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IC-7800

HF/50MHz Transceiver

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Specifications

General

Frequency coverage*1
U.S.A. Version
RX
TX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Europe Version
RX
TX
 
 
 
 
0.030– 60.000MHz*2
1.800– 1.999MHz
3.500– 3.999MHz
5.3305, 5.3465, 5.3665, 5.3715, 5.4035MHz*3
7.000– 7.300MHz
10.100–10.150MHz
14.000– 14.350MHz
18.068–18.168MHz
21.000– 21.450MHz
24.890–24.499MHz
28.000– 29.700MHz
50.000–54.000MHz
 
0.030– 60.000MHz*2
0.1357– 0.1378MHz
1.800– 1.999MHz
3.400– 4.099MHz
6.900– 7.499MHz
9.900– 10.499MHz
13.900–14.499MHz
17.900– 18.499MHz
20.900–21.499MHz
24.400– 25.099MHz
28.000–29.999MHz
50.000– 54.000MHz
*1 Frequency ranges vary depending on version.
*2 Some frequency ranges are not guaranteed.
*3 Carrier point frequency.
Mode USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, PSK31, AM, FM
Number of channels 101 (99 regular, 2 scan edges)
Antenna impedance 50Ω unbalanced (Tuner off)
Antenna connector SO-239×4 and BNC×2
Power supply requirement: 85–265V AC
Temperature range 0°C to +50°C; +32°F to +122°F
Frequency stability

Less than ±0.05ppm

(0°C to +50°C, after warm up)

Frequency resolution 1Hz (minimum)
Power consumption Tx Max. power: 800VA
Rx Stand-by: 200VA (typ.)
Max. audio: 210VA (typ.)
Dimensions 424(W)×149(H)×435(D) mm;
161116(W)×578(H)×1718(D) in
Weight 25kg; 55lb

Transmitter

Output power
SSB, CW, RTTY, PSK31, FM
AM
137kHz, CW*
(continuously adjustable)
5–200W
5–50W
More than –20dBm
*Depending on version.
Modulation system
SSB
AM
FM
 
DPSN modulation
Digital low power modulation
Digital phase modulation
Spurious emission More than 60dB (HF bands)
More than 70dB (50MHz band)
Carrier suppression More than 63dB
Unwanted sideband suppression More than 80dB
δTX variable range ±9.999kHz
Microphone impedance 600Ω (8-pin connector)

Receiver

Receive system Double conversion super-heterodyne system
Intermediate frequencies
1st
 
2nd
 
64.455MHz (Main receiver)
64.555MHz (Sub receiver)
36kHz
Sensitivity (typical)
SSB, CW, RTTY, PSK31, FM
0.1–1.799MHz
1.8–29.999MHz
50.0–54.0MHz
AM
0.1–1.799MHz
1.8–29.999MHz
50.0–54.0MHz
FM
28–29.999MHz
50.0–54.0MHz
 
(BW: 2.4kHz at 10dB S/N)
0.5μV*1
0.16μV*1
0.13μV*2
(BW: 6kHz at 10dB S/N)
6.3μV*1
2μV*1
1μV*2
(BW: 15kHz at 12dB SINAD)
0.5μV*1
0.32μV*2
*1 Pre-amp 1 is ON.
*2 Pre-amp 2 is ON.
Squelch sensitivity (Pre-amp: OFF)
SSB, CW, RTTY, PSK31
FM
 
Less than 5.6μV
Less than 1μV
Selectivity (representative value)
SSB (BW: 2.4kHz)
 
CW (BW: 500Hz)
 
RTTY, PSK31 (BW: 350kHz)
 
AM (BW: 6kHz)
 
FM (BW: 15kHz)
 
 
More than 2.4kHz/–3dB
Less than 3.6kHz/–60dB
More than 500Hz/–3dB
Less than 700Hz/–60dB
More than 360Hz/–6dB
Less than 650Hz/–60dB
More than 6.0kHz/–3dB
Less than 15.0kHz/–60dB
More than 12.0kHz/–6dB
Less than 20.0kHz/–60dB
Spurious and image rejection ratio More than 70dB
Audio output power More than 2.6W at 10% distortion with an 8Ω load
RIT variable range ±9.999kHz
PHONES connector 3-pin connector 6.35 (d) mm (14″)
EXT SP connector 2-pin connector 3.5 (d) mm (18″)/8Ω×2 (For main and sub bands)

All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

The LCD display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small or dark spots. This is not a malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of LCD displays.

Supplied Accessories

  • CF memory card
  • AC power cable
  • Spare fuses
  • Speaker plugs
  • Key plug
  • ACC plugs
  • Power plug
  • Pin plug
  • Rack mount handles