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<H1 class=NewsTitle>Icom America releases new IC-7410 HF + 6M ham radio
transceiver </H1>
<P><FONT size=1>Press Release<BR></FONT><FONT face=Tahoma>Icom America announces
the new <STRONG>IC-7410</STRONG> amateur radio transceiver, featuring advanced
digital capabilities normally found in much higher cost rigs.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma>“The 7410 brings superior DSP speed and capability to a rig
that’s priced and designed for everyday use”, says Ray Novak, National Amateur
Marketing Manager for Icom America. “The 7410 represents a major upgrade in
performance over its predecessor, the 746PRO. These rigs may look and operate
alike – which is very much intentional – but the new kid is definitely much
faster.”</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma>How much faster? The MFLOPS speed of the 7410’s DSP chip is
up to 20 times faster than the older unit.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma>This specialized HF rig employs the same high grade DSP
unit and double conversion super-heterodyne system developed from the latest
technology used in the IC-7800/IC-7700/ IC-7600 series. In addition, when used
with the optional FL-430 and FL-431 filters, narrow mode signals are protected
from adjacent inband signals. The 3kHz first IF filter is especially effective
in the CW and SSB modes. <BR>Like it’s IC-7600 big brother, the 7410 sports an
impressive +30dBm third-order intercept point (IP3) in 14MHz.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma>Today’s ham often combines the capabilities of a
transceiver with a PC to maximize operating speed, efficiency and enjoyment. The
IC-7410 comes with a standard type B USB connector on its back panel. Modulation
input, audio output, RTTY demodulator output and CIV command can be controlled
via the USB cable. Also, a conventional CI-V remote control jack is built in to
the IC-7410.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma>The 7410 is built rugged, with an impressive, one-piece
cast aluminum heat sink to efficiently reduce normal operating temperatures. A
high stability TCXO crystal oscillator provides ±0.5ppm of high frequency
stability over a wide temperature range (0°C to +50°C) for many hours of
operating enjoyment.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma>The rig is sized just right to set atop a desk in a den or
shack, or grab and take mobile. Icom has several speakers and power supplies
designed to match the look and feel of the radio, adding to the handsome look of
a modern operating station. But the 7410 need not be a shut-in: at only 22 1/2
pounds, the 7410 is surprisingly convenient to carry to your Field Day or other
amateur radio event.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma>Already FCC approved, the IC-7410 is still pending delivery
to the US market and a recommended retail price. Several new accessories include
the SM-30 desktop microphone and the before-mentioned FL-430 and FL-431 1st
stage IF filters for HF/6 meters – the FL-430 for 6kHz and the FL-431 for
3kHz.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma>Also coming soon for the 7410 is optional remote control
software. The RS-BA1 allows you to use the IC-7410 from another room using your
home network or even from a remote location over the Internet. Most settings
such as filter width, AGC constant, etc, can be controlled from your PC. Pricing
for this new accessory is not yet available.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma>The IC-7410 will fill a nice price/performance niche
between the very capable and DX’ers favorite IC-7600, and the military-rugged,
go-anywhere IC-7200. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Tahoma>For more information on the IC-7410 and about Icom in
general, visit the </FONT><A
href="http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/7410/default.aspx"
target=_blank><FONT face=Tahoma>IC-7410 product
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