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Icom IC-7410 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER i7410...

  • Page 2: Important

    Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Contact your and connection to the IC-7410 may damage the Icom dealer or distributor for advice. transceiver or microphone.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    D Connecting to a non-Icom DC POWER SUPPLY ............19 Linear amplifier connections ......20 D Connecting the IC-PW1/PW1EURO ... 20 D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier ..21 Microphone connector information ....22 Microphones ............ 22 D HM-36 ............22...
  • Page 5 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ......35–52 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE ......53–61 Operating SSB ..........35 RIT function ............. 53 D RIT Monitor function ........53 Operating CW ..........36 D About the CW reverse mode ....... 37 Simple band scope .......... 54 D About CW pitch control .......
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 MEMORY OPERATION ........ 69–74 9 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ....82–84 General description ......... 69 Antenna connection and selection ....82 D Memory channel contents ......69 Antenna tuner operation ........83 D Tuner operation ........... 83 Memory channel selection ......
  • Page 7 14 CONTROL COMMAND ......101–108 Remote jack (CI-V) information ..... 101 D CI-V connection example ......101 D Data format ..........101 D Command table ........102 D Data content description ......106 General ............109 Transmitter ............ 109 15 SPECIFICATIONS ........109–110 Receiver ............

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel q POWER SWITCH [POWER] (p. 23) y ELECTRONIC KEYER JACK [ELEC-KEY] Push to turn ON the transceiver power. Plug in a bug or paddle type key to use the internal electronic keyer for CW operation. (p. 16) Hold down for 1 second to turn OFF the power.
  • Page 9 While speaking at normal voice level, adjust the mi- crophone gain so that in the SSB or AM modes, the ALC meter swings within the ALC zone. Recommended level for Icom microphones works in other modes. Decreases for the Increase most effective use of the [RF/SQL] control.
  • Page 10 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel (continued) !9 !8 !7 @1 TX INDICATOR (p. 60) Push to turn the Noise Blanker ON or OFF. The Lights red while transmitting. Noise Blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as @2 FUNCTION SWITCHES [F1]–[F5] (pp. 13, 14) that generated by vehicle ignition systems.
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION [RTTY] Operation (p. 63) Push to alternately select the RTTY and RTTY-R (RTTY reverse) modes. Push to toggle the Break-in function between semi break-in and full break-in, or to turn OFF the func- tion. [AM/FM] What is the Break-in function? Push to alternately select the AM or FM modes.
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel (continued) #8 3 #4 # 5 #6 #7 #8 #9 $0 #3 TRANSMIT FREQUENCY CHECK SWITCH [XFC] During split frequency or repeater operation, (p. 25) hold down to listen to the transmit frequency. Push to select the operating band. (pp.
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION $3 CW PITCH CONTROL [CW PITCH] What is the PBT control? The PBT function electronically modifies the IF passband (outer control; p. 37) width to reject interference. This transceiver uses the Rotate to shift the received CW audio pitch and the DSP circuit for the PBT function.
  • Page 14 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel (continued) $8 $9 $8 MEMO PAD-WRITE SWITCH [MP-W] (p. 74) %3 TUNING STEP SWITCH [TS] (p. 27) Push to write the displayed data into a memo pad. Push to turn quick tuning step ON or OFF. ”...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    TUNER CONTROL SOCKET [TUNER] (p. 18) When transmitting, goes to ground to control an ex- Connect the control cable from an optional AH-4 ternal unit, such as a non-Icom linear amplifier. 50 MH AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER i SEND CONTROL JACK [SEND] (p. 21) e GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p.
  • Page 16 - Send the received audio to the PC - Send the decoded characters to the PC (p. 89) The USB driver and the installation guide can be downloaded from our website. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html The following items are required: ® ® Windows ®...
  • Page 17 “1SS133,” on the load side of the circuit to the counter-electromotive force absorption. When the diode is added, a switching delay of the relay may occur. Be sure to check its switching action before operation. [Example] Switching diode To a non-Icom socket linear amplifier eSEND Relay i13.8 V...

  • Page 18: Function Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION q POWER DOWN TRANSMISSION ICON (p. 98) u SPEECH COMPRESSOR ICON (p. 64) Appears when the output power is decreased by Appears when the Speech Compressor function is the Reduced Power Transmission function. w TX ICON i FUNCTION DISPLAY (pp. 13, 14) Indicates the transmit frequency is displayed.
  • Page 19 PANEL DESCRIPTION !6 DIAL LOCK ICON (p. 61) @4 ATTENUATOR ICON (p. 55) Appears when the Dial Lock function is ON. Appears when the Attenuator is ON. !7 SPLIT ICON (p. 66) @5 AGC ICONS (p. 56) Appears when the Split function is ON. Displays the selected AGC time constant.
  • Page 20 PANEL DESCRIPTION Push to select the functions displayed above switches Push [MENU] to toggle between M1 (Menu 1) and M2 ([F-1] to [F-5]). (Menu 2). changes, according to the selected menu and oper- ating mode. (p. 56) Push to select the time constant of the AGC circuit. Hold down for 1 second to display the “AGC”...
  • Page 21 PANEL DESCRIPTION (p. 75) SCAN TCON Push to display the “SCAN” screen. (p. 73) Push to display the “MEM” screen (Memory Name Edit). (p. 68) Push to display the “SWR” screen. (p. 90) Push to enter the Tone Control Set mode. (p.

  • Page 22: Installation And Connections

    (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other prob- antenna. Low SWR allows full power for transmit- lems, ground the transceiver using the GROUND ter- ting. The IC-7410 has an SWR meter to continuously minal on the rear panel. monitor the antenna SWR.

  • Page 23: Grounding

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS D Front panel ELEC-KEY (dot) (com) (dash) MICROPHONES (p. 22) A straight key can be con- nected. However, “Straight key” must be selected in the “Keyer Type” item of the HM-36 SM-50 SM-30 Keyer Set mode. (p. 43) (option (option D Rear panel...

  • Page 24: D Front Panel

    AH-4 (option) AH-2b (option) or long wire (p. 18) [ALC], [SEND] (p. 21) Used for connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier. [ANT 1], [ANT 2] (p. 82) EXTERNAL SPEAKER Connect a linear amplifier, (p. 111) antenna selector, etc. SP-23 (option) ACC SOCKET (p.

  • Page 25: External Keypad Connections

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL KEYPAD 4.7 kø 2.2 kø 1.5 kø 1.5 kø To pin e ± 5% ± 5% ± 5% ± 5% Connect an external keypad for keyer memory control. When using a external keypad, set the “External Keypad” item to “KEYER To pin y (M4) (M3)

  • Page 26: Power Supply Connections

    13.8 V DC output and a capacity of cable, check the following important items. at least 23 Amps. Make sure: Refer to the diagrams below. when you use a non-Icom power supply. Red : Positive + terminal Black : Negative _ terminal AC outlet To [DC 13.8V]...
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Remote control cable (supplied with the IC-PW1/PW1EURO) To an 7-pin side antenna [ACC1] ACC cable (supplied with the IC-PW1/PW1EURO) Coaxial cable [ANT] [REMOTE] ( supplied with the IC-PW1/ [INPUT1] PW1EURO) OPC-599 Coaxial cable* [INPUT2] [ACC] [REMOTE] [ANT1] [ANT2] EXCITER 1&2...

  • Page 28: Linear Amplifier Connections

    Linear amplifier connections (Continued) 50 ø coaxial cable To an antenna [ANT1] Transceiver RF OUTPUT RF INPUT SEND Non-Icom linear [GND] [ALC] [SEND] amplifier Ground R WARNING! struction manual. matched ALC and RF power settings could overheat or damage the linear amplifier.

  • Page 29: D Sm-50 (Option)

    2 to ground as this can damage the internal 8 V regulator. A DC volt- age is applied to pin 1 for microphone operation. Use caution when using a non-Icom microphone. D HM-36 q UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN] Push to change the frequency or memory channel.
  • Page 30 After all connections have been made, set controls Before turning ON your transceiver for the first time, and switches as shown in the illustration below. make sure all connections required for your system are complete by reviewing them in Section 2 of this manual.
  • Page 31 BASIC OPERATION The IC-7410 has two VFOs; “A” and “B,” that are con- venient for quickly selecting two frequencies, or split frequency operation. You can use either VFO to call up a frequency and operating mode. VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscil- lator.
  • Page 32 BASIC OPERATION The triple band stacking register provides three mem- Band keys ories for each band key to store frequencies and operating modes. This function is convenient when you operate three op- erating modes on one frequency band. For example, one register can be used for a CW frequency, another for an SSB frequency and the other one for an RTTY frequency.
  • Page 33 BASIC OPERATION You can select the transceiver’s frequency by using [DIAL], or you can enter it using the keypad. q Select the desired frequency band. Band keys on each frequency band can be selected with the band key. (See the previous page “Using the band stacking registers.”) ating mode.

  • Page 34: Frequency Setting

    BASIC OPERATION Frequency setting (continued) [F-3] [TS] The operating frequency can be changed in “kHz” steps for quick tuning. You can set a tuning step in each operating mode. q Push [TS] to turn ON the Quick Tuning function. Z” appears above the 1 kHz digit. w Hold down [TS] for 1 second to display the “TS”...
  • Page 35 BASIC OPERATION [ ] [ ] When you rotate [DIAL] rapidly, the tuning speed can automatically accelerate, depending on the “MAIN DIAL Auto TS” setting in the Set mode. q Hold down [MENU] for 1 second to enter the Set mode.
  • Page 36 BASIC OPERATION Frequency setting (continued) You can hear a beep tone when you tune in or out of an amateur band’s frequency range. A regular beep sounds when you tune into a range, and an lower tone error beep sounds when you tune out of a range. Also, the TX icon appears if the selected frequency is in or out of an amateur band, when an option other than “OFF”...
  • Page 37 BASIC OPERATION Keypad the “Band Edge Beep” item, the “User Band Edge” item appears in the Set mode. A total of 30 band edge frequencies can be pro- grammed in the “User Band Edge” item. [MENU] ] [DEL] [DIAL] should delete or change them to add the desired band edge frequency.
  • Page 38 BASIC OPERATION The usable operating modes in the IC-7410 are listed to the right. You can select the desired operating mode by push- USB Data ing the appropriate mode switch. LSB Data [CW] CW Reverse See the diagram to the right for the order of selection.
  • Page 39 BASIC OPERATION Adjusts the RF gain and squelch threshold level. The squelch removes noise output to the speaker when no signal is received (closed position). also be used in other modes. effective use of the [RF/SQL] control. Squelch [RF/SQL] is fixed open) or only a squelch control (RF gain is fixed at maximum sensitivity), depending on the “RF/SQL Control”...
  • Page 40 BASIC OPERATION The IC-7410 has a built-in voice synthesizer to an- nounce the operating frequency, mode and S-meter level in clear, electronically-generated voice, in Eng- lish (or Japanese). First, select the desired parameters to be announced in the Set mode. (p. 87) Push [SPEECH] to announce the S-meter level* and currently selected frequency.
  • Page 41 [MIC] control so that the ALC meter reading stays within the ALC zone. [MIC] While speaking into the microphone, rotate the [MIC] control with another station listening to your voice for clarity. Recommended level for an Icom microphone ALC zone Decreases Increases e Release [PTT] to receive.

  • Page 42: Receive And Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT q Select the desired band. (p. 25) [TRANSMIT] TX indicator w Push [SSB] to select the LSB or USB mode. When operating above 10 MHz, USB is selected first; when operating below 10 MHz, LSB is selected first. [SSB] for 1 second to select the data mode.
  • Page 43 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT q Select the desired band. (p. 25) [TRANSMIT] TX indicator w Push [CW] to select the CW mode. mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to tune a desired signal. gram mode. (p. 27) r Rotate the [AF] control to adjust the audio to a com- [AF] [CW] [DIAL]...
  • Page 44 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Operating CW (continued) The CW reverse mode receives signals with a reverse side CW carrier point similar to voice of the LSB and USB modes. Use when interfering signals are near a desired signal, and you want to reduce the interfering tone. Push [CW] to alternately select the CW or CW re- Interference Desired signal...
  • Page 45 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT You can access a number of convenient functions of the built-in electronic keyer in the memory keyer menu. q In the CW mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1” [SEND] [EDT] [SET] screen (Menu 1). w Push [KEY](F-4) to display the “KEY” screen (Mem- ory Keyer).
  • Page 46 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions (continued) Pre-set characters can be sent using the Keyer Send menu. Contents of the memory keyer are set in the Edit menu. q In the CW mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). w Push [KEY](F-4) to display the “KEY”...
  • Page 47 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The contents of the memory keyer memories can be set using the memory keyer edit menu. The memory keyer can memorize and re-transmit 4 CW key codes for often-used CW sentences, contest serial numbers or a count up trigger. The total capacity of the memory keyer is 70 characters per memory channel.
  • Page 48 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions (continued) This mode is used to set the contest number and count up trigger, etc. q In the CW mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). w Push [KEY](F-4) to display the “KEY” screen (Mem- ory Keyer).
  • Page 49 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT This Set mode is used to set the CW sidetone, mem- ory keyer repeat time, dash weight, paddle specifica- tions, keyer type, etc. q In the CW mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). w Push [KEY](F-4) to display the “KEY”...
  • Page 50 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Keyer set mode (continued) Set the paddle polarity. Keyer Type Select the keyer type for the [ELEC-KEY] connector on the front panel. lected. MIC Up/Down Keyer Set the microphone [UP]/[DN] switches to be used as a key. (The microphone [UP]/[DN] switches do not work as a ‘squeeze key.’) for CW.
  • Page 51 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT When using your RTTY terminal or TNC, consult the manual that comes with the equipment. q Select the desired band. (p. 25) [TRANSMIT] TX indicator w Push [RTTY] to select the RTTY mode. reverse mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to tune a desired signal. lect the RTTY reverse mode in step w.
  • Page 52 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The RTTY menu has a number of convenient functions for RTTY operation. q Push [RTTY] to select the RTTY mode. [DEC] [RTTY]/[TPF] [SET] reverse mode. w Push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). e Push [RTTY](F-4) to display the “RTTY” screen. r Push [DEC](F-2), [TPF](F-4) or [SET](F-5) to select the desired menu.
  • Page 53 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Received characters are occasionally garbled when the Mark and Space signals are reversed. This rever- sal can be caused by incorrect TNC connections, set- ting or commands. Normal Reverse To receive reversed RTTY signals correctly, select the 170 Hz 2125 Hz 2125 Hz...
  • Page 54 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT RTTY functions (continued) The Twin Peak Filter changes the receive frequency response by boosting 2125 and 2295 Hz for better copying of RTTY signals. q In the RTTY mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1). w Push [RTTY](F-4) to display the “RTTY”...
  • Page 55 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The RTTY Set mode is used to set the mark and shift frequencies, keying type, decode USOS function, RTTY decoder new line code and the number of de- code screen display lines. q In the RTTY mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1).
  • Page 56 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT q Select the desired band. (p. 25) [TRANSMIT] TX indicator Band keys w Push [AM/FM] to select the AM or FM mode. FM] for 1 second to select the data mode. e Rotate [DIAL] to tune a desired signal. gram mode.
  • Page 57 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT The tone squelch opens only when you receive a sig- [F-3] [TON] nal containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from others using the same tone. q Push [AM/FM] once or twice to select the FM mode.

  • Page 58: Repeater Operation

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT [TON] [SCAN] [F-3] To search for a repeater’s sub-audible tone, a tone scan is available. By monitoring a repeater signal with a tone squelch, you can determine the tone frequency necessary to open the repeater or the squelch. q In the FM mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1”...
  • Page 59 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Some repeaters require a subaudible tone to be ac- [TON] cessed. Subaudible tones are superimposed on your normal signal and must be set first. You can select 50 tones from 67.0 Hz to 254.1 Hz. q In the FM mode, push [MENU] to display the “M1” screen (Menu 1).

  • Page 60: Rit (Receive Increment Tuning) Function

    FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE The RIT (Receive Increment Tuning) function com- [RIT] [CLEAR] pensates for off-frequency operation of the received station. The function shifts the receive frequency up to ±9.99 kHz in 10 Hz steps*, without changing the trans- mit frequency. * The [RIT/∂TX] control tunes in 1 Hz steps when the operat- ing frequency readout is set to the 1 Hz step readout.
  • Page 61 S T E P frequency. 0 . 5 k The IC-7410’s Band Scope function can be used in any operating mode and any frequency band. Sweep icon Band scope display Frequency display mark...
  • Page 62 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE The preamplifier amplifies weak signals in the receiver front end, to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity. Turn this function ON when receiving weak signals. preamp OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. ” or “P. AMP ” is displayed when the preamp 1 or preamp 2 is ON.
  • Page 63 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE The AGC (Auto Gain Control) controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level, even when the received signal strength varies greatly. The transceiver has three pre-set AGC time constants; fast, mid, and slow for SSB, CW, RTTY and AM modes. In the FM mode, the AGC time constant is fixed to “FAST”...
  • Page 64 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE The transceiver has 3 passband width IF filters for each mode. The filter selection is automatically memorized in each mode. The PBT shift frequencies are automatically memo- rized in each filter. [BW] [F-3] [FILTER] [DIAL] q Select the desired mode. Filter selection w Push [FILTER] one or more times to select IF filter 1, 2 or 3.
  • Page 65 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE The IC-7410 has a 15 kHz filter passband width at the [F-3] [F-5] 1st IF frequency. The 1st IF filters reduce interference from strong nearby signals. ST IF FILTER (6 k If the optional FL-430 is installed, a 6 kHz filter width can be used.
  • Page 66 IF passband width by shifting the IF frequency slightly outside of the IF filter passband. The IC-7410 uses DSP for the PBT function. Moving both [TWIN-PBT] controls shift the IF passband cen- ter frequency both above and below the received fre- quency.
  • Page 67 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE [NB] control [NB] The Noise Blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such as noise from car ignitions. q Push [NB] to turn ON the Noise Blanker function. w Rotate the [NB] control to adjust the Noise Blanker threshold level. e Push [NB] again to turn OFF the function.
  • Page 68 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE The Noise Reduction function reduces random noise [NR] [NR] control components and enhances audio signals which are buried in noise. The received signals are converted to digital signals and then the audio signals are sepa- rated from the noise. q Push [NR] to turn ON the Noise Reduction function.

  • Page 69: Functions For Transmit

    FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function switches the transceiver between transmit and receive with your voice. This function provides hands-free op- eration. [VOX/BK-IN] q Select a phone mode (SSB, AM, FM). (p. 31) Appears w Push [VOX/BK-IN] to turn the VOX function ON or OFF.
  • Page 70 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT The Break-in function is used in the CW mode to auto- matically toggle the transceiver between transmit and receive when keying. The IC-7410 is capable of Full Break-in or Semi Break-in. [BK-IN DELAY] [CW] [VOX/BK-IN] Appears During Semi Break-in operation, the transceiver imme-...
  • Page 71 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT [MIC] control [SSB] The Speech Compressor function increases average RF output power, improving signal strength and read- ability. q Push [SSB] to select the USB or LSB mode. w Rotate the [MIC] control to adjust the microphone gain so the ALC meter reads within the ALC zone, [COMP] control [COMP]...
  • Page 72 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT ∂ The ∂TX function shifts the transmit frequency up to [CLEAR] ±9.99 kHz in 10 Hz steps* without changing the re- ceive frequency. * The [RIT/∂TX] control tunes in 1 Hz steps when the operat- ing frequency readout is set to the 1 Hz step option. q Push [∂TX] to turn ON the ∂TX function.
  • Page 73 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and [A/B] [SPLIT] receive on two different frequencies. Split frequency operation is performed using frequencies in VFO A and VFO B. The following is an example of setting 21.290 MHz for receiving and 21.310 MHz for transmitting.
  • Page 74 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT When you hold down [SPLIT] for 1 second, the Split [SPLIT] frequency operation is turned ON. The undisplayed VFO is automatically changed according to the plus/ minus frequency shift programmed in the Set mode, or equalized when 0 kHz (default setting) is programmed as the split frequency shift.
  • Page 75 FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMIT The IC-7410 has a built-in circuit for measuring an- tenna SWR— no external equipment or special adjust- ments are necessary. The IC-7410 can measure SWR two ways— spot mea- surement and plot measurement. q Push [TUNER] once or twice to turn OFF the an- tenna tuner.

  • Page 76: Memory Operation

    MEMORY OPERATION While in the memory mode, all 101 Memory channels The transceiver has 101 Memory channels (99 regular, are tunable, which means the programmed frequency and 2 scan edges). The Memory mode is very useful can be tuned temporarily with [DIAL]. to quickly change to often-used frequencies.
  • Page 77 MEMORY OPERATION Memory channels can be programmed in either the [VFO/MEMO] [MW] VFO mode or the Memory mode. q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select the VFO mode. w Set the frequency, operating mode, and other data into both VFO A and VFO B. e Push [Y] or [Z] to select a Memory channel num- ber to be programmed.
  • Page 78 MEMORY OPERATION Any no-longer-used regular Memory channel can be [VFO/MEMO] [M-CLR] cleared, and then become a blank channel. q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select the Memory mode. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select a regular Memory channel to be cleared. e Hold down [M-CLR] for 1 second to clear the con- tents.
  • Page 79 MEMORY OPERATION [VFO/MEMO] The Memory channel contents (frequency, operating mode, etc.) can be copied to the VFO. The copy can be performed in either the VFO mode or the Memory mode. This is useful for copying programmed contents to a displayed VFO. While in the VFO mode q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select the VFO mode.

  • Page 80: Memory Channel Programming

    MEMORY OPERATION [EDT] [MEM] [VFO/MEMO] All Memory channels, including scan edges channels, can be assigned an alphanumeric names of up to nine characters each. Programming a memory name into Memory channel 99. q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select the Memory mode. w Push [Y] or [Z] to select Memory channel 99.
  • Page 81 MEMORY OPERATION Memo pads are convenient when you want to memo- The transceiver has a Memo Pad function to store rize the displayed data temporarily, such as when you the displayed data for easy writing and recalling. The find a DX station in a pile-up, or when a desired station memo pads are separate from the Memory channels.

  • Page 82: Scans

    SCANS Scanning automatically searches for signals and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. The IC-7410 has several scan types; Programmed scan, Memory scan, ∂F (Delta Frequency) scan, and Select Memory scan. PROGRAMMED SCAN (p. 78) MEMORY SCAN (p.

  • Page 83: Preparation

    SCANS Preparation Program scan edge frequencies into Program Scan Edge channels “P1” and “P2,” in the same manner as When the tuning step is 1 kHz or less: programming Memory channels (p. 70) The scan continues until it is stopped manually— it does not pause*, even if signals are detected.
  • Page 84 SCANS The scan speed and the Scan Resume function can be set in the Scan Set mode. [SCAN]/[ ] [SET] q Push [MENU] one or more times to display the “M2” screen (Menu 2). w Push [SCAN](F-1) to display the “SCAN” screen. e Push [SET](F-5) to enter the Scan Set mode.
  • Page 85 SCANS A programmed scan searches for signals between Program Scan Edge channels “P1” and “P2.” Before starting the programmed scan, scan edges must be programmed into these channels. Refer to “ Memory Channel programming” to pro- gram Program Scan Edge channels. (p. 70) If the same frequencies are programmed into the Program Scan Edge channels, the programmed scan will not start.
  • Page 86 SCANS A Memory scan searches for signals through Memory [SCAN]/[MEM] [VFO/MEMO] channels 1 to 99. Blank (unprogrammed) channels are skipped. To start a Memory scan, two or more Mem- ory channels must be programmed. (p. 70) q Push [VFO/MEMO] to select the Memory mode. w Push [MENU] to display the “M2”...

  • Page 87: Memory Scan (Memory Mode)

    SCANS Select Memory scan searches for signals through Memory channels programmed as “Sel” (Select). To start a Select Memory scan, two or more Memory channels must be designated as Select Memory channels. q Start a Memory scan. MEMO SCAN q through t on the previous page. SCAN ∂...

  • Page 88: F Scan And Fine ∂F Scan

    SCANS ∂ ∂ ∂F (Delta Frequency) scan searches for signals within Keypad [SCAN] [VFO/MEMO] the specified range with the displayed VFO frequency or Memory channel frequency as the center frequency. The frequency range is specified by the width of the selected span.

  • Page 89: Antenna Tuner Operation

    ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION The IC-7410 has 2 antenna connectors for the HF/50 MHz bands, [ANT1] and [ANT2]. You can memorize the antenna for each operating band the IC-7410 covers. When you change the operating band, the previously set antenna connector for that band is automatically selected.

  • Page 90: Antenna Tuner Operation

    ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION The internal automatic antenna tuner automatically matches the transceiver to the selected antenna. After NEVER transmit without an antenna properly con- the tuner matches an antenna, the variable capacitor nected to each antenna port in use. settings are memorized as a preset point for each fre- quency range (100 kHz steps).

  • Page 91: Antenna Connection

    *Tuning starts if the internal antenna tuner is ON. AH-4 HF/50 MHz AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER AH-4 operation The optional AH-4 matches the IC-7410 to a long Tuning is required for each frequency. Be sure to re- wire antenna more than 7 m/23 ft long (3.5 MHz and tune the antenna before transmitting when you change above).

  • Page 92: Set Mode

    SET MODE The Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or functions. q Hold down [MENU] for 1 second to enter the Set mode. w Push [Y](F-1) or [Z](F-2) to select the desired [MENU] [F-3] [DIAL] item. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired option. Displays the Set mode item name and number Displays the option...
  • Page 93 SET MODE This “User Band Edge” item appears only when “ON Turn the Quick Split function ON or OFF. When this item is set to ON, hold down [SPLIT] for 1 Edge Beep” item. (p. 85) second to shift the transmit frequency from the receive frequency, according to the “FM SPLIT Offset HF”...

  • Page 94: Set Mode Description

    SET MODE Set mode description (Continued) Whenever you push [PTT], the internal or external an- tenna tuner automatically starts tuning if the operating tuned frequency. Select English or Japanese as the speech language. you push [PTT] on a new frequency, if the in- ternal antenna tuner is ON.

  • Page 95: Microphones

    SET MODE Set the rate at which frequencies are scanned while Turn the IF filter passband width and shift value dis- holding down the microphone [UP]/[DN] switches. play ON or OFF. When this item set to ON, and [FILTER] is pushed, the passband width and shifting value appear on the function display.
  • Page 96 The IC-7410’s address is 80h. The same audio signals are sent from the [USB] con- When 2 or more IC-7410’s are connected to an op- nector and the [ACC] sockets. tional CT-17 level converter, rotate [DIAL] to se- - The beep tones and the voice synthesizer announce- lect a different address for each IC-7410;...
  • Page 97 SET MODE [F-3] [TCON] q Push [MENU] one or more times to display the “M2” screen (Menu 2). w Push [TCON](F-4) to enter the Tone control Set mode. e Push a mode switch to select the desired operating mode. r Push [Y](F-1) or [Z](F-2) to select the desired item.

  • Page 98: Tone Control Set Mode Description

    SET MODE Tone Control Set mode description (Continued) Set the lower cut-off frequency of the transmission passband width for your mid setting to 100, 200, 300 or 500 Hz. Set the higher cut-off frequency of the transmission passband width for your mid setting to 2500, 2700, 2800 or 2900 Hz.

  • Page 99: Data Communication

    When the “USB Serial Func” item is set to “RTTY” in the Set mode (p. 89), the USB port sends RTTY decode signal. In this case, you must connect a USB cable* between the transceiver’s USB port on the rear panel and the PC. (p. 17) URL: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html * Purchase separately...
  • Page 100 DATA COMMUNICATION Before operating packet (AFSK), be sure to consult the operating manual that came with your TNC. q Connect the TNC and PC. (p. 92) w Select the desired band. (p. 25) e Push [SSB] or [AM/FM] to select the desired oper- ating mode.

  • Page 101: Option Installation

    Icom strongly suggests that the customer have their dealer or Icom distributor, for a reasonable fee, in- stall Icom options at the time of the order. Icom un- derstands that even the simplest of installations de- mands the judgment of a trained Icom technician.

  • Page 102: St If Filter

    OPTION INSTALLATION ST IF FILTER FL-430/FL-431 ST IF FILTER (6 k The optional filters, FL-430 or FL- (3 k (6 k FL-431 FL-430 (3 k ST IF FILTER provides 6 or 3 kHz filtering to reduce interference from strong nearby signals. q Remove the top and bottom covers as shown on page 94.

  • Page 103: Maintenance

    If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, The following chart is designed to help you correct or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your problems which are not equipment malfunctions. nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. SOLUTION REF. Power does not turn ON p.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting (continued) SOLUTION REF. A programmed scan does not p. 32 stop. point. A programmed scan does not The same frequencies are programmed into the the Scan p. 70 start. Scan Edge Memory channels “P1” and “P2.” Edge Memory channels “P1” and “P2.” A memory scan does not start.
  • Page 105 Push [Y](F-1) to select “Calibration Marker.” !0 Rotate [DIAL] to turn OFF the calibration marker. !1 Push [MENU] to save, and exit the Set mode. The IC-7410 2-step protection function monitors the power amplifier temperature and activates when the temperature becomes extremely high.

  • Page 106: Fuse Replacement

    ATC 30 A fuse Except for the power amplifier, the 13.8 V DC from the DC power cable is applied to all units in the IC-7410, through the circuitry fuse. This fuse is located in the PA unit.

  • Page 107: Resetting The Cpu

    MAINTENANCE If you want to reset the operating parameters to their default values (VFO frequency, VFO settings, menu group’s contents) without clearing certain data as de- scribed below, a partial reset can be performed. The following data will not be cleared when doing a Partial reset: [VFO/MEMO] [F-INP ENT]...

  • Page 108: Control Command

    RS-232C RS-232C port. The Icom Communications Interface-V cable (CI-V) controls the transceiver. Up to 4 Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be connected to the PC. See page 89 for setting the CI-V condition using the Set mode. ct-17 mini-plug cable...

  • Page 109: Attenuator

    CONTROL COMMAND Data Data see p. 106 Send operating frequency for transceive 0000 to Send/read [AF] position 0255 (0000=max. CCW, 0255=max. CW) see p. 106 Send operating mode for transceive 0000 to Send/read [RF] position see p. 106 Read band edge frequencies 0255 (0000=max.

  • Page 110: D Command Table

    CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Data Data Send/read Repeater tone OFF 05 0008 Send/read Auto selection for [RF/SQL] Send/read Repeater tone ON Send/read SQL selection for [RF/SQL] Send/read Tone squelch OFF Send/read RF+SQL selection for [RF/SQL] Send/read Tone squelch ON 0009 Send/read Meter Peak Hold function OFF Send/read Speech Compressor OFF...
  • Page 111 CONTROL COMMAND Data Data 05 0030 Send/read BW Popup (PBT) setting OFF 05 0048 00 to 10 Send/read SSB TX Tone (Bass) level (00=–5 to 10=+5) Send/read BW Popup (PBT) setting ON 0049 00 to 10 Send/read SSB TX Tone (Treble) level 0031 Send/read BW Popup (FIL) setting OFF (00=–5 to 10=+5)
  • Page 112 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Data Data 05 0074 Send/read Normal selection for paddle po- see p. 108 Send/read Repeater tone frequency larity see p. 108 Send/read Tone squelch frequency Send/read Reverse selection for paddle Send/read Transceiver’s status (RX) polarity Send/read Transceiver’s status (TX) 0075...
  • Page 113 CONTROL COMMAND Command : 1A 00 Command 02*, 1E 01, 1E 03 A–Z 41–5A a–z 61–7A X X X X X X X X X X X X 2 D X X X X X X X X X X 0–9 30–39 Space...

  • Page 114: D Data Content Description

    CONTROL COMMAND D Data content description (continued) Command : 1A 02 Command : 1A 05 0012, 0013 X X X …… X X w–&1 : Text data q: Channel data 01 M1 03 M3 02 M2 04 M4 0–9 30–39 Number A–Z 41–5A...
  • Page 115 When the split setting is ON, these settings are the matching transmit settings. Even when the split setting is OFF, these settings are still necessay. Be sure the settings are compatible with the specifications of the IC-7410. q, w Memory channel number !2 Tone setting 0001–0099 : Memory channel 01 to 99...

  • Page 116: General

    SPECIFICATIONS General (continuously adjustable) Receive SSB/CW/RTTY/FM : 2 to 100 W 0.030–60.000* : 2 to 27 W* (*Carrier power) Transmit (at 13.8 V DC/+25˚C) 1.800–1.999* 3.500–3.999* 5.33200* , 5.34800* , 5.35850* : Digital PSN modulation 5.37300* , 5.40500* : Digital Low power modulation 7.000–7.300* 10.100–10.150* : Digital Phase modulation...
  • Page 117 SPECIFICATIONS Double superheterodyne system : 16.7 to 150 ø unbalanced HF bands : 64.455 MHz (Less than VSWR 1:3) : 20 to 125 ø unbalanced : 36 kHz 50 MHz band (Less than VSWR 1:2.5) SSB, CW : 0.16 μV (1.80–29.99 MHz) (HF bands) 0.13 μV...

  • Page 118: Antenna Tuner

    OPTIONS HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER IC-PW1/EURO HF/50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER AH-4 Specially designed to tune a long wire antenna for HF/50 MHz bands partic- Full-duty 1 kW linear amplifier including an automatic antenna tuner. Has auto- ularly in portable or mobile operation.
  • Page 119 Icom trans- ceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom trans- ceiver is used with equipment that is not manufac- tured or approved by Icom.
  • Page 120 Below 30 MHz, the recommended limits are specified in terms of V/m or A/m fields as they are likely to fall Versions of the IC-7410 which display the within the near-field region. Similarly, the antennas “CE” symbol on the serial number label,...
  • Page 121 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 Bad Soden 14th Jan. 2011 Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Place and date of issue Suite measurements have been performed.
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  • Page 124 IC-7410 #05 < Intended Country of Use > (Italy) IC-7410 #06 < Intended Country of Use > (Spain) IC-7410 #11 < Intended Country of Use > (France) A-6904H-1EX Printed in Japan © 2011 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan...

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