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Icom I706MKTMG Instruction Manual

Manual is about: HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver

Summary of I706MKTMG

  • Page 1

    Instruction manual i706mk™g hf/vhf/uhf all mode transceiver this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferenc...

  • Page 2

    Explicit definitions precautions important read this instruction manual carefully before attempting to operate the transceiver. Save this instruction manual. This instruction manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the ic-706mkiig. Rwarning high voltage! Never attach an anten...

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    Table of contents important ............................................................. I precautions ........................................................ I explicit definitions .......................................... I table of contents ............................................ Ii unpac...

  • Page 4: ■ Front Panel

    ■ front panel q power switch [power] (p. 15) turns power on and off. • push momentarily to turn power on. • push for 2 sec. To turn power off. W af gain control [af] (inner control; p. 15) rotate clockwise to increase the audio output from the speaker; rotate counterclockwise to decrease the audio o...

  • Page 5

    2 1 panel description panel. Do not connect 2 microphones simultaneously. !2 lock switch [lock] ➥push momentarily to turn the dial lock function on and off. • the dial lock function electronically locks the main dial. ➥when the optional ut-102 voice synthesizer unit is installed (p. 52), push for 2 ...

  • Page 6: ■ Function Switches

    ■ function switches d m1 functions split operation (p. 29) toggles the split function on and off. • “ä”appears when the split function is on. • the function of [f-3] changes to xfc when the split function is on. Vfo a/b selection (p. 16) ➥ toggles between vfo a and vfo b in vfo mode. ➥ toggles betwe...

  • Page 7

    4 1 panel description vox function (p. 26) toggles the vox function on and off. • the [vox gain] and [anti vox] are avail- able on the side panel. • vox delay can be set in quick set mode (p. 48). Speech compressor (p. 26) toggles the speech compressor on and off. • the [comp gain] control is availa...

  • Page 8: ■ Rear and Side Panels

    5 1 panel description ■ rear and side panels q ground terminal [gnd] (p. 9) connect this terminal to a ground to prevent electri- cal shocks, tvi, bci and other problems. W antenna connectors [ant 1], [ant 2] (p. 11) accept a 50 Ω antenna with an pl-259 type plug. • [ant 1] is for connection to an h...

  • Page 9

    • acc socket • when connecting the acc conversion cable (opc-599) 6 1 panel description !3 beep/sidetone control [beep/sidetone] adjusts the beep tone and cw side tone audio lev- els. Technical information acc pin # name description specifications color 1 8 v regulated 8 v output. Output voltage : 8...

  • Page 10: ■ Function Display

    7 1 panel description ■ function display q narrow/wide filter indicators ➥ “ã” appears when selecting am narrow or fm narrow modes. ➥ when installing an optional narrow filter, narrow mode can be selected in cw, rtty and ssb modes. • when the ssb wide filter is installed, “ç” appears during wide mod...

  • Page 11: ■ Microphone (Hm-103)

    • microphone connector 8 1 panel description ■ microphone (hm-103) ➊ up/down switches [up]/[dn] change the operating frequency. • push and hold to change the frequency continuously. • tuning step is 50 hz when no ts indicator appears. ➋ lock switch [lock] locks the [up]/[dn] switches. ➌ ptt switch [...

  • Page 12: Installation and Connections

    9 2 installation and connections ■ unpacking after unpacking, immediately report any damage to the delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping car- tons. For a description and a diagram of accessory equip- ment included with the ic-706mkiig, see unpack- ing on p. Ii of this manual. ■ grounding t...

  • Page 13: ■ Installation

    To raise the stand: with the transceiver upside down, pull the stand towards the rear panel and then upwards, as illus- trated below. 10 2 installation and connections ■ installation d single body mounting d stand *caution: non-supplied screws (longer than 8 mm) may damage the internal units. Mb-62 ...

  • Page 14: ■ Required Connections

    11 2 installation and connections ■ required connections dc 1 3 . 8 v ext sp mic key tuner ant 1 ant 2 gnd hf/vhf/uhf transceiver i706mk™g af rit/ sub menu f-1 f-2 f-3 mode y z ts display lock rx tx m-ch phones tuner/call p.Amp/att power shift rf/sql band band microphone (p. 8) hf/50 mhz antenna rtt...

  • Page 15: ■ Advanced Connections

    12 2 installation and connections ■ advanced connections dc 1 3 . 8 v ext sp mic key tuner ant 1 ant 2 gnd opc-589 (p. 65) desktop (p. 64) microphone speaker selectable with the [phone/speaker] switch on the back of the front panel. Acc socket (p. 6) remote (p. 45) used for computer control and tran...

  • Page 16

    Connecting the ps-125 / ps-85 dc power supply ps-125 / ps-85 connect to an ac outlet using the supplied ac cable. Dc power cable dc power socket connecting a non-icom dc power supply (for europe versions) transceiver dc power socket to non-icom power supply [gnd] opc-639 connecting a non-icom dc pow...

  • Page 17

    14 2 installation and connections ■ external antenna tuners and linear amplifier ah-4 ant 1 transceiver coaxial cable (from the ah-4) to the ah-2b or an antenna element connecting the ah-4 the ah-4 can be used for the hf bands and 50 mhz band only. Connecting the at-180 ground hf to 6 m antenna [tra...

  • Page 18: Frequency Setting

    15 3 frequency setting ■ when first applying power (cpu resetting) before first applying power, make sure all connections required for your system are complete by referring to section 2. Then, reset the transceiver using the fol- lowing procedure. ➀ make sure the transceiver power is off. ➁ while pu...

  • Page 19: ■ Vfo Description

    16 3 frequency setting ■ vfo description vfo is an abbreviation of variable frequency oscillator, and traditionally refers to an oscillator. The ic-706mkiig’s vfo can store a frequency and an operating mode. You can call up a desired frequency to a vfo with the memo pad-read switch (p. 42) or with t...

  • Page 20: ■ Frequency Setting

    17 3 frequency setting • programmable tuning steps programmable tuning steps are available to suit your operating requirements. These tuning steps are: • independently selectable for each mode • selectable from 0.01 (fm/wfm/am only), 0.1, 1, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20 and 100 khz ➀ push [ts] one or more...

  • Page 21

    18 3 frequency setting • 1 mhz quick tuning step the quick tuning step function allows you to change the frequency in 1 mhz steps when rotating the main dial. This function is only available in fm, wfm and am modes. ➀ select fm, wfm or am mode if necessary. ➁ push [ts] momentarily to toggle between ...

  • Page 22: ■ Mode Selection

    19 3 frequency setting • quick band change function the quick band change function automatically stores the last frequency and mode used for each band in a band stacking register. This is convenient for contest operation, etc. The tables below show the quick band change default settings for each ban...

  • Page 23: Receive and Transmit

    20 4 receive and transmit the if shift function electronically changes the pass- band frequency of the if (intermediate frequency) and cuts out higher or lower frequency components of the if to reject interference. The function shifts the if frequency up to ±1.2 khz in 15 hz steps in ssb/cw/rtty mod...

  • Page 24

    21 4 receive and transmit d noise blanker the noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. This function is not effective for fm modes or for non pulse- type noise. If you don’t want to use the noise blanker for am communications, the “am noise blanke...

  • Page 25

    22 4 receive and transmit d rf gain and squelch d simple band scope the ic-706mkiig uses the same control, [rf/sql], to adjust one of either the rf gain or the squelch. [rf/sql] adjusts either the rf gain or the squelch depending on the operating mode selected and the condition of the rf gain item i...

  • Page 26

    Filter variations *optional filter. Optional filter installation and selection tables ssb 23 4 receive and transmit d optional filter selection two optional filters can be installed in the ic- 706mkiig. Narrow filters help reject interference from adjacent signals and obtain good selectivity. Wide f...

  • Page 27: ■ Dsp Functions

    24 4 receive and transmit this function automatically attenuates beat tones, tuning signals, etc., even if they are moving. The automatic notch filter functions in ssb, fm and am modes. ➀ select s4 (dsp menu). • push [display] 1 or 2 times when m or g is displayed. • push [menu] one or more times to...

  • Page 28: ■ Functions For Transmit

    25 4 receive and transmit • setting output power ➀ push [display] for 2 sec. To select quick set mode. ➁ push [menu] one or more times to select q1 rf power. ➂ rotate the main dial to select the desired output. • output power is displayed in 11 steps (l, 1–9 and h) but is continuously selectable. ➃ ...

  • Page 29

    26 4 receive and transmit d speech compressor the ic-706mkiig has a built-in, low distortion speech compressor circuit. This circuit increases your average talk power in ssb mode and is espe- cially useful for dx’ing when the receiving station is having difficulty copying your signal. ➀ select usb o...

  • Page 30

    27 4 receive and transmit the at-180 automatic antenna tuner matches the ic- 706mkiig to the connected antenna automatically. Once the tuner matches an antenna, the variable capacitor angles are memorized as a preset point for each frequency range (100 khz steps). Therefore, when you change the freq...

  • Page 31

    28 4 receive and transmit the ah-4 matches the ic-706mkiig to a long wire antenna more than 7 m/23 ft long (3.5 mhz and above). • see p. 14 for connection. • see the ah-4 instruction manual for ah-4 installation and antenna connection details. Never operate the ah-4 without an antenna wire. The tune...

  • Page 32

    29 4 receive and transmit split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive on two different frequencies. Split frequency operation uses 2 frequencies, one in vfo a and the other in vfo b. Following is an example of setting 7.057 mhz, cw mode in vfo a (for receive) and 7.025 mhz, cw mode ...

  • Page 33

    30 4 receive and transmit d repeater operation a repeater amplifies received signals and retransmits them at a different frequency. When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive fre- quency by an offset frequency. A repeater can be accessed using split frequency operation...

  • Page 34: ■ Tone Squelch Operation

    31 4 receive and transmit tone squelch operation is a method of communica- tions using selective calling. Only received signals having a matching tone will open the squelch. Before communicating using tone squelch, all members of your party must agree on the tone squelch frequency to use. ➀ push [mo...

  • Page 35: ■ Auto Repeater Function

    32 4 receive and transmit this function allows you to set repeater operation with the push of one switch. ➀ push [ (y) band]/[ (z) band] to select the 28 mhz band. ➁ rotate [dial] to select the operating frequency. ➂ push [mode] one or more times to select fm. ➃ select m4 and turn the one-touch repe...

  • Page 36: ■ Functions For Cw

    33 4 receive and transmit d connections for cw d cw operation ➀ connect a paddle or straight key as above. ➁ select cw (or cwå) mode with [mode]. ➂ set cw break-in operation as semi break-in, full break-in or off. • push [display] one or two times to select m, if necessary. • push [menu] one or more...

  • Page 37

    34 4 receive and transmit d cw pitch control the received cw audio pitch and monitored cw audio pitch can be adjusted to suit your preferences (300 to 900 hz) without changing the operating fre- quency. ➀ push [mode] one or more times to select cw mode. ➁ select cw pitch in quick set mode. • push [d...

  • Page 38: ■ Functions For Rtty

    35 4 receive and transmit d connections for rtty (fsk) d connections for afsk rear panel tu or tnc personal computer rear panel view colors refer to connection to the supplied acc cable. Use either the acc or one of the two 1 / 8 ˝ plugs * 1 connect sql line when required. Sql* 1 (light green) af ou...

  • Page 39

    36 4 receive and transmit d rtty (fsk) operation ➀ connect a terminal unit as at left. ➁ select rtty (or årtty—see bottom of page) mode with [mode]. ➂ select the desired fsk tone/shift frequencies and keying polarity as below. ➃ set the desired frequency with the main dial. • use [ (f-1) 1/4] in the...

  • Page 40: ■ Packet Operation

    37 4 receive and transmit ■ packet operation d connections for packet rear panel data ptt pttp data in sql rx audio gnd tx audio tnc side tu or tnc rs-232c personal computer q w e y t r af out data out gnd sq q w e y t r pin #/name description q data in communication data input. W gnd ground for dat...

  • Page 41: ■ Swr

    38 4 receive and transmit the ic-706mkiig can measure swr in 2 ways: (a) spot measurement; or (b) plot measurement. (a) spot measurement ➀ confirm that the output power is over 30 w. ➁ push [menu] one or more times to select m3. ➂ push [ (f3) met] to select the swr meter. ➃ push [mode] one or more t...

  • Page 42: Memory and Scan Operation

    39 5 memory and scan operation ■ memory channels the transceiver has 105 memory channels (plus 2 call channels). Memory mode is useful for quickly chang- ing to often-used frequencies. All 105 memory channels are tuneable which means the programmed frequency can be tuned temporarily with the main di...

  • Page 43: ■ Memory/call Programming

    40 5 memory and scan operation • programming in vfo mode ➀ select m2 functions. • push [display] 1 or 2 times to select m. • push [menu] one or more times to select the m2 func- tions. ➁ set the desired frequency and operating mode in vfo mode. • if you want to program the split frequency function, ...

  • Page 44: ■ Frequency Transferring

    41 5 memory and scan operation ■ frequency transferring the frequency and operating mode can be transferred from memory mode to vfo mode. ➀ select vfo mode with [ (f-3) v/m] in the m2 dis- play. ➁ select a memory channel with [m-ch]. • select memory mode to confirm the memory channel’s contents, if ...

  • Page 45: ■ Memo Pads

    42 5 memory and scan operation • calling up a frequency from a memo pad you can simply call up the desired frequency and operating mode of a memo pad by pushing [ (f-3) mpr] in the s1 display. • make sure s1 is selected in advance. • both vfo and memory modes can be use. • the frequency and operatin...

  • Page 46: ■ Scan Types

    43 5 memory and scan operation ■ scan types ■ preparation • channels for programmed scan: program scan edge frequen- cies into scan edge memory channels 1a and 1b (p. 34). For memory scan: program 2 or more memory chan- nels except scan edge memory channels. For memory select scan: designate 2 or mo...

  • Page 47: ■ Memory Scan Operation

    44 5 memory and scan operation ➀ select vfo mode, then set a frequency. ➁ close the squelch with [sql]. ➂ set the desired memory channel as the watching channel. ➃ select s2, then push [ (f-2) pri] to start the watch. • decimal point blinks while scanning. ➄ when the scan detects a signal, the scan ...

  • Page 48

    45 6 remote jack (ci-v) information controller to ic-706mkiig fe fe 58 e0 cn sc data area fd preamble code (fixed) transceiver’s default address controller’s default address command number (see table at right) sub command number (see table at right) bcd code data for frequency or memory number entry...

  • Page 49

    46 6 remote jack (ci-v) information * 1 when wide or normal operation is available, add “00” for wide oper- ation or “01” for normal operation; when normal or narrow operation is available, add “00” for normal operation or “01” for narrow opera- tion; when wide, normal and narrow operation is availa...

  • Page 50: Set Mode

    47 7 set mode ■ general set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. The ic- 706mkiig has 2 separate set modes: quick set mode and initial set mode. D quick set mode operation ➀ while power is on, push [display] for 2 sec. • quick set mode is selected and ...

  • Page 51: ■ Quick Set Mode Items

    48 7 set mode q4 rtty keying (rtty only) this item adjusts the rtty keying. Normal or reverse keying can be selected. The default is “n,” normal. Normal : key open=mark reverse : key open=space rtty ■ quick set mode items q1 rf power (all modes) this item adjusts the rf output power. The rf out- put...

  • Page 52

    49 7 set mode q6 carrier frq (ssb only) this item adjusts the carrier frequency (bfo frequen- cy), allowing you to change the audio characteristics. Selectable values are –200 to +200 hz in 10 hz steps. Usb the default is 0 hz. Q6 rptr tone (fm only) this item selects a subaudible tone for fm-t mode...

  • Page 53: ■ Initial Set Mode Items

    50 7 set mode 4 back light (display backlighting) the function display backlighting can be set to high, low or off to suit ambient lighting. Display backlighting set to high (default). Display backlighting set to low. 5 key light (key/switch backlighting) the key/switch backlighting can be set to hi...

  • Page 54

    51 set mode 7 11 peak hold (peak hold) when the peak hold function is on, the highest acti- vated segment of the meter remains visible for 0.5 sec.; when off, the meter functions normally. Peak hold on (default) peak hold off 6 auto off (auto power off) the auto power off function can be used to aut...

  • Page 55: Dup

    52 15 dup hf (duplex offset) this item sets the offset for the duplex function when operating on the hf bands. Default is 0.100 mhz. 16 dup 50m (duplex offset) this item sets the offset for the duplex function when operating on the 50 mhz band. Default is 0.500 mhz. 17 dup 144m (duplex offset) this ...

  • Page 56

    53 set mode 7 26 pwr on chk (power on check) when this item is set to “on,” the set output power is briefly displayed when turning power on (rit and auto power off settings are also displayed if activat- ed); when turned “off,” the display goes directly to frequency indication at power on. Power on ...

  • Page 57

    54 29 9600 mode (data socket speed) this is used to change the communications speed packet operation. The data socket can be set to 1200 or 9600 baud. Default is 9600 baud. 30 vsend sel (acc socket output) “on”: vsend is for 144/430 mhz; hsend is for the hf/50 mhz “u only”: vsend is for 430 mhz; hse...

  • Page 58

    55 7 set mode 33 s-lvl spch (s-level speech) when an optional ut-102 speech synthesizer unit is installed, the synthesizer can be set to read out the frequency/mode only, or both the frequency/mode and s-meter level. Voice synthesizer reads out both the frequency/mode and s-meter level (default). Vo...

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    56 8 maintenance if the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid the use of strong chemical solvents such as thinner, benzine or alcohol to clean the transceiver. These may damage the transceiver’s surfaces. ■ fuse replacement if a fuse blows or the transceiver...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    57 9 troubleshooting the following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your nearest icom dealer or service center. Problem power supply receive possi...

  • Page 61

    58 9 troubleshooting problem transmit display scan possible cause solution ref. Transmitting is impossi- ble. Output power is too low. No contact possible with other stations. Repeater cannot be ac- cessed. Transmitted signals are distorted. Displayed frequency does not change proper- ly. Programmed...

  • Page 62: ■ Ut-102

    59 10 optional installations/settings ■ opening the transceiver case to remove the transceiver case unscrew the 10 screws (5 in the top panel and 5 in the bottom panel) as shown in the diagram below. ■ ut-102 voice synthesizer unit the ut-102 announces the accessed band’s fre- quency, mode, etc. (s-...

  • Page 63: ■ Cr-282

    60 10 optional installations/settings ■ cr-282 high - stability crystal unit by installing the cr-282, the total frequency stability of the transceiver will be improved. ➀ remove the bottom cover as shown on the oppo- site page. ➁ remove the 5 screws and 2 flat cables holding the pll unit in place. ...

  • Page 64: ■ Ut-106

    61 optional installations/settings 10 ■ ut-106 dsp receiver unit d installation ➀ open the transceiver case as shown on p. 59. ➁ remove the 4-pin connector (p251) from j1413 on the main unit (top side) and plug it into j1 of the ut-106 on the pll unit (bottom side). ➂ plug the 4-pin connector (p1) f...

  • Page 65

    62 ■ at-180 internal switch description the optional at-180 has 3 operating conditions for hf band operation. Select a suitable condition according to your antenna system. ➀ remove the top cover of the at-180. ➁ set the tuner switches to the desired positions according to the table below. • specific...

  • Page 66: Internal Views

    63 11 internal views the internal speaker has been removed in this diagram for illustration purposes. Fm deviation adj. Am tx carrier adj. Hf tx power adj. 50 mhz tx power adj. Nb sencitivity adj. Id apc adj. 144 mhz tx power adj. 430 mhz tx power adj. Filter unit main unit pll unit hf final amplifi...

  • Page 67: Options

    64 12 options ic-pw1 hf + 50 mhz 1 kw linear amplifier full-duty 1 kw linear amplifier including an automatic antenna tuner. Has automatic tuning and band selection capability. Full break-in (qsk) operation is pos- sible. The amplifier/power supply unit and the remote control unit are separated. The...

  • Page 68

    65 12 options cr-282 high-stability crystal unit contains a temperature-compensating oven heater and crystal unit for frequency stability. • frequency stability: ±0.5 ppm (–10°c to +60°c; +14°f to +140°f) fl-100 cw narrow filter (500 hz/–6 db) fl-101 cw narrow filter (250 hz/–6 db) fl-103 ssb wide f...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    66 13 specifications ■ general • frequency coverage : receive 30 khz – 199.999999 mhz* 400–470.000 mhz* transmit 1.800 – 1.99999 mhz* 3.500 – 3.9999 mhz* 7.000 – 7.300 mhz* 10.100 – 10.150 mhz 14.000 – 14.350 mhz 18.068 – 18.168 mhz 21.000 – 21.450 mhz 24.890 – 24.990 mhz 28.000 – 29.700 mhz 50.000 ...

  • Page 70: Menu Guide

    67 14 menu guide initial set mode no. Indication description 1 mode select 2 beep 3 band beep 4 back light 5 key light 6 auto off 7 rf/sql 8 sub dial 9opt.Fil 1 10 opt.Fil 2 11 peak hold 12 quick split mode availability confirmation beeps band edge beeps display backlighting key backlighting auto po...

  • Page 71

    68 14 menu guide m1 spl a/b xfc a=b m2 mw mÜv mcl v/m m3 fil nb met m4 vox com agc vox m4 com ton 1/4 1/4 m4 agc brk m4 agc s1 mw mpw mpr s2 scn pri sel v/m quick set mode for 2 sec. Menu menu (ssb/am) (when split is on) (in memory mode) (in memory mode) (cw) (rtty) (fm) s3 7 50 144 s4 anf nr nrl g1...

  • Page 72

    A-5564h-1ex-r printed in japan copyright © 2001 by icom inc. 1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan count on us!.

  • Page 73: About Ce

    About ce •version and frequency coverage europe (#02, #12) tx 1.800000 – 1.850000 3.500000 – 3.800000 7.000000 – 7.100000 10.100000 – 10.150000 14.000000 – 14.350000 18.068000 – 18.168000 21.000000 – 21.450000 24.890000 – 24.990000 28.000000 – 29.700000 50.000000 – 52.000000 144.000000 – 146.000000 ...

  • Page 74: Installation Notes

    Installation notes for amateur base station installations it is recom- mended that the forwards clearance in front of the an- tenna array is calculated relative to the eirp (effective isotropic radiated power). The clearance height below the antenna array can be determined in most cases from the rf ...

  • Page 75: About Sp-7 External Speaker

    If the sp-7 external speaker is used with the ic-706mkiig, please install the fer- rite supplied bead on the speaker cable, as shown below. • a ferrite bead and a cable fastener are supplied with ic-706mkiig. Installation note: • install the ferrite bead as near as possible the connecting plug. • at...