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Re: [IC-7000] Re: Grounding plus newbie questions.

Bob Brooks
 

The radio has different filters to eliminate noise. I would read the manual receive section to find out how to find them and just play. They all have a default reset so you can always go back. I use headphones They are very helpful. I also have a speaker set up to the speaker jack which I mostly use on VHF/UHF as them ?FM on the higher bands ?is usually stronger audio. ButI always use phones on HF.


On Saturday, November 30, 2013 1:39 PM, Bob Brooks wrote:
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The two pronged connector goes to an external power supply that will convert ac current to the dc 13.8 v current that operates your radio. The external power supply is what gets plugged into your wall outlet. There is a red line and a black line that probably has exposed wire on one end and a black plug on the other end. The black plug goes into the back of the radio and the exposed wires connect to the power supply. BE SURE to connect the black wire to the negative post (-) on the power supply and the red wire to the positive post (+) Check out the following link so that you can see what power supplies look like (I am not suggesting this brand just that I have one There are many other good supplies out there But this one works). My suggestion would be; if you don't know what something is for on the radio, don't touch it. We all started out as you have and the learning curve never ends. That is what I love about this hobby. Best of luck.


bb
KC1AKV


On Saturday, November 30, 2013 9:55 AM, W7SLS wrote:
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>>?Do I have to plug in or ground the two pronged connector when [I use the IC-7000] at home as a base station? ?- Alex [no call sign yet]

Alex,

Welcome to ham radio. ?Lots to learn,?and in my opinion, well worth it. ?I¡¯d recommend that (if you haven¡¯t already) you check out local ham radio clubs to see which one meets your needs/interests.

One?way to find them: ?? ?enter your zip code, etc, and get a list of ones to visit.

I don¡¯t know what you mean by ¡®2-pronged connector¡¯, but the manual has some help.

Page 17 of my manual (page numbers sometimes change version to version) shows the necessary connections:

Connect the DC 13.8 Volt connector to a 13.8 volt DC power supply (pay attention to polarity)

(optional but recommended) connect the GND (ground) terminal to a ground

~as others mentioned, do NOT connect a microphone until you have your license~

~do not connect a key until you have your license~

Connect an antenna to one (or both) antenna ports

Note that diagram omits what many would consider essential items (e.g lightning protection on antenna lines).

Best of luck to you.

73
Scott
W7SLS
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