ICOM IC-705 Ham Radio - Features and Modes Demonstration (HF, Digital, D-STAR, VHF/UHF) - Livestream

My ICOM IC-705 is here! This is quite the cool little multi-tool ham radio! It is impressive in many regards, but I have found the ease of use to be amazing.
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1:00 INTRO
1:07 The unveil
1:50 ICOM Swag Pack Giveaways
4:16 The Box
4:25 Speaker Mic
6:00 tripod mount
8:14 Exterior or radio
9:07 Battery pack
11:50 Radio controls
15:45 Set Menu
18:40 GPS time source
29:30 Speaker mic test
29:45 Front speaker test
30:00 Band change
31:27 Memory Settings for reapeaters
36:45 D-STAR Usage
41:02 Digital mode setup
51:32 Digital decode
1:01:00 Noise reducer and blanker
1:08:00 Short wave listening
1:09:00 How is the tuning knob?
1:11:30 Broadcast AM
1:12:20 Broadcast FM
1:13:17 Airband!
1:16:00 Record/Playback RX audio
1:22:00 Bluetooth testing
1:29:35 Recording playback on the air
1:39:40 Cycling through memory settings
1:46:10 External speakers
1:49:30 RX/TX Power draw
2:17:15 D-STAR audio test
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[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I have added MANY timestamps to make jumping around easier. 1:00 INTRO 1:07 The unveil 1:50 ICOM Swag Pack Giveaways 4:16 The Box 4:25 Speaker Mic 6:00 tripod mount 8:14 Exterior or radio 9:07 Battery pack 11:50 Radio controls 15:45 Set Menu 18:40 GPS time source 29:30 Speaker mic test 29:45 Front speaker test 30:00 Band change 31:27 Memory Settings for reapeaters 36:45 D-STAR Usage 41:02 Digital mode setup 51:32 Digital decode 1:01:00 Noise reducer and blanker 1:08:00 Short wave listening 1:09:00 How is the tuning knob? 1:11:30 Broadcast AM 1:12:20 Broadcast FM 1:13:17 Airband! 1:16:00 Record/Playback RX audio 1:22:00 Bluetooth testing 1:29:35 Recording playback on the air 1:39:40 Cycling through memory settings 1:46:10 External speakers 1:49:30 RX/TX Power draw 2:17:15 D-STAR audio test

[@havensphotography]

Quick question, trying to download this to watch it offline later but it won't download, KZbin help says its a setting the creator sets, is that correct? Sorry to bug you, love the videos.

[@rejphotography]

Josh, thank you so much for the time stamps. This is perfect!!!

[@tommylyons5007]

excellent introduction video to the icom ic705 many thanks

[@rowdyron4111]

This radio is why I'm studying for my General. Great video Josh, thanks.

[@JoeyRF]

Me too! Hope you got passed!

[@BaySideTV]

THANK YOU HRCC !!! I have been trying to get my IC705 working with WSJT-X. I could decode signals but transmit did not work. At first I thought it was the cable but was getting the "usb com" displayed on the rig. I tried everything including ordering a new USB cable that the dealers advertising says "Works with the 705" so I ordered it and on its way. Then last nite I came across this video and it was great as I was learning new features of the rig I had not used before......Then you had a segment on connecting with WSJT-X and to use FLRIG as WSJT-X does not yet have support for the 705. So I got up this morning, downloaded FLRIG and set it up per your demo and low and behold everything works.... many thanks and now a loyal subscriber..... Don - KW2AIR

[@Davidjkeates]

Excellent demonstration, thank you for taking the time to make this video

[@keithwaning4059]

Love your videos

[@wild-radio7373]

Watching the replay now!! :) Nice Kit !!! 🤜🏻👍🤛🏻♡♡♡

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks for watching!

[@keithwaning4059]

I'm getting ready to push the button....gonna order it

[@jackkelley890]

You rock that icom hat!

[@denisemcjunkins3756]

I plan to get one next year. This video has helped me a lot. KO4ESA. 73

[@Starlite4321]

KUSC is awesome ! I listen to it all the time via internet in S. Arizona

[@noneedtoknow82]

Is there an affordable amp to increase this from 10w for use in one's shack?

[@richardkolacki6648]

nice 705 icon video 73.

[@matthewshammond]

What’s your opinion about making the 705 a mobile rig? With ability for easy removal to use in house or when doing POTA/SOTA. Basically an all-in-one rig for someone to use on the road, at the house, and when on the move. I only have a D74 and have been looking to get a mobile rig and an HF for the house. This seems like it could do both??? Wondering your thoughts to use as mobile.

[@geneturner870]

I am waiting for mine to be delivered. I am looking forward to having fun with it.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Having fun with this shouldn’t be a problem. 👍

[@LR-kw3vu]

Noobe here...my TX icon has a red broken square around it on 2m. Not sure what is wrong? Cannot TX but sometimes hear something when it has a solid red square but not sure what i did to get it there LOL....please help!

[@jamesk0ua]

XFC is for receiving on your split transmit frequency. Usage: say you are in a pileup of a DX station, and he is working split and say "5 to 10 up", you set your second VFO 5 to 10 khz up from his frequency. But where to set it? Say your strategy is to "tail end" the last station that worked him so you will then know where his receiver is set. Press and hold the XFC button and tune your second VFO and if you are lucky you may hear the last station to work the DX. Leave your VFO there and release the XFC button and call the DX. Not as good as having two receivers , but since it is a one receiver rig, it is better than "guessing" where the DX is listening. Keep trying to figure out where the DX is listening within the 5 to 10 up window. 73 de KØUA

[@davidray4128]

That thing is sweet. Wish it had an antenna tuner built in.

[@molly123164]

Fantastic review Josh de EI3JB

[@davidbruce3651]

Thanks!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Welcome!

[@AD6DMDennis]

Surprisingly hard to Google the settings and any mention of CIV anywhere for the IC-705. This video helped me to get the settings right for Ham Radio Deluxe and FLrig (and therefore FLdigi). Thanks Josh! 73.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I’m glad it helped!

[@dansloss2566]

There is a 1.11 firmware update. It changes the battery charge indicator - minor change.

[@Yaegermeister163]

New Ham here, KJ7ZMO out of Montana. Studying for my General exam and am searching for a radio that fits what I would like it to do. Budget wise I a flexible but for my first radio I would like to get something that does all bands. I am enjoying using the FM stations here but want to use the HF frequencies as well as get into digital using the raspberry pi. I really like the Icom 7300. It can definitely do everything I would like it to plus from your other video I can see it can be taken mobile in a box. My question with regards to the Icom 705 is that if you take this mobile and have a 12V battery are you concerned with being able to reach out with only 10 watts?

[@chadvandam7179]

I am blind so I really like that thisradio speaks your frequency! is there anything else that does with the embedded speech?

[@ibuildsheds5654]

i run my baud at 19200... might even work at 115200?

[@janetbajan568]

do you add the tone what about offset?

[@keithwaning4059]

I did it ...I ordered mine this morning..now we wait..and wait and wait

[@denisemcjunkins3756]

Keith Waning excellent. I plan to get one next year.

[@arnoldschmidt2753]

Well Joshua, I'm ao glad that I found this video. We are both at the same moment in time. You learned all about this rig 2 years ago and you were very through in your experimentation video. I am now facing the same challenges but at a reduced cost. Iam looking to get into the field of HF,VHF,UHF. I have already brought a Kenwood nx5800 K2 for another private network which will eliminate the need for KZbin and all the other censorship platforms. I still need 2 more 5800's and 3 nx5300 hand helds ,1 scanner and 1 multiband radio . I was advised to get a Icom 7100 for its versatility but this 705 is wonderful with the touch screen waterfall. Sadly it only is 10 Watts max while the 7100 has 100 . You have shown the weakness of the 705 and it's strengths. What if Icom could fuse the 2 of them together and create a 100 watt unit with both full features? That would be an awesome unit . But it is what it is and so we must choose what is the best way to go. The 9700 is my next video to watch and learn . Thanks for your great video.

[@the1spyderryder]

CIV IS SHORT FOR COMPUTER INTERFACE 5 .THE ADDRESS FOR A MODEL IS SET BUT CAN BE CHANGED. The CI5 address allows you to directly address one or all radios on the CIV BUS.

[@Mikek2bn]

Fine job Josh Loog look but it sounds great

[@jamesmcgarity614]

What system would recommend to a pepper? More interest in hearing whats going on but maybe someday to talk.

[@KB1HQS]

IC-705 is thicc. Nice display.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It's got a nice booty

[@forgetyourlife]

Its design was originally intended to be powered powered by eight D-Cell batteries.

[@paulhastings3109]

Outstanding work and all bands. Remember 20 years and now. It will ruff time to learn be watch KZbin. If I how to this. Trying to install FLgigi Computer win10 's into FTDX-1200. Just going have to get my head clear. So this is long 73 KQ4CD

[@mikeroberge5488]

Good day all. I just received my ic705 today. Got a bit of an issue. When turning it on the only control that works is the af gain knob. Radio seems to turn on ok but that is as far as it goes. no buttons and no touch screen. Anyone have a clue or just bad unit?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Is the lock button on?

[@mikeroberge5488]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse I wish it was. Then all would be fine. even if it was that would not lock the touch screen and all the other buttons.

[@sinansinan80]

hi Can I use the Icom model iC 750 receiver and transmitter only shortwave receiver...Is it a good idea

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

You need a license to transmit. Otherwise, yes!

[@ertonyrn]

I can never get into n6cyp... im one city away. Wtf

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

There is a LOT of FT8 on 2m! Especially during contests. Horizontal antennas are the norm and cross polarization losses are steep... but a 2m horizontal loop takes little tower or attic space, small 2m beams look like TV antennas so you can get away with it in HOA's...

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I think that will depend on your area really.

[@MaryBrownForFreedom]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse A look at the contest results will show local activity. With a loop I could work stations out to 150 miles if they had a beam and that was on SSB, FT might double that depending on terrain. I know you guys have mountains in the way but contest results show a lot of activity in CA...

[@Transmissions]

Josh, thanks for the most excellent demo. What do you think of this vs the TX-500? 73, N1BJX

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

They are very different radios. They fit different radios goals really.

[@Transmissions]

Which one do you think you’d grab more often? :)

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

That is a good question. I’d take the 705.

[@TomSwango]

How do I get a hat ??

[@JimmyShot]

Any planned SOTA activation vids planned with this radio?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yes! Very soon in fact!

[@JimmyShot]

Ham Radio Crash Course awesome!

[@donaldbickford9732]

Will it receive NOAA weather. And bullitons

[@JimmyShot]

Hey what logging software is K8MRD running in his vids? and yes that’s a joke

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

He uses a guitar hooked up to a recorder and belts out CW info for the QSO info.

[@wild-radio7373]

Wait... What logging software did you say?!?! ♡♡♡ (LoL)

[@JimmyShot]

Ham Radio Crash Course lmfao. That would be a sweet rig. We should make him a CW rig out of a guitar hero controller since it was basically a paddle that you “strummed”. That would be so damn funny to see.

[@wild-radio7373]

@@JimmyShot OMG! You are a brilliant man!! ♡♡♡

[@thebnbaldwin]

Have you used the 705 with FLDigi, etc. on VHF and UHF?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I have indeed. I used it to control both bands VFO for following the ISS.

[@brettvk4bde]

Hey Josh, Can you still get the swag pack or just the hat? 🤞😊

[@kevinkc3onohelijeepworld953]

Sadly it starts at 25:12 into in and won't let you link earlier ????? 😞

[@forgetyourlife]

Chrome did that for me as well. Switched to Edge and it worked. Safari worked to.

[@richardfink2712]

The eagle 🦅 has landed I got me one too!

[@JamesTotoro]

You Rock! Thanks for all you do! KD2TYY

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikehorvath4780]

Will ICOM have a MARS mid for this radio?

[@mikehorvath4780]

MARS mod

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I’m sure nature will find a way to make this happen. What frequencies are opened up though is unknown at this time n

[@TXLorenzo]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse There is a diode in there somewhere that needs to be taken out.

[@michaelgallowaysr.333]

What is a discord? I’m legally blind I am is it something on the screen that will be easy to see?

[@linuxinstalled]

Discord is kinda like Skype but better. It has chat, video, and audio. Im not sure about the visibility though.

[@one-of-us9939]

Wow... I'm impressed... And I'm a newbie. Could I ask? Could a guy (me) start with a 705?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yep. Just keep it on 2 meters, 70 cm, 6 meters and tech part of 10

[@one-of-us9939]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse thanks!

[@scotthardesty6296]

Will it connect to a pi-Star

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Sure

[@turinskiboy]

Not $2365.00 AUD. Around $1800 currently with Strictly Ham. Check out the web site.

[@kenthufford743]

The 7100 does DSTAR voice on all bands, including all HF bands. The 705 should also, tho, only 10 watts.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Indeed. I’m going to test that soon.

[@KC1PSK]

Does this radio do DMR? Hot spot

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Nope.

[@lupacchinobros]

Is this official issue or a demo?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

This is the official US version of the IC-705

[@mikehorvath4780]

Will ICOM have a MARS mod for this radio?

[@AdamMelancon]

I have a 7300 in the shack and a G90 for portable. I keep telling myself... my G90 is plenty... my G90 is plenty... my G90 is plenty... KD5QZG

[@wild-radio7373]

Your G90 is really cool!♡♡♡

[@AdamMelancon]

Aname Aname I really do love my G90! Great radio!

[@wild-radio7373]

@@AdamMelancon haha♡ I think we all love that little G90!!♡♡

[@TXLorenzo]

I am in exactly the same place with my 7300 and G90, but I like the feature set of the 705 and really like the idea of a one "do it all" usb cable to my laptop for digital comms. Of course, there is all the wifi and bluetooth features with easy loading of repeater data and VHF/UHF. I succumbed and ordered one, LOL. I won't give up the G90 though, 20 watts is 20 watts and it still has a waterfall.

[@michaelgallowaysr.333]

Great video Josh! How do I win an adventure pack? Call is KD1HF 73

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Keep and eye on the Discord. 👍

[@davidcarlson4412]

Apple AirPods Pro work great with IC705

[@trailwalker76]

How can this radio NOT have a tuner.....🙄

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It doesn’t need one.

[@trailwalker76]

Ham Radio Crash Course No radio “needs” a tuner but for everything that’s inside and for the price it would’ve been a BIG positive if it had one. As you well know having a tuner installed and set to certain SWR threshold can save a radio from being damaged by High SWR caused by a faulty coax or antenna.. I’ll wait for Icom to have some sort of upgrade. But hey that’s my opinion.

[@Drewboo1968]

1880 mah is not high capacity. My kid's phone comes with a 5000 mah battery. When are Yaesu, Icom and their ilk going to stop ripping folks off over battery prices?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Ripping people off?

[@Drewboo1968]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Absolutely. I understand the transceivers being pricy, it is a limited market even worldwide, when compared to say a cell phone. But, and there is always a but. Gigaparts will sell me a battery for my FT2, the Yaesu SBR-14LI "High Capacity" 2200 mah job for 79 of my hard earned Dollars. Bridgecom will sell me a 3100 mah battery for my 878 UV- Plus for the princely sum of $29.99. So yes, there are definitely rip off battery prices. I will say the Yaesu battery is built a little better, not orders of magnitude though, and certainly not 2.6 times the money better. The Yaesu battery costs $4.94 per Watt hour. The Anytone battery costs $1.31 per Watt hour. The battery for my FT2 is 3.77 times more expensive per Watt hour. Makes my Anytone battery a bargain!.. Or is it? Could it be that one battery is reasonably and fairly priced for what it is, and the other is just priced to gouge. I would be shocked if the BOM was as high as ten bucks for either of them. I love both these HT's, but that doesn't mean one can't call BS on gouging when it happens. 73 Drew KD9PBT

[@richardfink2712]

W2 *nb

[@Radionut]

Yeah $1200 this is why most new amateur radio operators can’t get into the hobby. That’s ridiculous

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Why is it ridiculous?

[@TXLorenzo]

Plenty of alternatives for a lot less. ie. Xeigu G90.