Icom I706MKTMG Repeater operation, ➄ Push and hold PTT to transmit release PTT to receive

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RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4

DRepeater operation

A repeater amplifies received signals and retransmits them at a different frequency. When using a repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive fre- quency by an offset frequency. A repeater can be accessed using split frequency operation with the shift frequency set to the repeater’s offset frequency.

Set the offset frequency and turn ON the quick split function in initial set mode in advance (p. 52).

If the quick split function is turned OFF, both transmit and receive must be set separately.

Push [MODE] one or more times to select FM mode, then set the receive frequency.

Turn the quick split function ON.

(Initial set mode default is ON.)

12 QUICK SPLIT

Select a suitable tone frequency or the 1750 Hz tone burst in quick set mode.

Push [DISPLAY] for 2 sec., then push [MENU] one or more times to select “Q4 RPTR TONE.”

If FM mode has not been selected, this item does not appear.

Rotate the main dial to set a subaudible tone fre- quency or the 1750 Hz tone burst function.

Push [DISPLAY] to exit quick set mode.

Q6 RPTR TONE

Set the tone frequency (quick set mode).

See p. 49 for setting de- tails and available fre- quencies.

Push [(F-1)SPL] for 2 sec. (in the M1 display) to activate the split frequency function (duplex func-

tion) with the pre-selected offset.

When a subaudible tone frequency (excepting 1750 Hz) is selected in , “FM-T” is selected simultaneously.

Push and hold [PTT] to transmit; release [PTT] to receive.

When a 1750 Hz tone burst is selected, push and hold [(F-3)TON] in the M4 display while pushing [PTT] to send the 1750 Hz tone burst.

To check the repeater input frequency (direct sig- nal from the other station), push and hold [(F-3)XFC]in the M1 display.

To return to simplex operation, push [(F-1)SPL].

CONVENIENT

Each memory channel can store a tone frequency (subaudible tones or a tone burst) and an offset fre- quency, as well as the operating frequency. Store repeater information into memory channels for quick and easy access to repeaters.

 

 

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PROGRAMMING DUPLEX SHIFT FREQUENCY

Push [POWER] to turn power OFF.

While pushing [LOCK], push [POWER] to turn

power ON and enter initial set mode.

Select “DUP 144M” using [MENU] or the [UP]/[DN] keys, then rotate the main dial to select the desired duplex offset.

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

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Contents I706MKG Word Definition Rwarning PrecautionsTable of Contents Panel Description Front panel0MAIN Dial Tension Latch @2PREAMP/ATTENUATOR Switch P.AMP/ATT 2LOCK Switch LockFunction switches Speech Compressor p VOX Function pBREAK-IN p Function pRear and side panels When connecting the ACC conversion cable OPC-599 ACC PIN # Name Description Specifications ColorACC Socket 3FUNCTION Indicators 1DOT Matrix Indicators4DSP Indicators Function display➌PTT Switch PTT ➊UP/DOWN Switches UP/DN ➋LOCK Switch LockMicrophone Connector HM-103 Schematic DiagramPL-259 Connector Installation Example Installation and ConnectionsUnpacking GroundingSingle body mounting InstallationStand Front panel separationRtty Terminal Required connectionsAdvanced connections Connecting the PS-125 / PS-85 DC Power Supply Power supply connectionsConnecting a NON-ICOM DC Power Supply Connecting a NON-ICOMConnecting the AT-180 Connecting the AH-4Connecting the IC-PW1 External antenna tuners and linear amplifierWhen first applying power CPU resetting Frequency SettingInitial settings Power onMemory Mode pgs VFO ModeVFO description ExampleProgrammable tuning steps Frequency settingHz and 10 Hz tuning steps Band selectionTS Switch Flow Chart MHz quick tuning stepSSB/CW/RTTY modes Any mode FM/WFM/AM modes Sub dial functionOperating Mode Selection Mode selectionQuick band change function ➁ Push F-1-F-3 to select a band stacking registerFunctions for receive Receive and TransmitIf shift function RIT functionAGC time constant Noise blankerPreamp and attenuator Peak meter holdRF gain and squelch Simple band scopeRF/SQL control priority Optional filter selection Filter PresettingFilter ON/OFF SSBNR Noise Reduction function ANF Automatic Notch Filter functionOutput power and mic gain Functions for transmitDMeter function VOX operation Speech compressorManual Tuning Optional AT-180 Automatic Antenna Tuner operationTuner Operation Optional AH-4AUTOMATIC Antenna Tuner operation ➂ The Tuner light lights constantly when tuning is completeAH-4 operation PTT tune functionQuick split function Split frequency operation➀ Select VFO a and set the frequency to 7.057 MHz/CW Split lock functionRepeater operation ➄ Push and hold PTT to transmit release PTT to receive➆ To return to simplex operation, push F-1SPL Tone scan operation Tone squelch operation➅ Communicate in the usual manner ➂ Push F-3SCN to toggle tone scan operation on and OFFAuto repeater function One-touch repeater functionThis function automatically activates the repeater set Frequency Duplex DirectionConnections for CW Functions for CWCW operation Elec KEYDElectronic CW keyer Quick SET Mode CW reverse modeSetting the electronic keyer CW pitch controlFunctions for Rtty Connections for Rtty FSKConnections for Afsk Presetting for Rtty Rtty FSK operationRtty Afsk operation Packet operation Adjusting the transmit signal output from the TNCConnections for packet Data socketMeasuring SWR Spot measurementPlot measurement Memory channels Memory and Scan OperationMemory channel selection Memory clearingProgramming in VFO mode Programming in memory modeMemory/call programming Memory names Frequency transferringCalling up memory names Editing programming memory namesWriting frequencies and operating modes into memo pads Memo padsCalling up a frequency from a memo pad ➀ Select the S1 displayPreparation Scan typesMemory scan operation Programmed scan operationSelect memory scan operation Priority watchRemote Jack CI-V Information CI-V connection exampleData format VFO A=B Command TableQuick set mode operation SET ModeInitial set mode operation GeneralQ3 VOX Delay SSB/AM/FM only Quick set mode itemsQ2 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 Split Lock split lock Quick Split quick split functionSPL Offset split offset DUP HF duplex offsetPWR on CHK Power on check AM NB Noise blanker in AM modeAuto Rptr auto repeater Scan Resume scan resumeTune Strt auto tuner start 29 9600 Mode Data socket speedPTT Tune PTT tune function Vsend SEL ACC socket outputCI-V Addres CI-V address LVL Spch S-level speechCI-V Baud CI-V data rate CI-V TRN CI-V transceiveFuse replacement MaintenanceMemory backup CleaningPower Supply Receive Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingTransmit Display Scan Problem Possible Cause Solution Opening the transceiver case Optional INSTALLATIONS/SETTINGSIf filters DOperation InstallationAT-180 internal switch description S2 S1 B aPIN no Description Name Internal Views Top viewBottom view Options SP-7EXTERNAL Speaker PS-125DC Power SupplySP-10EXTERNAL Speaker SP-12EXTERNAL Speaker SP-20EXTERNAL SpeakerSpecifications Power OFF then on to exit initial set mode + power onMenu Guide Indication Description No. IndicationMode Display SSB/AM/FM mode CW mode Rtty modeFor 2 sec Display MenuCount on us Declaration Conformity About CETypical amateur radio installation Installation NotesForward clearance, Eirp by frequency band Eirp Clearance heights by frequency bandAbout SP-7 External Speaker Installation Note

I706MKTMG, IC-706MKIIG specifications

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