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HF/50 MHz
ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject 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.
IMPORTANT EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL WORD DEFINITION
CAREFULLY before attempting to operate the
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
transceiver. R WARNING
shock may occur.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
manual contains important safety and operating in- If disregarded, inconvenience only. No
structions for the IC-756PROIII. NOTE risk or personal injury, fire or electric
shock.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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10 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION ................... 88 – 90
■ Automatic antenna selection .......................... 88
■ Antenna tuner operation ................................ 89 18
■ Optional external tuner operation .................. 90
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11 CLOCK AND TIMERS .................................... 91 – 93
■ Time set mode ............................................... 91
D Setting the current time ............................... 92
D Clock2 function activity ................................ 92
D Clock2 offset setting .................................... 92
D Timer function activity .................................. 92
D Setting power-on time.................................. 93
D Setting power-off period............................... 93
D Timer operation............................................ 93
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Front panel
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TRANSMIT
PHONES
TUNER MONITOR NB NR
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ELEC-KEY AF RF/SQL BAL NR
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MIC
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Maximum
RF gain
Adjustable
range
Minimum RF gain
Squelch is S-meter
open. squelch
Shallow Deep
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
POWER
TRANSMIT
PHONES
TUNER MONITOR NB NR
MIC
!3 !4 !5
!3 COMPRESSION LEVEL CONTROL [COMP] ANT ➥ Selects the antenna connector between
1
(p. 68) ANT1 and ANT2 when pushed. (p. 88)
Adjusts the speech compression level in SSB. ➥ Turns the [RX ANT] (receive antenna) ON
and OFF when pushed for 1 sec.
Compression
• When the receive antenna is activated, the
level increases
Compression antenna which is connected to the [ANT1] or
level decreases [ANT2] is used for transmission only.
COMP
When a transverter is in use, this [ANT]
!4 SEMI BREAK-IN DELAY CONTROL does not function and ‘XVERT’ appears.
[BK-IN DELAY]
➥ Selects RF power (Po), SWR, ALC or
Adjusts the transmit-to-receive switching delay time METER
Po
COMP metering during transmit. (p. 31)
for CW semi break-in operation.
➥ Switches the multi-function digital meter
Long delay for
slow speed keying
ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec.
Short delay for (13 dot)
high speed keying P.AMP
➥ Selects one of 2 receive RF preamps or
(2 dot) BK-IN DELAY
OFF
bypasses them. (p. 57)
• “P. AMP1” activates 10 dB preamp.
• “P. AMP2” activates 16 dB high-gain preamp.
!5 ELECTRONIC CW KEYER SPEED CONTROL
[KEY SPEED] (p. 35) ✔ What is the preamp?
Adjusts the internal electronic CW keyer’s speed. The preamp amplifies received signals in the front end cir-
• 6 wpm (min.) to 60 wpm (max.) can be set. cuit to improve the S/N ratio and increase the sensitivity. Se-
lect “P. AMP1” or “P. AMP2” when receiving weak signals.
Fast
ATT
➥ Selects 6 dB, 12 dB or 18 dB attenuator,
Slow
KEY SPEED OFF
or bypasses them. (p. 57)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
➥ Activates or selects fast, middle or slow ➥ Turns the 1⁄4 function ON and OFF in
AGC
MID AGC time constant when pushed. (p. 59)
1/4
OFF SSB data, CW and RTTY modes. (p. 27) 1
• “FAST” is only available for FM mode. • 1⁄4 function sets dial rotation to 1⁄4 of normal
➥ Enters the AGC set mode when pushed for fine tuning.
for 1 sec. (p. 59)
TONE
➥ Switches the tone encoder, tone squelch
AGC time constant can be set between 0.1 to OFF function and no tone operation when
8.0 sec. (depends on mode), or turned OFF. While pushed in FM mode. (pgs. 52, 53)
“OFF” is selected, the S-meter does not function. ➥ Enters the tone set mode when pushed
for 1 sec. in FM mode. (pgs. 52, 53)
✔ What is the AGC?
The AGC function controls receiver gain to produce a con- !7 NOISE REDUCTION LEVEL CONTROL [NR]
stant audio output level, even when the received signal
(outer control; p. 65)
strength is varied by fading, etc. Select “FAST” for tuning and
Adjusts the noise reduction level when the noise re-
select “MID” or “SLOW” depending on the receiving condi-
tion. duction is in use. Set for maximum readability.
• To activate this control, turn the noise reduction ON in
advance (!8).
VOX
➥ Turns the VOX function ON and OFF
OFF when pushed in a phone mode (SSB, AM BAL NR
BK-IN
➥ Selects semi break-in, full break-in oper- Noise reduction OFF Noise reduction ON
OFF
ation, or turns the break-in operation
OFF when pushed in CW mode. (p. 67) !9 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH [NB] (p. 64)
➥ Switches the noise blanker ON and OFF when
✔ What is the break-in function?
pushed. The noise blanker reduces pulse-type
The break-in function switches transmit and receive with CW
keying. Full break-in function (QSK) can monitor the receive noise such as that generated by automobile igni-
signal during keying. tion systems. This function cannot be used for
FM mode, or non-pulse-type noise.
RTTY ➥ Turns the RTTY filter ON and OFF in • The [NB] indicator in this switch lights green when the
FIL
RTTY mode. (p. 45) function is activated.
OFF
NB NB
• When the RTTY filter is turned ON, [TWIN Noise blanker OFF Noise blanker ON
PBT] functions as the IF shift control.
➥ Enters the RTTY filter set mode when ➥ Enters the noise blanker level set mode when
pushed for 1 sec. in RTTY mode. (p. 45) pushed for 1 sec.
✔ What is the IF shift? @0 BALANCE CONTROL [BAL] (inner control; p. 63)
The IF shift function electronically changes the center of the Adjusts the audio output balance between main and
IF (Intermediate Frequency) passband frequency to reject in- sub readout frequencies while in dualwatch.
terference. Only the inner control of [TWIN PBT] can be
BAL NR
used for the IF shift control.
Increases main Increases sub
readout gain readout gain
COMP ➥ Turns the speech compressor ON and
OFF
WIDE OFF in SSB mode. (p. 68)
➥ Switches the narrow, middle or wide
transmit filter when pushed for 1 sec.
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
DUAL 10 4 14 5 18 6 Z
WATCH
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CHANGE
PBT CLR NOTCH
#4
F-INP
VFO/
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MEMO
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MP-W MP-R TS
#3
MAIN/
NB NR SUB
#2
RX XFC
TX LOCK
BAL NR
RIT TX CLEAR
#1
#0
RIT/ TX
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@1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
@9 ∂TX SWITCH [∂∂TX] (p. 69) #4 NOTCH SWITCH [NOTCH] (p. 64)
➥ Turns the ∂TX function ON and OFF when ➥ Switches the notch function between auto, man- 1
pushed. ual and OFF in SSB and AM modes.
• Use the [RIT/∂
∂TX] control to vary the ∂TX frequency. ➥ Turns the manual notch function ON and OFF
➥ Adds the ∂TX shift frequency to the operating when pushed in CW mode.
frequency when pushed for 1 sec. ➥ Turns the auto notch function ON and OFF when
✔ What is the ∂TX function? pushed in FM mode.
• “AN” appears on the display when auto notch is in
The ∂TX shifts the transmit frequency without shifting the re-
use.
ceive frequency. This is useful for simple split frequency op-
• “MN” appears on the display when manual notch is in
eration in CW, etc.
use.
#0 CLEAR SWITCH [CLEAR] (pgs. 58, 69) • The [NOTCH] indicator in this switch lights green
Clears the RIT/∂TX shift frequency when pushed when the function is activated.
NOTCH NOTCH
for 1 sec. (default). Notch OFF Notch ON
• The response time (for 1 sec. or momentarily) can be
selected on the quick RIT/∂TX clear setting (p. 103). ✔ What is the notch function?
The notch function eliminates unwanted CW or AM carrier
#1 RIT SWITCH [RIT] (p. 58) tones while preserving the desired signal’s audio response.
➥ Turns the RIT function ON and OFF when The filtering frequency is adjusted to effectively eliminate un-
pushed. wanted tones via the DSP circuit.
• Use the [RIT/∂
∂TX] control to vary the RIT frequency.
➥ Adds the RIT shift frequency to the operating fre- #5 PBT CLEAR SWITCH [PBT CLR] (p. 60)
quency when pushed for 1 sec. Clears the PBT settings when pushed for 1 sec.
• The [PBT CLR] indicator in this switch lights green when
✔ What is the RIT function? PBT is in use.
The RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning) shifts the receive fre-
quency without shifting the transmit frequency. #6 PASSBAND TUNING CONTROLS [TWIN PBT]
This is useful for fine tuning stations calling you on an off-fre- Adjust the receiver’s “passband width” of the DSP
quency or when you prefer to listen to slightly different- filter. (p. 60)
sounding voice characteristics, etc. • Passband width and shift frequency are displayed in the
LCD.
#2 MANUAL NOTCH FILTER CONTROL [NOTCH] • Push [PBT CLR] for 1 sec. to clear the settings when
(inner control; p. 64) not in use.
Varies the peak frequency of the manual notch fil- • Variable range is set to half of the IF filter passband
ter to pick out a receive signal from interference width. 25 Hz steps and 50 Hz steps are available.
while the manual notch function is ON. • These controls function as an IF shift control while in AM
• Notch filter center frequency: mode and when the RTTY filter is turned ON. Only the
SSB : 0 Hz to 5100 Hz inner control may function in this case.
CW : CW pitch freq.–900 Hz to CW pitch freq. ✔ What is the PBT control?
+4200 Hz General PBT function electronically narrows the IF passband
AM : –5100 Hz to 5100 Hz width to reject interference. This transceiver uses the DSP
NOTCH CW PITCH
circuit for the PBT function.
Lower frequency Higher frequency
TWIN PBT
PBT1
PBT2
#3 CW PITCH CONTROL [CW PITCH]
(outer control; p. 37)
Shifts the received CW audio pitch and monitored
CW audio pitch without changing the operating fre- TWIN PBT TWIN PBT TWIN PBT
quency.
NOTCH CW PITCH – +
Lower frequency Higher frequency
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
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DUAL 10 4 14 5 18 6 Z
$4
WATCH
CHANGE
21 7 24 8 28 9 MW $3
PBT CLR NOTCH
VFO/
MEMO
GENE 50 0 F-INP
ENT M-CL
$2
$1
M.SCOPE NOTCH CW PITCH
MP-W MP-R TS
MAIN/
NB NR SUB
RX XFC $0
TX LOCK
BAL NR
RIT TX CLEAR
RIT/ TX
#7 #8 #9
#7 RECEIVE INDICATOR [RX] ➥ When the quick tuning step is OFF, push for 1
Lights green while receiving a signal and when the sec. to turn the 1 Hz tuning step ON and OFF.
squelch is open. • 1 Hz indications appear in both readouts and the fre-
quency can be changed in 1 Hz steps.
#8 TRANSMIT INDICATOR [TX] ➥ When the quick tuning step is ON, push for 1 sec.
Lights red while transmitting. to enter the quick tuning step set mode.
#9 LOCK INDICATOR [LOCK] (p. 65) $2 MEMORY CLEAR SWITCH [M-CL] (p. 81)
Lights red when the dial lock function is activated. Clears the selected readout memory channel con-
tents when pushed for 1 sec. in memory mode.
$0 TRANSMIT FREQUENCY CHECK SWITCH • The channel becomes a blank channel.
[XFC] • This switch does not function in VFO mode.
Monitors the transmit frequency when pushed and
held during the split frequency operation. $3 MEMORY WRITE SWITCH [MW] (p. 79)
• While pushing this switch, the transmit frequency can be Stores the selected readout frequency and operat-
changed with the tuning dial, keypad, memo pad or the ing mode into the displayed memory channel when
Y]/[Z
[Y Z] switches. pushed for 1 sec.
• When the split lock function is turned ON, pushing [XFC] • This function is available both in VFO and memory
cancels the dial lock function. (p. 100) modes.
$1 QUICK TUNING SWITCH [TS] (p. 26) $4 MEMORY UP/DOWN SWITCHES [Y Y]/[Z
Z] (p. 77)
➥ Turns the quick tuning step ON and OFF. ➥ Push to select the memory channel number for
• While the quick tuning indicator, “Z,” is displayed the selected readout.
above the frequency indication, the frequency can be • Memory channels can be selected both in VFO and
changed in programmed kHz steps. memory modes.
• 0.1, 1, 5, 9, 10, 12.5, 20 and 25 kHz quick tuning
➥ Select the desired memory channel directly after
steps are available for each operating mode indepen-
dently.
pushing [(F-INP)ENT] and a memory channel
number.
Quick tuning indicator
$5 MEMO PAD-READ SWITCH [MP-R] (p. 82)
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• The memo pad capacity can be expanded from 5 to 10
in set mode for your convenience. (p. 102)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ LCD display
!6 !5 !4 !3 !2 !1 !0 o
e SELECT MEMORY CHANNEL INDICATOR (p. 86) !0 RTTY TUNING INDICATOR (p. 47)
Indicates the displayed memory channel is set as a Shows the tuning level in RTTY mode.
select memory channel.
!1 QUICK TUNING INDICATOR (p. 26)
r MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH GUIDE Appears when the quick tuning step function is in
Indicates the function of the multi-function switches. use.
t LCD FUNCTION SWITCH GUIDE !2 PASSBAND WIDTH INDICATOR (pgs. 60, 61)
Indicates the function of the LCD function switches Graphically displays the passband width for twin
([F-1] – [F-5]). PBT operation and center frequency for IF shift op-
eration.
y MULTI-FUNCTION SCREEN (p. 10)
Shows the screens for the multi-function digital !3 IF FILTER INDICATOR (p. 61)
meter, spectrum scope, voice recorder, memory Shows the selected IF filter number.
channel, scan, memory keyer, RTTY decoder, IF fil-
!4 SHIFT FREQUENCY INDICATOR (p. 60)
ter selection or set modes, etc.
Shows the shift frequency of the IF filter.
u MEMORY CHANNEL READOUTS (p. 77)
!5 MODE INDICATOR (p. 29)
➥ Show the selected memory channel contents in
Shows the selected mode.
VFO mode.
➥ Show the VFO contents in memory mode. !6 BAND WIDTH INDICATOR (p. 61)
Shows the passband width of the IF filter.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
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F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 SPAN ATT MARKER HOLD SET
F-1
• Voice recorder screen (p. 73) • Memory channel screen (p. 78)
VOICE RECORDER MEMORY
AGC AGC
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F-2 F-4
• Memory keyer screen (CW mode: p. 40) • Programmed scan screen (VFO mode: p. 84)
MEMORY KEYER SCAN
AGC AGC
MID CQ TEST CQ TEST DE ICOM ICOM MID
M1
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1/4 QRZ? 1/4
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OFF OFF
F-3 F-5
• RTTY decoder screen (RTTY mode: p. 46) • Memory scan screen (Memory mode: p. 85)
RTTY DECODE SCAN
AGC AGC
MID * * * * RTTY
R T T Y Decode
D e c o d e Monitor
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1 PANEL DESCRIPTION
■ Rear panel
!4 !3 !2 !1
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q TRANSVERTER JACK [XVERT] (p. 18) u CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK [REMOTE]
External transverter input/output jack. Activated by (p. 110)
voltage applied to [ACC(2)] pin 6. ➥ Connects a PC via the optional CT-17 CI-V LEVEL
CONVERTER for external control of the transceiver
w RECEIVE ANTENNA CONNECTOR [RX ANT] functions.
(p. 15) ➥ Used for transceive operation with another Icom
Connects a 50 Ω general coverage antenna with an CI-V transceiver or receiver.
RCA connector.
i EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT SP]
e TUNER CONTROL SOCKET [TUNER] (p. 15) (pgs. 15, 116)
Accepts the control cable from an optional AH-4 Accepts an 4–8 Ω speaker.
HF/50 MHz AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER or AH-3 HF
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER. o ALC INPUT JACK [ALC] (p. 17)
Connects to the ALC output jack of a non-Icom lin-
r ACCESSORY SOCKET 1 [ACC(1)] ear amplifier.
t ACCESSORY SOCKET 2 [ACC(2)]
Enable connection of external equipment such as a !0 SEND CONTROL JACK [SEND] (p. 17)
linear amplifier, an automatic antenna selector/ Goes to ground while transmitting to control exter-
tuner, TNC for data communications, etc. nal equipment such as a linear amplifier.
• See p. 20 for socket information. • Max. control level: 16 V DC/0.5 A
y STRAIGHT KEY JACK [KEY] (p. 14) !1 DC POWER SOCKET [DC 13.8V] (p. 16)
Accepts a straight key or external electronic keyer Accepts 13.8 V DC through the supplied DC power
with 1⁄4 inch standard plug. cable (OPC-025D).
• [ELEC-KEY] on the front panel can be used for a
straight key or external electronic keyer. Deactivate the
internal electronic keyer in keyer set mode. (p. 43)
(+)
Rear panel view
(_)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 1
■ Microphone (HM-36)
w PTT SWITCH
Push and hold to transmit; release to receive.
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2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2
■ Required connections
• Front panel
2
CW KEY TIMER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TWIN PBT
RX XFC
TX LOCK
ELEC-KEY AF RF/SQL BAL NR
RIT TX CLEAR
MIC RIT/ TX
HM-36 SM-20
• Rear panel
ANTENNA 1, 2 (p. 13) DC POWER SUPPLY (p.16)
[Example]: ANT1 for 1.8–18 MHz bands
ANT2 for 21–50 MHz bands
PS-125
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2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Advanced connections
• Front panel
TIMER HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER TWIN PBT
1 2 3
HEADPHONES POWER
S
1
0
5
10
9
25 50
+ 20
+ 40
100
+ 60dB
SPLIT
DUAL
1.8
10 4
3.5
14 5
7
18 6
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TRANSMIT 1 1.5 10 20
SWR 0
COMP dB
ALC 21 7 24 8 28 9 MW
CHANGE
PBT CLR NOTCH
F-INP
VFO/
GENE 50 0 ENT M-CL
MEMO
M.SCOPE NOTCH CW PITCH
MP-W MP-R TS
PHONES MAIN/
TUNER MONITOR NB NR SUB
RX XFC
TX LOCK
ELEC-KEY AF RF/SQL BAL NR
RIT TX CLEAR
MIC RIT/ TX
MIC
The AFSK modulation signal
can be input from [MIC]. (p. 19)
• Rear panel
ANTENNA 1, 2 (pgs. 17, 18) [REMOTE] (p. 110)
Connects a linear amplifier, Used for computer control and transceive operation.
antenna selector, etc.
RX ANTENNA
TRANSVERTER
(p. 18)
Connects a transverter
for V/UHF band use.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2
PS-125 Transceiver
DC power
Connect to an AC outlet socket
using the supplied AC cable.
DC power cable
Supplied
DC power cable
AC cable
30 A fuses
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2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Linear amplifier connections Use the [ANT1] connector when connecting a linear
amplifier.
INPUT2 Connect
[INPUT2]
Coaxial cable if necessary
(optional)
GND
IC-PW1/EURO
AC outlet Ground Transceiver
(Non-European versions: 100–120/220–240 V
European version : 230 V)
Turn OFF the transceiver’s antenna tuner while tuning the IC-PW1/EURO’s tuner.
ANT1 ALC SEND The ALC input level must be in the range 0 V to –4 V,
and the transceiver does not accept positive voltage.
50 Ω coaxial Non-matched ALC and RF power settings could cause
To an cable a fire or ruin the linear amplifier.
antenna
The specifications for the SEND relay are 16 V DC
0.5 A. If this level is exceeded, a large external relay
RF OUTPUT RF INPUT must be used.
ALC
SEND
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2
ANT1
Control cable
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2 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
2
4 5 AF input
1 3 Ground (GND)
8
6 7
PTT
SQUELCH input*
RTTY keying
[ACC(1)] socket
(Rear panel view) * Connect the SQUELCH line when required.
2
4 5 AF input
1 3 Ground (GND)
8
6 7
PTT
SQUELCH input*
[ACC(1)] socket
(Rear panel view) * Connect the SQUELCH line when required.
AF input
1 7
2 8 6 Ground (GND)
3 5 PTT
4
SQUELCH input*
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2
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3 BASIC OPERATION
■ Initial settings
After resetting the transceiver, set controls and
switches as shown in the figure below. CW : Max. clockwise
CCW : Max. counterclockwise
[ANT]: 1 [P.AMP]: 1
[POWER]: OFF
[RF/SQL]: 12 o’clock
[MIC GAIN]: 10–12 o’clock [BAL]: Center [AGC]: MID*1 [LOCK]: OFF
2
[RF POWER]: Max. CW [COMP]* : OFF WIDE; [VOX],*2 [BK-IN],*2 *1 FAST in FM mode.
[1/4],*2 [TONE]*2: OFF [RTTY FIL]*2: OFF *2 Appears in some modes.
• Quick tuning step indicator “▼” : Push [TS]. • Dualwatch indicator “ ” : Push
DUAL-W
• 1 Hz frequency readout : Push [TS] for 2 sec. [DUALWATCH].
(while quick tuning • Twin peak filter indicator “ TPF ” : Push [RTTY FIL].
step is OFF) • Auto notch indicator “ A N ” : Push [NOTCH].
• RIT indicator “ RIT ” : Push [RIT]. • Manual notch indicator “ M N ” : Push [NOTCH].
• ∂TX indicator “ ∂TX TX ” : Push [∂∂TX].
• Split indicator “ SPLIT ” : Push [SPLIT].
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BASIC OPERATION 3
■ VFO description
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscilla-
tor, and traditionally refers to an oscillator.
MODE
The transceiver’s VFO is somewhat different. The VFO SWITCHES
of the IC-756PROIII acts like a computer’s window and
Select
3
can show one frequency and one operating mode.
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When a VFO is selected from another band or mem- When the memory channel is selected from another
ory mode, the frequency and operating mode last memory channel or VFO mode, the memorized fre-
used for that VFO appear. quency and operating mode appear.
[EXAMPLE] [EXAMPLE]
VFO is selected. Memory channel 1 is selected.
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Changed frequency (14.123 MHz) appears. Changed frequency (14.123 MHz) does not appear and
memorized frequency (14.100 MHz) appears instead.
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3 BASIC OPERATION
“VFO” indicator
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VFO 14.195.00 CW
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BASIC OPERATION 3
See the table below for a list of the band available and
the default settings for each band.
[Example]: 14 MHz band q Push [(14)5], then select a frequency and an op-
erating mode.
• Frequency and operating mode are memorized in the
1.8 1 3.5 2 7 3 first band stacking register.
w Push [(14)5] again, then select another frequency
10 4 14 5 18 6 and operating mode.
• This frequency and operating mode are memorized in
the second band stacking register.
21 7 24 8 28 9 e Push [(14)5] again, then select another frequency
and operating mode.
F-INP • This frequency and operating mode are memorized in
GENE • 50 0 ENT
the third band stacking register.
• When a fourth frequency and operating mode are se-
lected on a band, the first register set in step q, is over
written.
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3 BASIC OPERATION
■ Frequency setting
The transceiver has several tuning methods for conve-
nient frequency tuning.
Band keys q Push the desired band key on the keypad 1–3
times.
• 3 different frequencies can be selected on each band
with the band key. (See previous page “Using the band
stacking register.”)
METER
Po
wq.wpp.pp
1 21.076.50 CW
Tuning dial
w Rotate the tuning dial to set the desired frequency.
METER
Po
wq.wot.pp
1 21.076.50 CW
[EXAMPLES]
14.025 MHz
F-INP 1 4 • 0 2 5 F-INP
ENT ENT
18.0725 MHz
F-INP 1 8 • 0 7 2 5 F-INP
ENT ENT
F-INP F-INP
21.280 21.245 F-INP ENT • 2 4 5 ENT
25
BASIC OPERATION 3
METER
Po
qr.qpp.pp
1 21.076.50 CW
26
3 BASIC OPERATION
D Selecting 1 Hz step
The minimum tuning step of 1 Hz can be used for fine q Push [TS] to turn OFF the quick tuning step.
tuning. • “▼” does not appear.
w Push [TS] for 1 sec. to turn the 1 Hz tuning step
[TS] ON and OFF.
• RIT and/or ∂TX also functions in 1 Hz tuning step when
used.
1 Hz step indicator
METER
Po
qr.qot.ppp
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP
1 VFO USB FIL2
Tuning dial ATT qr.wpt.ppp
0FF
1 14.100.00 USB
AGC
MID
VOX
OFF
COMP
OFF
WIDE
1⁄4 1⁄4
tuning function OFF tuning function ON
1/4 1/4
OFF ON
[1/4]
27
BASIC OPERATION 3
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3 BASIC OPERATION
■ Volume setting
➥ Rotate [AF] control clockwise to increase; counter-
clockwise to decrease the audio output level.
• Set a suitable audio level.
[AF]
Audio output
increases
Audio output
decreases
29
BASIC OPERATION 3
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3 BASIC OPERATION
■ Meter function
The transceiver has 4 transmit meter functions for your In addition, the transceiver can display the multi-func-
convenience. Select the desired meter with the tion digital meter in the LCD display, which displays all
[METER] switch. transmit meters simultaneously.
ANT
1
BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
12:00
TX
TX VFO USB FIL2
METER
Po
qr.qot.pp
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP
1 VFO USB FIL2
ATT qr.wpt.pp
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB
DISPLAY AGC
P-HOLD MULTI-FUNCTION METER
MEASUREMENT MID
S
. 1 . . . 3 . . . 5 . . . 7 . . . 9 . ..
..+20
+20...
...+40
+40...
...+
+60dB
INDICATION Po
VOX 0∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑
∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑25
25∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑
∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑50 ∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑ 100%
OFF
Po Indicates the relative RF output power in %. ALC
COMP 0 5 10 15 20 dB
COMP
SWR
Indicates the SWR over the transmission OFF
WIDE 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
SWR
line. P-HOLD
■ SWR reading
The SWR meter indicates the SWR over the transmis-
SWR meter
sion line in all modes.
Less than 1.5:1
q Push [TUNER] to turn the antenna tuner OFF. 1
5 9 + 20
+ 40
+ 60dB
w Push [METER] several times to select the Po S 0
10 25 50
100
2 3
meter. Po
SWR
1 1.5
0
10 20
COMP
e Push [CW/RTTY] once or twice to select RTTY ALC
dB
mode.
r Push [TRANSMIT].
t Rotate [RF POWER] clockwise past the 12 o’clock The built-in antenna tuner matches the transmitter
position for more than 30 W output power (30%). to the antenna when the SWR is lower than 3 : 1.
y Push [METER] once to select the SWR meter as
the transmit meter.
u Read the SWR on the SWR meter.
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BASIC OPERATION 3
D Transmitting
Before transmitting, monitor your selected operating q Push [TRANSMIT] or [PTT] (microphone) to trans-
frequency to make sure transmitting won’t cause in- mit.
terference to other stations on the same frequency. • The [TX] indicator lights red.
w Push [TRANSMIT] again or release [PTT] (micro-
[TRANSMIT] phone) to return to receive.
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4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
33
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
• Transmit quality monitor (p. 70) • Audio tone control (p. 95)
➥ Push [MONITOR] to turn the monitor function ON ➥ Push [EXIT/SET] for 1 sec. then [(F-1)LEVEL] to
4
and OFF. enter level set mode. Select an item with [(F-
• Monitor indicator (in [MONITOR] switch) lights when Y]/[(F-2)Z
1)Y Z] then rotate the tuning dial to adjust
the monitor function is set to ON. the audio tone.
➥ Push [EXIT/SET] for 1 sec. then [(F-1)LEVEL] to
enter level set mode. Select the monitor level item
with [(F-1)YY]/[(F-2)Z
Z] then rotate the tuning dial
to adjust the monitor gain.
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4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
• Twin PBT (passband tuning) (p. 60) • 1⁄4 function (p. 27)
➥ Rotate [TWIN PBT] controls (inner/outer). ➥ Push [1/4] to turn the 1⁄4 function ON and OFF.
• Push [PBT CLR] to clear the settings.
35
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
Push
CW/RTTY
for 1 sec.
BFO BFO
Interference Desired signal Interference Desired signal
CW mode (LSB side) CW-R mode (USB side)
36
4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
[CW PITCH]
Higher
The filter set mode screen graphically displays the
Frequency CW pitch operations. (See at left.)
Lower
frequency
FILTER
AGC
MID
CW
BK-IN
OFF FIL 1
FI 1.2k
450 700 950
FIL 2
FI 500
PBT1
1/4 FIL 3
FI 250
OFF PBT2
BW DEF
37
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
■ Electronic CW keyer
[(F-1)]–[(F-4)] The IC-756PROIII has a number of convenient func-
tions for the electronic keyer that can be accessed
from the memory keyer menu.
ANT
1
BW 500 SFT 0 BPF qw:pp
12:00
T X VFO CW
CW FIL2
METER
Po
qr.qpp.pp
1 21. 085. 00 CW
P.AMP
1 VFO USB FIL2
ATT qr.qpp.pp
0FF
1 21. 085. 00 CW
AGC
MID
BK-IN
OFF ¡Memory keyer edit screen
ABC MEMORY
M E M O R Y KEYER
KEYER
1/4
OFF CQ TEST CQ TEST DE ICOM ICOM
M1
TEST
SCOPE VOICE KEYER MEMORY SCAN UR 5NN001 BK
M2
ABC
CFM TU
M3
F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5
123 M4 QRZ?
F-1 1/4
OFF
EXIT/SET
é è DEF
¡Memory keyer menu screen
MEMORY KEYER F-3
AGC
MID MEMORY
M E M O R Y KEYER
K E Y E R MENU
MENU
SEND
SEND Max.55
M a x . 5 5 Characters
C h a r a c t e r s ◊ 4ch
4ch
BK-IN
EDIT
EDIT Memory
M e m o r y Editor
Editor
OFF ¡Keyer set mode screen
001
001 001
0 0 1 Style
S t y l e Contest
C o n t e s t Number
Number
KEYER
K E Y E R CW-KEY
CW-KEY
1/4 AGC
OFF CW
C W KEY
K E Y Memo-key,Elec-key,CW
M e m o - k e y , E l e c - k e y , C W Wave
W a v e Form
F o r m Set
Set MID K e y e r Repeat
Keyer R e p e a t Time
Time 2s
2 s
Dot/Dash
D o t / D a s h Ratio
Ratio 1:1:3.0
1:1:3.0
SEND EDIT 001 CW KEY BK-IN Rise
R i s e Time
Time 4ms
4ms
OFF Paddle
P a d d l e Polarity
Polarity Normal
Normal
Keyer
K e y e r Type
Type E L E C - K EY
ELEC-KEY
F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5
1/4 MIC
M I C Up/Down
U p / D o w n Keyer
Keyer OFF
OFF
OFF
é è DEF
F-4
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4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
1/4
M3
QRZ?
contents, M1–M4, can be transmitted without open-
M4
OFF
ing the memory keyer screen.
M1 M2 M3 M4 -1
See page 104 for details.
39
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
123 0 to 9 (numbers)
Selected ABC K E Y E R EDIT
EDIT
character M1 CQ TEST CQ TEST DE ICOM ICOM
M2
TEST
UR 5NN001 BK
etc / ? ^. ,@✽
Character ABC
M3 CFM TU
group
keys 123 M4 QRZ?
NOTE:
ç å DEL SPACE M1..M4 “^” is used to transmit a following word with no
Memory ch space such as AR. Put “^” before a text string
select such as ^AR, and the string “ AR ” is sent with
no space.
“✱” is used to insert the CW contest number.
• Pre-programmed contents The contest number automatically increments
by 1. This function is only available for one
CH Contents
memory keyer channel at a time. Memory
M1 CQ TEST CQ TEST DE ICOM ICOM TEST keyer channel M2 used “✱” by default.
M2 UR 5NN✽ BK
u Select the desired character by rotating the tuning
M3 CFM TU dial or by pushing the band key for number input.
M4 QRZ? • Push [(F-1)ΩΩ] or [(F-2)≈
≈] for cursor movement.
• Push [(F-3)DEL] to delete the selected character.
• Push [(F-4)SPACE] to input a space.
• “*” is for contact numbers and can be input for the
count up trigger channel (“ ” appears).
i Repeat step u until the desired contents are input.
o Push [(F-5)M1..M4] to select the next memory
channel and repeat step u for character input, if
desired.
!0 Push [EXIT/SET] twice to exit the keyer set mode.
40
4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
1/4
OFF
é è DEF
41
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
AGC K E Y E R CW-KEY
CW-KEY
MID K e y e r R
r Repeat T
e p e a t Time
ime 2s
2s
D o t / Dash R
D a s h Ratio
atio 1:1:3.0
1 :1:3.0
BK-IN R i s e T
e Timeime 4ms
4ms
OFF P a d d le P
l e Polarity
olarity Normal
Normal
K e y e r T
r Typeype ELEC-KEY
ELEC-KEY
1/4 M I C U
C Up/Down K
p / D o w n Keyer
eyer OFF
OFF
OFF
é è DEF
Weight setting:
Adjusted
42
4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
0
Time
Rise time
43
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
■ Operating RTTY (FSK) When using your RTTY terminal or TNC, consult the
manual that comes with the RTTY terminal or TNC.
[TRANSMIT] [TX] indicator [RX] indicator Band keys
q Push a band key to select the desired band.
w Push [CW/RTTY] to select RTTY.
• After RTTY mode is selected, push [CW/RTTY] for 1
sec. to toggle between RTTY and RTTY-R modes.
• “RTTY” or “RTTY-R” appears.
e Push [(F-3)DECODE] to display the decoder
screen. 4
• The IC-756PROIII has a Baudot decoder.
r Rotate the tuning dial to simultaneously tune a de-
[AF] [CW/RTTY] Tuning dial
sired signal.
• The S-meter indicates received signal strength when
signal is received.
t Push [TRANSMIT] to transmit.
• The TX indicator lights red.
y Type from the connected PC’s keyboard to enter
the contents that you want to transmit.
• The text color will be changed when transmitted.
• Press one of [F-1] to [F-4] to transmit the TX memory
contents.
u Push [TRANSMIT] to return to receive.
44
4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
Normal Reverse
170 Hz 2125 Hz 2125 Hz 170 Hz
METER
Po
qr.qpp.pp
1 21.076.50 CW
45
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
1/4
OFF THRESHOLD 9
46
4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
METER
Po
qr.qpp.pp
1 21. 085. 00 CW
P.AMP
1 VFO USB FIL2
ATT qr.qpp.pp
0FF
1 21. 085. 00 CW
RTTY MEMORY
AGC
MID D E I C O M I
E ICOM C O M K
ICOM
RT1
RTTY D E I C O M I
E ICOM C O M I
ICOM ICOM
COM K
RT2
FIL
ON Q SL
S L UR 5 9 9 - 5 9 9 B
U R 599-599 BKK
RT3
1/4 Q SL
S L DE I C O M ICOM U
D E ICOM R 599-599
I C O M UR 5 9 9 - 5 9 9 B
BKK
OFF RT4
ATT qr.wpt.pp
RTTY tuning meter. OFF
1 14.100.00 USB
47
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
ABC
A to Z (capital leters)
Selected ABC R T T Y MEMORY
RTTY M E M O R Y EDIT
EDIT
character D E I
DE C O M I
ICOM C O M K
ICOM
RT1
RT1
D E I
DE C O M I
ICOM C O M I
ICOM ICOM
COM K
123 0 to 9 (numbers)
RT2
RT2
Character ABC
Q S L U
QSL URR 5 9 9 - 5 9 9 B
599-599 BKK
RT3
RT3
group Q S L D
QSL DEE I C O M I
ICOM C O M U
ICOM UR 5 9 9 - 5 9 9 B
R 599-599 BKK
keys 123 RT4
RT4 etc ! $ & ? " ' – / . , : ; ( ) ↵
ç å DEL SPACE RT1..8
Memory ch
select u Select the desired character by rotating the tuning
dial or by pushing the band key for number input.
• Push [(F-1)Ω
Ω] or [(F-2)≈
≈] for cursor movement.
• Push [(F-3)DEL] to delete the selected character.
• Pre-programmed contents • Push [(F-4)SPACE] to input a space.
CH Contents i Repeat step u until the desired contents are input.
RT1 ↵DE ICOM ICOM K↵ o Push [(F-5)RT1..8] to select the next memory
channel and repeat step u for character input, if
RT2 ↵DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K↵ desired.
RT3 ↵QSL UR 599–599 BK↵ !0 Push [EXIT/SET] to set the contents and exit
RTTY memory edit screen.
RT4 ↵QSL DE ICOM ICOM UR 599–599 BK↵
RT5 ↵73 GL SK↵
RT6 ↵CQ CQ CQ DE ICOM ICOM ICOM K↵
RT7 (blank)
RT8 (blank)
48
4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
AGC R T T Y D E C O D E SET
RTTY SET
MID R T T Y D
Y D e c o de U
d e USOS
SOS ON
O N
R T T Y D
Y D e c o de N
d e New L
e w Line C
i n e Code
ode CR,LF,CR+LF
CR,LF,CR+LF
RTTY R T T Y T
Y T X U SOS
SOS ON
ON
FIL
ON
1/4
OFF
é è DEF
RTTY TX USOS
This item selects the FIGS insertion even changing ON OFF
from LTRS to FIGS does not necessary when send- Inserts FIGS Not insert FIGS
ing a numeral or symbol character after a space. (default)
49
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
51
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
■ Repeater operation
A repeater amplifies received signals and retransmits q Set the offset frequencies (HF, 50 MHz) and turn
them at a different frequency. When using a repeater, ON the quick split function in set mode (others) in
the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive fre- advance. (p. 69)
quency by an offset frequency. A repeater can be ac- w Push [VFO/MEMO] to select VFO mode.
cessed using split frequency operation with the shift e Push the desired band key.
frequency set to the repeater’s offset frequency. r Push [AM/FM] several times to select FM mode.
For accessing a repeater which requires a repeater
t Set the receive frequency (repeater output fre- 4
quency).
tone, set the repeater tone frequency in set mode y Push [SPLIT] for 1 sec. to start repeater operation.
as described below. • Repeater tone is turned ON automatically.
• Shifted transmit frequency and “TX” appear in the sub
[VFO/MEMO] [SPLIT] Band keys readout.
• The transmit frequency can be monitored while pushing
[XFC] or using dualwatch.
u Push and hold [PTT] to transmit; release [PTT] to
receive.
i To return to simplex, push [SPLIT] momentarily to
clear the sub display.
METER
Po
wo.yip.pp
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP SPLIT
SPLIT
1 TX
TX VFO FM FIL2 TONE
ATT wo.tip.pp
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB
TONE
OFF
é è DEF T-SCAN
52
4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
ATT wo.tip.pp
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB
é è DEF T-SCAN
CONVENIENT
Store tone squelch frequencies and ON/OFF settings
in memory channels for easy recall.
53
RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
✔ For your information NOTE: When SSB data mode is selected, the audio
Carrier point frequency is displayed when SSB data input from the [ACC(1)] (pin 6) is used for transmis-
mode is selected. sion instead of [MIC]’s.
See the diagram below for the tone-pair example. The fixed condition is used for SSB data transmis-
sion as follow.
2325 Hz • [COMP] : OFF
• Tx bandwidth : MID
200 Hz 2125 Hz
• Tx Tone (Bass) :0
• Tx Tone (Trebles) : 0
Carrier point
(displayed frequency)
54
5 FUNCTION FOR RECEIVE
METER
Po
qr.qot.pp If a strong signal is received, a ghost waveform may
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP
appear. Push [(F-2)ATT] several times to activate
1 VFO USB FIL2
the spectrum scope attenuator in this case.
ATT qr.wpq.pp
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB
-12.5k SPECTRUM SCOPE +12.5k
AGC
MID Grid
2.5k
10dB
VOX ATT
OFF 10dB
SUB
COMP
MARKER
OFF
WIDE HOLD
ATT
OFF
1/4
OFF THRESHOLD 9
55
FUNCTION FOR RECEIVE 4
é è DEF
Scope during Tx
Turn the transmitting signal waveform indication ON When “OFF” is selected, the spectrum scope holds
and OFF. the received waveform while transmitting and does
not show the transmit waveform. (default: ON)
Max Hold
Turn the peak level holding function ON and OFF. (default: ON)
56
5 FUNCTION FOR RECEIVE
■ Preamplifier
The preamp amplifies received signals in the front ➥ Push [P.AMP] several times to set the preamp
end circuit to improve the S/N ratio and increase the OFF, preamp 1 ON or preamp 2 ON.
sensitivity. Set this to preamp 1 or preamp 2 when re- • “P. AMP1” activates 10 dB preamp for HF all bands.
ceiving weak signals. • “P. AMP2” activates 16 dB high-gain preamp for
24 MHz band and above.
■ Attenuator
The attenuator prevents a desired signal from distor- ➥ Push [ATT] several times to set the attenuator 6
tion when very strong signals are near the desired fre- dB, 12 dB, 18 dB or OFF.
quency or when very strong electric fields, such as • “ATT 6dB,” “ATT 12dB,” “ATT 18dB” and “ATT OFF” ap-
from broardcasting stations, are near your location. pears respectively.
[ATT]
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FUNCTION FOR RECEIVE 5
■ RIT function
The RIT (Receive Increment Tuning) function com- q Push [RIT] to turn the RIT function ON and OFF.
pensates for off-frequencies of the communicating • “ RIT ” and the shifting frequency appear when the
station. function is ON.
The function shifts the receive frequency up to ±9.999 ANT BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
1
kHz in 1 Hz steps (10 Hz steps when cancelling the 1 T X VFO
TX USB FIL2
12:00
5
[CLEAR] w Rotate the [RIT/∂
∂TX] control.
RIT/∂TX
METER
Po
qr.qot.pp
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP
RIT
p.pp Reset to
1 “0.00”
When RIT and ∂TX are ON at the same time, the
∂TX] control shifts both the transmit and re-
[RIT/∂
ceive frequencies from the displayed frequency at r To cancel the RIT function, push [RIT] again.
•“ RIT ” disappears.
the same time.
RIT
• Now you can transmit the DX station’s receive fre-
Push and hold quency and receive the DX station’s transmit fre-
quency (21.025 MHz).
ANT
1
BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
12:00
r Start transmitting while the station is standing by.
T X VFO
TX USB FIL2
METER
Po
qr.qot.wt
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP
RIT
p.pp
1
58
5 FUNCTION FOR RECEIVE
■ AGC function
The AGC (auto gain control) controls receiver gain to [AGC]
produce a constant audio output level even when the
received signal strength is varied by fading, etc.
AGC
MID Medium AGC time constant
METER
Po
qr.qot.pp
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP
1 VFO USB FIL2
AGC
SLOW Slow AGC time constant ATT qr.wpt.pp
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB
AGC
AGC
AGC MID
FAST Fast AGC time constant SSB CW RTTY AM FM
VOX FAST 0.3 0.1 0.1 3.0 0.1
OFF
MID 2.0 0.5 0.5 5.0 ---
COMP SLOW 6.0 1.2 1.2 7.0 ---
OFF
(sec)
WIDE
DEF
59
FUNCTION FOR RECEIVE 5
METER
qr.qot.pp
The variable range depends on the passband width Po
1 14.100.00 USB
and mode. The edge of the variable range is half of the P.AMP
1 VFO USB FIL2
Passband Passband
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5 FUNCTION FOR RECEIVE
■ IF filter selection
The transceiver has 3 passband width IF filters for
each mode.
For AM and FM modes, the passband width is fixed The filter selection is automatically memorized in
and 3 passband widths are available. each mode.
The PBT shift frequencies are automatically memo-
rized in each filter.
OFF FIL 1
FI 3.0k
300 1500 2700
(SSB, CW and RTTY mode only) COMP PBT1
FIL 2
FI 2.4K
cannot be set.
w For RTTY mode, turn OFF the RTTY filter by push-
ing [RTTY FIL]. Mode Filter Default Range (Steps)
e Push [FILTER] for 1 sec. to enter filter set mode. FIL1 3.0 kHz
r Push [FILTER] several times to select the desired SSB FIL2 2.4 kHz
50–500 Hz (50 Hz)/
IF filter. 600–3.6 kHz (100 Hz)
FIL3 1.8 kHz
t While pushing [(F-1)BW], rotate the tuning dial to
FIL1 1.2 kHz
set the desired passband width. SSB-D 50–500 Hz (50 Hz)/
• The passband width can be set within the range as FIL2 500 Hz
CW 600–3.6 kHz (100 Hz)
shown right table. FIL3 250 Hz
• Push [(F-3)DEF] for 1 sec. to select the default value. FIL1 2.4 kHz
y Repeat steps r to t if desired. 50–500 Hz (50 Hz)/
RTTY FIL2 500 Hz
u Push [EXIT/SET] to exit the filter set mode screen. 600–2.7 kHz (100 Hz)
FIL3 250 Hz
The PBT shift frequencies are cleared when the FIL1 9.0 kHz
passband width is changed. AM FIL2 6.0 kHz Fixed
FIL3 3.0 kHz
This filter set mode screen graphically displays the FIL1 15 kHz
PBT shift frequencies and CW pitch operations.
FM* FIL2 10 kHz Fixed
FIL3 7.0 kHz
61
FUNCTION FOR RECEIVE 5
BK-IN
OFF
1/4
OFF
SSB-FIL CW-FIL
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5 FUNCTION FOR RECEIVE
■ Dualwatch operation
Dualwatch monitors 2 frequencies with the same mode q Set a desired frequency.
simultaneously. w Push [DUALWATCH] for 1 sec.
• Equalized receive frequency and “ DUAL-W ” appear in
During dualwatch, both frequencies should be on the the LCD. This quick dualwatch function can be turned
same band, because the bandpass filter in the RF cir- OFF in set mode. (p. 100)
cuit is selected for the main readout frequency. • Pushing [DUALWATCH] momentarily activates the du-
alwatch with the previously operated frequency.
METER
Po
wq.wop.pp
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP DUAL-W
D UAL-W
1 56 USB FIL2
ATT wq.wop.pp
OFF
VFO
VFO 14.100.00 USB
ATT wq.wop.pp
OFF
q Program the desired programmed scan edges in 1 14.100.00 USB
METER
Po
wq.wop.pp ANT
1
BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
12:00
1 14.100.00 USB VFO USB FIL2
wq.wtp.pp
P.AMP SPLIT
SPLIT
METER
1 TX
TX VFO USB FIL2 Po
1 14.100.00 USB
ATT qr.wpt.pp P.AMP SPLIT
SPLIT DUAL-W
D UAL-W
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB 1 TX
TX VFO USB FIL2
ATT wq.wop.pp
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB
e Select VFO mode for the main readout. AGC
SCAN
readout. VOX
OFF
∂F Span : ± 10kHz
t Push [DUALWATCH] for 1 sec. COMP
OFF
Programmed P1: 21.000.00MHz
scan edges P2: 21.450.00MHz
• The main and sub readout frequencies are equalized WIDE
63
FUNCTION FOR RECEIVE 5
■ Noise blanker
The noise blanker eliminates pulse-type noise such q Push [NB] to turn the noise blanker ON.
as from car ignitions. The noise blanker is not avail- • [NB] indicator lights.
able for FM mode. w Push [NB] for 1 sec. to enter the noise blanker
level set mode.
e Rotate the tuning dial to adjust the noise blanker
level.
• Push [(F-3)DEF] for 1 sec. to return to default value.
r Push [NB] to turn the noise blanker OFF.
• [NB] indicator goes off. 5
When using the noise blanker, received signals
may be distorted if they are excessively strong.
[NB] [(F-3)DEF] Tuning dial
NB
AGC
MID NB Level 50%
VOX
ON
COMP
OFF
WIDE
DEF
■ Notch function
This transceiver has auto and manual notch func-
tions. The auto notch function automatically attenu-
ates more than 3 beat tones, tuning signals, etc.,
even if they are moving. The manual notch can be set
to attenuate a frequency via the [NOTCH] control.
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5 FUNCTION FOR RECEIVE
■ Noise reduction
The noise reduction function reduces noise compo-
nents and picks out desired signals which are buried
in noise. The received signals are converted to digital
signals and then the desired signals are separated
from the noise.
[LOCK/SPEECH] switch
65
FUNCTION FOR TRANSMIT 6
■ VOX function
The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function
switches between transmit and receive with your voice.
This function provides an opportunity to input log en-
tries into your computer, etc., while operating.
METER
qr.qot.pp
Po
1 14.100.00 USB transmit, adjust the anti VOX to the point where it
P.AMP
1 VFO USB FIL2
has no effect.
ATT qr.wpt.pp
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB
VOX
AGC
MID VOX Ga i n 50%
Anti- V O X 50%
VOX VOX De l a y 0.2s
OFF
COMP
OFF
WIDE
é è DEF
66
6 FUNCTION FOR TRANSMIT
■ Break-in function
The break-in function is used in CW mode to automat-
ically toggle the transceiver between transmit and re-
ceive when keying. The IC-756PROIII is capable for
full break-in or semi break-in.
67
FUNCTION FOR TRANSMIT 6
[COMP]
6
■ Speech compressor
The speech compressor increases average RF out-
COMP meter
put power, improving signal strength and readability
in SSB mode. 9 + 20
5 + 40
1 + 60dB
10 25 50
• Speech compressor S
Po
0
2 3
100
1 1.5
q Select USB or LSB mode. SWR
COMP
0
10 20
dB
w Push [COMP] momentarily to turn the speech ALC
68
6 FUNCTION FOR TRANSMIT
■ ∂TX function
The ∂TX function shifts the transmit frequency up to q Push [∂
∂TX] switch.
±9.999 kHz in 1 Hz steps (10 Hz steps when can- • “ ∂TX
TX ” and the shifting frequency appear when the
celling the 1 Hz step readout) without moving the re- function is ON.
ceive frequency. ANT BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
• See @9 on p. 5 for function description.
1 12:00
T X VFO
TX USB FIL2
METER
Po
qr.qot.pp
1 14.100.00 USB
[CLEAR] P.AMP : TX q.wt Appear
1
METER
Po
qr.qot.pp
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP p.pp Reset to
: TX
1 “0.00”
When RIT and ∂TX are ON at the same time, the
∂TX] control shifts both the transmit and re-
[RIT/∂
ceive frequencies from the displayed frequency at r To cancel the ∂TX function, push [∂
∂TX] again.
the same time. •“ ∂TX
TX ” and the shifting frequency disappears.
METER
qr.qot.pp frequency.
e When you find the DX station’s receive frequency,
Po
1 14.100.00 USB
p.wt
P.AMP
1
: TX
push [RIT] to turn the RIT function OFF.
∂TX • Now you can transmit the DX station’s receive fre-
Push and hold quency and receive the DX station’s transmit fre-
quency (21.025 MHz).
ANT
1
BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
12:00 r Start transmitting while the station is standing by.
T X VFO
TX USB FIL2
METER
Po
qr.qot.wt
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP : TX p.pp
1
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FUNCTION FOR TRANSMIT 6
■ Monitor function
The monitor function allows you to monitor your trans- [PHONES] jack
mit IF signals in any mode through the speaker. Use
this to check voice characteristics while adjusting
SSB transmit tones. (p. 95) The CW side tone func-
tions regardless of the [MONITOR] switch setting.
q Push [MONITOR].
• The indicator (in [MONITOR] switch) lights when the
monitor function is ON.
w Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-
function screen, if necessary. [MONITOR]
e Push [EXIT/SET] for 1 sec. then [(F-1)LEVEL] to 6
enter level set mode.
r Push [(F-1)Y Y] or [(F-2)Z
Z] to select the monitor ANT
1
BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
12:00
TX
TX VFO USB FIL2
level item. METER
qr.qot.pp
t Adjust monitor gain using the tuning dial. Po
1 14.100.00 USB
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6 FUNCTION FOR TRANSMIT
[CHANGE] [XFC]
qr.wpt.pp
w Enter the desired shift frequency with the digit
ATT
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB keys.
• 1 kHz to 1 MHz can be set.
• When you require a minus shift direction, push [ • ] in
w Push [SPLIT] momentarily, then push [CHANGE]
advance.
for 1 sec.
e Push [SPLIT].
• The quick split function is much more convenient for
• The shift frequency is input in the sub readout and the
selecting the transmit frequency. See the next page for
split function is turned ON.
details.
• The equalized transmit frequency and “ SPLIT ” appear [EXAMPLE]
on the LCD.
• “TX” appears to show the transmit frequency’s readout. To operate on 1 kHz F-INP
ENT 1 SPLIT
higher frequency:
ANT BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
1 12:00
VFO USB FIL2 To operate on 3 kHz F-INP
ENT • 3 SPLIT
METER
Po
wq.wop.pp lower frequency:
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP SPLIT
SPLIT
1 TX
TX VFO USB FIL2
ATT wq.wop.pp
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB CONVENIENT
DUALWATCH FUNCTION
e Rotate the tuning dial while pushing [XFC] to set The dualwatch function is convenient for tuning the
the transmit frequency to 21.310 MHz. transmit frequency while monitoring both frequencies
• The transmit frequency can be monitored while pushing used for transmitting and receiving.
[XFC] or using dualwatch.
CONVENIENT
ANT BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
1 12:00
VFO USB FIL2 SPLIT LOCK FUNCTION
METER
Po
wq.wop.pp Accidentally releasing the [XFC] switch while rotating
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP SPLIT
SPLIT the tuning dial changes the receive frequency. To pre-
1 TX
TX VFO USB FIL2
vent this, use both the split lock and dial lock func-
ATT wq.eqp.pp
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB tions to change the transmit frequency only. The split
lock function cancels the dial lock function while push-
r Now you can receive on 21.290 MHz and transmit on ing [XFC] during split frequency operation.
21.310 MHz. The dial lock’s effectiveness during split frequency op-
To change the transmit and receive frequencies, push eration can be selected in the set mode for both re-
[CHANGE] to exchange the main and sub readouts. ceive and transmit frequencies; or only the receive
frequency. (p. 100)
71
FUNCTION FOR TRANSMIT 6
When you push the [SPLIT] switch for 1 sec., split fre-
quency operation is turned ON, the sub readout is
equalized to the main readout frequency and enters
standby for transmit frequency input.
q Suppose you are operating at 21.290 MHz (USB) e Rotate the tuning dial to set the transmit fre-
in VFO mode. quency; or, input the transmit frequency using the
ANT BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp keypad and [(F-INP)ENT]; or, input a shift fre-
1 12:00
TX
TX VFO USB FIL2 quency using the keypad and [SPLIT].
METER
Po
wq.wop.pp • The transmit frequency can be monitored while pushing
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP
[XFC] or using dualwatch.
1 VFO USB FIL2
ANT BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
ATT qr.wpt.pp 1
VFO USB FIL2
12:00
OFF
USB
wq.wop.pp
1 14.100.00
METER
Po
1 14.100.00 USB
quency.
• The sub readout enters standby for transmit frequency
input.
ANT BW 2.4k SFT 0
1
VFO USB FIL2
METER
Po
wq.wop.pp
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP SPLIT
SPLIT
1 TX
TX VFO USB FIL2
ATT wq.wop.pp
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB
R1 R2 R3 R4 T/R
e Push the desired memory channel switch,
[(F-1)R1] – [(F-4)R4], momentarily to playback.
r Push the desired memory channel switch, • “PLAY” appears.
[(F-1)R1] – [(F-4)R4], for 1 sec. to start recording. AGC VOICE RECORDER
MID R1
R1 14.195.00
14.195.00 USB
USB 10:10
10:10 5
5ss
• “REC” flashes and the recording timer counts up. PLAY
R2
R2 ---
---
• The operating frequency, mode and current time are VOX
OFF R3
R3 ---
---
OFF
• Previously recorded contents are cleared. WIDE
RX M E M O R Y
R1 R2 R3 R4 T/R
AGC VOICE RECORDER
MID REC R1
R1 14.195.00
14.195.00 USB
USB 10:10
10:10 10s
10s
R2
R2 ---
---
VOX
OFF R3
R3 ---
--- r Push the selected memory channel switch,
COMP
R4
R4 ---
---
[(F-1)R1] – [(F-4)R4], again to stop playback if de-
OFF RX M E M O R Y
RX
WIDE
sired.
R1 R2 R3 R4 T/R
• Playback is terminated automatically when all of the
recorded contents in the channel are played, or after
t Push the selected memory channel switch, 15 sec.
[(F-1)R1] – [(F-4)R4], again to stop recording. t Push [EXIT/SET] twice to exit the voice memory
• Recording is automatically terminated after 30 min. screen.
IMPORTANT!
Push one of [(F-1)R1]–[(F-4)R4] to stop record-
ing before, or when 15 sec. has passed from the
start of recording.
The voice recorder memory records the 15 sec.
(max.) of audio before one of [(F-1)R1]–[(F-4)
R4] is pushed.
For example, when recording 20 sec. of audio,
the first 5 sec. audio will be over-recorded with
the last 5 sec., so that the total of audio
recorded is 15 sec. only.
y Push [EXIT/SET] twice to exit the voice memory
screen.
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VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS 7
IMPORTANT!
Push [REC/PLAY] to stop recording before, or ANT
1
BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
12:00
when 15 sec. has passed from the start of TX
TX VFO USB FIL2
qr.qot.pp
recording. METER
Po
1 14.100.00 USB 7
P.AMP
1 VFO USB FIL2
AGC
back without selecting the voice memory screen. MID
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7 VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS
T1 T2 T3 T4 NAME
AGC VOICE RECORDER
MID VOICE
V O I C E RECORDER MENU
PLAY
PLAY TX Variable ◊ 4ch (Total 90s)
VOX
OFF
RX 15s Endless ◊ 4ch (TOT 30m) t Push the selected memory channel switch,
MIC
M I C REC
REC Mic Record/Record check
COMP TX
T X LEV.
LEV. Recorder Output Adjust [(F-1)T1] – [(F-4)T4], again to stop playback if de-
OFF
WIDE SET
SET Auto Monitor SET
sired.
PLAY MIC REC TX LEV. SET
y Push [EXIT/SET] twice to exit the voice memory
screen.
e Push [(F-2)MIC REC] to select the voice memory
recording screen.
• Programming a memory name for
VOICE MIC-RECORD
AGC
MID T1
T1 ---
--- transmit
T2
T2 ---
---
VOX
OFF T3
T3 ---
---
Memory channels can be tagged with alphanumeric
COMP
T4
T4 ---
--- names of up to 20 characters each.
OFF 0 50 100 % Remain
WIDE REC LEVEL 90s
COMP
T4
T4 ---
--- r Push [(F-5)T1..T4] several times to select the de-
0 50 100 % Remain
OFF
WIDE REC LEVEL 80s sired voice memory.
T1 T2 T3 T4 NAME
Selected ABC VOICE MIC-RECORD
T1 10s
10s
character T2 ---
t Adjust the [MIC GAIN] control so that the [REC Character ABC T3 ---
123
y Push the selected memory channel switch, keys
ç å DEL SPACE T1..T4
[(F-1)T1] – [(F-4)T4], again to stop recording.
• Recording is automatically terminated when the total
time of recorded messages, T1–T4, becomes 90 sec. t Input the desired character by rotating the tuning
u Push [EXIT/SET] twice to exit the voice memory dial or by pushing the band key for number input.
screen. • Push [ABC] or [abc] to toggle capital and small letters.
• Push [123] or [etc] to toggle numerals and symbols.
• Push [(F-1)Ω
Ω] or [(F-2)≈≈] for cursor movement.
• Confirming a message for transmit • Push [(F-3)DEL] to delete the selected character.
q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- • Push [(F-4)SPACE] to input a space.
function screen, if necessary. • Pushing the transceiver’s keypad, [0]–[9], can also
w Push [(F-2)VOICE] to call up the voice recorder enter numerals.
screen. y Push [EXIT/SET] to input and set the name.
e Push [(F-2)MIC REC] to select the voice memory • The cursor disappears.
recording screen. u Repeat steps r to y to program another voice
memory’s name, if desired.
i Push [EXIT/SET] twice to exit the voice memory
screen.
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VOICE RECORDER FUNCTIONS 7
COMP
OFF
T4
T4
TX M E M O R Y
TX
---
--- MID
VOX
Auto Monitor ON
7
WIDE
OFF
T1 T2 T3 T4 T/R
COMP
OFF
WIDE
T1 T2 T3 T4 T/R
left.
w Push [(F-3)TX LEV.] to select the voice memory
transmit level set mode screen.
t Push the selected memory channel switch,
[(F-1)T1] – [(F-4)T4], again to stop, if desired. AGC
MID T1
T1
VOICE RECORDER
C Q JA3YUA
CQ J A3YUA 10s
10s
OFF T3
T3 ---
---
screen. T4
T4 ---
---
COMP
OFF
WIDE TX LEVEL 50%
T1 T2 T3 T4 DEF
76
8 MEMORY OPERATION
■ Memory channels
The transceiver has 101 memory channels. The mem- All 101 memory channels are tuneable which means
ory mode is very useful for quickly changing to often- the programmed frequency can be tuned temporarily
used frequencies. with the tuning dial, etc. in memory mode.
METER
Po
qr.qot.pp METER
Po
qr.qpp.pp
1 14.100.00 USB VFO
VFO 14.195.00 CW
VFO/
MEMO
F-INP
ENT then 1 2
METER
Po
qr.qpp.pp METER
Po
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VFO
VFO 14.195.00 CW VFO
VFO 14.195.00 CW
or or
METER
Po
wr.oyp.pp METER
Po
wr.oyp.pp
VFO
VFO 14.195.00 CW VFO
VFO 14.195.00 CW
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MEMORY OPERATION 8
METER
Po
qr.qot.pp ANT
1
BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
1 14.100.00 USB 12:00
TX
TX VFO USB FIL2
qr.qot.pp
P.AMP
1 VFO USB FIL2 METER
Po
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8 MEMORY OPERATION
METER
Po
u.pii.pp
12
12 --.---.--
Beep
MW Beep Push for 1 sec.
Beep
METER
Po
u.pii.pp
12
12 7.088.00 LSB
channel.
ANT BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
1 12:00
TX
TX 18 USB FIL2
METER
Po
wq.wip.pp
VFO
VFO 14.195.00 USB
Beep
MW Beep Push for 1 sec.
Beep
METER
Po
wq.wip.pp
14.195.00 USB
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MEMORY OPERATION 8
■ Frequency transferring
The frequency and operating mode in a memory chan- Frequency transferring can be performed in either VFO
nel can be transferred to the VFO. mode or memory mode.
Y]/[Z
[Y Z]. METER
Po
wq.ewp.pp
1 14.950.00 USB
• Memory channel screen is convenient for selecting the
desired channel.
• Memory channel contents appear in the memory chan- or
nel readout (below the frequency readout).
• “--.---.--” appears if the selected memory channel is a ANT
1
BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
12:00
TX
TX VFO USB FIL2
blank channel. In this case transferring is impossible.
e Push [VFO/MEMO] for 1 sec. to transfer the fre-
METER
Po
wq.ewp.pp
16
16 14.018.00 CW
8
quency and operating mode.
Beep
• Transferred frequency and operating mode appear on VFO/
Beep Push for 1 sec.
MEMO
the frequency readout. Beep
METER
Po
qr.pqi.pp
16
16 14.018.00 CW
ANT qw:pp
q Select the memory channel to be transferred with 1
BW
TX
TX
500 SFT
16 CW
0
FIL2
BPF
12:00
Y]/[Z
[Y Z] in memory mode. METER qr.pwp.pp
Po
• And, set the frequency or operating mode if required. VFO
VFO 14.020.00 CW
mentarily.
METER
Po
qr.pwp.pp
16
16 14.018.00 CW
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8 MEMORY OPERATION
■ Memory names
All memory channels (including scan edges) can be r Push [(F-4)NAME] to edit memory channel name.
tagged with alphanumeric names of up to 10 charac- • A cursor appears and blinks.
ters each. • Memory channel names of blank channels cannot be
edited.
Capital letters, small letters, numerals, some symbols _
(! # $ % & ¥ ? " ’ ` ^ + – ✱ / . , : ; = < > ( ) [ ] { } | _ ) BW 2.4k SFT
TX
TX VFO USB
0
FIL2
qw:pp
12:00
qr.wpt.pp
q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- 1 14.100.00 USB
METER
Po
qr.qot.pp
1 14.100.00 USB
P.AMP
1 VFO
t Input the desired character by rotating the tuning
USB FIL2
ATT qr.wpt.pp
dial or by pushing the band key for number input.
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB • Push [ABC] or [abc] to toggle capital and small letters.
AGC
MID
MEMORY
• Push [123] or [etc] to toggle numerals and symbols.
99 --.---.-- ------ ---
P1 0.500.00 LSB FL2 SCAN EDGE • Push [(F-1)Ω
Ω] or [(F-2)≈≈] for cursor movement.
VOX P2 29.999.99 USB FL2 SCAN EDGE
OFF 1 14.100.00 USB FL2 • Push [(F-3)DEL] to delete the selected character.
2 --.---.-- ------ ---
COMP
OFF
3 --.---.-- ------ --- • Push [(F-4)SPACE] to input a space.
WIDE 4 --.---.-- ------ ---
■ Memory clearing
Any unnecessary memory channels can be cleared.
The cleared memory channels become blank chan- ANT BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
1 12:00
nels. TX
TX 12 USB FIL2
METER
Po
wr.oyp.pp
q Select memory mode with [VFO/MEMO]. VFO
VFO 14.195.00 CW
and e.
METER
Po
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VFO
VFO 14.195.00 CW
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MEMORY OPERATION 8
■ Memo pads
The transceiver has a memo pad function to store fre- Memo pads are convenient when you want to memo-
quency and operating mode for easy write and recall. rize a frequency and operating mode temporarily, such
The memo pads are separate from memory channels. as when you find a DX station in a pile-up, or when a
desired station is busy for a long time and you want to
The default number of memo pads is 5, however, this temporarily search for other stations.
can be increased to 10 in set mode if desired. (p. 102)
Use the transceiver’s memo pads instead of relying on
hastily scribbled notes that are easily misplaced.
PADS wq.pqi.py
pads having identical settings cannot be written.
USB
wq.pwr.tw
USB
wq.wuy.pp Oldest
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9 SCANS
■ Scan types • The scan function can be used on the main readout only.
• You can operate a scan while operating on a frequency using
the dualwatch or split functions. See p. 63 for details.
Scan Scan
Scan
Jump Jump
This scan operates in VFO mode. This scan operates in both VFO and memory modes.
This scan operates in memory mode. This scan operates in memory mode.
■ Preparation
• Channels • Scan speed
For programmed scan: Scan speed can be selected from 2 levels, high or low,
Program scan edge frequencies into scan edge mem- in set mode. See p. 87 for details.
ory channels P1 and P2.
• Squelch condition
For ∂F scan:
SCAN
Set the ∂F span (∂F scan range) in the scan screen. PROGRAMMED
STARTS MEMORY SCAN
SCAN
WITH
For memory scan:
Program 2 or more memory channels except scan The scan continues Scan pauses on
edge memory channels. until it is stopped each channel when
SQUELCH manually, and does the scan resume is
OPEN not pause even if it ON; not applicable
For select memory scan:
detects signals. when OFF.
Designate 2 or more memory channels as select mem-
ory channels. To designate the channel as a select Scan stops when detecting a signal.
memory channel, choose a memory channel, then If you set scan resume ON in set mode, the
push [(F-3)SELECT] in the scan screen (memory SQUELCH scan pauses for 10 sec. when detecting a
mode) or in the memory channel screen. CLOSED signal, then resumes. When a signal disap-
pears while scan is paused, scan resumes
2 sec. later.
• Scan resume ON/OFF
You can select the scan to resume or cancel when de-
tecting a signal, in set mode. Scan resume ON/OFF
must be set before operating a scan. See p. 87 for
ON/OFF setting and scan resume condition details.
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SCANS 9
ATT qr.wpt.pp
SCAN OFF
AGC 1 14.100.00 USB
MID
SCAN
AGC
VOX MID
OFF PROGRAM SCAN
∂F Span : ± 10kHz
VOX
COMP Programmed P1: 0.500.00MHz OFF
OFF ∂F Span : ± 10kHz
scan edges P2: 29.999.99MHz
WIDE
COMP Programmed P1: 0.500.00MHz
OFF
PROG ∂F FINE ∂ F SPAN SET scan edges P2: 29.999.99MHz
WIDE
■ ∂F scan operation
q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi- i Push [(F-2)∂
∂F] to start the ∂F scan.
function screen, if necessary. • Decimal points blink while scanning.
w Select VFO mode or a memory channel. ANT BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp
e Select the desired operating mode. 1
TX
TX VFO USB FIL2
12:00
ATT qr.wpt.pp
SCAN OFF
AGC 1 14.100.00 USB
MID
SCAN
AGC
VOX MID
OFF ∂F SCAN
∂F Span : ± 10kHz
VOX
COMP OFF ∂F Center : 14.195.00MHz
Programmed P1: 0.500.00MHz ∂F Span : ± 10kHz
OFF scan edges P2: 29.999.99MHz
WIDE
COMP Programmed P1: 0.500.00MHz
OFF
PROG ∂F FINE ∂ F SPAN SET scan edges P2: 29.999.99MHz
WIDE
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9 SCANS
AGC
SCAN u Push [(F-1)PROG] or [(F-2)∂ ∂F] to stop the scan;
MID
PROGRAM SCAN
push [(F-3)FINE] to cancel the fine scan.
VOX
OFF
∂F Span : ± 10kHz
COMP Programmed P1: 0.500.00MHz
OFF scan edges P2: 29.999.99MHz
WIDE
METER
Po
qr.qot.pp
ANT BW 2.4k SFT 0 qw:pp VFO
VFO 14.100.00 USB
1 12:00
TX
TX 12 USB FIL2 P.AMP
qr.qot.pp
1 VFO USB FIL2
METER
Po
VFO
VFO 14.100.00 USB ATT qr.wpt.pp
OFF
P.AMP 1 14.100.00 USB
1 VFO USB FIL2 SCAN
AGC
ATT qr.wpt.pp MID
MEMORY SCAN
OFF
1 14.100.00 USB
VOX
SCAN OFF
AGC ∂F Span : ± 10kHz
MID
COMP Programmed P1: 0.500.00MHz
OFF scan edges P2: 29.999.99MHz
VOX WIDE
OFF
∂F Span : ± 10kHz MEMO ∂F SELECT ∂ F SPAN SET
COMP Programmed P1: 0.500.00MHz
OFF scan edges P2: 29.999.99MHz
WIDE
85
SCANS 9
VOX
OFF VOX
∂F Span : ± 10kHz OFF
∂F Span : ± 10kHz
COMP Programmed P1: 0.500.00MHz
OFF COMP Programmed P1: 0.500.00MHz
scan edges P2: 29.999.99MHz OFF
WIDE scan edges P2: 29.999.99MHz
WIDE
MEMO ∂F SELECT ∂ F SPAN SET
MEMO ∂F SELECT ∂ F SPAN SET
r Select the desired memory channel to set as a se- y Repeat steps r to t to program another memory
lect memory channel. channel as a select memory channel, if desired.
u Push [EXIT/SET] to exit the scan screen.
Select memory channels can also be set in the
memory channel screen. (p. 78)
86
9 SCANS
COMP
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Y] to select the scan speed item.
AGC
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H IGH
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VOX
OFF • Push [(F-3)DEF] to select the default condition.
COMP
OFF
y Push [EXIT/SET] to exit the scan set mode.
WIDE
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■ Tone scan
The transceiver can detect the subaudible tone fre- t Push [(F-5)T-SCAN] to start the tone scan.
quency in a received signal. By monitoring a signal • “SCAN” flashes while scanning.
that is being transmitted on a repeater input fre- AGC
TONE FREQUENCY
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ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION 10
■ Automatic antenna selection
The transceiver covers 0.1–60 MHz over 10 bands.
[ANT]
Each band key has a band memory which can memo-
rize a selected antenna (ANT1, ANT2, ANT1/RX an-
tenna and ANT2/RX antenna). When you change the
operating frequency beyond a band, the previously
used antenna is automatically selected for the new
band. This function is convenient when you use 2 or 3
antennas.
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Under the following conditions, “Manual” should be se-
lected as the [ANT] switch set mode item.
• When OFF is selected, the [ANT] switch does not function - When using 1 antenna.
and [ANT1] is always selected. - When using an external antenna selector for more
than 3 antennas (except for receive antenna).
• When “Manual” is selected, the [ANT] switch functions,
however, band memory does not function. In this case, you - When using an external antenna tuner.
10
must select an antenna manually.
• When “Auto” is selected (default setting), the antenna tuner
ON/OFF condition is also memorized in the band memory.
• When “Auto” or “Manual” is selected, the antenna tuner
ON/OFF condition is consistent with the [ANT] switch.
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10 ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION
NOTES:
• If the tuner cannot tune the antenna • Tuning a narrow bandwidth antenna
Check the following and try again: Some antennas, especially for low bands, have a nar-
• the [ANT] connector selection. row bandwidth. These antennas may not be tuned at
• the antenna connection and feedline. the edge of their bandwidth, therefore, tune such an
• the unaltered antenna SWR. (Less than 3:1 for HF bands; antenna as follows:
Less than 2.5:1 for 50 MHz band)
• the transmit power. (8 W for HF bands; 15 W for 50 MHz Suppose you have an antenna which has an SWR of
band) 1.5:1 at 3.55 MHz and an SWR of 3:1 at 3.8 MHz.
• the power source voltage/capacity.
q Push [TUNER] to turn the antenna tuner ON.
If the tuner cannot reduce the SWR to less than 1.5:1 w Select CW mode.
after checking the above, perform the following: e Turn OFF the break-in function. (pgs. 4, 66)
• repeat manual tuning several times.
r Push [TRANSMIT] to set to the transmit condition.
• tune with a 50 Ω dummy load and re-tune the antenna.
t Set 3.55 MHz and key down.
• turn power OFF and ON.
• adjust the antenna cable length. y Set 3.80 MHz and key down.
(This is effective for higher frequencies in some cases.) u Push [TRANSMIT] to return to the receive condition.
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ANTENNA TUNER OPERATION 10
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11 CLOCK AND TIMERS
Time (Now)
This item sets the current time for the built-in 24-hour 15:00
clock. Push [(F-4)SET] to enter the time.
CLOCK2 Function
This item turns the clock 2 indication ON and OFF. ON OFF
The clock 2 is convenient to indicate the UTC or other The clock 2 is displayed The clock 2 does not dis-
country’s local time, etc. below the local time. play.
• Push [(F-3)DEF] for 1 sec. to set the default value. (default)
CLOCK2 Offset
This item sets the desired off-set time period for the 0:00 + 9:00
clock 2 indication within –24:00 to +24:00 in 5 min. (default) Rotate the tuning dial to set
steps. the time.
• Push [(F-3)DEF] for 1 sec. to set the default value.
Timer Function
This item sets the timer functions ON and OFF. ON OFF
When the power-ON timer or the power-OFF timer is The timer functions can be The timer functions cannot
used, “ON” must be selected in this item. operated. (default) be operated.
• Push [(F-3)DEF] for 1 sec. to set the default value.
Power-OFF period
This item sets the power-off period for automatic shut- 60min
down after the power-on timer has turned power ON. Push [(F-4)SET] to enter the time.
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11 CLOCK AND TIMERS
D Timer operation
q Preset the power-on time and power-off period as [POWER]
described previously.
w Push [POWER] momentarily to turn the timer func-
tion ON.
• The [POWER] light lights when the timer function is
ON.
e Push [POWER] for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF.
• The [POWER] light lights continuously.
r When the set time arrives, the power is automati-
cally turned ON.
t The transceiver emits 10 beeps and turns OFF
after the power-off period elapses.
• The [POWER] light blinks while beeping.
• Push [POWER] momentarily to cancel the power-off
timer, if desired.
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SET MODE 12
■ Set mode description
Set mode is used for programming infrequently q Push [EXIT/SET] several times to close a multi-
changed values or conditions of functions. This trans- function screen, if necessary.
ceiver has a level set mode, display set mode, timer w Push [EXIT/SET] for 1 sec. to select the set mode
set mode and miscellaneous (others) set mode. menu screen.
e Push [(F-1)LEVEL], [(F-2)DISP], [(F-3)DSP], [(F-
• Set mode operation 4)TIME] or [(F-5)OTHERS] to enter the desired set
[(F-2)] [(F-4)] [(F-5)] mode.
r For level, display or miscellaneous (others) set
mode, push [(F-5)WIDE] to toggle wide and normal
screen.
t Push [(F-1)Y Y] or [(F-2)ZZ] to select the desired
item.
y Set the desired condition using the tuning dial.
• Push [(F-3)DEF] for 1 sec. to select a default condition
or value.
[(F-1)] [(F-3)] [EXIT/SET] Tuning dial u Push [EXIT/SET] twice to exit the set mode.
• Start up screen
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• Level set mode (p. 95) • Miscellaneous (others) set mode (p. 99)
L E V E L SET
LEVEL OTHERS SET
AGC AGC
MID SSB
S SB Tx
T x Tone
T o n e (Bass)
(Bass) 0 MID C a l i b r a t i o n
n Marker OFF
SSB
SSB Tx
T x Tone
T o n e (Treble)
(Treble) 0 Beep(Confirmation) ON
BK-IN SSB
SSB TBW
T B W (WIDE)
(WIDE) L 100
1 00 BK-IN B e e p ( B a n d
d Edge) ON
OFF SSB
SSB TBW
T B W (WIDE)
(WIDE) H 2900
2900 F5 OFF R F / S Q L CControl RF+SQL
SSB
SSB TBW
T B W (MID)
(MID) L 300
300 Quick Dualwatch ON
1/4 SSB
SSB TBW
T B W (MID)
(MID) H 2700
2700 1/4 Quick SPRIT ON
OFF OFF
SSB
SSB TBW
T B W (NAR)
(NAR) L 500
500 F M S P L I T
T Offset(HF) -0.100MHz
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12 SET MODE
95
SET MODE 12
Monitor Level
This item adjusts the transmit IF signal monitor level 50%
from 0% to 100% in 1% steps. 50% (default)
See p. 70 for details.
Beep Level
This item adjusts the volume level for confirmation 50%
beep tones from 0% to 100% in 1% steps. When 50% (default)
beep tones are turned OFF, this setting has no effect.
96
12 SET MODE
Contrast (LCD)
This item adjusts the contrast of the LCD from 0% to 60%
100% in 1% steps. 60% (default)
Backlight (LCD)
This item adjusts the brightness of the LCD from 0% 50%
to 100% in 1% steps. 50% (default)
Horizon
This item adjusts the horizontal position of the LCD 4
from 1 to 8. Horizontal position is 4. (default)
Backlight(Switches)
This item adjusts the brightness of the switches from 8
1 to 8. Backlight level is 8. (Maximum; default)
Display Type
This item sets the LCD screen type. There are 8 se- A
lectable types: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H. A-type LCD screen (default)
Display Font
This item sets the font of the frequency readouts. Italic2
There are 7 selectable fonts: Basic1, Basic2, Pop, Italic 2 font (default)
7seg (7 segment numeral), Italic 1, Italic 2 and Clas-
sic.
Memory Name
This item sets the memory name indication ON and ON OFF
OFF. Memory name is displayed. Memory name is not dis-
(default) played.
See p. 81 for details.
97
SET MODE 12
30 min
Screen saver function activates after 30 minute of inactivity.
15 min
Screen saver function activates after 15 minute of inactivity.
OFF
Screen saver function is OFF.
98
12 SET MODE
BK-IN
1/4
multi-function screen, if necessary. OFF
w Push the [EXIT/SET] switch for 1 sec. to enter set SSB-FIL CW-FIL
mode.
e Push the [(F-3)DSP] switch to enter the DSP filter
Push F-2 Push F-4
set mode.
r Push one of [(F-2)SSB-FIL] or [(F-4)CW-FIL] to
SSB SOFT CW SOFT
select the desired DSP filter shape from sharp and
soft for SSB or CW mode, respectively.
t Push [EXIT/SET] twice to exit the DSP filter set
mode.
Beep(Confirmation)
A beep sounds each time a switch is pushed to con- ON OFF
firm it. This function can be turned OFF for silent op- Confirmation beep ON Confirmation beep OFF
eration. (default)
The volume level can be set in level set mode. (p. 96)
Beep(Band Edge)
A beep sounds when an operating frequency enters ON OFF
or exits an amateur band. This functions independent Band edge beep ON Band edge beep OFF
of the confirmation beep setting (above). (default)
The volume level can be set in level set mode. (p. 96)
RF/SQL Control
The [RF/SQL] control can be set as the RF/squelch RF+SQL [RF/SQL] control as RF/squelch control
control (default), the squelch control only (RF gain is (default)
fixed at maximum) or ‘Auto’ (RF gain control in SSB,
SQL [RF/SQL] control as squelch control
CW and RTTY; squelch control in AM and FM).
AUTO [RF/SQL] control as RF gain control in SSB,
See pgs. 2, 30 for details. CW and RTTY; squelch control in AM and
FM
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SET MODE 12
Quick SPLIT
When this item is set to ON, pushing [SPLIT] for 1 ON OFF
sec. sets the sub readout frequency to the main read- Quick split ON Quick split OFF
out frequency and activates split operation. (default)
FM SPLIT Offset(HF)
This item sets the offset (difference between transmit -0.100MHz -4.000MHz
and receive frequencies) for the quick split function. Minus 0.1 MHz offset Minus 4.0 MHz offset
However, this setting is used for HF bands in FM (default)
mode only and is used to input the repeater offset for
an HF band.
SPLIT LOCK
When this item is ON, the tuning dial can be used to ON OFF
adjust the transmit frequency while pushing [XFC] Split lock function ON Split lock function OFF
even while the lock function is activated. (default)
100
12 SET MODE
[ANT] Switch
You can set the antenna connector selection to auto- Auto Antenna switch is activated and the
matic, manual or non-selection (when using 1 an- selection is automatically memorized.
tenna only). (default)
When “Auto” is selected, the antenna switch is acti- Manual Antenna switch is activated.
vated and the band memory memorizes the selected OFF Antenna switch is deactivated and
antenna. See p. 88 for details. [ANT1] is always selected.
When “Manual” is selected, the antenna switch is ac-
tivated and selects an antenna manually.
101
SET MODE 12
SPEECH Speed
When the optional UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT is HIGH LOW
installed, you can select between faster or slower Faster announcement Slower announcement
synthesizer output. (default)
SPEECH S-Level
When the optional UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT is ON OFF
installed, you can have frequency, mode and signal Signal level announcement No signal level
level announcement. Signal level announcement can (default) announcement
be deactivated if desired.
102
12 SET MODE
There are 2 type of auto tuning steps: HIGH (Fastest) LOW Auto tuning step is turned ON.
and LOW (Faster). Faster tuning step during rapid rotation
CW Normal Side
Selects the carrier point of CW mode from LSB and LSB USB
USB. The carrier point is set to The carrier point is set to
LSB side. USB side.
(default)
103
SET MODE 12
CI-V Address
To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has 6Eh 7Fh
its own Icom standard address in hexadecimal code. Address of 6Eh Address of 7Fh
The IC-756PROIII’s address is 6Eh. (default)
CI-V Transceive
Transceive operation is possible with the IC-756PROIII ON OFF
connected to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers. Transceive ON Transceive OFF
(default)
When “ON” is selected, changing the frequency, op-
erating mode, etc. on the IC-756PROIII automatically
changes those of connected transceivers (or re-
ceivers) and vice versa.
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13 OPTION INSTALLATION
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INTERNAL VIEWS 14
• Top view
Internal antenna
PA unit tuner
PA fuse (FGB 5 A)
FILTER unit
• Bottom view
13
14
RF unit
BPF unit
Clock backup battery
MAIN unit
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15 MAINTENANCE
■ Troubleshooting
The following chart is designed to help you correct If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem or
problems which are not equipment malfunctions. solve it through the use of this chart, contact your near-
est Icom Dealer or Service Center.
when the [POWER] switch • Fuse is blown. • Check for the cause, then replace the fuse with p. 108
is pushed. the spare one.
(Fuses are installed in the DC power cable and
the internal PA unit.)
No sounds come out from • Volume level is too low. • Rotate [AF] clockwise to obtain a suitable lis- p. 1
the speaker. tening level.
• The squelch is closed. • Turn [RF/SQL] to 10 o’clock position to open p. 2
the squelch.
• The transceiver is in transmitting condition. • Push [TRANSMIT] to receive or check the p. 1
SEND line of an external unit, if desired.
Sensitivity is too low, and • The antenna is not connected properly. • Re-connect to the antenna connector. —
only strong signals are au- • The antenna for another band is selected. • Select an antenna suitable for the operating fre- pgs. 3,
dible. quency. 88
• The antenna is not properly tuned. • Push [TUNER] for 1 sec. to manually tune the p. 89
RECEIVE
antenna.
• The attenuator is activated. • Push [ATT] several times to select “ATT OFF.” p. 3
Received audio is unclear • Wrong operating mode is selected. • Select a suitable operating mode. p. 29
or distorted. • PBT function is activated. • Push [PBT CLR] for 1 sec. to reset the function. p. 60
• Noise blanker is turned ON when receiving a • Push [NB] to turn the noise blanker OFF. p. 64
strong signal.
• Preamp is activated. • Push [P.AMP] once or twice to turn the function p. 3
OFF.
• The noise reduction is activated and the [NR] • Set the [NR] control for maximum readability. p. 65
control is too far clockwise.
The [ANT] switch does not • The antenna switch has not been activated. • Set the antenna switch in set mode to “Auto” or p. 88
function. “Manual.”
Transmitting is impossible. • The operating frequency is not set to a ham • Set the frequency to a ham band. p. 25
band.
Output power is too low. • [RF POWER] is set too far counterclockwise • Rotate [RF POWER] clockwise. p. 2
• [MIC GAIN] is set too far counterclockwise • Set [MIC GAIN] to a suitable position. p. 1
• The antenna for another band is selected. • Select an antenna suitable for the operating fre- p. 3
quency.
• The antenna is not properly tuned. • Push [TUNER] for 1 sec. to manually tune the p. 89
TRANSMIT
antenna.
You can receive signals, • RIT or ∂TX function is activated. • Push [RIT] or [∂
∂TX] to turn the function OFF. p. 6
but no contact possible • Split frequency function and/or dualwatch are • Push [SPLIT] and/or [DUALWATCH] to turn the pgs. 8,
with another station. activated. function OFF. 63, 71
Transmit signal is unclear • [MIC GAIN] is set too far clockwise. • Set [MIC GAIN] to a suitable position. p. 1
or distorted. • The speech compressor function is activated. • Push [COMP] to turn the function OFF. p.68
Repeater cannot be ac- • Split frequency function is not activated. • Push [SPLIT] to turn the function ON p. 8
cessed. • Programmed subaudible tone frequency is set • Reset the frequency using set mode. p. 52
at wrong frequency.
Programmed scan does • Squelch is open. • Set [RF/SQL] to the threshold point. p. 2
not stop. • [RF/SQL] is assigned to RF gain control and • Reset [RF/SQL] control assignment and set it to pgs. 2,
squelch is open. the threshold point. 30, 99
Programmed scan does • The same frequencies have been programmed • Program different frequencies in scan edge p. 79
SCAN
not start. in scan edge memory channels P1 and P2. memory channel P1 and P2.
Memory scan does not • 2 or more memory channels have not been • Program more than 2 memory channels. p. 79
start. programmed.
Select memory scan does • 2 or more memory channels have not been • Designate more than 2 memory channels as se- pgs. 78,
not start. designated as select channels. lect channels for the scan. 86
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MAINTENANCE 15
The displayed frequency • The dial lock function is activated. • Push [LOCK/SPEECH] to turn the function OFF. p. 65
does not change properly. • A set mode screen is selected. • Push [EXIT/SET] several times to exit the set pgs. 10,
mode screen. 94
• The internal CPU has malfunctioned. • Reset the CPU. p. 21
CIRCUITRY FUSE REPLACEMENT e Replace the circuitry fuse as shown in the diagram
The 13.8 V DC from the DC power cable is conver below.
ted to 5 V or 8 V and applied to all units in the IC- r Replace the PA shielding plate and top cover.
756PROIII, except for the power amplifier, through
the circuitry fuse. This fuse is installed in the PA unit. Circuitry fuse (FGB 5 A)
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CONTROL COMMAND 16
■ Remote jack (CI-V) information
• CI-V connection example
The transceiver can be connected through an optional IC-756PROIII
CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER to a personal computer 9–15 V
DC
equipped with an RS-232C port. The Icom Communi-
cations Interface-V (CI-V) controls the following func-
tions of the transceiver.
personal
Up to 4 Icom CI-V transceivers or transceivers can be computer
connected to a personal computer equipped with an ct- 17
FE FE 6E E0 Cn Sc Data area FD FE FE E0 6E FB FD
Sub command number
(see the command table)
frequency or memory
NG code OK code
(fixed)
Command number
End of message
End of message
default address
default address
default address
default address
Transceiver’s
Transceiver’s
number entry
Controller’s
Controller’s
code (fixed)
code (fixed)
code (fixed)
code (fixed)
Preamble
Preamble
(fixed)
15
FE FE E0 6E Cn Sc Data area FD FE FE E0 6E FA FD 16
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16 CONTROL COMMAND
• Command table
Command Sub command Description Command Sub command Description
00 — Send frequency data 12 00 Select/read antenna selection
01 Same as Send mode data 01 (00=ANT1, 01=ANT2 : Add 0 or 1
command 06 to turn [RX ANT] OFF or ON, re-
spectively.)
02 — Read band edge frequencies
13 00 Announce with voice synthesizer
03 — Read operating frequency
01 (00=all data; 01=frequency and
04 — Read operating mode 02 S-meter level; 02=receive mode)
05 — Set frequency data 14 01 + Level data [AF] level setting (0=max. CCW to
06 00 Select LSB 255=max. CW)
01 Select USB 02 + Level data [RF] level setting (0=max. CCW to
02 Select AM 255=11 o’clock)
03 Select CW 03 + Level data [SQL] level setting (0=11 o’clock to
04 Select RTTY 255=max. CW)
05 Select FM 06 + Level data [NR] level setting (0=min. to
07 Select CW-R 255=max.)
08 Select RTTY-R 07 + Level data Inside [TWIN PBT] setting or IF
07 — Select VFO mode shift setting (0=max. CCW,
B0 Exchange main and sub readouts 128=center, 255=max. CW)
B1 Equalize main and sub readouts 08 + Level data Outside [TWIN PBT] setting
C0 Turn the dualwatch OFF (0=max. CCW, 128=center,
C1 Turn the dualwatch ON 255=max. CW)
D0 Select main readout 09 + Level data [CW PITCH] setting (0=low pitch
D1 Select sub readout to 255=high pitch)
08 — Select memory mode 0A + Level data [RF POWER] setting (0=mini. to
0001–0101*1 Select memory channel 255=max.)
*1P1=0100, P2=0101 0B + Level data [MIC GAIN] setting (0=mini. to
09 — Memory write 255=max.)
0A — Memory to VFO 0C + Level data [KEY SPEED] setting (0=slow to
255=fast)
0B — Memory clear
0D + Level data [NOTCH] setting (0=low freq. to
0E 00 Scan stop 255=high freq.)
01 Programmed/memory scan start 0E + Level data [COMP] setting (0=mini. to
02 Programmed scan start 255=max.)
03 ∂F scan start
0F + Level data [BK-IN DELAY] setting (0=short
12 Fine programmed scan start
delay to 255=long delay)
13 Fine ∂F scan start
22 Memory scan start 10 + Level data [BAL] level setting (0=max. CCW,
23 Select memory scan start 128=center, 255=max. CW)
12 + Level data [NB] level setting (0=mini. to
0E A1–A7 Set ∂F scan span (A1=±5 kHz,
255=max.)
A2=±10 kHz, A3=±20 kHz,
A4=±50 kHz, A5=±100 kHz, 15 + Level data Monitor gain setting (0=0% to
A6=±500 kHz, A7=±1 MHz) 255=100%)
B0 Set as non-select channel 16 + Level data VOX gain setting (0=0% to
B1 Set as select channel 255=100%)
D0 Set scan resume OFF 17 + Level data Anti-VOX gain setting (0=0% to
D3 Set scan resume ON 255=100%)
0F 00 Turn the split function OFF 18 + Level data LCD contrast setting (0=0% to
01 Turn the split function ON 255=100%)
10 00 Select 10 Hz (1 Hz) tuning step 19 + Level data LCD bright setting (0=0% to
01 Select 100 Hz tuning step 255=100%)
02 Select 1 kHz tuning step 15 01 Read squelch condition
03 Select 5 kHz tuning step 02 Read S-meter level
04 Select 9 kHz tuning step 11 Read Po meter level
05 Select 10 kHz tuning step 12 Read SWR meter level
06 Select 12.5 kHz tuning step
13 Read ALC meter level
07 Select 20 kHz tuning step
14 Read COMP meter level
08 Select 25 kHz tuning step
16 02 Preamp (0=OFF; 1=preamp 1;
11 00 Attenuator OFF
2=preamp 2)
06 Attenuator ON (6 dB)
12 Attenuator ON (12 dB) 12 AGC selection (1=Fast; 2=Mid;
18 Attenuator ON (18 dB) 3=Slow)
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CONTROL COMMAND 16
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16 CONTROL COMMAND
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CONTROL COMMAND 16
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X 0 X X 0 X XX
10 MHz digit: 0 (fixed)
100 Hz digit: 0 (fixed)
00=+ direction
01=– direction
Direction:
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17 SPECIFICATIONS
• General • Receiver
• Frequency coverage : (unit: MHz) • Receive system : Triple conversion
Receiver 0.030–60.000*1*2 superheterodyne system
Transmitter 1.800–1.999*2, 3.500–3.999*2, • Intermediate frequencies :
5.33050*3, 5.34650*3, 5.36650*3, 1st 64.455 MHz
5.37150*3, 5.40350*3, 2nd 455 kHz
7.000–7.300*2, 10.100–10.150*2, 3rd 36 kHz
14.000–14.350*2, 18.068–18.168*2, • Sensitivity (typical) :
21.000–21.450*2, 24.890–24.990*2, SSB, CW, RTTY 0.16 µV (1.80–29.99 MHz)*1
28.000–29.700*2, 50.000–54.000*2 (10 dB S/N) 0.13 µV (50.0–54.0 MHz)*2
*1Some frequency bands are not guaranteed. AM (10 dB S/N) 13 µV (0.5–1.799 MHz)
*2Depending on version. *3USA version only. 2 µV (1.80–29.99 MHz)*1
• Mode : USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM, FM 1 µV (50.0–54.0 MHz)
• No. of memory channels : 101 (99 regular, 2 scan edges) FM (12 dB SINAD) 0.5 µV (28.0–29.99 MHz)*1
• Antenna connector : SO-239 × 2 and phono jacks 0.32 µV (50.0–54.0 MHz)*2
(RCA; 50 Ω) *1Pre-amp 1 is ON, *2Pre-amp 2 is ON
• Temperature range : –10˚C to +50˚C • Squelch sensitivity (Pre-amp: OFF):
; +14˚F to +122˚F SSB, CW, RTTY Less than 5.6 µV
• Frequency stability : Less than ±0.5 ppm 1 min. after FM Less than 1 µV
power ON. (–10 to +50˚C; +14 to • Selectivity :
+122˚F) SSB, RTTY More than 2.4 kHz/–6 dB
• Frequency resolution : 1 Hz (BW: 2.4 kHz) Less than 3.6 kHz/–60 dB
• Power supply : 13.8 V DC ±15% CW (BW: 500 Hz) More than 500 Hz/–6 dB
(negative ground) Less than 700 Hz/–60 dB
• Power consumption : AM (BW: 6 kHz) More than 6.0 kHz/–6 dB
Transmit Max. power 23 A Less than 15.0 kHz/–60 dB
Receive Standby 3.0 A (typ.) FM (BW: 15 kHz) More than 12.0 kHz/–6 dB
Max. audio 3.3 A (typ.) Less than 20.0 kHz/–60 dB
• Dimensions : 340(W) × 111(H) × 285(D) mm • Spurious and image : More than 70 dB
(projections not included) 133⁄8(W) × 43⁄8(H) × 117⁄32(D) in rejection ratio (except IF through on 50 MHz band)
• Weight (approx.) : 9.6 kg; 21 lb 3 oz • AF output power : More than 2.0 W at 10%
• ACC 1 connector : 8-pin DIN connector (at 13.8 V DC) distortion with an 8 Ω load
• ACC 2 connector : 7-pin DIN connector • RIT variable range : ±9.999 kHz
• CI-V connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″) • PHONES connector : 3-conductor 6.35 (d) mm (1⁄4″)
• Display : 5-inch (diagonal) TFT color LCD • External SP connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm
(1⁄8″)/8 Ω
All stated specifications are typical and subject to change without no-
tice or obligation.
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OPTIONS 18
IC-PW1/EURO HF/50 MHz ALL BAND 1 kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER PS-125 DC POWER SUPPLY
Full-duty 1 kW linear amplifier including an automatic antenna tuner. Has Light weight switching regulator
automatic tuning and band selection capability. Full break-in (QSK) oper- system power supply.
ation is possible. The amplifier/power supply unit and the remote control • Output voltage: 13.8 V DC
unit are separated. • Max. current drain: 25 A
AH-4 HF/50 MHz AUTOMATIC AH-2b ANTENNA ELEMENT SM-20 DESKTOP MICROPHONE
ANTENNA TUNER
18
4 audio filters; headphone jack; can For remote transceiver control
connect to 2 transceivers. using a personal computer. You
• Input impedance: 8 Ω can change frequencies, operating
• Max. input power: 4 W mode, memory channels, etc.
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19 ABOUT CE
INSTALLATION NOTES
For amateur base station installations it is recom- EIRP clearance heights by frequency band
mended that the forwards clearance in front of the an- 1 Watts 2.1 m
tenna array is calculated relative to the EIRP (Effective 10 Watts 2.8 m
Isotropic Radiated Power). The clearance height below 25 Watts 3.4 m
the antenna array can be determined in most cases 100 Watts 5m
from the RF power at the antenna input terminals. 1000 Watts 12 m
As different exposure limits have been recommended Forward clearance, EIRP by frequency band
for different frequencies, a relative table shows a 100 Watts 2m
guideline for installation considerations. 1000 Watts 6.5 m
10,000 Watts 20 m
Below 30 MHz, the recommended limits are specified 100,000 Watts 65 m
in terms of V/m or A/m fields as they are likely to fall
within the near-field region. Similarly, the antennae In all cases any possible risk depends on the transmit-
may be physically short in terms of electrical length ter being activated for long periods. (actual recom-
and that the installation will require some antenna mendation limits are specified as an average during 6
matching device which can create local, high intensity minutes) Normally the transmitter is not active for long
magnetic fields. Analysis of such MF installations is periods of time. Some radio licenses will require that a
best considered in association with published guidance timer circuit automatically cuts the transmitter after 1–2
notes such as the FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 minutes etc.
and its annexes relative to amateur transmitter instal-
Similarly some types of transmitter, SSB, CW, AM etc.
lations. The EC recommended limits are almost identi-
have a lower ‘average’ output power and the assessed
cal to the FCC specified ‘uncontrolled’ limits and tables
risk is even lower.
exist that show pre-calculated safe distances for differ-
Versions of the IC-756PROIII which display
ent antenna types for different frequency bands. Fur-
the “CE” symbol on the serial number seal,
ther information can be found at http://www.arrl.org/.
comply with the essential requirements of
• Typical amateur radio installation the European Radio and Telecommunication
Exposure distance assumes that the predominant ra- Terminal Directive 1999/5/EC.
diation pattern is forwards and that radiation vertically This warning symbol indicates that this
downwards is at unity gain (sidelobe suppression is equipment operates in non-harmonised fre-
equal to main lobe gain). This is true of almost every quency bands and/or may be subject to li-
gain antenna today. Exposed persons are assumed to censing conditions in the country of use. Be
be beneath the antenna array and have a typical sure to check that you have the correct ver-
height to 1.8 m. sion of this radio or the correct programming
The figures assume the worst case emission of con- of this radio, to comply with national licens-
stant carrier. ing requirement.
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ABOUT CE 19
DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
Signature
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IC-756PROIII <Intended Country of Use>
#33 (Europe)
■ GER ■ FRA ■ ESP ■ SWE
■ AUT ■ NED ■ POR ■ DEN
■ GBR ■ BEL ■ ITA ■ FIN
■ IRL ■ LUX ■ GRE ■ SUI
■ NOR
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