ICOM IC-7610 HF/50MHz Transceiver
The Icom IC-7610 is an impressive HF/50MHz all-mode transceiver designed for amateur radio enthusiasts. Let’s explore its features:
- Advanced SDR Dual Receivers:
- The IC-7610 introduces dual RF direct sampling receivers that achieve an astonishing 110 dB RMDR (Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range). This performance rivals that of top-of-the-line transceivers.
- With this receiver capability, you can pull weak signals out of the noise even in the presence of stronger adjacent signals.
- Transmitting Power and Bands:
- The IC-7610 transmits on the Amateur bands from 160 meters to 6 meters with 100 watts output on all modes (except 25 watts on AM).
- It provides full dual receiver coverage from 30 kHz to 60 MHz.
- RF Direct Sampling System:
- The innovative RF Direct Sampling technology, also seen in the Icom IC-7300, ensures high-performance software-defined radio (SDR) capabilities.
- Incoming RF signals are digitized by the Analog-to-Digital Converter and immediately processed by the FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array).
- This process significantly reduces distortion compared to traditional Superheterodyne receivers.
- Large Color Touch Screen and Built-in ATU:
- The IC-7610 features a large color touch screen display for intuitive operation.
- It includes a built-in automatic antenna tuner (ATU) for convenient tuning.
- Power Supply:
- The transceiver operates on a 13.8 Vdc power supply.
Whether you’re a DXer, contester, or just passionate about amateur radio, the Icom IC-7610 offers superior receiver performance and high-purity transmitter capabilities. It’s a powerful tool for HF and 50MHz communication! 📻🌐
Specifications
General
| Frequency coverage: (USA version)1 |
RX | 0.030–60.00 MHz*2 |
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| TX | 1.800–1.999, 3.500–3.999, 5.255–5.405*3 7.000–7.300, 10.100–10.150, 14.000–14.350, 18.068–18.168, 21.000–21.450, 24.890–24.990, 28.000–29.700, 50.000–54.000 MHz |
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| Frequency coverage: (EUR version)1 |
RX | 0.030–60.00 MHz*2 |
| TX | 0.1357–0.1378, 1.810–1.999, 3.500–3.800, 7.000–7.200, 10.100–10.150, 14.000–14.350, 18.068–18.168, 21.000–21.450, 24.890–24.990, 28.000–29.700, 50.000–52.000 MHz |
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| Mode | USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, PSK31/63, AM, FM | |
| Number of channels | 101 (99 regular, 2 scan edges) | |
| Antenna connectors | SO-239 × 2 (50Ω unbalanced (Tuner off)) BNC × 1 (RX antenna In/Out) |
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| Power supply requirement | 13.8V DC ±15% | |
| Power consumption | Tx | 23 A (at 100 W output power) |
| Rx | 3.0 A (Standby), 3.5 A (Maximum audio) | |
| Operating temperature range | 0°C to +50°C; 32°F to 122°F | |
| Frequency stability | Less than ±0.5ppm (0°C to +50°C; 32°F to 122°F) |
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| Frequency resolution | 1 Hz (fine) | |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) (projections not included) |
340×118×277 mm; 13.4×4.6×10.9 in |
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| Weight (approximately) | 8.5 kg; 18.7 lb | |
*1 Varies according to version.
*2 Guaranteed range: 0.500–29.999, 50.000–54.000 MHz.
*3 Some frequency bands are not guaranteed.
| Output power (HF/50 MHz) | SSB/CW/FM/RTTY/PSK | 1–100 W |
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| AM | 1–25 W | |
| Modulation system | SSB | Digital P.S.N. modulation |
| AM | Digital Low power modulation | |
| FM | Digital Reactance modulation | |
| Spurious emission | HF bands | Less than -50 dB |
| 50 MHz bands | Less than -63 dB | |
| Carrier suppression | More than 50 dB | |
| Unwanted sideband | More than 50 dB | |
| Microphone impedance | 600Ω | |
| Receive22 system | Direct Sampling Superheterodyne | ||||
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| Intermediate frequency | 12 kHz | ||||
| Sensitivity *4 | 0.5–1.799MHz | 1.8–29.999MHz | 28.0–29.7MHz: | 50–54MHz: | |
| SSB/CW: (at 10dB S/N) |
– | 0.16μV typ. | – | 0.13μV typ. | |
| AM: (at 10dB S/N) |
6.3μV typ. | 2.0μV typ. | – | 1.0μV typ. | |
| FM (at 12dB SINAD) |
– | – | 0.5μV typ. | 0.32μV typ. | |
| Sensitivity for RED version.*5 | 1.8–29.999MHz | 3.0–29.999MHz | 28.0–29.7MHz: | 50MHz: | |
| SSB: (at 12dB SINAD) |
10 dBμV emf | 0 dBμV emf | – | -6 dBμV emf | |
| AM: (at 12dB SINAD) |
16 dBμV emf | 6 dBμV emf | – | 0 dBμV emf | |
| FM (at 12 dB SINAD) |
– | – | 0 dBμV emf | -6 dBμV emf | |
| Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) |
SSB | Less than 3.2 μV (Preamp ON) | |||
| FM | Less than 0.32 μV (Preamp ON) | ||||
| Selectivity (Filter shape: Sharp) |
More than | Less than | |||
| SSB (BW: 2.4kHz, sharp) |
2.4 kHz/–6 dB | 3.6 kHz/–60 dB | |||
| CW (BW: 500Hz, sharp) |
500 Hz/–6 dB | 700 Hz/–60 dB | |||
| RTTY (BW: 500Hz, sharp) |
500 Hz/–6 dB | 700 Hz/–60 dB | |||
| AM (BW: 6kHz) |
6.0 kHz/–6 dB | 15 kHz/–60 dB | |||
| FM (BW: 15kHz) |
12.0 kHz/–6 dB | 20 kHz/–60 dB | |||
| Spurious and image rejection | HF bands | More than 70dB | |||
| 50 MHz band | More than 70 dB (Except for ADC Aliasing) | ||||
| Audio output power (at 13.8V DC) |
More than 2.0 W (at 10% distortion with an 8Ω load, 1 kHz) |
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*4 HF: Preamp 1 ON, filter shape Soft, 50 MHz: Preamp 2 ON, filter shape Soft
*5 Less than, HF: Preamp 1 ON, filter shape Soft, 50 MHz: Preamp 2 ON, filter shape Soft, BW: SSB=2.4 kHz, AM=4 kHz, 60% modulation, FM=7 kHz, 60% modulation
Tuner
| Frequency range | 1.9–50 MHz bands |
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| Matching impedance range | 16.7Ω –150Ω unbalanced (less than 1:3 VSWR) |
| Tuning accuracy | Less than 1:1.5 VSWR |
| Tuning time | 2–3 seconds (average) (Maximum 15 seconds) |
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Supplied Accessories (May differ depending on the version)
- Hand microphone, HM-219
- DC power cable
- Fuses
- Plugs
Datasheet IC-7610 HF/50MHz Transceiver
