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...does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that ...fixed frequency modes, plus mini-scope displays IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before at- TRADEMARKS Icom, Icom Inc. tant safety and operating instructions for making the IC-7700 your IC-7700. An LCD filter has been added to operate the transceiver. This manual contains impor- EXPLICIT...
...does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that ...fixed frequency modes, plus mini-scope displays IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before at- TRADEMARKS Icom, Icom Inc. tant safety and operating instructions for making the IC-7700 your IC-7700. An LCD filter has been added to operate the transceiver. This manual contains impor- EXPLICIT...
Instruction Manual
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... against continuous high volume operation. This may scratch the surface of the place or damage the connectors on top of the transceiver. Use Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). ii NEVER operate the transceiver with wet hands. tings of LCD displays. R CAUTION! NEVER let...NEVER block any unstable place (such as output power, idling current, etc., might damage the expensive final devices. R CAUTION! cohol when cleaning the IC-7700, as benzine or al- If you will be damaged. This is not a malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of the transceiver. For...
... against continuous high volume operation. This may scratch the surface of the place or damage the connectors on top of the transceiver. Use Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). ii NEVER operate the transceiver with wet hands. tings of LCD displays. R CAUTION! NEVER let...NEVER block any unstable place (such as output power, idling current, etc., might damage the expensive final devices. R CAUTION! cohol when cleaning the IC-7700, as benzine or al- If you will be damaged. This is not a malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of the transceiver. For...
Instruction Manual
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... handle detachment details. ‡ See p.2-2 for Main dial 1 !5 Main dial screw 1 !6 Hexagonal wrench 1 *May differ from that shown according to version. † These screws are used when removing rack mounting handles. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !56 q AC power cable 1 w Feet 1 pair e Spare fuse (FGB 2 A 1 r RCA plugs 2 t DC plug 1 y 2-conductor 1⁄8″ plugs 3 u 3-conductor...
... handle detachment details. ‡ See p.2-2 for Main dial 1 !5 Main dial screw 1 !6 Hexagonal wrench 1 *May differ from that shown according to version. † These screws are used when removing rack mounting handles. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5 !56 q AC power cable 1 w Feet 1 pair e Spare fuse (FGB 2 A 1 r RCA plugs 2 t DC plug 1 y 2-conductor 1⁄8″ plugs 3 u 3-conductor...
Instruction Manual
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... 2-6 D Front panel 2-6 D Rear panel-1 2-6 D Rear panel-2 2-7 ■ Linear amplifier connections 2-8 D Connecting the IC-PW1/EURO 2-8 D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier 2-8 ■ Transverter jack information 2-9 ■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections 2-9 ■ Microphone connector information ... mode 3-3 ■ VFO selection 3-3 D Selecting VFO-A/VFO-B 3-3 D VFO equalization 3-3 ■ Selecting an operating band 3-4 D Using the band stacking registers 3-4 ■ Frequency setting 3-5 D Tuning with the main dial 3-5 D Direct frequency entry with the keypad 3-5...
... 2-6 D Front panel 2-6 D Rear panel-1 2-6 D Rear panel-2 2-7 ■ Linear amplifier connections 2-8 D Connecting the IC-PW1/EURO 2-8 D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier 2-8 ■ Transverter jack information 2-9 ■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections 2-9 ■ Microphone connector information ... mode 3-3 ■ VFO selection 3-3 D Selecting VFO-A/VFO-B 3-3 D VFO equalization 3-3 ■ Selecting an operating band 3-4 D Using the band stacking registers 3-4 ■ Frequency setting 3-5 D Tuning with the main dial 3-5 D Direct frequency entry with the keypad 3-5...
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... reduction 5-17 ■ Dial lock function 5-17 ■ Notch function 5-18 ■ Digital selector 5-18 ■ Autotune function 5-19 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ VOX function 6-2 D Using the VOX function 6-2 D Adjusting the VOX function 6-2 D VOX set mode 6-2 ■ Break-in function 6-3 D Semi break-in operation 6-3 D Full break-in operation 6-3 ■ ∂TX...
... reduction 5-17 ■ Dial lock function 5-17 ■ Notch function 5-18 ■ Digital selector 5-18 ■ Autotune function 5-19 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ VOX function 6-2 D Using the VOX function 6-2 D Adjusting the VOX function 6-2 D VOX set mode 6-2 ■ Break-in function 6-3 D Semi break-in operation 6-3 D Full break-in operation 6-3 ■ ∂TX...
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...10 D Saving the TX memory 7-10 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channels 8-2 ■ Memory channel selection 8-2 D Using the ∫ / √ keys 8-2 D Using the keypad 8-2 ■ Memory channel programming 8-3 D Programming in VFO mode 8-3 D Programming in memory mode 8-3... Frequency transfers 8-4 D Transferring in VFO mode 8-4 D Transferring in memory mode 8-4 ■ Memory list screen 8-5 D Selecting a memory channel using the memory list screen ...... 8-5 D Confirming programmed memory channels 8-5 ■ Memory names 8-6 D Editing (programming) memory names 8-6 ■ ...
...10 D Saving the TX memory 7-10 MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channels 8-2 ■ Memory channel selection 8-2 D Using the ∫ / √ keys 8-2 D Using the keypad 8-2 ■ Memory channel programming 8-3 D Programming in VFO mode 8-3 D Programming in memory mode 8-3... Frequency transfers 8-4 D Transferring in VFO mode 8-4 D Transferring in memory mode 8-4 ■ Memory list screen 8-5 D Selecting a memory channel using the memory list screen ...... 8-5 D Confirming programmed memory channels 8-5 ■ Memory names 8-6 D Editing (programming) memory names 8-6 ■ ...
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.... • The [TIMER] indicator above this switch lights green when powered ON. ➥ Push and hold for CW operation. • You can be reversed in use. ➥ Enters timer set mode. (p. 4-12) • A 4-channel memory keyer is bypassed automatically after 20 sec. w TRANSMIT SWITCH TRANSMIT Selects transmit or receive. • The...
.... • The [TIMER] indicator above this switch lights green when powered ON. ➥ Push and hold for CW operation. • You can be reversed in use. ➥ Enters timer set mode. (p. 4-12) • A 4-channel memory keyer is bypassed automatically after 20 sec. w TRANSMIT SWITCH TRANSMIT Selects transmit or receive. • The...
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...See p. 2-10 for high speed keying !5 AGC CONTROL [AGC] (p. 5-11) Adjusts the continuously-variable AGC circuit time constant. • To use of MONITOR switch setting in CW mode. • The [MONITOR] indicator above this switch lights green while the function is activated. !4 BREAK-IN... DELAY CONTROL [DELAY] (p. 6-3) Adjusts the transmit-to-receive switching delay time for an Icom microphone Increases Decreases Decreases Increases o VOX SWITCH VOX ➥ Push to 12 o'clock position is open Shallow S-meter squelch Deep 1-3 p....
...See p. 2-10 for high speed keying !5 AGC CONTROL [AGC] (p. 5-11) Adjusts the continuously-variable AGC circuit time constant. • To use of MONITOR switch setting in CW mode. • The [MONITOR] indicator above this switch lights green while the function is activated. !4 BREAK-IN... DELAY CONTROL [DELAY] (p. 6-3) Adjusts the transmit-to-receive switching delay time for an Icom microphone Increases Decreases Decreases Increases o VOX SWITCH VOX ➥ Push to 12 o'clock position is open Shallow S-meter squelch Deep 1-3 p....
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... a wide variety of the speaker or headphones. p. 5-17) Adjusts the DSP noise reduction level when the noise reduction function is in use this control, push NB . Increases Decreases !8 NOISE BLANKER CONTROL [NB] (outer control; Audio output decreases Audio output increases 1-4 1...LEVEL CONTROL [NR] (inner control; p. 5-16) Adjust the noise blanker threshold level. • To use . Set for maximum readability. • To use this switch lights green when the function is not supplied by Icom. @1 NOISE REDUCTION SWITCH NR (p. 5-17) Push to set the AGC time constant when switched ON....
... a wide variety of the speaker or headphones. p. 5-17) Adjusts the DSP noise reduction level when the noise reduction function is in use this control, push NB . Increases Decreases !8 NOISE BLANKER CONTROL [NB] (outer control; Audio output decreases Audio output increases 1-4 1...LEVEL CONTROL [NR] (inner control; p. 5-16) Adjust the noise blanker threshold level. • To use . Set for maximum readability. • To use this switch lights green when the function is not supplied by Icom. @1 NOISE REDUCTION SWITCH NR (p. 5-17) Push to set the AGC time constant when switched ON....
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.... IMPORTANT! p. 3-9) Adjusts the RF gain level. The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. This function cannot be used in all modes (other than SSB mode with interference, the automatic tuning function may hear noise. Push Dark Bright #2 AUTOMATIC TUNING SWITCH [AUTOTUNE] (p. 5-19) Turns...
.... IMPORTANT! p. 3-9) Adjusts the RF gain level. The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. This function cannot be used in all modes (other than SSB mode with interference, the automatic tuning function may hear noise. Push Dark Bright #2 AUTOMATIC TUNING SWITCH [AUTOTUNE] (p. 5-19) Turns...
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.... ➥ Turns the preamp function OFF when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 5-9) ✔ What is used for 1 sec. (p. 5-9) ✔ What is in use, this [ANT] does not function and 'TRV' appears. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 $0 $1 $2 NSCEIVER 7700 MONITOR D DELAY NB NB RF DRIVE TX RX SPLIT LOCK 1.8 1 10 4 21 7 GENE 3.5 2 14...
.... ➥ Turns the preamp function OFF when pushed and held for 1 sec. (p. 5-9) ✔ What is used for 1 sec. (p. 5-9) ✔ What is in use, this [ANT] does not function and 'TRV' appears. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 $0 $1 $2 NSCEIVER 7700 MONITOR D DELAY NB NB RF DRIVE TX RX SPLIT LOCK 1.8 1 10 4 21 7 GENE 3.5 2 14...
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... for fine tuning. ➥ Switches between 0.1 to produce a constant audio output level, even when the received signal strength varies dramatically. useful for tuning and then select "MID" or "SLOW" depending on mode), or turned OFF. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION MF5 (MULTI-FUNCTION 5 SWITCH... selects the general coverage band. ➥ Pushing the same key 2 or 3 times calls up other stacked frequencies in the band. (p. 3-4) • Icom's triple band stacking register memorizes 3 frequencies in FM mode. (pgs. 4-33, 4-34) MF7 (MULTI-FUNCTION 7 SWITCH) VSC ➥ Switches the ...
... for fine tuning. ➥ Switches between 0.1 to produce a constant audio output level, even when the received signal strength varies dramatically. useful for tuning and then select "MID" or "SLOW" depending on mode), or turned OFF. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION MF5 (MULTI-FUNCTION 5 SWITCH... selects the general coverage band. ➥ Pushing the same key 2 or 3 times calls up other stacked frequencies in the band. (p. 3-4) • Icom's triple band stacking register memorizes 3 frequencies in FM mode. (pgs. 4-33, 4-34) MF7 (MULTI-FUNCTION 7 SWITCH) VSC ➥ Switches the ...
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... cancelled. • Push this switch momentarily to turn the twin peak filter ON and OFF. • " TPF " appears when twin peak filter is in use . ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. of audio. %5 VOICE MEMORY PLAYBACK SWITCH PLAY (p. 7-4) ➥ Plays back the previously recorded audio for ...sec. %6 EXIT/SET SWITCH EXIT/SET ➥ Push to exit, or return to transmit VFO. (Quick split function) • The offset frequency is in use . %3 MINI SPECTRUM SCOPE SWITCH M.SCOPE (p. 5-4) ➥ Turns the mini spectrum scope screen ON and OFF when pushed. • The mini spectrum scope ...
... cancelled. • Push this switch momentarily to turn the twin peak filter ON and OFF. • " TPF " appears when twin peak filter is in use . ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. of audio. %5 VOICE MEMORY PLAYBACK SWITCH PLAY (p. 7-4) ➥ Plays back the previously recorded audio for ...sec. %6 EXIT/SET SWITCH EXIT/SET ➥ Push to exit, or return to transmit VFO. (Quick split function) • The offset frequency is in use . %3 MINI SPECTRUM SCOPE SWITCH M.SCOPE (p. 5-4) ➥ Turns the mini spectrum scope screen ON and OFF when pushed. • The mini spectrum scope ...
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to clear the PBT settings. • Adjustment range is set to reject interference. This transceiver uses the DSP circuit for 1 sec. • The [PBT-CLR] indicator above this switch lights when PBT is in use. ^3 DIGITAL RF SELECTOR SWITCH DIGI-SEL (p. 5-18) Turns the digital RF selector ON and OFF. ... function electronically modifies the IF passband width to half of the IF filter passband width. 25 Hz steps and 100 Hz steps are displayed in use. ^4 DIGITAL RF SELECTOR CONTROL [DIGI-SEL] (p. 5-18) Adjusts the digital RF selector center frequency. • The control can be reassigned as ...
to clear the PBT settings. • Adjustment range is set to reject interference. This transceiver uses the DSP circuit for 1 sec. • The [PBT-CLR] indicator above this switch lights when PBT is in use. ^3 DIGITAL RF SELECTOR SWITCH DIGI-SEL (p. 5-18) Turns the digital RF selector ON and OFF. ... function electronically modifies the IF passband width to half of the IF filter passband width. 25 Hz steps and 100 Hz steps are displayed in use. ^4 DIGITAL RF SELECTOR CONTROL [DIGI-SEL] (p. 5-18) Adjusts the digital RF selector center frequency. • The control can be reassigned as ...
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... setting (p. 12-15). &1 ∂TX SWITCH ∂TX (p. 6-4) ➥ Turns the ∂TX function ON and OFF when pushed. • Use [RIT/∂TX] control to vary the ∂TX frequency. ➥ Adds the ∂TX shift frequency to slightly differentsounding voice characteristics, etc. &0 ...CLEAR SWITCH CLEAR (pgs. 5-10, 6-4) Clears the RIT/∂TX shift frequency when pushed and held for simple split frequency operation in use . ➥ Switches the manual notch characteristics from wide, middle and narrow when pushed and held for 1 sec. ✔ What is the ∂...
... setting (p. 12-15). &1 ∂TX SWITCH ∂TX (p. 6-4) ➥ Turns the ∂TX function ON and OFF when pushed. • Use [RIT/∂TX] control to vary the ∂TX frequency. ➥ Adds the ∂TX shift frequency to slightly differentsounding voice characteristics, etc. &0 ...CLEAR SWITCH CLEAR (pgs. 5-10, 6-4) Clears the RIT/∂TX shift frequency when pushed and held for simple split frequency operation in use . ➥ Switches the manual notch characteristics from wide, middle and narrow when pushed and held for 1 sec. ✔ What is the ∂...
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...(p. 2-5) Accepts a straight key or external electronic keyer with a PL-259 plug connector. Can be used to remotely control the IC-7700 without the optional CT-17, or for transceive operation with another Icom CI-V transceiver or receiver. !0 RS-232C TERMINAL [RS-232C] (p. 2-6) Connects an RS-232C... cable, D-sub 9-pin to connect the IC-7700 to a PC. u EXTERNAL DISPLAY TERMINAL [EXT-DISPLAY] (p. 2-7) Connects to an AC line-voltage ...
...(p. 2-5) Accepts a straight key or external electronic keyer with a PL-259 plug connector. Can be used to remotely control the IC-7700 without the optional CT-17, or for transceive operation with another Icom CI-V transceiver or receiver. !0 RS-232C TERMINAL [RS-232C] (p. 2-6) Connects an RS-232C... cable, D-sub 9-pin to connect the IC-7700 to a PC. u EXTERNAL DISPLAY TERMINAL [EXT-DISPLAY] (p. 2-7) Connects to an AC line-voltage ...
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...voltage and current must be lower than 16 V DC/0.5 A (or 250 V AC, 200 mA with 13.8 V outputs of [ACC 1] and [ACC 2]. (max. 1 A in use. (pgs. 2-11) @7 RECEIVE ANTENNA IN [RX ANT- IN] and [RX ANT- This setting is also supported. @4 METER JACK [METER] (p. 2-7) Outputs a signal showing received...a regulated 14 V DC (approx.) for direct voice memory or electronic keyer control. No adjustment is required when the ALC output level of a connected non-Icom linear amplifier is 0 to -4 V a DC. !8 ALC INPUT JACK [ALC] (p. 2-8) Connects to the ALC output jack of external equipment such as preamplifier ...
...voltage and current must be lower than 16 V DC/0.5 A (or 250 V AC, 200 mA with 13.8 V outputs of [ACC 1] and [ACC 2]. (max. 1 A in use. (pgs. 2-11) @7 RECEIVE ANTENNA IN [RX ANT- IN] and [RX ANT- This setting is also supported. @4 METER JACK [METER] (p. 2-7) Outputs a signal showing received...a regulated 14 V DC (approx.) for direct voice memory or electronic keyer control. No adjustment is required when the ALC output level of a connected non-Icom linear amplifier is 0 to -4 V a DC. !8 ALC INPUT JACK [ALC] (p. 2-8) Connects to the ALC output jack of external equipment such as preamplifier ...
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This function is in use . Shows the relative output power, SWR, ALC or compression levels while transmitting. • A total of 3 meter types are available. • Standard meter 5 9 +20 +40 1 +60dB 5 ... FREQUENCY INDICATOR (p. 5-12) Shows the shift frequency of the IF filter. r BANDPASS FILTER INDICATOR Appears when the narrow filter (500 Hz or less) is in use . u RTTY TUNING INDICATOR Shows the tuning condition in SSB, AM and FM modes. t PASSBAND WIDTH INDICATOR (p. 5-12) Graphically displays the passband width for twin PBT...
This function is in use . Shows the relative output power, SWR, ALC or compression levels while transmitting. • A total of 3 meter types are available. • Standard meter 5 9 +20 +40 1 +60dB 5 ... FREQUENCY INDICATOR (p. 5-12) Shows the shift frequency of the IF filter. r BANDPASS FILTER INDICATOR Appears when the narrow filter (500 Hz or less) is in use . u RTTY TUNING INDICATOR Shows the tuning condition in SSB, AM and FM modes. t PASSBAND WIDTH INDICATOR (p. 5-12) Graphically displays the passband width for twin PBT...
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...and blinks while reading or writing the USB-Memory. !1 RIT INDICATOR Appears when RIT function is in use. !2 ∂TX INDICATOR Appears when ∂TX function is in use. !3 RIT/∂TX SHIFT FREQUENCY INDICATOR Shows the shift frequency for the RIT or ∂TX ...IF FILTER INDICATOR (p. 5-13) Shows the selected IF filter number. !5 QUICK TUNING INDICATOR (p. 3-6) Appears when the quick tuning step function is in use. !6 FREQUENCY READOUTS Shows the operating frequency. !7 MULTI-FUNCTION SCREEN Shows the screens for the multi-function digital meter, spectrum scope, voice recorder, memory...
...and blinks while reading or writing the USB-Memory. !1 RIT INDICATOR Appears when RIT function is in use. !2 ∂TX INDICATOR Appears when ∂TX function is in use. !3 RIT/∂TX SHIFT FREQUENCY INDICATOR Shows the shift frequency for the RIT or ∂TX ...IF FILTER INDICATOR (p. 5-13) Shows the selected IF filter number. !5 QUICK TUNING INDICATOR (p. 3-6) Appears when the quick tuning step function is in use. !6 FREQUENCY READOUTS Shows the operating frequency. !7 MULTI-FUNCTION SCREEN Shows the screens for the multi-function digital meter, spectrum scope, voice recorder, memory...
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... menu screen (p. 12-2) F-3 F-7 1-16 p. 9-6) F-3 • RTTY decoder screen (RTTY mode; Pushing EXIT/SET several times returns to the start up screen. Choose the desired screen using the following screens can be selected from the start up screen. p. 4-8) F-2 F-5 • Scan screen (Memory mode; See p. 12-3 for set mode arrangement. • PSK31 decoder...
... menu screen (p. 12-2) F-3 F-7 1-16 p. 9-6) F-3 • RTTY decoder screen (RTTY mode; Pushing EXIT/SET several times returns to the start up screen. Choose the desired screen using the following screens can be selected from the start up screen. p. 4-8) F-2 F-5 • Scan screen (Memory mode; See p. 12-3 for set mode arrangement. • PSK31 decoder...