Icom 7300 Software

This Icom exclusive software gives you most functions and modes from your Icom transceiver in your ham shack. https://ameblo.jp/ovolnuoche1989/entry-12632366920.html. Several separate windows for CW keyer settings, voice memory, SSB passband settings for both transmit and receive, and filter settings.

• Icom 7300 Software Downloads
• Icom 7300 Remote Software

I love it when readers ask me questions. They get me to do some research and provide a lot of material for this blog. Not only that, they help me find products and resources that make amateur radio more fun.

A couple of days ago, Pat, W5WTH wrote:

IC-7300 SOFTWARE. HOME DOCUMENTATION. Icom: Instructions for installing the USB Driver software (next entry) 2: USB Driver (Windows)1.20: 5 October 2017: Icom: USB. ICOM IC-7300 HF plus 50 MHz RF Direct Sampling 100 Watt Transceiver with Touchscreen. Regular Price: $1,299.95.

I really enjoy the blog and your Tech and General books helped me a great deal. I also really enjoy the podcast (great audio quality on that, btw), THX!!

In a previous post, you wrote about the lack of IC-7300 support in Chirp. Did you ever find a Chirp (or Chirp like) solution for managing the IC7300 memories?

The Win4IcomSuite website says that it can display the ICOM spectrum scope. See below.

I never did much more research into this, but Pat’s email prompted me to do a little Googling this morning. I did a search for “ic7300 memory manager” and came up with a few hits:

• WCS-7300 Radio Programming Software from RT Systems (https://www.rtsystemsinc.com/Articles.asp?ID=582). This looks like a nice package—as are all the RT Systems software packages—but costs $35.
• Win4IcomSuite (https://icom.va2fsq.com/). This program costs $50, but is a more comprehensive package than WCS-7300. Think of it as HamRadioDeluxe for Icoms. An intriguing feature is that it says it “supports the built-in ICOM spectrum scopes.” I didn’t think that this was possible with the IC-7300, but I could be wrong (see image above). If so, this would be a cool feature. I’ve emailed VA2FSQ to get a clarification.
• VK4ADC Icom Memories Manager (https://www.vk4adc.com/web/software-projects/55-vk4adc-utils/49-icommems). Unfortunately, while this shows up in a Google search, the website seems to be down.
• G3NRW IC-7300 Resources Page (http://g3nrw.net/IC-7300/?page_id=323). This page lists a lot of software, including the WCS-7300 and Win4IcomSuite, that can either be used to control the IC-7300 or can be used to do digital modes with the IC-7300.

I don’t think that my laptop has enough computing power to really do Win4IcomSuite justice, but I have a new tower computer on the way. If Win4IcomSuite can really do all that it says it can do, I think I’m going to pop for it when my new computer shows up and I get it all set up.

HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER

USA Version

The Innovative HF Transceiver with High Performance Real-Time Spectrum Scope

Class Leading Real-Time Spectrum Scope

The IC-7300’s real-time spectrum scope is class-leading in resolution, sweep speed and dynamic range. While listening to received audio, you can check the real-time spectrum scope and quickly move to an intended signal. When you first touch the scope screen around the intended signal, the touched part is magnified. A second touch of the scope screen changes the operating frequency and allows you to accurately tune.

Real-Time Spectrum Scope Specifications

* Number of pixels shown at the 60dB level, when receiving a signal.

High-Resolution Waterfall Function

The combination of the waterfall function and the real-time spectrum scope assists in maximum receive performance of the IC-7300 and increases QSO opportunities without missing weak signals. The waterfall function shows a change of signal strength over a period of time and allows you to find weak signals that may not be apparent on the spectrum scope.

Spectrum scope + Waterfall

Spectrum scope + Waterfall
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Zoom in

Audio Scope Function

The audio scope function can be used to observe various AF characteristics such as microphone compressor level, filter width, notch filter width and keying waveform in the CW mode. Either the transmit or receive audio can be displayed on the FFT scope with the waterfall function and the oscilloscope.

FFT scope/Oscilloscope + Waterfall

FFT scope/Oscilloscope

RF Direct Sampling System

The IC-7300 employs an RF direct sampling system. RF signals are directly converted to digital data and processed in the FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), making it possible to simplify the circuit construction. This system is a leading technology making an epoch in amateur radio.

New 'IP+' Function

Icom 7300 Software Downloads

The new 'IP+' function improves 3rd order intercept point (IP3) performance. When a weak signal is received adjacent to strong interference, the AD converter is optimized against signal distortion.

Class Leading RMDR and Phase Noise Characteristics

The IC-7300's RMDR is improved to about 100 dB* (typical value) and Phase Noise characteristics are improved about 20 dB (at 2 kHz frequency separation) compared to the IC-7200. The superior Phase Noise characteristics reduce noise components in both receive and transmit signals.

*At 2 kHz frequency separation (received frequency: 14.2MHz, MODE: CW, IF BW: 500Hz)

15 Discrete Band-Pass Filters

The IC-7300 has 15 discrete RF bandpass filters. The RF signal is only passed through one of the bandpass filters, while any out of range signals are rejected. High Q factor coils are used to minimize the loss in the RF band-pass filters.

Built-In Automatic Antenna Tuner

The antenna tuner memorizes its settings based on your transmit frequency, so that it can rapidly tune when you change operating bands. The Enforced Tuning function* allows a wide range of temporary antennas to be tuned.

* Do not use the Enforced Tuning function except in case of an emergency. Transmission power may be reduced.

Multi-Dial Knob for Smooth Operation

The combination of the multi-dial knob and the touch screen offers quick and smooth operation. When you push the multi-dial knob, menu items are shown on the right side of the display. You can select an item with a touch of the screen and adjust levels by turning the multi-dial knob.

Large Touch Screen Color TFT LCD

The large 4.3 inch color TFT touch LCD offers intuitive operation. Using the software keypad of the touch screen, you can easily set various functions and edit memory contents.

Multi-function meter

Memory name input operation

Frequency input operation

Superior Sound Quality

To offer superior sound quality, a new speaker unit has been incorporated and is allocated dedicated space in the aluminum die-cast chassis.

Newly designed speaker unit

SD Memory Card Slot for Saving Data

SD memory card slot
(The SD card is not included.) Samsung syncmaster software update.

The IC-7300 can store various content on an SD card such as received and transmitted audio, voice memories, RTTY/CW memories, RTTY decode logs and captured screen images. Personal and firmware update data can also be stored on the SD card for easy setting.

Rear Panel View

Other features

Icom 7300 Remote Software

・ New HM-219 hand microphone supplied
・ A large and effective cooling fan system
・ A multi-function meter
・ 101 memory channels (99 regular, 2 scan edges)
・ Optional RS-BA1 IP remote control software
(the spectrum scope with the waterfall can be observed)
・ CW functions: Full break-in, CW reverse, CW auto tuning

General

Transmitter

Receiver

Tuner

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

MICROPHONES

EXTERNAL SPEAKERS

POWER SUPPLY

MOUNTING BRACKETS

CARRYING HANDLES

ANTENNAS

ANTENNA TUNERS

SOFTWARE

POWER AMPLIFIERS

EXTERNAL DEVICES

ADAPTER CABLES

Catalogs / Brochures

Instruction Manual / Guides

Firmware / Software