QST March, 09: Icom America Inc. introduced the IC-7600 advertising. Your Price $3999.95 in the US

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QST March 2009: IC-7600 advertising. Your favorite DX. Bottle not required.

In the US: List Price: $4876.00 – Your Price: $3999.95;  Expected delivery late April 09. In the Europe: Ian Lockyer, Marketing manager of Icom UK said, it is expected that the IC-7600 will be in stock by the end of March, 09. Pricing is still to be confirmed. (TBA)
Linkto:  Some thoughts on the IC-7600 page by radiocronache

Note: Once the new Yaesu PEP upgrades for the FT-2000 have their effect then ICOM could well face some competition?? – Also, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the 7600 priced at a discount at Dayton Hamvention May, 2009!

The IC-7600 received FCC certification on February 9, 2009 ID:AFJ307300
Icom Europe GmbH – Declaration of Conformiy 1999/5/EC 23rd Jan. 2009

IC-7600 new Web Page Icom.co.Jp website! Download Broshure Jp. Clik images for big enlarge

IC-7600 features, User Manual Jp, and Broshure  Jp, are on the Icom Japan Head Office website.  [Note] : Clik the images to enlarge and see links bottom
The IC-7600 HF +50 MHz SSB / CW / RTTY / PSK31 / AM / FM) 100W  Transceiver for DX’er evolved! (source: Icom web) – Unfortunately, the web page is in Japanese !! This necessary translation is arranged (sorry for approch) by www.radiocronache!!
IC-7600。 HFオールバンド +50MHｚ（SSB/CW/RTTY/PSK31/AM/FM）100W トランシーバー。 フラグシップ機の血統を受け継ぎ DX’erのために進化したHF+50MHｚトランシーバー。

Three 1st IF filter. 3kHz, 6kHz, and 15kHz for the 1st IF filter bandwidth to pass the appropriate mode (FM mode 15kHz only) can be changed.
The filter are optimized for lowest IMD and each is mounted on a plug-in daughterboard.
This is high technology from Icom flagship IC-series!

The new Transceiver including 3 roofing with 3kHz bandwidth 1st IF filter. The receive adopt a simple method: Duble Superhet (2 conversion: 1st IF 64.455MHz  2nd IF 36kHz ) idem to IC-7800/7700 to achieving superior IMD performance. In particular, the  in-band IMD (Inter Modulation Distortion) significantly improved. The 1st IF filter 3kHz  bandwidth, you can reduce the effects of near-frequency signal. IC-7600 DUALWATCH® in the same band, is the same level of quality and the gain in the main and sub strength signals  simultanely (VFO-A/B).

- Features the latest IF DSP technology – Advanced IF DSP system – AGC loop management prevents distortion and blocking of nearby signals.
Two 32-bit floating point DSP’s, one dedicated for spectrum scope, the other for the IF-DSP and capability of the performance by up significantly;

N.1) IF DSP Processor (above): TMS320C6726BRFP – 266MHz clock – 32bit floating point – Capacity = 1600MFLOPS – N. 2) DSP Spectrum Scope Display (bottom)  TMS320C6720B – 200MHz clock – 32bit floating point – Capacity = 1200MFLOP -  [Note] The IC-756PROIII has Processor ADI DSP  150MFLOPS – 50MHz clock and Analog Spectrum Scope!
Multi-function spectrum scope dedicated to DSP with a dynamic range of signals and can greatly improve the measurement accuracy and response with adjustable resolution bandwidth RBW). The highly IC-7800/7700 are close in performance and function – RTTY / PSK31 operation without PC connection, requiring a USB keyboard. Digital twin PBT to tailor your IF passband – Adjustable IF notch filter – Digital noise reduction (NR) – Digital voice recorde/play-back facility – The advanced DSP allows you to set flexible the shaping filter, “Sharp” and “Soft” or bandwidth control used -
The IC-7600 as a USB port for CI-V format PC control and baseband (audio) input/output.

The PA Unit  uses 2 X RD100HHF1 MOSFET’s  IMD particular characteristics and  excellent linearity and low distortion, power output to 100W.

High-speed ATU auto antenna tuner covered to 50MHz belt.   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The multi function meter of variegated information that displays the batch: Vd (final FET drain voltage) in addition to S/Po/ALC/COMP/SWR/Id (final FET drain current), and TEMP (temperature of the PA circuit) can be displayed.

.. The screenshot showing the new Compression adjustment menu with Main Dial (no separate knob)

本機のファームウェアは機能の拡張や改良のため、バージョンアップをすることがあります。 …….. This machine use the firmware for expansion and improvement of the functions. Using a commercially available USB memory, firmware upgrade.

Link to: Some thoughts on the IC-7600 page by Adam, VA7OJ (English lamg.)

Link to: Icom.co. Jp Download:  User Manual and Broshure (Japanese lang.)

Link to: Icom releases the HF+50MHz transceiver IC-7600 (English lang.)

[Note] : Please see te Icom official documents and data for more detail and feature
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated  (Jp)

Icom introduced the IC-7600 advertising in the JARL CQ n. 1, 2009 – Icom Press Release

The IC-7600 advertising in the CQ Ham Radio January 2009 – New Icom IC-7600 transceiver coming soon! – Source: CQ Ham Radio Japan …..

- The ICOM IC-7600 utilizes Icom’s proven IF-DSP technology – Features selectable roofing filters at 3kHz, 6kHz and 15kHz on  1st IF – Dual 32-bit floating point DSPs, one for TX and RX other for the Spectrum scope – Double superhet with an image-rejection 2nd mixer circuit providing improved in-band IMD – Dual frequency watch is available

- Set mode settings and features can change quickly – There is even a RTTY and PSK31 encoder/decoder built-in! – CW RISE TIME <10ms> setting is also available – The new 5.8 inch (diagonal) color LCD has a quick-start LED backlight – Various levels (Power, ALC, SWR, COMP, Vd, Id, TEMP PA) digital meter can be simultaneously.  The IC-7600 is the model which will surely satisfy ardent ham operators with its improved digital technology, software, receiver performance, functionality and user-friendliness.
Two USB ports: One is on for keyboard and memory key and one on the rear panel for PC control and baseband audio Rx/Tx. – Great stability with a TCXO: 0.5ppm TCXO (0 – 50°C) – The final stage 100W output, adopted The Po-FET (RD100HHF1) – There is both a mechanical relay (16V/0.5A) and FET relay (250V/200mA), and more.

Note: Link to: Icom releases the HF+50MHz transceiver IC-7600 (english page)

The IC-7600 at Pescra HamFair – Amateur Radio Show 2008; L’IC-7600 alla Fiera di Pescara (It) 2008

Icom IC-7600 on show at Pescra Hamfire 2008; Prima visione sul nuovo IC-7600 ala Fiera di Pescara Nov.2008.
Marcucci Spa, Importatore Icom, ha esposto il nuovo IC-7600 alla Fiera Mercato di Pescara (Italy)  il 29/30 Novembre 2008. Il primo prototipo di questo nuovo modello era stato mostrato dalla Icom presso la HanFair 2008 tenutasi il 23 e 24 agosto 2008 a Tokyo.

L’Icom IC7600 sarà presto in arrivo, probabile all’inizio della primavera 2009.

IC-7600 Dual Watch, (a differenza dell’IC-7700 in cui il DW non c’è) è una configurazione del ricevitore in cui la larghezza di banda in ingresso RF è presentata tramite un divisore (power-divider) a due vie, ai due 1st mixers, ciascuno pilotati con il proprio segnale di OL. L’output di questi due mixer sono ricombinati in IF e poi demodulati, creando un canale composito con la banda base (audio). Il Dual Watch permette il monitoraggio simultaneo in tempo reale di due frequenze in bande adiacenti, e nello stesso modo. E ‘inoltre pienamente funzionale in combinazione con l’operazione in Split.

Link to: Dual Watch is explained by Adam VA7OJ

IC-7600 100w HF/6 all mode transceiver ; 4 pin DC 13.8v similar to IC 7000; 3 Roofing filters; Icom Dual Watch; Spectrum Scope features idem to IC-7700; RTTY and PSK 31 RX & TX  built in; APF/TBF (Twin Bandpass filter for Digital); Variable TX Bandwidth; TX/RX Audio Controls; USB port for Memory stick or Keyboard; USB port for Rig control and audio baseband impu/output;  4 pin DC 13.8v similar to IC 7000. – The Icom IC7600 will be arriving coming spring 2009.

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ENG: First Glimpse of IC-7600 at Pescara (Italy) Hamfair 29.11.2008
Marcucci Spa, a major Italia Icom dealer, it has introduced the new IC-7600 at the Pescara Ham Fair, 29/30 Nov 2008. Early prototype samples of this new model were shown at the JARL Ham Fair 2008 held between August 23rd and 24th 2008 in Tokyo.  – The Icom IC7600 will be arriving coming spring 2009.

IC-7600 Dual Watch, ( unlike the Icom IC-7700) is a receiver configuration in which the incoming RF bandwidth is presented via a power divider to two 1st mixers, each with its own LO. The IF outputs of these mixers are combined and demodulated, yielding a composite baseband (audio) channel. Dual Watch allows simultaneous monitoring in real time of two frequencies in the same or adjacent bands, and in the same mode. It is also fully functional in conjunction with split operation.

IC-7800, IC-7700, IC-7200 and IC-7600. Truth of Icom HF Transceiver; View or Download Special Movie on Japanese

Truth of Icom HF Transceiver IC-781 to IC-7600. Special Movie from Icom: La verità sui noti Transceiver HF della Icom dotati di Monitor multifunzione, lo sviluppo della tecnologia DSP dedicata allo  Spectrum-Scope che è diventato un vero strumento di misura con BW e Span variabile, rispetto al primo innovativo IC-781 dotato di Monitor CRT con dati i immagini interessanti.
L’evoluzione delle performance con speciali circuiti sviluppati da Icom come: validi D-MOS FET Quad-Mixer in 1st IF, preceduti dal Preselettore (DIGI-SEL) e dal BPF con bobine su toroidi e relè di commutazione. Impiego di Roofing Filter Hi-Spec e utilizzo di un Mixer I/Q nella 2st IF per elevare sia la Reiezione di immagine che la Reiezione di segnali forti adiacenti con migliore IP3 e IMD.  Sviluppo della tecnologia digitale  con IF DSP ora di 4^ geneerazione a 32bit e AD/DA a 24bit ad alta velocità di elaborazione per la riduzione del rumore e delle interferenze, sia con Notch da 70dB regolabile anche in larghezza, sia con il TWIN PBT (Doppio Pass Band Tuning) gestito dal DSP che controlla tutto il circuito AGC.
Il Video mostra questa storia dal 1988 ad oggi:  IC-7600 Available end 2008, IC-7200 (2008), IC-7700 (2007), IC-7800 (2003), IC-756Pro Serie (1999), IC-756 (1996), IC-781/780 (1988); > Distortion, Sensitivity, Selectivity, Stability, IP3 and more tecnicals news;

ENG: The Icom.co Japan, now features an Japanese-language Special Movie of the “Truth of Icom HF Transceiver”
Movie: IP3 (3rd order Intercep Point), Internal distorsion reduction, Improved blocking, Roofing Filter Hi-Spec, Icom’s DIGI-SEL, Icom uses a duble conversion system composed of a D-MOS FET 1st mixer and nevly developed image rejection mixer for the 2nd mixer stage. (The image rejection mixer provides a high-fidelity signal to the DSP unit) Multiple AGG Loops, Digital IF filter to adadjust filter shaping (sharp or soft), filter bandwidth, Digital TWIN PBT. (Start IC-781 (1988)  at IC-7600 (2008). IP3 and more tecnicals news!

View or Download the 12-minute Icom Inc.  Movie on Japanese-language; There is a link to the View Streaming and link for Download (89MB .zip) (vedi/view with Windows Media Player Free)

Icom.co Jp: アイコムHF機の真実に迫る
Icom, Icom Inc. and the logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated  (Jp)

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An IC-756PRO3 might be replaced by the IC-7600 and it might be release on this coming 2009. Watch the Video from Icom Stand

IC-7600 con l’IC-756Pro3 per un più facile confronto visivo. Seguono alcune informazioni preliminari, che non sono quelle ufficiali, ma notizie generiche dal reparto vendite nello stand di  ICOM alla Ham Fair di Tokyo 2008.
L’IC-756PRO3, presentato a Tokyo nel 2004, dovrebbe essere sostituito dall’IC-7600 che  potrebbe essere rilascio durante il prossimo inverno.  Il prezzo di listino dovrebbe essere della stessa fascia di quello di un IC-756PRO3.  Con una tastiera esterna connessa alla porta USB, l’IC-7600 supporta la modalità digitale come ad esempio RTTY o PSK31 ed anche senza un PC. La funzione del “DW” Doppia Ricezione, sarebbe limitata per ricevere la stessa frequenza e lo stesso modo come nel Pro3. (quale sarà la soluzione adottata in “DW” nel caso di commutazione  dei Roofing Filters stretti per la  banda passante?)  
Questo nuovo transeiver mantiene lo standard C-IV per il remote (vedi mini-jack C-IV sul retro del pannello) oltre alla porta USB sul retro che oltre il remote gestisce i segnali audio impu/ouput per nuove applicazioni software da PC. (come nel IC-7200). In particolare sul retro c’è anche un connettore segnato: X-VERTER, ma anche si vede un mini jack marcato: “METER” (per chi ama vedere lo S-miter analogico c’è un mini jack per uno strumento opzional da collegare esterno)

Link to: VA7OJ/AB4OJ’s, Adam IC-7600 Web page

ENG: The preliminary information. These are not the official information but the sales rep at the ICOM booth Ham Fair Tokyo 2008.
An IC-756PRO 3 might be replaced by the IC-7600 and it might be release during this coming winter .
The list price might be the same price range of an IC-756PRO 3. With an external keyboard (USB port), the IC-7600 supports a digital mode such as a RTTY and PSK31, even without a PC. It might have the limited DW Dual Receive function for the same frequency and same mode (Performance in “DW ” reduced due to roofing filter width?) The transceive maintains the standard C-IV, see mini jack “remote” on the back panel.  In addition there is the rear USB port (feature is the same as the IC-7200 CI-V and audio input-output  for PC); 
The rear panel connectors, X-verter, but also what looks like a 3,5 mm. mini-jack marked “METER” for optional analog  S-miter.

IC-7600 the successor to the IC-756 Pro III; Icom displayed the new Transceiver at the Tokyo Hamfair 2008

 
IC-7600 presentato a sorpresa da Icom Inc. alla Ham Fair di Tokyo 2008 il 23 e 24 Agosto (on the Big Sight!)
IC-7600 è un transceiver classe 13.8V, 100W HF/50MHz , utilizza la più recente tecnologia IF-DSP sviluppata dalla Icom, i comandi sul pannello sono come nel Pro3, ma sono disposti diversamente, il Tune/Moni e NR/NB sono sovrapposti e le manopole AF/RF e BAL/NR sono in verticale.  Lavora in Split con il VFO A/B e XFC oppure in Split con capacità di Doppio ascolto “DW” come nel Pro3, ma con Roofing IF con BW selezionabile da pannello (il DW non compreso nel IC-7700).
Il ricevitore sarà molto probabilmente ottimo, con basso rumore tratto dalla tecnologia sviluppata per l’IC-7700 che è stato apprezzato da molti operatori. Comprende diverse funzioni oramai molto popolari che non tutte si trovano ancora disponibli (senza uso di accessori esterni o più manopole) sia nel K3 sia nel FT-2000, ad esempio: Un affidabile analizzatore di spettro, con Span da 5kHz a 500kHz con un ampio Diaplay TFT multifunzioni, identico al IC-7700 e al 7800 per M-S-T, mini scope ecc., Doppia Ricezione con il Dual-Watch e con Roofing Filters in IF selezionabili, RTTY/PSK Encoder e Decoder incorporato, APF/TBF (Twin Bandpass Filter for Digital mode) una  porta USB sul pannello frontale (x mini drive USB, Tastiera, o altri utilizzi), una singola porta USB sul retro (Controllo Remoto dell’apparato con standard C-IV, con in più compresi i segnali audio Rx-out/ Tx-imput per comunicazioni audio o digitali con software da PC), Connettori sull’antenna RX-OUT e RX-IN per l’uso di accessori esterni (preselettore, ecc), Connettore per il controllo di un altro ATU opzionale esterno. Se il prezzo sarà buono, (si parla di 450.000 Yen) si pensa che si  venderà bene, proprio come in questi anni è successo per il 756 Pro III che dovrà sostituire. Voci che circolano dicono che questo transceiver potrebbe entrare in produzione nei primi mesi del 2009 e lanciato a Maggio alla Hamvention di Dayton.

Link to: VA7OJ/AB4OJ’s, Adam IC-7600 Web page

ENG. IC-7600 is a 13.8V, 100W-class HF/50MHz transceiver, utlizing last Icom’s IF-DSP tecnology, Split feature with VFO/XFC or Dual-Watch capabily (unlike the IC-7700)
The receiver is very probably quite good enough for many people and it has a few popular features which are not yet available in the K3 or FT-2000, e.g. The built in spectrum scope (Span 5kHz to 500kHz on large multifunction Display TFT, identical to IC-7700/7800 M-S-T function), Dual Watch with IF Roofing Filters selectable, RTTY/PSK31 Encode/decode,  APF/TBF (Twin Bandpass Filter for Digital), USB port on front panel(USB miny-drive/keyboard, TBD),  Single USB port on rear (Rig Remote Control with C-IV standard and audio signals Rx-out/Tx-imput), Separate RX-OUT and RX-IN antenna ports allowing connection of external accessory, control for an external ATU. If the price is good, I expect is will sell well, just like the 756 Pro III it replaces. The speculation is that this rig will go into production in early 2009 and launched in May at Dayton HamVention.