INSTRUCTION MANUAL HF/VHF/UHF ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER i7100 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE C E L L U L A R R A D I OT E L E P H O N E S E RV I C E S I G N A L S I S PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.
FOREWORD EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product. The IC-7100 hf/vhf/uhf all mode transceiver is designed and build with Icom’s superior technology and craftsmanship combining traditional analog technologies with the new digital technology, Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio (D-STAR), for a balanced package. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
PRECAUTIONS R DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an antenna or internal antenna connector during transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn. DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. R WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits cohol to clean the transceiver, as they will damage the transceiver’s surfaces. If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ABOUT THE SUPPLIED CD The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. The following instructions and installers are included on the CD. q Hand microphone ............................................... 1 w Control cable........................................................ 1 e Ferrite EMI filter .................................................... 1 For European versions................ 2 r 3.5 (d) mm plug.....................................................
Section 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Front panel.........................................................1-2 Controller — Function display................................................1-7 Controller — Multi-function keys............................................1-10 DD M-1 (M-1 menu) Display. .........................................................1-10 DD M-2 (M-2 menu) Display. .........................................................1-10 DD M-3 (M-3 menu) Display. ...............................
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Front panel PWR q w e AF i7100 RF/SQL TX / RX CLR M-CH BANK r t y u PBT i o RIT RIT MENU NB NR NOTCH SET AUTO TUNE RX�CS TUNER/CALL MIC/RF PWR SPEED/PITCH P.AMP ATT DR QUICK XFC !0 SPEECH MPAD !1 • When used as an RF gain/squelch control q POWER SWITCH•AF VOLUME [PWR]•[AF] (p. 3-2) ➥➥ Push to turn ON the transceiver power. Noise squelch (FM/DV modes) Recommended level Squelch is open. • First, confirm the DC power source is turned ON.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 e TX/RX LED ➥➥ Lights green when the squelch opens, or a signal is received. ➥➥ Lights red when transmitting. y PBT LED Lights green when the [M-CH/BANK] as the PBT control. r MEMORY BANK CONTROL [BANK] ❍ When both the PBT and RIT LEDs are OFF Rotate to select a Memory bank. u RIT LED ➥➥ Lights orange when the RIT function is turned ON. ➥➥ Lights orange when the [M-CH/BANK] controls act as the RIT control.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Front panel (Continued) PWR AF i7100 RF/SQL TX / RX CLR M-CH PBT BANK RIT RIT MENU NB NR NOTCH SET AUTO TUNE RX�CS TUNER/CALL MIC/RF PWR SPEED/PITCH P.AMP ATT DR QUICK XFC !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 !2 NOISE BLANKER KEY NB (AI sec. 5) (Mode: SSB/CW/RTTY/AM) ➥➥ Push to turn the noise blanker ON or OFF. The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as that generated by vehicle ignition systems.
PANEL DESCRIPTION !6 NOTCH KEY NOTCH (AI sec. 5) (Mode = Auto notch: SSB/AM/FM Manual notch: SSB/CW/RTTY/AM) 1 !9 QUICK MENU KEY QUICK ➥ Push to open or close the Quick Menu window. • The Quick Menu is used to quickly select various functions. ➥➥ In the SSB and AM modes, push to toggle the notch function between auto, manual and OFF. ➥ In the setting screen, push to open the Default set window.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Front panel (Continued) PWR AF i7100 RF/SQL TX / RX @5 CLR M-CH BANK @4 PBT RIT RIT MENU NB NR NOTCH SET AUTO TUNE RX�CS TUNER/CALL MIC/RF PWR SPEED/PITCH P.AMP ATT DR QUICK XFC SPEECH MPAD @2 @3 @2 SPEECH•LOCK KEY SPEECH ❍ SPEECH KEY Operation (p. 3-20) Push to audibly announce the S-meter level, the displayed frequency and the operating mode. @3 MEMO PAD KEY MPAD (AI sec. 11) ➥➥ Push to sequentially call up the contents from the memo pad.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Controller — Function display q w e r t y u i (Mode: DV) ➥ “DSQL” appears when the digital call sign squelch function is ON. (AI sec. 9) ➥ “CSQL” appears when digital code squelch function is ON. (AI sec. 9) q TX ICON Indicates either the displayed frequency can be transmitted, or not. ➥➥ “ ” appears while the operating frequency is in an amateur band. ➥➥ “ ” appears while the operating frequency is not in an amateur band.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Function display (Continued) o !0 !1 !2 !9 !3 !4 !5 !8 !6 !7 !4 MEMORY CHANNEL READOUT (AI sec. 11) ➥➥ Shows the selected memory channel, scan edge channel or Call channel. o CLOCK READOUT Shows the current time. • UTC time or local time can be selected. • Memory bank indicator (A to E) appears to the left of memory channel. !0 SPLIT ICON (AI sec. 6) “ ” appears when the Split function is turned ON. ➥➥ Touch to toggle between the VFO and Memory modes.
PANEL DESCRIPTION !9 FUNCTION ICONS ➥➥ “VOX” appears when the VOX function is activated. (AI sec. 6) ➥➥ The Break-in icons appear when the Break-in function is turned ON. (AI sec. 6) 1 (Mode: DV) ” appears when the EMR (Enhanced Moni➥➥ “ tor Receive) communication mode is selected. (AI sec. 9) • In the EMR communication mode, no call sign setting is necessary when operating in the DV mode. ➥➥ “ ” blinks when receiving an EMR signal. • “F-BKIN” appears when the Full Break-in function is turned ON.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Multi-function keys DDFunction keys on M-1 display ➥➥ Push MENU to change the set of functions assigned to touch keys. SCAN KEY [SCAN] (AI sec. 12) Touch to display the “SCAN” screen. • Toggles the function display menu between M-1, M-2 and M-3 menus or D-1 and D-2 menus. • Functions vary, depending on the operating mode. • In the DR mode, the D-1 and D-2 menus can be selected. • Push MENU to return to the previous screen. SPLIT KEY [SPLIT] (AI sec.
PANEL DESCRIPTION AGC KEY [AGC] (AI sec. 5) (Mode: SSB/SSB-D/CW/RTTY/AM/AM-D) ➥ Touch to select the time constant of the AGC circuit. ➥ Touch for 1 second to display the “AGC” screen. 1 RTTY SET KEY [RTTY] (AI sec. 6) Touch to display the “RTTY SET” screen. • Push MENU to return to the previous screen. CALL SIGN KEY [CS] (AI sec. 4) (Mode: DV) Touch to display the “CALL SIGN” screen. • Push MENU to return to the previous screen. TONE SQUELCH KEY [TONE] (AI sec.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Controller — Multi-function keys DD Function keys on M-3 display (Continued) VOICE RECORDER KEY [VOICE] (AI sec. 15) This function requires to insert an SD card. Touch to display the “VOICE TX” screen or the “VOICE” (Root) screen, depending on the “VOICE 1st Menu” option in the “Function” Set mode (p. 6-6). VOX KEY [VOX] (AI sec. 6) (Mode: SSB/AM/FM/DV) ➥ Touch to turn the VOX function ON or OFF. ➥ Touch for 1 second to display the “VOX” screen.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 Controller — Rear and bottom panels Bottom panel Rear panel q w e r Speaker y u i t e MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [MIC] Plug in the supplied or an optional microphone. q HEADPHONE/SPEAKER JACK [PHONES/SP] Plug in standard stereo headphones (impedance: 8 to 16 ø). • See AI sec. 21 for appropriate microphones. • See p. 1-17 for microphone connector information. • The optional OPC-589 cable can be used to connect an 8-pin microphone such as the SM-30 or SM-50.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Main unit — Front panel q w q COOLING FAN This is a cooling fan for heat dissipation. Depending on the internal temperature, it rotates at a Low, Mid or High speed. w SD CARD SLOT [SD CARD] Insert an SD card of up to 32 GB SDHC. See AI sec. 13 for details. Main unit — Rear panel w e r t q y !4 !3 !2 !1 !0 o i u q ANTENNA CONNECTOR 1 [ANT1] w ANTENNA CONNECTOR 2 [ANT2] (p. 2-2) Connect a 50 ø antenna with a PL-259 plug connector.
PANEL DESCRIPTION u STRAIGHT KEY JACK [KEY] (p. 2-5) Connect a straight key or external electronic keyer using a standard 3.5(d) mm/ 1⁄8 inch plug. 1 - Remote control operation using the optional RSBA1 ip remote control software (AI sec. 21) • Two COM port numbers are assigned to the [USB] connector. One of them is “USB1,” used for cloning and CI-V operation. The other one is “USB2,” whose function is selected in “USB2 Function” item of the “Connectors” Set mode. (p.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Main unit — Rear panel (Continued) DDACC socket information • ACC socket ACC 13 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 PIN No. NAME i gray o white !0 black !1 pink !2 light blue !3 light green Color refers to the cable strands of the supplied cable. SPECIFICATIONS Output voltage: Output current: 1 8V Regulated 8 V output. 2 GND Connects to ground. HSEND *1, 2 An external equipment controls the transceiver. When this pin goes low, Input/out- the transceiver transmits. put pin.
PANEL DESCRIPTION • When connecting the ACC conversion cable (OPC-599) !3 o !0 !1 !2 tyui qwer Connect to ACC socket ACC 1 4 1 6 2 8 q FSKK w GND e HSEND r MOD ACC 2 5 3 2 5 3 1 6 7 t AF y SQLS u 13.8 V i ALC 4 7 q8V w GND e HSEND r BAND t ALC y VSEND u 13.8 V DDDATA2 socket information DATA2 PIN No. 1 2 q w r e t y 3 Rear panel view 4 5 6 NAME DESCRIPTION Input terminal for data transmit.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Microphone DDHM-198 (Supplied) w q PTT SWITCH Hold down to transmit, release to receive. w UP/DOWN KEYS [UP]/[DN] ➥➥ Push either key to change the operating frequency, memory channel, Set mode setting, and so on. (p. 3-9, AI sec. 4, 11) ➥➥ Hold down either key for 1 second to start scanning. ON e q OFF e UP/DN LOCK SWITCH Slide to turn the [UP]/[DN] keys lock function ON or OFF. The optional OPC-589 cable is required to connect these 8-pin microphones.
PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 DDHM-151 (Option) q w SPCH /LOCK TUNER /CALL XFC V/M MW F-1 F-2 e r 1.8 t 10 21 50 1 3.5 14 4 24 7 . 2 5 8 144 0 7 18 28 MODE 6 FIL 9 GENE 430 CE q SPCH/LOCK KEY [SPCH/LOCK] ❍ SPEECH KEY Operation (p. 3-20) Push to audibly announce the S-meter level, the displayed frequency and the operating mode. Mic element y F-INP ENT r TRANSMIT LED Lights red while transmitting. t KEYPAD ➥➥ Pushing a key selects the operating band.
1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Microphone DD HM-151 (Option) (Continued) !3 SPCH /LOCK TUNER /CALL XFC V/M MW F-1 F-2 !2 !0 o i 1.8 10 21 50 1 3.5 14 4 24 7 .
Section 2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Selecting a location..................................................................2-2 Grounding.................................................................................2-2 Antenna connection.................................................................2-2 Connect controller to transceiver...........................................2-3 DD The Main unit installation.........................................................2-3 Connect to the controller.....
2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Selecting a location Antenna connection elect a location for the transceiver that allows adS equate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold, vibrations, away from TV sets, TV antenna elements, radios and other electromagnetic sources. For radio communications, the antenna is of critical importance, along with output power and receiver sensitivity. Select a well-matched 50 ø antenna and coaxial cable feedline. We recommend 1.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 Connect controller to transceiver The Main unit becomes hot when transmitted for long period of time. Rear panel DO NOT place anything on the transceiver. It may obstruct radiation and cause mechanical trouble. Controller Using Ferrite EMI filter* Depending on the installed condition of the transceiver, malfunction may occur by the wraparound of the electric wave. This problem can be resolved by using the Ferrite EMI filter.
2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Connecting accessories to the controller [MIC] Connector HM-151 Adapter cable＋Microphone HM-198 OPC-589 Do not connect 2 microphones at same time. Both microphone have transmission if they are connected to controller and transceiver. CAUTION: NEVER connect or use the optional HM-151 (microphone) with any other transceiver. This could damage the transceiver. The HM-151 is designed to use with the IC-7000/ IC-7100 series ONLY.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 Required Connections to a Transceiver [ANT2] 144/430MHz BANDS CONNECTOR (p. 2-2) Connect a 50 Ω antenna for the 144/430 MHz frequency bands or 74.8 MHz and above. [ANT1] HF, 50/70 MHz BANDS CONNECTOR (P. 2-3) Connect a 50 Ω antenna for the HF, 50/70 MHz frequency bands or below 74.8 MHz. [DC 13.8V] DC POWER SUPPLY (P. 2-7) Use a power supply with 13.8 V DC output and a capacity of at least 22 Amperes. PS-126 (Optional) IC-7100 [MIC] MODULAR MICROPHONE CONNECTOR (p.
2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS The External Units Connections to a Transceiver [TUNER] TUNER CONTROL SOCKET (AI sec.16) [DATA1] DATA1 JACK For GPS operation (AI sec. 10) • Connect a GPS receiver to the transceiver. • The optional OPC-1529R (Data communication cable) and a 3rd party's GPS receiver with RS-232C Port are required. Connect the control cable from an optional AH-4 (HF/50 MHz automatic antenna tuner). OPC-1529R (Optional) For low-speed data communication in the DV mode (AI sec.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2 Power Supply Connections The transceiver needs followings: • DC 13.8 V (Capacity: 22 A and over) • A power supply with an over current protective line and with a less voltage fluctuation or ripple Make sure the [POWER] switch is OFF before connecting the DC power cable. • We recommend using Icom’s optional power supply (PS-126: DC13.8 V/25 A). DDConnecting the PS-126 power supply Use the attached AC cable to connect to AC outlet.
2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Linear Amplifier Connections DD Connecting the IC-PW1/EURO To connect the Icom IC-PW1/EURO, see the diagram below. For IC-PW1/EURO operation, refer to the amplifier’s instruction manual.
Section 3 BASIC OPERATION Power ON...................................................................................3-2 DD Before first applying power.......................................................3-2 DD Tuning ON the power...............................................................3-2 Selecting a Function menu......................................................3-3 Selecting VFO/Memory mode..................................................3-4 VFO operation....................................
3 BASIC OPERATION Power ON DDBefore first applying power Before turning ON your transceiver for the first time, make sure all connections required for your system are complete by reviewing them in Section 2 of this manual. NOTE: When turning OFF the power, the transceiver memorizes the settings. Thus the transceiver restarts with the settings before you turned OFF the power. After all connections have been made, set the [AF] (L) and [RF/SQL] (L) controls as shown in the illustration to the right.
BASIC OPERATION Selecting a Function menu Push MENU (C) one or more times to select the “M-1” screen (M-1 menu), “M-2” screen (M-2 menu) or “M-3” screen (M-3 menu). • In the DR mode, push MENU (C) once or twice to select the “D-1” screen (D-1 menu) or “D-2” screen (D-2 menu). • Functions vary, depending on the operating mode. (p. 1-10 to p. 1-12) MENU Left Display Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller.
3 BASIC OPERATION Selecting VFO/Memory mode IC-7100 has VFO and Memory modes. In the VFO mode, rotate the Dial to select the disired frequency. In the Memory mode, rotate [M-CH] (L) to select the preprogrammed memory channel. VFO mode icon Push MENU (C) one or more times to select the “M-1” screen (M-1 menu). “M-1” screen • Touch [V/M](D) to select the VFO or memory mode. • Touch [V/M](D) for 1 second to copy the selected memory channel contents to the VFO mode.
BASIC OPERATION 3 VFO operation The IC-7100 has two VFOs; “A” and “B,” and are convenient for quickly selecting two frequencies, or split frequency operation. You can use either VFO to call up a frequency and operating mode. VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscillator. Left Display Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller.
3 BASIC OPERATION Selecting a frequency band Select the frequency band you want to use. Touch the MHz digits. qq Touch the MHz digits of the frequency readout to enter the Band selection screen. ww Touch a desired operating band, “1.8” to “430” or “GENE.” • After touching the band, the display moves to the selected band, and returns to the frequency display. • Touch a band for 1 second to select the Band stacking register, Register 1, Register 2 or Register 3 on the Band selection screen.
BASIC OPERATION 3 Setting frequency You can select the transceiver’s frequency by using the Dial, or you can enter it on the Direct input screen. DDTuning with the Dial q On the Band selection screen, select the desired frequency band. (p. 3-6) w Rotate the Dial to set the desired frequency. Dial • The default tuning step differs, depending on the operating mode, frequency band and a version.
3 BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) DDQuick Tuning function The operating frequency can be changed in ‘kHz’ or ‘MHz’ steps for quick tuning. Select the desired tuning step in each operating frequency band and mode. • ‘kHz’ Quick Tuning function q Touch the kHz digits to select the ‘kHz’ Quick Tuning function step, or turn it OFF. Or touch the MHz digits for 1 second to select the ‘MHz’ Quick Tuning function step, or turn it OFF.
BASIC OPERATION 3 Setting frequency (Continued) DDSelecting ‘kHz’ step When the ‘kHz’ Quick Tuning is selected, the frequency can be changed in the selected ‘kHz’ steps. The steps can be memorized, depending on the operating modes. qq On the Mode selection screen, select the desired operating mode. (p. 3-17) ww Touch the kHz digits for 1 second to enter the Tuning step selection screen.
3 BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) DD1/4 tuning step function (Mode: SSB-D/CW/RTTY) The dial speed is reduced to 1⁄4 of the normal speed when the 1⁄4 tuning function is ON, for finer tuning control. You can set the 1⁄4 tuning function in each operating frequency band. This function is selectable only when the quick tuning function is turned OFF. Touch [1/4] qq Push MENU (C) one or more times to select the “M-2” screen (M-2 menu).
BASIC OPERATION 3 Setting frequency (Continued) DDDirect frequency input The transceiver has a Direct input screen for direct frequency entry, as described below. Left • Operating frequency input qq Touch the MHz digits to enter the Band selection display. ww Touch [F-INP](D) to enter the Direct input screen. ee Touch the desired number to enter the desired frequency. Display Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller.
3 BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) DD Direct frequency input (Continued) • Split offset frequency input qq Touch the MHz digits to enter the Band selection display. ww Touch [F-INP](D) to enter the Direct input screen. ee If the Shift direction is minus, touch “• (–).” Touch the MHz digits • [SPLIT] changes to [–SPLIT], and displays the Minus setting mode. rr Touch the desired number to enter the desired frequency shift. • –9.999 to +9.999 MHz can be set in 1 kHz steps.
BASIC OPERATION 3 Setting frequency (Continued) DDBand edge warning beep You can hear a beep tone when you tune into or out of an amateur band’s frequency range. A regular beep sounds when you tune into a range, and an lower tone error beep sounds when you tune out of a range. qq Push SET (C) to enter the Set mode. ww Touch the “Band Edge Beep” item of the “Function” Set mode.
3 BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) DDProgramming the user band edge When “ON (User)” or “ON (User) & TX Limit” is selected in the “Band Edge Beep” item, the “User Band Edge” item appears in the “Function” Set mode. A total of 30 band edge frequencies can be programmed in the “User Band Edge” item. NOTE: • All frequency ranges are set to default, so you should delete or change them to add the desired band edge frequency.
BASIC OPERATION 3 Setting frequency (Continued) DD Programming the user band edge (Continued) • Inserting a Band edge Example: Inserts the 1.800–1.999999 MHz range qqEnter the “User Band Edge” screen. SET (C) > Function > User Band Edge ww Touch for 1 second the Band edge that you want to insert a new Band edge above it. Touch the Band edge for 1 second • If the desired Band edge is not displayed, touch [Y] or [Z](D) one or more times to select the page. ee Touch “Insert.
3 BASIC OPERATION Setting frequency (Continued) DD Programming the user band edge (Continued) Example: Change the 7.000–7.300000 MHz range • Changing the Band edge frequencies qqEnter the “User Band Edge” screen. SET (C) > Function > User Band Edge ww Touch the Band edge to be changed. Touch the desired Band edge • If the desired Band edge is not displayed, touch [Y] or [Z](D) one or more times to select the page. • The frequency entry screen is displayed.
BASIC OPERATION 3 Selecting the Operating mode The usable operating modes in the IC-7100 are listed to the right below. You can select the desired operating mode by touching the mode key on the Mode selection screen. NOTE: In the AM mode, you can transmit on only the HF, 50/70* MHz frequency bands. Touch the Mode icon * 70 MHz band transmission is available, depending on the transceiver version. qq Touch the Mode icon to enter the Mode selection screen.
3 BASIC OPERATION Selecting the Audio volume ➥➥ Rotate [AF] (L) control clockwise to increase the audio output level, counterclockwise to decrease it. Increases [AF] Decreases Left Display Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller.
BASIC OPERATION 3 Squelch and receive (RF) sensitivity Adjusts the RF gain and squelch threshold level. The squelch removes noise output to the speaker when no signal is received (closed squelch). The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. L: Left side, R: Right side, C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) • The squelch is particularly effective for AM and FM, but also works in other modes.
3 BASIC OPERATION Voice synthesizer operation The IC-7100 has a built-in voice synthesizer to announce the operating frequency, mode and S-meter level in a clear, electronically-generated voice, in English or Japanese. First, select the desired parameters to be announced in the “Speech” Set mode. (p. 6-4) Left Display Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller.
BASIC OPERATION 3 Voice synthesizer operation (Continued) DDTuning OFF the S-meter announcement The S-meter announcement can be turned OFF. qq Push SET (C) to enter the Set mode. ww Touch the “S-Level SPEECH” item of the “SPEECH” Set mode. SPEECH > S-Level SPEECH Touch “SPEECH” • If the specified item is not displayed, touch [Y] or [Z](D) one or more times to select the page. ee Touch the option to turn OFF the function. rrPush SET (C) to exit the Set mode.
3 BASIC OPERATION Meter display selection The transmit meter can be toggled between four functions for your convenience. ➥ Touch the Meter one or more times to select the TX meter function, RF power meter, SWR meter, ALC meter or COMP meter. • Po : Displays the relative RF output power. • SWR : Displays the SWR of the antenna at the frequency. • ALC : Displays the ALC level. When the meter movement shows the input signal level exceeds the allowable level, the ALC limits the RF power.
BASIC OPERATION 3 Basic transmit operation Left Before transmitting, monitor the operating frequency to make sure transmitting won’t cause interference to other stations on the same frequency. It’s good amateur practice to listen first, and then, even if nothing is heard, ask “Is the frequency in use?” once or twice, before you begin operating on that frequency. Display Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller.
3 BASIC OPERATION Basic transmit operation (Continued) DDMicrophone gain adjustment (Mode: SSB/AM/FM/DV) qq Push MIC/RF PWR (C) to open the MIC gain/RF power adjustment display. ww Push [PTT] to transmit. TX/RX LED • Speak into the microphone at your normal voice level. ee Rotate [M-CH] (L) to adjust the MIC gain. When the MIC gain is adjusted too high, your transmitted voice may be distorted. rr Release [PTT] to receive. tt Push MENU (C) to close the display.
Section 4 D-STAR INTRODUCTION “MY” (Your own call sign) programming..............................4-2 D-STAR Introduction..............................................................4-5 About the DR (D-STAR Repeater) mode...............................4-5 Communication Form in the DR mode.................................
4 D-STAR INTRODUCTION “MY” (Your own call sign) programming Before starting D-STAR, the following steps are needed. IMPORTANT! STEP 1 Entering your call sign (MY) into the transceiver. STEP 2 Registering your call sign (MY) to a gateway repeater. You have completed the steps!! You can store up to 6 “MY” call signs. The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. Example: Enter “JA3YUA” as your own call sign into the MY call sign memory [MY1].
D-STAR INTRODUCTION 4 “MY” (Your own call sign) programming (Continued) 2. Enter the Call Sign Left Display Right tt Touch the desired block one or more times to select the desired character. (Example: J) L: Left side R: Right side C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) • A to Z, 0 to 9 and / are selectable. • Touch “AB⇔12” to toggle between the Alphabet input and the Number input mode. • Touch [CLR](D) to delete the selected character, symbol or number. • Touch “ ” to input a space.
4 D-STAR INTRODUCTION “MY” (Your own call sign) programming 2. Enter the Call Sign (Continued) Left Display oo Touch the entered call sign to set the call sign to be used. !0 Push SET (C) to exit the Set mode. Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller.
D-STAR INTRODUCTION D-STAR Introduction • In the original D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio) plan, JARL envisioned a system of repeaters grouped together into Zones. • The D-STAR repeater enables you to call a HAM station on another repeater through the internet. • The transceiver can be operated in the digital voice mode, including low-speed data operation, for both transmit and receive.
4 D-STAR INTRODUCTION Communication Form in the DR mode In the DR mode, the transceiver has three communication forms, as shown below. • Local area call: To call through your local area (access) repeater. • Gateway call: To call through your local area (access) repeater, repeater gateway and the internet to your destination repeater or individual station’s last used repeater, using call sign routing. • Simplex call: To call another station not using a repeater.
Section 5 D-STAR OPERATION D-STAR Operating procedures..............................................5-2 DD Making a Local area call........................................................5-2 DD Making a Gateway call...........................................................5-3 About “UR?” and “RPT?” error messages...........................5-5 DD Shows “UR?”..........................................................................5-5 DD Shows “RPT?” or “RX”.........................................
5 D-STAR OPERATION D-STAR Operating procedures This section describes the basic D-Star procedures. • When it is the first time to operate D-STAR, check whether or not you can access your local area repeater (Access repeater), and if your signal is successfully sent to a destination repeater. • If your call sign (MY) has not been set, or your call sign has not been registered on a D-STAR repeater, see pages 4-2 and 4-4. Left Display Right Touch “FROM.” “FROM” is selected. Touch “Repeater List.
D-STAR OPERATION 5 D-STAR Operating procedures (Continued) DDMaking a Gateway call 1. Set “FROM” (Access repeater) qqPush DR (C) to select the DR mode. wwCheck whether or not “FROM” is selected. Touch “FROM.” • If “FROM” is not selected, touch the “FROM” field. “FROM” is selected. eeTouch the “FROM” field. • The “FROM SELECT” screen appears. rrTouch “Repeater List.” • The “REPEATER GROUP” screen appears. tt Touch the repeater group where your access repeater is listed.
5 D-STAR OPERATION D-STAR Operating procedures (Continued) < Communication example for a Gateway call> INTERNET JA3YUA calling to JP1YIU port A through JP3YHH port B. JA3YUA, this is JM1ZLK. Hello, how are you? • • • JM1ZLK, this is JA3YUA. Thanks for the nice QSO and I hope to talk to you again soon. This is JA3YUA now clear of the JP3YHH repeater.
D-STAR OPERATION About “UR?” and “RPT?” error messages The transceiver includes a status message in the signal received back from the access repeater, after transmitting. DDShows “UR?” The call was successfully sent, but no station’s signal was received within 3 seconds. The called station may have missed your call, so after waiting for a while, try calling again. This means that your local area call was correctly sent from the “Hirano” repeater.
5 D-STAR OPERATION Capturing a call sign After you receive the repeater’s signal, the calling station’s call sign can be captured by holding down the Call Sign Capture key AUTO TUNE RX�CS (R). Then you can quickly and easily reply to the received call. Left Display Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. L: Left side R: Right side C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) Center 1.
D-STAR OPERATION “FROM” (Access repeater) setting Your access repeater must be set to “FROM” when you transmit a call in the DR mode. You have four ways to set the access repeater. Click the title shown below to jump to the specified page. “Hirano” repeater is set in “FROM.” DR mode screen Setting by the Dial Select the preset repeater by rotating the Dial or [M-CH] Or, rotating [BANK] (L) selects the repeater group. (L) on the DR mode screen.
5 D-STAR OPERATION “FROM” (Access repeater) setting (Continued) DDUsing the preloaded repeater list When your access repeater is preloaded in your transceiver’s repeater list, you can select it from the repeater list. By only selecting the repeater from the list, the call sign, frequency, duplex and offset frequency settings are automatically set for easy operation. Touch “FROM.” Example: S elect the “Hirano” repeater in Japan from the repeater list. “FROM” is selected.
D-STAR OPERATION 5 “FROM” (Access repeater) setting (Continued) DDUsing the DR mode scan Left The DR mode scan is useful to find a repeater. To quickly find a repeater, the DR mode scan skips repeaters that are not specified as an access repeater. (The “USE (FROM)” setting is set to “NO” (SKIP is set) on the repeater list.) Display Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller.
5 D-STAR OPERATION “FROM” (Access repeater) setting (Continued) DDUsing the Repeater Search function The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. The transceiver searches for the nearest repeater by using your own and the repeater’s position. The nearest repeater in your transceiver’s repeater list is displayed as the available choices.
D-STAR OPERATION 5 “FROM” (Access repeater) setting DD Using the Repeater Search function (Continued) 2. S electing the access repeater from the Near Repeater list qqPush DR (C) to select the DR mode. wwCheck whether or not “FROM” is selected. Touch “FROM” • If “FROM” is not selected, touch the “FROM” field. eeTouch the “FROM” field. • The “FROM SELECT” screen appears. rrTouch “Near Repeater.” “FROM” is selected. • The “NEAR REPEATER” screen appears.
5 D-STAR OPERATION “FROM” (Access repeater) setting (Continued) DDUsing the TX History Display Left Repeaters you transmitted to in the DR mode are stored in the TX History, and you can select a repeater from the TX History as your access repeater. The TX History stores up to 10 of the latest “FROM” (Access repeater) repeaters. Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller.
D-STAR OPERATION 5 “TO” (Destination) setting The destination repeater or station must be set to “TO” when you transmit a call in the DV mode. You have eight ways to set the destination. Click the title shown below to jump to the specified page. “Hamacho” repeater is set in “TO.” Setting by the Dial Rotate the Dial or [M-CH] (L) to select the preset repeater or Your Call Sign that is displayed on the DR mode screen. (This operation is disabled when “CQCQCQ” is set.
5 D-STAR OPERATION “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) DDUsing the “Local CQ” (Local Area call) Left When “Local CQ” is selected in the “TO SELECT” screen, “CQCQCQ” is set in “TO.” Display Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. L: Left side R: Right side C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) Example: M aking a Local area call by accessing the “Hirano” repeater. qqPush DR (C) to select the DR mode. wwCheck whether or not “TO” is selected.
D-STAR OPERATION 5 “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) DDUsing the “Gateway CQ” (Gateway call) Left When “Gateway CQ” is selected in the “TO SELECT” screen, the repeater to make a gateway CQ call can be selected from the repeater list. Display Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. L: Left side R: Right side C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) Example: Making a gateway CQ call to (Japan; Hamacho) from the “Hirano” repeater.
5 D-STAR OPERATION “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) DDUsing the “Your Call Sign” Left The “Your Call Sign” memory stores the programmed “UR” (destination) call sign. When you select an individual station call sign for the “TO” (Destination) setting using “Your Call Sign,” a gateway call can be made. When you call the destination through a gateway, the signal is automatically sent to the last repeater that the station accessed.
D-STAR OPERATION 5 “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) DDUsing the RX History Left When a call is received in the DV mode, the call data is stored in the RX History. Up to 50 Callers, and only the last Called call signs can be stored. Display Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. L: Left side R: Right side C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) Example: S elect “TOM” from RX History. Center qqPush DR (C) to select the DR mode.
5 D-STAR OPERATION “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) DDUsing the TX History The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. The TX History stores the name and/or call sign of up to 20 “TO” (Destination) settings that were used when you made the calls. L: Left side, R: Right side, C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) NOTE: If you never transmit a call in the DV mode, you cannot select “TO” (destination) from the TX History. Touch “TO.
D-STAR OPERATION 5 “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) DDDirectly inputting (UR) Left The destination station call sign can be directly input. Display Example: D irectly input the call sign “JM1ZLK.” Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. L: Left side R: Right side C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) qqPush DR (C) to select the DR mode. wwCheck whether or not “TO” is selected. • If “TO” is not selected, touch the “TO” field.
5 D-STAR OPERATION “TO” (Destination) setting (Continued) DDDirectly inputting (RPT) Touch “TO.” The destination repeater call sign can be directly input. Example: D irectly input the call sign “JP3YDH” qqPush DR (C) to select the DR mode. wwCheck whether or not “TO” is selected. • If “TO” is not selected, touch the “TO” field. “TO” is selected. eeTouch the “TO” field. • The “TO SELECT” screen appears. rrTouch [Z] to display the next page. tt Touch “Direct Input (RPT).
Section 6 SET MODE Set mode description.............................................................6-2 DD The Set mode settings...........................................................6-2 Set mode items and Default settings....................................6-3 Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 panel description INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS BASIC OPERATION D-STAR INTRODUCTION D-STAR OPERATION SET MODE INSTALLATION NOTES “AI” means “Advanced Instructions.
6 SET MODE Set mode description The Set mode is used to program infrequently changed values or function settings. Left Display NOTE: The Set mode is constructed in a tree structure. You may go to the next tree level, or go back a level, depending on the selected item. Right The L, R, C or D in the instructions indicate the part of the controller. L: Left side R: Right side C: Center bottom D: Display (Touch screen) Center Example: Change the “Memopad Numbers” item option to “10.
SET MODE 6 Set mode items and Default settings ➥➥Call sign (AI sec. 9) ➥➥RX History (AI sec. 9) ➥➥MY Station (Section 4) ➥➥GPS (AI sec. 10) ➥➥SD Card (AI sec. 13) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. Voice Memo QSO Recorder <>* Play Files* Recorder Set REC Mode RX REC Condition In this item, set the TX/RX voice recording options. Starts recording the TX/RX audio.
6 SET MODE Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. SPEECH RX Call Sign SPEECH In this item, set the Speech options.
SET MODE 6 Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. Function Monitor In this item, set the function options.
6 SET MODE Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version.
SET MODE 6 Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. Tone Control RX SSB RX HPF/LPF In this item, set the RX/TX tone control options. ---- – ----, 100~2000 – 500~2400 Sets the high-pass filter or low-pass filter of the receive audio. Sets the bass level of the receive audio. Sets the treble level of the receive audio.
6 SET MODE Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. Connectors USB Audio SQL ACC/USB Output Select ACC/USB AF Level ACC/USB IF Level ACC MOD Level DATA MOD Level USB MOD Level DATA OFF MOD DATA MOD External Keypad VOICE In this item, set the external connector’s options.
SET MODE 6 Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version.
6 SET MODE Set mode items and Default settings (Continued) NOTE: The default settings shown below in bold are for the USA version. The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver version. Others Information Version In this item, set other options. Shows the transceiver’s firmware version number. Clone Clone Mode Reads or writes the CS-7100 data to or from the PC, and/or receives data from a Master transceiver. Writes your IC-7100 (Master) data to another IC7100 (Sub).
Section 7 INSTALLATION NOTES Installation notes....................................................................
7 Installation notes Installation notes EIRP clearance heights by frequency band Watts 10–2 m 70 cm 23 cm 13 cm and above 1 2.1 m 2m 2m 2m 10 2.8 m 2.7 m 2.5 m 2.3 m 25 3.4 m 3.3 m 2.7 m 2.5 m 100 5 m 4.7 m 3.6 m 3.2 m 1000 12 m 11.5 m 7.3 m 6.3 m For amateur base station installations it is recommended that the forward clearance in front of the antenna array is calculated relative to the EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power).
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