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  • Icom IC-7610 | Instruction Manual advanced - Page 1
    OPERATIONS 3 ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION 4 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS 5 VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION 6 SD CARD/USB FLASH DRIVE (ADVANCED) 7 MEMORY OPERATION 8 SCANS 9 CLOCK AND TIMERS (ADVANCED) 10 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION (ADVANCED) 11 OTHER FUNCTIONS 12 MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED) 13 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE INDEX
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    Repeatedly transmitting 53 Adjusting the output level 53 VOICE TX SET screen 54 6. SD CARD/USB FLASH DRIVE (ADVANCED).... 50 Saving the setting data onto an SD card or USB flash drive 55 Loading the saved data files onto an SD card or USB flash drive 56 Deleting a data file 57
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    (ADVANCED).....76 Using the Touch screen calibration function 87 13. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE 88 General 88 About updating the firmware 88 Checking the firmware version 88 Preparation 89 Unzipping the firmware folder 89 Updating the firmware 90 Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom
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    screen or advanced search screen. • Printing out the desired pages. C lick "Print" in File menu, and then select the paper size and page numbers you want to print. *The printing setup may differ, depending on the printer. Refer to your printer's instruction manual for details. *Select "A4" size
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    1. ADVANCED CONNECTIONS 137 kHz band operation (European version only) You can also operate between 135.7 kHz to 137.8 kHz in the CW mode. The RF signal from [X-VERTER] is used for this operation. LThe output of [X-VERTER] is -20 dBm so an up to 1 W linear amplifier may be required. LSee the
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    a sub dial. NOTE: ••See the RC-28's manual to use the RC-28 with the RS-BA1 ip remote control software. ••Using the RC-28 with other than the USB cable supplied with the RC-28, or connecting it through a USB hub, is not guaranteed by Icom. To a USB port RC-28 USB cable
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    Function" item to "RTTY Decode," the decoded RTTY signals are output from the USB port. ••Download the USB driver and the installation guide from the Icom website. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/index.html (Support > Firmware Updates/Software Downloads > Transceiver) When using the ACC socket or
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    1. ADVANCED CONNECTIONS Connecting the AH-740 The optional AH-740 covers the 2.5 to 30 MHz range with a supplied whip antenna. Or when using with the optional NVIS kit, it covers the 2.2 to 30 MHz range. LSee the AH-740 instruction manual for installation and connection details. [TUNER] GND [ANT
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    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Band Edge Beep You will hear a Band Edge Beep and ("TX edge that is entered as a default, or when entering a new band edge. 1. On the FUNCTION set screen, select "User Band Edge." 2. Touch the band edge you want to edit. (Example: 7: 14.000.000 - 14.350.000 MHz) 3. Edit
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    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Band Edge Beep (continued) Editing a Band Edge (Continued) 5. Edit the upper band edge frequency. (Example: 14.25) 6. Touch [ENT] to save the edited upper band edge frequency. LThe edited band edge is saved and returns to the previous screen. Inserting a Band Edge After
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    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Band Edge Beep (continued) Entering a new Band Edge After you edit (or delete) the preset band edges, you can enter a new band edge. 1. Open the "User Band Edge" screen steps. 1. On the FUNCTION set screen, select "User Band Edge." 2. Touch the band edge you want to delete
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    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Band Edge Beep (continued) Resetting all band edges to presets The steps below will reset all the band edges to their initial settings. All entered settings will be deleted. 1. Display the "User Band Edge" screen. 2. Touch any band edge for 1 second. 3. Touch "Default." ••
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    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Adjusting the Drive Gain level Adjust the transmitter level at the driver stage. This reduces distortion in the transmitting signal. LThis function can be used in all modes, except in the SSB with the Speech Compressor OFF. 1. Touch reduction of the receiver sensitivity. Touch
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    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Tracking function While in the Dualwatch operation, and when different antennas are set to the Main and Sub bands, using this function enables you to hear which antenna has better reception. 1. Push MENU to display the MENU screen. 2. Touch [TRACKING] for 1 second to turn ON
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    ADVANCED OPERATIONS VOX function Mode: SSB, AM and FM The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function switches between transmit and receive with your voice. This function enables hands-free operation. DDAdjusting the VOX function Before using from the speaker or other devices. LTouching VOICE DELAY
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    ADVANCED OPERATIONS ∂TX function The ∂TX function shifts the transmit frequency up to ±9.99 kHz without shifting the receive frequency. 1. Push TX . ••The ∂TX function turns ON. LPushing TX turns the ∂TX function ON or OFF. LWhile using the Fine Tuning function (See Basic manual Noise Reduction,
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    turn ON the Break-in function (See Basic manual section 4). 3. Touch a Memory Keyer key between [M1] and [M8]. (Example: [M1]) ••The touched Memory Keyer is sent. Sending contents The KEYER SEND screen while sending. (Example: sending M1) 4. To stop sending, touch the Memory Keyer key again. LThe
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    keyer in "Keyer memory edit menu (EDIT)" (See Basic manual section 4). Using a USB keyboard or external keypad You can send the preset contents without opening the KEYER screen. See Basic manual section 13). 3. Touch "Edit." 4. Touch [CLR] on the Keyer Memory keyboard until the preset contents
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    advances by 1. You can use this for only 1 Memory keyer at a time. "*" is used in Memory keyer M2 by default. ••Returns to the KEYER 001 menu. 4. To close the "Number Style" screen : How to reset to the default setting Touching the item or its option for 1 second displays the Quick menu, and then
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    the key type for the [KEY] connector on the rear panel. ••Set to Straight, Bug or Paddle. MIC Up/Down Keyer (Default: OFF) Set the microphone [UP]/[DN] keys to use as a CW key. ••ON: ••OFF: Use the [UP]/[DN] keys as a CW key. Do not use the [UP]/[DN] keys as a CW key. LThe
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    ) The IC-7610 has a built-in RTTY decoder and encoder. Using a USB keyboard and the contents set in the RTTY TX memory, you can do basic RTTY operations without using an external device or software. LIf you are using PSK software, refer to the software manual. RTTY DECODE screen RTTY DECODE
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    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) DDDisplaying the RTTY DECODE screen With the built-in demodulator and decoder, received RTTY signals are displayed on the RTTY DECODE screen. LThe decode screen for the PSK mode differs slightly from that of the RTTY mode. MENU » DECODE RTTY
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    GL SK ↵ RT6 CQ CQ CQ ↵ CQ CQ CQ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K ↵ ↵ MY TRANSCEIVER IS IC-7610 RT7 RIG&ANT & ANTENNA IS A 3-ELEMENT TRIBAND YAGI. ↵ RT8 EQUIP. ↵ MY RTTY EQUIPMENT IS INTERNAL FSK UNIT & DEMODULATOR OF THE IC-7610. ↵ 3. Touch an RTTY memory between [RT1] and [RT8] to transmit. (Example
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    returns to receive after transmission. 1. Display the RTTY DECODE screen. MENU » DECODE LThe PSK mode screen slightly differs from the RTTY mode. 2. Touch [TX MEM]. 5. Touch to select an option. (Example: AUTO TX) 3. Touch [EDIT]. 4. Touch the setting memory's option. (Example: RT1's AUTO
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    You can edit the characters in the RTTY memories. You can save and transmit 8 RTTY memories for often-used RTTY messages. Each RTTY memory can contain up to 70 characters. 1. Display the RTTY MEMORY editing screen. MENU » DECODE > TX MEM > EDIT 2. Touch the memory to edit the content. (Example
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    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) DDTurning ON the RTTY log Turn ON the RTTY log to save your TX and RX RTTY operating record onto an SD card. LYou can select the data format type in the "Log Set" item on the RTTY DECODE LOG screen. LThe log is saved even while "HOLD" is ON.
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    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) DDViewing the RTTY log contents You can view the saved RTTY log contents. 1. Insert the SD card that the RTTY log is saved. 2. Display the RTTY DECODE LOG VIEW screen. MENU » DECODE > > LOG VIEW 3. Touch the log file to view. LThe
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    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) DDRTTY Decode log set (Continued) FFT Scope Averaging (Default: OFF) Set the FFT scope waveform averaging function to between 2 and 4, or to OFF. LUse on the RTTY DECODE screen and to and time stamp characters. LTouch and select the R (Red
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    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating PSK A PSK encoder/decoder is built into the IC-7610. You can connect a USB keyboard to the transceiver and operate PSK without a PC. If you would rather use your PSK software, refer to its manual. DDDisplaying the PSK DECODE screen With the built-in demodulator and
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    /NET function The IC-7610 has an AFC (Auto Frequency Control) function which automatically tunes the PSK signal. It also has a NET function that transmits the PSK signal tuned using the AFC function. 1. Display the PSK DECODE screen. MENU » DECODE 2. Touch [AFC/NET]. ••Touching this key toggles
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    ↵73 GL SK↵ PT6 CQ CQ CQ ↵CQ CQ CQ DE Icom Icom Icom K↵ ↵My transceiver is IC-7610 & PT7 RIG&ANT Antenna is a 3 element triband yagi.↵ PT8 EQUIP. ↵My PSK equipment is internal modulator & demodulator of the IC-7610.↵ 3. Touch an PSK memory between [PT1] and [PT8] to transmit. (Example: PT1
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    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating PSK (Continued) DDSetting the PSK Automatic TX/RX the PSK DECODE screen. MENU » DECODE LThe PSK mode screen slightly differs from the RTTY mode. 2. Touch [TX MEM]. 5. Touch to select an option. (Example: AUTO TX) 3. Touch [EDIT]. 4. Touch the setting memory
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    in the PSK memories. You can save and transmit 8 PSK memories for often-used RTTY messages. Each PSK memory contains up to 70 characters. 1. Display the PSK MEMORY editing screen. MENU » DECODE > TX MEM > EDIT 2. Touch the editing memory content. (Example: PT2) 4. Enter the new characters, and
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    . LThe log is saved even while "HOLD" is ON. 1. Display the PSK DECODE LOG screen. MENU » DECODE > > LOG 2. Touch "Decode Log." Log Set > File Type (Default: Text) Set the file type to save a log onto an SD card to "Text" or "HTML." LYou cannot change the file type while logging. TIP
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    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Operating PSK (Continued) DDViewing the PSK log contents You can view the saved PSK log contents. 1. Insert the SD card that the PSK log is saved. 2. Display the PSK DECODE LOG VIEW screen. MENU » DECODE > > LOG VIEW 3. Touch the log file to view. LThe file with "●"
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    Use the default or smaller FFT scope waveform number for tuning. FFT Scope Waveform Color (Default: R: 51, G: 153, B: 255) Set the color of the FFT scope waveform. LTouch whether or not to display the frequency information on the PSK DECODE screen and to save it as a log when "Time Stamp" is ON
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    ADVANCED OPERATIONS FM repeater operation A repeater receives your radio's signals and simultaneously retransmits them on a different frequency to provide a greater communication range. When using the FM mode. 2. Touch [TONE] for 1 second HF band. MENU » SET > Function > SPLIT > FM SPLIT Offset (HF
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    detects the subaudible tone frequency using the tone scan function. 1. Touch [T-SCAN]. ••The scan starts Noise Reduction and Notch Filter settings are cancelled. XFC Blinks while scanning 2. To close the TONE FREQUENCY screen, push EXIT . Quick Split function ON While holding down XFC . Release
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    tone frequency as another station is received. Blinks while scanning 2. To close the TONE FREQUENCY screen, push EXIT . 3. Touch [TONE] for 1 second. 4. Rotate MAIN DIAL to select the tone frequency. Touch for 1 second to reset to the default. ••Selectable tone frequencies 67.0 88.5 114.8 151
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    ADVANCED OPERATIONS Data mode (AFSK) operation You can operate in a data mode using AFSK (Audio Frequency Shift Keying). LWhen operating RTTY in the AFSK mode, PSK31 or JT65 with a PC application software, refer to the software's instruction manual using the IC-7610's the SET screen. Displayed while
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    2. ADVANCED OPERATIONS About the 5 MHz frequency band operation (USA version only) so that transmission in this frequency band meets the stringent conditions under which amateur operations may use these frequencies. TIP: We recommend that you save these frequencies, modes and filter settings
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    frequency band activity can easily be observed using this mode. Three Fixed Edge bands can be set for each amateur frequency band covered by the transceiver. 1. Display the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen. MENU » SCOPE 2. Touch [CENT/FIX] to select the Fixed mode. LTouch [CENT/FIX] to toggle between the
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    ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum Scope screen (Continued) DDDirectly selecting a frequency By touching or clicking on the FFT scope zone or the waterfall zone on the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen, you can directly tune your frequency on the displayed area of the band. 1. Display the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen
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    ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum Scope screen noise floor, or monitoring a strong signal but some stronger signals are nearby, adjusting the Reference level of the screen dB LYou can reset to ±0.0 dB by touching [DEF]. 5. To exit the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen, push EXIT . Difference in the spectrum
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    3. ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION SCOPE SET screen This Set screen is used to set the waveform color, Scope range for the Fixed mode, and so on. 1. Display the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen. MENU » SCOPE 2. Touch [EXPD/SET] for 1 second. 3. Rotate MAIN DIAL to scroll through the items, and then touch the item
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    3. ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION SCOPE SET screen (Continued) Waveform Color (Current) (Default: (R) 217 (G) 241 (B) 247) Set the waveform color for the currently received signals. LTouch and select the R (Red), G (Green) or B (Blue) scale, and then rotate MULTI to adjust the level from 0 to 255.
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    3. ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION SCOPE SET screen (Continued) Fixed Edges 0.03 - 1.60 (Default: No 000 MHz) • Settable range: 26.000 ~ 30.000 MHz LTouch to select the upper and lower edge frequency, and then rotate MULTI or touch the key pad to edit the frequency. 1.60 - 2.00 (
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    an "IC-7610" folder, back up any data on the SD card, insert it in the transceivers card slot and then format it using the built-in format function. ••Once the recording starts, recording will restart after the transceiver is turned OFF and ON again. ••The recording continues until you touch
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    4. VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a QSO audio You can playback the recorded QSO audio. 1. Insert the SD card in which the recorded audio is saved. 2. Display the PLAY FILES screen. MENU » RECORD > Play Files 3. Select the folder that the file you want to playback is saved. Operating
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    (Example: 20171001_120255.wav) LOCK SD SD card PC Memory card reader 2. Open the " instruction manual for details. ••When the file does not playback, after double-clicking the file, download an appropriate software. (Example: Windows Media® Player) IC-7610 Capture Decode Psk Setting Rtty
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    information You can check the folder name, size, and saved date or recorded file's operating frequency, operating mode, date, and so on. Checking the folder information: 1. Display the PLAY FILES screen. MENU » RECORD > Play Files 2. Touch a folder for 1 second. Checking the file information
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    that the file you want to delete is saved. Deleting folders 1. Display the PLAY FILES screen. MENU » RECORD > Play Files 2. Touch the folder you want to delete for 1 second. ••The QUICK MENU is displayed. 3. Touch the file that you want to delete for 1 second. ••The QUICK MENU is displayed
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    on this screen. MENU between open and closed. When the recording file's size becomes 2 GB, the transceiver continues to record, with the squelch is open in the SSB, CW, RTTY, or AM mode. ••The frequency or operating mode is Touching the item or its option for 1 second displays the Quick menu,
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    playing back an audio file. You can change the skip time in the PLAYER SET screen. 1. Display the PLAYER SET screen. MENU » RECORD > Player Set 2. Touch "Skip Time." 3. Touch an option. (Example: 5 seconds) 4. To close the PLAYER SET screen, push EXIT . TIP: How to reset to the default setting
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    the playing back time for the Instant Replay function. LSee the right column for using the Instant Replay function. 1. Display the INSTANT REPLAY SET screen. MENU » RECORD > Instant Replay Set 2. Touch the setting item. (Example: REC Time) Instant Replay function DDRecording the Instant Replay The
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    described below. LA user supplied SD card is required to use the Voice TX memory function. LYou can also transmit the recorded content using an external keypad. DDRecording 1. Display the VOICE TX screen in the SSB, AM, or FM mode. MENU » VOICE 2. Touch [REC/SET]. 5. Touch and speak into the
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    OPERATION Entering a Voice TX memory name You can assign a name to the recorded Voice memories. 1. Open the VOICE TX RECORD screen. MENU » VOICE > REC/SET > REC 2. Touch the Voice TX memory to enter the name for 1 second. LThe selected memory needs to contain a recording. ••Opens the QUICK
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    and then connecting an external keypad to [MIC] or [EXT KEYPAD] on the IC-7610. MENU » SET > Connectors > External Keypad > VOICE Transmitting The SD card indicator next to the card slot blinks while transmitting. The transmission's remaining time 3. To close the VOICE TX screen, push EXIT . 52
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    screen. MENU » VOICE 2. Touch [TX LEVEL]. Transmitting The SD card indicator located next to the card slot blinks while transmitting. 3. Touch unless you manually stop transmission by touching the selected close the VOICE TX screen, push EXIT several times. TIP: If the "DATA OFF MOD" is set to
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    5. VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION VOICE TX SET screen This set screen is used to set the Automatic Monitor function and the Transmit Repeat Interval. 1. Display the VOICE TX SET screen. MENU » VOICE > REC/SET > SET 2. Touch the setting item. (Example: Auto Monitor) 3. Select an option. (Example: OFF) L
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    IC-7610 to operate using the same data. ••Using an IC-7610 by two or more operators with their own individual settings. 1. Insert an SD card or USB flash drive. 2. Display the SAVE SETTING screen. MENU » SET > SD Card > Save Setting MENU » SET > USB Flash Drive > Save Setting 3. Touch "
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    SD CARD/USB FLASH DRIVE (ADVANCED) Loading the saved data files onto an SD card or USB flash drive You can load the Memory channels and transceiver's settings from the SD card OPTION screen, touch "ALL" and go to step 6. 6. Touch [YES]. ••After the loading ends, "COMPLETED! Restart the IC-7610."
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    be recalled. Before deleting any data, back up the card data onto your PC. 1. Display the SAVE SETTING screen. MENU » SET > SD Card > Save Setting MENU » SET > USB Flash Drive > Save Setting 2. Touch the file to delete for 1 second. 3. Touch "Delete." ••"Delete file?" is displayed. LTo delete all
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    (ADVANCED) Displaying the SD card or USB flash drive information You can display SD card or USB flash drive capacity, and the time remaining for voice recording (SD card only.) 1. Display the SD CARD or USB FLASH DRIVE screen. MENU » SET > SD Card MENU » SET > USB Flash Drive 2. Touch "SD Card
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    6. SD CARD/USB FLASH DRIVE (ADVANCED) About the SD card and USB flash drive's folders You can easily restore data with a backup file, even if the setting data in the SD card is accidentally deleted. DDThe SD card folder IC-7610 Capture Decode Psk Setting Rtty Voice yyyymmdd VoiceTx
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    Rotate MULTI until you select the Memory channel you want to use. (Example: 2) To close the VFO/Memory screen, push EXIT . Selecting a channel on the MEMORY screen: Display the MEMORY screen, and then touch to select a Memory channel. (Example: 2) ••The channel is selected and automatically
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    , expanded screen or dual screen is displayed. LIf is displayed next to the selected memory channel number, it is a blank channel, meaning that no contents are entered in that channel. The channel is blank. 5. Push QUICK , and then touch "VFO/MEMORY." 6. Touch [MW] for 1 second. ••The contents
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    of the selected channel. VFO mode contents after copying: 14.200.00 USB 5. Touch [VFO] to select the VFO mode. 6. To close the VFO/MEMORY screen, push EXIT . 7. Touch "Memory Write." ••"Write Memory?" is displayed. 8. Touch [YES]. ••The copied channel contents are entered to the selected channel
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    [ENT]. (Example: #1DX Spot) LRefer to page 14 for character entry. 4. Touch "Edit Name." Memory name 6. To close the MEMORY screen, push EXIT . Memory name LThe Memory name is not displayed when the Mini scope screen or expanded screen is displayed. LYou can also select not to display the Memory
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    OPERATION Clearing a memory channel You can clear a no-longer-used memory channel and reset it as a blank channel, except See page 69 for the Select Memory scan. LYou can also touch the icon for 1 second to display the SELECT ALL CLEAR screen, and then select the item to reset the select number. w
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    search for other stations. Use Memo Pads instead of touch [MPAD] on the MENU screen. MENU » MPAD Temporary Pad LIf you change the frequency or operating mode called up from Memo Pads, the contents are automatically updated in a temporary Pad. Key Action ▲/▼ DEL Scrolls through the list. Touch
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    are necessary. DDUsing the NTP Time Synchronize function Using this function you can manually synchronize the internal clock by accessing the time management server. 1. Display the DATE/TIME screen. MENU » SET > Time Set > Date/Time 2. Touch "." DDUsing the NTP function By
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    ADVANCED) Setting the Timers DDSetting the Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer automatically turns OFF the transceiver power when the set time period has passed. You can set the timer to between 5 and 120 minutes, in 5 minute steps. 1. Push TIMER for 1 second. 2. Touch the TIMER screen, push EXIT . 67
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    9. CLOCK AND TIMERS (ADVANCED) Setting the Timers (Continued) DDSetting the Daily Timer The Daily Timer automatically turns the transceiver power ON or OFF on the set day and time. LYou can set up to 5 timers. 1. Push TIMER for 1 second. 2. Touch the timer to set (Example: 1) 4. After setting the
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    9. CLOCK AND TIMERS (ADVANCED) Setting the Timers (Continued) DDDaily Timer setting items NOTE: All of the following settings are not saved until you touch "." Timer Status (Default: OFF) Select ON to start the Daily Timer, and select OFF to stop the timer. Reservation Timer (Default:
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    scan speed, but the transceiver keeps scanning. Used to detect a signal by automatically scanning the Normally, set AF RF/SQL to the point where noise disappears, and the TX/RX indicator goes OFF. When kHz or less, the scan continues until it is manually stopped- it does not pause* even if signals are
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    to set. (Example: SCAN Speed) Main band: Memory mode LTo select the VFO mode or Memory mode, push QUICK and touch "VFO/MEMORY," and then on the VFO/MEMORY screen, touch [VFO] or [MEMORY]. Key Action PROG Starts or cancels the Programmed scan. MEMO Starts or cancels the Memory scan. ∂F Starts
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    scan is most effective in the SSB, CW, and RTTY modes. DDProgrammed scan operation 1. Select the VFO mode in the Main band. 2. Select the operating mode (example: USB), tuning step (1 kHz). 3. Display the SCAN screen. MENU » SCAN 4. Touch [PROG] to start the Programmed scan. L"PROGRAM SCAN
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    or more Memory channels are not entered, the Memory scan does not start. DDMemory scan operation 1. Select the Main band. 2. Display the SCAN screen. MENU » SCAN 3. Touch [MEMO] to start the Memory scan. LWhen a signal is detected, the scan pauses according to the "SCAN Resume" setting, and then
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    Select Memory scan 6. To cancel the scan, touch [MEMO]. 7. To close the SCAN screen, push EXIT . Clearing all Select Memory channel settings 1. Touch [SELECT] for 1 second on the SCAN screen. ••The SELECT ALL CLEAR screen is displayed. 2. Touch the Select Memory channel setting to clear. Select
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    the VFO mode) 2. Set the operating mode and the tuning step. (Example: USB, 1 kHz) LYou can also change these settings while scanning. 3. Display the SCAN screen. MENU » SCAN 4. Touch [∂F SPAN] to select the span. ••Options: ± 5 kHz, ±10 kHz, ±20 kHz, ±50 kHz, ±100 kHz, ±500 kHz, or ±1 MHz
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    you want to use separate antennas for transmit and receive you need to set "RX-ANT," or if you want to add an external device, such as a filter/ pre-amplifier for receive you need to set "RX-I/O." To change the RX-ANT Connectors Type, touch [TYPE] on the ANTENNA screen, then select between
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    key group to set to "ANT1" or "ANT2." LWhile "ANT1" is selected, touch [ANT] for 1 second to set the antenna that is connected to [ANT1] for transmitting, and the antenna connected to [RX-ANT IN] for receiving. When not using the [RX-ANT] connector, Set "ANT1" or "ANT2." LWhen "ANT1/R" or "ANT2
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    The IC-7610 employs an RF direct sampling system and has 2 completely independent and identical receiver circuits for the Main and Sub bands from the antenna to the AF output. RF signals are directly converted to digital data and processed in a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with Icom's state
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    control. While in the SSB, CW, RTTY, or PSK mode, used only as an RF gain control. ••SQL: Used as only a squelch control. LRF gain is fixed at maximum sensitivity. ••RF+SQL: Used as an RF gain control, and a noise squelch or S-meter squelch. When using as an RF gain/squelch control Squelch
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    USB port. Select the control port to be used for communication between the IC-7610 and PC in the "USB SEND," "USB Keying (CW)" and "USB Keying (RTTY)" items according to your operating needs. MENU » SET > Connectors > USB SEND/Keying The IC-7610 has two virtual COM ports, A and B. When connecting
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    antenna itself through the internal antenna tuner. 1. Select the RTTY mode. 2. Set the frequency band for the antenna. 3. Touch the meter indicator several times to display the SWR meter. with the transceiver. 7. After reading the SWR, release [PTT] (or push TRANSMIT ) to return to receive. 81
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    display your own call sign at power ON. (Example: displaying the call sign JA3YUA) 1. Display the DISPLAY screen. MENU » SET > Display 2. Touch "My Call." 3. Enter "JA3YUA," and touch [ENT] to save. Selecting the Display Font You can select between 2 frequency readout fonts. 1. Display the DISPLAY
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    card or a USB flash drive. Most of the screens used in this manual are captured using this function. However, some screens cannot be captured. DDSetting the Screen Capture function 1. Display the "Screen Capture [POWER] Switch" screen. MENU » SET > Function > Screen Capture [POWER] Switch 2. Touch
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    . OTHER FUNCTIONS REF adjustment You can perform a rough frequency calibration by receiving the radio station WWV, WWVH, or other frequency signals. NOTE: ••The transceiver has been transmitted. 5. Set "Calibration Marker" to OFF. 6. Push EXIT several times until the MENU screen is closed. 84
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    12. MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED) Cleaning D O NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when fuse If a fuse blows, or the transceiver stops functioning, find and repair the cause of the problem. Then replace the damaged fuse with a new, adequately rated fuse. L Spare fuses are supplied with
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    12. MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED) Replacing fuse (Continued) DDCircuitry fuse 1. Unscrew 2 screws to remove the carrying handle, if attached. 4. Replace the circuitry fuse as shown below. CAUTION: When you remove a fuse, use longnose pliers to protect your fingers and the fuse holders. ATC 5 A fuse
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    (ADVANCED) Touch screen calibration function When no screen action occurs, or a different function is activated after touching the screen, the touched point and the detected point may be different. In that case, the Touch screen calibration function helps to correct the touch screen sensing
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    13. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General DDAbout updating the firmware You can update the IC-7610's firmware using an SD card or a USB flash drive. Updating the firmware adds new functions and/or improves performance parameters. You can download the latest firmware from the Icom website. http://www.icom.co
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    " format folder. Unzip it before use. Click Click 3. Click the desired firmware file link in the IC-7610 group. 4. Read "Regarding this Download Service" carefully, and then click [Agree]. Click D Unzipping the firmware folder 1. Right-click the downloaded firmware folder (zip format). • Right
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    page for details. 4. Touch "Firmware Update," and then after you read and agree with all the precautions, touch [YES]. • The file selecting screen is displayed. 1. Copy the downloaded firmware data into the IC-7610 folder on an SD card or a USB flash drive. Copy 2. Insert the SD card or USB flash
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    (Continued) 6. After you read and agree with all the precautions, touch [YES] for 1 second. ••The updating starts. 7. Follow the instructions on the transceiver screen. L The IC-7610 reads the firmware file from the SD card or USB flash drive and writes it to the main CPU, sub CPU, front CPU
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    Using the Memory Keyer function (KEYER 13 D Data mode (AFSK) operation 36 Display Font 82 Display Type 82 Drive Gain level Adjusting the Drive Gain level 9 F File Split 47 Firmware Checking the version 88 Updating 90 Firmware updating 49 INSTANT REPLAY SET screen 49 IP Plus function
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    auto-hide 40 Waterfall peak color level 40 Waterfall size (expand screen 40 Waterfall speed 40 Waveform color (current 40 Waveform color (line 40 Waveform color (max hold 40 Waveform Type 39 Screen Capture function 83 SD card 55 Deleting 57 Folders 59 Information, displaying 58 Loading
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    35 Touch screen calibration function 87 Tracking function 10 Transverter operation 36 Transverter setting example 36 TX REC Audio 47 U USB flash drive 55 Deleting 57 Folders 59 Information, displaying 58 Loading 56 Saving 55 USB Keying (CW 80 USB Keying (RTTY
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    A7380-2EX-1 © 2017 Icom Inc. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
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ADVANCED MANUAL
13 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
INDEX
12 MAINTENANCE (ADVANCED)
11 OTHER FUNCTIONS
10
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION (ADVANCED)
9 CLOCK AND TIMERS (ADVANCED)
8 SCANS
7 MEMORY OPERATION
6
SD CARD/USB FLASH DRIVE (ADVANCED)
5 VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION
4 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS
3 ADVANCED SCOPE OPERATION
2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS
1 ADVANCED CONNECTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Instructions for advanced operations and additional
details are described in this manual.
See the Basic manual for the basic operations,
especially for new users.
i7610
HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER