IC-7300_user_basic.pdf

BASIC MANUAL i7300 HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER i Thank you for choosing this Icom product. The IC-7300 HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER is designed and built with Icoms state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We appreciate you making the IC-7300 your transceiver of choice, and hope you agree with Icoms philosophy of “technology irst.” Many hours of research and development went into the design of your IC-7300. FEATURES RF Direct Sampling System The IC-7300 employs an RF direct sampling system. RF signals are directly converted to digital data and processed in the FPGA. This system is a leading technology marking an epoch in amateur radio. Real-Time Spectrum Scope The spectrum scope is class-leading in resolution, sweep speed and dynamic range. When you touch the scope screen on the intended signal, the touched area is magniied. The large 4.3 inch color TFT touch LCD offers intuitive operation. New “IP+” Function The new IP Plus function improves 3rd order intercept point (IP3) performance. When a weak signal is received adjacent to strong interference, the AD converter is optimized against signal distortion. Class Leading RMDR and Phase Noise Characteristics The RMDR is improved to about 97dB (typical value) and Phase Noise characteristics are also improved about 15dB (at 1 kHz frequency separation) compared to the IC-7200. A 4.3 inch touch panel color display A built-in automatic antenna tuner Multi-function control for easy settings SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES L Different types of accessories may be supplied, or may not be supplied depending on the transceiver version. WORDDEFINITION R DANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur. R WARNING! Personal injury, fi re hazard or electric shock may occur. CAUTIONEquipment damage may occur. NOTE Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal injury, fi re or electric shock. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual contains full operating instructions for the IC-7300. Hand microphone (HM-219) DC power cable* (3 m: 9.8 ft) Spare fuse (25 A) Spare fuse (30 A) Spare fuse (5 A) CD Speaker plug (3.5 mm: 1/8 Stereo) CW key plug (6.35 mm: 1/4 Stereo) ACC plug (13 pin) This product includes RTOS “RTX” software, and is licensed according to the software license. This product includes “zlib” open source software, and is licensed according to the open source software license. This product includes “libpng” open source software, and is licensed according to the open source software license. Refer to the Text iles in the License folder of included CD for information on the open source software being used by this product. *For European versions ii FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. DISPOSAL The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their work- ing life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area. FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. CAUTION: Changes or modiications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to the Icom transceiver, if the malfunction is because of: Force majeure, including, but not limited to, ires, earthquakes, storms, loods, lightnings, or other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination. The use of Icom transceiver with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom. TRADEMARKS Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Adobe Reader are registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. iii D Touch operation In the Full manual or Basic manual, the touch operation is described as shown below. Touch If the display is touched briely, one short beep sounds. Touch for 1 second If the display is touched for 1 second, one short and one long beep sound. D Touch screen precautions The touch screen may not properly work when the LCD protection ilm or sheet is attached. Touching the screen with your inger nails, sharp topped object and so on, or touching the screen hard may damage it. Tablet PCs operations such as lick, pinch in and pinch out cannot be performed on this touch screen. D Touch screen maintenance If the touch screen becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth. When you wipe the touch screen, be careful not to push it too hard or scratch it with your inger nails. Otherwise you may damage the screen. The following items are included on the CD. Full manual (English) Instructions for full operations, the same as the manual on the supplied CD. Basic manual (English) Instructions for basic operations, the same as this manual. Basic manual (German, Spanish, French, Italian, and other) Instructions for basic operations in German, Spanish, French, Italian, and other languages. This manual may not be included, depending on the transceiver version. Schematic diagram Includes the schematic and block diagrams. HAM radio Terms A glossary of HAM radio terms. Adobe Reader Installer Installer for Adobe Reader. A PC with the following Operating System is required. Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows 8.1 Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista To read the manuals or Schematic diagram, Adobe Reader is required. If you have not installed it, please install the Adobe Reader on the CD or download it from Adobe Systems Incorporateds website. Starting the CD 1. Insert the CD into the CD drive. 2. Double click “Menu.exe” on the CD. Depending on the PC setting, the menu screen shown below is automatically displayed. 3. Click the desired button to open the file. L To close the Menu screen, click Quit. Closes the Menu screenInstalls the Adobe Reader Opens the Full manual Opens the Schematic diagram Opens the Glossary ABOUT THE TOUCH SCREEN ABOUT THE SUPPLIED CD Opens the English Basic manual (this manual) Opens the multi- language Basic manual L Different types of menu screen may be displayed, depending on the transceiver version. iv ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS Instruction example MENU SET Display Display Type Detailed instruction 1. Push MENU. Push Opens the MENU screen. 2. Touch SET. MENU screen Opens the SET screen. 3. Rotate MULTI, and then push MULTI to select “Display.” Rotate Push 4. Rotate MULTI, and then push MULTI to select “Display Type.” SET screen Rotate Push The Full and Basic manuals are described in the following manner. “ ” (Quotation marks): Used to indicate icons, setting items, and screen titles displayed on the screen. The screen titles are also indicated in uppercase letters. (Example: FUNCTION screen) (brackets): Used to indicate keys. Routes to the set modes and setting screens Routes to the set mode, setting screen and the setting items are described in the following manner. DISPLAY screen “Display Type” screen v TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT . i FEATURES . i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS . i SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . i FCC INFORMATION .ii TRADEMARKS .ii DISPOSAL .ii ABOUT THE TOUCH SCREEN .iii DTouch operation .iii DTouch screen precautions .iii DTouch screen maintenance .iii ABOUT THE SUPPLIED CD .iii ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS .iv PRECAUTIONS .vii 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION .1-1 Front panel .1-1 Rear panel .1-3 Touch panel display .1-4 DMulti-function menus .1-6 DMENU screen .1-6 DFUNCTION screen .1-6 DQUICK MENU .1-6 Keyboard entering and editing .1-7 DEntering and editing characters .1-7 DKeyboard types .1-7 DEntering and editing .1-7 DEntering and editing example .1-8 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS .2-1 Selecting a location .2-1 Front panel connection .2-1 Heat dissipation .2-1 Grounding .2-1 Rear panel connection .2-2 Connecting an external DC power supply .2-3 Connecting the antenna tuner .2-3 3 BASIC OPERATION .3-1 When irst applying power .3-1 Turning power ON or OFF .3-1 Adjusting the volume level .3-1 About the VFO and Memory modes .3-1 Using the VFO mode .3-1 DSelecting the VFO A or VFO B .3-1 DEqualizing VFO A and VFO B .3-1 Selecting the operating band .3-2 DUsing the band stacking registers .3-2 Selecting the operating mode .3-2 Setting the frequency .3-3 DUsing the Main Dial .3-3 DAbout the Tuning Step function .3-3 DChanging the Tuning Step .3-3 D About the 1 Hz step Fine Tuning function .3-3 DAbout the 1/4 Tuning function .3-4 DAbout the Auto Tuning Step function .3-4 DDirectly entering a frequency .3-4 DBand Edge Beep .3-5 DEntering a Band Edge .3-6 RF gain and SQL level .3-9 Dial Lock function .3-9 Basic transmission .3-9 Adjusting the transmit output power .3-9 DAdjusting the transmit output power .3-9 Meter display .3-10 DMeter display selection .3-10 DMulti-function meter .3-10 Adjusting the microphone gain .3-10 About the 5 MHz frequency band operation (USA version only) . 3-11 4 RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING .4-1 Preampliiers .4-1 Attenuator .4-1 RIT function .4-1 D RIT monitor function .4-1 AGC function control .4-2 D Selecting the AGC time constant preset value .4-2 DSetting the AGC time constant .4-2 Using the Twin PBT .4-3 Selecting the IF ilter .4-4 Selecting the IF ilter shape .4-4 IP Plus function .4-5 Noise Blanker .4-5 DAdjusting the NB level and time .4-5 Noise Reduction .4-6 DAdjusting the Noise Reduction level .4-6 Notch Filter .4-6 DAuto Notch function .4-6 DManual Notch function .4-6 VOX function .4-7 DAdjusting the VOX function .4-7 DTurning ON the VOX function .4-7 TX function .4-8 DTX monitor function .4-8 Monitor function .4-8 Setting the Speech Compressor .4-9 Split frequency operation .4-10 DU