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Icom IC-F7000 Instruction Manual - Basic Operation
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BASIC OPERATION
■
Selecting a channel
The transceiver has 400 regular channels and 100
ALE channels. However, the number of channels can
be restricted in programming depending on your
needs. 2 ways of channel selections are available to
suit your operating style.
D
Using up/down keys
When the display selection is selected the channel in-
dication (see above), push
[
√
√
]
/
[
∫
∫
]
on the FRONT
panel or
[UP]
/
[DN]
on the microphone to select the
desired channel.
This way is convenient when changing a small num-
ber of channels.
Channel 20
Channel 40
Channel 9980
Push
switch to select
a channel
SELCALL
LSB
HI
--
0:55
RX
9.900.0
RADTEL
USB
HI
--
0:55
RX
9.999.9
RADTEL
USB
HI
--
0:55
RX
0.499.9
[
∫
]/[
√
]
[UP]/[DN]
Microphone
or
D
D
Display selection channel/VFO
NOTE:
Channel comment (alphanumeric) disap-
pears during Frequency indication. Also Entering
the
Initial set mode
is restricted.
VFO (FREQUENCY) indication
CHANNEL indication
When or is pushed, the
frequency indication is canceled, and
returns to the channel indication
automatically.
SCAN
CALL
USB
RX
12:34
TX-
12.163.5
HI
S
ALE-CHANNEL-1
USB
-A
12:34
RX
-
12.163.5
HI
0
@?
OK
+
Summary of IC-F7000
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Hf transceiver if7000 instruction manual.
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I foreword thank you for purchasing this icom product. The ic- f7000 hf 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 your time to tha...
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Icom, icom inc. And the are registered trademarks of icom incorporated (japan) in the united states, the united kingdom, germany, france, spain, russia and/or other countries. Ii foreword ……………………………………………i important …………………………………………… i explicit definitions …………………………… i precaution ………………………………………… ...
Page 4: Panel Description
1 1 panel description ■ front panel— controller q volume [vol] (p.12) adjusts the audio output level. W speaker jack [ext sp] connects the supplied external speaker, sp-25. E microphone connector [mic] connects the microphone, supplied with the trans- ceiver. Q +8 v dc output (max. 10 ma) w channel ...
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2 1 panel description 1 d d keypad ➥inputs numeral for the tel number, id number, channel number input, etc. ➥inputs numeral and alphabet (some symbol) for the message input of the page call function or channel comment input, etc. 1 qz 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 prs 8 tuv 9 wxy clr 0 @? Ok 10-k...
Page 6: Front Panel— Main Unit
3 1 panel description ■ front panel— main unit q dc power socket accepts 13.8 v dc through the supplied dc power cable. W antenna connector connects a 50 Ω hf band antenna via a 50 Ω matched coaxial cable with a pl-259 plug for both transmit and receive operation. E gps connector [gps] input positio...
Page 7: Microphone (Hm-155)
4 1 panel description ■ microphone (hm-155) q ptt switch [ptt] push and hold to transmit; release to receive. W up/down switches [ u up p ]/[ d dn n ] push either switch to change the operating channel, frequency, etc. E up/down lock switch slide to toggle [up] / [dn] switches function on and off. D...
Page 8: Lcd Screen
5 1 panel description d d channel indication q comment indicator ➥shows the programmed channel comment or comment with position data when connected gps receiver. ➥shows the condition while scanning/tuning. • “scanning” appears when the scan function is ac- tivated. • “tuning” appears while tuning, i...
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6 1 panel description 1 d d frequency indication q operating mode indicator shows the selected operating mode. • “usb,” “lsb,” “am,” “cw,” “fsk,” “afsk,” “ale-u,” “ale-l” or “email” appears depending on operating mode and setting. (selectable mode is usb only for aus version.) w transmit/receive ind...
Page 10: Basic Operation
2 7 basic operation ■ selecting a channel the transceiver has 400 regular channels and 100 ale channels. However, the number of channels can be restricted in programming depending on your needs. 2 ways of channel selections are available to suit your operating style. D using up/down keys when the di...
Page 11: Scan Function
8 2 basic operation 2 d using the keypad enter the number of the desired channel number using the keypad (0 to 9), then push [ok ≈ ≈ ] on the front panel or microphone. This way is convenient for remembering the usage and stored channel number, or when changing large a number of channels. • pushing ...
Page 12: Setting A Frequency
9 2 basic operation d using up/down keys when the display selection is selected the frequency indication (p. 7), push [ Ω Ω clr] or [ok ≈ ≈ ] to move the cursor to desired tuning steps, then p ush [ √ √ ] / [ ∫ ∫ ] on the front panel or [up] / [dn] on the microphone to change the frequency. Push key...
Page 13: Mode Selection
10 2 basic operation 2 the following modes are available in the ic-f7000: usb, lsb, am, cw, fsk, afsk, ale-u, ale-l and email. Q push [i/o] to enter the quick set mode . W push [ √ √ ] / [ ∫ ∫ ] several times to select ‘mode,’ then push [ Ω Ω clr] or [ok ≈ ≈ ] to select the desired mode. • the selec...
Page 14: Split Frequency Operation
11 2 basic operation split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive on two different frequencies. Q while in frequency indication (p. 7), push [i/o] to enter the quick set mode . W push [ √ √ ] / [ ∫ ∫ ] several times to select ‘split,’ then push [ Ω Ω clr] or [ok ≈ ≈ ] to select the s...
Page 15: Receive And Transmit
3 12 receive and transmit 2 3 ■ basic voice transmit/receive q check the following in advance. ➥microphone is connected. ➥no mute indication “s,” “l” or “v.” • if one of “s,” “l” or “v” appears, push [mute] sev- eral times to turn the mute off. W selects the desired channel to be received with the [...
Page 16: Functions For Transmit
■ functions for transmit ï transmit power selection the transceiver has 3 selectable power output levels. High power allows longer distance communications and low power reduces power consumption. Q push [i/o] to enter the quick set mode while trans- ceiver’s power is on. W push [ ∫ ∫ ] or [ √ √ ] to...
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14 3 receive and transmit 3 ï transmit frequency indication both receive/transmit frequencies can be displayed at same time. Q while pushing and holding [ok ≈ ≈ ] , turn power on to enter the initial set mode . W push [ √ √ ] to select ‘general,’ then push [ok ≈ ≈ ] . E push [ √ √ ] to select ‘disp ...
Page 18: Functions For Receive
15 3 receive and transmit ■ functions for receive d d rf gain setting the receiver gain can be reduced with the rf gain setting. This may help to remove undesired weak sig- nals while monitoring strong signals. Usually, the agc function reduces the rf gain ac- cording to the receive signal strength ...
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3 16 receive and transmit 3 ï noise blanker the noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems. The noise blanker may distort reception of strong sig- nals. In such cases, the noise blanker should be turned off. Q push [i/o] to enter the quick set mode w...
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ï preamp the preamp amplifies received signals in the front end circuit to improve the s/n ratio and sensitivity. Turn this function on when receiving weak signals. • channel indication (p. 7) q while pushing and holding [ok ≈ ≈ ] , turn power on to enter the initial set mode . W push [ √ √ ] to sel...
Page 21: Cw Operation
18 3 receive and transmit 3 the transceiver has the following cw keying features selectable in set mode as described on p. 43. ➥full break-in (receiving is possible while transmitting) ➥semi break-in (automatic transmission with keying) ➥off (manual transmission with microphone’s [ptt] , or groundin...
Page 22: Selcall/ale Operation
4 19 selcall/ale operation ■ selcall/ale the selcall uses a 4 or 6-digit address (id) and allows you to make an individual/group call. The ale (auto- matic link establishment) is a system which automati- cally selects an available frequency and establishes a communication link. The ic-f7000 ale syst...
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20 4 selcall/ale operation 4 ï selective beacon call the selective beacon call allows the user determine the signal quality between your transceiver and spe- cific transceiver before an individual/group call. The selective beacon call is also used for checking the channel before sending tel call. • ...
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21 4 selcall/ale operation ï selcall the selcall allows you to make an individual/group call. Each transceiver is assigned an individual id (identification) and can be called using this id. • preparation for selcall sending a selective beacon call on several selcall channels, and check the propagati...
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22 4 selcall/ale operation 4 ï page call the page call allows you to exchange up to 64 char- acter text messages with the intended id station, also you to leave a message at the station. • preparation for page call sending a selective beacon call on several selcall channels, and check the propagatio...
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23 4 selcall/ale operation ï gps beacon call the gps beacon call allows you to request the in- tended id station to send position information. • preparation for gps beacon call sending a selective beacon call on several selcall channels, and check the propagation on each chan- nel to select the chan...
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24 4 selcall/ale operation 4 ï gps position call the gps position call allows you to send your own position/time information to the intended id station. • preparation for gps position call sending a selective beacon call on several selcall channels, and check the propagation on each chan- nel to sel...
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25 4 selcall/ale operation ï status call the status call requests to send radio status informa- tion including power supply voltage, signal strength, output power, vswr, etc. • preparation for status call sending a selective beacon call on several selcall channels, and check the propagation on each ...
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26 4 selcall/ale operation 4 ï tel call allows you to make a telephone call through a tele- phone interconnect service provider. • preparation for tel call sending a selective beacon call on several tel call channels, and check the propagation on each chan- nel to select the channel of good signal q...
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27 4 selcall/ale operation ï emergency selcall the emergency call allows you to broadcast an emer- gency signal with own position information. • preparation for emergency selcall sending a selective beacon call on several selcall channels, and check the propagation on each chan- nel to select the ch...
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28 4 selcall/ale operation 4 ï ale call automatically establish a communication link by using the ale table. Q push [ ∫ ∫ ] or [ √ √ ] to select the channel for ale. W push [call] momentarily to enter the call menu. E push [ Ω Ω clr] or [ok ≈ ≈ ] to select the desired call. • ‘indi-call,’ ‘net-call,...
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29 4 selcall/ale operation ï ale sounding automatically sends a sounding signal at a certain in- terval (0.5–16 hours) to check the propagation and stores the data in a table. Also available manual sounding. • manual sounding q push [ ∫ ∫ ] or [ √ √ ] to select the channel for ale. W push [call] mom...
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30 4 selcall/ale operation 4 ï ale amd the ale amd (automatic message display) sends and receives up to a 90 character text message. Q push [ ∫ ∫ ] or [ √ √ ] to select the channel for ale. W push [call] momentarily to enter the call menu. E push [ Ω Ω clr] or [ok ≈ ≈ ] to select ‘data(amd).’ • ‘ind...
Page 34: Channel/id Programming
5 31 channel/id programming ■ programming a channel the ic-f7000 has up to 500 programmable channels (400: regular, 100: ale) with channel comment capa- bility of up to 15 alphanumeric characters. D d editing a channel q while pushing and holding [ok ≈ ≈ ] , turn power on to enter the initial set mo...
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32 5 channel/id programming 5 d d programming a content q push [ √ √ ] to enter the channel comment program- ming, then edit the comment up to 15 characters. • this content is skipped until receive frequency is input. • push [ Ω Ω clr] or [ok ≈ ≈ ] to edit backspace or space, respectively w push [ √...
Page 36: Programming An Id
33 5 channel/id programming ■ programming an id the ic-f7000 can be programmed three kind of ids, selcall id, tel number, ale id. D d editing an id q while pushing and holding [ok ≈ ≈ ] , turn power on to enter the initial set mode . 2 kind of id sizes, 4-digit or 6-digit, are available. The ‘id siz...
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34 5 channel/id programming 5 d d tel number the ic-f7000 can be stored up to 100 tel numbers. Q push [ ∫ ∫ ] / [ √ √ ] to select the tel channel, then push [ok ≈ ≈ ] . • push [ Ω Ω clr] to return the call selection menu. • no displayed channel is a blank channel. • id programming screen appears. W ...
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35 5 channel/id programming d d ale id the ic-f7000 can be stored up to 20 your own ids (s1–s20) and 100 calling (address) ids (1–100) for ale operation. Q push [ ∫ ∫ ] / [ √ √ ] to select the desired id channel, then push [ok ≈ ≈ ] . • push [ Ω Ω clr] to return the call selection menu. • no id disp...
Page 39: Set Mode
6 36 set mode 5 6 ■ quick set mode d d entering quick set mode q push [i/o] to enter the quick set mode . W push [ √ √ ] or [ ∫ ∫ ] to select the desired item. E push [ Ω Ω clr] or [ok ≈ ≈ ] to set the values or condi- tions for the selected item. R push [i/o] to exit t he quick set mode . Quick set...
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37 6 set mode lcd contrast (channel indication only) this item sets the lcd contrast from 1 to 10. (default: 7) q-set - mode --lcd - cont-- ç - 7 - å è - rf - gain --- 9 -- dimmer ---- 6>0 -- tx - pwr ---- hi d d quick set mode items dimmer (channel indication only) this item sets the lcd backlight ...
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38 6 set mode 6 agc this item selects the automatic gain control setting from on or off. (default: on) é - sp - out ---- on --agc ----- -- ç - on - å -- mic - bl ---- off -- nb -------- on è - nb - level -- 5 microphone backlight (channel indication only) this item sets the microphone backlight on o...
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39 6 set mode rit this item adjusts the clarity control from –150 hz to +150 hz. (default: 0) é - sql - lv ---- 30 -- filter ---- wide --rit ----- -- ç - 0 - å -- mode ------ usb -- beep - lv --- 5 mode this item selects the channel operating mode tempo- rary from usb, am, lsb, afsk, fsk, cw, ale-u,...
Page 43: Initial Set Mode
40 6 set mode 6 ■ initial set mode initial set mode operation is used for programming in- frequently changed values, conditions or functions. D d entering set mode q turn the transceiver power off, if the transceiver is powered on. W while pushing [ok ≈ ≈ ], push [i/o] to turn the trans- ceiver powe...
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41 6 set mode d d setting ch list (pgs. 31, 32) q push [ok ≈ ≈ ] to edit ‘ch list.’ w push [ ∫ ∫ ] / [ √ √ ] to select the desired channel or ‘’ for new entry, then push [ok ≈ ≈ ] . • push [ Ω Ω clr] to return the set mode menu. • “*” marked channel is restricted for programming or changing. Ask you...
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42 6 set mode 6 d d setting i/o q push [ √ √ ] twice to select ‘i/o,’ then push [ok ≈ ≈ ] to edit ‘i/o.’ w push [ ∫ ∫ ] / [ √ √ ] to select the desired item. • push [ Ω Ω clr] to return the set mode menu. E push [ Ω Ω clr] / [ok ≈ ≈ ] to set the values or condi- tions for the selected item. R after ...
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43 6 set mode fsk polarity normal and reverse polarities are available for fsk operations this item allows you to select one of these polarities. (default: normal) é -fsk - polari- ç - nor - å -- cw - bk-in --- full è - tenkey ----- on -- remote - id -- 10 -- mic - key ---- on cw break-in the cw bre...
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44 6 set mode 6 remote connector interface this item selects the interface format for [remote] connector from nmea or rs-232c. (default: nmea) é - remote - mod - a/m --remote - i/f- ç - nmea - å è - tx - by - acc -- acc -- tuner - stop - null -- tx - by - ptt -- mic tuner ending condition this item ...
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45 6 set mode scan this item sets the scan function on or off. (default: on) scan --scan ------- - ç - on - å è - scan - resume - on -- scan - speed -- 6 -- scan - group -- 2 scan speed this item adjusts the scan speed (rate at which chan- nels are searched). The scan speed can be set from 1 to 10 w...
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46 6 set mode 6 d d setting selcall q push [ ∫ ∫ ] / [ √ √ ] several times to select ‘selcall,’ then push [ok ≈ ≈ ] to edit ‘selcall.’ w push [ ∫ ∫ ] / [ √ √ ] to select the desired item. • push [ Ω Ω clr] to return the set mode menu. E push [ Ω Ω clr] / [ok ≈ ≈ ] to set the values or condi- tions f...
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47 6 set mode selcall timeout this item sets the waiting time for the selcall answer back while calling. (default: 60 sec.) if you are calling a specific station, but no answer is coming, then transceiver cancels for waiting the an- swer back after this time period. Selcall - -- id - size ----- 4 è ...
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48 6 set mode 6 status call this item selects the activation of status call on both reception and transmission, reception only, transmis- sion only or disable. (default: disable) é -status - call- ç - r&t - å -- page - call --- rx&tx -- sel - emer ---- rx&tx page call this item selects the activatio...
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49 6 set mode ale this item selects the activation of ale on both recep- tion and transmission, reception only, transmission only or disable. (default: disable) ale - --ale -------- - ç - dis - å è - snd - length -- 5 -- auto - sound -- off -- decay - time -- 1 sounding this item selects the automat...
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50 6 set mode 6 sounding signal length this item sets the signal length from 5 sec. To 100 sec. In 1 sec. Steps. (default: 5 sec.) the transceiver repeats to call a calling id while this setting time. Ale - -- ale --------- disable è -snd - length - - ç - 5 - å -- auto - sound -- off -- decay - time...
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51 6 set mode channel quality averaging this item sets the adopting number of lqa data for averaging from 1 to 8. (default: 8) é -average ---- - ç - 8 - å -- snd - int ----- 16 -- lqa - request - off -- call - time --- at ale sounding interval this item sets the sounding interval time. Selectable ti...
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52 6 set mode 6 d d setting general (group) q push [ ∫ ∫ ] / [ √ √ ] several times to select ‘general,’ then push [ok ≈ ≈ ] to edit ‘general.’ w push [ ∫ ∫ ] / [ √ √ ] to select the desired item. • push [ Ω Ω clr] to return the set mode menu. E push [ Ω Ω clr] / [ok ≈ ≈ ] to set the values or condi-...
Page 56: Cpu Reset
53 6 set mode password (aus version only) this item confirms the individual password for ale operation. (see p.19) é -password --- - locked -- pre - amp ----- on -- vol - min ----- 0 -- offset - tim -- 0:00 preamplifier this item sets the receiver preamplifier function on or off. (default: on) turn ...
Page 57: Connection And Installation
7 54 connection and installation 7 ■ supplied accessories the following accessories are supplied with ic-f7000. Q microphone (hm-155) …………………………… 1 w external speaker (sp-25) ………………………… 1 e mounting bracket kit for main unit …………… 1 set r dc power cable (opc-1289) …………………… 1 t spare fuses (fgb 5 a) ...
Page 58: Connections
55 7 connection and installation ■ connections optional at-140 at230 12 v battery grounding (see p. 56) grounding (see p. 56) grounding (see p. 56) opc-1286/n (10 m) ic-f7000 main unit opc-1287 (5 m) r caution: never remove the line fuse from the dc power cable. Or 12 v battery personal computer rc-...
Page 59: Ground Connection
56 7 connection and installation 7 ■ ground connection the transceiver and antenna tuner must have an adequate rf ground connection. Otherwise, the over- all efficiency of the transceiver and antenna tuner in- stallation will be reduced. Electrolysis, electrical shocks and interference from other eq...
Page 60: Antenna
57 7 connection and installation ■ antenna most stations operate with a whip or long wire (insu- lated backstay) antenna. However, these antennas cannot be connected directly to the transceiver since their impedance may not be matched with the trans- ceiver antenna connector. R warning: high voltage...
Page 61: Mounting
58 7 connection and installation 7 ■ mounting d mounting location select a location which can support the weight of the transceiver and does not interfere with driving. We rec- ommend the locations shown in the diagram below. Never place the main unit or remote controller where normal operation of t...
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59 7 connection and installation q attach the mounting plates, and tighten the 2 sup- plied screws (m5 × 8) for each side. W put the mounting bracket on the board, and then tighten the 4 supplied screws (m5 × 20). E attach the main unit to the mounting bracket as shown below. R the completed mountin...
Page 63: Fuse Replacement
60 7 connection and installation 7 ■ fuse replacement the transceiver has 2 fuses (2 types) to protect inter- nal circuitry, 1 fuse for the fuse holder on the dc power cable and 1 for inside. If the transceiver stops func- tioning, check the fuses below. • dc power cable ……………………………atc 30 a • circui...
Page 64: Connector Information
61 7 connection and installation ■ connector information acc pin pin name description specification 1 cwk cw and fsk keying input. Input level : less than 0.6 v for transmit (nc) (nc: aus version) 2 af gnd ground line for af signal. 3 send input/output pin. Ground level : –0.5 to 0.8 v goes to groun...
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62 7 connection and installation 7 af/mod pin pin name description specification 1 mod+ modulation input (unmatched) input impedance : 150 Ω from an external terminal unit. Input level : approx. 0.1 v rms. 2 mod– coaxial ground for mod+. 3 gnd ground for digital equipment. 4 naf+ af detector output ...
Page 66: Specifications
D general • frequency coverage : (unit: mhz) receive 0.5–29.9999 transmit 1.6–5.4999 5.73–5.9999 6.7–8.0999 10.0–11.1999 13.4–14.9999 18.0–18.9999 20.0–20.9999 23.0–27.9999 • type of emission : j3e (usb/lsb), j2b (afsk), (depends on version) f1b (fsk), a1a (cw), a3e (am) • no. Of memory ch. : 500 ch...
Page 67: Options
9 64 options 8 9 at-130/e automatic antenna tuner matches the transceiver to a long wire antenna with a minimum of insertion loss. At-140 automatic antenna tuner antenna and control cable receptacles for easy installation and tuner through function are available. Ps-60 dc power supply provides 13.6 ...
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