The ICOM IC-7100 is a multimode HF/

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mobile

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. The IC-7100 has support for a wide variety of commonly used amateur radio modes including ICOMs proprietary digital voice mode

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. Additionally the radio offers 100 watts on HF, 50 watts on VHF, and 35 watts on UHF. The IC-7100 is unique in that it has a large detachable control head with a slanted display so the transmitter can be installed elsewhere in a vehicle or home. The receiver used in the IC-7100 is a triple conversion

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and has exachellet

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and audio filters. The IC-7100 allows for connection to a computer over USB which enables the radio to be used for popular digital modes such as

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, and Packet Operation. Locations of nearby

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and sending APRS locations can be done with an optional

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receiver attachment. Notable features that the IC-7100 lacks is an internal antenna tuner.

Specifications

Specifications of the ICOM IC-7100: * Frequency Range: Tx: 1.8 – 450 MHz (Amateur Bands Only) Rx: 30 kHz – 199.999 MHz and 400-470MHz * Modes of Emission: A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB, USB), F3E (FM) * Impedance: SO-239 50 Ohms, unbalanced * Supply Voltage: 13.8 VDC External * Current Consumption: Rx: 1.5 A Tx: 22 A * Case Size (WxHxD): 200×83.5×82 mm; 7.9×3.3×3.2 in * Weight (Approx.): 2.3 kg; 5.0 lb * Output Power: 100 watts on HF, 50 watts on VHF, and 35 watts on UHF

References

External links

Official ICOM website

ICOM IC-7100 website
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