Icom IC-705

IC-705  Genuine UK VERSION with 5MHz enabled 

Picture shows the Icom IC-705 together with our NEVADA RC-105 antenna mounting bracket & patch lead.

(Beware some dealers are selling non UK, grey imports, without 5MHz enabled or backed by ICOM UK warranty)

The New Icom IC-705 is an RF direct sampling VHF, UHF, HF, D-Star all mode 10W QRP portable transceiver* prototype (*when using external power supply)

Brief Specifications

• Receiver: 30kHz - 146MHz
• Receive: FM Broadcast & AM Air band included.
• Method: Direct sampling up to MHz
• Scope: Live Spectrum and Waterfall
• External Power: 13.8V
• Power: 10W down to 500mW (5W with battery)
• Bluetooth: Included for remote operation
• GPS: Included for D-Star
• SD Card Slot: Included
• Speaker Mic: Included
• Input: BNC
• Size: 200w x 80h x 85d (mm)Weight:  1kg
• Display: 4.5" Colour Touch Screen (Same as IC-7300/9700
• Battery:  BP-272 Rear Mounted (included)
• Optional MBF-705 Desktop holder for IC-705 (not included)

A new hybrid radio. Base station radio performance and functions are packaged in a compact and lightweight portable size. Whether you are taking your hobby to a SOTA, POTA, or some other "On the Air" location, the IC-705 will be your "GO TO" rig!

Output Power:

• 10W with 13.8VDC external power supply
• 5W with BP-272 li-ion battery pack

Receiver Type:
Direct sampling
All Mode Radio
From HF to 50/144/430 MHz, enjoy a variety of bands in D-STAR DV, SSB, CW, AM and FM modes. The IC-705 receives continuously from the medium wave broadcast band to 144 MHz band. You can also enjoy FM broadcast and air band reception.

RF Direct Sampling System
The IC-705 uses the RF direct sampling method, which greatly reduces distortion. The high speed/high resolution real-time spectrum scope and waterfall display are incorporated in a compact design for the first time in this class.

Touch Screen Display
The large 4.3-inch touch screen color improves visibility and operability in the field.

Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN
Bluetooth® and wireless LAN are built-in. They can be used for smartphone linking and remote control, and also for Bluetooth® headsets.

Additional Features:

• Supports QRP/QRPp operations
• GPS antenna and logger
• MicroSD card slot
• Full equipped D-STAR functions
• RF Direct Sampling System
• Real-Time Spectrum Scope and Waterfall Display
• Large Touch Screen Colour Display
• Compact and Lightweight Design
• BP-272 Battery Pack or 13.8 V DC External Power Supply
• Max. Output Power 10W (13.8 V DC), 5W (BP-272) Supports QRP/QRPp Operations
• Bluetooth and Wireless LAN
• GPS Antenna and GPS Logger
• microSD Card Slot
• Full Equipped D-STAR Functions

Optional Backpack, LC-192, Ideal for Field Operations (not included available as an accessory)

Here are some HF and VHF antennas that will work with the Icom -705 along with the Nevada RC-105 antenna mount. The IC-705 is not supplied with an antenna as standard.

• Comet  HFJ-350M – Toy Box  (portable antenna system)
• Comet CGW-560 HF antenna GND wire cable set
• Sirio HP-2070 VHF/UHF Sirio short mobile antenna – will need to use the counterpoise but will work well – PL259 – fits onto the RC-105 bracket
• UHF-138 PL259 Plug to BNC Socket  Adaptor to convert RC-105 bracket to BNC  (PL259 to BNC socket adaptor – needed for the following)
• YHA-63 3 Stage Antenna for Yaesu FT817/818 or Icom IC-705
• WATSON WHX-270 Dualband Rubber Duck BNC Ideal for FT817/818/IC705 etc
• WATSON WHXX-7000 Dualband Rubber Duck BNC Ideal for FT817/818/IC705 etc

• Info Sheet