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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WIDEBAND RECEIVER
iRX7
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CEL-
LULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED
UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL WIDEBAND RECEIVER iRX7 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
  • Page 2: Foreword

    We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank for the IC-RX7. you for making your IC-RX7 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-RX7.
  • Page 3 PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER KEEP away from heavy rain, and never immerse the IC-RX7 operate the receiver with an in the water. The receiver meets IPX4* requirements for splash earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous resistance.
  • Page 4: Supplied Accessories

    FCC INFORMATION SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following accessories are supplied with the receiver. • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: q Hand strap ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with w Antenna �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of e Belt clip ���������������������������������������������������������������������������1 the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5: Operating Notes

    (RF) energy because it is useful in radio transmissions. The quencies. IC-RX7 receives RF energy from 0.150 MHz* to 1300 MHz* The IC-RX7 may receive interference from extremely strong and converts it into audio frequency (AF) energy which in signals on different frequencies or when using an external turn actuates a loudspeaker to create sound waves.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Setting squelch level ��������������������������������������������������������������15 FOREWORD ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i ■ Monitor function ���������������������������������������������������������������������15 FEATURES ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i ■ Operating mode selection ������������������������������������������������������16 IMPORTANT �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i ■ Receiving mode selection ������������������������������������������������������19 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ������������������������������������������������������������������� i PRECAUTIONS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii 5 FREQUENCY SETTING ·····················································20–23 FCC INFORMATION �����������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING ·················································49–58 • CI-V address (ADDRESS) �����������������������������������������������69 ■ General description����������������������������������������������������������������49 • CI-V baud rate (BAUD RATE) ������������������������������������������69 ■ Memory channel programming ����������������������������������������������50 • CI-V transceive (TRANSCEIVE) ��������������������������������������69 ■ Memory channel selection �����������������������������������������������������55 ■ SOUNDS menu items ������������������������������������������������������������70 D Key-touch beep (KEY-TOUCH BEEP) �������������������������������70 ■...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Auto power ON ����������������������������������������������������������������������84 ■ Display backlighting ���������������������������������������������������������������84 ■ Font size ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������84 ■ LCD contrast ��������������������������������������������������������������������������85 ■ Voice squelch control �������������������������������������������������������������85 ■ Cloning function ���������������������������������������������������������������������86 ■ Resetting��������������������������������������������������������������������������������87 10 CONTROL COMMAND ·······················································88–89 ■ General ������������������������������������������������������������������������������88 ■ Data format ����������������������������������������������������������������������������88 ■...
  • Page 9: Accessory Attachment

    ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ■ Antenna ■ Belt clip Screw down the antenna as shown below. Slide the supplied belt clip on the receiver’s rear panel until it clicks into place. NEVER carry the receiver by hold- Antenna Belt clip ing the antenna. Pull this lever when detached ✔...
  • Page 10: Hand Strap �������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 ■ Program Search

    ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ■ Hand strap ■ Battery installation Slide the hand strap through the loop on the right top of the Install the Li-Ion battery pack or optional battery (BP-244) case as follows. (BP-262) receiver as illustrated below to facilitate carrying the receiver. q Remove the battery cover from the receiver.
  • Page 11: Optional Battery Case

    ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ■ Optional battery case × ➥ Install 3 LR6 (AA) size alkaline batteries into the op- e Attach the battery cover to the receiver. tional BP-262 battery case • Be sure to observe the correct polarity. Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean bat- tery terminals once a week.
  • Page 12: Panel Description

    Cloning allows you to HOLD V SCAN quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents SEARCH between the IC-RX7 and the connected PC. (p. 86) SKIP ➥ Connect an optional CT-17 for remote control opera- tion. (p. 89) Speaker t CONTROL DIAL [DIAL] ➥...
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION KEYPAD CLEAR/SQUELCH KEY [CLR SQL] MENU MENU ➥ Aborts numeral key input. (p. 20) DIAL DIAL ➥ Push to return to previous operating condition while memory channel programming or while in menu screen operation. (p. 59) HOLD HOLD ➥...
  • Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION POWER KEY [ ENTER/MEMORY WRITE KEY [ENT MW] Push for 1 sec. to turn the receiver power ON or ➥ During VFO mode, search holding state or OFF. (p. 14) scan mode, push and hold for 1 sec. to enter memory programming state.
  • Page 15: Function Display �����������������������������������������������������������������������7 ■ Priority Watch

    PANEL DESCRIPTION LEFT/RIGHT KEY [v]/[w] ■ Function display ➥ During VFO mode or search mode, push to select the operating frequency band. (p. 18) !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 ➥ During VFO mode, push and hold for 1 sec. to select and toggle 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps.
  • Page 16 PANEL DESCRIPTION r FREQUENCY READOUT !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 Displays a variety of information, such as operating fre- quency, memory names. • The decimal point blinks during search. t RECEIVING MODE INDICATOR (p. 19) Shows the selected receiving mode. •...
  • Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION !2 KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 75) !7 DUPLEX INDICATOR (pgs. 76, 77) Appears when the key lock function is activated. “ +DUP” appears when plus duplex, “–DUP” appears when minus duplex is selected. !3 DIAL STATUS INDICATOR (p. 77) ➥...
  • Page 18: Battery Charging

    • R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause • R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery an explosion. packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested •...
  • Page 19: Charging Caution

    +5˚C to +35˚C (+41˚F to for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left +95˚F). Icom recommends charging the batter y at unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after discharging.
  • Page 20: Charging

    • Be sure to turn the receiver power OFF. Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes longer to charge time periods. IC-RX7 Battery charger BC-149A/D • External DC power operation becomes possible when Turn power Charging periods: approx.
  • Page 21: Battery Information

    BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery information ■ External DC power operation D Battery life An optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-18A/E; for 12 V cigarette can be used for external power operation. lighter socket) The receiver operates with the BP-244 Li-ion battery pack or BP-262 Battery case as follows.
  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Power ON ■ Setting audio volume ➥ Push [r] or [s] several time to adjust the audio level. ➥ Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. • If squelch is closed, push and hold [CLR SQL] for 1 sec. to •...
  • Page 23: Setting Squelch Level

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting squelch level ■ Monitor function The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend- This function is used to listen to weak signals without dis- ing on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, turbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch set- even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in...
  • Page 24: Operating Band Selection

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Operating mode selection D VFO mode D Operating band selection VFO mode is used for the desired frequency setting within The receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF bands, 50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, the frequency coverage.
  • Page 25: Basic Operation 4

    BASIC OPERATION • Available frequency bands AM broadcast band HF band 50 MHz band FM broadcast band : Push : Push 1200 MHz band Initial frequencies shown differ according to version. VHF air band 800 MHz band 400 MHz band 300 MHz band 144 MHz band...
  • Page 26: Search Mode

    BASIC OPERATION D Search mode D Scan mode Search mode searches for signals for specified tuning steps Scan mode searches for signals from the pre-programmed automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for memory channels automatically. Scan mode is described listening purpose.
  • Page 27: Receiving Mode Selection

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving mode selection Receiving modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals. The receiver has 3 operating modes: FM, WFM and AM modes. The mode selection is stored independently for each operating band and memory channels. (Auto mode MENU Push is available for USA version only.)
  • Page 28: Frequency Setting

    FREQUENCY SETTING ■ Setting a frequency D Via the keypad (Direct frequency entry) The frequency can be directly set via numeric keys. • If a frequency outside the frequency range is entered, the previ- ously displayed frequency is automatically recalled after editing last digit.
  • Page 29 FREQUENCY SETTING D Display example • Entering 0.820 MHz • Entering 1260 MHz • Changing 100 kHz and below. Editing 1260.000 MHz to 1260.240 MHz...
  • Page 30 FREQUENCY SETTING D Via the dial q Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode, if ✔ CONVENIENT! (MHz tuning step mode) necessary. Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. then rotate [DIAL] to w Push [v] or [w] to select the desired frequency band.
  • Page 31: Setting A Tuning Step

    FREQUENCY SETTING ■ Setting a tuning step The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. The following tuning steps are available for the IC-RX7. (Auto tuning step is available for USA version only.) MENU † ‡ • 5.0 kHz • 6.25 kHz • 7.5 kHz •...
  • Page 32: Search And Scan Operations

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Search and scan types The IC-RX7’s search and scan types are powerful tools for finding new stations, fast. FULL SEARCH PROGRAM SEARCH (p. 26) (p. 28) Repeatedly searches all fre- Repeatedly searches between Band Edges Band 1300.000...
  • Page 33 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS NOTE: Search or scan operation can be stopped tempo- rarily by pushing [HOLD V], but they cannot be cancelled. ALL SCAN GROUP SCAN (p. 42) (p. 43) Repeatedly scans all memory channels. Repeatedly scans all memory channels in the group. CREW GROUP: Team1...
  • Page 34: Full Search

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Full search ■ Basic search q Push [SEARCH] to start the full search. q Enter “BASIC SEARCH” in SEARCH menu. • Search pauses when a signal is received. MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ BASIC SEARCH • Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction. (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) w Push [v] or [w] several times to select the desired fre-...
  • Page 35: Band Search

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Band search q Enter “BAND SEARCH” in SEARCH menu. MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ BAND SEARCH (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) • SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SEARCH] for 1 sec.
  • Page 36 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Program search q Enter “PROGRAM SEARCH” in SEARCH menu. MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM SEARCH (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) • SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding MENU [SEARCH] for 1 sec.
  • Page 37: Program Link Search

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Program link search q Enter “PROGRAM LINK SEARCH” in SEARCH menu. MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM LINK SEARCH (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) • SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SEARCH] for 1 sec.
  • Page 38: Search Edges Programming

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Search edges programming Search edges programming can be stored frequency edges, • EDIT e Push [s] once (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “EDIT,” then receiving mode, tuning steps, attenuator ON/OFF and push [ENT MW] (or [w]). search name.
  • Page 39 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS t Set the other items, if desired. • Push [r] or [s] several times (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the TS/MODE/ATT item, then push [ENT MW]. q P ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the tuning step setting. NAME q P ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the name program- ming.
  • Page 40: Program Link Programming

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Program link programming e Push [s] several time (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the fol- Each program link can be programmed by linking program lowing operations. searches (No. 00 to No. 24), and can be programmed with an alphanumeric link name for easy recognition.
  • Page 41 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS CLEAR ADDITION q P ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the link clearing. q P ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the adding link. • If all program searches are already cleared in the selected •...
  • Page 42: Auto Write Search

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Auto write search D During auto write searching: This search is useful for searching a specified frequency range and automatically storing busy frequencies into mem- • When a signal is received, search pauses and the fre- ory channels.
  • Page 43 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS D Recalling the stored frequencies: D Clearing the stored frequencies: q Enter “AUTO WRITE CH” in SEARCH menu. q Select the auto write channel group. w Push and hold [SKIP] for 1 sec. to clear the all channel MENU ➪...
  • Page 44 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Skip search D Operation During search operation, you can store the paused fre- quency into memory channel as a skip channel which is q Push [SEARCH] to start the full search. skipped during search. This setting is useful to speed up the •...
  • Page 45: Priority Watch Types

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Priority watch D Priority watch types MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH Priority watch checks for signals on the memory channel(s) While operating on a VFO fre- 5 sec. every 5 sec. while operating on VFO mode or searching. The quency, priority watch checks receiver has 3 priority watch type to suit your needs.
  • Page 46: Memory Channel Watch

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS D Memory channel watch q Select the watching memory channel. t Push [CLR SQL] to return to VFO mode and start the ➥ Push [SCAN] to start a scan, then push [HOLD V] to watch. hold the scan. •...
  • Page 47 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS D Memory channel watch or scan watch during search q Select the watching memory channel or scan. • Priority watch during search For memory channel watch during search: ➥ Push [SCAN] to start a scan, then push [HOLD V] to hold the scan.
  • Page 48: Other Search Menu Items

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Other SEARCH menu items D Stop beep (STOP BEEP) D Search resume timer (RESUME) Selects the stop beep setting for search. Selects the search resume time from a pause after the re- ceived signal disappears. •...
  • Page 49: Link Scan

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Link scan q Push [SCAN] to start a link scan. The category/group link setting can be changed in mem- • Scan pauses when a signal is received. ory programming. See pages 52, 53 for details. •...
  • Page 50: All Scan

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ All scan ■ Category scan All scan repeatedly scans all memory channels programmed Category scan repeatedly scans all memory channels in the with any frequencies in the memory channel selected for same category as the selected memory channel has been scanning.
  • Page 51: Group Scan

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Group scan Group scan repeatedly scans all memory channels in the same group as the selected memory channel has been pro- grammed. q Select the category that includes the desired group to be scanned. ➥ Push [SCAN] to start a scan, then push [HOLD V] to hold the scan.
  • Page 52: Weather Channel Operation

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Weather channel operation U.S.A. and CANADA versions only D Weather alert function There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather chan- nels from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones be- Administration) broadcasts.
  • Page 53: Skip Setting For Scanning

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Skip setting for scanning Memory category/group/name can be set to be skipped dur- ing scan operation. In addition, memory channels can be set t Set the desired stand-by condition. to be skipped during search or scan operation. This is useful •...
  • Page 54 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS w Push [v]/[w] once or twice to to select “CATEGORY,” ✔ CONVENIENT! (Group skip setting) “GROUP” or “NAME.” The group skip setting can be set with the following opera- tion during a scan or scan holding state. q Select the desired memory group to be skipped.
  • Page 55: Priority Scan

    SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Priority scan r Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to SCAN menu, and During scan operation, priority scan checks for signals on the push [CLR SQL] to exit the menu screen operation and (preprogrammed) priority channels* every 5 sec. Only this start the watch.
  • Page 56 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Other SCAN menu items D Stop beep (STOP BEEP) D Scan resume timer (RESUME) Selects the stop beep setting for scan. Selects the scan resume time from a pause after the re- ceived signal disappears. •...
  • Page 57: Memory Programming

    MEMORY PROGRAMMING ■ General description CAUTION! Memory data can be erased by static electricity, electric A total of 1600 programming memory channels are available. transients, etc. In addition, they can be erased by malfunc- The memory channels may be saved in up to 26 categories, tion and during repairs.
  • Page 58: Memory Channel Programming

    MEMORY PROGRAMMING ■ Memory channel programming r Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired q Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode. w Set the desired frequency, if desired: category or “ADDITION,” then push [ENT MW]. •...
  • Page 59 “ADDITION,” then push [ENT MW]. • When “ADDITION” is selected, new name can be programmed The IC-RX7 has a total of 100 direct keys in the same in the group (see p. 54 for new name programming details).
  • Page 60 MEMORY PROGRAMMING D New CATEGORY programming q Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired SKIP, LINK q P ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the setting state. information. w P ush [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired Selectable information: •...
  • Page 61 MEMORY PROGRAMMING D New GROUP programming q Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired SKIP, LINK q P ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the setting state. information. w P ush [r] or [s] to select the desired setting, then Selectable information: •...
  • Page 62 MEMORY PROGRAMMING D New NAME programming q Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired SKIP q P ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the setting state. information. w P ush [r] or [s] to select the desired setting, then Selectable information: •...
  • Page 63: Memory Channel Selection

    MEMORY PROGRAMMING D New CH programming ■ Memory channel selection q Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired Memory channel can be selected during scan holding state. information. Selectable information: q Push [SCAN] to start a scan, then push [HOLD V] to hold •...
  • Page 64: Copying Memory Contents

    MEMORY PROGRAMMING ■ Copying memory contents r Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired This function copies a memory channel’s contents to another memory channel. This is useful when searching for signals category or “ADDITION,” then push [ENT MW]. around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the •...
  • Page 65: Changing Memory Contents

    MEMORY PROGRAMMING ■ Changing memory contents y Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired This function re-programs a memory category/group/name/ name or “ADDITION,” then push [ENT MW]. channel’s contents. This is useful when already programmed • When “ADDITION” is selected, new name can be programmed memory contents are changed or mistaken.
  • Page 66: Clearing Memory Contents

    MEMORY PROGRAMMING ■ Clearing memory contents e Push [r] to select “YES,” then push [ENT MW] (or [w]). Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), if desired. • Select “NO,” then push [ENT MW] to cancel clearing. • Returns to scan holding state. q Select the desired memory channel to be erased as page 56, then push and hold [ENT MW] for 1 sec.
  • Page 67: General

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ General r Push [ ]/[ ] MENU screen is used for programming values or conditions rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired value or condition, then push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to return to the of functions. setting item selection mode.
  • Page 68: Menu List ������������������������������������������������������������������������������60 ■ Display Menu Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Menu lists SCAN menu ITEMS REF. SELECTIONS AND DESCRIPTION ALL SCAN p. 42 Push [ENT MW] to start CATEGORY SCAN p. 42 Select a category, then push [ENT MW] to start GROUP SCAN p. 43 Select a group, then push [ENT MW] to start WEATHER SCAN Push [ENT MW] to start p.
  • Page 69: Setting Menu

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION MODE/TS/TONE... menu SOUNDS menu ITEMS REF. SELECTIONS AND DESCRIPTION ITEMS REF. SELECTIONS AND DESCRIPTION DUPLEX −DUP KEY-TOUCH BEEP p. 62 +DUP p. 70 OFFSET FREQ BEEP LEVEL p. 62 0.00000 Depending on the operating frequency p. 70 p.
  • Page 70: Mode/Ts/Tone Menu Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ MODE/TS/TONE menu items D Duplex direction (DUPLEX) D Offset frequency (OFFSET FREQ) Sets the duplex direction. The displayed frequency shifts Sets the duplex offset frequency for each frequency band the programmed frequency in offset frequency at right independently within 0 to 159.995 MHz range.
  • Page 71: D Tuning Step

    AM modes. The mode selection is stored independently broadcast band, respectively. The following tuning steps are in each band and memory channels. available for the IC-RX7. • 5.0 kHz • 6.25 kHz • 7.5 kHz • 8.33 kHz • 9.0 kHz Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations •...
  • Page 72: D Tone Squelch/Dtcs Squelch Setting (Tone)

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Tone squelch/DTCS squelch setting (TONE) D Tone squelch frequency (TSQL FREQ) Sets the tone squelch or DTCS squelch operation and Sets subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch operation. pocket beep capability for when waiting for the desired sig- Total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are avail- nal.
  • Page 73: D Dtcs Code (Dtcs Code)

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D DTCS code (DTCS CODE) D DTCS polarity (DTCS POLARITY) Sets DTCS code for DTCS squelch operation. Total of 104 Sets DTCS polarity from normal and reverse. This setting codes (023–754) are available. This setting appears only appears only when FM mode is selected.
  • Page 74: Setting Menu Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ SETTING menu items D AM antenna selection (AM ANTENNA) D FM antenna selection (FM ANTENNA) This setting is active only for the AM broadcast band, 0.495– This setting is active for all band and all receiving mode, but it is mostly effective only for the strong signal, such as 1.620 MHz (differ according to the version) reception.
  • Page 75: D Rf Gain (Rf Gain)

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D RF gain level (RF GAIN) D Auto power ON (AUTO POWER ON) The receiver gain can be reduced with the RF gain setting. Auto power ON function turns the receiver power ON auto- This may help to remove undesired weak signals while mon- matically after passing the set time period from power OFF.
  • Page 76: D Dial Acceleration (Dial Speed

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Dial acceleration (DIAL SPEED-UP) D Key lock type (LOCK) The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the While the key lock function is ON, [ ], [CLR SQL] ( tuning dial speed when rotating [DIAL] rapidly. , [r]/[s] and [MENU function only)
  • Page 77: Ci-V Address (Address)

    • CI-V address (ADDRESS) • CI-V transceive (TRANSCEIVE) To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver/receiver has CI-V transceive operation is possible with the IC-RX7 con- its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal number. The nected to an Icom CI-V radio. When “ON” is selected, IC-RX7’s address is “78.”...
  • Page 78: Sounds Menu Items

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ SOUNDS menu items D AF filter (AF FILTER) D Key-touch beep (KEY-TOUCH BEEP) Turns the key-touch beep ON or OFF. (default: ON) The AF filter suppresses high-pitch tone when this setting is ON. This function can be set for AM and WFM mode, but it does not appear for FM mode.
  • Page 79: D Tone Control (Tone Control)

    MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Tone control (TONE CONTROL) • Treble level (TREBLE) Sets the Bass and Treble level of the receive audio tone. This Selects the bass level from CUT, NORMAL (default) and setting is mostly effective when a head phone, such as an BOOST.
  • Page 80: D Display Backlighting (Backlight)

    The receiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer for The opening logo indication that (Icom logo and receiver name) is displayed at power ON can be skipped, if desired. night time operation. The display backlighting can be turned ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired.
  • Page 81: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Antenna selection w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “BAR” when The IC-RX7 has an internal bar antenna installed for receiv- “AM ANTENNA” is selected for the AM broadcast band; ing AM broadcast band (0.495–1.620 MHz; varies according to select “EARPHONE”...
  • Page 82: Rf Gain

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ RF gain The receiver gain can be reduced with the RF gain setting. This may help to remove undesired weak signals while mon- itoring strong signals. MENU q Enter “RF GAIN” in SETTING menu. Push [DIAL] MENU ➪ SETTING ➪ RF GAIN (p. 67) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to adjust the RF gain.
  • Page 83: Attenuator Function

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Attenuator function ■ Lock function The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal by To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary very strong signals near the desired frequency or when very function access, use the lock function. strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting station, are ➥...
  • Page 84: Duplex Operation

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Duplex operation D Setting Duplex communication uses 2 different frequencies for transmitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in con- q Set the receive station frequency (repeater output fre- versational communications, when both parties can speak quency) in VFO mode. and hear at the same time.
  • Page 85: [Dial] Function Assignment

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ [DIAL] function assignment The [DIAL] control can be used as an audio volume control r Push [ENT MW] to return to MODE/TS/TONE... (or [v]) instead of [r]/[s] keys to suit your preference. However, menu, and push [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “OFFSET while [DIAL] functions as an audio volume, [r]/[s] keys FREQ.”...
  • Page 86: Tone/Dtcs Squelch Operation

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation D Tone and DTCS squelches D Setting q Set the desired operating frequency in FM mode. The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only w Enter “TONE” in MODE/TS/TONE... menu. when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively.
  • Page 87: Pocket Beep Function

    OTHER FUNCTIONS r Push [ENT MW] t Operate the receiver in the normal way. to return to MODE/TS/TONE... (or [v]) y When the received signal includes a matching tone/code, menu, and push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indica- tion. the squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
  • Page 88: Tone Squelch Frequency/Dtcs Code Setting

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting q Enter “TSQL FREQ” or “DTCS CODE” in MODE/TS/ TONE... menu for selecting tone squelch frequency or DTCS code, respectively. MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE... ➪ TSQL FREQ (p. 64) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) MENU ➪...
  • Page 89: Dtcs Polarity Setting

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ DTCS polarity setting q Enter “DTCS POLARITY” in MODE/TS/TONE... menu. •Available tone frequencies MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE... ➪ DTCS POLARITY (p. 65) 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1 69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5...
  • Page 90: Tone Search

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone search r When the tone frequency or DTCS code is decoded, By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket the setting menu contents are programmed with the fre- beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the quency or code.
  • Page 91: Beep Tones

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Beep tones ■ Power save You can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the The power save function reduces the current drain to con- push of a switch. The output level can be adjusted within 40 serve battery power.
  • Page 92: Auto Power

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Auto power OFF ■ Display backlighting The receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after The receiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer for a specified period with a beep when no operation is per- night time operation.
  • Page 93: Lcd Contrast

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ LCD contrast The contrast of the LCD can be selected from 15 levels. This can be selected with “LCD CONTRAST” in DIAPLAY menu. MENU ➪ DISPLAY ➪ LCD CONTRAST (p. 72) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) ■...
  • Page 94: Cloning Function

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Cloning function The IC-RX7 has receiver-to-receiver data cloning capability. This function is useful when you want to copy all of the pro- grammed contents from one IC-RX7 to another. MENU • An optional OPC-474 cloning cable is required.
  • Page 95: Resetting

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Resetting D All reset D Partial reset The display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. when first q Push and hold [ q Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to ] for 1 sec. to applying power).
  • Page 96: Control Command

    CONTROL COMMAND ■ General q Preamble code (fixed) The IC-RX7 can be connected to a PC via the PC’s RS- w Receiver’s default address 232C port using an optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER e Controller’s default address This allows you to control the receiver from the PC and/or r Command number (see table below) transfer data from the receiver to the PC.
  • Page 97 CONTROL COMMAND CI-V connections example CI-V compatible transceiver Power supply 9–15VDC CI-V compatible transceiver RS-232C personal cable computer CT-17 IC-RX7 to [SP] 2-conductor 3.5(d) mm plug 3-conductor 3.5(d) mm plug must be used. 3.5(d) mm...
  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. REF. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM pgs. 2, 3, 12 No power comes ON. • The battery pack or batteries is/are ex- •...
  • Page 99: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS D General D Receiver • Frequency coverage • Receive system : Triple-conversion superheterodyne (Unit: MHz) 0.150–821.995, 851.000–866.995, • Intermediate frequencies : 1st : 429.1 MHz 896.000–1300.000 2nd : 19.65 MHz (FM/AM), Other than USA 0.150–1300.000 20.75 MHz (WFM) • Number of memory channels : 1600 channels (Memory channels) 3rd : 450 kHz (FM/AM), 200 channels (Auto write channels)
  • Page 100: Options

    OPTIONS BC-149 A/D ac adaptor CP-18A/E cigarette lighter SP-13 earphone CS-RX7 cloning software cable with dc dc converter with OPC-478UC cloning cable (USB type) Allows you to transfer data, such as memories, and quickly and easily edit and store data ®...
  • Page 101 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Düsseldorf 23rd Jun. 2008 Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the Place and date of issue essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal...
  • Page 102 • List of Country codes (ISO 3166-1) Country Codes Country Codes Austria Liechtenstein Belgium Lithuania Bulgaria Luxembourg Croatia Malta Czech Republic CZ Netherlands Cyprus Norway Denmark Poland Estonia Portugal Finland Romania France Slovakia Germany Slovenia Greece Spain Hungary Sweden Iceland Switzerland Ireland Turkey...
  • Page 103: Index

    INDEX – A – BP-244 installation ����������������������������������������������������������������������������2 AF filter (AF FILTER) ����������������������������������������������������������������������70 BP-262 installation ����������������������������������������������������������������������������3 All reset �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������87 All scan �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������42 – C – AM antenna selection (AM ANTENNA) ������������������������������������������66 Category scan ������������������������������������������������������������������������������42 Antenna ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 Caution �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Antenna selection ���������������������������������������������������������������������������73 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������93 Attenuator function �������������������������������������������������������������������������75 Changing memory contents (EDIT) ������������������������������������������������57...
  • Page 104 INDEX Dial speed acceleration ������������������������������������������������������������������83 Full search �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26 [DIAL] function assignment �������������������������������������������������������������77 Function display ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Direct frequency entry ��������������������������������������������������������������������20 DIRECT KEY ����������������������������������������������������������������������51, 52, 53 – G – Display backlighting (BACKLIGHT) ������������������������������������������72, 84 General (CI-V) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������88 DISPLAY menu �������������������������������������������������������������������������������61 General (MENU screen) �����������������������������������������������������������������59 DISPLAY menu items ���������������������������������������������������������������������72 General description ������������������������������������������������������������������������49 DTCS code (DTCS CODE) ������������������������������������������������������������65...
  • Page 105 INDEX Memory channel programming �������������������������������������������������������50 – P – Memory channel selection ��������������������������������������������������������������55 Partial reset ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������87 Memory channel watch�������������������������������������������������������������������38 Pocket beep function ���������������������������������������������������������������78, 79 Memory channel watch during search ��������������������������������������������39 Power ON ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Memory group programming ����������������������������������������������������������53 Power save (POWER SAVE) ����������������������������������������������������67, 83 Memory name programming ����������������������������������������������������������54 PRECAUTIONS ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 106 INDEX Search pause timer (PAUSE) ���������������������������������������������������������40 Top panel ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Search resume timer (RESUME) ���������������������������������������������������40 Treble level (TREBLE) ��������������������������������������������������������������������71 Selecting antenna ���������������������������������������������������������������������������73 TROUBLESHOOTING ��������������������������������������������������������������������90 Setting a frequency �������������������������������������������������������������������������20 Tuning step (TS) �����������������������������������������������������������������������������63 Setting a tuning step �����������������������������������������������������������������������23 Tuning step selection ����������������������������������������������������������������������23 Setting audio volume ����������������������������������������������������������������������14 Setting frequency via the dial ���������������������������������������������������������22 –...
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