One of the unique and exciting aspects of the Icom IC-905 VHF/UHF/SHF All Mode Base/Portable Transceiver is its ability to allow hams to experience operating up to 10 GHz with the optional Icom 10 GHz CX-10G Transverter.
In the video below, DX Engineering’s Michael Murphy, KI8R, with help from the active community of microwave operators and assistance provided by rain scatter propagation, makes two QSOs on 10 GHz—his first ever on the super high frequency bands.
You can watch both QSOs in action on the IC-905, along with tips on parabolic antenna positioning to maximize your receive signal, more about rain scatter, and some encouraging words on expanding your amateur radio horizons by giving these lesser-used bands a try.
“In the 40 years I’ve been in this hobby, this is probably one of the most awesome things I’ve ever done in ham radio,” KI8R said.
Also watch KI8R detail the many other features of the IC-905 in this video on DX Engineering’s YouTube channel.
