Icom IM700PRO User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SSB RADIO TELEPHONE

iM700PRO

IMPORTANT

DISPOSAL

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY

before attempting to operate the transceiver.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL—This manual
contains important safety and operating instructions
for the IC-M700PRO SSB RADIO TELEPHONE.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

The explicit definitions described below apply to this
instruction manual.

WORD DEFINITION

RWARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.

Equipment damage may occur.

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

PRECAUTIONS

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 bat-

teries) 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, 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.

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver di-

rectly to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or
result in an electric shock.

RWARNING! NEVER mount the transceiver over-

head. The weight of the transceiver is approximately

7.9 kg. (17.4 lb), but its apparent weight will increase
several fold due to wave shocks and vibration. The
transceiver must be mounted on a flat hard surface
only.

NEVER connect a power source of more than 16 V
DC, such as a 24 volt battery. This connection will ruin
the transceiver.

NEVER allow children to play with equipment contain­ing a radio transmitter.

NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any
liquids.

NEVER install the IC-M700PRO into a positive­grounding ship. Such a connection might blow fuses,
and is not usable.

DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzene or al­cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the trans­ceiver’s surfaces.

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In maritime mobile operation, KEEP the transceiver
and microphone as far away as possible (at least 1 m)
from the magnetic navigation compass to prevent er­roneous indications.

USE an Icom microphone and/or handset only (sup­plied or optional). Other brands may have different pin
assignments and may damage the transceiver.

DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with
temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F).

DO NOT connect the transceiver to a power source
using reverse polarity. This connection will not only
blow fuses but may also damage the transceiver.

DO NOT place the transceiver in excessively dusty en­vironments, or in direct sunlight.

DO NOT place the transceiver against walls, or putting
anything on top of the transceiver. This will obstruct
heat dissipation.

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, fires,
earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT ······························································ i
PRECAUTIONS ·························································· i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ············································ i
DISPOSAL ·································································· i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ············································ ii

1 OPERATING RULES AND GUIDELINES ··········· 1

2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ········································· 2

■ Front panel ·························································2

■ Display ································································ 4

3 SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY ············5

■ Memory mode/VFO mode ··································5

■ Selecting a channel ············································5

D Scan function ················································· 6

■ Selecting a frequency ········································ 6

■ Resetting the CPU ············································· 7

4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT ···································8

■ Basic voice receive and transmit ························8

■ Functions for transmit ········································· 8

D Transmit frequency check ·····························8

■ Functions for receive ··········································9

D Squelch function ············································9
D Noise blanker ················································· 9
D AGC OFF function ·········································9
D Clarity control ················································· 9

■ CW operation ···················································· 10

■ FSK operation ··················································· 10

6 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION ··············· 15

■ Connections on the rear panel ·························15

■ Unpacking ························································· 15

■ Connector information ······································16

■ Ground connection ···········································18

■ Power source ···················································· 18

■ Antenna ····························································19

D MN-100/MN-100L ANTENNA MATCHERS 19
D AT-130 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER ···19
D Non-Icom tuner ············································ 19

■ Mounting ··························································· 20

D Mounting location ········································20
D Mounting example ·······································20
D Transceiver dimensions ······························· 20

■ Disassembling the transceiver ·························· 21

D Opening the case ········································21

■ Fuse replacement ············································· 21

D DC power cable fuse ···································21
D Circuitry fuse ················································21

7 TROUBLESHOOTING ········································· 22

■ Specifications ···················································23

8 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ·····················23

■ Options ·····························································23

5 SET MODE ··························································· 11

■ Set mode operation ··········································11

■ Set mode contents ············································ 11

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OPERATING RULES AND GUIDELINES

❑ CALL PROCEDURES

Calls must be properly identified and time limits must
be respected.

q Give your call sign each time you call another ves-

sel or coast station. If you have no call sign, identify
your vessel name and the name of the licensee.

w Give your call sign at the end of each transmission

that lasts more than 3 minutes.

e You must break and give your call sign at least once

every 15 minutes. during long ship-to-shore calls.

r Keep your unanswered calls short, less than 30

seconds.

Do not repeat a call for 2 minutes.

t Unnecessary transmissions are not allowed.

❑ PRIORITIES

q Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priori-

ties and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and
distress calls take priority over all others.

w False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited and

punishable by law.

❑ PRIVACY

q Information overheard but not intended for you can-

not be lawfully used in any way.

w Indecent or profane language is prohibited.

❑ LOGS

q All distress, emergency and safety calls must be re-

corded in complete detail. Log data activity is usu­ally recorded in 24 hour time. Universal Time (UTC)
is frequently used.

w Adjustments, repairs, channel frequency changes

and authorized modifications affecting electrical
operation of the equipment must be kept in the
maintenance log; entries must be signed by the au­thorized licensed technician performing or supervis­ing the work.

❑ RADIO LICENSES

(1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
You must have a current radio station license before
using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship
station which is not licensed.

Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate govern­ment agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license appli­cation. This government-issued license states the call
sign which is your craft’s identification for radio pur­poses.

(2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the li­cense most often held by small vessel radio operators
when a radio is not required for safety purposes.

The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must
be posted or be kept with the operator. Only a licensed
radio operator may operate a transceiver.

However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a
transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises,
and ends the call, and makes the necessary log en­tries.

Keep a copy of the current government rules and reg­ulations handy.

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■ Front panel

MICROPHONE

POWER

VOLUME

TX FREQ

2182KHz

RESET

MODE

TUNE

SSB RADIO TELEPHONE

AGC SQL SCAN

CLARITY

NB

SPEAKER

[ALARM] [TX FREQ]+

FOR ALARM TX

DIMMER

GROUP CHANNEL

123

456

789

CL

T ONLY ENT

0

CH/FREQ

iM 700PRO

TX

RX

DSC

F

ALM

qwer tyui !

0

o

This function is not installed
in the IC-M700PRO.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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q MICROPHONE CONNECTOR (p. 16)
Accepts the supplied microphone or an optional

handset.

☞ NOTE: No audio is output to the speaker when

the microphone or handset is not connected.

w POWER SWITCH [POWER]

Turns power ON or OFF.

e SPEAKER SWITCH [SPEAKER]

Turns the built-in speaker ON or OFF.

• “è” appears in the display while the speaker is turned

OFF.

• Any external speaker connected to the rear panel is not
turned OFF.

r DISPLAY INTENSITY SWITCH [DIMMER]

Turns the display backlighting ON or OFF.

t VOLUME CONTROL [VOLUME]

Adjusts the audio output level.

• No sound is output to the speaker when:

➥ A microphone is not connected.
➥ The [SQL] switch is turned ON and no signal is being

y GROUP CHANNEL SELECTOR [GROUP]

In the memory mode, selects 1 of 3 channel groups

(“A,” “B” or “C”). (p. 5)

• In the VFO mode, it has no function.

➥ Selects an item in the set mode. (p. 11)

received.

u ANTENNA TUNE SWITCH [TUNE] (p. 8)
Tunes the external tuner to the antenna.

• Activates only when an optional antenna tuner such as
Icom’s AT-130 is connected.

☞ NOTE: When selecting “automatic tuning” in the

set mode, pushing this switch is not necessary
to tune the antenna. (p. 11)

i CHANNEL SELECTOR [CHANNEL] (p. 5)
➥ In the memory mode, selects an operating chan-

nel within the selected channel group.

• A maximum of 50 channels are available in each

channel group, depending on set mode setting (pgs.
13 and 14).

➥ In the VFO mode, changes the operating fre-

quency in 0.1 kHz steps.

• Frequencies selected in the VFO mode are tempo-

rary.

o SCAN SWITCH [SCAN] (p. 6)
Push to toggle the scan ON or OFF.

!0 CLARITY CONTROL [CLARITY] (p. 9)
Shifts the receive frequency ±150 Hz for clear re-

ception of an off frequency signal.

2

2

CH/FREQ

T ONLY

ENT

CL

0

9

to

MICROPHONE

POWER

VOLUME

TX FREQ

2182KHz

RESET

MODE

TUNE

SSB RADIO TELEPHONE

AGC SQL SCAN

CLARITY

NB

SPEAKER

[ALARM] [TX FREQ]+

FOR ALARM TX

DIMMER

GROUP CHANNEL

123

456

789

CL

T ONLY ENT

0

CH/FREQ

iM 700PRO

TX

RX

DSC

F

0

ALM

!1

!2!3!4!5!6!7This function is not installed

in the IC-M700PRO.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel (Continued)

!1 KEYPAD

No function*.

Toggles between the memory mode and the

VFO mode. (p. 5)

• This key may be disabled by your dealer.

No function*.

No function*.

No function*.

* These keys function in some versions. See the separate

KEYPAD OPERATION and CHANNEL LIST instruction
sheet for operating details.

!2 SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] (p. 9)
Activates the voice squelch function to reject unde-

sired background noise while no signal is being re­ceived.

• The squelch opens only when the received signal con­tains no voice or FSK components.

!3 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH [NB] (p. 9)
Turns the noise blanker function ON to remove

pulse-type noise such as engine ignition noise.

• “NB” appears when the function is turned ON.

!4 AGC OFF SWITCH [AGC] (p. 9)
Deactivates the AGC function to receive weak sig-

nals blocked by strong adjacent signals.

• “ê” appears when the [AGC] switch is turned ON

!5 MODE SWITCH [MODE]

Temporarily selects an operating mode. Available

modes differ with the transceiver version.

• USB, AM, J2B (AFSK), FSK, R3E and CW modes are

• The temporary mode is cleared and the previous mode

!6 TRANSMIT FREQUENCY SWITCH [TX FREQ]

(p. 8)

Displays the transmit frequency and opens the

squelch to check and monitor the transmit fre­quency.

!7 2182 kHz SELECTION SWITCH

[2182KHz •

➥ Selects channel 0 (2182 kHz; distress call fre-

• The channel selector does not function when select-

➥ Ignores external control and gives the front

(stands for AGC deactivated).

available.

appears when changing a channel.

reset

] (p. 5)

quency).

ing channel 0.

panel control priority when an external control­ler (NMEA format) is connected.

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■ Display

TUNE

DUP SIMP

TX

RX

SCAN

SQL NB

AGC

AGC

ALM

q

w

e

rt yu

i

o

!0!1!2!3

PANEL DESCRIPTION

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q RECEIVE INDICATOR

Appears while receiving and when the squelch is

open.

w TUNE INDICATOR (p. 8)
Flashes while the connected antenna tuner, such

as Icom’s AT-130, is being tuned.

• Tuning starts when transmitting on a new frequency or
pushing the [TUNE] switch.

e TRANSMIT INDICATOR

Appears when transmitting.

r S/RF METER

➥ Shows the relative received signal strength while

receiving.

➥ Shows output power while transmitting.

t CHANNEL/VFO INDICATOR (p. 5)
➥ Shows the selected group and channel in the

memory mode.

➥ “FREQ” appears in the VFO mode.

y SQUELCH INDICATOR (p. 9)
Appears when the squelch is ON.

u SCAN INDICATOR (p. 6)
Appears when the scan function is in use.

• The scan function is not available on some versions.

• Pushing [SCAN] starts and stops the scan.

i NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR (p. 9)
Appears when the [NB] switch is turned ON.

o AGC OFF INDICATOR (p. 9)
Appears when the [AGC] switch is pushed to indi-

cate the AGC function is deactivated.

!0 MODE READOUT

Shows the selected operating mode (type of emis-

sion).

!1 SPEAKER OFF INDICATOR

Appears when the [SPEAKER] switch is pushed to

indicate the front panel speaker is deactivated.

!2 FREQUENCY READOUT

➥ Shows the selected frequency whether in the

memory mode or the VFO mode. (p. 5)

➥ Shows the transmit frequency (for duplex

channels) when transmitting or when pushing
[TX FREQ]. (p. 8)

!3 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX INDICATORS

These appear to show whether the selected chan-

nel is simplex or duplex.

• In the VFO mode, only simplex channels are available.

• No indicator means that there is no transmit frequency
programmed.

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3

SQL

SIMP

SQL

CH/FREQ

CH/FREQ

Memory mode

VFO mode

SQL

DUP

SQL

SIMP

SQL

Rotate
[GROUP]

to select a
channel group

Group A

Group B

Group C

Rotate
[CHANNEL]

to select a
channel within
a group

Group B, channel 1

Group B, channel 2

Group B, channel 50

DUP

SQL

DUP

SQL

DUP

SQL

SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY

■ Memory mode/VFO mode

The transceiver has 2 operating modes: memory mode
and VFO mode. The memory mode is used to select
preprogrammed marine channels in one of the 3 chan­nel groups; The VFO mode is used to select frequen­cies around preprogrammed channels.

Push [CH/FREQ] to toggle between the memory and
VFO modes.

• “FREQ” appears when in the VFO mode.

• In the VFO mode, only simplex operation is possible.

■ Selecting a channel

The transceiver has 150 channels divided into 3
groups of 50 channels, maximum. However, the num­ber of channels in each group can be restricted in the
set mode, depending on your needs. (pgs. 13 and 14)

☞ NOTE: When channel 0 and/or 2182 kHz is se-

lected with the [2182KHz] switch, channel selection
is NOT possible. In such cases, push [2182KHz]
first.

q If necessary, push [CH/FREQ] to select the mem-

ory mode.

w Rotate the [GROUP] selector to select the desired

channel group; then rotate the [CHANNEL] selector
to select the desired channel.

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D Scan function

Channel scan

ch 1

ch 2 ch 3

ch 4

ch 5ch 50

scan is
cancelled
when
transmitting

Channel resume scan

ch 1

ch 2 ch 3

ch 4

ch 5ch 50

scan pauses
for 10 seconds
after the squelch
opens,
then resumes

Rotate
[CHANNEL]

to select a
frequency in
100 Hz steps

1.6 MHz selected

1.6001 MHz selected

SIMP

SQL

SIMP

SQL

The scan function allows you to automatically search
for signals with a group of channels. There are 2 scan
types (selectable in the set mode) as follows:

SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY

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Scan operation

q Rotate the [GROUP] selector to select the group

you wish to scan.

w If necessary, push [SQL] to close the squelch.

• “SQL” appears.

e Push [SCAN] to start scanning.

• “SCAN” appears.

r Push [SCAN] again to stop scanning.

• “SCAN” disappears.

■ Selecting a frequency

The transceiver has 0.5 to 30.0 MHz general cover­age receive capability, with 100 Hz resolution. Use the
VFO mode to select frequencies around the prepro­grammed channels in the memory mode.

☞ NOTE: Frequencies selected in the VFO mode are

for temporary use and are not stored in memory.

q While in the memory mode, rotate the [GROUP]

and [CHANNEL] selectors to select the channel
nearest the frequency you want.

w Push [CH/FREQ] to select the VFO mode.

• “FREQ” appears.

e Rotate the [CHANNEL] selector to select the de-

sired frequency.

• The frequency changes in 100 Hz steps.

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