Other Functions; Antenna Selection - Icom IC-RX7 Instruction Manual

■ Antenna selection

The IC-RX7 has an internal bar antenna installed for receiv-
ing AM broadcast band
(0.495–1.620 MHz; varies according to
signals. In addition, the connected earphone's cable
version)
can be used as an antenna for receiving strong signals.
D Selecting antenna
q Enter "AM ANTENNA" or "FM ANTENNA" in SETTING
menu for AM broadcast band or FM broadcast band, re-
spectively.
MENU ➪ SETTING ➪ AM ANTENNA (p. 66)
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
MENU ➪ SETTING ➪ FM ANTENNA (p. 66)
MENU
NO. MENU
DIAL
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CLR ENT
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w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select "BAR" when
"AM ANTENNA" is selected for the AM broadcast band;
select "EARPHONE" when "FM ANTENNA" is selected for
the strong signals.
Bar antenna selection for
0.495–1.620 MHz band
e Push [ENT MW]
push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indication.
NOTES:
• Some noise or spurious may be received when the in-
ternal bar or earphone cable is used as an antenna.
• The supplied or third party's antenna MUST BE con-
nected to the antenna connector to receive signals other
ENT
Push
than AM or FM broadcast bands.
MW
• When receiving an AM broadcast signal with internal bar
antenna, aim the receiver to better audio direction.
• When the internal bar or earphone cable is used as an
antenna, the attenuator function cannot be used.
Earphone cable selection for
strong signals
to return to SETTING menu, and
(or [v])
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