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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

HF/50 MHz TRANSCEIVER

i7200

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF 50 MHz TRANSCEIVER i7200 ...

Page 2: ...L 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 in terference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions ...

Page 3: ...r if left there for extended periods DO NOT place the transceiver in excessively dusty environments or in direct sunlight DO NOT place the transceiver against walls or put anything on top of the transceiver This will obstruct heat dissipation Place unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children During mobile operation NEVER place the trans ceiver where air bag deployment may be obstru...

Page 4: ...ween VFO mode and memory mode 23 Selecting an operating band 24 D Using the band stacking register 24 Frequency setting 25 D Using the main dial 25 D Direct frequency entry with keypad 25 D Programmable tuning steps 26 D Selecting the programmable tuning step 26 D 1 Hz and 10 Hz tuning steps 27 D TS switch flow chart 27 D Auto tuning step function 28 D tuning function SSB data CW RTTY only 28 D Ba...

Page 5: ...5 66 Scan types 65 Preparation 65 Programmed scan operation VFO mode 66 Memory scan operation Memory mode 66 9 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION 67 69 Optional AT 180 automatic antenna tuner operation 67 D Tuner operation 67 D Manual tuning 67 AT 180 internal switch description 68 Optional AH 4 automatic antenna tuner operation 69 D AH 4 operation 69 10 SET MODE 70 82 General 70 D Quick set mode operation 7...

Page 6: ...noise blanker function is automatically turned ON 4 What is the noise blanker The noise blanker reduces pulse type noise such as that generated by automobile ignition systems This function is not effective against non pulse type noise eNR KEY NR p 50 Push to turn the noise reduction function ON or OFF appears on the display Push and hold for 1 sec to enter the noise re duction level set mode push ...

Page 7: ... OFF M CH Channel decreases Channel increases During M CH acts as RIT control Rotate to shift the receive frequency p 44 Rotate the control clockwise to incerase the fre quency or rotate the control counterclockwise to de crease the frequency The shift frequency range is 9 999 kHz in 1 Hz steps or 9 99 kHz in 10 Hz steps Lights orange RIT Frequency decreases Frequency increases 4 What is the RIT f...

Page 8: ... PREAMP ATTENUATOR KEY P AMP ATT p 45 Push to turn the preamp ON or OFF appears on the display Push and hold for 1 sec to turn the 20 dB atten uator ON push momentarily to turn the attenua tor OFF appears on the display 4 What is the preamp The preamp amplifies signals in the receiver front end input circuit to improve the sensitivity Turn the preamp ON when receiving weak signals 4 What is the at...

Page 9: ...e speaker closed condition when no signal is re ceived The squelch is available for all modes The control can be set as the squelch plus RF gain controls squelch control only RF gain is fixed at maximum or Auto RF gain control in SSB CW and RTTY squelch control in AM in set mode MODE SET MODE SETTING AUTO SQL RF SQL SSB CW RTTY RF GAIN SQL RF GAIN SQL AM SQL SQL RF GAIN SQL Minimum RF gain Adjusta...

Page 10: ...function ON and OFF p 58 appears on the display Push and hold for 1 sec to activate the quick split function p 59 The VFO B frequency and operating mode are set the same as the VFO A frequency and operating mode The quick split function can be turned OFF in the set mode p 76 3 7 Push F INP ENT BAND then push this key to in put the number 3 p 25 Push and hold F INP ENT BAND for 1 sec then push this...

Page 11: ...h this key to select the 24 MHz band p 24 0VOX 9 28 MHz BAND KEY VOX Push to turn the VOX function ON or OFF p 53 Push and hold for 1 sec to enter VOX set mode push again to return to nor mal operation 9 28 Push F INP ENT BAND then push this key to input the number 9 p 25 Push and hold F INP ENT BAND for 1 sec then push this key to select the 28 MHz band p 24 4 What is the VOX function The VOX fun...

Page 12: ...OR p 62 Appears when the selected memory channel is blank This indicator appears both in VFO and memory mode i SIGNAL SQL RF GAIN METER Shows receiving signal strength while receiving Shows either transmit power meter Po SWR or ALC while transmitting p 30 o NOTCH INDICATORS p 51 appears when the automatic notch func tion is activated appears when the manual notch function is activated 0 NOISE REDU...

Page 13: ...n the speech compressor is activated in SSB mode appears when the VOX function is acti vated appears during split frequency opera tion appears when preamp is activated appears when the attenuator function is activated appears during scan Blinks when scan is paused 9 AGC INDICATORS p 45 Shows the selected AGC time constant F AGC for AGC fast AGC OFF for AGC OFF no in dicator for AGC slow 0BREAK IN ...

Page 14: ... desired When an external speaker is connected the internal speaker does not function e CI V REMOTE CONTROL JACK REMOTE pgs 14 88 Designed for use with a PC for remote control of the transceiver functions Used for transceiver operation with another Icom CI V transceiver or receiver r ANTENNA CONNECTOR ANT p 13 Accepts a 50 Ω antenna with a PL 259 connector and a 50 Ω coaxial cable t ALC INPUT JACK...

Page 15: ...0 6 V Less than 2 mA 11 MOD Modulator input Input impedance Input level 10 k Approx 100 mV rms 12 AF AF detector output Fixed level regardless of the AF control position Output impedance Output level 4 7 k 100 300 mV rms 13 SQLS Squelch output Grounded when squelch opens SQL open SQL closed Less than 0 3 V 5 mA More than 6 0 V 100 µA When connecting the ACC conversion cable OPC 599 ACC 1 ACC 2 q F...

Page 16: ...MICROPHONE MIC ELEMENT 2kø 470ø DOWN UP PTT RECEIVE TRANSMIT MICROPHONE CABLE MICROPHONE PLUG 1kø 10µF q UP DOWN SWITCHES UP DN Change the selected readout frequency or memory channel Pushing the switch continuously changes the frequency or memory channel number continuously The UP DN switch can simulate a key paddle Select in set mode U D KEY Mic Up Down Keyer p 80 While pushing and holding RIT p...

Page 17: ...connect the GND terminal to a gas or electric conduit since the con nection could cause an explosion or electric shock GND Antenna connection For radio communications the antenna is of criti cal importance for output power and sensitivity Use well matched 50 ø antennas and coaxial feedline An SWR standing wave ratio of 1 5 1 or lower is recom mended when transmitting CAUTION Protect your transceiv...

Page 18: ...SM 20 HM 36 Rear panel GROUND p 12 Use the heaviest gauge wire or strap available and make the connection as short and straight as possible Grounding prevents electrical shocks TVI and other prob lems CW KEY A straight key can be used when the internal electronic keyer is turned OFF in initial set mode p 80 HF 50 MHz ANTENNA DC POWER SUPPLY p 15 A DC power supply AC outlet 13 8 V at least 22 A Bla...

Page 19: ...VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB HEADPHONES MIC The AFSK modulation signal can be input from MIC p 19 Rear panel ACC SOCKET p 10 AH 4 p 16 AH 2b or long wire with EXTERNAL SPEAKER p 93 SP 21 REMOTE p 88 Used for computer control and transceive operation SEND ALC p 17 Used for connecting a non Icom linear amplifier ...

Page 20: ...ied for vehicle installation in European countries Grommet CONNECTING A VEHICLE BATTERY Note Use terminals for the cable connections Crimp Solder Supplied DC power cable red black 12 V battery 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Use a DC power supply with a 22 A capacity when operating the transceiver with AC power Refer to the diagrams below CAUTION Before connecting the DC power cable check the follo...

Page 21: ...e AH 4 TUNER CONNECTING THE AT 180 IC 7200 Ground AT 180 HF to 6 m antenna TRANSCEIVER ANT ANT ACC ACC ACC cable supplied with the AT 180 Coaxial cable supplied with the AT 180 Either of the two external connectors Ground Turn the IC 7200 s power OFF when connecting the AT 180 otherwise the CPU may malfunction and the AT 180 may not function properly 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ...

Page 22: ...put power and linear am plifier ALC output level by referring to the linear amplifier instruction manual Be sure the linear amplifier keying circuit control voltage is compat ible with the IC 7200 before connecting to the SEND connector The ALC input level must be in the range 0 V to 4 V and the transceiver does not accept posi tive voltage Non matched ALC and RF power settings could cause a fire ...

Page 23: ...Connect an external switch such as a foot switch or use the RTTY SEND terminal for all bands See p 19 See p 82 for connection details Paddle operation from the MIC connector Bug Reverse Normal Mic Up Down keyer ON Keyer type Straight key Keyer type Bug key Paddle polarity Reverse Paddle polarity Normal When connecting an external electronic keyer set the keyer type to St straight key 2 INSTALLATIO...

Page 24: ...n required SQL light green FSKK black AF out light blue HSEND orange GND red TNC or PC interface for the RTTY software Colors refer to the wires in the supplied ACC cable GND AF 2 conductor 1 8 plug D Connections for RTTY AFSK MIC Front panel i AF out PC Connect SQL line when required TNC or PC interface for the RTTY software r SQL t PTT y GND u GND q MIC Front panel view ...

Page 25: ... interface for the software Colors refer to the wires in the supplied ACC cable Rear panel view D When connecting to the MIC connector MIC Front panel i AF out PC Connect SQL line when required TNC or PC interface for the software r SQL t PTT y GND u GND q MIC Front panel view D When connecting to the USB jack Connect an USB cable third party s between the transceiver s USB jack and PC p 9 Icom HP...

Page 26: ...uick set mode set mode to default values q Make sure the transceiver power is OFF w While pushing and holding F INP ENT BAND and M CL push to turn power ON The internal CPU is reset The transceiver displays its initial VFO frequencies when resetting is complete e All quick set mode set mode settings are returned to the default values p 70 Normal applying power Push to turn power ON then check the ...

Page 27: ...DIAL 7 001 MHz 21 295 MHz BAND Change Transfer Transfer VFO VFO operation D Selecting the VFO A B D VFO equalization Push A B to toggle VFO A or VFO B MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB Either or appears Push and hold A B for 1 sec to set the undis pl...

Page 28: ...ears EXAMPLE Changed frequency 14 123 MHz does not appear and memorized frequency 14 100 MHz appears instead Memory channel 1 is selected The frequency is changed Memory channel 1 is selected again Another memory channel is selected VFO is selected The frequency is changed VFO is selected again Changed frequency 14 123 MHz appears Memory mode is selected MEMORY MODE pgs 61 64 Each memory channel s...

Page 29: ...00000 MHz USB 10 MHz 10 120000 MHz CW 50 MHz 50 100000 MHz USB 14 MHz 14 100000 MHz USB General 15 000000 MHz USB 18 MHz 18 100000 MHz USB D Using the band stacking register q Push and hold F INP ENT BAND for 1 sec to enter the band selection mode w Push 5 14 to select 14 MHz band The last operated frequency and mode are memo rized e Push MODE to select an operating mode rotate DIAL to select an o...

Page 30: ...T ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB Band keys DIAL D Direct frequency entry with keypad The transceiver has a keypad for direct frequency entry as described at right q Push F INP ENT BAND w Input the desired frequency with the numeral keys on the keypad Push GENE to input decimal point between the MHz digits and kHz digits e Push F INP ENT BAND to set the input frequency To cancel the input p...

Page 31: ... to select the desired tuning step from 0 1 1 5 9 or 10 kHz r Push TS to exit the tuning step set mode t Rotate DIAL to change the frequency according to the set tuning step y Push TS to turn the programmable tuning func tion OFF Z disappears The operating frequency can be changed in steps of 0 1 1 5 9 or 10 kHz selectable for quick tuning MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT ...

Page 32: ...DIAL Push and hold TS for 1 sec to toggle between the 1 Hz and 10 Hz step settings When the 1 Hz step is selected the 1 Hz digit appears in the frequency indication when the 10 Hz step is selected the 1 Hz digit disappears from the frequency indication Rotating DIAL changes the frequency in 1 Hz or 10Hz tuning step Push and hold for 1 sec Rotating DIAL changes the frequency in 10 Hz steps Rotating...

Page 33: ...IAL MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB M CH q Push and hold M CH RIT SET for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode w Rotate M CH to select DIAL e Rotate DIAL to select the tuning function ON and OFF Push and hold M CL for 1 sec to select a default con dit...

Page 34: ...d hold for 1 sec MODE USB LSB AM CW CW R RTTY R RTTY Push momentarily MODE Push MODE one or more times to select desired operation mode Push and hold MODE for 1 sec to toggle between USB and LSB SSB mode only Push and hold MODE for 1 sec to toggle be tween CW and CW Reverse or RTTY and RTTY Reverse CW and RTTY mode only SSB data USB data LSB data or AM data mode can be selected in the quick set mo...

Page 35: ...in the S meter to indicate the S me ter squelch level MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB RF SQL Minimum RF gain Adjustable range RF gain adjustable range Maximum RF gain Maximum RF gain Squelch is open S meter squelch S meter squelch threshold Squelch...

Page 36: ...t power is displayed in 101 steps Low 1 100 r Push M CH RIT SET to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation Available power SSB CW RTTY 2 100 W AM 1 25 W Carrier power Microphone gain setting Microphone gain must be adjusted properly so that your signal does not distort when transmitted q Select SSB or AM mode w Push and hold ANF METER for 1 sec several times to select the ALC meter...

Page 37: ...ated p 77 in a clear electronically gener ated voice in English or Japanese MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB q Select the desired parameters to be announced such as Audio level speed language contents in the set mode p 77 w Push SPCH to announce the...

Page 38: ... AMP ATT to turn the attenuator OFF appears when the attenuator is set to ON Twin PBT passband tuning p 46 Rotate TWIN PBT controls inner outer AGC auto gain control p 45 Push AGC once or twice to select the time con stant for the AGC circuit fast and slow F AGC appears when the fast time constant is se lected and no indicator appears when the slow time constant is selected respectively Push and h...

Page 39: ...ing USB mode Maximum of 50 watts ERP Effective Radiated Power 2 8 kHz bandwidth It is the operator s responsibility to set all controls so that the transmission in this band meets the stringent conditions under which we may use these frequen cies NOTE We recommend that you store these fre quencies mode and filter settings into the mem ory channel for easy recall IC 7200 Display Frequency FCC Chann...

Page 40: ...o select the CW break in opera tion from full break in semi break in or OFF FL full break in SE semi break in OF break in OFF r Rotate M CH to select BK DELAY to select the CW delay time when semi break in operation is selected in step e t Rotate DIAL to set the desired delay time y Continue to set the keyer settings in the set mode if necessary p 80 u Push M CH RIT SET to exit the set mode and re...

Page 41: ...the noise reduction level Manual notch filter pgs 51 52 Push MNF to turn the manual notch filter ON or OFF appears when the manual notch filter is set to ON Push and hold MNF for 1 sec to enter the man ual notch filter set mode then rotate DIAL to se lect the filter width from narrow middle and wide function p 78 q Push and hold M CH RIT SET for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode w Rotate M CH to s...

Page 42: ...14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB D CW pitch control The received CW audio pitch and monitored CW audio pitch can be adjusted to suit your preferences 300 to 900 Hz without changing the operating fre quency q When CW CW R mode is selected push and hold M CH RIT SET for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode w Rotate M CH to select CW PITCH then rotate DIAL to s...

Page 43: ...H RIT SET to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB DIAL M CH D Keying speed setting The transceiver s internal electronic keyer speed can be adjusted from 6 to 60 wpm q When CW CW R mode is selected...

Page 44: ...pears when the attenuator is set to ON Twin PBT passband tuning p 46 Rotate TWIN PBT controls inner outer AGC auto gain control p 45 Push AGC once or twice to select the time con stant for the AGC circuit fast and slow F AGC appears when the fast time constant is se lected and no indicator appears when the slow time constant is selected respectively Push and hold AGC for 1 sec to turn the AGC func...

Page 45: ... 170 Hz 2125 Hz BFO Mark Space Displayed freq Displayed freq Mark Space D Twin peak filter The twin peak filter changes the receive frequency response by boosting two particular frequencies 2125 and 2295 Hz for better copying of desired RTTY signals q Push MODE to select RTTY mode After RTTY mode is selected push and hold MODE for 1 sec to toggle between RTTY and RTTY R modes w Push and hold M CH ...

Page 46: ... SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB M CH RTTY mark tone RTTY mode This item selects the RTTY mark frequency RTTY mark frequency is switched between 1275 1615 and 2125 Hz 2125 Hz default RTTY shift width RTTY mode This item adjusts the RTTY shift width There are 4 selectable values 170 200 425 an...

Page 47: ...or the AGC circuit fast and slow F AGC appears when the fast time constant is se lected and no indicator appears when the slow time constant is selected respectively Push and hold AGC for 1 sec to turn the AGC function OFF AGC OFF appears on the display Noise blanker p 49 Push NB to turn the noise blanker ON or OFF appears when the noise blanker is set to ON Push and hold NB for 1 sec to enter the...

Page 48: ...se the tuning indicator of the software During SSB data mode tuning function can be used for critical tuning y Use the PC software to transmit When operating in SSB data mode adjust the AF output level from PC so that the ALC meter reading doesn t go outside the ALC zone NOTE When the data mode is selected the audio input from the ACC connector is used for transmission instead of MIC connector The...

Page 49: ...cel the RIT function push RIT again disappears The RIT control indicator goes out About the M CH control The M CH control selects the memory channel and also shifts the RIT frequency Pushing M CH RIT SET toggles the M CH control as M CH selector or RIT controller RIT controller RIT control indicator lights orange M CH selector RIT control indicator goes out Shifting frequency decreases Shifting fr...

Page 50: ... VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB Either or appears momentarily momentarily 1 sec Push and hold for 1 sec Push momentarily AGC function The AGC auto gain control controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level even when the received signal strength is varied by fading etc D AGC time constant selection...

Page 51: ...BT is adjustable in 200 Hz AM or 50 Hz other models steps MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB TWIN PBT The TWIN PBT controls should normally be set to the center positions PBT setting is cleared when there is no interference When PBT is used the audio ...

Page 52: ...e passband width can be set from 200 to 8000 Hz in 200 Hz steps A total of 40 passband widths are available The filter selection is automatically memorized in each mode D IF filter selection q Push MODE several times to select the desired mode w Push FILTER several times to select the IF filter from Wide Middle or Narrow The selected IF filter indicator or appears in the LCD MODE TUNER TS FILTER S...

Page 53: ...14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB DIAL M CH Mode Filter Default Range Steps SSB Wide 3000 Hz 50 500 Hz 50 Hz 600 3600 Hz 100 Hz Middle 2400 Hz Narrow 1800 Hz SSB Data CW Wide 1200 Hz 50 500 Hz 50 Hz 600 3600 Hz 100 Hz Middle 500 Hz Narrow 250 Hz RTTY Wide 2400 Hz 50 500 Hz 50 Hz 600 2700 Hz 100 Hz Middle 500 Hz Narrow 250 Hz AM AM Data Wide 8000 Hz 200 800...

Page 54: ...ER NR NB Appears D Noise blanker settings q Push and hold NB for 1 sec to enter the noise blanker set mode The noise blanker is turned ON and appears w Rotate M CH to select the desired set item e Rotate DIAL to adjust the desired condition Push and hold M CL for 1 sec to return to the default value r Push NB to exit the noise blanker set mode t Push NB to turn the noise blanker OFF if neces sary ...

Page 55: ...P M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB Appears Noise reduction OFF NR Level 0 Noise reduction is activated NR Level 4 default Desired signal CW Noise components D Noise reduction level setting q Push and hold NR for 1 sec to enter the noise reduction level set mode The noise reduction is turned ON and appears w Rotate DIAL to adjust the noise reduction level The noise reduction level ca...

Page 56: ...ction The auto notch can be used in SSB and AM modes Push ANF METER to turn the automatic notch function ON or OFF appears when the auto notch function is ON Unwanted interference Desired signal AF Desired signal AF Interference frequency is attenuated Auto notch OFF Auto notch ON MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 2...

Page 57: ... hold M CL for 1 sec to return to the default value e Push MNF to exit the manual notch filter set mode r Push MNF to turn the manual notch function OFF if necessary disappears MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB DIAL Middle default While adjusting the...

Page 58: ...B mode is selected push and hold MODE for 1 sec to toggle between USB and LSB modes w Push VOX to toggle the VOX function ON and OFF appears when the VOX function is ON e Adjust the VOX functions in the VOX set mode q Push and hold VOX for 1 sec to enter the VOX set mode w Rotate M CH to select VoX GAIN e While speaking into the microphone with your normal voice level rotate DIAL to the point wher...

Page 59: ...usts the ANTI VOX gain for the VOX Voice Operated Transmission function Higher values make the VOX function less sensitive to receiver output audio from a speaker or headphones This setting can be adjusted from 0 to 100 in 1 steps Push and hold M CL for 1 sec to return to the default value 50 default VOX DELAY This item adjusts the VOX Voice Operated Transmission delay time VOX Delay is the amount...

Page 60: ...n function ON in the set mode q Push and hold M CH RIT SET for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode w Rotate M CH to select BK IN to set the CW break in operation e Rotate DIAL to select SE FL Full break in SE Semi break in OF Break in OFF r Rotate M CH to select BK DELAY to select the CW delay time when semi break in opera tion is selected in step e t Rotate DIAL to set the desired delay time The de...

Page 61: ... function ON in the set mode q Push and hold M CH RIT SET for 1 sec twice to enter the set mode w Rotate M CH to select BK IN to set the CW break in operation e Rotate DIAL to select FL FL full break in SE semi break in OF break in OFF r Push M CH RIT SET to exit the set mode and return to normal operation e F BK appears on the LCD When using a paddle set KEY SPD in the quick set mode to adjust th...

Page 62: ... to select ALC meter ALC appears r Adjust the MIC gain in the quick set mode q Push and hold M CH RIT SET for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode w Rotate M CH to select MIC GAIN to set the microphone gain e While transmitting speak at a normal voice level and rotate DIAL to adjust the microphone gain so that the ALC meter reads within the ALC zone whether you speak softly or loudly Push and hold M ...

Page 63: ...uency to 7 0750 MHz LSB p 25 u Push A B to return to the VFO A i Now you can receive on 7 0620 MHz and transmit on 7 0750 MHz To swap the transmit and receive frequencies push A B to exchange the VFO A and VFO B CONVENIENT QUICK SPLIT FUNCTION p 59 When you push and hold SPLIT for 1 sec the split function is activated and the undisplayed VFO is set the same as the displayed VFO This operation is s...

Page 64: ...OX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB DIAL M CH A B 2 3 5 SPLIT 3 7 Appears D Split lock function Accidentally releasing RIT while rotating DIAL changes the receive frequency To prevent this use both the split lock and dial lock functions to change the transmit frequency only The split lock func tion cancels the dial lock ...

Page 65: ...METER for 1 sec several times to select the SWR meter r Push PTT to transmit then read the actual SWR from the meter 1 5 well matched antenna 1 5 may indicate an antenna out of its well matched frequency range If much larger than 2 0 check an tenna and cable connections etc MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5...

Page 66: ...ontrol indicator lights orange push M CH RIT SET to set the M CH control to memory chan nel control See below for details All memory channels including blank channels can be selected UP DN on the microphone also selects the mem ory channels The only programmed memory chan nels are selectable Channel decreases Channel increases RIT control indicator goes out About the M CH control When the RIT cont...

Page 67: ...emory programming is successful EXAMPLE Programming 7 088 MHz LSB into ch 12 Push VFO mode Rotate DIAL Push Rotate M CH Push and hold 7 088 MHz LSB are programmed into ch 12 D Programming in memory mode q Push V M to select memory mode w Rotate M CH to select the desired memory channel If the RIT control indicator lights orange push M CH RIT SET p 61 Memory channel contents appear in the display C...

Page 68: ...select memory mode w Rotate M CH to select the desired memory channel to be copied If the RIT control indicator lights orange push M CH RIT SET p 61 Set the frequency or operating mode if required appears if the selected memory channel is a blank channel and does not have contents In this case copying is not possible Channel decreases Channel increases RIT control indicator goes out e Push and hol...

Page 69: ...lights orange push M CH RIT SET p 61 e Push and hold M CL for 1 sec to clear the con tents The programmed frequency and operating mode dis appear and appears 3 beeps are emitted when memory clearing is suc cessful r To return to VFO mode push V M NOTE Be careful the contents of cleared memo ries CANNOT be recalled MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2...

Page 70: ...mes after 10 sec has passed when the scan resume is ON scan is cancelled when OFF When tuning step is more than 5 kHz The scan pauses on each step when the scan resume is ON not applicable when OFF For memory scan Scan pauses on each channel when the scan resume is ON not applicable when OFF Scan starts with squelch closed Scan stops when a signal is detected If you set scan resume ON in the set m...

Page 71: ...ncel the scan push SCAN NOTE If the same frequencies are programmed into both scan edge memory channels P1 and P2 programmed scan does not start MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB RF SQL Appears Memory scan operation Memory mode Memory scan searches t...

Page 72: ... Manual tuning During SSB operation on HF bands at low voice lev els the AT 180 may not be tuned correctly In such cases manual tuning is helpful Push and hold TUNER for 1 sec to start manual tun ing When CW mode is selected a side tone is emitted and indicator blinks then the previous mode is se lected If the tuner cannot reduce the SWR to less than 1 5 1 after 20 sec of tuning indicator disap pe...

Page 73: ...given time For SSB mode the same condition as the D position D default NORMAL The tuner tunes when the SWR is higher than 1 5 1 Therefore the tuner activates only when tuning is necessary Specifications for the AT 180 Frequency coverage 1 8 54 MHz Input impedance 50 Ω Maximum input power 120 W Minimum tuning power 8 W Matching impedance range 16 7 150 Ω HF band 20 125 Ω 50 MHz band Tuning accuracy...

Page 74: ...t frequency D AH 4 operation Tuning is required for each frequency Be sure to re tune the antenna before transmitting when you change the frequency even slightly q Set the desired frequency in an HF band The AH 4 will not operate on frequencies outside of ham bands w Push and hold TUNER for 1 sec indicator blinks while tuning e indicator is still ON after the tuning is completed When the connected...

Page 75: ...ther items t Push M CH RIT SET to exit the quick set mode and re turn to normal operation DIAL MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M CH RIT ENT BAND GENE 9 AGC MW ANF METER NR NB M CH D Set mode operation q Push and hold M CH RIT SET for 1 sec to enter the quick set mode w Repeat step q again to ent...

Page 76: ...tput power The RF output power can be adjusted from L Low 1 to 100 in 1 steps 100 default Mic gain SSB AM modes This item adjusts microphone gain from 0 to 100 in 1 steps 50 default Data mode SSB AM modes This item turns the data mode ON or OFF When the data mode is turned ON the audio input from the ACC connector is used for transmission instead of MIC connector and the speech compressor function...

Page 77: ...When this item is set to ON the CW side tone is linked to the AF control until rotation of the AF control reaches to the specified level further rotation will not increase the volume of the CW side tones on CW side tone level is limited with the AF control oF CW side tone level is linked to the AF control ON default Twin peak filter RTTY mode This item turns the twin peak filter ON or OFF on Twin ...

Page 78: ...70 Hz is automatically set when the twin peak filter is ON 170 Hz default RTTY key polarity RTTY mode This item selects the RTTY keying polarity Normal or reverse keying polarity can be selected When reverse polarity is selected Mark and Space are reversed n normal Key open close Mark Space r reverse Key open close Space Mark NORMAL default 10 SET MODE ...

Page 79: ...F MIC UP DOWN KEYER OFF MODULATION INPUT DATA OFF MIC ACC MODE SELECT SSB ON MODULATION INPUT DATA ON ACC MODE SELECT CW ON USB LEVEL 50 MODE SELECT RTTY ON SPEECH LEVEL 50 MODE SELECT AM ON SPEECH LANGUAGE ENGLISH CI V BAUD RATE AUTO SPEECH SPEED HIGH CI V ADDRESS 76H SPEECH S LEVEL ON CI V TRANSCEIVE ON SPEECH MODE KEY OFF REFERENCE FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT Default setting is differ ent for each tra...

Page 80: ...re linked to the AF control until rotation of the AF control reaches to the specified level further rotation will not increase the volume of the beep tones on Beep level is limited with the AF control oF Beep level is linked to the AF control ON default RF SQL Control The RF SQL control can be set as the RF squelch con trol the squelch control only RF gain is fixed at maxi mum or Auto RF gain cont...

Page 81: ...rned ON in advance See p 59 for split frequency operation details NOTE When the split lock function is ON the transmit frequency cannot be adjusted by rotating DIAL while pushing and holding PTT even if the lock function is not activated on The split lock function ON oF The split lock function OFF OFF default XFC This item turns the XFC transmit frequency check func tion ON or OFF on The transmit ...

Page 82: ...e signals from MIC and ACC pin11 U USB Use the signals from USB MIC ACC default Modulation input Data ON Selects the desired connector s for modulation input when SSB data AM data mode is in use M MIC Use the signals from MIC A ACC Use the signals from ACC pin11 M A MIC ACC Use the signals from MIC and ACC pin11 U USB Use the signals from USB ACC default USB Level Sets the input modulation level o...

Page 83: ... after a signal disappears oF Scan does not resume after stopping on a signal ON default Main Dial Auto TS This item sets the auto tuning step function When ro tating DIAL rapidly the tuning step rate adapts as se lected There are 2 type of auto tuning steps HI Fastest and Lo Faster HI Approx 5 times faster when the tuning step is set to 1 kHz or smaller steps approx 2 times faster when the tuning...

Page 84: ...t CW Normal Side Selects the carrier point of CW mode from LSB and USB L LSB LSB is the normal mode U USB USB is the normal mode LSB default Break In This item selects break in type for CW operation Full break in QSK activates the receiver between trans mitted dots and dashes This is useful when operating contests when fast responses are common Semi break in keeps the receiver quiet between dots a...

Page 85: ...larity Normal default Keyer Type This item selects the keyer type for the KEY connector on the rear panel EL Internal electronic keyer is selected bG Internal electronic keyer is activated as BUG key St Internal electronic keyer is turned OFF and a straight key or external electronic keyer can be used ELEC KEY default Mic Up Down Keyer This item allows you to set the microphone UP DN switches to b...

Page 86: ...simplify operation on CW modes are selectable oF CW modes are inhibited ON default Mode Select RTTY This item inhibits the selection of RTTY RTTY R modes and allows you to simplify operation on RTTY modes are selectable oF RTTY modes are inhibited ON default Mode Select AM This item inhibits the selection of AM mode and allows you to simplify operation on AM modes are selectable oF AM modes are in...

Page 87: ...hanges those of connected transceivers or receivers and vice versa on Transceive ON oF Transceive OFF ON default Reference Frequency Adjustment Adjusts the internal reference signal frequency within 0 to 100 range in 1 steps during frequency calibration NOTE Default setting is different for each transceiver D Paddle operation from MIC connector Connect a CW paddle as at right to operate an elec tr...

Page 88: ... for the DC power cable fuse replacement D Circuitry fuse replacement The 13 8 V DC from the DC power cable is applied to all units in the IC 7200 except for the power amplifier through the circuitry fuse This fuse is installed in the PA unit q Remove the 11 screws then remode the bottom cover and the PA shielding plate as shown below ATC 30 A fuse e Replace the circuitry fuse as shown in the diag...

Page 89: ...nsceiver displays its initial VFO frequencies when resetting is complete e All quick set mode set mode settings are returned to default values p 70 Resetting CLEARS all programmed contents in memory channels and returns default values in quick set mode set mode MODE TUNER TS FILTER SPCH V M A B SPLIT M CL SCAN SET ATT P AMP COMP VOX MNF RIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 28 18 14 10 21 24 7 3 5 1 8 F INP M ...

Page 90: ...peaker or headphones are connected Check the external speaker or head phone plug connection p 14 Sensitivity is too low and only strong signals are audible The antenna is not connected properly Reconnect to the antenna connector The antenna feed line is cut or shorted Check the feed line and correct any im proper conditions The antenna is not properly tuned Push TUNER to manually tune the an tenna...

Page 91: ...is set too high Set microphone gain to a suitable level in quick set mode p 71 The compression level is set too high with the speech compressor ON Set compression level to a suitable po sition p 57 DISPLAY Displayed frequency does not change prop erly The dial lock function is activated Push SPCH to deactivate the function p 29 The internal CPU has malfunctioned Reset the CPU pgs 21 84 SCAN P r o ...

Page 92: ...T holes on the right side of the transceiver with the supplied screws M4 12 w Attach the MB 117 to the CARRYING HANDLE holes on the left side of the transceiver with the supplied screws M3 10 Rubber feet Carrying handle Screws M4 12 Screws M3 10 MB 118 mobile mounting bracket installation The universal mounting bracket allows overhead mounting Mount the transceiver securely with the 4 supplied scr...

Page 93: ...7 IC 7200 CONTROLLER TO IC 7200 FE FE FE 76 E0 Cn Sc Data area FD Preamble code fixed Transceiver s default address Controller s default address Command number see table at right Sub command number see table at right BCD code data for frequency or memory number entry End of message code fixed OK MESSAGE TO CONTROLLER FE FE E0 76 FB FD Preamble code fixed Controller s default address Transceiver s ...

Page 94: ...mmand Description 14 01 AF level setting 0 max CCW to 255 max CW 02 RF level setting 0 max CCW to 255 11 o clock 03 SQL level setting 0 11 o clock to 255 max CW 06 NR level setting 0 0 to 255 100 07 Inside PBT setting 0 max CCW 128 center 255 max CW 08 Outside PBT setting 0 max CCW 128 center 255 max CW 09 CW Pitch setting 0 300 Hz to 255 900 Hz 5 Hz steps 0A RF power setting 0 minimum to 255 100 ...

Page 95: ...key operation 0 OFF 1 ON 0331 Set read scan speed set 0 Slow 1 Fast 0332 Set read scan resume set 0 OFF 1 ON Command Sub command Description 1A 0333 Set read main dial auto TS 0 OFF 1 Low 2 High 0334 Set read 1 4 dial speed set 0 OFF 1 ON 0335 Set read mic UP DOWN speed 0 Low 1 High 0336 Set read SSB CW synchronous tuning function 0 OFF 1 ON 0337 Set read CW carrier point set 0 LSB 1 USB 0338 Set ...

Page 96: ...99999 02 3 5 MHz 3 400000 4 099999 03 7 MHz 6 900000 7 499999 04 10 MHz 9 900000 10 499999 05 14 MHz 13 900000 14 499999 06 18 MHz 17 900000 18 499999 07 21 MHz 20 900000 21 499999 08 24 MHz 24 400000 25 099999 09 28 MHz 28 000000 29 999999 10 50 MHz 50 000000 54 000000 11 General Other than above D Data mode with filter width setting The following data sequence is used when sending or reading the...

Page 97: ...r power Modulation system SSB Digital PSN modulation AM Digital Low power modulation Spurious emissions HF bands Less than 50 dB 50 MHz band Less than 63 dB Carrier suppression More than 50 dB Unwanted sideband More than 50 dB Microphone 8 pin connector 600 ø connector KEY connector 3 conductor 6 3 d mm 1 4 Receiver Receive system Triple conversion superheterodyne Intermediate frequencies 1st 64 4...

Page 98: ...level converter unit For remote transceiver control using a personal computer equipped with an RS 232C port You can change frequencies operating mode memory channels etc via your computer SP 10 external speaker External speakers suitable for mobile operation SP 10 Compact type 4 ø 5 W SP 21 external speaker Designed for base station operation Input impedance 8 ø Max input power 5 W HM 36 hand micr...

Page 99: ...PLIFIER Full duty 1 kW linear amplifier including an automatic antenna tuner Has automatic tuning and band selection capability Full break in QSK operation is possible The amplifier power supply unit and the remote control unit are separated An optional OPC 599 is required for connection AH 710 FOLDED DIPOLE ANTENNA approx 24 5 m 80 3 ft Covers from 1 9 30 MHz bands Has an SO 239 connector 30 m 98...

Page 100: ...mission of a constant carrier For the bands 10 MHz and higher the following power density limits have been recommended 10 50 MHz 2 W sq m Vertical clearance by EIRP output 1 Watts 2 1 m 10 Watts 2 8 m 25 Watts 3 4 m 100 Watts 5 m 1000 Watts 12 m Forward clearance by EIRP output 100 Watts 2 m 1000 Watts 6 5 m 10 000 Watts 20 m 100 000 Watts 65 m In all cases any possible risk depends on the trans m...

Page 101: ...4 990000 MHz 28 000 29 700000 MHz 50 000 52 000000 MHz Italy 05 Receive 1 830 1 850000 MHz 3 500 3 800000 MHz 7 000 7 200000 MHz 10 100 10 150000 MHz 14 000 14 350000 MHz 18 068 18 168000 MHz 21 000 21 450000 MHz 24 890 24 990000 MHz 28 000 29 700000 MHz 50 000 51 000000 MHz Transmit 1 830 1 850000 MHz 3 500 3 800000 MHz 7 000 7 200000 MHz 10 100 10 150000 MHz 14 000 14 350000 MHz 18 068 18 168000...

Page 102: ...om the transceiver before any work on the transceiver Bridge these solder pads IC 7200 s bottom view with bottom cover is opened RF unit Front panel q BAND w 8 V Band voltage generator circuit The below circuit is just for reference 1 9 MHz Rotary switch Diode VR 4 7 kø 4 7 kø 4 7 kø 100 µH 100 µH 4700 pF 4700 pF 4700 pF BAND 8 V 8 V External power souce ACC socket of an optional unit GND 10 kø 10...

Page 103: ...MEMO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ...

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