INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF TRANSCEIVER iF7000
FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The ICF7000 HF TRANSCEIVER 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 the IC-F7000 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-F7000.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ……………………………………………i IMPORTANT …………………………………………… i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS …………………………… i PRECAUTION ………………………………………… i TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………… ii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ………………………… 1–6 ■ Front panel— Controller ………………………… 1 ■ Front panel— Main unit ………………………… 3 ■ Microphone (HM-146) ………………………… 4 ■ LCD screen ……………………………………… 5 2 BASIC OPERATION ………………………… 7–11 ■ Selecting a channel …………………………… 7 ■ Scan function …………………………………… 8 ■ Setting a frequency ……………………………… 9 ■ Mode selection ………
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel— Controller q [VOL] !0 [UP]/[DN] Function display Keypad VOL iF7000 HF TRANSCEIVER w [EXT SP] I/O EMG MUTE t [EMG] e [MIC] r [I/O] y [MUTE] w SPEAKER JACK [EXT SP] Connects the supplied external speaker, SP-25. e MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC] Connects the microphone, supplied with the transceiver. i q +8 V DC output (Max.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 D Keypad ➥ Inputs numeral for the TEL number, ID number, channel number input, etc. ➥ Inputs numeral and alphabet (some symbol) for the message input of the Page call function or channel comment input, etc. 1 2 3 QZ ABC DEF 4 5 6 GHI JKL MNO 7 8 9 PRS TUV WXY 0 OK CLR @? 10-key 1 CLR OK Ω CLR] [Ω ➥ Push momentarily to move the cursor backward. ➥ Push momentarily to decrease the setting value for the set mode.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel— Main unit !1 GND u ACC o EXT SP !0 TUNER i CONTROLLER w ANT q DC 13.8 V r REMOTE e GPS q DC POWER SOCKET Accepts 13.8 V DC through the supplied DC power cable. w ANTENNA CONNECTOR Connects a 50 Ω HF band antenna via a 50 Ω matched coaxial cable with a PL-259 plug for both transmit and receive operation. e GPS CONNECTOR [GPS] Input position and UTC data (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or 3.
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Microphone (HM-146) 1 w [UP]/[DN] q PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. UP]/[D DN] w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [U Push either switch to change the operating channel, frequency, etc. q [PTT] e UP/DOWN LOCK SWITCH Slide to toggle [UP]/[DN] switches function ON and OFF. ON 1 2 3 TUNE 4 5 6 SCAN 7 8 9 MUTE CLR 0 OK CALL e OFF [LOCK] 10-key 1 D Keypad 10-key] [1 ➥ Inputs numeral for the TEL number, ID number, channel number input, etc.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ LCD screen D Channel indication q w e r t ALE-CHANNEL-1 USB-A HI S RX-12.163.5 LQA:20 ======== -------- 12:34 u i o !0 !1 y q COMMENT INDICATOR ➥ Shows the programmed channel comment or comment with position data when connected GPS receiver. ➥ Shows the condition while scanning/tuning. • “Scanning” appears when the scan function is activated. • “Tuning” appears while tuning, if an optional external antenna tuner is connected. (pgs.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 D Frequency indication q ALE-U HI i w e r t y RX S TX-12.163.5 P.AMP ======== -------- 12:34 o !0 u q OPERATING MODE INDICATOR Shows the selected operating mode. • “USB,” “LSB,” “AM,” “CW,” “FSK,” “AFSK,” “ALE-U,” “ALE-L” or “EMAIL” appears depending on operating mode and setting. (Selectable mode is USB only for AUS version.) w TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR ➥ “RX” appears when signals are received or the squelch is open.
2 BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a channel The transceiver has 400 regular channels and 100 ALE channels. However, the number of channels can be restricted in programming depending on your needs. 2 ways of channel selections are available to suit your operating style. D Display selection channel/VFO CHANNEL indication VFO (FREQUENCY) indication ALE-CHANNEL-1 USB-A USB HI HI RX RX-12.163.5 TX-12.163.
BASIC OPERATION 2 D Using the keypad Enter the number of the desired channel number using the keypad (0 to 9), then push [OK ≈] on the FRONT panel or microphone. This way is convenient for remembering the usage and stored channel number, or when changing large a number of channels. [EXAMPLE]: Selecting channel 20 Push 2 ABC Blinks SELCALL LSB RX HI 8.800.0 00:55 [10-key] Push 0 Blinks @? SELCALL LSB RX HI 8.800.0 or Push Microphone [10-key] 2 00:55 [OK ≈] OK RADTEL USB RX HI 0.499.
2 BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting a frequency D Using up/down keys When the display selection is selected the frequency Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to move the indication (p. 7), push [Ω √]/[∫ ∫] on cursor to desired tuning steps, then push [√ the FRONT panel or [UP]/[DN] on the microphone to change the frequency. USB HI RX P.AMP 00:55 Push CLR or OK key to change the tuning steps. [∫]/[√] USB HI RX P.
BASIC OPERATION 2 ■ Mode selection The following modes are available in the IC-F7000: USB, LSB, AM, CW, FSK, AFSK, ALE-U, ALE-L and EMAIL. q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode. [∫]/[√] Q-SET-MODE --LCD-CONT--ç-7-å --DIMMER----6>0 --TX-PWR----HI è-RF-GAIN---9 √]/[∫ ∫] several times to select ‘MODE,’ then w Push [√ Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to select the desired push [Ω mode.
2 BASIC OPERATION ■ Split frequency operation Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive on two different frequencies. q While in Frequency indication (p. 7), push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode. [∫]/[√] Q-SET-MODE(VFO) --MODE------ç-USB----å --SQL-LV----30 --PRE-AMP---ON è-RF-GAIN---9 √]/[∫ ∫] several times to select ‘SPLIT,’ then w Push [√ Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to select the split function push [Ω ON.
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 ■ Basic voice transmit/receive q Check the following in advance. ➥ Microphone is connected. ➥ No mute indication “S,” “L” or “V.” t To transmit on the channel, push and hold [PTT] on the microphone, and speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. • If one of “S,” “L” or “V” appears, push [MUTE] several times to turn the mute OFF. Microphone Mute indication [PTT] S • The RF meter shows the output power according to your voice level.
3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for transmit ï Transmit power selection The transceiver has 3 selectable power output levels. High power allows longer distance communications and low power reduces power consumption. [∫]/[√] q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode while transceiver’s power is ON. ∫] or [√ √] to select ‘TX PWR.’ w Push [∫ Q-SET-MODE --LCD-CONT--ç-6-å --DIMMER----6 --TX-PWR----HI è-RF-GAIN---9 [I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to select the desired oute Push [Ω put power.
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 ■ Functions for transmit (Continued) ï Transmit frequency indication Both receive/transmit frequencies can be displayed at same time. q While pushing and holding [OK ≈], turn power ON to enter the Initial set mode. [∫]/[√] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] √] to select ‘DISP TYPE,’ then push e Push [√ Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to select ‘RX-TX.’ [Ω [I/O] [OK ≈] SET-MODE --CH-LIST----å --ID-LIST-----I/O-------è-SCAN------- √] to select ‘GENERAL,’ then push [OK ≈].
3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for receive D Squelch function The squelch function detects signals with voice components and squelches (mutes) unwanted signals such as unmodulated beat signals. This provides quiet stand-by. When you need to receive weak signals, the squelch should be turned OFF. ➥ Push [MUTE] several times to select a mute type. Available types are voice mute, signal level mute (level 1—100), call mute or mute OFF.
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 ■ Functions for receive (Continued) ï Noise blanker The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. The noise blanker may distort reception of strong signals. In such cases, the noise blanker should be turned OFF. [∫]/[√] ∫] or [√ √] to select ‘NB.’ w Push [∫ é-SP-OUT----ON --AGC-------ON --MIC-BL----OFF --NB--------ç-ON-å è-NB-LEVEL--5 Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to turn the noise blanker e Push [Ω ON. ∫] or [√ √] to select ‘NB LEVEL.
3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for receive (Continued) ï RIT function The RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) function compensates for off-frequencies of communicating stations. The function shifts the receive frequency up to ±150 Hz without moving the transmit frequency. [∫]/[√] q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode while transceiver’s power is ON. ∫] or [√ √] to select ‘RIT.
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 3 ■ CW operation The transceiver has the following CW keying features selectable in set mode as described on p. 43. CW key connection ➥ Full break-in (receiving is possible while transmitting) ➥ Semi break-in (automatic transmission with keying) ➥ OFF (manual transmission with microphone’s [PTT], or grounding the SEND line of [ACC] connector is necessary before keying) To pin 3 6 7 PTT* q Connect a CW keyer or an external electronic keyer to the [ACC] socket as shown at right.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ■ Selcall/ALE The Selcall uses a 4 or 6-digit address (ID) and allows you to make an individual/group call. The ALE (automatic link establishment) is a system which automatically selects an available frequency and establishes a communication link. The IC-F7000 ALE system compiles with basic requirements MIL-STD 188-141-B (Appendix A). Depending on version, ALE features are not available until entering specific password (see below).
SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 4 ï Selective Beacon call The Selective Beacon call allows the user determine the signal quality between your transceiver and specific transceiver before an individual/group call. The Selective Beacon call is also used for checking the channel before sending TEL call. • Sending Selective Beacon call ∫] or [√ √] to select the channel for Selcall. q Push [∫ SELCALL USB-A HI RX--3.200.0 12:34 w Push [CALL] momentarily to enter the Call menu. --2020:SELCALL --TX:-3.200.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Selcall The Selcall allows you to make an individual/group call. Each transceiver is assigned an individual ID (identification) and can be called using this ID. • Preparation for Selcall Sending a Selective Beacon call on several Selcall channels, and check the propagation on each channel to select the channel of good signal quality. (p. 20) • Sending Selcall ∫] or [√ √] to select the desired channel for q Push [∫ Selcall. SELCALL USB-A HI RX--3.200.
SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 4 ï Page call The Page call allows you to exchange up to 64 character text messages with the intended ID station, also you to leave a message at the station. • Preparation for Page call Sending a Selective Beacon call on several Selcall channels, and check the propagation on each channel to select the channel of good signal quality. (p. 20) • Sending Page call ∫] or [√ √] to select the desired channel for q Push [∫ Selcall. SELCALL USB-A HI RX--3.200.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï GPS Beacon call The GPS Beacon call allows you to request the intended ID station to send position information. • Preparation for GPS Beacon call Sending a Selective Beacon call on several Selcall channels, and check the propagation on each channel to select the channel of good signal quality. (p. 20) • Sending GPS Beacon call ∫] or [√ √] to select the desired channel for q Push [∫ Selcall. SELCALL USB-A HI RX--3.200.0 CALL] for 1 sec.
SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 4 ï GPS Position call The GPS Position call allows you to send your own position/time information to the intended ID station. • Preparation for GPS Position call Sending a Selective Beacon call on several Selcall channels, and check the propagation on each channel to select the channel of good signal quality. (p. 20) • Sending GPS Position call ∫] or [√ √] to select the desired channel for q Push [∫ Selcall. SELCALL USB-A HI RX--3.200.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Status call The Status call requests to send radio status information including power supply voltage, signal strength, output power, VSWR, etc. • Preparation for Status call Sending a Selective Beacon call on several Selcall channels, and check the propagation on each channel to select the channel of good signal quality. (p. 20) • Sending Status call ∫] or [√ √] to select the desired channel for q Push [∫ Selcall. SELCALL USB-A HI RX--3.200.0 12:34 CALL] for 1 sec.
SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 4 ï TEL call Allows you to make a telephone call through a telephone interconnect service provider. • Preparation for TEL call Sending a Selective Beacon call on several TEL call channels, and check the propagation on each channel to select the channel of good signal quality. (p. 20) • Sending TEL call ∫] or [√ √] to select the desired channel for q Push [∫ TEL call. RADTEL USB-A HI RX--3.760.0 12:34 w Push [CALL] momentarily to enter the Call menu. ----12:RADTEL --TX:-3.760.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Emergency selcall The Emergency call allows you to broadcast an emergency signal with own position information. • Preparation for Emergency selcall Sending a Selective Beacon call on several Selcall channels, and check the propagation on each channel to select the channel of good signal quality. (p. 20) • Sending Emergency selcall ∫] or [√ √] to select the desired channel for q Push [∫ Emergency selcall. SELCALL USB-A [EMG] [∫]/[√] ∫] or [√ √] to select the channel.
SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 4 ï ALE call Automatically establish a communication link by using the ALE table. ∫] or [√ √] to select the channel for ALE. q Push [∫ SELCALL ALE-U HI RX--4.426.0 12:34 w Push [CALL] momentarily to enter the Call menu. ç-ALE:INDI-CALL------å --SLF:S11 ---TO:S02 ç--CH:6020------LQA:20 è--TX:-4.246.0---10:11 Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to select the desired Call. e Push [Ω • ‘INDI-CALL,’ ‘NET-CALL,’ ‘SOUNDING,’ ‘DATA(AMD)’ are selectable. √] to select ‘SLF,’ then select a your own ID.
4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï ALE sounding Automatically sends a sounding signal at a certain interval (0.5–16 hours) to check the propagation and stores the data in a table. Also available manual sounding. • Manual sounding ∫] or [√ √] to select the channel for ALE. q Push [∫ SELCALL ALE-U HI RX--4.426.0 12:34 w Push [CALL] momentarily to enter the Call menu. ç-ALE:INDI-CALL------å --SLF:S11 ---TO:S02 ç--CH:6020------LQA:20 è--TX:-4.246.0---10:11 Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to select ‘SOUNDING.
SELCALL/ALE OPERATION 4 ï ALE AMD The ALE AMD (Automatic Message Display) sends and receives up to a 90 character text message. ∫] or [√ √] to select the channel for ALE. q Push [∫ SELCALL ALE-U HI RX--4.426.0 12:34 w Push [CALL] momentarily to enter the Call menu. ç-ALE:INDI-CALL------å --SLF:S11 ---TO:S02 ç--CH:6020------LQA:20 è--TX:-4.246.0---10:11 Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to select ‘DATA(AMD).’ e Push [Ω • ‘INDI-CALL,’ ‘NET-CALL,’ ‘SOUNDING,’ ‘DATA(AMD)’ are selectable.
5 CHANNEL/ID PROGRAMMING ■ Programming a channel The IC-F7000 has up to 500 programmable channels (400: regular, 100: ALE) with channel comment capability of up to 15 alphanumeric characters. D Editing a channel q While pushing and holding [OK ≈], turn power ON to enter the Initial set mode. [∫]/[√] [I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] w Push [OK ≈] to edit ‘CH LIST.’ SET-MODE --CH-LIST--å --ID-LIST--I/O è-SCAN e Push [ ∫]/[ √] to select the desired channel or ‘,’ then push [OK ≈].
CHANNEL/ID PROGRAMMING 5 D Programming a content q Push [√] to enter the channel comment programming, then edit the comment up to 15 characters. • This content is skipped until receive frequency is input. Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to edit backspace or space, • Push [Ω respectively ç---CH-1025 -----RADTEL ----TX-03.760.0 ----RX-03.760.0 è-MODE-USB r Push [√] to select the following items , then push Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to set the setting. [Ω • Mode selection ç---CH-1025 -----RADTEL ----TX-03.760.0 ----RX-03.760.
5 CHANNEL/ID PROGRAMMING ■ Programming an ID The IC-F7000 can be programmed three kind of IDs, Selcall ID, TEL number, ALE ID. D Editing an ID q While pushing and holding [OK ≈], turn power ON to enter the Initial set mode. [∫]/[√] w Push [√] to select ‘ID LIST,’ then push [OK ≈]. • Call selection menu appears. SET-MODE --CH-LIST--ID-LIST--å --I/O è-SCAN e Push [∫]/[√] to select the desired call type, then push [OK ≈]. [I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] 2 kind of ID sizes, 4-digit or 6-digit, are available.
CHANNEL/ID PROGRAMMING 5 D TEL number The IC-F7000 can be stored up to 100 TEL numbers. q Push [∫]/[√] to select the TEL channel, then push [OK ≈]. Ω CLR] to return the call selection menu. • Push [Ω • No displayed channel is a blank channel. • ID programming screen appears. é-ICOM-BRNOFFICE1-å --ICOM-BRNOFFICE2-å --ICOM-MANUFACTUR ---è-ICOM-SALES-DEPT e Push [√] to select ‘No‘ for TEL number input, then push [OK ≈]. • TEL number is available up to 16-digits. Ω CLR] to delete a number.
5 CHANNEL/ID PROGRAMMING D ALE ID The IC-F7000 can be stored up to 20 your own IDs (S1–S20) and 100 calling (address) IDs (1–100) for ALE operation. r Push [√] to select ‘CH‘ for channel range setting, then push [OK ≈]. q Push [∫]/[√] to select the desired ID channel, then push [OK ≈]. Ω CLR] to return the call selection menu. • Push [Ω • No ID displayed channel is a blank channel. • ID programming screen appears.
SET MODE 6 ■ Quick set mode D Entering quick set mode q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode. √] or [∫ ∫] to select the desired item. w Push [√ Ω CLR] or [OK ≈] to set the values or condie Push [Ω tions for the selected item. r Push [I/O] to exit the Quick set mode. Quick set mode menu changes depending on Display indication types between ‘CHANNEL’ indication and ‘FREQUENCY’ indication. (p.
6 SET MODE D Quick set mode items LCD contrast (Channel indication only) This item sets the LCD contrast from 1 to 10. (default: 7) Q-SET-MODE --LCD-CONT--ç-7-å --DIMMER----6>0 --TX-PWR----HI è-RF-GAIN---9 Dimmer (Channel indication only) This item sets the LCD backlight brightness for dimmer selection from 0 (dark) to 10 (bright). (default: 6>0) 1>0 to 10>0: Lights when some operation is performed, goes out after 30 sec. 1 to 10 : Lights continuously during transceiver power is ON. 0 : Never lights.
SET MODE 6 AGC This item selects the automatic gain control setting from ON or OFF. (default: ON) Microphone backlight (Channel indication only) This item sets the microphone backlight ON or OFF. (default: OFF) é-SP-OUT----ON --AGC-------ç-ON-å --MIC-BL----OFF --NB--------ON è-NB-LEVEL--5 é-SP-OUT----ON --AGC-------ON --MIC-BL----ç-OFF-å --NB--------ON è-NB-LEVEL--5 Noise blanker ON/OFF This item sets the noise blanker function ON or OFF.
6 SET MODE RIT This item adjusts the clarity control from –150 Hz to +150 Hz. (default: 0) Mode This item selects the channel operating mode temporary from USB, AM, LSB, AFSK, FSK, CW, ALE-U, ALE-L and EMAIL. Beep Level This item adjusts the confirmation beep level from 0 (OFF) to 10 (Maximum). (default: 5) Preamplifier (Frequency indication only) This item sets the receiver preamplifier function ON or OFF. (default: ON) Turn this item ON when receiving weak signal.
SET MODE 6 ■ Initial set mode Initial set mode operation is used for programming infrequently changed values, conditions or functions. D Entering set mode q Turn the transceiver power OFF, if the transceiver is powered ON. w While pushing [OK ≈], push [I/O] to turn the transceiver power ON to enter initial set mode. • Setting menu which are 7 groups appears. e Push [∫]/[√] to select the desired group.
6 SET MODE D Setting CH LIST (pgs. 31, 32) [∫]/[√] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] q Push [OK ≈] to edit ‘CH LIST.’ Ω e Push [ ∫]/[ √] to select the item or push [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] to set the values or conditions for each memory channel contents “Comment,” “RX frequency,” “TX frequency,” “Call Type,” “Scan group,” “Filter.” ç---CH-12 -----RADTEL ---TX-03.760.0 ---RX-03.760.
SET MODE 6 D Setting I/O q Push [√] twice to select ‘I/O,’ then push [OK ≈] to edit ‘I/O.’ [∫]/[√] SET-MODE --CH-LIST--ID-LIST --I/O------å è-SCAN w Push [∫]/[√] to select the desired item. Ω CLR] to return the set mode menu. • Push [Ω [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] I/O --ICOM-TUNER-230 --AUTO-TUNE--OFF --FSK-TONE---1615 è-FSK-SHIFT--170 Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] to set the values or condie Push [Ω tions for the selected item. r After all setting is finished, turn power OFF and ON again to exit the Initial set mode.
6 SET MODE FSK polarity Normal and reverse polarities are available for FSK operations This item allows you to select one of these polarities. (default: Normal) CW break-in The CW break-in function (in CW mode) toggles transmit and receive with CW keying. Full break-in allows you to receive signals between transmitted keying pulse during CW transmission. Semi break-in allows you to mute receiving until keying stops with some delay time.
SET MODE Remote connector interface This item selects the interface format for [REMOTE] connector from NMEA or RS-232C. (default: NMEA) Tuner ending condition This item selects the tuner (AT230) stop condition when the SWR is high from NULL or EDGE. (default: NULL) When “NULL” is selected, the tuner stops the best position even still SWR is high. When “EDGE” is selected, the tuner stops at band edge, means tune is cancelled.
6 SET MODE D Setting SCAN [∫]/[√] w Push [∫]/[√] to select the desired item. Ω CLR] to return the set mode menu. • Push [Ω SCAN --SCAN--------ON --SCAN-SPEED--6 --SCAN-GROUP--2 è-SCAN-RESUME-ON [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] q Push [√] several times to select ‘SCAN,’ then push [OK ≈] to edit ‘SCAN.’ SET-MODE --CH-LIST--ID-LIST --I/O è-SCAN-----å Scan This item sets the scan function ON or OFF. (default: ON) Scan speed This item adjusts the scan speed (rate at which channels are searched).
SET MODE 6 D Setting SELCALL q Push [ ∫]/[ √] several times to select ‘SELCALL,’ then push [OK ≈] to edit ‘SELCALL.’ [∫]/[√] é-SELCALL---å --ALE--GENERAL w Push [∫]/[√] to select the desired item. Ω CLR] to return the set mode menu. • Push [Ω [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] SELCALL--ID-SIZE-----4 --SILENT------OFF --SYNC-TIME---2 è-TIME-OUT----60 Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] to set the values or condie Push [Ω tions for the selected item. r After all setting is finished, turn power OFF and ON again to exit the Initial set mode.
6 SET MODE Selcall timeout This item sets the waiting time for the Selcall answer back while calling. (default: 60 sec.) If you are calling a specific station, but no answer is coming, then transceiver cancels for waiting the answer back after this time period. Selcall This item selects the activation of Selcall on both reception and transmission, reception only, transmission only or disable.
SET MODE Status Call This item selects the activation of Status Call on both reception and transmission, reception only, transmission only or disable. (default: Disable) Page Call This item selects the activation of Page Call on both reception and transmission, reception only, transmission only or disable. (default: Disable) Emergency Selcall This item selects the activation of Emergency Selcall on both reception and transmission, reception only, transmission only or disable.
6 SET MODE D Setting ALE q Push [ ∫]/[ √] several times to select ‘ALE,’ then push [OK ≈] to edit ‘ALE.’ [∫]/[√] é-SELCALL --ALE-------å --GENERAL w Push [∫]/[√] to select the desired item. Ω CLR] to return the set mode menu. • Push [Ω [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] ALE--ALE---------DISABLE --AUTO-SOUND--OFF --DECAY-TIME--1 è-SND-LENGTH--5 Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] to set the values or condie Push [Ω tions for the selected item. r After all setting is finished, turn power OFF and ON again to exit the Initial set mode.
SET MODE Sounding Signal Length This item sets the signal length from 5 sec. to 100 sec. in 1 sec. steps. (default: 5 sec.) The transceiver repeats to call a calling ID while this setting time. BER Threshold This item sets the BER (Bit Error Ratio) threshold level from 0 to 48 bit for ALE communication quality. (default: 12) One unit consists of 48 bit data. Golay Threshold This item sets the Golay threshold level from 0 to 4 bit for ALE communication quality.
6 SET MODE Channel Quality Averaging This item sets the adopting number of LQA data for averaging from 1 to 8. (default: 8) ALE Sounding interval This item sets the sounding interval time. Selectable times are from 30 min, 45 min., 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour, 4 hour, 8 hour, 16 hour. (default: 16 Hour) LQA request This item sets the LQA request function ON or OFF. (default: OFF) When ON is selected, transceiver requests the called station to send LQA data with ALE answer back.
SET MODE 6 D Setting GENERAL (group) q Push [∫]/[√] several times to select ‘GENERAL,’ then push [OK ≈] to edit ‘GENERAL.’ [∫]/[√] é-SELCALL --ALE--GENERAL---å w Push [∫]/[√] to select the desired item. Ω CLR] to return the set mode menu. • Push [Ω [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] GENERAL--DISP-TYPE---FREQ --COMMENT-----ON --COMP--------OFF è-CLOCK-------12:00 Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] to set the values or condie Push [Ω tions for the selected item.
6 SET MODE Password (AUS version only) This item confirms the individual password for ALE operation. (see p.19) Preamplifier This item sets the receiver preamplifier function ON or OFF. (default: ON) Turn this item ON when receiving weak signal. Minimum audio level This item sets the minimum audio level. (default: 0) Turn this item ON when receiving weak signal. Offset time Set the offset time between the UTC and local time within –12:00 to +12:00 in 10 minutes steps.
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 7 ■ Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied with IC-F7000.
7 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connections IC-F7000 main unit SP-25 HM-146 or RC-26 controller FSK modem CW key, etc. 12 V battery Personal computer CAUTION: NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. This will damage the transceiver. CAUTION: DO NOT transmit continuously while connecting AT230, otherwise AT230 will be damaged. AT230 IC-F7000 main unit Optional AT-140 Grounding (see p. 56) Grounding (see p.
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 7 ■ Ground connection The transceiver and antenna tuner MUST have an adequate RF ground connection. Otherwise, the overall efficiency of the transceiver and antenna tuner installation will be reduced. Electrolysis, electrical shocks and interference from other equipment could also occur. For best results, use 50 or 75 mm (2 or 3 inches) wide copper strap and make the connection as short as possible.
7 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Antenna Most stations operate with a whip or long wire (insulated backstay) antenna. However, these antennas cannot be connected directly to the transceiver since their impedance may not be matched with the transceiver antenna connector. With a 50 Ω matched antenna all HF bands cannot be used. The following antenna matcher or antenna tuner may be helpful for antenna installation. R WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch the antenna element/wire while tuning or transmitting.
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 7 ■ Mounting D Mounting location Select a location which can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving. We recommend the locations shown in the diagram below. NEVER place the main unit or remote controller where normal operation of the vehicle may be hindered or where it could cause bodily injury. NEVER place the main unit or remote controller where air bag deployment may be obstructed.
7 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION D Mounting the Main unit A supplied mounting bracket is available for mounting the transceiver’s Main unit to a flat surface.
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 7 ■ Fuse replacement The transceiver has 2 fuses (2 types) to protect internal circuitry, 1 fuse for the fuse holder on the DC power cable and 1 for inside. If the transceiver stops functioning, check the fuses below. • DC power cable ……………………………ATC 30 A • Circuitry fuse …………………………………FGB 5 A CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from the transceiver when changing a fuse.
7 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connector information ACC Pin Pin name 1 CWK (NC) CW and FSK keying input. (NC: AUS version) 2 AF GND Ground line for AF signal. 3 SEND 6 8 3 4 MOD 5 2 : Less than 0.6 V for transmit Input/output pin. Goes to ground when transmitting. When grounded, transmits. Ground level Input current : –0.5 to 0.8 V : Less than 20 mA Modulator input. Usable when pin 3 is grounded. Input impedance : 5 kΩ Input level : Approx. 100 mV rms 5 AF AF detector output.
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION 7 ■ Connector information (continued) AF/MOD 5 Pin Pin name 1 9 6 REMOTE Description Specification Input impedance : 150 Ω Input level : Approx. 0.1 V rms. 1 MOD+ Modulation input (unmatched) from an external terminal unit. 2 MOD– Coaxial ground for MOD+. 3 GND Ground for digital equipment. 4 NAF+ AF detector output (unmatched) for an external terminal unit. 5 NAF– Coaxial ground for NAF+. 6 GND Ground for digital equipment.
8 SPECIFICATIONS D General D Transceiver (Unit: MHz) • Frequency coverage : Receive 0.5–29.9999 Transmit 1.6–5.4999 5.73–5.9999 6.7–8.0999 10.0–11.1999 13.4–14.9999 18.0–13.9999 20.0–20.9999 23.0–27.9999 • Type of emission : J3E (USB/LSB), J2B (AFSK), F1B (FSK), A1A (CW), (depends on version) A3E (AM) • No. of memory Ch. : 500 channels (max.) • Usable temp. range : –10˚C to +60˚C • Frequency stability : ±50 Hz • Power supply : 13.8 V DC (negative ground) (10.8–15.
9 OPTIONS AT-130/E AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER AT-140 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER PS-60 DC POWER SUPPLY Matches the transceiver to a long wire antenna with a minimum of insertion loss. Antenna and control cable receptacles for easy installation and tuner through function are available. Provides 13.6 V DC (30 A) output from an AC outlet. MN-100 ANTENNA MATCHER MN-100L ANTENNA MATCHER AH-710 FOLDED DIPOLE ANTENNA .3 ft ; 80 .5 m 24 rox. app Match the transceiver to a dipole antenna.
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