INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SSB RADIO TELEPHONE

iM700PRO
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PRECAUTIONS

RWARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver di- In maritime mobile operation, KEEP the transceiver
rectly to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or and microphone as far away as possible (at least 1 m)
result in an electric shock. from the magnetic navigation compass to prevent er-
roneous indications.
RWARNING! NEVER mount the transceiver over-
head. The weight of the transceiver is approximately USE an Icom microphone and/or handset only (sup-
7.9 kg. (17.4 lb), but its apparent weight will increase plied or optional). Other brands may have different pin
several fold due to wave shocks and vibration. The assignments and may damage the transceiver.
transceiver must be mounted on a flat hard surface
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in areas with
only.
temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C
NEVER connect a power source of more than 16 V (+140°F).
DC, such as a 24 volt battery. This connection will ruin
DO NOT connect the transceiver to a power source
the transceiver.
using reverse polarity. This connection will not only
NEVER allow children to play with equipment contain- blow fuses but may also damage the transceiver.
ing a radio transmitter.
DO NOT place the transceiver in excessively dusty en-
NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any vironments, or in direct sunlight.
liquids.
DO NOT place the transceiver against walls, or putting
NEVER install the IC-M700PRO into a positive- anything on top of the transceiver. This will obstruct
grounding ship. Such a connection might blow fuses, heat dissipation.
and is not usable.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or
DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzene or al- performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the
cohol when cleaning, as they can damage the trans- malfunction is because of:
ceiver’s surfaces. • Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires,
earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural
disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive
contamination.
• The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is
not manufactured or approved by Icom.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT······························································· i 6 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION················15
PRECAUTIONS··························································· i ■ Connections on the rear panel··························15
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS············································· i ■ Unpacking··························································15
DISPOSAL··································································· i ■ Connector information·······································16
TABLE OF CONTENTS············································· ii ■ Ground connection············································18
■ Power source·····················································18
1 OPERATING RULES AND GUIDELINES ············ 1 ■ Antenna·····························································19
D MN-100/MN-100L ANTENNA MATCHERS ·19
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ··········································2
D AT-130 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER····19
■ Front panel··························································2
D Non-Icom tuner·············································19
■ Display·································································4
■ Mounting····························································20
3 SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY ·············5 D Mounting location·········································20
■ Memory mode/VFO mode···································5 D Mounting example········································20
■ Selecting a channel·············································5 D Transceiver dimensions································20
D Scan function··················································6 ■ Disassembling the transceiver···························21
■ Selecting a frequency ·········································6 D Opening the case·········································21
■ Resetting the CPU ··············································7 ■ Fuse replacement··············································21
D DC power cable fuse····································21
4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT····································8 D Circuitry fuse·················································21
■ Basic voice receive and transmit·························8
■ Functions for transmit··········································8 7 TROUBLESHOOTING··········································22
D Transmit frequency check······························8 ■ Specifications····················································23
■ Functions for receive···········································9
8 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS······················23
D Squelch function·············································9
■ Options······························································23
D Noise blanker··················································9
D AGC OFF function··········································9
D Clarity control··················································9
■ CW operation·····················································10
■ FSK operation····················································10

5 SET MODE····························································11
■ Set mode operation···········································11
■ Set mode contents·············································11

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 1 OPERATING RULES AND GUIDELINES

❑ CALL PROCEDURES ❑ LOGS

Calls must be properly identified and time limits must q All distress, emergency and safety calls must be re-
be respected. corded in complete detail. Log data activity is usu-
ally recorded in 24 hour time. Universal Time (UTC)
q Give your call sign each time you call another ves- is frequently used.
sel or coast station. If you have no call sign, identify
your vessel name and the name of the licensee. w Adjustments, repairs, channel frequency changes
and authorized modifications affecting electrical
w Give your call sign at the end of each transmission operation of the equipment must be kept in the
that lasts more than 3 minutes. maintenance log; entries must be signed by the au-
thorized licensed technician performing or supervis-
e You must break and give your call sign at least once
ing the work.
every 15 minutes. during long ship-to-shore calls.

r Keep your unanswered calls short, less than 30

seconds. ❑ RADIO LICENSES
Do not repeat a call for 2 minutes. (1) SHIP STATION LICENSE
You must have a current radio station license before
t Unnecessary transmissions are not allowed. using the transceiver. It is unlawful to operate a ship
station which is not licensed.

❑ PRIORITIES Inquire through your dealer or the appropriate govern-

q Read all rules and regulations pertaining to priori- ment agency for a Ship-Radiotelephone license appli-
ties and keep an up-to-date copy handy. Safety and cation. This government-issued license states the call
distress calls take priority over all others. sign which is your craft’s identification for radio pur-
poses.
w False or fraudulent distress calls are prohibited and
punishable by law. (2) OPERATOR’S LICENSE
A Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit is the li-
cense most often held by small vessel radio operators
❑ PRIVACY when a radio is not required for safety purposes.
q Information overheard but not intended for you can-
not be lawfully used in any way. The Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit must
be posted or be kept with the operator. Only a licensed
w Indecent or profane language is prohibited. radio operator may operate a transceiver.

However, non-licensed individuals may talk over a

transceiver if a licensed operator starts, supervises,
and ends the call, and makes the necessary log en-
tries.

Keep a copy of the current government rules and reg-

ulations handy.

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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2
■ Front panel
This function is not installed
in the IC-M700PRO.

SSB RADIO TELEPHONE

iM 700PRO
1 2 3
TX FREQ
ALM
RX 4 5 6

2182KHz
RESET TX 7 8 9

DSC F
[ALARM] + [TX FREQ] CL 0 CH/FREQ
FOR ALARM TX
MODE AGC NB SQL SCAN
T ONLY ENT

GROUP TUNE CHANNEL

VOLUME CLARITY
MICROPHONE
SPEAKER
POWER

DIMMER

q w e r t y u i o !0

q MICROPHONE CONNECTOR (p. 16) u ANTENNA TUNE SWITCH [TUNE] (p. 8)

Accepts the supplied microphone or an optional Tunes the external tuner to the antenna.
handset. • Activates only when an optional antenna tuner such as
☞ NOTE: No audio is output to the speaker when Icom’s AT-130 is connected.
the microphone or handset is not connected.
☞ NOTE: When selecting “automatic tuning” in the
w POWER SWITCH [POWER] set mode, pushing this switch is not necessary
Turns power ON or OFF. to tune the antenna. (p. 11)

e SPEAKER SWITCH [SPEAKER] i CHANNEL SELECTOR [CHANNEL] (p. 5)

Turns the built-in speaker ON or OFF. ➥ In the memory mode, selects an operating chan-
• “è” appears in the display while the speaker is turned nel within the selected channel group.
OFF. • A maximum of 50 channels are available in each
• Any external speaker connected to the rear panel is not channel group, depending on set mode setting (pgs.
turned OFF. 13 and 14).
➥ In the VFO mode, changes the operating fre-
r DISPLAY INTENSITY SWITCH [DIMMER] quency in 0.1 kHz steps.
Turns the display backlighting ON or OFF. • Frequencies selected in the VFO mode are tempo-
rary.
t VOLUME CONTROL [VOLUME]
Adjusts the audio output level. o SCAN SWITCH [SCAN] (p. 6)
• No sound is output to the speaker when: Push to toggle the scan ON or OFF.
➥ A microphone is not connected.
➥ The [SQL] switch is turned ON and no signal is being !0 CLARITY CONTROL [CLARITY] (p. 9)
received. Shifts the receive frequency ±150 Hz for clear re-
ception of an off frequency signal.
y GROUP CHANNEL SELECTOR [GROUP]
In the memory mode, selects 1 of 3 channel groups
(“A,” “B” or “C”). (p. 5)
• In the VFO mode, it has no function.
➥ Selects an item in the set mode. (p. 11)

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 2 PANEL DESCRIPTION

■ Front panel (Continued)

This function is not installed !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 !2

in the IC-M700PRO.

SSB RADIO TELEPHONE

iM 700PRO
1 2 3
TX FREQ
ALM
RX 4 5 6

2182KHz
RESET TX 7 8 9

DSC F !1
0
[ALARM] + [TX FREQ] CL 0 CH/FREQ
FOR ALARM TX
MODE AGC NB SQL SCAN
T ONLY ENT

GROUP TUNE CHANNEL

VOLUME CLARITY
MICROPHONE
SPEAKER
POWER

DIMMER

!1 KEYPAD !3 NOISE BLANKER SWITCH [NB] (p. 9)

Turns the noise blanker function ON to remove
CL No function*. pulse-type noise such as engine ignition noise.
• “NB” appears when the function is turned ON.

!4 AGC OFF SWITCH [AGC] (p. 9)

CH/FREQ Toggles between the memory mode and the
Deactivates the AGC function to receive weak sig-
VFO mode. (p. 5)
nals blocked by strong adjacent signals.
• This key may be disabled by your dealer.
• “ê” appears when the [AGC] switch is turned ON
 T ONLY No function*. (stands for AGC deactivated).

!5 MODE SWITCH [MODE]

ENT No function*. Temporarily selects an operating mode. Available
modes differ with the transceiver version.
• USB, AM, J2B (AFSK), FSK, R3E and CW modes are
0
 No function*. available.
• The temporary mode is cleared and the previous mode
to appears when changing a channel.
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!6 TRANSMIT FREQUENCY SWITCH [TX FREQ]

(p. 8)
*These keys function in some versions. See the separate Displays the transmit frequency and opens the
KEYPAD OPERATION and CHANNEL LIST instruction squelch to check and monitor the transmit fre-
sheet for operating details. quency.

!2 SQUELCH SWITCH [SQL] (p. 9) !7 2182 kHz SELECTION SWITCH

Activates the voice squelch function to reject unde- [2182KHz • reset ] (p. 5)
sired background noise while no signal is being re- ➥ Selects channel 0 (2182 kHz; distress call fre-
ceived. quency).
• The channel selector does not function when select-
• The squelch opens only when the received signal con-
ing channel 0.
tains no voice or FSK components.
➥ Ignores external control and gives the front
panel control priority when an external control-
ler (NMEA format) is connected.

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 PANEL DESCRIPTION 2

■ Display
!3 !2 !1 !0

ALM
q RX DUP SIMP
w TUNE AGC o
e TX SQL NB i
SCAN

r t y u

u SCAN INDICATOR (p. 6)

q RECEIVE INDICATOR Appears when the scan function is in use.
Appears while receiving and when the squelch is • The scan function is not available on some versions.
open. • Pushing [SCAN] starts and stops the scan.
w TUNE INDICATOR (p. 8) i NOISE BLANKER INDICATOR (p. 9)
Flashes while the connected antenna tuner, such Appears when the [NB] switch is turned ON.
as Icom’s AT-130, is being tuned.
• Tuning starts when transmitting on a new frequency or o AGC OFF INDICATOR (p. 9)
pushing the [TUNE] switch. Appears when the [AGC] switch is pushed to indi-
cate the AGC function is deactivated.
e TRANSMIT INDICATOR
Appears when transmitting. !0 MODE READOUT
Shows the selected operating mode (type of emis-
r S/RF METER sion).
➥ Shows the relative received signal strength while
receiving. !1 SPEAKER OFF INDICATOR
➥ Shows output power while transmitting. Appears when the [SPEAKER] switch is pushed to
indicate the front panel speaker is deactivated.
t CHANNEL/VFO INDICATOR (p. 5)
➥ Shows the selected group and channel in the !2 FREQUENCY READOUT
memory mode. ➥ Shows the selected frequency whether in the
➥ “FREQ” appears in the VFO mode. memory mode or the VFO mode. (p. 5)
➥ S hows the transmit frequency (for duplex
y SQUELCH INDICATOR (p. 9) channels) when transmitting or when pushing
Appears when the squelch is ON. [TX FREQ]. (p. 8)

!3 SIMPLEX/DUPLEX INDICATORS
These appear to show whether the selected chan-
nel is simplex or duplex.
• In the VFO mode, only simplex channels are available.
• No indicator means that there is no transmit frequency
programmed.

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 3 SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY

■ Memory mode/VFO mode

The transceiver has 2 operating modes: memory mode
and VFO mode. The memory mode is used to select
preprogrammed marine channels in one of the 3 chan-
nel groups; The VFO mode is used to select frequen-
cies around preprogrammed channels.

Push [CH/FREQ] to toggle between the memory and

VFO modes. CH/FREQ
• “FREQ” appears when in the VFO mode. SQL

• In the VFO mode, only simplex operation is possible.

Memory mode
CH/FREQ SIMP

SQL

VFO mode

■ Selecting a channel
SQL Rotate
The transceiver has 150 channels divided into 3 [GROUP]
groups of 50 channels, maximum. However, the num- Group A
ber of channels in each group can be restricted in the
set mode, depending on your needs. (pgs. 13 and 14) DUP

☞ NOTE: When channel 0 and/or 2182 kHz is se- SQL

lected with the [2182KHz] switch, channel selection Group B

is NOT possible. In such cases, push [2182KHz] to select a
channel group
first.
SIMP

q If necessary, push [CH/FREQ] to select the mem- SQL

ory mode.
w Rotate the [GROUP] selector to select the desired Group C
channel group; then rotate the [CHANNEL] selector
to select the desired channel.
DUP

SQL Rotate
[CHANNEL]
Group B, channel 1

DUP

SQL

Group B, channel 2 to select a

channel within
DUP
a group
SQL

Group B, channel 50

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 SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY 3

D Scan function
The scan function allows you to automatically search
for signals with a group of channels. There are 2 scan
types (selectable in the set mode) as follows:
Channel scan Scan operation
q Rotate the [GROUP] selector to select the group
you wish to scan.
ch 2 ch 3
w If necessary, push [SQL] to close the squelch.
scan is • “SQL” appears.
ch 1 ch 4 cancelled e Push [SCAN] to start scanning.
when • “SCAN” appears.
transmitting
r Push [SCAN] again to stop scanning.
ch 50 ch 5 • “SCAN” disappears.

Channel resume scan

ch 2 ch 3

scan pauses
ch 1 ch 4 for 10 seconds
after the squelch
opens,
then resumes
ch 50 ch 5

■ Selecting a frequency
The transceiver has 0.5 to 30.0 MHz general cover-
age receive capability, with 100 Hz resolution. Use the
VFO mode to select frequencies around the prepro-
grammed channels in the memory mode.
☞ NOTE: Frequencies selected in the VFO mode are
for temporary use and are not stored in memory.
q While in the memory mode, rotate the [GROUP] Rotate
and [CHANNEL] selectors to select the channel SIMP
[CHANNEL]
SQL
nearest the frequency you want.
w Push [CH/FREQ] to select the VFO mode. 1.6 MHz selected
• “FREQ” appears.
e Rotate the [CHANNEL] selector to select the de-
SIMP
sired frequency. SQL
• The frequency changes in 100 Hz steps. to select a
1.6001 MHz selected frequency in
100 Hz steps

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 3 SELECTING A CHANNEL/FREQUENCY

■ Resetting the CPU

Under some circumstances, the transceiver’s internal
CPU may cause erroneous indications on the display.
If this happens, reset the CPU as follows:

While pushing [ENT] and [0], push [POWER] to turn Group A, channel 1 is
RX
power ON. SIMP
selected after resetting
• The CPU is reset and the display at right appears. the CPU.

CAUTION: Resetting the CPU returns the set mode

contents to their default values.

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 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4
■ Basic voice receive and transmit w Select the desired channel to be received with the
[GROUP] and [CHANNEL] selectors.
q Check the following in advance: • When receiving a signal, the S-meter shows the signal
➥ The microphone is connected. strength.
➥ The [SPEAKER] switch is turned OFF. e Adjust [VOLUME] to the desired audio level when
➥ The [SQL] switch is turned OFF. receiving a signal.
➥ The [CLARITY] control is set to the center posi- r If the received signal is in a different mode, push
tion. [MODE] to select the desired operating mode.
➥ The memory mode is selected. t If connected, push [TUNE] to tune the antenna
• If necessary, push [CH/FREQ] to select the memory tuner.
mode. • This operation is not necessary when “automatic tun-
ing” is selected in the set mode (p. 11).
y To transmit on the channel, push and hold the PTT
switch on the microphone.
• “TUNE” flashes for 1 to 2 seconds for the first trans-
mission on a channel when an antenna tuner is con-
nected.
u After the flashing stops, speak into the microphone
microphone [SQL] at your normal voice level.
connector • The RF meter shows the output power, according to
your voice level.
[SPEAKER] [CLARITY]
i Release the PTT switch to return to receive.

■ Functions for transmit

D Transmit frequency check
When “DUP” appears on the display, such as for a Push and hold [TX FREQ] to monitor the transmit fre-
ship-to-shore channel, the transmit frequency differs quency.
from the receive frequency. • The display shows the transmit frequency.

In such cases, the transmit frequency should be mon- TX FREQ

itored before transmitting to prevent interference to

other stations.

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 4 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT

■ Functions for receive

D Squelch function
The squelch function detects signals with voice com- Push [SQL] to toggle the function ON or OFF.
ponents and squelches (mutes) unwanted signals,
such as unmodulated beat signals. This provides DUP

quiet standby. SQL

When you need to receive weak signals, the squelch

should be turned OFF. • “SQL” appears when the squelch function is turned ON.

D Noise blanker
The noise blanker function reduces pulse type noise, Push [NB] to toggle the function ON or OFF.
such as that coming from engine ignitions.
RX DUP

The noise blanker may distort reception of strong NB

signals. In such cases, the noise blanker should be

turned OFF. • “NB” appears when the noise blanker function is turned
ON.

D AGC OFF function

The receiver gain is automatically adjusted accord- Push [AGC] to toggle the function ON or OFF.
ing to the received signal strength with the AGC (Au-
tomatic Gain Control) function, to prevent distortion RX DUP
AGC
from strong signals and to obtain a constant output
level.

When receiving weak signals with adjacent strong • “ê” appears when the AGC function is deactivated.
signals or noise, the AGC function may reduce the
sensitivity. In this situation, the AGC function should
be deactivated.

D Clarity control
Voice signals received from other stations may be Adjust [CLARITY] to improve the audio signal.
difficult to receive. This may sometimes happen if a
station is transmitting slightly off frequency. In such
cases, vary the receive frequency only, using the
[CLARITY] control.

[CLARITY]

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 RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT 4

■ CW operation
The transceiver has the following CW keying features CW key connection
selectable in the set mode, as described on page
12.
➥ Full break-in (receiving is possible while transmitting)
➥ Semi break-in (automatic transmission with keying)
➥ OFF (manual transmission is necessary before keying)

q Connect a CW keyer or an external electronic

keyer to the ACC(1) socket, as shown at right.
w Select the desired channel to operate in the CW CW key
mode.
pin 2
e When the selected channel is not in the CW mode, 4 2 5
push [MODE] one or more times to select “CW.” 1 3
r Operate the CW keyer to transmit a CW signal. 8
6 7 pin 1
☞ NOTE:
➥ CW mode is not available in some versions. ACC(1) socket
➥ CW narrow can be selected in the set mode
when an optional filter is installed. (p. 12)

■ FSK operation
The transceiver has FSK and J2B modes for FSK op- FSK terminal unit connection
eration—use FSK when using the built-in oscillator;
use J2B when using an AFSK terminal unit.

q Connect an FSK terminal unit as shown at right.

w Select the desired channel.
• FSK channels are available, depending on the ver-
sion.
e Push [MODE] one or more times to select either pin 4
FSK keying
“FSK” or “J2B.”
r Operate the FSK terminal unit. AF input
pins 2, 5
☞ NOTE: 4 2 5
➥ FSK shift frequency and FSK polarity can be 1 3 Tx/Rx control
8 pin 3
adjusted in the set mode (p. 12). 6 7
➥ Some transceivers may operate 1.7 kHz higher Ground
than the IC-M700PRO’s J2B mode, even when ACC(1) socket
FSK terminal unit
the same displayed frequencies are in use.

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 5 SET MODE

■ Set mode operation

Set mode operation is used for programming infre-
quently changed values or functions.

☞ NOTE: Some of the set mode items described in

this section are not available on some transceiver
versions.

q If necessary, push [POWER] to turn power OFF. [POWER] [1] [ENT]

w While pushing [ENT] and [1], push [POWER] to turn
power ON and enter the set mode.
e Rotate the [GROUP] selector to select the desired Status
item. Item
r Rotate the [CHANNEL] selector to set the values or
options for the selected item.
t Turn power OFF and then ON again to exit the set
mode.

■ Set mode contents

(1) Antenna tuner
The transceiver has several tuner control systems for AT-130
use with an optional Icom antenna tuner. Select the (default)
condition, depending on the antenna tuner you are
using. AT-120
☞ NOTE: An internal switch selection may be re-
quired when using a non-Icom tuner (p. 19).
AH-3

(2) Automatic tuning operation

When the optional AT-130 automatic antenna tuner is Tuning starts when pushing
[PTT] on a new frequency.
connected, tuning can be started automatically with-
out the [TUNE] switch, for instant operation.

If manual tuning is required, this automatic operation Tuning starts only when
can be deactivated. [TUNE] is pushed.
(default)

(3) Scan type selection

This item sets scan to function as “channel scan” or Channel scan
Scan is canceled when
“channel resume scan.”
transmitting.
Both channel scan and channel resume scan search
around a user selected channel or search in the band Channel resume scan
when a channel is selected. Scan pauses when squelch
opens, then resumes after
10 seconds.
(default)

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 SET MODE 5

(4) Scan speed

Selects scan speed as follows: Fastest scan speed
(default)
(unit: sec./ch)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Slowest scan speed

Faster Slower

(5) CW/FSK narrow filter

This selects the passband width for CW (A1A), FSK Passband:
2.3 kHz/ 6 dB
or J2B mode.
(default)
☞ NOTE: When “ON” is selected without the optional
filter installed, the transceiver does not function in Passband:
these modes. 500 Hz/ 6 dB

(6) FSK frequency shift

Several shift settings (the difference between the Frequency shift:
170 Hz
mark and space frequency) are used for FSK opera-
(default)
tion. This item allows you to select a shift setting for
almost any FSK system. Frequency shift:
425 Hz

Frequency shift:
850 Hz

(7) FSK polarity

Normal and reverse polarities are available for FSK FSK normal
(default)
operation. This item allows you to select one of these
polarities.

“FK-REV OFF” (normal): FSK reverse

key open (mark); key close (space)

“FK-REV ON” (reverse):

key open (space); key close (mark)

(8) CW break-in
The CW break-in function (in A1A mode) toggles Full break-in
Automatic keying without
transmit and receive with CW keying. Full break-in al-
delay time (default)
lows you to receive signals between transmitted key-
ing pulses during CW transmission. Semi break-in Semi break-in
allows you to mute receiving until keying stops with Automatic keying with delay
a delay time. time

OFF
Manual transmission
necessary for keying

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(9) LCD contrast

The LCD contrast can be adjusted through 10 levels, Lowest contrast
to suit transceiver mounting angle, location and am-
bient lighting.
(default: 7)
Highest contrast

(10) ID number setting for remote control

When connecting an external controller, such as a NMEA ID: 1
personal computer, 2-digit ID codes are required to
access the transceiver. The IC-M700PRO adopts the
NMEA0183 format, and uses a “proprietary sentence” (default: 2)
for remote control.
NMEA ID: 99

(11) Remote control input terminal

The [REMOTE] socket
Remote control signals can be input via the [RE-
(default)
MOTE] socket or [CLONE] jack.

The [CLONE] jack

(12) Display backlighting

Allows you to select 1 of 4 intensity levels for the dis- Dimmest
play backlighting. (default)

Brightest

(13) Group A channel inhibit

Minimum number of
This item allows you to set the number of usable
channels set for
channels in channel group A, up to a maximum of 50
Group A: 1
channels.

Maximum number of
channels set for
Group A: 50 (default)

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 SET MODE 5

(14) Group B channel inhibit

This item allows you to set the number of usable Minimum number of
channels set for
channels in channel group B, up to a maximum of 50
Group B: 1
channels.

Maximum number of
channels set for
Group B: 50 (default)

(15) Group C channel inhibit

This item allows you to set the number of usable Minimum number of
channels set for
channels in channel group C, up to a maximum of 50
Group C: 1
channels.

Maximum number of
channels set for
Group C: 50 (default)

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■ Connections on the rear panel

e

R CAUTION:
NEVER remove the
i line fuse from the DC
q power cable.

r t y
w
External
speaker

Optional AT-130

12 V battery

u TUNER RECEPTACLE
q ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 19)
Connects a control cable to an optional AT-130 an-
Connects a 50 ø HF band antenna with a 50 ø
tenna tuner. A female connector is supplied for
matched coaxial cable and a PL-259 plug.
connection.
w GROUND TERMINAL
i DC POWER RECEPTACLE
IMPORTANT! Connects to a ship’s (or vehicle’s)
Connects to a regulated 12–16 V DC power source
ground. See p. 18 for details.
such as a 12 V battery or DC power supply using
e ACC(1) and ACC(2) SOCKETS the supplied DC power cable.
See p. 16 for details.
CAUTION: DO NOT connect to a 24 V battery.
r CLONE JACK This will damage the transceiver.
For Dealer use only.

t REMOTE SOCKET (p. 17)

REMOTE socket for Marine and General versions.

y EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK

Connects a 4 to 8 ø external speaker using a 1⁄4”
monaural plug. This external audio is not muted by
the [SPEAKER] switch on the front panel.

■ Unpacking
Microphone (HM-180) ������������������������������������������� 1 NUTS AND BOLTS
Microphone hanger ����������������������������������������������� 1 Allen bolt (M6 × 50) ����������������������������������������������� 4
DC power cable (OPC-1107A) ������������������������������ 1 Self-tapping screws (M6 × 30) ������������������������������� 4
Mounting bracket ��������������������������������������������������� 1 Nuts (M6; use 2 pcs. for each bolt) ������������������������ 8
Cushion rubber ������������������������������������������������������ 4 Flat washers (M6) �������������������������������������������������� 8
Bracket knobs (8820000170) �������������������������������� 4 Spring washers (M6) ��������������������������������������������� 4
Flat washer (M5) ���������������������������������������������������� 4 Self-tapping screws
(M3 × 16 for mic. hanger) ������������������������������� 2
CONNECTORS
DIN connector (8-pin for ACC1) ����������������������������� 1 FUSES
DIN connector (7-pin for ACC2) ����������������������������� 1 DC power cable (30 A) ������������������������������������������ 1
Speaker plug (5610000440) ���������������������������������� 1 1205 (internal) ������������������������������������������������������� 2
Tuner connector (5610000150) ����������������������������� 1
Pins for tuner connector (5610000160) ������������������ 4
Plates for tuner connector (6910009540) ��������������� 4
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 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 6

■ Connector information
ACC(1) PIN PIN NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS
1 CWK CW and FSK keying input. Input level: Less than 0.6 V for transmit.
2 GND Connects to ground. Connected in parallel with ACC(2) pin 2.
Input/output pin. Ground level: –0.5 to 0.8 V
3 SEND Goes to ground when transmitting. Input current: Less than 20 mA
When grounded, transmits. Connected in parallel with ACC(2) pin 3.
2
4 5 Modulator input. Input impedance: 10 kø
4 MOD
1 3 Usable when pin 3 is grounded. Input level: Approx. 100 mV rms
8
6 7
AF detector output. Output impedance: 4.7 kø
5 AF
Fixed, regardless of the [AF] position. Output level: 100–300 mV rms
6 NC No connection.
Output current: Max. 1 A
7 13.6 V 13.6 V output when power is ON.
Connected in parallel with ACC(2) pin 7.
Control voltage: –3 to 0 V
8 ALC ALC voltage input. Input impedance: More than 10 kø
Connected in parallel with ACC(2) pin 5.

ACC(2) PIN PIN NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS

Output voltage: 8 V ±0.3 V
1 8V Regulated 8 V output.
Output current: Less than 10 mA
2 GND Same as ACC(1) pin 2.
2
4 5
3 SEND Same as ACC(1) pin 3.
1 3
4 NC No connection.
6 7
5 ALC Same as ACC(1) pin 8.
6 RLC T/R relay control output. When transmitting: 0 V (less than 0.5 A)
7 13.6 V Same as ACC(1) pin 7.

MICROPHONE PIN PIN NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS

Audio input from the microphone
1 MIC+ Input impedance: 600 ø
element.
2 NC No connection.
AF output controlled with [VOLUME].
2 1 3 AF1 Output impedance: 4 ø
Connected to pin 4 in the microphone.
7
3 AF input.
8 6 4 AF2
4 5
Connected to pin 3 in the microphone.
5 PTT PTT switch input. When grounded, transmits.
6 GND Connected to ground.
7 MIC– Coaxial ground for MIC+.
8 AF– Coaxial ground for AF1 and AF2.

TUNER PIN PIN NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS

1 2 1 KEY Key signal input. –0.5 to 0.8 V during tuning
2 START Start signal output. Pulled up 8 V, 0 V(100 msec) as start signal.
3 13.6V 13.6 V output Max. current: 2 A
3 4 4 E _ terminal Ground

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 6 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION

■ Connector information (Continued)

REMOTE PIN PIN NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS
Modulation input from an external Input impedance: 600 ø
1 MOD+
terminal unit. Input level: Approx. 1.3 mV rms
2 MOD– Coaxial ground for MOD+.
AF detector output for an external Output impedance: 600 ø
3 AF+
6 9 terminal unit. Output level: 0.25–2.5 V rms
4 AF– Coaxial ground for AF+.
1 5 5 NMI+ NMEA data input. NMEA standard format/level
6 NMI– Coaxial ground for NMI+.
7 NMO+ NMEA data output. NMEA standard format/level
8 NMO– Coaxial ground for NMO+.
9 GND Ground for digital equipment.

DC 13.6V PIN PIN NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS

1–3 + + DC input
1 2 3
4 5 6
Max. power consumption: 30 A

4–6 – _ DC input

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 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 6

■ Ground connection
The transceiver and antenna tuner MUST have an Good ground points
adequate ground connection. Otherwise, the overall • Ship’s ground terminal
efficiency of the transceiver and antenna tuner instal- • External ground plate
lation will be reduced. Electrolysis, electrical shocks • External copper screen
and interference from other equipment could also
occur. Acceptable ground points
• Stainless steel tuna tower
For best results, use the heaviest gauge wire or strap • Stainless steel stanchion
available and make the connection as short as possi- • Through mast
ble. Ground the transceiver and antenna tuner to one • Through hull
ground point, otherwise voltage differences between • Metal water tank
2 ground points may cause electrolysis.
Undesirable ground points
 AUTION: The IC-M700PRO has a negative
C (these points may cause electrolysis)
ground. NEVER connect the IC-M700PRO to a • Engine block
“positive ground system,” otherwise the transceiver • Keel bolt
will not function.
Unusable ground points
(these connections may cause an explosion or elec-
trical shock)
Ground system example • Gas or electrical pipe
• Fuel tank
• Oil-catch pan

Transceiver
Optional AT-130

Copper pipe Metal object Copper screen

■ Power source
The transceiver requires regulated DC power of DC power cable connection
13.6 V and at least 30 A. There are 3 ways to sup-
ply power: ☞ NOTE: Use terminals for
• A direct connection to a 12 V battery in your ship, the cable connection.
through the supplied DC power cable. Crimp
red
black
 AUTION: The supplied DC power cable MUST be
C
used to provide power to the transceiver. AVOID ex-
ceeding the 3 m (10 ft) length of the DC power cable.
If it is necessary to make a run of over 3 m (10 ft), or
use a #6 or similar gauge wire instead of the sup- 12 V Solder
plied DC power cable, for a maximum run of 6 m battery
(20 ft). Supplied
DC power cable

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 6 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION

■ Antenna
Most stations operate with a whip or long wire (insu- Even with a 50 ø matched antenna, all marine bands
lated backstay) antenna. However, these antennas may not be fully usable. The following antenna
cannot be connected directly to the transceiver, since matcher, or antenna tuner may be helpful for proper
their impedance may not be matched with the trans- antenna installation.
ceiver antenna connector.

D MN-100/MN-100L ANTENNA MATCHERS

Antenna wire
MN-100/MN-100L

D AT-130 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER

To antenna element
AT-130
IC-M700PRO

[E]
[13.6]

[START]
[KEY]

[KEY] [START]
[13.6] [E]

Control cable (sold separately)

Coaxial cable An optional OPC-566 is available

D Non-Icom tuner
Some non-Icom tuners may be used with the IC-
M700PRO. Please consult your dealer or marina if
you wish to use one. The following internal settings
may be required for connection.

Supplies 8 V when push- Grounded when pushing [TUNE].

ing [TUNE]. (used for AT-130—default)
S9
(Start port level)

Accepts “LOW” as an an- Accepts “HIGH” as an answer back signal.

swer back signal. (used for AT-130—default)
S11
(Key port input)

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 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION 6

■ Mounting
R W ARNING: NEVER mount the transceiver D Mounting location
overhead. The weight of the transceiver is approxi- Select a location that provides easy access to the front
mately 7.9 kg. (17.4 lb), but its apparent weight will panel for navigation safety, has good ventilation and
increase several fold due to wave shocks or vibra- is not subject to sea spray. The face of the transceiver
tion. The transceiver must be mounted on a flat, should be at 90 degrees to your line of sight when op-
hard surface. erating it.

 AUTION: KEEP the transceiver and microphone at

C
least 1 meter away from your vessel’s magnetic navi-
gation compass.

Check the installation angle; the display may not be

easy to read at some angles.

D Mounting example

Spring washer

Flat
washers

Nuts
(Use two nuts to
prevent loosening.)

D Transceiver dimensions
350 (1325 / 32)
319 (129 / 16) 312.5 (125 / 16)
290 (117 / 16) 280 (11)
(29 / 32)
58
115 (41 / 2)
143 (55 / 8)

152 (6)
93.5 (311 / 16)
67 (25 / 8)

100 (315 / 16)

Unit:mm(inches) 170 (611 / 16)

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 6 CONNECTIONS AND INSTALLATION

■ Disassembling the transceiver

D Opening the case
Follow the case and cover opening procedures Front sealing
shown here when you want to adjust a setting for
non-Icom tuner control. Rear sealing

q Remove the 9 screws from the rear panel, then re-

move the rear frame and rear sealing.
w Remove the transceiver case.
e When reassembling the transceiver, check the fol-
lowing points:
➥ Internal fan and slits in the case are on the
same side.
➥ Front sealing is mated correctly.
➥ R e a r s e a l i n g i s a t t a c h e d i n t h e p r o p e r
Rear frame
orientation.
➥ Screws are tightened securely.

■ Fuse replacement
The fuses are installed in the DC power cable and
the circuitry in the body, to protect the transceiver. D Circuitry fuse

D DC power cable fuse

FGB 30 A

5A

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 TROUBLESHOOTING 7
What appears to be equipment malfunction may not
be damaging or difficult to solve. Check the following
chart before making any adjustments or sending the
transceiver to an Icom Service Center.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF.

Power does not come ON ÷ Power cable is improperly connected. ÷ Reconnect the cable securely. p. 18
POWER

when [POWER] is pushed. ÷ The DC power cable fuse or circuitry ÷ Find and repair the cause of the p. 21
fuse is blown. problem and then replace the damaged
fuse with a new one.
No sound comes from the ÷ The [SPEAKER] switch is turned OFF. ÷ Turn ON the [SPEAKER] switch. p. 2
speaker. ÷ Microphone is not connected. ÷ Connect the microphone to the p. 2
[MICROPHONE] connector.
÷ The squelch is closed. ÷ Adjust the squelch to proper level or p. 9
push [SQL] to turn it OFF to receive
weak signals.
Sensitivity is too low and ÷ Antenna is not properly matched to the ÷ Push [TUNE] to tune the using antenna pgs.
only strong signals are operating frequency. tuner or select “automatic tuning” in the 2, 11
audible. set mode when using an optional
RECEIVE

AT-130.
÷ Wrong tuner is selected in the set ÷ Set the proper tuner for the connected p. 11
mode. tuner.
÷ The squelch is set to deep. ÷ Adjust the squelch to proper level. p. 9
The received audio is ÷ Wrong operating mode is selected. ÷ Push [MODE] to select the proper p. 3
unclear or distorted. operating mode.
÷ AGC is deactivated while receiving a ÷ Push [AGC] to activate the AGC p. 9
strong signal. function.
÷ Noise blanker is turned ON when ÷ Push [NB] to turn the noise blanker p. 9
receiving a strong signal. OFF.
÷ The [CLARITY] control is rotated too ÷ Adjust the [CLARITY] control to receive p. 9
far clockwise or counterclockwise. proper audio output.
Your signal does not ÷ The antenna tuner is improperly ÷ Push [TUNE] to tune the using antenna pgs.
reach as far away as matched to the operating frequency tuner, or select “automatic tuning” in 2, 11
usual. when manual tuning is selected. the set mode.
÷ CW or FSK mode is selected for voice ÷ Push [MODE] to select USB mode (or p. 3
TRANSMIT

transmission. AM, R3E, etc.).

Transmit signal is unclear ÷ The wrong operation mode is selected. ÷ Push [MODE] to select the proper p. 3
or distorted. operating mode.
÷ Microphone is too close to your mouth. ÷ Speak into the microphone naturally
and do not hold the microphone too
close to your mouth.
All indicators appear and ÷ The highest contrast is selected in the ÷ Set to the proper display contrast. p. 13
DISPLAY

the channel number can set mode.

not be read.

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 8 SPECIFICATIONS AND OPTIONS

■ Specifications TRANSMITTER
• Output power : 150 W pep
GENERAL (60 W above 24 MHz)
• Frequency coverage : • Spurious emissions : –75 dB typical
Receive 500 kHz–29.999 MHz • Carrier suppression : 65 dB typical
Transmit 1.6– 2.9999 MHz 4.0– 4.9999 MHz • Unwanted sideband suppression : 70 dB typical
6.0– 6.9999 MHz 8.0– 8.9000 MHz • Microphone impedance : 600 ø
12.0– 13.9999 MHz 16.0– 17.9999 MHz
18.0– 19.9999 MHz 22.0– 22.9999 MHz
25.0– 27.5000 MHz RECEIVER
• Mode : USB, AM, CW, FSK and AFSK • Sensitivity
(available modes differ with the USB, CW, AFSK, FSK, (for 12 dB SINAD):
version)
0.35 µV typical (1.8–29.9999 MHz)
1.0 µV (1.6–1.7999 MHz)
• Number of channels : 150 channels (max.)
6.3 µV (0.5–1.5999 MHz)
3 groups of 50 channels each
AM (for 10 dB S/N):
• Antenna impedance : 50 ø nominal
2.2 µV typical (1.8–29.9999 MHz)
• Usable temp. range :– 30°C to +60°C
6.3 µV (1.6–1.7999 MHz)
(–22°F to +140°F)
32 µV (0.5–1.5999 MHz)
• Frequency stability :± 10 Hz
• Spurious response rejection : 80 dB typical
(–30°C to +60°C; –22°F to +140°F)
(1.6–29.9999 MHz)
(±20 Hz above 15 MHz for Gen-
• Audio output power : 4.0 W (at 10% distortion
eral and Marine versions)
with a 4 ø load)
• Power supply requirement : 13.6 V DC±15%
• Audio impedance : 4 ø
(negative and floating grounds
(4 to 8 ø acceptable)
available depending on the ver-
• Clarity variable range : ±150 Hz
sion)
• Current drain :
Transmit (max. output power) 30 A
Receive (max. audio output) 2.5 A (negative ground)
• Dimensions : 291.4(W)×116.4(H)×315(D) mm
(projections not included) 11.3(W)×4.4(H)×12.8(D) in All stated specifications are subject to change without no-
• Weight (approx.) : 7.9 kg; 17.4 lb tice or obligation.

■ Options
MN-100 MN-100L AH-710
antenna matcher antenna matcher folded dipole antenna

.3 ft
; 80
.5 m
rox. 24
app

Matches the transceiver to a Matches the transceiver to a Covers from 1.9 to 30 MHz
dipole antenna. Covers all HF long wire antenna. Covers all band. Has an SO-239 con-
bands from 1.5 to 30 MHz. HF bands from 1.5 to 30 MHz. nector. Easy to assemble
8 m (26 ft.) × 2 antenna wires 15 m (49 ft.) × 1 antenna wire (non-kink construction).
are included. are included.

AT-130 OPC-566
automatic antenna tuner control cable

Matches the transceiver to a The optional control cable for

long wire antenna with a mini- AT-130. Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal
mum of insertion loss. performance when used with an Icom transceiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an
Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used
with equipment that is not manufactured or approved by
Icom.
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