IC-R7000

ICOM
IC-R7000

Specifications

Prices

The flagship in ICOM desktop scanner offer in the eighties. The IC-R7000 is a Wide Range Communications Receiver, covering VHF and UHF bands in one single unit. The radio incorporates AM / FM mode using both wide and narrow filters and SSB mode. Noise Blanker. Tuning steps from 100 Hz to 25 kHz. 99-channel memory capacity. Six scanning functions as Priority, Programmed, Selected Memory, Selected Mode, Memory and Auto-write Memory scan. VSC (Voice Scan Control) function to skip all frequencies with inaudible voice signals. CI-V system for computer control. Optional RC-12 infrared remote control. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1986.

Reference market : amateur-radio

IC-R7000 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
25.0000 ~ 999.9990 MHz [1] 1025.0000 ~ 1999.9990 MHz [2]
Mode
LSB / USB / AM / FM / WFM
Tuning step
100 Hz / 1 / 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
SSB	<0.3 uV (25~1000 MHz, 10dB S/N) <0.3 uV (1240~1300 MHz, 10dB S/N)
AM	<1.0 uV (25~1000 MHz, 10dB S/N) <2.0 uV (1240~1300 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM	<0.5 uV (25~1000 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <0.5 uV (1240~1300 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
WFM	<1.0 uV (25~1000 MHz, 12dB SINAD) <2.0 uV (1240~1300 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
SSB	>2.8 KHz (-6dB)
AM-N	>6 KHz (-6dB)
AM	>15 KHz (-6dB)
FM-N	>6 KHz (-6dB)
FM	>15 KHz (-6dB)
RF attenuator
~20 dB
Spurious and image rejection
>60 dB
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes
Frequency stability
±5ppm with temperature from 0°C to +50°C (25~1000 MHz). ±10ppm with temperature from 0°C to +50°C (1240~1300 MHz).
IF (25~512 MHz)
1°	778.7 MHz
2°	10.7 MHz
3°	455 kHz (excluding WFM)
IF (512~1000 MHz)
1°	266.7 MHz
2°	10.7 MHz
3°	455 kHz (excluding WFM)
IF (1025~2000 MHz)
1 GHz down-conversion unit to 25~1000 MHz
Squelch sensitivity
SSB	>3 uV (threshold, meter squelch)
FM	<0.2 uV (threshold, noise squelch) >32 mV (tight, meter squelch at S9+60 dB)

Features

Memory
79 regular memories 20 channels for auto-memory write scan 1 pairs for programmed scan edges 1 priority channel
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution
Antenna
N 50Ω
Power supply
117 / 220 / 234 VAC
Power consumption
1.4A (squelched) 1.7A (max audio output)
Audio power
2.5 W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (4~16Ω headphone) Jack 3.5 mm (4~8Ω external speaker)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (recorder output) Jack 3.5 mm (recorder remote) Jack 3.5 mm (CI-V / Remote) RCA (IF 10.7 MHz output / Bandscope) RCA (spare / not connected)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
286 (W) x 110 (H) x 276 (D) mm, without projections 303 (W) x 127 (H) x 319 (D) mm, include projections
Weight
8 kg

France and Australia version excluding 87.5 to 108 MHz.
Specifications guaranteed from 1240 to 1300 MHz.

IC-R7000 rear panel and connections :

Reference / Description
47	AC power socket
48	Fuse holder
49	N-type antenna connector
50	USB/LSB switch
51	FM bandwidth switch
52	External speaker
53	Recorder-Speech switch
54	Recorder remote control
55	Remote / CI-V interface system
56	10.7 MHz IF output
57	Spare jack / not connected
58	Ground terminal

IC-R7000 price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM IC-R7000 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 465.00 (449EUR)	2022-mar	Second Hand Excellent condition
USD 349.95	2018-jan	Second Hand In good condition. Comes with original manual and AC power cord

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