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Icom IC-7600 Instruction Manual

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HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER i7600...

  • Page 2: Important

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United King- dom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    R WARNING HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine attach an antenna or internal antenna connector or alcohol when cleaning the IC-7600, as they can during transmission. This may result in an electrical damage the transceiver’s surfaces. shock or burn.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    D Microphone gain adjustment ....... 36 D Connecting the IC-PW1/EURO ....21 D Drive gain adjustment ......... 37 D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier ..21 Transverter jack information ......22 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ......38−89 FSK and AFSK (SSTV) connections ....22 Functions for CW operation ......
  • Page 5 RTTY (FSK) operation ........46 Dualwatch operation........79 D About RTTY reverse mode ......47 Noise blanker ..........81 D Twin peak filter ..........47 D NB set mode ..........81 D Functions for the RTTY decoder indication .. 48 Noise reduction ..........

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 MEMORY OPERATION ......99−104 9 CLOCK AND TIMERS ......115−117 Memory channels ..........99 Clock set mode ..........115 Memory channel selection ......99 Daily timer setting .......... 116 D Using the [∫]/[√] keys ........ 99 Setting sleep timer ........
  • Page 7 12 CONTROL COMMAND ......151−159 Remote jack (CI-V) information ..... 151 D CI-V connection example ......151 D Data format ..........151 D Command table ........152 D Data content description ......157 13 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ..160−161 General ............160 Transmitter .............

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    • Unmount operation should be performed before removing the USB-Memory* (p.142). or connected external speaker does not function. Connects a PC keyboard for RTTY and PSK operations, etc. • Only USB keyboards* are supported. *: USB-Memory and USB keyboard are not supplied by Icom.
  • Page 9 MODE AUTO RF GAIN + SQL Recommended level for SSB, CW RF GAIN RF GAIN + SQL an Icom microphone RTTY/PSK AM, FM RF GAIN + SQL MIC GAIN • When setting as RF gain/squelch control Noise squelch (FM mode) i AF CONTROL [AF] (inner control;...
  • Page 10 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel (continued) TIMER SPLIT LOCK TWIN-PBT SPLIT HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER POWER DUAL WATCH TRANSMIT TUNER MONITOR GENE F-INP CHANGE PHONES MP-W MP-R PBT - CLR NOTCH APF/TPF MAIN /SUB NOTCH CW PITCH M.SCOPE VFO/MEMO ELEC-KEY RF/SQL CLEAR RIT/ TX AUTO F- 1 F- 2...
  • Page 11 PANEL DESCRIPTION MF3 (MULTI-FUNCTION 3 SWITCH) MF6 (MULTI-FUNCTION 6 SWITCH) P.AMP SWITCH (P.AMP) (p. 72) VOX SWITCH (VOX) (p. 84) Selects one of 2 receive RF preamps Push to turn the VOX function ON and or bypasses them. OFF during SSB, AM and FM mode •...
  • Page 12 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel (continued) TIMER SPLIT LOCK TWIN-PBT SPLIT HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER POWER DUAL WATCH TRANSMIT TUNER MONITOR GENE F-INP CHANGE PHONES MP-W MP-R PBT - CLR NOTCH APF/TPF MAIN /SUB NOTCH CW PITCH M.SCOPE VFO/MEMO ELEC-KEY RF/SQL CLEAR RIT/ TX AUTO F- 1 F- 2...
  • Page 13 PANEL DESCRIPTION @1 MODE SWITCHES @5 VOICE MEMORY PLAYBACK SWITCH [PLAY] Selects the desired mode. (p. 32) (p. 92) • Announces the selected mode via the speech synthe- Push to playback the previously recorded audio sizer. (p. 35) for the preset time period. Push and hold for 1 sec.
  • Page 14 • Switches between transmit frequency and receive other stacked frequencies in the band. (p. 27) frequency when the split frequency function is ON. • Icom’s triple band stacking register memorizes 3 fre- (p. 88) quencies in each band. Equalizes the sub readout frequency to the...
  • Page 15 PANEL DESCRIPTION What is the notch function? #9 PASSBAND TUNING CONTROLS [TWIN-PBT] The notch function is a narrow filter that eliminates un- (p. 75) wanted CW or AM carrier tones while preserving the de- Adjusts the receiver’s IF filter passband width via sired voice signal.
  • Page 16 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel (continued) $7 $8 $9 %0 %1 TIMER SPLIT LOCK TWIN-PBT SPLIT HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER POWER DUAL WATCH TRANSMIT TUNER MONITOR GENE F-INP CHANGE PHONES MP-W MP-R PBT - CLR NOTCH APF/TPF MAIN /SUB NOTCH CW PITCH M.SCOPE VFO/MEMO ELEC-KEY RF/SQL...
  • Page 17 PANEL DESCRIPTION %3 CW PITCH CONTROL [CW PITCH] (outer control; p. 38) Shifts the received CW audio pitch and the CW sidetone pitch without changing the operating fre- quency. Higher frequency Lower frequency %4 MANUAL NOTCH FILTER CONTROL [NOTCH] (inner control; p. 83) Varies the notch frequency of the manual notch filter to reject an interfering signal while the manual notch function is ON.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    CONVERTER And the modulation input level from USB jack can ceiver. be set in the ACC set mode item ‘USB MOD Level.’ Used for transceive operation with another Icom (p. 124) CI-V transceiver or receiver.
  • Page 19 (p. 24) less than 16 V DC/0.5 A (or 250 V AC, 200 mA with MOSFET switching). !4 ALC INPUT JACK [ALC] (p. 18) Connects to the ALC output jack of a non-Icom lin- ear amplifier.

  • Page 20: Lcd Display

    PANEL DESCRIPTION LCD display @2 @3 q S/RF METER (pgs. 35, 126) w IF FILTER INDICATOR (p. 76) Shows the signal strength while receiving. Shows Shows the selected IF filter number. the relative output power, SWR, ALC, VD, ID or e QUICK TUNING INDICATOR (p.
  • Page 21 PANEL DESCRIPTION o RTTY TUNING INDICATOR @2 NOTCH INDICATOR (p. 83) Shows the tuning condition in RTTY mode. “ ” appears when the manual notch function is in use. This function is available in SSB, CW, !0 MODE INDICATOR RTTY, PSK and AM modes. Shows the selected mode.

  • Page 22: Screen Menu Arrangement

    PANEL DESCRIPTION Screen menu arrangement The following screens can be selected from the Pushing [EXIT/SET] several times returns to the start-up screen. Choose the desired screen using the start-up screen. See p. 119 for set mode arrangement. following chart. • PSK decoder creen (PSK mode; p. 54) •...

  • Page 23: Installation And Connections

    ø For a description and a diagram of accessory equip- antenna, and feedline. We recommend 1.5:1 or ment included with the IC-7600, see ‘Supplied acces- better of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) on sories’ on p. i of this manual.

  • Page 24: Required Connections

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Required connections D Front panel TIMER SPLIT LOCK CW KEY TWIN-PBT SPLIT HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER POWER DUAL WATCH TRANSMIT TUNER MONITOR GENE F-INP CHANGE PHONES MP-W MP-R PBT-CLR NOTCH APF/TPF MAIN /SUB NOTCH CW PITCH M.SCOPE VFO/MEMO ELEC-KEY RF/SQL CLEAR RIT/ TX...

  • Page 25: Advanced Connections

    RX ANT IN/OUT (pgs. 22, 24) (p. 161) Connects external preamp or lowpass filter. [ALC], [SEND] (p. 21) The antenna connector SP-23 Used for connecting a must be selected as “ANT (option) non-Icom linear amplifier. 1/R” or “ANT 2/R.” (p. 3)

  • Page 26: D Rear Panel- 2

    NEVER connect or remove the USB-Memory when the read/write indicator lights or blinks. A USB keyboard* or a USB hub* can also be connected to the USB connector. * USB-Memory, USB keyboard and USB hub are not supplied by Icom.

  • Page 27: Power Supply Connections

    • The [POWER] switch is OFF. • Output voltage of the power source is 12–15 V when you use a non-Icom power supply. • DC power cable polarity is correct. Red : Positive + terminal Black : Negative _ terminal...

  • Page 28: Linear Amplifier Connections

    16 V/0.5 A DC with initial setting, and 250 V/ 200 mA with “MOSFET” setting (see p. 125 for de- RF OUTPUT RF INPUT tails). Use an external relay unit if your non-Icom linear amplifier requires control voltage and/or SEND current greater than specified.

  • Page 29: Transverter Jack Information

    D When connecting to the [USB] connector Connect a USB cable (third party’s) between the transceiver’s USB connector [USB] (B) on the rear panel and the PC. (p. 19) • Icom HP (http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/index.html) gives the USB driver and the installation guide download service.

  • Page 30: Microphone Connector Information

    CAUTION: DO NOT short pin 2 to ground as this can damage the internal 8 V regulator. DC voltage is applied to pin 1 for microphone operation. Use caution when using a non-Icom microphone. Microphones D HM-36 q UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN] Change the selected readout frequency or memory channel.

  • Page 31: 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 Connects to ground. Connected in parallel with ACC 2 pin 2.

  • Page 32: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Before first applying power Before first applying power, make sure all connec- After all connections have been done, set controls tions required for your system are complete by refer- and switches as shown in the figure below. ring to Chapter 2. : Max.

  • Page 33: Selecting Vfo/Memory Mode

    (p. 102) “VFO” indicator Memory channel number Main/Sub band selection MAIN The IC-7600 has the main and sub band. /SUB M.SCOPE M.SCOPE The main band is displayed on the left hand side, and the sub band is displayed on the right hand side of the LCD.

  • Page 34: Selecting An Operating Band

    BASIC OPERATION Selecting an operating band The triple band stacking register provides 3 memories Band keys for each band key, storing frequency and mode infor- mation. This function is convenient when you operate 3 oper- ating modes on one band. For example, one register is used for a CW frequency, another for a SSB fre- quency and the other one for a RTTY frequency.

  • Page 35: Frequency Setting

    BASIC OPERATION Frequency setting The transceiver has several tuning methods for con- venient 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 36: D About 5 Mhz Band Operation (Usa Version Only)

    five frequencies indicated in the table above. * The FCC specifies center frequencies on the 5 MHz band. However, the IC-7600 displays car- rier frequency. Therefore, tune the transceiver to 1.5 kHz below the specified FCC channel center frequency.

  • Page 37: D Selecting 1 Hz Step

    BASIC OPERATION D Selecting 1 Hz step A minimum tuning step of 1 Hz can be used for fine tuning. q Push [TS] to turn the quick tuning function OFF. w Push and hold [TS] for 1 sec. to turn the 1 Hz tun- ing step ON and OFF.

  • Page 38: D Band Edge Warning Beep

    BASIC OPERATION D Band edge warning beep When you tune inside or outside of an amateur band’s When the transverter function is in use, the band frequency range, a warning beep sounds. (“ ” edge warning beep sounds with the default setting. may be indicated on outside of an amateur band’s fre- quency.) (p.

  • Page 39: Operating Mode Selection

    SSB (USB/LSB), SSB data (USB data/LSB data), CW, 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-7600. Push the desired mode switch to select a mode of operation.

  • Page 40: Squelch And Receive (Rf) Sensitivity

    BASIC OPERATION Squelch and receive (RF) sensitivity Adjusts the RF gain and squelch threshold level. The squelch removes noise output from the speaker (closed position) when no signal is received. • The squelch is particularly effective for AM and FM. It is also available for other modes.

  • Page 41: Volume Setting

    Indicates the drain terminal voltage of the final amplifier MOSFETs. D Multi-function digital meter The IC-7600 can display the multi-function digital meter on the LCD display. This meter displays all transmit parameters simultaneously. q Push and hold [METER] (MF2) for 1 sec. to turn...

  • Page 42: D Meter Type Selection

    BASIC OPERATION D Meter type selection A total of 3 meter types are available in the IC-7600— DISP Standard, Edgewise and Bar meters. Follow the instructions below for the meter type selec- tion. q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to return to normal screen, if necessary.

  • Page 43: Basic Transmit Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Basic transmit operation Before transmitting, monitor your selected operating 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 44: D Drive Gain Adjustment

    BASIC OPERATION D Drive gain adjustment The drive gain is active for all modes other than SSB mode with speech compressor OFF. Before transmitting, monitor your selected operat- ing frequency to make sure transmitting won’t cause interference to other stations on the same frequency. q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to return to normal screen, if necessary.

  • Page 45: Receive And Transmit

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Functions for CW operation D About CW reverse mode CW-R (CW Reverse) mode uses the opposite side band to receive CW signals. Use when interfering signals are near a desired sig- Push nal and you want to use CW-R to reduce the interfer- ence.

  • Page 46: D Apf (Audio Peak Filter) Operation

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D APF (Audio Peak Filter) operation The APF changes the audio frequency response by boosting a particular frequency to enhance a desired CW signal. q During CW mode, push [APF/TPF] to turn the audio peak filter ON and OFF. •...

  • Page 47: Electronic Keyer Functions

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Electronic keyer functions The IC-7600 has a number of convenient functions for the built-in electronic keyer that can be accessed from the memory keyer menu. q During CW mode, push [EXIT/SET] several times KEYER to return to normal screen, if necessary.

  • Page 48: 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 [KEYER] (F-3) KEYER −1 to select memory keyer screen.

  • Page 49: D Editing A Memory Keyer

    Contents • Pushing [DEL] (F-3) deletes a character and [SPACE] (F-4) inserts a space. M1 CQ TEST CQ TEST DE ICOM ICOM TEST y Repeat steps r and t to input the desired char- M2 UR 5NN acters.

  • Page 50: D Contest Number Set Mode

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Contest number set mode This menu is used to set the contest (serial) number • Contest number set mode screen and count-up trigger, etc. KEYER 001CLR • Setting contents q During CW mode operation, push [KEYER] (F-3) to select memory keyer screen.

  • Page 51: D Keyer Set Mode

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Keyer set mode This set mode is used to set the memory keyer repeat CW KEY time, dash weight, paddle specifications, keyer type, etc. • Setting contents q During CW mode operation, push [KEYER] (F-3) to select memory keyer screen. w Push [EXIT/SET] to select memory keyer menu, then push [CW KEY] (F-4) to select keyer set mode.
  • Page 52 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Keyer set mode (continued) Paddle Polarity Normal This item sets the paddle dot-dash polarity. • Normal and reverse polarity can be selected. Keyer Type ELEC-KEY This item selects the keyer type for [ELEC-KEY] • Straight key, BUG-KEY and ELEC-KEY can be connector on the front panel.

  • Page 53: Rtty (Fsk) Operation

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT RTTY (FSK) operation A DSP-based high-quality Baudot RTTY encoder/ decoder is built-in to the IC-7600. When connecting a PC keyboard (pgs. 18, 19), RTTY operation can be performed without an external RTTY terminal, TNC or If you would rather use your RTTY terminal or TNC, consult the manual that comes with the RTTY termi- nal or TNC.

  • Page 54: D About Rtty Reverse Mode

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D About RTTY reverse mode Received characters are occasionally garbled when the received signal is reversed between Mark and Space tones. This reversal can be caused by incor- rect TNC connections, setting, commands, etc. To receive a reversed RTTY signals correctly, select Normal Reverse RTTY-R (RTTY Reverse) mode.

  • Page 55: 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. DECODE WIDE w Push [RTTY/PSK] to select RTTY. Band keys • After RTTY mode is selected, push and hold [RTTY/ PSK] for 1 sec.

  • Page 56: 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 [DECODE] (F-3) DECODE TX MEM 1–4/5–8 to select RTTY decode screen. w Push [TX MEM] (F-3) to select RTTY memory screen.

  • Page 57: D Editing Rtty Memory

    ↵QSL DE ICOM ICOM UR 599–599 BK↵ tents can also be edited from the keyboard. ↵73 GL SK↵ ↵CQ CQ CQ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K↵ ↵MY TRANSCEIVER IS IC–7600 & ANTENNA IS A 3–ELEMENT TRIBAND YAGI.↵ ↵MY RTTY EQUIPMENT IS INTERNAL FSK...

  • Page 58: 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. WIDE • Setting contents q During RTTY mode operation, push [DECODE] (F-3) to select RTTY decode screen. w Push [<MENU1>] (F-1) to select the second RTTY decode menu, then push [SET] (F-5) to select RTTY decode set mode.
  • Page 59 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT RTTY TX USOS Explicitly inserts the FIGS character even though it • ON : Inserts FIGS. is not required by the receiving station. • OFF : Does not insert FIGS. RTTY Auto CR+LF by TX Selects the automatic new line code (CR+LF) trans- •...

  • Page 60: D Data Saving

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Data saving The contents of the RTTY memory/received signal The USB-Memory is not supplied by Icom. can be saved into the USB-Memory. q During RTTY decode screen indication, push SPACE [<MENU1>] (F-1) to select the RTTY decode sec- Symbol ond menu.

  • Page 61: Psk Operation

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT PSK operation A high-quality DSP-based PSK encoder/decoder is built-in to the IC-7600. When connecting a PC key- board (pgs. 18, 19), PSK operation can be performed [TX] [RX] DECODE indicator indicator Band keys without PSK software installed on your PC.

  • Page 62: D About Bpsk And Qpsk Modes

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D About BPSK and QPSK modes BPSK and QPSK modes are available for PSK. • BPSK (Binary Phase Shift Keying) mode is the most commonly used mode. • QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) mode has error correction capability to provide better decoding than BPSK mode in marginal condition.

  • Page 63: 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. w Push [RTTY/PSK] to select PSK. DECODE AFC/NET WIDE • After PSK mode is selected, push and hold [RTTY/ Band keys PSK] for 1 sec.

  • Page 64: 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 [DECODE] (F-3) to select PSK decode screen. DECODE TX MEM 1–4/5–8 w Push [TX MEM] (F-3) to select PSK memory screen.

  • Page 65: D Editing Psk Memory

    ↵DE Icom Icom Icom K↵ acters. ↵QSL UR 599 599 BK↵ u Push [EXIT/SET] to set the contents and exit PSK ↵QSL DE Icom Icom UR 599 599 BK↵ memory edit screen. ↵73 GL SK↵ ↵CQ CQ CQ DE Icom Icom Icom K↵...

  • Page 66: D Psk Decode Set Mode

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D PSK decode set mode This set mode is used to set the PSK AFC range, time stamp setting, etc. WIDE • Setting contents q During PSK mode operation, push [DECODE] (F-3) to select PSK decode screen. w Push [<MENU1>] (F-1) to select the second PSK decode menu, then push [SET] (F-5) to select PSK decode set mode.
  • Page 67 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT PSK Time Stamp (Frequency) 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 d isplayed when “OFF” is selected in “PSK Time Stamp” as below left.

  • Page 68: D Data Saving

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Data saving The contents of the PSK memory/received signal can The USB-Memory is not supplied by Icom. be saved into the USB-Memory. q During PSK decode screen indication, push SPACE [<MENU1>] (F-1) to select the PSK decode sec- Symbol ond menu.

  • Page 69: Repeater Operation

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Repeater operation A repeater retransmits a received signal on a differ- ent frequency. When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by an offset frequency. A repeater can be accessed using split frequency operation with the transmit frequency shifted to the repeater's receive frequency.

  • Page 70: Tone Squelch Operation

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Tone squelch operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a sig- nal containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the TONE same tone. q Set the desired frequency band and select FM mode.

  • Page 71: 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. q Connect a PC and TNC to the transceiver. (p. 22) Band keys w Push a band key to select the desired band.

  • Page 72: Spectrum Scope Screen

    The IC- 7600 has two modes for the spectrum display— one is center mode, and the other is fixed mode. In addition, the IC-7600 has a mini scope screen to save screen space. D Center mode Displays signals around the set frequency within the selected span.

  • Page 73: D Fixed Mode

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Fixed mode Displays signals within the specified frequency range. Conditions on the selected frequency band can be observed at a glance when using this mode. HOLD CENT/FIX q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- function screen, if necessary.

  • Page 74: D Mini Scope Screen Indication

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Mini scope screen indication The mini scope screen can be displayed with another screen display, such as set mode menu, decode screen, memory list screen, etc. simultaneously. q Set the scope mode (center or fixed), marker, attenuator, span, etc.
  • Page 75 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Scope during Tx (CENTER Type) Turn display of the transmit signal ON and OFF. NOTE: Transmit signal display is available for the center mode only. Max Hold Turn the peak level hold function ON and OFF. CENTER Type Display Filter Center Select the center frequency of the spectrum scope •...
  • Page 76 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Scope set mode (continued) Sweep Speed (± 25k) FAST Select the sweep speed for the ±25 kHz span selec- tion from SLOW, MID and FAST. Sweep Speed (± 50k) FAST Select the sweep speed for the ±50 kHz span selec- tion from SLOW, MID and FAST.
  • Page 77 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Fixed Edges ( 8.00 − 11.00) 10.100 − 10.150 MHz Set the scope edge frequencies for fixed mode • Set the frequencies within 8.000 to 11.000 MHz scope when the 8 to 11 MHz band is selected. range in 1 kHz steps.
  • Page 78 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Scope set mode (continued) Fixed Edges (26.00 − 30.00) 28.000 − 28.500 MHz Set the scope edge frequencies for fixed mode • Set the frequencies within 26.000 to 30.000 MHz scope when the 26 to 30 MHz band is selected. range in 1 kHz steps.

  • Page 79: Preamplifier

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 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. P.AMP Push [P.AMP] (MF3) several times to set the pre- amp OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON.

  • Page 80: Rit Function

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT RIT function The RIT (Receive Increment Tuning) function com- pensates for off-frequency operation of the received station. The function shifts the receive frequency up to ±9.999 kHz in 1 Hz steps (10 Hz steps when cancelling the 1 Hz step readout) without moving the transmit fre- quency.

  • Page 81: Agc Function

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT AGC function 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 3 preset AGC characteristics (time constant: fast, mid, slow) for non-FM mode. The FM mode AGC time constant is fixed as ‘FAST’...

  • Page 82: Twin Pbt Operation

    IF frequency slightly outside of the IF filter passband to reject interference. The IC-7600 uses DSP for the PBT function. Moving both [TWIN-PBT] controls to the same position shifts the IF both above and below the received frequency.

  • Page 83: If Filter Selection

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT IF filter selection The transceiver has 3 passband width IF filters for 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. For RTTY mode, the passband width can be set within 50 to 2700 Hz in 50 or 100 Hz steps.

  • Page 84: D Roofing Filter Selection

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Roofing filter selection ROOFING The IC-7600 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 and hold [FILTER] for 1 sec. to enter filter set screen.

  • Page 85: D Filter Shape Set Mode

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Filter shape set mode The type of DSP filter shape for SSB, SSB data and CW can be selected independently from soft and sharp. • Filter shape set mode q Push and hold [FILTER] for 1 sec. to enter filter set screen.

  • Page 86: Dualwatch Operation

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Dualwatch operation Dualwatch monitors 2 frequencies with the same mode simultaneously. During dualwatch, both frequencies should be on the same band, because the bandpass filter in the RF cir- cuit is selected for the main readout frequency. q Set a desired frequency into the main band.
  • Page 87 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT • Scanning during dualwatch Scanning operates only for the main readout. To operate the scan during dualwatch, scan on the main readout and use the sub readout for your QSO using both dualwatch and split frequency operation. q Program the desired programmed scan edges in DUAL SPLIT...

  • Page 88: Noise Blanker

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Noise blanker <MODE> SSB/CW/RTTY/PSK/AM The noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such as the noise from car ignitions. The noise blanker is not available for FM mode. Push [NB] to turn the noise blanker function ON and OFF. •...

  • Page 89: Noise Reduction

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Noise reduction The noise reduction function reduces random noise components and enhances desired signals which are buried in noise. The DSP performs the random noise reduction function. q Push [NR] to turn the noise reduction ON. • The indicator on this switch lights green. w Rotate the [NR] control to adjust the noise reduc- [NR] tion level.

  • Page 90: Notch Function

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Notch function This transceiver has auto and manual notch func- tions. The auto notch function uses DSP to automatically attenuate beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even if they are moving. The manual notch can be set to attenu- ate a frequency via the [NOTCH] control.

  • Page 91: Vox Function

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT VOX function <MODE> SSB/AM/FM 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 q Select a phone mode (SSB, AM, FM). w Push [VOX] (MF6) to turn the VOX function ON or OFF.

  • Page 92: Break-In Function

    Break-in function <MODE> CW The break-in function is used in CW mode to auto- matically toggle the transceiver between transmit and receive when keying. The IC-7600 is capable of full break-in or semi break-in. D Semi break-in operation BK-IN During semi break-in operation, the transceiver imme-...

  • Page 93: Speech Compressor

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Speech compressor <MODE> SSB The speech compressor increases average RF output COMP power, improving signal strength and readability. q Push [SSB] to select USB or LSB mode. w Push and hold [COMP] (MF7) for 1 sec. to select COMP TBW set screen.

  • Page 94: Tx Function

    RECEIVE AND 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. q Push [∂TX] to turn ∂TX function ON. ∂TX CLEAR •...

  • Page 95: Split Frequency Operation

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Split frequency operation Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and MAIN receive in the same mode on two different frequen- /SUB cies. Split frequency operation is performed using 2 [SPLIT] indicator M.SCOPE M.SCOPE SPLIT 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 96: Quick Split Function

    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Quick split function When you find a DX station, an important consider- ation is how to set the split frequency. When you push and hold the [SPLIT] switch for 1 sec., the split frequency operation is turned ON, and the sub readout frequency and operating mode is equalized to the main readout, then enters standby for transmit frequency input.

  • Page 97: Voice Recorder Functions

    VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS About digital voice recorder The IC-7600 has digital voice memories, up to 4 messages for transmit, and up to 20 messages for receive. A maximum message length of 30 sec. can be recorded into receive memory (total message length for all channels of up to 209 sec.) and a total mes-...

  • Page 98: Recording A Received Audio

    Recording a received audio Up to 20 receive voice memories are available in the IC-7600. A total of 209 sec. of audio can be recorded in receive messages. However, the maximum record- able length of a single message is 30 sec.

  • Page 99: Playing The Recorded Audio

    VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing the recorded audio D Basic playing q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- PLAY function screen, if necessary. w Push [VOICE] (F-2) to call up the voice recorder screen. • Previously selected screen, TX or RX memory, is dis- played.

  • Page 100: Protect The Recorded Contents

    VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Protect the recorded contents The protect function is available to protect the recorded contents from accidental erasure, such as over-writing, etc. q Call up the voice recorder screen, RX memory. w Push [Y] (F-1) or [Z] (F-2) to select the desired voice message.

  • Page 101: Recording A Message For Transmit

    To transmit a message using the voice recorder, record the desired message in advance as described below. The IC-7600 has digital voice memories for transmis- sion, up to 4 messages and a total message length of up to 99 sec. can be recorded.

  • Page 102: Programming A Memory Name

    VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Programming a memory name Memory messages can be tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 30 characters each. Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols / . , : ; = < > ( ) [ ] { } ¦ _ – (! # $ % &...

  • Page 103: Sending A Recorded Message

    VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Sending a recorded message q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- function screen, if necessary. w Select a phone mode by pushing [SSB] or [AM/FM]. e Push [VOICE] (F-2) to call up the voice recorder screen.

  • Page 104: 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- function screen, if necessary. w Push [VOICE] (F-2) to call up the voice recorder screen.

  • Page 105: Saving A Voice Message Into The Usb-Memory

    Saving a voice message into the USB-Memory D Saving the received audio memory The recorded RX memory contents can be saved into The USB-Memory is not supplied by Icom. the USB-Memory. q During voice recorder RX memory screen display, SPACE push [SAVE] (F-5) to select voice file save screen.

  • Page 106: Memory Operation

    MEMORY OPERATION Memory channels The transceiver has 101 memory channels. Memory All 101 memory channels are tunable which means mode is very useful for quick change to often-used the programmed frequency can be tuned temporarily frequencies. with the main dial, etc. in memory mode. MEMORY MEMORY TRANSFER...

  • Page 107: Memory List Screen

    MEMORY OPERATION Memory list screen The memory list screen simultaneously shows 7 memory channels and their programmed contents. 13 memory channels can be displayed in the wide mem- ory list screen. You can select a desired memory channel from the memory list screen.

  • Page 108: Memory Channel Programming

    MEMORY OPERATION Memory channel programming Memory channel programming can be preformed either in VFO mode or in memory mode. D Programming in VFO mode q Set the desired frequency, operating mode and fil- ter width in VFO mode. w Push [∫]/[√] several times to select the desired memory channel.

  • Page 109: Frequency Transfers

    MEMORY OPERATION Frequency transfers The frequency and operating mode in a memory channel can be transferred to the VFO. Frequency transfers can be performed in either VFO mode or memory mode. D Transferring in VFO mode This is useful for transferring programmed contents to a VFO.

  • Page 110: 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 / . , : ; = < > ( ) [ ] { } ¦ _ – (! # $ % &...

  • Page 111: Memo Pads

    MEMORY OPERATION Memo pads The transceiver has a memo pad function to store frequency and operating mode for easy writing and recalling. The memo pads are separate from memory channels. The default number of memo pads is 5, however, this can be increased to 10 in set mode if desired.

  • Page 112: Scans

    SCANS Scan types • The scan function can be used on the main read- out only. • You can perform a scan while operating on a fre- quency using the dualwatch or split functions. ∂F SCAN PROGRAMMED SCAN Repeatedly scans within ∂F span area. Repeatedly scans between two scan edge frequencies (scan edge memory channels P1 and P2).

  • Page 113: Scan Set Mode

    SCANS Scan set mode Scan speed and the scan resume condition can be SCAN set using the scan set mode. q Push [SCAN] (F-5) to select scan screen. w Push [SET] (F-6) to select scan set mode. e Push [Y] (F-1) or [Z] (F-2) to select the desired item.

  • Page 114: Programmed Scan Operation

    SCANS Programmed scan operation q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- function 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 [SCAN] (F-5) to select the scan screen. t Set [RF/SQL] open or closed.

  • Page 115: Fine Programmed Scan/Fine ∂F Scan

    SCANS Fine programmed scan/Fine ∂F scan In fine scan (programmed or ∂F), the scan speed decreases when the squelch opens, but the trans- ceiver 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- ∂F FINE...

  • Page 116: Memory Scan Operation

    SCANS Memory scan operation q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- function screen, if necessary. w Select memory mode. e Push [SCAN] (F-5) to select the scan screen. r Set [RF/SQL] open or closed. • See p. 105 for squelch condition. •...

  • Page 117: Setting Select Memory Channels

    SCANS Setting select memory channels D Setting in scan screen SELECT MEMORY q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- function screen, if necessary. w Select memory mode. e Push [SCAN] (F-5) to select the scan screen. r Select the desired memory channel to set as a select memory channel.

  • Page 118: Tone Scan

    SCANS Tone scan The transceiver can detect subaudible tones in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone frequency required to access the repeater. q Set the desired frequency or memory channel to T-SCAN be checked for a tone frequency.

  • Page 119: Automatic Antenna Selection

    ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Automatic antenna selection The transceiver covers 0.03–60 MHz over 10 bands. Each band key has a band memory which can mem- orize a selected antenna (ANT1, ANT2, ANT1/RX antenna and ANT2/RX antenna). When you change the operating frequency beyond a band, the previ- ously used antenna is automatically selected.

  • Page 120: Antenna Tuner Operation

    ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Antenna tuner operation The internal automatic antenna tuner matches the NOTES: transceiver to the connected antenna automatically. • NEVER transmit without an antenna properly con- After the tuner matches an antenna, the variable capac- nected to antenna port in use. itor settings are memorized as a preset point for each •...

  • Page 121: Optional External Tuner Operation

    Optional external tuner operation • AH-4 HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER • AH-4 operation The AH-4 matches the IC-7600 to a long wire antenna Tuning is required for each frequency. Be sure to more than 7 m/23 ft long (3.5 MHz and above).

  • Page 122: Clock And Timers

    CLOCK AND TIMERS Clock set mode The IC-7600 has a built-in calendar and 24-hour clock (accuracy ±75 sec. per month) with daily power ON/OFF timer functions. Before operating these timer functions, set the current date and time. q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close multi-func- tion screen, if necessary.

  • Page 123: Daily Timer Setting

    CLOCK AND TIMERS Daily timer setting The transceiver turns power ON and/or OFF automat- TIMER1 TIMER2 TIMER3 TIMER4 TIMER5 ically on the specified day and time, with the specified frequency settings. q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close multi-func- tion screen, if necessary. w Push [SET] (F-6) to select set mode menu screen.

  • Page 124: Setting Sleep Timer

    CLOCK AND TIMERS Setting sleep timer The sleep timer turns the transceiver power OFF SLEEP TIMER automatically after passing the set period. The timer POWER can be set to 5–120 min. in 5 min. steps. The sleep timer function counts the ‘minute’ units, and does not count the ‘second’...

  • Page 125: Set Mode

    SET MODE Set mode description Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. The IC- 7600 has a level set mode, display set mode, time set mode, accessory set mode, others set mode and USB-Memory set menu. D Set mode operation q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- LEVEL...

  • Page 126: D Screen Arrangement

    SET MODE D Screen arrangement • Di play et mode (p. 126) • Set mode menu creen (p. 118) • Time et mode (p. 115) • Level et mode (p. 120) • Other et mode (p. 128) • ACC et mode (p. 124) •...

  • Page 127: Level Set Mode

    SET MODE Level set mode RX HPF/LPF – – – – – – – Sets the high-pass filter (100 to 2000 Hz) and low- pass filter (500 to 2400 Hz) of the receive audio in 100 Hz steps in SSB mode. (default: OFF) NOTE: When this setting is active, below 2 items will be reset to default value, ‘0.’...
  • Page 128 SET MODE Level set mode (Continued) RX HPF/LPF – – – – – – – Sets the high-pass filter (100 to 2000 Hz) and low- pass filter (500 to 2400 Hz) of the receive audio in 100 Hz steps in CW mode. (default: OFF) RTTY RX HPF/LPF –...
  • Page 129 SET MODE SSB TBW (WIDE) – 2900 Sets the transmission passband width to a wide set- • Lower freq. : 100 (default), 200, 300 and 500 Hz ting by changing the lower and higher cut-off fre- • Higher freq. : 2500, 2700, 2800 and quencies.
  • Page 130 SET MODE Level set mode (Continued) 50 % Beep Level Sets the beep output level from 0% to 100% in 1% steps. (default: 50%) Beep Level Limit Turns the beep tone output level limiting capabil- • OFF : Beep level is linked to the [AF] control. ity ON and OFF for the confirmation and band edge •...

  • Page 131: Acc Set Mode

    SET MODE ACC set mode USB Audio SQL OFF (OPEN) Sets the squelch condition of the USB audio which • OFF (OPEN) : The received audio is always output is output from the [USB] (B) connector on the rear regardless of the squelch condition. panel.
  • Page 132 (16 V DC/0.5 A max.; default) • MOS-FET : Use semiconductor type relay. Select the suitable relay type when connecting a (250 V/200 mA max.) non-Icom linear amplifier. External Meter Output Auto Selects the desired item for an external meter indi- •...

  • Page 133: Display Set Mode

    SET MODE Display set mode 50 % Bright (LCD) Adjusts the LCD unit brightness from 0% (dark) to 100% (bright) range in 1% steps. (default: 50%) Backlight (Switche ) Adjusts the switch indicators brightness from 1 (dark) to 100 (bright) range in 1 steps. (default: 80) Display Type Selects the desired display type from A (Black back) and B (Blue back).
  • Page 134 SET MODE Display set mode (Continued) APF−Width Popup (APF OFF ON) Selects the pop-up display for the APF filter width from ON and OFF. (default: ON) MN−Q Popup (MN OFF ON) Enables the pop-up indication capability when the notch filter width is changed from ON to OFF. (default: ON) Screen Saver Function 60min...

  • Page 135: Others Set Mode

    SET MODE Others set mode Calibration Marker This item is used for a simple frequency check of the • OFF : Calibration marker OFF transceiver. (default: OFF) • ON : Calibration marker ON See p. 147 for calibration procedure. NOTE: Turn the calibration marker OFF after checking the frequency of the transceiver.
  • Page 136 SET MODE Others set mode (Continued) Quick SPLIT When this item is set to ON, pushing and holding • OFF : Quick split OFF [SPLIT] for 1 sec. sets the unselected VFO’s readout • ON : Quick split ON frequency and operating mode to the selected VFO’s readout, and activates split operation.
  • Page 137 SET MODE Tuner Preset Memory Clear The preset memory* of the selected antenna can be • ANT1 Push [CLR] : The preset memory of the cleared with pushing [CLR] (F-5). antenna that is connected to * The variable capacitor settings are memorized as [ANT 1] is cleared after push- a preset point for each frequency range (100 kHz ing [CLR] (F-5).
  • Page 138 Selects the speech speed from HIGH (faster) and LOW (slower). (default: HIGH) SPEECH S-Level The IC-7600 speech processor can announce • OFF : Signal level is not announced. (Operating frequency, mode and signal level. Signal level frequency and mode is announced.) announcement can be deactivated if desired.
  • Page 139 SET MODE Memopad Numbers Sets the number of memo pad channels available. 5 or 10 memo pads can be selected. (default: 5) MAIN DIAL Auto TS HIGH Sets the auto tuning step function for the main dial. • HIGH : Approx. 5 times faster when the tun- When rotating the main dial rapidly, the tuning step ing step is set to 1 kHz or smaller steps;...
  • Page 140 SET MODE Others set mode (Continued) CW Normal Side Selects the sideband used to receive CW in CW normal mode from LSB and USB. (default: LSB) APF Type SOFT Select audio filter shape for APF from SOFT and • SHARP : Sharp filter shape rejects interfering sig- SHARP.
  • Page 141 CI–V Address To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code. The IC-7600’s address is 7Ah. When 2 or more IC-7600’s are connected to an optional CT-17 , rotate the V LEVEL CONVERTER main dial to select a different address for each IC- 7600;...
  • Page 142 SET MODE Others set mode (Continued) Decode Baud Rate 9600 Selects data transmission speed (Baud rate) when “Decode” is selected in “USB Serial Function”; set- tings are 300, 1200, 4800, 9600 and 19200 bps. (default: 9600) Keyboard Type English Selects the connected keyboard type from English, Japanese, United Kingdom, French, French (Canadian), German, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish, Spanish (Latin American) and...

  • Page 143: Usb-Memory Set Menu

    SET MODE USB-Memory set menu D USB-Memory set screen arrangement • USB-Memory et menu The USB-Memory is not supplied by Icom. • Setting load creen (p. 137) • Firmware update (p. 164) Push and hold for 1 sec. • Load option et mode (p. 138) •...

  • Page 144: File Loading

    SET MODE File loading By loading the saved setting file from the USB- Memory, you can easily set up another IC-7600 or apply the several operators settings to one IC-7600. q During set mode menu screen indication, push [USB] (F-6) to select USB set menu screen.

  • Page 145: D Load Option Set Mode

    SET MODE D Load option set mode LOAD Contents Select Selects file load condition from All and Select. • All : Loads and sets the all following contents. (default: Select) • Select : Loads and sets the selected contents only. ANT Memory Selects the antenna memory setting loading condi- •...

  • Page 146: File Saving

    SET MODE File saving Memory channel contents, set mode settings, etc. SPACE can be saved into the USB-Memory for backup. Symbol q During set mode menu screen indication, push [USB] (F-6) to select USB-Memory set menu screen. w Push [SAVE] (F-2) to select setting save screen. e Change the following conditions if desired.

  • Page 147: D Save Option Set Mode

    SET MODE D Save option set mode SAVE Contents Selects file save condition from All and Select. • All : Saves all the following contents. (default: All) • Select : Saves the selected contents only. Memory & Settings This setting is fixed “YES.” •...

  • Page 148: Changing A File Name

    SET MODE Changing a file name The file name, saved in the USB-Memory, can be re- named from the transceiver as desired. q During setting save screen indication, push Keypad [DIR/FILE] (F-1) to select tree view screen. Symbol • Push [Y] (F-2) or [Z] (F-3) to select the desired folder. •...

  • Page 149: Deleting A File

    SET MODE Deleting a file RECOMMENDATION! Deleting the setting file is irreversible. Confirm the contents before deleting a setting file! q During setting save screen indication, push [DIR/FILE] (F-1) to select tree view screen. • Push [Y] (F-2) or [Z] (F-3) to select the desired folder. •...

  • Page 150: Formatting The Usb-Memory

    SET MODE Formatting the USB-Memory Saved data in the USB-Memory can be erased. IMPORTANT! Formatting erases all saved data in the USB-Memory. Making a backup file on your PC FAT / is recommended. q During USB-Memory set menu screen indication, push and hold [FORMAT] (F-4) for 1 sec.

  • Page 151: 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. D Transceiver power PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

  • Page 152: D Scanning

    MAINTENANCE D Scanning PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Programmed scan does not • Squelch is open. • Set the [RF/SQL] control to the threshold p. 33 stop. point. Programmed scan does not • The same frequencies have been programmed • Program different frequencies in scan edge p.

  • Page 153: Swr Reading

    Better than 1.5:1 Screen type and font selections 2 types of screen images and 3 types of frequency readout indication fonts are available in the IC-7600. q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close multi-func- tion screen, if necessary. w Push [SET] (F-6) to select set mode menu screen.

  • Page 154: Frequency Calibration (Approximate)

    However, a rough check may be performed by receiving radio station WWV, WWVH, or other standard frequency signals. CAUTION: The IC-7600 has been thoroughly adjusted and tested at the factory before being shipped. You should not have to re-calibrate it. OTHERS q Push [SSB] to select USB mode.

  • Page 155: Opening The Transceiver's Case

    Clock backup battery replacement The IC-7600 has a lithium backup battery (CR2032) inside for clock and timer functions. The usual life of the backup battery is approximately 2 years.

  • Page 156: Fuse Replacement

    MAINTENANCE Fuse replacement The IC-7600 has two fuse types as below installed for If a fuse blows or the transceiver stops functioning, transceiver protection. try to find the source of the problem, and replace the • DC power cable fuses ......ATC 30 A damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated fuse.

  • Page 157: About Protection Indications

    MAINTENANCE About protection indications The IC-7600 has a 2-step protection function to pro- tect the final power amplifiers. The protector monitors the power amplifier temper- ature and activates when the temperature becomes extremely high. • Power down transmission Reduces the transmit output power to 50 W.

  • Page 158: Control Command

    RS-232C port. The Icom Communications Interface-V RS-232C cable (CI-V) controls the transceiver. Up to 4 Icom CI-V transceivers or receivers can be connected to a PC equipped with an RS-232C port. See p. 134 for setting the CI-V condition using set ct-17 mode.

  • Page 159: D Command Table

    CONTROL COMMAND D Command table Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description see p. 157 Send frequency data (transceive) Select 10 Hz (1 Hz) tuning step see p. 157 Operating mode selection for transceive Select 100 Hz tuning step see p.
  • Page 160 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 0000 to Read VD meter 05 0015 00 to 10 Send/read AM TX Tone (Bass) level 0255 (0152=10 V, 0181=13 V, 0212=16 V) (00=–5, 10=+5) 0000 to Read ID meter 0016 00 to 10 Send/read AM TX Tone (Treble) level...
  • Page 161 CONTROL COMMAND Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 05 0037 0000 to Send/read reference frequency 05 0069 PTT tune OFF 0255 (0000=0%, 0255=100%) PTT tune ON 0038 0000 to Send/read LCD backlight brightness level 0070 Antenna selection OFF 0255 (0000=0% (dark), 0255=100% (bright)) Manual antenna selection...
  • Page 162 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 05 0095 Voice memory transmission OFF with [F1]– 05 0113 SLOW selection for scope sweep speed in [F4] on the keyboard ±100 kHz span Voice memory transmission ON with [F1]–...
  • Page 163 CONTROL COMMAND Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 05 0139 RTTY decoder FFT scope averaging function 05 0169 0000 to Send/read NB level 0255 (0000=0%, 0255=100%) Number 2 selection for RTTY decoder FFT 0170 00 to 09 Send/read NB depth scope averaging function (00=1, 09=10) Number 3 selection for RTTY decoder FFT...

  • Page 164: D Data Content Description

    CONTROL COMMAND D Data content description • Band stacking register • Operating frequency Command : 1A 01 Command : 00, 03, 05 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 20.900000–21.499999...
  • Page 165 CONTROL COMMAND • Offset frequency setting • Color setting Command : 1A 05 0065, 0066, 0072 Command : 1A 05 0106, 0107, 0140, 0149, 0150, 0151, 0152, 0154, 0159, 0160, 0161, 0162 X X X X X X X X X R (Red) G (Green) B (Blue)

  • Page 166: Control Command

    CONTROL COMMAND D Data content description (continued) • Repeater tone/tone squelch frequency • Band edge frequency setting setting Command 02*, 1E 01, 1E 03 Command : 1B 00, 1B 01 X X X X X X X X X X X X 2 D X X X X X X X X X X *Not necessary when setting a frequency.

  • Page 167: Specifications And Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS General Receiver • Frequency coverage : (unit: MHz) • Receive system : Double superheterodyne Receive system 0.030–60.000* • Intermediate frequencies Transmit : 64.455 MHz 1.800–1.999* 3.500–3.999* : 36 kHz 5.33050* , 5.34650* , 5.36650* • Sensitivity (typical) 5.37150* , 5.40350* SSB, CW, RTTY...

  • Page 168: Options

    SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Options IC-PW1/EURO HF/50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER AH-4 HF AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER 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 169: Updating The Firmware

    UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General The IC-7600’s firmware can be updated if desired. By updating the firmware, new function(s) can be added and the improvement of performance parameters can be obtained. Refer to Preparation (p. 163) and Firmware The downloaded firmware data (e.g. 7600_110.dat) update (p.

  • Page 170: Preparation

    UPDATING THE FIRMWARE Preparation D Firmware and firm utility The latest firmware can be downloaded from the Icom home page via the Internet. Access the following URL to download the firm utility and the latest firmware. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/index.html Information The downloaded firmware data (e.g.

  • Page 171: Firmware Update

    UPDATING THE FIRMWARE Firmware update The transceiver indicates its firmware version infor- FIRM UP FIRM UP CANCEL mation after turning power ON if the opening mes- sage screen indication capability is ON. (p. 127) q Copy the downloaded firmware data into the “IC- 7600”...
  • Page 172 !5 Read the precaution carefully, and then push [OK] (F-5). • Return to USB-Memory set menu. !6 Push [POWER] to turn the IC-7600 power OFF, then ON again. !7 Depending on the update, one or two dialog boxes as at right appear in sequence.

  • Page 173: Installation Notes

    Below 30 MHz, the recommended limits are specified Versions of the IC-7600 which display the in terms of V/m or A/m fields as they are likely to fall “CE” symbol on the serial number seal, within the near-field region.
  • Page 174 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Düsseldorf 23rd Jan. 2009 Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the Place and date of issue essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed.
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  • Page 180 < Intended Country of U e > (Spain) IC-7600 #09 < Intended Country of U e > (Italy) IC-7600 #10 < Intended Country of U e > (France) A-6722H-1EX Printed in Japan © 2009 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan...

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