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- Page 1 M-7600 OPERATIONS MANUAL MANUAL REV A LDG M-7600 External Meter for Icom IC-7600 LDG Electronics 1445 Parran Road St. Leonard MD 20685-2903 USA Phone: 410-586-2177 Fax: 410-586-8475 ldg@ldgelectronics.com www.ldgelectronics.com PAGE 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Introduction Jumpstart, or “Real hams don’t read manuals!” Specifications Getting to know your M-7600 Front Panel: Back Panel: Installation Setup Initial Calibration Meter Parameter Selection Operation Application Notes Base Station Use Remote Use Other Applications Care and Maintenance... -
Page 3: Introduction
1. Configure the IC-7600 for normal operation. 2. Plug the M-7600 into the radio’s meter jack using the included 1/8” mono cable. The meter jack is on the rear of the transceiver, between the DC Out jack and the External Keypad jack. -
Page 4: Specifications
• Backlight requires 12VDC, 250mA. 2.5 x 5.5mm jack, center positive. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR M-7600 Your M-7600 is a quality, precision instrument that will give you many years of outstanding service; take a few minutes to get to know it. -
Page 5: Back Panel
Back Panel: The rear panel of the M-7600 has two jacks, a rocker switch, and two access holes for adjustments. The DC Coax jack accepts a 2.5 x 5.5mm coaxial DC power cable, 12V, 250mA, center positive. External power is only required if use of the internal backlight is desired. The meter functions correctly otherwise without it. -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION The M-7600 is intended for indoor use only; it is not water-resistant. If you use it outdoors, (Hilltopping expedition, for example) you must protect it from rain. Place the M-7600 in a convenient location near the IC-7600. The included cable has a three foot reach. -
Page 7: Setup
As shipped from the factory, the M-7600 is calibrated, but may require some adjustment due to shipping or other factors. When the radio is off, the needle on the M-7600 should rest at the “1:1” line on the SWR scale. If it does not, insert a flat blade screwdriver into the plastic screw under the meter face on the front panel of the M-7600. -
Page 8: Meter Parameter Selection
Meter Parameter Selection With the transceiver still in the ACC menu, on the External Meter Output item, rotate the main tuning knob to choose which radio parameter is displayed on the M-7600 during operation. There are eight options from which to choose:... -
Page 9: Operation
The M-7600 has a blue backlight that may be turned on or off using the backlight power switch located on the top rear of the M-7600. The brightness of the backlight may be adjusted by inserting a screwdriver into the hole marked Brightness on the rear of the M-7600 and turning gently. -
Page 10: Care And Maintenance
LDG products our website also has complete product specifications and photographs you can use to help make your purchase decision. Don’t forget the links to all of the quality LDG Dealers also ready to help you make that purchase decision. -
Page 11: Out Of Warranty Service
Ask your shipper for a tracking number or a delivery verification receipt. This way you know the product arrived safely at LDG. Be sure to give us your email address so our shipper can alert you online when your product is en-route back to you. Please be assured that our staff makes every effort to complete repairs ahead of our published wait time. -
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