IC-7600

HF/50MHz All Mode Transceiver

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The latest DSP technologies developed for the IC-7800/7700 plus over 45 years of analog circuit expertise give the IC-7600 the performance advantage. The flagship's lineage: dual DSP units, 3kHz 1st (roofing) filter, double-conversion superheterodyne, all direct descendents of the IC-7800/7700.

• Dual DSP: Separate DSP units for transmitter/receiver and spectrum scope.
• Ist IF Filter: Three built-in 1st IF (roofing) filters – 3, 6 and 15 kHz.
• Receiver System: The double-conversion superheterodyne system and the image rejection mixer improve inband IMD.
• Display: 5.8-inch WQVGA (400×240 pixels)ultra-wide viewing angle TFT display with long-life LED backlighting.
• Spectrum Scope: High-resolution real-time spectrum scope using a dedicated DSP unit.
• USB Connectors: Easily connect keyboards, flash memory drives and PCs.
  Download the USB driver now!
   
• PSK Operation: Built-in PSK and RTTY operation with a USB keyboard - PC not required.
• Compare the IC-7600 to the IC-756PROIII, IC-7700 and IC-7800!

Dual DSP for transmitter/receiver and spectrum scope

Two separate 32-bit DSP units power the transmitter/receiver and spectrum scope. These processors give the IC-7600 high performance comparable to our top-of-the-line IC-7800 and IC-7700, thanks to the combination of dual DSP and our analog RF design expertise.

104dB dynamic range and +30dBm third-order intercept point (IP3)

Icom's long years of analog RF circuit experience combined with the latest digital technology results in an astonishing 104dB receiver dynamic range and +30dBm IP3 in the HF bands without sacrificing receiver sensitivity. Even a weak signal adjacent to strong signals is clearly received by the IC-7600.

Double conversion superheterodyne dramatically improves inband IMD

The IC-7600 employs a double conversion superheterodyne system which has an image rejection mixer for the 2nd mixer stage. When compared to a typical triple-conversion system, the double conversion system is more difficult to implement but it dramatically reduces signal distortion and provides a high-fidelity RF signal to the DSP processor.

Dual AGC loops controlled by DPS

The IC-7600 has dual AGC loops, one analog and one digital, both under DSP control. This architecture prevents strong adjacent signals from "pumping" the AGC and allows maximum dynamic range in the DSP.

Three built-in 1st IF (roofing) filters, including 3kHz

The IC-7600 has three built-in 1st IF filters ahead of the 1st IF amplifier stage. The 3kHz filter is especially effective in CW and SSB modes to eliminate overloading caused by strong signals just outside the passband.

Digital IF filter

The IC-7600 DSP allows you to "build your own" digital IF filter. You can quickly choose bandwidth, shape factor and center frequency, so that you can work that rare DX station while your competition's still tweaking their transceiver controls. There filter memories allow you to change filter settings instantly, a great help during contesting or other high-rate operating.

Digital twin PBT

After "building your own" digital IF filter, you can use digital twin Passband Tuning (PBT) to shift and narrow the IF passband until the interference is gone and you can clearly hear that weak signal.

Digital notch filter

Signals such as heterodynes and AM carriers can be eliminated with automatic notch filter technology, making interference from RF sources such as beat signals and RTTY signals a thing of the past. You can also choose three shape factors for the notch filter, to optimize interference rejection.

Noise reduction

The processing power of the 32-bit DSP producers results you can hear! The 16-step variable noise reduction can significantly enhance the receiver's signal-to-noise ratio, giving you a clean, clear audio signal that may make the difference between making the contract or not.

Noise blanker

A 100-step digital noise blanker reduces interference from pulse-type noise sources such as engine ignition systems.

Dualwatch function

Dualwatch allows you to receive two signals in the same band simultaneously. For example, you can listen to a DX station transmitting on 14.025MHz while also listening to the pileup calling him on 14.030MHz

High stability TCXO unit

The IC-7600 provides ±0.5ppm frequency stability using a high stability temperature-compensate crystal oscillator (0°C to +50°C). This high stability TXCO unit offers stable operation even during continuous transmission on RTTY or PSK31 mode.

5.8 inch ultra-wide viewing angle TFT display

The IC-7600's ultra-wide viewing angle display has excellent color rendition and high contrast ratio with fast response time. These features allow the spectrum scope and simulated analog meters to move smoothly and naturally. While LED backlighting offers faster start-up; stable brightness and very long life.

 

Spectrum scope

The dedicated spectrum scope DSP with built-in digital filtering greatly improves dynamic range, response team and frequency accuracy of the spectrum scope. The scope automatically selects the optimum resolution based on the sweep bandwidth. In addition, the spectrum scope range can be set independently from the receiving frequency. You can monitor band conditions between the selected sweep edges (Max. 500kHz) in the fixed mode, as well as sweep a selected bandwidth centered on the receiving frequency in the center mode.

Digital voice memory

With digital voice memory, you can record the incoming signal and immediately replay the audio, a must-have feature for DXing and contesting. Because the transceiver is recording continuously, time-shhift playback can replay the 15 seconds of audio that you heard you pushed the Rec button!

The IC-7600 has a 4-channel transmit memory (maximum 90 seconds per channel) and 20 channel receive memory (maximum 30 seconds per channel, total 200 seconds with 20 channels). In addition, the recorded incoming signal can be saved on a USB flash drive.

Multi-function meter

The multi-function meter allows you to observe the transmit/receive conditions at a glance. In addition to the signal strength, transmit power level, ALC, compression level and SWR meters, the IC-7600 shows the drain terminal voltage of the final amplifier (Vd), the drain current of the final amplifier (Id) and temperature of the PA circuit (TEMP).

RF speech compressor

The digital RF compressor boosts average RF output power, improving signal strength and readability.

RTTY /PSK31 operation with a USB keyboard

Simply plug in a USB keyboard to operate RTTY and PSK! The digital twin-peak filter greatly reduces interference and a tuning indicator

Triple band stacking register

The triple band stacking register quickly memorizes and calls up the operating frequency and mode for 3 channels on each band. Just push the band key button (ten-key pad), and you can call up the last operating frequency and mode. This function is convenient especially when switching bands during contests, etc.

Programmable band edge beep

You can program the band edge not only according to the amateur radio band plan but also more specific frequencies like contest frequencies, CW operating mode, etc. If you try to operate on the OFF band, the transceiver alerts you with a beep sound. You can also inhibit transmitting in the OFF band.

Built-in memory keyer

Built-in memory keyer provides 4 channels for CW mode and 8 channels each for RTTY and PSK31 modes, capable of storing up to 70 characters for each channel. The memory keyer is useful for sending CQ or exchanging numbers during contests. When not contesting, you can store and send your name, QTH, rig, etc, With a USB keyboard, you can send memory contents using function key on the keyboard.

USB connectors on the front and rear panel

The IC-7600 has one USB connector on the front panel and one on the rear panel. You can connect a USB keyboard or USB flash drive to the front panel (type A plug) and connect a PC to the rear panel (type B plug). Using the CI-V data format and external software*, you can control the IC-7600 from a PC via the USB port. You can also transfer audio, both transmit and receive, via the USB port.
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*Software is not supplied from Icom.

Microphone equalizer and adjustable transmit bandwidth

The built-in audio equalizer has separate bass and treble adjustments for a total of 121 combinations, so you can adjust the tonal quality of your voice as you want. In addition, the transmit bandwidth is selectable from 100, 200, 300, 500Hz at the lowpass edge, and 2500, 2700, 2800, 2900Hz at the high-pass edge respectively. Three types of high and low combinations can be stored in the memory as favorite settings. With this flexibility of DSP-based waveform shaping, transmit audio quality is adjustable to your preference.

High power final amplifiers

For amplifier keying (SEND jack), you can select either a mechanical relay (max. 16V/500mA) or a FET switch (max. 250V/200mA). The FET switch is designed to key older tube-type amplifiers that may have high voltage on the SEND line.

Two types of send relay settings

The noise reduction separates the target signal from random noise components. By using the excellent performance of the 32-bit floating point DSP, this separation is made immediately without a delay and extracts signals from noise components. The noise reduction suppression level is variable in 16 steps to adjust the balance between the S/N ratio and clarity.

Built-in high-speed automatic antenna tuner

the antenna tuner memorizes its settings based on your transmit frequency, so that it can rapidly tune when you change bands. High-voltage capacitors allow continuous-duty-cycle full-power operation.

Other features

[Antenna connectors]

• Two Tx/Rx antenna connectors with automatic antenna selector
• Rx antenna In/Out connector for receiver antenna or external alttenuator

[Receiver]

• General coverage receiver covers from 30kHz to 60MHz
  (* Some frequency bands are not guaranteed, depending on version)
   
• Two types of receiver preamplifiers: Preamp 1: Increase low level signal improving intermodulation characteristics Pream 2: High gain preamplier
• Built-in 3-step RF attenuator (6,12 and 18dB)

[Transmitter]

• Tx monitor
   
• 50 CTCSS tone encoder and decoder
• All mode power control
   
• VOX capability (Voice operated transmission)

[CW mode]

• Multi-function electronic keyer with adjustable keying speed, dot-dash ratio and paddle polarity and bug key function
• DSP controlled CW keying waveform shaping
• Frequency lock function for split operation
• The normal (default) CW carrier point is selectable from USB and LSB
• APF (audio peak filter) function with soft/sharp filter shape
• Double key jack system
• Full break-in function and semi break-in function
• CW pitch control from 300 to 900Hz
• Adjustable CW envelope

[Operation]

• Set mode function for flexible and speedy setting
• Memory pad stores up to 10 (or 5) operating frequencies
• Quick split function enables split operation with a single action
• Digital meter indicates output power, ALC level, SWR, COMP (compression level), Id (drain current of the final amplifier) and VD (voltage of the final amplifer)
• Single knob control from squelch volume to RF gain
• RIT and ∂Tx variable up to ±9.999kHz
• Quick RIT/∂TX clear function
• UTC/Local Clock and timer function
• 1Hz pitch tuning and 1Hz indication
• 101 memory channels with 10-character comment
• Built-in voice synthesizer announces operating frequency, mode and receiving signal strength
• Programmed scan, memory scan, select memory scan, VSC scan and ∂F scan
• Auto tuning step function
• Band edge beep
• Main dial tension control and dial lock
• CI-V interface capability and RS-232C connector for PC connection
• AH-4 control circuit
• Triple band stacking register
   
• FFT scope wave averaging function
   
• Screen saver function

Rear Panel View

1. Ground Terminal
2. Antenna Connectors
3. DC Power Socket
4. Transverter
5. Receive Antenna Connectors
6. ALC Input Jack
7. SEND Control Jack
8. Tuner Control Socket
9. Accessory Sockets
10. Key Jack
11. Meter Jack
12. USB Connector
13. CI-V Remote Control Jack
14. External Speaker Jack