Icom IC-M700PRO Instruction Manual

Manual is about: SSB Radio Telephone

Summary of IC-M700PRO

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    Instruction manual ssb radio telephone im700pro.

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    Ii important read this instruction manual carefully before attempting to operate the transceiver. Save this instruction manual—this manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the ic-m700pro ssb radio telephone. Explicit definitions the explicit definitions described below apply ...

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    Iii in case of emergency (for maritime operation) versions version description marine 2182 khz 2-tone alarm is built-in. Fsk/cw narrow filter is optional. All ssb/fsk channels available. General 2182 khz 2-tone alarm is optional. No transmit frequency programming allowed. If your vessel requires ass...

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    Iv table of contents important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ii explicit definitions . . . . Ii precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ii in case of emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iii versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    1 1 operating rules and guidelines ❑ call procedures calls must be properly identified and time limits must be respected. ➀ give your call sign each time you call another vessel or coast station. If you have no call sign, identify your vessel name and the name of the licensee. ➁ give your call sign ...

  • Page 6: Panel Description

    2 2 panel description ■ front panel q microphone connector (p. 16) accepts the supplied microphone or an optional handset. ☞ note: no audio is output via the speaker when the microphone or handset is not connected. W power switch [power] turns power on and off. E speaker switch [speaker] turns the b...

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    3 2 panel description !1 keypad no function*. Toggles between memory mode and vfo mode. (p. 5) • this key may be disabled by your dealer. No function*. No function*. No function*. !2 squelch switch [sql] (p. 9) activates the voice squelch function to reject unde- sired background noise while no sign...

  • Page 8: ■ Display

    4 2 panel description ■ display q alarm indicator (p. Iii) appears when the alarm function is activated such as for an alarm test or distress alarm transmission. • not available in general version. W receive indicator appears while receiving and when the squelch is open. E tune indicator (p. 8) flas...

  • Page 9: ■ Memory Mode/vfo Mode

    5 3 selecting a channel/frequency ■ memory mode/vfo mode the transceiver has 2 operating modes: memory mode and vfo mode. Memory mode is used to select pre- programmed marine channels in one of the 3 channel groups; vfo mode is used to select frequencies around preprogrammed channels. Push [ch/freq]...

  • Page 10: ■ Selecting A Frequency

    6 3 selecting a channel d scan function the scan function allows you to automatically search channels within a group for signals. There are 2 scan types (selectable in set mode) as follows: scan operation ➀ rotate the [group] selector to select the group you wish to scan. ➁ push [sql] to close the s...

  • Page 11: ■ Resetting The Cpu

    7 3 selecting a channel ■ resetting the cpu under some circumstances the transceiver’s internal cpu may cause erroneous indications on the display. If this happens, reset the cpu as follows: while pushing [ent] + [0], push [power] to turn power on. • the cpu is reset and the display at right appears...

  • Page 12: Receive And Transmit

    8 4 receive and transmit ■ basic voice receive and transmit ➀ check the following in advance: ➥ microphone is connected. ➥ [speaker] switch is turned off. ➥ [sql] switch is turned off. ➥ [clarity] control is set to the center position. ➥ memory mode is selected. • push [ch/freq] to select memory mod...

  • Page 13: ■ Functions For Receive

    9 4 receive and transmit ■ functions for receive d squelch function the squelch function detects signals with voice com- ponents and squelches (mutes) unwanted signals such as unmodulated beat signals. This provides quiet standby. When you need to receive weak signals, the squelch should be turned o...

  • Page 14: ■ Cw Operation

    10 4 receive and transmit ■ cw operation the transceiver has the following cw keying features selectable in set mode as described on page 12. ➥ full break-in (receiving is possible while transmitting) ➥ delay keying (automatic transmission with keying) ➥ off (manual transmission is necessary before ...

  • Page 15: Set Mode

    11 5 set mode ■ set mode operation set mode operation is used for programming infre- quently changed values or conditions of functions. ✍ note: some of the set mode items described in this section are not available on some transceiver versions. ➀ push [power] to turn power off, if necessary. ➁ while...

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    12 5 set mode (4) scan speed selects scan speed as follows: (unit: sec./ch) faster slower fastest scan speed (default) slowest scan speed (5) cw/fsk narrow filter this item selects the passband width for cw (a1a), fsk or j2b mode. ✍ note: when “on” is selected without optional fil- ter installation,...

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    13 5 set mode (9) lcd contrast the lcd contrast can be adjusted through 10 levels to suit transceiver mounting angle, location and am- bient lighting. Lowest contrast highest contrast (default: 7) (10) id number setting for remote control when connecting an external controller such as a personal com...

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    14 5 set mode (14) group b channel inhibit this item allow you to set the number of usable chan- nels in channel group b, up to a maximum of 50 channels. Minimum number of channels set for group b: 1 maximum number of channels set for group b: 50 (default) (15) group c channel inhibit this item allo...

  • Page 19: ■ Unpacking

    6 connections and installation 15 u tuner receptacle connects a control cable to an optional at-130 an - tenna tuner . A female connector is supplied for connection. I dc power receptacle connects to a regulated 12–16 v dc power source such as a 12 v battery or dc power supply using the supplied dc ...

  • Page 20: ■ Connector Information

    6 connections and installation 16 ■ connector information acc(1) pin pin name description specifications 1 cwk cw and fsk keying input. Input level: less than 0.6 v for transmit. 2 gnd connects to ground. Connected in parallel with acc(2) pin 2. 3 send input/output pin. Goes to ground when transmitt...

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    6 connections and installation 17 remote pin pin name description specifications 2 mod– coaxial ground for mod+. 1 mod+ modulation input from an external terminal unit. Input impedance: 600 Ω input level: approx. 1.3 mv rms 4 af– coaxial ground for af+. 5 nmi+ nmea data input. Nmea standard format/l...

  • Page 22: ■ Ground Connection

    Connections and installation 6 18 ■ ground connection the transceiver and antenna tuner must have an adequate ground connection. Otherwise, the overall efficiency of the transceiver and antenna tuner instal- lation will be reduced. Electrolysis, electrical shocks and interference from other equipmen...

  • Page 23: ■ Antenna

    6 connections and installation 19 ■ 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. With a 50 Ω matched an...

  • Page 24: ■ Mounting

    6 connections and installation 20 ■ mounting r warning: never mount the transceiver over- head. The weight of the transceiver is approximately 8 kg., but its apparent weight will increase several fold due to wave shocks or vibration. The trans- ceiver must be mounted on a flat, hard surface. D mount...

  • Page 25: ■ Fuse Replacement

    6 connections and installation 21 ■ installing internal options d opening the case follow the case and cover opening procedures shown here when you want to install an option or ad- just a setting for non-icom tuner control. ➀ remove the 9 screws from the rear panel, then re- move the rear frame and ...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    7 troubleshooting 22 problem possible cause solution ref. Power power does not come on when [power] is pushed. • power cable is improperly connected. • blown fuse. • reconnect the cable securely. • check for cause, then replace the fuse with a spare one. P. 18 p. 21 receive no sound comes from the s...

  • Page 27: Specifications And Options

    8 specifications and options 23 ■ specifications general • frequency coverage: receive 500 khz–29.999 mhz transmit 1.6– 2.9999 mhz 4.0– 4.9999 mhz 6.0– 6.9999 mhz 8.0– 8.9999 mhz 12.0– 13.9999 mhz 16.0–17.9999 mhz 18.0– 19.9999 mhz 22.0–22.9999 mhz 25.0– 27.5000 mhz • mode: usb, am, cw, fsk and afsk...

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