Demonstrates how to use "DR Mode" with Icom's IC-7100.
Icom IC-7100 VHF UHF D-Star Walkthrough
Icom IC-7100 VHF UHF D-Star Walkthrough
I demonstrate many of the menus and features of the new Icom IC-7100 in this video.
I demonstrate many of the menus and features of the new Icom IC-7100 in this video.
[Icom_IC-7100] Low power output on ssb
A number of users have commented that the average power output of the IC-7100 on SSB, as measured on a moving coil power meter appears low compared with other transceivers. Having made some bench measurements it would appear that this is not so much a fault but rather a result of the very effective ALC on the radio that prevents it being overdriven. A correctly driven SSB transmitter should show the following approx power measurements :
Measured on moving coil meter Measured on PEP reading meter Measured on Oscilloscope
Single Tone input 100W 100W 100W (peak)
Two tone input 40W 100W 100W (peak)
Speech input 12-20W 100W 100W (peak)
The reason for the lower reading on the moving coil meter is due to a number of factors including the inherent inability of this type of meter to follow a rapidly changing speech waveform.
Only a true PEP meter or oscilloscope will give a true indication of PEP, cheap wattmeters with a supposed PEP indication often have no more than a capacitor switched across the meter which again will not give a correct power indication.
Measured on moving coil meter Measured on PEP reading meter Measured on Oscilloscope
Single Tone input 100W 100W 100W (peak)
Two tone input 40W 100W 100W (peak)
Speech input 12-20W 100W 100W (peak)
The reason for the lower reading on the moving coil meter is due to a number of factors including the inherent inability of this type of meter to follow a rapidly changing speech waveform.
Only a true PEP meter or oscilloscope will give a true indication of PEP, cheap wattmeters with a supposed PEP indication often have no more than a capacitor switched across the meter which again will not give a correct power indication.
Reviews Summary for ICOM IC 7100
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11080
Reviews Summary for ICOM IC 7100
Reviews Summary for ICOM IC 7100
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Reviews: 101 | Average rating: 4.4/5 | MSRP: $1600 |
| Description: A new Mobile HF,VHF and UHF Tranceiver from ICOM,. | |||
| Product is in production. | |||
| More info: http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/7100/default.aspx | |||
IC-7000 vs IC-7100 - YouTube
A no holds barred, cage match between the Icom IC-7000 vs the IC-7100. See how these two great mobile HF/VHF/UHF radios stack up beside each other in an unscripted competition
IC-7100 - Remote
The latest HF/VHF/UHF rig from ICOM are supported by Remoterig. You get full remote functionality from the control panel and the feeling is exactly as if you use them locally. It’s one of the simplest rig to setup and come on the air with. No special cables needed, just connect the RJ45:s and setup the parameters in the boxes. The performance of the radio is comparable with much more expesive earlier models. This setup is going to be a Killer, believe me.
The picture below show my control panel when visiting our relatives 1500 km from home. RRC with WiFi and a Huawei 4G/LTE router with Wifi in the kitchen window is all needed. I got full control over my remote HF-station and are able to chat with the guys at home on 2m. (4G/LTE gave 20-40 Mbit and 36 ms pingtime)
ICOM 7100 power output on SSB is this normal?
I made a previous thread before going over some of the problems I have
been having with my HF setup, using an ICOM 7100 as my rig, a Chameleon
EMCOMM II antenna which is an end-fed antenna, Diamond SWR meter, LDG
IT-100 tuner, and PowerWerx 30 AMP Desktop switching power supply.
A brief summary on the previous issue, which is related to the problem I am continuing to have:
The problem I was having before was that I was unable to make any contacts on the 40 meter band or any other HF bands such as 20 meters. I tested my radio with a few Hams I know, one of them was 60 miles away from me and the other was 20 miles away. Both could not hear me transmit even though I was in close proximity to them. I ended up taking my radio to Ham Radio Outlet to have them check the radio. They tested it on FM, 7.200 mhz and it was outputting 90-100 watts which they said was perfectly normal. I was told from the guy at HRO that the radio is working perfectly. I don't have any reason to not believe him, as he was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was told that it since the radio tested fine, it was probably either an antenna problem or I need an amplifier to bring my radio over 100 watts output due to the hilly terrain of living in Santa Clarita, California. I was told that out here where I live it is a very typical problem to get a signal out in the local area, and even though I may be able to make contacts 300 miles way on SSB, locally it can be more difficult because of the terrain.
A brief summary on the previous issue, which is related to the problem I am continuing to have:
The problem I was having before was that I was unable to make any contacts on the 40 meter band or any other HF bands such as 20 meters. I tested my radio with a few Hams I know, one of them was 60 miles away from me and the other was 20 miles away. Both could not hear me transmit even though I was in close proximity to them. I ended up taking my radio to Ham Radio Outlet to have them check the radio. They tested it on FM, 7.200 mhz and it was outputting 90-100 watts which they said was perfectly normal. I was told from the guy at HRO that the radio is working perfectly. I don't have any reason to not believe him, as he was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was told that it since the radio tested fine, it was probably either an antenna problem or I need an amplifier to bring my radio over 100 watts output due to the hilly terrain of living in Santa Clarita, California. I was told that out here where I live it is a very typical problem to get a signal out in the local area, and even though I may be able to make contacts 300 miles way on SSB, locally it can be more difficult because of the terrain.
ICOM 7100 Hand's On - YouTube
Icom IC-7100 the new ham radio. Jeff & Gary poke and prod at this new radio's touch-screen, looking at things like responsiveness, menu depth, "usability," in a very early first look.
ICOM IC-7100 QSO Recorder is low audio
I find that my QSO recordings from my 7100 is much lower then from my 51a. The audio is low in both D-STAR so and regular FM repeater QSO. Is there a way to increased the audio of the recording?
suggestion or comments
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