Icom IC-7851

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RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT
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Operating SSB
Before transmitting, monitor your selected operating
frequency to make sure you don’t cause interference
to other stations on the same frequency.
Push a band key to select desired band. q
Push the Mode key [SSB] to select the SSB mode. w
• “USB” or “LSB” is displayed.
• Below 10 MHz LSB is automatically selected, above 10
MHz USB is automatically selected.
• Push [SSB] again to select the LSB or USB mode.
Rotate [MAIN DIAL] to tune a desired signal. e
• The S-meter indicates received signal strength when a
signal is received.
Rotate [AF] to set the audio to a comfortable listen- r
ing level.
Rotate [RF PWR] to adjust the output power. t
• The TX power readout displays the setting level.
Push the Multi-function [METER]( y ) key to select
the ALC meter.
Transmit. u
• Push [TRANSMIT] or [PTT] (microphone).
• The [TX] indicator lights red.
Rotate [MIC] to adjust the microphone gain. i
• While speaking into the microphone at your normal voice
level, adjust the microphone gain so that the ALC meter
reading swings within 30 to 50% of the ALC scale.
After your transmission is finished, returns to re- o
ceive.
• Push [TRANSMIT] or release [PTT].
Mode icon
TX power readout
Mode keys
() Multi-function keys
[MIC]
[RF PWR]
[TRANSMIT]
Microphone connector
TX indicator MAIN
Band keys
[MAIN DIAL]