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Addresses are provided on the inside back cover for your convenience. Icom, Icom Inc. and are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, ussia and/or other countries. NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC outlet or to a DC power supply that uses more than 16 V.
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SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS • IC-F7000 ‘ ‘ GENERAL • Frequency coverage • Mode • Antenna impedance • Frequency stability • Power supply requirement • Current drain (at 13.8 V DC) • Usable temperature range • Dimensions (projections not included) • Weight ‘...
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• RC-26 REMOTE CONTROLLER ‘ ‘ GENERAL • Microphone impedance • Audio output power • Audio output impedance • Usable temperature range • Dimension (projections not included) • Weight • SP-25 EXTERNAL SPEAKER ‘ ‘ GENERAL • Impedance • Input power •...
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• IC-F7000 (TOP VIEW) YGR amplifier YGR amplifier YGR amplifier (IC1: PC2709T) (IC1: PC2709T) MAIN UNIT MAIN UNIT MAIN UNIT DSP BO DSP BOARD DSP BOARD RF 3rd mix RF 3rd mixer RF 3rd mixer (IC501: TA4107F) (IC501: TA4107F) TX 3rd mix...
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SECTION 3 ABOUT EXTERNAL REFERENCE SIGNAL INPUT ‘ ‘ IN CASE OF USING EXTERNAL REFERENCE SIGNAL NEED TO MODIFY the PLL unit (bottom side) as below when using external reference. q Remove R5251 from the PLL unit. w Solder disconnect points (CP5041) on the PLL unit. R5251 CP5041 3 - 1...
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Unsolder connect points (CP5041) on the PLL unit. w Solder R5251 to the original position, or solder disconnect points (CP5251) on the PLL unit. ‘ ‘ CONNECTION Connect the external reference oscillator to the IC-F7000 as below. IC-F7000 front panel CP5251...
SECTION 4 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 4-1 RECEIVER CIRCUITS 4-1-1 RF FILTER CIRCUIT (PLL AND MAIN UNITS) Received signals from the antenna connector are applied to the transmit/receive switching and protection relay (PLL unit; RL7301) which is controlled by the CPU via the “TRXS” line. The signals pass through the 30 MHz cut-off low-pass filter (PLL unit;...
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4-1-5 DSP RECEIVER CIRCUIT (MAIN AND DSP UNITS) The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) circuit enables digital IF filter, digital noise reduction, digital PSN (Pulse Shift Network), phase demodulation, digital automatic notch, and etc. The 3rd IF signal is applied to the IF amplifier (MAIN unit; IC1002, pin 5) after being passed through the low-pass filter (MAIN unit;...
4-2 TRANSMITTER CIRCUITS 4-2-1 MICROPHONE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT (RC-26, MAIN AND DSP UNITS) The microphone amplifier circuit amplifies microphone audio signal to a level needed for the DSP circuit. Audio signals from the [MIC] connector (J8701, pin 6) are amplified at the AF amplifier (IC8280, pin 3), and then applied to the gate modulator IC (MAIN unit;...
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4-2-5 RF CIRCUIT (MAIN, PA, PLL UNITS AND DRI- VER BOARD) The RF circuit amplifies operating (transmitting) frequency to obtain 100 W (125 W: 1.6–4 MHz for [OTH]) of RF output. The RF signals from the 1st mixer circuit pass through the low-pass filter (L702, L703, C706, C707, C709–C711, C721), and are then applied to the RF amplifier (Q701).
4-2-6 ALC CIRCUIT (PLL AND MAIN UNITS) The ALC (Automatic Level Control) circuit controls the gain of IF amplifiers in order for the transceiver to output a con- stant RF power even when the supplied voltage shifts, etc. The RF power level is detected at the power detector circuit (PLL unit;...
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The AF signals from the microphone are amplified at the AF amplifier (IC8280) via the “MIC” signal. The signals are applied to the IC-F7000’s main unit through the J2501, pin 1 via the “FMOD” line. 4-4-3 KEY’S BACK LIGHTS CIRCUIT (DISPLAY BOARD) The key”s back lights compose of DS8305, DS8306,...
4-5 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS 4-5-1 PA UNIT VOLTAGE LINE LINE DESCRIPTION HV13 The voltage from an external power supply. The same voltage as the HV13 line passed through the fuse (F6701). The same voltage as the HV13 line passes S13V through the switching relay (RL6701).
4-6 PORT ALLOCATIONS 4-6-1 MAIN CPU (MAIN UNIT; IC3303) Port Description number name Outputs T8 regulator circuit (MAIN unit; Q1501) control signal. Outputs R8 and R13V regulator cir- cuits (MAIN unit; Q1502, Q1505) con- trol signal. Outputs serial strobe signal to the PSEL latch control IC (IC3601, pin 1).
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4-6-4 OUTPUT EXPANDER IC FOR BANDPASS FIL- TERS (MAIN UNIT; IC3604) Port Description number name Outputs 0.5–1.999999 MHz bandpass filter control signal. Outputs 2–2.999999 MHz bandpass filter control signal. Outputs 3–4.999999 MHz bandpass filter control singnal. Outputs 5–6.999999 MHz bandpass filter control signal.
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4-6-7 FRONT CPU PORT ALLOCATIONS (RC-26, DISPLAY BOARD; IC8201) Port Description number name 15–17 Outputs LCD drive signals. Input port for the [CALL] switch. CALK Low: [CALL] switch is pushed. Input port for the [∫] switch. Low: [∫] switch is pushed. Input port for the [√] switch.
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SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 5-1 PREPARATION When adjusting the contents on page 5-9, a JIG CABLE (see illustration as below) is required. Some adjustments must be performed on the “ADJUSTMENT MODE”. Entering the “ADJUSTMENT MODE”, refer to the next page in detail. REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT GRADE AND RANGE...
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ENTERING THE ADJUSTMENT MODE 1 Turn the power OFF. 2 Push and hold the HM-146’s [CALL] and RC-26’s [EMG] switches, then turn the power ON. [CALL] OPERATING ON THE ADJUSTMENT MODE • Enter the TX adjustment from the MAIN menu. •...
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5-2 PLL UNIT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS LPL LOCK • Operating frequency : 0.5000 MHz VOLTAGE • Mode • Receiving • Operating frequency : 0.4999 MHz • Receiving HPL LOCK • Operating frequency : 29.9999 MHz VOLTAGE • Mode • Receiving •...
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• IC-F7000 BOTTOM VIEW • PLL UNIT TOP VIEW R5255 L5203 L5204 Reference frequency adjustment P5201 Reference frequency ckeck point PLL unit C5521 HPL lock voltage adjustment CP5402 HPL lock voltage ckeck point CP5302 LPL lock voltage ckeck point L5305...
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5-3 PA AND FILTER UNITS ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS IDLING • Operating frequency : 12.2350 MHz CURRENT • Mode (For drive • Apply no audio signal to the [MIC] con- FETs) nector. • Disconnect J6702. • Preset R6304 and R6412 on the PA unit to max.
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R6412 Idling current adjustment (For final transistors) R6304 Idling current adjustment (For drive FETs) • PLL UNIT BOTTOM VIEW • IC-F7000 BOTTOM VIEW CP7331 (REF line) SWR detector check point CP7332 (FOR line) Connect to ground C7275 SWR detector adjustment...
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5-4 RECEIVER ADJUSTMENTS ”TOTAL GAIN”, “S-METER” and “DSC PEAK” adjustments must be performed at “ADJUSTMENT MODE”. ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS NOISE NULL • Operating frequency : 0.5 MHz POINT • Mode • Preset L209 parallel to top edge of its chassis. •...
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Preset to top edge of its chassis L209 PRESETTING Set to same height here. • RC-26 FRONT PANEL L401 L403 L801 L404 L405 • IC-F7000 BOTTOM VIEW [OK] 5 - 8 R217 R218 Noise null point adjustment L207 L208 L211...
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5-5 TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS The following adjustments must be performed at “ADJUSTMENT MODE” after “SWR DETECTOR” and “RECEIVER” ADJUST- MENTS in the SECTION 5-3 and 5-4. ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS TRANSMIT • While pushing HM-146’s [CALL] PEAK AND switch and RX-26’s [EMG] switch, turn TOTAL GAIN power ON.
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Connect an ammeter : J3E panel (50 A) between an external power supply : 1.5 kHz and the transceiver. : 100 mV • IC-F7000 BOTTOM VIEW [OK] 5 - 10 ADJUSTMENT VALUE UNIT ADJUST 24.0 A [AUS] R6516 28.0 A [OTH]...
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SECTION 8 SEMI-CONDUCTOR INFORMATION • TRANSISTOR AND FET’S 2SA1037AK S 2SA1586 GR 2SB1201 S (Symbol: FS) (Symbol: SG) (Symbol: B1201) 2SC4116 GR 2SC4213 B 2SC4215 O (Symbol: LG) (Symbol: AB) (Symbol: QO) 2SD1619 T TD 2SD1664 T100Q 2SD1801 S TL (Symbol: DB) (Symbol: DAQ) (Symbol: CE)
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SECTION 9 BOARD LAYOUTS 9-1 HM-146 • TOP VIEW LOCK 9 - 1 9-2 RC-26 9-2-1 CONNECT BOARD • TOP VIEW 9-2-2 REAR BOARD • TOP VIEW to RC-26 DISPLAY board J8701 J8802 to DISPLAY board J8702...
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• BOTTOM VIEW (DSP BOARD) MAIN unit J1102 J9901 DSPI1 DSPI1 DSPI2 DSPI2 AGC2 AGC1 AGC2 AGC1 DSPO1 DSPO1 DSPO2 DSPO2 to MAIN unit J1102 J9902 DRES DSKY GND1 VSQL ALE2 CWST GND1 OBSY GND1 GND1 CK_IN to MAIN unit J1101 9 - 6 MAIN unit J1101 GND1...
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9-3-2 MAIN UNIT • TOP VIEW J1102 DSPO2 DSPO1 AGC2 AGC1 DSPI2 DSPI1 to DSP board J9901 CONTROLLER 8 7 4 6 J2051 EXT SP to SP-25 to RC-26 DISPLAY boad J8201 9 - 7 J1901 J3602 J3601 2 1 3 to PLL unit J5001 to PLL unit J7331 W7321...
9-3-3 PA UNIT • TOP VIEW to CHASSIS W4501 to TUNER J6703 W7001 FLIN from PLL unit J7001 9 - 9 to MAIN unit J1901 J6701 J6412 VARISTOR-2 board J6501 to FAN J6301 to DRIVER DRVI board DRVI from/to MAIN unit J1 J6302 J6411 DRVO...
9-3-4 PLL UNIT • TOP VIEW W4503 from CHASSIS unit J4501 J7331 to MAIN unit J3602 9 - 11 W7001 FLIN to PA unit J6401 REMOTE J5001 J5081 to MAIN unit J3601 20 W5601 to MAIN unit J601 J5051 EXT REF M1Lo AF/MOD...
IC3603 TD62783AF BU4094BCF BUFF DECI X3301 CR-636A 14.7456MHz VSQL EEPROM IC3301 H13V CAT24WC256K1.8 H13V MMOD IC-F7000 RC-26 Explanatory notes VOLTAGE LINE TX LINE RX LINE COMMON LINE Bus LINE 64.455MHz Q201 Q202 BW=15kHz Q204 Q205 MMBFU310 4 0.5-2MHz FI201 33MHz 1.6MHz...
FAFG FMODG FMOD J8702 J8205 J8920 CHASSIS W8005 AFIN AFIN AFIN F13H F13H DISPLAY BOARD CONNECT BOARD 11 - 1 IC-F7000 Explanatory notes TX LINE RX LINE COMMON LINE HM-146 RC-26 HEADPHONE /CLONE J8801 J8802 AFIN AFIN AFIN F13H F13H...
ERJ3GE-JPW R8242 R8241 MESUREMENT CONDITIONS frequency:13.8 MHz mode:J3E(USB) ANT(RX):no input (TX):no modulation Digital tester unit:V FH13 range:20V input impedance:10M to IC-F7000 MAIN (3) unit J2051 Explanatory notes VOLTAGE LINE TX LINE RX LINE J8920 LRES LDB0 LDB1 LDB2 LDB3 LDB4...
12-2 IC-F7000 12-2-1 MAIN UNIT (1) MAIN UNIT (1) J301 M2Lo from PLL unit J5201 RX: 5.03V J601 from PLL 1LoB unit J5601 0.18 0.27 to PA PC2709T unit J6702 1SV307 0.0022 0.012 0.0022 from PLL unit J7321 2SC4213 Explanatory notes...