Fm Unit Install Exclusive — Icom Ui7 Am

The UI-7 board has two 3-pin plugs attached to it via short harnesses (wires). Connect these to the remaining connectors on the main unit:

Check if your UI-7 unit has an attached miniature coaxial cable or wire harness.

The physical location of the UI7 is the most critical success factor. Because the UI7 has no display, you can hide it inside a console or behind a bulkhead. However, “hidden” does not mean “forgotten.” icom ui7 am fm unit install

A: There is a clever external indicator, as described in the blog "Jay's Technical Talk." On the bottom of the IC-725, look at the rear right side where there are air flow grill openings. If a UI-7 is installed, those grill openings will be completely blocked by the board inside. You can also try selecting AM or FM mode; if they are not present, the UI-7 is not installed.

You will see a designated silk-screened rectangular outline marked . The UI-7 board has two 3-pin plugs attached

Carefully remove all screws securing the top and bottom covers of your transceiver. Note the length and position of the screws, as they may differ. Gently lift the covers straight up and set them aside.

Double-check that the UI-7 board is fully seated. Even a fraction of a millimeter of lift can prevent the pins from making electrical contact. Because the UI7 has no display, you can

Power-on and basic check

A final thing to keep in mind is that there have been reports of of the UI-7 board. These clones may offer different functions; for example, some may only enable FM mode but not AM transmit, as seen in a user report. Be sure to verify the capabilities of any board before installation.