IC-746



Features
  • Spectrum Scope
  • 102 Memories
  • RIT/XIT
  • Noise Blanker
  • VOX Function
  • Selectable APF
  • Dual Display
  • 100 Watt Output
  •   40 Watt Output (AM)
  • Built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner 180-6 Meters
  • Full Break-In CW
  • CW Keyer
  • 100% Duty Cycle
  • Rx Antenna Jack
  • DSP Notch
  • 1 Hz Readout
  • Memory Keyer
  • RF Attenuator 6/12/18 dB

The Icom IC-746 covers 160-10 meters plus 6 and 2 meters. 100 Watts of output is available on all bands - HF, 50 MHz and 144 MHz, making the IC-746 a practical choice for all-around base station use. The die-cast aluminum chassis and a large cooling fan help to stabilize the PA circuit, providing 100% full duty cycle operation. It has 100 alphanumeric memories, spectrum display, Twin PBT, CTCSS encode/decode, APF, two stage preamp, keypad entry, automatic antenna tuner and electronic keyer. DSP digitally transposes receive audio components in all modes of operation to produce desired AF frequency characteristics at the IF stage of the transceiver. This built-in DSP provides:  noise reduction, automatic notch filter and selectable APF. The digital bar graph meter displays ALC, power output and SWR simultaneously! The radio automatically selects from the three separate antenna inputs (HF, 6 meters, 2 meters). A built-in automatic antenna tuner operates on the HF bands plus 6 meters. The rear panel has three antenna jacks. The 746 requires 12 VDC at 20 amps.

The IC-746 comes with HM-36 hand mic, spare fuses, DC power cable and key plug. 11.3x4.8x12.5 inches. 20 Lbs.


Doccumentatuon :
Owner's Manual - PDF
OM Addendum -  PDF

Specifications
General
  • Frequency Coverage:
    • Receive: 0.030 - 60.000 MHz, 144-148*1*2
    • Transmit:
    •   1.800 -   1.999 MHz*2
    •   3.500 -   3.999 MHz*2
    •   7.000 -   7.300 MHz*2
    • 10.100 - 10.150 MHz
    • 14.000 - 14.350 MHz
    • 18.068 - 18.168 MHz
    • 21.000 - 21.450 MHz
    • 24.890 - 24.990 MHz
    • 28.000 - 29.700 MHz
    • 50.000 - 54.000 MHz*2
    • 144.000 - 148.000 MHz*2
    • *1 Except for some frequency ranges
    • *2 Depending on version
  • Mode: USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM, FM
  • Number of Memory Channels: 102 (99 regular, 2 scan edges and 1 call)
  • Antenna Connector: SO-239x3 [2 for HF + 1 for 144 MHz bands; 50]
  • Usable Temperature Range: -10�C to +60�C; +14�F to +140�F
  • Frequency Stability: Less than �7 ppm from 1 min. to 60 min. after power ON. After that, the rate of stability change is less than �1 ppm at +25�C; +77�F. Temperature fluctuations 0 �C to +50�C (+32�F to + 122�F) less than �5 ppm.
  • Power Supply Requirement: 13.8 V DC (�15% negative ground)
  • Current Drain (at 13.8 V DC): Transmit max. power: 20A
    • Receive standby: 2.5A
    • max. audio: 2.7A
  • Dimensions (approx): 287(W) x 120(H) x 316.5(D) mm, 11.3(W) x 4.75(H) x 12.5(D) in (projections not included)
  • Weight (approx): 8.9 kg; 19.625 lb.

 

Transmitter
  • Output Power:
    • SSB/CW/RTTY/FM: 5-100 W
    • AM: 2-40 W
  • Modulation System:
    • SSB, AM: Balanced modulation
    • FM: Variable reactance modulation
  • Spurious Emissions: -50 dB (HF), -60 dB(50/144MHz)
  • Carrier Suppression: More than 40 dB
  • Unwanted Sideband Suppression: More than 50 dB
  • Delta TX Variable Range: �9.999 kHz
  • Microphone Connector: 8-pin connector (600 ohms)

 

Receiver
  • Sensitivity:
    • SSB, CW, RTTY (10 dB S/N):
      • 0.16 �V (1.8-29.99 MHz)*1
      • 0.13 �V (50MHz)*2
      • 0.11 �V (144 MHz)*3
    • AM (10 dB SINAD):
      • 13 �V (0.5-1.799 MHz)
      • 2.0 �V (1.80-29.99 MHz)*1
      • 1.0 �V (50/144 MHz)*2,3
    • FM (12 dB SINAD):
      • 0.5 �V (28.0-29.99 MHz)
      • 0.25 �V (50 MHz)*2
      • 0.18 �V (144 MHz)*3
    • *1 Pre-amp 1 ON, *2Pre-amp 2 ON, *3Pre-amp ON
  • Squelch Sensitivity:
    • USB, LSB, CW, RTTY - Less than 5.6 �V
    • FM - Less than 1.0 �V
  • Selectivity:
    • USB, LSB, CW, RTTY - More than 2.1 kHz/-6 dB ; Less than 4.0 kHz/-60 dB
    • AM, FM-N - More than 9.0 kHz/-6 dB ; Less than 20 kHz/-40 dB
    • FM - More than 12 kHz/-6 dB ; Less than 30 kHz/-50 dB
  • Spurious and Image Rejection Ratio: More than 70 dB (except IF through in 50 MHz band)
  • RIT Variable Range: �9.999 kHz
  • Audio Output Power (at 13.8 V DC): More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion with an 8 ohm load