAND RECEIVER This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL LULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW Icom Inc FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product The IC RX7 WIDEBAND RECEIVER is designed and built with Icom s superior technology and craftsmanship With proper care this product should provide you with years of trouble free operation We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC RX7 your radio of choice and hope you agree with Icom s philosophy of technology first Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC RX7 FEATURES Covers 0 150 1300 MHZ wide frequency range Some frequency bands are inhibited according to ver sion O Splash resistance construction IPX4 Only when supplied antenna battery pack and cap are attached O External power supply operation 1600 memory channels with 26 categories are available Optional PC programming IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the receiver SAVE THIS INSTR
2. MODE EDGE EDIT BB HIGH 469 975046 TS 12 5kHz EDGE EDIT BB HIGH 469 975046 TS 12 5kHz O SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Program link programming Each program link can be programmed by linking program searches No 00 to No 24 and can be programmed with an alphanumeric link name for easy recognition Program links are available a total 10 kind of links D Enter PROGRAM LINK in SEARCH menu MENU gt SEARCH gt PROGRAM LINK Push MENU rej Push A V then push ENT e Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SEARCH for 1 sec Program link number selection screen appears 2 Push A or V several times to select the desired pro gram link number then push ENT MW to enter the link edit state SEARCH 4 711 BAHD SEARCH SEARCH 2 F LINK Wo F LIHE 3 3 Push V several time to select the following operations NAME Push ENT MW or gt to edit the link name program ming Push A or V to select the character group from alphabetical characters capital letters alphabetical characters lower case letters 123 numbers or sym bols e Push lt or to move the cursor left or right respectively Push CLR SQL to clear the selected character LINK EDIT EDIT START E LINK GE ADD LT LON DIAL SELECT OB
3. beep KEY TOUCH BEEP 68 output level BEEP LEVEL 2 68 AF filter AF FILTER Pree rere eee ee eee terete eee eee ete 68 Tone control TONE CONTROL eee eee eee eee eee eet eee 69 Bass level BASS eee eee eee eee eee ere eee eee eee ee etter ere 69 e Treble level TREBLE eee eee eter eee reer etree eee eee eee 69 B DISPLAY menu items 70 o Display backlighting BACKLIGHT RRR RRR RRR RRR 70 LCD contrast LCD CONTRAST C 70 Opening logo OPENING LOGO mmm 70 Font size FONT SIZE Peer eee eee eee eee ere et eee eee etre 70 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS 71 85 B Antenna selection ss sss ss ss ss ss ss sss 71 RF gain qeassssseseusanuenenensenensnensusenensussseneuensanenenensusanenenensensuenenseses 72 B Attenuator function RR RR RR RRR RRR RRR RR RRR RRR RRR RRR RR RRR RR RR RRR T3 B LOCK ss ss ss sss sese SM M 8 M MM 9M g MM M M M M M M M 9g 9g g Mere 73 EB Duplex operation qesssrasessssssusesensusanusesensusuuuuesensasunenensenenenenensuses 74 DIAL function assignment Eee teeter eee teeter etree ee etree 75 B Tone DTCS squelch operation eee eee eee eee eee eet et ere eet ee 76 Tone squelch frequency DTCS co
4. amp 3 S Sisil Wx Hu1 BD a ooooooo lel 5 5 d 2 0000000 E 0000000 0000000 oo000000 ooooooo ooooooo U S A and CANADA versions only Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones be fore important weather announcements When the weather alert function is turned ON the selected weather channel is monitored every 5 sec for the announcement When the alert signal is detected the ALT and the WX channel are displayed alternately and sounds a beep tone until the re ceiver is operated The previously selected used weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning D Select the desired weather channel 2 Enter WEATHER ALERT in SCAN menu MENU gt SCAN gt WEATHER ALERT Push MENU reO Push A V then push ENT Scan menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SCAN for 1 sec 3 Push A V or rotate DIAL to select or OFF 4 Push ENT MW lt 1 to return to SCAN menu and push CLR SQL to return to the weather channel indica tion 5 Set the desired stand by condition Select VFO or memory channel Search scan or priority watch operation can also be selected 6 When the alert is detected a beep sounds and the follow ing indication will be displayed 7 Turn the weather a
5. Push ENT MW or gt to edit the setting state 2 V or rotate DIAL to select NEXT then push Push A or V or XIV P to select the desired icon ENT MW to enter the GROUP programming state then push ENT MW CATEGORY Z Category
6. ON e Select BELL if the priority beep function is desired SEARCH 5 11 PROGRAM SKIF SEARCH PR LUR L TY STOP BEEP SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 4 Push ENT MW or lt to return to SEARCH menu and push CLR SQL to return to frequency indication and start the watch e PRIO indicator appears he receiver checks the priority channel s every 5 sec see p 53 for priority channel programming details he watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition p 46 or push CLR SQL to resume manually During priority watch DIAL DIAL Sere PROGE Gr Free entry ALL FH FRIO Searches VFO frequencies Pauses on priority for 5 sec channel when a signal is received e During priority watch with priority beep DIAL S FFEDGFEuP Free entry lt 262 2 Tan ae 450028 Fso FRIO Emits beep and blinks 0 indicator when a signal is received on a priority channel 5 CLR SQL to cancel the priority watch O SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Other SEARCH menu items Stop beep STOP BEEP Selects the stop beep setting for search e OFF stop beep is turned OFF default The receiver emits a long beep when a search pauses with signal is received SEARCH 2 711 STOP BEEF SEARCH PRIORITY STOP BEEP Search pause timer
7. 124 we DTCS appears while the squelch function is in use p 124 DTCS R appears while the reverse DTCS squelch function is in use p 124 appears with the TSQL or DTCS indicator while the pocket beep function with CTCSS or DTCS is in use p 125 Reverse tone squelch or reverse DTCS squelch closes when the signal is received with matched tone or DTCS PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 p VOICE SQUELCH CONTROL INDICATOR p 83 Appears when VSC Voice squelch control function is in use D DUPLEX INDICATOR pgs 74 75 DUP appears when plus duplex DUP appears when minus duplex is selected DRF GAIN INDICATOR p 72 RF appears when the RF gain is adjusted other than ATTENUATOR INDICATOR p 73 Appears when the RF attenuator is in use BATTERY CHARGING Caution Misuse of Lithium lon batteries may result in the fol e A DANGER DO NOT expose the battery to rain snow lowing hazards smoke fire or the battery may rupture seawater or any other liquids Do not charge or use a wet Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra battery If the battery gets wet be sure to wipe it dry before dation of battery performance using e A DANGER NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture or may cause e A DANGER Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom
8. PAUSE Selects the search pause time When receiving signals the search pauses according to the search pause time e 2 20 SEC Search pauses for 2 20 sec on a received signal in 2 sec steps default 10 sec Search pauses on a received signal until it disappears Rotate DIAL to resume man ually 114711 e HOLD SEARCH PRIORITY STOP BEEP FALSE ZWZ E L 1 EEZSLIME lt Search resume timer RESUME Selects the search resume time from a pause after the re ceived signal disappears OSEC Search resumes when a received signal dis appears e 1 5 SEC Search pauses 1 5 sec after a received sig nal disappears default 2 sec Search remains paused on the received signal even if it disappears Rotate DIAL to resume manually 11 411 e HOLD SEARCH RESUME PRIORITY 45SEC STOP BEEP SSEC FALISE Search resume timer must be set shorter than search 7 pause timer previous item otherwise this timer does not 2 activate SS Tone search TONE SEARCH This item appears only when FM mode is selected See page for tone search details Link scan ZZ IMPORTANT To perform scan functions 2 or more memory channels MUST be programmed otherwise the 7 scans will not start Push SCAN to start a link scan Scan pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction 2 Push HOLD V to stop the scan temporarily if desired P
9. can radi ate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in stallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and re ceiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ ent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techni cian for help SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following accessories are supplied with the receiver 1 strap scene E R ERRER A RRR EEN X RE 2 YU 3 Belt clip 4 Battery pack BP 244 5 Battery charger BC 1 49A D The shape of the BC 149A and BC 149D are different Not supplied with some versions OPERATING THEORY Electromagnetic radiation which has frequencies of 20 000 Hz 20 kHz and above is called radio frequency RF energy because it is useful in radio transmissions The IC RX7 receives RF energy from 0 150 MHz to 1300 MHz a
10. faby l2 SET Gaul Push ENT MW to set the name and return to link edit State e Available characters ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 1 amp lt gt 9 _ Space SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 CLEAR ADDITION Q Push ENT MW or gt to edit the link clearing Q Push ENT MW or gt to edit the adding link f all program searches are already cleared in the selected f all program searches are already linked in the selected program link number this item cannot be edited program link number this item cannot be edited LINK EDIT 4 5 CLEAR LINK EDIT 3 45 AT TION MAME P LIME Nol MAME P LIME No E ADD L TION 94 LIHF CLEDER Ho 65 Push A or V to select the program search to be Push or V to select the desired program search unlinked Push ENT MW to set the link Push ENT MW gt to unlink the program search Push lt to finish the adding link and return to link edit e CLEAR window appears state di A to select YES then push ENT MW or DETAIL Select NO then push ENT MW to cancel clearing 9 A i ENT MW 2 to enter the program link de e f no program searches are linked in the selected program link number this item cannot be entered LINK EDIT da CE ADD LT T ON Um 3 GE CLEDER Push lt to finish the link clearing and retu
11. frequencies over the prepro grammed band by the optional cloning software CS RX7 Air Marine Ham Racing Broad cast and etc are available BAND SEARCH p 27 Repeatedly searches all fre quencies over the entire se lected band Band edge Programmed band 1300 000 MHz Band PROGRAM SEARCH p 28 Repeatedly searches between Band Band two user programmed fre Br ub quencies Used for checking Search for frequencies within a speci fied range such as repeater output frequencies etc PROGRAM LINK SEARCH p 29 Repeatedly searches user R B programmed frequencies aul N selected at PROGRAM LINK Ked ege item in the SEARCH menu Band Jump Search edge Wa Band AUTO WRITE SEARCH p 34 The frequencies that the search pauses on are auto matically stored into memory channels Auto write Edge Edge channels 99 ALL MEMORY SCAN 40 Repeatedly scans all memory channels RT CATEGORY SCAN p 40 Repeatedly scans all memory channels in the category F1 5 DCERA D Ta Group FREQUENCY MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION p 44 Skips unwanted frequencies or memory channels that inconveniently stop searching or scanning This can be turned ON OFF by each memory channel name group cat egory SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 GROUP SCAN p 41 Repeatedly scans all memory channels in the group LINK SCAN p 39 Repeatedly scans all m
12. if neces sary 2 Enter the desired frequency via the keypad 7 Pushing ENT MW omits the entry of 100 kHz and 7 below when you want to edit to those digits 0 7 When a digit is mistakenly input push CLR SQL to abort input Depending on the tuning step setting it may not be pos sible to input a 1 kHz digit In this case enter 0 as 1 kHz digit then rotate DIAL to set the desired frequency FREQUENCY SETTING 5 lt Display example Entering 0 820 MHz e Entering 1260 MHz e Changing 100 kHz and below Editing 1260 000 MHz to 1260 240 MHz 21 22 D FREQUENCY SETTING Via the dial Push and hold HOLD V for 1 sec to select VFO mode if necessary 2 Push lt or gt to select the desired frequency band 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired frequency frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps See the next page for setting the tuning step DIAL changes the frequency according to the selected tuning step v CONVENIENT Push and hold lt or for 1 sec then rotate DIAL to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps or push lt again then rotate DIAL to change the frequency in 10 MHz steps After entering MHz selection mode pushing or gt selects 10 MHz tuning steps or 1 MHz tuning steps respectively Push and hold D o o for 1 sec FREQUENCY SETTING 5 Setting a tuning step The tuning ste
13. menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SEARCH for 1 sec Auto write channel group appears SEARCH oa 11 PROGRAM SEARCH LINE AUTO WEITE CH PROGRAM SKIF 4 4 1 Jd 50 KE 2 Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 Clearing the stored frequencies DSelect the auto write channel group 2 Push and hold SKIP for 1 sec to clear the all channels contents 1 short and 1 long beeps sound NOTE The auto write channel contents CANNOT be cleared by an independent channel Thus it is a good idea to copy the contents into regular memory channel OQ O SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Skip search During search operation you can store the paused fre quency into memory channel as a skip channel which is skipped during search This setting is useful to speed up the search speed Setting D Enter PROGRAM SKIP in SEARCH menu MENU gt SEARCH gt PROGRAM SKIP Push MENU rej Push then push ENT e Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SEARCH for 1 sec 2 Push or rotate DIAL to select the program skip setting ON or OFF 3 Push ENT MW or lt J to return to SEARCH menu push CLR SQL to return to frequency indication SEARCH B11 PROGRAM LINE AUTO WEITE Eis Operation Push SEARCH to start the full search Any other searches are also available see
14. or place the receiver in direct sunlight or in areas with temperatures below 10 14 F or above 60 C 140 F Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children DO NOT use of chemical agents such as benzene or alcohol when cleaning as they can damage the receiver s surfaces NEVER expose the receiver to rain snow or any liquids The receiver may be damaged NEVER operate or touch the receiver with wet hands This may result in an electric shock or damage the receiver Even when the receiver power is OFF a slight current still flows in the circuits Remove the battery pack or batteries from the receiver while not using it for a long time Other wise the installed battery pack or batteries will become ex hausted and will need to be recharged or replaced RESPECT other people s privacy Information overheard but not intended for you cannot lawfully be used in any way For U S A only CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Icom Inc could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations FCC INFORMATION e FOR CLASS UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and
15. pages 26 to 29 e PSKIP indicator blinks Search pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the searching direction 2When search pauses and you want to set the paused fre quency as a skip frequency Push and hold SKIP for 1 sec to store the frequency into skip channel group in program search category Program search category PSKIP1 group are made automati cally when first skip channel is stored 1 long beep and 2 short beeps sound when stored During Program skip search DIAL PROGR a F V 750 PSKIP indicator blinks during program skip search 3 After that stored frequencies are skipped during search This setting can be turned OFF by entering PROGRAM SKIP in SEARCH menu see left content for details Priority watch during search Priority watch checks for signals on the priority channels every 5 sec while operating on a search All programmed memory channels can be set as priority channels at same time The watch resumes according to the selected search resume condition See page 89 for details DPush SEARCH to start the full search Any other searches are also available see pages 26 to 29 Search pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the searching direction 2 Enter PRIORITY in SEARCH menu MENU gt SEARCH gt PRIORITY Push MENU reO Push T V then push ENT 3 Push A V or rotate DIAL to select
16. radios Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios Using third party or DANGER NEVER solder the battery terminals or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke fire or cause NEVER modify the battery pack This may cause heat gen the battery to burst eration and the battery may burst emit smoke or catch fire Battery caution e A DANGER Use the battery only with the receiver for which it is specified Never use a battery with any other equipment or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual e A DANGER DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery Do not use the battery if it has been severely im pacted or dropped or if the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure Battery damage may not be visible on the DANGER If fluid from inside the battery gets in your outside of the case Even if the surface of the battery does eyes blindness can result Rinse your eyes with clean not show cracks or any other damage the cells inside the water without rubbing them and see a doctor immediately battery may rupture or catch fire WARNING Immediately stop using the battery if it emits e A DANGER NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas an abnormal odor heats up or is discolored or deformed If with temperatures above 60 C 140 F High tempera any of these conditions occur contact your Icom dealer or ture buildup in the battery such as could occur near fires dis
17. setting ON or OFF for the category or group which assigned a direct key 00 to 99 Or push ATT and a numeral key 0 9 then push ENT MW to the link setting ON or OFF for the category or group which assigned a direct key 00 to 09 PROGRAMMING New CATEGORY programming DPush A or V or rotate DIAL to select the desired SKIP LINK information then push ENT MW Push ENT MW or gt to edit the setting state Selectable information Push A or V to select the desired setting then NAME ICON e SKIP LINK e DIRECT KEY push ENT MW NEXT Edit GROUP programming ROUE NAME Category name GrouP S B rau E Push ENT MW or to edit the name programming LINK OM DIRECT KES Push A or V to select the character group from alphabetical characters capital letters alphabetical characters lower case letters 123 numbers or sym bols See next page for available characters details l Push lt or gt to move the cursor left or right respectively 2 dd gt iel 2 input Push CLR SQL to clear the selected character tt bi Salg igit number witi i e Duplicated number can not be assigned in the same cat wat egory including direct key for group DIRECT KEY GROUP SELECT SKIP FF SKIP OFF Babs i LINK ON SETEN ICON
18. 3 When BP 244 is attacched EE battery indicator appears when the battery pack has ample capacity e appears when the battery pack is nearing ex haustion and it must be charged we blinks before the battery pack is exhausted e he indicator shows mE and 1 pears in sequence while charging the attached bat tery pack When BP 262 is attacched e EE battery indicator appears when the installed batteries have ample capacity we MI appears when the installed batteries are near ing exhaustion INDICATOR p 48 Displays a variety of icon Following 23 icons are available for category programming TRUCK BUS CAR RACE CAR TAXI MOTORCYCLE TRAIN SHIP YACHT AIRCRAFT GLIDER HAM HAM HH RADIO TV EMERGENCY FIRE WEATHER HUMAN ANI MAL BUILDING HOUSE and PROGRAM SEARCH CATEGORY INDICATOR e During memory mode or scan mode the programmed memory category is displayed e During search mode operation the searching category is displayed Co 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION OQ MEMORY GROUP INDICATOR 51 Displays a programmed memory group during memory mode or scan mode operation G FREQUENCY READOUT Displays a variety of information such as operating fre quency memory names The decimal point blinks during search Q RECEIVING MODE INDICATOR p 19 Shows the selected receiving mode FM WFM and AM are available depending on operating
19. 92 WDEK 93 95 Antenna Insert the supplied antenna into the antenna connector and screw down the antenna as shown below NEVER carry the receiver by hold ing the antenna ZZ v For your information ZZ Third party antennas may increase receiver performance ZZ An optional AD 92SMA ANTENNA CONNECTOR ADAPTER IS available to connect an antenna with a BNC connector ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT Belt clip Slide the supplied belt clip on the receivers rear panel until it clicks into place Pull this lever when dettached 1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT Hand strap Battery installation Slide the hand strap Install the Li lon battery pack BP 244 or optional battery through the loop on the NN case BP 262 as illustrated below right top of the receiver N as illustrated at right to facilitate carrying the receiver DRemove the battery cover from the receiver Handstrap 2 Install the Li lon battery pack BP 244 Be sure to observe the correct direction Charge the Li lon battery pack before use p 12 Facing up this side KG d 2 m 2 2 4 Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to avoid bad contacts from dust and moisture ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT 1 Optional battery case e Install 3 LR6 AA size alkaline batteries into the op 3 Attach the battery cover to
20. AN GROUP SCAN WEATHER SCAM ENT MW 290 HOLD Category scan Category scan repeatedly scans all memory channels in the same category as the selected memory channel has been programmed 1 Enter CATEGORY in SCAN menu MENU amp SCAN gt CATEGORY Push MENU re O Push A V then push ENT MW SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SCAN for 1 sec 1 2 3 Program Search Free entr Category ALL SCAM CATEGURS SCAN GROUP SCAN WEATHER SCAM 2 Push V or rotate DIAL to select the desired cat egory then push ENT MW Scan pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction DIAL c Initial 144 Amateur H GA KF FRIO 33 Push HOLD V to stop the scan temporarily if desired Push and hold lt or gt for 1 sec several times to select the desired memory category or push 3 or several times to select the desired group Push HOLD V again to restart the scan SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 Group scan Group scan repeatedly scans all memory channels in the same group as the selected memory channel has been pro grammed DSelect the category that includes the desired group to be scanned SCAH 3 18 ALL SCAN Push SCAN to start scan then push HOLD V to CATEGORY SCAN hold the scan Push and hold lt or gt for 1 sec to select the cat egory 2
21. ATTERY CHARGING 3 External DC power operation An optional cigarette lighter cable CP 18A E for 12 V cigarette lighter socket can be used for external power operation Operating note e BE SURE to use CP 18A E when connecting a regulated 12 V DC power supply Use an external DC DC converter to connect the receiver through optional CP 18A E to a 24 V DC power source e The power save function is deactivated automatically dur ing external DC power operation lt CP 18A E fuse replacement If the fuse blows or the receiver stops functioning while op erating with the optional CP 18A E find the source of the problem if possible and replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one FGB 5 A as shown below 4 BASIC OPERATION Power Setting audio volume we Push A or V several time to adjust the audio level f squelch is closed push and hold CLR SQL for 1 sec to activate the monitor function ON while setting the audio level Push CLR SQL again to return to normal operating mode The display shows the volume level while setting Push and hold for 1 sec to turn power ON CLR SQL Volume level indicator Initia 146 0180 H While in menu mode or Minimum setting memory programming vee state audio volume nitia cannot be adjusted Je Maximum setting Beep level is adjustable in SOUNDS menu MENU gt SOUNDS gt BEEP LEVE
22. Enter GROUP in SCAN menu MENU gt SCAN gt GROUP Push MENU rr O Push T V then push ENT ENT MW SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SCAN for 1 sec 3 Push A V or rotate DIAL to select the desired group then push ENT MW ENT MW Scan pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction ru dul 4 Push HOLD V to stop the scan temporarily if desired 1353 Amateur Push and hold lt or gt for 1 sec several times to select the FRIO i desired memory category or push lt or several times to select the desired group Push HOLD V again to restart the scan 41 42 O SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Weather channel operation There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather chan nels from the NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmos pheric Administration broadcasts Weather channel selection 1 Enter WEATHER SCAN in SCAN menu MENU gt SCAN gt WEATHER SCAN Push MENU rr O Push A V then push ENT SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SCAN for 1 sec e WX and the weather channel number appear 2 Push HOLD V to stop scanning 3 Rotate DIAL to select the desired weather channel 4 Push and hold HOLD V for 1 sec to return to VFO mode SLAM 4 18 CATEGORY SCAN GROUF SCAM SCAN WEATHER ALERT L 90 HOLD V
23. L p 68 14 Setting squelch level The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend ing on the signal strength The receiver has 9 squelch levels a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch set ting After pushing and holding CLR SQL for 1 sec rotate DIAL to select the squelch level LEVEL 1 is loose squelch for weak signals and LEVEL 9 is tight squelch for strong signals AUTO indicates automatic level adjustment by a noise pulse counting system e OPEN indicates continuously open setting Push CLR SQL to return to normal operating mode CLR SQL Initia 115 919 sur ET Automatic squelch rd 115 919 ml Maximum level BASIC OPERATION 4 B Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals without dis turbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use Push and hold CLR SQL for 1 sec to monitor the oper ating frequency Push CLR SQL to clear the monitor function The 1st segment blinks 2 ZZ rhe squelch adjustment is available when the monitor 7 function is activate See left content for details 4 BASIC OPERATION Bl Operating mode selection lt VFO mode VFO mode is used for the desired frequency setting within the frequency coverage we Push and hold HOLD V for 1 s
24. SEARCH in SEARCH menu MENU gt SEARCH gt BAND SEARCH SEARCH 2 11 Push MENU rr O Push T V then push ENT MW Poole CERP CH BASIC SEARCH SEARCH PELUGEAM SEARCH PROGRAM LINE e Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SEARCH for 1 sec Band selection screen appears 2 Push A or V several times to select the desired fre quency band then push ENT MW to start the search Search pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the searching direction HOLD V After started the search searching frequency band can be changed by pushing lt or 33 Push HOLD V to stop the search temporarily if desired Push HOLD V again to restart the search 9e EIE EANO SEABECH 1 18 21 8608 TE HERE ooooooo ooooooQ 3 0000000 0000000 0000000 100900000 ooooooo ooooooo gc PREOGE AM 27 O SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Program search D Enter PROGRAM SEARCH in SEARCH menu MENU gt SEARCH gt PROGRAM SEARCH Push MENU rej Push A V then push ENT SEARCH 5 11 BASIC SEARCH BAHD SEARCH e Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SEARCH for 1 sec Program number selection screen appears 9e 2 Push A or V several times to select the desired ENT gram number then push ENT MW
25. Search mode searches for signals for specified tuning steps automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for listening purpose Search mode is described more details at Section 6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Push SEARCH to start a search Search pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the searching direction Push lt or gt several times to select the desired fre quency band 33Push HOLD V to stop the search temporarily if desired Rotate DIAL to change the frequency Push HOLD V again to restart the search DIAL e Search mode indication DIAL D emm Arrow indicates searching direction 7 About the searching steps The selected tuning step in each frequency band in VFO mode is used during 7 search Scan mode Scan mode searches for signals from the pre programmed memory channels automatically Scan mode is described more details at Section 6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERA TIONS Push SCAN to start a scan Scan pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction 2 Push and hold lt or gt several times to select the de sired category or push 3 or several times to select the desired group 3 Push HOLD V to stop the scan temporarily if desired Rotate DIAL to select the desired channel Push HOLD V again to restart the scan DIAL Scan mode indication DIAL 59 scan I
26. UCTION MANUAL This in struction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC RX7 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION A WARNING Personal injury fire hazard or electric shock may occur CAUTION Equipment damage may occur Recommended for optimum use No risk of NOTE personal injury fire or electric shock the serial number seal comply with the essential require ments of the European Radio and Telecommunication Ter minal Directive 1999 5 EC and that any applicable Essen tial Test Suite measurements have been performed C Versions of the IC RX7 which display the CE symbol on PRECAUTIONS WARNING NEVER operate the receiver with an earphone headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce the volume level or discontinue use Zh WARNING NEVER operate the receiver while driving a vehicle Safe driving requires your full attention anything less may result in an accident WARNING NEVER connect the receiver directly to an AC outlet This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock Zh WARNING NEVER connect the receiver directly to a power source of more than 6 9 V DC This will ruin the receiver Zh WARNING NEVER connect the receiver to a power source using reverse polarity This will ruin the re ceiver DO NOT use
27. am searches are linked in default settings Program links can be customized see page 32 for pro gramming details SEARCH PROGRAM ALL O SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Search edges programming Search edges programming can be stored frequency edges receiving mode tuning steps attenuator ON OFF and search name But other items of the frequencies are not nec essary to program In this case settings of each frequency band are used to the search D Enter PROGRAM SEARCH in SEARCH menu MENU gt SEARCH gt PROGRAM SEARCH Push MENU rej Push A V then push ENT e Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SEARCH for 1 sec Program number selection screen appears 2 Push A or V several times to select the desired pro gram number then push ENT MW to enter the program SEARCH 3 11 BASIC SEARCH BAHD SEARCH PROGRAM SEARCH PROGRAM LINE 3 Push V once to select EDIT then push ENT MW or gt Ha 9 3 2 TAR T EDIT EDGE EDIT 4 Set the desired edge frequencies either LOW or HIGH Other items cannot be programmed until these frequencies are input LOW HIGH Push ENT MW or gt to enter the frequency input EDGE EDIT EDGE EDIT LOWS LOW EDGE EDIT S HIGH EDGE EDIT ESET Push A or V to select another edge then edit dif ferent fr
28. band Q S METER Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals Q PRIORITY WATCH INDICATOR pgs 37 45 Appears when priority watch is in use OSKIP INDICATOR SKIP appears when the selected memory channel is set as a skip channel p gt PSKIP blinks during skip search operation p 36 AUTO WRITE SEARCH INDICATOR Blinks during auto write search operation p 34 MEMORY NUMBER INDICATOR Shows the selected memory number pgs 52 53 This number is assigned to memory name and use this number for memory management in each memory group Memory organization Category Group gt Name Channel DSTATUS INDICATOR Shows the receiver s status such as HOLD SCAN SEARCH or MEMORY KEY LOCK INDICATOR p 73 Appears when the key lock function is activated STATUS INDICATOR p 75 e appears when DIAL is assigned as frequency control In this case V keys are activate for volume control VOL appears when the DIAL is assigned as volume control In this case V keys are activate for frequency control AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR p 82 Appears when the auto power OFF function is in use TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR pgs 76 77 Available only when FM mode is selected T SQL appears while the tone squelch function is in use p 124 we TSQL R appears while the reverse tone squelch function is in use p
29. c search SRGWRGRRRRKGEAGARARSEASERREFAREERSERKEREASEKERAREARRARRRAREARRRRAAXAARERARAE 26 E Band search 27 E Program search S E III III ILI IRL IIT 28 B Program link search 20 B Search edges programming PRET CRC eee MENS RUNE 30 B Program link programming E RECEP CC reer 32 w Auto write search a A E ERE A E ATAT 34 Bg Skip search r TERRIER CEC EEE 36 Priority watch during search PEO CE 37 E Other SEARCH menu items NR R RRR RRR A T 38 Bg Link SCAN sese Hem nmn 39 Es All eT 40 Category SCAN 40 S Group 41 Weather channel operation ENIE TOENA ETEL AREE 42 Skip setting for scanning WEG RUNE NEN RN A EORR NA 44 E Priority watch during SCAN sse nnne 45 Other SCAN menu items 46 7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING enn 47 56 B General description SSR KRA 47 Memory channel programming 48 Selecting a memory channel 52 Copying memory contents mme 54 clearing 56 8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION 57 70 B General ree ree Peer eee terre etree rere reer eee eer eter rrr reer rr ere terre ere eee errr ee 57 B Menu list Petree reer tere reer errr err rer er ee reer re reer rr reer rr 9n 58 MODE TS TONE set items sree cesse eee eee erre e eree er
30. cator appears Push and hold for 1 sec to program a paused frequency as a skip frequency during search p 36 Push and hold for 1 sec to select the group skip setting ON and OFF during link scan p 44 ENTER MEMORY WRITE KEY ENT MW ENT During VFO mode search holding state or MW scan holding state push to enter memory pro gramming state p 48 e Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the auto write search function ON and OFF p 34 Push and hold for 2 sec to write the operating frequency into the selected memory channel in memory programming state MENU LOCK KEY MENU reo MENO Push to select menu screen indication ON p 57 e Push and hold for 1 sec to toggle the lock function ON and OFF p 73 LEFT RIGHT KEY LM we During VFO mode or search mode push to 9 select the operating frequency band p 16 During VFO mode push and hold for 1 sec to select and toggle 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps p 22 During memory mode or scan mode push select the group p 18 During memory mode or scan mode push and hold for 1 sec to select the category p 18 UP DOWN VOLUME CONTROL KEY A V Adjust audio volume level p 14 e While in menu screen operation push to se lect the set items or values p 57 Dy The function of tuning control and volume control can be traded See page 75 for details Function display PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 Q BATTERY INDICATOR p 1
31. d easily transfer the programmed contents between the IC RX7 and the connected PC p 84 we Connect an optional CT 17 for remote control operation p 87 CONTROL DIAL DIAL During VFO mode or search holding state rotate to tune the operating frequency p 22 During memory mode or scan holding state rotate to select the memory channel p 53 e While searching or scanning changes the direction p 18 e While monitor function is active rotate to set the squelch level p 15 While in menu mode rotate to select the set items or values p 57 7 The assigned function for DIAL and A V can be ex ZZ changed by pushing and holding NO DIAL KEYPAD 20 95 ard 1 2 C3 Gen 4 5 8 a 7 4 0 ss NUMERAL KEYS 0 to 9 0 we Enter the frequency in VFO mode or memory programming state pgs 20 21 53 After pushing NO DIAL select the memory name number directly in scan mode p 53 9 After pushing ATT turn the scan link set ting ON and OFF in scan mode p 49 NUMBER SQUELCH KEY NO DIAL NO After pushing this key push numeral keys to select the memory channel name in the mem ory group directly in scan mode p 53 e Push and hold for 1 sec to exchange the assigned functions for DIAL and p 75 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 CLEAR SQUELCH KEY CLR SQL CLR Aborts numeral key input 20 Push to ret
32. de setting n8 78 BDIcs polarity RRR RR RR RRR RRR RRR RR RRR RRR RRR RRR 79 B search M MgMg M 80 91 speed acceleration 81 Power EUR 81 B Auto power 82 B Auto power 82 Display backlighting Kenn nnn RRR RRR RRR RR RRR RRR RRR RRR n 82 B Font size 82 vii viii TABLE OF CONTENTS B LCD contrast RRRRRRRRRARRAHRARRRRARRRSRARRRARARARSAARARRARRARRAERERRRRRARRRRRRARRRRARARRRRE 83 Voice squelch control RRRRAARARARARRRSAAARRRREARRRSAARRSSAARARRRARRARRRRRAERRRRRRRRRARAT 83 Cloning function 84 E Resetting nnnssnnnnnnnnnnNNNNNNNNANNNNNNNNDNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNBNNNNNENMNNSNNNNNENNNNNNNNNDN 85 10 CONTROL COMMAND 86 87 General RRRRRRRRRARRRRRRARRARARRRRARSRARARARSSARARSARARRRAARARRRARRRRRRRARERRRRARRRRARAT 86 Data format RRRRRARARARARRRRARARRRRARRRRARRRRRARARSARARSSARRRRRAARERRARREERSRRARRRRRARARRRRAN 86 table RRRRRARRARARRSSAARRARRARRRARARARSSARRARSARARRRSARARRRRRRERSRRARRRRARRRARSR 86 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 88 12 6 022 2440 10010100100 89 13 OPTIONS 90 re 91
33. ec to select VFO mode e VFO mode indication HOLD V What is VFO VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator Fre quencies for receiving are generated and controlled by the VFO Set the attenuator function ON rep 73 if the received signal is blocked by other radio station when using a third party high gain antenna Operating band selection The receiver can receive the AM broadcast HF bands 50 MHz FM broadcast VHF air 144 MHz 300 MHz 400 MHz 800 MHz or 1200 MHz bands n VFO mode push lt or several times to select the desired frequency band e f VFO mode is not selected such as a scan mode or memory mode or weather channel push and hold HOLD V to select VFO mode first then push lt 1 or gt to select the desired band t Available for USA and CANADA versions only e Search mode is also selectable operating band Available frequency bands are different depending on ver sion See the specification for details p 89 Some frequency ranges are blocked for the U S A ver sion by regulation RQ A BASIC OPERATION 4 Available frequency bands AM broadcast band 50 MHz band FM broadcast band 1 lt Push D mb Push 1200 MHz band Initial frequencies shown differ according to version VHF air band C gt a 44B BBB 37H HBH FFM k AH 800 MHz band 4 BASIC OPERATION Search mode
34. ed group or ADDITION then push ENT MW e When ADDITION is selected new group can be programmed in the category see p 51 for new group programming details GROUP FA c pEADDITION Push A or V or rotate DIAL to select the desired name or ADDITION then push ENT MW e When ADDITION is selected new name be programmed in the group see p 52 for new name programming details GE ADD LT LON 144 4mateur 446 4mateur 1z232455753abcdefa Push A or rotate DIAL to select ADDITION then push ENT MW After ADDITION is selected new channel can be programmed in the name see p 53 for new channel programming details CH GE ADD L T L ON 144 6168 145 8168 146 8168 MEMORY PROGRAMMING 8 After all data are programmed push and hold ENT MW for 1 sec to store the channel and return to frequency dis play What is DIRECT KEY The IC RX7 has a total of 100 direct keys in the same category 00 to 99 Direct key is used to turn the link setting ON OFF for the assigned category or group during link scan Q Push SCAN to start the link scan Scan pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to restart the scan Push HOLD V to hold the scan Push a numeral key 0 to 9 to the link setting ON or OFF for the category or group which assigned a direct key 00 to 09 Or push l ATT and 2 digit number 00 to 99 to the link
35. ee eee ereer 60 Duplex direction DUPLEX 60 Offset frequency OFFSET FREQ mH HH 60 o Tuning step TS 61 o Receiving mode MODE EEE 61 Tone squelch DTCS squelch setting TONE reesen 62 Tone squelch frequency TSQL FREQ 62 gt DTCS code DTCS CODE HH HH 63 DTCS polarity DTCS POLARITY 63 Voice squelch control mmm e 63 B SETTING menu 64 AM antenna selection AM ANTENNA mmm 64 antenna selection FM ANTENNA 64 o RF gain RF GAIN nnne nennen nnne nennen 65 Auto power OFF AUTO POWER 65 Auto power ON AUTO POWER ON 65 Power save POWER SAVE 65 Dial acceleration DIAL SPEED UP 66 Key lock type LOCK sitters treet 66 setting SET 67 e CI V address ADDRESS 67 e CI V baud rate BAUD 67 e transeive TRANSCEIVE 67 TABLE OF CONTENTS B SOUNDS menu eens 68 gt
36. emory channels the category group which selected in the category group settings Category AIR is set to link OFF O SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS B Full search Push SEARCH to start a search Search pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the searching direction Push lt or gt several times to select the desired fre quency band 33Push HOLD V to stop the search temporarily if desired Push HOLD V again to restart the search DIAL Search mode indication DIAL S EARCH Arrow indicates searching direction About the searching steps The selected tuning step in Y such frequency band in VFO mode is used during Searc MS B Basic search D Enter BASIC SEARCH in SEARCH menu MENU gt SEARCH gt BASIC SEARCH Push MENU rr O Push A V then push ENT e Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SEARCH for 1 sec 1st category appears 2 Push V or rotate DIAL to select the desired cat egory then push ENT MW to start the search Search pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the searching direction 3 Push HOLD V to stop the search temporarily if desired Push HOLD V again to restart the search Basic SERCH SEARCH PROGRAM SEARCH PROGRAM LINE 96 looooooo SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 Band search D Enter BAND
37. equency 5 Set the other items if desired NAME Push ENT MW or D to edit the name program ming EDGE EDIT 1 6 ET 456 maa SELECT lt Bab 12 Rotate DIAL to select the desired character The selected character blinks Push A or V to select the character group from al phabetical characters capital letters alphabetical char acters lower case letters 123 numbers or symbols See next page for available characters details e Push lt or gt to move the cursor left or right respectively Push CLR SQL to clear the selected character Push ENT MW to set the name and return to program search edit state EDIT 456 469 97508 DIAL SELECT lt Bab le SET Gi SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 TS MODE ATT Push ENT MW or 2 to edit the tuning step setting EDGE EDIT dE LOW 4586 HIGH 469 97 504 EDGE EDIT 4 65 LOW 4586 BARR HIGH 469 97 504 Push and hold A V or rotate DIAL to select the desired setting Push lt or 2 to move the cursor left or right respectively Push CLR SQL to clear the selected character Push ENT MW or gt to set the setting Set the mode or attenuator settings as same as steps 0 io 9 MODE EDGE EDIT HIGH 469 97500 TS 12 5kHz EDGE EDIT HIGH 469 97500 5
38. from ZZ the cigarette lighter socket when charging is finished be 7 cause a slight current still follows in the CP 18A E and the vehicle s battery will become exhausted Og Battery information lt Battery life The receiver operates with the BP 244 Li ion battery pack or BP 262 Battery case as follows e BP 244 Approx 8 2 hours e BP 262 Approx 16 9 hours Continuous receiving at rated AF output with backlight OFF Operating time may differ depending on the operating conditions 2 Operating time may differ depending on the installed batteries ZZ Even when the receiver power is OFF a small current still flows in the receiver Remove the battery pack or case from the receiver when not using it for a long time Otherwise the 7 battery pack or installed batteries will become exhausted Battery indicator The battery indicator or appears when the BP 244 or BP 262 is attached to the receiver And only when BP 244 is attached the battery indicator blinks be fore the BP 244 is exhausted battery indicator does not appear when turning power 7 ON after charging is completed to the BP 244 without dis Z connecting the battery charger or external DC power Indication Battery condition M The battery pack or case has ample capacity The battery pack or case is nearing exhaustion Charging BP 244 or replacing batteries BP 262 is necessary B
39. ii 1 ACCESSORY 1 eC ere e rrr KR YS 1 B Belt clip 1 strap 2 Battery installation 2 E Optional battery rrr terete nne 3 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION sse eee eee 4 9 Front top and side panels 4 Function display SRERRRGRAGGGRRAWARRRRKASRAZESRREFRRREFARVERRERSERWREFERARZARRRRARGASAREE 7 3 BATTERY CHARGING eee eee 10 13 Caution S ILI LLL ILU X I 10 Charging SRRASEARAAEXEASINARSSERENSNENEREE eee 12 E Battery information ZEPaa Rad 13 External DC power operation NENNEN RN NE EE 13 A BASIC OPERATION nnns 14 19 Power tiressi srera Sas 14 jas Setting audio volume 14 m Setting squelch level EE 15 8 Monitor function 15 E Operating mode selection 16 E Receiving mode selection E EAE C ET E 19 FREQUENCY SETTING sse eee seene 20 23 B Setting a frequency 20 E Setting a tuning step 23 SEARCH AND SCAN 24 46 B Search and scan types 24 Bg Full search E E TT 26 E Basi
40. iority 144 MHz channel when a signal is FEM FRIO HO 18 received 2 Scan operation 7 300 Priority channels CH 200 010 100 s CH 024 CH 99 5 Turn the priority watch function OFF in SCAN menu O SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Other SCAN menu items Stop beep STOP BEEP Selects the stop beep setting for scan e OFF stop beep is turned OFF default The receiver emits a long beep when scan pauses with signal is received SEARCH 2 711 STOP BEEF SEARCH PRIORITY STOP BEEP Scan pause timer PAUSE Selects the scan pause time When receiving signals the scan pauses according to the scan pause time e 2 20 SEC Scan pauses for 2 20 sec on a received signal in 2 sec steps default 10 sec HOLD Scan pauses on a received signal until it disappears Rotate DIAL to resume man ually SEARCH 114711 PAUSE PRIORITY STOP BEEP ZHSEL 185 RESUME Scan resume timer RESUME Selects the scan resume time from a pause after the re ceived signal disappears OSEC Scan resumes when a received signal disap pears 1 5 SEC Scan pauses 1 5 sec after a received signal disappears default 2 sec e HOLD Scan remains paused on the received sig nal even if it disappears Rotate DIAL to resume manually SEARCH 11 711 RESUME PRIORITY 45SEC STOP BEEP SSEC FALISE ZZ ocan resume timer mus
41. lert function OFF in SCAN menu NOTE While receiving a signal on a frequency other than the weather alert ON frequency the receiving signal or audio will be interrupted momentarily every 5 sec approx in the case that the alert function is turned ON This symp tom is caused by the WX alert function To cancel these symptoms set the weather alert item OFF in SCAN menu GROUP SCAN WETHER SCAM SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 44 O SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Skip setting for scanning Memory category group name can be set to be skipped during scan In addition memory channels can be set to be skipped during search This is useful to speed up the scan search rate D Enter SKIP in SCAN menu MENU gt SCAN gt SKIP Push MENU rO J Push A V then push ENT MW e Scan menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SCAN for 1 sec SCAM B18 WEATHER WE A THER CATEGORY 1 3 z SKIF Free entr 2 Push once or twice to to select CATEGORY GROUP or CATEGORY Program Ses SKIP 448 Amateur Free entry Te TOE WERE SD 3 Push A V or rotate DIAL to select the category group name to be skipped 4 Push SKIP to set the skip state Push SKIP again to cancel the skip state CATEGORY 343 CATEGORY 343 z z Program Sea SkIF rm Seas SKIP Free ent
42. nd converts it into audio frequency AF energy which in turn actuates a loudspeaker to create sound waves AF en ergy is in the range of 20 to 20 000 Hz kHz is an abbreviation of kilohertz or 1000 hertz MHz is abbrevia tion of megahertz or 1 000 000 hertz where hertz is a unit of fre quency OPERATING NOTES The IC RX7 may receive its own oscillated frequency result ing in no reception or only noise reception on some fre quencies The IC RX7 may receive interference from extremely strong signals on different frequencies or when using an external high gain antenna Icom Icom Inc and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated Japan in the United States the United Kingdom Germany France Spain 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 vi TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD i FEATURES eA i IMPORTANT E E E A E e i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS i PRECAUTIONS E E ETETETT ii FCC INFORMATION E E T E E E iii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Er E AEAT iii OPERATING THEORY TURE iV OPERATING NOTES RIRE Ee N RRR RU iV TABLE OF CONTENTS ER TREC V V
43. nge 20 C 4 F to 50 C 122 F within a month 20 C 4 F to 35 C 95 F within three months 20 C 4 F to 20 C 468 E more than a year BATTERY CHARGING 3 Charging caution DANGER NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures such as near fires or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight In such en vironments the safety protection circuit in the battery will activate causing the battery to stop charging WARNING DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the re ceiver beyond the specified time for charging If the battery is not completely charged by the specified time stop charg ing and remove the external DC power from the receiver Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire overheating or the battery may rup ture CAUTION DO NOT charge the battery outside of the specified temperature range 5 35 C 41 F to 95 F Icom recommends charging the battery at 25 77 F The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range Addition ally battery performance or battery life may be reduced 12 BATTERY CHARGING Charging Prior to using the receiver for the first time the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation Battery indicator and charging indicator When the receiver s power is ON the battery indicat
44. or shows wil E and disappears in sequence while charging and indicator disappears when completely charged When the receiver s power is OFF the charging indicator shows C__ _4 and in sequence with Charg ing while charging and indicator disappears when com pletely charged Charging note Be sure to turn the receiver power OFF Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes longer to charge time periods e External DC power operation becomes possible when using an optional CP 18A E The attached battery pack is also charged simultaneously e f your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being charged fully charge the battery pack again If the battery pack still does not retain a charge or very little a new battery pack must be purchased D Insert the battery pack BP 244 into the receiver p 2 2 Plug the battery charger BC 149A D into an AC outlet or the optional CP 18A E into a cigarette lighter socket Not supplied with some versions 3 Turn OFF the receiver then insert the adapter plug into DC 6V of the receiver Optional CP 18A E Cigarette lighter cable with DC DC converter 1 to cigarette ka lighter socket C3 L SD to AC outlet SSH Battery charger BC 149A D Turn power OFF Charging periods approx 5 hours SN 7Z CAUTION BE SURE to disconnect the CP 18A E
45. p can be selected for each frequency band The following tuning steps are available for the IC RX7 Auto tuning step is available for USA version only 5 0kHz 6 25 2 7 5 2 8 33 2 9 0 kHz e 10 0 kHz 12 5 kHz 15 0 kHz 20 0 kHz 25 0 kHz 3 E e 30 0 kHz 50 0 kHz 100 0 kHz 125 0 kHz 200 0 kHz SEARCH T Appears for the VHF air band only Appears for the AM broadcast band only Tuning step selection D Push and hold HOLD V for 1 sec to select VFO mode if necessary 2 Push lt or gt to select the desired frequency band OFFSET FREU 3 Enter TS in MODE TS TONE menu a lt MENU gt MODE TS TONE gt TS 61 Push MENU rr O Push then push ENT 4 Push T V or rotate DIAL to select the tuning step 5 Push ENT MW or 1 to return to MODE TS TONE menu and push CLR SQL to return to frequency indica tion 208 Bl Hz 125 GB 4 1 G SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Search and scan types Searching and scanning search for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for listening purposes 24 FULL SEARCH p 26 Repeatedly searches all fre quencies over the entire band Some frequency ranges are not searched according to the frequency coverage of the re Ceiver s version BASIC SEARCH p 26 Repeatedly searches all
46. r1 al iti 14 NL Baz KEM Arrow indicates scanning direction Z ZZ While scan holding condition memory channels can be ZZ selected by the rotating DIAL Receiving mode selection Receiving modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals The receiver has 3 operating modes FM WFM and AM modes And also auto mode is available for USA version The mode selection is stored independently for each operating band and memory channels Auto mode is available for USA version only Typically AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations 0 495 1 620 MHz and air band 118 136 995 MHz and WFM is used for FM broadcast stations 76 107 9 MHz D Enter MODE in MODE TS TONE menu MENU gt MODE TS TONE MODE 61 Push MENU reO Push then push ENT 2 Push T V or rotate DIAL to set the mode 3 Push ENT MW lt 1 to return to MODE TS TONE menu and push CLR SQL to return to frequency indica tion BASIC OPERATION MEHUL 2 6 SEARCH 4 ml FREQUENCY SETTING Setting a frequency Via the keypad The frequency can be directly set via numeric keys a frequency outside the frequency range is entered the previ ously displayed frequency is automatically recalled after editing last digit Push and hold HOLD V to select VFO mode
47. rn to link edit state Push or V to select the program search Push ENT MW gt to enter the program search Push 3 to return to link edit state O SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Auto write search This search is useful for searching a specified frequency range and automatically storing busy frequencies into mem ory channels The auto write search is performed with any search types Push SEARCH to start the full search Any other searches are also available see pages 26 to 29 Search pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the searching direction 2 Push and hold ENT MW for 1 sec to turn the auto write function ON and OFF AW indicator blinks During auto write search DIAL PROGRES 14 7 045 ALL 2 Ld AW indicator blinks during auto write search ooooooo amp During auto write searching When a signal is received search pauses and the fre quency is stored into auto write channel group 000 CH199 2 short beeps sound when stored e Search resumes after frequency storing e When all channels are stored the search is cancelled au tomatically and 1 long beep sounds Recalling the stored frequencies D Enter AUTO WRITE CH in SEARCH menu MENU gt SEARCH gt AUTO WRITE CH Push MENU Push then push ENT e Search
48. ry entry SKIF 5 Push ENT MW lt several times to return to SCAN menu and push CLR SQL to return to frequency indica tion v CONVENIENT The group skip setting can be set with the following opera tion during a scan or scan holding state Q Select the desired memory group to be skipped Push and hold SKIP for 1 sec and rotate DIAL to se lect the skip setting from skip and OFF then push ENT MW Priority watch during scan Priority watch checks for signals on the priority channels every 5 sec during a scan DPush SCAN to start the link scan Any other scans are also available see pages 39 to 41 Scan pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction 2 Enter PRIORITY in SCAN menu MENU gt SCAN c PRIORITY Push MENU rO J Push V then push ENT MW 3 Push V or rotate DIAL to select ON SC ATI T7168 WEATHER SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 4 Push ENT MW lt 1 to return to SCAN menu and push CLR SQL to exit the menu screen and start the watch e PRIO indicator appears The receiver checks the priority channel s every 5 sec see p 53 for priority channel programming details The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition p 89 or push CLR SQL to resume manually Free entry ian ATE Ta EI Pauses pr
49. t be set shorter than scan pause 7 timer previous item otherwise this timer does not activate MEMORY PROGRAMMING NB General description The IC RX7 can be programmed a total 1600 memory chan nels And a total of 26 category are available for storing groups of frequencies etc The memory organization is as follow D Category 26 2 Group Max 100 in each category 3 Name 100 in each group 4 CH Max 6 in each name Memory channel contents The following information can be programmed into memory channels Operating frequency pgs 20 21 e Duplex direction DUP or DUP with an offset fre quency p 74 e Tuning step p 61 Receiving mode p 61 Attenuator ON OFF p 73 e Skip setting p Priority setting p Stop beep p 46 Tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON OFF p 62 Tone squelch frequency or DTCS code with polarity pgs 62 63 VSC setting p 63 CAUTION Memory data can be erased by static electricity electric transients etc In addition they can be erased by malfunc tion and during repairs Therefore we recommend that memory data be written down or be saved to a PC using the optional CS RX7 CLONING SOFTWARE Memory channels 1 Category 01 Category 02 8 CHD CHD CHD V 4 CHD CHS CHO Category 03 Category 26 47 MEMORY PROGRAMMING Memory channel programming D Push and hold HOLD V for 1 sec
50. the receiver tional BP 262 BATTERY CASE Be sure to observe the correct polarity 7 Keep battery contacts clean It s a good idea to clean bat tery terminals once a week gia Battery information The batteries may seem to have low capacity when used in BP 262 installation low temperatures such as 10 14 or below Keep the battery case or pack warm in this case Battery replacement When the batteries become exhausted the function display may blink or have a lower contrast In these cases replace all batteries with new same brand alkaline batteries 3 EN 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front top and side panels Side view Front view ANTENNA CONNECTOR p 1 Connects the supplied antenna e An optional AD 92SMA adapter p 90 is available for connect ing an antenna with a BNC connector OKEYPAD pgs 5 6 EXTERNAL DC IN JACK DC 6V Connects a battery charger or an optional CP 18A E cigarette lighter cable for both charging the installed re chargeable battery pack and operating OQ EXTERNAL SPEAKER CLONE JACK SP Connect a clone cable optional speaker or earphone if desired See page 90 for a list of available options gt Connect an optional earphone or headphone The internal speaker will not function when any exter nal equipment is connected Connects to a PC using an optional OPC 478 UC CLON ING CABLE for cloning Cloning allows you to quickly an
51. to enter the program MW e A total 25 program link numbers No 00 to No 24 are avail able 33Push ENT MW again to start the search Search pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the searching direction After started the search program number can be changed by pushing lt or 4 Push HOLD V to stop the search temporarily if desired Push HOLD V again to restart the search DIAL Esc arcns SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 Program link search D Enter PROGRAM LINK SEARCH in SEARCH menu ZEAEDH ah MENU gt SEARCH gt PROGRAM LINK SEARCH S Push MENU Push A V then push ENT e Search menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SEARCH for 1 sec Program link number selection screen appears 2 Push A or V several times to select the desired pro gram link number then push ENT MW to enter the link edit state A total 10 program link numbers No 0 to No 9 are available SEARCH 3 Push ENT MW again to start the search Search pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the searching direction After started the search program link number can be changed by pushing lt or 2 EET 4 Push HOLD V to stop the search temporarily if desired MAME P LINE Mol Push HOLD V again to restart the search pEADDITION CLEAR HOLD 90 5 ooooooo NOTE All progr
52. to select VFO mode 2 Set the desired frequency if desired Frequency or any other data can be set while in CH program ming state Select the desired band with lt 2 gt Set the desired frequency with DIAL Or set the desired frequency with keypad directly In this case the band and frequency settings with X P and DIAL as above are not required w Set other data e g offset frequency duplex direction tone squelch etc in the Menu screen 3 Push and hold ENT MW for 1 sec to enter memory gramming mode 1 short and 1 long beep sound Category selection screen appears v STORING SEARCHED FREQUENCY While in a serach holding state the displayed frequency receiving mode and other data can also be stored into memory channel as follwing operation instead above to 3 Start a search Search pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to restart the search Push HOLD V to hold the search if you want to store the paused frequency into memory channel Push and hold ENT MW for 1 sec to enter the memory programming mode 4 Push A or V or rotate DIAL to select the desired category or ADDITION then push ENT MW e When ADDITION is selected new category can be pro grammed see p 50 for new category programming details CATEGORY E ADD LT T ON Program Search Free entry 5 Push A or V or rotate DIAL to select the desir
53. tributor or stoves inside a sun heated car or in direct sunlight WARNING Immediately wash using clean water any part may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire Excessive of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside temperatures may also degrade battery performance or the battery shorten battery life WARNING NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven high pressure container or in an induction heating cooker This could cause a fire overheating or cause the battery to rupture CAUTION Always use the battery within the specified temperature range for the receiver 10 C to 460 14 F to 140 F and the battery itself 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 1140 F Using the battery out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery s performance and battery life Please note that the specified temperature range of the battery may exceed that of the receiver In such cases the receiver may not work properly because it is out of its oper ating temperature range CAUTION Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left fully charged completely discharged or in an ex cessive temperature environment above 50 122 F for an extended period of time If the battery must be left unused for a long time it must be detached from the radio after discharging You may use the battery until the battery indicator shows half capacity then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the below temperature ra
54. urn to previous operating condition while memory channel programming or while in menu screen operation p 57 Push and hold for 1 sec to open the squelch temporarily and monitor the operating fre quency p 15 After pushing and holding this key for 1 sec rotate DIAL to adjust the squelch level p 15 HOLD VFO KEY HOLD V Push to stop searching or scanning temporar ily and push again to return previous condi tion p 18 w Push and hold for 1 sec to select VFO mode p 16 SCAN KEY SCAN SCAN Push to start a scan p 18 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter SCAN menu SEARCH KEY SEARCH SEARCH Push to start a search p 26 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter SEARCH menu j O 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION POWER KEY erm Push for 1 sec to turn the receiver power ON and OFF p 14 ATTENUATOR KEY ATT Push to input MHz digit for frequency entry pgs 20 21 After pushing this key push numeral keys to turn the link setting ON and OFF during link scan p 49 Direct key number 0 to 9 can be selected by nu meral key only Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the attenuator function ON and OFF p 73 SKIP KEY SKIP Push to set the memory channel as the follow ing skip channel during scan holding state in order p 44 e Skip channel SKIP appears Frequency skip channel PSKIP appears Non skip channel no skip indi
55. ush and hold lt or gt for 1 sec several times to select the desired category or push lt or several times to select the desired group Push HOLD V again to restart the scan OQ DIAL Search mode indication DIAL H SEARCH PROGRAM 7 146 475 iud Arrow indicates searching direction SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 The category group link setting can be changed in mem ory programming See page 109 for details Scan skips any memory channels in the selected cat egory group that are set to SKIP or PSKIP Link scan stops at the first channel when all channels in a category group are set to SKIP or PSKIP O SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS B All scan All scan repeatedly scans all memory channels programmed with any frequencies in the memory channel selected for scanning CD Enter in SCAN menu MENU gt SCAN gt ALL Push MENU rej Push A V then push ENT SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding SCAN for 1 sec Scan pauses when a signal is received Rotate DIAL to change the scanning direction 2 Push HOLD V to stop the scan temporarily if desired Push and hold lt or for 1 sec several times to select the desired category or push lt or I gt several times to select the desired group Push HOLD V again to restart the scan CATEGURS SC

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