SET MODE Section 12 ■ Set mode description ………………………………………………… 12-2 D Set mode operation ………………………………………………… 12-2 D Screen arrangement ……………………………………………… 12-3 ■ Level set mode ………………………………………………………… 12-4 ■ ACC set mode ………………………………………………………… 12-6 ■ Display set mode …………………………………………………… 12-11 ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode ………………………………… 12-13 ■ CF card set menu …………………………………………………… 12-21 D CF card set screen arrangement ……………………………… 12-21 D Save option set mode …………………………………………… 12-21 D Load option set
12 SET MODE ■ Set mode description Set mode is used for programming infrequently changed values or conditions of functions. The IC7800 has a level set mode, display set mode, timer set mode, accessory set mode and miscellaneous (others) set mode. D Set mode operation q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multifunction screen, if necessary. w Push [F-7•SET] to select set mode menu screen. [F-3•DISP] [F-7•CF CARD] • Pushing and holding [EXIT/SET] for 1 sec. also selects set mode menu screen.
SET MODE D Screen arrangement • Display set mode (p. 12-11) • Set mode menu screen (p. 12-2) • Time set mode (p. 11-2) • Level set mode (p. 12-4) • Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (p. 12-13) • ACC set mode (p. 12-6) • CF card set menu (p.
12 SET MODE ■ Level set mode Sets the bass level of the transmit audio tone in SSB mode from –5 to +5. (default: 0) Sets the treble level of the transmit audio tone in SSB mode from –5 to +5. (default: 0) Sets the bass level of the transmit audio tone in AM mode from –5 to +5. (default: 0) Sets the treble level of the transmit audio tone 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.
SET MODE ■ Level set mode (continued) Sets the bass level of the receive audio tone in FM mode from –5 to +5. (default: 0) Sets the treble level of the receive audio tone in FM mode from –5 to +5. (default: 0) Sets the transmission passband width for wide setting by selecting the lower and higher frequencies. Lower freq. : 100 (default), 300 and 500 Hz Higher freq.: 2500, 2700 and 2900 Hz (default) Sets the transmission passband width for middle setting by selecting the lower and higher frequencies.
12 SET MODE ■ Level set mode (continued) Sets the ratio for audio output level from the headphone toward to the internal speaker within 0.60 to 1.40 range in 0.01 steps. (default: 1.00) Selects the headphone audio output. • OFF : Outputs the main band’s audio from the left, and sub band’s audio from the right. (default) • ON : Outputs the mixed audio. ■ ACC set mode Selects the desired band for the audio and squelch signals output from [ACC1–A] (Audio: pin 5, Squelch: pin 6) from MAIN and SUB.
SET MODE 12 ■ ACC set mode (continued) • Approx. 100 mV at 50% (default) setting. Sets the desired audio input level for modulation from [ACC1–B]. Sets the desired input level for modulation from [S/P DIF], within 0 to 100% in 1% steps. (default: 50%) Selects the desired connector(s) for modulation input when data mode is not in use. • MIC • ACC-A : Use the signals from [MIC]. : Use the signals from [ACC1–A] (pin 4). • ACC-B : Use the signals from [ACC1–B] (pin 4).
12 SET MODE ■ ACC set mode (continued) Selects the desired connector(s) for modulation input when data 2 mode (D2) is in use. • MIC • ACC-A : Use the signals from [MIC]. : Use the signals from [ACC1–A] (pin 4). • ACC-B : Use the signals from [ACC1–B] (pin 4). (default) • MIC,ACC-A : Use the signals from [MIC] and [ACC1–A] (pin 4). • MIC,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).
SET MODE 12 ■ ACC set mode (continued) Selects the switching relay type for [RELAY] from Lead and MOS-FET. Select the suitable relay type when connecting a nonIcom linear amplifier. • Lead : Use mechanical relay. (16 V DC/0.5 A max.; default) • MOS-FET : Use semiconductor type relay. (200 mA/250 V max.) Selects the desired item for an external meter indication (main readout).
12 SET MODE ■ ACC set mode (continued) Selects the transceiver’s reference signal condition from IN, OFF and OUT. • IN : Use an external reference signal for the IC7800. • OFF : Not input/output the reference signal. (default) • OUT : Outputs the IC-7800 reference signal to externally connected equipment(s) for their reference. NOTE: When the applied reference signal has offfrequency, the IC-7800 may not work properly.
SET MODE ■ Display set mode Adjusts the LCD unit brightness within 0 (dark) to 100% (bright) range in 1% steps. (default: 50%) Adjusts the switch indicators brightness within 1 (dark) to 100 (bright) range in 1 steps. (default: 80) Selects the desired display type from A, B and C.
SET MODE ■ Display set mode (continued) 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 name is displayed even a memory name is programmed. Turns the pop-up indication capability when the filter width for the APF is changed from ON and OFF. (default: ON) Turns the pop-up indication capability when the notch filter width is changed from ON and OFF.
SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode This item is used for a simple frequency check of the transceiver. (default: OFF) See p. 13-5 for calibration procedure. NOTE: Turn the calibration marker OFF after checking the frequency of the transceiver. A beep sounds each time a switch is pushed to confirm it. This function can be turned OFF for silent operation. (default: ON) The beep output level can be set in level set mode. (p.
12 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (continued) When this item is set to ON, pushing [SPLIT] for 1 sec. sets the sub readout frequency to the main readout frequency and activates split operation. (default: ON) See p. 6-7 for details. Sets the offset (difference between transmit and receive frequencies) for the quick split function. However, this setting is used for HF bands in FM mode only and is used to input the repeater offset for an HF band. The offset frequency can be set from –9.
SET MODE 12 ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (continued) Selects the transverter operation condition from Auto and ON. (default: Auto) • ON : Turn the transverter operation ON. • Auto : The transceiver turns into transverter operation condition when 2 to 13.8 V DC is applied to [ACC2–A/B] pin 6. Sets the desired offset frequency for the transverter operation within 0.000 to 99.999 MHz in 1 kHz steps. (default: 16.000 MHz) Selects the RTTY mark frequency.
12 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (continued) The IC-7800 speech processor has frequency, mode and signal level announcement. Signal level announcement can be deactivated if desired. (default: ON) When “OFF” is selected, the signal level is not announced. Turns the operating mode speech capability when a mode switch is pushed from ON and OFF. (default: OFF) When “ON” is selected, the selected operating mode is announced when a mode switch is pushed.
SET MODE 12 ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (continued) Sets the rate at which frequencies are scanned when the microphone [UP]/[DN] switches are pushed and held. High or low can be selected. • HIGH • LOW Selects the RIT/∂TX frequency clearing instruction with the [CLEAR] switch. • ON : Clears the RIT/∂TX frequency when [CLEAR] is pushed momentarily. • OFF : Clears the RIT/∂TX frequency when [CLEAR] is pushed for 1 sec.
12 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (continued) Selects the displayed frequency shift function from ON and OFF. (default: OFF) • ON : The displayed frequency shifts when the operating mode is changed between SSB and CW. • OFF : The displayed frequency does not shift. When this function is activated, the receiving signal can be kept to receive even when the operating mode is changed between SSB and CW. The frequency shifting value may differ according to the CW pitch setting.
SET MODE 12 ■ Miscellaneous (Others) set mode (continued) To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code. The IC-7800’s address is 6Ah. When 2 or more IC-7800’s are connected to an optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER, rotate the main dial to select a different address for each IC-7800 in the range 01h to 7Fh. Transceive operation is possible with the IC-7800 connected to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers.
12 SET MODE ■ Miscellaneous (others) set mode (continued) 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, the character is repeatedly input with the set speed. Sets IP address for the IC-7800. Turn the transceiver power OFF then ON to effective the setting. Sets subnet mask for the IC-7800. Turn the transceiver power OFF then ON to effective the setting.
SET MODE 12 ■ CF card set menu D CF card set screen arrangement • CF card set menu • Format menu (p. 12-26) • Setting load screen (p. 12-24) • Setting save screen (p. 12-23) • Load option set mode (p. 12-22) • Save option set mode (p. 12-21) D Save option set mode Selects file saving condition from All and Select. (default: All) • All : Saves the all following contents. The following items cannot be selected. • Select : Saves the selected contents only.
12 SET MODE D Load option set mode Selects file loading condition from All and Select. (default: Select) • All : Loads and sets the all following contents. The following items cannot be selected. • Select : Loads and sets the selected contents only. Selects the antenna memory setting loading condition YES and NO. (default: NO). • YES • NO : Loads and sets the antenna memory. : Use the original antenna memory setting. Selects the reference signal setting loading condition YES and NO. (default: NO).
SET MODE 12 ■ File saving Memory channel contents, set mode settings, etc. can be saved into the CF (Compact Flash) memory card for backup. [F-4•EDIT] [F-5•OPTION] q During set mode menu screen indication, push [F-7•CF CARD] to select CF card set menu screen. w Push [F-2•SAVE] to select setting save screen. e Change the following conditions if desired. • File name: z Push [F-4•EDIT] to select file name edit condition.
12 SET MODE ■ File loading By loading the saved setting file from the CF card, you can easily set up another IC-7800— several operators settings can easily be re-set to one IC-7800. [F-4•LOAD] [F-5•OPTION] q During set mode menu screen indication, push [F-7•CF CARD] to select CF card set menu screen. w Push [F-1•LOAD] to select setting load screen. [F-7•WIDE]/[F-7•CANCEL] • The indicator beside the CF card slot blinks. • After the CF card contents are displayed, the indicator goes off.
SET MODE 12 ■ Changing the file name The file name, saved in the CF card, can be re-named from the transceiver as desired. [F-4•Ω ≈] [F-5•REN/DEL] q During setting save screen indication, push [F-1•DIR/FILE] to selects tree view screen. [F-7•WIDE]/[F-7•CANCEL] • Push [F-2•Y] or [F-3•Z] to select the desired folder. • “DECODE,” “SETTING” and “VOICE” folders are available as the default. • After the folder is selected, push [F-2•Ω ≈] for 1 sec. to display content folder(s), if available.
12 SET MODE ■ Deleting a file RECOMMENDATION! Deleted setting file never restorable. Confirm the contents before deleting a setting file is recommended. q During setting save screen indication, push [F1•DIR/FILE] to select tree view screen. • Push [F-2•Y] or [F-3•Z] to select the desired folder. • “DECODE,” “SETTING” and “VOICE” folders are available as the default. • After the folder is selected, push [F-2•Ω ≈] for 1 sec. to display content folder(s), if available.
MAINTENANCE Section 13 ■ Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………… D Transceiver power ………………………………………………… D Transmit and receive ……………………………………………… D Scanning …………………………………………………………… D Display ……………………………………………………………… ■ Main dial brake adjustment ………………………………………… ■ Voice synthesizer operation ………………………………………… ■ SWR reading …………………………………………………………… ■ Screen type and font selections …………………………………… ■ Frequency calibration (approximate) ……………………………… ■ Opening the transceiver’s case ……………………………………… ■ Clock backup
13 MAINTENANCE ■ Troubleshooting The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or solve it through the use of this chart, contact you nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. D Transceiver power PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Power does not come on • Power cable is improperly connected. when the [POWER] switch • The internal power supply is turned OFF. is pushed. • Circuit breaker is activated. REF.
MAINTENANCE 13 D Scanning PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Programmed scan does • Squelch is open. not stop. • Set [SQL] to the threshold point. REF. p. 3-9 Programmed scan does • The same frequencies have been programmed • Program different frequencies in scan edge p. 8-4 memory channel P1 and P2. in scan edge memory channels P1 and P2. not start. Memory scan does not • 2 or more memory channels have not been • Program more than 2 memory channels. start programmed. p.
13 MAINTENANCE ■ SWR reading The SWR meter indicates the SWR over the transmission line in all modes. [RF PWR] [TRANSMIT] [TUNER] q Push [TUNER] to turn the antenna tuner OFF. w Push [METER] for 1 sec. to display multi-function meter. e Push [RTTY/PSK] once or twice to select RTTY mode. r Push [TRANSMIT]. t Rotate [RF PWR] clockwise past the 12 o’clock position for more than 30 W output power. y Read the SWR on the SWR meter gage. u Push [EXIT/SET] to close multi-function meter.
MAINTENANCE 13 ■ Frequency calibration (approximate) A very accurate frequency counter is required to calibrate the frequency of the transceiver. However, a rough check may be performed by receiving radio station WWVH, or other standard frequency signals. CAUTION: The IC-7800 has been thoroughly adjusted and checked at the factory before being shipped. You should not calibrate frequencies, except for special reasons. q Push [SSB] to select USB mode. w Push [PBT CLEAR] for 1 sec.
13 MAINTENANCE ■ Opening the transceiver’s case Follow the case opening procedures shown here when you want to replace the clock backup battery or circuitry fuse, CAUTION!: DISCONNECT the AC power cable from the transceiver before performing any work on the transceiver. Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or equipment damage. CAUTION!: The transceiver weighs approx. 25 kg (55 lb). 2 peoples should be present to lift up or turn over the transceiver.
MAINTENANCE 13 ■ Fuse replacement When no external DC output is available from [EXT DC] and ACC connectors, the internal fuse may be damaged. Replace the fuse in this case. WARNING: DISCONNECT the AC power cable from the AC outlet before removing the transceiver’s cover. q Remove the bottom cover as shown left. w Replace the damaged fuse with new, rated one (FGB 2 A) as shown at left. e Return the bottom cover to the original position.
13 MAINTENANCE ■ About protection indications The IC-7800 has a 2-step protection function to protect the power amplifiers as follow. The protector detects the power amplifier temperature and activates when the temperature becomes extremely high. • Power down transmission Reduces the transmit output power to 100 W. “LMT” appears beside the transmit indicator during transmit. • Transmission inhibit Deactivate the transmitter. The transmit indicator is displayed in gray during transmit.
CONTROL COMMAND Section 14 ■ 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 contents …………………………………… 14-9 D Band stacking register …………………………………………… 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 Repea
14 CONTROL COMMAND ■ Remote jack (CI-V) information D CI-V connection example IC-7800 9–15 V DC The transceiver can be connected through an optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER to a PC equipped with an RS-232C port. The Icom Communications Interface-V (CI-V) controls the following functions of the transceiver. BC-25 (optional) Up to 4 Icom CI-V transceivers or transceivers can be connected to a PC equipped with an RS-232C port. See pgs. 12-18, 12-19 for setting the CI-V condition using set mode.
CONTROL COMMAND 14 D Command table Command Sub command Description 00 — 01 Same as command 06 02 — Read band edge frequencies 03 — Read operating frequency 04 — Read operating mode 05 — Set operating frequency 06 00 01 02 03 04 05 07 08 12 13 Select LSB Select USB Select AM Select CW Select RTTY Select FM Select CW-R Select RTTY-R Select PSK Select PSK-R 07 — B0 B1 C0 C1 D0 D1 Select VFO mode Exchange main and sub bands Equalize main and sub bands Turn the dualwatch OFF Turn the du
14 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Command 15 16 Sub command Description 01 02 11 12 13 14 15 16 Read squelch condition Read S-meter level Read RF power meter Read SWR meter Read ALC meter Read COMP meter Read VD meter Read ID meter 02 Preamp (0=OFF; 1=preamp 1; 2=preamp 2) AGC selection (0=OFF; 1=Slow; 2=Mid; 3=Fast) Noise blanker (0=OFF; 1=ON) Audio peak filter (0=OFF; 1=320 Hz; 2=160 Hz; 3=80 Hz) Noise reduction (0=OFF; 1=ON) Auto notch (0=OFF; 1=ON) Repeater tone (0=OFF; 1=ON) Tone
CONTROL COMMAND 14 D Command table (continued) Command 1A Sub command Description 050035 Send/read the band selection for operating frequency band signal output to ACC-A. (0=MAIN, 1=SUB, 2=TX) Send/read the band selection for operating frequency band signal output to ACC-A.
14 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Command 1A Sub command Description 050087 Send/read main dial function (0=MAIN, 1=MAIN+SUB) Send/read main dial auto TS (0=OFF, 1=Low, 2=High) Send/read sub dial auto TS (0=OFF, 1=Low, 2=High) Send/read mic.
CONTROL COMMAND 14 D Command table (continued) Command 1A Sub command Description 050137 Send/read contest number style (0=Normal, 1=190→ANO, 2=190→ANT, 3=90→NO, 4=90→NT) Send/read count up trigger channel (1=M1, 2=M2, 3=M3, 4=M4) Send/read present number (1–9999) Send/read CW keyer repeat time (1=1 sec. to 60=60 sec.) Send/read CW keyer dot/dash ratio (28=1:1:2.8 to 45=1:1:4.5) Send/read rise time (0=2 msec., 1=4 msec., 2=6 msec., 3=8 msec.
14 CONTROL COMMAND D Command table (continued) Command 1B Sub command Description 00 Set/read repeater tone frequency (see p. 14-10 for details) Set/read TSQL tone frequency (see p.
CONTROL COMMAND D To send/read memory contents • Character’s code Character ASCII code 0–9 30–39 A–Z 41–5A space 20 / 2F ? 3F , 2C . 2E ^ 5E ✱ 2A When sending or reading memory contents, additional code as follows must be added to appoint the memory channel. ➥ Additional code: 0000–0101 (0100=P1, 0101=P2) D Band stacking register To send or read the desired band stacking register’s contents, combined code of the frequency band and register codes as follows are used.
14 CONTROL COMMAND D Offset frequency setting D Color setting The following data sequence is used when sending or reading the offset frequency setting. The following data sequence is used when sending or reading the color setting. Lower edge 1 10 100 1000 1 r t y 1 kHz: 0–9 100 Hz: 0 (fixed) 100 kHz: 0–9 10 kHz: 0–9 Higher edge D Data mode with filter width setting The following data sequence is used when sending or reading the data mode with filter width setting.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS Section 15 ■ Specifications ………………………………………………………… D General ……………………………………………………………… D Transmitter ………………………………………………………… D Receiver …………………………………………………………… D Antenna tuner ……………………………………………………… ■ Options ………………………………………………………………… 15-1 15-2 15-2 15-2 15-3 15-3 15-4
15 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Specifications D General • Frequency coverage (unit: MHz) Receiver Transmitter : 0.030000–60.000000*1 1.800000–1.999999*2, 3.500000–3.999999*2, 5.330500*3, 5.346500*3, 5.366500*3, 5.371500*3, 5.403500*3, 7.000000–7.300000*2, 10.100000–10.150000*2, 14.000000–14.350000*2, 18.068000–18.168000*2, 21.000000–21.450000*2, 24.890000–24.990000*2, 28.000000–29.700000*2, 50.000000–54.000000*2 *1Some frequency ranges are not guaranteed. *2Depending on versions. *3USA version only.
SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS D Receiver • Receive system • Intermediate frequencies 1st : Double conversion superheterodyne system : 64.455 MHz (MAIN band) 64.555 MHz (SUB band) 2nd 36 kHz • Sensitivity : SSB, CW, RTTY (BW=2.4 kHz, 10 dB S/N) 0.100–1.799 MHz 0.5 µV (pre-amp 1 ON) 1.800–29.990 MHz 0.16 µV (pre-amp 1 ON) 50.000–54.000 MHz 0.13 µV (pre-amp 2 ON) AM (BW=6 kHz, 10 dB S/N) 0.100–1.799 MHz 6.3 µV (pre-amp 1 ON) 1.800–29.990 MHz 2 µV (pre-amp 1 ON) 50.000–54.
15 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS ■ Options • IC-PW1 HF/50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER 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. *The IC-PW1 does not comply with European Harmonised Standard regulations. Please do not use this equipment within European countries.
Please record the serial number of your IC-7800 transceiver below for future servicing reference: Serial Number : Date of purchase : Place where purchased :
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan