Icom IC-7100 Advanced Instructions - Page 97
Preamp and attenuator, Preamplifier, Attenuator
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Previous view 5 FUNCTIONS FOR RECEIVE Preamp and attenuator DDPreamplifier 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. (Frequency band: HF, 50/70 MHz) ➥ Push P.AMP ATT (C) one or more times to set the pre- amp OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON. • Either "P.AMP1" or "P.AMP2" is displayed when the pre- amp 1 or preamp 2 is ON. • No icon is displayed when the preamplifier is OFF. P.AMP1 P.AMP2 Wide dynamic range preamplifier. It is most effective for the 1.8 to 21 MHz bands. High-gain preamplifier. It is most effective for the 24 to 70 MHz bands. (Frequency band: 144/430 MHz) ➥ Push P.AMP ATT (C) turn the Preamplifier ON or OFF. • "P.AMP" appears when the preamplifier is ON. • No icon is displayed when it's OFF. P.AMP ATT ✔ About the "P.AMP2" preamplifier The preamp 2 is a high gain receive amplifier. When it is used in the presence of strong electromagnetic fields, distortion sometimes results. In such cases, use either the "P.AMP1" or "P.AMP OFF" setting. Preamp 2 is most effective when: • Used on bands above 24 MHz and when signals are weak. • Receive sensitivity is insufficient when using low- gain antennas, or while using a narrow band antenna. (such as small loop, a Beverage antenna or a short Yagi antenna) DDAttenuator The attenuator prevents a desired signal from being distorted when very strong signals are near the signal's frequency, or when very strong electromagnetic fields, such as from broadcast stations are near your location. These can both be independently set for each band. ➥ Hold down P.AMP ATT (C) for 1 second to turn ON the Attenuator. • "ATT" appears on the display when the Attenuator is ON. ➥ Push P.AMP ATT (C) to turn it OFF. P.AMP ATT About the Preamplifier and Attenuator switching procedure Push or hold down P.AMP ATT (C) to switch the Preamplifier and Attenuator, as shown below. • HF, 50/70 MHz frequency bands P.AMP OFF P.AMP1 ON Push P.AMP ATT P.AMP2 ON Hold down P.AMP ATT ATT ON Push P.AMP ATT • 144/430 MHz frequency bands P.AMP OFF Push P.AMP ATT P.AMP ON Hold down P.AMP ATT ATT ON Push P.AMP ATT 5-2