Icom IC-703 Plus User Manual

Operation on the New 60 M Band
The new 60 M amateur band became available for use on July 3, 2003.
Operation on this band is allowed on 5 discrete frequencies and must adhere
to the following: 2.8 kHz bandwidth, USB mode, and transmit a maximum of 50
watts ERP (Effective Radiated Power).
■ Operation
It is the operator’s responsibility to set all controls so that the transmission in
the new band meets the stringent conditions under which we may use these
frequencies.
q Push [Y(BAND)] / [Z(BAND)] to select 5 MHz band.
w Push [MODE] momentarily to select USB mode.
• When LSB is selected, push for 1 sec. to select USB mode.
e Rotate the main dial to set the frequency exactly as shown is table above.
r Push [LOCK] momentarily to set the dial lock function ON, if desired.
Then operate these frequencies.
FCC Channel
Center Frequency
5.33200 MHz
5.34800 MHz
5.36800 MHz
5.37300 MHz
5.40500 MHz
R
LSB
CH
VFO A
P O
S1
5
5379
20 40
10
60dB
USB CW R TT Y AM WFM
M1 SPL A/B XFC
[MODE]
[LOCK]
Main dial
[Y]
[Z]
“USB” appears
A-6241H-3EX
Printed in Japan
© 2003 Icom Inc.
NOTE: We recommend
that you store these fre-
quencies into the memory
channel for easy recall.
703 Tuning
Frequency
5.33050 MHz
5.34650 MHz
5.36650 MHz
5.37150 MHz
5.40350 MHz

Icom IC-703 Plus Specifications

General

Modes	SSB, CW, AM, FM
Receiver Type	Superheterodyne
Power Supply	13.8 V DC
Voltage	13.8 V DC
Type	HF/50 MHz Transceiver
Frequency Range	1.8-54 MHz
Output Power	10W
Receiver Sensitivity	0.16 μV (SSB/CW), 0.25 μV (FM)
Selectivity	6 kHz (AM)
Dimensions	220 x 80 x 240 mm

Summary

New 60 M Band Operation Guide

60 M Band Operational Responsibilities

Operator must ensure transmissions meet stringent conditions for the new 60 M band.

Procedure for 60 M Band Frequency Use

Steps to select band, USB mode, set frequency, and engage dial lock for 60 M band operation.