Icom IC-9700 User Manual

BASIC MANUAL

VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER

|9700

Thank you for choosing this Icom product. The IC-9700 VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icom’s state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We appreciate you making the IC-9700 your transceiver of choice, and hope you

agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology rst.” Many hours of research and development went into the design

of your IC-9700.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONSIMPORTANT

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains basic operating instructions for the IC-9700

. For advance operating instructions, see the Advanced Manual for details. The Advance Manual is available at the following internet address: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/

FEATURES

• RF Direct Sampling System

The IC-9700 employs an RF direct sampling system. RF

signals are directly converted to digital data in the ADC, and then processed in the FPGA. This system is a leading technology, marking an epoch in amateur radio.

The 1200 MHz band uses a downconversion IF sampling.

• Real-Time Spectrum Scope

The spectrum scope is class-leading in resolution,

sweep speed and dynamic range. When you touch the scope screen on the intended signal, the touched area is

magnied. The large 4.3 inch color TFT touch LCD offers

intuitive operation.

• D-STAR operation

The IC-9700 has the D-STAR Repeater (DR) function.

Moreover, by using the DD mode, you can browse the Internet through a repeater station.

• Satellite operation

The IC-9700 has 99 satellite memory channels for both

uplink and downlink frequencies and mode.

• “IP+” Function

The IP Plus function improves 3rd order intercept point

(IP3) performance. When a weak signal is received

adjacent to strong interference, the AD converter is optimized against signal distortion.

• A 4.3 inch touch panel color display

• Multi-function control for easy settings

WORD DEFINITION

R DANGER!

R WARNING!

CAUTION

NOTE

Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. Personal injury, ﬁre hazard or electric shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur. Recommended for optimum use. No

risk of personal injury, ﬁre or electric shock.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Spare fuse

(5 A)

Hand microphone

CW key plug

(3.5 mm: 1/8" Stereo)

L Different types of accessories may be supplied, or may

not be supplied depending on the transceiver version.

DC power cable

(3 m: 9.8 ft)

This product includes RTOS “RTX” software, and is

licensed according to the software license.

This product includes “zlib” open source software,

and is licensed according to the open source software license.

This product includes “libpng” open source software,

and is licensed according to the open source software license.

Spare fuse

(25 A)

Refer to the “About the Licenses” page at the end

of this manual for information on the open source software being used in this product.

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FCC INFORMATION

ABOUT CE AND DOC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modications to this device,

not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.

Hereby, Icom Inc. declares that the

versions of IC-9700 which have the “CE”

symbol on the product, comply with the essential requirements of the Radio

Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the restriction

of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/

DISPOSAL

The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators

(rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area.

Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the malfunction is because of:

• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res,

earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning, or other

natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination.

• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.

TRADEMARKS

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe, Acrobat, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. AMBE+2 is a trademark and property of Digital Voice Systems Inc. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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ABOUT THE TOUCH SCREEN ABOUT THE MANUALS

D Touch operation

In the Advanced manual or Basic manual, the touch operation is described as shown below, with the beep tone ON.

Touch

If the display is touched briey, one short beep

sounds.

Touch for 1 second

If the display is touched for 1 second, one short and one long beep sound.

D Touch screen precautions

• The touch screen may not properly work when the

LCD protection lm or sheet is attached.

• Touching the screen with your nger nails, sharp

topped object and so on, or touching the screen hard may damage it.

• Tablet PC operations such as ick, pinch in and

pinch out cannot be performed on this touch screen.

D Touch screen maintenance

• If the touch screen becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

• When you wipe the touch screen, be careful not to

push it too hard or scratch it with your nger nails.

Otherwise you may damage the screen.

The following manuals or Guide for this transceiver are published at the following internet address: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/

• Advanced Manual (English)

Instructions for advanced operations in English.

• Basic Manual (English)

Instructions for basic operations, the same as this

manual.

• Basic Manual (Multi-language) Instructions for basic operations in multiple

languages.

• CI-V Reference Guide (English) Describes the control commands used in remote

control operation (serial communication with CI-V).

For Reference

• HAM Radio Terms (English)

A glossary of HAM radio terms in English.

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To read the manuals or Guide, Adobe Reader® is required. If you have not installed it, please down load the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® and install it to your PC. You can download it from Adobe Systems Incorporated’s website.

A PC with the following Operating System is required.

• Microsoft

• Microsoft® Windows® 8.1

• Microsoft® Windows® 7

®

Windows® 10

Acrobat

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VOICE CORDING TECHNOLOGY

The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos.

#8,595,002, #8,359,197, #8,315,860, #8,200,497, #7,970,606, #6,912,495 B2.

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS

MENU

MULTI

Rotate

MULTI

Rotate

The Advanced and Basic manuals are described in the following manner.

“ ” (Quotation marks):

Used to indicate icons, setting items, and screen titles displayed on the screen. The screen titles are also written in uppercase letters. (Example: FUNCTION screen)

[ ] (brackets): Used to indicate keys.

Routes to the Set modes and Setting screens

Routes to the Set mode, Setting screens and the setting items are described in the following manner.

» SET > Display > Display Type

Instruction example

Detailed instruction

1. Push

• Opens the MENU screen.

.

Push

2. Touch [SET].

MENU screen

• Opens the SET screen.

3. Rotate

, and then push

“Display.”

to select

4. Rotate “Display Type.”

SET screen

, and then push

DISPLAY screen

Push

to select

Push

“Display Type” screen

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT ............................................................... i

FEATURES ................................................................. i

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ............................................ i

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....................................... i

FCC INFORMATION ..................................................ii

ABOUT CE AND DOC ................................................ ii

DISPOSAL ..................................................................ii

TRADEMARKS ...........................................................ii

ABOUT THE TOUCH SCREEN ................................iii

VOICE CORDING TECHNOLOGY ...........................iii

ABOUT THE MANUALS ............................................ iii

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS ..................................iv

PRECAUTIONS ........................................................vii

1 PANEL DESCRIPTION �� 1-1

Front panel ....................................................... 1-1

Rear panel ........................................................ 1-3

Touch screen display ........................................ 1-4

D FUNCTION screen .................................... 1-6

D MENU screen ............................................ 1-6

D QUICK MENU ............................................ 1-6

D Multi-function menus .................................. 1-7

Multi-function dial ............................................. 1-7

Keyboard entering and editing ......................... 1-8

D Entering and editing characters ................. 1-8

D Keyboard types .......................................... 1-9

D Entering and editing ................................... 1-9

D Entering and editing example .................. 1-10

2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS �� 2-1

Selecting a location .......................................... 2-1

Using the desktop stands ................................. 2-1

Connecting an external DC power supply ........ 2-1

Heat dissipation ................................................ 2-1

Grounding ......................................................... 2-1

3 BASIC OPERATION �� 3-1

When rst applying power ................................ 3-1

Turning power ON or OFF ................................ 3-1

Adjusting the volume level ................................ 3-1

Selecting the VFO and Memory modes ........... 3-1

Using the VFO mode ........................................ 3-1

D Selecting VFO A or VFO B ......................... 3-1

D Equalizing VFO A and VFO B .................... 3-1

Dualwatch operation ......................................... 3-2

Selecting the Main and Sub bands ................... 3-2

D Swapping the Main band and Sub band .... 3-2

Selecting the operating band ............................ 3-3

D Using the band stacking registers .............. 3-3

Selecting the operating mode ........................... 3-3

Setting the frequency ....................................... 3-4

D Using the Main Dial .................................... 3-4

D About the Tuning Step function .................. 3-4

D Changing the Tuning Step ......................... 3-4

D About the 1 MHz Step Tuning function ...... 3-4

D About the 1 Hz step Fine Tuning function .. 3-4

D About the 1/4 Tuning function .................... 3-5

D About the Auto Tuning Step function .........3-5

D Directly entering a frequency ..................... 3-5

D Band Edge Beep ........................................ 3-6

D Entering a Band Edge ................................ 3-7

RF gain and SQL level ...................................3-10

Dial Lock function ........................................... 3-10

Adjusting the transmit output power ............... 3-10

D Adjusting the transmit output power ........ 3-10

Transmit Power Limit function ........................3-10

Meter display .................................................. 3-11

D Meter display selection ............................ 3-11

D Multi-function meter ................................. 3-11

Adjusting the microphone gain ....................... 3-11

4 RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING �� 4-1

Preampliers .................................................... 4-1

Attenuator ......................................................... 4-1

RIT function ...................................................... 4-1

D RIT monitor function .................................. 4-1

D CW Auto Tuning function ........................... 4-1

AGC function control ........................................ 4-2

D Selecting the AGC time constant

preset value ............................................... 4-2

D Setting the AGC time constant ................... 4-2

Using the Digital Twin PBT ............................... 4-3

Selecting the IF lter ......................................... 4-4

Selecting the IF lter shape .............................. 4-4

Noise Blanker ................................................... 4-5

D Adjusting the NB level and time ................. 4-5

Noise Reduction ............................................... 4-6

D Adjusting the Noise Reduction level .......... 4-6

Notch Filter ....................................................... 4-6

D Selecting the Notch lter type .................... 4-6

D Setting the Manual Notch lter ................... 4-6

Monitor function ................................................ 4-7

IP Plus function ................................................4-7

Setting the Speech Compressor ...................... 4-8

D Setting before using the Speech

Compressor function .................................. 4-8

D Using the Speech Compressor function .... 4-8

Split frequency operation .................................. 4-9

D Using the Quick Split function .................... 4-9

D Using the receive and transmit frequencies

set to VFO A and VFO B ............................ 4-9

Split Lock function .......................................... 4-10

Setting the transmit lter width ....................... 4-10

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Operating CW ................................................. 4-10

D Setting the CW pitch control .................... 4-10

D Setting the key speed .............................. 4-10

D Using the Break-in function ...................... 4-11

D Monitoring the CW side tone ................... 4-11

D About the electronic Keyer function ......... 4-12

5 SCOPE OPERATION �� 5-1

Spectrum scope screen .................................... 5-1

D Marker ........................................................ 5-1

D Using the Spectrum Scope ........................ 5-1

D Center mode .............................................. 5-2

D Fixed mode ................................................ 5-2

D Touch screen operation .............................5-2

D Mini scope screen ...................................... 5-2

Audio scope screen .......................................... 5-3

D AUDIO SCOPE SET screen ...................... 5-3

6 SD CARD �� 6-1

About the SD cards .......................................... 6-1

Saving data ...................................................... 6-1

Inserting ............................................................ 6-1

Formatting ........................................................ 6-1

Unmounting ...................................................... 6-2

Saving the setting data ..................................... 6-2

Loading the saved data .................................... 6-3

Deleting a data le ............................................ 6-4

Displaying the card information ........................ 6-4

Importing or Exporting a CSV format le .......... 6-5

D Importing .................................................... 6-5

D Exporting .................................................... 6-6

About the SD card folders ................................ 6-7

7 SATELLITE COMMUNICATION �� 7-1

Satellite communications outline ...................... 7-1

Selecting the satellite mode ............................. 7-1

D Setting the satellite VFO ............................ 7-1

D Selecting NOR/REV tracking ..................... 7-1

Loop test procedure ......................................... 7-2

Satellite operation ............................................. 7-3

Satellite memories ............................................ 7-3

D Satellite memory screen ............................ 7-3

8 SET MODE �� 8-1

Set mode description ........................................ 8-1

Tone Control/TBW ............................................ 8-2

Function ............................................................ 8-2

My Station ........................................................ 8-5

DV/DD Set ........................................................ 8-6

QSO/RX Log .................................................... 8-8

Connectors ..................................................... 8-11

Network .......................................................... 8-14

Display ............................................................ 8-15

Time Set .........................................................8-18

SD Card .......................................................... 8-18

Others ............................................................. 8-19

9 CLOCK �� 9-1

Setting the date and time ................................. 9-1

D Setting the date .......................................... 9-1

D Setting the current time .............................. 9-1

D Setting the UTC offset ............................... 9-1

NTP function .....................................................9-1

D Using the NTP Time Synchronize function 9-1

D Using the NTP function .............................. 9-1

10 MAINTENANCE �� 10-1

Cleaning ......................................................... 10-1

Replacing fuse ................................................ 10-1

Resetting ........................................................ 10-2

D Partial reset .............................................. 10-2

D All reset .................................................... 10-2

Cloning ........................................................... 10-3

Touch screen calibration function ................... 10-5

Troubleshooting .............................................. 10-6

D D-STAR operation ....................................10-8

11 SPECIFICATIONS �� 11-1

D General .................................................... 11-1

D Transmitter ............................................... 11-2

D Receiver ................................................... 11-3

12 OPTIONS �� 12-1

Options ........................................................... 12-1

Mounting the MB-118 ..................................... 12-2

Attaching the MB-123 ..................................... 12-2

13 CONNECTOR INFORMATION ��13-1

[ACC] .............................................................. 13-1

[DC 13.8 V] ..................................................... 13-1

[PHONES] ...................................................... 13-1

[KEY] .............................................................. 13-2

[EXT-SP MAIN] / [EXT-SP SUB] .....................13-2

[USB] .............................................................. 13-2

[LAN] .............................................................. 13-2

[DATA] ............................................................13-2

[MIC] ............................................................... 13-3

[REMOTE] ...................................................... 13-3

[REF IN 10MHz] ............................................. 13-3

[144MHz ANT] ................................................ 13-3

[430MHz ANT] ................................................ 13-3

[1200MHz ANT] .............................................. 13-3

ABOUT THE LICENSES �� I

INDEX�� II

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PRECAUTIONS

R DANGER HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an antenna or antenna connector while transmitting. This could cause an electrical shock or burn.

R DANGER! NEVER operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. This could cause an explosion and death.

R WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Extreme caution should be observed when operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards please refer to the Federal Communications Commission

Ofce of Engineering and Technology’s report on

Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65).

R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.

R WARNING! NEVER apply AC power to the [DC13.8V] socket on the transceiver rear panel. This could cause a re

or damage the transceiver.

R WARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC to the

[DC13.8V] socket on the transceiver rear panel. This could cause a re or damage the transceiver.

R WARNING! NEVER reverse the DC power cable

polarity. This could cause a re or damage the transceiver.

R WARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holder on the DC power cable. Excessive current caused by a short could

cause a re or damage the transceiver.

R WARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other objects contact the inside of the transceiver, or make incorrect contact with connectors on the rear panel. This could cause an electric shock or damage the transceiver.

R WARNING! NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This could cause an electric shock or damage to the transceiver.

R WARNING! NEVER operate the equipment if you notice an abnormal odor, sound or smoke. Immediately turn OFF the power and/or remove the DC power cable. Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for advice.

R WARNING! NEVER put the transceiver on an unstable place where the transceiver may suddenly move or fall. This could cause an injury or damage the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids. They could damage the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT change the internal settings of the transceiver. This could reduce transceiver performance and/or damage to the transceiver. The transceiver warranty does not cover any problems caused by unauthorized internal adjustments.

CAUTION: DO NOT install or place the transceiver in a place without adequate ventilation, or block any cooling vents on the top, rear, sides or bottom of the transceiver. Heat dissipation may be reduced and damage the transceiver.

CAUTION: NEVER use harsh solvents such as Benzine or alcohol when cleaning. This could damage the transceiver surfaces. If the surface becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

CAUTION: NEVER leave the transceiver in areas with

temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C (+140°F) for mobile operations.

CAUTION: DO NOT place the transceiver in excessively dusty environments. This could damage the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT place the transceiver against walls or putting anything on top of the transceiver. This may overheat the transceiver.

CAUTION: DO NOT set the transceiver’s RF output power

to more than a connected linear amplier’s maximum input level. Otherwise, the linear amplier will be damaged.

CAUTION: DO NOT use non-Icom microphones. Other microphones have different pin assignments, and may damage the transceiver.

BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when operating the transceiver continuously for long periods of time.

NEVER leave the transceiver in an insecure place to avoid use by unauthorized persons.

Turn OFF the transceiver’s power and/or disconnect the DC power cable when you will not use the transceiver for long period of time.

The LCD display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small dark or light spots. This is not a malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of LCD displays.

R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver during a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause

a re or damage the transceiver. Always disconnect the

power source and antenna before a storm.

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Front panel

POWER

TRANSMIT

CALL

DR

VOX/BK-IN

AF RF/SQL

M/S

OFF

M/S

OFF

MENU

FUNCTION

M.SCOPE

QUICK

AF RF/SQL

NOTCH

P.AMP

ATT

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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This section describes the keys, controls and dials that you use to operate the IC-9700. Refer to the pages posted beside each key, control, or dial for details.

o

q w

e r

t

y

u

i

q POWER KEY

Turns the transceiver ON or OFF.

w TRANSMIT KEY

z Toggles between transmit and receive. z In the DD mode, turns the TX Inhibit function

ON or OFF.

e CALL/DR FUNCTION KEY

z Push to toggle between the Call channel mode

and the VFO/Memory modes.

z Hold down for 1 second to turn the DR function

ON or OFF.

r VOX/BREAK-IN KEY

Turns the VOX function (p. 4-7) and Break-in

function (p. 4-12) ON or OFF.

t HEADPHONE JACK [PHONES] (p� 2-1)

Connects to standard stereo headphones.

y MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC] (p� 2-1)

Connects to the supplied or an optional microphone.

u NOISE BLANKER KEY NB (p� 4-5) Turns the Noise Blanker ON or OFF.

!0

o

(p� 3-1)

(p� 3-9)

!4 !7 !6

!5

!4

!1 !2 !3

(p� 7-1)

o VOLUME CONTROL

L The upper control is for the Main band, and the

lower control is for the Sub band.

z Adjust the audio output level. z Push to select the Main or Sub band.

z Hold down

between the Main and Sub band’s frequency and operating modes.

z Hold down

Dualwatch function ON or OFF.

!0 MENU KEY

Opens the MENU screen.

!1 FUNCTION KEY

Opens the FUNCTION screen.

!2 MINI SCOPE KEY

Displays the Mini scope or Spectrum scope.

L The Mini scope is displayed only when the

Dualwatch function is OFF.

!3 QUICK KEY

Opens the QUICK MENU screen.

!4 RF GAIN CONTROL/SQUELCH CONTROL

(p� 3-9)

L The upper control is for the Main band, and the

lower control is for the Sub band.

Adjusts the RF gain and squelch threshold levels.

!5 NOISE REDUCTION KEY NR (p� 4-6) Turns the Noise Reduction function ON or OFF.

!6 NOTCH KEY Turns ON or OFF, and selects the Notch function

type.

!7 PREAMP/ATTENUATOR KEY Turns ON or OFF, and selects one of two receive

RF preampliers or turns the Attenuator ON or OFF.

(upper) for 1 second to toggle

(lower) for 1 second to turn the

(p� 1-6)

(p� 4-6)

/

(p� 1-6)

(p� 5-1)

/

(p� 4-1)

(p� 3-1)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

i SD CARD SLOT [SD CARD] (p� 6-1)

Accepts an SD card.

1-1

1

EXIT

AFC

AUTO TUNE

SPEECH

MAIN DIAL

TONE

MPAD

V/M

A/B

PBT

MULTI

kHz

M-CH

MULTI

RIT

MULTI

SPLIT

MULTI

CLR

SCAN

XFC

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front panel (Continued)

#0 @7@9 @8

@6

!8 EXIT KEY

#1 #2

#3

#4

!8 @0

(p� 1-6)

!9

@1

@5 @4 @3

@2

Exits a setting screen or returns to the previous

screen.

!9 AFC/AUTO TUNE KEY

/

(p� 4-1)

z In the FM or DV mode, turns the Auto

Frequency Control function ON or OFF.

z In the CW mode, automatically tunes the

operating frequency to a close-by CW signal.

@0 SPEECH/LOCK KEY

(p� 3-9)

Announces the operating frequency or receiving

mode, or electronically locks

.

@1 FRICTION ADJUSTER

Adjusts the friction of

@2 MAIN DIAL

(p� 3-3)

.

Changes the operating frequency.

@3 TONE/RX CALL SIGN CAPTURE KEY

RX→CS

z In the FM mode, displays the Tone Set window. For European versions: While holding down [PTT], hold down this key to send the 1750 Hz tone. z In the DV mode, push to display the RX History

list, or hold down for 1 second to capture the latest received call sign (station or repeater) as a temporary call destination.

@4 MEMO PAD KEY Sequentially calls up the contents in the Memo

Pads, or saves the displayed contents into the Memo Pad.

@5 VFO/MEMORY KEY

(p� 3-1)

Switches between the VFO and Memory mode, or

copies the memory channel contents to the VFO.

@6 A/B KEY

(p� 3-1)

Switches between VFO A and VFO B, or copies the

selected VFO’s frequency, mode and lter settings

to the other VFO.

@7 PASSBAND TUNING CONTROL KEY Enables

to adjust the Passband Tuning

(p� 4-3)

Control (PBT).

@8 kHz TUNING STEP/M-CH KEY In the VFO mode, push to enable

(p� 4-1)

to adjust the kHz Tuning Control, or hold down for 1 second to enable

to select the Memory Channel.

L In the Memory or Call channel mode, it only

enables the Memory channel selection.

@9 RIT KEY Enables

(p� 4-1)

to adjust the Receiver Incremental Tuning (RIT), and it turns the Receiver Incremental Tuning (RIT) function ON or OFF.

#0 SPLIT KEY

(p� 4-10)

Turns the Split function ON or OFF.

#1 MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL

/

(p� 1-6)

z Displays the Multi-function menu for various

adjustments, or selects a desired item.

z Hold down for 1 second to clear the RIT shift

frequency or the PBT setting.

#2 SCAN KEY

Displays the Scan Select window, or starts the

previously selected scan.

#3 TRANSMIT FREQUENCY CHECK KEY

(p� 4-9)

z In the Split or Duplex mode, enables you to

monitor the transmit frequency while holding the key down.

z In Simplex mode, temporally opens the squelch

and cancels the noise reduction function while holding the key down.

L In the DV mode, enables you to monitor signals in

the FM or DV mode, depending on the Digital Monitor setting.

#4 TX/RX INDICATOR (p� 3-9) Lights red while transmitting and lights green while

receiving.

1-2

Rear panel

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1

q

w

e

q ANTENNA CONNECTOR [144 MHz ANT] (p. 13-3)

Connects to a 50 Ω PL-259 coax connector.

w ETHERNET CONNECTOR [LAN] (p. 13-2)

Connects to a PC network through a LAN.

e

REFERENCE SIGNAL INPUT [REF IN 10 MHz] (p. 13-3)

Inputs a 10 MHz reference signal through the SMA

connector.

r SOCKET [ACC] (p. 13-1)

Connects to devices to control an external unit or to

control the transceiver.

t DATA JACK [DATA] (p. 13-2)

Connects to devices to control an external unit or to

control the transceiver with 2.5 mm (1⁄10") stereo

plug.

!4!5

r t y u i

!1 GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 2-1)

Connects to ground to prevent electrical shocks,

TVI, BCI and other problems.

!2

ANTENNA CONNECTOR [1200 MHz ANT] (p. 13-3)

Connects to a 50 Ω Type N coax connector for the

1.2 GHz band.

!3

DC POWER SOCKET [DC 13.8 V] (pp. 2-1 and 13-1)

Accepts 13.8 V DC through the DC power cable.

!4 ANTENNA CONNECTOR [430 MHz ANT] (p. 13-3)

Connects to a 50 Ω Type N coax connector for the

440 MHz band.

!5 COOLING FAN

Cools the PA unit when necessary.

!3

!2

!1

!0

o

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3

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5

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7

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y USB PORT (B TYPE) [USB] (p. 13-2)

Connects to a PC.

u KEY JACK [KEY] (p. 13-2)

Connects to a straight key, paddle, or an external

electronic keyer with 3.5 mm (1⁄8") stereo plug.

i CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK [REMOTE]

(p. 13-3)

Connects to a PC or other transceiver for external

control.

o EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT-SP SUB] !0 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT-SP MAIN]

(p. 13-2)

Accepts a 4~8 Ω external speaker with 3.5 mm

(1⁄8") mono plugs.

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1

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Touch screen display

q w r iu o !0

!8

q LMT ICON

Displayed if the power ampli er temperature

becomes extremely high, and the Protection function is activated after transmitting continuously for a long period of time.

w DUPLEX/SPLIT/REPEATER MODE/INTERNAL

GATEWAY ICONS / / /

Displays “DUP” when the Duplex mode is ON. Displays “SPLIT” when the Split function is ON. Displays “RPS” while using the Repeater Simplex

mode (RPS) in the DD mode.

Displays “ ” while using the Internal Gateway

function.

e t

y

!1 !2 !3

!4 !5

!6 !7

!1 !2 !3

!4 !5

!6 !7

i SD CARD ICON

Displayed when an SD card is inserted, and blinks

while accessing the SD card.

o CLOCK READOUT

Displays the current local time. Touch the readout to display both the current local

time and UTC time.

!0 FUNCTION INDICATOR FOR MULTI-FUNCTION

CONTROL

Displays the function that is assigned to

!1 RIT ICON

Displayed when the RIT function is ON.

(p� 6-1)

(p� 4-1)

(p� 8-7)

MULTI

.

e BK-IN/F-BKIN/VOX INDICATORS

Displayed while the Semi Break-in, Full Break-in or

VOX function is ON.

r M1~M8/T1~T8/SPEECH COMPRESSOR ICONS

/ /

Displays “M1”~“M8” while “External Keypad” on the

CONNECTORS screen is set to ON and you are

using the Memory Keyer function (p. 4-14).

Displays “T1”~“T8” while using the Voice TX

memory.

Displays “COMP” when the Speech Compressor

function is ON.

t GPS ICON

Displays the status of the connected GPS receiver.

y GPS ALARM ICON

Displayed when the GPS Alarm function is ON.

u NETWORK CONTROL ICON

Displayed while the transceiver and the optional

RS-BA1 are connected through a LAN cable for Remote control operation.

/

!2 RIT/DUPLEX OFFSET FREQUENCY READOUT

Displays the shift offset frequency for the RIT or

Duplex functions, while these functions are ON.

!3 VOICE RECORDER ICONS

Displayed while recording or pausing the Voice

recorder.

!4 VFO/MEMORY ICONS

Displays “VFO A” or “VFO B” when the VFO

mode is selected, and displays “MEMO” when the

Memory mode is selected.

!5 MEMORY CHANNEL READOUT

Displays the selected memory channel number.

!6 SELECT MEMORY CHANNEL ICON

Indicates that the displayed memory channel is

assigned as a Select Memory channel (★1~★3).

!7 MEMORY NAME (p� 4-8)

Displayed when the Memory name is entered.

!8 QUICK TUNING ICON

Displayed when the Quick Tuning Step function is

1-4

ON.

/

(p� 3-1)

AF RF/SQL

TX

!9

@0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1

#3

#2 #1

#0

@9 @8

@7

#2 #1

#0

@9 @8 @7

!9 OVF ICON

Displayed when an excessively strong signal is

received.

@0 PREAMPLIFIER/ATTENUATOR ICONS

/

Displayed when one the Preampli ers is ON, or the

Attenuator is ON.

@1 NOTCH INDICATOR

Displays “AN” when the Auto Notch function is ON,

and “MN” is displayed when the Manual Notch

function is ON.

@6

!9 @0 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5

@6

@6 AFC/

“

“ ” is displayed while the 1/4 Tuning function is

@7 MULTI-FUNCTION METER (p� 3-11)

Displays various values and levels, depending on

@8 RX STATUS INDICATOR

Lights green when a signal is received, or the

1

/4 ICON / (p� 8-5)

is displayed while the Auto Frequency

”

Control (AFC) is ON.

ON. (p. 3-5)

the function that you selected.

squelch is open.

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

@2 NOISE BLANKER/TONE/DIGITAL SQUELCH

ICONS

Displayed when the Noise Blanker function is ON,

when various tone functions are ON, or when various digital squelch functions are ON.

@3 NOISE REDUCTION/AUTO TUNE INDICATORS

Displays “NR” when the Noise Reduction function is

ON.

Displays “AUTOTUNE” when the Auto Tuning

function is ON.

@4 EMR/BK/PACKET LOSS/AUTO REPLAY ICONS

Displayed when the EMR (Enhanced Monitor

Request) function is ON, when the BK (Break-in) function is ON, when Packet loss has occured, or when the Automatic Reply function is ON.

@5 AGC ICON

Displayed while the Auto Gain Control (AGC) is ON.

/

/ / /

(p� 3-9)

@9 RF GAIN ICON

Displayed when

counterclockwise from the 11 o’clock position. The icon indicates that the RF gain is reduced.

#0 MAIN BAND FREQUENCY READOUT

SUB BAND FREQUENCY READOUT (p� 3-4)

Displays the transmit or receive frequency for the

Main and Sub bands.

#1 IF FILTER INDICATOR

Displays the selected IF  lter number.

#2 MODE INDICATOR

Displays the selected operating mode.

#3 TX STATUS INDICATOR

Displays the transmit status of the displayed

frequency.

• is displayed while transmitting.

•

is displayed when the selected frequency is

outside of the band edge frequency range.

•

is displayed when transmission is inhibited (p. 3-10)

1-5

(p� 3-10)

(outer) is set to the

(p� 4-4)

(p� 3-3)

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FUNCTION

EXIT

QUICK

MENU

EXIT

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Touch panel (Continued)

D FUNCTION screen

Function

name

Selected

value

Lights

blue when

active

z Push

the selected mode.

LTo close the FUNCTION screen, push L Touching q or w at the bottom of the screen selects

Function screen 1 or 2.

FUNCTION screen list

*1 Touch for 1 second to select the function. *2 Touch for 1 second to open its function menu.

P�AMP/ATT AGC

OFF FAST OFF OFF

P.AMP MID AN ON

*

1

ATT

2

*

NR

OFF OFF OFF OFF

ON ON ON BKIN

2

*

COMP

OFF OFF DTCS

ON TONE DTCS (T)

2

*

D�SQL

OFF WIDE OFF OFF

DSQL MID ON ON

CSQL NAR

2

*

DUP

OFF OFF OFF OFF

DUP– ON ON ON

DUP+

to open the FUNCTION screen in

.

2

*

SLOW MN

IP+ VOX

TSQL

TBW 1/4 MONI

EXP P�AMP RPS TX PWR LIMIT

NOTCH

TONE (T)/DTCS (R)

2

*

TONE

2

*

2

*

NB

BKIN

F-BKIN

DTCS (T)/TSQL (R)

TONE (T)/TSQL (R)

D MENU screen

z Push

selected band.

LTo close the MENU screen, push L Touching q or w on the bottom of the screen selects

MENU screen 1 or 2.

to open the MENU screen on the

.

D QUICK MENU

2

*

2

*

z Push

2

*

2

*

to open the QUICK MENU screen.

1-6

D Multi-function menus

MULTI

VOX/BK-IN

NB

NOTCH

MULTI

Rotate

MULTI

Touch the edge to turn ON or OFF

Push

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1

Multi-function dial

When the Multi-function menu is closed, be enabled to adjust functions that are either on the upper right three keys or in the Multi-function menus. The function is displayed in the upper right edge of the screen.

Function indicator for

can

1

2

3

4

Multi-function menu

z Open the Multi-function menu by pushing

(Multi-function control).

z Open special menus by holding down

, NR, or

for 1 second.

z While the Multi-function menu is open, touch the

desired item and rotate

to set the desired

value.

Multi-function menu items

*1

Touch the edge to turn the function ON or OFF, or when you want to adjust.

*2 Touch the item for 1 second to enable

SSB SSB-D CW RTTY

2

*

1, *2

*

1, *2

*

1, *2

*

1

*

2

*

2

RF POWER

MIC GAIN

MONITOR

2

RF POWER

TX INHIBIT

GAIN

ANTI VOX

DELAY

VOICE DELAY

RF POWER

MIC GAIN

COMP

MONITOR

FM/AM/DV DD NB NR

RF POWER

MIC GAIN

MONITOR

NOTCH VOX BK-IN TX PWR LIMIT

POSITION

WIDTH

*

1, *2

*

2

*

2

*

2

*

RF POWER

2

KEY SPEED

CW PITCH

2

*

1

*

2

1

*

LEVEL

DEPTH

WIDTH

DELAY

*

2

*

2

*

2

*

2

*

2

RF POWER

2

*

2

MONITOR

RF POWER

TPF

LEVEL

LIMIT

5

,

*1 You can independently enable

function for the MAIN and SUB bands

to adjust .

the

*2 On the Multi-function menus, touch the item for

1 second to assign the function to

.

Indicator Action

Rotate Adjusts the RIT frequency.

1

*

RIT

kHz

.

M-CH

2

*

1

*

1, *2

*

2

*

2

*

PBT1

PBT2

RF PWR

MIC G

COMP

MONI

SPEED

PITCH

NB LEV

NB DEP

NB WID

NR LEV

NOTCH

VOX G

A-VOX

VOX D

BKIN D

Hold down Clears the RIT frequency.

Changes the operating frequency on the kHz

1

*

steps.

Selects Memory channels.

1

*

Using the DR function, selects an individual station or preset repeater.

Rotate Adjusts the Shift value for PBT1.

1

*

Hold down Clears the Twin PBT setting.

Rotate Adjusts the Shift value for PBT2.

1

*

Hold down Clears the Twin PBT setting.

2

*

Adjusts the transmit output power.

2

*

Adjusts the microphone gain.

2

*

Adjusts the Speech Compressor level.

2

*

Adjusts the audio level for the Monitor function.

2

*

Sets the Key speed.

2

*

Sets the CW pitch.

2

*

Adjusts the Noise Blanker level.

2

*

Adjusts the DEPTH (Noise attenuation level).

2

*

Adjusts the WIDTH (Blanking duration time).

2

*

Adjusts the transmit output power.

2

*

Adjusts the Notch frequency.

2

*

Adjusts the VOX gain.

2

*

Adjusts the ANTI VOX level.

2

*

Adjusts the VOX delay time.

2

*

Adjusts the Break-in delay time.

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7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

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19

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1

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Keyboard entering and editing

D Entering and editing characters

You can enter and edit the items in the following table.

Menu Category Item Selectable characters

SET My Station My Call Sign (DV)/(DD) A to Z, 0 to 9, (space), / 8+4

TX Message (DV) A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, (space), ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * +

, - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { � } ~

Network Network Name A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ! " # $ % & ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^

_ ` { } ~

Network User 1/2 ID A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < =

Network User 1/2 Password

Network Radio Name A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, (space), ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * +

Time Set NTP Server Address A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, - . 64 SD Card Save Setting A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, (space), ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * +

Export

MEMORY Memory Name A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, (space), ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * +

KEYER Keyer Memory A to Z, 0 to 9, (space), / ? ^ . , @

DECODE RTTY Memory VOICE VOICE TX RECORD A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, (space), ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * +

CS UR, R1, R2 A to Z, 0 to 9, (space), / 8

DV/DD MEMORY

DV GW Internal Gateway

GPS GPS TX Mode Unproto Address A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; <

DTMF DTMF MEMORY 0 to 9, A B C D * # 24

DR TO SELECT Direct input (UR)/(RPT) A to Z, 0 to 9, (space), / 8

Your Call Sign NAME A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, (space), ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * +

CALL SIGN A to Z, 0 to 9, (space), / 8

Repeater List GROUP NAME, NAME A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, (space), ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * +

SUB NAME A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, (space), ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * +

CALL SIGN, GW CALL SIGN A to Z, 0 to 9, (space), / 8

Gateway Repeater

Settings

GPS Memory GROUP NAME, NAME A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, (space), ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * +

SEND Direct Input 0 to 9, A B C D * # 24

(Server IP/Domain)

Terminal/AP, Call Sign, Allowed Call Sign List

Object Name, Item Name A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < =

Comment A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < =

GPS Message A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, (space), ˽ ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * +

> ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { � } ~

• Password: Minimum 8 characters

, - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { � } ~

, - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~

• Illegal characters: / : ; * < > \ |

, - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { � } ~

• “ *” (asterisk) has its unique use.

A to Z, 0 to 9, (space), ! $ & ? " ' - / . , : ; ( ) ↵

, - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { � } ~

A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, - .

A to Z, 0 to 9, (space)

= > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { � } ~

• Normally 12 characters

> ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { � } ~

• Maximum characters you can enter differs, depending on the data extension and altitude settings.

, - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { � } ~

Maximum

characters

20

15

16

20

16

70

16

8

64

8

56

9

43

20

16

1-8

PANEL DESCRIPTION

MENU

QUICK

MENU

1

D Keyboard types

You can select the Full Keyboard or Tenkey pad in

“Keyboard Type” on the FUNCTION screen. (p. 8-4)

» SET > Function > Keyboard Type

L You can also temporarily switch in the QUICK MENU by

pushing

L You can select the full keyboard layout in “Full Keyboard

Layout” on the FUNCTION screen. (p. 8-4)

»

SET > Function > Full Keyboard Layout

D Entering and editing

.

Moves the cursor backward

Enters an uppercase letter

Selects alphabet mode

or number mode

Enters a space

Moves the cursor forward

Clears the entered character

Selects the character type

Saves the entry

Cancels entry and returns to the previous screen

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Alphabet mode

Number mode

Symbol mode

17

18

19

20

21

1-9

1

MENU

Rotate

PANEL DESCRIPTION

Keypad entering and editing (Continued)

D Entering and editing example

Entering “DX spot 1” in the Memory channel 2

1. Open the MEMORY screen.

» MEMORY

2. Touch memory channel 2 for 1 second.

• Opens the QUICK MENU.

3. Select “Edit Name.”

• Opens the MEMORY NAME screen.

4. Touch [ ⁭ ], and then touch [D].

You can also open the QUICK MENU by touching this key.

Push

9. Touch [ab].

• Opens the entry CHARACTER TYPE screen.

10. Touch [12].

11. To uch [1] .

12. Touch [ENT] to save the entry.

5. Touch [ ⁭ ] again, and then touch [X].

6. Touch [SPACE].

• Returns to the previous screen.

• Enters a space.

7. Touch [s], [p], [o], and then [t].

8. Touch [SPACE].

• Enters a space.

1-10

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

2

Selecting a location

Select a location for the transceiver that allows adequate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold or vibration, and other electromagnetic sources.

Never place the transceiver in areas such as:

• Temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C

(+140°F).

• An unstable place that slopes or vibrates.

• In direct sunlight.

• High humidity and temperature environments.

• Dusty environments.

• Noisy environments.

Using the desktop stands

The transceiver has a stand for desktop use.

Heat dissipation

• DO NOT place the transceiver against walls or put anything on top of the transceiver. This may block

airow and overheat the transceiver.

• NEVER install the transceiver in a place without adequate ventilation. Heat dissipation may be reduced, and the transceiver may be damaged.

• DO NOT touch the transceiver after transmitting continuously for long periods of time. The transceiver may become hot.

Grounding

To prevent electrical shock, television interference (TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other problems, ground the transceiver using the ground terminal [GND] on the rear panel.

For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap to a long ground rod. Make the distance between the [GND] terminal and ground as short as possible.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Stand

NOTE: DO NOT hold the stand, dials and controls when you carry the transceiver. This may damage them.

RWARNING! NEVER connect the [GND] terminal to a gas or electric pipe, since the connection could cause an explosion or electric shock.

Connecting an external DC power supply

Conrm that the transceiver is OFF before connecting

the DC power cable.

PS-126

AC cable

Non-Icom DC power supply

DC 13.8 V/18 A

or more

_+

PS-126

DC power cable

Fuses

Black

Supplied DC

power cable

L We recommend using Icom’s optional PS-126

(DC 13.8 V/25 A) power supply, when available.

L When connecting a non-Icom DC power cable, the

transceiver needs:

• DC 13.8 V (Capacity: At least 18 Amps)

• A power supply with an over current protective line, and

low voltage uctuation or ripple.

Locking tab

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

IC-9700

When disconnecting, rmly

push down the locking tab, and then pull the connector

q

w

out of the socket.

GND

Red

2-1

3

POWER

AF RF/SQL

MAIN DIAL

V/M

CALL

DR

A/B

V/M

A/B

BASIC OPERATION

When rst applying power

Before turning ON your transceiver for the rst time,

make sure all connections are correctly made.

After all connections are made, set the dials to the positions described below.

Maximum counterclockwise

AF RF/SQL

12 oʼclock position

AF RF/SQL

TIP: When you turn OFF the transceiver, it memorizes the current settings. Therefore, when you turn ON the transceiver again, it restarts with the same settings.

Selecting the VFO and Memory modes

VFO mode

Set the desired frequency by rotating

Memory mode

Enter contents into the desired channel in the MEMORY list.

Call channel mode

Call channels (or Main channel) are used to call on an often used frequency. A Call channel is assigned on each band.

Selecting the VFO mode or Memory mode

z Push z Push

VFO mode (Example: VFO A)

to select the VFO or Memory mode.

to select the Call channel mode.

DR

CALL

.

Turning power ON or OFF

z To turn ON the transceiver, push z To turn OFF the transceiver, hold down

1 second until “POWER OFF...” is displayed.

.

Adjusting the volume level

Rotate

(inner) to adjust the volume level.

for

Call Channel mode (Example: Call channel 1)

Memory mode (Example: Memory channel 1)

Using the VFO mode

The IC-9700 has 2 Variable Frequency Oscillators

(VFO), “A” and “B.” Having 2 VFOs is convenient to

quickly select 2 frequencies, or for split frequency

operation (p. 4-9). You can use either of the VFOs to

operate on a frequency and mode.

D Selecting VFO A or VFO B

Push

to select the VFO A or VFO B.

VFO A VFO B

D Equalizing VFO A and VFO B

You can set the displayed VFO’s frequency to the VFO that is not displayed. Hold down

3-1

until 2 short beeps sound.

BASIC OPERATION

OFF

M/S

3

Dualwatch operation

Dualwatch simultaneously monitors two frequencies. The IC-9700 has 2 independent receiver circuits, the Main and Sub bands, so that you can use Dualwatch with no compromises, even on different bands and modes.

L The same frequency cannot be set to the both Main and

Sub bands.

Hold down function ON or OFF.

for 1 second to turn the Dualwatch

Selecting the Main and Sub bands

The IC-9700 has 2 identical receivers, Main and Sub. The Main band is displayed on the upper half of the screen, and the Sub band is displayed on the lower half.

L Some functions can only be applied to the selected band,

and you can transmit on only the Main band (except in Split Frequency operation).

To select the Main band or Sub band, touch the grayed frequency readout.

• The selected band’s frequency readout is displayed clearly, and the frequency of the non-selected band is grayed.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Hold down for 1 second.

D Swapping the Main band and Sub band

Hold down

for 1 second.

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

Hold down for 1 second.

3-2

3

MENU

BASIC OPERATION

Selecting the operating band

Do the following steps to change the operating band.

Also, the band stacking register provides 3 memories

for each band key to store frequencies and operating modes. This function is convenient to quickly recall previously operated frequencies and modes on the selected band.

D Using the band stacking registers

Follow the steps below to enter a register on the selected band.

1. Touch the MHz digits. (Example: 146)

• Opens the BAND STACKING REGISTER screen.

2. Touch a band key. (Example: 1295 MHz)

L The same band cannot be set to both Main and Sub

bands.

Selecting the operating mode

You can select between the SSB (LSB/USB), SSB data (LSB-DATA/USB-DATA), CW, CW reverse, RTTY, RTTY reverse, AM, AM data (AM-DATA), FM, FM data (FM-DATA), DV and DD* modes. *Only for the 1200 MHz band

1. Touch the mode icon (example: FM).

• Opens the MODE screen.

2. On the MODE screen, touch the desired mode key. (Example: SSB).

BAND STACKING REGISTER screen

TIP: Selecting a different Register

• Touching the band key for 1 second changes between

the 3 Registers.

• Touch

to return to the previous screen.

L In the SSB, AM or FM modes, the [DATA] key is

displayed.

• Operating mode selection list

LTouch mode key to select the operating mode.

Mode key Operating mode

[SSB] USB LSB

[CW] CW CW-R

[RTTY] RTTY RTTY-R

[AM] AM [FM] FM [DV] [DD]

LSB LSB-D

[DATA]

Selecting the Data mode

You can operate data communications (SSTV, RTTY

(AFSK), PSK31, JT65B and FT8).

L When a data mode is selected, you can mute the input

from the microphone.

» SET > Connectors > MOD Input

> DATA MOD

USB USB-D

AM AM-D FM FM-D

DV

DD

3-3

Setting the frequency

MAIN DIAL

BASIC OPERATION

3

D Using the Main Dial

1. Select the desired operating band. (p. 3-3) (Example: 145 MHz)

2. Rotate

• The frequency changes according to the selected Tuning Step.

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is displayed when you set an amateur radio frequency, and when you set a frequency outside the Ham band, or outside your set Band Edges.

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(with dotted line) is displayed

D About the Tuning Step function

You can set the operating mode. Touch the kHz digits to turn the Tuning Step function ON or OFF.

L The Tuning Step function's icon “▼” is displayed above

the 1 kHz digit.

’s tuning step for each

The Tuning Step function is ON.

D About the 1 MHz Step Tuning function

You can use the maximum tuning step of 1 MHz.

Touch the MHz digits for 1 second to turn the MHz Step Tuning function ON or OFF. L When using the [UP]/[DN] keys on the microphone,

the frequency changes in 1 MHz steps.

The MHz Step function is ON.

D About the 1 Hz step Fine Tuning

function

You can use the minimum tuning step of 1 Hz for ne

tuning in the SSB, CW and RTTY modes.

Touch the Hz digits for 1 second to turn the Fine Tuning function ON or OFF.

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D Changing the Tuning Step

When the Tuning Step function is ON, you can change the tuning steps for each operating mode.

1. Select the desired operating mode. (p. 3-3) (Example: FM)

2. Touch the kHz digit for 1 second.

• The TS (FM) screen is displayed.

3. Touch the desired tuning step. (Example: 0.1 k)

• The tuning step is set and returns to the previous screen.

The 1 Hz digit is displayed.

L When using the [UP]/[DN] keys on the microphone,

the frequency changes in 50 Hz steps with the Fine Tuning function ON or OFF.

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EXIT

MAIN DIAL

EXIT

MAIN DIAL

MENU

BASIC OPERATION

Setting the frequency (Continued)

D About the 1/4 Tuning function

Mode: SSB-D/CW/RTTY

With the Tuning Function OFF, turn ON the 1⁄4 Tuning function to reduce the tuning speed to 1⁄4 of the normal speed, for ner tuning.

1. Push

• Opens the FUNCTION screen.

2. Touch [1/4].

FUNCTION screen

3. Push

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1/4 Tuning

function

D Directly entering a frequency

You can set the frequency without rotating by directly entering it on the keypad.

Entering the operating frequency

1. Touch the MHz digits. (Example: 146)

• Opens the BAND STACKING REGISTER screen.

2. Touch [F-INP].

• Opens the F-INP screen.

3. Start entry with the most significant digit.

D About the Auto Tuning Step function

The tuning step automatically changes, depending on the rotating speed of

L You can change the Auto Tuning Step function settings in

the following menu. (p. 8-4)

» SET > Function > MAIN DIAL Auto TS

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LTo clear the entry, touch [CE]. L To clear the entry and return to the previous screen,

push

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4. Touch [ENT] to set the entered frequency.

• Closes the F-INP screen.

L If you touch [ENT] when the digits under 100 kHz are

not entered, “0” will be automatically entered into the

digits that are blank.

Entry examples

• 144.680 MHz: [1], [4], [4], [•(−)], [6], [8], [0], [ENT]

• 145.000 MHz: [1], [4], [5], [ENT]

• Changing from 144.680 MHz to 144.540 MHz:

[•(− )], [5], [4], [0], [ENT]

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Setting the frequency (Continued)

V/M

EXIT

MENU

BASIC OPERATION

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Entering the Split Frequency Offset

1. Touch the MHz digits. (Example: 146)

• Opens the BAND STACKING REGISTER screen.

2. Touch [F-INP].

• Opens the F-INP screen.

[SPLIT] or [-SPLIT] is displayed

Selecting a Memory channel by number

1. Touch

2. Touch the MHz digits. (Example: 146)

• Opens the BAND STACKING REGISTER screen.

3. Touch [F-INP].

• Opens the F-INP screen.

4. Enter a Memory channel number. (Example: 10)

to select the Memory mode.

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3. Enter the Split Frequency Offset.

LIf you want the minus shift direction, touch [•(−)]. L Enter the offset between −9.999 MHz and +9.999

MHz (1 kHz steps).

LTo clear the entry, touch [CE]. L To clear the entry and return to the previous screen,

push

L After entering, the Split function is automatically

turned ON.

4. To save the entry, touch [SPLIT] or [−SPLIT].

• Closes the F-INP screen.

Entry examples

• 5 kHz: [5], [SPLIT]

• −10 kHz: [•(−)], [1], [0], [−SPLIT]

NOTE:

If the entered operating frequency is out of an amateur band’s frequency range, the transmit frequency is automatically set to the band edge frequency.

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L If you want to set the Program Scan Edge channel or

Call channel, enter between “100” ~ “107.”

Channel type Channel number Number to enter

1A 100 1B 101

Programming

Scan Edge

Call channel

5. Touch [MEMO] to select the memory channel of entered number .

• Closes the F-INP screen.

• The selected memory channel contents are displayed.

2A 102 2B 103

3A 104 3B 105

C1 106 C2 107

D Band Edge Beep

You will hear a Band Edge Beep and will be displayed when you tune into or out of an amateur band’s frequency range.

L You can change the Band Edge Beep settings in the

following menu.

» SET > Function > Band Edge Beep

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L If the Beep Level item is set to “0%,” no beep sounds.

» SET > Function > Beep Level

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Rotate

MAIN DIAL

MULTI

BASIC OPERATION

Setting the frequency (Continued)

D Entering a Band Edge

When “ON (User)” or “ON (User) & TX Limit” is selected on the “Band Edge Beep” screen, you can enter a total of 30 band edge frequency pairs.

L Initially, all Ham band frequencies are entered into the

rst 3 band edges. Therefore, you must rst edit or delete

them to enter a new band edge.

L You cannot enter an overlapping frequency, or a

frequency that is out of the preset Ham band frequencies.

LBand edges are entered from the lower frequency rst.

1. Open the “Band Edge Beep” screen.

» SET > Function > Band Edge Beep

2. Select “ON (User)” or “ON (User) & TX Limit.”

L If you select “ON (User) & TX Limit,” you can limit

transmission to within the entered frequency range.

Rotate

Push

3. Edit the lower band edge frequency, then touch [ENT]. (Example: 430.1)

Entry example:

[•], [1], [ENT]

4. Edit the upper band edge frequency, then touch [ENT]. (Example: 439.1) Entry example: [4] [3] [9]

• The edited band edge is saved and returns to the previous screen.

[•], [9], [ENT]

3. Select “User Band Edge.”

Rotate

Push

• Opens the “User Band Edge” screen.

Editing a Band Edge

You can edit a band edge entered as a default or when entering a new band edge.

1. On the FUNCTION set screen, select “User Band

Edge.”

2. Touch the band edge you want to edit for 1 second.

(Example: 2: 430.000.000 – 440.000.000 MHz)

TIP: You can also edit the frequency by rotating

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or

Push

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Setting the frequency

Rotate

D Entering a Band Edge (Continued)

Deleting a Band Edge

To enter a new band edge, rst you must delete a

preset band edge.

BASIC OPERATION

Entering a new Band Edge

After you delete or edit the preset band edges, you can enter a new band edge.

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1. On the FUNCTION set screen, select “User Band

Edge.”

2. Touch the desired band edge to delete for 1 second.

(Example: 3: 1260.000.000 – 1300.000.000 MHz)

3. Touch “Delete.”

• The selected band edge is deleted and returns to the previous screen.

1. On the FUNCTION set screen, select “User Band

Edge.”

2. Select a blank band. (Example: 5)

Push

3. Enter the lower band edge frequency

[ENT].

(Example: 430.1)

Entry example: [4] [3] [0]

4. Enter the upper band edge frequency

[ENT].

(Example: 439.9)

Entry example:

[4]

[3] [9]

[•]

[1] [ENT]

[•] [9]

[ENT]

, then touch

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Setting the frequency

D Entering a Band Edge (Continued)

Inserting a Band Edge

After you delete or edit the preset band edges, follow the steps below to insert a band edge.

1. On the FUNCTION set screen, select “User Band

Edge.”

2. Touch the band edge you want to insert a new band edge above for 1 second.

(Example: 3: 1261.000.000–1300.000.000 MHz)

Resetting all band edges to presets

The steps below will reset all the band edges to their initial settings. All entered settings will be deleted.

1. Open the “User Band Edge” screen.

2. Touch any band edge for 1 second.

3. Touch “Default.”

L The new band edge will be inserted above the

selected band edge.

3. Touch “Insert.”

4. Enter the lower band edge frequency

[ENT].

(Example: 430.1)

Entry example: [4] [3] [0]

[•]

[1] [ENT]

5. Enter the upper band edge frequency [ENT].

(Example: 439.9)

Entry example:

[4]

[3] [9]

[•] [9]

[ENT]

then touch

, then touch

“User Band Edge” screen

• Displays “Reset All Edges?”

4. Touch [YES].

• All the band edges reset to the initial settings.

• The entered band edge is saved and returns to the previous screen.

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MAIN DIAL

MULTI

TRANSMIT

MENU

AF RF/SQL

MENU

TRANSMIT

MULTI

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RF gain and SQL level

Rotate SQL level.

By default, rotating left (when set to the 12 o’clock position) adjusts the RF gain, and rotating right adjusts the squelch level, as described below.

Squelch is open

RF gain

adjustable range

is displayed

Minimum RF gain

RF gain

Adjust the RF gain to decrease the noise received from a nearby strong station.

• Rotate counterclockwise to reduce the RF gain, which

reduces the receive sensitivity. “RFG” appears when

position. “RFG” indicates that the RF gain is reduced.

L If a strong signal is received and “OVF” (Overow)

appears, reduce the RF gain until “OVF” disappears.

SQL level

There are 2 types of SQL levels, depending on the operating mode.

• Noise squelch

Rotate the disappears and the TX/RX indicator goes OFF.

• S-meter squelch

The S-meter squelch disables the audio output from the speaker or headphones when the received signal is

weaker than the specied S-meter squelch level.

Rotate the position to increase the S-meter threshold level.

L You can change the

“RF/SQL Control.” (p. 3-10)

» SET > Function > RF/SQL Control

(outer) to adjust the RF gain and

Noise squelch (FM/DV mode)

Maximum RF gain

S-meter squelch adjustable range

Maximum S-meter squelch

is set to the counterclockwise from the 11 o’clock

(outer) until the noise just

clockwise from the 12 o’clock

(outer) control type in

Adjusting the transmit output power

Before transmitting, monitor your selected operating frequency to make sure you do not cause interference to other stations on the same frequency. It is good amateur practice

to listen rst, and then, even if nothing is heard, ask if the

frequency in use once or twice, before you start operating.

D Adjusting the transmit output power

1. Select the operating mode. (p. 3-3) (Example: USB)

2. Touch the meter to display the Po meter. (p. 3-11)

3. Open the Multi-function menu.

Push

4. Push

• The Po meter level changes according to your voice level in the SSB mode.

• The TX/RX indicator lights red and is displayed.

5. Touch “RF POWER.”

6. Adjust the transmit output power to between 0 and

100%.

• The Po meter displays the RF output power in a percentage. It becomes the S-meter while receiving.

7. Push

• Returns to receive.

or hold down [PTT].

Lights red

or release [PTT].

Transmit Power Limit function

The Transmit Power Limit function limits the output power to the preset level for each band.

1. On the FUNCTION set screen, touch [TX PWR LIMIT].

• Each touch turns the function ON or OFF.

2. Touc h [

3. Rotate

TX PWR LIMIT

to set the maximum transmit power.

] for 1 second.

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Dial Lock function

The Dial Lock function prevents frequency changes caused by accidently moving

LThis function electronically locks the dial.

Hold down Dial Lock function ON or OFF.

• During Split Frequency operation, the Split

Lock function may be turned ON. (p. 4-10)

SPEECH

for 1 second to turn the

» SET > Function > Lock Function

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Hold down

3-10

4. Push

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to close the MENU.

Set transmit power Limited transmit power (LIMIT value)

Even when set RF POWER exceeds

“LIMIT,” the actual output power is

limited to this value.