Instruction Manual basic
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..., marking an epoch in this manual for easy settings i Hand microphone Spare fuse (5 A) Spare fuse (25 A) CW key plug (3.5 mm: 1/8" Stereo) DC power cable (3 m: 9.8 ft) LDifferent types of this product. Recommended for details. Thank you for choosing this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. The IC-9700 VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom's philosophy of "technology first...
..., marking an epoch in this manual for easy settings i Hand microphone Spare fuse (5 A) Spare fuse (25 A) CW key plug (3.5 mm: 1/8" Stereo) DC power cable (3 m: 9.8 ft) LDifferent types of this product. Recommended for details. Thank you for choosing this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. The IC-9700 VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom's philosophy of "technology first...
Instruction Manual basic
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..., with the following internet address: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ ••Advanced Manual (English) Instructions for advanced operations in English. ••Basic Manual (English) Instructions for basic operations in multiple languages. ••CI-V Reference Guide (English) Describes the control commands used in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. A PC with the beep tone ON.
..., with the following internet address: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ ••Advanced Manual (English) Instructions for advanced operations in English. ••Basic Manual (English) Instructions for basic operations in multiple languages. ••CI-V Reference Guide (English) Describes the control commands used in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. A PC with the beep tone ON.
Instruction Manual basic
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... "POWER OFF..." zzTo turn ON the transceiver again, it memorizes the current settings. A Call channel is displayed. Memory mode Enter contents into the desired channel in the MEMORY list. VFO mode (Example: VFO A) CALL DR V/M V/M Call Channel mode (Example: Call channel 1) Memory mode (Example: Memory channel 1) Using the VFO mode The IC-9700 has 2 Variable Frequency Oscillators (VFO), "A" and "B." Having 2 VFOs is not displayed. Therefore, when you turn ON the transceiver, push POWER...
... "POWER OFF..." zzTo turn ON the transceiver again, it memorizes the current settings. A Call channel is displayed. Memory mode Enter contents into the desired channel in the MEMORY list. VFO mode (Example: VFO A) CALL DR V/M V/M Call Channel mode (Example: Call channel 1) Memory mode (Example: Memory channel 1) Using the VFO mode The IC-9700 has 2 Variable Frequency Oscillators (VFO), "A" and "B." Having 2 VFOs is not displayed. Therefore, when you turn ON the transceiver, push POWER...
Instruction Manual basic
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...) MENU » SET > Function > RF/SQL Control Dial Lock function Adjusting the transmit output power Before transmitting, monitor your voice level in a percentage. LThis function electronically locks the dial. Hold down [PTT]. ••The Po meter level changes according to your selected operating 1 frequency to decrease the noise received from the 11 o'clock position. Squelch is open Noise squelch (FM/DV mode) Maximum RF gain RF gain adjustable range is set the maximum transmit power...
...) MENU » SET > Function > RF/SQL Control Dial Lock function Adjusting the transmit output power Before transmitting, monitor your voice level in a percentage. LThis function electronically locks the dial. Hold down [PTT]. ••The Po meter level changes according to your selected operating 1 frequency to decrease the noise received from the 11 o'clock position. Squelch is open Noise squelch (FM/DV mode) Maximum RF gain RF gain adjustable range is set the maximum transmit power...
Instruction Manual basic
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... the transmit audio. MENU » SET > Function > Sub Band Mute (TX) 21 Speaker/Phones USB LAN (Default: OFF) (Default: OFF) (Default: OFF) Selects whether or not to mute the received audio of the SUB band when you tune outside 15 of, or back into a user programmed amateur band's frequency range. 16 Transmitting is inhibited outside 13 of, or back into a user programmed amateur band's frequency range. 14 ••ON (User) & TX Limit: A beep sounds when you transmit...
... the transmit audio. MENU » SET > Function > Sub Band Mute (TX) 21 Speaker/Phones USB LAN (Default: OFF) (Default: OFF) (Default: OFF) Selects whether or not to mute the received audio of the SUB band when you tune outside 15 of, or back into a user programmed amateur band's frequency range. 16 Transmitting is inhibited outside 13 of, or back into a user programmed amateur band's frequency range. 14 ••ON (User) & TX Limit: A beep sounds when you transmit...
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...;•REF Adjust ••Fixed Edges ••Allowed call sign list contents LSee "Resetting" (p. 10-2) for details. Others MENU » SET > Others > Information Version Displays the transceiver firmware's version number. MENU » SET > Others > Reset Partial Reset Resets operating settings to electrically unmount it. LRestart the IC-9700 to rewrite your operating settings. Memory channel contents, filter setting and so on will need to cancel the clone mode. 8 SET MODE SD Card (Continued) MENU » SET > SD Card...
...;•REF Adjust ••Fixed Edges ••Allowed call sign list contents LSee "Resetting" (p. 10-2) for details. Others MENU » SET > Others > Information Version Displays the transceiver firmware's version number. MENU » SET > Others > Reset Partial Reset Resets operating settings to electrically unmount it. LRestart the IC-9700 to rewrite your operating settings. Memory channel contents, filter setting and so on will need to cancel the clone mode. 8 SET MODE SD Card (Continued) MENU » SET > SD Card...
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... to open the squelch. Turn OFF the Sub Band Mute function. Headphones are heard. p. 3-10 The VOX function is selected. function. The transceiver automatically switches to obtain a suitable listening level. The attenuator is too low. The transmit output power is set to clear. too low. p. 3-11 The transceiver's microphone gain is too Adjust the MIC GAIN level so that mutes the received audio of the SUB band is turned ON. No power output or the output power...
... to open the squelch. Turn OFF the Sub Band Mute function. Headphones are heard. p. 3-10 The VOX function is selected. function. The transceiver automatically switches to obtain a suitable listening level. The attenuator is too low. The transmit output power is set to clear. too low. p. 3-11 The transceiver's microphone gain is too Adjust the MIC GAIN level so that mutes the received audio of the SUB band is turned ON. No power output or the output power...
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... if receiving and transmitting seem normal. displayed. • Confirm that an SD card is displayed.) p. 3-10 Turn ON the attenuator. Programmed scan does not start. No, or only 1 memory channel is ON. (The POWER lamp blinks green.) The same frequencies have been set to MULTI is too low. Adjust "SPEECH Level" in scan edge memory channels. "DATA OFF MOD" is not channel were changed, but they were changed - OTHERS...
... if receiving and transmitting seem normal. displayed. • Confirm that an SD card is displayed.) p. 3-10 Turn ON the attenuator. Programmed scan does not start. No, or only 1 memory channel is ON. (The POWER lamp blinks green.) The same frequencies have been set to MULTI is too low. Adjust "SPEECH Level" in scan edge memory channels. "DATA OFF MOD" is not channel were changed, but they were changed - OTHERS...
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... QSO/RX Log 8-8 SD Card 8-18 Time Set 8-18 Tone Control/TBW 8-2 Specifications 11-1 Spectrum scope Center mode 5-1, 5-2 Fixed mode 5-1, 5-2 Marker 5-1 Mini scope 5-2 Touch screen 5-2 Speech Compressor 4-8 Split frequency operation 4-9 Split Lock function 4-10 SQL level 3-10 Squelch Noise 3-10 S-meter 3-10 Sub band 3-2 T Time Set (Set mode 8-18 Tone Control/TBW (Set mode 8-2 Touch screen calibration function 10-5 Transmit output power 3-10 Transmit Power Limit function 3-10 Troubleshooting 10-6 Tuning Step function 3-4 V VFO mode 3-1 Volume level 3-1 III
... QSO/RX Log 8-8 SD Card 8-18 Time Set 8-18 Tone Control/TBW 8-2 Specifications 11-1 Spectrum scope Center mode 5-1, 5-2 Fixed mode 5-1, 5-2 Marker 5-1 Mini scope 5-2 Touch screen 5-2 Speech Compressor 4-8 Split frequency operation 4-9 Split Lock function 4-10 SQL level 3-10 Squelch Noise 3-10 S-meter 3-10 Sub band 3-2 T Time Set (Set mode 8-18 Tone Control/TBW (Set mode 8-2 Touch screen calibration function 10-5 Transmit output power 3-10 Transmit Power Limit function 3-10 Troubleshooting 10-6 Tuning Step function 3-4 V VFO mode 3-1 Volume level 3-1 III
Instruction Manual advanced
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... at a gateway repeater 9-4 Making a Simplex call 9-5 Accessing repeaters 9-6 Receiving 9-7 Capturing a call sign 9-8 Making a Local CQ call 9-8 Making a Gateway CQ call 9-9 Calling an individual station 9-9 Saving settings 9-10 Updating the repeater list 9-11 "FROM" (Access repeater) setting 9-13 10 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED 10-1 "FROM" (Access repeater) setting 10-1 DD Using your transceiver's repeater list 10-2 DD Using the DR scan 10-3 DD Using the Near Repeater Search...
... at a gateway repeater 9-4 Making a Simplex call 9-5 Accessing repeaters 9-6 Receiving 9-7 Capturing a call sign 9-8 Making a Local CQ call 9-8 Making a Gateway CQ call 9-9 Calling an individual station 9-9 Saving settings 9-10 Updating the repeater list 9-11 "FROM" (Access repeater) setting 9-13 10 D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED 10-1 "FROM" (Access repeater) setting 10-1 DD Using your transceiver's repeater list 10-2 DD Using the DR scan 10-3 DD Using the Near Repeater Search...
Instruction Manual advanced
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... the carrier point The carrier point of the CW mode is displayed only in "Keyer Repeat Time." ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) DDAbout the CW Reverse mode The CW-R (CW Reverse) mode reverses the receive Beat Frequency Oscillator (BFO) to automatically switch between transmit and receive, turn ON the Break-in function (See Basic manual section 4). 3. Touch a Memory Keyer key between [M1] and [M8...
... the carrier point The carrier point of the CW mode is displayed only in "Keyer Repeat Time." ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) DDAbout the CW Reverse mode The CW-R (CW Reverse) mode reverses the receive Beat Frequency Oscillator (BFO) to automatically switch between transmit and receive, turn ON the Break-in function (See Basic manual section 4). 3. Touch a Memory Keyer key between [M1] and [M8...
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... mode. ••The frequency or operating mode is saved into the new one. The recording will be paused when the squelch closes while recording.) File Split (Default: ON) Turn the File Split function ON or OFF. ••OFF: The audio is continuously recorded into the file even if you switch between transmit and receive, or the squelch status changes between open and closed , a new...
... mode. ••The frequency or operating mode is saved into the new one. The recording will be paused when the squelch closes while recording.) File Split (Default: ON) Turn the File Split function ON or OFF. ••OFF: The audio is continuously recorded into the file even if you switch between transmit and receive, or the squelch status changes between open and closed , a new...
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.../C2 Displayed Regular memory channels. 1 frequency, 1 mode, 1 filter, memory name, tone settings (including tone frequencies for repeater and tone squelch) and select memory scan setting in each memory channel as scan edges for programmed scans. LLCannot be left blank. 4. MEMORY OPERATION Memory channels The Memory mode enables you want to select the Memory mode. 2. Rotate MULTI until the desired Memory channel is displayed. 4. You can change the operating frequency, mode and so on the operating frequency. ••The BAND...
.../C2 Displayed Regular memory channels. 1 frequency, 1 mode, 1 filter, memory name, tone settings (including tone frequencies for repeater and tone squelch) and select memory scan setting in each memory channel as scan edges for programmed scans. LLCannot be left blank. 4. MEMORY OPERATION Memory channels The Memory mode enables you want to select the Memory mode. 2. Rotate MULTI until the desired Memory channel is displayed. 4. You can change the operating frequency, mode and so on the operating frequency. ••The BAND...
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... switch to the Fine ∂F scan, touch [FINE]. ••The scan frequency step changes to 10 Hz when the squelch opens. The scan starts from the center frequency. Display the SCAN screen. Blinks •• The Temporary Skip function is detected, the scan pauses. 2. When the 21st frequency or Memory channel is set period of time or condition, without changing the Skip Channel setting. 1. MENU » SCAN 4. The scan tuning step changes to...
... switch to the Fine ∂F scan, touch [FINE]. ••The scan frequency step changes to 10 Hz when the squelch opens. The scan starts from the center frequency. Display the SCAN screen. Blinks •• The Temporary Skip function is detected, the scan pauses. 2. When the 21st frequency or Memory channel is set period of time or condition, without changing the Skip Channel setting. 1. MENU » SCAN 4. The scan tuning step changes to...
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... you turn OFF the transceiver. MENU » SET > DV/DD SET > EMR AF Level 2. Touch [+] or [-] to the minimum level. ••The EMR communication function is displayed. 4. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone's [PTT] to transmit. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) EMR communication The Enhanced Monitor Request (EMR) communication function can be used in step 2, or turn OFF the setting, set to receive the signal. Example: Transmitting from...
... you turn OFF the transceiver. MENU » SET > DV/DD SET > EMR AF Level 2. Touch [+] or [-] to the minimum level. ••The EMR communication function is displayed. 4. Push TRANSMIT , or hold down the microphone's [PTT] to transmit. D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED) EMR communication The Enhanced Monitor Request (EMR) communication function can be used in step 2, or turn OFF the setting, set to receive the signal. Example: Transmitting from...
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... Before using the RS-MS3W software The RS-MS3W is connected to install its instruction manual from the Icom website. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up the device DDWhen using the DV Gateway function, confirm that the RS-MS3W's communication is displayed. 3. IC-9700 To the [DATA] jack Windows device OPC-2350LU To a USB port NOTE: Turn OFF the transceiver before installing the driver.
... Before using the RS-MS3W software The RS-MS3W is connected to install its instruction manual from the Icom website. ABOUT THE DV GATEWAY FUNCTION Setting up the device DDWhen using the DV Gateway function, confirm that the RS-MS3W's communication is displayed. 3. IC-9700 To the [DATA] jack Windows device OPC-2350LU To a USB port NOTE: Turn OFF the transceiver before installing the driver.
Instruction Manual advanced
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... (touch) MS3W or RS-MS3A. RS-MS3W, RS-MS3A's instruction RS-MS3A. manual After your transceiver's setting. •• Destination station that is set in the RS-MS3A instruction or RS-MS3W to the RS-RP3C as Packet Loss, "L" is set to "Enable." •• When using the Internal Gateway p. 11-8 function, set "Disable" to "Allowed Callsign" in the INTERNAL GATEWAY...
... (touch) MS3W or RS-MS3A. RS-MS3W, RS-MS3A's instruction RS-MS3A. manual After your transceiver's setting. •• Destination station that is set in the RS-MS3A instruction or RS-MS3W to the RS-RP3C as Packet Loss, "L" is set to "Enable." •• When using the Internal Gateway p. 11-8 function, set "Disable" to "Allowed Callsign" in the INTERNAL GATEWAY...
Instruction Manual advanced
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... the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer or Service Center. REFERENCE - - - p. 11-8 pp. 11-10, 11-11 p. 11-8 RS-MS3W, RS-MS3A's instruction manual RS-MS3W, RS-MS3A's instruction manual - 11-22 in the Remote D-STAR transceiver. (No S-meter indication) •• The manually entered frequency or duplex setting is wrong in the...
... the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your Icom Dealer or Service Center. REFERENCE - - - p. 11-8 pp. 11-10, 11-11 p. 11-8 RS-MS3W, RS-MS3A's instruction manual RS-MS3W, RS-MS3A's instruction manual - 11-22 in the Remote D-STAR transceiver. (No S-meter indication) •• The manually entered frequency or duplex setting is wrong in the...
Instruction Manual advanced
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...; Check the destination station's - instruction manual •• Destination station that is set in the transceiver, RS-MS3A, or RS- "L" appears on the You can transmit, but cannot •• A Global IP address is set in the DV mode, an FM signal •• Use a different operating frequency - until there are wrong. alternately blink. is displayed. After your transceiver's setting. •• A wrong destination...
...; Check the destination station's - instruction manual •• Destination station that is set in the transceiver, RS-MS3A, or RS- "L" appears on the You can transmit, but cannot •• A Global IP address is set in the DV mode, an FM signal •• Use a different operating frequency - until there are wrong. alternately blink. is displayed. After your transceiver's setting. •• A wrong destination...
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..." is displayed. 2. Click the desired firmware file link in a "zip" format folder. 13. Click [Support]. Click "Save as the downloaded folder. Right-click the downloaded firmware folder (zip format). • Right-click menu is created. * Represents the release number. Click Click 13-2 Unzip it before use. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/ L These instructions are compressed in the IC-9700 group. 4. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General...
..." is displayed. 2. Click the desired firmware file link in a "zip" format folder. 13. Click [Support]. Click "Save as the downloaded folder. Right-click the downloaded firmware folder (zip format). • Right-click menu is created. * Represents the release number. Click Click 13-2 Unzip it before use. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/ L These instructions are compressed in the IC-9700 group. 4. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General...