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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
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Connecting an external DC power supply
Confirm that the transceiver is OFF before connecting
the DC power cable.
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We recommend using Icom’s optional PS-126
(DC 13.8 V/25 A) power supply.
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When connecting a non-Icom DC power cable, the
transceiver needs:
•DC 13.8 V (Capacity: At least 21 Amps)
• a power supply with an over current protective line and
low voltage fluctuation or ripple.
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PS-126
Non-Icom DC power supply
PS-126
AC cable
DC power cable
IC-7300
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When disconnecting, firmly
push down the locking tab
and then pull the connector
out of the socket.
GND
Supplied DC
power cable
Black
Red
Connecting the antenna tuner
The AH-4
automatic
antenna
tuner
matches the
IC-7300 to
the optional AH-2b or a long wire antenna
more than 7 m/23 ft long (between 3.5 MHz and 50
MHz).
NOTE
: Before connecting, be sure to turn OFF the
transceiver power.
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See the AH-4 instruction manual for installation and
connection details.
GND
AH-4
GND
[ANT]
IC-7300
[TUNER]
HF band long wire
antenna
Or to an optional AH-2b
Control cable
Fuses
CAUTION: DO NOT
touch the cooling fan on the rear panel
of the transceiver after transmitting continuously for long
periods of time. The transceiver becomes extremely hot.