Icom IC-7300 - PRE-RELEASE INFORMATION

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The IC-7300 is the first direct-sampling SDR transceiver

The IC-7300 is the first direct-sampling SDR transceiver from a Japanese amateur radio manufacturer.

IC-7300 front view. Click for larger image. Courtesy Icom Inc. IC-7300 front panel. Click for larger image.

IC-7300 rear panel. Courtesy Icom Inc. IC-7300 rear panel.

We are pleased to announce the new IC-7300, which was unveiled at Tokyo HamFair 2015 (August 22-23, 2015).

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
  

Still in Japan Review IC-7300

The radio is about half the size of the IC-7600. The touch panel is very responsive and menus are easy to access. Back panel has the common Icom connectors, however no IF or video out. Waterfall is on the display panel only. Audio is clear, as much as you can judge with a noisy Ham Fair environment. Solid feel along the previous lines. I give it a big thumbs up for being Icom's first SDR and the ability to be programmed via USB. Around $1200 or so I assume. Will be a big winner. Have a few original flyers if anyone is interested :-)

Stefan, VE4NSA

Icom block-diagram new IC-7300

The FT-991 is an traditional superheterodine quadri-bands! The  new IC-7300 adopt the latest  RF direct sampling method (BPF >A/D >FPGA >DSP >D/A – see the Icom block-diagram below) and it is equipped with a high-performance real-time band scope on large TFT display!

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 GRate 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.

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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

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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