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Re: [IC-7000] Re: Grounding plus newbie questions.
Bob Brooks
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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Re: [IC-7000] Re: Grounding plus newbie questions.
On Sat, 30 Nov 2013 06:55:03 -0800, W7SLS wrote:
~do not connect a key until you have your license~I'd ease up on that one a bit. I think with a key connected, he might be able to practice a little code with the sidetone and get a feel for things there too. You never know, he may become a CW op someday (we can hope). :o) Just be sure VOX is turned off in all modes. Gary -- 3055: NodeOp Help Page: |
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Re: [IC-7000] Re: Grounding plus newbie questions.
Yes. And in the event of a lightening storm and when not in use, disconnect the antenna(s) from the 7000 and place the ends into an individual clean dry glass jar. Don't put your faith into a blitz bug.
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Re: Send CW via FLDIGI or other...
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýtrying to locate a follow ham...name is steve...
qth is raleigh NC..has posted a lot of good info...
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Re: Grounding plus newbie questions.
W7SLS
>>?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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Re: [IC-7000] Grounding plus newbie questions.
As suggested I've also turned VOX off and RF down to 0 per cent.
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Re: [IC-7000] Grounding plus newbie questions.
Thanks. On switching it on it goes straight to receive anyway. I haven't connected the mic and from what I can see in the manual the only transmit button is on the mic keypap.
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Re: [IC-7000] Hi I am new to this group I have problems with no ssb on tx
Helen Sinnott
Hi Robert Thank you for your reply. Yes it does seem that it can't be the dac as it provides the other modes.? I also notice that this radio has those ribbons as well, they make me shudder as I have had some trouble with those in other equipment. I have retired out of? radio a few years ago and I have not worked much with SMD. Is there in techniques or tools that may be appropriate? Of course I have used an iron on SMD boards but not on any thing that I have overly worried about the outcome ! Regards Helen VK3RY On Monday, 25 November 2013 8:23 PM, BT Yahoo!?2013 wrote:
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HI Helen ?????????????? many of these problems coming to light are as a result of the lead free solder used in the construction of these modern transceivers. so a dry joint is the most likely cause of a lot of problems with the Icom Ic7000. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Best Regards Robert G6LLP From: "helen_3ry@..." To: ic7000@... Sent: Saturday, 23 November 2013, 11:30 Subject: [IC-7000] Hi I am new to this group I have problems with no ssb on tx
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Hi I am new to this group my name is Helen Vk3ry I have lost SSB upper and lower on my rig. I have been able to track the lack of TX down to the 1st IF? my thoughts it may be the processor, the rig is quite happy on am fm Rtty and good on ex. it implies the Dac is ok too,alc indicates very high alc although there is no alc voltage. I sure I am not the only one with this prob? ? ? ?? Any one with similar experience? KInd regards Helen VK3RY лл
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Re: [IC-7000] Grounding plus newbie questions.
brian mackey
Read the owners manual! ?The external ground is NOT needed depending on who you listen to.. BOB HEIL a king in ham has 24 radios and 46 other items that have grounds in his shack and NON are grounded, but READ the Manual you get the answers.. My 7000 ?is NOT grounded :) Thank you, Brian Mackey KC1MAC? Hams don't let hams get stuck on 2 meter repeaters! :) From: Simon Thompson <simonthompson67@...> Reply-To: <ic7000@...> Date: Friday, November 29, 2013 at 7:03 PM To: "ic7000@..." <ic7000@...> Subject: Re: [IC-7000] Grounding plus newbie questions. ?
Don't connect the microphone. Turn off "vox".? On Friday, November 29, 2013, alex.c.lawler@... wrote:
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Re: [IC-7000] Grounding plus newbie questions.
Don't connect the microphone. Turn off "vox".?
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Grounding plus newbie questions.
Hi I've just bought this transceiver but must admit to being abit lost despite reading the manual. Do I have to plug in or ground the two pronged connector when using it at home as a base station. I haven't got my license yet and infact haven't even turned it on. At the moment I have a Wellbrook connected to antenna one port and want to use it as a receiver until I have my license and know what I'm doing. Has anyone got any advice on what not to touch in order to ensure I don't accidentally transmit. I don't want to brick it and so haven't connected the microphone but is there another way I could accidentally transmit. I know these questions are basic but please bear with me I am completely ignorant and although the manual is very good I have absolutely no personal starting grid when it comes to transceivers. Cheers.
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Re: [IC-7000] Send CW via FLDIGI or other...
On 29/11/13 11:38 AM, W3TLN wrote:
- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - _ _ - - _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - _ - - - - - _ _ -Hmm, is my CW filter ringing, all the dits seem to be smeared into dahs. :D All symbols are of the same length. Or is it a waterfall of narrow FSK? ;) -- 73 de Tony VK3JED/VK3IRL |
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Re: [IC-7000] Send CW via FLDIGI or other...
On 11/28/2013 07:38 PM, W3TLN wrote:
If you count dots and dashes, you will be slow forever. Quickly unlearn that, and get used to the sound of "didadadadah dadadadadah dididididah" instead. Then you will quickly, continually, and drastically improve. -- -73, Dan K3DRQ FISTS #13110, SKCC #4493T, EPC #20322 |
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Re: [IC-7000] Send CW via FLDIGI or other...
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- _ - - _ - _ _ On 29 Nov 2013 at 11:13, Tony Langdon wrote:
On 29/11/13 11:11 AM, W3TLN wrote:I consider "cheating" using anything but a straight key.That said, I don't have an issue with "cheating" in CW, but it is good |
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Re: [IC-7000] Send CW via FLDIGI or other...
On 29/11/13 11:11 AM, W3TLN wrote:
I consider "cheating" using anything but a straight key.That said, I don't have an issue with "cheating" in CW, but it is good to practice the basic skills. As much as I love SDR and advanced digital modes - I spend the bulk of my on air time these days running data modes, there is something elegant about the simplicity of hand sent and aurally received CW that the newer modes will never have. Sadly, I still have to get my proficiency up to be able to use the mode effectively, that's on my bucket list, among a zillion things to do. :) -- 73 de Tony VK3JED/VK3IRL |
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Re: [IC-7000] Send CW via FLDIGI or other...
I consider "cheating" using anything but a straight key.
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On 29 Nov 2013 at 7:52, Tony Langdon wrote:
On 28/11/13 1:13 PM, Dan K3DRQ wrote:On 11/27/2013 08:51 PM, Dan K3DRQ wrote:Strictly speaking, I'd class either way as cheating, though receivingAnd remember, you can always "cheat" with the Signalink whenever you"Cheating" meaning receiving with the computer, not sending. |
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Re: [IC-7000] Send CW via FLDIGI or other...
On 28/11/13 1:13 PM, Dan K3DRQ wrote:
On 11/27/2013 08:51 PM, Dan K3DRQ wrote:Strictly speaking, I'd class either way as cheating, though receiving would be more so. :)And remember, you can always "cheat" with the Signalink whenever you"Cheating" meaning receiving with the computer, not sending. -- 73 de Tony VK3JED/VK3IRL |
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Re: [IC-7000] Send CW via FLDIGI or other...
On 28/11/13 12:51 PM, Dan K3DRQ wrote:
With regulation by bandwidth, say goodbye to CW (and PSK31 won't evenUmm, tell that to the rest of the world, the sky hasn't fallen in where mode restrictions have long been removed, CW is alive and well in this part of the world. Traditional CW has one trait that no other mode can claim - simplicity, and besides that, it's rather effective in poor conditions. PSK-31 is also alive and well, along with a whole host of other digital modes that use even less bandwidth. Let's remove the complexity from the US regulations, and stop holding the rest of the world back. Jump in, the water's fine, the code's still running hot. :) -- 73 de Tony VK3JED/VK3IRL |
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Re: Send CW via FLDIGI or other...
?One "kit" source that will do the job: http://w3yy.com/fsk.htm I haven't built it, but the reviews on "eHam.net" are excellent. At a higher price-point, there's the K1EL "Winkeyer USB": http://w3yy.com/fsk.htm I _have_ built that unit.? It's a favorite among contesters, and it works very well. .??????????? CHarles VA7CPC .????????????? Charles ---In ic7000@..., <kd8tzc@...> wrote: Is there a way to send CW on the 7000 via software like FLDIGI, WinWarbler, etc? ?I thought I have seen that some will send a ¡°tone¡± via SSB, but is there a way to send a true CW signal out while using the computer to type out the message, or do I need some other components between my computer, Signalink USB, and he rig? ? Thanks, John V. Nelson?¨C?KD8TZC |
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Re: [IC-7000] Send CW via FLDIGI or other...
C.Whitaker
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There is a misconception about what CW is. CW is a carrier that's keyed on and off. A single RF carrier, without any AM or FM on it. (MCW is an AM signal.) That's what a CW key does to the transmitter. At the receive end the incoming RF signal is beat with a local oscillator, (hetrodyne), to produce an audio tone for the speaker or headsets. Now, how the RF signal is produced is of no consideration. A SSB tone can be keyed on and off, or the whole dang transmitter can be keyed on and of. If the transmitter sends out a RF signal that's keyed on and of it is CW, and most, if not all, modern transmitters do it with an audio oscillator to produce SSB, and the SSB RF signal is off-set to place the signal on the dial frequency. EOT. (End Of Trivia) 73 Clete ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ On 11/27/2013 6:02 PM, Dan K3DRQ wrote:
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