Instruction Manual
Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER i7600
INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER i7600
Instruction Manual
Page 2
... trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in accordance with Icom's philosophy of "technology first." This equipment generates, ... performance: third-order intercept (IP3) of +30 dBm (HF bands only) ❍ Built-in a particular installation. ...IC-7600. Qty. q Hand microphone 1 w DC power cable 1 e Spare fuse (ATC 5 A 1 r Spare fuse (ATC 30 A 2 t 6.35 (d) mm plug 1 q w e r t IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the internal circuit and does not indicate a transceiver...
... trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in accordance with Icom's philosophy of "technology first." This equipment generates, ... performance: third-order intercept (IP3) of +30 dBm (HF bands only) ❍ Built-in a particular installation. ...IC-7600. Qty. q Hand microphone 1 w DC power cable 1 e Spare fuse (ATC 5 A 1 r Spare fuse (ATC 30 A 2 t 6.35 (d) mm plug 1 q w e r t IMPORTANT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY before attempting to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the internal circuit and does not indicate a transceiver...
Instruction Manual
Page 8
...headphones (impedance: 8 to 16 ø). • Output power: 5 mW with an 8 ø load. • When headphones are not supplied by Icom. While transceiver's power is ON: ➥ Push momentarily to toggle the timer function ON and OFF. (p. 117) • The timer indicator appears when the timer ... the USB-Memory* (p.142). ➥ Connects a PC keyboard for 1 sec. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel q w e r t y TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX...
...headphones (impedance: 8 to 16 ø). • Output power: 5 mW with an 8 ø load. • When headphones are not supplied by Icom. While transceiver's power is ON: ➥ Push momentarily to toggle the timer function ON and OFF. (p. 117) • The timer indicator appears when the timer ... the USB-Memory* (p.142). ➥ Connects a PC keyboard for 1 sec. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel q w e r t y TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX...
Instruction Manual
Page 10
... to the [ANT1] or [ANT2] is in use, this [ANT] does not function and 'TRV' appears. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) !3 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX...
... to the [ANT1] or [ANT2] is in use, this [ANT] does not function and 'TRV' appears. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) !3 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX...
Instruction Manual
Page 12
... level set mode when pushed and held for 1 sec. • The indicator on the operating condition. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) !7 !6 !5 !4 !8 !9 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX...
... level set mode when pushed and held for 1 sec. • The indicator on the operating condition. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) !7 !6 !5 !4 !8 !9 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX...
Instruction Manual
Page 14
... frequency. After entering, push to turn the dualwatch function ON and equalizes the sub readout fre- 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX...
... frequency. After entering, push to turn the dualwatch function ON and equalizes the sub readout fre- 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX...
Instruction Manual
Page 16
... PAD-READ SWITCH [MP-R] (p. 104) Each push calls up a frequency and operating mode in a memo pad. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) $6 $7 $8 $9 %0 %1 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX...
... PAD-READ SWITCH [MP-R] (p. 104) Each push calls up a frequency and operating mode in a memo pad. 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) $6 $7 $8 $9 %0 %1 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX...
Instruction Manual
Page 18
... NEVER install the USB driver into the PC before connecting the transceiver and PC using an optional AH-4 HF/50 MHz AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER, connect it to the PC. About the USB driver: Icom HP (http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ index.html) gives the USB driver...mode item 'DATA OFF MOD,' 'DATA1 MOD,' 'DATA2 MOD' or 'DATA3 MOD.' The internal antenna tuner activates for [ANT2] and deactivates for transceive operation with another Icom CI-V transceiver or receiver. u USB (Universal Serial Bus) CONNECTOR (B type) [USB] (B) Connect a USB cable to prevent elec- For Windows Vista...
... NEVER install the USB driver into the PC before connecting the transceiver and PC using an optional AH-4 HF/50 MHz AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER, connect it to the PC. About the USB driver: Icom HP (http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ index.html) gives the USB driver...mode item 'DATA OFF MOD,' 'DATA1 MOD,' 'DATA2 MOD' or 'DATA3 MOD.' The internal antenna tuner activates for [ANT2] and deactivates for transceive operation with another Icom CI-V transceiver or receiver. u USB (Universal Serial Bus) CONNECTOR (B type) [USB] (B) Connect a USB cable to prevent elec- For Windows Vista...
Instruction Manual
Page 24
Grounding prevents electrical shocks, TVI and other problems. STRAIGHT KEY 17 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections D Front panel CW KEY TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX ...
Grounding prevents electrical shocks, TVI and other problems. STRAIGHT KEY 17 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections D Front panel CW KEY TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX ...
Instruction Manual
Page 25
... [MIC]. ANTENNA 1, 2 (p. 112) Connects a linear amplifier, antenna selector, etc. [X-VERTER] Connects a transverter for computer control and transceive operation. MIC The AFSK modulation signal can also be selected as other text edit operations. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Advanced connections D ...ACC SOCKETS 1, 2 EXTERNAL SPEAKER (pgs. 22, 24) (p. 161) [ALC], [SEND] (p. 21) Used for connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier. TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED...
... [MIC]. ANTENNA 1, 2 (p. 112) Connects a linear amplifier, antenna selector, etc. [X-VERTER] Connects a transverter for computer control and transceive operation. MIC The AFSK modulation signal can also be selected as other text edit operations. 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Advanced connections D ...ACC SOCKETS 1, 2 EXTERNAL SPEAKER (pgs. 22, 24) (p. 161) [ALC], [SEND] (p. 21) Used for connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier. TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED...
Instruction Manual
Page 32
...after resetting, if desired. CW : 12 o'clock : 10-12 o'clock ■ Applying power (CPU resetting) First applying power: Reset the transceiver using the following procedure. Resetting CLEARS all programmed contents in memory channels and returns programmed values in the figure below. counterclockwise [RF/SQL] ... the appropriate page for your system are complete by referring to default values. q Make sure the transceiver power is complete. CW : Max. CCW TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER...
...after resetting, if desired. CW : 12 o'clock : 10-12 o'clock ■ Applying power (CPU resetting) First applying power: Reset the transceiver using the following procedure. Resetting CLEARS all programmed contents in memory channels and returns programmed values in the figure below. counterclockwise [RF/SQL] ... the appropriate page for your system are complete by referring to default values. q Make sure the transceiver power is complete. CW : Max. CCW TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER...
Instruction Manual
Page 69
... lights and " " appears on your normal signal and must be set in others set mode as described below. q S et the offset frequencies (HF, 50 MHz) and turn ON the quick split function in advance. to select the desired repeater tone frequency. • Push and hold [TONE]... 62 r P ush [EXIT/SET] to return to the repeater's receive frequency. i T o return to be monitored while push- The transceiver has 50 tones from the receive frequency by an offset frequency. A repeater can be accessed. When using split frequency operation with the transmit frequency...
... lights and " " appears on your normal signal and must be set in others set mode as described below. q S et the offset frequencies (HF, 50 MHz) and turn ON the quick split function in advance. to select the desired repeater tone frequency. • Push and hold [TONE]... 62 r P ush [EXIT/SET] to return to the repeater's receive frequency. i T o return to be monitored while push- The transceiver has 50 tones from the receive frequency by an offset frequency. A repeater can be accessed. When using split frequency operation with the transmit frequency...
Instruction Manual
Page 79
... 13 14 ATT 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 72 The "P.AMP 2" is most effective when: • Used on bands above (Available for all HF and 50 MHz bands) ✔ About the "P.AMP2" The "P.AMP 2" is used in the receiver front end, to set the attenuator 6 dB, 12 dB,... (such as from broadcast stations near your location. ➥ P ush [ATT] (MF4) several times to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. In such cases, use the transceiver with the "P.AMP 1" or "P.AMP OFF" setting. Set this to preamp 1 or preamp 2 when receiving weak signals. ➥ P ush [P.AMP] (MF3) several times to...
... 13 14 ATT 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 72 The "P.AMP 2" is most effective when: • Used on bands above (Available for all HF and 50 MHz bands) ✔ About the "P.AMP2" The "P.AMP 2" is used in the receiver front end, to set the attenuator 6 dB, 12 dB,... (such as from broadcast stations near your location. ➥ P ush [ATT] (MF4) several times to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. In such cases, use the transceiver with the "P.AMP 1" or "P.AMP OFF" setting. Set this to preamp 1 or preamp 2 when receiving weak signals. ➥ P ush [P.AMP] (MF3) several times to...
Instruction Manual
Page 120
... higher than 1.5:1 after 20 sec. to be used with "Tuner Preset Memory Clear" in AM mode. to the memorized setting. This will damage the transceiver. ual tuning. • A sidetone is effective for higher frequencies in use. • When 2 antennas are automatically preset to start manual tuning. ...; 15 W for 50 MHz band) • the power source voltage/capacity. ❍ Tuning a narrow bandwidth antenna Some antennas, especially for HF bands; In such cases, push and hold [TUNER] for 1 sec. TUNER ❍ If the tuner cannot tune the antenna Check the following ...
... higher than 1.5:1 after 20 sec. to be used with "Tuner Preset Memory Clear" in AM mode. to the memorized setting. This will damage the transceiver. ual tuning. • A sidetone is effective for higher frequencies in use. • When 2 antennas are automatically preset to start manual tuning. ...; 15 W for 50 MHz band) • the power source voltage/capacity. ❍ Tuning a narrow bandwidth antenna Some antennas, especially for HF bands; In such cases, push and hold [TUNER] for 1 sec. TUNER ❍ If the tuner cannot tune the antenna Check the following ...
Instruction Manual
Page 121
...not grounded. tion and antenna connection details. Optional AH-2b antenna element w Push and hold [TUNER]" operation and activates for the transceiver and AH-4 connection. indicator on a new frequency (more than 1% from last-tuned frequency). AH-4 antenna tuner. Transmitting before ...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 a long wire antenna Tuning is to the transceiver directly, and not via the 14 or transmitting. AH-4 setting example: For mobile ...
...not grounded. tion and antenna connection details. Optional AH-2b antenna element w Push and hold [TUNER]" operation and activates for the transceiver and AH-4 connection. indicator on a new frequency (more than 1% from last-tuned frequency). AH-4 antenna tuner. Transmitting before ...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 a long wire antenna Tuning is to the transceiver directly, and not via the 14 or transmitting. AH-4 setting example: For mobile ...
Instruction Manual
Page 141
...available. (default: Auto) When "Auto" is selected, the baud rate is 7Ah. the range is possible with the IC-7600 connected to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers. (default: ON) USB Serial Function Select [USB] connector output data format from CI-V and Decode. (...Outputs decoded contents in hexadecimal code. CI-V Transceive Transceive operation is 01h to 7Fh. CI-V Address To distinguish equipment, each IC7600; nected keyboard transmits the desired keyer memory contents during a phone mode operation. on the IC-7600 automatically changes those of the connected keyboard transmits...
...available. (default: Auto) When "Auto" is selected, the baud rate is 7Ah. the range is possible with the IC-7600 connected to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers. (default: ON) USB Serial Function Select [USB] connector output data format from CI-V and Decode. (...Outputs decoded contents in hexadecimal code. CI-V Transceive Transceive operation is 01h to 7Fh. CI-V Address To distinguish equipment, each IC7600; nected keyboard transmits the desired keyer memory contents during a phone mode operation. on the IC-7600 automatically changes those of the connected keyboard transmits...
Instruction Manual
Page 167
... PSN modulation AM : Digital Low power modulation FM : Digital Phase modulation • Spurious emission HF bands : Less than -50 dB 50 MHz band : Less than -63 dB •...+32˚F to 125 ø unbalanced (Less than VSWR 2.5:1) • Minimum operating input : 8 W (HF bands) power 15 W (50MHz band) • Tuning accuracy : VSWR 1.5:1 or less • Insertion loss ...16 17 18 19 20 21 160 They are generated in SSB) ■ Antenna tuner • Matching impedance range HF bands : 16.7 to 150 ø unbalanced (Less than VSWR 3:1) 50 MHz band : 20 to +122...
... PSN modulation AM : Digital Low power modulation FM : Digital Phase modulation • Spurious emission HF bands : Less than -50 dB 50 MHz band : Less than -63 dB •...+32˚F to 125 ø unbalanced (Less than VSWR 2.5:1) • Minimum operating input : 8 W (HF bands) power 15 W (50MHz band) • Tuning accuracy : VSWR 1.5:1 or less • Insertion loss ...16 17 18 19 20 21 160 They are generated in SSB) ■ Antenna tuner • Matching impedance range HF bands : 16.7 to 150 ø unbalanced (Less than VSWR 3:1) 50 MHz band : 20 to +122...
Instruction Manual
Page 168
... that attached with [UP]/ [DOWN] switches. The amplifier/power supply unit and the remote control unit are separated. For remote transceiver control using a personal computer equipped with an RS-232C port. You can connect to tune a long wire antenna for mobile operation... Specially designed to 2 transceivers. • Input impedance: 8 ø • Max. Flexible arm dynamic microphone including [UP]/[DOWN] switches and a low cut function. 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Options IC-PW1/EURO HF/50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER AH-4 hf automatic antenna tuner Full-...
... that attached with [UP]/ [DOWN] switches. The amplifier/power supply unit and the remote control unit are separated. For remote transceiver control using a personal computer equipped with an RS-232C port. You can connect to tune a long wire antenna for mobile operation... Specially designed to 2 transceivers. • Input impedance: 8 ø • Max. Flexible arm dynamic microphone including [UP]/[DOWN] switches and a low cut function. 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Options IC-PW1/EURO HF/50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER AH-4 hf automatic antenna tuner Full-...
Instruction Manual
Page 174
Furukawa General Manager Signature 167 Kind of equipment: HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER Type-designation: iC- 7600 Version (where applicable): This compliance is based on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) EN 301 ..., Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on conformity with the essential requirements of issue Authorized representative name Y. 15 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc.
Furukawa General Manager Signature 167 Kind of equipment: HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER Type-designation: iC- 7600 Version (where applicable): This compliance is based on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the following harmonised standards, specifications or documents: i) EN 301 ..., Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on conformity with the essential requirements of issue Authorized representative name Y. 15 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc.