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WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER i7100 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER i7100 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Instruction Manual
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...of the FCC Rules. These are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Icom, Icom Inc. So when "(AI sec. FCC INFORMATION • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to radio... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is described on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the internal circuit and does not indicate a transceiver malfunction. The IC-7100 hf/vhf/uhf all mode transceiver is no guarantee that to...
...of the FCC Rules. These are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Icom, Icom Inc. So when "(AI sec. FCC INFORMATION • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to radio... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is described on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the internal circuit and does not indicate a transceiver malfunction. The IC-7100 hf/vhf/uhf all mode transceiver is no guarantee that to...
Instruction Manual
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... [RF/SQL] (p. 3-19) Rotate to adjust the RF gain and squelch threshold levels. The squelch removes noise output to the speaker when no signal is received. (closed condition) • T he squelch is particularly effective for AM and FM, but also works in other modes. • T he 12 to 1 o'clock position is...
... [RF/SQL] (p. 3-19) Rotate to adjust the RF gain and squelch threshold levels. The squelch removes noise output to the speaker when no signal is received. (closed condition) • T he squelch is particularly effective for AM and FM, but also works in other modes. • T he 12 to 1 o'clock position is...
Instruction Manual
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... This is the RIT function? The PBT function electronically modifies the IF passband width to close the window. * 70 MHz band transmission is received. ➥➥Lights red when transmitting. The outer control is automatically bypassed. ❍ CALL KEY Operation (AI sec. 11) (Frequency band:... of functions assigned to the touch keys. • T oggles the function display menu between M-1, M-2 and M-3 menus or D-1 and D-2 menus. !1 M IC GAIN/RF POWER ADJUSTMENT KEY MIC/RF PWR (p. 3-24) Push to open the MIC gain/RF power adjustment display. • Rotate [M-CH] to adjust...
... This is the RIT function? The PBT function electronically modifies the IF passband width to close the window. * 70 MHz band transmission is received. ➥➥Lights red when transmitting. The outer control is automatically bypassed. ❍ CALL KEY Operation (AI sec. 11) (Frequency band:... of functions assigned to the touch keys. • T oggles the function display menu between M-1, M-2 and M-3 menus or D-1 and D-2 menus. !1 M IC GAIN/RF POWER ADJUSTMENT KEY MIC/RF PWR (p. 3-24) Push to open the MIC gain/RF power adjustment display. • Rotate [M-CH] to adjust...
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...select one of the internal electronic CW keyer to between 6 wpm (minimum) and 48 wpm (maximum). • Rotate [BANK] to shift the received CW audio pitch and the CW sidetone pitch without changing the operating frequency. • T he CW pitch can be adjusted from a broadcasting station,...to open the Key speed/CW pitch adjustment display. • Rotate [M-CH] to adjust the keying speed of two receive RF preamplifiers, or to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. AMP2" when receiving weak signals. (Frequency band: 144/430 MHz) Push to turn the preamplifier ON or OFF. • "P.AMP"...
...select one of the internal electronic CW keyer to between 6 wpm (minimum) and 48 wpm (maximum). • Rotate [BANK] to shift the received CW audio pitch and the CW sidetone pitch without changing the operating frequency. • T he CW pitch can be adjusted from a broadcasting station,...to open the Key speed/CW pitch adjustment display. • Rotate [M-CH] to adjust the keying speed of two receive RF preamplifiers, or to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. AMP2" when receiving weak signals. (Frequency band: 144/430 MHz) Push to turn the preamplifier ON or OFF. • "P.AMP"...
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... interference reject function is temporarily turned OFF. ➥ When operating simplex and the RIT function is selected) ➥ P ush to open the Default set the received call signs (station and repeaters) as when the RIT is OFF. ➥ Hold down for a zero beat with the...
... interference reject function is temporarily turned OFF. ➥ When operating simplex and the RIT function is selected) ➥ P ush to open the Default set the received call signs (station and repeaters) as when the RIT is OFF. ➥ Hold down for a zero beat with the...
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... "Function" Set mode (p. 6-5), " " does not appear. u GPS ICON (AI sec. 10) ➥ Appears when valid position data is received from the GPS receiver. w MODE ICONS (p. 3-17) ➥➥Displays the selected operating mode. • "-D" appears when SSB data, AM data or FM data mode...;Touch for 1 second to display the "FILTER" screen to adjust the filter passband width. ➥➥When the "FILTER" screen is received from a GPS receiver that is connected to the [DATA1] jack. ➥ Blinks when invalid data is displayed, touch for IF shift operation. 1 PANEL ...
... "Function" Set mode (p. 6-5), " " does not appear. u GPS ICON (AI sec. 10) ➥ Appears when valid position data is received from the GPS receiver. w MODE ICONS (p. 3-17) ➥➥Displays the selected operating mode. • "-D" appears when SSB data, AM data or FM data mode...;Touch for 1 second to display the "FILTER" screen to adjust the filter passband width. ➥➥When the "FILTER" screen is received from a GPS receiver that is connected to the [DATA1] jack. ➥ Blinks when invalid data is displayed, touch for IF shift operation. 1 PANEL ...
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... MENU to change the set as a select memory channel. (AI sec. 12) !6 INFORMATION READOUT Displays the transmit frequency of a received signal strength or the output power is displayed for approximately 0.5 seconds. ➥➥Touch to select the RF power, SWR, ALC or ...display menu between M-1, M-2 and M-3 menus or D-1 and D-2 menus. !8 MULTI-FUNCTION METER INDICATION ➥➥Displays the signal strength while receiving. ➥➥Displays the relative output power, SWR, ALC or compression levels while transmitting. ➥➥When the Meter Peak Hold function is...
... MENU to change the set as a select memory channel. (AI sec. 12) !6 INFORMATION READOUT Displays the transmit frequency of a received signal strength or the output power is displayed for approximately 0.5 seconds. ➥➥Touch to select the RF power, SWR, ALC or ...display menu between M-1, M-2 and M-3 menus or D-1 and D-2 menus. !8 MULTI-FUNCTION METER INDICATION ➥➥Displays the signal strength while receiving. ➥➥Displays the relative output power, SWR, ALC or compression levels while transmitting. ➥➥When the Meter Peak Hold function is...
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...Voice Squelch Control) function is turned ON. (Mode: DV) ➥➥" " appears when the EMR (Enhanced Moni- "AGC-M" for AGC fast; tor Receive) communication mode is selected. (AI sec. 9) • In the EMR communication mode, no call sign setting is necessary when operating in the DV mode.... EMR signal. ➥➥" " appears when the BK (Break-in call sign squelch enabled. ➥➥" " blinks when receiving a break-in ) function is turned ON. (AI sec. 9) • The BK function allows you to break into a conversa- 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION !9 ...
...Voice Squelch Control) function is turned ON. (Mode: DV) ➥➥" " appears when the EMR (Enhanced Moni- "AGC-M" for AGC fast; tor Receive) communication mode is selected. (AI sec. 9) • In the EMR communication mode, no call sign setting is necessary when operating in the DV mode.... EMR signal. ➥➥" " appears when the BK (Break-in call sign squelch enabled. ➥➥" " blinks when receiving a break-in ) function is turned ON. (AI sec. 9) • The BK function allows you to break into a conversa- 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION !9 ...
Instruction Manual
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... [A/B] (p. 3-5) ➥ Touch to select either VFO A or VFO B. ➥ Touch for 1 second to activate the quick split function. • The transmit frequency shifts from the receive frequency according to select the displayed functions. DDM-1 (M-1 menu) Display DDM-2 (M-2 menu) Display (Mode: SSB) (Mode: SSB-D) (Mode: CW) (Mode: RTTY) (Mode: AM/AM-D) (Mode...
... [A/B] (p. 3-5) ➥ Touch to select either VFO A or VFO B. ➥ Touch for 1 second to activate the quick split function. • The transmit frequency shifts from the receive frequency according to select the displayed functions. DDM-1 (M-1 menu) Display DDM-2 (M-2 menu) Display (Mode: SSB) (Mode: SSB-D) (Mode: CW) (Mode: RTTY) (Mode: AM/AM-D) (Mode...
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...is ON. • W hen a repeater is set as a skip target, the re- DIGITAL SQUELCH KEY [DSQL] (AI sec. 9) ➥ Touch to receive when you speak into the microphone, then automatically returns to select a digital squelch function between keying. VOX KEY [VOX] (AI sec. 6) ➥ Touch to turn... return to the previous screen. VOICE RECORDER KEY [VOICE] (AI sec. 15) This function requires to insert an SD card. Touch to receive when you can hear the receive frequency in function? CALL RECORD KEY [CD] (AI sec. 9) Touch to display the "RX HISTORY" screen. • T he call...
...is ON. • W hen a repeater is set as a skip target, the re- DIGITAL SQUELCH KEY [DSQL] (AI sec. 9) ➥ Touch to receive when you speak into the microphone, then automatically returns to select a digital squelch function between keying. VOX KEY [VOX] (AI sec. 6) ➥ Touch to turn... return to the previous screen. VOICE RECORDER KEY [VOICE] (AI sec. 15) This function requires to insert an SD card. Touch to receive when you can hear the receive frequency in function? CALL RECORD KEY [CD] (AI sec. 9) Touch to display the "RX HISTORY" screen. • T he call...
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... Select "USB" in the DV mode (AI sec. 9) - Cloning using the optional CS-7100 cloning soft- Send the received audio to the [USB] connector. The other Icom transceivers or receivers, and vice versa. ➥ Connect another IC-7100, using CI-V com- One of the "Connectors" Set mode. (p. 6-8) SET > Connectors > ... can be downloaded from the USB jack can be set to ON, changing the frequency, operating mode and so on, on the IC-7100 automatically changes those settings on other one is "USB2," whose function is also available on the Controller. Input modulation - Remotely control...
... Select "USB" in the DV mode (AI sec. 9) - Cloning using the optional CS-7100 cloning soft- Send the received audio to the [USB] connector. The other Icom transceivers or receivers, and vice versa. ➥ Connect another IC-7100, using CI-V com- One of the "Connectors" Set mode. (p. 6-8) SET > Connectors > ... can be downloaded from the USB jack can be set to ON, changing the frequency, operating mode and so on, on the IC-7100 automatically changes those settings on other one is "USB2," whose function is also available on the Controller. Input modulation - Remotely control...
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... HM-151 is connected; MIC U/D Frequency Up/Down HM-151 connection M8V SW Ground to inhibit transmission when squelch is open : grounded when the transceiver receives a signal which opens the SQL closed: squelch. • T o avoid interfering transmissions, connect squelch to the TNC to indicate the HM-151 is not connected; Output...
... HM-151 is connected; MIC U/D Frequency Up/Down HM-151 connection M8V SW Ground to inhibit transmission when squelch is open : grounded when the transceiver receives a signal which opens the SQL closed: squelch. • T o avoid interfering transmissions, connect squelch to the TNC to indicate the HM-151 is not connected; Output...
Instruction Manual
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... on. (p. 3-9, AI sec. 4, 11) ➥➥Hold down to transmit, release to receive. DDSM-50 (Option) q PTT SWITCH Hold down XFC , the transmit readout frequen- cy can simulate a key paddle. y M IC GAIN VOLUME [MIC GAIN] Rotate to adjust the microphone output level. • Use this control... or memory channel. • Holding down continuously changes the frequency or memory channel number. • W hile holding down to transmit, release to receive. The optional OPC-589 cable is ON. w P TT LOCK SWITCH Push to lock the PTT switch in the "KEYER SET" mode (U/D KEY...
... on. (p. 3-9, AI sec. 4, 11) ➥➥Hold down to transmit, release to receive. DDSM-50 (Option) q PTT SWITCH Hold down XFC , the transmit readout frequen- cy can simulate a key paddle. y M IC GAIN VOLUME [MIC GAIN] Rotate to adjust the microphone output level. • Use this control... or memory channel. • Holding down continuously changes the frequency or memory channel number. • W hile holding down to transmit, release to receive. The optional OPC-589 cable is ON. w P TT LOCK SWITCH Push to lock the PTT switch in the "KEYER SET" mode (U/D KEY...
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...;➥Pushing the same key 2 or 3 times calls up other stacked frequencies in the band. • Icom's triple band stacking register memorizes 3 frequencies in the frequency announcement. ❍ LOCK KEY Operation (AI sec. 5) Hold down to receive. SET > Function > Lock Function w PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 3-23) Hold down to transmit, release to continuously...
...;➥Pushing the same key 2 or 3 times calls up other stacked frequencies in the band. • Icom's triple band stacking register memorizes 3 frequencies in the frequency announcement. ❍ LOCK KEY Operation (AI sec. 5) Hold down to receive. SET > Function > Lock Function w PTT SWITCH [PTT] (p. 3-23) Hold down to transmit, release to continuously...
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... antenna and coaxial cable feedline. Low SWR allows full power for a specified frequency range and the SWR usually increases outside the range. The IC-7100 has an SWR meter to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an explosion or electric shock. Connect the cable from ... (30 mm 9⁄8 in 10 mm 3⁄8 in 1-2 mm 1⁄16 in the direction of critical importance, along with output power and receiver sensitivity. When using the GROUND terminal on the rear panel. In that allows adequate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold, vibrations, away from...
... antenna and coaxial cable feedline. Low SWR allows full power for a specified frequency range and the SWR usually increases outside the range. The IC-7100 has an SWR meter to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an explosion or electric shock. Connect the cable from ... (30 mm 9⁄8 in 10 mm 3⁄8 in 1-2 mm 1⁄16 in the direction of critical importance, along with output power and receiver sensitivity. When using the GROUND terminal on the rear panel. In that allows adequate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold, vibrations, away from...
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...packet communication. [ACC] ACCESSORY SOCKET (p. 1-16) Connect control lines for the Software-Defined Radio (SDR) operation. nication cable) and a 3rd party's GPS receiver with RS-232C Port are required. AH-4 (Optional) AH-2b (Optional) • Connected to AH-4 [SP] (EXTERNAL) SPEAKER JACK (p. 2-4) Similar...transceiv- OPC-1529R (Optional) For low-speed data communication in the DV mode (AI sec. 9) • C loning using the optional CS-7100 cloning software (AI sec. 19) • Remotely control using the optional RS-BA1 • Remotely control the transceiver using SDR. CAUTION: ...
...packet communication. [ACC] ACCESSORY SOCKET (p. 1-16) Connect control lines for the Software-Defined Radio (SDR) operation. nication cable) and a 3rd party's GPS receiver with RS-232C Port are required. AH-4 (Optional) AH-2b (Optional) • Connected to AH-4 [SP] (EXTERNAL) SPEAKER JACK (p. 2-4) Similar...transceiv- OPC-1529R (Optional) For low-speed data communication in the DV mode (AI sec. 9) • C loning using the optional CS-7100 cloning software (AI sec. 19) • Remotely control using the optional RS-BA1 • Remotely control the transceiver using SDR. CAUTION: ...
Instruction Manual
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... input 3-11 DDBand edge warning beep 3-13 DDProgramming the user band edge 3-14 Selecting the Operating mode 3-17 Selecting the Audio volume 3-18 Squelch and receive (RF) sensitivity 3-19 Voice synthesizer operation 3-20 DDTuning OFF the S-meter announcement 3-21 DDTuning ON the MODE announcement 3-21 Meter display selection 3-22 Basic transmit...
... input 3-11 DDBand edge warning beep 3-13 DDProgramming the user band edge 3-14 Selecting the Operating mode 3-17 Selecting the Audio volume 3-18 Squelch and receive (RF) sensitivity 3-19 Voice synthesizer operation 3-20 DDTuning OFF the S-meter announcement 3-21 DDTuning ON the MODE announcement 3-21 Meter display selection 3-22 Basic transmit...
Instruction Manual
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...-R modes • In the RTTY mode, touch "RTTY" again to exchange text messages and call signs, and transmit position data with a third-party GPS receiver. • T he DV mode is automatically selected when the DR mode is ON. • Selecting the Data mode You can select the desired operating mode... 144 MHz or 430 MHz bands, only the RX operation is selected first; 3 BASIC OPERATION Selecting the Operating mode The usable operating modes in the IC-7100 are listed to the previous screen. • While in the SSB, AM or FM mode "DATA" appears on the Mode selection screen. qqTouch ...
...-R modes • In the RTTY mode, touch "RTTY" again to exchange text messages and call signs, and transmit position data with a third-party GPS receiver. • T he DV mode is automatically selected when the DR mode is ON. • Selecting the Data mode You can select the desired operating mode... 144 MHz or 430 MHz bands, only the RX operation is selected first; 3 BASIC OPERATION Selecting the Operating mode The usable operating modes in the IC-7100 are listed to the previous screen. • While in the SSB, AM or FM mode "DATA" appears on the Mode selection screen. qqTouch ...
Instruction Manual
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... does not indicate an equipment malfunction. ❍ Adjusting squelch (Removing non-signal noise) Rotate [RF/SQL] (L) clockwise when no signal is received (closed squelch). • T he squelch is particularly effective for AM and FM, but also works in the instructions indicate the part of the...Noise squelch (FM/DV modes) Noise squelch threshold (FM/DV modes) S-meter squelch threshold Squelch is fixed at maxi- DV • R F gain is received, until the noise just disappears. • The TX/RX LED light goes out. • Rotating [RF/SQL] (L) past the threshold point activates ...
... does not indicate an equipment malfunction. ❍ Adjusting squelch (Removing non-signal noise) Rotate [RF/SQL] (L) clockwise when no signal is received (closed squelch). • T he squelch is particularly effective for AM and FM, but also works in the instructions indicate the part of the...Noise squelch (FM/DV modes) Noise squelch threshold (FM/DV modes) S-meter squelch threshold Squelch is fixed at maxi- DV • R F gain is received, until the noise just disappears. • The TX/RX LED light goes out. • Rotating [RF/SQL] (L) past the threshold point activates ...