Thanks for the information. I did enter the hidden menu however under the TX settings I was not able to make any alterations. There was no change with turning of the main tuning knob. I wonder if there is a lock that has to be released. Do you know if there is a toggle or what has to be done in order to modify the TX settings? The problem I am having is my 100% power out into a 1:1 SWR measures at only 60 Watts on HF. I'm wondering if this TX Adjustment could remedy that?
@Yavor54 No it's not the European version and I was not on 10. In fact the power level of around 60 Watts out on 20, 40, & 80 meters and that's into a 1:1 SWR presented to the radio by a Palstar tuner measured both on the Tuner's cross needle meter and an external diamond cross needle meter so I very much trust the 60 Watts out. One other observation I did note was that the power level adjustment was not linear across bands.
So, I'm about to grab a new rig and I was torn between this and the TS-2000, though they are very different in size that was not the main concern, which is quality and ease of operation.
Thank you for helping me decide on the Kenwood TS-2000. Now F'n way I'm going to play hexadecimal games, multiple menu items is enough.
@tesla120 For $250 range, Kenwood TS-520., a wonderful analog workhorse which is still well loved.
$500 range, Icom IC-751A, there's no better rig for the money. Look it up on the Sherwood receiver test site, you'll be amazed how good it is for a 25-year old rig, even when compared to newer rigs, but it's 10-160 HF only.
A Yaesu FT-100D is your next best bet for a quality all-mode/ all band removable face mini-rig. Just make certain the serial number begins with a 1,2, or 3.
Bob took my stock 7000 mic and brought it to life, I swear that thing was near dead until he did the mod for me. Good Video Bob, goodluck with harvest season 73!
hey thanks for that , Im still trying to figure out the service manual for the 746 where it calls for a 25 ohm and 50 ohm dummy load . I'm rying to recal the PO. If someone has an instructional video of how to bench align the factory sub menu , we would like to see it . Any bench videos of repair of these products would be welcome.
I know that- because I'm an alien whose been here 1,000,000 years and am about to harvest all those who hang around on Youtube typing insulting comments. What was your name again?
Actually, I have a theory. On the closest inhabited planets, the beings actually "hear" in the ham radio frequency range. To them, we are Gods. They have a whole culture based on our radio language and have derived a set of moral codes from our signals which they hears as faint voices in their heads. One of the Ham radio Gods is Roger. Another is 73's. This is the actual purpose of Ham Radio and the government doesn't want us to attract this destructive race of aliens here to find their Gods.
@Yavor54 aliens are here since thousans of years and they dont need the ham shit to know that our goverment systems sucks. if you want to know about that google the book: Thiaoouba Prophecy
@Yavor54 WTF? The meter is in % not W - so therefore the meter reading for each band at 100% power would be full deflection. Please don't answer questions without at least doing what you've said ...
And No; 50% at UHF is a problem that needs looking at. Mine was the same ICOM replaced it. Now 100% on UHF.
It gets pretty warm, but there's a crystal oven near the rear of the unit, I'm told. It's really frequency stable. I've subjected mine to some long ragchews at full power, with no problems at all. It seems to be ok with its own heat. The RX is fantastic. No extra filters to buy, the DSP really pulls them out of the noise. Nice radio.
Very good vid. I had to do similar with my used 756 ProII, put it on the bench connected it to the service monitor and went at it. It seems as intuitive as the 756. If only the 756 series had the MO trim in firmware instead of touch and go with the side adjustment...
Thanks for the information. I did enter the hidden menu however under the TX settings I was not able to make any alterations. There was no change with turning of the main tuning knob. I wonder if there is a lock that has to be released. Do you know if there is a toggle or what has to be done in order to modify the TX settings? The problem I am having is my 100% power out into a 1:1 SWR measures at only 60 Watts on HF. I'm wondering if this TX Adjustment could remedy that?
gkendric 2 months ago
@gkendric Two questions: is this a European version 7000 and are you on 10 meters testing the power output?
Yavor54 2 months ago
@Yavor54 No it's not the European version and I was not on 10. In fact the power level of around 60 Watts out on 20, 40, & 80 meters and that's into a 1:1 SWR presented to the radio by a Palstar tuner measured both on the Tuner's cross needle meter and an external diamond cross needle meter so I very much trust the 60 Watts out. One other observation I did note was that the power level adjustment was not linear across bands.
gkendric 2 months ago
@gkendric OK... the 7000 is very sensitive to Vcc... it's power supply voltage.
The difference between 12.6V and 13.8V is dramatic. If you are running 13.8V
and getting 60W across the bands, then your radio has a problem. It isn't a matter
of the factory settings being wrong. To be dead-sure, I'd try another radio with that dummy load/meter set-up.
Yavor54 2 months ago
So, I'm about to grab a new rig and I was torn between this and the TS-2000, though they are very different in size that was not the main concern, which is quality and ease of operation.
Thank you for helping me decide on the Kenwood TS-2000. Now F'n way I'm going to play hexadecimal games, multiple menu items is enough.
ILLUDICHRIS 3 months ago
@ILLUDICHRIS - Well, the factory menu is normally not available to the
typical user... nor is it necessary. I own both radios. The difference?
The TS-2000 is the 500 item lunch buffet. The 7000 is the good restaurant.
The 7000's RX is an order or magnitude better. It can deliver signals that
the 2000 doesn't even know are there. I use the 2000 only for VHF/UHF.
Sure, it's easy to operate, but you are rewarded for learning the 7000.
Yavor54 3 months ago
Great Vid! Thanks for sharing......
BlueLightRhyno 6 months ago
Fancy spelling "Educational" incorrectly!
Meduzi 8 months ago
awesome video, I really want the 7000, but as a poor college ham I will have to find something I can afford to start.
tesla120 1 year ago
@tesla120 For $250 range, Kenwood TS-520., a wonderful analog workhorse which is still well loved.
$500 range, Icom IC-751A, there's no better rig for the money. Look it up on the Sherwood receiver test site, you'll be amazed how good it is for a 25-year old rig, even when compared to newer rigs, but it's 10-160 HF only.
A Yaesu FT-100D is your next best bet for a quality all-mode/ all band removable face mini-rig. Just make certain the serial number begins with a 1,2, or 3.
73zzzzzzzzzzzzz
ILLUDICHRIS 3 months ago
interessante
IZ1LBN 1 year ago
Bob took my stock 7000 mic and brought it to life, I swear that thing was near dead until he did the mod for me. Good Video Bob, goodluck with harvest season 73!
solidsignalz 1 year ago
hey thanks for that , Im still trying to figure out the service manual for the 746 where it calls for a 25 ohm and 50 ohm dummy load . I'm rying to recal the PO. If someone has an instructional video of how to bench align the factory sub menu , we would like to see it . Any bench videos of repair of these products would be welcome.
mikewm9v 1 year ago
I know that- because I'm an alien whose been here 1,000,000 years and am about to harvest all those who hang around on Youtube typing insulting comments. What was your name again?
Yavor54 1 year ago
Actually, I have a theory. On the closest inhabited planets, the beings actually "hear" in the ham radio frequency range. To them, we are Gods. They have a whole culture based on our radio language and have derived a set of moral codes from our signals which they hears as faint voices in their heads. One of the Ham radio Gods is Roger. Another is 73's. This is the actual purpose of Ham Radio and the government doesn't want us to attract this destructive race of aliens here to find their Gods.
Yavor54 1 year ago 5
@Yavor54 aliens are here since thousans of years and they dont need the ham shit to know that our goverment systems sucks. if you want to know about that google the book: Thiaoouba Prophecy
is free to download in pdf
imaginacion2009 1 year ago
The Government hates ham hobbyists, in my opinion. Because ham operators might decipher everything they're doing.
Aliens from space might hate ham operators too.
Aliendear 1 year ago
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MultiRobertJohnson 1 year ago
Please could you tell me how do I input my callsign when i turn the ic-7000 radio on thanks Robert 2W0BJR>
MultiRobertJohnson 1 year ago
Hi My icom 7000 the power meter on uhf only goe's to 50% at full power is that normal?
stonesharve 2 years ago
Well, power out on VHF is 50W and less on UHF.
the meter is a 100W meter..so sounds right to me!
Yavor54 2 years ago
@Yavor54 WTF? The meter is in % not W - so therefore the meter reading for each band at 100% power would be full deflection. Please don't answer questions without at least doing what you've said ...
And No; 50% at UHF is a problem that needs looking at. Mine was the same ICOM replaced it. Now 100% on UHF.
HFDecoding 4 months ago
@HFDecoding - So glad there are real experts like you out - there to straighten out
we idiots. Thanks for your continuous efforts to help other hams out there! You're
a real gentleman.
Yavor54 4 months ago
@Yavor54 Yes; I am happy for you that you've today gained a place in a filter :-)
HFDecoding 4 months ago
Thanks. I just got the rig, i will leave it as it is...but its good to learn some things.
sv2evs 2 years ago
Before hidden, now Clear... hahahaaha
strncl 3 years ago
JESUS.Thats complicated.
madaraszattila 3 years ago
nice
m3xlipat 3 years ago
Hi and everything like that you send me in writing the functions of this menu because I am Brazilian and not to understand. If it can clear
You embrace a great friend of Pablo-Pu2pja
pu2pja 4 years ago
Hi and everything like that you send me in writing the functions of this menu because I am Brazilian and not to understand. If it can clear
You embrace a great friend of Pablo-Pu2pja
pu2pja 4 years ago
any complaints on this unit?? i heard that it gets too hot!!!
peterwo2e 4 years ago
It gets pretty warm, but there's a crystal oven near the rear of the unit, I'm told. It's really frequency stable. I've subjected mine to some long ragchews at full power, with no problems at all. It seems to be ok with its own heat. The RX is fantastic. No extra filters to buy, the DSP really pulls them out of the noise. Nice radio.
G0IFI 2 years ago
does anyone know if its possible to change the TV frequencies so a US version will work on UK TV frequencies.. cheers guys
leeroe 4 years ago
PWr Button + Tuner + P.AMP
3 Buttons !!!!
19BCO 4 years ago
hmmmm nice vid, but i've the european version and i can't go to the service menue :-(( if i hold the on + tune button
73 de Patrick DO1PPS
do1pps 4 years ago
excellent video. Will be purchasing one soon I think so any instruction is greatly appreciated. Weel done.
73
calpurnius1966 4 years ago
Very good vid. I had to do similar with my used 756 ProII, put it on the bench connected it to the service monitor and went at it. It seems as intuitive as the 756. If only the 756 series had the MO trim in firmware instead of touch and go with the side adjustment...
fernblatt 4 years ago
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senorvergara 4 years ago