What bands does the Icom 7300 cover?
The Icom IC-7300 is an HF and 6-meter transceiver. This means it can transmit and receive on all the major amateur radio bands in the High Frequency (HF) spectrum, plus the 50 MHz band, commonly known as the 6-meter band.
Does the Icom 7300 need an antenna tuner?
No, the Icom IC-7300 has a built-in automatic antenna tuner. This tuner is designed to match the radio's output to an antenna with a Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) of up to 3:1
What is the Yaesu equivalent to Icom 7300?
When looking for the Yaesu equivalent to the Icom IC-7300, there are two main models that are most often compared:
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Yaesu FT-710 (The most direct and modern equivalent)
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Yaesu FT-DX10 (A slightly higher-end model that is also often compared)
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Yaesu FT-991A (An older model with a key difference in capabilities)
What year was the Icom IC-7300 released?
The Icom IC-7300 was officially announced at the Japan Ham Fair in 2015. However, it became widely available for purchase and began shipping in early 2016.
Are Icom radios made in China?
No, genuine Icom radios are not made in China. Icom has a very strong and public stance on this, stating that all of its radios are manufactured in its own facilities in Japan.
How do I update the firmware?
This is a very common question. The process involves downloading the firmware file from Icom's website, copying it to an SD card, and then performing the update on the radio itself through the menu system.
Where do i download the latest firmware?
You can get the latest firmware for the Icom IC-7300 by visiting Icom's website HERE.
What is "GENE" on the touchscreen?
This button appears when you tap the frequency display. "GENE" is short for "General Coverage," allowing you to access frequencies outside of the standard amateur radio bands.
What does "OVF" mean?
"OVF" stands for "Overflow." It indicates that the receiver is being overloaded by a very strong signal. The solution is to reduce the RF gain until the "OVF" indicator disappears.
How does the real-time clock work, and why does it lose time?
The IC-7300 has a real-time clock that is backed up by an internal battery. A common issue, especially in older units, is that this battery loses its charge, causing the clock to reset every time the radio is powered down. The official solution is to keep the power supply on for about a week to fully charge the internal capacitor and battery.
Is RF getting into my radio/USB cable?
The IC-7300's sensitivity to RF interference on its USB line is a known concern. Many users find that using a high-quality USB cable with ferrite chokes is essential to prevent strange behavior or resets.
My receiver seems deaf or overloaded by strong signals.
This can be a symptom of a few things. First, as mentioned previously, the "OVF" indicator shows an overload. The solution is to reduce the RF Gain. Second, the radio's performance can be degraded by strong local broadcast stations or nearby ham stations, which can cause the receiver to become desensitized.
How do I save and load my settings?
The IC-7300 has an SD card slot, which is a key feature for backing up and restoring radio settings.
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