Icom IC-7300 HF/50/70MHz Transceiver

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Launched at Tokyo Ham Fair 2015

 

Icom IC-7300 Icom Inc. had a huge amount of interest on is stand at last weekend’s Tokyo Ham Fair 2015 with the unveiling of the IC-7300 HF/50/70MHz Transceiver. The launch, which caught most people by surprise, saw the manufacturer introduce a new base station transceiver incorporating the latest RF direct sampling system, a first for an Amateur radio transceiver*.

The IC-7300 transceiver, an aesthetically, attractive looking base station, features a 4.3 inch touch screen colour TFT LCD screen with a high performance real time band scope.

A first for an Amateur radio transceiver, the IC-7300 uses a RF Direct Sampling System, a technology normally seen in Software Defined Radios. RF signals are mostly processed through the FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), rather than by physical devices enabling high performance real-time spectrum scope in a compact body.

The IC-7300 includes a built-in integrated wide-frequency Automatic Antenna Tuner making ideal for field operation. The radio provides 100 watts output power on HF/50MHz bands and 50 watts on 70MHz (European versions only).

High quality real-time spectrum scopeSpectrum Scope Now, a serious spectrum scope is NOT a “privilege” of high-grade models. The high-resolution real-time spectrum scope comes loaded with the IC-7300. Its real-time spectrum scope with waterfall function provides top-level performance in resolution, sweep speed and dynamic range.

Real-time spectrum scope capabilities

Scope system FFT Reference level adjustment Yes
(–20dB to+20dB)
Span width 5kHz–1000kHz Maximum hold indication Yes
(10 sec., continuous)
Resolution* 1 dot minimum (approx.) Average indication Yes
Waveform display area
(Vertical axis)		 80 dB (indicated area) Touch screen operation Yes
(Changing frequency)
VBW adjustment Yes

*Number of dots shown at the 60 dB level, when receiving a single carrier.

RF Direct sampling system — a first in Amateur Radio*

Instead of the conventional superheterodyne system, the IC-7300 utilizes the RF direct sampling system — a first in an amateur radio transceiver. This technology is seen in Software Defined Radios and other radio equipment. RF signals are mostly processed through the FPGA (Field-Programmable Gßate Array), making it possible to eliminate physical mixer and filter devices and offer a high performance real-time spectrum scope in a compact body.
* Researched by Icom, among major amateur radio manufactures.

Direct Sampling System Diagram

Class leading phase noise characteristics

Overcoming cost and performance limitations of the superheterodyne system, the RF direct sampling system pursues ideal high performance phase noise. As the result, compared to the IC-7200, the IC-7300’s phase noise characteristics are improved about 15dB (at 1kHz frequency offset). This superior phase noise reduces noise components in both receive and transmit signals.

Phase noise characteristics comparison
Phase Noise Characteristics Comparison

Large touch screen color TFT LCD

Touch Screen LCDThe IC-7300 has a large color TFT LCD and it can be used as a touch screen. This user-friendly interface provides intuitive operation. Using the software keypad of the touch screen, you can easily set various functions and edit memory contents.

Multi-dial knob for smooth operation

Multi-dial KnobWhen you push the multi-dial knob, menu items are shown on the right side of the display. You can select an item with a touch of the screen and adjust levels by turning the multi-dial knob. This combination of the multi-dial knob and touch screen offers quick and smooth operation.

Built-in automatic antenna tuner

Automatic Antenna TunerThe high-speed automatic antenna tuner is built into a compact chassis (240 (W) × 238 (D) × 95 (H) mm; 9.45 × 9.37 × 3.74 in). You can easily carry the radio and enjoy field operation.

Easy-to-hear sound quality

Sound QualityEasy to hear sound qualityTo offer optimum sound quality, a new speaker unit is employed and is allocated sufficient space in the aluminum die-cast chassis.

Other features

  • Voice memory function
  • Memory keyer functions for CW and RTTY
  • RTTY decode log function
  • Screen capture
  • SD card slot
  • USB for CI-V and audio input/output
  • Large cooling fan system
  • Multi-function meter
  • 101 memory channels (99 regular and 2 scan edge channels)
  • Multiple CW functions
  • Digital noise reduction
  • 100W output power on HF/50MHz bands and 50W on 70MHz band (Europe versions only)
  • SSB, CW, RTTY, AM and FM modes

Back panel

IC-7300 back panel

Icom IC-7300

HF/50/70MHz

Internal ATU

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