New Icom contesting rig.
The new Icom IC-7700
The new Icom IC-7700
ANNOUNCING THE CONTESTER'S RIG
Fig.1: IC-7700 front panel.
Fig.1: IC-7700 front panel. Click for larger image. Photo courtesy Icom Inc.
Fig.2: IC-7700 overall view.
Fig.2: IC-7700 overall view. Click for larger image. Photo courtesy Icom Inc.
Fig.3: IC-7700 rear panel.
Fig.1: IC-7700 front panel. Click for larger image. Photo courtesy Icom Inc.
The new IC-7700 is a self-contained, top-performance HF/6m transceiver closely related to its "bigger brother", the
IC-7800.
Its main features are:
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1. Two independent DSP units (of the same type used in the IC-7800).
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• One DSP is dedicated to the transmitter and receiver, and the other to the spectrum scope.
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HF/6m transmitter with a MOSFET PA delivering 200W output at full duty cycle.
Quiet, built-in switch-mode mains power supply.
Single HF receiver with I/Q second mixer, offering +40dBm 3rd-order intercept point*.
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• The single receiver should be seen not as a disadvantage, but as a plus. The single receiver allows no-compromise RX performance at a reasonable price;
BNC sockets on the rear panel, and CI-V, allow easy connection and synchronization of a second Icom transceiver such as the 756Pro3 as a secondary receiver.
Many prospective IC-7700 buyers already own an IC-756Pro3. Add the IC-7700 to your existing Pro3 for the perfect contest station; use the IC-7700 as your
main transceiver, and the IC-756Pro3 as a spotting receiver.
• Upgrade from your IC-765 or IC-775DSP, and get the benefits of a spectrum scope.
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Built-in automatic tracking RF preselector.
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• The built-in tracking preselector, and relay-switched front end, offer unrivalled strong-signal HF performance.
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Built-in high-speed automatic antenna tuner.
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• The tuner covers the HF and 6m bands.
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Selectable 15, 6 and 3 kHz roofing filters.
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• As provided in the IC-7800.
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Precision OCXO with ±0.05ppm frequency stability and 10 MHz Reference I/O jack.
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• The precision OCXO with 10 MHz REF I/O allows the IC-7700 to clock other equipment, or to be clocked from a higher-level master clock source.
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7" color TFT LCD display.
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• The display includes a simulated analogue multi-function meter.
• Rear-panel VGA socket for external video monitor.
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Multi-function spectrum scope with adjustable resolution bandwidth (RBW).
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• The adjustable RBW permits spectral analysis of received signals. IMD products and spurs can be displayed.
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Built-in RTTY/PSK31 modem requiring only a USB keyboard.
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• The built-in RTTY/PSK31 modem allows use of the IC-7700 as a complete digimode terminal, requiring only a keyboard. This is great for semi-portable operation
(e.g. Field Day) or when shack space is at a premium.
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IF-DSP notch filter with adjustable parameters.
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• The notch filter shape factor is selectable in 3 steps, and its maximum stopband attenuation is 70 dB.
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Multi-function noise blanker implemented in DSP.
Separate, high-performance 6m receiver front end.
Digital voice recorder.
Front -panel USB ports for USB memory drive and keyboard.
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• The USB memory drive socket permits use of pocket USB memory drives. No CF card is required.
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* at 50 kHz offset.
Download the pre-release
brochure
for more information.
Note: This device has not been approved by the FCC or other appropriate regulatory authorities. This device may not be sold, leased, or be offered for sale
or lease, until such approval has been obtained.
Copyright © 2007,
A. Farson
VA7OJ/AB4OJ. IC-7700 information and images courtesy Icom Inc.
Last updated: 05/16/2007
Steve, K8SP
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