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IC-RX7 Instruction PDF
IC-RX7 Instruction PDF
IC-RX7 Instruction PDF
WIDEBAND RECEIVER
iRX7
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FCC INFORMATION SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
• FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: The following accessories are supplied with the receiver.
q Hand strap ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
w Antenna �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
e Belt clip ���������������������������������������������������������������������������1
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
r Battery pack (BP-244) ���������������������������������������������������� 1
able protection against harmful interference in a residential
t Battery charger* (BC-149A/D) ��������������������������������������� 1
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-
(The shape of the BC-149A and BC-149D are different.)
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used *Not supplied with some versions.
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 in- q w e
stallation. 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 re- r t
ceiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differ-
ent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
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OPERATING THEORY OPERATING NOTES
Electromagnetic radiation which has frequencies of The IC-RX7 may receive its own oscillated frequency, result-
20,000 Hz (20 kHz*) and above is called radio frequency ing in no reception or only noise reception, on some fre-
(RF) energy because it is useful in radio transmissions. The quencies.
IC-RX7 receives RF energy from 0.150 MHz* to 1300 MHz*
and converts it into audio frequency (AF) energy which in The IC-RX7 may receive interference from extremely strong
turn actuates a loudspeaker to create sound waves. AF en- signals on different frequencies or when using an external
ergy is in the range of 20 to 20,000 Hz. high-gain antenna.
*kHz is an abbreviation of kilohertz or 1000 hertz, MHz is abbrevia-
tion of megahertz or 1,000,000 hertz, where hertz is a unit of fre-
quency.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
2
7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING··················································49–58 • CI-V address (ADDRESS)················································69
■ General description································································49 • CI-V baud rate (BAUD RATE)···········································69 3
■ Memory channel programming···············································50 • CI-V transceive (TRANSCEIVE)·······································69
■ Memory channel selection······················································55 ■ SOUNDS menu items·····························································70 4
■ Copying memory contents······················································56 D Key-touch beep (KEY-TOUCH BEEP)································70
■ Changing memory contents····················································57 D Beep output level (BEEP LEVEL)·······································70 5
■ Clearing memory contents······················································58 D AF filter (AF FILTER)··························································70
D Tone control (TONE CONTROL)········································71
6
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION···············································59–72 • Bass level (BASS)····························································71 7
■ General ···············································································59 • Treble level (TREBLE)······················································71
■ Menu list ···············································································60 ■ DISPLAY menu items·····························································72 8
■ MODE/TS/TONE menu items·················································62 D Display backlighting (BACKLIGHT)····································72
D Duplex direction (DUPLEX)················································62 D LCD contrast (LCD CONTRAST)·······································72 9
D Offset frequency (OFFSET FREQ)·····································62 D Opening logo (OPENING LOGO)·······································72
D Tuning step (TS)·································································63 D Font size (FONT SIZE)·······················································72 10
D Receiving mode (MODE)····················································63
D Tone squelch/DTCS squelch setting (TONE)·····················64 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS·····························································73–87
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D Tone squelch frequency (TSQL FREQ)······························64 ■ Antenna selection···································································73 12
D DTCS code (DTCS CODE)················································65 ■ RF gain···················································································74
D DTCS polarity (DTCS POLARITY)·····································65 ■ Attenuator function··································································75 13
D Voice squelch control (VSC)···············································65 ■ Lock function···········································································75
■ SETTING menu items·····························································66 ■ Duplex operation·····································································76 14
D AM antenna selection (AM ANTENNA)······························66 ■ [DIAL] function assignment·····················································77
D FM antenna selection (FM ANTENNA)······························66 ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation················································78 15
D RF gain (RF GAIN)·····························································67 ■ Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting ··························80
D Auto power OFF (AUTO POWER OFF)······························67 ■ DTCS polarity setting······························································81
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D Auto power ON (AUTO POWER ON)·································67 ■ Tone search············································································82 17
D Power save (POWER SAVE)··············································67 ■ Beep tones·············································································83
D Dial acceleration (DIAL SPEED-UP)··································68 ■ Dial speed acceleration··························································83 18
D Key lock type (LOCK)·························································68 ■ Power save·············································································83
D CI-V setting (CI-V SET)······················································69 ■ Auto power OFF·····································································84 19
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
■ Auto power ON·······································································84
■ Display backlighting································································84
■ Font size·················································································84
■ LCD contrast···········································································85
■ Voice squelch control······························································85
■ Cloning function······································································86
■ Resetting················································································87
10 CONTROL COMMAND························································88–89
■ General ···············································································88
■ Data format·············································································88
■ Command table······································································88
11 TROUBLESHOOTING································································90
12 SPECIFICATIONS······································································91
13 OPTIONS···················································································92
14 CE ······················································································93–94
INDEX ······················································································95–98
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ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT 1
■ Antenna ■ Belt clip 1
Screw down the antenna as shown below. Slide the supplied belt clip on the receiver’s rear panel until it
clicks into place.
NEVER carry the receiver by hold-
Antenna Belt clip
ing the antenna.
Handstrap
Latch
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT 1
■ Front, top and side panels Keep the jack cover attached when jacks are not in use to
protect contacts from dust and moisture.
KEYPAD
2
CLEAR/SQUELCH KEY [CLR SQL]
NO. MENU
DIAL ➥ Aborts numeral key input. (p. 20)
CLR
CLR ENT SQL ➥ Push to return to previous operating condition
SQL MW while memory channel programming or while
in menu screen operation. (p. 59)
HOLD V 1 2 3
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to open the squelch
SCAN 4 5 6 temporarily and monitor the operating fre-
quency. (p. 15)
SEARCH 7 8 9
➥ After pushing and holding this key for 1 sec.,
. ATT 0 SKIP rotate [DIAL] to adjust the squelch level.
(p. 15)
NUMERAL KEYS [0] to [9] HOLD/VFO KEY [HOLD V]
➥ Enter the frequency in VFO mode or memory ➥ Push to stop searching or scanning temporar-
0 programming state. (pgs. 20, 21, 55)
HOLD V
ily, and push again to return previous condi-
➥ After pushing [NO. DIAL], select the memory tion. (p. 18)
name number directly in scan mode. (p. 55) ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to select VFO mode.
9 ➥ After pushing [• ATT], turn the scan link set- (p. 16)
ting ON and OFF in scan mode. (p. 51)
SCAN KEY [SCAN]
NUMBER/DIAL KEY [NO. DIAL] ➥ Push to start a scan. (p. 18)
SCAN
➥ Push this key then push numeral keys to se- ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to enter SCAN menu.
NO.
DIAL lect the memory channel name (number) in
the memory category directly. (p. 55) SEARCH KEY [SEARCH]
➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to exchange the as- SEARCH ➥ Push to start a search. (p. 26)
signed functions between [DIAL] and [r]/[s]. ➥ P ush and hold for 1 sec. to enter SEARCH
(p. 77) menu.
(Continue to the next page...)
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
The function of tuning control and volume control can be q ICON INDICATOR (p. 52)
traded. See page 77 for details. Displays a variety of icon.
• Following 23 icons are available for category programming,
TRUCK, BUS, CAR, RACE CAR, TAXI, MOTORCYCLE,
TRAIN, SHIP, YACHT, AIRCRAFT, GLIDER, HAM, HAM HH,
RADIO, TV, EMERGENCY, FIRE, WEATHER, HUMAN, ANI-
MAL, BUILDING, HOUSE and PROGRAM SEARCH.
@0 !9 !8 !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 r FREQUENCY READOUT
Displays a variety of information, such as operating fre-
quency, memory names.
• The decimal point blinks during search.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
■ Caution
Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the fol- •R
DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow,
lowing hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. seawater, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet
Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degra- battery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before
dation of battery performance. using.
•R
DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since
internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause
•R
DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery
an explosion.
packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested
and approved for use with Icom radios. Using third-party or •R
DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or
counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke, fire, or cause NEVER modify the battery pack. This may cause heat gen-
the battery to burst. eration, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch
fire.
D Battery caution •R
DANGER! Use the battery only with the receiver for
which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other
•R
DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the
equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this
battery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely im-
instruction manual.
pacted or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to
heavy pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the •R
DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your
outside of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean
not show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
battery may rupture or catch fire. •W
ARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits
•R
DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If
with temperatures above +60˚C (+140˚F). High tempera- any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or
ture buildup in the battery, such as could occur near fires distributor.
or stoves, inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight •W
ARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part
may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside
temperatures may also degrade battery performance or the battery.
shorten battery life.
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BATTERY CHARGING 3
•W
ARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, D Charging caution
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. •R
DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with 3
This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,
to rupture. inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such en-
•C
AUTION! Always use the battery within the specified vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will
temperature range for the receiver (–10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚ activate, causing the battery to stop charging.
F to +140˚F) and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to
+140˚F). Using the battery out of its specified temperature •W
ARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the re-
range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery ceiver beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery
life. Please note that the specified temperature range of the is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charg-
battery may exceed that of the receiver. In such cases, the ing and remove the external DC power from the receiver.
receiver may not work properly because it is out of its oper- Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time
ating temperature range. limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rup-
•C
AUTION! Shorter battery life could occur if the battery ture.
is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an ex-
cessive temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) •C
AUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the
for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left specified temperature range: +5˚C to +35˚C (+41˚F to
unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio +95˚F). Icom recommends charging the batter y at
after discharging. You may use the battery until the battery +25˚C (+77˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if
indicator shows half-capacity, then keep it safely in a cool charged out of the specified temperature range. Addition-
dry place with the below temperature range. ally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced.
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F) (within a month).
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +35˚C (+95˚F) (within three months).
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +20˚C (+68˚F) (within a year).
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3 BATTERY CHARGING
■ Charging
Prior to using the receiver for the first time, the battery pack q Insert the battery pack (BP-244) into the receiver. (p. 2)
must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. w Plug the battery charger (BC-149A/D*) into an AC outlet;
or the optional CP-18A/E into a cigarette lighter socket.
DB
attery indicator and charging indicator * Not supplied with some versions.
e Turn OFF the receiver, then insert the adapter plug into
When the receiver’s power is OFF, the charging indicator
[DC 6V] of the receiver.
shows “ ,” “ ” and “ ” in sequence with “Charg-
ing...” while charging, and indicator disappears when com- Optional CP-18A/E
Cigarette lighter cable
pletely charged.
with DC-DC converter
to to AC outlet
[DC 6V]
D Charging note jack
• Be sure to turn the receiver power OFF.
Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or takes
longer to charge time periods.
IC-RX7 Battery charger BC-149A/D
• E xternal DC power operation becomes possible when Turn power
using an optional CP-18A/E. The attached battery pack is Charging periods: approx. 5 hours
OFF.
also charged simultaneously.
• If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after AUTION: BE SURE to disconnect the CP-18A/E from
C
being charged, fully charge the battery pack again. If the the cigarette lighter socket when charging is finished. A
battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a slight current drain from the CP-18A/E will eventually
new battery pack must be purchased. drain the vehicle’s battery.
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BATTERY CHARGING 3
NO. MENU
DIAL
CLR ENT
SQL MW
HOLD V 1 2 3
SCAN 4 5 6 NO. MENU
ENT
.
CLR
ATT 0 SKIP SQL SQL MW
HOLD V 1 2 3
SCAN 4 5 6
SEARCH 7 8 9
. ATT 0 SKIP
CLR DIAL
[DIAL]
SQL
CLR
SQL
HOLD V 1 2
ENT
MW
3
11
SCAN
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
The 1st segment blinks 12
. ATT 0 SKIP
13
NO. MENU
CLR DIAL
SQL
CLR
SQL
ENT
MW 14
HOLD V 1 2 3
SCAN
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9 15
. ATT 0 SKIP
he squelch adjustment is available when the monitor
T
function is active. See details on left. 16
Automatic squelch
17
18
Maximum level 19
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4 BASIC OPERATION
CLR ENT
SQL MW
Available frequency bands are different depending on ver-
HOLD V HOLD V 1 2 3
SCAN 4 5 6 sion. See the specification for details. (p. 91)
SEARCH 7 8 9
. ATT 0 SKIP * Some frequency ranges are blocked for the U.S.A. ver-
sion by regulation.
What is VFO? Set the attenuator function ON (p. 75) if the received signal
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Fre- is blocked by other radio station when using a third party
quencies for receiving are generated and controlled by the high-gain antenna.
VFO.
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BASIC OPERATION 4
HOLD V
HOLD V 1 2 3 CLR ENT
SQL MW
SCAN 4 5 6
HOLD V HOLD V 1 2 3
SEARCH 7 8 9
SCAN 4 5 6
SEARCH . ATT 0 SKIP
SCAN SEARCH 7 8 9
. ATT 0 SKIP
Arrow indicates
searching direction Arrow indicates
scanning direction
CLR
SQL
ENT
MW
ENT 8
q Enter “MODE” in MODE/TS/TONE… menu. HOLD V 1 2 3
MW
ENT
MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE ➪ MODE (p. 63)
SCAN
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
Push MW 9
. ATT 0 SKIP
■ Setting a frequency
D Via the keypad (Direct frequency entry)
The frequency can be directly set via numeric keys.
• If a frequency outside the frequency range is entered, the previ-
ously displayed frequency is automatically recalled after editing
last digit.
CLR ENT MW
SQL MW
20
FREQUENCY SETTING 5
D Display example
. ATT 2 . ATT
8 6 2
2 0 4
0 ENT 0
MW
21
5 FREQUENCY SETTING
NO. MENU
DIAL
CLR ENT
SQL MW
HOLD V 1 2 3
SCAN 4 5 6 [DIAL] changes the Push and hold
SEARCH
.
7 8 9
frequency according to Push
ATT 0 SKIP
Push
Push
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FREQUENCY SETTING 5
8
SQL MW
9
SEARCH
q Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode, if . ATT 0 SKIP
necessary.
10
w Push [v] or [w] to select the desired frequency band.
e Enter “TS” in MODE/TS/TONE… menu. 11
MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE ➪ TS (p. 63) 12
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
24
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6
1
NOTE: Search or scan operation can be stopped tempo- 2
rarily by pushing [HOLD V], but they cannot be cancelled. 3
4
ALL SCAN (p. 42) GROUP SCAN (p. 43)
Repeatedly scans all memory channels. Repeatedly scans all memory channels in the group. 5
HAM HAM HAM 6
GROUP: CREW
AIR F1 Team1
Ricky John
7
Group
AIR F1 F1
Category Tom
8
Name
9
10
CATEGORY SCAN (p. 42) LINK SCAN (p. 41)
Repeatedly scans all memory channels in the category. Repeatedly scans all memory channels in the category/ 11
group which selected in the category/group settings. 12
CATEGORY: Team3 Team3 Team3 LINK OFF
F1 Category (AIR) is
set to link-OFF
AIR Category 13
Team2 Team1
Name
TV F1
14
Team2 Team1 Team1 LINK ON LINK ON
Group HAM
LINK ON 15
16
FREQUENCY/MEMORY SKIP FUNCTION (pgs. 36, 45, 46) Band
Edge
Band
Edge
HAM HAM HAM 17
Skips unwanted frequencies or memory channels that
inconveniently stop searching (or scanning). This can be Search AIR
SKIP
SKIP Group F1 18
turned ON/OFF by each memory channel/name/group/cat- SKIP Jump SKIP AIR F1 F1 19
egory. Example: Band search Category Example: All scan
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6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS
CLR ENT
SQL MW
HOLD V
HOLD V 1 2 3
SCAN 4 5 6
SEARCH 7 8 9
HOLD V SEARCH 7 8 9
. ATT 0 SKIP
■ Band search 1
q Enter “BAND SEARCH” in SEARCH menu. 2
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ BAND SEARCH 3
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
4
• SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SEARCH] for 1 sec. 5
• Band selection screen appears. MENU
w Push [r] or [s] several times (or rotate [DIAL]) to select
6
NO.
DIAL
MENU ENT
Push MW
the desired frequency band, then push [ENT MW] to start CLR
SQL
ENT
MW
ENT 7
HOLD V 1 2 3 MW
the search. SCAN 4 5 6
.
7
ATT
8
0
9
SKIP
8
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
• A fter started the search, searching frequency band can be
9
changed by pushing [v] or [w]. 10
e Push [HOLD V] to stop the search temporarily, if desired.
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the search. ENT
11
Push MW
Last used frequency
in each band is
12
displayed on band 13
selection screen.
14
15
“BAND” indicator appears
16
during band search 17
18
19
27
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS
■ Program search
q Enter “PROGRAM SEARCH” in SEARCH menu.
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM SEARCH
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
MENU
[SEARCH] for 1 sec.
• Program number selection screen appears. NO. MENU ENT
Push MW
ENT
DIAL
CLR ENT
w Push [r] or [s] several times (or rotate [DIAL]) to select SQL
HOLD V 1 2
MW
3
MW
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
.
enter the program. ATT 0 SKIP
Selected program
number appears
28
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6
CLR
MENU
ENT
ENT Push MW 6
SQL MW
MW
1 2 3
7
HOLD V
the desired program link number, then push [ENT MW] to SCAN 4 5 6
8
e Push [ENT MW] again to start the search. 9
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction. ENT
Push MW 10
• After started the search, program link number can be changed
by pushing [v] or [w]. 11
r Push [HOLD V] to stop the search temporarily, if desired. 12
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the search.
13
NOTE: All program searches are linked in default settings. ENT 14
Push MW
Program links can be customized, see pages 32, 33 for
programming details.
15
16
17
18
Selected link
number appears 19
29
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS
MENU
w Edit the desired frequency with keypad (pgs. 20, 21).
NO. MENU
DIAL
1
t Set the other items, if desired. 2
• Push [r] or [s] several times (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the TS/MODE/ATT 3
item, then push [ENT MW].
ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the tuning step setting.
q P
4
NAME
ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the name program-
q P 5
ming.
6
7
ush and hold [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the
w P 8
desired setting.
ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to set the setting.
e P 9
otate [DIAL] to select the desired character.
w R et the mode or attenuator settings as same as steps
r S 10
• The selected character blinks. q to e.
• Push [r] or [s] to select the character group from “ABC” (al- 11
phabetical characters; capital letters), “abc” (alphabetical char-
acters; lower case letters), “123” (numbers) or “!”#” (symbols). • CLEAR 12
See next page for available characters details. Continue from previous page’s step w.
• Push [v] or [w] to move the cursor left or right, respectively. e Push [s] twice (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “CLEAR,” then
13
• Push [CLR SQL] to clear the selected character. push [ENT MW] (or [w]). 14
• Push and hold [CLR SQL] to repeat clearing continuously. • “CLEAR?” window appears.
ush [ENT MW] to set the name and return to the pro-
e P r Push [r] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “YES,” then push 15
gram edge edit state. [ENT MW]. 16
• Select “NO,” then push [ENT MW] to cancel clearing.
t Push [v] to finish the search edges clearing and return to 17
the program number selection screen.
18
19
31
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS
MENU
NO.
DIAL
MENU
ENT ush [ENT MW] to set the name and return to the link
e P
CLR ENT ENT Push MW
SQL
HOLD V 1 2
MW
3 MW edit state.
SCAN 4 5 6
SEARCH 7 8 9
. ATT 0 SKIP • Available characters
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , – . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ~ (Space)
32
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6
1
CLEAR ADDITION 2
ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the link clearing.
q P ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the adding link.
q P 3
• If all program searches are already cleared in the selected • If all program searches are already linked in the selected
program link number, this item cannot be edited. program link number, this item cannot be edited. 4
5
6
7
ush [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the de-
w P 8
ush [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the pro-
w P
gram search to be unlinked. sired program search. 9
ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to unlink the program search.
e P ush [ENT MW] to set the link.
e P
• “CLEAR?” window appears. ush [v] to finish the adding link and return to the link
r P 10
ush [r] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “YES,” then push
r P edit state. 11
[ENT MW]. DETAIL
• Select “NO,” then push [ENT MW] to cancel clearing. 12
ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to enter the program link de-
q P
tails. 13
• If no program searches are linked in the selected program
link number, this item cannot be entered.
14
15
16
ush Cancel
t P [v] to clearing Link return
finish the link clearing and clear to the
link edit state. 17
18
ush [r] or [s] to select the program search.
w P
ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to enter the program search.
e P 19
ush [v] to return to the link edit state.
r P
33
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS
NO. MENU
DIAL
CLR ENT
ENT
SQL MW
MW
HOLD V 1 2 3
SCAN 4 5 6
SEARCH 7 8 9
. ATT 0 SKIP
34
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6
1
2
D Recalling the stored frequencies: D Clearing the stored frequencies:
q Enter “AUTO WRITE CH” in SEARCH menu. q Select the auto write channel group. 3
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ AUTO WRITE CH w Push and hold [SKIP] for 1 sec. to clear the all channel 4
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) contents.
• 1 short and 1 long beeps sound. 5
• SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SEARCH] for 1 sec. 6
• Auto write channel appears.
7
8
NO.
DIAL
CLR
MENU
ENT
9
MENU
SQL MW
HOLD V 1 2 3
SCAN 4 5 6 10
ENT
NO. MENU
SEARCH 7 8 9
DIAL
HOLD V 1 2 3 MW
SCAN 4 5 6
SEARCH
.
7
ATT
8
0
9
SKIP
12
13
14
OTE: The auto write channel contents CANNOT be
N
“AW” indicator appears cleared by an independent channel. Thus it is a good idea 15
w Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired channel. to copy the contents into regular memory channel. 16
17
18
19
35
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS
■ Skip search
During search operation, you can store the paused fre- D Operation
quency into memory channel as a skip channel which is
q Push [SEARCH] to start the full search.
skipped during search. This setting is useful to speed up the • Any other searches are also available (see pages 26 to 29).
search rate. • “PSKIP” indicator blinks.
• Search pauses when a signal is received.
D Setting • Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
q Enter “PROGRAM SKIP” in SEARCH menu. w When search pauses and you want to set the paused fre-
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM SKIP quency as a skip frequency.
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) Push and hold [SKIP] for 1 sec. to store the frequency
into skip channel group in program search category.
• SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding • Program search (category)/PSKIP1 (group) are made automati-
[SEARCH] for 1 sec. cally when first skip channel is stored.
w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the program • 1 long beep and 2 short beeps sound when stored.
skip setting ON or OFF.
e Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to SEARCH menu, and
push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indication. • During Program skip search
NO. MENU
DIAL
CLR ENT
SQL MW
HOLD V 1 2 3
SCAN 4 5 6
MENU SEARCH 7 8 9
. ATT 0 SKIP
SKIP
NO. MENU ENT
Push MW
ENT
DIAL
CLR ENT
SQL MW
HOLD V 1 2 3
MW “PSKIP” indicator blinks during
SCAN
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
program skip search.
. ATT 0 SKIP
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SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6
■ Priority watch 1
D Priority watch types 2
MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH
Priority watch checks for signals on the memory channel(s) While operating on a VFO fre- 5 sec.
3
every 5 sec. while operating on VFO mode or searching. The quency, priority watch checks 4
receiver has 3 priority watch type to suit your needs. for a signal on the selected VFO Memory
memory channel every 5 sec. frequency channel 5
The watch resumes according to the selected search • A memory channel with skip infor-
resume condition. See page 40 for details. 6
mation can be watched.
NOTE: If the pocket beep function is activated, the re- 7
ceiver automatically selects the tone squelch or DTCS 8
squelch function when priority watch starts. MEMORY CHANNEL WATCH DURING SEARCH
During search operation, prior- 5 sec. 9
• About priority beep function ity watch checks for signals on 10
When receiving a signal on the priority frequency, you can the selected memory channel Search Memory
be alerted with beeps and a blink “S.” This function can every 5 sec. channel 11
be activated when setting the priority watch function ON. 12
13
14
SCAN WATCH DURING SEARCH
During search operation, prior-
15
5 sec.
ity watch checks for signals on Mch 001 16
each memory channel in se- SKIP Mch 002
quence. Search Mch 003
17
• The memory skip function and/or
Mch 1600
18
category/group scan is useful to
speed up the scan. 19
37
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS
38
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6
40
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6
■ Link scan 1
2
q Push [SCAN] to start a link scan. The category/group link setting can be changed in mem-
• Scan pauses when a signal is received. ory programming. See pages 52, 53 for details. 3
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. S can skips any memory channels in the selected cat-
w Push [HOLD V] to stop the scan temporarily, if desired. 4
egory/group/name that are set to “SKIP” or “PSKIP.” (pgs.
• Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. several times to select the 5
desired category; or push [v] or [w] several times to select the 52–54)
desired group. Link scan stops at the first channel when all channels in a 6
• Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel. category/group are set to “SKIP” or “PSKIP.” (pgs. 52–54)
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the scan. 7
8
9
• Scan mode indication 10
I MPORTANT!: To perform scan functions, 2 or more 11
NO. MENU
DIAL
CLR ENT
memory channels MUST be programmed, otherwise the
12
SQL MW
HOLD V HOLD V 1 2 3
scans will not start.
SCAN 4 5 6
SCAN SEARCH
.
7
ATT
8
0
9
SKIP 13
Arrow indicates 14
scanning direction
15
16
17
18
19
41
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS
q Enter “ALL SCAN” in SCAN menu. q Enter “CATEGORY SCAN” in SCAN menu.
MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ ALL SCAN MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ CATEGORY SCAN
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• S CAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding • S CAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SCAN] for 1 sec. [SCAN] for 1 sec.
• Scan pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.
w Push [HOLD V] to stop the scan temporarily, if desired.
• Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. several times to select the
desired category; or push [v] or [w] several times to select the
desired group. w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired cat-
• Push [HOLD V] again to restart the scan.
egory, then push [ENT MW].
• Scan pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.
MENU
NO. MENU
DIAL
CLR
SQL
ENT
MW ENT ENT
Push MW
HOLD 1 2 3 MW
SCAN 4 5 6
■ Group scan 1
Group scan repeatedly scans all memory channels in the 2
same group as the selected memory channel has been pro- 3
grammed.
4
q Select the category that includes the desired group to be
scanned.
5
➥ Push [SCAN] to start a scan, then push [HOLD V] to 6
hold the scan.
➥ Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. to select the cat- 7
egory. MENU 8
ENT
Push MW
w Enter “GROUP SCAN” in SCAN menu. NO. MENU
CLR
SQL
ENT
MW ENT 9
HOLD 1 2 3 MW
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
HOLD V
SCAN
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
10
.
• S CAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding ATT 0 SKIP
There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather chan- D Weather alert function
nels from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones be-
Administration) broadcasts.
fore important weather announcements. When the weather
alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel
D Weather channel selection is monitored every 5 sec. for the announcement. When the
q Enter “WEATHER SCAN” in SCAN menu. alert signal is detected, the “ALT” and the WX channel are
displayed alternately and sounds a beep tone until the re-
MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ WEATHER SCAN
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
ceiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather
channel is checked periodically during standby or while
• S CAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding scanning.
[SCAN] for 1 sec.
• “WX” and the weather channel number appear. q Select the desired weather channel.
w Push [HOLD V] to stop scanning. w Enter “WEATHER ALERT” in SCAN menu.
e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired weather channel. MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ WEATHER ALERT
r P ush and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to return to VFO (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
mode.
• S CAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[DIAL] [SCAN] for 1 sec.
e Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “ON” or “OFF.”
MENU
NO. MENU
DIAL
HOLD V 1 2 3 MW
SCAN 4 5 6
HOLD V SEARCH 7 8 9
. ATT 0 SKIP
r Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to SCAN menu, and
push [CLR SQL] to return to the weather channel indica-
tion.
44
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6
HOLD V 1 2
MW
3
MW 13
SCAN 4 5 6
.
7 8 9
14
ATT 0 SKIP
46
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6
■ Priority scan 1
During scan operation, priority scan checks for signals on the r Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to SCAN menu, and 2
(preprogrammed) priority channels* every 5 sec. Only this push [CLR SQL] to exit the menu screen operation and 3
function is activate when the scan pauses other than priority start the watch.
channels for 5 sec. (* See p. 55 for priority channel program- • “PRIO” indicator appears. 4
ming details.) • T he receiver checks the priority channel(s) after the scan
pauses for 5 sec.
5
q Push [SCAN] to start the link scan. • T he watch resumes according to the selected scan resume 6
• Any other scans are also available (see pages 41 to 43). condition (p. 48), or push [CLR SQL] to resume manually.
• Scan pauses when a signal is received. 7
• Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.
8
w Enter “PRIORITY” in SCAN menu. Pauses on a priority
MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ PRIORITY channel when a signal is 9
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) received.
10
e Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “ON.” CH-999
CH-400 CH-000
11
Scan operation 12
CH-300 CH-001
13
Priority channels scan paused
MENU
CH-200 CH-010 CH-101
after 5 sec.
CH-002
14
NO.
DIAL
CLR
SQL
MENU
ENT
MW
ENT ENT
Push MW CH-024 15
HOLD V 1 2 3
MW
SCAN
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
CH-100 CH-003 16
. 0 SKIP
17
ATT
CH-006 CH-004
CH-005 18
t Turn the priority watch function OFF in SCAN menu. 19
47
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS
48
MEMORY PROGRAMMING 7
■ General description CAUTION! 1
Memory data can be erased by static electricity, electric
A total of 1600 programming memory channels are available. transients, etc. In addition, they can be erased by malfunc-
2
The memory channels may be saved in up to 26 categories, tion and during repairs. Therefore, we recommend that 3
and then sub-categorized even further! memory data be written down or be saved to a PC using
The memory organization is follows: the optional CS-RX7 cloning software. 4
q Category : Max. 26
5
w Group : Max. 100 (in each category)
e Name : Max. 100 (in each group)
Memory channels
q 6
r CH : Max. 6 (in each name) Category 01
7
Category 02
w 8
D Memory channel contents Group 01
Category 26
19
49
7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING
50
MEMORY PROGRAMMING 7
1
y Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired 2
name or “ADDITION,” then push [ENT MW]. What is DIRECT KEY? (pgs. 52, 53) 3
• When “ADDITION” is selected, new name can be programmed The IC-RX7 has a total of 100 direct keys in the same
in the group (see p. 54 for new name programming details). category (0 to 99). Direct key is used to turn the link 4
setting ON/OFF for the assigned category or group during 5
link scan.
6
q Push [SCAN] to start the link scan. 7
• Scan pauses when a signal is received.
• Rotate [DIAL] to restart the scan. 8
u Push [r] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “ADDITION,” then w Push [HOLD V] to hold the scan.
push [ENT MW]. ➥ Push a numeral key (0 to 9) to the link setting ON
9
• After “ADDITION” is selected, new channel can be programmed
in the name (see p. 55 for new channel programming details).
or OFF for the category or group which assigned a 10
direct key (0 to 9).
➥ Or push [• ATT] and a numeral key (0 to 9), then 11
push [ENT MW] to the link setting ON or OFF for 12
the category or group which assigned a direct key
(0 to 9). 13
➥ Or push [• ATT] and 2 digit number (00 to 99) to
the link setting ON or OFF for the category or group
14
i After all data are programmed, push and hold [ENT MW]
for 1 sec. to store the channel and return to frequency dis-
which assigned a direct key (0 to 99). 15
play. 16
17
18
19
51
7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING
ICON
ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the setting state.
q P w Push [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “NEXT,” then push
ush [r] or [s] (or [v]/[w]) (or rotate [DIAL]) to se-
w P [ENT MW] to enter the GROUP programming state.
lect the desired icon, then push [ENT MW].
52
MEMORY PROGRAMMING 7
NAME
ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the name program-
q P
ming.
otate [DIAL] to select the desired character.
w R
• Push [r] or [s] to select the character group from “ABC”
(alphabetical characters; capital letters), “abc” (alphabetical NUMBER
characters; lower case letters), “123” (numbers) or “!”#” (sym- ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to enter the number input.
q P
bols). See previous page for available characters details. dit the desired 1 to 3 digit number with keypad.
w E
• Push [v] or [w] to move the cursor left or right, respectively. • Duplicated number can not be assigned in the same cat-
• Push [CLR SQL] to clear the selected character. egory.
• Push and hold [CLR SQL] to repeat clearing continuously. • 0 to 9, 00 to 99, 000 to 999 can be assigned. Pushing
[ENT MW] requires for 1 or 2 digit numbers input.
54
MEMORY PROGRAMMING 7
56
MEMORY PROGRAMMING 7
58
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8
■ General 1
MENU screen is used for programming values or conditions r Push [ ]/[ ] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired value 2
of functions. or condition, then push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to return to the 3
setting item selection mode.
4
D Entering MENU screen and operation
e.g.) Set “AUTO power OFF” to 30 minutes.
5
q Push [MENU ] to enter MENU screen. 6
w P ush [ ]/[ ] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired
menu group, then push [ENT MW].
7
t Push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indication, or re-
peat steps w to r to set another items. 8
9
[DIAL] 10
11
e Push [ ]/[ ] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired item,
then push [ENT MW] (or [w]). MENU
12
NO.
DIAL
CLR
MENU
ENT
13
CLR SQL
HOLD V 1 2
MW
3
ENT
SQL SCAN
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
MW 14
. ATT 0 SKIP
15
16
17
18
19
59
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION
■ Menu lists
SCAN menu
ITEMS REF. SELECTIONS AND DESCRIPTION
ALL SCAN p. 42 Push [ENT MW] to start
CATEGORY SCAN p. 42 Select a category, then push [ENT MW] to start
GROUP SCAN p. 43 Select a group, then push [ENT MW] to start
WEATHER SCAN p. 44 Push [ENT MW] to start
WEATHER ALERT p. 44 ON OFF
These lists show the de-
SKIP p. 45 Skip setting ON/OFF for Category, Group or Name
fault settings (highlighted)
PRIORITY p. 47 ON OFF
for USA version.
STOP BEEP p. 48 ON OFF
The default settings differ
PAUSE p. 48 HOLD 20SEC 18SEC 16SEC 14SEC 12SEC 10SEC 8SEC 6SEC 4SEC 2SEC
depending on versions.
RESUME p. 48 HOLD 5SEC 4SEC 3SEC 2SEC 1SEC 0SEC
SEARCH menu
ITEMS REF. SELECTIONS AND DESCRIPTION
BASIC SEARCH p. 26 Select a category, then push [ENT MW] to start
BAND SEARCH p. 27 Select a band, then push [ENT MW] to start
PROGRAM SEARCH p. 28 Select a program, then push [ENT MW] twice to start
PROGRAM LINK p. 29 Select a program-link, then push [ENT MW] twice to start
AUTO WRITE CH p. 35 Push [ENT MW] to indicate the auto write channel
PROGRAM SKIP p. 36 ON OFF
TONE SEARCH p. 82 TSQL DTCS Appears only when FM mode is selected
PRIORITY p. 38 BELL ON OFF
STOP BEEP p. 40 ON OFF
PAUSE p. 40 HOLD 20SEC 18SEC 16SEC 14SEC 12SEC 10SEC 8SEC 6SEC 4SEC 2SEC
RESUME p. 40 HOLD 5SEC 4SEC 3SEC 2SEC 1SEC 0SEC
60
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8
62
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8
D Tone squelch/DTCS squelch setting (TONE) D Tone squelch frequency (TSQL FREQ)
Sets the tone squelch or DTCS squelch operation and Sets subaudible tone frequency for tone squelch operation.
pocket beep capability for when waiting for the desired sig- Total of 50 tone frequencies (67.0–254.1 Hz) are avail-
nal. This setting appears only when FM mode is selected. able. This setting appears only when FM mode is selected.
(default: OFF) (default: 88.5 Hz)
• DTCS-R : The squelch opens only when a signal with
unmatched DTCS code is received.
• DTCS : Using DTCS squelch. The squelch opens
only when a signal with matched DTCS
code is received.
• DTCSS : I n addition to the “DTCS” setting, alert
88.5 Hz setting 254.1 Hz setting
beeps will sound when a signal with
matched DTCS code is received. • Available subaudible tone frequencies
• TSQL-R : The squelch opens only when a signal with 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1
unmatched subaudible tone is received. 69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6
• TSQL : U sing tone squelch. The squelch opens 71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8
74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3
only when a signal with matched subaudi-
77.0 91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1
ble tone is received.
• TSQLS : I n addition to the “TSQL” setting, aler t
beeps will sound when a signal with
matched tone is received.
• OFF : Regular noise squelch operation
64
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8
Bar antenna setting External antenna (DX) setting External antenna setting Earphone antenna setting
66
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8
68
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8
70
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8
1
D Tone control (TONE CONTROL) • Treble level (TREBLE) 2
Sets the Bass and Treble level of the receive audio tone. This Selects the bass level from CUT, NORMAL (default) and 3
setting is mostly effective when a head phone, such as an BOOST.
optional HP-4 is used.
4
5
6
7
Normal setting Treble tone is boosted
8
• Bass level (BASS) 9
Selects the bass level from CUT, NORMAL (default) and
BOOST. 10
11
12
13
Normal setting Bass tone is reduced
14
15
16
17
18
19
71
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION
ENT
nected to the antenna connector to receive signals other
CLR ENT ENT Push MW 15
SQL
HOLD V 1 2
MW
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
• When receiving an AM broadcast signal with internal bar 16
. ATT 0 SKIP antenna, aim the receiver to better audio direction.
• When the internal bar or earphone cable is used as an 17
antenna, the attenuator function cannot be used.
18
19
73
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS
■ RF gain
The receiver gain can be reduced with the RF gain setting.
This may help to remove undesired weak signals while mon-
itoring strong signals.
MENU
q Enter “RF GAIN” in SETTING menu. [DIAL] Push
MENU ➪ SETTING ➪ RF GAIN (p. 67)
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
1 2 3
MW
HOLD V
• “RF” indicator appears when the RF gain is adjusted other than . ATT 0 SKIP
“MAX.”
Appears
ENT
Push MW
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 9
12
MW
HOLD V 1 2 3
.
SCAN 4 5 6
7 8 9
13
SEARCH
14
NO. MENU MENU
DIAL
CLR
SQL
ENT
MW
15
HOLD V 1 2 3
SCAN
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
16
. ATT 0 SKIP
17
18
19
75
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS
■Duplex operation
Duplex communication uses 2 different frequencies for D Setting
transmitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in con-
q S et the receive station frequency (repeater output fre-
versational communications, when both parties can speak
quency) in VFO mode.
and hear at the same time.
w Enter “DUPLEX” in MODE/TS/TONE... menu.
During duplex operation, the transmit station frequency is MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE... ➪ DUPLEX (p. 62)
shifted from the receive station frequency by the offset fre- (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
quency. Repeater information (offset frequency and shift di- e P ush [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “–DUP” or
rection) can be programmed into memory channels. (p. 55) “+DUP.”
MENU
[DIAL]
Push Push Push
ENT ENT
MW MW
MENU
NO. MENU
DIAL
ENT
ENT
CLR
SQL MW
HOLD V 1 2 3
MW
4 5 6
SCAN
SEARCH 7 8 9
Push or
. ATT 0 SKIP
Push Push
ENT ENT
MW MW
76
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9
CLR
SQL
MENU
ENT
MW
Toggles 10
HOLD V 1 2 3
tion. SCAN
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
11
. 0 SKIP
Appears ATT
12
13
14
• The following functions are switched between [DIAL] 15
and [r]/[s].
[DIAL] [r]/[s]
16
u Push and hold [CLR SQL] to monitor the transmit station Frequency, Memory channel, Audio volume set 17
frequency (repeater input frequency) directly. Squelch level, Searching/
18
Scanning direction
19
77
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS
D Pocket beep
These functions use subaudible tones or DTCS codes for MENU
calling and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you NO.
DIAL
MENU
ENT
CLR ENT ENT Push MW
that someone has called while you were away from the re- SQL
HOLD V 1 2
MW
3 MW
ceiver. SCAN
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
. ATT 0 SKIP
78
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9
1
2
r Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to MODE/TS/TONE... t Operate the receiver in the normal way. 3
menu, and push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indica- y When the received signal includes a matching tone/code, 4
tion. the squelch opens and the signal can be heard.
• When the received signal’s tone/code does not match, tone/ 5
DTCS squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows
signal strength. 6
• To open the squelch manually, push and hold [CLR SQL] for
1sec.
7
OFF (no indication)
8
D Pocket beep function 9
q When pocket beep function is activated and the signal 10
with a matching tone/code is received, the receiver emits
beep tones for 30 sec. and blinks “S.” 11
Tone squelch with pocket beep DTCS squelch with pocket beep
w Push [CLR SQL] to stop the beeps and blinking.
12
13
14
Tone squelch DTCS squelch 15
16
17
18
Tone squelch reverse DTCS squelch reverse
19
79
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS
MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE... ➪ DTCS CODE (p. 65) Tone squelch frequency DTCS code
w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired tone
e Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to MODE/TS/TONE…
squelch frequency or DTCS code.
• Each operating band and each memory channel have inde-
menu, and push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indica-
pendent settings.
tion.
• See next page for available tone frequencies or DTCS codes
DTCS phase mode can be selected in “DTCS POLAR-
for details. ITY” setting. (p. 81)
MENU
NO. MENU
DIAL
HOLD V 1 2 3 MW
SCAN 4 5 6
SEARCH 7 8 9
. ATT 0 SKIP
80
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9
ENT
9
032 073 143 212 255 325 411 455 532 662 CLR ENT ENT Push MW
10
SQL MW
11
SEARCH
047 115 155 226 265 343 423 465 606 712 . ATT 0 SKIP
051 116 156 243 266 346 431 466 612 723
053 122 162 244 271 351 432 503 624 731 12
13
e Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to MODE/TS/TONE… 14
menu, and push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indica- 15
tion.
16
17
18
19
81
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS
■ Tone search
By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket r W hen the tone frequency or DTCS code is decoded,
beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the the setting menu contents are programmed with the fre-
tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch. quency or code.
• T he tone search pauses for the set period in search pause
q Set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or timer (p. 40) when a tone frequency or DTCS code is detected.
DTCS code. • The decoded tone frequency is used for the tone squelch fre-
w Enter “TONE SEARCH” in SEARCH menu. quency (TSQL FREQ) when the tone squelch is ON.
• The decoded DTCS code is used for the DTCS code when the
MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ TONE SEARCH
DTCS squelch is ON.
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
• SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding
[SEARCH] for 1 sec.
• Tone search screen appears.
e Push [r] or [s] to select “TSQL” or “DTCS,” then push
[ENT MW] to start the tone search.
• To change the searching direction, rotate [DIAL].
• Tone squelch or DTCS squelch function is activated automatically. Tone search for tone squelch Tone search for DTCS squelch
HOLD V 1 2 3 MW
SCAN 4 5 6
SEARCH 7 8 9
. ATT 0 SKIP
NOTE: Tone frequency is over-written automatically when it cor-
responds with the searching tone frequency in tone squelch mode.
However, it is not over-written in memory channel.
82
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9
The receiver can be set to automatically turn ON after pass- This can be selected with “FONT SIZE” in DISPLAY menu.
ing the set time period from power OFF. The timer can be MENU ➪ DISPLAY ➪ FONT SIZE (p. 72)
selected within 30 min. to 24 hrs. in 30 min. steps. (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].)
■ LCD contrast 1
The contrast of the LCD can be selected from 15 levels. 2
This can be selected with “LCD CONTRAST” in DIAPLAY 3
menu. 4
MENU ➪ DISPLAY ➪ LCD CONTRAST (p. 72)
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) 5
6
7
■ Voice squelch control
8
This function is useful when you don’t want unmodulated
signals pausing or cancelling a search/scan. When the voice 9
squelch control function is activated, the receiver checks 10
received signals for voice components. If a received sig-
nal includes voice components, and the tone of the voice 11
components changes within 1 sec., search/scan pauses (or 12
stops). If the received signal includes no voice components
or the tone of the voice components does not change within 13
1 sec., scan resumes. 14
This can be selected with “VSC” in MODE/TS/TONE... menu.
15
MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE... ➪ VSC (p. 65)
(Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) 16
• “VSC” appears when the function is activated.
17
18
19
85
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS
■ Cloning function
The IC-RX7 has receiver-to-receiver data cloning capability.
This function is useful when you want to copy all of the pro-
grammed contents from one IC-RX7 to another.
MENU
• An optional OPC-474 cloning cable is required. NO.
DIAL
MENU
Master receiver
CLR ENT
ENT
SQL MW
SCAN
1
4
2
5
3
6 MW
SEARCH 7 8 9
■ Resetting 1
The display may occasionally display D All reset D Partial reset 2
erroneous information (e.g. when first
q P ush and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to q Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to 3
applying power). This may be caused
turn power OFF. turn power OFF. 4
externally by static electricity or by
w While pushing and holding [r], [s], w While pushing and holding [v] and
other factors. 5
[ENT MW] and [CLR SQL], turn [w], turn power ON to partially reset
If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. power ON to reset the CPU. the receiver. 6
After waiting a few seconds, turn power • “ALL RESET” appears when resetting
ON again. If the problem persists, per-
the CPU (See the illustration below). NOTE: No message appears on the 7
display after the par tial reset is
form either or both procedures below.
done. 8
• All reset 9
Reset the CPU before operating the
receiver for the first time, or if the in-
10
NO. MENU
CLR ENT
DIAL
HOLD V 1 2
ENT
MW
3
MW
11
return all programmed contents to their
default settings. (Basic search does not
SCAN
SEARCH
.
4
7
5
8
6
9 12
ATT 0 SKIP
NO. MENU
13
DIAL
cleared.) CLR
SQL
ENT
MW
HOLD V 1 2 3
• Partial reset
SCAN
SEARCH
4
7
5
8
6
9
14
. 0 SKIP
If you want to initialize the operating ATT
■ General
The IC-RX7 can be connected to a PC via the PC’s RS- q Preamble code (fixed)
232C port using an optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER. w Receiver’s default address
This allows you to control the receiver from the PC and/or e Controller’s default address
transfer data from the receiver to the PC. r Command number (see table below)
Control is provided via Icom’s CI-V Communication Interface. t Sub command number (see table below)
y BCD code data for frequency/mode/Squelch condition entry
An appropriate application for CI-V command is not sup-
u End of message code (fixed)
plied from Icom.
88
CONTROL COMMAND 10
1
CI-V connections example
2
CI-V compatible transceiver 3
Power supply
9–15VDC 4
5
6
CI-V compatible transceiver
7
RS-232C 8
cable personal
computer 9
10
CT-17 11
IC-RX7
12
to [SP] 13
2-conductor 3.5(d) mm plug 14
3-conductor 3.5(d) mm 15
plug must be used.
16
GND GND
3.5(d) mm
17
I/O I/O 18
19
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11 TROUBLESHOOTING
If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.
No power comes ON. • T he battery pack or batteries is/are ex- • Charge the battery pack or replace the batteries. pgs. 2, 3, 12
hausted.
• Loose connection of a battery pack (case). • Clean battery terminals. –
• The battery polarity is reversed. • Check the battery polarity. –
No sound comes from the • Volume level is too low. • Push [r] to suitable level. p. 14
speaker. • External speaker or Cloning cable is con- • Check the connection of the external speaker cor- –
nected to [SP] jack. rectly or disconnect the cloning cable.
• Squelch level is set too tight. • After pushing and holding [CLR SQL] for 1 sec., ro- p. 15
tate [DIAL] to set the squelch level.
• Different tone is selected with tone/DTCS • Turn the appropriate function OFF. p. 78
squelch.
Sensitivity is low and only • The attenuator function is activated. • Push and hold [• ATT] for 1 sec. to cancel the func- p. 75
strong signals are audible. tion.
• RF gain is setting too low. • Set the RF gain to “MAX” in SETTING menu. p. 74
Receive audio is distorted. • R eceiving mode is not selected correctly. • S et the receiving mode correctly in MODE/TS/ p. 19
TONE... menu.
• The battery pack or batteries is/are almost • Charge the battery pack or replace the batteries. pgs. 2, 3, 12
exhausted.
Frequency can not be set. • The lock function is activated. •P ush [MENU ] for 1 sec. to cancel the function. p. 75
Key operation cannot work • The monitor function is activated. • Push [CLR SQL] to cancel the function. p. 15
Scan function cannot start. • The programmed memory channel is only • Program more than 2 memory channels. pgs. 50–55
one.
Link scan function cannot • All category or group are set to “SKIP.” • Cancel “SKIP” setting in SCAN menu. p. 45
start.
Frequency band cannot be • Search direction and [v] (or [w]) key op- • Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction, or p. 18
changed during search eration is opposite push another key to change the frequency band.
The displayed frequency is • The CPU malfunctioned. • Reset the receiver. p. 87
erroneous. • External factors caused a fault. • Remove and re-attach the battery pack or battery pgs. 2, 3
case.
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SPECIFICATIONS 12
D General D Receiver 1
• Frequency coverage : (Unit: MHz) • Receive system : Triple-conversion superheterodyne
USA 0.150–821.995, 851.000–866.995, • Intermediate frequencies :1 st : 429.1 MHz 2
896.000–1300.000 2nd : 19.65 MHz (FM/AM),
Other than USA 0.150–1300.000 20.75 MHz (WFM)
3
• Number of memory channels : 1600 channels (Memory channels) 3rd : 4 50 kHz (FM/AM), 4
200 channels (Auto write channels) 1.55 MHz (WFM)
25 channels (Program edge channels) • Sensitivity (except spurious points) : 5
• Receive modes : FM, AM, WFM FM (1 kHz/3.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD)
• Frequency resolution : 5, 6.25, 7.5, *8.33,*9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 1.625–4.995 MHz Less than 0.56 µV
6
25, 30, 50, 100, 125, 200 kHz 5.000–246.995 MHz Less than 0.4 µV 7
*selectable depending on the operating frequency band. 247.000–832.995 MHz Less than 0.56 µV
• Operating temperature range : –10°C to +60˚C; +14˚F to +140˚F 833.000–1300.000 MHz Less than 0.79 µV (Except USA version) 8
• Reference frequency stability : ±6 ppm (–10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚F to +140˚F) 851.000–866.995 MHz Less than 1.3 µV (USA version only)
• Power supply requirement : BP-244 (Li-Ion battery pack), 896.000–1300.000 MHz Less than 0.79 µV (USA version only) 9
(Negative ground) BP-262 (3 AA (LR6) alkaline cells) or WFM (1 kHz/52.5 kHz Dev.; 12 dB SINAD)
5.1 to 6.9 V DC (with CP-18A/E) 76.000–108.000 MHz Less than 1.8 µV
10
• Current drain ( backlight OFF with BP-244 (3.7 V DC): 175.000–221.995 MHz Less than 1.8 µV 11
rated audio 150 mA typical 470.000–770.000 MHz Less than 2.5 µV
receive standby 100 mA typical AM EXT-ANT (DX) (1 kHz/30% MOD.; 10 dB S/N) 12
power saved 35 mA typical 0.495–4.995 MHz Less than 2.5 µV
• Antenna connector type : SMA 5.000–29.995 MHz Less than 1.8 µV
13
• Antenna impedance : 50 Ω (unbalanced) 118.000–136.000 MHz Less than 1.8 µV 14
• Dimensions (proj. not included) : 57(W) × 128(H) × 23(D) mm 222.000–246.995 MHz Less than 1.8 µV
21⁄4(W)×51⁄32(H)×29⁄32(D) in 247.000–329.995 MHz Less than 1.8 µV 15
• Weight (approx.) : 200 g; 7.1 oz (with the ant. and BP-244) • Selectivity :
• AF output power (at 3.7 V DC) : M ore than 60 mW at 70% modulation, AM/FM More than 15 kHz/–9 dB
16
10% distortion with an 8 Ω load Less than 30 kHz/–60 dB 17
• Ext. speaker connector : 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)/8 Ω WFM More than 150 kHz/–6 dB
18
19
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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13 OPTIONS
BC-149 A/D ac adaptor CP-18A/E cigarette lighter SP-13 earphone CS-RX7 cloning software
cable with dc-dc converter with OPC-478UC cloning cable
(USB type)
Allows you to transfer data,
such as memories, and quickly
and easily edit and store data
via a PC (for Microsoft ® Win-
dows ® 2000/XP or Windows
VistaTM) with an USB (1.1/2.0)
por t. A cloning cable, OPC-
For charging of the attached Allows you to operate the re- Provides clear receive audio in 478UC, is supplied with the
battery pack (BP-244). ceiver through a 12 V cigarette noisy environments. software.
6 V DC/1 A output. lighter socket, and also charges
Same as supplied. (Not supplied the attached batter y pack
with some versions.) (BP-244). A built-in DC-DC con- OPC-478/UC cloning cable
verter outputs 6 V DC. (RS-232C type)/(USB type)
OPC-474 cloning cable BP-244 li-ion battery pack CT-17 ci-v level converter LC-170 carrying case
Used for receiver -to-receiver 3.7 V/1100 mAh Lithium Ion bat- For receiver remote control using Helps protect the receiver from
cloning tery pack. Same as supplied. a PC. scratches, etc.
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CE 14
1
2
DECLARATION 3
OF CONFORMITY 4
5
We Icom Inc. Japan
1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku 6
Osaka 547-0003, Japan
Düsseldorf 23rd Jun. 2008
7
Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the
essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal
Place and date of issue 8
Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test 9
Icom (Europe) GmbH
Suite measurements have been performed.
Himmelgeister straße 100
Kind of equipment: WIDEBAND RECEIVER D-40225 Düsseldorf
10
11
iRX7
Authorized representative name
Type-designation:
12
Y. Furukawa
Version (where applicable): General Manager 13
This compliance is based on conformity with the following harmonised 14
standards, specifications or documents:
i) EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1. (August 2002) 15
ii) EN 301 489-15 V1.2.1. (August 2002) 16
iii) EN 301 783-2 V1.1.1. (September 2000) Signature
iv) EN 60950-1: 2001: A11: 2004 17
18
19
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14 CE
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INDEX
–E– –K–
Entering MENU screen and operation·············································59 Key lock type (LOCK)······································································68
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS···································································· i KEYPAD····························································································5
External DC power operation··························································13 Key-touch beep (KEY-TOUCH BEEP)·············································70
–F– –L–
FCC INFORMATION········································································ iii LCD contrast (LCD CONTRAST)··············································72, 85
FEATURES························································································· i Link scan ·······················································································41
FM antenna selection (FM ANTENNA)···········································66 Lock function···················································································75
Font size··························································································84 –M–
Font size (FONT SIZE)····································································72 Memory category programming······················································52
FOREWORD······················································································ i Memory CH (channel) programming···············································55
Front panel························································································4 Memory channel contents·······························································49
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INDEX
–T –
TABLE OF CONTENTS ···································································· v
Tone control (TONE CONTROL)·····················································71
Tone search (TONE SEARCH)························································82
Tone squelch frequency (TSQL FREQ)···········································64
Tone squelch frequency setting ······················································80
Tone squelch operation···································································78
Tone squelch/DTCS squelch setting (TONE)··································64
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