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Icom IC-7200 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER i7200...

  • Page 2: Important

    We want to take a cou- ple of moments of your time to thank you for making the IC-7200 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the de- sign of your IC-7200.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Use Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). Other manufacturer’s microphones have different pin assignments, and connection to the IC-7200 may damage the transceiver. For U.S.A. only Caution: Changes or modifications to this trans- ceiver, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ............... i ■ Selecting an operating band ......24 FOREWORD .............. i D Using the band stacking register ....24 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ..........i ■ Frequency setting ..........25 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES........i D Using the main dial ........25 FCC INFORMATION ..........
  • Page 5 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ......44–52 9 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ....67–69 ■ RIT function ............. 44 ■ Optional AT-180 automatic antenna tuner ■ Preamp and attenuator ........45 operation ............67 D Tuner operation ........... 67 ■ AGC function ........... 45 D AGC time constant selection .......

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel Function Speaker Display (p. 7) i7200 METER SPLIT M-CL COMP SCAN MODE F-INP GENE BAND TUNER FILTER P.AMP M-CH/RIT SPCH q PASSBAND TUNING CONTROLS [TWIN PBT] w NOISE BLANKER KEY (p. 49) Adjust the receiver’s DSP filter passband width. ➥...
  • Page 7 PANEL DESCRIPTION During [M-CH] acts as RIT control: r ANF/METER KEY (p. 51) METER Rotate to shift the receive frequency (p. 44). ➥  P ush to turn the Automatic Notch Filter function • Rotate the control clockwise to incerase the fre- ON or OFF in SSB and AM modes.
  • Page 8 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (Continued) Function Speaker Display (p. 7) i7200 METER SPLIT M-CL COMP SCAN MODE F-INP GENE BAND TUNER FILTER P.AMP M-CH/RIT SPCH !9 !8 !5 !4 P.AMP !0 MODE KEY !2 PREAMP/ATTENUATOR KEY (p. 29) (p. 45) MODE ➥...
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION • When functioning as RF GAIN/SQL control SPCH !5 SPCH•LOCK KEY ➥ Push to announce the selected frequency and S-meter squelch S-meter level by the speech synthesizer. (p. 32) threshold Squelch is open. • The parameters to be announced can be selected in Maximum RF gain the set mode.

  • Page 10: D Keypad

    PANEL DESCRIPTION D Keypad METER SPLIT SPLIT M-CL M-CL COMP SCAN F-INP COMP SCAN GENE BAND P.AMP F-INP ENT GENE BAND M-CH/RIT SPCH @2 VFO/MEMORY/1/1.8 MHz BAND KEY @4 SPLIT/3/7 MHz BAND KEY ➥ Push to toggle the operating mode be- ➥...
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION @6 MEMORY CLEAR/5/14 MHz BAND KEY #0 VOX/9/28 MHz BAND KEY ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to clear the ➥ Push to turn the VOX function ON or M-CL displayed memory channel contents in OFF. (p. 53) memory mode.

  • Page 12: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q TRANSMIT INDICATOR i SIGNAL/SQL/RF-GAIN METER Appears while transmitting. ➥ Shows receiving signal strength while receiving. ➥ Shows either transmit power meter (Po), SWR w MODE INDICATORS or ALC while transmitting. (p. 30) Shows the selected operating mode. •...
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION !5 PROGRAMMABLE TUNING STEP INDICATOR Appears when the programmable tuning step is selected. (p. 26) !6 RIT INDICATOR (p. 44) Appears when the RIT function is activated. !7 VFO INDICATORS (p. 22) “VFO A” or “VFO B” appears when VFO mode is selected.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    50 Ω coaxial cable. NEVER connect an USB cable until the driver installation has been complete. t ALC INPUT JACK [ALC] (p. 17) Connects to the ALC output jack of a non-Icom lin- About the USB driver: ear amplifier. Icom HP (http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/ index.html) gives the USB driver and the installa-...

  • Page 15: D Acc Socket Information

    PANEL DESCRIPTION i ACCESSORY SOCKET [ACC] !1 DC POWER SOCKET [DC 13.8V] (p. 15) Enables connection to external equipment such as Accepts 13.8 V DC through the supplied DC power a TNC for data communications, a linear amplifier cable. or an automatic antenna tuner, etc. Rear panel view •...

  • Page 16: Microphones

    DO NOT short pin 2 to ground as this can damage the internal 8 V regulator. DC voltage is applied to pin 1 for microphone opera- tion. Use caution when using a non-Icom micro- phone. • HM-36 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MICROPHONE MICROPHONE CABLE MICROPHONE PLUG 2kø...

  • Page 17: Installation And Connections

    Make the distance antenna tuner. The IC-7200 has an SWR meter to between the [GND] terminal and ground as short and monitor the antenna SWR continuously.

  • Page 18: Required Connections

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections • Front panel i7200 METER MICROPHONES (p. 11) SPLIT M-CL COMP SCAN MODE F-INP GENE BAND TUNER FILTER P.AMP M-CH/RIT SPCH HM-36 SM-20 • Rear panel DC POWER SUPPLY HF/50 MHz ANTENNA (p.15) AC outlet A DC power supply 13.8 V;...

  • Page 19: Advanced Connections

    • Rear panel REMOTE (p. 88) Used for computer control and transceive operation. with AH-4 (p. 16) AH-2b or long wire EXTERNAL SPEAKER (p. 93) SP-21 ACC SOCKET (p. 10) [SEND], [ALC] (p. 17) Used for connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier.

  • Page 20: Power Supply Connections

    The transceiver may not receive well on some frequencies when installed in a hybrid vehicle, or any type of electric vehicle (fuel cell vehicle). This The IC-7200 is not certified for vehicle installation is because vehicle’s electric components such as in European countries.

  • Page 21: External Antenna Tuners

    AT-180 Either of the two AT-180 [ANT] [ANT] [ACC] external connectors [ACC] IC-7200 [TRANSCEIVER] Ground Ground • Turn the IC-7200’s power OFF when connecting the AT-180, otherwise, the CPU may malfunction and the AT-180 may not function properly.

  • Page 22: Linear Amplifier Connections

    : 230 V CONNECTING A NON-ICOM LINEAR AMPLIFIER R WARNING: The IC-7200 SEND line is rated at 16 V/200 mA DC. If this level is exceeded, a larger external • Set the transceiver output power and linear am- relay must be used.

  • Page 23: Connections For Cw

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Connections for CW Set mode settings (p. 80) Rear panel N o r m a l Paddle polarity: Normal R ev e rs e Paddle polarity: Reverse For no break-in operation: Paddle Connect an external switch B u g 9 10 11 such as a foot switch;...

  • Page 24: Connections For Rtty

    [EXT SP] INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2-conductor ⁄ " plug ■ Connections for RTTY D Connections for RTTY (FSK) Rear panel [ACC] TNC or PC interface SQL* (light green) for the RTTY software FSKK (black) 9 10 11 AF out (light blue) Colors refer to the wires in HSEND (orange) 1 2 3...

  • Page 25: Connections For Sstv Or Psk31

    Connect SQL line when required. D When connecting to the [USB] jack Connect an USB cable (third party’s) between the transceiver’s USB jack and PC. (p. 9) • Icom HP (http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/index.html) gives the USB driver and the installation guide download service.

  • Page 26: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Before first applying power Before first applying power, make sure all connections After all connections have been done, set controls required for your system are complete by referring to and switch as shown in the figure below. Chapter 2.

  • Page 27: Vfo Description

    BASIC OPERATION ■ VFO description VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscilla- Select tor, and traditionally refers to an oscillator. The IC-7200 VFO can store a frequency and an oper- Change ating mode. DIAL Transfer You can call up a desired frequency to the VFO with the keypad or the memory copy function (p.

  • Page 28: Selecting Vfo/Memory Mode

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting VFO/memory mode ➥ Push to toggle between VFO and memory ➔ modes. METER SPLIT M-CL COMP SCAN MODE F-INP GENE BAND TUNER FILTER P.AMP M-CH/RIT SPCH D Differences between VFO mode and memory mode VFO MODE MEMORY MODE (pgs.

  • Page 29: Selecting An Operating Band

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting an operating band Band keys The transceiver has a band stacking register. This function automatically memorizes the last operating frequency and mode used on a particular band. METER SPLIT This is convenient for contest operation. M-CL COMP SCAN MODE...

  • Page 30: Frequency Setting

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Frequency setting The transceiver has several tuning methods for con- venient frequency tuning. D Using the main dial If the dial lock function is activated, “ ” (lock in- F-INP ENT q After pushing and holding for 1 sec., push BAND dicator) appears, and [DIAL] does not function.

  • Page 31: D Programmable Tuning Steps

    BASIC OPERATION D Programmable tuning steps The operating frequency can be changed in steps of q Push to turn the programmable tuning func- (0.1, 1, 5, 9 or 10 kHz selectable) for quick tuning. tion ON. • “Z” appears. Programmable tuning step indicator METER SPLIT M-CL...

  • Page 32: D 1 Hz And 10 Hz Tuning Steps

    BASIC OPERATION D 1 Hz and 10 Hz tuning steps ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to toggle between When the programmable tuning step “ ” disappears, the 1 Hz and 10 Hz step settings. rotating [DIAL] changes the frequency in increments •...

  • Page 33: D Auto Tuning Step Function

    BASIC OPERATION D Auto tuning step function When rotating the tuning dial rapidly, the tuning M-CH/RIT q Push and hold for 1 sec. twice to enter speed accelerates automatically as selected. the set mode. w Rotate [M-CH] to select “AUTo TS.” e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired tuning speed from HI (High), Lo (Low) and oF (OFF).

  • Page 34: Volume Setting

    M-CH/RIT SPCH Audio output decreases [AF] ■ Operating mode selection The following modes are available in the IC-7200: ➥ Push one or more times to select desired MODE SSB (USB/LSB), SSB data (USB data/LSB data), operation mode. CW, CW-R (CW Reverse), RTTY, RTTY-R (RTTY Re- ➥...

  • Page 35: Rf Gain And Squelch

    BASIC OPERATION ■ RF gain and Squelch The [RF/SQL] control adjusts the RF gain and squelch threshold level. The squelch stops noise out- METER SPLIT put from the speaker (closed position) when no sig- M-CL COMP SCAN nal is received. MODE F-INP GENE...

  • Page 36: Basic Transmit Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Basic transmit operation Before transmitting, monitor your selected oper- It’s good Amateur practice to listen first. On the ating frequency to make sure transmitting won’t HF bands, even if nothing is heard, ask “is the cause interference to other stations on the same frequency in use”...

  • Page 37: Voice Synthesizer Function

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Voice synthesizer function The IC-7200 has a voice synthesizer. This function q Select the desired parameters to be announced, announces the S-meter level, operating frequency such as Audio level, speed, language, contents, in and mode (S-meter level’s announcement can be the set mode.

  • Page 38: Receive And Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating SSB F-INP ENT q Push and hold for 1 sec., then push a BAND Band keys band key to select the desired band. w Push to select SSB mode. MODE METER • After SSB mode is selected, push and hold MODE SPLIT M-CL...

  • Page 39: D Convenient Functions For Transmit

    * The channel center frequencies that are specified cies. by the FCC, show the center frequency of their passband. However, the IC-7200 displays carrier NOTE: We recommend that you store these fre- point frequency, so set 1.5 kHz below from FCC quencies, mode and filter settings into the mem- channel center frequency.

  • Page 40: Operating Cw

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating CW q Connect a paddle, straight key or external elec- Band keys tronic keyer as on page 18. w Push and hold F-INP ENT for 1 sec., then push a BAND band key to select the desired band. METER SPLIT M-CL...

  • Page 41: D Convenient Functions For Receive

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Convenient functions for receive • Preamp and attenuator (p. 45) • Manual notch filter (pgs. 51, 52) ➥ Push to turn the manual notch filter ON or P.AMP ➥ Push to turn the preamp ON or OFF. OFF.

  • Page 42: D Cw Reverse Mode

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D CW reverse mode The CW-R (CW Reverse) mode receives CW signals on the reverse sideband like that of LSB and USB METER SPLIT modes. M-CL COMP SCAN MODE F-INP GENE BAND TUNER FILTER P.AMP Use when interference is near the desired signal and M-CH/RIT SPCH you want to shift the tone of the interfering signal.

  • Page 43: D Cw Side Tone Function

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D CW side tone function When the transceiver is in receive (and the break-in function is OFF— pgs. 55, 56) you can listen to the METER SPLIT tone of your CW signal without actually transmitting. M-CL COMP SCAN MODE F-INP...

  • Page 44: Operating Rtty (Fsk)

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating RTTY (FSK) When using your RTTY terminal or TNC, consult the manual that comes with the RTTY terminal or TNC. Band keys F-INP ENT q Push and hold for 1 sec., then push a BAND band key to select the desired band.

  • Page 45: D Rtty Reverse Mode

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D RTTY reverse mode Received characters are occasionally garbled when METER the receive signal is reversed between MARK and SPLIT SPACE. This reversal can be caused by incorrect M-CL COMP SCAN TNC connections, settings, commands, etc. MODE F-INP GENE BAND...

  • Page 46: D Rtty Decode Set Mode

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D RTTY decode set mode Set the RTTY key polarity, shift width and mark tone. q When RTTY (RTTY-R) mode is selected, push and METER M-CH/RIT SPLIT hold for 1 sec. to enter the quick set mode. M-CL w Rotate [M-CH] to select the desired set item.

  • Page 47: Operating Am

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating AM F-INP ENT q Push and hold for 1 sec., then push a Band keys BAND band key to select the desired band. w Push to select AM mode. MODE METER e Rotate [DIAL] to tune in a desired signal. SPLIT M-CL •...

  • Page 48: Data Mode (Sstv/Psk31) Operation

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Data mode (SSTV/PSK31) operation When operating SSTV or PSK31 with your PC soft- Band keys ware, consult the manual that is supplied with the software. METER SPLIT M-CL q Connect a PC to the transceiver. (p. 20) COMP SCAN MODE...

  • Page 49: Functions For Receive

    FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ RIT function The RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) function com- pensates for stations transmitting off-frequency or when you prefer to listen to slightly different-sound- METER ing voice characteristics, etc. SPLIT M-CL The function shifts the receive frequency up to COMP SCAN ±9.999 kHz in 1 Hz steps (10 Hz steps when cancel-...

  • Page 50: Preamp And Attenuator

    FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Preamp and attenuator The preamp amplifies received signals in the re- Either “ ” or “ ” appears. ceiver input (front end) circuit to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. Turn this function ON when re- ceiving weak signals.

  • Page 51: Twin Pbt Operation

    FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Twin PBT operation The general PBT (Passband Tuning) function elec- tronically narrows the IF passband width by shifting METER SPLIT the IF frequency slightly outside of the IF filter pass- M-CL COMP SCAN band to reject interference. This transceiver uses the MODE F-INP GENE...

  • Page 52: If Filter Selection

    FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ IF filter selection The transceiver has 3 passband IF filter widths for For AM mode, the passband width can be set from each mode. 200 to 8000 Hz in 200 Hz steps. A total of 40 passband widths are available. For SSB and CW modes, the passband width can be set from 50 to 3600 Hz in 50 or 100 Hz steps.

  • Page 53: D Filter Passband Width Setting

    FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE D FIlter passband width setting q Push several times to select the desired MODE METER mode. SPLIT M-CL w Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter filter set FILTER COMP SCAN mode. MODE F-INP GENE BAND TUNER FILTER P.AMP...

  • Page 54: Noise Blanker

    FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Noise blanker The noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such as from car ignition systems. METER SPLIT ➥ Push to turn the noise blanker ON or OFF. M-CL • “ ” appears when the NB function is ON. COMP SCAN MODE...

  • Page 55: Noise Reduction

    FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Noise reduction The noise reduction enhances desired signals in the presence of noise by using the DSP circuit to re- move random noise. The amount of enhancement is METER SPLIT adjustable. M-CL COMP SCAN MODE F-INP GENE BAND ➥...

  • Page 56: Notch Function

    FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Notch function ➥ Push to turn the auto notch function ON or This transceiver has auto and manual notch func- METER OFF. tions. • “ ” appears when the auto notch function is ON. The auto notch function automatically attenuates •...

  • Page 57: D Manual Notch Filter Setting

    FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE D Manual notch filter setting q Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter the man- ual notch filter set mode. • The manual notch function is turned ON and “ ” METER SPLIT appears. M-CL w Rotate [DIAL] to select the filter width from nar- COMP SCAN MODE...

  • Page 58: Functions For Transmit

    FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ VOX function The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function uses your voice to switch between transmit and METER SPLIT receive. This function provides an opportunity for M-CL COMP SCAN hands-free operation or to input log entries into your MODE F-INP GENE...

  • Page 59: D Vox Set Mode

    FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT D VOX set mode VOX GAIN This item adjusts the VOX gain for the VOX (Voice-Oper- ated Transmission) function. Higher values make the VOX function more sensitive to your voice. This setting can be adjusted from 0% to 100% in 1% steps.

  • Page 60: Break-In Function

    ■ Break-in function The break-in function is used in CW mode to auto- matically switch the transceiver between transmit and receive when keying. The IC-7200 is capable of full break-in or semi break-in. Break-in operation is also referred to as QSK.

  • Page 61: D Full Break-In Operation

    FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT D Full break-in operation During full break-in operation, the transceiver auto- Appears matically switches to receive between keying dots and dashes so that the operator can hear activity on the channel when transmitting. METER SPLIT M-CL COMP SCAN q Push to select CW or CW-R mode.

  • Page 62: Speech Compressor

    FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ Speech compressor The IC-7200 has a built-in, low distortion speech com- pressor circuit. This circuit increases your average talk METER SPLIT power in SSB mode and is especially useful for DX- M-CL COMP SCAN ing or noisy conditions when the receiving station is...

  • Page 63: Split Frequency Operation

    FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ Split frequency operation Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive in the same mode on two different frequen- cies. The split frequency operation is performed using 2 frequencies in VFO A and VFO B. The transmit and receive frequencies must be in the same band The following is an example of setting 7.0620 MHz for...

  • Page 64: D Quick Split Function

    FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT D Quick split function When you find a DX station, an important considera- SPLIT tion is how to set the split frequency. METER When you push and hold for 1 sec., the split SPLIT SPLIT M-CL function is activated, and the undisplayed VFO is set COMP SCAN MODE...

  • Page 65: Measuring Swr

    FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ Measuring SWR The IC-7200 has a built-in circuit for measuring an- tenna SWR—no external equipment is necessary. q Push to select CW or RTTY mode. MODE w Confirm that the output power is over 30 W.

  • Page 66: Memory Operation

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channels The transceiver has 201 memory channels including All 201 memory channels are tuneable which means 2 scan edge channels. the programmed frequency can be tuned temporarily Memory mode is very useful for quickly changing to with [DIAL], etc., in memory mode.

  • Page 67: Memory Programming

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory programming Memory channel programming can be performed either in VFO mode or in memory mode. D Programming in VFO mode [EXAMPLE]: Programming 7.088 MHz/LSB q Push to select VFO mode. ➔ into ch 12. w Rotate [DIAL], and push to set the de- MODE Push...

  • Page 68: Frequency Copying

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Frequency copying The frequency and operating mode in a memory channel can be copied to the VFO. D Copying in memory mode This is useful for copying a memory channel’s con- tents (frequency and operating mode) to a VFO while operating in memory mode.

  • Page 69: Memory Clearing

    MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory clearing Any unnecessary memory channels can be cleared. The cleared memory channels become blank chan- nels. METER SPLIT M-CL q Push to select memory mode. COMP SCAN ➔ MODE w Rotate [M-CH] to select the desired memory F-INP GENE BAND...

  • Page 70: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Scan types PROGRAMMED SCAN MEMORY SCAN Repeatedly scans between two scan edge frequencies Repeatedly all programmed memory channels that (scan edge memory channels P1 and P2). are not blank. BLANK Scan Mch 2 Mch 3 Mch 4 Scan edge P1 or P2 Scan edge P2 or P1 Jump...

  • Page 71: Programmed Scan Operation (Vfo Mode)

    SCAN OPERATION ■ Programmed scan operation (VFO mode) Programmed scan searches for signals between scan edge memory channels P1 and P2. The default frequencies for these memories are METER 0.500000 MHz and 29.99999 MHz, respectively. SPLIT See p. 62 for scan edges programming. M-CL COMP SCAN...

  • Page 72: Antenna Tuner Operation

    However, operation is different for the HF TUNER and 50 MHz bands. • When connecting the AT-180, the IC-7200’s out- put power must be more than 10 W. Otherwise, the AT-180 may not be tuned correctly. (AT-180’s minimum operating input power is 8 W.) D Tuner operation •...

  • Page 73: Internal Switch Description

    ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ■ AT-180 internal switch description The optional AT-180 has 3 operating configurations for HF band operation. Select a suitable configura- tions according to your antenna system. q Remove the top cover of the AT-180. • AT-180 inside top cover w Set the tuner switches to the desired positions ac- cording to the table below.

  • Page 74: Optional

    ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ■ Optional AH-4 operation automatic antenna tuner The AH-4 matches the IC-7200 to a long wire antenna R DANGER!: HIGH VOLTAGE! more than 7 m/23 ft long (3.5 MHz and above). NEVER touch the antenna element while tuning or •...

  • Page 75: Set Mode

    SET MODE ■ General Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. The IC-7200 has 2 separate set modes: quick set mode and set mode. Normal operation mode Push and hold for 1 sec. M-CH/RIT...

  • Page 76: Quick Set Mode

    SET MODE ■ Quick set mode Mode Set mode item Default setting RF POWER 100% MIC GAIN DATA MODE RF POWER 100% KEY SPEED 20WPM CW PITCH 600Hz SIDE TONE LEVEL SIDE TONE LIMIT RF POWER 100% TWIN PEAK FILTER RTTY RTTY MARK TONE 2125Hz...
  • Page 77 SET MODE Key speed (CW mode) This item adjusts the CW key speed. The key speed can be selected from 6 to 60* wpm. * 39, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 56, 58 and 59 cannot be selected. 20 WPM (default) CW pitch (CW mode)
  • Page 78 SET MODE ■ Quick set mode (Continued) RTTY shift width (RTTY mode) This item adjusts the RTTY shift width. There are 4 selectable values: 170, 200, 425 and 850 Hz. NOTE: 170 Hz is automatically set when the twin peak filter is ON.

  • Page 79: Set Mode

    SET MODE ■ Set mode Set mode item Default setting Set mode item Default setting LCD BACKLIGHT HIGH SCAN RESUME BEEP MAIN DIAL AUTO TS HIGH BAND EDGE BEEP DIAL ⁄ BEEP LEVEL MIC UP/DOWN SPEED HIGH SSB/CW SYNCHRONOUS BEEP LEVEL LIMIT TUNING RF/SQL CONTROL RF + SQL...

  • Page 80: Beep Level

    SET MODE ■ Set mode (Continued) Band Edge Beep A beep sounds when an operating frequency enters or exits an amateur band. This function is independent from “Beep” (the confirmation beep) setting as above. on : Band edge beep ON ON (default) oF : Band edge beep OFF The volume level can be set in “Beep Level”...

  • Page 81: Quick Split

    SET MODE Quick Split This item turns the quick split function ON or OFF. When this item is set to ON, push and hold SPLIT 1 sec. to set the undisplayed VFO frequency and oper- ating mode are set the same as the displayed VFO fre- quency and operating mode.

  • Page 82: Speech Level

    SET MODE ■ Set mode (Continued) PTT Tune Tuning of the internal antenna tuner can be started auto- matically at the moment [PTT] is pushed after the operat- ing frequency is changed (more than 1% from last-tuned frequency). When an optional AT-180 is connected, OFF (default) antenna tuner...

  • Page 83: Scan Resume

    SET MODE Speech MODE This item selects whether the operating mode an- nounced with the speech synthesizer when MODE pushed. When “on” is selected, the selected operating mode is announced at pushing OFF (default) MODE on : Operating model announcement with MODE oF : No operating mode announcement with MODE...
  • Page 84 SET MODE ■ Set mode (Continued) Mic Up/Down Speed This item sets the rate at which frequencies are scanned when the microphone [UP]/[DN] keys are pushed and held. HI : High speed (50 tuning steps/sec.) High (default) Lo : Low speed (25 tuning steps/sec.) SSB/CW Synchronous Tuning This item turns the displayed frequency shift function from ON or OFF.

  • Page 85: Paddle Polarity

    SET MODE Dot/Dash Ratio This item sets the internal electronic keyer dot/dash ratio. 1:1:2.8 to 1:1:4.5 (in 0.1 steps) can be selected. Keying weight example: Morse code “K” DOT (Fixed*) 1:1:3.0 (default) Weight setting: DASH DASH 1:1:3 (default) Weight setting: Adjusted Adjustable range SPACE (Fixed*)
  • Page 86 SET MODE ■ Set mode (Continued) Mode Select (SSB) This item inhibits the selection of SSB (LSB/USB) modes, and allows you to simplify operation. For example if you are operating mobile and only plan on using AM mode, set all other modes (SSB, CW, RTTY) to OFF, thereby making selection of AM quick and easy.

  • Page 87: D Paddle Operation From [Mic] Connector

    The IC-7200’s address is 76h. When 2 or more IC-7200s are connected to an optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER, rotate [DIAL] to select 76h (default) a different address for each IC-7200 in the range 01h to 7Fh. 76 : Address of 76h CI-V Transceive Transceive operation is possible with the IC-7200 con- nected to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers.

  • Page 88: Maintenance

    The 13.8 V DC from the DC power cable is applied to e Replace the circuitry fuse as shown in the diagram all units in the IC-7200, except for the power amplifier, as below. through the circuitry fuse. This fuse is installed in the PA unit.

  • Page 89: Memory Backup

    MENTENANCE ■ Memory backup All of the CPU’s memory is backed up by an EEP- ROM (Electronically-Erasable Programmable Read- Only Memory). All data you set, such as VFO, memory, set mode contents, etc. are stored in this EEPROM. There is no internal lithium battery. ■...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    The following chart is designed to help you correct If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem problems which are not equipment malfunctions. or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
  • Page 91 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CASE SOLUTION REF. Transmitting is impos- • The operating frequency is not set in a • Set the frequency in a ham band. p. 25 sible. ham band. Output power is too • Power is set to a lower power than max- •...

  • Page 92: Option Installations

    OPTION INSTALLATIONS ■ MB-116 installation handles The optional MB-116 are convenient when handles moving the transceiver and can protect the face and radio knobs during transport. ➥ Attach the MB-116 to the both sides of the trans- ceiver with the supplied screws (M4 × 9). Screws (M4 ×...

  • Page 93: Control Command

    RS-232C port. The Icom Communi- cation interface-V (CI-V) controls the following func- tions of the transceiver. Up to four Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be connected to a personal computer equipped with an RS-232C port. See pgs. 81, 82 for setting the CI-V ct-17 condition using set mode.

  • Page 94: D Command Table

    CONTROL COMMAND D Command table Command Sub command Description Command Sub command Description — Send frequency data. [AF] level setting (for transceive operation) (0=max. CCW to 255=max. CW) [RF] level setting Select LSB mode (0=max. CCW to 255=11 o'clock) (for transceive operation) [SQL] level setting Select USB mode (0=11 o'clock to 255=max.
  • Page 95 CONTROL COMMAND Command Sub command Description Command Sub command Description 0303 Set/read Key speed level setting 0333 Set/read main dial auto TS (0=OFF, (0=6 wpm to 255=60 wpm) 1=Low, 2=High) 0304 Set/read CW Pitch setting (0=300 0334 Set/read 1/4 dial speed set (0=OFF, Hz to 120=900 Hz;...

  • Page 96: D Band Stacking Register

    CONTROL COMMAND D Band stacking register To send or read the desired band stacking register’s contents, a combination of the frequency band and the register codes (“01” is fixed as the register code) as fol- lows are used. For example, when sending/reading the contents in the 21 MHz band, the code “0701”...

  • Page 97: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ■ General ■ Receiver • Frequency coverage : • Receive system : Triple-conversion Receive superheterodyne 30 kHz –60.000000 MHz* • Intermediate frequencies Transmit : 64.455 MHz 1.800–1.999999 MHz* , 3.500–3.999999 MHz* : 455 kHz 5.33050* , 5.34650* , 5.36650* : 15.625 kHz 5.37150* , 5.40350*...

  • Page 98: Options

    OPTIONS AT-180 AH-4 AH-2b hf/50 mh automatic hf automatic antenna tuner antenna element antenna tuner A 2.5 m long antenna ele- Fully automatic antenna tuner with Specially designed to tune a long wire ment for mobile operation preset memories for each 100 kHz. antenna for portable or mobile HF/50 with the AH-4.

  • Page 99: Options

    OPTIONS AH-710 FOLDED DIPOLE OPC-599 OPC-598 ADAPTOR CABLE ACC 13-PIN CABLE ANTENNA 13-pin, ACC connector to 7-pin + 8-pin Covers from 1.9–30 MHz bands. Has an Required when using the AT-180. ACC connector. SO-239 connector. 30 m (98.4 ft) coaxial •...

  • Page 100: About Ce

    Below 30 MHz, the recommended limits are specified Versions of the IC-7200 which display the in terms of V/m or A/m fields as they are likely to fall “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, within the near-field region.
  • Page 101 ABOUT CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Düsseldorf 30th 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 Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.

  • Page 102: Band Voltage Modification

    (q) is completed, or the regulated 8 V appears from pin 1 of [ACC] connector after modification (w) is completed. Performing this modification is the customer’s re- sponsibility. Icom does not guarantee this modifica- Front panel tion’s result. CAUTION:...
  • Page 103 MEMO...
  • Page 104 (Italy) IC-7200 #06 < Intended Country of Use > (Spain) IC-7200 #07 < Intended Country of Use > (Europe-1) A-6668D-1EX Printed in Japan © 2008 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed on recycle paper with soy ink.

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