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  • Icom IC-7600 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER i7600
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    ACCESSORIES Thank you for making the IC-7600 your radio of choice. We hope you agree with Icom's philosophy of "technology first." Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-7600. FEATURES ❍ Ultimate receiver performance: third-order intercept (IP3) of +30 dBm (HF bands
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    prob- Use Icom microphones only (supplied or optional). 9 lems caused by unauthorized internal adjustment. Other manufacturers' microphones have different pin CAUTION! NEVER apply AC power to the assignments, and connection to the IC-7600 may 10 [DC13.8V] socket on the transceiver rear panel
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    AND TRANSMIT 38−89 ■ Functions for CW operation 38 D About CW reverse mode 38 D About CW pitch control 38 D CW sidetone function 38 D APF (Audio Peak Filter) operation 39 ■ Electronic keyer functions 40 D Memory keyer screen 41 D Editing a memory keyer 42 D Contest number set mode 43
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    ■ 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 82 D Setting the decoder threshold level 48 ■ Dial lock function 82 D RTTY
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    D Tuner operation 113 D Manual tuning 113 ■ Optional external tuner operation 114 9 CLOCK AND TIMERS 115−117 ■ Clock set mode 115 ■ Daily timer setting 116 ■ Setting sleep timer 117 ■ Timer operation 117 10 SET MODE 118−143 ■ Set mode description 118 D Set mode operation 118 D Screen
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    160−161 ■ General 160 ■ Transmitter 160 ■ Receiver 160 ■ Antenna tuner 160 ■ Options 161 14 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 162−165 ■ General 162 ■ Caution 162 ■ Preparation 163 D Firmware and firm utility 163 D File downloading 163 ■ Firmware update 164 15 CE 166−167 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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    the transceiver reads or writes to the memory data. • Unmount operation should be performed before removing the USB-Memory* (p.142). ➥ 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
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    and FM) or squelch control (RF gain is fixed at maximum) in set mode as follows. (p. 128) MODE SSB, CW RTTY/PSK AM, FM SET MODE SETTING AUTO SQL RF GAIN + SQL RF GAIN SQL RF GAIN + SQL SQL SQL RF GAIN + SQL • When setting as RF gain/squelch control Noise squelch (FM mode) Squelch is open
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    1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) !3 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX SPLIT LOCK SPLIT DUAL WATCH CHANGE MAIN /SUB M.SCOPE 1.8 1 10 4 21 7 GENE 3.5 2 14 5 24
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    function ON and OFF during SSB, AM and FM mode operation. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter VOX set mode. ✔ What is the VOX function? The VOX function (voice operated transmission) activates transmission without pushing the transmit switch or PTT switch when you speak into the 1 microphone
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    1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) !7 !6 !5 !4 !8 !9 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX SPLIT LOCK SPLIT DUAL WATCH CHANGE MAIN /SUB M.SCOPE 1.8 1 10 4 21 7 GENE
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    The [SPEECH/LOCK] switch operation to activate the voice synthesizer or the dial lock functions can be replaced in others set mode. (p. 131) @9 RIT/∂TX CONTROL [RIT/∂TX] (pgs. 73, 87) Shifts the receive and/or transmit frequency with- out changing the transmit and/or receive frequency shown on the
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    1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX SPLIT LOCK SPLIT 1.8 1 3.5 2 7 3 10 4 14 5 18 6 DUAL
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    • Use [RIT/∂TX] control to vary the ∂TX frequency. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to add the ∂TX shift frequency to the operating frequency. ✔ What is the ∂TX function? ∂TX shifts the transmit frequency without shifting the receive frequency. This is useful for simple split frequency operation in CW
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    1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front panel (continued) $6 $7 $8 $9 %0 %1 TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX SPLIT LOCK SPLIT 1.8 1 3.5 2 7 3 10 4 14 5 18 6 DUAL WATCH 21 7 24 8 28
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    ON and OFF. • Use [RIT/∂TX] control to vary the RIT frequency. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to add the RIT shift frequency to the operating frequency. ✔ What is the RIT function? The RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) shifts the receive frequency without shifting the transmit frequency. This is
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    external control of the transceiver. ➥ Used for transceive operation with another Icom CI-V transceiver or receiver. u USB (Universal Serial Bus) CONNECTOR (B type) [USB] (B) Connect a USB cable to be used for the modulation input (p. 124), the transceiver operation with PC, the received audio
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    Receive 6 switching circuit !2 TUNER CONTROL SOCKET [TUNER] (p. 18) Transmitter 7 Accepts the control cable from an optional AH-4 HF/50 MHz AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER. 8 !3 SEND CONTROL JACK [SEND] (p. 18) Connects to ground when transmitting to control an external unit, such as a non-Icom
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    levels while transmitting. • A total of 3 meter types are available. • Standard meter • Edgewise meter • Bar meter w IF FILTER INDICATOR (p. 76) Shows the selected IF filter number. e QUICK TUNING INDICATOR (p. 29) Appears when the quick tuning step function is in use. r BANDWIDTH INDICATOR (p. 75
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    " " appears when the dualwatch function is in use. 3 4 Shows the screens for the multi-function digital meter, spectrum scope, voice recorder, memory 5 list, scan, memory keyer, RTTY decoder, PSK decoder, IF filter selection or set modes, etc. 6 !5 VFO/MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 26
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    scope screen (p. 65) F-3 • Memory list screen (p. 100) • Voice recorder screen* (p. 90) F-4 • Scan screen (VFO mode; p. 107) • Memory keyer screen (CW mode; p. 40) F-2 F-5 • Scan screen (Memory mode; p. 109) F-3 F-5 • RTTY decoder screen (RTTY mode; p. 46) • Set mode menu screen (p. 118
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    When the SWR is higher than approx. 2.0:1, the 14 [GND] transceiver's power drops to protect the final tran- sistors. In this case, an antenna tuner is useful 15 to match the transceiver and antenna. Low SWR allows full power for transmitting. The IC-7600 has 16 an SWR meter to monitor the
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    2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Required connections D Front panel CW KEY TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY KEY SPEED TX RX SPLIT LOCK SPLIT 1.8 1 3.5 2 7 3 10 4 14 5 18 6 DUAL WATCH 21
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    KEYBOARD Connects a USB type PC keyboard directly for RTTY/PSK operation, as well as other text edit operations. MIC The AFSK modulation signal can also be input to [MIC]. TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER
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    in ACC set mode. (p. 125) [USB] (B) When the transceiver is connected to a PC, a USB cable (third party) should be connected to the USB connector (B type) on the rear panel. (p. 11) ■ USB connection Connect the USB-Memory* to the USB connector (A type) on the front panel. • Unmount operation is
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    +_ Transceiver AC cable Red GND 30 A fuses To DC power socket Black Supplied DC power cable ■ External antenna tuner connection CONNECTING THE AH-4 The AH-4 must be connected to [ANT1]. Coaxial cable (from the AH-4) [ANT1] Transceiver Long wire or optional AH-2b GND [TUNER] Control cable
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    a non-Icom linear amplifier Transceiver ANT1 To an antenna ALC 50 ø coaxial cable RF OUTPUT RF INPUT ALC SEND Non-Icom linear amplifier SEND R WARNING: Set the transceiver output power and linear amplifier ALC output level after referring to the linear amplifier instruction manual. The
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    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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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    continuously changes the frequency or memory channel number continuously. • While pushing [XFC], the transmit readout frequency can be controlled while in split frequency operation. • The [UP]/[DN] switch can simulate a key paddle. Preset in the keyer set mode. (p. 45) w PTT SWITCH Push and hold
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    GND SEND MOD AF SQLS 13.8 V ALC DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS Controls RTTY keying "High" level "Low" level Output current : More than 2.4 V : Less than 0.6 V : Less than 2 mA Connects to ground. Connected in parallel with ACC 2 pin 2. Input/output pin. Goes to ground when transmitting. When
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    have been done, set controls and switches as shown in the figure below. CW : Max. clockwise CCW : Max. counterclockwise [RF/SQL] : 12 o'clock [AF] : Max. CCW TIMER POWER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TRANSMIT PHONES TUNER MONITOR BAL NR ELEC-KEY NB NR AF RF/SQL MIC MIC GAIN RF POWER BK-IN DELAY
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    in VFO mode, or the selected memory channel number appears when in memory mode. • Pushing and holding [VFO/MEMO] for 1 sec. transfers the contents of the selected memory channel to VFO mode. (p. 102) "VFO" indicator ■ Main/Sub band selection The IC-7600 has the main and sub band. The main band is
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    LSB 7.020000 MHz CW 10.140000 MHz CW 14.050000 MHz CW 18.150000 MHz USB 21.050000 MHz CW 24.900000 MHz CW 28.100000 MHz CW 51.000000 MHz FM 15.200000 MHz USB D Using the band stacking registers [Example]: 14 MHz band q P ush [14 5], then select a frequency and an operating mode. • The previously
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    OPERATION ■ Frequency setting The transceiver has several tuning methods for convenient frequency tuning. D Tuning with the main dial q P ush the desired band key on the keypad 1-3 times. • 3 different frequencies can be selected on each band with the band key. (See previous page "Using the band
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    to the following: • USB mode • Maximum of 50 watts ERP (Effective Radiated Power) • 2.8 kHz bandwidth It's your responsibility to set all controls so that transmission in this band meets the stringent conditions under which amateur operations may use these frequencies. IC-7600 Displayed Frequency
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    ; approx. 2 times faster when the tuning step is set to 5 kHz or larger steps. • LOW : Approx. 2 times faster • OFF : Auto tuning step is turned OFF. y Push [EXIT/SET] to exit the set mode. D 1⁄4 tuning step function When operating in SSB data, CW, RTTY or PSK, the 1⁄4 tuning function is available
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    when an operating frequency enters or exits an amateur band that is set in band edge screen. • ON (User) & TX Limit Same as the setting of "ON (User)." However, the transmission can be made in the set frequency range only. ON (Default) (default) Appears ON (User) To programming the band edge
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    in the IC-7600. Push the desired mode switch to select a mode of operation. See the diagram as at right for the order of selection. Microphone signals are muted when data mode is selected depending on the set mode settings (p. 124). • Selecting SSB mode ➥ Push [SSB] to select USB or LSB. • USB is
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    any setting of the [RF/SQL] control. • The control can be set as 'Auto' (RF gain control in SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK; squelch control in AM and FM) or squelch control (RF gain is fixed at maximum) in others set mode as follows. (p. 128) [RF/SQL] SET MODE OPERATION RF+SQL (default) Can be used in
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    power. In such cases, reduce the [MIC GAIN] control. Indicates the compression level when the speech compressor is in use. Indicates the drain current of the final amplifier MOSFETs. Indicates the drain terminal voltage of the final amplifier MOSFETs. D Multi-function digital meter The IC-7600
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    are available in the IC-7600- Standard, Edgewise and Bar meters. Follow the instructions below for the meter type selection. q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to return to normal screen, if necessary. w P ush [SET] (F-6), then push [DISP] (F-3) to select display set mode. e P ush [Y] (F-1) or
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    ✔ Adjusting the transmit output power ➥ Rotate [RF POWER]. • Adjustable range : 2 W to 100 W (AM mode: 1 W to 30 W) Increases max. 100 W Push Decreases min. 2 W (30 W for AM) (1 W for AM) D Microphone gain adjustment Before transmitting, monitor your selected operating frequency to make
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    modes other than SSB mode with speech compressor OFF. Before transmitting, monitor your selected operating frequency to make sure transmitting won't cause interference to other stations on the same frequency. q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to return to normal screen, if necessary. w P ush [SET
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    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 signal and you want to use CW-R to reduce the interference. ➥ D uring CW mode, push [CW] to select CW
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    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 D uring CW mode available depending on [APF type] item setting in other set mode. (p. 133) The APF (Audio Peak Filter) type
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    4 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 D uring CW mode, push [EXIT/SET] several times to return to normal screen, if necessary. w P ush [KEYER] (F-3)
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    keyer send menu. Contents of the memory keyer are set using the edit menu. • Transmitting q D uring CW mode operation, push [KEYER] (F-3) to select memory keyer screen. w P ush [TRANSMIT] to set the transceiver to trans- mit, or set the break-in function ON (p. 85). e P ush one of the function
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    and re-transmit 4 CW key codes for often-used CW sentences, contest serial numbers, etc. Total capacity of the memory keyer is 70 characters per memory channel. M1..M4 F-6 • Programming contents q D uring CW mode operation, push [KEYER] (F-3) to select memory keyer screen. w P ush [EXIT/SET] to
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Contest number set mode This menu is used to set the contest (serial) number and count-up trigger, etc. • Setting contents q D uring CW mode operation, push [KEYER] (F-3) to select memory keyer screen. w P ush [EXIT/SET] to select memory keyer menu, then push [001] (F-3)
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Keyer set mode This set mode is used to set the memory keyer repeat time, dash weight, paddle specifications, keyer type, etc. • Setting contents q D uring CW mode operation, push [KEYER] (F-3) to select memory keyer screen. w P ush [EXIT/SET] to select memory keyer menu,
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Keyer set mode (continued) Paddle Polarity This item sets the paddle dot-dash polarity. used as a paddle. (The microphone [UP]/[DN] switches do not work as a 'squeeze key.') OFF • ON : [UP]/[DN] switches can be used for CW. • OFF : [UP]/[DN] switches cannot be used for CW
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    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 PC. If you would rather use your RTTY terminal or TNC, consult the manual that comes with the RTTY terminal or TNC. q Push a band key
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    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 incorrect TNC connections, setting, commands, etc. To receive signals. ➥ D uring RTTY mode, push [APF/TPF] to
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    is in use. 3 y P ush [WIDE] (F-6) to toggle the RTTY decode screen size from normal and wide. 4 • S/RF meter type during wide screen indication can be selected in display set mode. (p. 129) 5 u P ush [EXIT/SET] to close the RTTY decode screen. 6 • RTTY Decode screen (Wide) 7 8 9 10
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    4 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 D uring RTTY mode operation, push [DECODE] (F-3) to select RTTY decode screen. w P ush [TX MEM] (F-3) to select RTTY memory screen. e P
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    be set using the memory edit menu. The memory can store and re-transmit 8 RTTY message for often-used RTTY information. Total capacity of the memory is 70 characters per memory channel. • Programming contents q D uring RTTY mode operation, push [DECODE] (F-3) to select RTTY decode screen. w P ush
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D RTTY decode set mode This set mode is used to set the decode USOS function, time stamp setting, etc. • Setting contents q D uring RTTY mode operation, push [DECODE] (F-3) to select RTTY decode screen. w P ush [] (F-1) to select the second RTTY decode menu, then
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    "UTC" is the default name of CLOCK2. OFF • ON : Displays the operating frequency. • OFF : No operating frequency display. RTTY Font Color (Receive) Set the text color for received characters. • The color is set in RGB format. • The set color is indicated in the box beside the RGB scale. 128 255
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    RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Data saving The contents of the RTTY memory/received signal can be saved into the USB-Memory. The USB-Memory is not supplied by Icom. q D uring RTTY decode screen indication, push [] (F-1) to select the RTTY decode second menu. w P ush [SAVE] (F-4) to select decode
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ PSK operation A high-quality DSP-based PSK encoder/decoder is built-in to the IC-7600. When connecting a PC keyboard (pgs. 18, 19), PSK operation can be performed without PSK software installed on your PC. If desired, you can also use your PSK software; consult the manual
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    4 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
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    disappears at the same time when the hold function is in use. y P ush [WIDE] (F-6) to toggle the PSK decode screen size from normal and wide. • S/RF meter type during wide screen indication can be selected in display set mode. (p. 129) u P ush [AFC/NET] (F-5) to turn the AFC function ON
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    4 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 D uring PSK mode operation, push [DECODE] (F-3) to select PSK decode screen. w Push [TX MEM] (F-3) to select PSK memory screen. e P ush
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    memories can be set using the memory edit menu. The memory can store and re-transmit 8 PSK message for often-used PSK information. Total capacity of the memory is 70 characters per memory channel. • Programming contents q D uring PSK mode operation, push [DECODE] (F-3) DECODE / TX MEM F-3 PT1
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D PSK decode set mode This set mode is used to set the PSK AFC range, time stamp setting, etc. • Setting contents q D uring PSK mode operation, push [DECODE] (F-3) to select PSK decode screen. w P ush [] (F-1) to select the second PSK decode menu, then push [SET]
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    operating frequency. • OFF : No operating frequency display. PSK Font Color (Receive) 128 255 128 Set the text color for received Set the text color in the TX buffer screen. 255 255 255 • Push [Ω ≈] (F-3) to select R (Red), G (Green) and 10 • The color is set in RGB format. • The set
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Data saving The contents of the PSK memory/received signal can be saved into the USB-Memory. The USB-Memory is not supplied by Icom. q D uring PSK decode screen indication, push [] (F-1) to select the PSK decode second menu. w P ush [SAVE] (F-4) to select decode
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    can be accessed using split frequency operation with the transmit frequency shifted to the repeater's receive frequency. For accessing a repeater which requires an access tone, set the tone frequency in tone frequency set mode as described below. q S et the offset frequencies (HF, 50 MHz) and
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Tone squelch operation The tone squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone. q S et the desired frequency band and select FM mode. w P ush [TONE] (MF7) several
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    4 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 C onnect a PC and TNC to the transceiver. (p. 22) w Push a band key to select the desired band. e P ush [SSB] or
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    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. The set frequency is always displayed at the center of the screen. q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times
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    4 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. q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- function screen, if necessary. w Push [SCOPE] (F-1) to select
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    in display set mode (Meter Type (Wide Screen) item). (p. 126) MAIN /SUB M.SCOPE D Scope set mode This set mode is used to set the waveform color, sweeping speed, scope range for fixed mode, etc. q D uring spectrum scope display ON, push [SET] (F-6) to select scope set mode screen. • Push [WIDE
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    operating mode carrier point frequency at the center. • Carrier Point Center (Abs. Freq.) : In addition to the carrier point center setting color is set in RGB format. • Push [Ω ≈] (F-3) to select R (Red), G (Green) and B (Blue), and rotate the ratio from 0 to 255 range. • The set color is
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Scope set mode (continued) Sweep mode scope when the 2 to 6 MHz band is selected. 3.500 − 4.000 MHz • Set the frequencies within 2.000 to 6.000 MHz range in 1 kHz steps. As edge frequencies are set, the other edge frequency will be automatically set for a display band
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT Fixed Edges ( 8.00 − 11.00) Set the scope edge frequencies for fixed mode scope when the 8 to 11 MHz band is selected. 10.100 − 10.150 MHz • Set the frequencies within 8.000 to 11.000 MHz range in 1 kHz steps. As edge frequencies are set, the other edge frequency will be
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Scope set mode (continued) Fixed Edges (26.00 − 30.00) Set the scope edge frequencies for fixed mode scope when the 26 to 30 MHz band is selected. 28.000 − 28.500 MHz • Set the frequencies within 26.000 to 30.000 MHz range in 1 kHz steps. As edge frequencies are set,
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    . In such cases, use the transceiver with the "P.AMP 1" or "P.AMP OFF" setting. The "P.AMP 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
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    Increment Tuning) function compensates 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 frequency. q Push [RIT] to turn the RIT function
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    4 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
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    AND TRANSMIT ■ Twin PBT operation SSB/CW/RTTY/PSK/AM PBT (Passband Tuning) electronically narrows the IF passband width by shifting the 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
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    4 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
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT D Roofing filter selection The IC-7600 has 3, 6 and 15 kHz roofing filters at the 1st IF frequency. The roofing filter provides interference reduction from nearby strong signals. q P ush and hold [FILTER] for 1 sec. to enter filter set screen. w Select any mode except FM. e
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    filter shape for CW mode in HF bands. SHARP The set filter shape is automatically used only when the IF filter is set to 500 Hz or narrower. CW (600Hz - ) Select the filter shape for CW mode in HF bands. SHARP The set filter shape is automatically used only when the IF filter is set to 600 Hz
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    4 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 circuit is selected for the main readout frequency. q Set a desired frequency into
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    . t Push and hold [DUALWATCH] for 1 sec. • " " appears. • Equalized receive frequency and operating mode appear on the sub band readout and the dualwatch function is turned ON. y Push [SCAN] (F-5) to select the scan screen. • Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-func- tion
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    on this switch lights green when the noise blanker is ON. When using the noise blanker, received signals may be distorted if they are excessively strong or for other types of noise than impulse. Turn the noise blanker OFF, or set the noise blanker threshold level (see below) to a shallow position
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    indicator lights when the dial lock function is in use. • While split frequency operation is ON, the split lock function may be turned ON. (p. 89) NOTE: When "LOCK/SPEECH" is selected in [[SPEECH/LOCK] Switch] item in others set mode, pushing [SPEECH/LOCK] activates the dial lock function. (p. 131
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    4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ■ Notch function This transceiver has auto and manual notch functions. 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 attenuate a frequency via the [NOTCH] control. The auto
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    hold [VOX] (MF6) for 1 sec. to enter VOX set mode. e Select the VOX gain item using [Y] (F-1) or [Z] (F-2). r W hile speaking into the microphone, rotate the main dial to the point where the transceiver is continuously transmitting. t If the receive audio from the speaker causes the VOX circuit to
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    function CW The break-in function is used in CW mode to automatically 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 During semi break-in operation, the transceiver immediately transmits when
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    AND TRANSMIT ■ Speech compressor SSB The speech compressor increases average RF output power, improving signal strength and readability. q P ush [SSB] to select USB or LSB mode. w P ush and hold [COMP] (MF7) for 1 sec. to select COMP TBW set screen. e A djust the [MIC GAIN] control so
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    time, the [RIT/∂TX] control shifts both the transmit and receive frequencies from the displayed frequency at transmit IF signals in any mode. Use this to check voice characteristics while adjusting SSB transmit parameter (p. 121). The CW sidetone functions regardless of the [MONITOR] switch setting
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    allows you to transmit and receive in the same mode on two different frequencies. Split frequency operation is performed using 2 frequencies on the main and sub readouts. The following is an example of setting 21.290 MHz for receiving and 21.310 MHz for transmitting. q Set 21.290 MHz (USB) in VFO
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    During FM mode operation, the sub readout frequency shifts from the main readout frequency according to the others set mode setting. (p. 129) • The tone encoder function is turned ON in FM mode. e R otate the main dial to set the transmit frequency; or, input the transmit frequency using the
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    5 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
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    available in the IC-7600. A total of 209 sec. of audio can be recorded in receive messages. However, the maximum recordable length of a single message is 30 sec. This voice recorder records not only the received audio, but also the information such as set operating frequency, mode, and the recording
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    " indicators appear and the timer counts down. t P ush [PLAY] (F-3) again to stop playback if desired. • Playback is terminated automatically when all of the recorded contents in the message are played. y P ush [EXIT/SET] twice to exit the voice recorder screen. D One-touch playing The
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    indicators appear and the timer counts down. r P ush and hold [CLR] (F-6) for 1 sec. to erase the contents. • Push [PROTECT] (F-4) to release the protection in advance if necessary. t P ush [EXIT/SET] twice to exit the voice recorder screen. F-1 F-2 F-4 EXIT/SET PROTECT PLAY F-3 CLR
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    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 transmission, up to 4 messages and a total message length of up to 99 sec. can be recorded. D Recording q P ush [EXIT/SET] several
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    DEL SPACE EXIT/SET Main dial • Voice mic. record screen • Usable characters Key selection Editable characters A to Z (capital letters) Voice memory name editing example a to z (small letters) 0 to 9 (numbers ✔ For your convenience When a PC keyboard is connected to [USB] (A) connector on
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    to [T4] (F-4), momentarily to transmit the contents. • The transceiver transmits automatically. • " " indicator appears and the memory timer counts down. • You hear the transmitted message from the speaker as the default. This can be turned OFF in voice set mode. (p. 97) t P ush the
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    the voice set mode screen. DEF SET F-4 F-6 F-1 F-2 VOICE / EXIT/SET Main dial Auto Monitor Turn on the automatic monitor function for recorded audio contents transmission. ON • ON : Monitors transmit audio automatically when sending a recorded audio. • OFF : Monitors transmit audio only
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    RECORDER FUNCTIONS ■ 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. The USB-Memory is not supplied by Icom. q D uring voice recorder RX memory screen display, push [SAVE] (F-5) to select voice file
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    transceiver has 101 memory channels. Memory mode is very useful for quick change to often-used frequencies. All 101 memory channels are tunable which means the programmed frequency can be tuned temporarily with the main dial, etc. in memory mode. MEMORY CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL NUMBER CAPABILITY
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    memory channel. • [∫] and [√] can also be used. r Push [EXIT/SET] to exit memory list screen. F-2 SET WIDE F-6 F-4 EXIT/SET MEMORY Main dial • Memory list screen D Confirming programmed memory channels q S elect memory list screen as described above. w W hile pushing [ROLL] (F-1), rotate
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    and operating mode in memory mode. • To program a blank channel, use direct frequency entry with the keypad or memo pads, etc. (p. 28) e P ush and hold [MW] for 1 sec. to program the displayed frequency and operating mode into the memory channel. [EXAMPLE]: Programming 21.280 MHz/USB into
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    in memory mode This is useful for transferring frequency and operating mode while operating in memory mode. When you have changed the frequency or operating mode in the selected memory channel: • Displayed frequency, mode and filter setting are transferred. • Programmed frequency, mode and filter
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    transceiver's keypad, [0]-[9] and [.] can also enter numerals. y Push [EXIT/SET] to input and set the name. • The cursor disappears. u R epeat steps e to y to program another memory channel's name, if desired. i P ush [EXIT/SET] to exit memory list screen. ✔ For your convenience When a PC keyboard
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    ■ 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. (p. 132) Memo pads are
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    Mch 6 �3 Mch 5 �1 This scan operates in memory mode. ■ Preparation • Channels For programmed scan: Program scan edge frequencies into scan edge memory channels P1 and P2. (p. 101) For ∂F scan: Set the ∂F span (∂F scan range) in the scan screen. For memory scan: Program 2 or more memory channels
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    be set using the scan set mode. SCAN SET F-5 F-6 q Push [SCAN] (F-5) to select scan screen. w Push [SET] (F-6) to select scan set mode. Select the desired scan speed from high and low. • HIGH : scan is faster. 6 • LOW : scan is slower. 7 Scan Resume Set the scan resume function ON and OFF.
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    select the scan screen. t Set [RF/SQL] open or closed. • See p. 105 for squelch condition. • If the [RF/SQL] control function is set as "AUTO," the squelch is always open in SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK modes. (pgs. 2, 33, 128) y Push [PROG] (F-1) to start the programmed scan. • " " and decimal
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    squelch opens, but the transceiver keeps scanning. The scanning tuning step shifts from 50 Hz to 10 Hz when the squelch opens. q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- function screen, if necessary. w Push [SCAN] (F-5) to select the scan screen. e S et for programmed scan or ∂F scan
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    Memory scan operation q P ush [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. • If the [RF/SQL] control function is set as "AUTO
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    D Setting in scan screen q P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Select memory mode. e Push [SCAN] (F-5) to select the scan screen. r S elect the desired memory channel to set as a select memory channel keys and direct keypad selections can be used
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    ■ Tone scan The transceiver can detect subaudible tones in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input is set temporarily on a memory channel. Program the memory channel to store the tone frequency permanently. • The decoded tone frequency is used for
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    ]. When the antenna selector function is set to "Auto," an antenna is automatically selected when the transceiver changes bands. • Antenna selection mode: "Manual" [ANT] (MF1) functions, however, band memory does not function. In this case, you must select an antenna manually. When using an external
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    50 MHz band) • the transmit power. (8 W for HF bands; 15 W for 50 MHz band) • the power source voltage/capacity. ❍ Tuning a narrow bandwidth antenna Some antennas, especially for the low bands, have a narrow bandwidth. These antennas may not be tuned beyond the edge of their operating bandwidth
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    for the transceiver and AH-4 connection. change the frequency- even slightly. 4 • See the AH-4 instruction manual for AH-4 installa- tion and antenna connection details. q S et the desired frequency in an HF or 50 MHz 5 band for use with the AH-4. AH-4 setting example: For mobile operation
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    AND TIMERS ■ Clock set mode SET F-6 F-1 CLOCK / F-2 F-4 EXIT/SET TIME Main dial 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 P ush [EXIT/SET
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    9 CLOCK AND TIMERS ■ Daily timer setting TIMER1 TIMER2 TIMER3 TIMER4 TIMER5 SET F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 F-6 F-2 TIMER F-4 TIME • Timer set mode screen EXIT/SET Main dial • During [Timer1] is selected F-1 F-2 F-4 F-6 CLR SET The transceiver turns power ON and/or OFF automatically on the
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    timer indicator appears. i Push [EXIT/SET] to exit timer set screen. o T he transceiver emits 10 beeps and turns OFF after the sleep timer period elapses. • The timer indicator blinks while beeping. • Push [POWER] momentarily to cancel the sleep timer, if desired. ■ Timer operation TIMER POWER
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    10 SET MODE ■ Set mode description Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. The IC7600 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 LEVEL F-1 ACC F-2 DISP
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    10 SET MODE D Screen arrangement • Display set mode (p. 126) • Set mode menu screen (p. 118) F-3 • Time set mode (p. 115) F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 F-6 • Level set mode (p. 120) F-4 • Others set mode (p. 128) • ACC set mode (p. 124) F-5 • USB-Memory set menu (p. 136) F-2 F-6 119
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    reset to default value, '0.' AM RX Tone (Bass) Sets the bass level of the receive audio tone in AM mode from -5 to +5. (default: 0) AM RX Tone (Treble) Sets the treble level of the receive audio tone in AM mode from -5 to +5. (default: 0) FM RX HPF/LPF Sets the high-pass filter (100 to 2000 Hz) and
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    to 2400 Hz) of the receive audio in 100 Hz steps in PSK mode. (default: OFF) SSB TX Tone (Bass) Sets the bass level of the transmit audio tone in SSB mode from -5 to +5. (default: 0) SSB TX Tone (Treble) Sets the treble level of the transmit audio tone in SSB mode from -5 to +5. (default: 0) AM TX
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    AF] con- and OFF. (default: ON) trol. 17 When this item is set to ON, the CW sidetone is linked to the [AF] control until rotation of the [AF] • ON : CW sidetone level is limited with the [AF] control. 18 control reaches to the specified level-further rota- tion will not increase the volume
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    tone output level limiting capability ON and OFF for the confirmation and band edge beep tones. (default: ON) When this item is set to ON, the beep tones are linked to the [AF] control until rotation of the [AF] control reaches to the specified level-further rotation will not increase the volume
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    the [AF] control. 1 USB MOD Level 50% 2 Sets the input modulation level of the [USB] (B) con- nector from 0% to 100% in 1% steps. (default: 50%) 3 DATA OFF MOD MIC,ACC 4 Selects the desired connector(s) for modulation • MIC : Use the signals from [MIC]. 5 input when data mode is not
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    10 SET MODE ■ ACC set mode (Continued) SEND Relay Type Selects the switching relay type for [RELAY] from Lead and MOSFET. Select the suitable relay type when connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier. Lead • Lead : Use mechanical relay. (16 V DC/0.5 A max.; default) • MOS-FET : Use semiconductor
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    S/RF meter type during wide screen or mini scope indication from Edgewise and Bar. (default: Bar) Meter Peak Hold (Bar) Turns the meter peak hold function ON and OFF. (default: ON) This function is used for the bar meter only. Memory Name Sets the memory name indication, during memory mode operation
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    introductory text, up to 10-character long, displayed in the opening screen. Usually, you set your call sign for the opening screen. Capital letters, numerals, some symbols (- / . @) and spaces can be used. When a PC keyboard is connected to [USB] connector on the front panel, the call sign can also
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    an operating frequency enters or exits an amateur band that is set in band edge screen and TX is limited out of the band. (p. 31) 1000Hz RF+SQL • AUTO : [RF/SQL] control as RF gain control in SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK; squelch control in AM and FM • SQL : [RF/SQL] control as squelch control • RF
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    , and activates split operation. (default: ON) See p. 89 for details. ON • OFF : Quick split OFF • ON : Quick split ON FM SPLIT Offset (HF) Sets the offset (difference between transmit and receive frequencies) for the quick split function. This setting is used for HF bands in FM mode only and is
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    Manual : Antenna switch is activated and selects an antenna manually. 4 • Auto : Antenna switch is activated and the band memory memorizes the selected 5 antenna. See p. 112 for details. 6 Transverter Function Selects the transverter operation condition from Auto • Auto : The transceiver
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    S-Level The IC-7600 speech processor can announce frequency, mode and signal level. Signal level announcement can be deactivated if desired. (default: ON) When "OFF" is selected, the signal level is not announced. ON • OFF : Signal level is not announced. (Operating frequency and mode is announced
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    notch functions for AM mode operation from • Auto : Only the auto notch can be used. 13 Auto, Manual and Auto/Manual. (default: Auto/Manual) • Manual : Only the manual notch can be used. • Auto/Manual : Both the auto and manual notch can 14 be used. 15 SSB/CW Synchronous Tuning OFF 16
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    10 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: of external keypad switches, transmits the desired keyer memory contents during CW mode operation. External Keypad (RTTY) Sets the external keypad for RTTY
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    address for each IC7600; the range is 01h to 7Fh. CI-V Transceive Transceive operation is possible with the IC-7600 connected to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers. (default: ON) USB Serial Function Select [USB] connector output data format from CI-V and Decode. (default: CI-V) OFF • OFF
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    10 SET MODE ■ Others set mode (Continued) Decode Baud Rate Selects data transmission speed (Baud rate) when "Decode" is selected in "USB Serial Function"; settings are 300, 1200, 4800, 9600 and 19200 bps. (default: 9600) 9600 Keyboard Type Selects the connected keyboard type from English,
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    MODE 10 ■ USB-Memory set menu D USB-Memory set screen arrangement • USB-Memory set menu The USB-Memory is not supplied by Icom. F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 F-6 • Setting load screen (p. 137) • Firmware update (p. 164) F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 F-6 Push and hold for 1 sec. • Load option set mode
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    file from the USBMemory, you can easily set up another IC-7600 or apply the several operators settings to one IC-7600. q D uring set mode menu screen indication, push [USB] (F-6) to select USB set menu screen. w Push [LOAD] (F-1) to select setting load screen. e P ush and hold [LOAD/OPT] (F-4) for
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    from YES and NO. (default: NO) • YES : Loads and sets the antenna memory. • NO : Use the original antenna memory setting. 1 2 REF Adjust NO Selects the reference signal setting load condition • YES : Loads and sets the reference signal setting. 3 from YES and NO. (default: NO) • NO
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    F-4 F-5 139 Memory channel contents, set mode settings, etc. can be saved into the USB-Memory for backup. q D uring set mode menu screen indication, push [USB] (F-6) to select USB-Memory set menu screen. w P ush [SAVE] (F-2) to select setting save screen. e Change the following conditions if
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    • All : Saves all the following contents. • Select : Saves the selected contents only. Memory & Settings This setting is fixed "YES." YES • YES : Saves memory channel contents and settings of set modes. 1 2 Voice TX Memory YES Selects the voice TX message save condition from • YES : Saves
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    The file name, saved in the USB-Memory, can be renamed from the transceiver as desired. q D uring 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. • "DECODE," "SETTING" and "VOICE" folders are available
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    Deleting a file DEL F-1 F-2 F-3 F-5 DIR/FILE OK ■ Unmounting USB-Memory F-5 UNMOUNT OK SET MODE 10 RECOMMENDATION! Deleting the setting file is irreversible. Confirm the contents before deleting a setting file! q D uring setting save screen indication, push [DIR/FILE] (F-1) to select tree
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    10 SET MODE ■ Formatting the USB-Memory FAT / OK F-5 F-4 FORMAT F-6 FAT32 / CANCEL 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 is recommended. q D uring USB-Memory set menu screen indication, push and
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    the antenna switch in set mode to "Auto" p. 130 or "Manual." Transmitting is impossible. • The operating frequency is not inside a ham • Set the frequency to be in a ham band. band. p. 28 Output power is too low. • T he [RF POWER] control is set too far coun- • Rotate the [RF POWER] control
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    turn the function OFF. • P ush [EXIT/SET] several times to exit the set p. 118 mode screen. • Reset the CPU. p. 149 • Operate the transceiver. - • Set the screen saver function in set mode to p. 127 "OFF." D Format USB-Memory PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Format error appears
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    antenna tuner matches the transmitter to the antenna when the SWR is lower than 3 : 1. TRANSMIT TUNER METER [RF POWER] RTTY/PSK EXIT/SET 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
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    transceiver. 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. q Push [SSB] to select USB mode
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    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. When the backup battery is discharged, the transceiver transmits and receives normally but cannot retain the current time. CAUTION: Turn the power
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    problem, and replace the damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated fuse. CAUTION: Turn the power OFF and disconnect the DC power cable from the transceiver before removing the transceiver's cover. The IC-7600 has two fuse types as below installed for transceiver protection. • DC power cable fuses
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    cooling fan will not function and it will take longer to cool the transceiver. The power amplifier temperature can be monitored in the multi-function meter, TEMP gauge. ■ Screen saver function The IC-7600 has a screen saver function to protect the LCD from the "burn-in" effect. q P ush [EXIT/SET
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    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 mode. 9−15V DC RS-232C cable PC ct-17 IC-7600 mini-plug cable When the transceiver is connected to a PC with the USB
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    frequencies 03 see p. 157 Read operating frequency 04 see p. 157 Read operating mode 05 see p. 157 Set operating frequency 06 see p. 157 Operating mode selection for transceive 07 Select VFO mode B0 Exchange main and sub bands B1 Equalize main and sub bands C0 Turn the dualwatch OFF
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    DATA3 03 [USB] selection for MOD input connector during DATA3 0034 00 Lead selection for SEND relay type 01 MOS-FET selection for SEND relay type 0035 00 Auto selection for external meter output 01 S (receiving signal strength) selection for external meter output 02 Po (RF power) selection for
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    for AM operation 01 Manual notch selection for AM operation 02 Auto/Manual notch selection for AM operation 0088 00 SSB/CW synchronous tuning function OFF 01 SSB/CW synchronous tuning function ON 0089 00 LSB selection for CW normal side set 01 USB selection for CW normal side set 0090 00
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    [F1]- [F4] on the keyboard 0097 00 CI-V transceive OFF 01 CI-V transceive ON 0098 00 CI-V selection for [USB-B] usage 01 Decode selection for [USB-B] usage 0099 00 300 bps selection for decode speed 01 1200 bps selection for decode speed 02 4800 bps selection for decode speed 03 9600 bps
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    1C 00 00 Transceiver's condition (RX) 01 Transceiver's condition (TX) 01 00 Antenna tuner OFF (through) 01 Antenna tuner ON 02 Tuning 1E 00 Read number of available TX frequency band 01 see p. 159 Read TX band edge frequencies 02 Read number of user-set TX frequency band 03 see p. 159
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    , 04, 06 q XX w XX q Operating mode w Filter setting 00: LSB 05: FM 01: FIL1 01: USB 07: CW-R 02: FIL2 02: AM 08: RTTY-R 03: FIL3 03: CW 12: PSK 04: RTTY 13: PSK-R • Band stacking register Command : 1A 01 q w XXXX q Frequency band code Code Freq. band Frequency range (unit: MHz) 01
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    memory name settings, the character codes, instructed codes for memory keyer contents, and follows are used. • mode with filter width setting Command : 1A 06 qw XX XX 00=Data mode OFF 01=FIL1 02=FIL2 03=FIL3 00=Data mode OFF 01=Data mode 1 (D1) 02=Data mode 2 (D2) 03=Data mode 3 (D3) Command Set
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    number 0000-0099 : Memory channel 0 to 99 0100 : Programmed scan edge P1 0101 : Programmed scan edge P2 e Select memory setting 00 : OFF 01 : 1 02 : 2 03 : 3 r-i Operating frequency setting See "• Operating frequency." o, !0 Operating mode setting See "• Operating mode." !1 Data mode
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    than 6 dB (noise rejection in SSB) ■ Antenna tuner • Matching impedance range HF bands : 16.7 to 150 ø unbalanced (Less than VSWR 3:1) 50 MHz band : 20 to 125 ø unbalanced (Less than VSWR 2.5:1) • Minimum operating input : 8 W (HF bands) power 15 W (50MHz band) • Tuning accuracy
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    a low cut function. CT-17 ci-v level converter unit • MB-121 carrying handle Convenient when carrying the transceiver. The same as that attached with the transceiver. For remote transceiver control using a personal computer equipped with an RS-232C port. You can change frequencies, operating mode
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    in "IC-7600" Ask your dealer or distributor about how to update the firmware if you have no PC. folder) using an available USB port (USB hub may be required; purchased separately from your PC dealer). ■ Caution 1 CAUTION: NEVER turn the transceiver power OFF 2 while updating the firmware. You
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    . • File download starts. y After download is completed, extract the file. • The firmware and the firm utility are compressed in "zip" format, respectively. • When updating the transceiver using with the USBMemory, copy the extracted firmware (e.g. 7600_110. dat) to the USB-Memory IC-7600 folder
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    14 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE ■ Firmware update The transceiver indicates its firmware version information after turning power ON if the opening message screen indication capability is ON. (p. 127) q C opy the downloaded firmware data into the "IC7600" folder of the USB-Memory. • The USB-Memory must
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    push [OK] (F-5). • Return to USB-Memory set menu. !6 P ush [POWER] to turn the IC-7600 power OFF, then ON again. !7 D epending on the update, one or two dialog boxes as at right appear in sequence. RWARNING: NEVER turn the IC-7600 power OFF at this stage. The transceiver firmware will be corrupted
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    etc. Similarly some modes of transmission, SSB, CW, AM etc. have a lower 'average' output power and the assessed risk is even lower. Versions of the IC-7600 which display the "CE" symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential requirements of the European Radio and Telecommunication
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    with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed. Kind of equipment: HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER Type-designation: iC- 7600 Version (where applicable): This compliance
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    SE GB IS LI NO CH BG RO TR HR IC-7600 #04 (Europe-1) < Intended Country of Use > AT BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE IC-7600 #10 (France) < Intended Country of Use > AT BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT SK SI ES SE GB IS LI NO CH BG RO TR HR A-6722H-1EX Printed in Japan © 2009 Icom
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER
i7600