Instruction manual

Normal Operation
Beep response during Normal Operation is as follows. The level of the beep can be adjusted by changing the CW
sidetone level on the IC-7000. Refer the IC-7000 Owner’s Manual, page 43.
Single Beep: Response to the TUNER/CALL button, or the RESET button on the TUNE CONTROL.
Two Beeps: Indicates successful completion of any requested operation.
Three Beeps: Indicates that Setup has been entered.
Multiple Beeps: Indicates a failure to complete the requested operation.
Pressing the TUNER/CALL button on the IC-7000 very briefly (less than one second) will cause the antenna to
park. That is to say, it will move to the collapsed position, or highest frequency of operation, depending on the
model of the antenna. The IC-7000 does not transmit during this operation.
Pressing the TUNER/CALL button during the parking operation will stop the process. A second, brief press of the
TUNER/CALL button will resume the parking operation. A long press (at least one second) of the TUNER/
CALL button will reverse the motor direction.
Pressing the TUNER/CALL button on the IC-7000 for at least one second will cause the TC/SC to switch the
IC-7000 to RTTY at about 25 watts. Depending on the last frequency used, and the new frequency, the TC/SC will
check the SWR, and/or move the antenna as required to achieve an SWR below the preset level. Successful
operation, will turn on the TUNE indicator in the upper left corner of the IC-7000 display.
If it doesn’t find an SWR below the preset level, the TC/SC will search the entire range of motion two times for a
resonance. If it doesn’t find an SWR below the preset level, it will announce the failure with multiple beeps.
If it does find a resonance with an SWR below the preset level, the SWR is checked again. If it is not low enough
(perhaps due to over travel of the motor), the search is resumed at low speed in the opposite direction. Three retries
are allowed before failure is announced with multiple beeps.
It is imperative that the Setup instructions be closely followed if correct operation is to be achieved. Please read the
entire instruction manual before starting installation and Setup.
The first step is to change the programming switches (jumper pins on older models) to the correct positions.
Here are photos of the insides of the TUNE CONTROL showing the correct positions. Remove the two cover
screws, and orient the unit as shown in the photo. Move the switches or the jumper as indicated. Please make sure
the switches are correctly seated in the On/Off positions respectively. Failure to seat them properly will cause
erratic behavior of the TC/SC.
If you’ve been using the TUNE CONTROL with the Motor Control Lead, disconnect it from the motor leads and
discard it. It is no longer required for operation with the TC/SC.
Please note the two red dots on the CPU in the lower left corner. If yours has just one red dot, you have the original
firmware version. Differences in the Setup procedure for the original firmware version are noted in [brackets].
Requests for upgraded firmware should be sent to [e-mail].
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