From: "petervee" petervee@yahoo.com Date: Mon May 29, 2006 4:53pm(PDT) Subject: Fixes for the IC-7000 I have bought the IC-7000 some time ago and wish the following functions existed (if they are, how?): - DTMF with the microphone (you can't really use echolink nodes with the HM151 microphone - you can only add the node numbers in the 4 DTMF memories); - RTTY in different splits (it only handles 170Hz shift and 45 baud) - it must be easy to offer a setting menu for the bandwidth and rate; - More setting of the colors - sometimes you can't see the screen in bright sunlite - should it not have better display options or options?; - Some color combinations don't view properly on the screen such as the memory listing RED and white text entry that doesnt display well; - PSK31 receive. TX obviously is not possible since there is no keyboard connector (like the 7800). - Many more features that can be implemented using the DSP system but would require firmware updated (firmware is built-in to the processor chip and can not be easily upgraded - except by ICOM and would require repair center). Peter, KC1QF/VE3PPV ================================================================================= From: "kc0rdg" kc0rdg@yahoo.com Date: Mon May 29, 2006 6:50pm(PDT) Subject: Re: Fixes for the IC-7000 I love my IC-7000. That said, I have my own complaints as well: -No PSK receive There is no logical reason why this was not included. If the unit has the ability to decode RTTY, it certainly could do PSK. The 7800 has it. I don't care so much for TX, but if your going to give us RTTY RX, give us PSK! -LCD color options limited I agree. The display is beautiful - crisp and colorful! However, we are only allowed to pick from 3 settings?! In all reality, I believe Icom should make a program for all their LCD display radios (7800, 7k, 756, etc) that allows you to customize the display to your preferences and then upload it to the radio. -Fireware update The 7800 has it, why not the 7000? This should be the same for all the DSP radios. The only reasoning I see for NOT doing this is $$. Now you will be forced to buy a new radio for more funcationality. Upload new firmware via the CAT cable, power off and on the radio and boom, new functionality - being able to RX PSK for example. -Band scope RX functionality I love it, however why not put the band scope on it's own 'circuit'. Currently, when the scope is engaged, the RX suffers. It's not the end of the world, but I see this as a minor annoyance that could have been fixed easily. Maybe I am wrong. -No SWR meter on Ant 2 Another small gripe, but I see it as something that could have been put into the radio and well appreciated. Maybe what I am asking for is too much to provide at this price point? However, if Icom would have included the above, I believe it would not have raised the cost that much and would have made the radio a real killer in the market and I for one, would be much happier than I already am! ================================================================================= From: "n5hvg" movinon@cox.net Date: Mon May 29, 2006 9:48pm(PDT) Subject: Re: Fixes for the IC-7000 I see a lot of reference to the 7800. Just my 2 cents. The 7000 is a MOBILE rig. I use mine on the dash of an 18 wheeler and find the lcd purrfect. I use the white background in daylight and the black background at night. SWR on 2m is a one time setting, borrow a meter. If the mobile ant hits a tree limb and is damaged, no or low po is a hint the swr is off. I previously used the 706 mk11g mobile for many years 18 wheel mobile. I believe the 7000 is about 60% better. No problem with the 706 on transmit just managing noise and qrm. The 7000 runs about 50% cooler than the 706 IMHO. The 706 stayed really hot to the touch all the time especially on the dash. 706 was a great rig but I sold mine and upgraded to the 7000. Glad I did. ================================================================================= From: "Adam Farson" farson@shaw.ca Date: Tue May 30, 2006 1:23am(PDT) Subject: Re: Fixes for the IC-7000 Eli, Peter, The one feature I would like to see incorporated in the IC-7000 is bass/treble TX audio equalisation (as provided in the IC-7800, the IC-756Pro series and the IC-746Pro/IC-7400). As there are already reflectometers in the VHF and UHF TX PA output signal paths, it should not be too difficult to drive the SWR scale from these. A real-time spectrum scope would require the addition of a dedicated analogue spectrum monitor (actually a mini-spectrum analyser module), as fitted to the 756 series - or an additional DSP subsystem (as in the IC-7800). This would impact both cost and internal real estate. Even if this feature were fitted, the tiny display would still severely limit the usefulness of the spectrum scope. Firewire...I presume you mean Ethernet, as you mentioned a CAT cable (probably CAT5). The other features, especially firmware upgradeability, would probably push the IC-7000 up into the next price class. We need to remember that Icom designed the IC-7000 primarily as a compact, mid-priced mobile radio. It is doing really well in this category - I understand that North American sales average several hundred units per month. Any decision regarding additional features will doubtless be the result of a calculation based on potential additional sales vs. R&D cost and selling-price impact. Best 73, Adam, VA7OJ/AB4OJ Owner, Yahoo! ic7000 Group ================================================================================= Date: Wed May 31, 2006 11:28 pm (PDT) From: "Richard Rosenberger" richard@pdatechcenter.nl Subject: Re: autotune ats? Myles, Try this: http://www.qsl.net/g3vgr/706tune.html It works for me using the IC7k on a SGC230 Richard pa7fa At 00:30 01-06-06, you wrote: hi , does anyone know who might make a 'gizmo' adapter thingey that will allow me to connect the 7000 to a ats100 or 120? and have it auto tune at press of a button my second choice would be semi auto tune thanks v much myles n2ehg ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= ================================================================================= =================================================================================