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Icom IC-E7 Instruction Manual

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Manual is about: VHF/UHF DUAL BAND FM

Summary of IC-E7

  • Page 1

    Instruction manual ie7 vhf/uhf dual band fm transceiver this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference th...

  • Page 2: Features

    I foreword thank you for purchasing this icom product. The ic-e7 vhf / uhf dual band fm transceiver is designed and built with icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We want to take a couple of moments of ...

  • Page 3

    R warning rf exposure! This device emits radio frequency (rf) energy. Caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions re- garding rf exposure and safety standards please refer to the federal communications commission office of engineering and technology’s report on e...

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    Iii supplied accessories q battery pack (bp-243) ………………………………………1 w battery charger (bc-164) …………………………………1 e antenna ………………………………………………………1 r handstrap ……………………………………………………1 t ac adapter* (bc-145le/luk) ……………………………1 (the shape of the bc-145le and bc-145luk are different.) *depending on versions. No...

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    Iv 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ■ transmitting.................................................................................... 16 ■ transmit power selection ............................................................... 16 ■ dial select step..................................................

  • Page 6: Quick Reference Guide

    I quick reference guide ■ preparation d battery installation q remove the battery cover from the transceiver. W install the bp-243 (li-ion battery pack). • be sure to observe the correct polarity. E replace the battery cover to the transceiver. Keep the battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to cl...

  • Page 7

    Ii quick reference guide d charging the battery r r warning!: never charge any other than the specified battery pack. D charging description q plug the ac adapter into an ac outlet; or the optional cp- 21lr into a cigarette lighter socket. W insert the adapter plug into [12~16v dc input] of the bc- ...

  • Page 8: Your First Contact

    Iii quick reference guide ■ your first contact now that you have your ic-e7 ready, you are probably ex- cited to get on the air. We would like to take you through a few basic steps to make your first experience “on the air” en- joyable. D about default settings the [dial] control function can be exc...

  • Page 9

    Iv quick reference guide 4. Tune the desired frequency the tuning dial will allow you to dial in the frequency you want to use. Pages 11 and 17 will instruct you on how to set the tuning step size. Q push [band] ( ts • lock ) sev- eral times to select the de- sired frequency band. • while pushing an...

  • Page 10: Repeater Operation

    V quick reference guide ■ repeater operation 1. Setting duplex q while pushing and holding [func] , push and hold [sql] ( att • set ) for 1 sec. To enter set mode . W rotate [dial] to select “dup.” e while pushing and holding [func] , rotate [dial] to select minus duplex or plus duplex. R push [sql]...

  • Page 11: Memory Programming

    Vi quick reference guide quick reference guide ■ memory programming the ic-e7 has a total of 1250 memory channels (including 200 auto write channels and 50 scan edges) for storing often used operating frequency, mode, etc. 1. Setting frequency in vfo mode , set the desired receive frequency mode. • ...

  • Page 12: Programmed Scan Operation

    Vii quick reference guide ■ programmed scan operation 50 channels of memories in 25 pairs are used to specify scanning ranges for programmed scan operation. The pro- grammed scan scans between “xxa” and “xxb” (xx=00 to 24) channels. Therefore, before operating the programmed scan, different frequenc...

  • Page 13

    Viii quick reference guide d d starting scan 1. Select vfo mode. Push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) to select the vfo mode for full, band and programmed scan operation. • select memory mode by pushing [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) again for mem- ory or bank scan. 2. Selecting a scanning type push and hold [call...

  • Page 14: Front, Top and Side Panels

    ■ front, top and side panels q antenna connector (p. I) connects to the supplied antenna. • an optional ad-92sma adapter (p. 77) is available for connect- ing an antenna with a bnc connector. W external speaker/microphone jack [mic/sp] connects an optional speaker-microphone or headset via an option...

  • Page 15

    2 1 panel description 1 y call•mode•scan key [call] ( mode • scan ) ➥ push momentarily to select the call channel. (p. 12) ➥ push and hold for 1 sec. To enter the scan type selection condition, push again to start a scan. (p. 35) ➥ while pushing and holding [func] , push momentarily to select the op...

  • Page 16: Function Display

    3 1 panel description q frequency readout displays a variety of information, such as an operating fre- quency, set mode contents, memory names. • the smaller “75,” “50” and “25” on the right of the readout indi- cate 0.75, 0.5 and 0.25 khz, respectively. • the decimal point blinks during scan. W dia...

  • Page 17

    4 1 panel description 1 r priority watch indicator (p. 43) appears when priority watch is in use. T low power indicator (p. 16) ➥ “low” appears when the low output power is selected. ➥ no indicator appears when the high output power is se- lected. Y s/rf meter ➥ shows the relative signal strength wh...

  • Page 18: Battery Charging

    5 battery charging 2 ■ caution • r danger! Use and charge only specified icom battery packs with icom radios. Only icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with icom radios. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst. D d battery cau...

  • Page 19

    6 2 battery charging 2 • warning! Never put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture. • caution! Always use the battery within the specified tem- perature range for the transceiv...

  • Page 20: Battery Installation

    7 2 battery charging ■ battery installation before installing, or replacing the battery pack, be sure to turn off the transceiver. If it’s on, push and hold [pwr] for 1 sec. To turn the power off. Q remove the battery cover from the transceiver. W install the bp-243 (li-ion battery pack). • be sure ...

  • Page 21: Battery Charging

    8 2 battery charging 2 ■ battery charging d charging connections • charging periods: approx. 3 hours d charging description q plug the ac adapter into an ac outlet; or the optional cp- 21lr into a cigarette lighter socket. W insert the adapter plug into [12~16v dc input] of the bc- 164 battery charg...

  • Page 22: Vfo and Memory Channels

    9 frequency and channel setting 3 ■ vfo and memory channels the ic-e7 has two primary operating modes: vfo mode and memory mode . Vfo mode is used for setting the desired frequency within the frequency coverage. ➥ push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) to select vfo mode . Memory mode is used for operating fr...

  • Page 23

    10 3 frequency and channel setting 3 • available frequency bands am broadcast band hf band 50 mhz band 600 mhz band 800 mhz band 400 mhz band fm broadcast band vhf air band 144 mhz band 300 mhz band tv channels † : push : rotating while pushing initial frequencies shown differ according to version. ...

  • Page 24: Setting A Frequency

    ■ setting a frequency q push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) to select vfo mode , if necessary. W select the desired frequency band with [band] ( ts • lock ) . • or, while pushing and holding [band] ( ts • lock ) , rotate [dial] to select the desired frequency band. E rotate [dial] to select the desired fre...

  • Page 25: Selecting A Memory Channel

    12 3 frequency and channel setting 3 ■ selecting a memory channel q push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) momentarily to select memory mode . • “ ” appears when a memory channel is selected. W rotate [dial] to select the desired memory channel. • only programmed memory channels can be selected. • while pushi...

  • Page 26: Receiving

    ■ receiving make sure charged battery pack (bp-243) is installed (p. 7). Q push and hold [pwr] for 1 sec. To turn power on. W push [ y y ] or [ z z ] to set the desired audio level. • the frequency display shows the volume level while setting. See the section at right for details. E set the receivin...

  • Page 27: Squelch Level Setting

    14 4 basic operation 4 ■ squelch level setting the squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depend- ing on the signal strength. The transceiver has 9 squelch lev- els, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting. ➥ while pushing and holding [sql] ( att • set ) , rotate [dial]...

  • Page 28: Monitor Function

    ■ monitor function this function is used to listen to weak signals without disturb- ing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. ➥ push and hold [sql] ( att • set ) to monitor the operating frequency. The [sql] ( att • set ) ke...

  • Page 29: Transmitting

    16 4 basic operation 4 ■ transmitting note: to prevent interference, listen on the channel be- fore transmitting by pushing and holding [sql] ( att • set ) . Q set the operating frequency. (pgs. 9, 11) • transmission is available on the 144 mhz/430 mhz (fm mode) amateur bands only. • select output p...

  • Page 30: Dial Select Step

    This transceiver has a 1 mhz tuning step for quick frequency setting. This dial select step can be set to 100 khz, 1 mhz or 10 mhz steps, as desired. D d setting dial select step q select vfo mode with [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) . W while pushing and holding [func] , push and hold [sql] ( att • set ) f...

  • Page 31: [Dial] Function Assignment

    18 4 basic operation 4 ■ [dial] function assignment the [dial] control can be used as an audio volume control instead of [ y y ] / [ z z ] keys to suit your preference. However, while [dial] functions as an audio volume, [ y y ] / [ z z ] keys func- tion as tuning controls. ➥ while pushing and holdi...

  • Page 32: Repeater Operation

    19 repeater operation 5 when using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive frequency by the amount of the offset frequency. It is convenient to program repeater information, such as offset and access tone, into memory channels. Q set the receive frequency (repeater output freq...

  • Page 33: Offset Frequency

    20 5 repeater operation 5 when communicating through a repeater, the transmit fre- quency is shifted from the receive frequency by the amount of the offset frequency. Q while pushing and holding [func] , push and hold [sql] ( att • set ) for 1 sec. To enter set mode . W rotate [dial] to select “offs...

  • Page 34: Subaudible Tones

    21 5 repeater operation to be accessed, some repeaters require subaudible tones on the input signal. Subaudible tones are added to your normal signal and must be set in advance. D d setting the subaudible tone frequency q while pushing and holding [func] , push and hold [sql] ( att • set ) for 1 sec...

  • Page 35

    22 5 repeater operation 5 d d setting the subaudible tone encoder on/off q while pushing and holding [func] , push and hold [sql] ( att • set ) for 1 sec. To enter set mode . W rotate [dial] to select “t/tsql.” e while pushing and holding [func] , rotate [dial] to select the repeater tone from “tone...

  • Page 36: 1750 Hz Tone

    23 5 repeater operation some european repeaters require a 1750 hz tone burst to be accessed. For such european repeaters, perform the follow- ing. Q set the receive frequency (repeater output frequency). W set the shift direction of the transmit frequency. (–dup or +dup; see p. 19 for details.) • “–...

  • Page 37: Memory/call Channels

    24 6 memory/call channels ■ general description the ic-e7 has 1050 memory channels including 50 scan edge memory channels (25 pairs) for storage of often-used frequencies. And a total of 18 memory banks, a to h, j, l, n, o to r, t, u and y are available for storing groups of fre- quencies, etc. Up t...

  • Page 38: Memory Bank Setting

    25 6 memory/call channels the ic-e7 has a total of 18 banks (a to h, j, l, n, o to r, t, u and y) . Regular memory channels, 000 to 999, may assigned into a desired bank for easy memory management. Q push and hold [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) for 1 sec. To enter select memory write mode . • 1 short and 1...

  • Page 39: Memory Bank Selection

    26 6 memory/call channels q push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) to select memory mode , if desired. W while pushing and holding [band] ( ts • lock ) , rotate [dial] to select the desired bank (a to h, j, l, n, o to r, t, u and y) . • the bank can also be selected by pushing [band] ( ts • lock ) several tim...

  • Page 40: Programming Memory/bank Name

    27 6 memory/call channels ■ programming memory/bank name each memory channel can be programmed with an alphanu- meric channel name for easy recognition and that can be indi- cated independently by channel. Names can be a maximum of 6 characters. Q push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) to select memory mode ....

  • Page 41: Selecting Display Type

    28 6 memory/call channels during memory mode operation, the programmed memory name, bank name or the channel number can be displayed instead of the frequency at your preference. Q push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) to select memory mode . • [band] ( ts • lock ) to select the desired bank. W while pushing ...

  • Page 42: Copying Memory Contents

    29 6 memory/call channels this function transfers a memory channel’s contents to a vfo (or another memory channel). This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for re- calling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc. D memory ➪ vfo q select the memory ...

  • Page 43: Memory Clearing

    30 6 memory/call channels contents of programmed memories can be cleared (blanked), if desired. Q push and hold [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) for 1 sec. To enter select memory write mode . • 1 short and 1 long beeps sound. • “ ” indicator and memory channel number blink. • do not hold [v/m] ( skip • s . M...

  • Page 44: Transferring Memory Contents

    31 6 memory/call channels contents of programmed memory channels can be trans- ferred to another memory channels. Q push and hold [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) for 1 sec. To enter select memory write mode . • 1 short and 1 long beeps sound. • “ ” indicator and memory channel number blink. • do not hold [v...

  • Page 45

    32 6 memory/call channels ■ erasing/transferring bank contents the bank contents of programmed memory channels can be cleared or reassigned to another memory bank. Information: even if the memory bank contents are cleared, the memory channel contents still remain pro- grammed. Q select the desired b...

  • Page 46: Call Channel Programming

    33 6 memory/call channels ■ call channel programming q push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) to select vfo mode , if necessary. W set the desired frequency: ➥ select the desired band with [band] ( ts • lock ) . ➥ set the desired frequency with [dial] . ➥ set other data (e.G. Offset frequency, duplex directio...

  • Page 47: Scan Operation

    34 7 scan operation 6 7 scanning searches for signals automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for contact or listening purposes. There are 7 scan types and 4 resume conditions to suit your operating needs. Full scan (p. 35) repeatedly scans all frequen- cies over all bands. Some fre...

  • Page 48: Full/band/programmed Scan

    Q select vfo mode with [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) , if necessary. • select the desired frequency band with [band] ( ts • lock ) , if de- sired. W set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted. E push and hold [call] ( mode • scan ) for 1 sec. To enter scan type selection condition. R rotate [d...

  • Page 49: Scan Edges Programming

    36 7 scan operation 7 scan edges can be programmed in the same manner as memory channels. Scan edge frequencies are programmed into scan edges, 00a/00b to 24a/24b, in memory channels. Q push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) to select vfo mode , if necessary. W set the desired frequency: ➥ select the desired ...

  • Page 50: Memory/bank Scan

    37 7 scan operation q select memory mode with [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) . W set the squelch to the point where noise is just muted. E push and hold [call] ( mode • scan ) for 1 sec. To enter scan type selection mode. R rotate [dial] to select the desired scanning type. • “m all” for all memory scan; “...

  • Page 51: Auto Memory Write Scan

    38 7 scan operation 7 ■ auto memory write scan this scan is useful for searching a specified frequency range and automatically storing busy frequencies into memory channels. The same frequency ranges used for program scan are used for auto memory write scan. Q select vfo mode with [v/m] ( skip • s ....

  • Page 52

    39 7 scan operation you can set the selected memory channel as a skip channel which is skipped during memory skip scan. In addition, it can be set as a skip channel for both memory skip scan and fre- quency skip scan. These are useful to speed up the scan in- terval. Q select a memory channel: ➥ pus...

  • Page 53

    40 7 scan operation 7 t push [call] ( mode • scan ) several times; or while pushing and holding [call] ( mode • scan ) , rotate [dial] to select “s.Mw.” y push and hold [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) for 1 sec. To set the skip condition. • “skip” or “pskip” indicator appears, according to the skip se- lect...

  • Page 54: Scan Resume Condition

    41 7 scan operation d d scan pause timer the scan pauses when receiving signals according to the scan pause time. It can be set from 2–20 sec. Or unlimited. Q while pushing and holding [func] , push and hold [sql] ( att • set ) for 1 sec. To enter set mode . W rotate [dial] to select “expand.” e whi...

  • Page 55: Priority Watch

    42 8 priority watch ■ priority watch types priority watch checks for signals on a frequency every 5 sec. While operating on a vfo frequency or scanning. The trans- ceiver has 3 priority watch types to suit your needs. The watch resumes according to the selected scan resume condition. See the page at...

  • Page 56: Priority Watch Operation

    43 8 priority watch d d memory channel watch and memory scan watch q select vfo mode , then set an operating frequency. • tx channel can also be selected. W push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) to enter memory mode , then se- lect the channel(s) to be watched. For memory channel watch: rotate [dial] to sele...

  • Page 57

    44 8 priority watch d d vfo scan watch q push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) to enter memory mode , then rotate [dial] to select the memory channel. W push and hold [call] ( mode • scan ) for 1 sec. To enter scan type selection condition to select the scan type, then push [call] ( mode • scan ) again to st...

  • Page 58: Tone/dtcs Squelch Operation

    45 tone squelch and pocket beep 9 the tone or dtcs squelch opens only when receiving a sig- nal with the same pre-programmed subaudible tone or dtcs code, respectively. You can silently wait for a signal using the same specified tone. Q set the desired frequency in fm mode. W while pushing and holdi...

  • Page 59

    46 9 tone squelch and pocket beep ■ tone squelch frequency/dtcs code setting 88.5 hz and 023 is set as the default for the tone squelch fre- quency and the dtcs code, respectively. The frequency and code can be selected as desired. Q while pushing and holding [func] , push and hold [sql] ( att • set...

  • Page 60: Dtcs Polarity Setting

    47 9 tone squelch and pocket beep as well as a code setting, the polarity setting is also available for the dtcs operation. When a different polarity is set, the dtcs never releases audio mute even when a signal with a matching code number is received. Q while pushing and holding [func] , push and h...

  • Page 61: Tone Scan

    48 9 tone squelch and pocket beep by monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or dtcs squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or dtcs code necessary to open a squelch. Q set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or code. W turn the desired tone type...

  • Page 62: Set Mode

    49 set mode 10 ■ general set mode is used for programming infrequently changed val- ues or conditions of functions. In addition, the ic-e7 has an expanded set mode which is used for programming even more infrequently changed val- ues or conditions of functions. When turning the expanded set mode off...

  • Page 63: Set Mode Items

    50 10 set mode ■ set mode items the following items are available in the set mode and ex- panded set mode . D d general set mode items 10 • repeater tone (p. 52) • tone squelch tone (p. 52) • key-touch beep (p. 54) • beep output level (p. 54) • display backlighting (p. 55) • dtcs code (p. 52) • tone...

  • Page 64

    51 10 set mode d d expanded set mode items • key lock effect (p. 56) • dial speed acceleration (p. 56) • dtcs polarity (p. 58) • bank link (p. 58) • monitor key action (p. 56) • scan resume timer (p. 57) • scan pause timer (p. 57) • auto power off (p. 57) • scan stop beep (p. 57) • lcd contrast (p. ...

  • Page 65

    52 10 set mode d d repeater tone frequency selects subaudible tone frequency for ac- cessing a repeater, etc. Total of 50 tone fre- quencies (67.0–254.1 hz) are available. (default: 88.5 hz) d d tone squelch frequency selects tone frequency for tone squelch or pocket beep operation from one of 50 av...

  • Page 66

    53 10 set mode d d dial select step select the tuning step while pushing and holding [func] from 100 khz, 1 mhz (de- fault) and 10 mhz. D d offset frequency sets the offset frequency for duplex (re- peater) operation for each frequency band in- dependently within 0 to 159.995 mhz range. During duple...

  • Page 67

    54 10 set mode d d duplex direction sets the duplex direction. The transmit fre- quency is shifted from the receive frequency by the offset frequency when transmitting or when the monitor function is in use. • off : simplex operation. (default) • –dup : the transmit frequency shifts down while trans...

  • Page 68

    55 10 set mode d d display backlighting the transceiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. Timer for night time operation. The backlighting can be turned on continuously or turned off, if desired. • auto : lights when an operation is performed, goes out after 5 sec. (default) • on : lights conti...

  • Page 69

    56 10 set mode d d key lock effect while the key lock function is on, [ y y ] / [ z z ] and [sql] ( att • set ) can still be accessed. Accessible keys can be set to one of 4 groups. [pwr] and [func] + [band] ( ts • lock ) are also accessible during the lock, however, these keys are not effected by t...

  • Page 70

    57 10 set mode d d auto power off the transceiver can be set to automatically turn off after a specified period with a beep when no key operations are performed. 30 min., 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours and off (default) can be specified. The specified period is retained even when the transceiver is turn...

  • Page 71

    58 10 set mode d d dtcs polarity sets dtcs polarity from “both n” (tx/rx: normal), “tn-rr” (tx: normal, rx: reverse), “tr-rn” (tx: reverse, rx: normal) and “both r” (tx/rx: reverse). (default: both n) d d memory bank link function sets the memory bank link function on (de- fault) and off. The link f...

  • Page 72

    59 10 set mode d d lcd contrast sets the lcd contrast within 1 to 4 levels as desired. (default: 3) att dtcs t sql wfmam -dup low vol prio p skip mr 5 1 9 att dtcs t sql wfmam -dup low vol prio p skip mr 5 1 9 contrast 3 setting contrast 4 setting push push and hold dual operation.

  • Page 73: Other Functions

    60 11 other functions cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the pro- grammed contents from one transceiver to another; or data from a personal computer to a transceiver using the optional cs-p7 cloning software . D cloning between transceivers q master transceiver: while pushing and hold...

  • Page 74: Auto Power-Off Function

    61 11 other functions d cloning using a personal computer data can be cloned to and from a personal computer (mi- crosoft ® windows ® 98/98se/me/2000/xp) using the optional cs-p7 cloning software and the optional opc-478/478u cloning cable . Consult the cs-p7 cloning software help file for details. ...

  • Page 75: Tv Channel Operation

    62 11 other functions tv channel operation is available only when tv channels are programmed using the optional cs-p7 cloning software . (p. 61) d tv channel receiving q push [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) to select vfo mode , if necessary. W push [band] ( ts • lock ) several times to select the tv channel...

  • Page 76: All Reset

    63 11 other functions the function display may occasionally display erroneous in- formation (e.G. When first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. If this problem occurs, turn power off. After waiting a few seconds, turn power on again. If the prob...

  • Page 77: Partial Reset

    64 11 other functions ■ partial reset if you want to initialize the operating conditions (vfo fre- quency, vfo settings, set mode contents) without clearing the memory contents, a partial reset function is available for the transceiver. ➥ while pushing and holding [func] and [v/m] ( skip • s . Mw ) ...

  • Page 78: Tv Channels

    Ch freq. 40 628.75 41 636.75 42 644.75 43 652.75 44 660.75 45 668.75 46 676.75 47 684.75 48 692.75 49 700.75 50 708.75 51 716.75 52 724.75 53 732.75 54 740.75 55 748.75 56 756.75 57 764.75 58 772.75 59 780.75 60 788.75 61 796.75 62 804.75 63 812.75 64 820.75 65 828.75 66 836.75 67 844.75 68 852.75 6...

  • Page 79

    66 12 frequency table 12 d d china channels (unit: mhz) ch freq. 1 56.25 2 64.25 3 72.25 4 83.75 5 91.75 6 174.75 7 182.75 8 190.75 9 198.75 10 206.75 11 214.75 12 222.75 13 477.75 14 485.75 15 493.75 16 501.75 17 509.75 18 517.75 19 525.75 20 533.75 21 541.75 22 549.75 23 557.75 24 565.75 25 613.75...

  • Page 80

    67 12 frequency table d d indonesian channels (unit: mhz) ch freq. 2 53.75 3 60.75 4 67.75 5 180.75 6 187.75 7 194.75 8 201.75 9 208.75 10 215.75 11 222.75 12 229.75 21 476.75 22 484.75 23 492.75 24 500.75 25 508.75 26 516.75 27 524.75 28 532.75 29 540.75 30 548.75 31 556.75 32 564.75 33 572.75 34 5...

  • Page 81: Vhf Marine Channels

    68 12 frequency table 12 ■ vhf marine channels (unit: mhz) ch ship ship no. Transmit receive 01 156.050 160.650 01a 156.050 156.050 02 156.100 160.700 03 156.150 160.750 03a 156.150 156.150 04 156.200 160.800 04a 156.200 156.200 05 156.250 160.850 05a 156.250 156.250 06 156.300 156.300 07 156.350 16...

  • Page 82

    69 12 frequency table ch frequency 1 462.5625 mhz 2 462.5875 mhz 3 462.6125 mhz 4 462.6375 mhz 5 462.6625 mhz 6 462.6875 mhz 7 462.7125 mhz ■ other communications in the usa d d frs (family radio service) channels dot color frequency red 151.625 mhz purple 151.955 mhz blue 154.570 mhz green 154.600 ...

  • Page 83

    70 12 frequency table 12 frequency description 121.500 emergencies 122.000 flight advisory service 122.200 flight service stations 122.700 unicom— uncontrolled airports 122.725 unicom— private airports 122.750 unicom— air-to-air communications 122.800 unicom— uncontrolled airports 122.900 search & r...

  • Page 84

    71 12 frequency table ■ other communications— other countries ch frequency 1 446.00625 2 446.01875 3 446.03125 4 446.04375 5 446.05625 6 446.06875 7 446.08125 8 446.09375 d d pmr446 channels (unit: mhz) ch frequency 59 434.525 60 434.550 61 434.575 62 434.600 63 434.625 64 434.650 65 434.675 66 434....

  • Page 85

    72 12 frequency table 12 ch frequency 1 476.425 mhz 2 476.450 mhz 3 476.475 mhz 4 476.500 mhz 5 476.525 mhz 6 476.550 mhz 7 476.575 mhz 8 476.600 mhz 9 476.625 mhz 10 476.650 mhz 11 476.675 mhz 12 476.700 mhz 13 476.725 mhz 14 476.750 mhz 15 476.775 mhz 16 476.800 mhz 17 476.825 mhz 18 476.850 mhz 1...

  • Page 86: Maintenance

    73 maintenance 13 problem possible cause solution ref. ■ troubleshooting if your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. No power comes on. No sound comes from the speaker. Sensitivity is low and only strong signals are audible...

  • Page 87

    74 13 maintenance 13 problem possible cause solution ref. Desired set mode item cannot be selected. Programmed scan does not start. Memory or bank scan does not start. Charging indicator (bc- 164) lights red while charging. • “expand” item is set to off. • program scan edges are not programmed. • no...

  • Page 88: Specifications

    75 specifications 14 ■ transceiver d general • frequency coverage : (unit: mhz) *guaranteed 144–146 mhz, 430–440 mhz only, • mode : fm, am (rx only), wfm (rx only) • no. Of memory channels : 1250 (incl. 50 scan edges, 200 auto memory write channels) • no. Of call channels : 2 channels • usable temp....

  • Page 89: Battery Pack (Bp-243)

    ■ battery pack (bp-243) • capacity : 1800 mah • battery voltage : 3.7 v • charging temp. Range : 0°c to +40°c; +32°f to +104°f • usable temp. Range : –20°c to +60°c; –4°f to +140°f • storage temp. Range : within 1 month –20°c to +50°c; –4°f to +122°f within 3 months –20°c to +35°c; –4°f to +95°f wit...

  • Page 90: Options

    77 options 15 ■ options cp-21lr cigarette lighter cable with noise filter allows you to charge the trans- ceiver using supplied bc-164 battery charger . Opc-782 plug adapter cable used for connection with an icom speaker-microphone or earphone. Ad-92sma antenna connector adapter allows you to connec...

  • Page 91

    78 15 options 15 d d hm-153 tie - pin microphone an optional opc-782 is required for connection. D d hm-153p tie - pin microphone connects to the ic-e7 directly (without the opc-782). Scan set s.Mw microphone hm-153p [mic/sp] cap note: connect the hm-153p after removing the [mic/sp] cap (mic/sp jack...

  • Page 92

    79 15 options d d hm-128 earphone microphone an optional opc-782 is required for connection. D d hm-131 speaker microphone an optional opc-782 is required for connection. D d lc-161 carrying case helps protect the transceiver from scratches, etc. Tension release loop lc-161 transceiver opc-782 note:...

  • Page 93: Pocket Guide

    16 pocket guide important operating instructions are summed up in this and the following page for your simple reference. By cutting along the line and folding on the dotted line, it will become a card sized operating guide which can easily be carried in a card case or wallet, etc. Q cut w fold r com...

  • Page 94

    81 16 pocket guide q w e ■ memory bank channel selection push [v/m] to select memory mode . Push [band] several times, or while pushing and holding [band], rotate [dial] to select the desired bank group. Rotate [dial] to select the de- sired bank channel. Q w ■ call channel selection push [call] to ...

  • Page 95

    82 17 ce 17 versions of the ic-e7 which display the “ce” symbol on the serial number seal, comply with the essential re- quirements of the european radio and telecommunication terminal di- rective 1999/5/ec. This warning symbol indicates that this equipment operates in non-har- monised frequency ban...

  • Page 96

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