User manual ICOM IC-RX7

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION MANUAL WIDEBAND RECEIVER iRX7 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 CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing this Icom product. The IC-RX7 wideband receiver is designed and built with Icom's superior technology and craftsmanship. [. . . ] · Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. Category scan Category scan repeatedly scans all memory channels in the same category as the selected memory channel has been programmed. MENU SCAN CATEGORY SCAN (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW]. ) · SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SCAN] for 1 sec. w Push [HOLD V] to stop the scan temporarily, if desired. · Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired category; or push [v] or [w] several times to select the desired group. · Push [HOLD V] again to restart the scan. w Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired category, then push [ENT MW]. · Scan pauses when a signal is received. · Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. MENU DIAL NO. MENU CLR SQL MW ENT HOLD 1 4 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 SKIP MW ENT ENT Push MW HOLD V SCAN SEARCH . 7 ATT e Push [HOLD V] to stop the scan temporarily, if desired. · Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired memory category; or push [v] or [w] several times to select the desired group. · Push [HOLD V] again to restart the scan. 42 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 43 Group scan Group scan repeatedly scans all memory channels in the same group as the selected memory channel has been programmed. MENU SCAN GROUP SCAN (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW]. ) HOLD V MENU DIAL NO. MENU ENT Push MW CLR SQL MW ENT HOLD SCAN SEARCH 1 4 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 SKIP MW ENT · SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SCAN] for 1 sec. . 7 ATT e Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select the desired group, then push [ENT MW]. · Scan pauses when a signal is received. · Rotate [DIAL] to change the scanning direction. ENT Push MW r Push [HOLD V] to stop the scan temporarily, if desired. · Push and hold [v] or [w] for 1 sec. several times to select the desired memory category; or push [v] or [w] several times to select the desired group. · Push [HOLD V] again to restart the scan. 6 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS Weather channel operation There are 10 weather channels for monitoring weather channels from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts. U. S. A. and CANADA versions only D Weather alert function NOAA broadcast stations transmit weather alert tones before important weather announcements. When the weather alert function is turned ON, the selected weather channel is monitored every 5 sec. When the alert signal is detected, the "ALT" and the WX channel are displayed alternately and sounds a beep tone until the receiver is operated. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby or while scanning. MENU SCAN WEATHER ALERT (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW]. ) · SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SCAN] for 1 sec. D Weather channel selection q Enter "WEATHER SCAN" in SCAN menu. MENU SCAN WEATHER SCAN (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW]. ) · SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SCAN] for 1 sec. · "WX" and the weather channel number appear. w Push [HOLD V] to stop scanning. to return to VFO mode. [DIAL] e Push [r]/[s] (or rotate [DIAL]) to select "ON" or "OFF. " MENU DIAL NO. MENU CLR SQL MW ENT HOLD V 1 4 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 SKIP MW ENT ENT Push MW HOLD V SCAN SEARCH . 7 ATT r Push [ENT MW] (or [v]) to return to SCAN menu, and push [CLR SQL] to return to the weather channel indication. 44 SEARCH AND SCAN OPERATIONS 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 45 Skip setting for scanning t Set the desired stand-by condition. · Select VFO or memory channel. · Search, scan or priority watch operation can also be selected. Memory category/group/name can be set to be skipped during scan operation. In addition, memory channels can be set to be skipped during search or scan operation. MENU SCAN SKIP (Push [MENU ]), (Push [r]/[s], then push [ENT MW]. ) · SCAN menu can also be entered by pushing and holding [SCAN] for 1 sec. y When the alert is detected, a beep sounds and the following indication will be displayed. u Turn the weather alert function OFF in SCAN menu. [. . . ] An appropriate application for CI-V command is not supplied from Icom. q Preamble code (fixed) w Receiver's default address e Controller's default address r Command number (see table below) t Sub command number (see table below) y BCD code data for frequency/mode/Squelch condition entry u End of message code (fixed) Data format The CI-V system can be operated using the following data formats. Controller IC-RX7 FE q FE 78 w E0 e Cn r Sc t Data area y FD u Command table Description Transfers frequency data (transceive) Transfers mode data (transceive) Reads display frequency Reads display mode Sets frequency data Sets AM mode Sets FM mode 06 Cn 00 01 03 04 05 Sc -- -- -- -- -- 02 05 06 01 IC-RX7 Controller FE q 88 FE E0 e 78 w Cn r Sc t Data area y FD u Sets WFM mode Reads squelch condition (open or closed) 15 Reads S-meter level 02 CONTROL COMMAND 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 89 CI-V connections example CI-V compatible transceiver Power supply 9­15VDC CI-V compatible transceiver RS-232C cable personal computer CT-17 IC-RX7 to [SP] 2-conductor 3. 5(d) mm plug 3-conductor 3. 5(d) mm plug must be used. GND 3. 5(d) mm I/O GND I/O 11 TROUBLESHOOTING If your receiver seems to be malfunctioning, please check the following points before sending it to a service center. PROBLEM No power comes ON. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION · Charge the battery pack or replace the batteries. [. . . ]