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ABOUT THE TOUCH SCREEN D Touch operation D Touch screen precautions In the Full manual or Basic manual, the touch • The touch screen may not properly work when the operation is described as shown below. LCD protection film or sheet is attached. •...
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Functions and features of Adobe ® Reader ® The following functions and features can be used with Adobe ® Reader ® • Keyword search Click “Find (Ctrl+F)” • Find screen or “Advanced Search (Shift+Ctrl+F)” in the Edit menu to open the search screen. •...
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS The Full and Basic manuals are described based on Detailed instruction the following: 1. Push MENU “ ” (Quotation marks): Used to indicate icons, setting items, and screen titles displayed on the screen. The screen titles are also indicated in uppercase letters. (Example: FUNCTION screen) [ ] (brackets): Push...
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R WARNING! NEVER let metal, wire or other objects could damage the linear amplifier. contact the inside of the transceiver, or make incorrect CAUTION: Use only Icom supplied or optional contact with connectors on the rear panel. This could cause microphones. Other manufacturer’s microphones may have an electric shock or damage the transceiver.
Section 1 PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel ................1-2 Rear panel ................1-4 Touch screen ................1-5 D Multi-function menus ............1-7 D MENU screen ..............1-7 D FUNCTION screen ............1-7 D QUICK MENU ..............1-7 Keyboard entering and editing..........1-8 D Entering and editing characters ........
PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel This section describes the keys, controls and dials that you use to operate the IC-7300. Refer to the pages posted beside each key, control, or dial for details. q POWER KEY (p. 3-2) !1 FUNCTION KEY (p.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel (Continued) @0 MEMO PAD KEY (p. 9-6) @8 TRANSMIT FREQUENCY CHECK KEY MPAD Sequentially calls up the contents in the Memo (p. 4-13) Pads, or saves the displayed contents into the Enables you to monitor the transmit frequency while Memo Pad.
ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 2-3) C onnects to a 50 Ω PL-259 coax connector. !0 ALC INPUT JACK [ALC] (p. 2-3) Connects to the ALC output jack of a non-Icom r SOCKET [ACC] (p. 2-3) linear amplifier. Connects to devices to control an external unit or to control the transceiver.
PANEL DESCRIPTION Touch screen This section describes the icons, screens, dialogs, readouts and so on that are displayed on the IC-7300 screen. Refer to the pages posted beside each item for details. q TUNE ICON (p. 11-2) o M1~M8/T1~T8/OVF ICON Appears while tuning the antenna.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION Touch screen (Continued) !6 RIT ICON (p. 4-2) @3 BK-IN/F-BKIN/VOX INDICATOR (p. 4-15) Appears while the RIT function is ON. Appears while the Semi Break-in, Full Break-in or VOX function is ON. TX ICON (p. 4-11) Appears while the TX function is ON. @4 FREQUENCY READOUT (p.
PANEL DESCRIPTION Touch screen (Continued) D Multi-function menus D FUNCTION screen Function Rotate name Selected value Push Touch the edge to Lights blue turn ON and OFF or orange when used FUNCTION screen Multi-function menu z Open the Multi-function menu by pushing z Open the FUNCTION screen by pushing MULTI FUNCTION...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Keyboard entering and editing D Entering and editing characters You can enter and edit the items in the following table. Total Category Screen Selectable characters Information characters A to Z, 0 to 9, (space), / @ - . MENU MY CALL A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, (space), @ % &...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Keyboard entering and editing (Continued) D Entering and editing example Entering “DX spot 1” in the Memory channel 2 1. Open the MEMORY screen. 9. Touch [ab]. » MEMORY MENU 2. Touch the memory channel 2 for 1 second. You can also open the QUICK MENU...
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Rear panel connection............2-3 Connecting an external DC power supply ......2-4 Connecting the antenna tuner ..........2-4 FSK and AFSK connections ........... 2-5 Linear amplifier connections ........... 2-6 D Connecting the IC-PW1/IC-PW1EURO ......2-6 D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier ......2-6...
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Selecting a location Heat dissipation • DO NOT place the transceiver against walls or put Select a location for the transceiver that allows adequate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold anything on top of the transceiver. This may block or vibrations, and other electromagnetic sources.
AH-740 automatic RS-BA1. . The AH-2b tuning antenna ( Icom does not guarantee the performance of the is connected to the AH-4. PC, network device or network settings) [ACC] (accessory) socket (p. 18-2) Connects control lines for external devices such as a TNC or a PC.
L We recommend using Icom’s optional PS-126 periods of time. The transceiver becomes extremely hot. (DC 13.8 V/25 A) power supply. L When connecting a non-Icom DC power cable, the transceiver needs: • DC 13.8 V (Capacity: At least 21 Amps) •...
USB cable. However, if you want to operate RTTY or other digital modes, you can use the ACC socket on the rear panel through an interface unit. Refer to the software application’s instruction manual for setup details. ( Icom does not guarantee performance of the application software, PC, network device or network settings.) (1) When using the USB port...
• The maximum signal level of the [SEND] jack is 16 V/0.5 A DC with the initial setting, and 250 V/ 200 mA with the “MOSFET” setting. Use an external unit if your non-Icom linear amplifier requires a control voltage and/or current greater than specified.
BASIC OPERATION Section 3 When first applying power ............3-2 Turning power ON or OFF ............3-2 Adjusting the volume level ............3-2 About the VFO and Memory modes ........3-2 Using the VFO mode .............. 3-2 D Selecting VFO A or VFO B ..........3-2 D Equalizing VFO A and VFO B .........
Therefore, when you turn ON the transceiver again, the it restarts with the same settings. The IC-7300 has 2 Variable Frequency Oscillators (VFO), “A” and “B.” Having 2 VFOs is convenient to quickly select 2 frequencies, or for split frequency Turning power ON or OFF operation (p.
BASIC OPERATION Selecting the operating band Selecting the operating mode Do the following steps to change the operating band. You can select between the SSB, SSB data, CW, CW Also, the band stacking register provides 3 memories reverse, RTTY, RTTY reverse, AM, AM data, FM and for each band key to store frequencies and operating FM data modes.
BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency D Using the Main Dial D Changing the Tuning Step 1. Select the desired operating band. When the Tuning Step function is ON, you can change (Example: 21 MHz) the tuning steps for each operating mode. 1.
BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency (Continued) D About the 1/4 Tuning function D Directly entering a frequency Mode: SSB-D/CW/RTTY You can set the frequency without rotating MAIN DIAL With the Tuning Function OFF, turn ON the 1⁄4 Tuning by directly entering it on the keypad. function to reduce the tuning speed to 1⁄4 of the Entering the operating frequency normal speed, for finer tuning.
BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency (Continued) Entering the Split Frequency Offset Entering a Memory channel 1. Touch the MHz digits. 1. Touch to select the Memory mode. (Example: 14) VFO mode Memory mode (Example: VFO A) (Example: Memory channel 1) •...
BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency (Continued) D Entering a Band Edge 3. Edit the lower band edge frequency. (Example: 14.1) When “ON (User)” or “ON (User) & TX Limit” is selected on the “Band Edge Beep” screen, you can enter a total of 30 band edge frequencies. L Initially, all band edges are entered.
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BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency D Entering a Band Edge (Continued) Deleting a Band Edge Entering a new Band Edge To enter a new band edge, first you must delete a After you delete or edit the preset band edges, you preset band edge.
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BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency D Entering a Band Edge (Continued) Inserting a Band Edge 7. Touch [ENT] to save the entered upper band edge After you delete or edit the preset band edges, follow frequency. the steps below to insert a band edge. •...
BASIC OPERATION RF gain and SQL level Basic transmission Rotate (outer) to adjust the RF gain and 1. Push or [PTT] to transmit. TRANSMIT RF/SQL SQL level. • The TX/RX indicator lights red and is displayed while transmitting. By default, rotating to left (when set to the 12 o’clock 2.
BASIC OPERATION Meter display Adjusting the microphone gain D Meter display selection Adjust the microphone gain as described below. 1. Set the operating mode to SSB, AM or FM. You can display one of the 6 different transmit (p. 3-3) parameters (Po, SWR, ALC, COMP, VD and ID) for 2.
BASIC OPERATION About the 5 MHz frequency band operation (USA version only) For the USB and USB data modes: Operation on the 5 MHz frequency band is allowed on 5 discrete frequencies and you must adhere to the The FCC specifies center frequencies on the 5 MHz following: frequency band.
Section 4 RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating RTTY (FSK) ..........4-22 Convenient for receiving ......... 4-2 D All operating modes ........4-2 D About the RTTY reverse mode ......4-22 D SSB, CW, RTTY, and AM modes ....4-2 D Twin Peak Filter ..........4-22 D SSB, AM and FM modes ........
The DSP (Digital Signal Processor) switch the transceiver between transmit and receive does the random noise reduction. when keying. The IC-7300 is capable of Full Break-in AGC (p. 4-4) and Semi Break-in mode. The AGC (Auto Gain Control) controls the receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level, even when the received signal strength greatly varies.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Preamplifiers RIT function The preamps amplify received signals in the receiver The RIT (Receive Increment Tuning) function front end to improve the signal-to-noise ratio and compensates for differences in frequencies of other sensitivity. A preamp is used when receiving weak stations.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING AGC function control D Setting the AGC time constant The AGC (Automatic Gain Control) controls receiver gain to produce a constant audio output level, even You can set the preset AGC time constant to a desired when the received signal strength varies greatly. value.
In general, the Twin PBT (Passband Tuning) electronically narrows the IF passband width by shifting the IF frequency to slightly outside of the IF filter passband, to reject interference. The IC-7300 uses DSP for the PBT function. You can narrow the IF passband width by rotating...
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Selecting the IF filter The transceiver has 3 IF filter passband widths for each Mode IF filter Selectable range (steps) mode, and you can select them on the FILTER screen. FIL 1 (3.0 kHz) You can set the IF filter to wide (FIL 1), mid (FIL 2) or 50Hz to 500Hz (50 Hz)/ FIL 2 (2.4 kHz) 600Hz to 3.6kHz (100 Hz)
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Selecting the IF filter shape (Continued) • SHARP This selection is to emphasize the passband width of the filter. The filter has an almost ideal shape factor. Signals of the out of passband are extremely filtered out and it gives you better audio quality. •...
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Noise Blanker LEVEL The Noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such (Default: 50%) as the noise from car ignitions. Adjust the level where the Noise Blanker activates The Noise blanker cannot be used in the FM mode. between 0 and 100%. Push to turn the Noise Blanker ON or OFF.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Noise Reduction Notch Filter The Noise Reduction function reduces random noise The IC-7300 has Auto Notch and Manual Notch components and enhances desired signals that are functions. buried in noise. The Noise Reduction function uses Auto Notch: Used in the SSB, AM and FM modes.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING VOX function The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function switches between transmit and receive with your voice. This function enables a hands-free operation. Adjusting the VOX function VOX GAIN (Default: 50%) Before using the VOX function, adjust the following items.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Monitor function ∂TX function The ∂TX function shifts the transmit frequency up to The Monitor function enables you to monitor your ±9.99 kHz without shifting the receive frequency. transmit audio. Use this function to check the voice characteristics while adjusting transmit audio 1.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Setting the Speech Compressor SSB mode The Speech Compressor increases the average RF output power, improving readability at the receiving station. This function compresses the transmitter audio input to increase the average audio output level. L The function is effective for long-distance communication, or when propagation conditions are poor.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Split frequency operation Split frequency operation enables you to transmit There are 2 ways to use the Split frequency operation. and receive on different frequencies in the same or • Use the Quick Split function different bands. •...
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Split Lock function Operating CW D Setting the CW pitch control The Split Lock function is convenient for changing only the transmit frequency but not changing the You can set the received CW audio pitch and the CW receive frequency.
You can set the key speed of the internal electric Use the Break-in function in the CW mode to keyer. automatically switch between transmit and receive when keying. The IC-7300 is capable of Semi Break-in 1. Select the CW mode. and Full break-in modes. 2. Display the Multi-function menu.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating CW D About the CW Reverse mode D About the Break-in function (Continued) The CW-R (CW Reverse) mode reverses the receive Full Break-in mode Beat Frequency Oscillator (BFO) to receive CW In the Full Break-in mode, the transceiver signals.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating CW (Continued) D Electronic Keyer function You can set the Memory Keyer function settings, paddle polarity settings, and so on of the Electronic Keyer. Keyer memory edit menu (p. 4-19) 1. Open the KEYER screen in the CW mode. You can edit the Keyer memories.
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001 menu. (Default: M2) (p. 4-20) Sending contents Preset Memory keyer contents Memory keyer Contents CQ TEST CQ TEST DE ICOM ICOM TEST UR 5NN 001 BK CFM TU KEYER screen while sending QRZ? (Example: sending M1) L “001” is the CW contest number.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating CW (Continued) D Keyer memory edit menu (EDIT) Edit the Memory keyer contents in the EDIT menu. L You can use up to a total of 8 Memory keyers (M1 to M8), and you can enter up to 70 characters in each memory. Editing (Example: Entering “QSL TU DE JA3YUA TEST”...
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating CW (Continued) D Contest number menu (001 SET) You can set the number style, count up trigger and Number Style (Default: Normal) preset number. Set the numbering system used for contest (serial) numbers— normal or short morse numbers. Setting •...
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating CW (Continued) D Keyer set menu (CW-KEY SET) Dot/Dash Ratio (Default: 1:1:3.0) In this menu, you can set the memory keyer repeat time, dash weight, paddle specifications, key type, Set the dot/dash ratio. and so on. •...
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating RTTY (FSK) D About the RTTY reverse mode With the built-in RTTY decoder and the contents set in the RTTY TX memory, you can operate the basic If you are receiving an RTTY signal but cannot decode RTTY operation without using an external device.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) D Functions on the RTTY DECODE screen D Setting the decoder threshold level Open the RTTY DECODE screen in the RTTY mode. Adjusting the RTTY decoder threshold level prevents characters been decoded from noise, even though »...
↵ 73 GL SK ↵ » DECODE MENU ↵ CQ CQ CQ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K ↵ ↵ MY TRANSCEIVER IS IC–7300 & ANTENNA 2. Touch [TX MEM]. IS A 3–ELEMENT TRIBAND YAGI. ↵ ↵ MY RTTY EQUIPMENT IS INTERNAL FSK UNIT &...
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) D Editing an RTTY memory You can edit the characters in the RTTY memories. You can save and transmit 8 RTTY memories for often-used RTTY messages. Each RTTY memory contains up to 70 characters. 1.
SD card (user supplied). 1. Insert an SD card with the desired log. (p. 8-2) 1. Insert an SD card into the IC-7300. (p. 8-2) 2. Open the RTTY DECODE LOG VIEW screen in 2. Open the RTTY DECODE LOG screen in the the RTTY mode.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) D About the RTTY decode log set mode This mode is for the log file type, time stamp setting, File Type (Default: Text) and other RTTY settings. Select the file type to save a log onto an SD card to Text or HTML.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating RTTY (FSK) (Continued) D About the RTTY decode set mode FFT Scope Averaging (Default: OFF) This set mode is for the FFT scope setting, USOS function, and so on. Set the FFT scope waveform averaging function to between 2 and 4 or to OFF.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING FM repeater operation D Setting the repeater tone frequency A repeater receives your radio’s signals and simultaneously retransmits them on a different Some repeaters require a subaudible tone to be frequency to provide a greater communication range. accessed.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING FM repeater operation (Continued) D Checking the repeater input signal You can check whether you can directly receive another station’s transmit signal or not, by listening to the repeater input frequency. Split function ON While receiving, hold down While holding Release to listen the repeater input...
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Data mode (AFSK) operation You can operate the data mode using AFSK (Audio Frequency Shift Keying). L When operating RTTY in the AFSK mode, PSK31 or JT65 with a PC application software, refer to the software’s instruction manual. 1.
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Section 5 SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum scope screen ............5-2 D Using the Spectrum Scope ..........5-2 D Center mode ..............5-3 D Fixed mode ..............5-3 D Marker ................5-3 D Touch screen operation ..........5-4 D Mini scope screen ............5-4 D Adjusting the Reference level .........
» SCOPE MENU The IC-7300 has two spectrum scope modes. One is the Center mode, and another one is the Fixed mode. You can also turn the Waterfall display ON or OFF. In addition, you can select a Mini scope screen to save screen space.
SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum scope screen (Continued) D Center mode D Fixed mode Displays signals around the operating frequency Displays signals within a specified frequency range. within the selected span. The operating frequency is The selected frequency band activity can easily be always displayed in the center of the screen.
SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum scope screen (Continued) D Touch screen operation D Mini scope screen When you touch the FFT scope zone or the waterfall The Mini scope screen can be simultaneously zone in the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen, the area displayed with another function displays, such as will be zoomed in.
SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum scope screen (Continued) D Adjusting the Renerence level D Sweep speed When monitoring a weak signal that is buried in the Select the sweep speed to change the FFT scope noise fl oor, or monitoring a strong signal but some refresh speed and the waterfall speed.
SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum scope screen (Continued) D Scope set screen This Set screen is used to set the waveform color, CENTER Type Display (Default: Filter Center) Scope range for the Fixed mode, and so on. Select the center frequency of the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen.
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SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum scope screen D Scope set screen (Continued) Wavenorm Color (Current) Waternall Size (Expand Screen) (Default: Mid) (Default: (R) 172 (G) 191 (B) 191) Select the Waterfall height in the Expand scope Set the waveform color for the currently received screen.
SCOPE OPERATION Audio scope screen D Audio scope set screen This audio scope enables you to display the received signal’s frequency component on the FFT scope, and This Set mode is used to set the FFT scope waveform its waveform components on the Oscilloscope. The type, color, Waterfall display and oscilloscope FFT scope also has an waterfall.
Section 6 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Recording a QSO audio ............6-2 D Quick recording ............... 6-2 D Basic recording ............... 6-2 Playing back a QSO audio ............. 6-3 Operation while playing back..........6-3 D Fast forward while playing ..........6-3 D Rewind while playing ............
NOTE: • Starts recording. • To record a QSO, an SD card (user supplied) is required. • “Recording started.” is briefly displayed. • If your SD card does not have an "IC-7300" folder, back 3. Push again. QUICK up any data on the SD card, insert it in the transceivers •...
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Playing back a QSO audio Operation while playing back You can playback the recorded QSO audio. You can fast forward or rewind while playing back. You can change the skip time in the PLAYER SET 1. Open the PLAY FILES screen. screen.
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Checking the file information Operation while playing back (Continued) D VOICE PLAYER screen The transceiver can display the recorded file’s operating frequency, operating mode, date, and so on. Start Time The number of file 1. Open the PLAY FILES screen. The recording start time The number of the file »...
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Checking the folder information Deleting a file The transceiver can display the folder’s name, number You can delete the recorded audio file. of the files in the folder, total capacity of the files and date. 1. Open the PLAY FILES screen. »...
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS Deleting a folder SD Card information You can delete the recorded audio folders. 1. Open the SD CARD screen. » SET > SD Card MENU NOTE: All the files in the folder are also deleted. 2. Select “SD Card Info.” 1.
2. When the SD card is recognized by the PC, the Auto Play window is displayed, as shown to the right. Click “Open folder to view files.” • The “IC-7300” folder is displayed. Click 3. Double-click the “IC-7300” folder. Double-click 4.
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS RECORDER SET screen File Split You can change the RECORDER SET settings. (Default: ON) Details on each setting item are described below. Turn the File Split function ON or OFF. • OFF: The audio is continuously recorded into (Example: Setting the REC mode.) the file even if you switch between transmit 1.
VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS PLAYER SET screen You can fast forward or rewind while playing back. You can change the skip time in the PLAYER SET screen. 1. Open the QSO RECORDER screen. » RECORD MENU 2. Select “Player Set.” Rotate Push 3.
Section 7 VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION Recording a Voice TX memory ..........7-2 D Recording ............... 7-2 D Playing back ..............7-2 Entering a recording name ............. 7-3 Transmitting a Voice memory content ........7-4 D Transmitting ..............7-4 D Repeatedly transmitting ..........7-4 D Adjusting the output level ..........
VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION Recording a Voice TX memory You can record up to 8 Voice transmit memories of up 5. Touch to start recording. to 1 and a half minutes in each memory. To transmit recorded content using a Voice TX Innormation memory, first record the desired message, as •...
VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION Entering a recording name You can assign a name of up to 16 characters to each 5. Touch “Edit Name.” of the Voice memories “T1” ~ “T8.” You can use upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, some symbols and spaces.
VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION Transmitting a Voice memory content D Repeatedly transmitting You can transmit the Voice TX memory contents once or repeatedly. This is useful for transmitting 1. Open the VOICE TX screen in a Voice mode. your call sign and contest name in some contests, or L(Voice mode: SSB, AM or FM modes).
VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION Transmitting a Voice TX memory (Continue) D Adjusting the output level Adjusts theTransmit voice level. 1. Open the VOICE TX screen in a Voice mode. L(Voice mode: SSB, AM or FM modes). » VOICE MENU 2. Touch [TX LEVEL]. •...
VOICE TX MEMORY OPERATION VOICE TX SET screen This Set screen is used to set the Automatic Monitor function and the Transmit Repeat Interval. 1. Open the VOICE TX screen in a Voice mode. Auto Monitor (Default: ON) L(Voice mode: SSB, AM or FM modes). Turn the Automatic Monitor function for recorded »...
Section 8 USING AN SD CARD About the SD card ..............8-2 Saving data onto the SD card..........8-2 Inserting or removing the SD card .......... 8-2 D Inserting ................8-2 D Removing ................ 8-2 Unmounting an SD card ............8-3 Formatting an SD card ............
In that case, use a new one. We recommend you make a separate backup file of the important data onto your PC. (p. 8-8) • Icom will not be responsible for any damage caused by Card orientation data corruption of a card.
USING AN SD CARD Unmounting an SD card Formatting an SD card Before using an SD card with the transceiver, be sure Before you remove a card when the transceiver is ON, be sure to electrically unmount it, as shown below. to format all SD cards with the built-in Format function.
• Copying the saved data to another IC-7300 to operate with the same data. With this item, you can select the firmware version to • Using one IC-7300 by two or more operators with save the setting data onto an SD card. their own individual data.
USING AN SD CARD Saving the setting data onto an SD card (Continued) D Saving with a different file name You can change the file name to one of up to 15 characters. You can use upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, some symbols and spaces.
This function is convenient when: • Copying the saved data to another IC-7300 to operate with the same data. • Using one IC-7300 by two or more operators with their own individual data. L The transceiver has “ALL” and “Select” loading options to choose from.
USING AN SD CARD Deleting a data file Displaying the information Deleting an unnecessary data file shortens the period You can display the SD card capacity and the time of time needed to recognize the SD card. remaining for voice recording. 1.
2. Capture The folder in the SD card contains the following: 3. Decode 4. Rtty 1. IC-7300 folder 5. Setting The folders created in the IC-7300 are contained in this folder. 1. IC-7300 6. Voice 7. yyyymmdd 2. Capture folder The captured screen data is saved in the ‘png’...
2. The “AutoPlay” screen is displayed, as shown to Click the right. Click “Open folder to view files.” • Displays the IC-7300 folder. 3. Right-click “Removal Disk,” and then click “Copy.” Right-click Click 4. Open the desired folder to make a backup file, and then, right-click on the folder.
Section 9 MEMORY OPERATION Memory channels ..............9-2 Selecting a memory channel ..........9-2 D Selecting with the up and down keys ......9-2 D Selecting using the keypad ..........9-2 D Selecting in the MEMORY screen ........9-3 Entering memory channel contents ........9-3 D Entering in the VFO mode ..........
MEMORY OPERATION Memory channels The transceiver has 101 memory channels. The Memory mode enables you to quickly select often- used frequencies. You can temporarily tune all 101 memory channel frequencies by rotating MAIN DIAL Memory Transfer Over- Memory channel channel Capability Clear to VFO...
MEMORY OPERATION Memory channel selection (Continue) D Selecting in the MEMORY screen 1. Open the MEMORY screen. » MEMORY MENU 2. Select the desired memory channel by rotating and then pushing MULTI (Example: memory channel 2) Rotate Push Memory channel 2 is selected Entering memory channel contents You can enter memory channel contents in either the VFO mode or the Memory mode.
MEMORY OPERATION Clearing a memory channel You can clear any no-longer-used memory channel 4. Touch [M-CLR] for 1 second to clear the memory and set it as a blank channel. channel. • “BLANK” is displayed. [Example: Clearing Memory channel 3] 1.
You can use upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, some symbols and spaces. The names you enter will be displayed along with the memory channel contents. [Example: Entering “Icom 01” in Memory channel 2] 1. Open the MEMORY screen. » MEMORY MENU 2.
MEMORY OPERATION Memo Pad There are 5 Memo Pads as the default to save Memo Pads are convenient when you want to frequencies and operating modes for easy write and temporarily memorize a frequency and operating recall. You can increase the Memo Pads to 10 in mode, such as when you find a DX station in a pile-up, “Memopad Numbers”...
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Section 10 SCANS Scan types ................10-2 Preparation ................10-2 D Squelch status .............. 10-2 Scan Set mode ..............10-2 Programmed scan and Fine Programmed scan (VFO mode) .. 10-3 D Programmed scan operation ........10-3 D Fine Programmed scan operation ........ 10-3 Memory scan and Select Memory scan (Memory mode) ..
SCANS Scan types Scan Set mode The IC-7300 has several scan types as listed below. You can set the Scan speed and the Scan Resume function in the Scan Set mode. Scan types Operation 1. Open the SCAN screen. Programmed Repeatedly scans between 2 Scan »...
SCANS Programmed scan and Fine Programmed scan (VFO mode) Programmed scan and Fine Programmed scan L To change the P1 and P2 Scan Edge Memory Scan edge Scan edge channels, see “Entering memory channel contents” P1 or P2 P2 or P1 (p.
SCANS Memory scan and Select Memory scan (Memory mode) (Continued) D Select Memory scan operation D Setting Select Memory channel 1. Start the Memory scan. 1. Open the SCAN screen. L See steps 1 ~ 3 in “Memory scan operation” (p.10-4) L See steps 1 ~ 2 in “Memory scan operation”...
SCANS ∂F scan and Fine ∂F scan (VFO and Memory modes) ∂F scan and Fine ∂F scan Repeatedly scans within the ∂F span area. The scan starts from the center frequency. Start frequency L In fine scan (programmed or ∂F), the scan speed F frequency F frequency –∂...
SCANS Tone scan operation By monitoring a signal on an HF/6 m repeater input frequency, the transceiver can determine the tone frequency required to access the repeater. 1. While receiving a signal in the FM mode, push 6. Touch [T-SCAN] to cancel the scan. to open the FUNCTION screen.
Section 11 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION About the internal antenna tuner ...........11-2 Internal antenna tuner operation ...........11-2 D Manual tuning ..............11-2 D PTT Tuner start ..............11-2 About the external antenna tuner ..........11-3 D Using the AH-4 or AH-740 ..........11-3 D Using a user supplied antenna tuner ......11-3 Emergency mode (Tuner) ............11-4 11-1...
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION About the internal antenna tuner Internal antenna tuner operation 1. Push to turn ON the internal antenna The internal automatic antenna tuner automatically TUNER tuner. matches the transceiver to the antenna within the • “TUNE” is displayed when the tuner is ON. range of 16.7 ~ 150 Ω...
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2.5 to 30 MHz range with a supplied whip antenna. During mobile operation, the optional AH-2b antenna matches the IC-7300 to a whip antenna more element than 2.5 m/8.2 ft long (7 50 MHz). R DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch the antenna element while tuning or transmitting.
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ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION Emergency mode (Tuner) The Emergency mode (Tuner) enables you to use the internal antenna tuner in an emergency situation, but limits the maximum output power to 50 W. In an emergency situation, where the only antenna you have has a high SWR, you can use the antenna tuner even if the SWR is more than 3:1.
Section 12 SET MODE Set mode description ............12-2 D Entering the Set mode ..........12-2 Tone Control ................. 12-3 Function ................12-4 Connectors ................12-7 Display ................12-10 Time Set ................12-11 SD Card ................12-11 Others ..................12-11 12-1...
SET MODE Set mode description You can use the Set mode to set infrequently changed values or function settings. TIP: 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.
SET MODE Function Beep Level RF/SQL Control (Default: 50%) (Default: RF+SQL) Sets the beep output level. Set the (outer) control operation. RF/SQL • Range: 0 ~ 100% • Auto: While in the AM or FM mode, operates as L If the “Beep (Confirmation)” item is set to “OFF,” no only a squelch control.
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Clears the all of the internal antenna tuner preset that of the IC-7300, a reflected wave is produced points. and it may damage the IC-7300. To prevent this, set the appropriate delay time so that no reflected wave RTTY Mmrk Frequency (Default: 2125) is produced.
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SET MODE Function (Continued) SPEECH Level (Default: 50%) Quick RIT/∂TX Clemr (Default: OFF) Sets the Voice Synthesizer audio output level. Selects the operation of for the RIT and ∂TX CLEAR • Range: 0 ~ 100% functions. • OFF: Clears when is held down for 1 CLEAR second.
SET MODE Connectors Function (Continued) Screen Cmpture [POWER] SW (Default: OFF) ACC/USB Output Select (Default: AF) Assigns the Screen Capture function to POWER Selects the signal output from [ACC] and [USB]. • OFF: does not act as the Screen Capture POWER •...
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DATA MOD (Default: ACC) • Range: 02h ~ 94h ~ DFh Selects the connector(s) to input the modulation signal L“94h” is the default address of IC-7300. when the data mode is ON. • MIC: Uses the signal from [MIC]. CI-V Trmnsceive (Default: ON) •...
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IC-7300 through the [USB] CI-V port. L When you operate RTTY or CW through your PC’s USB port and your IC-7300, you may not be able to send • Options: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 “SEND” or “Keying” signals until a few seconds after (bps), or Auto you connect the USB cable.
SET MODE Displmy LCD Bmcklight Opening Messmge (Default: 50%) (Default: ON) Sets the LCD backlight brightness. Selects whether or not to display the opening • Range: 0 (dark) ~ 100% (bright) message at power ON. • OFF: Opening message is not displayed. •...
SET MODE Time Set Others Dmte Version (Default: 2000/01/01) Sets the date (Year/Month/Day). Displays the transceiver firmware’s version number. (The day of the week is automatically set.) • Range: Year 2000 ~ 2099, Month/Day 1-1 ~ 12-31 Touch Screen Cmlibrmtion Touch to adjust the touch screen.
Section 13 OTHER FUNCTIONS Adjusting the main dial friction ..........13-2 Using the SPEECH function ..........13-2 Measuring SWR ..............13-2 D Spot measurement ............13-2 D Plot measurement ............13-3 Selecting the display type and font ........13-3 D Selecting the display background ......... 13-3 D Selecting the display font ..........
OTHER FUNCTIONS Adjusting the main dial friction Measuring SWR The transceiver has a high-performance SWR You can adjust the friction of to suit your MAIN DIAL meter. This meter displays a stable measurement in preference. real time, even if the transmit output power varies The friction adjustor is located under MAIN DIAL frequently, such as during an SSB mode operation.
OTHER FUNCTIONS Measuring SWR (Continue) D Plot measurement You can measure the SWR over the entire set frequency range. 1. Set the desired frequency band. 8. Push or hold down [PTT] on the TRANSMIT 2. Select the RTTY or RTTY-R mode. microphone to transmit.
OTHER FUNCTIONS Protection function REF adjustment The transceiver has a 2 step protection function to You can perform a rough frequency calibration by protectthefinalpoweramplifiersincasetheantenna receiving the radio station WWV, WWVH, or other SWR becomes high. frequency signals. Thefunctiondetectsthepoweramplifiertemperature NOTE: and activates when the temperature becomes too •...
OTHER FUNCTIONS Displaying my call sign Screen Capture function You can display your own call sign at power ON. You can capture the transceiver display onto an SD card. Most of the screens used in this manual are [Example: Displaying the call sign JA3YUA] captured using this function.
Section 14 MAINTENANCE Cleaning ................14-2 Replacing fuse ..............14-2 D DC power cable fuses ........... 14-2 D Circuitry fuse ..............14-2 Touch screen calibration function ......... 14-3 Resetting ................14-4 D Partial reset ..............14-4 D All reset ................. 14-4 Troubleshooting ..............
MAINTENANCE Cleaning DO NOT use harsh solvents such as If the transceiver becomes dusty or dirty, benzine or alcohol when cleaning, wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth. because they will damage the transceiver surfaces. Replacing fuse If a fuse blows, or the transceiver stops functioning, D Circuitry fuse find and repair the cause of the problem.
MAINTENANCE Touch screen calibration function When no screen action occurs, or a different function is activated after touching the screen, the touched point and the detected range may be different. In that case, the Touch screen calibration function helps to correct the touch screen sensing performance.
MAINTENANCE Resetting D Partial reset Occasionally, erroneous information may be displayed. This may be caused by static electricity or 1. Open the RESET screen. by other factors. » SET > Others > Reset MENU If this problem occurs, turn OFF the transceiver. After 2.
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 your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. PROBLEM...
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MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting (Continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. The transceiver The VOX function is ON. p. 4-10 Push to turn OFF the VOX VOX/BK-IN automatically switches function to transmit while The VOX gain is set too high. Adjust the VOX gain. p.
Section 15 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General ................. 15-2 D About the firmware updating ......... 15-2 D Checking the firmware version ........15-2 D Preparation ..............15-3 D Unzipping the firmware file ........... 15-4 Updating the firmware ............15-5 15-1...
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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General D About updating the fi rmware You can update the IC-7300’s fi rmware using an SD card. Updating the fi rmware adds new functions and improves performance parameters. You can download the latest fi rmware from the Icom website.
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L These instructions are based on Microsoft ® Windows ® 1. Click [Support]. Click 2. Click the “Firmware Updates/Software Downloads” link. Click 3. Click the desired firmware file link in the IC-7300 group. 4. Read “Regarding this Download Service” carefully, and then click [Agree]. Click 15-3...
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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE General (Continued) 5. Click “Save as” in the displayed File Download dialog. Click 6. Select the location where you want to save the firmware, and then click [Save] in the displayed File Download dialog. • The fi le starts downloading. •...
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L Carefully read all the displayed precations. 1. Copy the downloaded firmware data into the IC-7300 folder on an SD card or a USB flash drive. 8. After you read and agree with all the precautions, touch [YES] for 1 second.
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Updating the firmware (Continued) The screen changes as shown below during the updating. L The IC-7300 reads the firmware file from the SD card and writes it to the main CPU and DSP/FPGA. L Downloading and loading status are displayed in the dialogs.
Section 16 SPECIFICATIONS D General ................. 16-2 D Transmitter ..............16-2 D Receiver ................ 16-3 D Antenna tuner ............... 16-3 16-1...
Section 17 OPTIONS Options ................. 17-2 Mounting the MB-118 ............17-3 Attaching the MB-123 ............17-3 17-1...
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A 10 m (32.8 ft) shielded control cable for the AH-4. transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction • OPC-599 or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the adapter cable 13-pin ACC connector adaptor to 7-pin + 8-pin ACC Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not connectors.
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OPTIONS Mounting the MB-118 Mount the MB-118 to a place mounting bracket NOTE: where it can be firmly attached. • Before mounting the MB-118, carefully read L We recommend that you periodically check PRECAUTIONS (p. vi) and decide the mounting place. whether the screws are loose or not, especially •...
CONNECTOR INFORMATION Section 18 ACC socket................18-2 D OPC-599 ACC conversion cable pin assignments ..18-3 Microphone connector ............18-3 D External keypad ............18-3 KEY jack ................18-4 EXT-SP jack ................. 18-4 REMOTE jack ............... 18-4 ALC jack ................18-4 SEND jack ................
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You can change the input level in the “ACC MOD Level” item on the CONNECTORS set screen. (p.12-7) (Example) ACC socket 100 mV rms is at the 50% (default) setting. To a non-Icom You can change the output level in the “ACC/USB AF linear amplifier e SEND Output Level”...
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CONNECTORS set screen. (p. 12-8) PINy Front panel » SET > Connectors > External Keypad MENU view External keypad • VOICE: ON • KEYER: ON • RTTY: L The External keypad is not supplied by Icom. (User supplied) 18-3...
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Connects to a CW straight key or a paddle: Connects to the ALC output jack of a non- 6.35 mm (¼ in) (d) Icom linear amplifier. (RCA Plug) • Control voltage: –4 ~ 0 V When connecting a CW straight key.
Section 19 CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information ........19-2 D CI-V connection ............19-2 D Preparing ..............19-2 D Data format ..............19-2 D Command table ............19-3 D Data content description ..........19-8 19-1...
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Choose your connection method from the following: • A USB cable (A-B type, user supplied) The required USB driver and driver installation guide can be downloaded from the Icom web site. Go to “http://www.icom.co.jp/world,” and then click ct-17 “Support,” “Firmware Updates / Software downloads”...
CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information (Continued) D Command table Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 0000 to Send/read the NR level p. 19-8 Send frequency data (transceive) 0255 *(0000=0% to 0255=100%) p. 19-8 Send mode data (transceive) 0000 to Send/read inner [TWIN PBT] position p.
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CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information (Continued) D Command table (Continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 00 to 01 Dial lock function *(00=OFF, 01=ON) 1A* 05 0028 00 to 05 Send/read the TX Delay setting (70 MHz) 00 to 01 DSP filter type *(00=SHARP, 01=SOFT) ( 00=OFF, 01=10 ms, 02=15 ms, 03=20 ms,...
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CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information (Continued) D Command table (Continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 1A* 05 0064 0000 to Send/read MOD input level from ACC 1A* 05 0093 00/01 Send/read Display Language 0255 (0000=0% to 0255=100%) (00=English, 01=Japanese) 0065...
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CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information (Continued) D Command table (Continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description 1A* 05 0129 p. 19-8 Send/read scope edge 3 frequencies for 1A* 05 0163 00/01 Send/read paddle polarity 11.00 to 15.00 MHz band (00=Normal, 01=Reverse) 0130 p.
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CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information (Continued) D Command table (Continued) Cmd. Sub cmd. Data Description Send/read transceiver’s status RX • When CI-V Output (for ANT) (Command: 1A 05 0157) is set to ON, automatically outputs when changed. Send/read transceiver’s status TX •...
CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information (Continued) D Data content description • Bandscope edge frequency settings • Operating frequency Command: 1A 050112~050150 Command: 00, 03, 05, 1C 03 0 X X X X X 0 X X X X Lower edge Higher edge •...
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CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information (Continued) • Band stacking register • Codes for character entries Command: 1A 01 - Character codes— Letters and Numbers Character ASCII code Character ASCII code A–Z 41–5A 61–7A 0–9 30–39 q Frequency band codes - Character codes—...
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CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information (Continued) • Memory keyer character entries • Memory keyer content Command: 1A 02 Command: 1A 02 - Character codes Character ASCII code Description X X X …… X X 0–9 30–39 Numbers A–Z 41–5A Letters w–&1 : Text data space...
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CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information (Continued) • Codes for CW message contents • Selected or unselected VFO frequency settings Command : 17 Up to 30 characters Command: 25 To send CW messages, use the following character X X X X X X X X X X 0 0 codes.
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CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information (Continued) • Scope waveform data • Center/Fixed mode settings Command : 27 00 Command: 27 14 Outputs the waveform data to the controller 00=Center mode X X ..X X 01=Fixed mode Fixed • Scope span settings Fixed Command : 27 15 w Division number (Current):...
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CONTROL COMMAND Remote control (CI-V) information (Continued) • Scope Sweep speed settings Command : 27 1A 00=FAST 01=MID 02=SLOW Fixed • Scope VBW (Video Band Width) settings Command : 27 1D 00=Narrow 01=Wide Fixed • Scope Fixed edge frequency settings Command : 27 1E X X X X X X X 0 0 X X X X X X X X 0 0 Lower edge...
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ALC jack, about ................. 18-4 FSK and AFSK ............... 2-5 All Reset ..................14-11 Linear amplifier ............... 2-6 AM, tone control Non-Icom linear amplifier ............2-6 RX Bass ................. 12-3 Rear panel ................2-3 RX audio High/Low pass filter setting ........12-3 Connectors (Set mode) ............. 12-7 TX Bass ................12-3 Contest number menu (001 SET) ..........
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INDEX Keyboard Emergency Characters ................1-8 Mode, tuner ................11-4 Entering and editing ............... 1-8 Set mode ................12-11 Example ................. 1-9 Entering and editing ..............1-8 Types ................1-8, 12-7 Characters ................1-8 Keyer Example ................. 1-9 Function, electronic .............. 4-17 External DC power supply, connecting ........
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INDEX Mini scope screen ................ 5-4 REF adjustment ................. 13-4 MODE SPEECH ................12-5 REF Adjust (Set mode) .............. 12-7 Monitor function ................. 4-11 Remote control (CI-V) information ..........19-2 Multi-function menu ..............1-7 REMOTE jack, about ..............18-4 Items ..................1-7 Repeater Multi-function meter, selecting ............
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INDEX Voice recorder Deleting a file ................6-5 Deleting a folder ..............6-6 File information, checking ............6-4 File Split function ..............6-8 Folder information, checking ..........6-5 Voice TX memory Output level ................7-5 Recording ................7-2 Repeat Time ................7-6 VOICE TX SET screen ..............
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ABOUT CE INSTALLATION NOTES For amateur base station installations it is recommended In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter that the forward clearance in front of the antenna array is being activated for long periods. (actual recommendation calculated relative to the EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated limits are specified as an average during 6 minutes) Power).
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