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THE TRANSCEIVER

i7800

Instruction Manual

A-6328H-1EX-o

Printed in Japan

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Page 2: Explicit Definitions
We would like to take a few moments of your time to thank you for making the IC-7800 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philos- ophy of “technology first.” Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-7800.
Page 3 R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver cohol when cleaning the IC-7800, as they can damage the transceiver’s surfaces. with a headset or other audio accessories at high vol- ume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous DO NOT push the PTT switch when you don’t actu-...
Page 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q AC power cable* �� 1 o DC power plug �� 1 ″ plugs �� 3 w Antenna jumper cables �� 2 !0 2-conductor ⁄ ″ plugs �� 2 e Rack mounting handles �� 1 pair !1 3-conductor ⁄...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
D Rear panel—2 �� 2-6 ■ Linear amplifier connections �� 2-7 D Connecting the IC-PW1/EURO �� 2-7 D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier �� 2-7 ■ Transverter jack information �� 2-8 ■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections �� 2-8 ■ Microphone connector information �� 2-9 ■...
Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating SSB �� 4-2 D Convenient functions for receive �� 4-2 D Convenient functions for transmit �� 4-3 D About 5 MHz band operation (USA version only) �� 4-3 ■ Operating CW �� 4-4 D Convenient functions for receive ��...
Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Spectrum scope screen �� 5-2 D Center mode �� 5-2 D Fix mode �� 5-3 D Mini scope screen indication �� 5-4 D Scope set mode �� 5-4 ■ Preamplifier �� 5-9 ■...
Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 7 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS ■ About digital voice recorder �� 7-2 ■ Recording a received audio �� 7-3 D Basic recording �� 7-3 D One-touch recording �� 7-3 ■ Playing the recorded audio �� 7-4 D Basic playing �� 7-4 D One-touch playing ��...
Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 10 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ■ Antenna connection and selection �� 10-2 ■ Antenna memory settings �� 10-3 D Antenna type selection �� 10-3 D Temporary memory �� 10-4 D Antenna selection mode �� 10-4 ■ Antenna tuner operation �� 10-5 D Tuner operation ��...
Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 14 CONTROL COMMAND ■ Remote jack (CI-V) information �� 14-2 D CI-V connection example �� 14-2 D Data format �� 14-2 D Command table �� 14-3 D Data contents description �� 14-9 Section 15 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■...
Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION Section ■ Front panel �� 1-2 ■ Rear panel �� 1-12 ■ LCD display �� 1-14 ■ Screen menu arrangement �� 1-15...
Page 12: Panel Description
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel !1 !2 !3 r TIMER SWITCH [TIMER] (p. 11-4) q POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 3-2) ➥ Turns the sleep or daily timer function ON and Turn the internal power supply ON in advance. The OFF. internal power supply switch is located on the rear •...
Page 13 Recommended level for • The indicator beside the slot lights or blinks when the an Icom microphone transceiver reads or writes to the memory card. • Push the eject button to remove the memory card. Decreases Increases !5 MONITOR GAIN CONTROL [MONI GAIN] (p.
Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) @5 RF GAIN CONTROL [RF] !9 AGC CONTROL [AGC] (for MAIN band; p. 5-11) (outer control; for MAIN band; p. 3-9) @0 AGC CONTROL [AGC] (for SUB band; p. 5-11) @6 RF GAIN CONTROL [RF] Adjusts the continuously-variable AGC circuit time (outer control;...
Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION @9 MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCHES ➥ Turns the speech compressor ON and Push to select the functions indicated in the LCD OFF in SSB mode. (p. 6-5) display to the right of these switches. ➥ Switches the narrow, middle or wide compression when pushed for 1 sec.
Page 16 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) $1 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH [NB] (for MAIN band; #5 NOISE REDUCTION SWITCH [NR] (for MAIN p. 5-17) band; p. 5-18) $2 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH [NB] (for SUB band; #6 NOISE REDUCTION SWITCH [NR] (for SUB band; p.
Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION $9 MEMORY UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y]/[Z] (p. 8-2) %4 VOICE MEMORY PLAY BACK SWITCH [PLAY] Push to select the desired memory channel. (p. 7-4) • Memory channels can be selected both in VFO and ➥ Push to playback the selected voice memory in memory modes.
Page 18 SWITCH [APF/TPF] (for SUB band) stacked frequencies in the band. (p. 3-4) ➥ Push to turn the audio peak filter ON and OFF • Icom’s triple band stacking register memorizes 3 fre- during CW mode operation. (p. 4-6) quencies in each band.
Page 19 PANEL DESCRIPTION ^6 NOTCH SWITCH [NOTCH] (for SUB band; p. 5-19) &2 AUTOMATIC TUNING SWITCH [AUTO TUNE] ^7 NOTCH SWITCH [NOTCH] (for MAIN band; p. 5-19) (for MAIN band) ➥ Switches the notch function between auto, man- &3 AUTOMATIC TUNING SWITCH [AUTO TUNE] ual and OFF in SSB and AM modes.
Page 20 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) ( 5 ( 6 ( 7 *0 RIT/∂TX CONTROL [RIT/∂TX] (pgs. 5-10, 6-4) PBT2 Shifts the receive and/or transmit frequency without PBT1 changing the transmit and/or receive frequency. • Rotate the control clockwise to increase the frequency, or rotate the control counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
Page 21 PANEL DESCRIPTION *5 DIGITAL RF SELECTOR CONTROL [DIGI-SEL] (2 RIT SWITCH [RIT] (p. 5-10) (for MAIN band; p. 5-19) ➥ Turns the RIT function ON and OFF when *6 DIGITAL RF SELECTOR CONTROL [DIGI-SEL] pushed. (for SUB band; p. 5-19) •...
Page 22: Rear Panel
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Rear panel X-VERTER RX ANT RX ANT ANT 1 ANT 2 ANT 3 ANT 4 REF I/O DC OUT EXT - SP S/P DIF 10MHz EXT-DISPLAY KEY BOARD RS-232C REMOTE -10dBm MAX1A METER KEYPAD RELAY ACC 2 ACC 1 ACC 2 ACC 1...
Page 23 –4 V DC. ceiver. @1 ALC INPUT JACK [ALC] (p. 2-7) ➥ Used for transceive operation with another Icom Connects to the ALC output jack of a non-Icom lin- CI-V transceiver or receiver. ear amplifier. #1 RS-232C TERMINAL [RS-232C] (p. 2-5) @2 T/R CONTROL JACK [RELAY] (p.
Page 24: Lcd Display
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ LCD display !1 VFO/MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 3-3) q BAND WIDTH INDICATOR (p. 5-12) Indicates the VFO mode or selected memory chan- Shows the passband width of the IF filter. nel number. w MODE INDICATOR !2 IF FILTER INDICATOR Shows the selected mode.
Page 25: Screen Menu Arrangement
PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Screen menu arrangement Pushing [EXIT/SET] several times returns to the start The following screens can be selected from the start up screen. See p. 12-3 for set mode arrangement. up screen. Choose the desired screen using the fol- lowing chart.
Page 27 D Rear panel—2 �� 2-6 ■ Linear amplifier connections �� 2-7 D Connecting the IC-PW1/EURO �� 2-7 D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier �� 2-7 ■ Transverter jack information �� 2-8 ■ FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections �� 2-8 ■ Microphone connector information �� 2-9 ■...
Page 28: Installation And Connections
Keep the shipping car- tons. For a description and a diagram of accessory equip- ment included with the IC-7800, see ‘Supplied acces- sories’ on p. iii of this manual. ■ Antenna jumper cable connection Connect the supplied coaxial cable (terminated with BNC connectors) between [RX ANT A—...
Page 29: Grounding
Low SWR allows full power for transmitting. The IC-7800 has an SWR meter to mon- 30 mm ≈ in 10 mm ≈ in 1–2 mm ≈...
Page 30: Required Connections
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections D Front panel CW key A straight or bug key can be used when the internal electronic keyer is turned OFF in keyer set mode. (p. 4-12) Microphones (p. 2-9) Optional Optional Optional HM-36 SM-20 SM-50 D Rear panel...
Page 31: Advanced Connections
Used for computer control and transceive operation. for VHF, UHF or other The optional CT-17 is required when band use. External speaker (p. 15-4) connecting a PC to [REMOTE]. [RELAY], [ALC] (p.2-7) Used for connecting a SP-20 non-Icom linear amplifier. (option)
Page 32: D Rear Panel-2
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS D Rear panel— 2 External Display Keyboard [DC OUT] Connects an USB type PC key- Outputs regulated Connects a PC-style board directly for RTTY/PSK31 14 V (approx.) monitor display (at least operation, as well as other text DC for external 800×600 resolution).
Page 33: Linear Amplifier Connections
16 V/0.5 A DC with initial setting, and 250 V/200 mA with “MOS-FET” setting (see p. 12-9 for details). Use an external relay unit when your non-Icom lin- RF OUTPUT RF INPUT ear amplifier requires control voltage and/or current SEND greater than specified.
Page 34: Transverter Jack Information
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Transverter jack information When 2 to 13.8 V is applied to pin 6 of [ACC 2], the [X- VERTER] connector is activated for transverter opera- tion and the antenna connectors do not receive or transmit any signals. (p. 4-6) While receiving, [X-VERTER] connector can be ac- tivated as an input terminal from an external trans- verter.
Page 35: Microphone Connector Information
(T3/M3/ (T2/M2/ (T1/M1/ PT4/RT4) PT3/RT3) PT2/RT2) PT1/RT1) DC voltage is applied to pin 1 for microphone op- To pin e eration. Use caution when using a non-Icom 4.7 kΩ 2.2 kΩ 1.5 kΩ 1.5 kΩ Microphone microphone. ±5% ±5% ±5% ±5%...
Page 36: Accessory Connector Information
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Accessory connector information ACC 1 PIN No. NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS “High” level : More than 2.4 V RTTY Controls RTTY keying “Low” level : Less than 0.6 V Output current : Less than 2 mA Connected in parallel with ACC 2 pin 2. GND Connects to ground.
Page 37: Basic Operations
BASIC OPERATIONS Section ■ When first applying power (CPU resetting) �� 3-2 ■ Initial settings �� 3-2 ■ Main/Sub band selection �� 3-3 ■ Selecting VFO/memory mode �� 3-3 ■ Selecting an operating band �� 3-4 D Using the band stacking registers �� 3-4 ■...
Page 38: When First Applying Power (Cpu Resetting)
BASIC OPERATIONS ■ When first applying power (CPU resetting) Before first applying power, make sure all connections required for your system are complete by referring to Section 2. Then, reset the transceiver using the follow- ing procedure. Resetting CLEARS all programmed contents in memory channels and returns programmed values in set mode to default values.
Page 39: Main/Sub Band Selection
BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Main/Sub band selection The IC-7800 has 2 identical receivers, main and sub. The main band is displayed on the left hand side, and the sub band is displayed on the right hand side of the LCD. Some functions can only be applied to the selected band and transmission occurs on the main band (except during split frequency operation).
Page 40: Selecting An Operating Band
BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Selecting an operating band The triple band stacking register provides 3 memories Band keys for each band key, storing frequency and mode infor- mation. If a band key is pushed once, the frequency and op- erating mode last used are called up. When the key is pushed again, another stored frequency and operating mode are called up.
Page 41: Frequency Setting
BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Frequency setting The transceiver has several tuning methods for conve- nient frequency tuning. D Tuning with the main dial q Push the desired band key on the keypad 1–3 Band keys times. • 3 different frequencies can be selected on each band with the band key.
Page 42: D Quick Tuning Step
BASIC OPERATIONS D Quick tuning step The operating frequency can be changed in kHz steps (0.1, 1, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20 or 25 kHz selectable) for quick tuning. q Push [TS] to turn the quick tuning function ON. • “Z” appears when the quick tuning function ON. w Rotate the main dial to change the frequency in pro- grammed kHz steps.
Page 43: D Selecting 1 Hz Step
BASIC OPERATIONS D Selecting 1 Hz step The minimum tuning step of 1 Hz can be used for fine tuning. q Push [TS] to turn the quick tuning function OFF. w Push [TS] for 1 sec. to turn the 1 Hz tuning step ON and OFF.
Page 44: Operating Mode Selection
CW reverse (CW-R), RTTY, RTTY reverse (RTTY-R), PSK, PSK reverse (PSK-R), AM, AM data, FM and FM data modes are available in the IC-7800. Select the desired operation mode as follows. To select a mode of operation, push the desired mode switch momentarily.
Page 45: Volume Setting
BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Volume setting ➥ Rotate [AF] control clockwise to increase, counter- clockwise to decrease the audio output level. • Set a suitable audio level. [AF] for main [AF] for sub Audio output increases Audio output decreases ■ RF gain adjustment ➥...
Page 46: Meter Indication Selection
Indicates the drain terminal voltage of the final amplifier MOS-FETs. D Multi-function digital meter The IC-7800 can display the multi-function digital meter in the LCD display. This meter displays all trans- mit parameters simultaneously. q Push [METER] for 1 sec. to turn the multi-function “P-HOLD”...
Page 47: D Meter Type Selection
BASIC OPERATIONS D Meter type selection A total of 3 meter types are available in the IC-7800— Standard, Edgewise and Bar meters. Follow the instructions below for the meter type se- lection. q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to return to normal screen, if necessary.
Page 48: Basic Transmit Operation
BASIC OPERATIONS ■ Basic transmit operation Before transmitting, monitor your selected oper- ating frequency to make sure transmitting won’t cause interference to other stations on the same frequency. It’s good amateur practice to listen first, and then, even if nothing is heard, ask “is the frequency in use”...
Page 49: D Drive Gain Adjustment
BASIC OPERATIONS D Drive gain adjustment The drive gain is active for all modes except SSB with- out speech compressor. The [DRIVE] control adjusts the amplifying gain at the driver stage. Before transmitting, monitor your selected operating [METER] [DRIVE] frequency to make sure transmitting won’t cause inter- ference to other stations on the same frequency.
Page 50: D Programming The User Band Edge
BASIC OPERATIONS D Programming the user band edge q Select the miscellaneous (others) set mode and se- lect the “Beep (Band Edge)” option. w Rotate the main dial to select either the “ON (User)” or “ON (User) & TX Limit” setting. •...
Page 51 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Section ■ Operating SSB �� 4-2 D Convenient functions for receive �� 4-2 D Convenient functions for transmit �� 4-3 D About 5 MHz band operation (USA version only) �� 4-3 ■ Operating CW �� 4-4 D Convenient functions for receive �� 4-4 D Convenient functions for transmit ��...
Page 52: Receive And Transmit
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating SSB q Push a band key to select the desired band. [MIC] [TX] indicator [RX] indicator Band keys w Push [SSB] to select LSB or USB. • “USB” or “LSB” appears. • Below 10 MHz LSB is automatically selected; above 10 MHz USB is automatically selected.
Page 53: D Convenient Functions For Transmit
5.40350 MHz 5.40500 MHz * The FCC specifies center frequencies on the 5 MHz band. However, the IC-7800 displays To assist you in operating the 5 MHz band within the carrier frequency. Therefore, tune the transceiver rules specified by the FCC, transmission is illegal on to 1.5 kHz below the specified FCC channel...
Page 54: Operating Cw
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating CW q Push a band key to select the desired band. [TX] indicator w Push [CW] to select CW. [KEY SPEED] [RX] indicator Band keys • After CW mode is selected, push [CW] to toggle be- tween CW and CW-R modes.
Page 55: D Convenient Functions For Transmit
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Convenient functions for transmit • Break-in function (p. 6-3) ➥ Push [VOX/BK-IN] several times to select the break-in OFF, semi break-in and full break-in. • “BK IN” or “F-BK IN” appears when the semi break-in or full break-in function is ON, respectively. D About CW reverse mode CW-R (CW Reverse) mode uses the opposite side band to receive CW signals.
Page 56: D Apf (Audio Peak Filter) Operation
D About 137 kHz band operation (Europe, UK, Italy, Spain, France versions only) 137 kHz band, within the 135.7 kHz to 137.8 kHz range, operation in CW mode is optionally available with the IC-7800. The RF signal from [X-VERTER] is used for the 137 kHz band operation, and an external amplifier unit is necessary.
Page 57: Electronic Keyer Functions
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Electronic keyer functions The IC-7800 has a number of convenient functions for the built-in electronic keyer. q During CW mode, push [EXIT/SET] several times to normal screen, if necessary. w Push [F-3•KEYER] to select memory keyer screen.
Page 58: D Memory Keyer Screen
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Memory keyer screen Pre-set characters can be sent using the keyer send menu. Contents of the memory keyer are set using the edit menu. • Transmitting q During CW mode operation, push [F-3•KEYER] to select memory keyer screen. w Push [TRANSMIT] to set the transceiver to trans- mit, or set the break-in function ON (p.
Page 59: D Editing A Memory Keyer
Contents tents can also be edited from the keyboard. M1 CQ TEST CQ TEST DE ICOM ICOM TEST t Push [F-1•Ω] or [F-2•≈] to move the cursor back- M2 UR 5NN✱ BK wards or forwards, respectively.
Page 60: D Contest Number Set Mode
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Contest number set mode This menu is used to set the contest (serial) number and count up trigger, etc. • Setting contents q During CW mode operation, push [F-3•KEYER] to select memory keyer screen. w Push [EXIT•SET] to select memory keyer menu, then push [F-3•001] to select contest serial number set mode.
Page 61: D Keyer Set Mode
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Keyer set mode This set mode is used to set the memory keyer re- peat time, dash weight, paddle specifications, keyer type, etc. • Setting contents q During CW mode operation, push [F-3•KEYER] to select memory keyer screen. w Push [EXIT•SET] to select memory keyer menu, then push [F-4•CW KEY] to select keyer set mode.
Page 62 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Keyer set mode (continued) This item sets the paddle polarity. • Normal and reverse polarity can be selected. This item selects the keyer type for [ELEC-KEY] con- • ELEC-KEY, BUG-KEY and Straight key can be se- nector on the front panel.
Page 63: Operating Rtty (Fsk)
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating RTTY (FSK) A DSP-based high-quality Baudot RTTY encoder/de- coder is built-in to the IC-7800. When connecting a PC keyboard (p. 2-6), RTTY operation can be performed without an external RTTY terminal, TNC or PC. If you would rather use your RTTY terminal or TNC, consult the manual that comes with the RTTY termi- nal or TNC.
Page 64: D Convenient Functions For Receive
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Convenient functions for receive • Preamp (p. 5-9) • Noise reduction (p. 5-18) ➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp ➥ Push [NR] switch to turn the noise reduction ON OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. and OFF.
Page 65: D Functions For The Rtty Decoder Indication
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Functions for the RTTY decoder indication q Push a band key to select the desired band. [F-6•MAIN/SUB] [F-7•WIDE] w Push [RTTY/PSK] to select RTTY. • After RTTY mode is selected, push [RTTY/PSK] for 1 sec. to toggle between RTTY and RTTY-R modes. •...
Page 66: D Rtty Memory Transmission
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D RTTY memory transmission Pre-set characters can be sent using the RTTY memory. Contents of the memory are set using the edit menu. q During RTTY mode operation, push [F-3•DECODE] to select RTTY decode screen. w Push [F-4•TX MEM] to select RTTY memory screen.
Page 67: D Editing Rtty Memory
Name Contents (selectable for memory name only) RT1 MYCALLx2 ↵DE ICOM ICOM K↵ RT2 MYCALLx3 ↵DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K↵ 0 to 9 (numbers) RT3 QSLUR599 ↵QSL UR 599–599 BK↵ ↵QSL DE ICOM ICOM UR 599–599 ! # $ % & ¥ ? “ ‘ ` ^ + – ✱ / . , : ; = RT4 DE+UR599 BK↵...
Page 68: D Rtty Decode Set Mode
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D RTTY decode set mode This set mode is used to set the decode USOS func- tion, time stamp setting, etc. • Setting contents q During RTTY mode operation, push [F-3•DECODE] [F-3•Ω ≈] [F-7•WIDE] to select RTTY decode screen. w Push [F-1•<MENU2>] to select RTTY decode menu 2, then push [F-6•SET] to select RTTY decode set mode.
Page 69 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D RTTY decode set mode (continued) Explicitly inserts the FIGS character even though it is • ON : Inserts FIGS. not required by the receiving station. • OFF : Does not insert FIGS. Turn the time stamp (date, transmission or reception •...
Page 70: D Data Saving
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Data saving The contents of the RTTY memory and received sig- nal can be saved into the CF memory card. q During RTTY decode screen indication, push [F-5•OPTION] [F-6•SAVE] [F-7•WIDE] [F-1•<MENU1>] to select RTTY decode menu 2. w Push [F-5•SAVE] to select decode file save screen.
Page 71: Operating Psk
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating PSK A high-quality DSP-based PSK31 encoder/decoder is built-in to the IC-7800. When connecting a PC key- board (p. 2-6), PSK31 operation can be performed without PSK software installed on your PC. If desired, you can also use your PSK software; con- sult the manual that comes with the software.
Page 72: D Convenient Functions For Receive
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Convenient functions for receive • Preamp (p. 5-9) • Noise reduction (p. 5-18) ➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp ➥ Push [NR] switch to turn the noise reduction ON OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. and OFF.
Page 73: D Functions For The Psk Decoder Indication
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Functions for the PSK decoder indication q Push a band key to select the desired band. [F-3•AFC/NET] [F-6•MAIN/SUB] [F-7•WIDE] w Push [RTTY/PSK] to select PSK. • After PSK mode is selected, push [RTTY/PSK] for 1 sec. to toggle between PSK and PSK-R modes. •...
Page 74: D Psk Memory Transmission
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D PSK memory transmission Pre-set characters can be sent using the PSK memory. Contents of the memory are set using the edit menu. q During PSK mode operation, push [F-3•DECODE] to select PSK decode screen. w Push [F-4•TX MEM] to select PSK memory screen. e Push [F-7•1–4/5–8] to select memory bank then push one of the function keys ([F-1•PT1] to [F-4•PT4] or [F-1•PT5] to [F-4•PT8]).
Page 75: D Editing Psk Memory
PT5 73 GL SK @ ↵ < > ( ) [ ] { } | _ PT6 CQ CQ CQ ↵CQ CQ CQ DE Icom Icom Icom K↵ ( “↵” is for the memory contents set- ↵My transceiver is IC–7800 & Antenna ting only.)
Page 76: D Psk Decode Set Mode
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D PSK decode set mode This set mode is used to set the FFT scope setting, time stamp setting, etc. • Setting contents q During PSK mode operation, push [F-3•DECODE] [F-3•Ω ≈] [F-7•WIDE] to select PSK decode screen. w Push [F-1•<MENU2>] to select PSK decode menu 2, then push [F-6•SET] to select PSK decode set mode.
Page 77 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D PSK decode set mode (continued) Selects the operating frequency display for time • ON : Displays the operating frequency. stamp usage. • OFF : No operating frequency display. NOTE: The frequency won’t be displayed when “OFF” is selected in “PSK Time Stamp” as below left.
Page 78: D Data Saving
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Data saving The contents of the PSK memory and received signal can be saved into the CF memory card. q During PSK decode screen indication, push [F-5•OPTION] [F-6•SAVE] [F-7•WIDE] [F-1•<MENU1>] to select PSK decode menu 2. w Push [F-5•SAVE] to select decode file save screen.
Page 79: Operating Am
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating AM [TX] indicator q Push a band key to select the desired band. [MIC] [RX] indicator Band keys w Push [AM/FM] to select AM. • “AM” indicator appears. • After AM mode is selected, push [AM/FM] to toggle be- tween AM and FM modes.
Page 80: D Convenient Functions For Transmit
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Convenient functions for transmit • VOX (voice operated transmit) (p. 6-2) • Audio tone control (p. 12-4) ➥ Push [VOX/BK-IN] to turn the VOX function ON ➥ Push [F-7•SET] then [F-1•LEVEL] to enter level and OFF. set mode.
Page 81: Operating Fm
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Operating FM q Push a band key to select the desired band. [TX] indicator [MIC] [RX] indicator Band keys [FILTER] w Push [AM/FM] to select FM. • “FM” indicator appears. • After FM mode is selected, push [AM/FM] to toggle be- tween FM and AM modes.
Page 82: Repeater Operation
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Repeater operation A repeater amplifies received signals and retransmits them at a different frequency. When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive fre- quency by an offset frequency. A repeater can be ac- cessed using split frequency operation with the shift frequency set to the repeater’s offset frequency.
Page 83: Tone Squelch Operation
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Tone squelch operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone. q Set the desired frequency band and select FM [TONE] [F-4•DEF] mode.
Page 84: Data Mode (Afsk) Operation
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Data mode (AFSK) operation When operating AMTOR or PACKET with your TNC and/or PC software, consult the manual that comes with the TNC and/or the software. Band keys q Connect a PC and TNC to the transceiver. (p. 2-8) w Push a band key to select the desired band.
Page 85 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE Section ■ Spectrum scope screen �� 5-2 D Center mode �� 5-2 D Fix mode �� 5-3 D Mini scope screen indication �� 5-4 D Scope set mode �� 5-4 ■ Preamplifier �� 5-9 ■ Attenuator �� 5-9 ■...
Page 86: Functions For Receive
The IC-7800 has two modes for the spectrum indication— one is center mode, and an- ther one is fix mode. In addition, the IC-7800 has a mini scope screen to save screen space. D Center mode Displays signals around the set frequency within the selected span.
Page 87: D Fix Mode
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE D Fix mode Displays signals within the specified frequency range. The selected frequency band conditions can be ob- served at a glance when using this mode. q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- [F-2•ATT] [F-4•HOLD] [F-5•CENT/FIX] tion screen, if necessary.
Page 88: D Mini Scope Screen Indication
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE D Mini scope screen indication The mini scope screen can be displayed with another screen display, such as set mode menu, decoder screen, memory list screen, etc. simultaneously. q Set the scope mode (center or fix), marker, attenu- ator, span, etc.
Page 89 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE D Scope set mode (continued) Turn the peak level holding function ON and OFF. Select the center frequency of the spectrum scope in- • Filter center : Shows the selected filter’s center dication (center mode only). frequency at the center. •...
Page 90 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE D Scope set mode (continued) Select the sweeping speed for the ±50 kHz span se- lection from SLOW, MID and FAST. Select the sweeping speed for the ±100 kHz span se- lection from SLOW, MID and FAST. Select the sweeping speed for the ±250 kHz span se- lection from SLOW, MID and FAST.
Page 91 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE D Scope set mode (continued) Set the scope edge frequencies for fix mode scope • Set the frequencies within 8.000 to 11.000 MHz when 8 to 11 MHz band is selected. range in 1 kHz steps. Up to 500 kHz band width can be specified, so ei- ther edge frequency will be set to the difference between higher and lower frequencies become 5 to 500 kHz automatically while setting another...
Page 92 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE D Scope set mode (continued) Set the scope edge frequencies for fix mode scope • Set the frequencies within 26.000 to 30.000 MHz when 26 to 30 MHz band is selected. range in 1 kHz steps. Up to 500 kHz band width can be specified, so ei- ther edge frequency will be set to the difference between higher and lower frequencies become 5 to 500 kHz automatically while setting another...
Page 93: Preamplifier
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Preamplifier The preamp amplifies received signals in the receiver front end, to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. Set this to preamp 1 or preamp 2 when receiving weak signals. ➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp OFF, [P.AMP] preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON.
Page 94: Rit Function
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ RIT function The RIT (Receive Increment Tuning) function com- pensates for off-frequencies of the communicating sta- tion. The function shifts the receive frequency up to ±9.99 kHz in 10 Hz steps without moving the transmit frequency. [RIT/∂TX] [RIT] q Push [RIT] to turn the RIT function ON and OFF.
Page 95: Agc Function
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ AGC function The AGC (auto gain control) controls receiver gain to [AGC] control for main [AGC] control for sub produce a constant audio output level even when the received signal strength varies greatly. The transceiver has 3 preset AGC characteristics (time constant: fast, mid, slow) for non-FM mode.
Page 96: Twin Pbt Operation
IF passband width by shifting the IF fre- quency to slightly outside of the IF filter passband to reject interference. The IC-7800 uses DSP for the PBT function. Moving both [TWIN PBT] controls to the same position shifts the IF.
Page 97: If Filter Selection
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ IF filter selection The transceiver has 3 passband width IF filters for [FILTER] for main [FILTER] for sub each mode. For SSB, CW and PSK modes, the passband width can be set within 50 to 3600 Hz in 50 or 100 Hz steps. A total of 41 passband widths are available.
Page 98: D Roofing Filter Selection
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE D Roofing filter selection The IC-7800 has 3, 6 and 15 kHz roofing filters at the 1st IF frequency. The roofing filter provides interfer- ence reduction from nearby strong signals. q Push [FILTER] for 1 sec. to enter filter set screen.
Page 99 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE D Filter shape set mode (continued) Select the filter shape for CW mode in HF bands. The set filter shape is automatically used only when the IF filter is set to 500 Hz or narrower. Select the filter shape for CW mode in HF bands. The set filter shape is automatically used only when the IF filter is set to 600 Hz or wider.
Page 100: Dualwatch Operation
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Dualwatch operation Dualwatch monitors 2 frequencies simultaneously. The IC-7800 has 2 independent receiver circuits so that you can use dualwatch with no compromises, even on different bands and modes. q Set the desired frequency and mode into the main...
Page 101: Noise Blanker
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Noise blanker The noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such as the noise from car ignitions. The noise blanker is not available for FM mode. [NB] for main [NB] for sub q Push [NB] to turn the noise blanker function ON and OFF.
Page 102: Noise Reduction
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Noise reduction The noise reduction function reduces random noise components and enhances desired signals which are buried in noise. The DSP does the random noise re- duction function. q Push the [NR] to turn the noise reduction ON. [NR] for main [NR] for sub •...
Page 103: Notch Function
FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ■ Notch function This transceiver has auto and manual notch functions. The auto notch function uses DSP to automatically at- tenuates beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even if they are moving. The manual notch can be set to attenuate a frequency via the [NOTCH] control.
Page 105: Functions For Transmit
FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Section ■ VOX function �� 6-2 D Using the VOX function �� 6-2 D Adjusting the VOX function �� 6-2 D VOX set mode �� 6-2 ■ Break-in function �� 6-3 D Semi break-in operation �� 6-3 D Full break-in operation ��...
Page 106: Vox Function
FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ VOX function The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function switches between transmit and receive with your voice. This function provides “hands-free” operation. D Using the VOX function [VOX/BK-IN] q Select a phone mode (SSB, AM, FM). w Push [VOX/BK-IN] to turn the VOX function ON or OFF.
Page 107: Break-In Function
■ Break-in function The break-in function is used in CW mode to auto- matically toggle the transceiver between transmit and receive when keying. The IC-7800 is capable for full break-in or semi break-in. D Semi break-in operation During semi break-in operation, the transceiver selects transmit when keying, then automatically returns to re- ceive after a pre-set time after you stop keying.
Page 108: Tx Function
FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ ∂TX function The ∂TX function shifts the transmit frequency up to ±9.999 kHz in 1 Hz steps (10 Hz steps when cancel- ling the 1 Hz step readout) without moving the receive frequency. • See (3 on p. 1-11 for function description. q Push [∂TX].
Page 109: Transmit Filter Width Setting (Ssb Only)
FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ Transmit filter width setting (SSB only) The transmit filter width for SSB mode can be selected from wide, middle and narrow. ➥ During USB or LSB mode selection, push [COMP] [COMP] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired trans- mit filter width from wide, middle and narrow.
Page 110: Split Frequency Operation
FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ Split frequency operation Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive in the same mode on two different frequen- cies. The split frequency operation is performed using 2 frequencies on the main and sub readouts. The following is an example of setting 21.290 MHz for receiving and 21.310 MHz for transmitting.
Page 111: Quick Split Function
FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ■ Quick split function When you find a DX station, an important consider- ation is how to set the split frequency. When you push the [SPLIT] switch for 1 sec., split fre- quency operation is turned ON, the sub readout is equalized to the main readout frequency and enters standby for transmit frequency input.
Page 113 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Section ■ About digital voice recorder �� 7-2 ■ Recording a received audio �� 7-3 D Basic recording �� 7-3 D One-touch recording �� 7-3 ■ Playing the recorded audio �� 7-4 D Basic playing �� 7-4 D One-touch playing ��...
Page 114: Voice Recorder Functions
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS ■ About digital voice recorder The IC-7800 has digital voice memories, up to 4 chan- nels for transmit, and up to 20 channels for receive. A maximum message length of 30 sec. can be re- corded into a receive channel (total message length for all channels of up to 209 sec.) and a total mes-...
Page 115: Recording A Received Audio
■ Recording a received audio Up to 20 channels of receive voice memories are available in the IC-7800. And the total audio length of up to 209 sec. can be recorded in receive channels. However, the maximum recordable length into a single channel is 30 sec.
Page 116: Playing The Recorded Audio
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS ■ Playing the recorded audio D Basic playing q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- tion screen, if necessary. w Push [F-2•VOICE] to call up the voice recorder screen. • Previously selected screen, TX or RX memory, is dis- played.
Page 117: Protect The Recorded Contents
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS ■ Protect the recorded contents The protect function is available to protect the recorded contents from accidental erasing, such as over-record, etc. q Call up the voice recorder screen, RX memory. w Push [F-1•Y] or [F-2•Z] to select the desired voice memory.
Page 118: Recording A Message For Transmit
To transmit a message using the voice recorder, re- cord the desired message in advance as described below. The IC-7800 has digital voice memories for transmis- sion, up to 4 channels and the total message length of up to 99 sec. can be recorded.
Page 119: Programming A Memory Name
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS ■ Programming a memory name Memory channels can be tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 20 characters each. Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols (! # $ % & ¥ ? “ ‘ ` ^ + – ✱ / . , : ; = < > ( ) [ ] { } | _ and spaces can be used.
Page 120: Sending A Recorded Message
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS ■ Sending a recorded message q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- tion screen, if necessary. w Select a phone mode by pushing [SSB] or [AM/ FM]. e Push [F-2•VOICE] to call up the voice recorder screen.
Page 121: Voice Set Mode
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS ■ Voice set mode Sets the automatic monitor function, short play and normal recording times for voice recorder. q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- tion screen, if necessary. w Push [F-2•VOICE] to call up the voice recorder screen.
Page 122: Saving A Voice Memory Into The Cf Card
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS ■ Saving a voice memory into the CF memory card D Saving the received audio memory The recorded RX memory contents can be saved into the CF (Compact Flash) memory card. q During voice recorder RX memory screen display, [F-6•SAVE] [F-7•WIDE] push [F-6•SAVE] to select voice file save screen.
Page 123: Memory Operation
MEMORY OPERATION Section ■ Memory channels �� 8-2 ■ Memory channel selection �� 8-2 D Using the [Y]/[Z] keys �� 8-2 D Using the keypad �� 8-2 ■ Memory list screen �� 8-3 D Selecting a memory channel using the memory list screen �� 8-3 D Confirming programmed memory channels ��...
Page 124: Memory Channels
MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channels The transceiver has 101 memory channels. Memory mode is very useful for quickly changing to often-used frequencies. All 101 memory channels are tunable which means the programmed frequency can be tuned temporarily with the main dial, etc. in memory mode. MEMORY MEMORY TRANSFER...
Page 125: Memory List Screen
MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory list screen The memory list screen simultaneously shows 9 mem- ory channels and their programmed contents. 15 memory channels can be displayed in the wide mem- ory list screen. You can select a desired memory channel from mem- ory list screen.
Page 126: Memory Channel Programming
MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory channel programming Memory channel programming can be preformed ei- ther in VFO mode or in memory mode. D Programming in VFO mode q Set the desired frequency, operating mode and filter width in VFO mode. w Push [Y]/[Z] several times to select the desired memory channel.
Page 127: Frequency Transferring
MEMORY OPERATION ■ Frequency transferring The frequency and operating mode in a memory chan- nel can be transferred to the VFO. Frequency transferring can be performed in either VFO mode or memory mode. D Transferring in VFO mode This is useful for transferring programmed contents to TRANSFERRING EXAMPLE IN VFO MODE Operating frequency : 21.320 MHz/USB (VFO) VFO.
Page 128: Memory Names
MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memory names All memory channels (including scan edges) can be tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 10 charac- ters each. Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols (! # $ % & ¥ ? " ’ ` ^ + – ✱ / . , : ; = < > ( ) [ ] { } | _ and spaces can be used.
Page 129: Memo Pads
MEMORY OPERATION ■ Memo pads The transceiver has a memo pad function to store fre- quency and operating mode for easy write and recall. The memo pads are separate from memory chan- nels. The default number of memo pads is 5, however, this can be increased to 10 in set mode if desired.
Page 131: Scans
SCANS Section ■ Scan types �� 9-2 ■ Preparation �� 9-2 ■ Voice squelch control function �� 9-3 ■ Scan set mode �� 9-3 ■ Programmed scan operation �� 9-4 ■ ∂F scan operation �� 9-4 ■ Fine programmed scan/∂F scan �� 9-5 ■...
Page 132: Scan Types
SCANS ■ Scan types • The scan function can be used on the main read- out only. • You can operate a scan while operating on a fre- quency using the dualwatch or split functions. PROGRAMMED SCAN ∂F SCAN Repeatedly scans between two scan edge frequencies Repeatedly scans within F span area.
Page 133: Voice Squelch Control Function
SCANS ■ Voice squelch control function This function is useful when you don’t want unmodu- lated signals pausing or cancelling a scan. When the voice squelch control function is activated, the receiver checks received signals for voice components. If a receiver signal includes voice components, and the tone of the voice components changes within 1 sec., scan pauses (or stops).
Page 134: Programmed Scan Operation
SCANS ■ Programmed scan operation q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- tion screen, if necessary. w Select VFO mode. e Select the desired operating mode. • The operating mode can also be changed while scan- ning. r Push [F-5•SCAN] to select the scan screen. t Set the main band’s [SQL] open or closed.
Page 135 SCANS ■ Fine programmed scan/fine ∂F scan In fine scan (programmed or ∂F), the scan speed de- creases when the squelch opens, but the transceiver keeps scanning. The scanning tuning step shifts from 50 Hz to 10 Hz when the squelch opens. q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- tion screen, if necessary.
Page 136: Memory Scan Operation
SCANS ■ Memory scan operation q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- tion screen, if necessary. w Select memory mode. e Push [F-5•SCAN] to select the scan screen. r Set the main band’s [SQL] open or closed. • See page 9-2 for squelch condition. t Push [F-1•MEMO] to start the memory scan.
Page 137: Setting Select Memory Channels
SCANS ■ Setting select memory channels D Setting in scan screen q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- tion screen, if necessary. w Select memory mode. e Push [F-5•SCAN] to select the scan screen. r Select the desired memory channel to set as a se- lect memory channel.
Page 138: Tone Scan
SCANS ■ Tone scan The transceiver can detect subaudible tones in a re- ceived signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can de- termine the tone frequency required to access the re- peater.
Page 139 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Section ■ Antenna connection and selection �� 10-2 ■ Antenna memory settings �� 10-3 D Antenna type selection �� 10-3 D Temporary memory �� 10-4 D Antenna selection mode �� 10-4 ■ Antenna tuner operation �� 10-5 D Tuner operation ��...
Page 140: Antenna Tuner Operation
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ■ Antenna connection and selection The IC-7800 has 4 antenna connectors for the HF/ [ANT] 50 MHz bands, [ANT1], [ANT2], [ANT3], and [ANT4]. For each operating band the IC-7800 covers, there is a band memory which can memorize a selected an- tenna.
Page 141: Antenna Memory Settings
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ■ Antenna memory settings This function stores the antenna connector number for each frequency band. [ANT] Band keys q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close multi-func- tion screen, if necessary. w Push [ANT] for 1 sec. to select antenna set screen. e Select the desired frequency band with a band key.
Page 142: D Temporary Memory
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ■ Antenna memory settings (continued) D Temporary memory The antenna temporary memory memorizes the man- ually selected antenna. The selected antenna will be re-called even if frequency band has been changed. q Select the antenna set screen. w Push [F-4•TEMP-M] to turn the temporary memory ON and OFF.
Page 143: Antenna Tuner Operation
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ■ Antenna tuner operation The internal automatic antenna tuner matches the transceiver to the connected antenna automatically. After the tuner matches an antenna, the variable ca- pacitor angles are memorized as a preset point for each frequency range (100 kHz steps). Therefore, when you change the frequency range, the variable capacitors are automatically preset to the memorized point.
Page 144: D If The Tuner Cannot Tune The Antenna
When using an external antenna tuner such as the IC-PW1’s tuner, tune with the external antenna tuner, and turn OFF the IC-7800’s tuner. After tuning is com- pleted, turn the internal tuner ON. Otherwise, both tun- ers tune simultaneously and correct tuning may not be obtained.
Page 145: Clock And Timers
CLOCK AND TIMERS Section ■ Time set mode �� 11-2 ■ Daily timer setting �� 11-3 ■ Setting sleep timer �� 11-4 ■ Timer operation �� 11-4 11-1...
Page 146: Time Set Mode
CLOCK AND TIMERS ■ Time set mode The IC-7800 has a built-in calendar and 24-hour clock [ABC]/[abc] [123]/[Symbol] [F-3•Ω ≈][F-5•EDIT]/[F-5•SET] with daily power ON/OFF timer functions. Before oper- ating these timer functions, set the current date and time. q Push [EXIT/SET] to close multi-function screen, if necessary.
Page 147: Daily Timer Setting
CLOCK AND TIMERS ■ Daily timer setting The transceiver turns power ON and/or OFF automat- ically on the specified day and time, with the specified frequency settings in each main and sub readout. q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close multi-func- [F-2•TIMER2]/[F-2•≈] [F-4•TIMER4]/[F-4•CLR] [F-7•SET]...
Page 148: Setting Sleep Timer
CLOCK AND TIMERS ■ Setting sleep timer The sleep timer turns the transceiver power OFF au- tomatically after passing the set period. The timer can be set to 5–120 min. in 5 min. steps. [F-4•CLR] [F-7•SLEEP]/[F-7•SET] q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- tion screen, if necessary.
Page 149: Set Mode
SET MODE Section ■ Set mode description �� 12-2 D Set mode operation �� 12-2 D Screen arrangement �� 12-3 ■ Level set mode �� 12-4 ■ ACC set mode �� 12-6 ■ Display set mode �� 12-11 ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode �� 12-14 ■...
Page 150: Set Mode Description
SET MODE ■ Set mode description Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. The IC- 7800 has a level set mode, display set mode, timer set mode, accessory set mode, miscellaneous (others) set mode and CF card set mode. D Set mode operation q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- [F-3•DISP]...
Page 151: D Screen Arrangement
SET MODE D Screen arrangement • Display set mode (p. 12-11) • Set mode menu screen (p. 12-2) • Time set mode (p. 11-2) • Level set mode (p. 12-4) • Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (p. 12-14) • ACC set mode (p. 12-6) •...
Page 152: Level Set Mode
SET MODE ■ Level set mode Sets the bass level of the transmit audio tone in SSB mode from –5 to +5. (default: 0) Sets the treble level of the transmit audio tone in SSB mode from –5 to +5. (default: 0) Sets the bass level of the transmit audio tone in AM mode from –5 to +5.
Page 153 SET MODE ■ Level set mode (continued) Sets the bass level of the receive audio tone in FM mode from –5 to +5. (default: 0) Sets the treble level of the receive audio tone in FM mode from –5 to +5. (default: 0) Sets the transmission passband width to wide setting Lower freq.
Page 154: Acc Set Mode
SET MODE ■ Level set mode (continued) Sets the ratio for audio output level from the head- phone toward to the internal speaker within 0.60 to 1.40 range in 0.01 steps. (default: 1.00) Selects the headphone audio output. • OFF : Outputs the main band’s audio from the left, and sub band’s audio from the right.
Page 155 SET MODE ■ ACC set mode (continued) Sets the desired audio input level for modulation from • Approx. 100 mV at 50% (default) setting. [ACC1–B]. Sets the desired input level for modulation from [S/ P DIF], within 0 to 100% in 1% steps. (default: 50%) Selects the desired connector(s) for modulation input •...
Page 156 SET MODE ■ ACC set mode (continued) Selects the desired connector(s) for modulation input • MIC : Use the signals from [MIC]. when data 2 mode (D2) is in use. • ACC-A : Use the signals from [ACC1–A] (pin 4). •...
Page 157 (16 V DC/0.5 A max.; default) Select the suitable relay type when connecting a non- • MOS-FET : Use semiconductor type relay. Icom linear amplifier. (250 V/200 mA max.) Selects the desired item for an external meter indica- • Auto : Outputs the receiving signal strength tion (main readout).
Page 158 7800. Turn the transceiver power OFF then ON to make the setting effective. • OFF : Not input/output the reference signal. (default) • OUT : Outputs the IC-7800 reference signal to ex- ternally connected equipment(s) for their reference. NOTE: If the applied reference signal is off-fre- quency, or no signal is applied with “IN”...
Page 159: Display Set Mode
SET MODE ■ Display set mode Adjusts the LCD unit brightness from 0 (dark) to 100% (bright) range in 1% steps. (default: 50%) Adjusts the switch indicators brightness from 1 (dark) to 100 (bright) range in 1 steps. (default: 80) Selects the desired display type from A, B and C.
Page 160 SET MODE ■ Display set mode (continued) Sets the memory name indication, during memory • ON : The programmed memory name is displayed mode operation, ON and OFF. (default: ON) above the frequency indication. • OFF : No memory name is displayed even a mem- ory name is programmed.
Page 161 SET MODE ■ Display set mode (continued) Sets the introductory text, up to 10-character long, z Push [F-5•EDIT] to select the name edit condi- displayed in the opening screen. tion. Usually, you set your call sign for the opening • The cursor under the 1st character blinks. screen.
Page 162: Miscellaneous (Others) Set Mode
SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode This item is used for a simple frequency check of the transceiver. (default: OFF) See p. 13-5 for calibration procedure. NOTE: Turn the calibration marker OFF after checking the frequency of the transceiver. A beep sounds each time a switch is pushed to con- firm it.
Page 163 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (continued) When this item is set to ON, pushing [DUALWATCH] for 1 sec. sets the sub readout frequency to the main readout frequency and activates dualwatch operation. (default: ON) See p. 5-16 for details. When this item is set to ON, pushing [SPLIT] for 1 See p.
Page 164 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (continued) Tuning of the internal antenna tuner can be started automatically at the moment the PTT is pushed after the operating frequency is changed (more than 1% from last-tuned frequency). (default: OFF) Selects the transverter operation condition from Auto •...
Page 165 Selects the speech language from English and Japa- nese. (default: English) Selects the speech speed from HIGH (faster) and LOW (slower). (default: HIGH) The IC-7800 speech processor has frequency, mode and signal level announcement. Signal level an- nouncement can be deactivated if desired. (default: ON) When “OFF”...
Page 166 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (continued) Sets the auto tuning step function for the sub dial. • HIGH : Auto tuning step is turned ON. Fastest tun- When rotating the sub dial rapidly, the tuning step au- ing step during rapid rotation. (default) tomatically changes several times as selected.
Page 167 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (continued) Selects filter set screen indication condition from Fix • Fix : When filter screen accessed with the main and Auto (by FILTER,PBT Operation). band’s [FILTER] switch, the screen shows main band’s filter width and PBT conditions only; when filter set screen accessed with the sub band’s [FILTER] switch, the screen shows sub band’s filter width and PBT conditions only.
Page 168 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (continued) Sets the external keypad for keyer memory transmis- • ON : Pushing one of external keypad switches mo- sion capability ON and OFF. mentarily, transmits the desired keyer mem- ory contents once during CW mode opera- See pages 2-6 and 2-9 for the equivalent circuit of an tion.
Page 169 To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code. The IC-7800’s address is 6Ah. When 2 or more IC-7800’s are connected to an op- tional CT-17 , rotate the main v level converter dial to select a different address for each IC-7800;...
Page 170 When a key of the connected keyboard is pushed and held, the character is repeatedly input with the set speed. Sets IP address for the IC-7800 when connecting to Turn the transceiver power OFF then ON to make the your PC or LAN (Local Area Network) through the setting effective.
Page 171: Cf Card Set Menu
SET MODE ■ CF card set menu D CF card set screen arrangement • CF card set menu • Format menu (p. 12-29) • Setting load screen (p. 12-27) • Setting save screen (p. 12-26) • Load option set mode (p. 12-25) •...
Page 172: D Save Option Set Mode
For your information: The current IC-7800 firmware version number can be confirmed when turning the power ON and is dis- played in the bottom right corner of the function dis- play, as shown below.
Page 173: D Load Option Set Mode
SET MODE D Load option set mode Selects file loading condition from All and Select. • All : Loads and sets the all following contents. (default: Select) • Select : Loads and sets the selected contents only. Selects the antenna memory setting loading condition •...
Page 174: File Saving
SET MODE ■ File saving Memory channel contents, set mode settings, etc. can be saved into the CF (Compact Flash) memory card for backup. q During set mode menu screen indication, push [F-4•EDIT] [F-5•OPTION] [F-7•WIDE]/[F-7•CANCEL] [F-7•CF CARD] to select CF card set menu screen.
Page 175: File Loading
SET MODE ■ File loading By loading the saved setting file from the CF card, you can easily set up another IC-7800— several operators settings can easily be applied to one IC-7800. q During set mode menu screen indication, push [F-4•LOAD]...
Page 176: Changing The File Name
SET MODE ■ Changing the file name The file name, saved in the CF card, can be re-named from the transceiver as desired. [F-4•Ω ≈] [F-5•REN/DEL] [F-7•WIDE]/[F-7•CANCEL] q During setting save screen display, push [F-1•DIR/FILE] to select tree view screen. •...
Page 177: Deleting A File
SET MODE ■ Deleting a file RECOMMENDATION! Deleting the setting file is ir- reversible. Confirm the contents before deleting a setting file! q During setting save screen display, push [F-1•DIR/FILE] to select tree view screen. • Push [F-2•Y] or [F-3•Z] to select the desired folder. •...
Page 179: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Section ■ Troubleshooting �� 13-2 D Transceiver power �� 13-2 D Transmit and receive �� 13-2 D Scanning �� 13-3 D Display �� 13-3 ■ Main dial brake adjustment �� 13-3 ■ Voice synthesizer operation �� 13-3 ■ SWR reading �� 13-4 ■...
Page 180: Troubleshooting
If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. D Transceiver power PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
Page 181: D Scanning
Light Heavy ■ Voice synthesizer operation The IC-7800 has built-in voice synthesizer to an- nounce the frequency, mode, etc. (S-meter level can also be announced—p. 12-17) in clear, electronically- generated voice, in English (or Japanese). ➥ Push [SPEECH] to announce the currently selected frequency, etc.
Page 182: Swr Reading
52V V ■ Screen type and font selections 3 types of screen images and 18 types of frequency readout indication fonts are available in the IC-7800. • Screen image example— type C q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close multi-func- tion screen, if necessary.
Page 183: Frequency Calibration (Approximate)
WWV, WWVH, or other standard frequency sig- nals. CAUTION: The IC-7800 has been thoroughly ad- justed and tested at the factory before being shipped. You should not have to re-calibrate it.
Page 184: Opening The Transceiver's Case
■ Clock backup battery replacement The IC-7800 has a lithium backup battery (CR2032) inside for clock and timer functions. The usual life of the backup battery is approximately 2 years.
Page 185: Fuse Replacement
MAINTENANCE ■ Fuse replacement When no external DC output is available from [EXT DC] and ACC connectors, the internal fuse may be open. Replace the fuse in this case. RWARNING!: DISCONNECT the AC power cable from the AC outlet before removing the transceiv- er’s cover.
Page 186: About Protection Indications
Check the temperature The power amplifier temperature can be monitored in the multi-function meter, TEMP gauge. ■ Screen saver function The IC-7800 has a screen saver function to protect the LCD from the “burn-in” effect. [F-3•DISP] [F-7•SET] q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- tion screen, if necessary.
Page 187: Control Command
CONTROL COMMAND Section ■ Remote jack (CI-V) information �� 14-2 D CI-V connection example �� 14-2 D Data format �� 14-2 D Command table �� 14-3 D Data contents description �� 14-9 14-1...
Page 188: Remote Jack (Ci-V) Information
9–15 V RS-232C port. The Icom Communications Interface-V (CI-V) controls of the transceiver. Up to 4 Icom CI-V transceivers or transceivers can be connected to a PC equipped with an RS-232C port. personal See p. 12-21 for setting the CI-V condition using set...
Page 189: D Command Table
CONTROL COMMAND D Command table Cmd. Sub Cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub Cmd. Data Description see p. 14-9 Send frequency data (transceive) Send/read attenuator OFF see p. 14-9 Send mode data (transceive) Send/read 3 dB attenuator see p. 14-11 Read band edge frequencies Send/read 6 dB attenuator see p.
Page 190 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Cmd. Sub Cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub Cmd. Data Description 0000 to Send/read Anti VOX gain DIGI-SEL function OFF 0255 (0000=0%, 0255=100%) DIGI-SEL function ON 0000 to Send/read [CONTRAST] position Twin peak filter OFF 0255 (0000=max.
Page 191 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Cmd. Sub Cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub Cmd. Data Description 050025 0000 to Send/read AF output level to ACC-A 050047 00 to 03 Send/read frequency readout font 0255 (0000=0% to 0255=100%) 04 to 06 ( 00=Italic (1), 01=Italic (2), 050026 0000 to...
Page 192 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Cmd. Sub Cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub Cmd. Data Description 050073 00 or 01 Send/read split lock set 050104 00 to 10 Send/read keyboard type (00=OFF, 01=ON) ( 00=English, 01=Japanese, 02=United 050074 00 or 01 Send/read tuner auto start set Kingdom, 03=French, 04=French (00=OFF, 01=ON) (Canadian), 05=German, 06=Portu-...
Page 193 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Cmd. Sub Cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub Cmd. Data Description 050129 see p. 14-10 Send/read scope edge frequencies for 050160 see p. 14-10 Send/read received text font color for 22.00 to 26.00 MHz band PSK decoder 050130 see p.
Page 194 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Cmd. Sub Cmd. Data Description 050192 00 to 03 Set/read FFT scope averaging set for PSK decoder (00=OFF, 01=2, 02=3, 03=4) 050193 see p. 14-10 Set/read FFT scope waveform color set for PSK decoder 050194 00 or 01 Set/read PSK AFC function tuning range (00=±8 Hz, 01=±15 Hz)
Page 195: D Data Contents Description
CONTROL COMMAND D Data contents description • Operating frequency • Band stacking register Command : 00, 03, 05 Command : 1A 01 q Frequency band code Code Freq. band Frequency range (unit: MHz) 1.800000–1.999999 3.400000–4.099999 6.900000–7.499999 9.900000–10.499999 13.900000–14.499999 17.900000–18.499999 • Operating mode 20.900000–21.499999 Command : 01, 04, 06 24.400000–25.099999...
Page 196 CONTROL COMMAND D Data contents description (continued) • Offset frequency setting • Color setting Command : 1A 050071, 050072, 050077 Command : 1A 050112, 050113, 050153, 050154, 050155, 050156, 050160, 050161, 050162, 050163, 050191, 050193 X X X X X X X X X R (Red) G (Green)
Page 197 CONTROL COMMAND • SSB transmission passband width setting • Band edge frequency setting Command : 1A 050013, 050014, 050015 Command : 02*, 1E 01, 1E 03 X X X X X X X X X X X X 2 D X X X X X X X X X X Lower edge: 0=100 Hz 1=200 Hz 2=300 Hz...
Page 199: Specifications And Options
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Section ■ Specifications �� 15-2 D General �� 15-2 D Transmitter �� 15-2 D Receiver �� 15-3 D Antenna tuner �� 15-3 ■ Options �� 15-4 15-1...
Page 200: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications D General • Frequency coverage (unit: MHz) Receiver 0.030000–60.000000* Transmitter 1.800000–1.999999* , 3.500000–3.999999* 5.330500* , 5.346500* , 5.366500* , 5.371500* 5.403500* , 7.000000–7.300000* 10.100000–10.150000* , 14.000000–14.350000* 18.068000–18.168000* , 21.000000–21.450000* 24.890000–24.990000* , 28.000000–29.700000* 50.000000–54.000000* 2 Some frequency ranges are not guaranteed. Depending on versions.
Page 201: D Receiver
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS D Receiver • Receive system : Double conversion superheterodyne system • Intermediate frequencies 64.455 MHz (MAIN band) 64.555 MHz (SUB band) 36 kHz • Sensitivity SSB, CW, RTTY (BW=2.4 kHz, 10 dB S/N) 0.100–1.799 MHz 0.5 µV (pre-amp 1 ON) 1.800–29.990 MHz 0.16 µV...
Page 202: Options
Approved Icom optional equipment are designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
Page 203: Updating The Firmware
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE Section ■ General �� 16-2 ■ Caution �� 16-2 ■ Preparation �� 16-3 D Firmware and firm utility �� 16-3 D File downloading �� 16-3 ■ Firmware update— CF memory card �� 16-4 ■ Firmware update— PC �� 16-6 D Connections ��...
Page 204: General
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ■ General The IC-7800’s firmware can be updated if desired. By updating the firmware, new function(s) can be added and the improvement of performance parame- ters can be made. 2 ways of firmware update are available; one is using A memory card reader is required to copy the down- the CF memory card, and the other is using a PC.
Page 205: Preparation
■ Preparation D Firmware and firm utility The latest firmware and the firm utility can be down- loaded from the Icom home page via the internet. Ac- cess the following URL to download the firm utility and the latest firmware.
Page 206: Firmware Update- Cf Memory Card
[F-7•SET]/[F-7•CF CARD] q Copy the downloaded firmware data into the CF [F-3•FIRM UP]/[F-3•Z] /[F-7•CANCEL] memory card (“IC-7800” folder). • The CF memory card must be formatted by the IC- 7800. w Insert the CF memory card into the CF card slot.
Page 207 !5 Read the precaution carefully, and then push [F-6•OK]. • Return to CF card set menu. !6 Push [POWER] to turn the IC-7800 power OFF, then ON again. !7 Depending on the updating, one to four dialog as at left appears in sequence.
Page 208: Firmware Update- Pc
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ■ Firmware update— PC D Connections Connect the IC-7800 and the PC through a LAN (Local Area Network) as follows. (192.168.100.11) (192.168.100.12) IC-7800 (192.168.100.13) Hub/Router* Ethernet cable* to WAN (Patch cable) × × × × /Internet network...
Page 209: D Ip Address Setting
IMPORTANT!: A fixed (static) IP address is used for the IC-7800. When you connect the IC-7800 to a LAN, ask the network manager about a usable/assignable IP address and the subnet mask in advance.
Page 210 Select the firmware file, that has “dat” extension (e.g.: 7800_110.dat) • Click [�], then select the file, as well as the location. t Type the IC-7800’s IP address into “IC-7800 IP Ad- dress” text box. Click [�] to select the firmware file.
Page 211 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE !2 Depending on the updating, one to four dialogs as at left appears in the IC-7800 display in sequence. R WARNING!: NEVER turn the IC-7800 power OFF at this stage. The transceiver firmware will be damaged. !3 After the dialog disappears, the firmware updat- ing is completed and normal operation screen ap- pears.
Page 213: Installation Notes
Fur- Versions of the IC-7800 which display the ther information can be found at http://www.arrl.org/. “CE” symbol on the serial number label, comply with the essential requirements of •...
Page 214 ABOUT CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Düsseldorf 27th Feb. 2004 Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.
Page 215 Please record the serial number of your IC-7800 transceiver below for future servicing reference: Serial Number Date of purchase Place where purchased :...
Page 216 IC-7800 <Intended Country of Use> #03 (Europe) ■ GER ESP ■ SWE ■ ■ ■ AUT ■ NED POR ■ DEN ■ GBR ■ BEL ITA ■ FIN ■ ■ ■ IRL ■ LUX ■ GRE ■ ■ IC-7800 <Intended Country of Use>...

Icom IC-7800 Instruction Manual

Panel Description

Installation and Connections

Basic Operations

Receive and Transmit

Functions for Receive

Functions for Transmit

Voice Recorder Functions

Memory Operation

Scans

Antenna Tuner Operation

Clock and Timers

Set Mode

Maintenance

Control Command

Specifications and Options

Updating the Firmware

Quick Links

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