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Icom IC-7600 Instruction Manual
Summary of IC-7600
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Instruction manual hf/50 mhz transceiver i7600
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Foreword thank you for makng the ic-7600 your rado of choce. We hope you agree wth icom’s phlosophy of “technology frst.” many hours of research and devel- opment went nto the desgn of your ic-7600. Features ❍ ultimate receiver performance: third-order inter- cept (ip3) of +30 dbm (hf bands only) ❍ ...
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Precautions r warning high rf voltage! Never attach an antenna or nternal antenna connector durng transmsson. Ths may result n an electrcal shock or burn. R warning! Never operate the transcever wth a headset or other audo accessores at hgh volume levels. Hearng experts advse aganst contnu- ous hgh ...
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Table of contents foreword .............................................................. I important ............................................................... I explicit definitions ............................................ I supplied accessories....................................... I fc...
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Table of contents ■ rtty (fsk) operaton ..................................... 46 d about rtty reverse mode ......................... 47 d twn peak filter ............................................ 47 d functons for the rtty decoder ndcaton .. 48 d settng the decoder threshold level ............. 4...
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V table of contents 6 memory operation .............................. 99−104 ■ memory channels ............................................ 99 ■ memory channel selecton .............................. 99 d usng the [ ∫ ]/[ √ ] keys ................................ 99 d usng the keypad ..................
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Table of contents 12 control command ............................ 151−159 ■ remote jack (ci-v) nformaton ..................... 151 d ci-v connecton example .......................... 151 d data format ............................................... 151 d command table ..................................
Page 8: Front Panel
Q power switch [power•timer] (p. 30) while transceiver’s power is off: ➥ push to turn the transcever power on. • turn the optonal dc power supply on n advance. • the ndcator on ths swtch lghts green when powered on. While transceiver’s power is on: ➥ push momentarly to toggle the tmer functon on and...
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Y microphone connector [mic] accepts the suppled or optonal mcrophone. • see p. 161 for approprate mcrophones. • see p. 23 for mcrophone connector nformaton. U mic gain control [mic gain] (p. 36) adjusts mcrophone nput gan. • the transmt audo tone n ssb, am and fm modes can be adjusted ndependently ...
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!1 break-in delay control [bk-in delay] (p. 85) adjusts the transmt-to-receve swtchng delay tme for cw sem-break-n operatons. 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. 85) adjusts keyng speed for th...
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Mf3 (multi-function 3 switch) p.Amp switch (p.Amp) (p. 72) ➥ selects one of 2 receve rf preamps or bypasses them. • “p. Amp1” actvates 10 db preamp. • “ p. Amp2” actvates 16 db hgh-gan pre- amp. • “p. Amp off” can also be selected. ➥ turns the preamp functon off when pushed and held for 1 sec. ✔ wha...
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!4 noise reduction switch [nr] (p. 82) push to swtch dsp nose reducton on and off. • the ndcator on ths swtch lghts green when the func- ton s actvated. !5 noise reduction level control [nr] (outer control; p. 82) adjusts the dsp nose reducton level when the nose reducton functon s n use. Set for ma...
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@1 mode switches selects the desred mode. (p. 32) • announces the selected mode va the speech synthe- szer. (p. 35) [ssb] ➥ selects usb and lsb modes alternately when pushed. ➥ selects ssb data mode (usb-d, lsb-d) when pushed and held for 1 sec. N ssb mode. • in ssb data mode, push to return to ssb ...
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#0 transmit indicator [tx] lghts red whle transmttng. #1 receive indicator [rx] lghts green whle recevng a sgnal and when the squelch s open. #2 lcd function display (p. 13) shows the operatng frequency, functon swtch menus, spectrum scope screen, memor y lst screen, set mode settngs, etc. #3 split ...
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#9 passband tuning controls [twin-pbt] (p. 75) adjusts the recever’s if flter passband wdth va the dsp. • passband wdth and shft frequency are dsplayed n the mult-functon dsplay. • push and hold [pbt-clr] for 1 sec. To clear the pbt settngs. • adjustment range s set to half of the if filter passband...
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$6 memory up/down switches [ ∫ ]/[ √ ] (p. 99) ➥ push to select the desred memory channel. • memory channels can be selected both n vfo and memory modes. ➥ push to select the desred memory channel d- rectly after pushng [f-inp ent] and a memory channel number. $7 memory write switch [mw] (p. 101) st...
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%3 cw pitch control [cw pitch] (outer control; p. 38) shfts the receved cw audo ptch and the cw sdetone ptch wthout changng the operatng fre- quency. Lower frequency higher frequency %4 manual notch filter control [notch] (nner control; p. 83) vares the notch frequency of the manual notch filter to ...
Page 18: 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 ths termnal to a ground to prevent elec- trcal shocks, tvi, bci and other problems. W antenna connector 1 [ant1] e ant...
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I meter jack [meter] (p. 19) outputs a sgnal showng receved sgnal strength, transmt output power, vswr, alc, speech com- presson, v d or i d level for external meter ndca- ton. O straight key jack [key] (p. 17) accepts a straght key or external electronc keyer output usng a 1 ⁄ 4 nch standard plug. ...
Page 20: 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 (pgs. 35, 126) shows the sgnal strength whle recevng. Shows the relatve output power, swr, alc, vd, id or compresson levels whle transmttng. • a total of 3 meter types are avalable. • standar...
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O rtty tuning indicator shows the tunng condton n rtty mode. !0 mode indicator shows the selected mode. !1 frequency readouts shows the operatng frequency. • gray characters are used for not-selected readout. !2 memory channel readouts ➥ shows the selected memory channel contents n vfo mode. ➥ shows...
Page 22: Screen Menu Arrangement
The followng screens can be selected from the start-up screen. Choose the desred screen usng the followng chart. Pushng [exit/set] several tmes returns to the start-up screen. See p. 119 for set mode arrangement. • spectrum scope screen (p. 65) • voice recorder screen* (p. 90) • rtty decoder screen ...
Page 23: Unpacking
■ unpacking after unpackng, mmedately report any damage to the delverng carrer or dealer. Keep the shppng cartons. For a descrpton and a dagram of accessory equp- ment ncluded wth the ic-7600, see ‘suppled acces- sores’ on p. Of ths manual. ■ selecting a location select a locaton for the transcever ...
Page 24: Required Connections
■ required connections d front panel twin-pbt rit/ tx Ӡ 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 25: Advanced Connections
■ advanced connections d front panel twin-pbt rit/ tx Ӡ 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 26: Usb Connection
D rear panel— 2 1 2 ant dc 13.8v x-verter rx-ant acc tuner in out alc send key 1 2 meter remote ext-sp [meter] connects 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 27: Power Supply Connections
■ power supply connections use a dc power supply wth a 23 a capacty when operatng the transcever wth ac power. Refer to the dagrams below. Caution: before connectng the dc power cable, check the followng mportant tems. Make sure: • the [power] swtch s off. • output voltage of the power source s 12–1...
Page 28: Linear Amplifier Connections
■ linear amplifier connections d connecting the ic-pw1/euro exciter 1 1&2 to an antenna acc-1 ant ant2 ant1 acc 2 input1 input2 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...
Page 29: Transverter Jack Information
■ transverter jack information when 2 to 13.8 v s appled to pn 6 of [acc 2], the [x-verter] connector s actvated for transverter op- eraton and the antenna connectors do not receve or transmt any sgnals. Whle recevng, the [x-verter] connector can be actvated as an nput termnal from an external trans...
Page 30: Microphones
■ microphone connector information (front panel vew) 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 description w +8 v dc output max. 10 ma e f...
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■ accessory connector information acc 1 pin no. Name description specifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 rtty controls rtty keyng “hgh” 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 n parallel wth acc 2 pn 2. 3 send input/output pn...
Page 32: Before First Applying Power
■ before first applying power before frst applyng power, make sure all connec- tons requred for your system are complete by refer- rng to chapter 2. After all connectons have been done, set controls and swtches as shown n the fgure below. Twin-pbt rit/ tx Ӡ notch cw pitch voice memory bal nr af rf/s...
Page 33: Selecting Vfo/memory Mode
26 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 swtch between vfo and memory modes. • “vfo” appears when n vfo mode, or the selected memory channel number appears when n memory mode. • pushng and holdng [vfo/memo] for 1 sec....
Page 34: Selecting An Operating Band
■ selecting an operating band the trple band stackng regster provdes 3 memores for each band key, storng frequency and mode nfor- maton. Ths functon s convenent when you operate 3 oper- atng modes on one band. For example, one regster s used for a cw frequency, another for a ssb fre- quency and the ...
Page 35: Frequency Setting
■ frequency setting the transcever has several tunng methods for con- venent frequency tunng. D tuning with the main dial q push the desred band key on the keypad 1–3 tmes. • 3 dfferent frequences can be selected on each band wth the band key. (see prevous page “usng the band stackng regsters.”) w r...
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D about 5 mhz band operation (usa version only) operaton on the 5 mhz band s allowed on 5 dscrete frequences and must adhere to the followng: • usb mode • maxmum of 50 watts erp (effectve radated power) • 2.8 khz bandwdth it’s your responsblty to set all controls so that trans- msson n ths band meet...
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D selecting 1 hz step a mnmum tunng step of 1 hz can be used for fne tunng. Q push [ts] to turn the quck tunng functon off. W push and hold [ts] for 1 sec. To turn the 1 hz tun- ng step on and off. Note: • rit and/or ∂ tx also functons n 1 hz tunng step when used. • the frequency s changed n 50 hz s...
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D band edge warning beep when you tune nsde or outsde of an amateur band’s frequency range, a warnng beep sounds. (“ ” may be ndcated on outsde of an amateur band’s fre- quency.) (p. 14) ths functon can be turned off n set mode, f desred. Q push [exit/set] several tmes to close a mult- functon scree...
Page 39: Operating Mode Selection
■ 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 avalable n the ic-7600. Push the desred mode swtch to select a mode of operaton. See the dagram as at rght for t...
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■ squelch and receive (rf) sensitivity adjusts the rf gan and squelch threshold level. The squelch removes nose output from the speaker (closed poston) when no sgnal s receved. • the squelch s partcularly effectve for am and fm. It s also avalable for other modes. • 12 to 1 o’clock poston s recommen...
Page 41: Volume Setting
■ volume setting ➥ rotate [af] control clockwse to ncrease, counter- clockwse to decrease the audo output level. Increases decreases ■ meter indication selection the transcever has 6 transmt meter functons for your convenence. ➥ push [meter] (mf2) several tmes to select the desred meter. Indcates th...
Page 42: Voice Synthesizer Operation
D meter type selection a total of 3 meter types are avalable n the ic-7600— standard, edgewse and bar meters. Follow the nstructons below for the meter type selec- ton. Q push [exit/set] several tmes to return to normal screen, f necessary. W push [set] (f-6), then push [disp] (f-3) to select dsplay...
Page 43: Basic Transmit Operation
■ 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, and then, even if nothing is heard, ask “is the frequency in use?” once or...
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D drive gain adjustment the drve gan s actve for all modes other than ssb mode wth speech compressor off. Before transmttng, montor your selected operat- ng frequency to make sure transmttng won’t cause nterference to other statons on the same frequency. Q push [exit/set] several tmes to return to n...
Page 45: Functions For Cw Operation
■ functions for cw operation d about cw reverse mode cw-r (cw reverse) mode uses the opposte sde band to receve cw sgnals. Use when nterferng sgnals are near a desred sg- nal and you want to use cw-r to reduce the nterfer- ence. ➥ durng cw mode, push [cw] to select cw and cw-r mode. D about cw pitch...
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D apf (audio peak filter) operation the apf changes the audo frequency response by boostng a partcular frequency to enhance a desred cw sgnal. Q durng cw mode, push [apf/tpf] to turn the audo peak flter on and off. • “ ” appears n the dsplay and the ndcator on ths swtch lghts green when the audo pea...
Page 47: Electronic Keyer Functions
40 4 receive and transmit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ■ electronic keyer functions the ic-7600 has a number of convenent functons for the bult-n electronc keyer that can be accessed from the memory keyer menu. Q durng cw mode, push [exit/set] several tmes to return to norma...
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D memory keyer screen pre-set characters can be sent usng the keyer send menu. Contents of the memory keyer are set usng the edt menu. • transmitting q durng cw mode operaton, push [keyer] (f-3) to select memory keyer screen. W push [transmit] to set the transcever to trans- mt, or set the break-n f...
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D editing a memory keyer the contents of the memory keyer memores can be set usng the memory keyer edt menu. The memory keyer can memorze and re-transmt 4 cw key codes for often-used cw sentences, contest seral numbers, etc. Total capacty of the memory keyer s 70 charac- ters per memory channel. • p...
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D contest number set mode ths menu s used to set the contest (seral) number and count-up trgger, etc. • setting contents q durng cw mode operaton, push [keyer] (f-3) to select memory keyer screen. W push [exit/set] to select memory keyer menu, then push [001] (f-3) to select contest seral num- ber s...
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D keyer set mode ths set mode s used to set the memory keyer repeat tme, dash weght, paddle specficatons, keyer type, etc. • setting contents q durng cw mode operaton, push [keyer] (f-3) to select memory keyer screen. W push [exit/set] to select memory keyer menu, then push [cw key] (f-4) to select ...
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D keyer set mode (contnued) paddle polarity normal ths tem sets the paddle dot-dash polarty. • normal and reverse polarty can be selected. Keyer type elec-key ths tem selects the keyer type for [elec-key] connector on the front panel. • straght key, bug-key and elec-key can be selected. (default: el...
Page 53: Rtty (Fsk) Operation
■ rtty (fsk) operation a dsp-based hgh-qualty baudot rtty encoder/ decoder s bult-n to the ic-7600. When connectng a pc keyboard (pgs. 18, 19), rtty operaton can be performed wthout an external rtty termnal, tnc or pc. If you would rather use your rtty termnal or tnc, consult the manual that comes w...
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D about rtty reverse mode receved characters are occasonally garbled when the receved sgnal s reversed between mark and space tones. Ths reversal can be caused by ncor- rect tnc connectons, settng, commands, etc. To receve a reversed rtty sgnals correctly, select rtty-r (rtty reverse) mode. ➥ durng ...
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D functions for the rtty decoder indication q push a band key to select the desred band. W push [rtty/psk] to select rtty. • after rtty mode s selected, push and hold [rtty/ psk] for 1 sec. To toggle between rtty and rtty-r modes. • “rtty” or “rtty-r” appears. E push [decode] (f-3) to dsplay the dec...
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D rtty memory transmission pre-set characters can be sent usng the rtty memory. Contents of the memory are set usng the edt menu. Q durng rtty mode operaton, push [decode] (f-3) to select rtty decode screen. W push [tx mem] (f-3) to select rtty memory screen. E push [1–4/5–8] (f-6) to select memory ...
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D editing rtty memory the contents of the rtty memores can be set usng the memory edt menu. The memory can store and re-transmt 8 rtty message for often-used rtty nformaton. Total capacty of the memory s 70 char- acters per memory channel. • programming contents q durng rtty mode operaton, push [dec...
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D rtty decode set mode ths set mode s used to set the decode usos func- ton, tme stamp settng, etc. • setting contents q durng rtty mode operaton, push [decode] (f-3) to select rtty decode screen. W push [] (f-1) to select the second rtty decode menu, then push [set] (f-5) to select rtty decode set ...
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Rtty tx usos on explctly nserts the figs character even though t s not requred by the recevng staton. • on : inserts figs. • off : does not nsert figs. Rtty auto cr+lf by tx on selects the automatc new lne code (cr+lf) trans- msson capablty. • on : transmts cr+lf code once. • off : transmts no cr+lf...
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D data saving the contents of the rtty memory/receved sgnal can be saved nto the usb-memory. Q durng rtty decode screen ndcaton, push [] (f-1) to select the rtty decode sec- ond menu. W push [save] (f-4) to select decode fle save screen. E change the followng condtons f desred. • file name: z push [...
Page 61: Psk Operation
■ psk operation a hgh-qualty dsp-based psk encoder/decoder s bult-n to the ic-7600. When connectng a pc key- board (pgs. 18, 19), psk operaton can be performed wthout psk software nstalled on your pc. If desred, you can also use your psk software; con- sult the manual that comes wth the software. Q ...
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D about bpsk and qpsk modes bpsk and qpsk modes are avalable for psk. • bpsk (bnary phase shft keyng) mode s the most commonly used mode. • qpsk (quadrature phase shft keyng) mode has error correcton capablty to provde better decodng than bpsk mode n margnal condton. However, more accurate tunng s r...
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D functions for the psk decoder indication q push a band key to select the desred band. W push [rtty/psk] to select psk. • after psk mode s selected, push and hold [rtty/ psk] for 1 sec. To toggle between psk and psk-r modes. • “psk” or “psk-r” appears. E push [decode] (f-3) to dsplay the decode scr...
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D psk memory transmission pre-set characters can be sent usng the psk memory. Contents of the memory are set usng the edt menu. Q durng psk mode operaton, push [decode] (f-3) to select psk decode screen. W push [tx mem] (f-3) to select psk memory screen. E push [1–4/5–8] (f-6) to select memory bank ...
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D editing psk memory the contents of the psk memores can be set usng the memory edt menu. The memory can store and re-transmt 8 psk message for often-used psk nfor- maton. Total capacty of the memory s 70 characters per memory channel. • programming contents q durng psk mode operaton, push [decode] ...
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D psk decode set mode ths set mode s used to set the psk afc range, tme stamp settng, etc. • setting contents q durng psk mode operaton, push [decode] (f-3) to select psk decode screen. W push [] (f-1) to select the second psk decode menu, then push [set] (f-5) to select psk decode set mode. • push ...
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Psk time stamp (frequency) off selects the operatng frequency dsplay for tme stamp usage. Note: the frequency won’t be dsplayed when “off” s selected n “psk tme stamp” as below left. • on : dsplays the operatng frequency. • off : no operatng frequency dsplay. Psk font color (receive) 128 255 128 set...
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D data saving the contents of the psk memory/receved sgnal can be saved nto the usb-memory. Q durng psk decode screen ndcaton, push [] (f-1) to select the psk decode sec- ond menu. W push [save] (f-4) to select decode fle save screen. E change the followng condtons f desred. • file name: z push [edi...
Page 69: Repeater Operation
■ repeater operation a repeater retransmts a receved sgnal on a dffer- ent frequency. When usng a repeater, the transmt frequency s shfted from the receve frequency by an offset frequency. A repeater can be accessed usng splt frequency operaton wth the transmt frequency shfted to the repeater's rece...
Page 70: Tone Squelch Operation
■ tone squelch operation the tone squelch opens only when recevng a sg- nal contanng a matchng subaudble tone. You can slently wat for calls from group members usng the same tone. Q set the desred frequency band and select fm mode. W push [tone] (mf7) several tmes to turn the tone squelch functon on...
Page 71: Data Mode (Afsk) Operation
■ data mode (afsk) operation when operatng amtor or packet wth your tnc and/or pc software, consult the manual that comes wth the tnc and/or the software. Q connect a pc and tnc to the transcever. (p. 22) w push a band key to select the desred band. E push [ssb] or [am/fm] to select the desred oper-...
Page 72: Spectrum Scope Screen
■ spectrum scope screen ths dsp-based spectrum scope allows you to ds- play the frequency and relatve sgnal strength of receved sgnals on the strengths of sgnals. The ic- 7600 has two modes for the spectrum dsplay— one s center mode, and the other s fxed mode. In addton, the ic-7600 has a mn scope s...
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D fixed mode dsplays sgnals wthn the specfed frequency range. Condtons on the selected frequency band can be observed at a glance when usng ths mode. Q push [exit/set] several tmes to close a mult- functon screen, f necessary. W push [scope] (f-1) to select the scope screen. E push [cent/fix] (f-5) ...
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D mini scope screen indication the mn scope screen can be dsplayed wth another screen dsplay, such as set mode menu, decode screen, memory lst screen, etc. Smultaneously. Q set the scope mode (center or fxed), marker, attenuator, span, etc. N advance. (pgs. 65, 66) w push and hold [main/sub m.Scope]...
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Scope during tx (center type) on turn dsplay of the transmt sgnal on and off. Note: transmt sgnal dsplay s avalable for the center mode only. Max hold on turn the peak level hold functon on and off. Center type display filter center select the center frequency of the spectrum scope ndcaton (center m...
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D scope set mode (contnued) sweep speed ( ± 25k) fast select the sweep speed for the ±25 khz span selec- ton from slow, mid and fast. Sweep speed ( ± 50k) fast select the sweep speed for the ±50 khz span selec- ton from slow, mid and fast. Sweep speed ( ± 100k) fast select the sweep speed for the ±1...
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Fixed edges ( 8.00 − 11.00) 10.100 − 10.150 mhz set the scope edge frequences for fxed mode scope when the 8 to 11 mhz band s selected. • set the frequences wthn 8.000 to 11.000 mhz range n 1 khz steps. As edge frequences are set, the other edge fre- quency wll be automatcally set for a dsplay band ...
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D scope set mode (contnued) fixed edges (26.00 − 30.00) 28.000 − 28.500 mhz set the scope edge frequences for fxed mode scope when the 26 to 30 mhz band s selected. • set the frequences wthn 26.000 to 30.000 mhz range n 1 khz steps. As edge frequences are set, the other edge fre- quency wll be autom...
Page 79: Preamplifier
■ preamplifier the preamp amplfes receved sgnals n the recever front end, to mprove the s/n rato and senstvty. Set ths to preamp 1 or preamp 2 when recevng weak sgnals. ➥ push [p.Amp] (mf3) several tmes to set the pre- amp off, preamp 1 on or preamp 2 on. ➥ push and hold [p.Amp] (mf3) for 1 sec. To ...
Page 80: Rit Function
■ rit function the rit (receve increment tunng) functon com- pensates for off-frequency operaton of the receved staton. The functon shfts the receve frequency up to ±9.999 khz n 1 hz steps (10 hz steps when cancellng the 1 hz step readout) wthout movng the transmt fre- quency. Q push [rit] to turn t...
Page 81: Agc Function
■ agc function the agc (auto gan control) controls recever gan to produce a constant audo output level even when the receved sgnal strength vares greatly. The transcever has 3 preset agc characterstcs (tme constant: fast, md, slow) for non-fm mode. The fm mode agc tme constant s fxed as ‘fast’ (0.1 ...
Page 82: Twin Pbt Operation
■ twin pbt operation ssb/cw/rtty/psk/am pbt (passband tunng) electroncally narrows the if passband wdth by shftng the if frequency slghtly outsde of the if flter passband to reject nterference. The ic-7600 uses dsp for the pbt functon. Movng both [twin-pbt] controls to the same poston shfts the if b...
Page 83: If Filter Selection
■ if filter selection the transcever has 3 passband wdth if flters for each mode. For ssb, cw and psk modes, the passband wdth can be set wthn 50 to 3600 hz n 50 or 100 hz steps. A total of 41 passband wdths are avalable. For rtty mode, the passband wdth can be set wthn 50 to 2700 hz n 50 or 100 hz ...
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D roofing filter selection the ic-7600 has 3, 6 and 15 khz roofng flters at the 1st if frequency. The roofng flter provdes nterfer- ence reducton from nearby strong sgnals. Q push and hold [filter] for 1 sec. To enter flter set screen. W select any mode except fm. E push [roofing] (f-5] to select th...
Page 85
Hf ssb (600hz – ) sharp select the flter shape for ssb mode n hf bands. The set filter shape s automatcally used only when the if filter s set to 600 hz or wder. Ssb-d (600hz – ) sharp select the flter shape for ssb data mode n hf bands. The set filter shape s automatcally used only when the if filt...
Page 86: Dualwatch Operation
■ dualwatch operation dualwatch montors 2 frequences wth the same mode smultaneously. Durng dualwatch, both frequences should be on the same band, because the bandpass flter n the rf cr- cut s selected for the man readout frequency. Q set a desred frequency nto the man band. W push and hold [dualwat...
Page 87
• scanning during dualwatch scannng operates only for the man readout. To operate the scan durng dualwatch, scan on the man readout and use the sub readout for your qso usng both dualwatch and splt frequency operaton. Q program the desred programmed scan edges n the same amateur band. See p. 101 for...
Page 88: Quick Split Function
■ quick split function when you fnd a dx staton, an mportant consder- aton s how to set the splt frequency. When you push and hold the [split] swtch for 1 sec., the splt frequency operaton s turned on, and the sub readout frequency and operatng mode s equalzed to the man readout, then enters standby...
Page 89: About Digital Voice Recorder
■ about digital voice recorder the ic-7600 has dgtal voce memores, up to 4 messages for transmt, and up to 20 messages for receve. A maxmum message length of 30 sec. Can be recorded nto receve memory (total message length for all channels of up to 209 sec.) and a total mes- sage length of up to 99 s...
Page 90: Recording A Received Audio
■ recording a received audio up to 20 receve voce memores are avalable n the ic-7600. A total of 209 sec. Of audo can be recorded n receve messages. However, the maxmum record- able length of a sngle message s 30 sec. Ths voce recorder records not only the receved audo, but also the nformaton such a...
Page 91: Playing The Recorded Audio
■ playing the recorded audio d basic playing q push [exit/set] several tmes to close a mult- functon screen, f necessary. W push [voice] (f-2) to call up the voce recorder screen. • prevously selected screen, tx or rx memory, s ds- played. If the tx memory message (t1–t4) appears, push [t/r] (f-6) t...
Page 92
■ protect the recorded contents the protect functon s avalable to protect the recorded contents from accdental erasure, such as over-wrtng, etc. Q call up the voce recorder screen, rx memory. W push [ y ] (f-1) or [ z ] (f-2) to select the desred voce message. E push [protect] (f-4) to turn the prot...
Page 93
■ recording a message for transmit to transmt a message usng the voce recorder, record the desred message n advance as descrbed below. The ic-7600 has dgtal voce memores for transms- son, up to 4 messages and a total message length of up to 99 sec. Can be recorded. D recording q push [exit/set] seve...
Page 94: Programming A Memory Name
■ programming a memory name memory messages can be tagged wth alphanumerc names of up to 30 characters each. Captal letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols (! # $ % & ¥ ? " ’ ` ^ + – ✱ / . , : ; = ( ) [ ] { } ¦ _ – @) and spaces can be used. (see the table below.) q record a message as descrb...
Page 95: Sending A Recorded Message
■ sending a recorded message q push [exit/set] several tmes to close a mult- functon screen, f necessary. W select a phone mode by pushng [ssb] or [am/fm]. E push [voice] (f-2) to call up the voce recorder screen. • if the receve voce message appears, push [t/r] (f-6) to select tx message (t1–t4). R...
Page 96: Voice Set Mode
■ voice set mode sets the automatc montor functon, short play and normal recordng tmes for voce recorder. Q push [exit/set] several tmes to close a mult- functon screen, f necessary. W push [voice] (f-2) to call up the voce recorder screen. E push [exit/set] to select voce recorder menu. R push [set...
Page 97
■ saving a voice message into the usb-memory d saving the received audio memory the recorded rx memory contents can be saved nto the usb-memory. Q durng voce recorder rx memory screen dsplay, push [save] (f-5) to select voce fle save screen. • prevously selected screen, tx or rx memory, s ds- played...
Page 98: Memory Operation
6 99 memory operation ■ memory channels the transcever has 101 memory channels. Memory mode s very useful for quck change to often-used frequences. All 101 memory channels are tunable whch means the programmed frequency can be tuned temporarly wth the man dal, etc. N memory mode. Memory channel memo...
Page 99: Memory List Screen
■ memory list screen the memory lst screen smultaneously shows 7 memory channels and ther programmed contents. 13 memory channels can be dsplayed n the wde mem- ory lst screen. You can select a desred memory channel from the memory lst screen. D selecting a memory channel using the memory list scree...
Page 100: Memory Channel Programming
■ memory channel programming memory channel programmng can be preformed ether n vfo mode or n memory mode. D programming in vfo mode q set the desred frequency, operatng mode and fl- ter wdth n vfo mode. W push [ ∫ ]/[ √ ] several tmes to select the desred memory channel. • memory lst screen s conve...
Page 101: Frequency Transfers
■ frequency transfers the frequency and operatng mode n a memory channel can be transferred to the vfo. Frequency transfers can be performed n ether vfo mode or memory mode. D transferring in vfo mode ths s useful for transferrng programmed contents to a vfo. Q select vfo mode wth [vfo/memo]. W sele...
Page 102: Memory Names
■ memory names all memory channels (ncludng scan edges) can be tagged wth alphanumerc names of up to 10 charac- ters each. Captal letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols (! # $ % & ¥ ? " ’ ` ^ + – ✱ / . , : ; = ( ) [ ] { } ¦ _ – @) and space can be used. D editing (programming) memory names q...
Page 103: Memo Pads
■ memo pads the transcever has a memo pad functon to store frequency and operatng mode for easy wrtng and recallng. The memo pads are separate from memory channels. The default number of memo pads s 5, however, ths can be ncreased to 10 n set mode f desred. (p. 132) memo pads are convenent when you ...
Page 104: Scan Types
■ scan types programmed scan repeatedly scans between two scan edge frequencies (scan edge memory channels p1 and p2). This scan operates in vfo mode. Select memory scan repeatedly scans all or one of 3 select memory channels. ∂ f scan repeatedly scans within ∂ f span area. This scan operates in mem...
Page 105: Scan Set Mode
■ scan set mode scan speed and the scan resume condton can be set usng the scan set mode. Q push [scan] (f-5) to select scan screen. W push [set] (f-6) to select scan set mode. E push [ y ] (f-1) or [ z ] (f-2) to select the desred tem. R rotate the man dal to select the desred condton. • push and h...
Page 106: Programmed Scan Operation
■ programmed scan operation q push [exit/set] several tmes to close a mult- functon screen, f necessary. W select vfo mode. E select the desred operatng mode. • the operatng mode can also be changed whle scan- nng. R push [scan] (f-5) to select the scan screen. T set [rf/sql] open or closed. • see p...
Page 107: Fine Programmed Scan/fine
■ fine programmed scan/fine ∂ f scan in fne scan (programmed or ∂ f), the scan speed decreases when the squelch opens, but the trans- cever keeps scannng. The scannng tunng step shfts from 50 hz to 10 hz when the squelch opens. Q push [exit/set] several tmes to close a mult- functon screen, f necess...
Page 108: Memory Scan Operation
■ memory scan operation q push [exit/set] several tmes to close a mult- functon screen, f necessary. W select memory mode. E push [scan] (f-5) to select the scan screen. R set [rf/sql] open or closed. • see p. 105 for squelch condton. • if the [rf/sql] control functon s set as “auto,” the squelch s ...
Page 109
■ setting select memory channels d setting in scan screen q push [exit/set] several tmes to close a mult- functon screen, f necessary. W select memory mode. E push [scan] (f-5) to select the scan screen. R select the desred memory channel to set as a select memory channel. • [ ∫ ]/[ √ ] keys and dre...
Page 110: Tone Scan
■ tone scan the transcever can detect subaudble tones n a receved sgnal. By montorng a sgnal that s beng transmtted on a repeater nput frequency, you can determne the tone frequency requred to access the repeater. Q set the desred frequency or memory channel to be checked for a tone frequency. W pus...
Page 111: Automatic Antenna Selection
■ automatic antenna selection the transcever covers 0.03–60 mhz over 10 bands. Each band key has a band memory whch can mem- orze a selected antenna (ant1, ant2, ant1/rx antenna and ant2/rx antenna). When you change the operatng frequency beyond a band, the prev- ously used antenna s automatcally se...
Page 112: Antenna Tuner Operation
■ antenna tuner operation the nternal automatc antenna tuner matches the transcever to the connected antenna automatcally. After the tuner matches an antenna, the varable capac- tor settngs are memorzed as a preset pont for each frequency range (100 khz steps). Therefore, when you change the frequen...
Page 113: Danger: High Voltage!
■ optional external tuner operation • ah-4 hf automatic antenna tuner the ah-4 matches the ic-7600 to a long wre antenna more than 7 m/23 ft long (3.5 mhz and above). • see p. 18 for the transcever and ah-4 connecton. • see the ah-4 nstructon manual for ah-4 nstalla- ton and antenna connecton detals...
Page 114: Clock And Timers
9 115 clock and timers ■ clock set mode f-1 f-2 f-4 f-6 exit/set main dial set time clock / the ic-7600 has a bult-n calendar and 24-hour clock (accuracy ±75 sec. Per month) wth daly power on/off tmer functons. Before operatng these tmer functons, set the current date and tme. Q push [exit/set] seve...
Page 115: Daily Timer Setting
116 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 f-1 f-2 f-4 f-3 f-5 timer2 timer1 timer5 timer4 timer3 f-2 f-4 f-6 time exit/set main dial set timer • timer set mode screen • during [timer1] is selected f-1 f-2 f-4 f-6 set clr the transcever turns p...
Page 116: Setting Sleep Timer
■ setting sleep timer f-2 f-4 f-6 exit/set main dial timer set sleep / time clr / timer power • sleep timer set condition the sleep tmer turns the transcever power off automatcally after passng the set perod. The tmer can be set to 5–120 mn. N 5 mn. Steps. The sleep tmer functon counts the ‘mnute’ u...
Page 117: Set Mode Description
■ set mode description set mode s used for programmng nfrequently changed values or condtons of functons. The ic- 7600 has a level set mode, dsplay set mode, tme set mode, accessory set mode, others set mode and usb-memory set menu. D set mode operation f-1 f-2 f-3 f-4 f-5 f-6 level others time disp...
Page 118
D screen arrangement • set mode menu screen (p. 118) • level set mode (p. 120) • acc set mode (p. 124) • time set mode (p. 115) • display set mode (p. 126) • others set mode (p. 128) • usb-memory set menu (p. 136) f-3 f-4 f-5 f-6 f-2 f-1 f-2 f-3 f-4 f-5 f-6 119 10 set mode.
Page 119: Level Set Mode
■ level set mode ssb rx hpf/lpf – – – – – – – sets the hgh-pass flter (100 to 2000 hz) and low- pass flter (500 to 2400 hz) of the receve audo n 100 hz steps n ssb mode. (default: off) note: when ths settng s actve, below 2 tems wll be reset to default value, ‘0.’ ssb rx tone (bass) 0 sets the bass ...
Page 120
■ level set mode (contnued) cw rx hpf/lpf – – – – – – – sets the hgh-pass flter (100 to 2000 hz) and low- pass flter (500 to 2400 hz) of the receve audo n 100 hz steps n cw mode. (default: off) rtty rx hpf/lpf – – – – – – – sets the hgh-pass flter (100 to 2000 hz) and low- pass flter (500 to 2400 hz...
Page 121
Ssb tbw (wide) 100 – 2900 sets the transmsson passband wdth to a wde set- tng by changng the lower and hgher cut-off fre- quences. • lower freq. : 100 (default), 200, 300 and 500 hz • hgher freq. : 2500, 2700, 2800 and 2900 hz (default) ssb tbw (mid) 300 – 2700 sets the transmsson passband wdth to a...
Page 122
■ level set mode (contnued) beep level 50% sets the beep output level from 0% to 100% n 1% steps. (default: 50%) beep level limit on turns the beep tone output level lmtng capabl- ty on and off for the confrmaton and band edge beep tones. (default: on) when ths tem s set to on, the beep tones are ln...
Page 123: Acc Set Mode
■ acc set mode usb audio sql off (open) sets the squelch condton of the usb audo whch s output from the [usb] (b) connector on the rear panel. The same audo sgnals are output from [usb] (b) and the acc sockets. • the beep tones and the voce syntheszer announce- ments are not output. • the receved au...
Page 124
■ acc set mode (contnued) send relay type lead selects the swtchng relay type for [relay] from lead and mosfet. Select the sutable relay type when connectng a non-icom lnear amplfer. • lead : use mechancal relay. (16 v dc/0.5 a max.; default) • mos-fet : use semconductor type relay. (250 v/200 ma ma...
Page 125: Display Set Mode
■ display set mode bright (lcd) 50% adjusts the lcd unt brghtness from 0% (dark) to 100% (brght) range n 1% steps. (default: 50%) backlight (switches) 80 adjusts the swtch ndcators brghtness from 1 (dark) to 100 (brght) range n 1 steps. (default: 80) display type a selects the desred dsplay type fro...
Page 126
■ dsplay set mode (contnued) apf−width popup (apf off ➔ on) on selects the pop-up dsplay for the apf flter wdth from on and off. (default: on) mn−q popup (mn off ➔ on) on enables the pop-up ndcaton capablty when the notch flter wdth s changed from on to off. (default: on) screen saver function 60min...
Page 127: Others Set Mode
■ others set mode calibration marker off ths tem s used for a smple frequency check of the transcever. (default: off) see p. 147 for calbraton procedure. Note: turn the calbraton marker off after checkng the frequency of the transcever. • off : calbraton marker off • on : calbraton marker on beep (c...
Page 128
■ others set mode (contnued) quick split on when ths tem s set to on, pushng and holdng [split] for 1 sec. Sets the unselected vfo’s readout frequency and operatng mode to the selected vfo’s readout, and actvates splt operaton. (default: on) see p. 89 for detals. • off : quck splt off • on : quck sp...
Page 129
Tuner preset memory clear the preset memory* of the selected antenna can be cleared wth pushng [clr] (f-5). * the varable capactor settngs are memorzed as a preset pont for each frequency range (100 khz steps) after the tuner matches an antenna. • ant1 push [clr] : the preset memory of the antenna t...
Page 130
■ others set mode (contnued) rtty keying polarity normal selects the rtty keyng polarty. Normal or reverse keyng polarty can be selected. (default: normal) when reverse polarty s selected, mark and space are reversed. • normal : key open/close = mark/space • reverse : key open/close = space/mark psk...
Page 131
Memopad numbers 5 sets the number of memo pad channels avalable. 5 or 10 memo pads can be selected. (default: 5) main dial auto ts high sets the auto tunng step functon for the man dal. When rotatng the man dal rapdly, the tunng step automatcally changes several tmes as selected. There are 2 type of...
Page 132
■ others set mode (contnued) cw normal side lsb selects the sdeband used to receve cw n cw normal mode from lsb and usb. (default: lsb) apf type soft select audo filter shape for apf from soft and sharp. (default: soft) • sharp : sharp filter shape rejects nterferng sg- nals more aggressvely. • soft...
Page 133
Keyboard [f1]–[f4] (voice) off sets the voce message transmsson capablty on and off when one of [f1]−[f4] key of the keyboard that s connected to the [usb] (a) connector on the front panel s pushed. (default: off) • off : [f1]−[f4] key of the connected keyboard does not functon. • on : pushng one of...
Page 134
■ others set mode (contnued) decode baud rate 9600 selects data transmsson speed (baud rate) when “decode” s selected n “usb seral functon”; set- tngs are 300, 1200, 4800, 9600 and 19200 bps. (default: 9600) keyboard type english selects the connected keyboard type from englsh, japanese, unted kngdo...
Page 135: Usb-Memory Set Menu
■ 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 menu • setting load screen (p. 137) • load option set mode (p. 138) • firmware update (p. 164) • format menu (p. 143) • setting save screen (p. 139) • save option set mode (p. 1...
Page 136: File Loading
137 10 set mode ■ file loading f-1 f-2 f-3 f-5 f-4 f-6 exit/set main dial usb load/opt load ok by loadng the saved settng fle from the usb- memory, you can easly set up another ic-7600 or apply the several operators settngs to one ic-7600. Q durng set mode menu screen ndcaton, push [usb] (f-6) to se...
Page 137
D load option set mode load contents select selects file load condton from all and select. (default: select) • all : loads and sets the all followng contents. • select : loads and sets the selected contents only. Ant memory no selects the antenna memory settng loadng cond- ton from yes and no. (defa...
Page 138: File Saving
■ file saving f-1 f-2 f-4 f-3 del space f-1 f-2 f-4 f-6 exit/set main dial usb save edit symbol abc 123 dir/file f-1 f-2 f-4 f-5 def save/opt f-2 f-4 f-3 ren del make f-5 ok memory channel contents, set mode settngs, etc. Can be saved nto the usb-memory for backup. Q durng set mode menu screen ndcat...
Page 139
140 10 set mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 d save option set mode save contents all selects file save condton from all and select. (default: all) • all : saves all the followng contents. • select : saves the selected contents only. Memory & settings yes ths settng s fixed ...
Page 140: Changing A File Name
■ changing a file name keypad f-1 f-2 f-3 exit/set main dial dir/file ren symbol abc 123 when a pc keyboard s connected to [usb] con- nector on the front panel, the file name can also be edted from the keyboard. In ths case, a usb hub s requred. The fle name, saved n the usb-memory, can be re- named...
Page 141: Deleting A File
■ deleting a file f-1 f-2 f-3 f-5 dir/file del ok ■ unmounting usb-memory f-5 ok unmount recommendation! Deletng the settng fle s rreversble. Confrm the contents before deletng a settng fle! Q durng settng save screen ndcaton, push [dir/file] (f-1) to select tree vew screen. • push [ y ] (f-2) or [ ...
Page 142: Formatting The Usb-Memory
■ formatting the usb-memory f-6 f-4 format fat32 f-5 ok fat / cancel / saved data n the usb-memory can be erased. Important! Formattng erases all saved data n the usb-memory. Makng a backup fle on your pc s recommended. Q durng usb-memory set menu screen ndcaton, push and hold [format] (f-4) for 1 s...
Page 143: Troubleshooting
D transceiver power problem possible cause solution ref. Power does not come on when the [power] swtch s pushed. • power cable s mproperly connected. • fuse s blown. • re-connect the dc power cable correctly. • check for the cause, then replace the fuse wth the spare one. ( fuses are nstalled n the ...
Page 144: Main Dial Brake Adjustment
145 11 maintenance ■ main dial brake adjustment the tenson of the man dal may be adjusted to sut your preference. The brake adjustment s located on the bottom sde of the front panel. See the fgure at rght. Slde the brake adjustment to a comfortable tenson level whle turnng the dal contnuously and ev...
Page 145: Swr Reading
■ swr reading the swr meter ndcates the swr over the trans- msson lne n all modes. Q push [tuner] to turn the antenna tuner off. W push and hold [meter] (mf2) for 1 sec. To dsplay mult-functon meter. E push [rtty/psk] once or twce to select rtty mode. R push [transmit]. T rotate [rf power] clockwse ...
Page 146: Frequency Calibration
■ frequency calibration (approximate) a very accurate frequency counter s requred to cal- brate the frequency of the transcever. However, a rough check may be performed by recevng rado staton wwv, wwvh, or other standard frequency sgnals. Caution: the ic-7600 has been thoroughly adjusted and tested ...
Page 147
■ opening the transceiver’s case follow the case openng procedures shown here when you want to replace the clock backup battery or nternal fuse. Caution: turn the power off and dsconnect the dc power cable from the transcever before performng any work on the transcever. Otherwse, there s danger of e...
Page 148: Fuse Replacement
■ fuse replacement if a fuse blows or the transcever stops functonng, try to fnd the source of the problem, and replace the damaged fuse wth a new, adequately rated fuse. Caution: turn the power off and dsconnect the dc power cable from the transcever before removng the transcever’s cover. D dc powe...
Page 149: About Protection Indications
■ about protection indications the ic-7600 has a 2-step protecton functon to pro- tect the fnal power amplfers. The protector montors the power amplfer temper- ature and actvates when the temperature becomes extremely hgh. • power down transmission reduces the transmt output power to 50 w. “lmt” app...
Page 150: 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) t ransceiv er’ s def ault address controller’ s def ault address command number (see the command tab le) sub command number (see command tab le) bcd code data such as for frequency , memor y...
Page 151
D command table cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 00 see p. 157 send frequency data (transceve) 01 see p. 157 operatng mode selecton for transceve 02 see p. 159 read band edge frequences 03 see p. 157 read operatng frequency 04 see p. 157 read operatng mode 05 see p. 157 set operatng frequency 06 see p...
Page 152
Cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 15 15 0000 to 0255 read vd meter (0152=10 v, 0181=13 v, 0212=16 v) 16 0000 to 0255 read id meter (0000=0 a, 0097=10 a, 0241=25 a) 16 02 00 preamp off 01 preamp 1 on 02 preamp 2 on 12 00 agc fast selecton 01 agc mid selecton 02 agc slow selecton 22 00 nose blanker off 0...
Page 153
Cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 1a 05 0037 0000 to 0255 send/read reference frequency (0000=0%, 0255=100%) 0038 0000 to 0255 send/read lcd backlght brghtness level (0000=0% (dark), 0255=100% (brght)) 0039 0000 to 0255 send/read key backlght brghtness level (0000=0% (dark), 0255=100% (brght)) 0040 00 ...
Page 154
D command table (contnued) cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 1a 05 0095 00 voce memory transmsson off wth [f1]– [f4] on the keyboard 01 voce memory transmsson on wth [f1]– [f4] on the keyboard 0096 00 memory keyer transmsson off wth [f1]– [f4] on the keyboard 01 memory keyer transmsson on wth [f1]– [f4...
Page 155
Cmd. Sub cmd. Data description 1a 05 0139 00 rtty decoder fft scope averagng functon off 01 number 2 selecton for rtty decoder fft scope averagng functon 02 number 3 selecton for rtty decoder fft scope averagng functon 03 number 4 selecton for rtty decoder fft scope averagng functon 0140 see p. 158 ...
Page 156
D data content description • operating frequency command : 00, 03, 05 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) 100 mhz digit: 0 (fix ed) • opera...
Page 157
• 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 for transverter offset frequency setting...
Page 158
D data content descrpton (contnued) • 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 c...
Page 159: General
■ general • frequency coverage : (unt: mhz) receve 0.030–60.000* 1 * 2 transmt 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 , 21.000–21.450* 2 , 24.890–24.990* 2 , 28.000–29....
Page 160: Options
Ah-4 hf automatic antenna tuner specally desgned to tune a long wre antenna for hf/50 mhz bands partc- ularly n portable or moble operaton. The “ptt tune” functon provdes sm- ple operaton. • input power ratng: 120 w ah-2b antenna element a 2.5 m long antenna ele- ment for moble operaton wth the ah-4...
Page 161: General
■ general the ic-7600’s frmware can be updated f desred. By updatng the frmware, new functon(s) can be added and the mprovement of performance parameters can be obtaned. Refer to ■ preparaton (p. 163) and ■ frmware update (p. 164) for detals. Ask your dealer or dstrbutor about how to update the frmw...
Page 162: Preparation
■ preparation d firmware and firm utility the latest frmware can be downloaded from the icom home page va the internet. Access the followng url to download the frm utlty and the latest frmware. Http://www.Com.Co.Jp/world/support/ndex.Html information the downloaded frmware data (e.G. 7600_110.Dat) s...
Page 163: Firmware Update
The transcever ndcates ts frmware verson nfor- maton after turnng power on f the openng mes- sage screen ndcaton capablty s on. (p. 127) q copy the downloaded frmware data nto the “ic- 7600” folder of the usb-memory. • the usb-memory must have been formatted by the ic- 7600. W insert the usb-memory ...
Page 164
■ frmware update (contnued) !3 after the frmware loadng s completed, the trans- cever starts the update automatcally and the da- log at rght s dsplayed. R warning: never turn the ic-7600 power off at ths stage. The transcever frmware wll be corrupted. !4 when the dalog dsappears, the precauton at le...
Page 165: Installation Notes
Installation notes for amateur base staton nstallatons t s recom- mended that the forward clearance n front of the an- tenna array s calculated relatve to the eirp (effec- tve isotropc radated power). The clearance heght below the antenna array can be determned n most cases from the rf power at the ...
Page 166: Declaration
Declaration of conformity we icom inc. Japan 1-1-32, kamiminami, hirano-ku osaka 547-0003, japan kind of equipment: hf/50 mhz transceiver type-designation: ic- 7600 signature authorized representative name place and date of issue declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with t...
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