Page 1 10 GPS/GPS-A OPERATION 11 MEMORY OPERATION 12 SCAN OPERATION 13 USING AN SD CARD The IC-7100 is not certified for vehicle installa- 14 VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION tion in European countries. (As of June 2013) 15 VOICE TX FUNCTION 16 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION...
Page 2: Default
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Page 3: Functions And Features
Previous view INTRODUCTION ® ® Functions and features of Adobe Reader The following functions and features can be used with Adobe ® Reader ® • Keyword search Click “Find (Ctrl+F)” or “Advanced • Find screen Search (Shift+Ctrl+F)” in the Edit menu to open the search screen.
Page 4 Previous view INTRODUCTION About the touch screen The following functions and features can be used with Adobe ® Reader ® Touch operation D Touch screen precautions A brief touch If the monitor is touched briefly, a beep sounds. Briefly touching the controller’s touch operates the function.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Previous view Previous view Section PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Front panel ............1-2 Controller — Function display ..........1-8 Controller — Multi-function keys ...........1-11 M-1 (M-1 menu) Display ............1-11 M-2 (M-2 menu) Display ............1-11 M-3 (M-3 menu) Display ............1-11 D-1 (D-1 menu) Display ............1-11 D-2 (D-2 menu) Display ............1-11...
Page 6: Controller - Front Panel
Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Front panel i7100 RF/SQL TX / RX M-CH BANK MENU NOTCH AUTO TUNE RX SPEECH � TUNER/CALL MIC/RF PWR SPEED/PITCH P.AMP ATT QUICK MPAD • When used as an RF gain/squelch control q POWER SWITCH•AF VOLUME [PWR]•[AF] (p.
Page 7 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Front panel (Continued) i7100 RF/SQL TX / RX M-CH BANK MENU NOTCH AUTO TUNE RX SPEECH � TUNER/CALL MIC/RF PWR SPEED/PITCH P.AMP ATT QUICK MPAD e TX/RX LED ❍ When the PBT LED lights green (Mode: SSB/CW/RTTY/AM) Lights green when the squelch opens, or a signal ➥...
Page 8 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Front panel (Continued) i7100 RF/SQL TX / RX M-CH BANK MENU NOTCH AUTO TUNE RX SPEECH � TUNER/CALL MIC/RF PWR SPEED/PITCH P.AMP ATT QUICK MPAD o ANTENNA TUNER/CALL KEY !2 NOISE BLANKER KEY (p. 5-8) TUNER/CALL (Mode: SSB/CW/RTTY/AM) ❍...
Page 9 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Front panel (Continued) i7100 RF/SQL TX / RX M-CH BANK MENU NOTCH AUTO TUNE RX SPEECH � TUNER/CALL MIC/RF PWR SPEED/PITCH P.AMP ATT QUICK MPAD !5 PREAMP•ATTENUATOR KEY !6 NOTCH KEY (p. 5-10) P.AMP NOTCH (Mode = Auto notch: SSB/AM/FM...
Page 10 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Front panel (Continued) i7100 RF/SQL TX / RX M-CH BANK MENU NOTCH AUTO TUNE RX SPEECH � TUNER/CALL MIC/RF PWR SPEED/PITCH P.AMP ATT QUICK MPAD ❍ RX CALL SIGN CAPTURE KEY Operation !7 DR MODE KEY (section 7,8,9) (p.
Page 11 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Front panel (Continued) i7100 RF/SQL TX / RX M-CH BANK MENU NOTCH AUTO TUNE RX SPEECH � TUNER/CALL MIC/RF PWR SPEED/PITCH P.AMP ATT QUICK MPAD @2 @3 @2 SPEECH•LOCK KEY @3 MEMO PAD KEY (p.
Page 12: Controller - Function Display
Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Function display (Mode: DV) q TX ICON Indicates either the displayed frequency can be ➥ “DSQL” appears when the digital call sign squelch transmitted, or not. function is ON. (p. 9-22) ➥ “ ” appears while the operating frequency is in ➥...
Page 13 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Function display (Continued) o CLOCK READOUT !4 MEMORY CHANNEL READOUT (p. 11-3) Shows the current time. Shows the selected memory channel, scan edge ➥ channel or Call channel. • UTC time or local time can be selected. •...
Page 14 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Function display (Continued) !9 FUNCTION ICONS The Notch icons appear when the Notch filter ➥ “VOX” appears when the VOX function is activat- function is turned ON. (p. 5-10) ➥ ed. (p. 6-2) (Mode: SSB/CW/RTTY/AM) The Break-in icons appear when the Break-in ➥...
Page 15: Controller - Multi-Function Keys
Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Multi-function keys Push to change the set of functions assigned ➥ MENU to touch keys. • Toggles the function display menu between M-1, M-2 and M-3 menus or D-1 and D-2 menus. • Functions vary, depending on the operating mode. •...
Page 16: D Function Keys On M-1 Display
Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Multi-function keys (Continued) D Function keys on M-1 display D Function keys on M-2 display SCAN KEY [SCAN] (p. 12-4) DUPLEX KEY [DUP] (p. 4-27) Touch to display the “SCAN” screen. ➥ Touch to select the duplex direction, or to •...
Page 17: D Function Keys On M-3 Display
Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Multi-function keys (Continued) D Function keys on M-3 display Function keys on M-2 display (Continued) RTTY DECODER KEY [DEC] (p. 4-12) MEMORY NAME KEY [MEMO] (p. 11-10) Touch to display the RTTY Decoder screen. Touch to display the “MEMO”...
Page 18: D Function Keys On D-1 Display
Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller— Multi-function keys (Continued) D Function keys on D-1 display D Function keys on D-2 display (Mode: DV) (when the DR mode is selected) (Mode: DV) (when the DR mode is selected) SCAN KEY [SCAN] (p. 12-4) MEMORY WRITE KEY [MW] (p.
Page 19: Controller - Rear And Bottom Panels
Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Rear and bottom panels Bottom panel Rear panel Speaker q HEADPHONE/SPEAKER JACK [PHONES/SP] e MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC] Plug in standard stereo headphones (impedance: 8 Plug in the supplied or an optional microphone. to 16 ø...
Page 20: Main Unit - Front Panel
Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Main unit — Front panel q COOLING FAN w SD CARD SLOT [SD CARD] This is a cooling fan for heat dissipation. Insert an SD card of up to 32 GB SDHC. Depending on the internal temperature, it rotates at See Section 13 for details.
Page 21: Main Unit - Rear Panel
, for external control of the transceiver. converter Connects to the Controller using with the supplied ➥ Use for the transceive function with another Icom OPC-2253 Control cable. CI-V transceiver or receiver. • The OPC-2253 Control cable is 3.5 meter (11.5 feet) When the transceive function is set to ON, chang- length.
Page 22 > Connectors > USB2/DATA1 Function > ler. USB2 Function DO NOT simultaneously connect two microphones. About the USB driver: The USB driver and the installation guide can be downloaded from our website. ➥ http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html The following items are required: ® ® • Microsoft Windows Microsoft ®...
Page 23: Dacc Socket Information
“1SS133,” on the load side of the circuit to the counter-electromotive force absorption. When the diode is added, a switching delay of the relay may occur. Be sure to check its switching action before operation. [Example] Switching diode To a non-Icom ACC socket linear amplifier eHSEND or uVSEND Relay i13.8 V...
Page 24: Ddata2 Socket Information
Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Main unit — Rear panel (Continued) • When connecting the ACC conversion cable (OPC-599) Connect to ACC socket ACC 1 ACC 2 o !0 !1 !2 t y u i q w e r q FSKK t AF q 8 V t ALC...
Page 25: Microphone
Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Microphone D HM-198 (Supplied) q PTT SWITCH Hold down to transmit, release to receive. w UP/DOWN KEYS [UP]/[DN] Push either key to change the operating frequen- ➥ cy, memory channel, Set mode setting, and so on. (pp.
Page 26 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Microphone (Continued) The optional OPC-589 cable is required to connect these 8-pin microphones. D SM-50 (Option) q PTT SWITCH Hold down to transmit, release to receive. w PTT LOCK SWITCH Push to lock the PTT switch in the transmit mode. e UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN] Change the selected readout frequency or memory channel.
Page 27 > SPEECH > S-Level SPEECH • When RIT is ON, the RIT offset is not included in the • Icom’s triple band stacking register memorizes 3 fre- frequency announcement. quencies in each band. ❍ LOCK KEY Operation (p. 5-12)
Page 28 Previous view PANEL DESCRIPTION Microphone HM-151 (Option) (Continued) SPCH TUNER /LOCK /CALL Mic element MODE GENE F-INP u MODE KEY [MODE] !2 TRANSMIT FREQUENCY CHECK KEY [XFC] Push to cycle through the operating modes: ➥ During split frequency or repeater operation, hold ➥...
Page 29 Required Connections to a Transceiver ........2-6 The External Units Connections to a Transceiver ....2-7 Power Supply Connections ............2-8 Connecting the PS-126 power supply ........2-8 Connecting a non-Icom DC power supply .......2-8 Linear Amplifier Connections ..........2-9 Connecting the IC-PW1/EURO ..........2-9 Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier...
Page 30: Selecting A Location
Previous view INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Selecting a location Grounding Select a location for the transceiver that allows ad- To prevent electrical shock, television interference equate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold, (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other problems, vibrations, away from TV sets, TV antenna elements, ground the transceiver using the GROUND terminal on radios and other electromagnetic sources.
Page 31: Antenna Connection
Low SWR allows full power for transmit- CAUTION: Protect your transceiver from lightning by ting. The IC-7100 has an SWR meter to continuously using a lightning arrestor. monitor the antenna SWR.
Page 32: Connect Controller To Transceiver
Drill 5 mm holes for the bracket location. Spring washer Drill 3 mm holes for the tapping screws. MB-62 Flat washer Main unit installation The MB-62 can be used for AT-180 as well. Adjust for the best viewing angle. Screw Flange bolt Using tapping screws IC-7100...
Page 33: Connecting Accessories To The Controller
This could damage the transceiver. The • Data transmission (AFSK) HM-151 is designed to use with the IC-7000/ Connect a TNC (Terminal Node Controller) to the [MIC] con- IC-7100 series ONLY. nector to enable data transmission (AFSK). (p. 18-2) Connect to the [CONTROLLER] Controller...
Page 34: Required Connections To A Transceiver
Amperes. bands or below 74.8 MHz. 144/430 MHz frequency bands or PS-126 74.8 MHz and above. (Optional) IC-7100 [MIC] MODULAR MICRO- PHONE CONNECTOR (p. 2-5) As with a microphone connec- tor of the controller, accepts the supplied microphone. [GND] GROUND TERMINAL...
Page 35: The External Units Connections To A Transceiver
Previous view INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS The External Units Connections to a Transceiver [TUNER] TUNER CONTROL SOCKET (p. 16-1) [DATA1] DATA1 JACK For GPS operation (p. 10-2) • Connect a GPS receiver to the transceiv- Connect the control cable from an op- •...
Page 36: Power Supply Connections
DC power cable. • DC 13.8 V (Capacity: 22 A and over) • A power supply with an over current protective line • We recommend using Icom’s optional power supply and with a less voltage fluctuation or ripple (PS-126: DC13.8 V/25 A).
Page 37: Linear Amplifier Connections
Previous view INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Linear Amplifier Connections Connecting the IC-PW1/EURO To connect the Icom IC-PW1/EURO, see the diagram below. For IC-PW1/EURO operation, refer to the amplifier’s instruction manual. ACC cable 7-pin side To an antenna [ACC-1] OPC-599 conversion Remote Control...
Page 38: D Connecting A Non-Icom Linear Amplifier
Previous view INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Linear Amplifier Connections (Continued) D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier To connect a non-Icom HF, 50/70* MHz bands linear amplifier, see the diagram below. 70 MHz band transmission is available, depending on the transceiver version.
Page 39 Previous view Previous view Section BASIC OPERATION Power ON ..................3-2 Before first applying power ............3-2 Tuning ON the power ...............3-2 Selecting a Function menu .............3-3 Selecting VFO/Memory mode ..........3-4 VFO operation ................3-5 Selecting VFO A or VFO B ............3-5 VFO equalization ..............3-5 Selecting a frequency band ............3-6 Using the band stacking registers...
Page 40: Section 3 Basic Operation
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Power ON D Before first applying power Before turning ON your transceiver for the first time, NOTE: When turning OFF the power, the transceiver make sure all connections required for your system are memorizes the settings. Thus the transceiver restarts complete by reviewing them in Section 2 of this man- with the settings before you turned OFF the power.
Page 41: Selecting A Function Menu
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Selecting a Function menu Push (C) one or more times to select the “M-1” MENU screen (M-1 menu), “M-2” screen (M-2 menu) or “M-3” screen (M-3 menu). • In the DR mode, push (C) once or twice to select the MENU “D-1”...
Page 42: Selecting Vfo/Memory Mode
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Selecting VFO/Memory mode IC-7100 has VFO and Memory modes. VFO mode icon In the VFO mode, rotate the Dial to select the disired frequency. In the Memory mode, rotate [M-CH] (L) to select the preprogrammed memory channel.
Page 43: Vfo Operation
Previous view BASIC OPERATION VFO operation The IC-7100 has two VFOs; “A” and “B,” and are conve- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight nient for quickly selecting two frequencies, or split fre- instructions indicate the quency operation.
Page 44: Selecting A Frequency Band
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Selecting a frequency band Select the frequency band you want to use. Touch the MHz Touch the MHz digits of the frequency readout to en- digits. ter the Band selection screen. Touch a desired operating band, “1.8” to “430” or “GENE.”...
Page 45: Setting Frequency
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency You can select the transceiver’s frequency by using the Dial, or you can enter it on the Direct input screen. D Tuning with the Dial q On the Band selection screen, select the desired fre- quency band.
Page 46: D Quick Tuning Function
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) D Quick Tuning function The operating frequency can be changed in ‘kHz’ or ‘MHz’ steps for quick tuning. Select the desired tuning step in each operating fre- • ‘kHz’ Quick Tuning function quency band and mode. q Touch the kHz digits to select the ‘kHz’...
Page 47: D Selecting 'Khz' Step
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) D Selecting ‘kHz’ step When the ‘kHz’ Quick Tuning is selected, the frequen- cy can be changed in the selected ‘kHz’ steps. The steps can be memorized, depending on the operating modes. On the Mode selection screen, select the desired op- erating mode.
Page 48: D 1⁄4 Tuning Step Function
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) D 1⁄4 tuning step function (Mode: SSB-D/CW/RTTY) The dial speed is reduced to ⁄ of the normal speed when the ⁄ tuning function is ON, for finer tuning con- trol. You can set the ⁄...
Page 49: D Direct Frequency Input
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) D Direct frequency input The transceiver has a Direct input screen for direct fre- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight quency entry, as described below. instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 50 Previous view BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) Direct frequency input (Continued) • Split offset frequency input Touch the MHz digits to enter the Band selection dis- play. Touch the MHz Touch [F-INP]( D) to enter the Direct input screen. digits If the Shift direction is minus, touch “•...
Page 51: D Band Edge Warning Beep
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) D Band edge warning beep You can hear a beep tone when you tune into or out of an amateur band’s frequency range. A regular beep sounds when you tune into a range, and an lower tone error beep sounds when you tune out of a range.
Page 52: D Programming The User Band Edge
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) D Programming the user band edge When “ON (User)” or “ON (User) & TX Limit” is selected in the “Band Edge Beep” item, the “User Band Edge” item appears in the “Function” Set mode. A total of 30 band edge frequencies can be programmed in the “User Band Edge”...
Page 53 Previous view BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) Programming the user band edge (Continued) • Inserting a Band edge Example: Inserts the 1.800–1.999999 MHz range Enter the “User Band Edge” screen. Touch the Band Function > User Band Edge (C) > edge for 1 sec- Touch for 1 second the Band edge that you want to insert a new Band edge above it.
Page 54 Previous view BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) Programming the user band edge (Continued) Example: Change the 7.000–7.300000 MHz range • Changing the Band edge frequencies Enter the “User Band Edge” screen. Function > User Band Edge (C) > Touch the Band edge to be changed. Touch the de- •...
Page 55: Selecting The Operating Mode
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Selecting the Operating mode The usable operating modes in the IC-7100 are listed to the right below. You can select the desired operating mode by touching the mode key on the Mode selection screen. NOTE: Touch the Mode...
Page 56: Selecting The Audio Volume
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Selecting the Audio volume Rotate [AF] (L) control clockwise to increase the ➥ audio output level, counterclockwise to decrease it. Increases [AF] Decreases The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 57: Squelch And Receive (Rf) Sensitivity
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Squelch and receive (RF) sensitivity Adjusts the RF gain and squelch threshold level. The The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the squelch removes noise output to the speaker when no part of the controller. signal is received (closed squelch).
Page 58: Voice Synthesizer Operation
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Voice synthesizer operation The IC-7100 has a built-in voice synthesizer to an- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight nounce the operating frequency, mode and S-meter instructions indicate the level in a clear, electronically-generated voice, in Eng- part of the controller.
Page 59: D Tuning Off The S-Meter Announcement
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Voice synthesizer operation (Continued) D Tuning OFF the S-meter announcement The S-meter announcement can be turned OFF. Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “S-Level SPEECH” item of the “SPEECH” Set mode. SPEECH > S-Level SPEECH Touch •...
Page 60: Meter Display Selection
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Meter display selection The transmit meter can be toggled between four func- tions for your convenience. ➥ Touch the Meter one or more times to select the TX meter function, RF power meter, SWR meter, ALC meter or COMP meter.
Page 61: Basic Transmit Operation
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Basic transmit operation The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight Before transmitting, monitor the operating fre- instructions indicate the quency to make sure transmitting won’t cause part of the controller. interference to other stations on the same fre- L: Left side quency.
Page 62: D Microphone Gain Adjustment
Previous view BASIC OPERATION Basic transmit operation (Continued) D Microphone gain adjustment (Mode: SSB/AM/FM/DV) Push (C) to open the MIC gain/RF power MIC/RF PWR TX/RX LED adjustment display. Push [PTT] to transmit. • Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level. Rotate [M-CH] (L) to adjust the MIC gain.
Page 63 Previous view Section RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Operating SSB .................4-2 Operating CW ................4-3 About the CW reverse mode ...........4-4 About keying speed ..............4-4 About CW pitch control ............4-4 CW sidetone function ..............4-5 CW Auto tune function ............4-5 Electronic keyer functions ............4-6 Memory keyer menu construction ...........4-6 Memory keyer send menu...
Page 64: Section 4 Receive And Transmit
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Operating SSB Select the desired frequency band. (p. 3-6) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight On the Mode selection screen, touch “SSB” to select instructions indicate the the LSB or USB mode.
Page 65: Operating Cw
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Operating CW Select the desired frequency band. (p. 3-6) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight On the Mode selection screen, touch “CW” to select instructions indicate the the CW mode.
Page 66: D About The Cw Reverse Mode
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Operating CW (Continued) D About the CW reverse mode The CW reverse mode receives signals with a reverse side CW carrier point similar to voice LSB and USB modes. Use when interfering signals are near a desired signal and you want to reduce the interfering tone.
Page 67: Dcw Sidetone Function
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Operating CW (Continued) D CW sidetone function When the transceiver is in the receive mode (and the Break-in function is OFF— p. 4-3), you can listen to the CW sidetone without actually transmitting. You can also use the CW sidetone to practice CW send- ing, but be sure to turn OFF the Break-in function.
Page 68: Electronic Keyer Functions
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions You can access a number of convenient built-in elec- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight tronic keyer functions in the memory keyer menu. instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 69: D Memory Keyer Send Menu
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions (Continued) D Memory keyer send menu Preset characters can be sent using the Keyer Send screen. Contents of the memory keyer are enterd in the Keyer Memory (Edit) screen. • Transmitting q In the CW mode, turn ON the Break-in function. (p.
Page 70: D Editing A Memory Keyer
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions (Continued) D Editing a memory keyer The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the The contents of the memory keyer memories can be part of the controller.
Page 71: D Contest Number Set Mode
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions (Continued) D Contest number Set mode This mode is used to set the contest number, count up The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the trigger and Present number. part of the controller.
Page 72: D Keyer Set Mode
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions (Continued) D Keyer Set mode The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight This Set mode is used to set the CW sidetone, memory instructions indicate the keyer repeat time, dash weight, paddle specifications, part of the controller.
Page 73: Paddle Polarity
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions (Continued) Keyer set mode (Continued) Side Tone Level Rise Time (Default: 50%) (Default: 4ms) Select the CW sidetone output level. Set the rise time of the transmitted CW envelope. • 0 to 100% can be selected. •...
Page 74: Operating Rtty (Fsk)
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Operating RTTY (FSK) When using your RTTY terminal or TNC, consult the The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight manual that comes with the equipment. instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 75: The Functions For Rtty Operation
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The functions for RTTY operation D About RTTY reverse mode The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight Received characters are occasionally garbled when instructions indicate the the Mark and Space signals are reversed. This reversal part of the controller.
Page 76: Twin Peak Filter
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The functions for RTTY operation (Continued) D RTTY Set mode The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the The RTTY Set mode is used to set the Twin peak filter part of the controller.
Page 77: Drtty Decoder
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The functions for RTTY operation (Continued) D RTTY decoder The transceiver has an RTTY decoder for Baudot (mark frequency: 2125 Hz, shift frequency: 170 Hz, 45 bps). An external terminal unit (TU) or terminal node con- nector (TNC) is not necessary for receiving a Baudot signal.
Page 78: Drtty Decode Set Mode
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The functions for RTTY operation (Continued) D RTTY decode Set mode The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the The RTTY decode Set mode is used to set the decode part of the controller. USOS function, RTTY decoder new line code and the L: Left side, R: Right side, C: Center bottom TX USOS function.
Page 79: D Transmitting An Rtty Memory
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The functions for RTTY operation (Continued) D Transmitting an RTTY memory Previously entered characters can be sent using the RTTY memory. Contents of the memory are enter in the RTTY Memory (Edit) screen. In the RTTY mode, push (C) one or more MENU times to select the “M-2”...
Page 80: Editing An Rtty Memory
↵QSL DE ICOM ICOM UR 599–599 BK↵ instructions indicate the part of the controller. ↵73 GL SK↵ ↵CQ CQ CQ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K↵ L: Left side ↵ M Y TRANSCEIVER IS IC–7100 & ANTENNA IS A R: Right side 3–ELEMENT TRIBAND YAGI.↵...
Page 81: D Turning On The Rtty Decode Log
Be sure to insert the SD card, otherwise this function L: Left side does not work properly. The SD card is not supplied by R: Right side Icom. C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) q In the RTTY mode, push...
Page 82: Drtty Decode Log Set Mode
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The functions for RTTY operation (Continued) D RTTY decode log Set mode The RTTY decode log Set mode is used to set the File Type and the Time stamps. q In the RTTY mode, push (C) one or more MENU times to select the “M-2”...
Page 83: Operating Am/Fm
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Operating AM/FM Select the desired frequency band. (p. 3-6) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight On the Mode selection screen, touch “AM” or “FM” to instructions indicate the select the AM or FM mode.
Page 84: Tone Squelch Operation
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Tone squelch operation The tone squelch opens only when you receive a signal The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently instructions indicate the wait for calls from others using the same tone.
Page 85: Dtcs Operation
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT DTCS operation The DTCS function is another method of communica- tions using selective calling. Only received signals hav- ing a matching 3-digit code will open the squelch. DTCS icon Select the desired frequency band. (p. 3-6) On the Mode selection screen, touch “FM”...
Page 86: Tone Scan/Dtcs Code Scan Operation
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Tone scan/DTCS code scan operation To search for a repeater’s sub-audible tone frequency, The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight a tone scan is available. instructions indicate the By monitoring a repeater signal with a tone squelch or part of the controller.
Page 87: Repeater Operation
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Repeater operation A repeater receives transmitted signals and retransmits The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight them on a different frequency. When using a repeater, instructions indicate the the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive fre- part of the controller.
Page 88: D Repeater Access Tone Frequency Setting
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Repeater operation (Continued) D Repeater access tone frequency setting The L, R, C or D in the Some repeaters require a subaudible tone to be ac- L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the cessed.
Page 89: D One-Touch Repeater Function
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Repeater operation (Continued) D One-touch repeater function The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight This function allows you to set the repeater operation instructions indicate the by holding down one switch. part of the controller.
Page 90: D Transmit Frequency Monitor Check
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Repeater operation (Continued) D Transmit frequency monitor check You may be able to directly receive the other party’s transmitted signal without having to go through a re- peater. This function helps you to check whether direct communication can be made, or not.
Page 91: D Storing A Non Standard Repeater
Previous view RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Repeater operation (Continued) D Storing a non standard repeater While the “M-1” menu is selected, touch [A/B]( D) to select VFO A. Rotate the Dial to set the repeater output frequency. VFO A Touch [A/B]( D) to select VFO B.
Page 92 Previous view Section FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE Preamp and attenuator ............5-2 Preamplifier ................5-2 Attenuator ................5-2 AGC function ................5-3 AGC speed selection ...............5-3 Setting the AGC time constant ..........5-3 RIT function ................5-4 Twin PBT operation ..............5-5 IF filter selection ..............5-6 IF filter selection ..............5-6 Filter passband width setting ...........5-6...
Page 93: Section 5 Functions For Receive
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE Preamp and attenuator D Preamplifier The preamplifier amplifies weak signals in the receiver front end, to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. Turn this function ON when receiving weak signals. (Frequency band: HF, 50/70 MHz) ➥...
Page 94: Agc Function
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE AGC function The AGC (Auto Gain Control) controls receiver gain to The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight produce a constant audio output level, even when the instructions indicate the received signal strength greatly varies.
Page 95: Rit Function
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE RIT function The RIT (Receive Increment Tuning) function compen- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight sates for off-frequency operation of the received sta- instructions indicate the tion. part of the controller.
Page 96: Twin Pbt Operation
To reject interference, PBT (Passband Tuning) electron- ically narrows the IF passband width by shifting the IF frequency slightly outside of the IF filter passband. The IC-7100 uses DSP for the PBT function. Moving both TWIN-PBT ([M-CH/BANK] (L)) controls shift the IF passband center frequency both above and below the received frequency.
Page 97: If Filter Selection
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE IF filter selection The transceiver has 3 passband width IF filters for each The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight mode. instructions indicate the part of the controller. The filter selection is automatically memorized in L: Left side each mode.
Page 98: If (Dsp) Filter Shape
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE IF (DSP) filter shape (Mode: SSB/SSB-D/CW) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the A soft or sharp type of DSP filter shape for both SSB part of the controller.
Page 99: Noise Blanker
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE Noise Blanker (Mode: SSB/CW/RTTY/AM) The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the The Noise Blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such as part of the controller. noise from car ignitions. L: Left side, R: Right side, C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) Push (D) to turn the Noise Blanker function ON...
Page 100: Noise Reduction
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE Noise Reduction The Noise Reduction function reduces random noise The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight components and enhances audio signals which are instructions indicate the buried in noise. The received signals are converted to part of the controller.
Page 101: Notch Function
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE Notch function (Mode =Auto notch: SSB/AM/FM The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight Manual notch:SSB/CW/RTTY/AM) instructions indicate the This transceiver has Auto and Manual Notch functions. part of the controller. L: Left side ➥...
Page 102: D Manual Notch Function
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE Notch function (Continued) D Manual Notch function The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the (Mode =Manual notch:SSB/CW/RTTY/AM) part of the controller. The Manual Notch function allows you to manually at- L: Left side tenuate a frequency via the “NOTCH control.”...
Page 103: Lock Function
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE Lock function The IC-7100 has two kinds of lock functions; Dial Lock and Panel Lock. The Dial Lock function locks only the Dial, and Panel Lock function locks controller opera- tion. The Dial Lock function prevents frequency changes by...
Page 104: Meter Peak Hold Function
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE Meter peak hold function The Meter Peak hold function is set to ON by default, the peak level of a received signal strength or the out- put power is displayed for approximately 0.5 seconds. The function can be turned OFF in the “Meter Peak Hold”...
Page 105: Simple Band Scope
Blinks when the reference frequency the location and strength of signals around a specified is outside of the sweep range. frequency. The IC-7100’s Band Scope function can be used in any operating mode and any frequency band. Sweep step display...
Page 106 Previous view Section FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT VOX function ................6-2 Using the VOX function ............6-2 Adjusting the VOX function ............6-2 Break-in function ..............6-3 Semi Break-in operation ............6-3 Full Break-in operation ............6-4 Speech compressor function ..........6-5 Transmit filter width selection ..........6-6 Monitor function ..............6-7 Split frequency operation ............6-8 Direct frequency shift input ............6-9...
Page 107: Vox Function
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT VOX function (Mode: SSB/AM/FM/DV) The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function switches the transceiver between transmit and receive with your voice. This function provides hands-free op- eration. D Using the VOX function Select the desired frequency band. (p. 3-6) On the Mode selection screen, select either the SSB, AM, FM or DV mode.
Page 108: Break-In Function
The Break-in function is used in the CW mode to auto- instructions indicate the matically toggle the transceiver between transmit and part of the controller. receive when keying. The IC-7100 is capable of Full L: Left side Break-in or Semi Break-in. R: Right side...
Page 109: D Full Break-In Operation
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Break-in function (Continued) D Full Break-in operation During Full Break-in operation, the transceiver trans- mits when you key down, then immediately returns to receive when you release. On the Mode selection screen, select the CW or CW-R mode.
Page 110: Speech Compressor Function
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Speech compressor function (Mode: SSB) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight The Speech Compressor function increases average instructions indicate the RF output power, improving signal strength and read- part of the controller.
Page 111: Transmit Filter Width Selection
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Transmit filter width selection (Mode: SSB) The transmit filter width for the SSB mode can be se- lected from Wide, Mid or Narrow. This setting can be memorized each for the Speech Compressor ON and OFF.
Page 112: Monitor Function
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Monitor function The Monitor function allows you to monitor your trans- mit IF signals in any mode. Use this to check voice characteristics while adjusting transmit parameters. The CW side tone functions regardless of the “Monitor” setting.
Page 113: Split Frequency Operation
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Split frequency operation Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight receive on two different frequencies. Split frequency instructions indicate the operation is performed using frequencies in VFO A and part of the controller.
Page 114: D Direct Frequency Shift Input
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Split frequency operation (Continued) D Direct frequency shift input The frequency shift can directly be entered. Touch the MHz digits to enter the Band selection dis- play. Touch the MHz Touch [F-INP]( D) to enter the Direct input screen. digits.
Page 115: D Split Lock Function
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Split frequency operation (Continued) D Split Lock function The Split Lock function is convenient for changing only the transmit frequency. When the Split Lock function is not used, accidentally releasing (R) while rotating the Dial, changes the receive frequency. Push The Split Lock function is OFF by default, but can be turned ON in the “SPLIT LOCK”...
Page 116: Quick Split Function
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Quick Split function When you touch [SPLIT](D) for 1 second, the Split fre- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight quency operation is turned ON. The undisplayed VFO instructions indicate the is automatically changed according to the plus/minus part of the controller.
Page 117: D Split Frequency Offset Setting
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Quick Split function (Continued) D Split frequency offset setting By setting an often-used split frequency offset in ad- vance, you can use the Quick Split function to select split operation at the touch of one key. Push Push (C) to enter the Set mode.
Page 118: Measuring Swr
SWR— no external equipment or special adjustments instructions indicate the are necessary. part of the controller. L: Left side The IC-7100 can measure SWR two ways — spot mea- R: Right side surement and plot measurement. C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen)
Page 119: D Plot Measurement
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Measuring SWR (Continued) D Plot measurement Plot measurement allows you to measure the SWR over an entire band. SWR measuring step Frequency display mark Shows starting Shows the graph bar measurement INDICATOR DESCRIPTION Touch [](D) to start the measuring. While measuring, “u” is displayed. The measured fre- Measurement quency is displayed by the frequency display mark, “∫,”...
Page 120 Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Measuring SWR Plot measurement (Continued) Select the desired frequency band. (p. 3-6) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight On the Mode selection screen, select the RTTY or instructions indicate the RTTY-R mode.
Page 121: Dswr Graph Set Mode
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Measuring SWR (Continued) D SWR Graph Set mode Push (C) one or more times to select the MENU The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight “M-3” screen (M-3 menu). instructions indicate the Touch [SWR]( D) to display the “SWR”...
Page 122: Dtmf Memory Encoder
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT DTMF Memory encoder DTMF tones are used for autopatching, controlling oth- er equipment, and so on. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels for storage of often-used DTMF codes sequence of up to 24 digits. D Programming a DTMF code Select the desired frequency band.
Page 123: D Transmitting Dtmf Code
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT DTMF memory encoder (Continued) D Transmitting DTMF code To transmit DTMF code using a DTMF send window, program the desired code in advance. Select the desired frequency band. (p. 3-6) On the Mode selection screen, select the FM or DV mode.
Page 124: D Transmitting Dtmf Code (Direct Input)
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT DTMF memory encoder (Continued) D Transmitting DTMF code (Direct Input) Select the desired frequency band. (p. 3-6) On the Mode selection screen, select the FM or DV mode. (p. 3-17) • The DTMF encoder can be used in the FM or DV mode. Push (C) one or more times to select the MENU...
Page 125: D Setting Dtmf Transfer Speed
Previous view FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT DTMF memory encoder (Continued) D Setting DTMF transfer speed The DTMF transfer speed can be selected. Example: Set the DTMF transfer speed to 300 millisec- On the Mode selection screen, select the FM or DV onds.
Page 126 Previous view Section D-STAR INTRODUCTION “MY” (Your own call sign) programming ......7-2 D-STAR Introduction .............7-5 About the DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode ......7-6 Communication Form in the DR mode ........7-7 IMPORTANT! • The repeater list described in this manual may differ from your transceiver’s preloaded contents. •...
Page 127: My" (Your Own Call Sign) Programming
Previous view D-STAR INTRODUCTION “MY” (Your own call sign) programming Before starting D-STAR, the following steps are needed. IMPORTANT! Entering your call sign (MY) into the transceiver. Registering your call sign STEP 1 STEP 2 (MY) to a gateway repeater. You have completed the steps!! You can store up to 6 “MY”...
Page 128 Previous view D-STAR INTRODUCTION “MY” (Your own call sign) programming (Continued) Enter the Call Sign The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the Touch the desired block one or more times to select part of the controller.
Page 129 Previous view D-STAR INTRODUCTION “MY” (Your own call sign) programming 2. Enter the Call Sign (Continued) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the Touch the entered call sign to set the call sign to be part of the controller.
Page 130: D-Star Introduction
Previous view D-STAR INTRODUCTION D-STAR Introduction • In the original D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio) plan, JARL envisioned a system of repeaters grouped together into Zones. • The D-STAR repeater enables you to call a HAM sta- tion on another repeater through the internet. •...
Page 131: About The Dr (D-Star Repeater) Mode
Previous view D-STAR INTRODUCTION About the DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode The DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode is one mode you can Destination use for D-STAR repeater operation. In this mode, you (Repeater/Station) can select a preprogrammed repeater or frequency in “FROM” (the access repeater or simplex), and UR call sign in “TO”...
Page 132: Communication Form In The Dr Mode
Previous view D-STAR INTRODUCTION Communication Form in the DR mode In the DR mode, the transceiver has three communica- tion forms, as shown below. • Local area call: To call through your local area (ac- cess) repeater. • Gateway call: To call through your local area (ac- cess) repeater, repeater gateway and the internet to your destination re- peater or individual station’s last used...
Page 133 Previous view Section D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> D-STAR Operating procedures ..........8-2 Making a Local area call ............8-2 Making a Gateway call ............8-3 About “UR?” and “RPT?” error messages ......8-6 Shows “ UR?” .................8-6 Shows “RPT?” or “RX” ............8-6 Shows “L” ................8-6 Capturing a call sign .............8-7 “FROM”...
Page 134: D-Star Operating Procedures
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> D-STAR Operating procedures This section describes the basic D-Star procedures. • When it is the first time to operate D-STAR, check Touch whether or not you can access your local area repeat- “FROM.” er (Access repeater), and if your signal is successfully sent to a destination repeater.
Page 135: D Making A Gateway Call
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> D-STAR Operating procedures (Continued) D Making a Gateway call Set “FROM” (Access repeater) Push (C) to select the DR mode. Touch Check whether or not “FROM” is selected. “FROM.” • If “FROM” is not selected, touch the “FROM” field. “FROM”...
Page 136 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> D-STAR Operating procedures Making a Gateway call (Continued) Set “TO” (Destination) Touch Check whether or not “TO” is selected. “TO.” • If “TO” is not selected, touch the “TO” field. Touch the “TO” field. • The “TO SELECT” screen appears. “TO”...
Page 137 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> D-STAR Operating procedures (Continued) < Communication example for a Gateway call> INTERNET JA3YUA calling JP1YIU port A through JP3YHH port B. JA3YUA, this is JM1ZLK. Hello, how are you? • • • JM1ZLK, this JA3YUA. Thanks for the nice QSO and I hope to talk to you again soon.
Page 138: About "Ur?" And "Rpt?" Error Messages
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> About “UR?” and “RPT?” error messages The transceiver includes a status message in the signal received back from the access repeater, after transmit- ting. D Shows “UR?” The call was successfully sent, but no station’s signal was received within 3 seconds.
Page 139: Capturing A Call Sign
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> Capturing a call sign After you receive the repeater’s signal, the calling sta- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the tion’s call sign can be captured by holding down the part of the controller.
Page 140: From" (Access Repeater) Setting
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “FROM” (Access repeater) setting Your access repeater must be set to “FROM” when you transmit a call in the DR mode. You have four ways to set the access repeater. “Hirano” repeater Click the title shown below to jump to the specified is set in “FROM.”...
Page 141: D Sing The Preloaded Repeater List
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “FROM” (Access repeater) setting (Continued) D Using the preloaded repeater list When your access repeater is preloaded in your trans- ceiver’s repeater list, you can select it from the repeater list. By only selecting the repeater from the list, the call Touch sign, frequency, duplex and offset frequency settings “FROM.”...
Page 142: U D Sing The Dr Mode Scan
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “FROM” (Access repeater) setting (Continued) D Using the DR mode scan The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the The DR mode scan is useful to find a repeater. part of the controller.
Page 143: D Using The Repeater Search Function
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “FROM” (Access repeater) setting (Continued) D Using the Repeater Search function The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the The transceiver searches for the nearest repeater by part of the controller. using your own and the repeater’s position. L: Left side, R: Right side, C: Center bottom The nearest repeater in your transceiver’s repeater list D: Display (Touch screen)
Page 144 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “FROM” (Access repeater) setting Using the Repeater Search function (Continued) Selecting the access repeater from the Near Re- peater list Push (C) to select the DR mode. Touch Check whether or not “FROM” is selected. “FROM”...
Page 145: D Sing The Tx History
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “FROM” (Access repeater) setting (Continued) D Using the TX History The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the Repeaters you transmitted to in the DR mode are stored part of the controller.
Page 146: To" (Destination) Setting
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “TO” (Destination) setting The destination repeater or station must be set to “TO” when you transmit a call in the DV mode. “Hamacho” repeater is You have eight ways to set the destination. set in “TO.” Click the title shown below to jump to the specified page.
Page 147: D Using The "Local Cq" (Local Area Call)
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) D Using the “Local CQ” (Local Area call) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the When “Local CQ” is selected in the “TO SELECT” part of the controller.
Page 148: D Using The "Gateway Cq" (Gateway Call)
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) D Using the “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the When “Gateway CQ” is selected in the “TO SELECT” part of the controller.
Page 149: D Sing The "Your Call Sign
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) D Using the “Your Call Sign” The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the The “Your Call Sign” memory stores the programmed part of the controller.
Page 150: U D Sing The Rx History
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) D Using the RX History The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the When a call is received in the DV mode, the call data is part of the controller.
Page 151 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) D Using the TX History The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the The TX History stores the name and/or call sign of up part of the controller. to 20 “TO”...
Page 152: U D Irectly Inputting (Ur)
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) D Directly inputting (UR) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the The destination station call sign can be directly input. part of the controller. Example: Directly input the call sign “JM1ZLK.”...
Page 153: D Directly Inputting (Rpt)
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <BASIC> “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) D Directly inputting (RPT) Touch The destination repeater call sign can be directly input. “TO.” Example: Directly input the call sign “JP3YDH” Push (C) to select the DR mode. Check whether or not “TO” is selected. •...
Page 154 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Section Message operation ................9-2 TX message programming .............. 9-2 Message Transmission ..............9-5 TX message deleting ..............9-6 Received call sign viewing .............9-7 View in the RX History screen ............9-7 BK mode communication ...............9-9 EMR communication ...............9-10 Adjusting the EMR AF level ............
Page 155: Section 9 D-Star Operation
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Message operation The transceiver has a total of 5 message memories to store short messages to transmit during DV mode op- eration. TX messages of up to 20 characters can be pro- grammed in each of the 5 message memories. D TX message programming Example: To program “JAPAN >TOM”...

Page 156 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Message operation (Continued) Enter the TX message The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the Touch the desired block one or more times to select part of the controller. the desired character or symbol.
Page 157 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Message operation 2. Enter the TX message (Continued) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the Touch the entered TX message to set the message part of the controller. to be used.
Page 158: Message Transmission
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Message operation (Continued) D Message Transmission The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the You can transmit a preprogrammed text message by part of the controller. pushing [PTT] on the microphone.
Page 159: Dtx Message Deleting
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Message operation (Continued) Example: To delete the programmed TX message “JAPAN D TX message deleting >TOM” from message memory number 1. The programmed TX message can be deleted, as described below. Touch “My Station” Push (C) to enter the Set mode.
Page 160: Received Call Sign Viewing
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Received call sign viewing When a DV call is received, the calling station and the The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of repeater’s call signs are stored in the RX HISTORY the controller.
Page 161 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Received call sign viewing (Continued) You can delete the RX HISTORY data. Push ) on the RX HISTORY or the con- ➥ QUICK tents screen, then push [∫] or [√](D) to select When the received call includes “Delete”...
Page 162: Bk Mode Communication
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> BK mode communication The BK (Break-in) function allows you to break into a conversation, where the two other stations are commu- nicating with call sign squelch enabled. (Default: OFF) NOTE: The BK function is automatically turned OFF Touch when transceiver is turned OFF.
Page 163: Emr Communication
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> EMR communication The EMR (Enhanced Monitor Request) communication mode can be used in only the DV mode. In the EMR mode, no call sign setting is necessary. Example: To transmit from the “Hamacho” repeater in All transceivers that receive an EMR mode signal auto- matically open their squelch to receive the signal.
Page 164: D Adjusting The Emr Af Level
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> EMR communication (Continued) D Adjusting the EMR AF level The audio output level when an EMR signal is received is adjustable between 0 and 100. When an EMR signal is received, the audio will be heard at the preset level, or the [AF] (L) control level, whichever is higher.
Page 165: Display Type Setting
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Display type setting The display size in the DR mode, such as a repeater name, call sign, and so on, can be set to Large. (Default: Normal) Push (C) to enter the Quick Set mode. QUICK Touch the “Display Type.”...
Page 166: Dv Automatic Detection
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> DV automatic detection If you receive an FM signal during DV mode operation, the “DV” and “FM” icons alternately blink to indicate the received signal is FM. When the DV Auto Detect function is turned ON, the transceiver automatically selects the FM mode to tem- porarily monitor the signal.
Page 167: Automatic Reply Function
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Automatic Reply function When a call addressed to your own call sign is received, the Automatic Reply function automatically replies with your call sign. (Default: OFF) Depending on the setting, the recorded message may be transmitted with the call sign. Push (C) to enter the Set mode.
Page 168: D Recording An Auto Reply Voice Announcement
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Automatic Reply function (Continued) D Recording an Auto Reply voice announcement The Auto Reply voice announcement can be recorded Touch and saved on the SD card to reply to the call with your “Voice Memo” voice.
Page 169: D Received Auto Reply Position Data
After receiving the Auto Position Reply call, the screen shows the destination station’s position. q Transmits to the destina- Destination The D-STAR product other than the IC-7100 do not re- tion station station ply the position after receiving a call. w Transmits...
Page 170: Low-Speed Data Communication
Configure the serial data communication software as Depending on the PC environment, the COM port follows. number used by the IC-7100 may be higher than 5. • Port: The COM port number which is used by In such case, use the application that can set it to the IC-7100.*...
Page 171: Speech Function
• The announced contents cannot be recorded on Push the SD card. • When “ON (Kerchunk)” is selected • The IC-7100 has other Speech functions: S-Level speech function The S-meter level is announced before the frequency and mode is announced by pushing (C).
Page 172: D To Announce The Rx>Cs Call Sign
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Speech function (Continued) D To announce the RX>CS call sign The station call sign that is selected from the RX Histo- ry by holding down ), will be announced. AUTO TUNE RX�CS Touch Push (C) to enter the Set mode. “SPEECH”...
Page 173: D Speech Language Selection
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Speech function (Continued) D Speech Language selection The speech language can be set to English or Japa- nese. Touch This setting is used for all Speech functions. “SPEECH” Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “SPEECH Language”...
Page 174: D Speech Speed Selection
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Speech function (Continued) D Speech speed selection The speech speed can be set to slow or fast. This setting is used for all Speech functions. Touch “SPEECH” Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “SPEECH Speed” item of the “SPEECH” Set mode.
Page 175: Digital Squelch Functions
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Digital squelch functions The digital squelch opens only when receiving a signal addressed to your own call sign, or a signal that in- cludes a matching digital code. You can silently wait for calls from others. You can independently set the Digital squelch function in the VFO, Memory, CALL channel, or DR modes.
Page 176: D Digital Code Setting
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Digital squelch function (Continued) D Digital code setting Push (C) to enter the DR mode. Push (C) to select the “D-2” screen (D-2 MENU menu). • To use the digital code squelch function in another mode, push ) to select the “M-2”...
Page 177: Viewing The Call Signs
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Viewing the call signs The Call sign can be displayed or change in the in the While in the DR mode “Call Sign” Set mode. (C) > Call sign While in the DV mode, shows the “CALL SIGN” screen in the “D-1”...
Page 178: Changing The Call Sign Setting
Touch a desired selection. (Example: Your Call Sign) • The “YOUR CALL SIGN” screen is displayed. y Touch a desired station. (Example: ICOM 01) • The selected call sign is displayed in the “CALL SIGN” screen. Touch the Push (C) to exit the “CALL SIGN”...
Page 179: D For Duplex (Repeater) Operation
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Changing the Call sign setting (Continued) D For Duplex (repeater) operation While in the DR mode, only “MY” call sign can be set. Example : While in the DV mode, Making a Gateway call Making a gateway CQ call to Hamacho repeater (JP1Y- IU B) from the Hirano repeater (JP3YHH B)*, while in Touch [CS] the DV mode.
Page 180 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Changing the Call sign setting (Continued) Gateway “R2” setting Touch “R2:.” • The “RPT2 SELECT” screen is displayed. !0 Touch “GW.” • The display returns to the “CALL SIGN” screen. Touch “R2:” • When you manually enter the call sign, touch “R2:” for 1 second in step !0 .
Page 181: D Repeater List Contents
PC using the optional CS-7100 cloning software About the repeater list: The repeater list can be downloaded from the Icom website. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/firm/ index.html D Repeater list contents The following contents are included in the repeater list: Example: “Hirano”...
Page 182: Repeater List
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Repeater list programming This section describes how to manually program new The L, R, C or D in the D isplay L eft R ight repeater into the repeater list. instructions indicate the part of the controller. The required setting items differ, depending on the re- L: Left side peater use.
Page 183 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Repeater list programming (Continued) Repeater name programming Touch y Touch “NAME” to enter the repeater name edit “NAME” mode. • A cursor appears and blinks. Touch the desired block one or more times to select the desired character or symbol.
Page 184 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Repeater list programming (Continued) Repeater sub name programming !1 Touch “SUB NAME” to enter the repeater sub name edit mode. • A cursor appears and blinks. !2 Touch the desired block one or more times to select Touch the desired character or symbol.
Page 185 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Repeater list programming (Continued) Repeater call sign programming When used for simplex communication, go to [7. Access repeater setting]. !6 Touch “CALL SIGN” to enter the repeater call sign edit mode. Touch “CALL SIGN” • A cursor appears and blinks. !7 Touch the desired block one or more times to select the desired character or symbol.
Page 186 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Repeater list programming (Continued) Gateway repeater call sign programming The 8th digit in the call sign, programmed in ‘4. Re- peater call sign programming’ as described above, is Touch automatically set to “G” as the gateway port. And you “GW CALL SIGN”...
Page 187 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Repeater list programming (Continued) Access repeater setting The programmed repeaters can be used as an ac- cess repeaters in the DR mode. Touch “USE(FROM)” For simplex operation, or when the programmed repeater is not used as an access repeater, select “NO.”...
Page 188 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Repeater list programming (Continued) Duplex direction setting • This item appears only when “YES” is selected in Touch “DUP” ‘7. Access repeater setting.’ • “DUP–” is automatically set when the access re- peater frequency is programmed in ‘8. Access re- peater frequency programming.’...
Page 189 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Repeater list programming (Continued) Position data accuracy level setting Touch When the Repeater Search function is not used, or “POSITION” the distance between your position and a repeater is not displayed, select “OFF.” $0 Touch “POSITION”. $1 Touch the position data accuracy level.
Page 190 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Repeater list programming (Continued) UTC Offset programming Touch UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) offset is the time “UTC OFFSET” difference between UTC and repeater local time. This item enables you to check the destination repeater’s time when you make a gateway call. (p. 9-44) $8 Touch [√](D).
Page 191: Editing A Repeater List
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Editing a repeater list This function reprograms a repeater’s data. This is use- ful when already-programmed data is incorrect, has changed or some data should be added to the list. Touch “<<Over Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Write>>”...
Page 192: Deleting A Repeater List
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Deleting a repeater list The programmed repeater contents can be deleted from the repeater list. Touch “DV Memory.” Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “Repeater List” item of the “DV Memory” Set mode. DV Memory >...
Page 193: Rearrange The Display Order Of The Repeater
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Rearrange the display order of the repeater You can move the programmed repeaters to rearrange their display order in the selected repeater group. The programmed repeater cannot be moved out of their assigned repeater group. Select the repeater to be Push...
Page 194: Adding The Repeater Information Using The Rx History
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Adding the Repeater information using the RX History This section describes how to add a new repeater infor- mation to the repeater list using the RX history. Touch [CD]. Push (C) to enter the DR mode. Touch [CD]( “RX HISTORY”...
Page 195: Skip Setting For The Dr Mode Scan
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Skip setting for the DR mode scan You can set unnecessary repeaters as scan skip tar- gets. The selected repeaters are skipped during scan- Touch ning for faster selection and scanning. “Repeater List.” You can set the skip setting to all repeaters in the se- lected repeater group, or the individual repeater.
Page 196: Repeater Group Name Programming
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Repeater group name programming Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “Repeater List” item of the “DV Memory” Set mode. Touch DV Memory > Repeater List “Repeater List.” • If the specified item is not displayed, touch [∫] or [√](D) one or more times to select the page •...
Page 197: Repeater Detail Screen
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Repeater detail screen According to the programmed contents, such as posi- Example: Shows the “Hirano” repeater detail screen tion data, UTC offset, and so on, the distance between your position and the repeater or repeater time can be displayed on the REPEATER DETAIL screen.
Page 198: Your (Destination) Call Sign Programming
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Your (destination) call sign programming A Your (destination) call sign can be manually pro- grammed. The Your (destination) call sign is set to “TO,” you can Example: Program “TOM/JM1ZLK” to the Your Call make a call to a station, even if you don’t know where Sign memory.
Page 199 Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Your (destination) call sign programming (Continued) !0 Touch “CALL SIGN” to enter the your call sign edit Example: mode. “TOM” • A cursor appears and blinks. !1 Touch the desired block one or more times to select the desired character or symbol.
Page 200: Editing A Your (Destination) Call Sign
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Editing a Your (destination) call sign This function reprograms a Your (destination) call sign’s data. This is useful when already-programmed data is incorrect, has changed or some data should be added to the list. Push (C) to enter the Set mode.
Page 201: Rearrange The Display Order Of Your (Destination) Call Sign
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Rearrange the display order of Your (destination) call sign You can move Your call signs to rearrange their display order. Select a Your call sign you It is easy to find stations that you often communicate if want to move.
Page 202: Deleting Your (Destination) Call Sign
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Deleting Your (destination) call sign The Your (destination) call signs can be deleted from the Your Call Sign memory. Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “Your Call Sign” item of the “DV Memory” Touch Set mode.
Page 203: Your Setting Is Correct
Previous view D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED> Your setting is correct? If you make a Local Area call with the Gateway call set- ting, the destination repeater, selected in “TO,” will be busy while you transmit. So the station that uses that repeater as their Access repeater cannot access it, as shown below.
Page 204 Previous view Previous view Section GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS operation ................10-2 GPS receive setting ...............10-2 Checking GPS position ............10-3 Displaying Position Data ............10-3 Changing the GPS memory and alarm .........10-4 About the Grid Locator ............10-4 Changing the Compass Direction ..........10-4 Saving your own or received position data ......10-5 Checking GPS information (Sky view screen) ....10-6 Adding or editing GPS memory ...........10-7...
Page 205: Gps Operation
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS operation You can display your own GPS data in all operating IC-7100 (rear panel) modes. You can also transmit GPS data when in the For your information: DV mode. To receive GPS data, connect a third-party...
Page 206: Checking Gps Position
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Checking GPS position You can check your current position. Displaying Position Data Push (C). QUICK Touch [ ∫]/[√](D) one or more times and select “GPS Position.” Compass Touching [ ∫]/[√](D) allows you change between direction top my (MY) screen, the received (RX) screen, the GPS is North.
Page 207: Changing The Gps Memory And Alarm
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Checking GPS position (Continued) D Changing the GPS memory and alarm GPS memory and GPS alarm contents can be changed in the “GPS Position” screen. MEM or ALM screen, push While displaying the (C). QUICK While displaying the MEM screen, touch [GPS Mem- ory Select], and while displaying the ALM screen, touch [Alarm Select].
Page 208: D Saving Your Own Or Received Position Data
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Checking GPS position (Continued) D Saving your own or received position data With this function, you can save the position informa- tion of your station from wherever you are, and also the position information of the station you received it from. The GPS Memory is capable of storing 100 channels in total, assignable to one of 27 banks, A to Z.
Page 209: Checking Gps Information (Sky View Screen)
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Checking GPS information (Sky view screen) This screen is used to receive GPS satellite informa- tion when the GPS indicator does not stop blinking for a long time. GPS Information displays the quantity, signal power and position of the GPS satellites. The sky view screen shows the position of GPS sat- ellites.
Page 210: Adding Or Editing Gps Memory
You can add GPS data to GPS Memory. (No Group) You can add your own position, other station’s positions or any positions that are manually programmed. ICOM Head Office A: Icom Office The GPS Memory is capable of storing a total of 100 B: Station...
Page 211 (D) when the programming is completed. letters. • Returns to the “GPS MEMORY EDIT” screen. Example; “Icom 01” is entered. 3. GPS Memory date programming !1 Touch “DATE:” to enter the date programming mode. !2 Touch or hold down [+] or [–](D) under the changing subject between Year, Month, and Day to program the date.
Page 212 Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Adding or editing GPS memory (Continued) 4. GPS memory time programming !4 Touch “TIME:” to enter the time programming mode. !5 Touch or hold down [+] or [-] under the changing sub- ject between Hour, Minute, and Second to program the time.
Page 213 Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Adding or editing GPS memory (Continued) 7. GPS memory group programming @7 Touch “GROUP:” to enter the group programming mode. @8 Touch the desired group between (No Group) or A to • When the group is selected, automatically returns to the “GPS MEMORY EDIT”...
Page 214: Dgps Group Name Programming
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Adding or editing GPS memory (Continued) D GPS group name programming You can register the name of each GPS group. Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “GPS MEMORY” item of the “GPS” Set mode.
Page 215: D Clearing A Gps Data
Deleting a specific GPS memory channel Touch the desired GPS memory for 1 second. (Ex- GPS memories can be deleted. ample: Icom 02 A) Touch to select the memory group where the de- Touch “Delete,” and then [YES]( D) to delete.
Page 216: D Moving A Gps Data
After the move. L eft D isplay R ight The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the “Icom 02 A” is part of the controller. moved to the bottom. L: Left side R: Right side C: Center bottom...
Page 217: Dgps Alarm Setting
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Adding or editing GPS memory (Continued) D GPS alarm setting A GPS alarm can sound when a target position comes into the alarm area. This function can be set to the caller station, all GPS Memory channels, a specified Memory group or a specified Memory channel.
Page 218 Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Adding or editing GPS memory (Continued) GPS alarm setting (Continued) Example: Alarm area (RX/Memory) Alarm Setting is set to RX. Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “GPS ALARM” item of the “GPS” Set mode.
Page 219: Transmitting Gps Data
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Transmitting GPS data Set a GPS sentence to transmit GPS data in the DV mode. D GPS data sentence setting Touch [GPS]. Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “GPS TX Mode” item of the “GPS” Set mode.
Page 220: Dgps Message Programming
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS transmitting data (Continued) D GPS message programming Enter a GPS message of up to 20 characters to be transmitted with the position data. Touch “GPS TX Mode.” Example: Adding “HELLO HOW ARE YOU?” Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “GPS TX Mode”...
Page 221: Transmitting Gps-A Data
The L, R, C or D in the D-PRS to transmit position data. instructions indicate the In GPS-A operation, the following codes are transmit- part of the controller. ted to the PC connected to the IC-7100. ® GPS-A code is based on APRS code. L: Left side ®...
Page 222: D Setting Gps-A
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Transmitting GPS-A data (Continued) D Setting GPS-A Set to transmit in the GPS-A mode. Touch “GPS TX Mode.” 1. Setting GPS-A in the GPS TX Mode Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “GPS TX Mode” item of the “GPS” Set mode.
Page 223 Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Transmitting GPS-A data (Continued) 6. Setting GPS-A Symbol Select the desired GPS-A symbol that represents your Touch operating situation. “GPS-A Symbol.” The selected GPS-A symbol channel's symbols (1~4) are transmitted along with the position data. !2 Touch [∫]/[√](D) to change the GPS-A (DV-A) set- ting page.
Page 224: D Displaying Your Position Using A Mapping Software
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION Transmitting GPS-A data (Continued) 8. Comment programming Program your comment and transmit it with the GPS-A position data. The number of characters you can enter differs, de- Touch pending on the settings of data extension and altitude “Comment.”...
Page 225: Gps Auto Transmission For Only Simplex
Previous view GPS/GPS-A OPERATION GPS Auto transmission for only Simplex In the DV mode, this function automatically transmits L eft D isplay R ight The L, R, C or D in the the GPS receiver’s current position data, at a selected instructions indicate the interval, and should only be used in Simplex transmis- part of the controller.
Page 226 Previous view Section MEMORY OPERATION General description ...............11-2 Memory channel contents .............11-2 Selecting a Memory channel ..........11-3 Selecting in the VFO mode ...........11-3 Selecting in the Memory mode ..........11-3 Selecting a Call channel ............11-4 Programming a Memory channel ........11-5 Programming in the VFO mode ..........11-5 Programming in the Memory mode ........11-5...
Page 227: General Description
SD card or to a PC. • R1/R2 call signs (p. 9-26) • The SD card is not available from Icom. Purchase an • Call sign squelch or Digital code squelch ON/OFF SD card to meet your needs.
Page 228: Selecting A Memory Channel
Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Selecting a Memory channel D Selecting in the VFO mode The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the Touch the Memory channel number indication once part of the controller. or twice to select the VFO mode.
Page 229: Selecting A Call Channel
Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Selecting a Call channel Two Call channels (C1/C2) are selectable in each of the 144 and 430 MHz frequency bands. Factory default frequencies and operating modes are programmed into the Call channels. Change these to suit your operating needs. Select the 144 or 430 MHz frequency band.
Page 230: Programming A Memory Channel
Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Programming a Memory channel Memory channels can be programmed in either the The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight VFO mode or the Memory mode. instructions indicate the part of the controller. NOTE: If you perform the operations as described L: Left side below in a pre-programmed channel, the previous...
Page 231 Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Programming a Memory channel (Continued) D Programming in the DR mode The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of Push to select the DR mode. (Section 8) the controller. Set the desired contents. (Section 8) L: Left side, R: Right side, C: Center bottom Push (C) one or more times to select the “D-...
Page 232: D Checking The Programmed Memory Contents
Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Programming a Memory channel (Continued) D Checking the programmed Memory con- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the tents part of the controller. The programmed Memory channels can be checked on the “MEMORY LIST”...
Page 233: Clearing A Memory Channel
Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Clearing a Memory channel Any no longer used regular Memory channels can be The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the cleared, and then become blank channels. part of the controller.
Page 234: Copying Memory Contents
Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Copying Memory contents The Memory channel contents (frequency, operating The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight mode, and so on.) can be copied to the VFO. instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 235: Programming A Memory Name
Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Programming a Memory name All Memory channels, including Scan Edges and Call The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the channels, can be tagged with alphanumeric names of part of the controller.
Page 236 Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Programming a Memory name (Continued) Touch [ f](D) to move the cursor backwards, or touch [g](D) to move the cursor forwards. !0 Repeat steps i and o to program up to 16 char- acters memory name, and then touch [ENT](D) to After program- save the name, and return to the “MEMORY LIST”...
Page 237: Selecting A Memory Display Type
Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Selecting a Memory display type While in the memory mode, the programmed memory The L, R, C or D in the D isplay L eft R ight name can be displayed. instructions indicate the part of the controller. Touch the Memory channel number indication once L: Left side or twice to select the Memory mode.
Page 238: Memo Pad Function
Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Memo pad function The transceiver has a Memo pad function to store the Memo pads are convenient when you want to memo- displayed content for easy writing and recalling. The rize the displayed content temporarily, such as when Memo pads are separate from the Memory channels.
Page 239: D Calling Up The Memo Pads
Previous view MEMORY OPERATION Memo pad function (Continued) D Calling up the Memo pads When you call up a Memo pad, the previously displayed You can call up a Memo pad by pushing MPAD content is automatically stored in a temporary pad. The one or more times while in either the VFO or Memory temporary pad can be recalled by pushing MPAD...
Page 240 Previous view Section SCAN OPERATION Scan types ................12-2 Preparation ................12-3 Scan Set mode ...............12-4 Voice Squelch Control function ...........12-6 Scan edge programming ............12-7 Programmed scan (VFO mode) ..........12-8 Fine programmed scan (VFO mode) ........12-9 Memory scan (Memory mode) ..........12-10 Memory scan .................12-10 Mode Select scan ..............12-11...
Page 241: Scan Types
The Dial functions during a scan can be set in purposes. The IC-7100 has several scan types; Pro- the Scan Set mode. (p. 12-5) grammed scan, Memory scan, Select Memory scan, Mode Select scan and ∂F (Delta Frequency) scan.
Page 242: Preparation
Previous view SCAN OPERATION Preparation For a Programmed scan: • Squelch status ❍ The scan starts with the squelch open Program scan edge frequencies into Program Scan For a programmed scan: Edge channels “1A–3A” and “1B–3B.” (p. 12-7) When the tuning step is 1 kHz or less: For a Memory scan: The scan continues until it is manually stopped—...
Page 243: Scan Set Mode
Previous view SCAN OPERATION Scan Set mode The Scan speed, Scan Resume function, Pause Timer, The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight Resume Timer and the Dial function can be set in the instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 244: Scan Speed
Previous view SCAN OPERATION Scan Set mode (Continued) SCAN Speed Resume Timer (Default: Fast) (Default: 2sec) Select the desired scan speed between slow and fast. Select the scan Resume Timer. When a received signal disappears, the scan resumes • Slow: The scan is slower. according to this setting.
Page 245: Voice Squelch Control Function
Previous view SCAN OPERATION Voice Squelch Control function (Mode: SSB/AM/FM) The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the This function is useful when you do not want unmodu- part of the controller. lated signals pausing or cancelling a scan.
Page 246: Scan Edge Programming
Previous view SCAN OPERATION Scan edge programming Memory channels 1A–3A and 1B–3B are the Program The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the Scan Edge channels. They are used to program the up- part of the controller.
Page 247: Programmed Scan (Vfo Mode)
Previous view SCAN OPERATION Programmed scan (VFO mode) The L, R, C or D in the A programmed scan searches for signals between Pro- L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the gram Scan Edge channels “1A–3A” and “1B–3B.” part of the controller.
Page 248: Fine Programmed Scan (Vfo Mode)
Previous view SCAN OPERATION Fine programmed scan (VFO mode) When a signal is received during a Fine programmed The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the scan, the scanning tuning step is temporarily set to part of the controller.
Page 249: Memory Scan (Memory Mode)
Previous view SCAN OPERATION Memory scan (Memory mode) D Memory scan The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the A Memory scan searches for signals through Memory part of the controller. channels 1 to 99.
Page 250: Memory Scan
Previous view SCAN OPERATION Memory scan (Memory mode) (Continued) D Mode Select scan The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the Repeatedly scans all Memory channels with the same part of the controller. operating mode as the displayed mode.
Page 251: D Select Memory Scan
Previous view SCAN OPERATION Memory scan (Memory mode) (Continued) D Select Memory scan The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the The Select Memory scan searches for signals through part of the controller. Memory channels specified as “”...
Page 252: D Setting/Cancelling Select Memory Channels
Previous view SCAN OPERATION Memory scan (Memory mode) (Continued) D Setting/Cancelling Select Memory channels The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the All Memory channels can be set as Select Memory chan- part of the controller.
Page 253: F Scan And Fine ∂F Scan (Vfo Mode/Memory Mode)
Previous view SCAN OPERATION ∂F scan and Fine ∂F scan (VFO mode/Memory mode) D About the ∂F scan The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the ∂F (Delta Frequency) scan searches for signals within part of the controller.
Page 254: D About The Fine ∂F Scan
Previous view SCAN OPERATION ∂F scan and Fine ∂F scan (VFO mode/Memory mode) (Continued) D About the Fine ∂F scan The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the When a signal is received during a Fine ∂F scan, the part of the controller.
Page 255: Vfo Frequency And A Priority Channel
Previous view SCAN OPERATION VFO frequency and a priority channel Checks the selected priority channel every 5 seconds, The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the while receiving on a VFO frequency. part of the controller.
Page 256: Dr Mode And A Priority Channel
Previous view SCAN OPERATION DR mode and a priority channel Checks the selected priority channel every 5 seconds, The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the while receiving a repeater in the DR mode. part of the controller.
Page 257 Previous view SCAN OPERATION DR mode and a priority channel (Continued) NOTE: When the DR mode screen is displayed, you can normally use the DR mode; “FROM” (Access repeater)/“TO” (Destination) selection, the DR mode scanning and so on. To start the DR mode scan, touch [SCAN] in the “D-1”...
Page 258 Previous view Section USING AN SD CARD About the SD card ..............13-2 Saving data onto the SD card ..........13-3 Inserting the SD card ............13-4 Formatting the SD card ............13-4 Removing the SD card ............13-5 Removing the SD card while the transceiver’s power is ON .13-5 Saving the setting data onto an SD card ......13-6 Saving with a different file name ..........13-7...
Page 259: About The Sd Card
SDHC card are simply called SD cards. • Icom will not be responsible for any damage caused • Icom recommends that you format all SD cards to be by data corruption of an SD card. used with the IC-7100, even preformatted SD cards for PCs or other uses.
Page 260: Saving Data Onto The Sd Card
Previous view USING AN SD CARD Saving data onto the SD card The following data can be stored onto the card: • Data settings of the transceiver Memory channel contents, and repeater lists stored in the transceiver. • Communication contents The transmitted and received audio.
Page 261: Inserting The Sd Card
Previous view USING AN SD CARD Inserting the SD card Turn OFF the transceiver. Insert the card into the slot until it locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound. Front • “ ” appears when the SD card is inserted. panel •...
Page 262: Removing The Sd Card
Previous view USING AN SD CARD Removing the SD card Turn OFF the power. Front Push in the SD card until a click sounds, and then panel carefully pull it out. Push Pull out D Removing the SD card while the trans- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay...
Page 263: Saving The Setting Data Onto An Sd Card
Previous view USING AN SD CARD Saving the setting data onto an SD card Memory channels, Set mode item settings, and repeat- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight er lists can be saved on the SD card. instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 264: Saving With A Different File Name
Previous view USING AN SD CARD Saving with a different file name Push (C) to enter the Set mode. In the Touch the “Save Setting” item of the “SD Card” Set “Save Setting” mode. screen, touch (SD Card > Save Setting) “<<New File>>”...
Page 265: Loading The Saved Data Files That Are On The Sd Card
This function is convenient when copying the saved data, such as memory channels, or repeater lists, to another IC-7100 and then operating with the same data. The L, R, C or D in the L eft...
Page 266 Previous view USING AN SD CARD Loading the saved settings file that are on the SD card (Continued) Touch [YES]( D) to start the file check. The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the •...
Page 267: Backing Up The Data Stored On The Sd Card Onto A Pc
D About the SD card’s folder contents Setting The folder in the SD card contains the following: Voice yyyymmdd IC-7100 folder The folders created in the IC-7100 are contained in yyyymmdd this IC-7100 folder. Decode folder !0 VoiceTx The RTTY decode folder is created.
Page 268: D Making A Backup File On Your Pc
Previous view USING AN SD CARD Backing up the data stored on the SD card onto a PC (Continued) D Making a backup file on your PC Windows 7 is used for these instructions. Insert the SD card into the SD card drive on your •...
Page 269: Updating The Repeater List
Inserting the SD card into a PC e Insert the SD card into the SD card drive on your SD card • Icom recommends that you format all SD cards to to the Card be used with the IC-7100, even preformatted SD reader cards for PCs or other uses.
Page 270 Previous view USING AN SD CARD Updating the repeater list (Continued) Inserting the SD card y Remove the SD card from your PC, and insert the Transceiver card into the transceiver’s slot. See page 13-4 for details of inserting the SD card into the transceiver.
Page 271 Previous view USING AN SD CARD Updating the repeater list (Continued) !1 Touch [YES], [NO] or [Cancel](D). The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the • When [YES](D) is touched, the skip settings of the re- part of the controller.
Page 272: Cloning Transceiver-To-Transceiver Using An Sd Card
Previous view USING AN SD CARD Cloning Transceiver-to-Transceiver using an SD card This topic describes the cloning method using the SD Master transceiver Sub transceiver card. Memory channel contents, Set mode item settings and repeater list can be saved onto an SD card. Recorded voice memories are not included in the clon- ing data.
Page 273 Previous view Section VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Recording a QSO audio ............14-2 To start recording ..............14-2 To stop recording ..............14-2 Changing the recording mode ..........14-3 Playing back the recorded audio .........14-4 Operation while playing back ..........14-5 Fast forward while playing .............14-5 Rewind while playing .............14-5 Pause while playing...
Page 274: Recording A Qso Audio
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Recording a QSO audio The Voice Memory function records a QSO (communi- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight cation) audio onto the SD card. instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 275: Changing The Recording Mode
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Changing the recording mode You can change the recording mode in the Set mode to record only the received audio. The default setting is “TX&RX” (Both transmit and receive signals are recorded). Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “REC Mode”...
Page 276: Playing Back The Recorded Audio
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Playing back the recorded audio Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “Play Files” item of the “Voice Memo” Set mode. ( Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Play Files) • If the specified item is not displayed, touch [∫] or [√](D) one or more times to select the page.
Page 277: Operation While Playing Back
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Operation while playing back You can fast forward or rewind while playing back. D Fast forward while playing VOICE PLAYER screen ’s descriptions Touch to fast forward to the skip time point. The VOICE PLAYER screen is shown below. (Default: 10 seconds) File name File numbers...
Page 278: Changing The Skip Time
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Changing the skip time You can change the fast forward and rewind skip time The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight while playing. instructions indicate the part of the controller. Push (C) to enter the Set mode.
Page 279: Deleting The Recorded Contents (Audio)
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Deleting the recorded contents (audio) Push (C) to enter the Set mode. The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. Touch the “Play files” item of the “Voice Memo” Set mode.
Page 280: Deleting The Folder
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Deleting the folder The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight NOTE: All the files in the folder are also deleted. instructions indicate the part of the controller. Push (C) to enter the Set mode.
Page 281: Continue To Record Even If No Signals Are Received
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Continue to record even if no signals are received In the default settings, the transceiver records audio The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the only while receiving signals (the squelch is open). part of the controller.
Page 282: Record The Transmit And Receive Audio Into The Same File
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Record the transmit and receive audio into the same file The transceiver can record the transmit and receive au- dio into the same file. Push (C) to enter the Set mode. Touch the “File Split” item of the “Voice Memo” Set mode.
Page 283: Start To Record When The [Ptt] Switch Is Pushed
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Start to record when the [PTT] switch is pushed The transceiver starts to record the transmitted audio The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight when the [PTT] switch is pushed. instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 284: Viewing The Folder Information
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Viewing the folder information The transceiver can display the folder’s name, number The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight of the files in the folder, total capacity of the files and instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 285: Viewing The File Information
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Viewing the file information The transceiver can display the recorded file’s frequen- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the cy, mode, date, and so on. part of the controller.
Page 286 Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Viewing the file information (Continued) Example of file information screens (The display items differ, depending on the recording contents.) • Transmit Information screen ( Transmitting in the DR mode) (Your own position) • Receive Information screen ( Receiving in the (Your own position) DR mode)
Page 287: Viewing The Sd Card's Free Space And Recordable Time
Previous view VOICE MEMORY FUNCTION Viewing the SD card’s free space and recordable time The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight Push (C) to enter the Set mode. instructions indicate the Touch the “SD Card” item. part of the controller.
Page 288: Playing Back The Voice Memory Data On A Pc
When the SD card is inserted in the SD card drive of the PC or the SD card reader, the screen appears, as shown to the right. • The [IC-7100] folder appears. Double-click the [IC-7100] folder. Double-click Double-click the [Voice] folder.
Page 289 Previous view Section VOICE TX FUNCTION Recording the voice audio ............15-2 Playing back the recorded voice audio .......15-3 Programming a memory name ..........15-4 Transmitting the recorded voice audio ........15-6 Adjusting the TX volume level ..........15-7 Voice TX Set mode ..............15-8 15-1...
Page 290: Recording The Voice Audio
Previous view VOICE TX FUNCTION Recording the voice audio The Voice TX function transmits the recorded audio on The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight an SD card once, or repeatedly, for up to 10 minutes at instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 291: Playing Back The Recorded Voice Audio
Previous view VOICE TX FUNCTION Playing back the recorded voice audio The recorded voice audio for the Voice TX function can The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight be played back. instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 292: Programming A Memory Name
Previous view VOICE TX FUNCTION Programming a memory name Each Voice TX memory, [T1] through [T4], can be pro- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight grammed with an alphanumeric name of up to 16 char- instructions indicate the part of the controller.
Page 293 Previous view VOICE TX FUNCTION Programming a memory name (Continued) Touch [ f](D) to move the cursor backwards, or touch [g](D) to move the cursor forwards. Repeat steps u and i to program up to 16 char- acters memory name, and then touch [ENT](D) to After programming, save the name, and return to the “VOICE TX RE- touch [ENT]...
Page 294: Transmitting The Recorded Voice Audio
Previous view VOICE TX FUNCTION Transmitting the recorded voice audio The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight Push (C) one or more times to select the “M- MENU instructions indicate the 2” (Menu 2) screen. part of the controller.
Page 295: D Adjusting The Tx Volume Level
Previous view VOICE TX FUNCTION Transmitting the recorded voice audio (Continued) D Adjusting the TX volume level Push (C) one or more times to select the MENU Touch “M-2” (Menu 2) screen. [VOICE] • In the DR mode, select the “D1” screen. Touch [VOICE]( D) to select the Voice TX mode.
Page 296: Voice Tx Set Mode
Previous view VOICE TX FUNCTION Voice TX Set mode Push (C) one or more times to select the “M- MENU 2” (Menu 2) screen. • In the DR mode, select the “D1” screen. Touch [VOICE]( D) to select the Voice TX mode. •...
Page 297 Section ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Connecting the antenna tuner ..........16-2 Connecting an AH-4 ..............16-2 Connecting an AT-180 ............16-2 Connector information for the AT-180 ACC(2) socket ....16-3 Specifications for the AH-4 ............16-3 Specifications for the AT-180 ..........16-3 Operating the AH-4 ..............16-4 Before operating ..............16-4 Operating ................16-4...
Page 298: Connecting The Antenna Tuner
NOTE: Before connecting, be sure to turn OFF the transceiver’s power. D Connecting an AH-4 The optional AH-4 matches the IC-7100 to a long • See page 16-4 for operation. wire antenna more than 7 m/23 ft long (3.5 MHz and •...
Page 299: D Connector Information For The At-180 Acc(2) Socket
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Connecting the antenna tuner (Continued) D Connector information for the AT-180 ACC(2) socket PIN NO./ PIN LAYOUT DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS NAME Regulated 8 V output when the Band Voltage Same as ACC pin q. modification is performed. Connects to ground. –...
Page 300: D Before Operating
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Operating the AH-4 D Before operating R DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch the antenna element while tuning or transmitting. Always place it in a secure place. NEVER operate the AH-4 without an antenna connect- The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight...
Page 301 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Operating the AT-180 D Before operating About using antenna: • Check the untuned antenna SWR. (Less than 3:1 for the HF bands; Less than 2.5:1 for the 50 MHz band) CAUTION: • Before start tuning, monitor the operating frequency •...
Page 302: Operating The At-180
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Operating the AT-180 (Continued) D Operating The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the The AT-180 automatically automatic antenna tuner part of the controller. matches to your antenna. Once the tuner matches the antenna, the variable capacitor settings are memorized L: Left side as a preset point for each frequency range (100 kHz...
Page 303: Setting The At-180 Internal Switches
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Setting the AT-180 internal switches The optional AT-180 has 3 operating configurations for HF band operation. Select a suitable configurations for your antenna system. q Remove the top cover of the AT-180. w Set the tuner switches to the desired positions ac- cording to the table below.
Page 304 Previous view Section SET MODE Set mode description ............17-2 The Set mode settings ............17-2 Set mode items and Default settings ........17-3 Voice Memo Set mode ............17-11 DV Set mode ................17-13 SPEECH Set mode ..............17-15 QSO/RX Log Set mode ............17-16 Function Set mode ..............17-18 Tone Control Set mode ............17-23 Connectors Set mode ............17-24 Display Set mode ..............17-27...
Page 305: Set Mode Description
Previous view SET MODE Set mode description The Set mode is used to program infrequently changed The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the values or function settings. part of the controller. NOTE: The Set mode is constructed in a tree struc- L: Left side ture.
Page 306: Set Mode Items And Default Settings
Previous view SET MODE Set mode items and Default settings Call sign (Section 9) GPS (Section 10) ➥ ➥ RX History (Section 9) SD Card (Section 13) ➥ ➥ MY Station (Section 7) ➥ NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version.
Page 307 Previous view SET MODE Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. SPEECH In this item, set the Speech options. OFF, ON (Kerchunk) or ON (All) RX Call Sign SPEECH Selects the RX call sign speech function option...
Page 308 Auto, SQL or RF+SQL Select the function of the [RF/SQL] control. TX Delay OFF, 10ms, 15ms, 20ms, 25ms or Sets the transmission’s timing of the IC-7100 to 30ms prevent any external equipment that is connected from damage by the transmitted RF.
Page 309 Previous view SET MODE Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. PTT Start OFF or ON Turns the PTT Tuner Start function ON or OFF. Manual or Auto [TUNER] Switch Selects whether or not to store the AT-180’s sta-...
Page 310 Previous view SET MODE Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. Tone Control In this item, set the RX/TX tone control options. RX HPF/LPF ---- –...
Page 311 Previous view SET MODE Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. Connectors In this item, set the external connector’s options. USB Audio SQL OFF (OPEN) or ON Selects whether or not to output the audio from...
Page 312 Previous view SET MODE Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. Display In this item, set the transceiver’s display options. LCD Contrast 0%~50%~100% Sets the contrast level of the LCD.
Page 313 Reads or writes the CS-7100 data to or from the PC, and/or receives data from a Master trans- ceiver. Clone Master Mode Writes your IC-7100 (Master) data to another IC- 7100 (Sub). Touch Screen Calibration Adjusts the touch screen. Reset...
Page 314: Voice Memo Set Mode
Previous view SET MODE Voice Memo Set mode <<REC Start>> NOTE: • The folder name is automatically created, as shown Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > <<REC Start>> in the example below: Insert an SD card into the transceiver before select- (Example) Recording date: 2013/3/1 ing this item.
Page 315 Previous view SET MODE Voice Memo Set mode (Continued) File Split Skip Time (Default: ON) (Default: 10sec) Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Recorder Set > File Voice Memo > QSO Recorder > Player Set > Skip Time Split (File Split) (Skip Time) Turn the File Split function ON or OFF.
Page 316: Dv Set Mode
Previous view SET MODE DV Set mode Standby Beep Digital Monitor (Default: ON) (Default: Auto) DV Set > Standby Beep (Standby Beep) DV Set > Digital Monitor (Digital Monitor) Turn the standby beep function ON or OFF. Select the receive mode when [XFC] is held down in the This function sounds a beep after a received signal dis- DV mode.
Page 317 Previous view SET MODE DV Set mode (Continued) DV Auto Detect (Default: OFF) (Default: OFF) DV Set > DV Auto Detect (DV Auto Detect) DV Set > EMR (EMR) Turn the DV mode automatic detect function ON or The EMR (Enhanced Monitor Request) communica- OFF.
Page 318: Speech Set Mode
Previous view SET MODE SPEECH Set mode RX Call Sign SPEECH MODE SPEECH (Default: ON (Kerchunk)) (Default: OFF) SPEECH > RX Call Sign SPEECH (RX Call Sign SPEECH > MODE SPEECH (MODE SPEECH) SPEECH) Turn the Operating Mode Speech function ON or OFF. Turn the RX call sign speech function ON or OFF for When this function is ON, the selected operating mode calls received in the DV mode.
Page 319: Qso/Rx Log Set Mode
Previous view SET MODE QSO/RX Log Set mode QSO Log RX History Log (Default: OFF) (Default: OFF) QSO/RX Log > QSO Log (QSO Log) QSO/RX Log > RX History Log (RX History Log) Select whether or not to make a communication log on Select whether or not to make a DV mode’s receive his- the SD card.
Page 320 Caller’s speed (unit: km/h) Records to one decimal place. GPS Time Stamp 12:00:00 Time data that the caller station acquires the position data GPS Message Osaka City/IC-7100 Caller is “DV-G”: Records the GPS message Caller is “DV-A: Records the GPS-A comment 17-17...
Page 321: Function Set Mode
Previous view SET MODE Function Set mode Monitor Band Edge Beep (Default: OFF) (Default: ON (Default)) Function > Monitor (Monitor) Function > Band Edge Beep (Band Edge Beep) Turn the monitor function ON or OFF. When you tune into or out of an amateur band’s fre- This function allows you to monitor your transmit signal quency range, you can hear a beep tone.
Page 322 If the device’s transmit/receive switch- SPLIT LOCK (Default: OFF) ing time is slower than the time for the Icom transceiver, the device may not yet ready for a transmitted signal, Function > SPLIT/DUP > SPLIT LOCK (SPLIT LOCK) and could be damaged by the transceivers RF power.
Page 323: Auto Repeater
Previous view SET MODE Function Set mode (Continued) Auto Repeater [TUNER] Switch (Default: Auto) Function > SPLIT/DUP > Auto Repeater (Auto Repeat- Function > Tuner > [TUNER] Switch ([TUNER] Switch) Select whether or not to store the AT-180’s status on This item appears only in the Korean and U.S.A.
Page 324: Voice 1St Menu
Previous view SET MODE Function Set mode (Continued) MAIN DIAL Auto TS SSB/CW Sync Tuning (Default: HIGH) (Default: OFF) Function > MAIN DIAL Auto TS (MAIN DIAL Auto TS) Function > SSB/CW Sync Tuning (SSB/CW Sync Tun- ing) Set the Auto Tuning Step function for the Dial. When rapidly rotating the Dial, the tuning step auto- Turn the displayed frequency shift function ON or OFF.
Page 325: Ref Adjust
Previous view SET MODE Function Set mode (Continued) MIC AF Out Power OFF (With No Controller) (Default: OFF) (Default: ON) Function > MIC AF Out (MIC AF Out) Function > Power OFF (With No Controller) (Power OFF (With No Controller)) Select the [MIC] connector output function.
Page 326: Tone Control Set Mode
Previous view SET MODE Tone Control Set mode RX HPF/LPF TBW (WIDE) (Default: [----] - ----) (Default: 100 - 2900) Tone Control > RX > (Mode) > RX HPF/LPF (RX HPF/ Tone Control > TX > SSB > TBW (WIDE) (TBW LPF) (WIDE)) (Mode: SSB/CW/RTTY/AM/FM/DV)
Page 327: Connectors Set Mode
Previous view SET MODE Connectors Set mode USB Audio SQL DATA MOD Level (Default: OFF (OPEN)) (Default: 50%) Connectors > USB Audio SQL (USB Audio SQL) Connectors > DATA MOD Level (DATA MOD Level) Select whether or not to output the audio from the Set the input modulation level at the [DATA] jack to be- [USB] connector on the rear panel, according to the tween 0% and 100%.
Page 328 To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has its If you select “DV Data” for one of them when “DV own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code. Data” is set to the other one, the previously set item The IC-7100’s default address is 88h.
Page 329: Vsend Select
Previous view SET MODE Connectors Set mode (Continued) DV Data/GPS Out Baud (Default: 4800) Connectors > USB2/DATA1 Function > DV Data/GPS Out Baud (DV Data/GPS Out Baud) Set the DV or GPS data transfer speed to 4800 or 9600 bps. RTTY Decode Baud (Default: 9600) Connectors >...
Page 330: Display Set Mode
Previous view SET MODE Display Set mode Display Contrast RX Call Sign Display (Default: 50%) (Default: Auto) Display > LCD Contrast (LCD Contrast) Display > RX Call Sign Display (RX Call Sign Display) Set the display contrast level to between 0% and Select whether or not to display the call sign of the call- 100%.
Page 331: Voice Tx Name Display
Select whether or not display the opening message at mode screen, Display Language must be power ON. set to “Japanese.” • OFF: Opening message display is skipped. • ON: Icom logo, MY call sign and the product model (“IC-7100”)* are displayed at power ON. 17-28...
Page 332 English in “Display Language” or “System Language” (this item), or by doing a partial reset of the IC-7100 CPU. A partial reset will not clear your call sign databases.
Page 333: Time Set Set Mode
Previous view SET MODE Time Set Set mode DATE Auto Power OFF (Default: OFF) Time Set > Date/Time > DATE (DATE) Time Set > Auto Power OFF (Auto Power OFF) Manually set the date. This function automatically turns OFF the power after no operation has not been performed for the prepro- grammed time.
Page 334: Others Set Mode
Clone Master Mode programmed data you purchased onto an SD card. See page 13-6 for details. Others > Clone > Clone Master Mode Select to write your IC-7100 (Master) data to another IC-7100 (Sub). See page 19-5 for details. Touch Screen Calibration Others >...
Page 335 Previous view Section DATA COMMUNICATION Connections ................18-2 When connecting to [DATA2] ..........18-2 When connecting to [ACC] ............18-2 When connecting to [MIC] .............18-2 Packet (AFSK) operation ............18-3 Setting the data transmission speed ........18-4 Adjusting the TNC output level ..........18-5 Using a level meter or synchroscope ........18-5 Not using a measuring device ..........18-5...
Page 336: Connections
Previous view DATA COMMUNICATION Connections D When connecting to [DATA2] • When using a PC application * When connecting the squelch DATA IN TX AUDIO Connect to the serial port, line, consult the necessary parallel port, speaker jack, manual (TNC, etc.). microphone jack and line IN/ RX AUDIO DATA OUT...
Page 337: Packet (Afsk) Operation
Previous view DATA COMMUNICATION Packet (AFSK) operation Before operating packet (AFSK), be sure to consult the operating manual that came with your TNC. Connect the TNC and PC. (p. 18-2) Select the desired band. (p. 3-6) Select the Data mode of SSB, AM or FM. (p. 3-17) Rotate the Dial to tune the desired signal and de- Appears when the data mode is selected.
Page 338: Setting The Data Transmission Speed
Previous view DATA COMMUNICATION Setting the data transmission speed In the FM data mode, the data transmission speed can The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the be set to 9600 bps only when the data is output from part of the controller.
Page 339: Adjusting The Tnc Output Level
RTTY decode signal. In this case, you must con- nect a USB cable* between the transceiver’s USB port on the rear panel and the PC. (p. 17-25) *Purchase separately • The USB driver and the installation guide can be down- loaded from our website. URL: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html 18-5...
Page 340 Previous view Section MAINTENANCE Cleaning .................19-2 Replacing the fuses ...............19-2 Circuitry fuse replacement ............19-2 DC power cable fuse replacement ........19-2 Resetting the CPU ..............19-3 Partial reset ................19-3 All reset .................19-4 Data cloning ................19-5 Cloning between transceivers using a mini plug cable ..19-5 Cloning using a cloning software ...........19-6...
Page 341: Cleaning
Previous view MAINTENANCE Cleaning DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. or alcohol when cleaning, as they will dam- age the transceiver surfaces. Replacing the fuses If a fuse blows, and the transceiver stops functioning, find Fuses are installed in the DC power cable and in the the source of the problem, and repair it.
Page 342: Resetting The Cpu
Previous view MAINTENANCE Resetting the CPU If you want to reset the operating parameters to their The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the default values (VFO frequency, VFO settings, menu part of the controller.
Page 343: D All Reset
Previous view MAINTENANCE Resetting the CPU (Continued) D All reset The L, R, C or D in the L eft D isplay R ight instructions indicate the part of the controller. Recommended! ✓ After an All reset, you cannot use the transceiver in the L: Left side DR mode because the repeater list will be cleared.
Page 344: Data Cloning
You can clone using an SD card, optional cloning soft- This function is useful when you want to copy all of the ware (CS-7100) or a mini plug cable (purchase sepa- programmed contents from one IC-7100 to another. rately). See page 13-15 for an SD card cloning.
Page 345: D Cloning Using A Cloning Software
If you want to write the programmed data into the trans- ceiver using a PC, see the CS-7100 instruction manual for details. Save the IC-7100’s setting data onto an SD card. (p. 13-6) (C) > SD Card > Save Setting) Start-up the Windows that the CS-7100 is installed.
Page 346: D Initial Setup Using An Sd Card
Previous view MAINTENANCE Data cloning (Continued) Initial setup using an SD card After starting up the first time, “Initial Setup” appears. q Click w Click r Click To make the initial setup using the saved data in the card, follow the steps below. q Click the [SD] radio button.
Page 347: Importing The Repeater List In A Csv Format File
Previous view MAINTENANCE Importing the repeater list in a CSV format file Please read this section before importing the repeater list in a Comma Separated Values (CSV) format file to write the repeater information to the transceiver. When the supplied USB cable is used to clone: The setting contents, except the repeater list, can be retained by doing the following procedures.
Page 348: Programming And Exporting The Repeater List In A Csv Format File
Previous view MAINTENANCE Programming and Exporting the repeater list in a CSV format file Please read this section before programming and ex- porting the repeater list in a Comma Separated Values (CSV) format file. Programming the Repeater list q Select the desired repeater group in the “Repeater List”...
Page 349: Touch Screen Calibration Function
Previous view MAINTENANCE Touch screen calibration function When no action occurs, or a different function is acti- vated after touching the screen, the touched point and the detected range may be different. In this case, the Touch screen calibration function helps you to correct the touch screen performance.
Page 350: External Keypad Connections
Previous view MAINTENANCE External keypad connections Connect an external keypad to the MIC connector to control the keyer memory (M1 to M4), RTTY memory (RT1 to RT4) or TX voice memory (T1 to T4). You can send a memory keyer, RTTY memory or voice memory without selecting the screen of the CW memo- ry, RTTY memory or voice memory.
Page 351: 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. Transceiver power PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
Page 352: D Display
Previous view MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Transmit and receive (Continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The antenna is not prop- • The antenna SWR is adjusted too high. • Adjust the antenna SWR. Sec. 6 erly tuned. • Check the coaxial cable. •...
Page 353: D While Operating D-Star
Previous view MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting D While operating D-STAR PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. After your call, the repeat- • The access repeater setting is wrong. • Select the correct repeater. Sec. 8 er does not return a status • The repeater setting is wrong. •...
Page 354 Previous view Section CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information ..........20-2 CI-V connection example ............20-2 Data format ................20-2 Command table ..............20-3 Data content description ............20-11 20-1...
Page 355: D Data Format
RS-232C port. The Icom Communications Interface-V RS-232C (CI-V) controls the transceiver. cable Up to 4 Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be con- nected to the PC. See page 17-25 for setting the CI-V condition using the set mode. ct-17...
Page 356: Control Command
Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information (Continued) D Command table Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description see p. 20-11 Send the operating frequency for Read Split function OFF transceive Read Split function ON see p. 20-11 Send the operating mode for Read DUP–...
Page 357 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Command table (Continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 0000 to Send/read the COMP level Send/read Speech compressor 0255 (0000=0 to 0255=10) Send/read Speech compressor ON 0000 to Send/read the Break-IN Delay 0255 setting...
Page 358 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Command table (Continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Read the transceiver ID 0015 00/01 Send/read the Quick Split function setting see p. 20-16 Send/read the Memory channel (00=OFF, 01=ON) contents 0016...
Page 359 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Command table (Continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 0035 00/01 Send/read the Speaker output 0050 00/01 Send/read the S-Level SPEECH setting function setting (00=OFF, 01=ON) (00=OFF, 01=ON) 0036 00/01 Send/read the MIC AF output set-...
Page 360 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Command table (Continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 0074 see p. 20-11 Send/read the WIDE SSB TX 0096 00 to 02 Send/read the “USB2” (COM port) bandwidth function setting 0075 see p.
Page 361 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Command table (Continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 0116 00/01 Send/read the Opening Message 0139 00/01 Send/read Mic. up/down keyer (00=OFF, 01=ON) setting 0117 00/01 Send/read the Power ON Check (00=OFF, 01=ON) setting 0140...
Page 362 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Command table (Continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 0162 00 to 15 Send/read NR level for the DR 0186 see p. 20-13 Send/read the manually pro- mode grammed position (00=0 to 15=15) 0187...
Page 363 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Command table (Continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 0211 see p. 20-14 Send/read the GPS-A comment Read number of available TX fre- quency band 0212 00 to 08 Send/read the GPS Auto TX inter- see p.
Page 364: D Data Content Description
Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information (Continued) D Data content description • Operating frequency • RX HPF and LPF settings in each operat- ing mode Command: 00, 03, 05 Command: 1A 05 0056, 0059, 0062, 0065 X X X X LPF (upper side) HPF (lower side) 00: through...
Page 365 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Data content description (Continued) • Character code setting • Band stacking register Command: 1A 00, 1A 05 0200, 1A 05 0201, Command : 1A 01 1A 05 0206, 1A 05 0207, 1A 05 0208, 1A 05 0209, 1A 05 0211, 1F 02, 20 0001, 20 0002 Character ASCII code Character ASCII code...
Page 366 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Data content description (Continued) • Memory keyer contents • UTC Offset setting Command: 1A 02 Command: 1A 05 0123 X X X …… X X w–&1 : Text data q: Channel data 01 M1 03 M3 02 M2...
Page 367 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Data content description (Continued) • GPS-A Symbol setting • DTCS code and polarity setting Command : 1A 05 0206, 0207, 0208, 0209 Command: 1B 02 X X X X Second digit First digit ⁄, \, 0 to 9, A to Z can be used for the first digit char- acter.
Page 368 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Data content description (Continued) • DV RX call sign setting • DV RX message setting Command : 20 0001, 20 0002 Command: 20 0101, 20 0102 !1 – !4 !5 – @2 @1 –...
Page 369 Previous view CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack (CI-V) information Data content description (Continued) • Memory content setting Command: 1A 00 !0 !1 !5 !7 !8 @0 @1 @3 @5 @7 @8 #5 #6 $3 $4 %1 t %1 %2 ^0 Bank number !4 Digital squelch setting 01: A, 02: B, 03: C, 04: D, 05: E w, e Memory channel number...
Page 370 Previous view Section SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications ................21-2 General ..................21-2 Transmitter ................21-2 Receiver ..................21-3 Options ..................21-4 21-1...
Page 371 Previous view SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications General Transmitter • Frequency coverage: (unit: MHz) • Output power (at 13.8 V DC/+25˚C): (continuously adjustable) Receive Frequency band Output power 0.030000 – 199.999999* HF/50 MHz 2 to 100 W (AM: 1 to 30 W)* 400.000000 –...
Page 372 Previous view SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Specifications (Continued) Receiver • Receive system • Spurious and image rejection ratio SSB/CW/RTTY/AM/FM/DV: HF band: More than 70 dB Triple superheterodyne system 50/70 MHz bands*: More than 70 dB WFM: Double superheterodyne system * except 1/2 IF through on 50/70 MHz bands •...
Page 373 Previous view SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Options AT-180 AH-4 PS-126 hf automatic antenna tuner dc power supply hf/50 mhz automatic antenna tuner Fully automatic antenna tuner with pre- Specially designed to tune a long wire set memories for each 100 kHz. Unique antenna for portable or mobile HF/50 “automatic tuner on”...
Page 374 Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage Required when using both of the AT-180 and 144/430MHz to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiv- Linear amplifier. er is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

Icom IC-7100 Advanced Instructions

1 Section Panel Description

Controller - Front Panel

Controller - Function Display

Controller - Multi-Function Keys

Controller - Rear and Bottom Panels

Main Unit - Front Panel

Main Unit - Rear Panel

Microphone

2 Section Installation and Connections

3 Section Basic Operation

Section 3 BASIC OPERATION

Power on

Selecting a Function Menu

Selecting Vfo/Memory Mode

VFO Operation

Selecting a Frequency Band

Setting Frequency

Selecting the Operating Mode

Selecting the Audio Volume

Squelch and Receive (RF) Sensitivity

Voice Synthesizer Operation

Meter Display Selection

Basic Transmit Operation

4 Section Receive and Transmit

Section 4 RECEIVE and TRANSMIT

Operating SSB

Operating CW

Electronic Keyer Functions

Operating RTTY (FSK)

The Functions for RTTY Operation

Operating AM/FM

Tone Squelch Operation

DTCS Operation

Tone Scan/Dtcs Code Scan Operation

Repeater Operation

5 Section Functions for Receive

6 Section Functions for Transmit

VOX Function

Break-In Function

Speech Compressor Function

Transmit Filter Width Selection

Monitor Function

Split Frequency Operation

Quick Split Function

Measuring SWR

DTMF Memory Encoder

7 Section D-Star Introduction

8 Section

D-STAR Operating Procedures

About “UR?” and “RPT?” Error Messages

Capturing a Call Sign

?From” (Access Repeater) Setting

?To” (Destination) Setting

Section

Section 9 D-STAR OPERATION <ADVANCED

Message Operation

Received Call Sign Viewing

BK Mode Communication

EMR Communication

Display Type Setting

DV Automatic Detection

Automatic Reply Function

Low-Speed Data Communication

Speech Function

Digital Squelch Functions

Viewing the Call Signs

Changing the Call Sign Setting

Repeater List Programming

Repeater List

Editing a Repeater List

Deleting a Repeater List

Rearrange the Display Order of the Repeater

Adding the Repeater Information Using the RX History

Skip Setting for the DR Mode Scan

Repeater Group Name Programming

Repeater Detail Screen

Your (Destination) Call Sign Programming

Editing a Your (Destination) Call Sign

Rearrange the Display Order of Your (Destination) Call Sign