Icom IC-706MKIIG, I706MKTMG Split frequency operation, Quick split function, Split lock function

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4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT

Split frequency operation

Split frequency operation allows you to transmit and receive on two different frequencies. Split frequency operation uses 2 frequencies, one in VFO A and the other in VFO B.

Following is an example of setting 7.057 MHz, CW mode in VFO A (for receive) and 7.025 MHz, CW mode in VFO B (for transmit).

CW

SPL

VFO B

The transmit frequency can be monitored while pushing [(F-3)XFC].

Split operation is now set for receive on 7.057 MHz/CW and transmit on 7.025 MHz/CW.

Select VFO A and set the frequency to 7.057 MHz/CW.

[(F-2)A/B] is available when M1 appears.

[(F-3)V/M] is available when M2 appears.

CW

VFO A

Push or push and hold [(F-1)SPL] in the M1 dis- play.

Push [SPL]: activates split only.

Push and hold [SPL]: activates the quick split below.

CW

SPL

VFO A

To change the receive frequency, rotate the main dial; to change the transmit frequency, rotate the main dial while pushing [(F-3)XFC].

To exchange the transmit and receive frequencies, push [(F-2)A/B] in M1.

CONVENIENT

The G3 display conveniently shows the transmit fre- quency during split frequency operation and [(F-3)Ñ] allows you to change the transmit frequency.

Split lock function

The split lock function is convenient for changing only the transmit frequency. Otherwise, accidentally releasing the [(F-3)XFC] switch while rotating the main dial changes the receive frequency. The split lock’s effectiveness can be selected in initial set mode (item 12) for both receive and transmit fre- quencies; or only the receive frequency. (p. 52)

DQuick split function

In M1, when you push [(F-1)SPL] for 2 sec., split fre- quency operation is turned ON and VFO B is auto- matically changed according to the plus/minus pre- programmed shift frequency set in initial set mode (or equalized when 0 kHz is programmed as the split shift frequency). This shortens the time needed to start split frequency operation—great for DX’ing.

 

SPL

 

Push

F-1

for 2 sec.

VFO A

 

 

SPL

 

SPL

VFO A

 

VFO B

No shift frequency is programmed.

 

 

 

SPL

 

SPL

VFO A

 

VFO B

 

 

+10 kHz is programmed as a shift frequency.

The quick split function is ON by default. If desired, it can be turned OFF in initial set mode (p. 51). In this case, pushing [(F-1)SPL] for 2 sec. has the same effect as pushing [(F-1)SPL] momentarily as in nor- mal split operation.

PROGRAMMING SPLIT SHIFT FREQUENCY

Push [POWER] to turn power OFF.

While pushing [LOCK], push [POWER] to turn power ON and enter initial set mode.

Select “SPL OFFSET” using [MENU], [M-CH] or the [Y]/[Z] keys, then rotate the main dial to select the desired split offset.

The split offset can be selected from –4000 kHz to +4000 kHz.

16 SPL OFFSET

Note: This setting is not valid for FM operation. This is because FM operation uses the duplex setting for repeater operation (next page).

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Contents I706MKG Precautions Word Definition RwarningTable of Contents 0MAIN Dial Tension Latch Panel DescriptionFront panel 2LOCK Switch Lock @2PREAMP/ATTENUATOR Switch P.AMP/ATTFunction switches VOX Function p Speech Compressor pBREAK-IN p Function pRear and side panels ACC Socket When connecting the ACC conversion cable OPC-599ACC PIN # Name Description Specifications Color 1DOT Matrix Indicators 3FUNCTION Indicators4DSP Indicators Function display➊UP/DOWN Switches UP/DN ➋LOCK Switch Lock ➌PTT Switch PTTMicrophone Connector HM-103 Schematic DiagramInstallation and Connections PL-259 Connector Installation ExampleUnpacking GroundingInstallation Single body mountingStand Front panel separationRequired connections Rtty TerminalAdvanced connections Power supply connections Connecting the PS-125 / PS-85 DC Power SupplyConnecting a NON-ICOM DC Power Supply Connecting a NON-ICOMConnecting the AH-4 Connecting the AT-180Connecting the IC-PW1 External antenna tuners and linear amplifierFrequency Setting When first applying power CPU resettingInitial settings Power onVFO Mode Memory Mode pgsVFO description ExampleFrequency setting Programmable tuning stepsHz and 10 Hz tuning steps Band selectionMHz quick tuning step TS Switch Flow ChartSSB/CW/RTTY modes Any mode FM/WFM/AM modes Sub dial functionMode selection Operating Mode SelectionQuick band change function ➁ Push F-1-F-3 to select a band stacking registerReceive and Transmit Functions for receiveIf shift function RIT functionNoise blanker AGC time constantPreamp and attenuator Peak meter holdRF/SQL control priority RF gain and squelchSimple band scope Filter Presetting Optional filter selectionFilter ON/OFF SSBANF Automatic Notch Filter function NR Noise Reduction functionDMeter function Output power and mic gainFunctions for transmit Speech compressor VOX operationTuner Operation Manual TuningOptional AT-180 Automatic Antenna Tuner operation ➂ The Tuner light lights constantly when tuning is complete Optional AH-4AUTOMATIC Antenna Tuner operationAH-4 operation PTT tune functionSplit frequency operation Quick split function➀ Select VFO a and set the frequency to 7.057 MHz/CW Split lock function➆ To return to simplex operation, push F-1SPL Repeater operation➄ Push and hold PTT to transmit release PTT to receive Tone squelch operation Tone scan operation➅ Communicate in the usual manner ➂ Push F-3SCN to toggle tone scan operation on and OFFOne-touch repeater function Auto repeater functionThis function automatically activates the repeater set Frequency Duplex DirectionFunctions for CW Connections for CWCW operation Elec KEYCW reverse mode DElectronic CW keyer Quick SET ModeSetting the electronic keyer CW pitch controlConnections for Afsk Functions for RttyConnections for Rtty FSK Rtty Afsk operation Presetting for RttyRtty FSK operation Adjusting the transmit signal output from the TNC Packet operationConnections for packet Data socketPlot measurement Measuring SWRSpot measurement Memory and Scan Operation Memory channelsMemory channel selection Memory clearingMemory/call programming Programming in VFO modeProgramming in memory mode Frequency transferring Memory namesCalling up memory names Editing programming memory namesMemo pads Writing frequencies and operating modes into memo padsCalling up a frequency from a memo pad ➀ Select the S1 displayScan types PreparationProgrammed scan operation Memory scan operationSelect memory scan operation Priority watchData format Remote Jack CI-V InformationCI-V connection example Command Table VFO A=BSET Mode Quick set mode operationInitial set mode operation GeneralQuick set mode items Q3 VOX Delay SSB/AM/FM onlyQ2 MIC Gain SSB/AM/FM only Q4 VOX Gain SSB/AM/FM onlyQ5 Anti VOX SSB/AM/FM only Initial set mode items RF/SQL SQL/AUTO/RFSQL Quick Split quick split function Split Lock split lockSPL Offset split offset DUP HF duplex offsetAM NB Noise blanker in AM mode PWR on CHK Power on checkAuto Rptr auto repeater Scan Resume scan resume29 9600 Mode Data socket speed Tune Strt auto tuner startPTT Tune PTT tune function Vsend SEL ACC socket outputLVL Spch S-level speech CI-V Addres CI-V addressCI-V Baud CI-V data rate CI-V TRN CI-V transceiveMaintenance Fuse replacementMemory backup CleaningTroubleshooting Power Supply Receive Problem Possible Cause SolutionTransmit Display Scan Problem Possible Cause Solution Optional INSTALLATIONS/SETTINGS Opening the transceiver caseIf filters Installation DOperationPIN no Description Name AT-180 internal switch descriptionS2 S1 B a Bottom view Internal ViewsTop view Options PS-125DC Power Supply SP-7EXTERNAL SpeakerSP-10EXTERNAL Speaker SP-12EXTERNAL Speaker SP-20EXTERNAL SpeakerSpecifications + power on Power OFF then on to exit initial set modeMenu Guide Indication Description No. IndicationSSB/AM/FM mode CW mode Rtty mode Mode DisplayFor 2 sec Display MenuCount on us About CE Declaration ConformityInstallation Notes Typical amateur radio installationForward clearance, Eirp by frequency band Eirp Clearance heights by frequency bandInstallation Note About SP-7 External Speaker

I706MKTMG, IC-706MKIIG specifications

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