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THE TRANSCEIVER

i7800

Instruction Manual

A-6328H-1EX-

Printed in Japan

Summary of Contents for IC-7800

Page 1: ...THE TRANSCEIVER i7800 Instruction Manual A 6328H 1EX u Printed in Japan 2004 2006 Icom Inc...

Page 2: ...ide perfect no compromise Dualwatch operation Built in Baudot RTTY and PSK31 modulator demodulator and direct PC keyboard connection capability for RTTY and PSK31 operation without a PC Upgraded real...

Page 3: ...ssipation may be reduced and the transceiver may be damaged R NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands This may result in an electric shock or damage to the transceiver DO NOT use chemica...

Page 4: ...ay differ from that shown according to version iii SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Section 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel 1 2 Rear panel 1 12 LCD display 1 14 Screen menu arrangement 1 15 Section 2 INSTALLATION...

Page 5: ...6 D Selecting 1 Hz step 3 7 D Auto tuning step function 3 7 D Band edge warning beep 3 7 Operating mode selection 3 8 Volume setting 3 9 RF gain adjustment 3 9 Squelch level adjustment 3 9 Meter indic...

Page 6: ...Editing PSK memory 4 25 D PSK decode set mode 4 26 D Data saving 4 28 Operating AM 4 29 D Convenient functions for receive 4 29 D Convenient functions for transmit 4 30 Operating FM 4 31 D Convenient...

Page 7: ...ORDER FUNCTIONS About digital voice recorder 7 2 Recording a received audio 7 3 D Basic recording 7 3 D One touch recording 7 3 Playing the recorded audio 7 4 D Basic playing 7 4 D One touch playing 7...

Page 8: ...mory channels 9 7 D Setting in scan screen 9 7 D Setting in memory list screen 9 7 D Erasing the select scan setting 9 7 Tone scan 9 8 Section 10 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Antenna connection and selecti...

Page 9: ...ations 13 8 Screen saver function 13 8 Section 14 CONTROL COMMAND Remote jack CI V information 14 2 D CI V connection example 14 2 D Data format 14 2 D Command table 14 9 D To send read memory content...

Page 10: ...2 Caution 16 2 Preparation 16 3 D Firmware and firm utility 16 3 D File downloading 16 3 Firmware update CF memory card 16 4 Firmware update PC 16 6 D Connections 16 6 D IP address setting 16 7 D Upd...

Page 11: ...1 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Section 1 Front panel 1 2 Rear panel 1 12 LCD display 1 14 Screen menu arrangement 1 15...

Page 12: ...ITCH TIMER p 11 4 Turns the sleep or daily timer function ON and OFF The TIMER indicator above this switch lights green when the timer is in use Enters timer set mode when pushed for 1 sec t HEADPHONE...

Page 13: ...2 BREAK IN DELAY CONTROL DELAY p 6 3 Adjusts the transmit to receive switching delay time for CW semi break in operations 3 MONITOR SWITCH MONI p 6 4 Monitors your transmitted IF signal The CW sideto...

Page 14: ...phones 5 RF GAIN CONTROL RF outer control for MAIN band p 3 9 6 RF GAIN CONTROL RF outer control for SUB band p 3 9 Adjusts the RF gain level While rotating the RF gain control you may hear noise This...

Page 15: ...nt can be set between 0 1 to 8 0 sec depends on mode or turned OFF When AGC is OFF the S meter does not function What is the AGC The AGC controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level...

Page 16: ...MAIN band p 5 17 2 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH NB for SUB band p 5 17 Switches the noise blanker ON and OFF when pushed The noise blanker reduces pulse type noise such as that generated by automobile igni ti...

Page 17: ...displayed with another screen such as memory or set mode screen simultaneously 3 VOICE MEMORY RECORD SWITCH REC p 7 3 Records the received signal for the preset time period when pushed After the prese...

Page 18: ...requency and operat ing mode into the displayed memory channel when pushed for 1 sec This function is available both in VFO and memory modes 1 MEMO PAD READ SWITCH MP R p 8 7 Each push calls up a freq...

Page 19: ...from the main readout frequency in FM mode p 12 15 The quick split function can be turned OFF using set mode p 12 15 Turns the split function ON and shifts the sub readout frequency after inputting an...

Page 20: ...via the DSP Passband width and shift frequency are displayed in the multi function display Push PBT CLEAR for 1 sec to clear the PBT settings Variable range is set to half of the IF filter passband wi...

Page 21: ...fine tuning stations calling you on off fre quency or when you prefer to listen to slightly different sounding voice characteristics etc 3 TX SWITCH TX p 6 4 Turns the TX function ON and OFF when pus...

Page 22: ...tion is in use pgs 2 10 4 6 0 RECEIVE ANTENNA A OUT RX ANT A OUT 1 RECEIVE ANTENNA A IN RX ANT A IN Located between the transmit receive switching cir cuit and receiver s RF stage in MAIN band SUB ban...

Page 23: ...r VSWR ALC speech com pression VD or ID level for external meter indication 6 DC OUTPUT JACK DC OUT p 2 6 Outputs a regulated 14 V DC approx for external equipment Connected in parallel with 13 8 V ou...

Page 24: ...TX INDICATOR Indicates the frequency readout for transmit 1 VFO MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR p 3 3 Indicates the VFO mode or selected memory chan nel number 2 IF FILTER INDICATOR Shows the selected IF fil...

Page 25: ...T several times returns to the start up screen See p 12 3 for set mode arrangement 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Spectrum scope screen p 5 2 Voice recorder screen p 7 3 RTTY decoder screen p 4 13 Memory keyer s...

Page 26: ...connections 2 5 D Front panel 2 5 D Rear panel 1 2 5 D Rear panel 2 2 6 Linear amplifier connections 2 7 D Connecting the IC PW1 2 7 D Connecting a non Icom linear amplifier 2 7 Transverter jack infor...

Page 27: ...t the unit between RX ANT A B IN and RX ANT A B OUT connectors Selecting a location Select a location for the transceiver that allows ade quate air circulation free from extreme heat cold or vibration...

Page 28: ...lash memory card Insert the supplied CF Compact Flash memory card into the CF memory card slot To remove the CF memory card push in the button lo cated at left hand side of the slot Make sure to insta...

Page 29: ...gauge wire or strap available and make the connection as short as possible Grounding prevents elec trical shocks TVI and oth er problems AC outlet R WARNING Use the supplied AC power cable only NOTE...

Page 30: ...nal preamp or lowpass filter External speaker p 15 4 ACC sockets pgs 2 8 2 10 Antenna 1 2 3 4 p 2 7 Connects a linear amplifier antenna selector etc X VERTER Connects a transverter for V UHF band use...

Page 31: ...l keypad Connects an external keypad for direct voice memory and memory keyer controls Keyboard Connects an USB type PC keyboard directly for RTTY PSK31 operation as well as other text edit operations...

Page 32: ...FET setting see p 12 9 for details Use an external relay unit when your non Icom lin ear amplifier requires control voltage and or current greater than specified RF OUTPUT RF INPUT SEND ALC 50 coaxial...

Page 33: ...When connecting to MIC When using a PC application When using a TNC PC RS 232C TNC or scan converter PTT Audio output AF input GND AFSK output AF input GND PTT SQL input When using the VOX function n...

Page 34: ...can be controlled while in split frequency operation The UP DN switch can simulate a key paddle Preset in the keyer set mode p 4 12 wPTT SWITCH Push and hold to transmit release to receive ePTT LOCK...

Page 35: ...put Input impedance 10 k Connects to a modulator Input level Approx 100 mV rms AF detector output Output impedance 4 7 k 5 AF Fixed regardless of AF position Output level 100 300 mV rms in default set...

Page 36: ...ntry with the keypad 3 5 D Quick tuning step 3 6 D Selecting kHz step 3 6 D 1 4 tuning step function 3 6 D Selecting 1 Hz step 3 7 D Auto tuning step function 3 7 D Band edge warning beep 3 7 Operatin...

Page 37: ...art up takes approx 5 sec The transceiver displays its initial VFO frequencies when resetting is complete e Change the set mode settings after resetting if de sired In cooler temperatures the LCD may...

Page 38: ...cy readout highlighted Push SUB to select the sub band The key backlight for SUB lights Sub band s frequency readout highlighted Selecting VFO memory mode VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency...

Page 39: ...ing mode are memorized in the second band stacking register e Push 14 5 again then select another frequency and operating mode This frequency and operating mode are memorized in the third band stackin...

Page 40: ...o deactivate the lock function see p 5 18 for details CONVENIENT The sub dial is always available for tuning the sub band The sub dial allows quick tuning in the sub band without switching from main t...

Page 41: ...Select the desired operating mode r Rotate the main dial to select the desired tuning step t Repeat steps e and r to select quick tuning steps for other modes if desired y Push EXIT SET to exit the se...

Page 42: ...Auto TS or SUB DIAL Auto TS MAIN DIAL Auto TS for main dial SUB DIAL Auto TS for sub dial selection t Rotate main dial to select the desired condition from high low and OFF High Approx 5 times faster...

Page 43: ...toggle be tween USB and LSB Selecting CW mode Push CW to select CW After CW is selected push CW to toggle between CW and CW reverse mode Selecting RTTY PSK mode Push RTTY PSK to select RTTY or PSK Af...

Page 44: ...ch removes noise output from the speaker closed position when no signal is received When no signal is received rotate SQL control fully counterclockwise first then rotate SQL clock wise to the point t...

Page 45: ...fier MOS FETs D D Multi function digital meter The IC 7800 can display the multi function digital meter in the LCD display This meter displays all trans mit parameters simultaneously q Push METER for...

Page 46: ...T several times to return to normal screen if necessary w Push F 7 SET then push F 3 DISPLAY to select display set mode e Push F 1 Y or F 2 Z to select Meter type Nor mal Screen item r Rotate main dia...

Page 47: ...to other stations on the same frequency qPush METER to select the ALC meter wPush PTT microphone to transmit Talk into the microphone at your normal voice level eWhile talking into the microphone rot...

Page 48: ...t the ALC meter wPush PTT microphone SSB with COMP ON AM or FM key down CW or push TRANSMIT RTTY or PSK to transmit eWhile talking into the microphone keying down or transmitting rotate DRIVE so that...

Page 49: ...in peak filter 4 14 D Functions for the RTTY decoder indication 4 15 D Setting the decoder threshold level 4 15 D RTTY memory transmission 4 16 D Automatic transmission reception setting 4 16 D Editin...

Page 50: ...control to adjust the threshold level Noise blanker indicator above NB switch lights when the noise blanker is ON Push NB for 1 sec to enter noise blanker set mode Twin PBT passband tuning p 5 12 Rot...

Page 51: ...sor ON and OFF Pushing COMP for 1 sec to select the compression bandwidth from wide middle and narrow VOX voice operated transmit p 6 2 Push VOX BK IN to turn the VOX function ON and OFF VOX appears w...

Page 52: ...l to adjust the threshold level Noise blanker indicator above NB switch lights when the noise blanker is ON Push NB for 1 sec to enter noise blanker set mode Noise reduction p 5 18 Push NR switch to t...

Page 53: ...CW side tone function When the transceiver is in the receive condition and the break in function is OFF p 6 3 you can listen to the CW side tone without actually transmitting This allows you to match...

Page 54: ...rotate DIGI SEL control to suit your preference D D About 137 kHz band operation Europe UK Italy Spain France versions only 137 kHz band within the 135 7 kHz to 137 8 kHz range operation in CW mode is...

Page 55: ...select memory keyer screen e Push EXIT SET to select memory keyer menu screen r Push one of the multi function keys F 1 to F 4 to select the desired menu See the diagram below Push EXIT SET to return...

Page 56: ...tion key for 1 sec repeatedly sends the contents push any function key to cancel the transmis sion The contest serial number counter is incremented each time the contents are sent Push F 5 1 to reduce...

Page 57: ...used to transmit a following word with no space such as AR Put before a text string such as AR and the string AR is sent with no space is used to insert the CW contest serial num ber The serial numbe...

Page 58: ...ET F 2 Z F 4 DEF 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT This item sets the numbering system used for contest serial numbers normal or short morse numbers Normal Does not use short morse numbers default 190 ANO Sets 1...

Page 59: ...o normal screen F 1 Y Main dial EXIT SET F 2 Z F 4 DEF 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT When sending CW using the repeat timer this item sets the time between transmission 1 to 60 sec in 1 sec steps can be sele...

Page 60: ...for ELEC KEY con nector on the front panel ELEC KEY BUG KEY and Straight key can be se lected default ELEC KEY This item allows you to set the microphone UP DN keys to be used as a paddle ON UP DN sw...

Page 61: ...F12 on the connected keyboard to transmit TX indicator lights red y Type from the keyboard to enter the contents that you want to transmit The typewritten contents are indicated in the TX buffer scree...

Page 62: ...e independent preamp controls Attenuator p 5 9 Push ATT several times to set the attenuator in 6 dB steps Pushing ATT for 1 sec to set the attenuator in 3 dB steps ATT and attenuation level appear whe...

Page 63: ...type during wide screen indication can be selected in display set mode pgs 3 11 12 11 u Push F 6 MAIN SUB to toggle the MAIN and SUB band for decode operation Dualwatch function p 5 16 should be ON wh...

Page 64: ...ng RTTY mode operation push F 3 DECODE to select RTTY decode screen w Push F 4 TX MEM to select RTTY memory screen then push F 6 EDIT to select RTTY mem ory edit screen RTTY memory contents of the Cha...

Page 65: ...lected Selectable characters with the main dial For your convenience When a PC keyboard is connected to KEYBOARD connector on the rear panel the RTTY memory contents can also be edited from the keyboa...

Page 66: ...er code decoding after receiving a space USOS UnShift On Space function capability ON and OFF ON Decode as letter code OFF Decode as character code Selects the new line code of the internal RTTY de co...

Page 67: ...ed in the box beside the RGB scale Push F 3 to select R Red G Green and B Blue and then rotate the main dial to set the ratio from 0 to 255 Selects the operating frequency indication for time stamp us...

Page 68: ...ect the saving for mat from Text to HTML Text is the default setting Push F 4 DEF for 1 sec to select the default set ting c Push EXIT SET to return to the previous in dication Saving location z Push...

Page 69: ...nal is received t Press F12 of the connected keyboard to transmit TX indicator lights red y Type from the connected keyboard to enter the message that you want to transmit The typewritten contents are...

Page 70: ...TT and attenuation level appear when the attenu ator is ON Noise blanker p 5 17 Push NB switch to turn the noise blanker ON and OFF and then rotate NB control to adjust the threshold level Noise blank...

Page 71: ...NET function ON appears additionally i Push F 3 AFC NET for 1 sec to add the offset fre quency to the displayed frequency o Push F 7 WIDE to toggle the PSK decode screen size from normal and wide S R...

Page 72: ...K mode operation push F 3 DECODE to select PSK decode screen w Push F 4 TX MEM to select PSK memory screen then push F 6 EDIT to select PSK memory edit screen PSK memory contents of Channel 1 PT1 is s...

Page 73: ...is selected Selectable characters with the main dial For your convenience When a PC keyboard is connected to KEYBOARD connector on the rear panel the PSK memory con tents can also be edited from the...

Page 74: ...e stamp OFF No time stamp display Selects the clock display for time stamp usage NOTE The time won t be displayed when OFF is selected in PSK Time Stamp as above Local Selects the time that set in Tim...

Page 75: ...5 Set the text color for transmitted characters The color is set in RGB format The set color is indicated in the box beside the RGB scale Push F 3 to select R Red G Green and B Blue and then rotate th...

Page 76: ...select the saving for mat from Text and HTML Text is the default setting Push F 4 DEF for 1 sec to select the default set ting c Push EXIT SET to return to the previous in dication Saving location z P...

Page 77: ...otate NB control to adjust the threshold level Noise blanker indicator above NB switch lights when the noise blanker is ON Push NB for 1 sec to enter noise blanker set mode Noise reduction p 5 18 Push...

Page 78: ...quality monitor p 6 4 Push MONI to turn the monitor function ON and OFF Rotate MONI GAIN to adjust the monitor gain Monitor indicator above MONI switch lights when the monitor function is ON Audio to...

Page 79: ...Push VOX BK IN to turn the VOX function ON and OFF VOX appears when the VOX function is ON Transmit quality monitor p 6 4 Push MONI to turn the monitor function ON and OFF Rotate MONI GAIN to adjust t...

Page 80: ...d The transmit frequency can be monitored while pushing XFC or using dualwatch u Push and hold PTT to transmit release PTT to receive i To return to simplex push SPLIT momentarily D D Repeater tone fr...

Page 81: ...ious indica tion u When the received signal includes a matching tone squelch opens and the signal can be heard When the received signal s tone does not match tone squelch does not open however the S i...

Page 82: ...ing indicator of the TNC or software During SSB data mode 1 4 tuning function can be used for critical tuning y Operate the PC software or TNC to transmit When operating in SSB data mode adjust the TN...

Page 83: ...set value 5 11 D Adjusting the AGC time constant 5 11 D Setting the AGC time constant preset value 5 11 Twin PBT operation 5 12 IF filter selection 5 13 D IF filter selection 5 13 D Filter passband wi...

Page 84: ...uring dualwatch or split frequency operation only u Push F 3 MARKER several times to select the marker sub readout or transmit frequency or turn the marker OFF displays the marker at the transmit freq...

Page 85: ...t frequency displays the marker at the sub readout frequency or appears when the marker is out of range The spectrum scope shows the transmit signal wave form while transmitting This can be deactivate...

Page 86: ...t the waveform color sweeping speed scope range for fix mode etc q During spectrum scope display ON push F 7 SET to select scope set mode screen Push F 7 WIDE to toggle the screen size between nor mal...

Page 87: ...d G Green and B Blue and rotate the ratio from 0 to 255 range The set color is indicated in the box beside the RGB scale Set the waveform color for the receiving signals max imum level The color is se...

Page 88: ...he scope edge frequencies for fix mode scope when 1 6 to 2 MHz band is selected Set the frequencies within 1 600 to 2 000 MHz range in 1 kHz steps Set the scope edge frequencies for fix mode scope whe...

Page 89: ...en 15 to 20 MHz band is selected Set the frequencies within 15 000 to 20 000 MHz range in 1 kHz steps Up to 500 kHz band width can be specified so either edge frequency will be set to the differ ence...

Page 90: ...hen 45 to 60 MHz band is selected Set the frequencies within 45 000 to 60 000 MHz range in 1 kHz steps Up to 500 kHz band width can be specified so either edge frequency will be set to the differ ence...

Page 91: ...Used on bands above 24 MHz and when electric fields are weak Receive sensitivity is insufficient during low gain or while using a narrow band antenna such as small loop a Beverage antenna or a short Y...

Page 92: ...t the RIT frequency Push CLEAR momentarily to reset the RIT frequency when the quick RIT TX clear function is ON p 12 18 Push RIT for 1 sec to add the shift frequency to the op erating frequency D D R...

Page 93: ...ec depends on mode or turned OFF Push F 4 DEF for 1 sec to select a default value tPush AGC to select medium time constant yRotate the main dial to set the desired time constant for AGC MID AGC time c...

Page 94: ...and width and mode The edge of the variable range is half of the passband width and PBT is adjustable in 25 or 50 Hz steps TWIN PBT should normally be set to the center posi tions PBT setting is clear...

Page 95: ...er is dis played in the LCD D D Filter passband width setting except FM mode qPush FILTER for 1 sec to enter filter set screen wSelect any mode except FM Passband widths for FM modes are fixed and can...

Page 96: ...EXIT SET to exit filter set screen The filter shape can be set for each band HF and 50 MHz bands mode as well as the passband width setting CW only independently as your default setting in filter sha...

Page 97: ...shape for SSB mode in 50 MHz band The set filter shape is automatically used only when the IF filter is set to 600 Hz or wider Select the filter shape for SSB data mode in 50 MHz band The set filter s...

Page 98: ...when changing the frequency band operating mode etc in sub band Push MAIN for the main band access tRotate AF for sub band to adjust the sub band audio level yTo transmit on the sub band readout push...

Page 99: ...ype is other than impulse Turn the noise blanker OFF or rotate NB control to a shallow po sition in this case D D NB set mode To deal with various type of noises attenuation level and noise width can...

Page 100: ...F NR indicator lights off Deep rotation of the NR control results in audio signal masking or distortion Set the NR control for maximum readability Dial lock function The dial lock function prevents fr...

Page 101: ...ning the manual notch noise may be heard This comes from the DSP unit and does not indicate an equipment malfunction Digital selector The digital selector manually adjusts the center fre quency of the...

Page 102: ...VOX set mode 6 2 Break in function 6 3 D Semi break in operation 6 3 D Full break in operation 6 3 TX function 6 4 D TX monitor function 6 4 Monitor function 6 4 Transmit filter width setting SSB onl...

Page 103: ...nt where the transceiver does not switch to transmit due to received audio from the speaker tAdjust the VOX delay and the VOX voice delay in VOX set mode if necessary D D VOX set mode qPush VOX BK IN...

Page 104: ...times to turn the semi break in function ON BK IN appears eRotate DELAY to set the break in delay time the delay from transmit to receive When using a paddle rotate KEY SPEED to adjust the keying spe...

Page 105: ...celled For your convenience Calculate function The shift frequency of the TX function can be added subtracted to the displayed frequency While displaying the TX shift frequency push TX for 1 sec Monit...

Page 106: ...l Push METER several times to select the ALC meter for microphone gain adjustment wPush COMP to turn the speech compressor ON ePush METER once to select the COMP meter rWhile speaking into the microph...

Page 107: ...frequencies push CHANGE to exchange the main and sub readouts When XFC is pushed CONVENIENT Direct shift frequency input The shift frequency can be entered directly qPush F INP ENT wEnter the desired...

Page 108: ...t the transmit frequency with the main dial while pushing XFC or with the sub dial indicator disappears when XFC is pushed or the main sub dial is rotated Offset frequency setting with the keypad exam...

Page 109: ...One touch playing 7 4 Protect the recorded contents 7 5 Erasing the recorded contents 7 5 Recording a message for transmit 7 6 D Recording 7 6 D Confirming a message for transmit 7 6 Programming a mem...

Page 110: ...back the end of 5 sec in a channel Push for 1 sec starts recording Push for 1 sec starts recording Or push for 1 sec Push momentarily stops recording Push momentarily starts recording Push momentaril...

Page 111: ...pro grammed as the memory names automatically tPush REC momentarily to stop recording IMPORTANT Push REC to stop recording before or when 30 sec has passed from the start of recording The voice recor...

Page 112: ...LAY again to stop playback if desired Playback is terminated automatically when all of the recorded contents in the channel are played or after 30 sec yPush EXIT SET twice to exit the voice recorder s...

Page 113: ...en the contents is protected rPush EXIT SET twice to exit the voice recorder screen Erasing the recorded contents The recorded contents can be erased independently by channel qCall up the voice record...

Page 114: ...red Audio output from the internal speaker is automatically muted uWhile speaking into the microphone with your nor mal voice level adjust the MIC control so that the MIC REC LEVEL indicator reads wit...

Page 115: ...ey for number input Push ABC or abc to toggle capital and small letters Push 123 or Symbol to toggle numerals and symbols Push F 1 or F 2 for cursor movement Push F 3 DEL to delete the selected charac...

Page 116: ...n all of the recorded contents in the channel are transmitted yPush EXIT SET twice to exit the voice memory screen For your information When an external keypad is connected to EXT KEY PAD the recorded...

Page 117: ...select the default condition or value uPush EXIT SET to exit the voice set mode screen F 2 Z F 1 Y EXIT SET Main dial F 4 DEF 7 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Turn the automatic monitor function for record...

Page 118: ...to insert a space c Push EXIT SET to set the file name Saving location z Push F 1 DIR FILE to select tree view screen x Select the desired directory or folder in the CF memory card Push F 4 to select...

Page 119: ...irming programmed memory channels 8 3 Memory channel programming 8 4 D Programming in VFO mode 8 4 D Programming in memory mode 8 4 Frequency transferring 8 5 D Transferring in VFO mode 8 5 D Transfer...

Page 120: ...memory channel number using the keypad Enter 100 or 101 to select scan edge channel P1 or P2 respectively rPush Y or Z to select the desired memory chan nel EXAMPLE To select the memory channel 3 Push...

Page 121: ...shing F 1 ROLL rotate the main dial to select the desired memory channel Y and Z can also be used rPush EXIT SET to exit memory list screen Memory list screen D D Confirming programmed memory channels...

Page 122: ...cy operating mode etc into the memory channel D D Programming in memory mode qSelect the desired memory channel with Y Z in memory mode Memory channel contents appear in the memory chan nel readout be...

Page 123: ...ode This is useful for transferring frequency and operating mode while operating in memory mode When you have changed the frequency or operat ing mode in the selected memory channel Displayed frequenc...

Page 124: ...mbol to toggle numerals and symbols Push F 1 or F 2 for cursor movement Push F 3 DEL to delete the selected character Push F 4 SPACE to input a space Pushing the transceiver s keypad 0 9 can also ente...

Page 125: ...mo pad must have its own unique combi nation of frequency and operating mode memo pads having identical settings cannot be written D D Calling up a frequency from a memo pad You can simply call up the...

Page 126: ...9 3 Programmed scan operation 9 4 F scan operation 9 4 Fine programmed scan F scan 9 5 Memory scan operation 9 6 Select memory scan operation 9 6 Setting select memory channels 9 7 D Setting in scan...

Page 127: ...can edge frequencies into scan edge mem ory channels P1 and P2 For F scan Set the F span F scan range in the scan screen For memory scan Program 2 or more memory channels except scan edge memory chann...

Page 128: ...hether the scan re sume condition is set to ON or OFF Scan set mode When the squelch is open scan continues until it is stopped manually it does not pause on detected sig nals When squelch is closed s...

Page 129: ...and P2 pro grammed scan does not start F scan operation qPush EXIT SET several times to close a multi func tion screen if necessary wSelect VFO mode or a memory channel eSelect the desired operating...

Page 130: ...rammed scan or F scan as described on previous page rPush F 1 PROG or F 2 F to start a scan or and decimal points blink while scanning tPush F 3 FINE to start a fine scan or blinks instead of or respe...

Page 131: ...ct memory mode ePush F 5 SCAN to select the scan screen rSet the main band s SQL open or closed See page 9 2 for squelch condition tPush F 5 SEL No several times to select the se lect scan number from...

Page 132: ...list screen eRotate the main dial while pushing F 1 ROLL or F 2 SET to select the desired memory channel Y Z keys and direct keypad selections can be used rPush F 3 SELECT several times to set the mem...

Page 133: ...r F 2 Z to check the repeater tone frequency or tone squelch frequency respectively tPush F 6 T SCAN to start the tone scan SCAN blinks while scanning yWhen the tone frequency is detected the tone sca...

Page 134: ...enna connection and selection 10 2 Antenna memory settings 10 3 D Antenna type selection 10 3 D Temporary memory 10 4 D Antenna selection mode 10 4 Antenna tuner operation 10 5 D Tuner operation 10 5...

Page 135: ...antenna is automatically selected whenever that band is used EXAMPLE a 3 5 7 MHz antenna is connected to ANT1 a 21 28 MHz antenna is connected to ANT2 a 50 MHz antenna is connected to ANT3 When the an...

Page 136: ...cidentally transmitting into an empty antenna connector In addition a receive only antenna can be specified for ANT4 qSelect the antenna set screen as described above wPush F 7 ANT TYPE to select ante...

Page 137: ...selected antenna suits the operating frequency Otherwise the trans ceiver may be damaged D D Antenna selection mode The automatic antenna selection antenna memory and the ANT switch function can be de...

Page 138: ...ternal tuner may not be tuned correctly In such cases man ual tuning is helpful Push TUNER for 1 sec to start manual tuning A side tone is emitted and TUNER switch indicator blinks red while tuning If...

Page 139: ...ection and feedline the untuned antenna SWR Less than 3 1 for HF bands Less than 2 5 1 for 50 MHz band the transmit power 8 W for HF bands 15 W for 50 MHz band the power source voltage capacity If the...

Page 140: ...11 1 CLOCK AND TIMERS Section 11 Time set mode 11 2 Daily timer setting 11 3 Setting sleep timer 11 4 Timer operation 11 4...

Page 141: ...nd TIME set Push SET indication blink x Push F 5 SET to set the time Turns the clock 2 indication ON and OFF The clock 2 is convenient to indicate the UTC or other country s local time etc ON The cloc...

Page 142: ...oes not repeat uPush F 2 to select the ON cell then rotate the main dial to set the desired transceiver power ON time When using power OFF timer only push F 4 CLR for 1 sec to select iPush F 2 to sele...

Page 143: ...OFF after the sleep timer period elapses The timer indicator blinks while beeping Push TIMER momentarily to cancel the sleep timer if desired Timer operation qPreset the daily timer as described prev...

Page 144: ...12 4 ACC set mode 12 6 Display set mode 12 11 Miscellaneous Others set mode 12 14 CF card set menu 12 22 D CF card set screen arrangement 12 22 D Save option set mode 12 23 D Load option set mode 12 2...

Page 145: ...reen Pushing and holding EXIT SET for 1 sec also selects set mode menu screen e Push F 1 LEVEL F 2 ACC F 3 DISP F 4 TIME F 5 OTHERS or F 7 CF CARD to enter the desired set mode r For level accessory d...

Page 146: ...ET MODE D D Screen arrangement Set mode menu screen p 12 2 Level set mode p 12 4 ACC set mode p 12 6 Time set mode p 11 2 Display set mode p 12 11 Miscellaneous Others set mode p 12 14 CF card set men...

Page 147: ...one in AM mode from 5 to 5 default 0 Sets the bass level of the transmit audio tone in FM mode from 5 to 5 default 0 Sets the treble level of the transmit audio tone in FM mode from 5 to 5 default 0 S...

Page 148: ...f frequen cies Lower freq 100 200 300 default and 500 Hz Higher freq 2500 2700 default 2800 and 2900 Hz Sets the transmission passband width to narrow set ting by changing the lower and higher cut off...

Page 149: ...AF and squelch signals are out put from ACC1 A Selects the desired band for the audio and squelch signals output from ACC1 B Audio pin 5 Squelch pin 6 from MAIN and SUB MAIN Main band s AF and squelc...

Page 150: ...ACC B Use the signals from MIC and ACC1 B pin 4 ACC A ACC B Use the signals from ACC1 A and ACC1 B pin 4 MIC ACC A ACC B Use the signals from MIC ACC1 A and ACC1 B pin 4 default S P DIF Use the signa...

Page 151: ...and ACC1 B pin 4 MIC ACC A ACC B Use the signals from MIC ACC1 A and ACC1 B pin 4 S P DIF Use the signals from S P DIF Selects the desired connector s for modulation input when data 3 mode D3 is in u...

Page 152: ...s ID Outputs the drain current of the final am plifier MOS FETs Selects the desired item for an external meter indica tion sub readout Auto Outputs the receiving signal strength level during receive a...

Page 153: ...IN Use an external reference signal for the IC 7800 OFF Not input output the reference signal default OUT Outputs the IC 7800 reference signal to ex ternally connected equipment s for their ref erenc...

Page 154: ...IC 780 3 and IC 780 4 default Italic 1 Selects the desired font for the displays other than fre quency readout from Normal and Slim default Normal Display set mode Selects the desired S RF meter type...

Page 155: ...bility ON and OFF default ON Sets the memory name indication during memory mode operation ON and OFF default ON ON The programmed memory name is displayed above the frequency indication OFF No memory...

Page 156: ...cursor under the 1st character blinks x Push ABC abc 123 or Symbol to select the character group then rotate the main dial to select the character Push ABC or abc to toggle capital and small letters P...

Page 157: ...e confirmation beep setting above default ON The beep output level can be set in level set mode p 12 5 Sets the desired key touch beep sound frequency during main readout operation within 500 to 2000...

Page 158: ...500 MHz When this item is ON the main dial can be used to adjust the transmit frequency while pushing XFC even while the lock function is activated default OFF See pgs 6 6 6 7 for split frequency ope...

Page 159: ...5 Hz 2125 Hz is automatically selected when the internal RTTY decoder is used Selects the RTTY shift width There are 3 selectable values 170 200 and 425 Hz default 170 Hz 170 Hz is automatically selec...

Page 160: ...tuning step is turned OFF Sets the auto tuning step function for the sub dial When rotating the sub dial rapidly the tuning step au tomatically changes several times as selected There are 2 type of a...

Page 161: ...only be used Manual The manual notch can only be used Auto Manual Both the auto and manual notch can be used default Selects notch functions for AM mode operation from Auto Manual and Auto Manual Aut...

Page 162: ...o only Sets the external keypad for voice memory transmis sion capability ON and OFF See page 2 6 for the equivalent circuit of an external keypad and connection ON Pushing one of external keypad swit...

Page 163: ...above settings are 300 1200 4800 9600 and 19200 bps default 9600 Selects the connected keyboard type from Japanese English United Kingdom French French Canadian German Portuguese Portuguese Brazilian...

Page 164: ...details Sets the repeating rate for the connected keyboard within 2 0 to 30 0 cps in 0 1 cps steps default 10 9 cps cps character per second When a key of the connected keyboard is pressed and held th...

Page 165: ...CF card set screen arrangement CF card set menu Setting load screen p 12 26 Load option set mode p 12 24 Firmware update p 16 4 Format menu p 12 28 Setting save screen p 12 25 Save option set mode p 1...

Page 166: ...the voice TX memory saving condition from YES and NO default YES YES Saves the voice TX memory NO Does not save Selects the voice RX memory saving condition from YES and NO default NO YES Saves the v...

Page 167: ...and NO default NO YES Loads and sets the IP address and subnet mask setting NO Use the original IP address and subnet mask setting Selects the CI V address setting loading condition YES and NO default...

Page 168: ...ION to enter save option set mode x Push F 1 Y or F 2 Z to select the item then rotate the main dial to select the desired setting see p 12 23 for details Text is the default setting Push F 4 DEF for...

Page 169: ...s After the CF card contents are displayed the indicator goes off e Push F 5 OPTION to select load option set mode then set the desired loading conditions if desired See page 12 24 for details r Push...

Page 170: ...screen e Push F 2 Y or F 3 Z to select the desired file r Push F 5 REN DEL momentarily to select the file name edit condition t Push ABC 123 or Symbol to select the charac ter group then rotate the m...

Page 171: ...ush F 1 DIR FILE to select file list screen e Push F 2 Y or F 3 Z to select the desired file to be deleted r Push F 5 REN DEL for 1 sec Confirmation screen appears t Push F 6 OK to delete After the de...

Page 172: ...in dial brake adjustment 13 3 Voice synthesizer operation 13 3 SWR reading 13 4 Screen type and font selections 13 4 Frequency calibration approximate 13 5 Opening the transceiver s case 13 6 Clock ba...

Page 173: ...too far clockwise Split frequency function is not activated Programmed subaudible tone frequency is wrong Rotate AF clockwise to obtain a suitable lis tening level Turn SQL to 10 o clock position to...

Page 174: ...d in level set mode p 12 5 SPEECH for sub SPEECH for main Light Heavy 13 MAINTENANCE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF Programmed scan does not stop Programmed scan does not start Memory scan does n...

Page 175: ...ailable in the IC 7800 q Push EXIT SET several times to close multi func tion screen if necessary w Push F 7 SET to select set mode menu screen e Push F 3 DISP to enter display set mode r Push F 1 Y o...

Page 176: ...equencies can be used r Push EXIT SET several times to close a multi function screen if necessary Calibration marker item t Push F 7 SET to select set mode menu screen y Push F 5 OTHERS to enter misce...

Page 177: ...KNOBS when the transceiver is upside down This may damage the transceiver e Remove 7 screws from the bottom and the 6 screws from the sides then lift up the bottom cover Clock backup battery replaceme...

Page 178: ...e the bottom cover Resetting the CPU q Turn the main power switch on the rear panel ON Make sure the transceiver power is still OFF w While pushing and holding F INP ENT and MW push POWER to turn powe...

Page 179: ...er amplifier temperature can be monitored in the multi function meter TEMP gauge Screen saver function The IC 7800 has a screen saver function to protect the LCD from the burn in effect q Push EXIT SE...

Page 180: ...ister 14 9 D Codes for memory keyer contents 14 9 D Codes for memory name opening message and clock 2 name contents 14 9 D Offset frequency setting 14 10 D Repeater tone tone squelch frequency setting...

Page 181: ...d numbers A data area or sub command is added for some commands Controller to IC 7800 FE FE 6A E0 Cn Sc Data area FD Preamble code fixed Transceiver s default address Controller s default address Comm...

Page 182: ...enuator 0 OFF 1 3 dB 2 6 dB 3 9 dB 4 12 dB 5 15 dB 6 18 dB 7 21 dB 12 00 RX ANT Select read ANT1 selection 00 RX ANT OFF 01 RX ANT ON 01 RX ANT Select read ANT2 selection 00 RX ANT OFF 01 RX ANT ON 02...

Page 183: ...to 10 5 050009 Send read FM TX Tone Bass level 0 5 to 10 5 050010 Send read FM TX Tone Treble level 0 5 to 10 5 Command Sub command Description 1A 050011 Send read FM RX Tone Bass level 0 5 to 10 5 0...

Page 184: ...indication setting 0 OFF 1 ON 050055 Send read output signal setting for external display 0 OFF 1 ON 050056 Send read synchronous pulse level setting 0 L 1 H Command Sub command Description 1A 050057...

Page 185: ...requen cy set 0 Filter center 1 Carrier point center 2 Carrier point cen ter Abs Freq Command Sub command Description 1A 050112 Send read waveform color for receiving signal see p 14 10 for details 05...

Page 186: ...0 for details 050162 Send read time stamp text font color see p 14 10 for details 050163 Send read text font color in TX buffer see p 14 10 for details Command Sub command Description 1A 050164 Send r...

Page 187: ...t read PSK AFC function tuning range 0 8 Hz 1 15 Hz 06 Send read DATA mode with filter set see p 14 10 for detail 07 Send read SSB transmit band width 0 WIDE 1 MID 2 NAR 08 Send read DSP filter shape...

Page 188: ...aracter codes instructed codes for memory keyer contents as above and follows are additionally used Character s code Alphabetical characters Character s code Symbols Character ASCII code Character ASC...

Page 189: ...0 ANT1 1 ANT2 2 ANT3 3 ANT4 4 TX ANT1 RX ANT4 5 TX ANT2 RX ANT4 6 TX ANT3 RX ANT4 RX should be selected for ANT4 q X X X X w 00 Data mode OFF 01 FIL1 02 FIL2 03 FIL3 00 Data mode OFF 01 Data mode 1 D...

Page 190: ...15 1 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Section 15 Specifications 15 2 D General 15 2 D Transmitter 15 2 D Receiver 15 3 D Antenna tuner 15 3 Options 15 4...

Page 191: ...pical Receive Stand by 200 VA typical Max audio 210 VA typical Transmit at 200 W 800 VA Dimensions projections not included 424 149 435 mm 1611 16 57 8 173 16 in Weight Approx 25 kg 55 lb ACC 1 connec...

Page 192: ...1 V RIT variable range 9 999 kHz Audio output power More than 2 6 W at 10 distortion with an 8 load PHONES connector 3 conductor 6 35 d mm 1 4 EXT SP connectors 2 conductor 3 5 d mm 1 8 8 2 for main a...

Page 193: ...eparate SM 20 DESKTOP MICROPHONE Unidirectional electret microphone for base station operation Includes UP DOWN switches and a low cut function CT 17 CI V LEVEL CONVERTER For remote transceiver contro...

Page 194: ...16 General 16 2 Caution 16 2 Preparation 16 3 D Firmware and firm utility 16 3 D File downloading 16 3 Firmware update CF memory card 16 4 Firmware update PC 16 6 D Connections 16 6 D IP address setti...

Page 195: ...r power OFF while updating the firmware You can turn the transceiver power OFF only when the transceiver displays that rebooting is required If you turn the transceiver power OFF or if a power fail ur...

Page 196: ...link is available from the top page w Read Regarding this Download Service carefully then click AGREE e Click IC 7800 link then click the firmware file link r Type your name call sign IC 7800 s serial...

Page 197: ...ayed precaution carefully Push F 1 Y or F 2 Z to scroll the indication Push F 7 CANCEL to cancel the firmware updating i After you read and agree to all of the precautions push F 6 OK F 6 OK appears o...

Page 198: ...aution as at left is displayed 5 Read the precaution carefully and then push F 6 OK Return to CF card set menu 6 Push POWER to turn the IC 7800 power OFF then ON again 7 Depending on the updating one...

Page 199: ...parately to WAN Internet network Ethernet cable Patch cable to crossover port IP address setting example Hub Router IC 7800 192 168 100 13 PC1 192 168 100 11 PC2 192 168 100 12 PC1 192 168 100 11 255...

Page 200: ...enu screen e Push F 5 OTHERS to select miscellaneous oth ers set mode r Push F 1 Y F 2 Z several times to select IP Ad dress item t Push F 3 to select the desired part then ro tate main dial to set th...

Page 201: ...at extension e g 7800_110 dat Click then select the file as well as the location t Type the IC 7800 s IP address into IC 7800 IP Ad dress text box y Click Start u The window as at left appears Read th...

Page 202: ...NG dialog as above disap pears 1 Push POWER to turn the IC 7800 power OFF then ON again 2 Depending on the updating one to four dialogs as at left appears in the IC 7800 display in sequence RWARNING N...

Page 203: ...vertically downward is at unity gain sidelobe suppression is equal to main lobe gain This is true of almost every gain antenna today Exposed persons are assumed to be beneath the antenna array and hav...

Page 204: ...89 1 and EN 301489 15 iii Article 3 2 EN 301 783 2 iv v Type designation i7800 Declare on our sole responsibility that this equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Radio and Telecomm...

Page 205: ...Please record the serial number of your IC 7800 transceiver below for future servicing reference Serial Number Date of purchase Place where purchased...

Page 206: ...NED POR DEN GBR BEL ITA FIN IRL LUX GRE SUI NOR IC 7800 04 France Intended Country of Use GER FRA ESP SWE AUT NED POR DEN GBR BEL ITA FIN IRL LUX GRE SUI NOR IC 7800 10 United Kingdom Intended Countr...

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