Icom IC-F7000 User Manual

HF TRANSCEIVER

iF7000

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC­F7000

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
thank you for making the IC-F7000 your radio of
choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of
“technology first.” Many hours of research and devel­opment went into the design of your IC-F7000.

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FEATURES

❍ ALE (Automatic Link Establishment)/Selcall

capability

❍ Digital Signal Processor (DSP) allows flex-

ible filter selection

❍ Full-dot matrix LCD for variety of informa-

tion indication

❍ PC connection capability for remote control

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-F7000.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

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 Office of Engineering and Technology’s
report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines
for Human Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
(OET Bulletin 65).

R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER at-

tach an antenna or internal antenna connector during
transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or
burn.

R NEVER apply AC to the [DC13.8V] jack on the

transceiver front panel. This could cause a fire or dam­age the transceiver.

R NEVER apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V

battery, to the [DC13.8V] jack on the transceiver front
panel. This could cause a fire or damage the trans­ceiver.

R NEVERlet metal, wire or other objects touch any

internal part or connectors on the front panel of the
transceiver. This may result in an electric shock.

R NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or

any liquids.

AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas with

temperatures below –10°C (+14°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F). Be aware that temperatures on a vehicle’s
dashboard can exceed 80°C (+176°F), resulting in per­manent damage to the transceiver if left there for ex­tended periods.

AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty en-

vironments or in direct sunlight.

AVOID placing the transceiver against walls or putting

anything on top of the transceiver. This will obstruct
heat dissipation.

Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use
by children.

During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the trans-

ceiver without running the vehicle’s engine. When the
transceiver’s power is ON and your vehicle’s engine is
OFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon become ex­hausted.

Make sure the transceiver power is OFF before start­ing the vehicle. This will avoid possible damage to the
transceiver by ignition voltage spikes.

BE CAREFUL! The rear panel will become hot when

operating the transceiver continuously for long periods.

USE Icom microphones only (supplied or optional).

Other manufacturer’s microphones have different pin
assignments, and connection to the IC-F7000 may
damage the transceiver.

DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or al-

cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the trans­ceiver surface.

PRECAUTION

WORD DEFINITION

RR

WARNING

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No
risk or personal injury, fire or electric
shock.

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.

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FOREWORD ……………………………………………i
IMPORTANT …………………………………………… i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS …………………………… i
PRECAUTION ………………………………………… i
TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………… ii

1PANEL DESCRIPTION ………………………… 1–6

■ Front panel— Controller ………………………… 1

■ Front panel— Main unit ………………………… 3

■ Microphone (HM-155) ………………………… 4

■ LCD screen ……………………………………… 5

2 BASIC OPERATION ………………………… 7–11

■ Selecting a channel …………………………… 7

■ Scan function …………………………………… 8

■ Setting a frequency ……………………………… 9

■ Mode selection ………………………………… 10

■ Simple mode operation ……………………… 10

■ Split frequency operation ……………………… 11

3 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ………………… 12–18

■ Basic voice transmit/receive ………………… 12

■ Functions for transmit ………………………… 13

■ Functions for receive ………………………… 15

■ CW operation …………………………………… 18

■ FSK operation ………………………………… 18

4 SELCALL/ALE OPERATION ……………… 19–30

■ Selcall/ALE ……………………………………… 19

5 CHANNEL/ID PROGRAMMING …………… 31–35

■ Programming a channel ……………………… 31

■ Programming an ID …………………………… 33

6 SET MODE …………………………………… 36–53

■ Quick set mode ………………………………… 36

■ Initial set mode ………………………………… 40

■ CPU reset ……………………………………… 53

7 CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION …… 54–50

■ Supplied accessories ………………………… 54

■ Connections ……………………………………55

■ Ground connection …………………………… 56

■ Power source …………………………………… 56

■ Antenna ………………………………………… 57

■ Mounting ………………………………………… 58

■ Fuse replacement ……………………………… 60

■ Connector information ………………………… 61

8 SPECIFICATIONS ……………………………… 63
9 OPTIONS ………………………………………… 64

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

PANEL DESCRIPTION

BASIC OPERATION

RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT

SELCALL /ALE OPERATION

CHANNEL/ID PROGRAMMING

SET MODE

CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION

SPECIFICATIONS

OPTIONS

Versions of the IC-F7000 which display
the “N33” symbol on the serial number
seal, comply with Standard Australia
Specification No. AS/NZS 4770: 2000.

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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 trans­ceiver.

q +8 V DC output (Max. 10 mA)
w Channel up/down
e Mic backlight control line
r PTT
t GND (microphone ground)
y MIC (microphone input)
u GND
i Data IN

r POWER KEY [I/O]

➥ While transceiver’s power is OFF:

Push to turn power ON.

•Turn the DC power supply ON in advance.

➥ While transceiver’s power is ON:

❍ Push momentarily to enter the Quick set mode.

• Push again to exit the Quick set mode.

❍ Push for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.

t EMERGENCY KEY [EMG]

➥ Push to enter the RFDS channel group.

•Push again to return the normal operating mode.

➥ Push for 2 sec. to transmit the RFDS Call.

•1st registered channel is selected automatically when
display is indicated other than the RFDS channel group.

NOTE: The RFDS call is available for AUS version

only. This key is assigned as Emergency Selcall for
other versions. The operation of Emergency Selcall
is same as RFDS call.

y MUTE KEY [MUTE]

Push to select the mute types. Available types are
voice mute, signal level mute (level 1—100), call
mute or mute OFF.

•When select the mute type, transceiver emits different

confirmation beep for each type.

OFF—1 long beep,
Call mute—1 short beep,
Signal level mute—2 short beeps,
Voice mute—3 short beeps

u TUNER KEY [TUNE] (pgs.12, 14)

➥ Push for 1 sec. to start manual tune the optional

automatic antenna tuner.

•“Tuning” appears while tuning.

•When the tuner cannot tune the antenna, the tuning
circuit is bypassed automatically after 20 sec.

➥ Push momentarily to toggle the optional auto-

matic antenna tuner (AT-140 only) ON and OFF
(bypass).

i SCAN KEY [SCAN]

Push to start and stop the scanning.

o CALL KEY [CALL]

➥ Push to enter the Call menu.

• Push again to exit the Call menu.

➥ Push for 1 sec. to transmit the Call.

!0 UP/DOWN KEYS [∫∫]/[√√]

Selects the operating channel and the items of the
set mode, etc.

[VOL]

[EXT SP]

w

q!0

VOL

[MIC]

e

[I/O]

r

Function display Keypad

HF TRANSCEIVER

EMG

I/O

[EMG]

t

y

q

i

u

[MUTE]

[UP]/[DN]

iF7000

TUNE SCAN CALLMUTE

[TUNE]

i

o

[SCAN]

[CALL]

1QZ2

ABC3DEF

4

GHI5JKL6MNO

7

PRS8TUV9WXY

0

CLR

@?

OK

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1

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1

DD

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-key

[

ΩΩ

CLR]

➥ Push momentarily to move the cursor

backward.

➥ Push momentarily to decrease the set-

ting value for the set mode.

➥ Push momentarily to indicate receive

message when standby condition.

[OK ≈≈]

➥ Push to move the cursor forward.
➥ Push to increase the setting value for

the set mode.

➥ Push to indicate receive message when

standby condition.

➥ Push to fix input of channel comments.

OK

CLR

•Available characters

(space)

KEY

COMMENTSCH

INPUT INPUT

CH

KEY

COMMENTS

1 Q Z q z 6 M N O m n o

2 A B C a b c 7 P R S p r s

3 D E F d e f 8 T U V t u v

4 G H I g h i 9 W X Y w x y

5 J K L j k l 0 - / . ' ( ) * + < = > @

1

QZ

2

ABC

3

DEF

4

GHI

5

JKL

6

MNO

7

PRS

8

TUV

9

WXY

0

@?

3

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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 position and UTC data (NMEA0183 ver. 2.0 or

3.01 format), such as from a GPS receiver for set­ting your positioning and time data automatically.

r REMOTE CONNECTOR [REMOTE]

Connects to a PC via an RS-232C cable (D-sub 9­pin) for remote control in the NMEA or RS-232C for­mat.

t REFERENCE CONNECTOR [REF IN]

Connects to an external frequency oscillator for ref­erence. Ask your technical dealer for details.

y MODEM CONNECTOR [AF/MOD]

Connects to an e-mail modem, NBDP (Narrow
Band Direct Printing) or FAX system.

u ACCESSORY CONNECTOR [ACC]

Connects a CW keyer or an FSK terminal unit, etc.

i CONTROLLER CONNECTOR [CONTROLLER]

Connects the supplied remote controller, RC-26.

o SPEAKER JACK [EXT SP]

Connects the supplied external speaker, SP-25.

!0 TUNER CONTROL SOCKET

Connects a control cable to an optional antenna
tuner.
A female connector kit is supplied for external an­tenna tuner connection.

!1

GROUND TERMINAL

IMPORTANT! Connects a ground.

GND EXT SP

!1

TUNER

!0

DC 13.8 V

q

o

w

i

ANT

CONTROLLER

REMOTE

r y

GPS

e t

ACC

u

REF IN

AF/MOD

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1

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Microphone (HM-155)

q PTT SWITCH [PTT]

Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.

w UP/DOWN SWITCHES [

UUPP

]/[

DDNN

]

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.

DD

Keypad

[

1100--kkeeyy

]

➥ 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.

• Available characters are shown at page 2.

[

ΩΩ

CLR]

➥ Push momentarily to move the cursor

backward.

➥ Push momentarily to decrease the set-

ting value for the set mode.

➥ Push momentarily to indicate receive

message when standby condition.

[OK ≈≈]

➥ Push to move the cursor forward.
➥ Push to increase the setting value for

the set mode.

➥ Push to indicate receive message when

standby condition.

➥ Push to fix input of channel comments.

[TUNE]

➥ Push for 1 sec. to start manual tune the

optional antenna tuner.

•“Tuning” appears while tuning.

•When the tuner cannot tune the antenna,
the tuning circuit is bypassed automatically
after 20 sec.

➥ Push momentarily to toggle the optional

automatic antenna tuner (AT-140 only)
ON and OFF (bypass).

[SCAN]

➥ Push to start and stop the scanning.

[MUTE]

➥ Push to select the mute types. Available

types are voice mute, signal level mute
(level 1—100), call mute or mute OFF.

•When select the mute type, transceiver
emits different conformation beep for each
type.

OFF—1 long beep,
Call mute—1 short beep,
Signal level mute—2 short beeps,
Voice mute—3 short beeps

[CALL]

➥ Push to enter the Call menu.

• Push again to exit the Call menu.

➥ Push for 1 sec. to transmit the Call.

CALL

MUTE

SCAN

TUNE

OK

CLR

21 3
54 6

TUNE

SCAN

mic

87 9

MUTE

0

CALL

CLR OK

q

[PTT]

ON

OFF

e

[LOCK]

w

[UP]/[DN]

10-key

1

5

1

PANEL DESCRIPTION

DD

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, if an optional exter-
nal antenna tuner is connected. (pgs. 55, 57)

•“Tuned” appears after the tuning is completed.

w

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.)

e TRANSMIT/RECEIVE INDICATOR

➥ “RX” appears when signals are received or the

squelch is open.

➥ “TX” appears during transmit.

r FREQUENCY INDICATOR

Shows the transmit/receive frequency of the chan­nel. Receive frequency is displayed during recep­tion, transmit frequency is displayed during trans-

mission. By setting the Initial set mode, both

receive/transmit frequencies can be displayed at
same time. (pgs. 14, 52)

t LQA LEVEL INDICATOR

Shows the LQA level (0–30) for displayed channel
while “ALE-U” or “ALE-L” mode is selected.

•“--”means measurement data is not available.

y S-METER INDICATOR

Shows the receiving signal strength during receive.

u SIMPLE MODE INDICATOR

“-” appears while in simple mode operation.

•While in simple mode operation, Quick set mode, Initial
set mode or etc. cannot be edited.

i TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR

Shows the selected transmit output power.

•“HI,” “MID,” “LO” appears when the transmit power is
set to high power, middle power, low power respectively.

o MUTE INDICATOR

➥ “V” appears when the voice mute is selected.
➥ “L” appears when the Signal level mute is se-

lected.

➥ “S” appears when the call mute is selected.

!0 CHANNEL NUMBER INDICATOR

➥ Shows the selected channel number.
➥ Channel number blinks while stopping the scan.

!1 TIME INDICATOR

Shows time data.

■ LCD screen

q

w

e
r
t

ALE-CHANNEL-1
USB-A

RX-12.163.5

LQA:20 ========-------- 12:34

-

HI

S

y

u

i

o
!0

!1

6

1

PANEL DESCRIPTION

1

DD

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 INDICATOR

➥ “RX” appears when signals are received or the

squelch is open.

➥ “TX” appears during transmit when the split func-

tion is OFF.

e TRANSMIT/RECEIVE FREQUENCY INDICATOR

Shows the transmit/receive frequency of the chan­nel. Receive frequency is displayed during recep­tion, transmit frequency is displayed during trans­mission when the split function is OFF.

r TRANSMIT INDICATOR

“TX” appears during transmit when the split function
is ON.

t TRANSMIT FREQUENCY INDICATOR

Shows the transmit frequency when the split func­tion is ON.

y PREAMPLIFIER INDICATOR

“P.AMP” appears when the Preamp function is ON.

u S-METER INDICATOR

Shows the receiving signal strength during receive.

i TRANSMIT POWER INDICATOR

Shows the selected transmit output power.

•“HI,” “MID,” “LO” appears when the transmit power is
set to high power, middle power, low power respectively.

o MUTE INDICATOR

➥ “V” appears when the voice mute is selected.
➥ “L” appears when the signal level mute is se-

lected.

➥ “S” appears when the call mute is selected.

!0 TIME INDICATOR

Shows time data.

q

w
e
r

t
y

ALE-U

RX

TX-12.163.5

P.AMP ========-------- 12:34

HI

S

u

i

o

!0

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 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 num­ber 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

DD

Display selection channel/VFO

NOTE: Channel comment (alphanumeric) disap-

pears during Frequency indication. Also Entering

the Initial set mode is restricted.

ALE-CHANNEL-1
USB-A

RX-12.163.5

HI

12:34

@?

0

VFO (FREQUENCY) indicationCHANNEL indication

USB

RX

TX-12.163.5

+

OK

HI

S

12:34

When or is pushed, the
frequency indication is canceled, and
returns to the channel indication
automatically.

SCAN CALL

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 [

ΩΩ

CLR] clears input digits and retrieves the chan-

nel.

[EXAMPLE]: Selecting channel 20

Push

Push

Push

Blinks

2

ABC

0

@?

OK

RADTEL
USB HI

--0:55

RX 0.499.9

SELCALL
LSB HI

--0:55

RX 8.800.0

SELCALL
LSB HI

--0:55

RX 8.800.0

Blinks

Microphone

[OK ≈]

[10-key]

or

[OK ≈]

[10-key]

Scan function repeatedly scans programmed chan­nels. This function is convenient to wait for calls on
multiple channels.

q Push [MUTE] several times to select the voice

mute.

• The mute type indicator “V” appears.

w Push [SCAN] to start the scan.

• The “Scanning” indicator appears.

e When a signal is received, channel scan pauses

on that channel.

r Push any key to cancel the scan.

NOTE: The scan resume condition (the action after

signal receiving) can be selected as ‘SCAN RE-

SUME’ in the Initial set mode. (p. 45)

[MUTE][SCAN]

■ Scan function

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2

BASIC OPERATION

D Using up/down keys

When the display selection is selected the frequency

indication (p. 7), push [

ΩΩ

CLR] or [OK ≈≈] to move the
cursor to desired tuning steps, then push [√√]/[∫∫] on
the FRONT panel or [UP]/[DN] on the microphone to

change the frequency.

Push
key to change the
frequency in selected
tuning steps.

Push
key to change the
tuning steps.

or

or

USB HI

RX

P.AMP --0:55

USB HI

RX

P.AMP --0:55

USB HI

RX

P.AMP --0:55

CLR OK

[∫]/[√]

Microphone

or

[Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

[UP]/[DN]

[Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

D Using the keypad

Enter the desired frequency using the keypad (0 to 9),

then push [OK ≈≈].

• Pushing [

ΩΩ

CLR] clears input digits and retrieves the chan-

nel.

Push

Push

Push

USB HI

RX

P.AMP --0:55

USB HI

RX

P.AMP --0:55

USB HI

RX

P.AMP --0:55

[EXAMPLE]: Entering 12.3450 MHz

1

QZ

2

ABC3DEF

4

GHI5JKL

0

@?

OK

Microphone

[OK ≈]

[10-key]

or

[OK ≈]

[10-key]

■ Setting a frequency

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 [

ΩΩ

CLR] or [OK ≈≈] to select the desired

mode.

• The selected mode is indicated in the function display.

NOTE: The selected mode can be used for tempo-

rary operation only. Once changing the channel or
turning OFF the transceiver to return the original
operating mode

NOTE: If you want to change the operating mode

on the channel permanently, refer to channel pro­gramming. (pgs. 31, 32)

■ Mode selection

While pushing and holding [

ΩΩ

CLR], turn power ON

to turn the Simple mode operation ON.

•“-” appears upper-right corner on the display.

• Repeat above procedure to turn the Simple mode opera­tion OFF.

NOTE: While in simple operating mode, Quick set
mode, Initial set mode, Frequency indication are re-

stricted.

[I/O] [Ω CLR]

Simple mode indication

-

■ Simple mode operation

Q-SET-MODE

--LCD-CONT--ç-7-å

--DIMMER----6>0

--TX-PWR----HI

è-RF-GAIN---9

é-SQL-LV----30

--FILTER----WIDE

--RIT-------0

--MODE------ç-USB----å

--BEEP-LV---5

[∫]/[√]

[I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

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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 [

ΩΩ

CLR] or [OK ≈≈] to select the split function

ON.

e Push [OK ≈≈] to select ‘DELTA,’ then push [OK ≈≈]

several times to move the cursor to desired tuning
steps, then

push [

√√

]/[∫∫] to change the frequency.

• After exiting the Quick set mode, the TX frequency is indi-

cated in the function display.

[I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

[∫]/[√]

é-RIT-------0

--SPLIT-----ç-DELTA-å

------------0.000.0

--BEEP-LV---5

é-RIT-------0

--SPLIT-----ç-ON-å

--BEEP-LV---5

Q-SET-MODE(VFO)

--MODE------ç-USB----å

è-RF-GAIN---9

--SQL-LV----30

--PRE-AMP---ON

■ Split frequency operation

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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

[√√]/[∫∫] or 10-key pad.

•

The S-meter shows signal strength when signal is received.

e Adjust [VOL] to the desired audio level when re-

ceiving a signal.

• If no audio appears, verify ‘SP OUT’ in the Quick set
mode is set to ‘ON.’ (see right)

• If the bass or treble of the receive audio is too strong,

select ‘RIT’ in the Quick set mode and adjust to obtain

clear audio. (see right)

• If Audio is distorted, select ‘MODE’ in the Quick set

mode and set the desired operating mode. (See right)

r Push [TUNE] to tune the antenna tuner ON, if con-

nected.

•“Tuning” indicator appears during the first tun-

ing on a channel.

t To transmit on the channel, push and hold [PTT] on

the microphone, and speak into the microphone at
a normal voice level.

• The RF meter shows the output power according to your
voice level.

y Release [PTT] to return to receive.

• Entering the Quick set Mode

q While transceiver’s power is ON, push [I/O] mo-

mentarily to enter the Quick set mode, then push
[√√] or [∫∫] to select the item and set the following.

‘SP OUT’

‘RIT’

‘MODE’

w Push [I/O] to exit the Quick set mode.

é-SQL-LV----30

--FILTER----WIDE

--RIT-------0

--MODE------ç-USB----å

--BEEP-LV---5

é-SQL-LV----30

--FILTER----WIDE

--RIT-------ç-0-å

--MODE------USB

--BEEP-LV---5

é-SP-OUT----ç-ON-å

--AGC-------ON

è-NB-LEVEL--9

--MIC-BL----6

--NB--------HI

[I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

[∫]/[√]

[PTT]

Microphone

[TUNE]

[OK ≈]

[10-key][∫]/[√]

[MUTE]

Mute indication

S

■ 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 select ‘TX PWR.’

e Push [

ΩΩ

CLR] or [OK ≈≈] to select the desired out-

put power.

• Output power is selectable in 3 steps (LOW, MID and

HI).

r Push [I/O] to exit the Quick set mode and return to

the normal operating mode.

Q-SET-MODE

--LCD-CONT--ç-6-å

è-RF-GAIN---9

--DIMMER----6

--TX-PWR----HI

[I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

[∫]/[√]

ï Microphone compressor

IC-F7000 has a built-in, low distortion Mic compres­sor circuit. This circuit increases your average talk
power in SSB mode and is especially useful when the
receiving station is having difficulty copying your sig­nal.

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 ‘COMP,’ then push [

ΩΩ

CLR] or

[OK≈≈] to turn the mic compressor ON.

r Turn power OFF and ON, then select USB or LSB

mode.

t Push and hold [PTT] on the microphone, and

speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.

GENERAL----

--DISP-TYPE--RX-TX

è-CLOCK------12:00

--COMMENT----ON

--COMP-------ç-ON-å

é-SELCALL----

--ALE--------

è-SCAN-------

--GENERAL----å

--I/O--------

SET-MODE

--CH-LIST----å

è-SCAN-------

--ID-LIST----

--I/O--------

[I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

[∫]/[√]

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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 TYPE,’ then push

[ΩΩCLR] or [OK≈≈] to select ‘RX-TX.’

r Turn power OFF and ON.

SELCALL
USB-A

12:34

RX--3.200.0

HI

SELCALL
USB-A

12:34

RX--3.200.0

TX--3.200.0

2020-ch HI

TX frequency
indication

• Channel indication

• Frequency indication

GENERAL----

--DISP-TYPE--ç-RX-TX-å

è-CLOCK------12:00

--COMMENT----ON

--COMP-------OFF

[Ω CLR]/[OK ≈][∫]/[√]

é-SELCALL----

--ALE--------

è-SCAN-------

--GENERAL----å

--I/O--------

SET-MODE

--CH-LIST----å

è-SCAN-------

--ID-LIST----

--I/O--------

[I/O] [OK ≈]

■ Functions for transmit (Continued)

DD

Tuner through function

In the combination with IC F7000 and optional AT­140, the tuner through function can be used.

By bypassing the tuner unit, the receiver gain in par­ticular frequency band may be improved depending
on your antenna element length.

➥ While “TUNE” is displayed, push [TUNE] to tuner

through function ON.

•“TUNE“ disappears.

• Push [TUNE] again to reset the tuner.

[TUNE]

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■ Functions for receive

DD

RF gain setting

The receiver gain can be reduced with the RF gain
setting. This may help to remove undesired weak sig­nals while monitoring strong signals.

Usually, the AGC function reduces the RF gain ac­cording to the receive signal strength and these weak
signals are removed. However, during no signal re­ception, these weak signals may not be heard.

In such cases, the RF gain may be useful for setting a
minimum level at which to hear signals.

q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode while trans-

ceiver’s power is ON.

w Push [∫∫] or [√√] to select ‘RF GAIN.’

e Push [

ΩΩ

CLR] or [OK ≈≈] to set the desired mini-

mum cutting level.

•

“0” (low sensitivity) to “9” (max. sensitivity) are available.

r Push [I/O] to exit the Quick set mode and return to

the normal operating mode.

Q-SET-MODE

--LCD-CONT--6

è-RF-GAIN---ç-9-å

--DIMMER----6>0

--TX-PWR----HI

[I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

[∫]/[√]

DD

Squelch function

The squelch function detects signals with voice com­ponents and squelches (mutes) unwanted signals
such as unmodulated beat signals. This provides
quiet stand-by.

When you need to receive weak signals, the squelch
should be turned OFF.

➥ Push [MUTE] several times to select a mute type.

Available types are voice mute, signal level mute
(level 1—100), call mute or mute OFF.

•When select the mute type, transceiver emits different

confirmation beep for each type.

OFF—1 long beep,
Call mute—1 short beep,
Signal level mute—2 short beeps,
Voice mute—3 short beeps

• Mute indication, “S,” “L,” “V” appears when the squelch
function is turned ON.

SELCALL
USB-A

12:34

RX--3.200.0

HI

S

Mute
indication

[MUTE]

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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 sig­nals. In such cases, the noise blanker should be
turned OFF.

q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode while trans-

ceiver’s power is ON.

w Push [∫∫] or [√√] to select ‘NB.’

e Push [

ΩΩ

CLR] or [OK ≈≈] to turn the noise blanker

ON.

r Push [∫∫] or [√√] to select ‘NB LEVEL.’
t Push [

ΩΩ

CLR] or [OK ≈≈] to adjust the noise

blanker level.

y Push [I/O] to exit the Quick set mode and return to

the normal operating mode.

When using the noise blanker, received signals
may be distorted if they are excessively strong.

DD

AGC OFF function

The receive gain is automatically adjusted according
to received signal strength with the AGC (Automatic
Gain Control) function to prevent distortion from
strong signals and to obtain a constant output level.

When receiving weak signals with adjacent strong
signals or noise, the AGC function may reduce the
sensitivity. In this situation, the AGC function should
be deactivated.

q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode while trans-

ceiver’s power is ON.

w Push [∫∫] or [√√] to select ‘AGC.’

e Push [

ΩΩ

CLR] or [OK ≈≈] to turn the AGC ON.

r Push [I/O] to exit the Quick set mode and return to

the normal operating mode.

é-SP-OUT----ON

--AGC-------ç-ON-å

--MIC-BL----OFF

--NB--------ON

è-NB-LEVEL--5

[I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

[∫]/[√]

■ Functions for receive (Continued)

[∫]/[√]

[I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

é-SP-OUT----ON

--AGC-------ON

--MIC-BL----OFF

--NB--------ç-ON-å

è-NB-LEVEL--5

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 select ‘GENERAL,’ then push [OK ≈≈].

e Push [√√] to select ‘PRE AMP,’ then push [

ΩΩ

CLR]

or [OK≈≈] to turn the preamp function ON.

r Turn power OFF and ON.

• Frequency indication (p. 7)

q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode while trans-

ceiver’s power is ON.

w Push [√√] to select ‘PRE AMP,’ then push [

ΩΩ

CLR]

or [OK≈≈] to turn the preamp function ON.

e Push [I/O] to exit the Quick set mode and return to

the normal operating mode.

Q-SET-MODE(VFO)

--MODE------USB

è-RF-GAIN---9

--SQL-LV----30

--PRE-AMP---ç-ON-å

Q-SET-MODE(VFO)

--MODE------ç-USB----å

è-RF-GAIN---9

--SQL-LV----30

--PRE-AMP---ON

[I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

[∫]/[√]

é-PASSWORD---LOCK

--PRE-AMP----ç-ON-å

è-CLOCK------12:00

--VOL-MIN----0

--COMP-------ç-ON-å

é-SELCALL----

--ALE--------

è-SCAN-------

--GENERAL----å

--I/O--------

SET-MODE

--CH-LIST----å

è-SCAN-------

--ID-LIST----

--I/O--------

■ Functions for receive (Continued)

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ï RIT function

The RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) function com­pensates for off-frequencies of communicating sta­tions. The function shifts the receive frequency up to
±150 Hz without moving the transmit frequency.

q Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode while trans-

ceiver’s power is ON.

w Push [∫∫] or [√√] to select ‘RIT.’

e Push [

ΩΩ

CLR] or [OK ≈≈] to tune the frequency.

• The transmit frequencies are not shifted.

r Push [I/O] to exit the Quick set mode and return to

the normal operating mode.

When cancelling the RIT function, tune the ‘RIT’ in

the Quick set mode to ‘0.’

[∫]/[√]

[I/O] [Ω CLR]/[OK ≈]

é-SQL-LV----30

--FILTER----WIDE

--RIT-------ç-0-å

--MODE------USB

--BEEP-LV---5

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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

grounding the SEND line of [ACC] connector is
necessary before keying)

q Connect a CW keyer or an external electronic

keyer to the [ACC] socket as shown at right.

w Select the desired channel to operate CW mode.
e If the selected channel is not in CW mode, set to

select ‘CW.’ (p.18)

r Operate the CW keyer to transmit a CW signal.

CW key connection

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

To pin 2

PTT*

*manual transmission switch for break-in
OFF setting.

To pin 1

To pin 3

■ CW operation

The transceiver has FSK and AFSK modes for FSK
operation— use FSK when using the built-in oscilla­tor; use AFSK when using an AFSK terminal unit.

q Connect an FSK terminal unit to the [ACC] socket

as shown at right.

w Select the desired channel to operate FSK mode.
e Push [I/O] to enter the Quick set mode.

r Push [√√]/[∫∫] several times to select ‘MODE,’ then

push [

ΩΩ

CLR] or [OK ≈≈] to select FSK or AFSK

mode.

t Operate the FSK terminal unit.

NOTE:

• FSK tone, shift frequency and FSK polarity can be
adjusted in initial set mode (pgs. 42, 43)

• Some transceivers may operate 1.7 kHz higher
than the IC-F7000’s AFSK mode even when the
same displayed frequencies are in use.

FSK terminal unit connection

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

To pin 1

To pin 3

FSK keying

AF input

FSK terminal unit

AF ground

Tx/Rx control

Ground

To pins 2, 5

■ FSK operation

Q-SET-MODE

--LCD-CONT--ç-7-å

--DIMMER----6>0

--TX-PWR----HI

è-RF-GAIN---9

é-SQL-LV----30

--FILTER----WIDE

--RIT-------0

--MODE------ç-USB----å

--BEEP-LV---5