More than 42,000 Hams from around the world flocked to this year’s Ham Fair (August 31-September 1) in Tokyo, hoping to get a first look at what’s on the horizon for Amateur Radio operators.
Icom’s booth at Japan’s largest Amateur Radio event became the center of attention with the unveiling of its IC-705 HF/VHF/UHF D-STAR All Mode Portable Transceiver. This unique rig boasts the features of Icom’s IC-7300, IC-7610 and IC-9700 in a portable QRP package small enough to hold in one hand (7.9” W x 3.1” H x 3.3” D) and fit inside a backpack for portable fun or EMCOMM operating. Features include:
- SDR Direct Sampling technology for low noise and low distortion receiver performance and impressive transmission capabilities
- Color touch screen and high-speed, high-resolution spectrum scope and waterfall display in real time
- All-band, all-mode transceiver capability: 160-6m+2m+70cm; SSB/CW/RTTY/AM/FM/DV (D-STAR)
- Built-in BluetoothÒ and wireless LAN
- Fully equipped for D-STAR functions
- 10W output power on external 13.8V supply or 5W with included clip-in rear panel battery pack (BP-272 Li-Ion)
- Provided whip antenna for VHF/UHF, speaker microphone, and DC power cable
The IC-705 is designed to fit in an optional backpack (LC-192), featuring holes for antenna, as well as coaxial and microphone cables.
Billed by Icom as “Your New Partner for Field Operations,” the IC-705 is expected to be available in Spring 2020. Hams can place their reservation for the transceiver at DXEngineering.com. The IC-705 is currently awaiting FCC Type Certification.
