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IC-705, icom

A portable QRP transceiver covering HF through 430/440 MHz with D-STAR digital voice, up to 10 W output, and 500 memory channels.

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Icom
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Technical

Specifications

Frequency coverage (USA Version) - Receiver0.030–199.999, 400.000–470.000 MHz
Frequency coverage (USA Version) - Transmitter1.800–1.999, 3.500–3.999, 5.255–5.405, 7.000–7.300, 10.100–10.150, 14.000–14.350, 18.068–18.168, 21.000–21.450, 24.890–24.990, 28.000–29.700, 50.000–54.000, 144.000–148.000, 430.000–450.000 MHz
ModeUSB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM, DV, FM, WFM (Rx only)
Memory channels500 channels (100 groups)
Scan edges25 channels
Call channels4 channels (2 channels × 2 bands)
Antenna connectorBNC connector (50Ω) (One connector for all bands)
Power supply requirement13.8 V DC ±15% (with external power supply); 7.4 V DC (with BP-272)
Operating temperature range–10°C to +60°C; +14°F to +140°F
Frequency stabilityLess than ± 0.5 ppm (–10°C to +60°C; 14°F to 140°F)
Frequency resolution1 Hz
Current drain (13.8 V DC) - TX (Max. power)Less than 3 A (10 W)
Current drain (7.4 V DC) - TX (Max. power)Less than 2.5 A (5 W)
Dimensions200×83.5×82 mm; 7.9×3.3×3.2 in (W×H×D, projections not included)
Weight1.1 kg; 2.4 lb (approximate; including BP-272)
Output power (13.8 V DC) - SSB/CW/RTTY/FM/DV0.1 to 10 W
Output power (7.4 V DC) - SSB/CW/RTTY/FM/DV0.1 to 5 W
Spurious emissions (HF)Less than −50 dB
Receiver system (0.030 to 24.999 MHz)RF Direct Sampling
Receiver system (25.000 MHz and above)Down Conversion IF Sampling
Sensitivity (1.800 to 29.999 MHz) - SSB/CW (10 dB S/N)0.20 μV
Sensitivity (50 MHz to 54 MHz) - SSB/CW (10 dB S/N)0.15 μV
Sensitivity (144/430/440 MHz) - SSB/CW (10 dB S/N)0.11 μV
Audio output power - Internal SPMore than 530 mW (12 Ω load at 10% distortion)
Audio output power - External SPMore than 200 mW (8 Ω load at 10% distortion)

Overview

About this product

The IC-705 is a portable QRP transceiver covering HF, 50 MHz, 144 MHz, and 430/440 MHz, receiving continuously from 0.030 to 199.999 MHz and 400.000 to 470.000 MHz. It supports USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM, D-STAR digital voice, FM, and wideband FM receive, with output up to 10 W on 13.8 V DC external power or 5 W on its BP-272 battery pack. The radio holds 500 memory channels across 100 groups, weighs approximately 1.1 kg with its battery installed, and measures 200 x 83.5 x 82 mm.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What bands does the IC-705 cover?

The USA version receives from 0.030 to 199.999 MHz and 400.000 to 470.000 MHz, and transmits on the 160, 80, 60, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 6, 2 metre and 70 cm amateur bands.

What output power does the IC-705 deliver?

Running on 13.8 V DC external power the IC-705 outputs up to 10 W (0.1-10 W); on its BP-272 battery at 7.4 V DC it outputs up to 5 W (0.1-5 W).

Does the IC-705 support D-STAR digital voice?

Yes, its supported modes include USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM, DV (D-STAR), FM and WFM (receive only).

How much does the IC-705 weigh?

The IC-705 weighs approximately 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) including its BP-272 battery, with dimensions of 200 x 83.5 x 82 mm (7.9 x 3.3 x 3.2 in).

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