HF/50/144MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER

Digital Twin PBT ––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Only Icom brings you Twin Passband tuning! Tailor
your IF passband with the Twin PBT by electronically
shifting the upper and lower IF passbands. Depending
on the use of the concentric knobs, you can either nar-
32-bit DSP Techn
Even Higher – To
row the IF passband, or shift the entire passband to
eliminate interfering signals.

Manual Notch Filter ––––––––––––––––––––––

Interference management is not a prob- Manual Notch Characteristics
lem with the Manual Notch filter. With it’s [dB] 20
0
Icom has taken the DSP technology recen
incredible 70dB attenuation, the manual
notch can eliminate a wide variety of
–20

–40
IC-756PROII, and created a whole new
QRM. The Automatic Notch Filter can
track two or more interfering signals like
–60 IC-7400 incorporates the 32-bit DSP feat
–80
Heterodynes and “Key uppers”! –100
–800 –600 –400 –200 0 200 400 600 800[Hz]
the most flexible signal enhancing, and i
Digital Noise Reduction –––––––––––––––––––– ever offered in this type of radio. So follow
By digitally manipulating the incoming signal, the DSP is able to reduce
various types of noise and enhances the receive signal components. Pro-
the latest features now available in the IC
viding an outstanding signal to noise ratio to give clean, clear audio.
Comparison of receive signal speaker output Starting with the 32-bit DSP processor and 24-bit AD/DA con-
NR OFF NR ON verter, Icom enables the ham radio operator to create the listening
environment that best suites the current band and operating con-
ditions.

All Mode Digital Modulation and Demodulation

Let’s start with the modulation and demodulation of the signals.
AGC Loop Management –––––––––––––––––––– For signal purity and clarity, an all mode digital PSN (Phase Shift
Another first in this class of transceiver, the IC-7400 incorporates a multi- Network) system has been incorporated into the DSP system. For
ple AGC loop management system, which uses the DSP filtering to re-
transmit, this greatly reduces the intermodulation distortion, pro-
move unwanted signals from the AGC control. This means, if an
ducing the highest quality transmit audio. While the PSN sepa-
unwanted signal is removed using the DSP, the AGC will not be affected.
In other words, “No more rates the signal from noise by phasing out noise and other
z
H

unwanted signals.
kH
5k

pumping of the AGC!”

36
45

A/D DET D/A AF

Also, the AGC is indepen- Manual IF

dently controllable for mode 3Lo

NOTCH Filter
AGC IF Filter Shapes
and the time settings. AGC
D/A
DSP
Next is the IF filters. You will never have to purchase optional
(Off, 0.1-6.0 or 8.0 sec.) filters, with over 51 different filter widths, just dial in the width
you want. Then select whether you want a sharp or soft filter
Microphone Equalizer –––––––––––––––––––––– shape for SSB and CW modes. For the Digital operators, your
Bring Hi-Fidelity to the amateur airwaves. The Microphone Equalizer will digital filters are separate from the SSB filters.
change your RST from “59” to “Great Audio” and “Nice Signal”. Adjust
your audio for Bass and Treble characteristics to total 121 levels for all
voice operation. The transmit filter width in SSB mode is selectable from
HF/50/144MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
2.8/2.4/2.2kHz.The Rx tone control is also an equalizer for the received
audio. As with the transmit audio, select the amount of Bass and Treble
you need for the audio clarity you want.

Digital RF Speech Compressor ––––––––––––––

Need more punch in your signal; the Icom Digital RF Speech Compressor
gives you all you need without fuss and noise. Great for breaking through
QRM.
Speech compressor OFF Speech compressor ON

100W

2.5ms/Div 2.5ms/Div

HF + 50MHz + 144MHz All Band Coverage ––––––

Covering all HF bands as well as 50MHz and 144MHz, the IC-7400 all
mode transceiver also includes a general coverage receiver from
0.03–60MHz* and 144–146MHz with full IF DSP capability.
* Some frequency bands are not guaranteed.

Continuous Duty at 100W––––––––––––––––––––

The bipolar 2SC2694’s are used to provide a clean 100 watts of output
power for SSB, CW, RTTY and FM modes. (40W in AM). The die-case
aluminum chassis and the variable speed cooling fan enables the
IC-7400 to transmit full power all the time*; the perfect companion for
those digital mode contests.
* On a 50Ω load at room temperature.
 Large, Multi-function LCD ––––––––––––––––––

nology Takes You The large multi-function LCD displays fre-

quency, 9-character channel name, chan-
nel number, multi functional meter
(includes S-meter, RF output, SWR and

o 144MHz !
ALC level) and other operating status. The
dot-matrix portion of the LCD shows the
following items:
• Channel name • Function key assignment • Band Scope • RTTY de-
coder screen • Memory keyer contents • Graphical SWR scale
ntly introduced in the
RTTY Demodulator and Decoder ––––––––––––––
w radio category. The The built-in RTTY demodulator and de-
ures to create some of coder reads baudot RTTY signals on the
screen without turning on your PC or other
nterference reduction 32-bit Floating Point DSP
gear. The RTTY tuning indicator helps crit-
24-bit AD/DA Converter ical tuning. The Twin Peak filter removes
w along as we describe interfering QRM giving you a more accu-
rate decoded message.
C-7400.
Ample CW Functions ––––––––––––––––––––––
Multi function electronic keyer, variable dot/dash ratio (2.8:1 to 4.5:1) and
Soft for CW Sharp for CW key speed (6-60 WPM), paddle polarity, bug key etc. CW pitch is ad-
[dB] [dB]
0 0 justable (300 to 900Hz). Full break-in capability. Double key jacks – one
–10 –10
each for front and rear panel.
–20 –20
–30 –30
–40
–50
–40
–50
Memory Keyer ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
–60 –60 4 channel memory keyer stores up to 50 characters with serial contest number
–70 –70
–80 –80
auto-counter, morse cut number and auto repeat function. In addition, a user
–90 –90 supplied external keypad* controls the memory keyer from your finger tips.
–100 –100
–800 –600 –400 –200 0 200 400 600 800 –800 –600 –400 –200 0 200 400 600 800 * Not supplied by Icom.
[Hz] [Hz]
500Hz 500Hz

Built-in Antenna Tuner ––––––––––––––––––––––

Soft for SSB Sharp for SSB The internal antenna tuner matches the HF and 50MHz bands automati-
[dB] [dB]
0 0
–10 –10
cally. After operating on a band for the first time, the tuner memorizes the
–20 –20 selected antenna and preset point providing for very high speed tuning. 2
–30 –30
–40 –40
antenna connectors for HF and 50MHz bands and 1 for 144MHz band is
–50 –50 equipped on the IC-7400.
–60 –60
–70 –70
–80
–90
–80
–90
SSB/CW Synchronous Tuning ––––––––––––––––
–100 –100 You no longer have to worry about losing a CW signal while tuning with
–3000 –2000 –1000 0 1000 2000 3000 –3000 –2000 –1000 0 1000 2000 3000

2.4kHz
[Hz] [Hz] SSB mode. With the SSB/CW synchronous tuning, the frequency auto-
2.4kHz
matically shifts when you change modes.

Passband width range

Voice Squelch Control (VSC) function ––––––––––
Mode The Voice Squelch Control function opens the squelch only when receiv-
50–500Hz 600–3600Hz ing a modulated voice signal.
SSB 10 types; 50Hz step
31 types; 100Hz step
CW 10 types; 50Hz step Other Outstanding Features ––––––––––––––––
• Triple band stacking register • 2 types of preamplifier (Regular and Hi-
gain) for HF and 50MHz bands, 1 for 144MHz band • 20dB RF attenuator
• Level adjustable noise blanker (101 steps) • BPF function below 500Hz
band width in SSB mode • 1/4 speed dial tuning function for SSB-data,
CW and RTTY modes • 108 selectable DTCS and 50 selectable CTCSS
with encoder/decoder • 1750Hz tone encoder • Optional high stability
crystal unit, CR-338 • Up to 10 memo-pads temporarily store frequencies
and modes • Quick split function with split lock function • ± 9.99kHz RIT
and ∂TX • Band edge beep • CI-V capability for PC control • VOX • Pro-
gram, memory, select memory and ∂F scans • IF transmit audio monitor
(SSB mode only; AF transmit audio monitor for the other modes) • 102
memory channels • 9600bps data terminal • AH-4 control circuits • Auto
TS function • Optional voice synthesizer unit, UT-102 announces the op-
erating frequency, mode and S-meter level • 1Hz tuning and indication
HF/50/144MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER

SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL TRANSCEIVER • Squelch sensitivity (Preamp: OFF):
SSB, CW, RTTY Less than 5.6µV
• Frequency coverage (unit: MHz) : • Output power : SSB, CW, RTTY, FM 5–100W
FM Less than 1µV
Receive 0.030– 60.000* 144.000–146.000 (continuously adjustable) AM 5–40W
• Selectivity (representative value):
Transmit 1.800– 1.999* 3.400– 4.099* • Modulation system : SSB PSN modulation
SSB (BW: 2.4kHz) More than 2.4kHz/–6dB
6.900– 7.499* 9.900– 10.499* AM Low power modulation
Less than 3.2kHz/–40dB
13.900– 14.499* 17.900– 18.499* FM Phase modulation
Less than 3.6kHz/–60dB
20.900– 21.499* 24.400– 25.099* • Spurious emission : Less than –50dB (HF bands)
Less than 4.3kHz/–80dB
28.000– 29.999* 50.000– 54.000* Less than –60dB (50/144MHz band)
CW (BW: 500Hz) More than 500Hz/–6dB
144.000–146.000 • Carrier suppression : More than 40dB
Less than 700Hz/–60dB
* Some freq. bands are not guaranteed. • Unwanted sideband suppression:
* Covered frequencies depend on version.
RTTY (BW: 350Hz) More than 360Hz/–6dB
More than 55dB
• Mode : USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM, FM Less than 650Hz/–60dB
• ∂TX variable range : ±9.99kHz
• Number of memory Ch. : 102 (99 regular, 2 scan edges and 1 call) AM (BW: 6kHz) More than 6.0kHz/–6dB
• Microphone connector : 8-pin connector (600Ω)
Less than 15.0kHz/–60dB
• Antenna connector : SO-239×3 (2 for HF/50MHz and 1 for • ELE-KEY connector : 3-conductor 6.35(d) mm (1⁄4″)
FM (BW: 15kHz) More than 12.0kHz/–6dB
144MHz bands; 50Ω) • KEY connector : 3-conductor 6.35(d) mm (1⁄4″)
• Temperature range : –10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚F to +140˚F Less than 20.0kHz/–60dB
• SEND connector : Phono (RCA)
• Frequency stability : • Spurious and image : More than 70dB (HF/50MHz)
• ALC connector : Phono (RCA)
Less than ±7ppm from 1 min. to 60 min. after power ON. rejection ratio More than 60dB (144MHz)
(except IF through on 50MHz)
After that, rate of stability change is less than ±1ppm at
25°C (+77°F). Temperature fluctuations (0°C to +50°C; • AF output power : More than 2.0W at 10% distortion
RECEIVER (at 13.8V DC) with an 8Ω load
+32°F to +122°F) less than ±5ppm.
• Frequency resolution : 1Hz • Receive system : Triple conversion superhetero- • RIT variable range : ±9.99kHz
• Power supply requirement: 13.8V DC ±15%
dyne system • PHONES connector : 3 conductor 6.35 (d) mm (1⁄4″)
• Power consumption : Tx Max. power 23A
• Intermediate frequencies: 1st 64.455MHz • EXT SP connector : 2 conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)/8Ω
2nd 455kHz
Rx Standby 2.2A 3rd 36kHz
Max. audio 3.0A • Sensitivity (typical) : ANTENNA TUNER
• Dimensions : 287(W)×120(H)×316.5(D) mm Frequency SSB, CW, RTTY AM FM • Matching impedance :16.7–150Ω unbalanced*1 (HF bands)
(projections not included) Range (MHz) (at 2.4kHz BW) (at 6kHz BW) (at 15kHz BW) range 20–125Ω unbalanced*2 (50MHz band)
• Weight (approx.) : 9.0kg 0.50–1.799 — 13µV — * Less than VSWR 3:1; *2Less than VSWR 2.5:1
1

• ACC 1 connector : 8-pin DIN connector 1.80–27.99 0.16µV*1 2µV*1 — • Min. operating input power: 8W (HF bands)
• ACC 2 connector : 7-pin DIN connector 15W (50MHz band)
28.0–29.99 0.16µV*1 2µV*1 0.5µV*1
• CI-V connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″) • Tuning accuracy : VSWR 1.5:1 or less
• DATA connector : Mini DIN 6-pin 50.0 –54.0 0.13µV*2 1µV*2 0.25µV*2
• Insertion loss : Less than 1.0dB (after tuning)
144.0–146.0 0.11µV*3 1µV*3 0.18µV*3
10dB S/N for SSB, CW, RTTY and AM, 12dB SINAD for FM
Supplied accessories:
*1Preamp 1 is ON, *2Preamp 2 is ON, *3Preamp is ON
• Hand microphone • DC power cable
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
• Spare fuses • CW key plug

OPTIONS

AH-4 HF+50MHz AUTOMATIC AH-2b ANTENNA ELEMENT SP-20 EXTERNAL SPEAKER SP-21 EXTERNAL SPEAKER
IC-PW1/EURO HF+50MHz 1kW LINEAR AMPLIFIER ANTENNA TUNER A 2.5m long antenna element for 4 audio filters; headphone jack; Style and size are matched to the
Covers all HF and 50MHz bands, provides clean, stable 1kW output. Covers 3.5–54MHz with a 7m (23 mobile operation with the AH-4. can connect to 2 transceivers. IC-7400.
Automatic antenna tuner and compact detachable controller are stan- ft) or longer wire antenna. All amateur bands between 7–54 Input impedance: 8Ω Input impedance: 8Ω
dard. 2 exciter inputs are available. MHz can be matched. Max. input power: 5W Max. input power: 5W

CR-338 HIGH STABILITY

CRYSTAL UNIT
POC type crystal for improved fre-
quency stability.
Frequency stability: ±0.5 ppm
HM-36 HAND MICROPHONE
Same as that supplied.

PS-125 DC POWER SUPPLY SM-20 DESKTOP CT-17 CI-V LEVEL UT-102 VOICE SP-23 EXTERNAL SPEAKER
Style and size are matched to MICROPHONE CONVERTER SYNTHESIZER UNIT 4 audio filters; headphone jack.
the IC-7400. Unidirectional, electret micro- For remote transceiver control using Announces operating frequency Input impedance: 8Ω
13.8V DC, 25A max. phone for base station operation. a personal computer equipped with and mode. Max. input power: 5W
[UP/DOWN] switches and a low an RS-232C port. You can change
cut function are available. frequencies, operating mode, etc.

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