Satellite Operation - Icom IC-9700 Basic Manual

Satellite operation

When your own signal can be received with a loop
test, satellite communication can be performed.
1. Rotate to set the frequency.
MAIN DIAL
2. When a frequency is shifted by the Doppler effect,
rotate to tune to the frequency.
MAIN DIAL
• When you use beam antennas, you may need critical
adjustment of the antenna direction, especially when
communicating through satellites in low orbits.
Using the RIT
You can tune the downlink frequency ±9.99 kHz with
the RIT. (p. 4-1)
Communicating in the FM mode:
• Some satellites require the transmit signal with a
tone when communicating in the FM mode. Refer
to amateur radio websites for more information.
• The AFC function automatically compensates for
the frequency drift caused by the Doppler effect. (p.
7-2)
Communicating in the FM mode:
You can have a QSO with the crew of the ISS
(International Space Station) using the Split function. Refer
to related websites for more information.
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
Satellite memories
The IC-9700 has 99 satellite memories to store both
uplink and downlink frequencies,
operating modes and other data.
L Tracking selection, normal or reverse, is not programmed
in the satellite memories.
L Refer to the ADVANCED MANUAL for memory
management details.
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D Satellite memory screen
q Satellite memory number (1 ~ 99)
w Downlink frequency
The downlink frequency (Receive frequency) and
mode.
e Uplink frequency
The uplink frequency (Transmit frequency) and
mode.
r Memory edit icon
Touch to open the MEMORY menu. You can edit
the memory name, write or clear the memory in the
menu.
t Memory name
The saved memory name is displayed.
L Select a memory, then push [QUICK] to open the QUICK
MENU. You can edit the memory name,
the memory in the menu.
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