ICOM IC-705

The ICOM IC-705 is a multimode HF/VHF/UHF portable amateur radio transceiver. The radio has 5 watts of output when using its internal battery and 10 watts of output when using external power.[1] With the rise in award programs such as Summits on the Air, and Parks on the Air this lightweight fully functional radio is a popular choice for people using them in the field.[2][1] The IC-705 has support for a wide variety of commonly used amateur radio modes including ICOM's proprietary digital voice mode D-STAR.[3] The IC-705 is also one of the first mainstream amateur radios to use SDR technology instead of the older superheterodyne design.[4] Additionally the IC-705 has multiple extra features that are useful when operating in the field. Supporting the radio's D-STAR module is a GPS receiver to allow users to send their location though the D-STAR network as well as help locate nearby repeater systems.[2] In addition to the GPS receiver the radio supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi which allows users to connect their computers or tablets to the IC-705 for running digital data modes such as PSK31, Winlink, and FT8.[5][6] The radio has been praised for its size, easy to use menus, large easy to read screen and the quality of its build.[1][7] Common criticisms of the radio include its lack of a built in antenna tuner and its price compared to other more powerful radios on the market.[8][9]

An ICOM IC-705 Radio Tuned to the 40 Meter Band

Specifications

Specifications of the ICOM IC-705:[10]

  • Frequency Range: Tx: 1.8 – 450 MHz (Amateur Bands Only) Rx: 30 kHz – 199.999 MHz and 400-470 MHz
  • Modes of Emission: A1A (CW), A3E (AM), J3E (LSB, USB), F3E (FM)
  • Impedance: BNC connector 50 Ohms, unbalanced
  • Supply Voltage: 7.4 VDC Internal or 13.8 VDC External
  • Current Consumption: 7.4 VDC Rx: 0.8 A Tx: 2.5 A | 13.8 VDC Rx: 0.5 A Tx: 3 A
  • Case Size (WxHxD): 200×83.5×82 mm; 7.9×3.3×3.2 in
  • Weight (Approx.): 1.1 kg; 2.4 lb
  • Output Power: 5W Internal Battery 10W External Power Source
  • Transmitter Modulation
    • SSB : Digital PSN modulation
    • AM : Digital low power modulation
    • FM : Digital phase modulation
    • DV : GMSK digital phase modulation
  • Receiver System
    • 0.030 to 24.999 MHz RF Direct Sampling
    • 25.000 MHz and above Down Conversion IF Sampling

References
  1. Wilson, Mark (2021-02-01). Steve Ford (ed.). "Product Review Icom IC-705 HF/VHF?UHF Multimode Portable Transceiver" (PDF). QST. ARRL. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2022-08-13. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  2. "Using the Icom IC-705 in the Field". OnAllBands. 2021-07-08. Archived from the original on 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  3. Handler, Jonathan (2021-01-12). "Ham on a Hog 3: Icom IC-705 Transceiver Meets Harley-Davidson". Ultimate Motorcycling. Archived from the original on 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  4. Thomas (2021-03-01). "A review of the Icom IC-705 QRP Portable SDR Transceiver". The SWLing Post. Archived from the original on 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  5. "Technical Segment / Remote operation with the IC-705｜Oct.2020 - Monthly FB NEWS". www.fbnews.jp. Archived from the original on 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  6. OH8STN, Julian (2021-04-07). "Icom AH-705 Icom IC-705 Chameleon EMCOMM 3B 80M JS8Call". OH8STN Ham Radio. Archived from the original on 2022-04-29. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  7. Farson, Adam (May 10, 2022). "IC-705 User Evaluation & Test Report" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
  8. OH8STN, Julian (2020-12-03). "Mat-705Plus Icom IC-705 Antenna tuner". OH8STN Ham Radio. Archived from the original on 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  9. Thomas (2020-11-18). "Portable tuner (ATU) options for the new Icom IC-705". The SWLing Post. Archived from the original on 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  10. "IC-705 All Mode Portable - Specifications - Icom America". www.icomamerica.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
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