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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF TRANSCEIVER iF7000...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    We want to take a couple of moments of your time to structions for the IC-F7000. thank you for making the IC-F7000 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and devel- EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS opment went into the design of your IC-F7000.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Icom, Icom Inc. and the are registered trademarks of the “N33” symbol on the serial number Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United seal, comply with Standard Australia Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other Specification No. AS/NZS 4770: 2000.

  • Page 4: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel— Controller [VOL] [UP]/[DN] Function display Keypad iF7000 HF TRANSCEIVER [EXT SP] MUTE TUNE SCAN CALL [MIC] [EMG] [TUNE] [CALL] [I/O] [MUTE] [SCAN] q VOLUME [VOL] (p.12) y MUTE KEY [MUTE] Adjusts the audio output level. Push to select the mute types.
  • Page 5 PANEL DESCRIPTION D D Keypad ➥ Inputs numeral for the TEL number, ID number, channel number input, etc. ➥ Inputs numeral and alphabet (some symbol) for the message input of the Page call function or 10-key channel comment input, etc. [Ω...

  • Page 6: Front Panel- Main Unit

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel— Main unit EXT SP TUNER CONTROLLER REMOTE AF/MOD DC 13.8 V REF IN q DC POWER SOCKET u ACCESSORY CONNECTOR [ACC] Accepts 13.8 V DC through the supplied DC power Connects a CW keyer or an FSK terminal unit, etc. cable.

  • Page 7: Microphone (Hm-155)

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Microphone (HM-155) w [UP]/[DN] q PTT SWITCH [PTT] Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [U U P P ]/[D D N N ] TUNE Push either switch to change the operating channel, SCAN frequency, etc.

  • Page 8: Lcd Screen

    PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ LCD screen D D Channel indication ALE-CHANNEL-1 USB-A RX-12.163.5 LQA:20 ======== -------- 12:34 q COMMENT INDICATOR t LQA LEVEL INDICATOR ➥ Shows the programmed channel comment or Shows the LQA level (0–30) for displayed channel comment with position data when connected GPS while “ALE-U”...
  • Page 9 PANEL DESCRIPTION D D Frequency indication ALE-U TX-12.163.5 P.AMP ======== -------- 12:34 q OPERATING MODE INDICATOR t TRANSMIT FREQUENCY INDICATOR Shows the selected operating mode. Shows the transmit frequency when the split func- • “USB,” “LSB,” “AM,” “CW,” “FSK,” “AFSK,” “ALE-U,” tion is ON.

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting a channel The transceiver has 400 regular channels and 100 ALE channels. However, the number of channels can be restricted in programming depending on your needs. 2 ways of channel selections are available to suit your operating style. D D Display selection channel/VFO CHANNEL indication VFO (FREQUENCY) indication...

  • Page 11: D Using The Keypad

    BASIC OPERATION D Using the keypad Enter the number of the desired channel number [EXAMPLE]: Selecting channel 20 using the keypad (0 to 9), then push [OK ≈ ≈ ] on the FRONT panel or microphone. Push Blinks This way is convenient for remembering the usage SELCALL and stored channel number, or when changing large a number of channels.

  • Page 12: Setting A Frequency

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting a frequency D Using up/down keys When the display selection is selected the frequency indication (p. 7), push [Ω Ω CLR] or [OK ≈ ≈ ] to move the cursor to desired tuning steps, then ush [√ √ ]/[∫ ∫ ] on the FRONT panel or [UP]/[DN] on the microphone to P.AMP --0:55...

  • Page 13: Mode Selection

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Mode selection The following modes are available in the IC-F7000: USB, LSB, AM, CW, FSK, AFSK, ALE-U, ALE-L and EMAIL. q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode. [∫]/[√] Q-SET-MODE --LCD-CONT--ç-7-å --DIMMER----6>0 --TX-PWR----HI è-RF-GAIN---9 w Push [√ √ ]/[∫ ∫ ] several times to select ‘MODE,’ then [I/O] [Ω...

  • Page 14: Split Frequency Operation

    BASIC OPERATION ■ Split frequency operation Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive on two different frequencies. q While in Frequency indication (p. 7), push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode. [∫]/[√] Q-SET-MODE(VFO) --MODE------ç-USB----å --SQL-LV----30 --PRE-AMP---ON è-RF-GAIN---9 w Push [√...

  • Page 15: Receive And Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Basic voice transmit/receive q Check the following in advance. t To transmit on the channel, push and hold [PTT] on ➥ Microphone is connected. the microphone, and speak into the microphone at ➥ No mute indication “S,” “L” or “V.” a normal voice level.

  • Page 16: Functions For Transmit

    ï Microphone compressor q While pushing and holding [OK ≈ ≈ ], turn power ON IC-F7000 has a built-in, low distortion Mic compres- to enter the Initial set mode. sor circuit. This circuit increases your average talk...
  • Page 17 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for transmit (Continued) ï Transmit frequency indication Both receive/transmit frequencies can be displayed at same time. q While pushing and holding [OK ≈ ≈ ], turn power ON to enter the Initial set mode. [∫]/[√] [Ω...

  • Page 18: Functions For Receive

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for receive D D Squelch function The squelch function detects signals with voice com- ponents and squelches (mutes) unwanted signals such as unmodulated beat signals. This provides quiet stand-by. When you need to receive weak signals, the squelch should be turned OFF.
  • Page 19 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for receive (Continued) ï Noise blanker w Push [∫ ∫ ] or [√ √ ] to select ‘NB.’ The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. é-SP-OUT----ON --AGC-------ON The noise blanker may distort reception of strong sig- --MIC-BL----OFF nals.
  • Page 20 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Functions for receive (Continued) ï RIT function q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode while trans- The RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) function com- ceiver’s power is ON. pensates for off-frequencies of communicating sta- w Push [∫ ∫ ] or [√ √ ] to select ‘RIT.’ tions.

  • Page 21: Cw Operation

    • FSK tone, shift frequency and FSK polarity can be adjusted in initial set mode (pgs. 42, 43) • Some transceivers may operate 1.7 kHz higher than the IC-F7000’s AFSK mode even when the same displayed frequencies are in use.

  • Page 22: Selcall/Ale Operation

    ID station. cally selects an available frequency and establishes a • TEL call communication link. The IC-F7000 ALE system com- Allows you to make a telephone call through a tele- piles with basic requirements MIL-STD 188-141-B (Ap- phone interconnect service provider.

  • Page 23: Selective Beacon Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Selective Beacon call r Push [√ √ ] to select ‘ID,’ then select your intended The Selective Beacon call allows the user determine the signal quality between your transceiver and spe- cific transceiver before an individual/group call. The •...
  • Page 24 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Selcall r Push [√ √ ] to select ‘ID,’ then select an intended ID. The Selcall allows you to make an individual/group call. Each transceiver is assigned an individual ID • Last selected ID is displayed. (identification) and can be called using this ID. •...

  • Page 25: Page Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Page call The Page call allows you to exchange up to 64 char- <Select a preprogrammed message> • Push [Ω Ω CLR] to cancel the message selection. acter text messages with the intended ID station, also • Push [∫ ∫ ]/[√ √ ] to select the pre-programmed message, you to leave a message at the station.

  • Page 26: Gps Beacon Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï GPS Beacon call t Push [C C A A L L L L ] for 1 sec. to transmit the GPS Bea- The GPS Beacon call allows you to request the in- con call. tended ID station to send position information. •...

  • Page 27: Gps Position Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï GPS Position call r Push [√ √ ] to select ‘ID,’ then select an intended ID. The GPS Position call allows you to send your own position/time information to the intended ID station. • Last selected ID is displayed. •...

  • Page 28: Status Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Status call t Push [C C A A L L L L ] for 1 sec. to transmit the Status call. The Status call requests to send radio status informa- tion including power supply voltage, signal strength, •...
  • Page 29 --ID:2999 ç-TEL:06011223355--------------- nel to select the channel of good signal quality. (p. 20) è-----ICOM-BRANOFFCE2 • Sending TEL call u Push [OK ≈ ≈ ] to enter TEL number selection. q Push [∫ ∫ ] or [√ √ ] to select the desired channel for •...

  • Page 30: Emergency Selcall

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï Emergency selcall The Emergency call allows you to broadcast an emer- • Other than AUS version q Push [E E M M G G ] momentarily to enter the Emergency gency signal with own position information. Call channel group. •...

  • Page 31: Ale Call

    SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï ALE call y Push [√ √ ] to select ‘CH,’ then select a transmitting Automatically establish a communication link by using channel. the ALE table. • Transceiver selects the best quality channel automati- q Push [∫ ∫ ] or [√ √ ] to select the channel for ALE. cally using LQA table.
  • Page 32 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï ALE sounding r Push [√ √ ] to select ‘SLF,’ then select a your own ID. Automatically sends a sounding signal at a certain in- terval (0.5–16 hours) to check the propagation and • Last selected ID is displayed. stores the data in a table.
  • Page 33 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ï ALE AMD y Push [√ √ ] to select ‘CH,’ then select a transmitting The ALE AMD (Automatic Message Display) sends channel. and receives up to a 90 character text message. • Transceiver selects the best quality channel automati- q Push [∫...

  • Page 34: Channel/Id Programming

    CHANNEL/ID PROGRAMMING ■ Programming a channel The IC-F7000 has up to 500 programmable channels (400: regular, 100: ALE) with channel comment capa- bility of up to 15 alphanumeric characters. D D Editing a channel q While pushing and holding [OK ≈ ≈ ], turn power ON •...
  • Page 35 CHANNEL/ID PROGRAMMING D D Programming a content r Push [ √ √ ] to select the following items , then push q Push [ √ √ ] to enter the channel comment program- [Ω Ω CLR] or [OK ≈ ≈ ] to set the setting. ming, then edit the comment up to 15 characters.

  • Page 36: Programming An Id

    D D Selcall r Push [ √ √ ] to select ‘CH’ for channel range setting, The IC-F7000 can be stored up to 10 your own IDs then push [OK ≈ ≈ ]. and 90 calling (address) IDs (1–90). 10 your own ID •...
  • Page 37 D D TEL number e Push [ √ √ ] to select ‘No‘ for TEL number input, then The IC-F7000 can be stored up to 100 TEL numbers. push [OK ≈ ≈ ]. q Push [ ∫ ∫ ]/[ √ √ ] to select the TEL channel, then push •...
  • Page 38 D D ALE ID r Push [ √ √ ] to select ‘CH‘ for channel range setting, The IC-F7000 can be stored up to 20 your own IDs then push [OK ≈ ≈ ]. (S1–S20) and 100 calling (address) IDs (1–100) for •...

  • Page 39: Set Mode

    SET MODE ■ Quick set mode D D Entering quick set mode q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode. [∫]/[√] w Push [√ √ ] or [∫ ∫ ] to select the desired item. e Push [Ω Ω CLR] or [OK ≈ ≈ ] to set the values or condi- tions for the selected item.
  • Page 40 SET MODE D D Quick set mode items LCD contrast (Channel indication only) This item sets the LCD contrast from 1 to 10. Q-SET-MODE (default: 7) --LCD-CONT--ç-7-å --DIMMER----6>0 --TX-PWR----HI è-RF-GAIN---9 Dimmer (Channel indication only) This item sets the LCD backlight brightness for dim- Q-SET-MODE mer selection from 0 (dark) to 10 (bright).
  • Page 41 SET MODE This item selects the automatic gain control setting é-SP-OUT----ON from ON or OFF. --AGC-------ç-ON-å (default: ON) --MIC-BL----OFF --NB--------ON è-NB-LEVEL--5 Microphone backlight (Channel indication only) é-SP-OUT----ON This item sets the microphone backlight ON or OFF. --AGC-------ON (default: OFF) --MIC-BL----ç-OFF-å --NB--------ON è-NB-LEVEL--5 Noise blanker ON/OFF...
  • Page 42 SET MODE é-SQL-LV----30 This item adjusts the clarity control from –150 Hz to --FILTER----WIDE +150 Hz. --RIT-------ç-0-å (default: 0) --MODE------USB --BEEP-LV---5 Mode é-SQL-LV----30 This item selects the channel operating mode tempo- --FILTER----WIDE rary from USB, AM, LSB, AFSK, FSK, CW, ALE-U, --RIT-------0 ALE-L and EMAIL.

  • Page 43: Initial Set Mode

    SET MODE ■ Initial set mode Initial set mode operation is used for programming in- frequently changed values, conditions or functions. D D Entering set mode q Turn the transceiver power OFF, if the transceiver is powered ON. w While pushing [OK ≈ ≈ ], push [I/O] to turn the trans- ceiver power ON to enter initial set mode.
  • Page 44 SET MODE D D Setting CH LIST (pgs. 31, 32) e Push [ ∫ ∫ ]/[ √ √ ] to select the item or push [Ω Ω [∫]/[√] CLR]/[OK ≈ ≈ ] to set the values or conditions for each memory channel contents “Comment,” “RX frequency,”...
  • Page 45 After all setting is finished, turn power OFF and ON again to exit the Initial set mode. External antenna tuner type This item selects the connected Icom antenna tuner --ICOM-TUNER-ç-230-å type from AT230, AT-140, AT-130. --AUTO-TUNE--OFF...
  • Page 46 SET MODE FSK polarity é-FSK-POLARI-ç-NOR-å Normal and reverse polarities are available for FSK --CW-BK-IN---FULL operations This item allows you to select one of these --REMOTE-ID--10 --MIC-KEY----ON polarities. è-TENKEY-----ON (default: Normal) CW break-in é-FSK-POLARI-NOR The CW break-in function (in CW mode) toggles --CW-BK-IN---ç-FULL-å...
  • Page 47 SET MODE Remote connector interface é-REMOTE-MOD-A/M This item selects the interface format for [REMOTE] --REMOTE-I/F-ç-NMEA-å connector from NMEA or RS-232C. (default: NMEA) --TUNER-STOP-NULL --TX-by-PTT--MIC è-TX-by-ACC--ACC Tuner ending condition é-REMOTE-MOD-A/M This item selects the tuner (AT230) stop condition --REMOTE-I/F-NMEA when the SWR is high from NULL or EDGE. --TUNER-STOP-ç-NULL-å...
  • Page 48 SET MODE D D Setting SCAN w Push [ ∫ ∫ ]/[ √ √ ] to select the desired item. [∫]/[√] • Push [Ω Ω CLR] to return the set mode menu. SCAN --SCAN--------ON --SCAN-SPEED--6 --SCAN-GROUP--2 è-SCAN-RESUME-ON [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈] e Push [Ω...
  • Page 49 SET MODE Auto mute This item resets or cancels the call mute setting when é-AUTO-START--OFF the scan resumes in Selcall or ALE. (default: ON) é-AUTO-MUTE---ç-ON--å When Auto mute is ON, the call mute setting is auto- matically set when the paused scan restarts. When OFF is selected, the call mute setting is cancelled at the time of the received call and when the scan has paused.
  • Page 50 SET MODE Selcall timeout SELCALL- This item sets the waiting time for the Selcall answer --ID-SIZE-----4 back while calling. (default: 60 sec.) --SILENT------OFF --SYNC-TIME---2 è-TIME-OUT----ç-60-å If you are calling a specific station, but no answer is coming, then transceiver cancels for waiting the an- swer back after this time period.
  • Page 51 SET MODE Status Call é-STATUS-CALL-ç-R&T-å This item selects the activation of Status Call on both --PAGE-CALL---RX&TX reception and transmission, reception only, transmis- --SEL-EMER----RX&TX sion only or disable. (default: Disable) Page Call é-STATUS-CALL-RX&TX This item selects the activation of Page Call on both --PAGE-CALL---ç-R&T-å...
  • Page 52 SET MODE D D Setting ALE q Push [ ∫ ∫ ]/[ √ √ ] several times to select ‘ALE,’ then push [OK ≈ ≈ ] to edit ‘ALE.’ [∫]/[√] é-SELCALL --ALE-------å --GENERAL w Push [ ∫ ∫ ]/[ √ √ ] to select the desired item. [Ω...
  • Page 53 SET MODE Sounding Signal Length ALE- This item sets the signal length from 5 sec. to 100 --ALE---------DISABLE sec. in 1 sec. steps. (default: 5 sec.) --AUTO-SOUND--OFF --DECAY-TIME--1 è-SND-LENGTH--ç-5-å The transceiver repeats to call a calling ID while this setting time. BER Threshold é-BER-THR.----ç-12-å...
  • Page 54 SET MODE Channel Quality Averaging é-AVERAGE-----ç-8-å This item sets the adopting number of LQA data for --SND-INT-----16 averaging from 1 to 8. (default: 8) --LQA-REQUEST-OFF --CALL-TIME---AT ALE Sounding interval é-AVERAGE-----8 This item sets the sounding interval time. Selectable --SND-INT-----ç-16-å times are from 30 min, 45 min., 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour, --LQA-REQUEST-OFF --CALL-TIME---AT 4 hour, 8 hour, 16 hour.
  • Page 55 SET MODE D D Setting GENERAL (group) q Push [ ∫ ∫ ]/[ √ √ ] several times to select ‘GENERAL,’ then push [OK ≈ ≈ ] to edit ‘GENERAL.’ [∫]/[√] é-SELCALL --ALE- --GENERAL---å w Push [ ∫ ∫ ]/[ √ √ ] to select the desired item. [Ω...

  • Page 56: Cpu Reset

    SET MODE Password (AUS version only) é-PASSWORD----LOCKED This item confirms the individual password for ALE --PRE-AMP-----ON operation. (see p.19) --VOL-MIN-----0 --OFFSET-TIM--0:00 Preamplifier é-PASSWORD----LOCKED This item sets the receiver preamplifier function ON --PRE-AMP-----ç-ON-å or OFF. (default: ON) --VOL-MIN-----0 --OFFSET-TIM--0:00 Turn this item ON when receiving weak signal. Minimum audio level é-PASSWORD----LOCKED This item sets the minimum audio level.

  • Page 57: Connection And Installation

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Supplied accessories The following accessories are supplied with IC-F7000. q Microphone (HM-155) …………………………… 1 w External speaker (SP-25) ………………………… 1 e Mounting bracket kit for main unit …………… 1 set r DC power cable (OPC-1289) …………………… 1 t Spare fuses (FGB 5 A) ……………………………...

  • Page 58: Connections

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connections IC-F7000 main unit SP-25 HM-155 RC-26 controller FSK modem CW key, etc. 12 V battery Personal computer CAUTION: NEVER connect to a 24 V battery. This will damage the transceiver. CAUTION: DO NOT transmit continuously while connecting AT230, otherwise AT230 will be dam- aged.

  • Page 59: Ground Connection

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Ground connection The transceiver and antenna tuner MUST have an Best ground points adequate RF ground connection. Otherwise, the over- • External ground plate all efficiency of the transceiver and antenna tuner in- • Copper screen stallation will be reduced.

  • Page 60: Antenna

    Control cable (Not supplied from Icom) D D Non-Icom tuner D D AT-140 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER Some non-Icom tuners may be used with the IC- See page 55. F7000. Please consult your dealer if you wish to con- nect one.

  • Page 61: Mounting

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Mounting D Mounting location Select a location which can support the weight of the NEVER place the main unit or remote controller where transceiver and does not interfere with driving. We rec- air bag deployment may be obstructed. ommend the locations shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 62 RWARNING: mount the mounting bracket with 4 supplied screws to surface which is more than 40 mm thick and can support more than 10 kg. The unit must be mounted on a flat hard surface only. Not supplied from Icom...

  • Page 63: Fuse Replacement

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Fuse replacement The transceiver has 2 fuses (2 types) to protect inter- CAUTION: DISCONNECT the DC power cable from nal circuitry, 1 fuse for the fuse holder on the DC power the transceiver when changing a fuse. cable and 1 for inside.

  • Page 64: Connector Information

    CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connector information Pin Pin name Description Specification CW and FSK keying input. Input level : Less than 0.6 V for transmit (NC) (NC: AUS version) AF GND Ground line for AF signal. SEND Input/output pin. Ground level : –0.5 to 0.8 V Goes to ground when transmitting.
  • Page 65 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ■ Connector information (continued) AF/MOD Pin Pin name Description Specification MOD+ Modulation input (unmatched) Input impedance : 150 Ω from an external terminal unit. Input level : Approx. 0.1 V rms. MOD– Coaxial ground for MOD+. Ground for digital equipment. NAF+ AF detector output (unmatched) Output level...

  • Page 66: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS D General D Transceiver • Frequency coverage : • Output power (Unit: MHz) Receive 0.5–29.9999 1.6–27.9999 MHz 100/50/10 W p-p [AUS] Transmit 1.6–5.4999 5.73–5.9999 1.6–3.9999 MHz 125/50/10 W p-p [OTH] 6.7–8.0999 10.0–11.1999 4.0–27.9999 MHz 100/50/10 W p-p [OTH] 13.4–14.9999 18.0–18.9999 •...

  • Page 67: Options

    Recommended Automatic tuning antenna, AT230 from Moonraker Australia Pty. Limited The AT230 is a 2.6 m length mobile whip antenna with automatic tuning function. The antenna matches 2–30 MHz continuously. Use the optional OPC-1287 cable for use with the IC-F7000. Ask your dealer for details.
  • Page 68 A-6320H-1AU-e Printed in Japan 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan © 2003–2006 Icom Inc.

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