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Icom IC-7600 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER

Summary of IC-7600

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    Instruction manual hf/50 mhz transceiver i7600

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    I foreword 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 on...

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    Precautions r warning high rf voltage! Never attach an antenna or internal antenna connector during transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn. R warning! Never operate the radio with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. The continuous high volume operation m...

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    Iii about the supplied cd the following instructions and installer are included on the cd. • instruction manual instructions for full operations, the same as this manual • schematic diagram includes the schematic and block diagrams • ham radio terms a glossary of ham radio terms • adobe ® reader ® i...

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    Iv 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 functions and features of adobe ® reader ® the following functions and features can be used with adobe ® reader ® . • keyword search click “find (ctrl+f)” or “advanced search (shift+ctrl+f)” in the edit menu to open the search screen. This is ...

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    V table of contents foreword ............................................................. I important .............................................................. I explicit definitions ........................................... I supplied accessories ...................................... I fcc...

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    Table of contents vi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 rtty (fsk) operation ■ .................................... 50 about rtty reverse mode d .......................... 51 twin peak filter d ............................................. 51 functions of the rtty decoder display ...

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    Vii table of contents 6 memory operation ........................... 107–112 memory channels ■ ......................................... 107 memory channel selection ■ ............................ 107 using the [ d ∫ ]/[ √ ] keys ............................... 107 using the keypad d ..................

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    Table of contents viii 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 control command ............................ 159–169 remote jack (ci-v) information ■ ..................... 159 ci-v connection d ......................................... 159 preparing d ...................................

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Q power switch [power•timer] (p. 27) when the transceiver’s power is off: push to turn the transceiver power on. ➥ • turn the optional dc power supply on in advance. • the indicator on this switch lights green when powered on. When the transceiver’s power is on: p ➥ ush the switch momentarily to tog...

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    Y microphone connector [mic] accepts the supplied or an optional microphone. • see page 171 for appropriate microphones. • see page 24 for microphone connector information. U mic gain control [mic gain] (p. 40) adjusts the microphone gain. • the transmit audio tone in the ssb, am and fm modes can be...

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    !1 break-in delay control [bk-in delay] (p. 93) adjusts the transmit-to-receive switching delay time for cw semi-break-in operations. Push short delay for high speed keying (2 dots) long delay for slow speed keying (13 dots) !2 electronic cw keyer speed control [key speed] (p. 93) adjusts keying spe...

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    Mf3 (multi-function 3 switch) p.Amp switch (p.Amp) (p. 80) ➥ selects one of 2 receive rf preamps or bypasses them. • “p. Amp1” activates a 10 db preamp. • “ p. Amp2” activates a 16 db high-gain preamp. • “p. Amp off” can also be selected. ➥ turns the preamp function off when held down for 1 second. ...

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    !4 noise reduction switch [nr] (p. 90) push to switch dsp noise reduction on or off. • the indicator on this switch lights green when the function is activated. !5 noise reduction level control [nr] (outer control; p. 90) adjusts the dsp noise reduction level when the noise reduction function is in ...

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    @1 mode switches selects the desired mode. (p. 36) • announces the selected mode via the speech synthesizer. (p. 39) [ssb] ➥ selects the usb and lsb modes alternately when pushed. ➥ selects the ssb data mode (usb-d, lsb-d) when held down for 1 second in the ssb mode. • in the ssb data mode, push to ...

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    #0 transmit indicator [tx] lights red while transmitting. #1 receive indicator [rx] lights green while receiving a signal and when the squelch is open. #2 lcd function display (p. 13) shows the operating frequency, function switch menus, spectrum scope screen, memory list screen, set mode settings, ...

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    #9 passband tuning controls [twin-pbt] (p. 83) adjusts the receiver’s if filter passband width via the dsp. • passband width and shift frequency are displayed in the multi-function display. • hold down [pbt-clr] for 1 second to clear the pbt settings. • adjustment range is set to half of the if filt...

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    $6 memory up/down switches [ ∫ ]/[ √ ] (p. 107) ➥ push to select the desired memory channel. • memory channels can be selected in both the vfo and memory modes. ➥ push to directly select the desired memory channel after pushing [f-inp ent] and a memory channel number. $7 memory write switch [mw] (p....

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    %3 cw pitch control [cw pitch] (outer control; p. 42) shifts the received cw audio pitch and the cw side-tone pitch without changing the operating frequency. Lower pitch higher pitch %4 manual notch filter control [notch] (inner control; p. 91) varies the notch frequency of the manual notch filter t...

  • Page 20: Rear Panel

    ■ rear panel 1 2 ant dc 13.8v x-verter rx-ant acc tuner in out alc send key 1 2 meter remote ext-sp q w r e t y o !0 !1 !2 !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 i u q ground terminal [gnd] (p. 16) connect this terminal to a ground to prevent electrical shocks, tvi, bci and other problems. W antenna connector 1 [ant1] e an...

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    I meter jack [meter] (p. 19) outputs a signal showing received signal strength, transmit output power, vswr, alc, speech compression, v d or i d level for external meter display. O straight key jack [key] (p. 17) accepts a straight key or external electronic keyer output using a standard 1 ⁄ 4 inch ...

  • Page 22: Lcd Display

    ■ lcd display q t y u i r e w o !4 !3 !2 !1 e w !0 !6 !5 !2 !3 !7 !5 !8 !0 !1 !9 @0 @2 @3 @1 @4 q s/rf meter (pp. 38, 134) shows the signal strength while receiving. Shows the relative output power, swr, alc, vd, id or compression levels while transmitting. • a total of 3 meter types are available. ...

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    O rtty tuning indicator shows the tuning condition in the rtty mode. !0 mode indicator shows the selected mode. !1 frequency readouts shows the operating frequency. • gray characters are used for not-selected readout. !2 memory channel readouts ➥ shows the selected memory channel contents in vfo mod...

  • Page 24: Screen Menu Arrangement

    The following screens can be selected from the start- up screen. Choose the desired screen using the fol- lowing chart. Pushing [exit/set] several times returns to the start- up screen. See page 127 for set mode arrangement. • spectrum scope screen (p. 69) • v oice recorder screen* (p. 99) • rtty de...

  • Page 25: Unpacking

    ■ unpacking after unpacking, immediately report any damage to the delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping cartons. For a description and a diagram of accessory equipment included with the ic-7600, see ‘supplied accessories’ on p. I of this manual. ■ selecting a location select a location for...

  • Page 26: Required Connections

    ■ required connections front panel d twin-pbt rit/ tx ԥ notch cw pitch voice memory bal nr af rf/sql mic gain rf power bk-in delay key speed timer phones elec-key mic auto tune gene f-inp 1.8 3.5 1 2 14 5 18 6 7 3 24 8 28 9 50 0 ent 4 7 10 21 change ts xfc split dual watch main /sub m.Scope vfo/memo...

  • Page 27: Advanced Connections

    ■ advanced connections front panel d twin-pbt rit/ tx ԥ notch cw pitch voice memory bal nr af rf/sql mic gain rf power bk-in delay key speed timer phones elec-key mic auto tune gene f-inp 1.8 3.5 1 2 14 5 18 6 7 3 24 8 28 9 50 0 ent 4 7 10 21 change ts xfc split dual watch main /sub m.Scope vfo/memo...

  • Page 28: Usb Connection

    Rear panel— 2 d 1 2 ant dc 13.8v x-verter rx-ant acc tuner in out alc send key 1 2 meter remote ext-sp [meter] connect an external meter, etc. 3.5 (d) mm, 1⁄8" plug output impedance : 4.7 k ø output voltage (open circuit) : 2.5 v (default) output voltage can be adjusted 0 to 5 v in acc set mode. (p....

  • Page 29: Power Supply Connections

    ■ power supply connections connect the optional ps-126 to the transceiver. If you use a non-icom power supply, be sure that the output voltage of the power supply is 13.8 v dc ± 15% with 23 a capacity at least. Caution: before connecting the dc power cable, check the following important items. Make ...

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    21 2 installation and connections ■ external antenna tuner connection control cable [tuner] coaxial cable (from the ah-4) [ant1] ah-740 gnd gnd d connecting an ah-740 the optional ah-740 covers 2.5 to 30 mhz range with a supplied whip antenna element. Or when using with the optional nvis kit, it cov...

  • Page 31: Linear Amplifier Connections

    ■ linear amplifier connections d connecting the ic-pw1/euro exciter 1 1&2 to an antenna acc-1 ant ant1 acc 2 input1 remote gnd ic-pw1/euro ac outlet (non-european versions : 100–120/220–240 v european version : 230 v) transceiver remote remote control cable (supplied with the ic-pw1/euro) acc cable ...

  • Page 32: Fsk and Afsk Connections

    23 2 installation and connections ■ fsk and afsk connections the transceiver has a modem function for rtty and psk. However, if you want to use a pc to operate these digital modes, it is necessary to prepare the following interface circuit, or use a similar 3rd party device. Refer to the instruction...

  • Page 33: Microphones

    24 2 installation and connections 2 ■ microphone connector information (front panel view) y gnd (ptt ground) t ptt r main readout squelch switch q microphone input w +8 v dc output e frequency up/down i main readout af output (varies with [af]) gnd (microphone ground) u [mic] pin no. Function descri...

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    25 2 installation and connections microphones (continued) ■ d sm-50 d sm-30 q r w e q w t mic gain on off low cut y r mic gain y top view top view bottom view bottom view q ptt switch hold down to transmit, release to receive. W ptt lock switch push to lock the ptt switch in the transmit mode. E up/...

  • Page 35: Accessory Socket Information

    26 2 installation and connections 2 ■ accessory socket information acc 1 pin no. Name description specifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 rtty controls rtty keying “high” level “low” level output current : more than 2.4 v : less than 0.6 v : less than 2 ma 2 gnd connects to ground. Connected in parallel wi...

  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    3 27 basic operation ■ before first applying power before first applying power, make sure all connections required for your system are complete by referring to chapter 2. After all connections have been done, set controls and switches as shown in the figure below. Twin-pbt rit/ tx Ӡ notch cw pitch v...

  • Page 37: Selecting Vfo/memory Mode

    28 3 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ selecting vfo/memory mode ➥ push [vfo/memo] to switch between vfo and memory modes. • “vfo” appears when in vfo mode, or the selected memory channel number appears when in memory mode. • holding down [vfo/memo] for 1 second...

  • Page 38: Selecting An Operating Band

    29 3 basic operation band register 1 register 2 register 3 1.8 mhz 1.900000 mhz cw 1.910000 mhz cw 1.915000 mhz cw 3.5 mhz 3.550000 mhz lsb 3.560000 mhz lsb 3.580000 mhz lsb 7 mhz 7.050000 mhz lsb 7.060000 mhz lsb 7.020000 mhz cw 10 mhz 10.120000 mhz cw 10.130000 mhz cw 10.140000 mhz cw 14 mhz 14.10...

  • Page 39: Frequency Setting

    30 3 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ frequency setting the transceiver has several tuning methods for convenient frequency tuning. D tuning with the main dial push the desired band key on the keypad 1–3 q times. • 3 different frequencies can be selected on eac...

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    31 3 basic operation • for the usb and usb data modes the fcc specifies center frequencies on the 5 mhz frequency band. However, the transceiver displays carrier frequency. Therefore, tune the transceiver to 1.5 khz below the specified fcc channel center frequency. Transceiver displayed frequency fc...

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    32 3 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 main dial ts quick tuning indicator main dial ts mode selection f-4 exit/set def d quick tuning step the operating frequency can be changed in larger steps (0.1, 1, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20 or 25 khz selectable) for quick tuning. P...

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    33 3 basic operation d auto tuning step function when rotating the main dial rapidly, the tuning speed automatically accelerates, as selected. Push q [exit/set] several times to close any multi- function screens, if necessary. Push w [set] (f-6) to select the set mode menu screen. • holding down [ex...

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    34 3 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 d band edge warning beep this function allows you to hear a beep tone when you tune in or out of an amateur band’s frequency range. A regular beep sounds when you tune into a range, and an lower tone error beep will sound whe...

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    35 3 basic operation band edge warning beep (continued) d to programming the band edge: q perform the steps q to t as shown above, then select either “on (user)” or “on (user) & tx limit” setting. • [band] appears above the function switch (f-5). W push [band] (f-5) to open the band edge screen. E p...

  • Page 45: Operating Mode Selection

    36 3 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ operating mode selection ssb (usb/lsb), ssb data (usb data/lsb data), cw, cw reverse (cw-r), rtty, rtty reverse (rtty-r), psk, psk reverse (psk-r), am, am data, fm and fm data modes are available in the ic-7600. Push the de...

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    37 3 basic operation ■ squelch and receive (rf) sensitivity adjusts the rf gain and squelch threshold level. The squelch removes noise output from the speaker (closed position) when no signal is received. • the squelch is particularly effective for am and fm. It is also available for other modes. • ...

  • Page 47: Volume Setting

    38 3 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ volume setting ➥ rotate [af] control clockwise to increase the audio output level, counterclockwise to decrease it. Increases decreases ■ meter display selection the transceiver has 6 transmit meter functions for your conve...

  • Page 48: Voice Synthesizer Operation

    39 3 basic operation d meter type selection a total of 3 meter types are available in the ic-7600— standard, edgewise and bar meters. Follow the instructions below for the meter type selection. Q push [exit/set] several times to return to the normal screen, if necessary. W push [set] (f-6), then pus...

  • Page 49: Basic Transmit Operation

    40 3 basic operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ basic transmit operation before transmitting, monitor your selected operating frequency to make sure transmitting won’t cause interference to other stations on the same frequency. It’s good amateur practice to listen first,...

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    41 3 basic operation d drive gain adjustment the drive gain is active for all modes, other than the 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 push [...

  • Page 51: Receive And Transmit

    4 42 receive and transmit 3 4 ■ 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. ➥ during the cw mode, push [cw] to ...

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    43 4 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 during the cw mode, push [apf/tpf] to turn the audio peak filter on or off. • “ ” appears in the display and the indicator o...

  • Page 53: Electronic Keyer Functions

    44 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ 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 during the cw mode, push [exit/set] several times to return to the normal screen, if necessary. W push [keyer...

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    45 4 receive and transmit d memory keyer screen pre-set characters can be sent using the keyer send menu. Contents of the memory keyer are set using the edit menu. • transmitting q during the cw mode operation, push [keyer] (f-3) to select the memory keyer screen. W push [transmit] to set the transc...

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    46 4 receive and transmit 4 d editing a memory keyer the contents of the memory keyer memories can be set, using the memory keyer edit menu. The memory keyer can memorize and re-transmit 4 cw key codes for often-used cw sentences, contest serial numbers, etc. Total capacity of the memory keyer is 70...

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    47 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 during the cw mode operation, push [keyer] (f-3) to select memory keyer screen. W push [exit/set] to select memory keyer menu, then push [001] (f-3...

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    48 4 receive and transmit 4 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 during the cw mode operation, push [keyer] (f-3) to select the memory keyer screen. W push [exit/set] to select the memory...

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    49 4 receive and transmit keyer set mode (continued) d paddle polarity normal this item sets the paddle dot-dash polarity. • normal and reverse polarity can be selected. Keyer type elec-key this item selects the keyer type for the [elec-key] connector on the front panel. • straight key, bug-key and ...

  • Page 59: Rtty (Fsk) Operation

    50 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ rtty (fsk) operation a dsp-based high-quality baudot rtty encoder/ decoder is built-in to the ic-7600. When connecting a pc keyboard (pp. 18, 19), you can operates rtty without an external rtty terminal or pc. If you would rather use your rtty terminal, consult the equi...

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    51 4 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 a reversed rtty signals correctly, select t...

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    52 4 receive and transmit 4 exit/set f-3 f-6 band keys f-2 rtty/psk decode hold/clr wide • rtty decode screen (normal) • rtty decode screen (wide) main dial f-4 f-5 def adj d functions of the rtty decoder display q push a band key to select the desired band. W push [rtty/psk] to select rtty. • after...

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    53 4 receive and transmit or f-3 f-6 – f-1 f-4 rt1 rt4 – f-1 f-4 rt5 rt8 / decode tx mem 1–4/5–8 • rtty memory screen d rtty memory transmission previously entered characters can be sent using the rtty memory. Contents of the memory are set using the edit menu. Q during the rtty mode operation, push...

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    54 4 receive and transmit 4 d editing rtty memory the contents of the rtty memories can 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...

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    55 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 during the rtty mode operation, push [decode] (f-3) to select the rtty decode screen. W push [] (f-1) to select the second rtty decode menu, then push...

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    56 4 receive and transmit 4 rtty tx usos on explicitly inserts the figs character, even though it is not required by the receiving station. • on : inserts figs. • off : does not insert figs. Rtty auto cr+lf by tx on selects the automatic new line code (cr+lf) transmission capability. • on : transmit...

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    57 4 receive and transmit d data saving the contents of the rtty memory/received signal can be saved into usb-memory. Q during the rtty decode screen display, push [] (f-1) to select the rtty decode second menu. W push [save] (f-4) to select the decode file save screen. E change the following condit...

  • Page 67: Psk Operation

    58 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ psk operation a high-quality dsp-based psk encoder/decoder is built-in to the ic-7600. When connecting a pc keyboard (pp. 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 manua...

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    59 4 receive and transmit d about bpsk and qpsk modes the bpsk and qpsk modes are available for psk. • the bpsk (binary phase shift keying) mode is the most commonly used mode. • the qpsk (quadrature phase shift keying) mode has error correction capability to provide better decoding than the bpsk mo...

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    60 4 receive and transmit 4 d functions of the psk decoder display exit/set f-3 f-6 f-5 band keys f-2 rtty/psk hold/clr wide decode afc/net • afc/net indicators main dial f-4 f-5 def adj q push a band key to select the desired band. W push [rtty/psk] to select psk. • after the psk mode is selected, ...

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    61 4 receive and transmit d automatic transmission/reception setting previously entered characters can be sent using the psk memory. Contents of the memory are set using the edit menu. Q during the psk mode operation, push [decode] (f-3) to select the psk decode screen. W push [tx mem] (f-3) to sele...

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    62 4 receive and transmit 4 d editing psk memory the contents of the psk 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 durin...

  • Page 72

    63 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 during the psk mode operation, push [decode] (f-3) to select the psk decode screen. W push [] (f-1) to select the second psk decode menu, then push [set] (f-5...

  • Page 73

    64 4 receive and transmit 4 psk time stamp (frequency) off selects the operating frequency display for time stamp usage. Note: the frequency won’t be displayed when “off” is selected in “psk time stamp” as shown below left. • on : displays the operating frequency. • off : no operating frequency disp...

  • Page 74

    65 4 receive and transmit d data saving the contents of the psk memory/received signal can be saved into usb-memory. Q during the psk decode screen display, push [] (f-1) to select the psk decode second menu. W push [save] (f-4) to select decode file save screen. E change the following conditions if...

  • Page 75: Repeater Operation

    66 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ repeater operation a repeater retransmits a received signal on a different frequency. When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by an offset frequency. A repeater can be accessed using split frequency operation with the transmit...

  • Page 76: Tone Squelch Operation

    67 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 set the desired frequency band and select the fm mode. W push [tone] (mf7) several t...

  • Page 77: Data Mode (Afsk) Operation

    68 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ data mode (afsk) operation when operating rtty, sstv, amtor or packet with your tnc and/or pc software in the afsk mode, consult the manual that comes with the tnc and/or the software. Q connect a pc and tnc to the transceiver. (p. 23) w push a band key to select the de...

  • Page 78: Spectrum Scope Screen

    69 4 receive and transmit • center mode screen • fixed mode screen ■ spectrum scope screen this dsp-based spectrum scope allows you to display the activity on the selected band, as well as the relative strengths of various signals. The ic-7600 has two spectrum scope modes. One is the center mode, an...

  • Page 79

    70 4 receive and transmit 4 spurious signal waveforms may be displayed. They are generated in the internal scope circuit and do not indicate a transceiver malfunction. D using the spectrum scope q push [exit/set] several times to close any multi- function screens, if necessary. Push w [scope](f-1). ...

  • Page 80

    71 4 receive and transmit d center mode displays signals around the operating frequency within the selected span. The operating frequency is always displayed in the center of the screen. Q push [exit/set] several times to close any multi- function screens, if necessary. Push w [scope](f-1) to select...

  • Page 81

    72 4 receive and transmit 4 the marker display in the fixed mode in the fixed mode, the marker displays the operating frequency. So, the transceiver always displays the main marker. • marker types : the main marker indicates the operating frequency of the main band. : the sub marker indicates the op...

  • Page 82

    73 4 receive and transmit d mini scope screen the mini scope screen can be simultaneously displayed with other multi-function displays, such as a set mode menu, rtty/psk decode screen, or memory list screen. Hold down ➥ [m.Scope] for 1 second to turn the mini scope screen on or off. • when the mini ...

  • Page 83

    74 4 receive and transmit 4 f-1 f-2 f-3 f-4 f-6 exit/set main dial wide/set def d scope set mode this set mode is used to set the waveform color, sweeping speed, scope range for fixed mode, etc. Q during spectrum scope display on, hold down [wide/set] (f-6) for 1 second to select the scope set mode ...

  • Page 84

    75 4 receive and transmit waveform color (current) 217 241 247 set the waveform color for the currently received signals. • the color is set in rgb format. • push [ Ω ≈ ] (f-3) to select r (red), g (green) and b (blue), and rotate the main dial to adjust the ratio from 0 to 255. • the color is displ...

  • Page 85

    76 4 receive and transmit 4 ☞ continued on the next page. Sweep speed ( ± 25k) fast select the sweep speed for the ±25 khz span selection from slow, mid and fast. Sweep speed ( ± 50k) fast select the sweep speed for the ±50 khz span selection from slow, mid and fast. Sweep speed ( ± 100k) fast selec...

  • Page 86

    77 4 receive and transmit scope set mode (continued) d fixed edges ( 8.00 − 11.00) 10.100 − 10.150 mhz set the scope edge frequencies for fixed mode scope when the 8 to 11 mhz band is selected. • set the frequencies within 8.000 to 11.000 mhz range in 1 khz steps. As edge frequencies are set, the ot...

  • Page 87

    78 4 receive and transmit 4 fixed edges (30.00 − 45.00) 30.000 − 30.500 mhz set the scope edge frequencies for fixed mode scope when the 30 to 45 mhz band is selected. • set the frequencies within 30.000 to 45.000 mhz range in 1 khz steps. As edge frequencies are set, the other edge frequency will b...

  • Page 88

    79 4 receive and transmit d usb mouse operation if you connect a usb mouse to the transceiver, a mouse pointer appears on the spectrum scope screen. Now, you can change the frequency by using the mouse. Clicking while holding down [xfc] changes the transmit frequency. • mouse operation on the center...

  • Page 89: Preamplifier

    80 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ preamplifier the preamp amplifies received signals in the receiver front end, to improve the s/n ratio and sensitivity. Set this to preamp 1 or preamp 2 when receiving weak signals. ➥ push [p.Amp] (mf3) several times to set the preamp off, preamp 1 on or preamp 2 on. ➥ ...

  • Page 90: Rit Function

    81 4 receive and transmit ■ rit function the rit (receive 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 transm...

  • Page 91: Agc Function

    82 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ agc function f-4 exit/set main dial def [agc] q select any non-fm mode. W hold down [agc] (mf5) for 1 second to select the agc set mode. E push [agc] (mf5) several times to select fast time constant. R rotate the main dial to set the desired time constant for ‘agc fast....

  • Page 92: Twin Pbt Operation

    83 4 receive and transmit ■ twin pbt operation ssb/cw/rtty/psk/am in general, the pbt (passband tuning) electronically narrows the if passband width by shifting the if frequency to slightly outside of the if filter passband, to reject interference. The ic-7600 uses dsp for the pbt function. You can ...

  • Page 93: If Filter Selection

    84 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ if filter selection the transceiver has 3 passband width if filters for each mode. For the ssb, cw and psk modes, the passband width can be set between 50 and 3600 hz in 50 or 100 hz steps. A total of 41 passband widths are available. For the rtty mode, the passband wid...

  • Page 94

    85 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 hold down [filter] for 1 second to select the filter set screen. W select any mode except fm....

  • Page 95

    86 4 receive and transmit 4 hf ssb (600hz – ) sharp select the filter shape for the ssb mode in hf bands. The set filter shape is automatically used only when the if filter is set to 600 hz or wider. Ssb-(600hz – ) sharp select the filter shape for the ssb data mode in hf bands. The set filter shape...

  • Page 96: Dualwatch Operation

    87 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 ...

  • Page 97

    88 4 receive and transmit 4 • scanning during dualwatch scanning operates only for the main readout. To operate the scan during dualwatch, scan on the main readout and use the sub readout for your qso using both dualwatch and split frequency operation. Q program the desired programmed scan edges in ...

  • Page 98: Noise Blanker

    89 4 receive and transmit ■ noise blanker ssb/cw/rtty/psk/am the noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such as the noise from car ignitions. The noise blanker is not available for the fm mode. ➥ push [nb] to turn the noise blanker function on or off. • the indicator on this switch lights green w...

  • Page 99: Noise Reduction

    90 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ noise reduction the noise reduction function reduces random noise components and enhances desired signals which are buried in noise. The dsp performs the random noise reduction function. Q push [nr] to turn the noise reduction on. • the indicator on this switch lights g...

  • Page 100: Notch Function

    91 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 au...

  • Page 101: Vox Function

    92 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ vox function ssb/am/fm the vox (voice-operated transmission) function switches between transmit and receive with your voice. This function provides “hands-free” operation. D using the vox function q select a phone mode (ssb, am, fm). W push [vox] (mf6) to turn the vox f...

  • Page 102: Break-In Function

    93 4 receive and transmit ■ break-in function cw the break-in function is used in the 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 tran...

  • Page 103: Speech Compressor

    94 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ speech compressor ssb the speech compressor increases average rf output power, improving signal strength and readability. Q push [ssb] to select the usb or lsb mode. W hold down [comp] (mf7) for 1 second to select the comp tbw set screen. E adjust the [mic gain] control...

  • Page 104: Tx Function

    95 4 receive and transmit ■ ∂ tx function the ∂ tx function shifts the transmit frequency up to ±9.999 khz in 1 hz steps (10 hz steps when cancelling the 1 hz step readout) without moving the receive frequency. Q push [ ∂ tx ] to turn ∂ tx function on. • “ ” and the shifting frequency appear when th...

  • Page 105: Split Frequency Operation

    96 4 receive and transmit 4 ■ split frequency operation split frequency operation 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 m...

  • Page 106: Quick Split Function

    97 4 receive and transmit ■ quick split function when you find a dx station, an important consideration is how to set the split frequency. When you hold down the [split] switch for 1 second, the split frequency operation is turned on, and the sub readout frequency and operating mode is equalized to ...

  • Page 107: About Digital Voice Recorder

    ■ 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 seconds can be recorded into receive memory (total message length for all channels of up to 209 seconds) and a total message length ...

  • Page 108: Recording A Received Audio

    ■ recording a received audio up to 20 receive voice memories can be recorded in the ic-7600. A total of 209 seconds of audio can be recorded in receive messages. However, the maximum recordable length of a single message is 30 seconds. This voice recorder records not only the received audio, but als...

  • Page 109: Playing The Recorded Audio

    ■ playing the recorded audio d basic playing q push [exit/set] several times to close any multi- function screens, if necessary. W push [voice] (f-2) to call up the voice recorder screen. • previously selected screen, tx or rx memory, is displayed. If the tx memory message (t1–t4) appears, push [t/r...

  • Page 110

    ■ protect the recorded contents 101 5 voice recorder functions f-2 f-4 f-1 protect exit/set f-2 f-3 f-6 f-1 play clr f-4 protect exit/set the recorded contents can be erased independently by message. Q call up the voice recorder screen, rx memory. W push [ y ] (f-1) or [ z ] (f-2) to select the desi...

  • Page 111

    ■ recording a message for transmit 102 5 voice recorder functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 f-2 f-4 f-1 rec exit/set voice mic rec appears adjust [mic gain] control so that this indicator reads within 100%. F-2 f-3 f-1 play exit/set f-6 clr to transmit a message using the...

  • Page 112: Programming A Memory Name

    ■ programming a memory name 103 5 voice recorder functions f-1 f-2 f-4 f-3 del space f-5 f-6 exit/set main dial symbol abc 123 abc t1..T4 keypad name • voice mic. Record screen voice memory name editing example memory messages can be tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 30 characters each. Capita...

  • Page 113: Sending A Recorded Message

    Q push [exit/set] several times to close any multi- function screens, if necessary. W select a phone mode by pushing [ssb] or [am/fm]. E push [voice] (f-2) to call up the voice recorder screen. • if the receive voice message appears, push [t/r] (f-6) to select tx message (t1–t4). R push the desired ...

  • Page 114: Voice Set Mode

    ■ voice set mode sets the automatic monitor function, short play and normal recording times for voice recorder. Q push [exit/set] several times to close any multi- function screens, if necessary. W push [voice] (f-2) to call up the voice recorder screen. E push [exit/set] to select voice recorder me...

  • Page 115

    ■ saving a voice message into the usb-memory 106 5 voice recorder functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 the usb-memory is not supplied by icom. Edit f-4 save f-6 f-5 t/r f-1 f-2 f-4 f-3 del space symbol abc 123 f-1 exit/set dir/file main dial • v oice recorder rx memory scr...

  • Page 116: Memory Operation

    6 107 memory operation memory channel memory channel number capability transfer to vfo over-writ- ing clear regular memory channels 1–99 one frequency and one mode in each memory channel. Yes yes yes scan edge memory channels p1, p2 one frequency and one mode in each memory channel as scan edges for...

  • Page 117: Memory List Screen

    ■ memory list screen 108 6 memory operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 set exit/set main dial f-2 roll f-1 q select the memory list screen as described above. W while pushing [roll] (f-1), rotate the main dial to scroll the screen. E push [set] (f-2) to select the highligh...

  • Page 118: Memory Channel Programming

    ■ memory channel programming 109 6 memory operation mw [example]: programming 7.088 mhz/lsb into memory channel 12. Push for 1 sec. Beep beep beep 7 3 ssb mw or [example]: programming 21.280 mhz/usb into memory channel 19. Push for 1 sec. Beep beep beep ssb mw then or 21 7 memory channel can be prog...

  • Page 119: Frequency Transfers

    ■ frequency transfers the frequency and operating mode in a memory channel can be transferred to the vfo in either vfo mode or memory mode. D transferring in the vfo mode this is useful for transferring programmed contents to a vfo. Q select the vfo mode by pushing [vfo/memo]. W select the memory ch...

  • Page 120: Memory Names

    ■ memory names all memory channels (including scan edges) can be tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 10 characters each. Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols (! # $ % & ¥ ? " ’ ` ^ + – ✱ / . , : ; = ( ) [ ] { } ¦ _ – @) and space can be used. D editing (programming) memory name...

  • Page 121: Memo Pads

    ■ memo pads 112 6 memory operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 mp-r newest oldest memo pads mp-r you can call up the desired contents of a memo pad by pushing [mp-r] several times. • both vfo and memory modes can be used. • the frequency and operating mode are called up, st...

  • Page 122: Scan Types

    ■ scan types ■ preparation • channels for programmed scan: program scan edge frequencies into scan edge memory channels p1 and p2. (p. 109) for ∂ f scan: set the ∂ f span ( ∂ f scan range) in the scan screen. For memory scan: program 2 or more memory channels except scan edge memory channels. For se...

  • Page 123: Scan Set Mode

    ■ scan set mode the scan speed and the scan resume condition can be set using the scan set mode. Q push [scan] (f-5) to select scan screen. W push [set] (f-6) to select the scan set mode. E push [ y ] (f-1) or [ z ] (f-2) to select the desired item. R rotate the main dial to select the desired condi...

  • Page 124: Programmed Scan Operation

    ■ programmed scan operation q push [exit/set] several times to close any multi- function screens, if necessary. W select the vfo mode. E select the desired operating mode. • the operating mode can also be changed while scanning. R push [scan] (f-5) to select the scan screen. T set [rf/sql] open or c...

  • Page 125: Fine Programmed Scan/fine

    ■ fine programmed scan/fine ∂ f scan 116 7 scans 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 f-1 f-5 exit/set main dial prog scan recall f-3 f-2 ∂ f fine in fine scan (programmed or ∂ f), the scan speed decreases when the squelch opens, but the transceiver keeps scanning. The scanning tuni...

  • Page 126: Memory Scan Operation

    ■ memory scan operation q push [exit/set] several times to close any multi- function screens, if necessary. W select memory mode. E push [scan] (f-5) to select the scan screen. R set [rf/sql] open or closed. • see page 113 for squelch condition. • if the [rf/sql] control function is set as “auto,” t...

  • Page 127

    ■ setting select memory channels 118 7 scans 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 exit/set f-3 f-5 f-1 f-2 vfo/memo scan select f-4 memory roll set • scan screen • memory list screen f-5 scan f-3 select f-1 f-2 f-3 ★ 1 ★ 1 ★ 2 ★ 3 f-4 ★ 1,2,3 f-4 memory exit/set d setting in scan sc...

  • Page 128: Tone Scan

    ■ tone scan the transceiver can detect subaudible tones in a received signal. By monitoring a signal that is being transmitted on a repeater input frequency, you can determine the tone frequency required to access the repeater. Q set the desired frequency or memory channel to be checked for a tone f...

  • Page 129: Automatic Antenna Selection

    ■ automatic antenna selection the transceiver covers 0.03–60 mhz over 10 bands. Each band key has a band memory which can memorize a selected antenna (ant1, ant2, ant1/ rx antenna and ant2/rx antenna). When you change the operating frequency beyond a band, the previously used antenna is automaticall...

  • Page 130: Antenna Tuner Operation

    ■ antenna tuner operation the internal automatic antenna tuner automatically matches the transceiver to the connected antenna. After the tuner matches an antenna, the variable capacitor settings are memorized as a preset point for each frequency range (100 khz steps). Therefore, when you change the ...

  • Page 131

    Optional external tuner operation ■ 122 8 antenna tuner operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 • automatic tuner start (hf bands only) if you want to deactivate the tuner under conditions of vswr 1.5:1 or less, use the auto tuner start function and turn the tuner off. This f...

  • Page 132: Clock And Timers

    9 123 clock and timers ■ clock set mode the ic-7600 has a built-in calendar and 24-hour clock (accuracy ±75 seconds per month) with daily power on/off timer functions. Before operating these timer functions, set the current date and time. Q push [exit/set] several times to close multi- function scre...

  • Page 133: Daily Timer Setting

    124 9 clock and timers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ daily timer setting the transceiver turns power on and/or off automatically on the specified day and time, with the specified frequency settings. Q push [exit/set] several times to close multi- function screen, if necessa...

  • Page 134: Setting Sleep Timer

    ■ setting sleep timer the sleep timer turns the transceiver power off automatically after passing the set period. The timer can be set to 5–120 minutes in 5 minute steps. The sleep timer function counts the ‘minute’ units, and does not count the ‘second’ units. For example, when the sleep timer is s...

  • Page 135: Set Mode

    10 126 set mode 9 10 ■ set mode description the set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. The ic-7600 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 q push [exit/s...

  • Page 136

    D screen arrangement 127 10 set mode • set mode menu screen (p. 126) • level set mode (p. 128) • acc set mode (p. 132) • time set mode (p. 123) • display set mode (p. 134) • others set mode (p. 136) • usb-memory set menu (p. 144) f-3 f-4 f-5 f-6 f-2 f-1 f-2 f-3 f-4 f-5 f-6.

  • Page 137: Level Set Mode

    ■ level set mode ssb rx hpf/lpf – – – – – – – sets the high-pass filter (100 to 2000 hz) and low- pass filter (500 to 2400 hz) of the receive audio in 100 hz steps in the ssb mode. (default: off) note: when this setting is active, below 2 items will be reset to default value, ‘0.’ ssb rx tone (bass)...

  • Page 138

    Level set mode (continued) ■ cw rx hpf/lpf – – – – – – – sets the high-pass filter (100 to 2000 hz) and low- pass filter (500 to 2400 hz) of the receive audio in 100 hz steps in the cw mode. (default: off) rtty rx hpf/lpf – – – – – – – sets the high-pass filter (100 to 2000 hz) and low- pass filter ...

  • Page 139

    Ssb tbw (wide) 100 – 2900 sets the transmission passband width to a wide setting by changing the lower and higher cut-off frequencies. • lower freq. : 100 (default), 200, 300 and 500 hz • higher freq. : 2500, 2700, 2800 and 2900 hz (default) ssb tbw (mid) 300 – 2700 sets the transmission passband wi...

  • Page 140

    Level set mode (continued) ■ apf af level 0 db sets the audio level for the audio peak filter in the cw mode from 0 to +6 db in 1 db steps. Beep level 50% sets the beep output level from 0% to 100% in 1% steps. (default: 50%) beep level limit on turns the beep tone output level limiting capability o...

  • Page 141: Acc Set Mode

    ■ acc set mode usb audio sql off (open) sets the squelch condition of the usb audio which is output from the [usb] (b) connector on the rear panel. The same audio signals are output from [usb] (b) and the acc sockets. • the beep tones and the voice synthesizer announcements are not output. • the rec...

  • Page 142

    Acc set mode (continued) ■ send relay type mos-fet selects the switching relay type for [relay] from reed and mos-fet. Select the suitable relay type when connecting a non-icom linear amplifier. • reed : use mechanical relay. (16 v dc/0.5 a max.: default) • mos-fet : use semiconductor type relay. (2...

  • Page 143: Display Set Mode

    ■ display set mode bright (lcd) 50% adjusts the lcd unit brightness from 0% (dark) to 100% (bright) range in 1% steps. (default: 50%) note: when you set the lcd brightness to 0%, nothing may appear on the screen. Adjust the lcd brightness until some indicators appear on the screen, then set it to yo...

  • Page 144

    Display set mode (continued) ■ apf−width popup (apf off ➔ on) on selects the pop-up display for the apf filter width from on or off. (default: on) mn−q popup (mn off ➔ on) on enables the pop-up display capability when the notch filter width is changed from on to off. (default: on) screen saver funct...

  • Page 145: Others Set Mode

    ■ others set mode calibration marker off this item is used for a simple frequency check of the transceiver. See page 155 for calibration procedure. • off : calibration marker off (default) • on : calibration marker on note: turn the calibration marker off after checking the frequency of the transcei...

  • Page 146

    Tx delay (50m) off if the transceiver transmits power before an external device, such as a linear amplifier, is ready to operate, the transmitted power will be reflected back and can damage the transceiver. Therefore a time delay can be set to delay the transceiver output until the external device i...

  • Page 147

    Tuner (auto start) off the internal antenna tuner has an automatic start capability, which starts tuning if the swr is high. (default: off) • off : the tuner remains off even when the swr is high. • on : automatic tune starts even when the tuner is turned off during hf bands operation. Tuner (ptt st...

  • Page 148

    Rtty shift width 170 selects the rtty shift width. There are 3 selectable values: 170, 200 and 425 hz. (default: 170 hz) 170 hz is automatically selected when the internal rtty decoder is used. Rtty keying polarity normal selects the rtty keying polarity. Normal or reverse keying polarity can be sel...

  • Page 149

    Memopad numbers 5 sets the number of memo pad channels available. 5 or 10 memo pads can be selected. (default: 5) main dial auto ts high sets the auto tuning step function for the main dial. When rapidly rotating the main dial, the tuning step automatically changes several times as selected. There a...

  • Page 150

    Apf type soft select audio filter shape for apf between soft and sharp. (default: soft) • sharp : the sharp filter shape rejects interfering signals more aggressively. • soft : the soft filter shape makes distinguishing noise and signals easier. The audio filter width is related to the cw pitch sett...

  • Page 151

    Keyboard [f1]–[f4] (keyer) off sets the keyer memory transmission capability on or off when one of the [f1] to [f4] key of the keyboard that is connected to the [usb] (a) connector on the front panel is pushed. (default: off) • off : [f1] to [f4] keys do not function. • on : pushing one of the [f1] ...

  • Page 152

    Ci-v output (for ant) off enables to output the antenna controller status (frequency and so on) from [remote]. • off : turns off the function. • on : outputs the status. Usb serial function ci-v selects the [usb] connector output data format between ci-v and decode. (default: ci-v) • ci-v : outputs ...

  • Page 153: Usb-Memory Set Menu

    144 10 set mode 10 ■ usb-memory set menu d usb-memory set screen arrangement f-1 f-2 f-3 f-4 f-5 f-6 f-1 f-2 f-3 f-4 f-5 f-6 • usb-memory set men u • setting load screen (p. 145) • load option set mode (p. 146) • firmware update (p. 175) • format menu (p. 151) • setting save screen (p. 147) • save o...

  • Page 154: File Loading

    145 10 set mode ■ file loading by loading the saved setting file from the usb- memory, you can easily set up another ic-7600 or apply the several operators settings to one ic-7600. Q during the set mode menu screen display, push [usb] (f-6) to select the usb set menu screen. W push [load] (f-1) to s...

  • Page 155

    146 10 set mode 10 d load option set mode load contents select selects file load condition from all and select. (default: select) • all : loads and sets the all following contents. • select : loads and sets the selected contents only. Ant memory no selects the antenna memory setting loading conditio...

  • Page 156: File Saving

    ■ file saving memory channel contents, set mode settings, etc. Can be saved into the usb-memory for backup. Q during the set mode menu screen display, push [usb] (f-6) to select the usb memory set menu screen. W push [save] (f-2) to select setting save screen. E change the following conditions if de...

  • Page 157

    148 10 set mode 10 d save option set mode save contents all selects the file save option from all or select. (default: all) • all : saves all the following contents. • select : saves the selected contents only. Memory & settings yes this setting is fixed “yes.” • yes : saves memory channel contents ...

  • Page 158: Changing A File Name

    ■ changing a file name the file name, saved in the usb-memory, can be re- named from the transceiver as desired. Q during the setting save screen display, push [dir/file] (f-1) to select the tree view screen. • push [ y ] (f-2) or [ z ] (f-3) to select the desired folder. • “decode,” “setting” and “...

  • Page 159: Deleting A File

    ■ deleting a file recommendation: deleting the setting file is irreversible. Confirm the contents before deleting a setting file. Q during the setting save screen display, push [dir/file] (f-1) to select the tree view screen. • push [ y ] (f-2) or [ z ] (f-3) to select the desired folder. • “decode,...

  • Page 160: Formatting The Usb-Memory

    ■ formatting the usb-memory saved data in the usb-memory can be erased. Important! Formatting erases all saved data on the usb-memory. Making a backup file on your pc is recommended. Q during the usb memory set menu screen display, hold down [format] (f-4) for 1 second. • confirmation screen appears...

  • Page 161: Troubleshooting

    D transceiver power problem possible cause solution ref. Power does not come on when the [power] switch is pushed. • power cable is improperly connected. • fuse is blown. • re-connect the dc power cable correctly. • check for the cause, then replace the fuse with the spare one. ( fuses are installed...

  • Page 162: Main Dial Brake Adjustment

    153 11 maintenance ■ main dial brake adjustment the tension of the main dial may be adjusted to suit your preference. The brake adjustment is located on the bottom side of the front panel. See the figure at right. Slide the brake adjustment to a comfortable tension level while turning the dial conti...

  • Page 163: Swr Reading

    154 11 maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 [rf power] meter transmit tuner rtty/psk exit/set better than 1.5:1 ■ swr reading the swr meter displays the swr over the transmission line in all modes. Q push [tuner] to turn the antenna tuner off. W hold down [meter] (mf2) f...

  • Page 164: Frequency Calibration

    155 11 maintenance a very accurate frequency counter is required to calibrate the frequency of the 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 facto...

  • Page 165

    ■ opening the transceiver’s case 156 11 maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 carrying handle top cover bottom cover pa shielding plate the ic-7600 has a lithium backup battery (cr2032) inside for clock and timer functions. The usual life of the backup battery is approxim...

  • Page 166: Fuse Replacement

    ■ fuse replacement if a fuse blows, or the transceiver stops functioning, find the source of the problem, and repair it. Then 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...

  • Page 167: About Protection Displays

    ■ about protection displays the ic-7600 has a 2-step protection function to protect the final power amplifiers. The protector monitors the power amplifier temperature and activates when the temperature becomes extremely high. • reduced power transmission reduces the transmit output power to 50 w. “l...

  • Page 168: Control Command

    ■ remote jack (ci-v) information controller to ic-7600 fe fe 7a e0 cn sc data area fd preamb le code (fix ed) tr ansceiv er’ s def ault address controller’ s def ault address command number (see the command tab le) sub command number (see the command tab le) bcd code data such as for frequency , mem...

  • Page 169

    D command table cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 00 see p. 166 send frequency data for transceive 01 see p. 166 operating mode selection for transceive 02 see p. 168 read band edge frequencies 03 see p. 166 read operating frequency 04 see p. 166 read operating mode 05 see p. 166 set operating frequenc...

  • Page 170

    Cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 16 02 00 preamp off 01 preamp 1 on 02 preamp 2 on 12 00 agc fast selection 01 agc mid selection 02 agc slow selection 22 00 noise blanker off 01 noise blanker on 32 00 audio peak filter off 01 audio peak filter wide on (320 hz is selected when sharp apf is set) 02 audi...

  • Page 171

    Cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 1a 05 0033 00 [mic] selection for mod input connector during data3 01 [acc] selection for mod input connector during data3 02 both [mic] and [acc] selection for mod input connector during data3 03 [usb] selection for mod input connector during data3 0034 00 reed select...

  • Page 172

    Command table (continued) d cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 1a 05 0089 00 lsb selection for cw normal side set 01 usb selection for cw normal side set 0090 00 sharp selection for apf type 01 soft selection for apf type 0091 00 voice memory transmission off with external keypad 01 voice memory transmi...

  • Page 173

    Cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 1a 05 0131 01 m1 selection for count up trigger channel 02 m2 selection for count up trigger channel 03 m3 selection for count up trigger channel 04 m4 selection for count up trigger channel 0132 0001 to 9999 send/read present number (0001=1, 9999=9999) 0133 01 to 60 s...

  • Page 174

    165 12 control command cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 1c 00 00 send/read transceiver’s status (rx) when “ci-v output (for ant)” (command: 1c 04) is set to “on,” automatically outputs when changed. 01 send/read transceiver’s status (tx) when “ci-v output (for ant)” (command: 1c 04) is set to “on,” au...

  • Page 175

    166 12 control command 12 d data content description • operating frequency command: 00, 03, 05, 1c 03 q x x x x x w e x r t x x 0 0 10 hz digit: 0–9 1 hz digit: 0–9 1 khz digit: 0–9 100 hz digit: 0–9 100 khz digit: 0–9 10 khz digit: 0–9 10 mhz digit: 0–6 1 mhz digit: 0–9 1000 mhz digit: 0 (fix ed) 1...

  • Page 176

    Data content description (continued) d • offset frequency setting command: 1a 05 0065, 0066, 0072 1 khz digit: 0–9 100 hz digit: 0 (fix ed) 100 khz digit: 0–9 10 khz digit: 0–9 10 mhz digit: 0–9 † 1 mhz digit: 0–9 direction: 00=+ direction 01=– direction q 0 x x x x xx w e 0 r * *no need to enter fo...

  • Page 177

    168 12 control command 12 • repeater tone/tone squelch frequency setting command: 1b 00, 1b 01 100hz digit: 0–2 10 hz digit: 0–9 1 hz digit: 0–9 0.1 hz digit: 0–9 fix ed digit: 0* fix ed digit: 0* q * 0 0 x x x w e x *not necessary when setting a frequency. • band edge frequency setting command 02*,...

  • Page 178

    Q , w memory channel 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 to program the blank channel, enter “ff” to e after the memory channel number ( q and w ). This completes the memory chan...

  • Page 179: Specifications and Options

    12 13 170 specifications and options 13 ■ general • frequency coverage : (unit: mhz) receive 0.030–60.000* 1 * 2 transmit 1.800–1.999* 2 , 3.500–3.999* 2 , 5.33050* 3 , 5.34650* 3 , 5.36650* 3 , 5.37150* 3 , 5.40350* 3 , 7.000–7.300* 2 , 10.100–10.150* 2 , 14.000–14.350* 2 , 18.068–18.168* 2 , 21.00...

  • Page 180: Options

    171 13 specifications and options ah-4 hf automatic antenna tuner specially designed to tune a long wire antenna for hf/50 mhz bands particularly in portable or mobile operation. The “ptt tune” function provides simple operation. • input power rating: 120 w ah-2b antenna element a 2.5 m long antenna...

  • Page 181

    172 13 specifications and options 13 • mb-121 carrying handle convenient when carrying the transceiver. The same as that attached to the transceiver. • sp-33 external speaker designed for base station operation. Input impedance: 8 ø maximum input power: 5 w • rs-ba1 ip remote control software to rem...

  • Page 182: Updating The Firmware

    14 173 updating the firmware general ■ the ic-7600’s firmware can be updated if desired. By updating the firmware, new function(s) can be added and the improvement of performance parameters can be obtained. Refer to ■ preparation (p. 174) and ■ firmware update (p. 175) for details. Ask your dealer o...

  • Page 183: Preparation

    174 14 updating the firmware 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ preparation d file downloading information ✓ the downloaded firmware data (example: 7600_110.Dat) should be copied to the usb-memory (in the “ic-7600” folder) using an available usb port (a usb hub may be required, ...

  • Page 184: Firmware Update

    ■ firmware update the transceiver displays its firmware version information after turning power on, if the opening message screen indication capability is on. (p. 135) q copy the downloaded firmware data into the “ic- 7600” folder of the usb-memory. • the usb-memory must have been formatted by the i...

  • Page 185

    176 14 updating the firmware 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 !3 after the firmware loading is completed, the transceiver automatically starts the update, and the dialog at right is displayed. R warning! Never turn the ic-7600 power off at this stage. The transceiver firmware wi...

  • Page 186

    15 177 ce installation notes for amateur base station installations it is recommended that the forward clearance in front of the antenna 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 th...

  • Page 187: Index

    178 index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 symbol ∂ f scan operation ................................................. 115 ∂ tx function ............................................................ 95 ∂ tx monitor function ............................................... 95 numbe...

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    179 index e electronic keyer functions ........................................ 44 editing a memory keyer ....................................... 46 contest number set mode ................................... 47 memory keyer screen .......................................... 45 explicit definitions ....

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    180 index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 n nb set mode ............................................................ 89 noise blanker ........................................................... 89 noise reduction ........................................................ 90 notch...

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    181 index s save option set mode ............................................ 148 scans .................................................................. 113 channels ........................................................... 113 fine ∂ f scan ..................................................... ...

  • Page 191

    182 index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 v vector tuning indicator display example .................. 58 vfo mode selection ................................................ 28 voice recorder functions .......................... 98 playing the recorded audio ......................

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    Memo.

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    Memo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21.

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