ICOM IC7300 Firmware Update 1.11 to 1.14
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Icom IC-7300 HF/50mhz transceiver complete review demo
Icom IC-7300 HF/50mhz transceiver complete review demo
Icom IC-7300 review
Icom IC-7300 review
Icom IC-7300 is the first direct sampling SDR (software defined radio) available from one of the "big three" japanese manufacturers. This helps it bring a whole new level of performance at an accesible price point, a much more flexible configuration and a set of features only seen in top-of-the line equipment. Real-time panadapter or fully customizable filters are just the tip of the iceberg.
Sure, amateur equipment has been using for a long time various levels of digital signal processing (DSP), but usually this was done in the last part of the receive chain, where it mostly impacted audio quality and not receiver performance. Moving to a direct-sampling SDR architecture means the signal coming from the antenna is directly transposed to the digital domain and instead of all the previously familiar receiver stages (such as mixers, filters, demodulators etc) we are using mathematical formulas applied to the data stream. The advantage of this approach is it eliminates all problems related to real-world hardware receivers (noise, distorsion, losses, imperfections, limitations etc) and opens up a new world on how you can use or visualize RF signals. Goodbye unwanted mixing products, AGC non-linearity, IF chain IMD or filter blow-by. You want a 200Hz to 2250Hz SSB filter ? Just go into the menu, customize it to that value and see how that carrier at 2260Hz simply doesn't get trough; yes, filter width and shape is just a matter of settings, leaving it all to mathematics to carry it out. Basically, the only part that limits the receiver performance is the Analog-Digital Converter (ADC) that samples the RF signal, and those are already very good.
Icom IC-7300 is the first direct sampling SDR (software defined radio) available from one of the "big three" japanese manufacturers. This helps it bring a whole new level of performance at an accesible price point, a much more flexible configuration and a set of features only seen in top-of-the line equipment. Real-time panadapter or fully customizable filters are just the tip of the iceberg.
Sure, amateur equipment has been using for a long time various levels of digital signal processing (DSP), but usually this was done in the last part of the receive chain, where it mostly impacted audio quality and not receiver performance. Moving to a direct-sampling SDR architecture means the signal coming from the antenna is directly transposed to the digital domain and instead of all the previously familiar receiver stages (such as mixers, filters, demodulators etc) we are using mathematical formulas applied to the data stream. The advantage of this approach is it eliminates all problems related to real-world hardware receivers (noise, distorsion, losses, imperfections, limitations etc) and opens up a new world on how you can use or visualize RF signals. Goodbye unwanted mixing products, AGC non-linearity, IF chain IMD or filter blow-by. You want a 200Hz to 2250Hz SSB filter ? Just go into the menu, customize it to that value and see how that carrier at 2260Hz simply doesn't get trough; yes, filter width and shape is just a matter of settings, leaving it all to mathematics to carry it out. Basically, the only part that limits the receiver performance is the Analog-Digital Converter (ADC) that samples the RF signal, and those are already very good.
Heil Headset for ICOM IC-7300 Waters & Stanton
Heil Headset for ICOM IC-7300 Waters & Stanton
Many ham operators are now using headsets to enable them to operate their base station, hands free. Here we show a relatively low cost option from Heil that is dedicated for the IC-7300 and most other ICOM transceivers that use and 8-pin connection.
Many ham operators are now using headsets to enable them to operate their base station, hands free. Here we show a relatively low cost option from Heil that is dedicated for the IC-7300 and most other ICOM transceivers that use and 8-pin connection.
ICOM IC-7300 vs the ionsphere using the Magloop v2
ICOM IC-7300 vs the ionsphere using the Magloop v2
A quick radio check with the V2 magnetic loop, John was in Perth about 2000+Km`s away from me. He was using 400Watts and a 3 element beam. No match for my 5watts and ground mount loop.
A quick radio check with the V2 magnetic loop, John was in Perth about 2000+Km`s away from me. He was using 400Watts and a 3 element beam. No match for my 5watts and ground mount loop.
Icom 7300 Fine Tuning PSK31 Clean Signal How To
Icom 7300 Fine Tuning PSK31 Clean Signal How To
In the beginning I was a little unhappy with my power output while trying to produce a clean signal on PSK31, ie., no ALC showing. After reading a few good articles on PSK31 I have managed to fine tune the Icom 7300 and produce a nice clean signal on PSK31 while still getting Po close to what is set in the transceiver.
I received a QSL card from N5FAN and he also included a nice print out of my PSK31 signal and he commented on sending a great waterfall.
In the beginning I was a little unhappy with my power output while trying to produce a clean signal on PSK31, ie., no ALC showing. After reading a few good articles on PSK31 I have managed to fine tune the Icom 7300 and produce a nice clean signal on PSK31 while still getting Po close to what is set in the transceiver.
I received a QSL card from N5FAN and he also included a nice print out of my PSK31 signal and he commented on sending a great waterfall.
Icom IC-7300 official release date January 2016
Icom finally published the official release date and the recommended
price. The IC-7300 should be available by January 2016 at a price of
about 140,000yen, that is equal to about US$ 1,200 or EUR 1,100
This new model has a high-performance real-time spectrum scope and employs a new RF direct sampling system. The IC-7300’s real-time spectrum scope provides top-level performance in resolution, sweep speed and dynamic range.
This new model has a high-performance real-time spectrum scope and employs a new RF direct sampling system. The IC-7300’s real-time spectrum scope provides top-level performance in resolution, sweep speed and dynamic range.
IC-7300 SWR Graph feature - demo with automatic external ATU and random wire antenna
IC-7300 SWR Graph feature - demo with automatic external ATU and random wire antenna
SWR Graph is a very useful feature when you change antennas - at least you know what to expect once you start transmitting. In this video I check how my ATU for random wire antennas tunes a new piece of wire I just put up today.
SWR Graph is a very useful feature when you change antennas - at least you know what to expect once you start transmitting. In this video I check how my ATU for random wire antennas tunes a new piece of wire I just put up today.
Icom IC7300 SDR REVEIW
Many thanks for your thorough and thoughtful comments on the IC-7300. As you are doubtless aware, I have tested a fair number of direct-sampling SDR's over the past few years as well as legacy (conventional) transceivers. I have learned from this test activity that a direct-sampling SDR receiver is a totally different "animal" than a legacy receiver, and requires a completely different approach to performance testing. The old "touchstone" metrics of DR3 (3rd-order IMD dynamic range), BDR (blocking dynamic range) and IP3 (3rd-order intercept point) are completely meaningless in the context of an ADC.
I have covered these matters in a paper I gave at our club, at APDXC 2014 and at several other venues. The paper is entitled "HF Receiver Testing: Issues and Advances." Here is the link:
I have covered these matters in a paper I gave at our club, at APDXC 2014 and at several other venues. The paper is entitled "HF Receiver Testing: Issues and Advances." Here is the link:
New ICOM IC 7300 ( ENGLISH VERSION )
ICOM IC 7300
High Quality Real-Time Spectrum Scope
RF Direct Sampling System
Class Leading Phase
Noise Characteristics
Large Touch Screen Color TFT LCD
Built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner
Easy-to-Hear Sound Quality
High Quality Real-time Spectrum Scope
Now, a serious spectrum scope is NOT a “privilege” of high-grade models. The highresolution 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.
New ICOM IC 7300 ( ENGLISH VERSION )
Here are some salient features:
- HF/6m, 100W output on all bands
-
EU version: HF/6m/4m (50W on 4m)
- Modes: SSB (J3E), CW (A1A), RTTY (F1B), AM (A3E), FM (F3E)
- Direct-sampling SDR (software-defined radio) receiver architecture
- Receiver signal path: RF BPF - ADC - FPGA - DSP - DAC - AF
stage
-
Digital up-conversion (DUC) transmitter architecture*
- Transmitter signal path: Baseband amplifier - ADC - DSP - FPGA - DAC - IPA - HPA*
- ADC sampling rate: 124 megasamples/sec
- Improved phase noise performance due to low-noise ADC clock source
- Fully-digital FFT spectrum scope and digitally-generated screen image; FPGA drives image processor via digital bus
- Real-time, high-resolution spectrum scope includes
waterfall
- Large colour TFT touch-screen display; screen selection via menu
- Frequency change by touching scope screen
- Multi-dial knob opens on-screen menus; menu items
selected by touching screen
- Familiar Icom NR, NB, Twin PBT, DSP filtering and notch controls
- Built-in relay-type high-speed autotuner
- Rear-panel socket for AH-4 external autotuner
- Acoustically-baffled speaker for excellent receive sound
- Front-panel SD card slot
- Rear-panel USB port for CI-V and audio/baseband
input/output
[ICOM7300] video IC 7300
Large Touch Screen Color TFT LCD
The 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
When 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
The high-speed automatic antenna tuner is built into a compact chassis (240 (W) x 238 (D) x 95 (h) mm; 9.45 x 9.37 x 3.74 in). You can easily carry the radio and enjoy field operation.
Easy-to-Hear Sound Quality
To 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
Icom reveals first SDR IC-7300
Icom reveals first SDR, IC-7300 Saturday, August 22nd 2015, during the Tokyo Ham Fair 2015, Icom revealed their first Software Defined Radio (SDR) HF transceiver, the IC-7300, sporting HF+6m covera...
IC-7300 Icom
HF+50MHz (SSB/CW/RTTY/AM/FM) 100W
IC-7300M – 50W
IC-7300S – 10W
High Quality Real-Time Spectrum Scope
RF Direct Sampling System
Class Leading Phase Noise Characteristics
Large Touch Screen Color TFT LCD
Built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner
Easy-to-Hear Sound Quality
HF+50MHz (SSB/CW/RTTY/AM/FM) 100W
IC-7300M – 50W
IC-7300S – 10W
High Quality Real-Time Spectrum Scope
RF Direct Sampling System
Class Leading Phase Noise Characteristics
Large Touch Screen Color TFT LCD
Built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner
Easy-to-Hear Sound Quality
Innovative IC-7300 HF/50/70MHz Transceiver launched at Tokyo Ham Fair 2015
Icom Inc. had a huge amount of interest on its 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).
Icom Inc. has produced a pre-release leaflet for the IC-7300 which you can download from this page. This information is preliminary and a full document will be made available nearer to the product’s launch.
So far, we have no details about pricing and availability.
To download this leaflet, click on the link on the side bar of this page.
*Researched by Icom Inc, among major Amateur radio manufacturers
Ian Lockyer
Marketing Manager
Icom UK Ltd
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).
Icom Inc. has produced a pre-release leaflet for the IC-7300 which you can download from this page. This information is preliminary and a full document will be made available nearer to the product’s launch.
So far, we have no details about pricing and availability.
To download this leaflet, click on the link on the side bar of this page.
*Researched by Icom Inc, among major Amateur radio manufacturers
Ian Lockyer
Marketing Manager
Icom UK Ltd
ICOM 7300 sdcard on the front
i wonder what the sdcard on the front is for.
Assuming it works like the ID-31/51/5100 and IC-7100 the SD will be able to record QSOs and store configurations (so you can have different setting and memories for different modes or operators or to clone radios). You can also use the SD card to save voice memories.
By default those radios will record any QSO once you've transmitted (the PTT is the start trigger) but if you are just listening or want to record something in a non-amateur band you can also manually start and stop a recording from the menu.
Assuming it works like the ID-31/51/5100 and IC-7100 the SD will be able to record QSOs and store configurations (so you can have different setting and memories for different modes or operators or to clone radios). You can also use the SD card to save voice memories.
By default those radios will record any QSO once you've transmitted (the PTT is the start trigger) but if you are just listening or want to record something in a non-amateur band you can also manually start and stop a recording from the menu.
IC-7300 - New Videos on YouTube
IC-7300 - New Videos on YouTube
I just came across this new YouTube video showing the radio from the Tokyo Ham Show.
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