Note
The Icom IC-7000 is a compact HF/VHF/UHF all-mode transceiver designed for high-performance operation in base station, mobile, or portable environments. It integrates advanced IF DSP technology and features a detachable front panel for flexible installation.
The unit is a versatile radio covering amateur bands from 160 meters through 70 centimeters. It features a large multi-function color display and is built with Icom's "technology first" philosophy, incorporating extensive research into its compact design. The unit is designed to handle all operating modes including SSB, CW, RTTY, AM, and FM.
Shipping began in Japan in September 2005, followed by the United States and Europe in late 2005 after receiving FCC certification in November of that year.
Early Production: Initial units produced through early 2006 (specifically those with serial numbers lower than 0504451 in the USA) were known for a minor "8 kHz tone" issue, which was resolved in production by early spring 2006.
The model was officially discontinued in 2015, as Icom shifted focus toward newer SDR-based models.
Features
– Advanced IF DSP: Provides digital signal processing for enhanced reception and transmission quality.
– Detachable Front Panel: Allows the main body to be mounted remotely from the control head for vehicle installations.
– All-Mode Capability: Supports SSB, CW, RTTY, AM, FM, and WFM (receive only).
– High Frequency Stability: Offers ±0.5 ppm stability for precise operation.
– Digital Voice Recorder: Includes a standard voice synthesizer and recorder for both receiving audio and transmitting messages.
– Simple Band Scope: Provides a visual representation of signals around the operating frequency.
– RTTY Demodulator: Features a built-in Baudot RTTY demodulator and decoder.
– Selectable Passband: Adjustable SSB transmission passband width for optimized audio.
– Twin PBT: Digital Twin Passband Tuning for clearing interference.
– Multiple Scan Functions: Includes various scanning modes to monitor frequencies efficiently.
Specifications
General
– Frequency Coverage (Receive): 30 kHz–199.999999 MHz and 400–470.000000 MHz (specifications guaranteed on amateur bands only).
– Frequency Coverage (Transmit): 1.800–1.999999 MHz, 3.500–3.999999 MHz, 7.000–7.300 MHz, 10.100–10.150 MHz, 14.000–14.350 MHz, 18.068–18.168 MHz, 21.000–21.450 MHz, 24.890–24.990 MHz, 28.000–29.700 MHz, 50.000–54.000 MHz, 144.000–148.000 MHz, and 430.000–450.000 MHz.
– Operating Modes: USB, LSB, CW, RTTY (FSK), AM, FM, WFM (receive only).
– Number of Memory Channels: 503 channels (including 495 regular, 6 scan edges, and 2 call channels).
– Antenna Impedance: 50 Ω (unbalanced).
– Operating Temperature Range: –10°C to +60°C (+14°F to +140°F).
– Frequency Stability: Less than ±0.5 ppm (0°C to +50°C; 32°F to 122°F).
Transmitter
– Output Power:
HF/50 MHz: 2–100 W (SSB/CW/RTTY/FM), 1–40 W (AM).
144 MHz: 2–50 W (SSB/CW/RTTY/FM), 2–20 W (AM).
430 MHz: 2–35 W (SSB/CW/RTTY/FM), 2–14 W (AM).
– Modulation System:
SSB: Digital PSN modulation.
AM: Digital Low power modulation.
FM: Digital Phase modulation.
– Spurious Emissions: Less than –50 dB (HF bands), Less than –60 dB (other bands).
– Carrier Suppression: More than 50 dB.
– Unwanted Sideband: More than 50 dB.
Receiver
– Intermediate Frequencies:
SSB, CW, RTTY, AM, FM: 1st: 64.455 MHz; 2nd: 36 kHz
WFM: 1st: 64.455 MHz; 2nd: 10.7 MHz; 3rd: 36 kHz
– Receive Sensitivity (Preamp ON; 10 dB S/N for SSB/CW/AM, 12 dB SINAD for FM/WFM):
SSB/CW (2.4 kHz BW): 0.5–1.8 MHz: 0.11 μV
1.8–29.9 MHz: 0.15 μV
50–54 MHz: 0.12 μV
144/430 MHz: 0.11 μV
AM (6 kHz BW):
0.5–1.8 MHz: 13.0 μV
1.8–29.9 MHz: 2.0 μV
50/144/430 MHz: 1.0 μV
FM (15 kHz BW):
28.0–29.7 MHz: 0.5 μV
50/144/430 MHz: 0.25 μV
WFM (12 dB SINAD):
76–108 MHz: 10.0 μV
– Squelch Sensitivity (Preamp ON; threshold):
SSB: Less than 5.6 μV
FM: Less than 0.3 μV
– Selectivity :
SSB* (BW=2.4 kHz)
More than 2.4 kHz/–6 dB
Less than 3.6 kHz/–60 dB
CW* (BW=500 Hz) More than 500 Hz/–6 dB
Less than 900 Hz/–60 dB
RTTY (BW=350 Hz) More than 360 Hz/–6 dB
Less than 650 Hz/–60 dB
AM (BW=6 kHz) More than 6.0 kHz/–6 dB
Less than 15.0 kHz/–60 dB
FM (BW=15 kHz) More than 12.0 kHz/–6 dB
Less than 20.0 kHz/–60 dB
* IF filter shape is set to SHARP.
– Spurious and Image Rejection
HF bands: More than 70 dB
50/144/430 MHz bands: More than 65 dB (except IF through on 50 MHz and 3rd image on 144 MHz)
– Audio Output and Impedance: Audio Output Power: More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load
– RIT Variable Range: ±9.999 kHz
– PHONES Connector: 3-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″) / 8 Ω
– External Speaker Connector: 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″) / 8 Ω
Power Supply Requirement: 13.8 V DC ±15%.
Current drain :
Transmit (at 100 W) 22 A (at 13.8 V DC)
Receive squelched 1.3 A
Max. audio 1.6 A
