HF/50MHz
ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
IC-703
IC-706
LEGACY, NOW IN A QRP VERSION
Don't sacrifice big rig features just
because you want to operate QRP!
Whether hiking in the mountains or taking a leisurely stroll
through the park, the IC-703 is the "Real Deal" HF QRP rig!
Built-in is an automatic antenna tuner and DSP, plus there's a
newly designed PA circuit to provide a clean 5W signal with only
9.6V DC. The IC-703 also supports true QRP operation with
enhancements of features and components to be very efficient to
prolong operation of the battery pack. The optional BP-228
battery pack allows up to 7 hours of operating enjoyment.
HF how it should be: Compact and Portable!
Designed by hams, for hams! Take your hobby with you into the
great outdoors with the LC-156, Icom's Multi-bag '703 carrier.
The LC-156 offers plenty of room to store and protect the gear
you'll want to bring along for hours of fun operating the bands.
It's the perfect way to combine a ham's love for both the hobby
and the great outdoors!
Icom's DSP technology allows you to pick-out the weak
signals!
DSP capabilities give you tools to reduce
interfering signals, or just to dig weak signals out of the
dirt. The noise reduction separates desired signals from noise
and reduces the noise components for a clearer received signal,
while the auto notch tracks and eliminates interference from a
solid tone signal.
160-6m full coverage internal automatic antenna tuner, and
low current PA
The newly designed PA unit and antenna tuner,
specifically designed for the IC-703, extends operating time by
reducing the voltage and current consumption. The antenna tuner
utilizes low current latching relays to cover 160–6m. While on a
9.6V DC source or less than 11V DC, many functions of the IC-703
are controlled by the microprocessor to extend the battery life.
While in low current mode, the IC-703 automatically switches to
5W output power (2W AM). While on 13.8V DC, the output switches
to 10W (4W AM). Antenna tuner PA unit
Auto power scale meter
There's no need to calculate the output power, as
the IC-703 automatically scales the power meter according to the
output power of the rig. The full scale reading of the meter
will indicate the power output setting of the rig. For example,
if you are running at 5W mode, the full scale reading will be
5W. (Available power settings are 10/5/2.5/1/0.5W)
Low current mode
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To extend battery
life, the back lighting for the display and buttons
automatically turns off when unused. |
By using power efficient components for the PA, antenna tuner
and the PLL circuits, the IC-703 is designed for maximum
efficiency at 9.6V DC. When using the optional BP-228 battery
pack, the IC-703 automatically switches into low current mode,
thus allowing operation time of up to 7 hours*.
While operating on high power, or 13.8V DC, the IC-703 can
safely operate at a full 10W even if the power source drops to
11V DC.
* Tx:Rx:Stand-by =0.5:0.5:9 in SSB
mode.
Stay on frequency, indoors or out
Whether safe indoors or exposed to the cold temperatures
outdoors, the IC-703 will be right on frequency with the
standard ±0.5ppm TCXO.
High sensitivity
The IC-703's receiver performance is in the same class as that
of high end base stations: 0.16μV at 10dB S/N for 1.8 to 30MHz
bands and 0.13μV for 50MHz at 10dB S/N (in SSB and CW modes).
Remote control head allows for easy operation while outdoors
Operate while hiking without fumbling for the
controls. Use with the optional OPC-581 (3.5m; 11ft) or OPC-587
(5m; 16ft) separation cables to remote the control head where
its easy to see and use, allowing the compact body, measuring
only 167(W) × 58(H) × 200(D) mm*
and weighing 2.0kg, to be carried out of the way.
* 6 9/16×2 9/32×7
7/8 in; 4.4lb
Built-in memory CW keyer
The IC-703 has a built-in CW Memory Keyer with
three memory locations and up to 50 characters per memory
location.
Other keyer features include a variable CW pitch control
(300.900Hz); operation with a bug; iambic paddles; or straight
key. All these functions are available even when in low current
mode.
Clean FSK, RTTY
Utilizing the TRUE RTTY mode, FSK, the IC-703 generates the
tones internally for the cleanest possible signal on the band.
Also, whether operating FSK or AFSK data, you can tweak the
IC-703 to be the perfect portable RTTY machine by adding the
optional FL-52A filter.
455kHz IF filter selections
The 455kHz IF allows you to upgrade the standard 455kHz filter,
FL-65, to improve your selectivity by installing an optional
filter into the filter slot.
Built-in SWR analyzer
Check out your antenna's SWR with the internal
SWR analyzer. The resolution of the IC-703's SWR graph bandwidth
is adjustable from 10/50/100/500kHz.
Spectrum scope
Catch band activity at a glance with the spectrum
scope. With the operating frequency in the center of the
display, each step either to the left or right of center is
selectable from 0.5/1/2/5/10/20/100 kHz steps.
Other outstanding features
- 30kHz-60MHz general coverage receive
- Built-in pre-amplifier
- IF shift function with graphical indication
- AGC time constant setting
- 20dB (approx.) RF attenuator
- AF Speech compressor
- CTCSS tone encoder/decoder for repeater access
- VOX function
- All mode power control
- Split operation with receive frequency lock
- CI-V system capability
- 9600bps data terminal on rear panel
- Amber LCD backlight
- Bandstacking register
- Combined SQL and RF gain control knob
- Total 105 memory channels
- Optional voice synthesizer, UT-102
- Variable SSB carrier-point
- Fanless noise free operation
- Vertically stands upright on its base
- Band edge beep and more...
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL |
Frequency
coverage
|
Receive |
:
0.03-60.000MHz |
Transmit |
:
1.800-1.999MHz
7.000-7.3000MHz
14.000-14.350MHz
21.000-21.450MHz
28.000-29.700MHz |
3.500-3.999MHz
10.100-10.150MHz
18.068-18.168MHz
24.890-24.990MHz
50.000-54.000MHz
|
|
Mode |
:
USB/LSB/CW/RTTY/AM/FM |
Temperature range |
: -10°C to +60°C;
+14°F to +140°F |
Antenna Impedance |
: 50 ohms(SO-239) |
Frequency
stability |
: Less than ±0.5
ppm (+ 0 to 50°C; +32 to +122°F)
Less than ±2.5 ppm (-10 to 60°C; +14 to +140°F) |
No. of Memory Ch. |
: 105(99 split, 6
scan edges) |
Power supply
voltage |
: 9.0 to 15.8 V
DC (negative ground) |
Output power and current drain: |
at 13.8V |
at
9.6V |
Output Power |
SSB/CW/RTTY/FM |
0.1 - 10W |
0.1 - 5W |
AM |
0.1 - 4W |
0.1 - 2W |
Transmit |
High (typical) |
3.0A (at 10W) |
0.2A (at 5W) |
Receive |
Max. audio |
1.2A |
450mA |
Stand-by |
- |
300mA |
|
Dimensions
(projections not included) |
: 167(W) × 58(H)
× 200(D) mm;
6 9/16(W) × 2 9/32(H)
× 4 7/8(D) in |
Weight (approx.) |
: 2.0 kg; 4.4
lb |
|
TRANSMITTER |
Modulation system |
: SSB
Balanced Modulation
AM Low Level
Modulation
FM Variable
Reactance Frequency Modulation |
Spurious
emissions |
: Less than -50dB
(Below 30MHz)
Less than -60dB (Above 50MHz) |
Carrier
suppression |
: More than 40 dB |
Unwanted sideband
suppression |
: More than 50 dB |
Microphone
Connector |
: 8-pin modular
jack (600 ohms) |
CW KEY connector |
: 3-conductor
6.35 (d) mm (1⁄4in) |
|
RECEIVER |
Receive system |
: Double
conversion Superheterodyne system |
Intermediate
frequencies |
:
1st 64.455 MHz (for all modes)
2nd 455 kHz (for all modes) |
Sensitivity
(typical) |
Frequency
Range
(MHz) |
SSB, CW, RTTY
(at 10dB S/N) |
AM
(at 10dB S/N) |
FM
(12dB SINAD) |
0.5 - 1.8 |
__ |
13µV* |
__ |
1.8 - 28 |
0.16µV * |
2µV * |
__ |
28 - 29.7 |
0.5µV * |
50MHz band |
0.13µV * |
1µV * |
0.25µV * |
*
Pre-amp is ON
|
|
Squelch
sensitivity
(Pre-amp: ON) |
: SSB
FM |
Less
than 5.6 µV
Less than 0.32 µV |
|
Selectivity
|
: SSB/ CW
(2.4kHz)
AM/FN-N (6kHz)
FM (15kHz) |
More
than 2.4 kHz/-6dB
Less than 4.5 kHz/-60 dB
More than 9.0 kHz/-6dB
Less than 20.0 kHz/-50 dB
More than 15.0 kHz/-6 dB
Less than 30.0 kHz/-50 dB |
|
Spurious and
image rejection ratio |
: HF bands
More than 70dB
50MHz More than 65dB (except
IF point) |
Audio output
power
(with an 8 ohms load, 10% distortion) |
: More than 1.0 W
(at 13.8V DC)
More than
0.5 W (at 9.6V DC) |
RIT variable
range |
: ±9.99 kHz |
PHONES connector |
: 3-conductor 3.5
(d) mm (1/8in) |
EXT SP connector |
: 2-conductor 3.5
(d) mm (1/8in)/8 ohm |
<Supplied accessories>
- Hand microphone
- DC power cable
- Spare fuses
- Key plugs
- ACC cable
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