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Details:
This information has been
produced, in advance of its official UK launch, to provide a preview of the
specifications and help dealers answer any customer enquiries. All data
contained herein (and published elsewhere) is tentative and subject to change.
So, now lets see exactly what this new rig has to offer…
The IC-756PROII HF/50MHz all mode transceiver is the successor to the IC-756PRO
and contains notable improvements on its predecessor. These include:
Improved Receiver Performance - The receiver circuit from the Band Pass Filter
stage to the Mixer stage has been upgraded. Furthermore the Automatic Gain
Control has been improved for superior performance. These two improvements have
led to a wider dynamic range, and a reduction of third order distortion.
The Filter Shape is now selectable - The digital IF filter shape is now
selectable from soft or sharp, the shape can be changed while receiving a
signal. Although this is a digital unit, the response can be changed to sound
like that of an analog filter. Operation can be tailored to suit the band
conditions during use.
One Touch Record/Playback button - A ‘One-Touch’ record/playback function has
been added. One of the four Rx digital voice memories can be recorded/played
back from any screen at the push of a button. Going to the digital voice memory
screen is not necessary, and record/playback can be done instantly even in the
bandscope screen.
External Control Function - By connecting a control device to the mic-connector,
it is possible to externally control the four voice memories (Tx) and all four
of the memory keyers. Going to each function screen is not necessary, so it is
possible to operate the unit from many screens. This is an advantage during
contest operation.
Increased Performance of SSB Data Mode - Even in SSB mode, when the IF filter
bandwidth has been set to less than 500 Hz, the BPF function switches on and
filtering equivalent to CW filtering is possible. Also, the ¼ dial tuning
function allows for precise tuning. This is very effective for PSK 31 mode
operation.
USB Now Standard in CW Mode - While receiving in CW, the IC-756PRO was fixed in
LSB mode. In the IC-756PROII, receiving in USB also is now possible.
Other improvements include -
- Changed keyboard lettering and color
- The S-meter background is changed to white for improved readability
- Noise Blanker performance has been increased (0-100 level adjustment range has
been added)
- 8 new screen layouts with 7 font styles
- SSB/CW Synchronous Shift Function added
Features retained from
the IC-756PRO
- 32-bit Floating Point DSP
- 4.9 in. Color TFT display
- Twin PBT, Manual/Auto Notch and Noise
- Reduction Functions
- Real-time Spectrum Scope
- RTTY Onscreen Demodulator and Decoder
- 100W Output with Full Duty Cycle
- Microphone Equalizer
- CI-V Capability for PC Control
- Optional Voice Synthesizer (*UT-102 required)
Specifications:
> RX
coverage: 0.5~29.995MHz, 50~54MHz
>
Mode: USB, LSB, CW, RTTY,
AM, FM
>
Memory Channels: 101
> TX
band coverage: 1.9, 3.5, 7, 10, 14, 18, 21, 24, 28, 50MHz
> Memory
channels:101
> Dimension:340
x 111 x 285 mm, ex-projections (WxHxD)
> Weight:Approximately
9.6kg
Options & Accessories:
AH-2b Mobile whip &
bracket
AH-4 100W HF+ 50MHz
automatic antenna tuner
CT-17 CI-V converter
IC-PW1 HF+ 50MHz 1kW
linear amplifier
PS-125 DC power supply
(25A max. output power)
OPC-025 DC lead
SM-20 Deluxe desktop
microphone
SP-20 External speaker
SP-21 Base-station
loudspeaker
UT-102 Voice
synthesiser unit
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