Icom IC-705, What Do Others Think? Making Contacts In The Field!!

Today I met up with a couple good local ham club members and I brought along the new Icom IC-705 so they can get a chance to play with it and tell us what they think about it. We made a couple contacts with it but there was more discussing and exploring than operating :)
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[@alzeNL]

i've just ordered this radio for mix both home and portable use, it was an absolute joy to see three experience hams really use this radio and see them get excited and constructive about using the IC-705. Thank you for uploading.

[@k4adz]

It's insane how many things this can do. I'm excited to get mine.

[@michaelgauder8449]

I have been watching HRC for the last few months as I am trying to get active as an operator again after 20+ years of inactivity. I placed an order last night for an IC-705, and looking forward to getting on HF. My focus getting active again is EMCOMM with capability to operate fixed/mobile/portable and off-grid. Eric does an outstanding job of presenting materials and making these videos fun to watch. Kudos!!! MikeG NK8B (OH)

[@EdwardGriffin]

Finally get to see this radio with an antenna hooked up and being used! Nice.

[@KX4UL]

Very impressive little rig...I love it! Thanks for giving us a look Eric.

[@daveys]

I have had mine for a week or so and it's an awesome little unit. I did a SOTA on G/SP-010 at weekend and the 2m reports were pretty much all "59 nice audio" out to 100mi or so off the battery pack's 5W until the battery was exhausted in about 90mins. I know people have been saying about the lack of a tuner but I'm a resonant antenna kind of guy, so overall I'm pretty happy with the unit.

[@Bernard-John]

Hello, good video, great radio, can't believe how much better they are getting,,thanks from Rotterdam 73

[@JeffSkymaster]

Great Video Eric Thanks Again.KJ7JYJ 73s That Antenna is outstanding and the Radio too.

[@ocavant]

Eric, great to see this in action. Can you do us all a favor and MIC all your guests? Insanely hard to hear them when they are not properly mic’d. It will kick your videos up a huge notch. Thanks again!

[@adrenalinowner7992]

I used to make good connections with my Uniden Grant XL at 8 watts from my Peterbilt across Canada and the USA

[@PrecisionGroupYT]

Looks like you all had a great time playing with the 705 in the field! Thanks for also answering many of our questions Eric!! I am glad the speaker is loud and of good sound, you also finally answered my question about wether you could through WiFi connect directly to a Reflector (sort of like a hotspot but without actually needing one), also glad to see the radio performing for a descent period of time on the internal Li-ion battery 🔋!! Just an all around great peace of equipment.....one I look forward to adding to my station capabilities!! Thanks for the video Eric 73 K4BBC

[@BillTheDroneReviewer]

Well done ! So nice to finally see one on action !

[@copdwarriormcdonald7968]

Gotta add this to my Shack and outdoor POTA operations! Fine Business De WV1Q AL

[@alvarogaitan2529]

another very very good and terrific video from HamRadioConcepts from kb2uew 73 Erick you the best Erick number one numero uno

[@robertjohnson2586]

Great video, just what I wanted to see! Thank you! Can’t wait to get one

[@M0SZT]

What material is the casing? What does the job wheel feel like (plastic and loose or sturdy etc). Cheers for the video

[@cliffengle2897]

Great video, very interesting. Love the classic Daiwa meter, great unit if you can find them. Enjoy the rig!! Cliff W3KKO

[@2WR467]

Would love to see some 2 meter QSO. I know 20 is popular but the radio is much more than just a portable HF rig. Maybe you can show the versatility in action?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

I am a HUGE ADVOCATE to having 2m/440 SSB and CW in this rig but I had no time to try it

[@willian.direction6740]

Great job Boys pity I got too many rigs already, had a ic 703 for a few years.

[@plemieux84]

Everyone had to tilt it to see it and interact with it. Seems like a small little tilting camera tripod would probably come in handy or maybe even a 3D printed wedge.

[@AA0Z]

Someone needs to make a bracket to prop it up once it comes out.

[@plemieux84]

Kyle - AA0Z A little 3D printed wedge or something would work too.

[@devinhedge]

Paul Lemieux I feel a 3-D print coming on.

[@alaskankare]

it actually comes with a screw that goes into the camera socket and it tilts the radio when you put it in.

[@N2GJ]

Great little radio. Video is nicely done. Good job! Might have to retire my 10 year old KX-3 sometime in the next few years, once ICOM gets all the bugs worked out! It would be a nice addition to my ‘7300. 73 DE N2GJ

[@turtlekoff1]

Amazing Radio! Sorry I missed being with you guys today. Looks like you had a blast!! de N4WRW

[@b.2221]

With the greatest of respect Sir , but I am a Shortwave listener, and listen to you guys on SSB, that is one scary piece of equipment Sir it is a mobile boon for you professional Hams. Thank you for sharing your amazing video Sir 👍 73s Tam.

[@loctite222ms]

Professional Ham is an oxymoron. ;)

[@aaronlabranche2977]

Is getting paid from youtube when on air violate any rules on getting paid to be on air?

[@nikolamladenovic3972]

Will it be possible to use IC-705 with a liner amplifier, e.g IC-PW1 for HF? I.e is the 5w / 10w output from 705 sufficient to be used with a linear amp? If that's possible you could use it like 7300 when at home, and take it with you when on a trip?

[@CenturyofTerror]

It is not enough for the pw1, but there are legal limit 188flr amps that take 5 watts....

[@twohandsandaradio]

IC-PW2 is coming out and I bet this and the amp will be their desktop setup.

[@spaceghost704]

The Hardrock 50 from Hobby PCB takes 5w drive input for 50w out on HF/35w out on 6m. The Elecraft KXPA 100 takes 5w drive input for 100w out on HF/80w on 6m.

[@reevesautomotivefarm9614]

love this video. thank yall so much. i noticed that one of yall has a vape. vaping has saved my life and i hope yall can help with vape advocacy it saved my life and it could for many hams if it does not get outlawed. this is no joke please help save vaping

[@rogerp5816]

You showed move features I didn't know the IC-705 had. Can you get Ray to send you the field bag so we can see the Bioeno battery and Chameleon antenna pack in it? I also want to see it run as a hotspot. Also seeing you hiking with the backpack and a whip antenna deployed would be interesting.. This radio has a lot of possibilities.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

I don't think Ray will send me anything.. But you can ask him for me.. I went myself to get this radio for the sneak peek.

[@Joe-KN4IFI]

Looks like Y'all had a great time with the IC-705. Good Times 73 Joe

[@sgsgordon7517]

Great Vid thank you

[@jfranke3]

At 9:25 SWR showed no reflected power. That’s why this radio doesn’t need a built in tuner. Use a resonant antenna.

[@docpearson]

I guess you missed the part that they only used one band for HF because the antenna was only resonant on one band. They didn't dare use another band. Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha I guess they just did not want to put up an different antenna for each band of HF.

[@YZFoFittie]

8:27 "Sir can I see your fishing license?" Lol

[@KMondy]

That is the video that we have been waiting for!

[@mikes6844]

Looks FAB, thats a lot of radio for the money. I know a lot think it's overpriced but it knocks spots off my KX3 which new is not too far away money wise, without anywhere near all the bands and facilities. They will sell like hot cakes. Hats off to ICOM, raised the bar again. 73 de M0AZE Mike

[@HippieBeerReviews]

Hi Eric. Can you charge the battery from a small pocket battery bank like you can with mobile phones? As I see there's a micro USB socket.

[@Pieh0]

23:06 I wonder if they've managed to get the RTTY decoder to work at 1275hz, cause 2125hz hurts my ears during a contest. Granted you use the decoder on the PC, but it's nice to have a built in backup just in case the decoder misses something the rig doesn't.

[@nigelkneale6809]

Hmmmmm that would make a very good giveaway on the channel next week :-)

[@antoinef4hjg182]

humm amazing little box!!

[@k1tig]

At 11:35, sounds like Zan in Ontario. What a nice fella. 73 de K1Tig

[@HenryYong]

8:42 what portable antenna is that? Thanks.

[@JimmyShot]

Great video! Steep price but what a cool unit

[@stw303]

You briefly talked about it being remotely accessible via Bluetooth & WLAN. Do you know if you you access it via the Internet or is it only within your local network?

[@maxs489]

Sorry, did I miss it? How long did you end up out there playing around with it? You mentioned at the beginning, seeing how long you could get on the freshly-charged internal battery. Keen to know how long you were out and what the battery got down to. Thanks!

[@n9eerptr]

Although can use internal battery in the IC705 I find using external battery best for these type of operations. I would have rather seen an internal tuner in place of a battery compartment.

[@johnratcliffe6438]

The 705 is causing me problems. I own a 9700, will be buying a 7300 shortly. Am looking for a portable HF rig; was considering the Yaesu 891 but wonder if I shouldn't go for the 705 instead and stay 'in brand'. Ease of use, familiarity with menus etc. Cost is in favour of the 891; the £400 could buy a nice battery and the ancillaries, or a Super Antenna. The 891 also has 100W and very good DSP. Thoughts please? 73s, John M7JHA

[@lf7961]

Facing exactly the problem . But I generally like to go with a proven radio. Yaesu lower cost and track record appeals to me.

[@johnratcliffe6438]

@@lf7961 Agreed. The extras mount up though. It has no sound card for FT8, so that's something else to buy.

[@Rs500ybd]

My Shack IC2820. IC-756 Pro 3 HF. IC-208E TS950SDX.

[@n9oqu]

nice radio but I am saving for an ic-7300. My 7000 my portable which suits me just fine. D-star, Wifi and Bluetooth features are great!

[@frankalvernas6628]

I wish they would come out with a 100watt mobile version of the 705 or matching amp. However I think that would be a great radio to mount in the car...as we all know when conditions are right you can work the world with 5 Watts...

[@TXLorenzo]

I agree, but in the mean time, I use the FT891 with a manpack and 10 AH battery and can blast 100 watts if needed.

[@adrenalinowner7992]

Wow that radio is small👍🏼🇨🇦

[@JP-tl8rr]

Great video Eric, cant wait for mine to come in..73 de KX4QV

[@michaelcholewa6815]

What is the portable vertical antenna you are using?

[@2j4ez]

100k subs well done keep it up

[@Sky1]

no bail? Have to hold it propped up?

[@jconnwilson]

I think that first contact was Stanley. VA3AAA. sounded great.

[@k2jwd]

Stanley is on Stanley Island surrounded by water with a fantastic antenna system. He’s frequently the only signal that I hear. Mel - K2JWD

[@jconnwilson]

@@k2jwd I always get a good copy on him here in Kentucky!

[@Roanokekidstech]

I came here just to say that! My roommates aren't even licensed and they know Stanley's voice hahah.

[@Roanokekidstech]

Even more impressive is that Stanley runs only 70 watts because he runs off solar power.

[@pale_2111]

I got Stanley on 20m with my IC-705 about a month and a half ago. W4ISB

[@kd4exy]

Maybe add a strap like a camera or rd plane control would use and you could walk with it

[@lizzyfan1986]

Great contact with VA3AAA...great op 73 de KT3LZY

[@jfchaillandful]

Eric you should see what the IC-705 will do connected to your mobile tarheel antenna. It's a great little qrp radio. KE0YTP

[@sptvids]

Great video

[@NorEaster4270]

Another great video. Thank you.

[@Sky1]

Grab the GoPro and take us for a ride on the Jet Ski!

[@ZonaEA]

Nice demo. Congrats ! 73

[@h2osmokey]

What coax do you use ?

[@davidsradioroom9678]

One fantastic radio!

[@JamesWilliam70]

What no tilt feet? Does this accept a KB for data modes?

[@ThyBlight]

Can you turn the Bluetooth off? Wonder if it would improve battery life?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

yES you can turn off WiFi and BLuetooth, as well as the screen for battery life

[@zlt4lt4zz71]

I think just buy a few batteries you dont need worried about battery life... probably be good for more then a day with 3+ battery it will be worths the money... just thought ill put out there...

[@AlGordon]

So, I guess my assumption I commented on your previous video was correct: WiFi can be used for fully wireless D-STAR gateway mode. 😀

[@johnratcliffe6438]

The 9700 has Terminal Mode, but the REF has to be configured to accept ethernet based DV data. Only one REF in Italy is configured that way. I hope Eric isn't wrong, because it isn't a radio function it's a REF function. I don't see how the 705 can be any different.

[@VE3IPS]

Yeah the tripod is a must or some kind of wedge

[@barrykery1175]

Two things I don't like: 1. No onboard ATU 2. Attached battery is way too small. Other than that, I think it is a great little impressive radio with tons of features. Barry, KU3X

[@robertoellison348]

What is the band coverages on that icon......07-15-2020...

[@docpearson]

For you QRP fans out there I see they have released the new icom 705 for about $1,300 dollars. But for about $450 dollars you can get a small lightweight QRP size Xiegu G90 transciever with internal antenna tuner that is so good it could probably tune up a head of lettuce, an antenna analyzer, a water fall, and up to 20 watts. However if you save up all your hard earned money, for and extra $850 more dollars you can actually get an icom 705 with no antenna tuner. ??? uh what did you say $850 dollars more of my hard earned money and NO ANTENNA TUNER. ??

[@larrytruesdellsr.809]

GENE stands for general coverage receiver.

[@Creepinevil]

what was the total cost on it?

[@grahamauld8894]

Sounds quite distorted. Is it?

[@w8mpx667]

the KX3 KILLER

[@shandybrandy5407]

Too good but pricy. A wishful thought to own one, though. Thanks for this awesome video. 73

[@zlt4lt4zz71]

💯💯💯👍🤙🤙🤙🤙... keep them coming

[@lawrencekb5zzb551]

Does it come with a Rubber Duck for local repeater work?

[@plemieux84]

Lawrence KB5ZZB Yes it comes with a whip for VHF/UHF.

[@lawrencekb5zzb551]

@@plemieux84 OK tnx Another site said they were omitted in the US version

[@plemieux84]

Lawrence KB5ZZB It is in the pre-release brochure under included accessories. Idk if things have changed since then.

[@loctite222ms]

@@lawrencekb5zzb551 I don't think we can know for sure until someone gets a US version.

[@kb9oak749]

This will be nice when the price comes down.

[@rkelly5803]

How much is it actually gonna be?

[@aaronlabranche2977]

1300 they say thats a sale smh way to much money 900 was my top limit on a qrp rig who cares about dstar

[@OnTerraFirma]

Does it have analog aprs?? If it doesn't I feel that would be an easy program patch.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

No analog APRS

[@vestale4]

@@HamRadioConcepts Big problem, a thing that should be implemented on future firmware releases. What about IP ratting?

[@TonyYarusso]

That is a significant flaw - not sure why Icom has completely abandoned APRS.

[@hamandshortwaveradioirelan4773]

WOW - what a super qrp radio

[@anthacdc]

Shame they didn’t include a wire kickstand similar to the 7300 and 9700

[@n9eerptr]

I am sure like Nifty making stands for rigs like IC5100, there will be a 3rd party stand very quickly for the IC705.

[@jfranke3]

How many watts on VHF?

[@rogerp5816]

Check out the end of this video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXXClWyYpdmDgck. I would say someone likes Eric's work:

[@mahendragusti975]

What is that vertical antenna please ?

[@shawnthronson]

Yes I would like to know as well

[@RobPetty622]

Eric mentioned it was the Chameleon MPAS in vertical configuration . Mounted on the ground spike.

[@mattcero1]

It would have been nice if you hit a repeater or two. Nice video though.

[@N4BUT]

I shoulda showed up haha

[@glenb1356]

Hello, Glen K4KV here. My take was very positive on the 705 until I learned that all bands above 26Mhz were DOWNCONVERTED, not DDS. As the owner of an Anan 7000, Hermes SDR, and a IC-9700, which are TRUE DDR, DDS, radios, this was disappointing and will cause me to bypass this model. Such a shame, for maybe a little more effort on Icom's part, this could have been a great radio.

[@glenb1356]

oops! Forgot 1296 on the IC-9700 is down-converted. Have not even tried that band to be honest!

[@fabianomoser]

Watch entire serie of Icom IC-705 today 👏💪🏻👍 good job OM. I’m looking to learn what kind of portable HF antena people consider to use with this radio. Saw Diamond SD330. Anyone can share experience and advise ? 73 CT7ABD

[@plemieux84]

Fabiano Moser Buddipole

[@plemieux84]

Comet 350m is what Icom is recommending for it.

[@n9eerptr]

For QRP work and outings like in this video I use a 40m OCF dipole with portable 20ft flag pole and umbralla stake, goes up in less than 10 minutes, built with small #24 wire. I dont like these small $400 antenna that best can say has low SWR. But for like 20m and above the vert in the video should work well.

[@fabianomoser]

@@plemieux84 I watched about that and got good impression of that. Thank you for the tip :) 73

[@fabianomoser]

@@plemieux84 Also looked to this one. Liked a lot, very compatc. I know Comet as well, need to learn more about performance of that, thank you for the tip Paul. 73

[@johnnieuwenhuizen606]

looking forward to release in VK.

[@turinskiboy]

Same here. Strictly Ham will be busy, but with the virus many will need to get their 705 via courier or post.

[@billryland6199]

For as much as it costs, it should put out at least 10 watts. 5 is not enough in SSB.

[@kylefreemason]

At 5 watts it seems an expensive toy.

[@RobPetty622]

When you say 5w is not enough, how would you describe the QSOs they made? They seem to have been successful.

[@KREllis-vr1ix]

I've worked dozens if not hundreds of stations with 5w SSB on my 817nd. DX as well on the higher bands.

[@twohandsandaradio]

It's a 10w rig according to the Icom specs so...

[@TonyYarusso]

Radio Active It can only do 10W with an external power supply.

[@hectorpascal]

Yep, I ike it a LOT. I just don't like the price!

[@brandonbinder5572]

It’s too bad VA3AAA doesn’t have internet on his island to watch!

[@cpgoef6]

The radio needs a kickstand...

[@BulletButle]

Get couple of icom fans together and Bham, you got a promotional video....

[@johnk8091]

It desperately needs a flip out bail on the back to support it at 45 degrees....otherwise its perfect

[@AA0Z]

I'm assuming (or hopeful) someone is going to make a bracket to tilt it at a 30 or 40 degree angle when sitting it on a flat surface, as that's the natural position to operate with. 7:50 Plus who wears socks with sandals??? LOL!!!!

[@HamRadioConcepts]

I wear socks and sandals

[@AA0Z]

@@HamRadioConcepts Well I wear socks and sandals but not at the same time! LOL. I love this is a video about a radio that is probably the hottest thing in a while and we are arguing about wearing socks with sandals. Love it!!!

[@boomerbits2297]

I think my xiego G90 at $400 gives me a lot of extra cash for other things

[@KREllis-vr1ix]

Has this got its FCC certification yet? Haven't watched the whole video yet so you may have already answered this...sorry.

[@RobPetty622]

K. R. Ellis They wouldn’t be able to operate it if it was not FCC approved.

[@KREllis-vr1ix]

@@RobPetty622 that's why I asked. I haven't found the FCC certification yet and I was told by a retailer that they couldn't give me an MSRP because the certification was still pending.

[@v4mp1el]

That LCD screen is not really readable in the sun, dealbreaker for a portable radio. ICOM fans put down your rose colored glasses.

[@aaronlabranche2977]

Stupid expensive call 1300 a deal rofl

[@harrybolognese1408]

Oh daddy 22:32

[@docpearson]

So so sad it does not have an internal antenna tuner on this 705. Look at the xiegu g90 if you want a good qrp radio. The xiegu g90 has an internal antenna tuner so good it could probably tune up a head of lettuce and water fall and much cheaper and better. This 705 cost so much that when you get it and find out you do not have an internal antenna tuner and you want to sell it. You will be stuck with it. Save yourself a heart ache. Wait for the next upgrade with the internal antenna tuner. Did you noticed they only used one band for hf and did not change the bands. I wonder why duhhhhhhhh they knew the antenna was only resonant on one band and did not dare try the others on this video. Ha Ha Ha Ha

[@redman840]

Doc Pearson You are so funny that I forgot to laugh...hardy,har,har.Yes,everybody is fighting to get one of them there Zaygoo radios.Does it come with a 10 lb.bag of rice?

[@docpearson]

@@redman840 OH I guess they don't eat rice in Japan. For the $1,300 you have to pay for that dummed down 705 where they just took the 7300 and removed the antenna tuner and reduced the power and raised the price for, you could get a garbage truck load of rice. Chuckle Chuckle. Are we having fun yet.?

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

Just shows what can be done wen you ditch old style radio parts and DSP processing and some maths instead.

[@aaronlabranche2977]

705 stupid expensive rich man's toy

[@soupydog1]

You guys sure talk like your getting paid too sell it just sayin