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...the VFO mode 3-1 DDSelecting the VFO A or VFO B 3-1 DDEqualizing VFO A and VFO B 3-1 Selecting the operating band 3-2 DDUsing the band stacking registers 3-2 Selecting the operating mode 3-2 Setting the frequency 3-3 DDUsing the Main Dial 3-3 DDAbout the Tuning Step ...the 1/4 Tuning function 3-4 DDAbout the Auto Tuning Step function.......... 3-4 DDDirectly entering a frequency 3-4 DDBand Edge Beep 3-5 v DDEntering a Band Edge 3-6 RF gain and SQL level 3-9 Dial Lock function 3-9 Basic transmission 3-9 Adjusting the transmit output power 3-9 DDAdjusting the transmit output...
...the VFO mode 3-1 DDSelecting the VFO A or VFO B 3-1 DDEqualizing VFO A and VFO B 3-1 Selecting the operating band 3-2 DDUsing the band stacking registers 3-2 Selecting the operating mode 3-2 Setting the frequency 3-3 DDUsing the Main Dial 3-3 DDAbout the Tuning Step ...the 1/4 Tuning function 3-4 DDAbout the Auto Tuning Step function.......... 3-4 DDDirectly entering a frequency 3-4 DDBand Edge Beep 3-5 v DDEntering a Band Edge 3-6 RF gain and SQL level 3-9 Dial Lock function 3-9 Basic transmission 3-9 Adjusting the transmit output power 3-9 DDAdjusting the transmit output...
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... Displays the transmit status of the displayed frequency. 17 •• appears while transmitting. •• appears when the selected frequency is outside of the band edge frequency range. 18 •• TX appears when transmission is inhibited (p. 3-10) 19 20 21 @2 RF GAIN ICON (p. 3-9) Appears when AF RF/SQL (outer...
... Displays the transmit status of the displayed frequency. 17 •• appears while transmitting. •• appears when the selected frequency is outside of the band edge frequency range. 18 •• TX appears when transmission is inhibited (p. 3-10) 19 20 21 @2 RF GAIN ICON (p. 3-9) Appears when AF RF/SQL (outer...
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... Grounding prevents electrical shock, TVI and other problems. [ANT] (antenna) connector Connect a 50 Ω antenna for the HF, 50/70 MHz frequency bands. [TUNER] control socket (p. 2-3) Connect the control cable from an optional AH-4 or AH-740 (Automatic antenna tuner). PS-126 (option) [ALC]/[...;•Inputs modulation ••Sends the decoded RTTY outputs to the PC. • Remote control operation using the optional RS-BA1. (Icom does not guarantee the performance of the PC, network device or network settings) [ACC] (accessory) socket (p. 12-1) Connects control lines for ...
... Grounding prevents electrical shock, TVI and other problems. [ANT] (antenna) connector Connect a 50 Ω antenna for the HF, 50/70 MHz frequency bands. [TUNER] control socket (p. 2-3) Connect the control cable from an optional AH-4 or AH-740 (Automatic antenna tuner). PS-126 (option) [ALC]/[...;•Inputs modulation ••Sends the decoded RTTY outputs to the PC. • Remote control operation using the optional RS-BA1. (Icom does not guarantee the performance of the PC, network device or network settings) [ACC] (accessory) socket (p. 12-1) Connects control lines for ...
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...At least 21 Amps) ••a power supply with an over current protective line and low voltage fluctuation or ripple. Non-Icom DC power supply 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 +_ GND 11 IC-7300 12 Fuses Supplied DC 13 Red Black power cable 14 Connecting the antenna tuner The AH-4 automatic antenna tuner matches the...details. 17 18 NOTE: Before connecting, be sure to turn OFF the transceiver power. 19 20 [ANT] [TUNER] AH-4 21 HF band long wire antenna GND IC-7300 Control cable GND 2-3 Or to the optional AH-2b or a long wire antenna more than 7 m/23 ft long (between 3.5 MHz ...
...At least 21 Amps) ••a power supply with an over current protective line and low voltage fluctuation or ripple. Non-Icom DC power supply 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 +_ GND 11 IC-7300 12 Fuses Supplied DC 13 Red Black power cable 14 Connecting the antenna tuner The AH-4 automatic antenna tuner matches the...details. 17 18 NOTE: Before connecting, be sure to turn OFF the transceiver power. 19 20 [ANT] [TUNER] AH-4 21 HF band long wire antenna GND IC-7300 Control cable GND 2-3 Or to the optional AH-2b or a long wire antenna more than 7 m/23 ft long (between 3.5 MHz ...
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...AM-D 14 FM FM-D 15 Selecting the Data mode 16 You can operate RTTY in the USB mode) 4. LTouch to return to change the operating band. Set the frequency and the operating mode. (Example: 21.30000 MHz in the data mode using AFSK (Audio Frequency Shift Keying). 17 LWhen ... > Connectors > DATA MOD 19 (Example: selecting the USB-D mode) 1. While the USB mode is selected, you can select between the 3 Registers. Also, the band stacking register provides 3 memories for 1 second changes between the SSB, SSB data, CW, CW reverse, RTTY, RTTY reverse, AM, AM data, FM and 1 FM ...
...AM-D 14 FM FM-D 15 Selecting the Data mode 16 You can operate RTTY in the USB mode) 4. LTouch to return to change the operating band. Set the frequency and the operating mode. (Example: 21.30000 MHz in the data mode using AFSK (Audio Frequency Shift Keying). 17 LWhen ... > Connectors > DATA MOD 19 (Example: selecting the USB-D mode) 1. While the USB mode is selected, you can select between the 3 Registers. Also, the band stacking register provides 3 memories for 1 second changes between the SSB, SSB data, CW, CW reverse, RTTY, RTTY reverse, AM, AM data, FM and 1 FM ...
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... Dial Lock function is turned OFF. (p. 3-9) L is displayed when you set an amateur radio frequency, and is ON, you set a frequency outside the Ham band, or outside your set as default. ••SSB/CW/RTTY (TS OFF): 10 Hz ••AM (TS ON): 1 kHz ••FM ...]/[DN] keys on the microphone, the frequency changes in the SSB, CW and RTTY modes. 3 BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency DDUsing the Main Dial 1. BAND STACKING REGISTER screen 2. TS (SSB) screen DDAbout the 1 Hz step Fine Tuning function You can set and returns to turn the Fine Tuning function...
... Dial Lock function is turned OFF. (p. 3-9) L is displayed when you set an amateur radio frequency, and is ON, you set a frequency outside the Ham band, or outside your set as default. ••SSB/CW/RTTY (TS OFF): 10 Hz ••AM (TS ON): 1 kHz ••FM ...]/[DN] keys on the microphone, the frequency changes in the SSB, CW and RTTY modes. 3 BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency DDUsing the Main Dial 1. BAND STACKING REGISTER screen 2. TS (SSB) screen DDAbout the 1 Hz step Fine Tuning function You can set and returns to turn the Fine Tuning function...
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...Auto Tuning Step function The tuning step automatically changes, depending on the keypad. 2 Entering the operating frequency 1. Touch [F-INP]. 7 8 9 10 BAND STACKING REGISTER screen ••Opens the F-INP screen. 3. LTo clear the entry, touch [CE]. Entry examples ••14.025 MHz:...Start entry with the MHz digits. FUNCTION screen 3. Touch the MHz digits. 3 (Example: 14) 4 5 6 ••Opens the BAND STACKING REGISTER screen. 2. Touch [ENT] to 1⁄4 of MAIN DIAL . 3 BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency (Continued) DDAbout the 1/4 Tuning...
...Auto Tuning Step function The tuning step automatically changes, depending on the keypad. 2 Entering the operating frequency 1. Touch [F-INP]. 7 8 9 10 BAND STACKING REGISTER screen ••Opens the F-INP screen. 3. LTo clear the entry, touch [CE]. Entry examples ••14.025 MHz:...Start entry with the MHz digits. FUNCTION screen 3. Touch the MHz digits. 3 (Example: 14) 4 5 6 ••Opens the BAND STACKING REGISTER screen. 2. Touch [ENT] to 1⁄4 of MAIN DIAL . 3 BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency (Continued) DDAbout the 1/4 Tuning...
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...enter "100" for P1, and "101" for -Split 4. To save the entry, touch [SPLIT] or [−SPLIT]. ••Closes the F-INP screen. BAND STACKING REGISTER screen ••Opens the F-INP screen. 4. Enter a Memory channel number between −9.999 MHz and +9.999 MHz (1 kHz steps). [SPLIT]...P2. Touch [MEMO] to select the entered channel. ••Closes the F-INP screen. Touch [F-INP]. MENU » SET > Function > Band Edge Beep 3-5 LYou can change the Band Edge Beep settings in the following menu. Touch the MHz digits. (Example: 14) ••Opens the...
...enter "100" for P1, and "101" for -Split 4. To save the entry, touch [SPLIT] or [−SPLIT]. ••Closes the F-INP screen. BAND STACKING REGISTER screen ••Opens the F-INP screen. 4. Enter a Memory channel number between −9.999 MHz and +9.999 MHz (1 kHz steps). [SPLIT]...P2. Touch [MEMO] to select the entered channel. ••Closes the F-INP screen. Touch [F-INP]. MENU » SET > Function > Band Edge Beep 3-5 LYou can change the Band Edge Beep settings in the following menu. Touch the MHz digits. (Example: 14) ••Opens the...
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... to edit for 1 second. (Example: 5: 14.000.000 - 14.350.000 MHz) Rotate "User Band Edge" screen Push 3. 3 BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency (Continued) DDEntering a Band Edge When "ON (User)" or "ON (User) & TX Limit" is saved and returns to the 17... also edit the frequency by rotating MAIN DIAL or MULTI . ••Each band edge must first edit or delete them to enter a new band edge. Open the "Band Edge Beep" screen. Rotate Push "Band Edge Beep" screen 3. Edit the lower band edge frequency. (Example: 14.1) 1 2 3 Entry examples 4 ••...
... to edit for 1 second. (Example: 5: 14.000.000 - 14.350.000 MHz) Rotate "User Band Edge" screen Push 3. 3 BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency (Continued) DDEntering a Band Edge When "ON (User)" or "ON (User) & TX Limit" is saved and returns to the 17... also edit the frequency by rotating MAIN DIAL or MULTI . ••Each band edge must first edit or delete them to enter a new band edge. Open the "Band Edge Beep" screen. Rotate Push "Band Edge Beep" screen 3. Edit the lower band edge frequency. (Example: 14.1) 1 2 3 Entry examples 4 ••...
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... After you delete or edit the preset band edges, you can enter a new band edge. 1. Open the "User Band Edge" screen. 2. Select a blank band. (Example: 10) Rotate Push "User Band Edge" screen 3. 3 BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency DDEntering a Band Edge (Continued) Deleting a Band Edge To enter a new band edge, first you must first edit or delete them to...
... After you delete or edit the preset band edges, you can enter a new band edge. 1. Open the "User Band Edge" screen. 2. Select a blank band. (Example: 10) Rotate Push "User Band Edge" screen 3. 3 BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency DDEntering a Band Edge (Continued) Deleting a Band Edge To enter a new band edge, first you must first edit or delete them to...
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.... 1 7. Touch [ENT] to save the entered upper band edge frequency. 2 ••The entered band edge is out of the preset Ham band frequencies. 1. Open the "User Band Edge" screen. 2. Touch the band edge you want to insert a new band edge above for 1 second. 11 12 13 "User Band Edge" screen 3. All entered settings will be deleted...
.... 1 7. Touch [ENT] to save the entered upper band edge frequency. 2 ••The entered band edge is out of the preset Ham band frequencies. 1. Open the "User Band Edge" screen. 2. Touch the band edge you want to insert a new band edge above for 1 second. 11 12 13 "User Band Edge" screen 3. All entered settings will be deleted...
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...frequency 5.33200 MHz 5.34800 MHz 5.35850 MHz 5.37300 MHz 5.40500 MHz 3-11 3 BASIC OPERATION About the 5 MHz frequency band operation (USA version only) Operation on the 5 MHz frequency band is allowed on 5 discrete frequencies and you must adhere to the following: ••The USB, USB Data, PSK, .... ••Maximum of 100 watts ERP (Effective Radiated Power) ••Maximum 2.8 kHz bandwidth It is illegal on the 5 MHz frequency band. For the USB and USB data modes: The FCC specifies center frequencies on any frequencies other than the five shown in this frequency...
...frequency 5.33200 MHz 5.34800 MHz 5.35850 MHz 5.37300 MHz 5.40500 MHz 3-11 3 BASIC OPERATION About the 5 MHz frequency band operation (USA version only) Operation on the 5 MHz frequency band is allowed on 5 discrete frequencies and you must adhere to the following: ••The USB, USB Data, PSK, .... ••Maximum of 100 watts ERP (Effective Radiated Power) ••Maximum 2.8 kHz bandwidth It is illegal on the 5 MHz frequency band. For the USB and USB data modes: The FCC specifies center frequencies on any frequencies other than the five shown in this frequency...
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...case, turn ON the Attenuator. Attenuator The Attenuator prevents a desired signal from becoming distorted when a very strong signal is near your location. LEach band memorizes the Attenuator setting. A preamp is near the frequency, or when a very strong electric field, such as from a broadcasting station, is ... 10 Rotate 11 Set RIT frequency. 12 LYou can directly monitor 17 the operating frequency by holding down P.AMPATT (ATT) for the higher bands. Hold down XFC . 4-1 Push RIT . ••The RIT function turns ON. 4 LWhile using the Fine Tuning function (p. 3-3), ...
...case, turn ON the Attenuator. Attenuator The Attenuator prevents a desired signal from becoming distorted when a very strong signal is near your location. LEach band memorizes the Attenuator setting. A preamp is near the frequency, or when a very strong electric field, such as from a broadcasting station, is ... 10 Rotate 11 Set RIT frequency. 12 LYou can directly monitor 17 the operating frequency by holding down P.AMPATT (ATT) for the higher bands. Hold down XFC . 4-1 Push RIT . ••The RIT function turns ON. 4 LWhile using the Fine Tuning function (p. 3-3), ...
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... [BW]. ••Selects the passband width mode. Touch [SHARP] or [SOFT]. Rotate MAIN DIAL to wide (FIL 1), mid (FIL 2) or narrow (FIL 3). 1. Displayed when a band width less than 500 Hz is reset to the center position. Selecting the IF filter shape You can independently set the IF filter to FIL2...
... [BW]. ••Selects the passband width mode. Touch [SHARP] or [SOFT]. Rotate MAIN DIAL to wide (FIL 1), mid (FIL 2) or narrow (FIL 3). 1. Displayed when a band width less than 500 Hz is reset to the center position. Selecting the IF filter shape You can independently set the IF filter to FIL2...
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... is selected. LTouch [IP+] to prioritize the receive sensitivity. 3. Displayed Noise Blanker The Noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such as in the 50 MHz band, for example. Touch the adjusting item. (Example: DEPTH) 11 12 13 14 3. DEPTH (Default: 8) Adjust the noise attenuation level between 0 and 100%. These characteristics play...
... is selected. LTouch [IP+] to prioritize the receive sensitivity. 3. Displayed Noise Blanker The Noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such as in the 50 MHz band, for example. Touch the adjusting item. (Example: DEPTH) 11 12 13 14 3. DEPTH (Default: 8) Adjust the noise attenuation level between 0 and 100%. These characteristics play...
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... to the displayed VFO, and activate the Split function. 1. Set VFO A's receive frequency and operating mode. (Example: 21.29000 MHz in the same or different bands. My station Transmit frequency USB mode 21.29000 MHz VFO A Receive frequency Receive frequency USB mode 21.31000 MHz VFO B Transmit frequency DDUsing the Quick...
... to the displayed VFO, and activate the Split function. 1. Set VFO A's receive frequency and operating mode. (Example: 21.29000 MHz in the same or different bands. My station Transmit frequency USB mode 21.29000 MHz VFO A Receive frequency Receive frequency USB mode 21.31000 MHz VFO B Transmit frequency DDUsing the Quick...
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Select the desired operating band. (p. 3-2) (Example: 28 MHz band) 2. Hold down SPLIT for the 50 MHz band. (p. 8-3) MENU » SET > Function > SPLIT > FM SPLIT Offset (50M) DDSetting the repeater tone frequency Some repeaters require a subaudible tone to ... You can access a repeater using the split function. 1. Repeater Tone ON Split function ON Transmit frequency LYou can set the frequency offset for the HF band. (p. 8-3) MENU » SET > Function > SPLIT > FM SPLIT Offset (HF) LYou can set the operating frequency. (Example: 29.650.00 MHz) 3. Push FUNCTION ....
Select the desired operating band. (p. 3-2) (Example: 28 MHz band) 2. Hold down SPLIT for the 50 MHz band. (p. 8-3) MENU » SET > Function > SPLIT > FM SPLIT Offset (50M) DDSetting the repeater tone frequency Some repeaters require a subaudible tone to ... You can access a repeater using the split function. 1. Repeater Tone ON Split function ON Transmit frequency LYou can set the frequency offset for the HF band. (p. 8-3) MENU » SET > Function > SPLIT > FM SPLIT Offset (HF) LYou can set the operating frequency. (Example: 29.650.00 MHz) 3. Push FUNCTION ....
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One is the Center mode, and another one is the Fixed mode. LYou can also turn the Waterfall display ON or OFF. The IC-7300 has two spectrum scope modes. DDUsing the Spectrum Scope 1. Freezes the current spectrum. Touch for 1 seco nd to select the ±2.5 ... mode screen Span (Display range) Grid (frequency/level) Center/Fixed mode icon Span (Display range) Waterfall zone Display frequency (stays on the selected band, as well as the relative strengths of various signals. EDGE In the Fixed mode, selects the Edge frequencies. Selects the sweep speed. Touch for ...
One is the Center mode, and another one is the Fixed mode. LYou can also turn the Waterfall display ON or OFF. The IC-7300 has two spectrum scope modes. DDUsing the Spectrum Scope 1. Freezes the current spectrum. Touch for 1 seco nd to select the ±2.5 ... mode screen Span (Display range) Grid (frequency/level) Center/Fixed mode icon Span (Display range) Waterfall zone Display frequency (stays on the selected band, as well as the relative strengths of various signals. EDGE In the Fixed mode, selects the Edge frequencies. Selects the sweep speed. Touch for ...
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... scope span. ••Selectable span: ±2.5, 5.0, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 and 500 kHz LTouch [SPAN] for each amateur frequency band covered by the transceiver in the upper side corners of Range" is displayed. 4. To exit the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen, push EXIT . 10 11 12 ... 19 In the Fixed mode, the RX Marker displays the operating frequency within a specified frequency range. 1 The selected frequency band activity can easily be observed this mode. 2 Three Fixed Edge bands can be set for 1 second to select the ±2.5 kHz span. 4. To exit the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen, push...
... scope span. ••Selectable span: ±2.5, 5.0, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250 and 500 kHz LTouch [SPAN] for each amateur frequency band covered by the transceiver in the upper side corners of Range" is displayed. 4. To exit the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen, push EXIT . 10 11 12 ... 19 In the Fixed mode, the RX Marker displays the operating frequency within a specified frequency range. 1 The selected frequency band activity can easily be observed this mode. 2 Three Fixed Edge bands can be set for 1 second to select the ±2.5 kHz span. 4. To exit the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen, push...
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...an SWR of 1.5:1 at 3.55 MHz and an SWR of 3:1 at the second tuning. 19 ••Some antennas, especially for the low bands, have a narrow bandwidth. Therefore, when you can manually tune the antenna before transmitting. 1. Hold down TUNER for 1 second to start 10...MENU » SET > Function > Tuner > PTT Start 13 NOTE: ••If the SWR is changed (more than 3:1). This function tunes the antenna for each band in the "PTT Start" 12 item of the TUNER set screen. (p. 8-3) MENU » SET > Function > Tuner > [TUNER] Switch NOTE: When the transceiver receives...
...an SWR of 1.5:1 at 3.55 MHz and an SWR of 3:1 at the second tuning. 19 ••Some antennas, especially for the low bands, have a narrow bandwidth. Therefore, when you can manually tune the antenna before transmitting. 1. Hold down TUNER for 1 second to start 10...MENU » SET > Function > Tuner > PTT Start 13 NOTE: ••If the SWR is changed (more than 3:1). This function tunes the antenna for each band in the "PTT Start" 12 item of the TUNER set screen. (p. 8-3) MENU » SET > Function > Tuner > [TUNER] Switch NOTE: When the transceiver receives...