Icom IC-706MkIIG Instruction Manual

Summary of IC-706MkIIG

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

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    Explicit definitions precautions important r re ea ad d tth hiis s iin ns sttrru uc cttiio on n m ma an nu ua all c ca arre effu ulllly y before attempting to operate the transceiver. S sa av ve e tth hiis s iin ns sttrru uc cttiio on n m ma an nu ua all.. This instruction manual contains important ...

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    Table of contents important …………………………………………… i precautions …………………………………………i explicit definitions ……………………………… i table of contents ……………………………… ii unpacking ……………………………………………ii 1 1 p pa an ne el l d de es sc cr riip pt tiio on n ……………………… 1 1– –8 8 ■ front panel ……………………………………………… 1 ■ function swit...

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    ■ ffrroonntt ppaanneell q p po ow we er r s sw wiit tc ch h [[p po ow we er r]] (p. 15) turns power on and off. • push momentarily to turn power on. • push for 2 sec. To turn power off. W a af f g ga aiin n c co on nt tr ro ol l [[a af f]] (inner control; p. 15) rotate clockwise to increase the audi...

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    2 1 panel description panel. Do not connect 2 microphones simultaneously. !2 llo oc ck k s sw wiit tc ch h [[l lo oc ck k]] ➥ 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 ...

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    ■ ffuunnccttiioonn ssw wiittc ch he es s d m m1 1 f fu un nc ct tiio on ns s s sp pl liit t o op pe er ra at tiio on n (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. V vf fo o a a//b b s...

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    4 1 panel description v vo ox x f fu un nc ct tiio on n (p. 26) toggles the vox function on and off. • the [vox gain] and [anti vox] are available on the side panel. • vox delay can be set in quick set mode (p. 48). S sp pe ee ec ch h c co om mp pr re es ss so or r (p. 26) toggles the speech compres...

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    5 1 panel description ■r re ea arr a an nd d s siid de e p pa an ne ells s q g gr ro ou un nd d t te er rm miin na al l [[g gn nd d]] (p. 9) connect this terminal to a ground to prevent electri- cal shocks, tvi, bci and other problems. W aan nt te en nn na a c co on nn ne ec ct to or rs s [[a an nt ...

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    • a ac cc c s so oc ck ke et t • w wh he en n c co on nn ne ec cttiin ng g tth he e a ac cc c c co on nv ve errs siio on n c ca ab blle e ((o op pc c--5 59 99 9)) 6 1 panel description !3bbeeeepp//ssiiddeetto on ne e c co on nt tr ro ol l [[b be ee ep p//s siid de et to on ne e]] adjusts the beep to...

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    7 1 panel description ■ ffuunnccttiioonn ddiissppllaayy q n na ar rr ro ow w//w wiid de e f fiil lt te er r iin nd diic ca at to or rs s ➥ “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. • wh...

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    • m miic cr ro op ph ho on ne e c co on nn ne ec ct to or r 8 1 panel description ■ m miic crro op ph ho on ne e ((h hm m--1 10 03 3)) q u up p//d do ow wn n s sw wiit tc ch he es s [[u up p]]//[[d dn n]] change the operating frequency. • push and hold to change the frequency continuously. • tuning ...

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    9 2 iin ns st ta al ll la at tiio on n a an nd d c co on nn ne ec ct tiio on ns s ■ u un np pa ac ck kiin ng g 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 i...

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    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 ■ iinnssttaallllaattiioonn d s siin ng glle e b bo od dy y m mo ou un nttiin ng g ds stta an nd d *caution: non-supplied screws (lon...

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    11 2 installation and connections ■ r re eq qu uiirre ed d c co on nn ne ec cttiio on ns s 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 micro...

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    12 2 installation and connections ■ a ad dv va an nc ce ed d c co on nn ne ec cttiio on ns s 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...

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    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...

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    14 2 installation and connections ■ eexxtteerrnnaall aanntteennnnaa ttuunneerrss aanndd lliinneeaarr aam mp plliiffiie err 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. Connectin...

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    15 3 f fr re eq qu ue en nc cy y s se et tt tiin ng g ■ w wh he en n ffiirrs stt a ap pp plly yiin ng g p po ow we err ((c cp pu u rre es se ettttiin ng g)) before first applying power, make sure all connections required for your system are complete by referring to section 2. Then, reset the transce...

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    16 3 frequency setting ■ v vf fo o d de es sc crriip pttiio on n 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 ...

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    17 3 frequency setting • p prro og grra am mm ma ab blle e ttu un niin ng g s stte ep ps s 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...

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    18 3 frequency setting •1 1 m mh hz z q qu uiic ck k ttu un niin ng g s stte ep p 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 [t...

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    19 3 frequency setting • q qu uiic ck k b ba an nd d c ch ha an ng ge e ffu un nc cttiio on n 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...

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    20 4 r re ec ce eiiv ve e a an nd d t tr ra an ns sm miit t 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...

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    21 4 receive and transmit d n no oiis se e b blla an nk ke err 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, ...

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    22 4 receive and transmit d r rf f g ga aiin n a an nd d s sq qu ue ellc ch h d s siim mp plle e b ba an nd d s sc co op pe e 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 opera...

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    F fiilltte err v va arriia attiio on ns s *optional filter. O op pttiio on na all ffiilltte err iin ns stta alllla attiio on n a an nd d s se elle ec cttiio on n tta ab blle es s s ss sb b 23 4 receive and transmit d o op pttiio on na all ffiilltte err s se elle ec cttiio on n two optional filters c...

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    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...

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    25 4 receive and transmit •s se ettttiin ng g o ou uttp pu utt p po ow we err 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 i...

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    26 4 receive and transmit d s sp pe ee ec ch h c co om mp prre es ss so orr the ic-706mkiig has a built-in, low distortion speech compressor circuit. This circuit increases your aver- age talk power in ssb mode and is especially useful for dx’ing when the receiving station is having diffi- culty cop...

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    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...

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    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. N ne ev ve er r operate the ah-4 without an antenna wire...

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    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 ...

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    30 4 receive and transmit d r re ep pe ea atte err o op pe erra attiio on n 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 us...

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    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...

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    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...

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    33 4 receive and transmit d c co on nn ne ec cttiio on ns s ffo orr c cw w d c cw w o op pe erra attiio on n 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 se...

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    34 4 receive and transmit d c cw w p piittc ch h c co on nttrro oll 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 qu...

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    35 4 receive and transmit d c co on nn ne ec cttiio on ns s ffo orr r rt tt ty y ((f fs sk k)) d c co on nn ne ec cttiio on ns s ffo orr a af fs sk k 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 / ...

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    36 4 receive and transmit d r rt tt ty y ((f fs sk k)) o op pe erra attiio on n 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 ...

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    37 4 receive and transmit ■ ppaacckkeett ooppeerraattiioonn d c co on nn ne ec cttiio on ns s ffo orr p pa ac ck ke ett 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 p piin n # #//n na am me e d ...

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    38 4 receive and transmit the ic-706mkiig can measure swr in 2 ways: (a) spot measurement; or (b) plot measurement. ((a a)) s sp po ott m me ea as su urre em me en ntt 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 met...

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    39 5 m me em mo or ry y a an nd d s sc ca an n o op pe er ra at tiio on n ■ m me em mo orry y c ch ha an nn ne ells s 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 mea...

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    40 5 memory and scan operation • p prro og grra am mm miin ng g iin n v vf fo o m mo od de e 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 pr...

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    41 5 memory and scan operation ■ ffrreeqquueennccyy ttrraannssffeerrrriinngg the frequency and operating mode can be trans- ferred 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 ...

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    42 5 memory and scan operation • c ca alllliin ng g u up p a a ffrre eq qu ue en nc cy y ffrro om m a a m me em mo o p pa ad d 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 an...

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    43 5 memory and scan operation ■ s sc ca an n tty yp pe es s ■ p prre ep pa arra attiio on n • c ch ha an nn ne ells s 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 c...

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    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 ...

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    45 6 r re em mo ot te e j ja ac ck k ((c cii--v v)) iin nf fo or rm ma at tiio on n 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) ...

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    46 6 remote jack (ci-v) information * 1 when wide or normal operation is available, add “00” for wide operation or “01” for normal operation; when normal or narrow operation is avail- able, add “00” for normal operation or “01” for narrow operation; when wide, normal and narrow operation is availabl...

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    47 7 s se et t m mo od de e ■ g ge en ne erra all 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 q qu uiic ck k s se ett m mo od de e o op pe erra attiio on n ➀ while power is ...

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    48 7 set mode q4 rtty keying ((r rt tt ty y o on nlly y)) 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 ■ q qu uiic ck k s se ett m mo od de e iitte em ms s q1 rf power ((a allll m mo od d...

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    49 7 set mode q6 carrier frq ((s ss sb b o on nlly y)) 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 ((f fm m o on nlly y)) this item selects a s...

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    50 7 set mode 4 back light ((d diis sp plla ay y b ba ac ck klliig gh httiin ng g)) 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 ((kke eyy//ssw wiittcch h b ba acckk...

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    51 set mode 7 11 peak hold ((p pe ea ak k h ho olld d)) 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 ((a au utto o p po ow we err o of ff f)) the a...

  • Page 55: Dup

    52 15 dup hf ((d du up plle ex x o offffs se ett)) this item sets the offset for the duplex function when operating on the hf bands. Default is 0.100 mhz. 16 dup 50m ((d du up plle ex x o offffs se ett)) this item sets the offset for the duplex function when operating on the 50 mhz band. Default is ...

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    53 set mode 7 26 pwr on chk ((p po ow we err o on n c ch he ec ck k)) 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 indicati...

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    54 29 9600 mode ((d da atta a s so oc ck ke ett s sp pe ee ed d)) 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 ((a ac cc c s so oc ck ke ett o ou uttp pu utt)) “on”: vsend is for 144/430 mhz; hse...

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    55 7 set mode 33 s-lvl spch ((s s--lle ev ve ell s sp pe ee ec ch h)) 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-...

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    56 8 m ma aiin nt te en na an nc ce e if the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. A av vo oiid d the use of strong chemical solvents such as thinner, benzine or alcohol to clean the transceiver. These may damage the transceiver’s surfaces. ■ ffuussee rreeppllaacc...

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    57 9 t tr ro ou ub bl le es sh ho oo ot tiin ng g 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. Probl...

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    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...

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    59 10 o op pt tiio on na al l iin ns st ta al ll la at tiio on ns s//s se et tt tiin ng gs s ■ o op pe en niin ng g tth he e ttrra an ns sc ce eiiv ve err c ca as se e 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. ■...

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    60 10 optional installations/settings ■ c cr r--2 28 82 2 h hiig gh h -- s st ta ab biil liit ty y c cr ry ys st ta al l u un niit t 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 ...

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    61 optional installations/settings 10 ■ u ut t--1 10 06 6 d ds sp p r re ec ce eiiv ve er r u un niit t d iin ns stta alllla attiio on n 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 ...

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    62 ■ a at t--1 18 80 0 iin ntte errn na all s sw wiittc ch h d de es sc crriip pttiio on n 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...

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    63 11 iin nt te er rn na al l v viie ew ws s 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 p...

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    64 12 o op pt tiio on ns s iic c--p pw w1 1 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 possi- ble. The amplifier/power supply unit and the remote control ...

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    65 12 options c cr r--2 28 82 2 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) f fl l--1 10 00 0 cw narrow filter (500 hz/–6 db) f fl l--1 10 01 1 cw narrow filter...

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    66 13 s sp pe ec ciif fiic ca at tiio on ns s ■ g ge en ne er ra al l • 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 –...

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    67 14 m me en nu u g gu uiid de e 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 9 opt.Fil 1 10 opt.Fil 2 11 peak hold 12 quick split mode availability confirmation beeps band edge beeps display backlighting key ba...

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    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 © 2001 by icom inc. 1-1-32 kamiminami, hirano-ku, osaka 547-0003, japan count on us! Ic-706mkiig.Qxd 02.3.27 13:53 page 69.

  • 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...