Instruction Manual
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...direct PC keyboard connection capability for RTTY and PSK operations without a PC ❍ High resolution spectrum scope- SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Spurious signals may occur. Many hours of ...Icom logo are designed to operate the transceiver. No risk of "technology first." We hope you for making the IC-7600 your IC-7600. FOREWORD SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Thank you agree with the following accessories. This equipment generates, uses and can be received near the following frequencies. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-7600...
...direct PC keyboard connection capability for RTTY and PSK operations without a PC ❍ High resolution spectrum scope- SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Spurious signals may occur. Many hours of ...Icom logo are designed to operate the transceiver. No risk of "technology first." We hope you for making the IC-7600 your IC-7600. FOREWORD SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Thank you agree with the following accessories. This equipment generates, uses and can be received near the following frequencies. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the IC-7600...
Instruction Manual
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... list screen 110 D Erasing the select scan setting 110 ■ Tone scan 111 8 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION 112−114 ■ Automatic antenna selection 112 ■ Antenna tuner operation 113 D Tuner operation 113 D Manual tuning 113 ■ Optional external tuner operation 114 9 CLOCK AND TIMERS 115−117 ■ Clock set mode 115 ■ Daily timer...
... list screen 110 D Erasing the select scan setting 110 ■ Tone scan 111 8 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION 112−114 ■ Automatic antenna selection 112 ■ Antenna tuner operation 113 D Tuner operation 113 D Manual tuning 113 ■ Optional external tuner operation 114 9 CLOCK AND TIMERS 115−117 ■ Clock set mode 115 ■ Daily timer...
Instruction Manual
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... ON, goes off when tuner is turned OFF (bypassed). ➥ Tunes the antenna tuner manually when pushed and held for 1 sec. • The indicator on this switch blinks red during manual tuning. • When the tuner cannot tune the antenna, the tuning circuit is activated. ...generated by automobile ignition systems. This function cannot be used in dualwatch. Set for non-pulsetype noise. • The indicator on the operating condition. Increases sub readout gain Increases main readout gain !9 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH [NB] (p. 81) ➥ Switches the noise blanker ON...
... ON, goes off when tuner is turned OFF (bypassed). ➥ Tunes the antenna tuner manually when pushed and held for 1 sec. • The indicator on this switch blinks red during manual tuning. • When the tuner cannot tune the antenna, the tuning circuit is activated. ...generated by automobile ignition systems. This function cannot be used in dualwatch. Set for non-pulsetype noise. • The indicator on the operating condition. Increases sub readout gain Increases main readout gain !9 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH [NB] (p. 81) ➥ Switches the noise blanker ON...
Instruction Manual
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... sub readout. (p. 26) • The selected readout frequency is displayed clearly. This transceiver uses the DSP circuit for 1 sec. to the operating frequency. ✔ What is the ∂TX function? ∂TX shifts the transmit frequency without shifting the receive frequency. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION #9 ... directly when pushed and held during split operation or dualwatch. ➥ Push and hold [PBT-CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the PBT settings. • Adjustment range is set mode. (p. 132) ➥ Turns the manual notch function ON and OFF when pushed in CW, RTTY and...
... sub readout. (p. 26) • The selected readout frequency is displayed clearly. This transceiver uses the DSP circuit for 1 sec. to the operating frequency. ✔ What is the ∂TX function? ∂TX shifts the transmit frequency without shifting the receive frequency. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION #9 ... directly when pushed and held during split operation or dualwatch. ➥ Push and hold [PBT-CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the PBT settings. • Adjustment range is set mode. (p. 132) ➥ Turns the manual notch function ON and OFF when pushed in CW, RTTY and...
Instruction Manual
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... pitch and the CW sidetone pitch without shifting the transmit frequency. This is the RIT function? to add the RIT shift frequency to the operating frequency. ✔ What is useful for fine tuning stations calling you off-frequency or when you prefer to listen to vary the RIT frequency.... ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. p. 83) Varies the notch frequency of the manual notch filter to reject an interfering signal while the manual notch function is ON. • Notch filter center frequency: LSB/RTTY/PSK-R : -1040 Hz to +4060 Hz USB/RTTY-R/PSK ...
... pitch and the CW sidetone pitch without shifting the transmit frequency. This is the RIT function? to add the RIT shift frequency to the operating frequency. ✔ What is useful for fine tuning stations calling you off-frequency or when you prefer to listen to vary the RIT frequency.... ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. p. 83) Varies the notch frequency of the manual notch filter to reject an interfering signal while the manual notch function is ON. • Notch filter center frequency: LSB/RTTY/PSK-R : -1040 Hz to +4060 Hz USB/RTTY-R/PSK ...
Instruction Manual
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in RTTY mode. ➥ " " appears when the manual notch function !0 MODE INDICATOR Shows the selected mode. tion is in SSB, AM and FM modes... PSK and AM modes. ➥ " " appears when the auto notch function is in use. tion is !1 FREQUENCY READOUTS Shows the operating frequency. This function is in use . This function is available in memory mode. ➥ " " appears when the audio peak filter ..." appears when the dualwatch function is in use. 3 4 Shows the screens for transmit. • " " appears during an operating frequency is available in an amateur band.
in RTTY mode. ➥ " " appears when the manual notch function !0 MODE INDICATOR Shows the selected mode. tion is in SSB, AM and FM modes... PSK and AM modes. ➥ " " appears when the auto notch function is in use. tion is !1 FREQUENCY READOUTS Shows the operating frequency. This function is in use . This function is available in memory mode. ➥ " " appears when the audio peak filter ..." appears when the dualwatch function is in use. 3 4 Shows the screens for transmit. • " " appears during an operating frequency is available in an amateur band.
Instruction Manual
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...is useful 15 to a long ground rod. tion could cause an explosion or electric shock. In this manual. ■ Selecting a location For radio communications, the antenna is higher than approx. 2.0:1, the 14... ductor. 7 ■ Grounding e solder solder Slide the connector 8 body on the rear panel. The IC-7600 has 16 an SWR meter to protect the final tran- Set the feet to the delivering carrier or dealer...Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) on your operating bands. For a description and a diagram of two angles PL-259 CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE 3 depending...
...is useful 15 to a long ground rod. tion could cause an explosion or electric shock. In this manual. ■ Selecting a location For radio communications, the antenna is higher than approx. 2.0:1, the 14... ductor. 7 ■ Grounding e solder solder Slide the connector 8 body on the rear panel. The IC-7600 has 16 an SWR meter to protect the final tran- Set the feet to the delivering carrier or dealer...Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) on your operating bands. For a description and a diagram of two angles PL-259 CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE 3 depending...
Instruction Manual
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... (http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/index.html) gives the USB driver and the installation guide download service. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 See the instruction manual of PTT the application for transverter operation and the antenna connectors do not receive or transmit any...
... (http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/index.html) gives the USB driver and the installation guide download service. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 See the instruction manual of PTT the application for transverter operation and the antenna connectors do not receive or transmit any...
Instruction Manual
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... the manual that you want to transmit. • The typewritten contents are indicated in the TX buffer screen and transmitted immediately. • The text color will be changed when transmitted. • To cancel the transmission, press [F12] twice. q Perform the steps q to the IC-7600. w...The color of the keyboard to return to transmit the TX memory contents. ■ RTTY (FSK) operation A DSP-based high-quality Baudot RTTY encoder/ decoder is built-in Baudot decoder. e P ush [DECODE] (F-3) to display the decode screen. • The IC-7600 has a built-in to r above.
... the manual that you want to transmit. • The typewritten contents are indicated in the TX buffer screen and transmitted immediately. • The text color will be changed when transmitted. • To cancel the transmission, press [F12] twice. q Perform the steps q to the IC-7600. w...The color of the keyboard to return to transmit the TX memory contents. ■ RTTY (FSK) operation A DSP-based high-quality Baudot RTTY encoder/ decoder is built-in Baudot decoder. e P ush [DECODE] (F-3) to display the decode screen. • The IC-7600 has a built-in to r above.
Instruction Manual
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...When connecting a PC keyboard (pgs. 18, 19), PSK operation can be performed without PSK software installed on your convenience The transmission contents can also use your PSK software; q Push a band key to r above. e Push [DECODE] (F-3) to the IC-7600. w Push [RTTY/PSK] to select PSK. •...] twice. w T ype from the connected keyboard to transmit. • The typewritten contents are indicated in the TX buffer screen. consult the manual that you can be displayed sporadically. • When a PSK signal is received, the water-fall display is activated. • The water-...
...When connecting a PC keyboard (pgs. 18, 19), PSK operation can be performed without PSK software installed on your convenience The transmission contents can also use your PSK software; q Push a band key to r above. e Push [DECODE] (F-3) to the IC-7600. w Push [RTTY/PSK] to select PSK. •...] twice. w T ype from the connected keyboard to transmit. • The typewritten contents are indicated in the TX buffer screen. consult the manual that you can be displayed sporadically. • When a PSK signal is received, the water-fall display is activated. • The water-...
Instruction Manual
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... 206.5 250.3 63 You can be heard. • When the received signal's tone does not match, tone squelch does not open the squelch manually, push [XFC]. o T o cancel the tone squelch, push [TONE] (MF7) to the previous indica- tion. u W hen the received signal... includes a matching tone, squelch opens and the signal can silently wait for 1 sec. 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Tone squelch operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone. r P ush [Y] (F-1) or [Z] (F-2) to select the default setting. ...
... 206.5 250.3 63 You can be heard. • When the received signal's tone does not match, tone squelch does not open the squelch manually, push [XFC]. o T o cancel the tone squelch, push [TONE] (MF7) to the previous indica- tion. u W hen the received signal... includes a matching tone, squelch opens and the signal can silently wait for 1 sec. 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Tone squelch operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone. r P ush [Y] (F-1) or [Z] (F-2) to select the default setting. ...
Instruction Manual
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...data transmis- t R otate the main dial to tune to select the desired oper- 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Data mode (AFSK) operation When operating AMTOR or PACKET with the TNC and/or the software. ating mode. sion instead... PC and TNC to the transceiver. (p. 22) w Push a band key to transmit. • When operating in ACC set mode settings. Modulation input connector can be changed in SSB data mode, adjust the TNC output ... higher: 2700). (p. 122) ✔ For your TNC and/or PC software, consult the manual that the ALC meter reading doesn't go outside the ALC zone.
...data transmis- t R otate the main dial to tune to select the desired oper- 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Data mode (AFSK) operation When operating AMTOR or PACKET with the TNC and/or the software. ating mode. sion instead... PC and TNC to the transceiver. (p. 22) w Push a band key to transmit. • When operating in ACC set mode settings. Modulation input connector can be changed in SSB data mode, adjust the TNC output ... higher: 2700). (p. 122) ✔ For your TNC and/or PC software, consult the manual that the ALC meter reading doesn't go outside the ALC zone.
Instruction Manual
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...SCAN Repeatedly scans within ∂F span area. -∂F frequency Scan Start frequency +∂F frequency Scan Jump This scan operates in VFO mode. it is stopped manually- To designate the channel as the select memory. not applicable when the scan resume is OFF. Scan resume ON/ ..., choose a memory channel, When tuning step is ON; Mch 99 �1 Mch 7 �1 Mch 6 �3 Mch 5 �1 This scan operates in memory mode. ■ Preparation • Channels For programmed scan: Program scan edge frequencies into scan edge memory channels P1 and P2. (p. 101) For...
...SCAN Repeatedly scans within ∂F span area. -∂F frequency Scan Start frequency +∂F frequency Scan Jump This scan operates in VFO mode. it is stopped manually- To designate the channel as the select memory. not applicable when the scan resume is OFF. Scan resume ON/ ..., choose a memory channel, When tuning step is ON; Mch 99 �1 Mch 7 �1 Mch 6 �3 Mch 5 �1 This scan operates in memory mode. ■ Preparation • Channels For programmed scan: Program scan edge frequencies into scan edge memory channels P1 and P2. (p. 101) For...
Instruction Manual
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When you must select an antenna manually. In this case, you change the operating frequency beyond a band, the previously ...OFF" [ANT] (MF1) does not function and [ANT1] is automatically selected when the transceiver changes bands. • Antenna selection mode: "Manual" [ANT] (MF1) functions, however, band memory does not function. RX 3.5/7 MHz 21/28/50 MHz only bands bands ANT1 ANT2 RX ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 112 8 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ■ Automatic antenna selection The transceiver covers 0.03-60 MHz over 10 bands. To use 2 or 3 antennas. ...
When you must select an antenna manually. In this case, you change the operating frequency beyond a band, the previously ...OFF" [ANT] (MF1) does not function and [ANT1] is automatically selected when the transceiver changes bands. • Antenna selection mode: "Manual" [ANT] (MF1) functions, however, band memory does not function. RX 3.5/7 MHz 21/28/50 MHz only bands bands ANT1 ANT2 RX ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 112 8 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ■ Automatic antenna selection The transceiver covers 0.03-60 MHz over 10 bands. To use 2 or 3 antennas. ...
Instruction Manual
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... internal automatic antenna tuner matches the transceiver to manually tune. This will damage the transceiver. D Manual tuning During SSB operation at the second time. of the internal antenna tuner preset points with "Tuner Preset Memory Clear" in some cases.) q S et 3.55 ...NEVER transmit without an antenna properly con- In such cases, push and hold [TUNER] for 1 sec., to start manual tuning. • The internal tuner may not be tuned beyond the edge of their operating bandwidth, therefore, tune such an antenna as a preset point for higher frequencies in others set mode. (p. 130)...
... internal automatic antenna tuner matches the transceiver to manually tune. This will damage the transceiver. D Manual tuning During SSB operation at the second time. of the internal antenna tuner preset points with "Tuner Preset Memory Clear" in some cases.) q S et 3.55 ...NEVER transmit without an antenna properly con- In such cases, push and hold [TUNER] for 1 sec., to start manual tuning. • The internal tuner may not be tuned beyond the edge of their operating bandwidth, therefore, tune such an antenna as a preset point for higher frequencies in others set mode. (p. 130)...
Instruction Manual
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... tuner is ON. q S et the desired frequency in set mode. (p. 129). 1 ■ Optional external tuner operation 2 • AH-4 HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER • AH-4 operation The AH-4 matches the IC-7600 to the transceiver directly, and not via the 14 or transmitting. AH-4 setting example: For mobile...time period as the ICPW1/EURO's tuner, tune with each frequency. The tuner and transceiver will not operate on frequencies outside 6 of ham bands. See the instruction manual included with the external antenna 18 tuner, while the internal tuner is turned OFF. r To bypass ...
... tuner is ON. q S et the desired frequency in set mode. (p. 129). 1 ■ Optional external tuner operation 2 • AH-4 HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER • AH-4 operation The AH-4 matches the IC-7600 to the transceiver directly, and not via the 14 or transmitting. AH-4 setting example: For mobile...time period as the ICPW1/EURO's tuner, tune with each frequency. The tuner and transceiver will not operate on frequencies outside 6 of ham bands. See the instruction manual included with the external antenna 18 tuner, while the internal tuner is turned OFF. r To bypass ...
Instruction Manual
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... connector is antenna only). (default: Auto) always selected. 3 • Manual : Antenna switch is activated and selects an antenna manually. 4 • Auto : Antenna switch is applied to [ACC2] pin 6. 8 • ON : Turn the transverter operation ON. 9 Transverter Offset 16.000MHz (14.100.0➔30.100.0) 10 ... antenna connector selection to • OFF : Antenna switch is not activated and does 2 automatic, manual or non-selection (when using 1 not function. See p. 112 for the transverter operation within 0.000 to 99.999 MHz in 1 kHz 11 steps. (default: 16.000 MHz) 12...
... connector is antenna only). (default: Auto) always selected. 3 • Manual : Antenna switch is activated and selects an antenna manually. 4 • Auto : Antenna switch is applied to [ACC2] pin 6. 8 • ON : Turn the transverter operation ON. 9 Transverter Offset 16.000MHz (14.100.0➔30.100.0) 10 ... antenna connector selection to • OFF : Antenna switch is not activated and does 2 automatic, manual or non-selection (when using 1 not function. See p. 112 for the transverter operation within 0.000 to 99.999 MHz in 1 kHz 11 steps. (default: 16.000 MHz) 12...
Instruction Manual
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...] is pushed momentarily. 8 [NOTCH] Switch (SSB) Auto/Manual 9 Selects notch functions for SSB mode operation • Auto : Only the auto notch can be used. 10 from Auto, Manual and Auto/Manual. • Manual : Only the manual notch can be used. (default: Auto/Manual) • Auto/Manual : Both the auto and manual notch can 14 be used. 15 SSB/CW...
...] is pushed momentarily. 8 [NOTCH] Switch (SSB) Auto/Manual 9 Selects notch functions for SSB mode operation • Auto : Only the auto notch can be used. 10 from Auto, Manual and Auto/Manual. • Manual : Only the manual notch can be used. (default: Auto/Manual) • Auto/Manual : Both the auto and manual notch can 14 be used. 15 SSB/CW...
Instruction Manual
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...band. p. 36 terclockwise • The drive gain level is set mode to "Auto" p. 130 or "Manual." wise. p. 86 Repeater cannot be accessed. • Split frequency function is not activated. • Push .... pgs. 73, another band is selected. • Select an antenna suitable for the operating p. 112 frequency. • The antenna is not properly tuned. • Push and ...[TRANSMIT] to receive or check the p. 36 SEND line of this chart, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. p. 32 distorted. • PBT function is blown. If you correct ...
...band. p. 36 terclockwise • The drive gain level is set mode to "Auto" p. 130 or "Manual." wise. p. 86 Repeater cannot be accessed. • Split frequency function is not activated. • Push .... pgs. 73, another band is selected. • Select an antenna suitable for the operating p. 112 frequency. • The antenna is not properly tuned. • Push and ...[TRANSMIT] to receive or check the p. 36 SEND line of this chart, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. p. 32 distorted. • PBT function is blown. If you correct ...
Instruction Manual
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...0086 00 Auto notch selection for SSB operation 01 Manual notch selection for SSB operation 02 Auto/Manual notch selection for SSB operation 0087 00 Auto notch selection for AM operation 01 Manual notch selection for AM operation 02 Auto/Manual notch selection for AM operation 0088 00 SSB/CW synchronous tuning ... 30 min. Data Description 1A 05 0069 00 PTT tune OFF 01 PTT tune ON 0070 00 Antenna selection OFF 01 Manual antenna selection 02 Auto antenna selection 0071 00 Transverter functions automatically 01 Transverter function ON 0072 see p. 158 Transverter offset frequency...
...0086 00 Auto notch selection for SSB operation 01 Manual notch selection for SSB operation 02 Auto/Manual notch selection for SSB operation 0087 00 Auto notch selection for AM operation 01 Manual notch selection for AM operation 02 Auto/Manual notch selection for AM operation 0088 00 SSB/CW synchronous tuning ... 30 min. Data Description 1A 05 0069 00 PTT tune OFF 01 PTT tune ON 0070 00 Antenna selection OFF 01 Manual antenna selection 02 Auto antenna selection 0071 00 Transverter functions automatically 01 Transverter function ON 0072 see p. 158 Transverter offset frequency...