INSTRUCTION MANUAL WIDEBAND RECEIVER iRX7 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.
FOREWORD IMPORTANT Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-RX7 wideband receiver is designed and built with Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely We want to take a couple of moments of your time to thank you for making your IC-RX7 your radio of choice, and hope you agree with Icom’s philosophy of “technology first.
PRECAUTIONS RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver with an earphone, headphones or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. RWARNING! NEVER operate the receiver while driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention— anything less may result in an accident. RWARNING! NEVER connect the receiver directly to an AC outlet.
FCC INFORMATION SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • FOR CLASS B UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS: The following accessories are supplied with the receiver.
OPERATING THEORY OPERATING NOTES Electromagnetic radiation which has frequencies of 20,000 Hz (20 kHz*) and above is called radio frequency (RF) energy because it is useful in radio transmissions. The IC-RX7 receives RF energy from 0.150 MHz* to 1300 MHz* and converts it into audio frequency (AF) energy which in turn actuates a loudspeaker to create sound waves. AF energy is in the range of 20 to 20,000 Hz.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD······················································································ i FEATURES························································································· i IMPORTANT······················································································· i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS···································································· i PRECAUTIONS················································································· ii FCC INFORMA
TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING··················································49–58 ■ General description································································49 ■ Memory channel programming···············································50 ■ Memory channel selection······················································55 ■ Copying memory contents······················································56 ■ Changing memory contents····················································57 ■ Clea
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Auto power ON·······································································84 ■ Display backlighting································································84 ■ Font size·················································································84 ■ LCD contrast···········································································85 ■ Voice squelch control······························································85 ■ Cloning function·······················
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT 1 ■ Antenna ■ Belt clip 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 holding the antenna. Antenna 1 Belt clip Pull this lever when detached ✔ For your information S ome high quality third party antennas may increase receiver performance. An optional AD-92SMA antenna connector adapter is available to connect an antenna with a BNC connector.
1 ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT ■ Hand strap ■ Battery installation Slide the hand strap through the loop on the right top of the receiver as illustrated below to facilitate carrying the receiver. Install the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-244) or optional battery case (BP-262) as follows. q Remove the battery cover from the receiver. Handstrap Latch w Install the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-244). • Be sure to observe the correct direction. • Charge the Li-Ion battery pack before use. (p.
ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT 1 ■ Optional battery case e Attach the battery cover to the receiver. ➥ Install 3 × LR6 (AA) size alkaline batteries into the optional BP-262 battery case. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity. Keep battery contacts clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week. • BP-262 installation D Battery information The batteries may seem to have low capacity when used in low temperatures such as –10°C (+14°F) or below.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels t q r SP Function display MENU NO. DIAL DC 6V ENT CLR SQL w e MW HOLD V 1 2 3 SCAN 4 5 6 SEARCH 7 8 9 ATT 0 SKIP . Speaker Front view Side view q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 1) Connects the supplied antenna. • An optional AD-92SMA adapter (p. 92) is available for connecting an antenna with a BNC connector. w KEYPAD (pgs.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 KEYPAD 2 NO. MENU DIAL CLR ENT SQL MW HOLD V 1 2 3 SCAN 4 5 6 7 8 9 ATT 0 SKIP SEARCH . NUMERAL KEYS [0] to [9] ➥ Enter the frequency in VFO mode or memory 0 programming state. (pgs. 20, 21, 55) ➥ After pushing [NO. DIAL], select the memory name number directly in scan mode. (p. 55) 9 ➥ After pushing [• ATT], turn the scan link setting ON and OFF in scan mode. (p. 51) NUMBER/DIAL KEY [NO. DIAL] ➥ Push this key then push numeral keys to seNO.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ] POWER KEY [ Push for 1 sec. to turn the receiver power ON or OFF. (p. 14) ATTENUATOR KEY [• ATT] ➥ During VFO mode, push to input MHz digit for ATT frequency entry. (pgs. 20, 21) ➥ During link scan, push this key then push numeral keys to turn the link setting ON and OFF. (p. 51) • Direct key number 0 to 9 can be selected by numeral key only. ➥ Push and hold for 1 sec. to turn the attenuator function ON and OFF. (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION LEFT/RIGHT KEY [v]/[w] ➥ D uring VFO mode or search mode, push to select the operating frequency band. (p. 18) ➥ During VFO mode, push and hold for 1 sec. to select and toggle 1 MHz and 10 MHz tuning steps. (p. 22) ➥ During scan mode, push to select the group. (p. 18) ➥ During scan mode, push and hold for 1 sec. to select the category. (p. 18) ➥ During menu screen operation, push to select the upper layer or lower layer. (p.
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION @0 !9 r FREQUENCY READOUT Displays a variety of information, such as operating frequency, memory names. !8 !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 • The decimal point blinks during search. !2 q w e r !1 t RECEIVING MODE INDICATOR (p. 19) Shows the selected receiving mode. • FM, WFM and AM are available, depending on operating band. • “u” appears when auto mode is selected for USA version. y S-METER Shows the relative signal strength while receiving signals.
PANEL DESCRIPTION !2 KEY LOCK INDICATOR (p. 75) Appears when the key lock function is activated. !3 DIAL STATUS INDICATOR (p. 77) ➥ “ DIAL” appears when [DIAL] is assigned as frequency control. • In this case, [r]/[s] keys are activate for volume control. ➥ “ VOL” appears when [DIAL] is assigned as volume control. • In this case, [r]/[s] keys are activate for frequency control. !4 AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR (p. 84) Appears when the auto power OFF function is in use. !5 TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR (pgs.
3 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution Misuse of Lithium-Ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery performance. •R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom radios. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs may cause smoke, fire, or cause the battery to burst.
BATTERY CHARGING •W ARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture. •C AUTION! Always use the battery within the specified temperature range for the receiver (–10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚ 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 range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life.
3 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Charging Prior to using the receiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. DB attery indicator and charging indicator When the receiver’s power is OFF, the charging indicator shows “ ,” “ ” and “ ” in sequence with “Charging...” while charging, and indicator disappears when completely charged. q Insert the battery pack (BP-244) into the receiver. (p.
BATTERY CHARGING 3 ■ Battery information ■ External DC power operation D Battery life An optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-18A/E; for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used for external power operation. The receiver operates with the BP-244 Li-ion battery pack or BP-262 Battery case as follows. • BP-244: Approx. 8 hours *1 • BP-262: Approx. 16.5 hours *1, *2 (Continuous receiving at rated AF output with backlight OFF) *1 Operating time may differ depending on the operating conditions.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Power ON ➥ Push and hold [ ■ Setting audio volume ] for 1 sec. to turn power ON. • Push and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF. ➥ Push [r] or [s] several time to adjust the audio level. • If squelch is closed, push and hold [CLR SQL] for 1 sec. to activate the monitor function ON while setting the audio level. Push [CLR SQL] again to return to normal operating mode. • The display shows the volume level while setting. MENU NO.
BASIC OPERATION 4 ■ Setting squelch level ■ Monitor function The squelch circuit mutes the received audio signal depending on the signal strength. The receiver has 9 squelch levels, a continuously open setting and an automatic squelch setting. This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting or to open the squelch manually even when mute functions such as the tone squelch are in use. ➥ After pushing and holding [CLR SQL] for 1 sec.
4 BASIC OPERATION ■ Operating mode selection D VFO mode D Operating band selection VFO mode is used for the desired frequency setting within the frequency coverage. The receiver can receive the AM broadcast, HF bands, 50 MHz, FM broadcast, VHF air, 144 MHz, 300 MHz, 400 MHz, 800 MHz* or 1200 MHz bands. ➥ Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode. • When VFO mode is selected, the previous displayed frequency, receiving mode, tuning steps, etc. are copied to VFO mode.
BASIC OPERATION • Available frequency bands AM broadcast band HF band : Push 50 MHz band FM broadcast band : Push 1200 MHz band Initial frequencies shown differ according to version.
4 BASIC OPERATION D Search mode D Scan mode Search mode searches for signals for specified tuning steps automatically and makes it easier to locate new stations for listening purpose. Search mode is described in more detail in Section 6—SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS. Scan mode searches for signals from the pre-programmed memory channels automatically. Scan mode is described in more detail in Section 6—SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS. q Push [SEARCH] to start a search. q Push [SCAN] to start a scan.
BASIC OPERATION ■ Receiving mode selection Receiving modes are determined by the modulation of the radio signals. The receiver has 3 operating modes: FM, WFM and AM modes. The mode selection is stored independently for each operating band and memory channels. (Auto mode is available for USA version only.) [DIAL] Typically, AM mode is used for the AM broadcast stations (0.495–1.620 MHz) and air band (118–136.995 MHz), and WFM is used for FM broadcast stations (76–107.9 MHz).
5 FREQUENCY SETTING ■ 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 previously displayed frequency is automatically recalled after editing last digit. q Push and hold [HOLD V] to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Enter the desired frequency via the keypad. •P ushing [ENT MW] omits the entry of 100 kHz and below, when you want to edit to those digits “0.
FREQUENCY SETTING 5 D Display example • Entering 0.820 MHz . • Entering 1260 MHz • Changing 100 kHz and below. 0 1 ATT 2 8 6 2 2 0 4 ENT 0 0 MW Editing 1260.000 MHz to 1260.240 MHz .
5 FREQUENCY SETTING D Via the dial q Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode, if necessary. w Push [v] or [w] to select the desired frequency band. e Rotate [DIAL] to select the desired frequency. • The frequency changes according to the preset tuning steps. See the next page for setting the tuning step. [DIAL] ✔ CONVENIENT! (MHz tuning step mode) Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec.
FREQUENCY SETTING ■ Setting a tuning step The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band. The following tuning steps are available for the IC-RX7. (Auto tuning step is available for USA version only.) • 5.0 kHz • 6.25 kHz • 7.5 kHz • 8.33 kHz† • 9.0 kHz‡ • 10.0 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15.0 kHz • 20.0 kHz • 25.0 kHz • 30.0 kHz • 50.0 kHz • 100.0 kHz • 125.0 kHz • 200.0 kHz † ‡ [DIAL] Appears for the VHF air band only. Appears for the AM broadcast band only.
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Search and scan types The IC-RX7’s search and scan types are powerful tools for finding new stations, fast. FULL SEARCH (p. 26) Repeatedly searches all frequencies over the entire band. Some frequency ranges are not searched according to the frequency coverage of the receiver’s version. PROGRAM SEARCH (p. 28) 150 kHz 1300.000 MHz Search Jump BASIC SEARCH (p. 26) Repeatedly searches all frequencies over the preprogrammed band by the optional cloning software CS-RX7.
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 NOTE: Search or scan operation can be stopped temporarily by pushing [HOLD V], but they cannot be cancelled. ALL SCAN (p. 42) GROUP SCAN (p. 43) Repeatedly scans all memory channels. HAM HAM Repeatedly scans all memory channels in the group. HAM AIR Ricky Group AIR F1 CREW GROUP: Team1 F1 John F1 Tom Category Name CATEGORY SCAN (p. 42) LINK SCAN (p. 41) Repeatedly scans all memory channels in the category.
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Full search ■ Basic search q Push [SEARCH] to start the full search. q Enter “BASIC SEARCH” in SEARCH menu. MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ BASIC SEARCH • Search pauses when a signal is received. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction. w Push [v] or [w] several times to select the desired frequency band. e Push [HOLD V] to stop the search temporarily, if desired. • Push [HOLD V] again to restart the search.
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Band search q Enter “BAND SEARCH” in SEARCH menu. MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ BAND SEARCH (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) • SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SEARCH] for 1 sec. • Band selection screen appears. w Push [r] or [s] several times (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired frequency band, then push [ENT MW] to start the search. • Search pauses when a signal is received. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the searching direction.
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 [SEARCH] for 1 sec. • Program number selection screen appears. w Push [r] or [s] several times (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired program number, then push [ENT MW] to enter the program. MENU MENU NO. DIAL ENT CLR SQL MW HOLD V HOLD V SCAN SEARCH .
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Program link search q Enter “PROGRAM LINK SEARCH” in SEARCH menu. MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM LINK SEARCH (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) • SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SEARCH] for 1 sec. • Program link number selection screen appears. w Push [r] or [s] several times (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired program link number, then push [ENT MW] to enter the link edit state. • A total of 10 program link numbers (No. 0 to No.
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Search edges programming Search edges programming can be stored frequency edges, receiving mode, tuning steps, attenuator ON/OFF and search name. Any other items than the frequency edges are not necessary to program. In this case, settings of each frequency band are used to the search. • EDIT e Push [s] once (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “EDIT,” then push [ENT MW] (or [w]). q Enter “PROGRAM SEARCH” in SEARCH menu.
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 t Set the other items, if desired. • Push [r] or [s] several times (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the item, then push [ENT MW]. TS/MODE/ATT qP ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the tuning step setting. NAME qP ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the name programming. wR otate [DIAL] to select the desired character. • The selected character blinks.
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Program link programming Each program link can be programmed by linking program searches (No. 00 to No. 24), and can be programmed with an alphanumeric link name for easy recognition. 10 kinds of links are available. q Enter “PROGRAM LINK” in SEARCH menu. MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM LINK (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) • SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SEARCH] for 1 sec. • Program link number selection screen appears.
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS CLEAR qP ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the link clearing. 6 ADDITION qP ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the adding link. • If all program searches are already cleared in the selected program link number, this item cannot be edited. • If all program searches are already linked in the selected program link number, this item cannot be edited. wP ush [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the program search to be unlinked.
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Auto write search This search is useful for searching a specified frequency range and automatically storing busy frequencies into memory channels. The auto write search is performed with any search types. A total of 200 independent channels are available for storing auto write memory. q Push [SEARCH] to start the full search. • Any other searches are also available (see pages 26 to 29). • Search pauses when a signal is received.
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 D Recalling the stored frequencies: D Clearing the stored frequencies: q Enter “AUTO WRITE CH” in SEARCH menu. MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ AUTO WRITE CH q Select the auto write channel group. w Push and hold [SKIP] for 1 sec. to clear the all channel contents. (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) • SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SEARCH] for 1 sec. • Auto write channel appears. • 1 short and 1 long beeps sound. MENU NO.
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Skip search During search operation, you can store the paused frequency into memory channel as a skip channel which is skipped during search. This setting is useful to speed up the search rate. D Setting q Enter “PROGRAM SKIP” in SEARCH menu. MENU ➪ SEARCH ➪ PROGRAM SKIP (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) • SEARCH menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SEARCH] for 1 sec.
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Priority watch D Priority watch types Priority watch checks for signals on the memory channel(s) every 5 sec. while operating on VFO mode or searching. The receiver has 3 priority watch type to suit your needs. The watch resumes according to the selected search resume condition. See page 40 for details. NOTE: If the pocket beep function is activated, the receiver automatically selects the tone squelch or DTCS squelch function when priority watch starts.
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS D Memory channel watch q Select the watching memory channel. ➥ Push [SCAN] to start a scan, then push [HOLD V] to hold the scan. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel. • Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. to change the category, or push [v] or [w] to change the group. w Select VFO mode and set the operating frequency, etc. ➥ P ush and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode. ➥ Set the operating frequency and receiving mode (pgs. 19–22).
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 D Memory channel watch or scan watch during search q Select the watching memory channel or scan. For memory channel watch during search: ➥ Push [SCAN] to start a scan, then push [HOLD V] to hold the scan. ➥ Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel. • Priority watch during search • Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. to change the category, or push [v] or [w] to change the group. For scan watch during search: ➥ Select the desired scan (pgs. 41–43).
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Other SEARCH menu items D Stop beep (STOP BEEP) D Search resume timer (RESUME) Selects the stop beep setting for search. • OFF : The stop beep is turned OFF. (default) • ON : The receiver emits a long beep when a search pauses with signal is received. Selects the search resume time from a pause after the received signal disappears. • 0 SEC : Search resumes when a received signal disappears. • 1–5 SEC : Search pauses 1–5 sec. after a received signal disappears.
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 ■ Link scan q Push [SCAN] to start a link scan. • 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. • Rotate [DIAL] to select the channel. • Push [HOLD V] again to restart the scan.
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ All scan ■ Category scan All scan repeatedly scans all memory channels programmed with any frequencies in the memory channel selected for scanning. Category scan repeatedly scans all memory channels in the same category as the selected memory channel has been programmed. q Enter “ALL SCAN” in SCAN menu. MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ ALL SCAN q Enter “CATEGORY SCAN” in SCAN menu. MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ CATEGORY SCAN (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 ■ Group scan Group scan repeatedly scans all memory channels in the same group as the selected memory channel has been programmed. q Select the category that includes the desired group to be scanned. ➥ Push [SCAN] to start a scan, then push [HOLD V] to hold the scan. ➥ Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. to select the category. w Enter “GROUP SCAN” in SCAN menu. MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ GROUP SCAN (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Weather channel operation There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts. D Weather channel selection q Enter “WEATHER SCAN” in SCAN menu. MENU ➪ SCAN ➪ WEATHER SCAN (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) • S CAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SCAN] for 1 sec. • “WX” and the weather channel number appear. w Push [HOLD V] to stop scanning.
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 ■ Skip setting for scanning t Set the desired stand-by condition. • Select VFO or memory channel. • Search, scan or priority watch operation can also be selected. y When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the following indication will be displayed. Memory category/group/name can be set to be skipped during scan operation. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped during search or scan operation. This is useful to speed up the search or scan rate.
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS w P ush [v]/[w] once or twice to to select “CATEGORY,” “GROUP” or “NAME.” e Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the category (group/name) to be skipped. r Push [SKIP] to set the skip state. • Push [SKIP] again to cancel the skip state. t Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) several times to return to SCAN menu, and push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indication.
SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 ■ Priority scan During scan operation, priority scan checks for signals on the (preprogrammed) priority channels* every 5 sec. Only this function is activate when the scan pauses other than priority channels for 5 sec. (* See p. 55 for priority channel programming details.) q Push [SCAN] to start the link scan. • Any other scans are also available (see pages 41 to 43). • Scan pauses when a signal is received. • Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction.
6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS ■ Other SCAN menu items D Stop beep (STOP BEEP) D Scan resume timer (RESUME) Selects the stop beep setting for scan. • OFF : The stop beep is turned OFF. (default) • ON : T he receiver emits a long beep when a scan pauses with signal is received. Selects the scan resume time from a pause after the received signal disappears. • 0 SEC : Scan resumes when a received signal disappears. • 1–5 SEC : Scan pauses 1–5 sec. after a received signal disappears. (default: 2 sec.
MEMORY PROGRAMMING ■ General description A total of 1600 programming memory channels are available. The memory channels may be saved in up to 26 categories, and then sub-categorized even further! The memory organization is follows: q Category : Max. 26 w Group : Max. 100 (in each category) e Name : Max. 100 (in each group) r CH : Max. 6 (in each name) CAUTION! Memory data can be erased by static electricity, electric transients, etc. In addition, they can be erased by malfunction and during repairs.
7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING ■ Memory channel programming q Push and hold [HOLD V] for 1 sec. to select VFO mode. w Set the desired frequency, if desired: • Frequency or any other data can be set while in CH programming state. ➥ Select the desired band with [v] or [w]. ➥ Set the desired frequency with [DIAL]. ➥ Or set the desired frequency with keypad directly. In this case, the band and frequency settings with [v]/[w] and [DIAL] as above are not required. ➥ Set other data (e.g.
MEMORY PROGRAMMING y Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired name or “ADDITION,” then push [ENT MW]. • When “ADDITION” is selected, new name can be programmed in the group (see p. 54 for new name programming details). 7 What is DIRECT KEY? (pgs. 52, 53) The IC-RX7 has a total of 100 direct keys in the same category (0 to 99). Direct key is used to turn the link setting ON/OFF for the assigned category or group during link scan. q Push [SCAN] to start the link scan.
7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING D New CATEGORY programming q Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired information. Selectable information: • NAME • ICON • SKIP • LINK • NEXT (Edit GROUP programming) • DIRECT KEY SKIP, LINK qP ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the setting state. wP ush [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired setting, then push [ENT MW]. NAME (Category name) q Push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the name programming. wR otate [DIAL] to select the desired character.
MEMORY PROGRAMMING 7 D New GROUP programming q Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired information. Selectable information: • NAME • SKIP • LINK • NEXT (Edit NAME programming) • DIRECT KEY SKIP, LINK qP ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the setting state. wP ush [r] or [s] to select the desired setting, then push [ENT MW]. NAME (Group name) qP ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the name programming. wR otate [DIAL] to select the desired character.
7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING D New NAME programming q Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired information. Selectable information: • NAME • SKIP • NUMBER • NEXT (Edit CH programming) SKIP qP ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the setting state. wP ush [r] or [s] to select the desired setting, then push [ENT MW]. NAME qP ush [ENT MW] (or [w]) to edit the name programming. wR otate [DIAL] to select the desired character.
7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING D New CH programming q Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired information. Selectable information: • FREQ • DUP • MODE • ATT • STOP BEEP • TONE • DTCS P • VSC • OFFSET • SKIP • TSQL FREQ • TS • PRIO • DTCS CODE ■ Memory channel selection Memory channel can be selected during scan holding state. q Push [SCAN] to start a scan, then push [HOLD V] to hold the scan. w Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. to select the desired category. e Push [No.
7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING ■ Copying memory contents This function copies a memory channel’s contents to another memory channel. This is useful when searching for signals around a memory channel frequency and for recalling the offset frequency, subaudible tone frequency etc. r Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired category or “ADDITION,” then push [ENT MW]. • W hen “ADDITION” is selected, new category can be programmed (see p. 52 for new category programming details).
MEMORY PROGRAMMING 7 ■ Changing memory contents y Push [r] or [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired name or “ADDITION,” then push [ENT MW]. • When “ADDITION” is selected, new name can be programmed in the group (see p. 54 for new name programming details). This function re-programs a memory category/group/name/ channel’s contents. This is useful when already programmed memory contents are changed or mistaken.
7 MEMORY PROGRAMMING ■ Clearing memory contents Contents of programmed memories can be cleared (erased), if desired. q Select the desired memory channel to be erased as page 56, then push and hold [ENT MW] for 1 sec. to enter memory programming state. e Push [r] to select “YES,” then push [ENT MW] (or [w]). • Select “NO,” then push [ENT MW] to cancel clearing. • Returns to scan holding state. • 1 short and 1 long beep sound. BE CAREFUL! — the contents of cleared memories CANNOT be recalled.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8 ■ General MENU screen is used for programming values or conditions of functions. r Push [ ]/[ ] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired value or condition, then push [ENT MW] (or [w]) to return to the setting item selection mode. D Entering MENU screen and operation e.g.) Set “AUTO power OFF” to 30 minutes. ] to enter MENU screen. q Push [MENU w P ush [ ]/[ ] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired menu group, then push [ENT MW].
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Menu lists SCAN menu ITEMS REF. ALL SCAN p. 42 Push [ENT MW] to start SELECTIONS AND DESCRIPTION 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 SKIP p. 45 Skip setting ON/OFF for Category, Group or Name PRIORITY p. 47 ON OFF STOP BEEP p. 48 ON OFF PAUSE p. 48 HOLD 20SEC 18SEC 16SEC 14SEC 12SEC 10SEC RESUME p.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION MODE/TS/TONE... menu SOUNDS menu ITEMS REF. SELECTIONS AND DESCRIPTION ITEMS REF. SELECTIONS AND DESCRIPTION DUPLEX p. 62 +DUP −DUP OFF KEY-TOUCH BEEP p. 70 ON OFFSET FREQ p. 62 0.00000 Depending on the operating frequency BEEP LEVEL p. 70 TS p. 63 MODE p. 63 TONE* p. 64 TSQL FREQ* p. 64 AUTO 200.0kHz 125.0kHz 100.0kHz 50.0kHz 30.0kHz 25.0kHz 20.0kHz 15.0 kHz 12.5 kHz 10.0kHz 9.0kHz† 8.33kHz† 7.5kHz 6.25kHz 5.
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ MODE/TS/TONE menu items D Duplex direction (DUPLEX) D Offset frequency (OFFSET FREQ) Sets the duplex direction. The displayed frequency shifts the programmed frequency in offset frequency at right when monitor function is in use (After pushing and holding [CLR SQL] for 1 sec.). • +DUP : The displaying frequency shifts up during monitor. • –DUP : T he displaying frequency shifts down during monitor. • OFF : Simplex operation.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8 D Tuning step (TS) D Receiving mode (MODE) The tuning step can be selected for each frequency band, however, the tuning steps, 8.33 kHz and 9 kHz, appear when setting the tuning step for the VHF air band and AM broadcast band, respectively. The following tuning steps are available for the IC-RX7. • 5.0 kHz • 6.25 kHz • 7.5 kHz • 8.33 kHz • 9.0 kHz • 10.0 kHz • 12.5 kHz • 15.0 kHz • 20.0 kHz • 25.0 kHz • 30.0 kHz • 50.0 kHz • 100.0 kHz • 125.0 kHz • 200.
8 64 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Tone squelch/DTCS squelch setting (TONE) D Tone squelch frequency (TSQL FREQ) Sets the tone squelch or DTCS squelch operation and pocket beep capability for when waiting for the desired signal. This setting appears only when FM mode is selected. (default: OFF) • 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.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8 D DTCS code (DTCS CODE) D DTCS polarity (DTCS POLARITY) Sets DTCS code for DTCS squelch operation. Total of 104 codes (023–754) are available. This setting appears only when FM mode is selected. (default: 023) Sets DTCS polarity from normal and reverse. This setting appears only when FM mode is selected.
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ SETTING menu items D AM antenna selection (AM ANTENNA) D FM antenna selection (FM ANTENNA) This setting is active only for the AM broadcast band, 0.495– 1.620 MHz (differ according to the version) reception. his setting is active for all band and all receiving mode, T but it is mostly effective only for the strong signal, such as FM broadcast band, 76.000–107.995 MHz (actual reception range differs according to version).
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8 D RF gain level (RF GAIN) D Auto power ON (AUTO POWER ON) The receiver gain can be reduced with the RF gain setting. This may help to remove undesired weak signals while monitoring strong signals. Auto power ON function turns the receiver power ON automatically after passing the set time period from power OFF. Select the desired time period within 30 minutes to 24 hours in 30 minutes steps and OFF. (default: OFF) The RF gain can be selected from 11 levels.
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION D Dial acceleration (DIAL SPEED-UP) D Key lock type (LOCK) The dial speed acceleration automatically speeds up the tuning dial speed when rotating [DIAL] rapidly. • OFF : The dial speed acceleration is turned OFF. • ON : The dial speed acceleration is tuned ON. (default) While the key lock function is ON, [ ], [CLR SQL] (SQL function only), [r]/[s] (volume function only) and [MENU ] (Lock function only) can still be accessed.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8 D CI-V setting (CI-V SET) • CI-V baud rate (BAUD RATE) This setting sets the CI-V address, CI-V baud rate and CI-V transceive as follow. Sets the data transfer rate. When “AUTO” is selected, baud rate is automatically set according to the connected controller or other Icom CI-V radio.
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ SOUNDS menu items D Key-touch beep (KEY-TOUCH BEEP) D AF filter (AF FILTER) Turns the key-touch beep ON or OFF. The AF filter suppresses high-pitch tone when this setting is ON. This function can be set for AM and WFM mode, but it does not appear for FM mode. Default setting for AM mode is “ON,” and for WFM mode is “OFF.” • OFF : The AF filter is deactivate. • ON : The AF filter is activate.
MENU SCREEN OPERATION 8 D Tone control (TONE CONTROL) • Treble level (TREBLE) Sets the Bass and Treble level of the receive audio tone. This setting is mostly effective when a head phone, such as an optional HP-4 is used. Selects the bass level from CUT, NORMAL (default) and BOOST. Normal setting • Bass level (BASS) Selects the bass level from CUT, NORMAL (default) and BOOST.
8 MENU SCREEN OPERATION ■ Display menu items D Display backlighting (BACKLIGHT) D Opening logo (OPENING LOGO) The receiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer for night time operation. The display backlighting can be turned ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired. • OFF : The backlight is turned OFF. • ON : The backlight continuously lights ON. • AUTO : Lights when an operation is performed, goes out after 5 sec.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ Antenna selection The IC-RX7 has an internal bar antenna installed for receiving AM broadcast band (0.495–1.620 MHz; varies according to version) signals. In addition, the connected earphone’s cable can be used as an antenna for receiving strong signals. w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “BAR” when “AM ANTENNA” is selected for the AM broadcast band; select “EARPHONE” when “FM ANTENNA” is selected for the strong signals.
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 monitoring strong signals. q Enter “RF GAIN” in SETTING menu. MENU ➪ SETTING ➪ RF GAIN (p. 67) (Push [MENU [DIAL] Push MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to adjust the RF gain. • Normally this setting is used with maximum level.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ Attenuator function ■ Lock function The attenuator prevents distortion of a desired signal by very strong signals near the desired frequency or when very strong electric fields, such as from a broadcasting station, are present at your location. The attenuation is about 15 dB depending on the operating frequency. To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access, use the lock function. ➥ Push and hold [• ATT] for 1 sec.
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Duplex operation D Setting Duplex communication uses 2 different frequencies for transmitting and receiving. Generally, duplex is used in conversational communications, when both parties can speak and hear at the same time. q S et the receive station frequency (repeater output frequency) in VFO mode. w Enter “DUPLEX” in MODE/TS/TONE... menu. MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE... ➪ DUPLEX (p.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ [DIAL] function assignment r Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to MODE/TS/TONE... menu, and push [s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select “OFFSET FREQ.” MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE... ➪ OFFSET FREQ (p. 62) t E nter the desired offset frequency within 0.00000– 159.99500 MHz range via the keypad, or by pushing [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) also can be set. • The tuning step, selected in VFO mode, is used for setting. • P ush and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec.
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone/DTCS squelch operation D Tone and DTCS squelches D Setting The tone squelch (CTCSS) or DTCS squelch opens only when receiving a signal containing a matching subaudible tone or DTCS code, respectively. You can silently wait for calls from group members using the same tone or code. q Set the desired operating frequency in FM mode. w Enter “TONE” in MODE/TS/TONE... menu. MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE... ➪ TONE (p.
OTHER FUNCTIONS r Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to MODE/TS/TONE... menu, and push [CLR SQL] to return to frequency indication. 9 t Operate the receiver in the normal way. y When the received signal includes a matching tone/code, the squelch opens and the signal can be heard. • When the received signal’s tone/code does not match, tone/ DTCS squelch does not open, however, the S-indicator shows signal strength. • To open the squelch manually, push and hold [CLR SQL] for 1sec.
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone squelch frequency/DTCS code setting q E nter “TSQL FREQ” or “DTCS CODE” in MODE/TS/ TONE... menu for selecting tone squelch frequency or DTCS code, respectively. MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE... ➪ TSQL FREQ (p. 64) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE... ➪ DTCS CODE (p. 65) w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired tone squelch frequency or DTCS code. • Each operating band and each memory channel have independent settings.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ DTCS polarity setting •Available tone frequencies 67.0 69.3 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5 85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0 103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0 127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4 156.7 159.8 162.2 165.5 167.9 171.3 173.8 177.3 179.9 183.5 186.2 189.9 192.8 196.6 199.5 203.5 206.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 229.1 233.6 241.8 250.3 254.1 627 631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732 734 743 754 q Enter “DTCS POLARITY” in MODE/TS/TONE... menu. MENU ➪ MODE/TS/TONE...
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone search By monitoring a signal that is being operated with pocket beep, tone or DTCS squelch function, you can determine the tone frequency or DTCS code necessary to open a squelch. r W hen the tone frequency or DTCS code is decoded, the setting menu contents are programmed with the frequency or code. q Set the frequency to be checked for a tone frequency or DTCS code. w Enter “TONE SEARCH” in SEARCH menu.
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ Beep tones ■ Power save You can select to have confirmation beeps sound at the push of a switch. The output level can be adjusted within 40 levels with “BEEP LEVEL” in SOUNDS menu. MENU ➪ SOUNDS ➪ BEEP LEVEL (p. 70) The power save function reduces the current drain to conserve battery power. (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) You can select silent operation by turning beep tones OFF with “KEY-TOUCH BEEP” in SOUNDS menu. MENU ➪ SOUNDS ➪ KEY-TOUCH BEEP (p.
9 OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Auto power OFF ■ Display backlighting The receiver can be set to automatically turn OFF after a specified period with a beep when no operation is performed. The receiver has display backlighting with a 5 sec. timer for night time operation. The display backlighting can be turned ON continuously or turned OFF, if desired. 120 min., 90 min., 60 min., 30 min. and OFF can be specified. The specified period is retained even when the receiver is turned OFF by the auto power-off function.
OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ LCD contrast The contrast of the LCD can be selected from 15 levels. This can be selected with “LCD CONTRAST” in DIAPLAY menu. MENU ➪ DISPLAY ➪ LCD CONTRAST (p. 72) (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW].) ■ Voice squelch control This function is useful when you don’t want unmodulated signals pausing or cancelling a search/scan. When the voice squelch control function is activated, the receiver checks received signals for voice components.
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 programmed contents from one IC-RX7 to another. • An optional OPC-474 cloning cable is required. MENU ENT CLR SQL q Turn the receiver’s power OFF, then connect an optional OPC-474 between both [SP] jacks as below. MW HOLD V SCAN SEARCH Master receiver MENU NO. DIAL .
OTHER FUNCTIONS 9 ■ Resetting The display may occasionally display erroneous information (e.g. when first applying power). This may be caused externally by static electricity or by other factors. If this problem occurs, turn power OFF. After waiting a few seconds, turn power ON again. If the problem persists, perform either or both procedures below. D All reset D Partial reset q P ush and hold [ ] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF.
10 CONTROL COMMAND ■ General The IC-RX7 can be connected to a PC via the PC’s RS232C port using an optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER. This allows you to control the receiver from the PC and/or transfer data from the receiver to the PC. Control is provided via Icom’s CI-V Communication Interface. An appropriate application for CI-V command is not supplied from Icom.
CONTROL COMMAND CI-V connections example CI-V compatible transceiver Power supply 9–15VDC CI-V compatible transceiver RS-232C cable personal computer CT-17 IC-RX7 to [SP] 2-conductor 3.5(d) mm plug 3-conductor 3.5(d) mm plug must be used. GND GND 3.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE No power comes ON. • T he battery pack or batteries is/are exhausted. • Loose connection of a battery pack (case). • The battery polarity is reversed. No sound comes from the • Volume level is too low. speaker. • External speaker or Cloning cable is connected to [SP] jack. • Squelch level is set too tight.
SPECIFICATIONS D General D Receiver • Frequency coverage : (Unit: MHz) USA 0.150–821.995, 851.000–866.995, 896.000–1300.000 Other than USA 0.150–1300.000 • Number of memory channels : 1600 channels (Memory channels) 200 channels (Auto write channels) 25 channels (Program edge channels) • Receive modes : FM, AM, WFM • Frequency resolution : 5, 6.25, 7.5, *8.33,*9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100, 125, 200 kHz *selectable depending on the operating frequency band.
13 OPTIONS BC-149 A/D ac adaptor CP-18A/E cigarette lighter cable with dc-dc converter SP-13 earphone CS-RX7 cloning software with OPC-478UC cloning cable (USB type) For charging of the attached battery pack (BP-244). 6 V DC/1 A output. Same as supplied. (Not supplied Allows you to operate the receiver through a 12 V cigarette lighter socket, and also charges the attached batter y pack (BP-244). A built-in DC-DC converter outputs 6 V DC. Provides clear receive audio in noisy environments.
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Icom Inc. Japan 1-1-32, Kamiminami, Hirano-ku Osaka 547-0003, Japan Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive, 1999/5/EC, and that any applicable Essential Test Suite measurements have been performed. Kind of equipment: WIDEBAND RECEIVER Type-designation: iRX7 Version (where applicable): Düsseldorf 23rd Jun.
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INDEX –A– AF filter (AF FILTER)·······································································70 All reset····························································································87 All scan ····························································································42 AM antenna selection (AM ANTENNA)···········································66 Antenna·····························································································1 Antenna selection·
INDEX Dial speed acceleration···································································83 [DIAL] function assignment······························································77 Direct frequency entry·····································································20 DIRECT KEY·······································································51, 52, 53 Display backlighting (BACKLIGHT)···········································72, 84 DISPLAY menu··········································
INDEX Memory channel programming························································50 Memory channel selection·······························································55 Memory channel watch···································································38 Memory channel watch during search·············································39 Memory group programming···························································53 Memory name programming··················································
INDEX Search pause timer (PAUSE)··························································40 Search resume timer (RESUME)····················································40 Selecting antenna············································································73 Setting a frequency··········································································20 Setting a tuning step········································································23 Setting audio volume····························
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