Icom PW1 Quick guide

PW1 Linear Amplifier
Setup / Configuration
Icom America Inc.
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Setting up the Icom PW1
Using the PW1 with 1 or 2 Icom exciters
Physical connections (1 radio)
Physical connections (2 radios)
“Synchronization”
Setting the ALC levels

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
There are only 3 cables required between the PW1 and an Icom radio.
(All 3 cables are included)

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
1 “accessory” cable. (7 pin “DIN” cable)

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
1 “remote” cable. (3.5mm “phono” cable)

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
1 coaxial cable. (50 ohm coax, RG8, etc)

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
The IC-718, 706 series or IC-7000 will also require the optional OPC
599 adapter.

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
Connect the DIN cable to the radio’s “ACC 2” port (7 pin)
** Note that the ports on the PW1 and radio are not labeled the same**

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
Connect the remote cable to the radio’s “remote” port

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
Connect the coax cable to the radio’s “ANT 1” port

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
Make sure the exciter (radio) switch is in the “1” position

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
Connect the 7 pin DIN cable to “ACC 1” of the PW1

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
Connect the remote cable to “remote 1” of the PW1

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
Connect the coax cable to “Input 1” of the PW1

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
Connect your antenna to “ANT 1” of the PW1

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Physical Connections (1 Icom radio)
Connect your dummy load to “ANT 4” of the PW1 (if applicable)

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Physical Connections (2 Icom radios)
Make sure the exciter (radio) switch is in the “1 & 2” position

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Physical Connections (2 Icom radios)
Connect the second radio the same way, using the “2” ports of the PW1

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Synchronization
The PW1 will automatically change bands, as needed, when the radio
frequency is changed.
Synchronization may not be possible with a non-Icom radio.
The synchronization commands are CI-V commands sent from the
radio via the remote cable.
Use of a CT-17 is not recommended with the PW1.

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Synchronization
First, make sure your radio is off, then perform a reset of the PW1 by
pressing and holding the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons while turning the
PW1 on.