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forum threadDennisRoth posted May 07, 2026 12:25 PM
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GigaParts Yaesu Icom IC-7300 MK2 - ends August 25, 2026. (FCC licensed US amateur operators only)

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PRIZE. One Grand Prize, Icom IC-7300 MK2 HF/50MHz Transceiver, valued at $1499.95 . The winner is responsible for all taxes and expenses associated with accepting the prize.

PROMOTION PERIOD. The Promotion Period begins May 7,2026 and ends August 35, 2026. All mail-in entries must be received by August 24, 2026. Online entries must be received by our server before noon (US Central time) on August 25, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY. To participate, you must be at least 18 years of age at time of entry and an FCC licensed US amateur operator or the legal guardian of a minor who is so licensed. Due to restrictive laws in many countries, this promotion is only valid within the United States, its territories, and possessions. Winners located outside of the 50 states but within a territory or possession will be responsible for all applicable freight charges. Entries with insufficient or inaccurate information will be disqualified. This promotion is VOID where prohibited by law. If you enter a club callsign, you may not enter, on the same day, the callsign of the trustee or another club callsign for which the same person is the trustee. Licensed amateur operators under legal age should have their legal guardians submit entries and claim any prizes on their behalf. GigaParts employees/ex-employees and their immediate family are not eligible to win.

WINNER SELECTION. The Grand Prize winner will be randomly selected on or after August 25, 2026 .

BONUS ENTRIES. Bonus entries may be submitted online by correctly answering a multiple choice trivia question after submitting your initial daily entry. Bonus entries are not guaranteed and may be revoked after being awarded. The Sponsor is not required to offer a bonus entry and participation in the bonus entry is completely voluntary. Limit one bonus entry per day per callsign. If the Sponsor determines that a bonus question is invalid, incorrect, poorly worded, or deficient in any way, the Sponsor will make its best efforts to address this deficiency in the interest of fairness as decided solely by the Sponsor.

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PRIZE. One Grand Prize, Icom IC-7300 MK2 HF/50MHz Transceiver, valued at $1499.95 . The winner is responsible for all taxes and expenses associated with accepting the prize.

PROMOTION PERIOD. The Promotion Period begins May 7,2026 and ends August 35, 2026. All mail-in entries must be received by August 24, 2026. Online entries must be received by our server before noon (US Central time) on August 25, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY. To participate, you must be at least 18 years of age at time of entry and an FCC licensed US amateur operator or the legal guardian of a minor who is so licensed. Due to restrictive laws in many countries, this promotion is only valid within the United States, its territories, and possessions. Winners located outside of the 50 states but within a territory or possession will be responsible for all applicable freight charges. Entries with insufficient or inaccurate information will be disqualified. This promotion is VOID where prohibited by law. If you enter a club callsign, you may not enter, on the same day, the callsign of the trustee or another club callsign for which the same person is the trustee. Licensed amateur operators under legal age should have their legal guardians submit entries and claim any prizes on their behalf. GigaParts employees/ex-employees and their immediate family are not eligible to win.

WINNER SELECTION. The Grand Prize winner will be randomly selected on or after August 25, 2026 .

BONUS ENTRIES. Bonus entries may be submitted online by correctly answering a multiple choice trivia question after submitting your initial daily entry. Bonus entries are not guaranteed and may be revoked after being awarded. The Sponsor is not required to offer a bonus entry and participation in the bonus entry is completely voluntary. Limit one bonus entry per day per callsign. If the Sponsor determines that a bonus question is invalid, incorrect, poorly worded, or deficient in any way, the Sponsor will make its best efforts to address this deficiency in the interest of fairness as decided solely by the Sponsor.

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Entry page https://www.gigaparts.net/sweepstakes/

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What RF system does the IC-7300MK2 employ to convert signals directly to digital data?

Answer: RF Direct Sampling System


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What is the size of the color TFT touch LCD on the IC-7300MK2?

Answer: 4.3 inch


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A repeat from 12/22/2025
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Which function is used to improve the 3rd order intercept point performance on the IC-7300MK2?

Answer: IP Plus


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Page four (4) of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==
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The IP Plus function improves the Intermodulation
Distortion (IMD) quality by exerting the direct sampling
system performance.
Last edited by DennisRoth May 8, 2026 at 10:51 PM.
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For the IC-7300MK2, which supplied accessory has a rating of 32 V 25 A?

Answer: Spare fuse


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Spare fuse
(32 V 25 A)
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What does the word DANGER indicate in the IC-7300MK2 manual?

Answer: Personal death or serious injury


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Page two (2) of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==
Quote :
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
DANGER! Personal death, serious injury or an
explosion may occur.
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What is the prohibited modification for the IC-7300MK2 under FCC rules?

Answer: Receiving cellular service signals


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Page three (3) of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==
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WARNING: MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE TO
RECEIVE CELLULAR RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE
SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND
FEDERAL LAW.
Last edited by DennisRoth May 13, 2026 at 04:31 AM.
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According to the IC-7300MK2 manual, how should electrical and electronic products be disposed of in the European Union?

Answer: To designated collection locations


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Page three (3) of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==

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The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on
your product, literature, or packaging
reminds you that in the European Union,
all electrical and electronic products,
batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable
batteries) must be taken to designated
collection locations
at the end of their working life.
Actually the way most people dispose of obsolete or broken ham gear is to take it to a hamfest and sell it Sly in the parking lot to a newbie Prop who will take it home and find out it doesn't work. Crying
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Which frequency is specifically mentioned in the IC-7300MK2 manual as a location for internal spurious signals?

Answer: 9.140 MHz


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The other choices are in ham bands and you would not design a ham transceiver with birdies in a ham band.

Page four (4) of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==

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Spurious signals may be received near the following
frequencies. These are made in the internal circuit and
does not indicate a transceiver malfunction:
• 2.066 MHz • 4.133 MHz • 9.140 MHz
• 27.426 MH
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What sounds when the IC-7300MK2 touch screen is touched for 1 second?

Answer: One short and one long beep


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The other choices are in ham bands and you would not design a ham transceiver with birdies in a ham band.

Page four (4) of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==
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Touch for 1 second
If the display is touched for 1 second, one short
and one long beep
sound
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What material should be used to clean a dusty IC-7300MK2 touch screen?

Answer: Soft dry cloth


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Page four (4) of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==
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If the touch screen becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
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What must you NEVER touch while the IC-7300MK2 is transmitting?

Answer: The antenna connector


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Page ten (10) of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==
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DANGER HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an
antenna, an antenna connector,
or a ground terminal
while transmitting. This could cause an electrical
shock or burn.
No one posted yesterday, but then the question was an easy one.
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What is the maximum DC voltage that can be applied to the IC-7300MK2 DC 13.8 V socket?

Answer: 16.0 V


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Page ten (10) of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==
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WARNING! NEVER apply more than 16 V DC to
the [DC 13.8 V] socket on the transceiver rear panel.
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What should you do if you notice an abnormal odor or smoke from the IC-7300MK2?

Answer: Turn OFF power immediately


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Page ten (10) of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==

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WARNING! NEVER operate the equipment if
you notice an abnormal odor, sound or smoke.
Immediately turn OFF the power and/or remove
the DC power cables.
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What is the specified operating temperature range for the IC-7300MK2?

Answer: -10 to +60 Celsius


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Page nineteen (19) of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==
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What action is cautioned against when carrying the IC-7300MK2?

Answer: Holding the dials and controls


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Page nineteen (19 of the BASIC MANUAL Reading https://www.icomamerica.com/api/d...8xLnBkZg==

Quote :
CAUTION: DO NOT hold the stand, dials, and
controls when you carry the transceiver
. This may
damage them.

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