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Icom IC-7610 Advanced Manual

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See also: Service Manual , Reference Manual
ADVANCED MANUAL
HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER
i7610
Instructions for advanced operations and additional
details are described in this manual.
See the Basic manual for the basic operations,
especially for new users.
INTRODUCTION
1 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS
2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS
3 ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION
4 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS
5 VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION
6 SD CARD/USB FLASH DRIVE (ADVANCED)
7 MEMORY OPERATION
8 SCANS
9 CLOCK AND TIMERS (ADVANCED)
10 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION (ADVANCED)
11 OTHER FUNCTIONS
12 MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED)
13 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

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  • Page 1 ADVANCED MANUAL INTRODUCTION 1 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 3 ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION 4 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER 5 VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION i7610 6 SD CARD/USB FLASH DRIVE (ADVANCED) 7 MEMORY OPERATION 8 SCANS 9 CLOCK AND TIMERS (ADVANCED) 10 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION (ADVANCED) 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED)
  • Page 2 Table of contents 1. ADVANCED CONNECTIONS ....... 1 3. ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION ..... 36 137 kHz band operation ........1 Spectrum Scope screen ........36 Connecting the RC-28 ........2 Center mode ............36 Using the RC-28 ..........2 Fixed mode ............36 FSK, AFSK, PSK connections ......
  • Page 3 Using the [RX-I/O] in the Dualwatch operation ..76 Selecting the antenna connector ...... 77 Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and/or other countries.
  • Page 4 ® ® ® Functions and features of Adobe Acrobat Reader ® ® ® The following functions and features can be used with Adobe Acrobat Reader • Keyword search Click “Find” (Ctrl+F) • Find screen or “Advanced Search” (Shift+Ctrl+F) in the Edit menu to open the search screen.

  • Page 5: Advanced Connections

    1. ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 137 kHz band operation (European version only) The 137 kHz band operation, between 135.7 kHz to 137.8 kHz in the CW mode is optionally usable. The RF signal from [X-VERTER] is used for this operation. LA linear ampliier is required. LSee the connection illustration to the right.
  • Page 6 • Using the RC-28 with other than the USB cable Main dial supplied with the RC-28, or connecting it through a Changes the Sub band’s operating USB hub, is not guaranteed by Icom. frequency (with the default setting). [F-1]/[F-2] LEDs* [F1] lights when operating the Main band, and [F-2] lights when operating the Sub band.

  • Page 7: Advanced Connections

    ACC socket on the rear panel through an interface unit. See the interface circuit diagram below for details. Refer to the software application’s instruction manual for setup details. (Icom does not guarantee performance of the application software, PC, network device or network settings.) When using the USB port...
  • Page 8 1. ADVANCED CONNECTIONS Connecting the AH-740 The optional AH-740 covers the 2.5 to 30 MHz range with a supplied whip antenna. Or when using with the optional NVIS kit, it covers the 2.2 to 30 MHz range. L See the AH-740 instruction manual for installation and connection details.

  • Page 9: Advanced Operations

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Band Edge Beep L You can change the Band Edge Beep settings in You will hear a Band Edge Beep and (“TX” with the following menu. a border of short dashes) will be displayed when you tune into or out of an amateur band’s frequency »...
  • Page 10 2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Band Edge Beep (continued) Editing a Band Edge (Continued) Inserting a Band Edge 5. Edit the upper band edge frequency. After you edit the preset band edges, follow the steps (Example: 14.25) below to insert a band edge. 1.

  • Page 11: Advanced Operations

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Band Edge Beep (continued) Entering a new Band Edge Deleting a Band Edge After you edit (or delete) the preset band edges, you You can delete band edges doing the following steps. can enter a new band edge. 1.
  • Page 12 2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Band Edge Beep (continued) Resetting all band edges to presets The steps below will reset all the band edges to their initial settings. All entered settings will be deleted. 1. Display the “User Band Edge” screen. 2. Touch any band edge for 1 second. 3.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Drive Gain Level

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Adjusting the Drive Gain level IP Plus function Adjust the transmitter level at the driver stage. The IP Plus function improves the Intermodulation This reduces distortion in the transmitting signal. Distortion (IMD) quality by optimizing the direct sampling system performance.

  • Page 14: Tracking Function

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Tracking function While in the Dualwatch operation, and when different antennas are set to the Main and Sub bands, using this function enables you to hear which antenna has better reception. 1. Push to display the MENU screen. MENU 2.

  • Page 15: Vox Function

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS VOX function Mode: SSB, AM and FM The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function switches between transmit and receive with your voice. This function enables hands-free operation. Adjusting the VOX function VOX GAIN (Default: 50%) Before using the VOX function, adjust the following items.

  • Page 16: Tx Function

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS ∂TX function D ∂TX monitor function The ∂TX function shifts the transmit frequency up to ±9.99 kHz without shifting the receive frequency. When the ∂TX function is ON, you can directly monitor the operating frequency by holding down 1.

  • Page 17: D About The Cw Reverse Mode

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) D About the CW Reverse mode D Using the Memory Keyer function (KEYER) The CW-R (CW Reverse) mode reverses the receive You can send preset characters using the Memory Beat Frequency Oscillator (BFO) to receive CW Keyer function.
  • Page 18 See Basic manual section 4 Preset Memory keyer contents 3. Touch “Edit.” Memory keyer Contents CQ TEST CQ TEST DE ICOM ICOM TEST UR 5NN 001 BK CFM TU QRZ? L “001” is the CW contest number. If you want to set the Count up trigger to different keyer, select other keyer in “Keyer memory edit menu (EDIT)”...

  • Page 19: Operating Cw (Advanced)

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) (Continued) D Keyer memory edit menu (EDIT) (Continued) D Contest number menu (001 SET) You can set the number style, count up trigger and 5. Enter “QSL TU DE JA3YUA TEST,” and then preset number. touch [ENT] to save.

  • Page 20: Keyer Set Menu (Cw-Key Set)

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating CW (ADVANCED) (Continued) D Keyer set menu (CW-KEY SET) In this menu, you can set the memory keyer repeat Dot/Dash Ratio (Default: 1:1:3.0) time, dash weight, paddle speciications, key type, Set the dot/dash ratio. and so on. •...
  • Page 21 2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) The IC-7610 has a built-in RTTY decoder and Action encoder. Using a USB keyboard and the contents <MENU1> Selects the Function menus. set in the RTTY TX memory, you can do basic RTTY <MENU2>...
  • Page 22 2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) D Displaying the RTTY DECODE screen D RTTY decoding With the built-in demodulator and decoder, received Rotate to tune a signal. MAIN DIAL RTTY signals are displayed on the RTTY DECODE Information screen. •...

  • Page 23: Operating Rtty (Fsk)

    MEMORY screen. MYCALLx2 ↵ DE ICOM ICOM K ↵ L You can edit the characters by touching [EDIT] on the MYCALLx3 ↵ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K ↵ RTTY MEMORY screen. QSLUR599 ↵ QSL UR 599–599 BK ↵ ↵ QSL DE ICOM ICOM UR 599- 1.

  • Page 24: Setting The Rtty Automatic Tx/Rx

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) D Setting the RTTY Automatic TX/RX You can set to automatically transmit the RTTY memory contents, or to automatically return to receive after transmitting each memory (RT1 ~ RT8). Selection Action The selected memory contents are displayed on the RTTY DECODE screen.

  • Page 25: Editing An Rtty Memory

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) D Editing an RTTY memory You can edit the characters in the RTTY memories. 4. Enter the new characters, and then touch [ENT] You can save and transmit 8 RTTY memories for to save. often-used RTTY messages.

  • Page 26: Turning On The Rtty Log

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) D Turning ON the RTTY log Log Set > File Type (Default: Text) Turn ON the RTTY log to save your TX and RX RTTY Set the ile type to save a log onto an SD card to operating record onto an SD card.

  • Page 27: Viewing The Rtty Log Contents

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) D Viewing the RTTY log contents D RTTY Decode Log set This mode is for the log ile type, time stamp setting, You can view the saved RTTY log contents. and other RTTY settings. 1.
  • Page 28 2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) D RTTY Decode log set (Continued) (Default: OFF) (Default: ON) FFT Scope Averaging Time Stamp Set the FFT scope waveform averaging function to Select whether or not display the time stamp (date, between 2 and 4, or to OFF. transmission time and reception time) on the RTTY L Use the default or a smaller FFT scope waveform DECODE screen and add it in the log.
  • Page 29 2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating PSK D Displaying the PSK DECODE screen A PSK encoder/decoder is built into the IC-7610. You can connect a USB keyboard to the transceiver and With the built-in demodulator and decoder, received operate PSK without a PC.
  • Page 30 D PSK decoding D AFC/NET function You can ine tune the PSK signal using the Vector The IC-7610 has an AFC (Auto Frequency Control) tuning indicator and waterfall display. function which automatically tunes the PSK signal. It also has a NET function that transmits the PSK signal •...

  • Page 31: Operating Psk

    L You can edit the characters by touching [EDIT] on the MYCALLx3 ↵DE Icom Icom Icom K↵ PSK MEMORY screen. QSLUR599 ↵QSL UR 599 599 BK↵ ↵QSL DE Icom Icom UR 599 599 1. Display the PSK DECODE screen in the PSK DE+UR599 BK↵...

  • Page 32: Setting The Psk Automatic Tx/Rx

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating PSK (Continued) D Setting the PSK Automatic TX/RX You can set to automatically transmit the PSK memory contents or to automatically return to receive after transmitting for each memory (PT1 ~ PT8). Selection Action The selected memory contents are displayed on the PSK DECODE screen.

  • Page 33: Editing A Psk Memory

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating PSK (Continued) D Editing a PSK memory You can edit the characters in the PSK memories. You 4. Enter the new characters, and then touch [ENT] can save and transmit 8 PSK memories for often-used to save. RTTY messages.

  • Page 34: Turning On The Psk Log

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating PSK (Continued) D Turning ON the PSK log Log Set > File Type (Default: Text) Turn ON the PSK decode log to save your TX and RX Set the ile type to save a log onto an SD card to PSK operating record onto an SD card.

  • Page 35: Viewing The Psk Log Contents

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating PSK (Continued) D Viewing the PSK log contents D PSK Decode Log set This mode is for the log ile type, time stamp setting, You can view the saved PSK log contents. and other PSK settings. 1.
  • Page 36 2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating PSK (Continued) D PSK Decode log set (Continued) FFT Scope Averaging (Default: OFF) Time Stamp (Frequency) (Default: ON) Set the FFT scope waveform averaging function to Select whether or not to display the frequency between 2 and 4, or to OFF. information on the PSK DECODE screen and to save L Use the default or smaller FFT scope waveform number it as a log when “Time Stamp”...

  • Page 37: Fm Repeater Operation

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS FM repeater operation A repeater receives your radio’s signals and D Setting the repeater tone frequency simultaneously retransmits them on a different Some repeaters require a subaudible tone in order to frequency to provide a greater communication range. be accessed.

  • Page 38: Checking The Repeater Input Signal

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS FM repeater operation (Continued) D Setting the repeater tone frequency (Continued) D Checking the repeater input signal You can check whether you can directly receive Checking the repeater tone frequency another station’s transmit signal or not, by listening to You can check the tone frequency by receiving the the repeater input frequency.

  • Page 39: Tone Squelch Operation

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Tone squelch operation The Tone squelch opens only when you receive a Checking another station’s tone frequency signal that includes a matching subaudible tone in the You can check another station’s tone frequency by FM mode. You can silently wait for calls from other tone scanning while the station is transmitting.

  • Page 40: Data Mode (Afsk) Operation

    D Transverter setting example software’s instruction manual. This is an example of operating a 144 MHz band transverter using the IC-7610’s 50 MHz band. 1. Connect a PC or other device to the transceiver. 2. Set the operating band and data operating mode.

  • Page 41: About The 5 Mhz Frequency Band Operation

    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS About the 5 MHz frequency band operation (USA version only) Operation on the 5 MHz frequency band is allowed For the USB and USB data modes: The FCC speciies center frequencies on the 5 MHz on 5 discrete frequencies and you must adhere to the following: frequency band.

  • Page 42: Advanced Scope Operation

    3. ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum Scope screen D Setting the Center Mode span D Setting the Fixed Mode range Displays signals within a speciied frequency range. Displays signals around the operating frequency within the selected span. The operating frequency is The selected frequency band activity can easily be always displayed in the center of the screen.

  • Page 43: Dual Scope Screen

    3. ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum Scope screen (Continued) D Directly selecting a frequency D Displaying the Dual Scope screen By touching or clicking on the FFT scope zone or the The transceiver has a Dual scope mode that waterfall zone on the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen, simultaneously displays the Main and Sub band you can directly tune your frequency on the displayed scopes during Dualwatch operation.

  • Page 44: Sweep Speed

    3. ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum Scope screen (Continued) D Adjusting the sweep speed D Adjusting the Reference level Select the sweep speed to change the FFT scope When monitoring a weak signal that is buried in the noise loor, or monitoring a strong signal but some refresh speed and the waterfall speed.

  • Page 45: Scope Set Screen

    3. ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION SCOPE SET screen (Default: ON) This Set screen is used to set the waveform color, Scope during Tx (CENTER TYPE) Scope range for the Fixed mode, and so on. Set the TX signal display to ON or OFF. 1.
  • Page 46 3. ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION SCOPE SET screen (Continued) (Default: Grid 10) Waveform Color (Current) Waterfall Peak Color Level (Default: (R) 217 (G) 241 (B) 247) Select the signal level that the Waterfall displays a Set the waveform color for the currently received peak color.
  • Page 47 3. ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION SCOPE SET screen (Continued) Fixed Edges (Default: No.1 0.500–1.500 MHz) (Default: No.1 21.000–21.450 MHz) 0.03 – 1.60 20.00 – 22.00 (Default: No.2 0.500–1.500 MHz) (Default: No.2 21.000–21.150 MHz) (Default: No.3 0.500–1.500 MHz) (Default: No.3 21.150–21.450 MHz) Set the Upper and Lower Edge frequencies for the •...

  • Page 48: Voice Recorder Functions

    • To record a QSO, an SD card (user supplied) is required. 3. To stop recording, touch “<<REC Stop>>.” • If your SD card does not have an “IC-7610” folder, back L The “<<REC Stop>> is displayed while recording up any data on the SD card, insert it in the transceivers instead of “<<REC Start>>.”...

  • Page 49: Playing Back A Qso Audio

    4. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a QSO audio You can playback the recorded QSO audio. The TX/RX status Operating frequency, operating of the recorded mode, of the Main and Sub bands. audio. 1. Insert the SD card in which the recorded audio is saved.

  • Page 50: Playing Back A Recorded Audio On A Pc

    2. Open the “Voice” folder. ® (Example: Windows Media Player) 3. Open the folder where the file you want to playback is saved. L The folders are titled based on the recorded date. (yyyymmdd) IC-7610 Capture Decode Setting Rtty yyyymmdd Voice VoiceTx...

  • Page 51: Checking The Folder Information And Ile Information

    4. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Checking the folder information and ile information You can check the folder name, size, and saved date or recorded ile’s operating frequency, operating mode, date, and so on. Checking the ile information: Checking the folder information: 1.

  • Page 52: Deleting Iles

    4. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Deleting iles Deleting folders 1. Display the PLAY FILES screen. 1. Display the PLAY FILES screen. » RECORD > Play Files » RECORD > Play Files MENU MENU 2. Select the folder that the file you want to delete is 2.

  • Page 53: Recorder Set Screen

    4. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS RECORDER SET screen You can change the recorder settings on this screen. » RECORD > Recorder Set MENU REC Mode (Default: TX&RX) PTT Auto REC (Default: OFF) Selects the recording mode to record a QSO audio. Turns the PTT Automatic Recording function ON or OFF.

  • Page 54: Player Set Screen

    4. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS PLAYER SET screen You can fast forward or rewind while playing back an audio ile. You can change the skip time in the PLAYER SET screen. 1. Display the PLAYER SET screen. » RECORD > Player Set MENU 2.

  • Page 55: Instant Replay Set Screen

    4. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS INSTANT REPLAY SET screen Instant Replay function You can set the recording time and the playing back D Recording the Instant Replay time for the Instant Replay function. The Instant Replay function records the previous L See the right column for using the Instant Replay 15 seconds (default) from the time when function.

  • Page 56: Voice Tx Memory Operation

    5. VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION Recording a Voice TX memory You can record up to 8 Voice transmit memories 5. Touch and speak into the microphone (T1 ~ T8) of up to one and a half minutes in each without holding down [PTT] to start recording. memory, onto an SD card.

  • Page 57: Entering A Voice Tx Memory Name

    5. VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION Entering a Voice TX memory name You can assign a name to the recorded Voice memories. 1. Open the VOICE TX RECORD screen 4. Enter a name, and then touch [ENT] to save. • The editing screen closes and returns to the VOICE »...

  • Page 58: Transmitting A Voice Memory Content

    • You can transmit the preset contents in the Voice TX memory (T1 ~ T8) from an external device by setting the “External Keypad,” and then connecting an external keypad to [MIC] or [EXT KEYPAD] on the IC-7610. » SET > Connectors > External Keypad > MENU VOICE...

  • Page 59: Repeatedly Transmitting

    5. VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION Transmitting a Voice memory content (Continued) D Repeatedly transmitting D Adjusting the output level 1. Display the VOICE TX screen. Adjust the Voice TX memory level. 1. Display the VOICE TX screen » VOICE MENU »...

  • Page 60: Voice Tx Set Screen

    5. VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION VOICE TX SET screen This set screen is used to set the Automatic Monitor function and the Transmit Repeat Interval. 1. Display the VOICE TX SET screen. » VOICE > REC/SET > SET MENU 2. Touch the setting item. (Example: Auto Monitor) Auto Monitor (Default: ON) 3.

  • Page 61: Sd Card/Usb Flash Drive (Advanced)

    This function is convenient when: • Copying the saved data to another IC-7610 to operate using the same data. • Using an IC-7610 by two or more operators with their own individual settings. 1. Insert an SD card or USB flash drive.

  • Page 62: Loading The Saved Data Iles Onto An Sd Card Or Usb Lash Drive

    2. Touch the file to load. 6. Touch [YES]. • After the loading ends, “COMPLETED! Restart the IC-7610.” is displayed. L When you select “REF Adjust” in step 4, “The new "REF Adjust" setting will be saved” is displayed. 3. Touch “Select.”...

  • Page 63: Deleting A Data Ile

    6. SD CARD/USB FLASH DRIVE (ADVANCED) Deleting a data ile Follow the steps below to delete the iles you no longer need on the SD card or the USB lash drive. NOTE: Deleted data from a card or lash drive cannot be recalled.

  • Page 64: Displaying The Sd Card Or Usb Lash Drive Information

    6. SD CARD/USB FLASH DRIVE (ADVANCED) Displaying the SD card or USB lash drive information You can display SD card or USB lash drive capacity, and the time remaining for voice recording (SD card only.) 1. Display the SD CARD or USB FLASH DRIVE screen.

  • Page 65: About The Sd Card And Usb Lash Drive's Folders

    SD card is accidentally deleted. D The SD card folder The folder in the SD card contains the following. The USB lash drive contains the IC-7610 folder, Capture folder and the Setting folder. z IC-7610 folder...

  • Page 66: Memory Operation

    7. MEMORY OPERATION Memory channels Selecting a Memory channel The Memory mode enables you to quickly select 1. Select the Main band or Sub band. (Example: often-used frequencies, modes and other parameters. Main band) You can change the operating frequency, mode and 2.

  • Page 67: Entering Memory Channel Contents

    7. MEMORY OPERATION Entering memory channel contents The operating frequency, operating mode, IF ilter bandwidth, and so on can be entered to each memory channel. NOTE: New content you enter will overwrite any content already in the selected memory. 1. Select the Main band or Sub band. 5.

  • Page 68: Copying The Memory Channel Contents

    7. MEMORY OPERATION Copying the Memory channel contents You can copy a Memory channel contents to the VFO or another memory channel. D Copying to the VFO D Copying to the other Memory channel 1. Select the Main band or Sub band. 1.

  • Page 69: Entering A Memory Name

    7. MEMORY OPERATION Entering a memory name Except for the blank channels, you can assign a name to all memory channels, including scan edges. The names will be displayed along with the frequency, mode and ilter number. 1. Display the MEMORY screen. 5.

  • Page 70: Clearing A Memory Channel

    7. MEMORY OPERATION Clearing a memory channel About the MEMORY screen You can clear a no-longer-used memory channel and reset it as a blank channel, except for the program channels (P1 and P2). 1. Select the Main band or Sub band. (Example: Main band) 2.

  • Page 71: Memo Pad

    7. MEMORY OPERATION Memo Pad There are 5 Memo Pads as the default to save Memo Pads are convenient when you want to frequencies and operating modes for easy write and temporarily memorize a frequency and operating mode, such as when you ind a DX station in a recall.

  • Page 72: Scans

    8. SCANS Scan types Scan types Operation (Scan function is enabled in the Main band) VFO SCAN Used to detect a signal by automatically changing the frequency in the VFO mode. Repeatedly scans between two Scan Edge frequencies. Programmed scan The edge frequencies are programmable, and are preset in P1 and P2 as the default.

  • Page 73: Scan Screen

    8. SCANS SCAN screen SCAN SET screen 1. Display the SCAN screen. To display the SCAN screen, push , and then MENU touch [SCAN]. » SCAN MENU 2. Touch [SET]. Main band: VFO mode 3. Touch an item to set. (Example: SCAN Speed) Main band: Memory mode L To select the VFO mode or Memory mode, push QUICK...

  • Page 74: Programmed Scan

    8. SCANS Programmed scan D Programmed scan operation Programmed scan and Fine Programmed scan 1. Select the VFO mode in the Main band. Scan edge Scan edge 2. Select the operating mode (example: USB), P1 or P2 P2 or P1 tuning step (1 kHz).

  • Page 75: Memory Scan

    8. SCANS Memory scan Memory scan Select Memory scan Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 ★1 ★2 ★1 ★1 Blank channels are skipepd “ 1,” “ 2” and “ 3” show that the channel Ch 99 Ch 5 Ch 99...

  • Page 76: Memory Scan Operation

    8. SCANS Memory scan (Continued) D Select Memory scan operation 1. Select the Main band. 5. Touch [SELECT] to switch to the Select Memory 2. Display the SCAN screen. scan. L Touching [SELECT] switches between the Memory » SCAN MENU scan and the Select Memory scan.

  • Page 77: F Scan Operation

    8. SCANS ∂F scan ∂F scan and Fine ∂F scan (Example: Span: ±10 kHz) 14.17 MHz 14.18 MHz 14.19 MHz Scan Scan Start Jump Scan edge Center Scan edge Repeatedly scans within the ∂F span area. The scan starts from the center frequency. L In ine scan (programmed or ∂F), the scan speed decreases when the squelch opens, but the transceiver keeps scanning.

  • Page 78: Clock And Timers (Advanced)

    9. CLOCK AND TIMERS (ADVANCED) NTP function The NTP (Network Time Protocol) function synchronizes the internal clock with the time management server. L To use this function, an internet connection and default gateway settings are necessary. D Using the NTP function D Using the NTP Time Synchronize By turning ON the NTP function, the transceiver function...

  • Page 79: Setting The Timers

    9. CLOCK AND TIMERS (ADVANCED) Setting the Timers D Setting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer automatically turns OFF the transceiver power when the set time period has passed. You can set the timer to between 5 and 120 minutes, in 5 minute steps. 4.

  • Page 80: Setting The Daily Timer

    9. CLOCK AND TIMERS (ADVANCED) Setting the Timers (Continued) D Setting the Daily Timer The Daily Timer automatically turns the transceiver power ON or OFF on the set day and time. LYou can set up to 5 timers. 1. Push TIMER for 1 second.

  • Page 81: Daily Timer Setting Items

    9. CLOCK AND TIMERS (ADVANCED) Setting the Timers (Continued) D Daily Timer setting items NOTE: All of the following settings are not saved until you touch “<<Set>>.” Timer Status (Default: OFF) Reservation Channel (MAIN) (Default: -- ch) Select ON to start the Daily Timer, and select OFF to Reservation Channel (SUB) (Default: -- ch) stop the timer.

  • Page 82: Antenna Tuner Operation (Advanced)

    10. ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION (ADVANCED) Antenna switching setting when operating with Dualwatch You can connect a Transmit/Receive antenna to (Example: Main band=ANT1, Sub band=ANT2) either ANT1 or ANT2 for the normal operation. When the Main (ANT1) and Sub (ANT2) bands are However, if you want to use separate antennas for set to different antennas, if you set RX-I/O to the Main transmit and receive you need to set “RX-ANT,”...

  • Page 83: Selecting The Antenna Connector

    10. ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION (ADVANCED) Selecting the antenna connector Set the antenna connector to “ANT1” or “ANT2,” and turn the receive antenna connector ON or OFF. 1. Select the Main band or Sub band. 2. Select the operating band. 3. Touch [ANT] in the Multi-function key group to set from “ANT1”...

  • Page 84: Other Functions

    RF Direct Sampling System The IC-7610 employs an RF direct sampling system and has 2 completely independent and identical receiver circuits for the Main and Sub bands from the antenna to the AF output. RF signals are directly converted to digital data and processed in the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA).

  • Page 85: About The Rf/Sql Control

    11. OTHER FUNCTIONS About the RF/SQL Control » SET > Function > RF/SQL Control MENU You can set the (outer) control type in the RF/SQL RF/SQL Control item in the set mode. • Auto: While in the AM or FM mode, used only When using as an RF gain/squelch control as a squelch control.

  • Page 86: About "Usb Send/Keying

    L When you operate RTTY or CW through your PC’s USB Select the control port to be used for communication port and your IC-7610, you may not be able to send the between the IC-7610 and PC in the “USB SEND,”...

  • Page 87: Measuring Swr

    11. OTHER FUNCTIONS Measuring SWR The transceiver has a high-performance SWR meter. This meter displays a stable measurement in real time, even if the transmit output power varies frequently. You can measure the SWR of an antenna itself through the internal antenna tuner. 1.

  • Page 88: Selecting The Display Type

    11. OTHER FUNCTIONS Selecting the Display Type Displaying my call sign You can select between 2 display backgrounds. You can set to display your own call sign at power ON. (Example: displaying the call sign JA3YUA) 1. Display the DISPLAY screen. 1.

  • Page 89: Screen Capture Function

    11. OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen Capture function D Capturing a screen You can capture the transceiver display onto an SD card or a USB lash drive. Most of the screens 1. Display the screen that you want to capture. used in this manual are captured using this function. 2.

  • Page 90: Ref Adjustment

    11. OTHER FUNCTIONS REF adjustment You can perform a rough frequency calibration by receiving the radio station WWV, WWVH, or other frequency signals. NOTE: 1. Set the frequency to the standard frequency • The transceiver has been adjusted and tested at station minus 1 kHz.

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    12. MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED) Cleaning DO NOT use harsh solvents such as If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, benzine or alcohol when cleaning, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. because they will damage the transceiver surfaces. Replacing fuse D DC power cable fuses If a fuse blows, or the transceiver stops functioning, ind and repair the cause of the problem.

  • Page 92: Circuitry Fuse

    12. MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED) Replacing fuse (Continued) D Circuitry fuse 1. Unscrew 2 screws to remove the carrying handle, 4. Replace the circuitry fuse as shown below. if attached. CAUTION: When you remove a fuse, use longnose pliers to protect your ingers and the fuse holders. ATC 5 A fuse Carrying handle 2.

  • Page 93: Touch Screen Calibration Function

    12. MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED) Touch screen calibration function When no screen action occurs, or a different function is activated after touching the screen, the touched point and the detected point may be different. In that case, the Touch screen calibration function helps to correct the touch screen sensing accuracy.

  • Page 94: Updating The Firmware

    13. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General D About updating the irmware You can update the IC-7610’s irmware using an SD card or a USB lash drive. Updating the irmware adds new functions and/or improves performance parameters. You can download the latest irmware from the Icom website.

  • Page 95: Preparation

    “zip” format folder. Unzip it before use. 2. Click the “Firmware Updates/Software Downloads” link. Click Click 3. Click the desired firmware file link in the IC-7610 group. D Unzipping the i rmware folder 4. Read “Regarding this Download Service” carefully, and then click [Agree].

  • Page 96: Updating The Irmware

    4. Touch “Firmware Update,” and then after you IMPORTANT: To update the i rmware, i rst format read and agree with all the precautions, touch your SD card or USB l ash drive using the IC-7610. [YES]. Then copy the downloaded i rmware data from your •...
  • Page 97 • The updating starts. 7. Follow the instructions on the transceiver screen. L The IC-7610 reads the irmware ile from the SD card or USB lash drive and writes it to the main CPU, sub CPU, front CPU, and FPGA.
  • Page 98 INDEX F scan ..............71 ∂ Fine F scan ............. 71 ∂ File Split ..............47 Operation ............71 Firmware TX function ............12 ∂ Checking the version ......... 88 TX monitor function ......... 12 ∂ Updating ............90 Firmware updating Preparation ............
  • Page 99 INDEX Transmitting a PSK memory content ....27 Turning ON the PSK log ........30 Scan ................ 66 Vector tuning indicator ........25 Fine F scan ..........66, 71 ∂ PSK decode log Fine Programmed scan ........66 AFC Range ............32 F scan ............
  • Page 100 INDEX Timers ..............73 Daily timer ............74 Daily timer setting items ........75 Sleep timer ............73 Tone squelch operation ........... 35 Checking another station’s tone frequency ..35 Touch screen calibration function ......87 Tracking function ............. 10 Transverter operation ..........
  • Page 101 A7380-2EX 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2017 Icom Inc.

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