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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. •...
D Advanced manual (PDF type) Instructions for the advanced operations, such as listed below and more... L The Advanced manual is on the CD that is supplied with the transceiver, or can be downloaded from the Icom website. http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support • User Band Edge •...
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTIONS The Basic and Advanced manuals are described in Detailed instruction the following manner. 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.
Digital Selector ..........4-6 D Connecting the IC-PW1/IC-PW1EURO ..2-3 D Turning ON the Digital Selector function ..4-6 D Connecting a non-Icom linear amplifier ..2-3 D Adjusting the center frequency ....4-6 3. BASIC OPERATION ........3-1 Notch Filter ............4-6 When first applying power ........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) 9. CLOCK AND TIMERS ........9-1 Operating CW ..........4-10 D Setting the CW pitch control ..... 4-10 Setting the date and time ......... 9-1 D Setting the keying speed ......4-11 D Setting the date .......... 9-1 D Using the Break-in function ......
Otherwise, the linear amplifier will be damaged. polarity. This could cause a fire or damage the transceiver. CAUTION: DO NOT use non-Icom microphones. Other R WARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holder on the DC microphones have different pin assignments and may power cable.
PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel r HEADPHONE JACK [PHONES] (p. 13-3) Connects to standard stereo headphones. t ELECTRONIC KEYER JACK [ELEC-KEY] (p. 13-3) Connects to a paddle to use the internal electronic keyer for the CW operations. y USB PORT [USB A] (p. 13-4) I nsert a USB flash drive, USB A type keyboard, RC-28 , mouse or hub.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION Front panel (Continued) !9 EXIT KEY @9 SPEECH/LOCK KEY EXIT SPEECH E xits a setting screen or returns to the previous • A nnounces the operating frequency and mode by screen. pushing this key. • Electronically locks by holding down MAIN DIAL @0 VOICE MEMORY RECORD KEY this key for 1 second. Saves the previously received signal for the preset time period set in REC Time, using the Instant #0 MAIN/SUB CHANGE KEY...
!6 CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK [REMOTE] C onnects to a 50 Ω antenna. If you use the AH-4 or Connects to a PC or other transceiver for remote AH-740, you must connect the antenna to [ANT1]. control. y ALC INPUT JACK [ALC] !7 METER JACK [METER] C onnects to the ALC output jack of a non-Icom O utputs received signal strength, transmit output linear amplifier. power, VSWR, ALC, speech compression, V or I u SEND CONTROL JACK [SEND] levels for an external meter.
PANEL DESCRIPTION Touch screen display q MULTI-FUNCTION KEY GROUP !2 BK-IN/F-BKIN INDICATOR (p. 4-11) Displays the Multi-function keys. Displayed while the Semi Break-in or Full Break-in function is ON. w ANTENNA INDICATOR (p. 7-1) Displays the selected antenna connector between !3 NET FUNCTION INDICATOR (p.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION Touch screen display (Continued) #0 #1 #3 #4 @1 @1 VFO/MEMORY ICON (p. 3-1) #0 SPLIT ICON (p. 4-9) “ VFO” is displayed when the VFO mode is selected, Displayed when the Split function is ON. and the memory number is displayed when a #1 DUALWATCH ICON (p. 3-2) Memory channel is selected.
PANEL DESCRIPTION Touch screen display (Continued) D MENU screen z Open the MENU screen by pushing MENU Function name Status Lights blue or orange when in use L T he items displayed on the menu differ, depending on the selected operating mode. D Multi-function menus Multi-function menu items RTTY RF POWER RF POWER...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Keyboard entering and editing You can enter and edit the items on the following screens. LUsable characters, symbols, and the amount of characters that can be entered differs, depending on the editing item. • MY CALL • FILE NAME • NETWORK NAME • NETWORK RADIO NAME • NETWORK USER1 ID • NETWORK USER2 ID • NETWORK USER 1 PASSWORD • NETWORK USER 2 PASSWORD • NTP SERVER ADDRESS • CLOCK2 NAME • KEYER MEMORY • PSK MEMORY • RTTY MEMORY • VOICE TX RECORD (T1) ~ (T8) •...
PANEL DESCRIPTION Keypad entering and editing (Continued) D Entering and editing example Entering “DX spot 1” in the Memory channel 2 1. Display the MEMORY screen. 7. Touch [s], [p], [o], and then [t]. 8. Touch [SPACE] to enter a space. » MEMORY MENU 9. Touch [ab]. 2. Touch the memory channel 2 for 1 second. • The CHARACTER TYPE screen is displayed. • The MEMORY MENU screen is displayed. You can also display the MEMORY MENU screen by touching this key. 10. Touch [12].
Connecting an external DC power supply Be sure that the power supply power is OFF before L When using a non-Icom DC power supply, you need: • 13.8 V DC (Capacity: At least 23 A) connecting the DC power cable.
L See the Advanced Manual for connecting the optional AH-740 automatic antenna tuner NOTE: • Before connecting, be sure to turn OFF the transceiver. • While the AH-4 is connected, the IC-7610ʼs internal antenna tuner is deactivated. Coaxial cable (50 Ω) HF band long wire AH-4 antenna...
L We recommend that you use a linear amplifier with a specified input power of 100 watts or more. If you use an amplifier with a specified drive level of less than 100 watts, adjust the IC-7610’s output power to the specified level before transmitting.
BASIC OPERATION When first applying power Before turning ON your transceiver for the first time, After all connections are made, set the dials to the make sure all connections are correctly made. positions described below. q MAIN (inner): Fully counterclockwise (inner): Fully counterclockwise RF/SQL PITCH...
Selecting the Main and Sub bands D Switching the Main band and Sub band The IC-7610 has 2 identical receivers, Main and Sub. The Main band is displayed on the left side of You can switch the Main band and Sub band settings, the screen, and the Sub band is displayed on the such as the operating frequency, mode, and so on.
BASIC OPERATION Selecting the operating band Selecting the operating mode D Selecting the operating band on the You can select the SSB, CW, RTTY, PSK, AM, or FM modes. keypad (Example: Selecting 14 MHz in the Main band.) 1. Touch the mode icon. 1.
BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency D Using the Main Dial D Changing the Tuning Step When the Tuning Step function is ON, you can change 1. Select the operating band. (Example: 21 MHz) the tuning steps for each operating mode. 1.
BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency (Continued) D Using the 1/4 Tuning function D Directly entering a frequency With the Tuning Function OFF, turn ON the 1⁄4 You can directly enter a frequency using the keypad. Tuning function to reduce the tuning speed to 1⁄4 of Entering the operating frequency the normal speed, for finer tuning in the SSB-D, CW, 1.
BASIC OPERATION Setting the frequency (Continued) Entering a Split Frequency Offset Entering a Memory channel 1. On the F-INP screen, enter the Split Frequency 1. Push , and touch “VFO/MEMORY.” QUICK Offset. 2. Touch [MEMORY] to select the Memory mode. LTo enter a minus shift direction, touch [•(−)].
BASIC OPERATION RF gain and SQL level Meter display D Selecting the Meter readout Rotate (outer) to adjust the RF gain and RF/SQL Select one of the 6 different transmit parameters SQL level. (Po, SWR, ALC, COMP, V and I ) to display during By default, rotating to the left (when set to the 12 transmit.
BASIC OPERATION Meter display (Continued) D Displaying the Multi-function meter You can simultaneously display all the parameters. L The TEMP meter is also displayed on the Multi-function meter. z Touch the meter for 1 second to display the Multi-function meter. Displayed when Peak Hold function is ON.
BASIC OPERATION Adjusting the microphone gain Basic transmission Adjust the microphone gain as described below. 1. Hold down [PTT] (or push ) to transmit. TRANSMIT • The TX/RX indicator lights red and is displayed 1. Set the operating mode to SSB, AM or FM. while transmitting.
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 the transmit sensitivity. A preamp is used when the received frequencies of other 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. when the received signal strength varies greatly. 1.
To reject interference, the Twin PBT (Passband Tuning) narrows the IF passband width by FILTER electronically shifting the IF frequency slightly above or below the IF center frequency. The IC-7610 uses DSP for the PBT function. 1. Rotate inner (PBT1) and outer (PBT2) TWIN PBT in the opposite direction from each other.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Selecting the IF filter Thetransceiverhas3IFfilterpassbandwidthsfor Mode IF filter Selectable range (steps) each mode, and you can select them on the FILTER FIL 1 (3.0 kHz) screen.YoucansettheIFfiltertoFIL1(wide),FIL2 50 Hz to 500 Hz (50 Hz)/ FIL 2 (2.4 kHz) 600 Hz to 3.6 kHz (100 Hz) (mid) or FIL 3 (narrow).
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Noise Blanker Noise Reduction The Noise Reduction reduces random noise The Noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such components and enhances signal audio. as the noise from car ignitions. The Noise blanker cannot be used in the FM mode. Push to turn the Noise Reduction ON or OFF.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Digital Selector Notch Filter The IC-7610 has Auto Notch and Manual Notch You can manually adjust the center frequency of functions. the automatic preselector using the Digital Selector Auto Notch can be used in the SSB, AM and FM function.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Monitor function Notch Filter (Continued) D Manual Notch function The Monitor function enables you to monitor your transmit audio. Use this function to check the voice The Manual Notch attenuates beat tones, tuning characteristics while adjusting the transmit audio signalsandsoonbyadjustingtheNotchfilter’scenter parameters.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Speech Compressor (SSB) The Speech Compressor increases the average RF 7. Touch [COMP] for 1 second to turn the Speech Compressor ON, and to display the COMP menu. output power, improving readability at the receiving station. This function compresses the transmitter •...
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Split frequency operation Split frequency operation enables you to transmit and There are 2 ways to use the Split frequency operation. receive on different frequencies on the Main band and • Using the Quick Split function the Sub band. •...
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Split Lock function Operating CW D Setting the CW pitch control To prevent accidentally changing the receive frequency by releasing while rotating MAIN DIAL You can adjust the received CW audio pitch and CW use the Split Lock function. Using both this function side tone to suit your preference without changing the and the Dial Lock function (p.
You can set the keying speed of the internal electronic Use the Break-in function in the CW mode to keyer. automatically switch between transmit and receive when keying. The IC-7610 is capable of Semi Break-in 1. Select the CW mode. and Full break-in modes. 2. Rotate...
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating CW D APF (Audio Peak Filter) operation D Using the Break-in function (Continued) The APF enables you to set excellent selectivity in the Full Break-in mode CW mode. You can set the selectivity to between the In the Full Break-in mode, the transceiver three APF passband width, WIDE, MID or NAR.
RECEIVING AND TRANSMITTING Operating CW (Continued) D About the Electronic Keyer function You can set the Keyer Memory function settings, paddle polarity settings, and so on of the Electronic Keyer. 1. Open the KEYER SEND screen in the CW mode. »...
SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum scope screen D Using the Spectrum Scope The spectrum scope enables you to display the activity on the selected band, as well as the relative Display the SPECTRUM SCOPE screen. strengths of various signals. » SCOPE MENU The transceiver has two spectrum scope modes, the Center mode and the Fixed mode.
SCOPE OPERATION Spectrum scope screen (Continue) D Displaying the Mini scope screen The Mini scope screen can be simultaneously displayed with another function display, such as the RTTY DECODE screen or AUDIO SCOPE screen. Push M.SCOPE LPushing it again closes the Mini scope screen. TIP: Holding down displays the spectrum M.SCOPE...
SCOPE OPERATION Audio scope screen (Continue) D AUDIO SCOPE SET screen This screen is used to set the FFT scope waveform FFT Scope Waveform Type (Default: Fill) type, color, Waterfall display and oscilloscope Select the type of waveform for the FFT scope. waveform color.
PC. dispose the card, be sure to physically destroy it to • Icom will not be responsible for any damage caused by avoid unauthorized access to any data that remains. data corruption on a card or USB flash drive.
SD CARD/USB FLASH DRIVE Formatting Unmounting Before you remove a card when the transceiver is ON, Before using an SD card with the transceiver, be be sure to electrically unmount it, as shown below. sure to format all SD cards with the Format function. Format, even preformatted cards for PCs or other uses.
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION About the Antenna memory settings D Saving an antenna connector setting This function saves antenna connector settings for each frequency band. You can set antenna connectors Example: Assigning ANT2 to the 10 MHz band. ANT1, ANT2, ANT1/R, ANT2/R, ANT1 or ANT2 to selected bands.
ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION About the internal antenna tuner About the Antenna memory settings (Continued) D Selecting the antenna type The internal automatic antenna tuner automatically matches the transceiver to the antenna within the Select the antenna connecting options between range of 16.7 ~ 150 Ω (SWR of less than 1:3). “Connect Receive Antenna”...
ON the internal antenna The optional AH-4 matches the TUNER antenna tuner tuner. IC-7610 to a long wire antenna more than 7 m/23 ft • The indicator on the key lights. TUNER long (3.5 MHz and above). 2. Tune the antenna.
About an external antenna tuner (Continued) D Using an external antenna tuner NOTE: Be sure not to connect the antenna tuner without When you use a non-Icom external antenna tuner, an antenna connected. This could damage the transceiver or external antenna tuner.
SET MODE Set mode description You can use the Set mode to set infrequently changed TIP: The Set mode is constructed in a tree structure. values or function settings. You may go to the next tree level, or go back a level, depending on the selected item.
SET MODE » SET > Tone Control > TX > SSB Tone Control MENU TX Bass (Default: 0) TX Treble (Default: 0) » SET > Tone Control > RX > SSB MENU Sets the bass or treble level of the transmit audio. RX HPF/LPF (Default: –...
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» SET > Function MENU L If an external equipment’s rise time is slower than that of the IC-7610, a reflected wave is produced and it may Transverter Function (Default: Auto) damage the IC-7610 or the external device. To prevent...
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SET MODE SSB/CW Synchronous Tuning (Default: OFF) Function (Continued) Turns the Displayed Frequency Shift function ON or OFF. » SET > Function MENU This function automatically shifts the frequency to match the CW pitch when the operating mode is [SPEECH/LOCK] Switch (Default: SPEECH/LOCK) toggled between SSB and CW.
SET MODE AF Output Level (Default: 50%) Connectors Sets the AF output level of [USB1]. » SET > Connectors > Phones AF SQL (Default: OFF (Open)) MENU Selects whether or not to output the audio from [USB], Level (Default: 0) according to the squelch state.
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USB port. Sets the repeat delay time of the keyboard. Selects the control port to be used for communication between the IC-7610 and PC. Keyboard Repeat Rate (Default: 10.9cps) L You cannot select the terminal which is already Sets the repeat rate of the keyboard.
L If the applied reference signal is off frequency, or not high CI-V USB Port (Default: Unlink from [REMOTE]) enough, the IC-7610 will not work correctly. In that case, select “OFF,” and then restart the IC-7610. Selects the internal connection type between the [USB] and [REMOTE] CI-V ports.
If there are two DNS server addresses, enter the Network Radio Name (Default: IC-7610) secondary DNS server address. If you are operating the IC-7610 using the optional Network Name (Default: —) RS-BA1 software, enter a name of up to 15 lf you are operating the IC-7610 using the optional characters.
Displays the SD card capacity and the time remaining for voice recording. NOTE: The backup battery for the internal clock The IC-7610 has a rechargeable Lithium battery to backup Screen Capture View the internal clock. If you connect the transceiver to a power source, the battery is charged and it keeps the Displays the selected screen capture.
SET MODE Others SD Card (Continued) Format » SET > Others > Information MENU Formats the SD card. Version If you use a brand new SD card, be sure to format it in the transceiver. Displays the transceiver firmware’s version number. Unmount »...
CLOCK AND TIMERS Setting the date and time D Setting the date D Setting the UTC offset 1. Display the DATE/TIME screen. 1. Display the TIME SET screen. » SET > Time Set > Date/Time » SET > Time Set MENU MENU 2.
CLOCK AND TIMERS Setting the date and time (Continued) D Setting the CLOCK2 UTC offset D Editing the CLOCK2 name Set the time offset for CLOCK2 the same as for the You can edit CLOCK2’s 3 character name. The default current time.
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 solve problems that 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. Turn OFF the VOX function in the Multi- p. 1-6 automatically switches to function menu. transmit while receiving. The VOX gain is set too high. Adjust the VOX gain.
OPTIONS Options AH-2b AH-4 IC-PW1/IC-PW1EURO linear amplifier antenna tuner antenna element HF/50 MHz all band 1 kW linear amplifi er including an Automatic antenna tuner to tune a long wire or automatic antenna tuner. An optional OPC-599 A 2.5 m (8.2 ft) adapter is required for the connection.
Be sure to check its switching action before operating. installed onto your PC. » SET > Connectors > ACC Output Select (Example) ACC 1/2 socket MENU To a non-Icom » SET > Connectors > USB Output Select MENU linear amplifier »...
NOTE: Pin 1 outputs 8 V DOC power for Icom microphones. ELEC-KEY L You can turn OFF the DC power when you use non-Icom microphones in the “MIC Input DC Bias” item on the CONNECTORS screen. Connects to a CW paddle to activate the internal electronic keyer for CW operation.
USB HDD, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth ® L To use the external keypad, turn ON the following keyboard or mouse, as these are not supported by Icom. items. • DO NOT connect two or more of the same USB devices.
This USB port is for digital data input or output. Inputs a 10 MHz signal as a reference frequency signal. L The required USB driver and driver’s installation guide can be downloaded from Icom web site. • Input frequency: 10 MHz • Impedance: 50 Ω (unbalanced) •...
CONNECTOR INFORMATION X-VERTER RX-ANT IN/OUT Outputs HF frequency signals for the Connect a receive antenna to Transverter operation. [RX-ANT IN], and a receiver to [RX-ANT OUT]. • Input/Output impedance: 50 Ω (unbalanced) • Input/Output impedance: 50 Ω (unbalanced) • Connector type: •...
INSTALLATION NOTES For amateur base station installations it is recommended In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmitter being activated for long periods. (actual recommendation that the forward clearance in front of the antenna array is calculated relative to the EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated limits are specified as an average during 6 minutes) Normally the transmitter is not active for long periods of Power).
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