HF base transceiver
Icom IC-F7000

Icom IC-F7000
HF BASE TRANSCEIVER

Advanced selective call and ALE make HF communication easier than ever!

The IC-F7000 is an HF land mobile transceiver especially designed for long distance communications.
Such communications used to require specially skilled operators, but the IC-F7000 makes HF LMR operation simple and efficient with the following advanced functions and features.


Selective call
Uses a unique calling address like a telephone number and allows you to make a call directly to a desired station or group. Compatible with other brands of radios.

ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) function
This function will check frequency propagation and strength to automatically select the highest quality signal for the best communication possible.

Versatile configuration
The controller and speaker are separated from the main unit. Also, the size of the main unit in particular has been reduced, so that the IC-F7000 can be installed almost anywhere.

Other capabilities available with selective call and ALE

Selcall: Make an individual/group call using a unique 4-digit (or 6-digit) address. The receiving station sends back an acknowledge (ACK) signal and the scanning stops to allow you to communicate.

Selective beacon call:
Selective beacon call allows you to check the propagation before an individual/group call. The receiving station sends back an ACK signal and continues scanning.

GPS beacon call:
GPS beacon call allows you to request the intended ID station to send position information. The receiving station automatically sends back position information.

GPS position call:
GPS position call allows you to send your own position information to the intended ID station.

Status call:
Status call requests to send radio status information including power supply voltage, output power and VSWR. This allows you to monitor the radio station from a remote location.

Pagecall:
Pagecall allows you to send and receive up to 64-character text messages with the intended ID station. Received messages are recorded in the memory of the radio.

Telcall:
Telcall allows you to make a telephone call through a telephone interconnect service provider. Up to a 16-digit telephone number can be programmed. |

Emergency selcall:
Allows you to broadcast an emergency signal with own position information.

ALE sounding: Automatically sends a sounding signal at a certain interval (0.5-16 hours) to check the channel propagation and stores the data in a table

ALE individual/net call: Automatically selects the best available channel using the ALE table and establishes a connection. The ALE system complies with the basic requirements of MIL-STD 188-141-B (Appendix A)

ALE AMD (Automatic Message Display):
Allows you to send and receive up to a 90-character text message using the ALE function. Received messages are stored in the memory of the radio.

Versatile configuration
The controller and speaker are separated from the main (RF) unit for flexible installation. A 6m separation cable is attached to the controller. The main unit is only 72mm (227/32 in) in height, so there is almost no limit to the places where the IC-F7000 can be set-up. The supplied hand microphone, HM-146, allows you to control most of the IC-F7000 functions.

Large and clear indication with the dot-matrix LCD

All operational and status information is easily viewed on the full dot-matrix LCD. Editing a message or reading a received message are made easy. Also 10 levels of LCD backlighting are available for clear and bright illumination.

125W of powerful RF output
A full 125W of output power is available for reliable long distance communication. An effective cooling mechanism allows continuous transmission at full power.

Ample memory channels

The IC-F7000 stores 400 channels, 100 ALE channels, 100 telephone numbers, 100 Selcall IDs and 120 ALE IDs. 20 page-call with up to 64-character messages and 20 ALE, including up to 90-character ALE AMD messages are stored.

General coverage receiver

Wide band, general coverage receive capability is available from 0.5 to 29.999MHz.

Automatic tuning antenna

The AT230 automatic tuning antenna is recommended for use with the IC-F7000. The AT230 fully covers 2-30MHz. It is also easily installed to a vehicle.

Digital Signal Processor (DSP)

The DSP allows flexible filler setting for J2B (AFSK), F1B (FSK) communication. Optional filters are not required for improved filler performance.

Other features

  • GPS input (NMEA0183 version 3.01)
  • External 32MHz reference input for accurate tuning
  • Voice, S-meter and Call mute
  • Optional antenna tuner, AT-140 available with antenna element, AH-2b


ACCESSORIES
SP-25 8 ohm 5W external speaker
HM-146 Hand microphone
AH-2b HF mobile whip antenna 7~54 MHz
AH-710 Bended dipole antenna 1.9~30 MHz
AT-130E Automatic antenna tuner 1.6 a 30 MHz
AT-140 Automatic tuning antenna (1.6-30 MHz)
AT-230 Automatic tuning system (2-30 MHz)
OPC-1286 Shielded control cable connects between AT-140 and transceiver
OPC-1287 Shielded control cable connects between AT-230 and transceiver
MN-100 Antenna matcher (for dipole)
MN-100L Antenna matcher (for whip antenna)
CS-F7000 Programming software
OPC-478 RS-232 programming cable
OPC-478UC USB programming cable

Specifications    HF base transceiver
GENERAL
Frequenxy range:
RX: 0.5 ~ 29.999999 MHz
TX: 1.6 ~ 29.999999 MHz
Mode: USB, LSB, AFSK, FSK, CW, AM
Memories: 400 (regular) + 100 (ALE)
Antenna connector: SO-239 (50 Ohm)
Power supply: 13.8Vcc ± 15%
Power drain:
RX:
1.6-3.9 MHz 3.0A
4.0-29.9 MHz 3.0A
TX:
1.6-3.9 MHz 17A (2-tone)
12A (voice)
4.0-29.9 MHz 16A (2-tone)
11A (voice)
Operating temperature: -10°C ~ +60°C
Dimension (L x H x P): 240 x 72 x 239 mm (main unit)
150 x 50 x 51 mm (controller)
106 x 62 x 46 mm (speaker)
Weight: 4.6 kg. (main unit)
220 gr. (controller)
370 gr. (speaker)
TRANSMITTER
RF output:
1.6-3.9 MHz 125, 50, 100W PEP
4.0-29.9 MHz 100, 50, 100W PEP
Spurious emission: < -43 dB
Carrier suppression: > 40 dB
Unwanted sideband: > 50 dB
Mic. connector: 8 pin / 600 ohm
RECEIVER
Receiver system: triple conversion superheterodyne
Sensitivity (10 dB S/N):
0.5-1.5999MHz 25.1µV emf (J3E)
12.6µV (J3E)
200µV emf (A3E)
100µV (A3E)
1.6-29.9999MHz 1.0µV emf (J3E)
0.5µV (J3E)
Squelch sensitivity:
J3E (13.800MHz) <10µV (threshold)
<32mV (narrow)
A3E (1.000MHz) <32µV (threshold)
<320mV (narrow)
Spurious suppression: >70 dB
RIT variable range: ±1200 Hz
Audio output: 4.0W on 8 Ohm with 10% d.a.t.