This R7100 is over my head

[dkf435]

Originally Posted by shortride

It would have been nice if the R7100 was built with a dedicated scanner with one bank to receive whatever signal. The other bank(s) could be used to program the preferred frequencies. Are there any receivers (not scanners) that do that?

What is your definition on "whatever signal"??

The R7100 can be programmed to do many functions.

David Kb7uns

[Squad10]

Originally Posted by shortride

It would have been nice if the R7100 was built with a dedicated scanner with one bank to receive whatever signal. The other bank(s) could be used to program the preferred frequencies. Are there any receivers (not scanners) that do that?

Assign a bank and a bank's Memory Channel you will use to search for your "whatever" signals using the Mail Dial and SSB, AM/W and FM/N.

You can set how fast the Main Dial travels through frequencies by using the TS pushbutton. TS allows you to select 0.1, 1, 5, 10, 12.5, 20, 25 and 100 kHz steps.

Generally, TS setting 5 allows Main Dial to travel through frequencies at a fast enough rate.

Once you hear a frequency that interests you, Save the frequency by using the MW pushbutton. Use the UP push button to move to the next Memory channel and start the Main Dial "search process again.

Remember, you need to set set the SSB, AM/W and FM/N then TS for each Memory channel you move to.

The R7100 is a fine receiver, it has its own (Icom's) way of programming, and it's a lot more complex and difficult to remember how to program than a scanner.

[higinbotham]

Try going to YouTube and search r7100 such as TRRS #0066 - ICOM IC-7100 - New New Amateur Radio - YouTube
Sincerely Billy

[shortride]

Originally Posted by dkf435

What is your definition on "whatever signal"??

The R7100 can be programmed to do many functions.

David Kb7uns

I should have used a different term other than "whatever." I meant to say which ever frequencies that are programed to be scanned.

[shortride]

Originally Posted by Squad10

Assign a bank and a bank's Memory Channel you will use to search for your "whatever" signals using the Mail Dial and SSB, AM/W and FM/N.

You can set how fast the Main Dial travels through frequencies by using the TS pushbutton. TS allows you to select 0.1, 1, 5, 10, 12.5, 20, 25 and 100 kHz steps.

Generally, TS setting 5 allows Main Dial to travel through frequencies at a fast enough rate.

Once you hear a frequency that interests you, Save the frequency by using the MW pushbutton. Use the UP push button to move to the next Memory channel and start the Main Dial "search process again.

Remember, you need to set set the SSB, AM/W and FM/N then TS for each Memory channel you move to.

The R7100 is a fine receiver, it has its own (Icom's) way of programming, and it's a lot more complex and difficult to remember how to program than a scanner.

As much of a novice that I am and ignorant about this type of receiver, I thought as high tech as it is that it would receive which ever frequency signal was the strongest. Apparently I was wrong. I realize the R7100 is not your average "scanner" so to speak, I just have to spend more time trying to familiarize myself how it works.

[Squad10]

The ability to receive SSB and to set TS as low as 0.1 (100 Hz) are a plus for the R7100. Unless you have a need to use these capabilities on a frequent basis, a scanner is a much better solution for general listening.

Years ago I purchased my R7100 to replace a UHF receiver and a HF receiver that worked in conjunction with each other so I could monitor UHF wideband frequency division multiplex with a single receiver instead of having to use two separate receivers.

Seems like you understand the R7100 better and better all the time!

[shortride]

Originally Posted by Squad10

The ability to receive SSB and to set TS as low as 0.1 (100 Hz) are a plus for the R7100. Unless you have a need to use these capabilities on a frequent basis, a scanner is a much better solution for general listening.

Years ago I purchased my R7100 to replace a UHF receiver and a HF receiver that worked in conjunction with each other so I could monitor UHF wideband frequency division multiplex with a single receiver instead of having to use two separate receivers.

Seems like you understand the R7100 better and better all the time!

I've got programing the frequencies in ok. Up and down channel control also. I understand "TS" and how it works along with the "MHz" button. I know how to clear a frequency and save a frequency. I also understand how the "DELAY" works. The "NB" and "ATT" is pretty straight forward. I know how to set the clock and use the "Dimmer" and the "Lock" option along with the "AF Gain" and the "Squelch." I understand all of the "Mode" buttons except to know which modes for which frequencies so far.

The rest of the controls and options are still Greek to me mainly because I haven't spent much time on them yet.

I did discover that when the scanning operation is running, I can reverse the order of scan by turning the tuning knob left of or right.

I'm using a 35 amp variable power supply. The R7100 does run noticeably cooler.

[higinbotham]

Wrong receiver. Ooops

[Squad10]

Although dated, below is a link to frequency bands. Scroll to the bottom of the page and start at A Guide To The Action Bands. Other than Aircraft and Citizens Band that are AM mode, pretty much everything else is FM.

The R7100's Main Dial will allow you to travel through the bands quickly. If you hear the speaker "pop" you most likely came across a signal.

You can experiment with the R7100 Mode Switches to see how different SSB, AM/W and FN/N modes sound.

Scanner Frequently Asked Questions - Scanner Basics

Enjoy!

[shortride]

I have a question about the R7100 on the 11 meter band.

The "FM Center Indicator" on 38 of the channels work fine. Only channel 16 (27.155) and channel 21 (27.215) shows the right arrow. The only way I can get the "FM Center Indicator" is by pushing the "ATT" button. I know the 11 meter band only works on AM and sometimes SSB but then why does the "FM Center Indicator" even work at all on the 11 meter band if it's just for FM?

Will someone explain what's up with that?

I was also disappointed the R7100 would not receive shortrwave.

[Ed_Seedhouse]

Originally Posted by shortride

I was also disappointed the R7100 would not receive shortrwave.

You didn't check that before you bought it?

[k3cfc]

Originally Posted by Ed_Seedhouse

You didn't check that before you bought it?

He didn't buy it Ed he inherited it.


73's

K3CFC

[Squad10]

Now all shortride needs is to inherit a ICOM-R75 and he'll have nearly DC to daylight coverage, with the addition of a long wire antenna of course.

[shortride]

Originally Posted by k3cfc

He didn't buy it Ed he inherited it.


73's

K3CFC

Thanks for the post.

I'm just looking for something to keep me occupied. I was hoping the R7100 had the SW band but unfortunately it didn't. I'm up all odd hours of the night trying to find somethingto do.

Regards,

[wtp]

i am here to say sorry about the other day
you wrote that you do not understand trunking
i would like to help you
you could send a personal message or write in this forum(kind of off topic but they would understand)
to personal message put cursor over wtp in posting and a list will appear
thanks then, i come here to help

[shortride]

Originally Posted by wtp

i am here to say sorry about the other day
you wrote that you do not understand trunking
i would like to help you
you could send a personal message or write in this forum(kind of off topic but they would understand)
to personal message put cursor over wtp in posting and a list will appear
thanks then, i come here to help

I've got a general idea what trunking is now. I just didn't understand it at the time and it had me a little stumped.

Thanks!

[wtp]

i see the 7100 does not feature trunking
do you understand pl/ctcss/dpl ?

[k3cfc]

Originally Posted by shortride

Thanks for the post.

I'm just looking for something to keep me occupied. I was hoping the R7100 had the SW band but unfortunately it didn't. I'm up all odd hours of the night trying to find somethingto do.

Regards,

Look around and see if you can get your hands on a ham radio. they will have most everything you need. it doesn't need transmit just receive. Ebay.

[shortride]

Originally Posted by k3cfc

Look around and see if you can get your hands on a ham radio. they will have most everything you need. it doesn't need transmit just receive. Ebay.

What would you recommend? An ICOM purhaps?

[k3cfc]

Originally Posted by shortride

What would you recommend? An ICOM purhaps?

As long as it is hf. i have a kenwood ts 430s ,ts 450 s, ts480hx and an old handicraft s118. the 430s is used as a receiver only. i did somr tweeking on it and it works fine.


K3CFC