🎙️ My New ICOM IC-705, HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Portable Ham Radio, I LOVE IT!!! Let's Make A Contact 📻

[@daveys]

I thought they were too expensive but I jumped in and bought one. It’s awesome and pretty much replaces all the other kit I have (even the 100W base station).

[@toby000000]

agree, my 7300 has not been used since

[@shane.callaghan]

I love the radio! And glad you finally got one...Ray kept thinking I was loaning you mine when you would do videos...lol Awesome contributions for the swag bag!

[@rejphotography]

So excited!!! Just pulled the trigger on an IC-705 on gigaparts bundled with several extras. Have been itching to buy it and this video sealed the deal with that case! I applied the coupon and was happy to learn there were still some of the free gifts to be had. So thank you for being there for us!!! This will be my first radio other than my few HT’s and I can’t wait. I’m a relatively new Tech licensed Ham and am taking the General test in two weeks.

[@J0HN3]

Just got my 705 today along with the HRC bundle. Thanks Eric! Appreciate you brother. Thanks for making great content and providing the discount code and bundle.

[@pale_2111]

I got an IC 705 and made contacts in Canada and Cuba on 20m running 5w with an End Fed half wave 80-10m antenna. It's a awesome radio for sure. One problem that I have found is that I cannot use an HT 2m/70cm antenna with an BNC L connector. SWR is too high to use, unless I'm grabbing the middle of the antenna. It took a while to figure out out to program local repeaters into the radio, but got it figured out. The preamp comes in handy when scanning through the (2m) band. Helps find repeaters far off. Even done simplex with a couple of near by Hams on 2m SSB. 73, W4ISB

[@45Unit]

"The excitement is overwhelming" with most of us as well. Maybe you should start a WASE contest for people who Worked All States Eric.

[@mikecrockford6500]

LOVE mine !! Worked a VK station from the UK whilst mobile with a Multiranger antenna 10w and a 10k plus mile contact on 20M amazzingggg!!! M0VOZ

[@toby000000]

What a fantastic radio. I felt the same excitement when out of the box, made contacts with Norway and Belgium on battery power from near London UK into a wire antenna on 20m. Bought the back pack too, not quite as nice as the LC156 for the 703, does the job though, plenty of room for battery packs and antennas, resonant antennas all the way - thanks for your great video!

[@toby000000]

@Fernando Yael no one cares

[@loyannmunyan1174]

Just pulled the trigger and got a 705 now waiting for my buddistick pro deluxe and the mat705 tuner and a couple connectors I needed and will be ready to go

[@andrewhamop6665]

The IC-705 is truly an amazing radio. I would love one, but sadly I'm a 15 year old operator with a small budget lol. I would pair mine with a Raspberry Pi, and a Wolf River Coils Silver Bullet 1000. Oh the things I could do with a 705...

[@TK4619]

My 705 arrived yesterday and I am loving it along with the HRC case and tumbler. This is an amazing radio. Made a contact on 14.305 from my home outside NYC to the southern tip of Florida. Cheers 73 KD2HWD

[@philipoulton7730]

Hey Eric! Looking forward to seein this review as I've been holding off buying a QRP radio for the last 6 months in anticipation of the 705. Survival Tech Nord did i great review a few weeks back and I'm looking forward to seeing you put it thru its paces over the next few weeks. I thought you had decided to move on from your channel a few months back, so I'm glad to see you are still putting out the excellent honest, funny and informative contact. Keep it up! You and Radio Prepper are my top Ham tech channels btw,

[@sheri4673]

Can you recommend a radio that will serve through a SHTF situation? I'm on my own in this purchase and brand new to Ham radio. I have many questions and welcome any suggestions. I need to be mobile as my home doesn't even receive cell phone signals (I'm situated in the mountains between two hills, so I'll need a mobile unit and in an emergency, I'd definitely want to be mobile (can a Ham be operated while driving such as a CB is used?). I want it powerful enough that I'm not struggling to be heard, and I'd like multiple options for keeping it powered (solar/battery/USB). This unit Eric is showing looks very nice (I haven't looked at the price tag yet). But is 5w enough to meet a person's needs in the worst of situations? What makes the radio powerful - just the watts, or some other factor I need to consider? Even though I'm new, I definitely do not want to buy some "beginner's set" with a plan to upgrade later, I want to purchase one good, reliable radio and be done with it. I'm capable of learning the equipment, that's not an issue, but I don't want unnecessary features, just an excellent emergency communications device. And the ability to send an email from the radio, as Eric said the radio in this video can do, sounds like an excellent emergency resource to have, but as the sender of the email, does it require that I have the radio cabled to a computer or wirelessly connected to an internet account? I've got more digging to do on these features - so much to learn. Eric also references a "tuner" and I'm wondering what that means and if it is a necessary to purchase a tuner in addition to the radio itself. I don't want to spend a fortune as this is not a passion or a hobby for me and funds are limited, but I don't want to save money only to regret my purchase in an emergency. I have family around the US and would like to know that I can find out what's going on near them, or participate in relaying messages if I needed to reach them. Thank you for any suggestions.

[@danielselby8001]

Just got my 705 love it havnt even turned on my ftdx10 since .

[@rvjimz9473]

Welcome back Eric, thanks for your videos.

[@KMondy]

Have one already and currently enjoying it. HF contacts are work. It reminds me of fishing... you may not catch each time you cast, but you enjoy the catch that you reel in.

[@mw0lge]

had mine a couple of days Eric. Even NMEA gps data direct to a laptop over the 2nd com port. Just a brilliant radio. 73 !

[@dennymagdule4372]

I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane at Skydive Sebastian. My parents lived for 25 years in Barefoot Bay. I love that area! 73! Denny K3DMM, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

[@kc2nyz]

Got my 705 yesterday along with the HRC bundle. Just awesome! Thank you!

[@frankENZC]

Great video Thanks! I'm in the market for an IC-705 now. I just got my Extra in December 2020. Seems like a miracle to me, LOL. 73, from WA3RSL. Good luck getting your Extra.

[@mrdonsmith]

I'm sold and my next radio will be the Icom IC-705. Until the 705 came along, I was saving for the Yaesu FT-991A. My one minor disappointment with the 705 is that the company put a Micro USB connector on it instead of the more modern USB-C connector.

[@scottpayne33]

Was wondering when you would get one you convinced me to get one, picked mine up a few weeks ago love it. this is my first icom, been a yaesu fan, kinda always thought icoms were a little over hyped. I was wrong, the layout is very user friendly. I bought a yaesu 991 when they came out with the icom 7300 because i thought it was a more full featured radio, im thinking of getting a 9700 and selling the 991, every time i turn it on nowadays i have to bury my head in the manual. Love your vids glad to see ya back cant wait to see some more waterside vids with the 705.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

thanks Erick you come back for new video terrific Ericl you numero uno 73 happy new year 2021 73 from kb2uew

[@va3sgi]

In the process up upgrading my license to get on HF. I'm sold on this unit and will buy it once I pass. This ICOM really appeals to the kind of operating I'd like to do. Thanks for the overview.

[@EdStyer]

Hey Eric...I pulled the trigger of your deal. Should be here Friday (Fingers Crossed)...OH BOY...Can't wait! Now I need an antenna! :)

[@J0HN3]

What antenna are you going with?

[@wm6h]

I was one of the 9 thousand that left. You have a charming and vivacious personality but I’m here for the ham radio. I’m back so that I don’t miss any of the Icom-705 series videos.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Welcome back

[@patrickbaer3742]

Eric your back,stop bye and hook my antenna up when your on the road!

[@GhostRider1974]

NICE! I'm hoping Icom will re-release the IC-7100, with a "different number" keeping the all-mode 100W HF and at least 50W VHF concept, the separable control head, yet with the IC-7300 / 705 waterfall + SDR receiver.

[@KX4UL]

Very impressive little radio! Pricey, but great for those who like technicolor screens and lots of bells and whistles. I am a big fan of 'ICOM' and QRP rigs so, I am pretty sure I'll have to get one soon. Looking forward to your upcoming videos on this little modern marvel. Stay well Eric!

[@BikingHikingRadio]

Welcome back! I've had my 705 for about a month now. It was supposed to be in the car, but decided it's staying in the house beside my 7300 and my Yaesu FT 891 is now in the car instead. I worked the ARRL 160 contest CW last weekend and had over 200 QSO's with 5 watts. This radio is amazing, and I'm looking forward to many more IC 705 videos! 73 de KN3A

[@SLACKPLAN9]

I am taking a little "field trip" tomorrow to my local store and picking one of these up.

[@SLACKPLAN9]

I will be taking a pilgrimage back to the local (no...3 hour metro ONE WAY!) HRO and kitting this up. Maybe within a month or so I will also get an Alexloop.

[@TheKiltedHam]

I haven't got mine yet but I will soon I hope. Just checked for you, the ID51, 52 and 705 all use the same battery

[@ikebush2333]

Awesome man you make me want to to try to get my ham Radio license have a great evening sir

[@cyrylnr7]

Great video, great excitement (I mean it), great radio. I am just installing my IC-7100 in my truck and have a 75Watt antenna to go with it (100Watt radio). Since I am brand new to HAM, is that combo going to work??? (75Watt Antenna and a100Watt radio). I don't want to burn the unit or something like that. One tiny note I have about the word antenna: Antenna is singular and plural of the word is antennae (there is no such thing as antennas). I notice that a lot of people make that mistake. Thanks for the video!

[@joohop]

Imagine What Grand Pappy Would Have Thought ? Bless Up Earthling

[@lizzyfan1986]

It's a great rig...my bud just picked one up and it's tremendous

[@n97223]

New subscriber...thank yo for sharing your experiences! Looking forward to this series, as I am planning to do more outdoors radio this coming year. IC-705 is high on the list!

[@hamradiotube]

Congrats on the new radio bud! One of these days I’ll prob have to break down and get one myself. It is a truly fantastic bit of kit. We’ll be listening for you. 73

[@1958johndeere620]

And Mike, its not made in " CHINA ' lol!!!

[@hamradiotube]

@@1958johndeere620 Lol! Not all my radios are from China.

[@jeepNtreetop]

@@1958johndeere620 I thought the MPASS antenna required a tuner...? How did you get it to be a “resonant “ antenna?

[@skyscratcher8825]

Eric, I just picked one up myself! I haven’t had time to take it out of the box yet. Mine will be tested and used as a compliment to my FT818 for remote wilderness operations and SOTA.

[@stewpot3971]

Nice one Eric, will be interesting to see what Yaesu come up with to counter the popularity of the 705. Great time to be into amateur radio!

[@nicholasskific4795]

Hopefully bring back the 450 or something of similar price

[@stewpot3971]

@@nicholasskific4795 I own a 450D, great radio and a shame that it is now discontinued; however Yaesu now have to come up with something to counter the excellent Icom 7300 and the 705...not yet seeing anything from them which is a shame seeing as I am a Yaesu fan.

[@somarmd]

Nearly perfect radio as a 7300 user here. I'm still having trouble getting over no tuner (even though mot of the time I use a resonant SOTAbeams antenna in the field) and not 20 watts like my Xiegu G90. Other than that, I love it!

[@JosephMassimino]

Get a CF-530 duplexer and change the input to BNC, it will let you have both VHF/UHF on one side, and HF on the other.

[@charlesfritzii8991]

I don’t know why more people don’t do that.

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

I love the video and the content you do. I bought the 705 a little over a month ago. I have had the M Pas for a few weeks now. I used the eric20 code and am working on my general currently. After that i will start work on the extra, I can't wait to get that general upgrade and really start using the 705. I have plans to Pota once spring arrives. I've been a tech since the mid nineties. This spring I found your KZbin channel which started peaking my interest again. Picked up a yaesu ft3dr after watching a bunch of reviews. Anyway put up a old vertical on the house July 3rd by then I was watching your channel along with others. It was then that I said that by the end of the year I wanted to be a general then by next summer or before everything starts costing $50 if like to have the extra, but we will see. Anyway your content brought back the excitement for me so thank you.

[@dondoan1222]

I’m torn between the IC-7300 or the IC 705. I like the idea of POTA and being out in the wilderness. Not sure what would be the best. Can you advise? Plus what antenna did you use in this video? Thanks to you and your online training I’m now have. My general license and working to get my Extra early in October. N4DPD

[@HarishKottayam]

Great video.. One more consideration in my buy list. :)

[@johnquijote7194]

Hey man, you may already know/plan to do this, but you might want to coat the pick and pluck foam with plastidip spray. It firms it up a little and makes it much more durable. Thanks for the vids!

[@phildurall7466]

Nice video Eric! Love my 705 as well. "Real men get'er done with QRP"! :P

[@johnathanasiou9284]

Can't wait to see more IC705 videos, Eric!. Got the 705, love it!. Saving up for a 12v/12AH Bioenno to slowly build up my go-kit using foldable or traditional solar panels. Keep up the awesome work!

[@slidewaze]

Great video. I'm sold... 73, (Nice to see your old format video style again)

[@RC-Heli835]

I leave screen protectors on forever! My Nano VNA H4 I got around Christmas last year and it still has the screen protector. Do you like this better than the Yaesu 818ND?

[@n3dxd354]

Thanks for all the great videos & info 73s

[@ktmman1503]

Hey great vid !.. would like to see more from you about the IC-705.. thinking if buying one here in Australia.. cheers.. 73.. Craig VK3NCR

[@JimmyShot]

Man I had to do a double take a I thought you said “fuc*in foam” around 2:30 😂😂

[@F_Tim1961]

Indiana to Sth FL SSB with only five watts going out in broad daylight - that's pretty impressive .

[@EdStyer]

I'm looking to get my very first HF rig, so I've been shopping around. I thought I'd made my decision until you threw up this video! I was going to get an IC 7300...not so sure now! LOL

[@joeymful]

if its your first hf rig i would recommend the ic 7300....the 705 is a nice peice of equipment but you would really rather have a 100 watt rig then a 5 or 10 watts radio for your fisrt radio.

[@slcea7]

Really like that radio. I'm newer to the hobby and was thinking of making that my first radio besides my HT. Love the mobility and features. Think it would combine well with my motorcycling. What do you think of it for multiple purposes of mobile and base? Would it easily connect to an amp at home? Thanks for the vid!

[@dave-wk4t]

Just got mine. Now - waiting for VBARC Digital U to start up again. WK4T

[@georgepatterson5885]

Eric..thanks for the video. Quick question...I am looking for a rg that can serve as a base station as well as a mobile solution...want to cover HF/UHF/VHF and digital. Would this rig perhaps with an amp added for more power suffice or should i simply go for the IC 7100? I know there is a price difference...but take that out of the equation....which is simply the better solution? Thoughts?

[@thereisnotry1386]

Brilliant. Standing in the shade with a bright background.

[@sparky9718]

Which cable is dangling from the speaker mic? I kinda thought you needed both plugged in to operate.

[@georgemanning6217]

I’m going to be buying one soon, but probably too late to quality for the complimentary Pelican Case. I’ll probably get one to protect the radio. Which case is it? BTW, your video convinced me to choose this rig. Thanks & 73 de K2RRR

[@TBGaels32]

I'm actually looking at this radio for the mobile over the Icom 7300. Im still undecided as to which radio I want after I upgrade to General. I need to look for a HF rig where I can run both D-Star and Echolink in one radio. KJ7SBN.

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

Guys what makes it so portible is that it uses DSP processors running compiled C++ code to do everything that is normally done using old style electronic parts, what about a 1KW UNUN for use with the transceiver to interface it into an end-fed antenna.

[@JeffBorn]

Hi Eric, I tried sending an email to you, it bounced back... Great job on IC-705, I love the set up along with the back pack, thinking about pulling the trigger on all. I was a little unclear on which Chameleon ant you were using, I see it's a vertical, but I couldn’t make out which Chameleon. You also mentioned that the 705 does not have a tuner… Not being familiar with antennas, will I have a hard time or will the ant that you used work just fine? I also have a 7300 which is why I love the 705 though I really want to get something for emergencies and or that I can use in the car, field or wherever and I love the 10W, just not sure how to get the 10W out of the 705. Any help would be much appreciated, thank you sir and 73’s. Jeff KM6OPI

[@1kozmosis]

What antenna would you suggest for backpacking and something quick if I have to move quickly. Have not got the radio yet but going to order it in the morning.

[@thepacketnarc7634]

Hey Eric, I know this is a couple months old but do you know if the bundle promo is still available from ?

[@boringoldman]

Holy shit 5 watts from Florida to Indiana with no internet???? Amazing

[@Linas_LY2H]

Nice to see you back! I like the Pelican case employed for the radio housing! The IC-705 is surely as attractive radio as it is the '7300. Looking forward to seeing more videos on the 705 in real action, like park or SOTA activation with pile-ups/strong-signals handling ability disclosed , stock battery lasting etc. Good luck! 73 Linas LY2H.

[@loctite222ms]

It's 01-01-2021 when I'm watching. Bet the freebies are all gone.

[@1polonium210]

Nice looking radio! How about a comparison between the X5105 and the IC-705?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

No such comparison it's apples and oranges at this point

[@1polonium210]

@@HamRadioConcepts Thought you might say that. I might pick up a 705 next year, but I need to unload several items from my Shack before I spend another $1000+ on another rig. My wife will kill me if she sees another radio.

[@barneymerrill3188]

What model pelican case is that...or dimensions? Thanx!🎙👍

[@slik560]

Five whole watts? Specs say up to 10, but is that really enough? Still on the learning curve with my tech license. Mighty pricey for the output

[@Hamdalorian]

Hey Eric, if it follows the other icon radios, I think you don’t have to have the pictures preloaded on the sd card as long as you have it bluetoothed to the app. You should be able to send pictures right from the phone over the air. I haven’t attempted to send any pictures through a repeater yet, because I keep expecting it to time out the repeater potentially. Could you do a little expirementing on that and do a video on the phone app? 73 bud.

[@seangvhaley]

Hope to work you one day Eric. Thank you for the IC-705 review. That maybe my next purchase. Im hardcore POTA. In fact im leaving shortly to activate. Look forward to more videos. Take care 73 W3YAD

[@paulkish007]

ThankYou Eric!

[@WayneMcNab]

You were going to put a link on for the people making the tuner for it. Thanks. Great radio

[@TXLorenzo]

Power from an IC 705 is more powerful than just normal radio watts, lol. I am actually starting to believe this after using it for the last 6 months.

[@KEYSTONE223mobile]

Good to See Ya And Hope All Is Great. . .A Wave From Pa And Stay Safe. . . 73

[@jconnwilson]

Thanks for the video, Eric. Can't wait for the next one.

[@noboundaries8981]

what antenna is that? and does it do 2m and 70cm as well? I am looking for an all in one antenna that does all the bands that this radio does plus 2m and 70cm

[@cmdr.leviathan_Soul]

What license do you need to operate that radio

[@VE9ASN]

I'm curious if this has a output for a key line to power an amp or is it solely an RF activated proposition?

[@nr3rful]

I never understood QRP. Why not buy a regular radio and turn the power down. That way you have the best of both worlds with one radio?

[@skyscratcher8825]

Weight! This radio and similar types FT818/G90 are built for remote-off grid use, SOTA operations etc. involving hiking, sometimes significant distances. Lookup up the power draw of a FT991 even at 25W verse the 705 at 10W. You will quickly find out in order to operate the FT991 for more than a couple of hours you need 30-50lbs of batteries. The 705 requires 5-6 lbs. QRP is also a challenge based on efficiency and out of the box thinking. People still enjoy fishing even though every supermarket in the world has fish.

[@jeepNtreetop]

I would say that most people who have a 100w radio will turn up max power 95% of the time. Working QRP can be challenging and frustrating if coupled with an inefficient antenna. Instead of fine tuning the antenna, most just turn up the power in hopes that it will make up for the shortcomings.

[@MrLito1977]

Can I used it for a mobile instead of a field radio???

[@reprhunter]

Do you have the link for the external tuner you mentioned?

[@patrickmolloy6994]

enjoyed your review although its a shame we can’t get that case

[@turtlekoff1]

I love mine and I have the external tuner as well....

[@daveN2MXX]

Great video! Now I want one, too! 73 de N2MXX

[@barrykery1175]

Nice video. Nice radio. You can make a lot of QSO's on the internal battery? I would not bank on that unless the QSO's are just, Tnx...ur 59..73. Barry, KU3X

[@ManuelPinner]

I have the little Brother of the 705, a ID52A,

[@chrisrowe1886]

That's Sweet...

[@lustrup]

Does it have the 4meter band?

[@ionracer24]

Got a brand new tyt md-9600 from a storage unit i bought. I know u need a licence etc, etc... I just want to listen for now how do i set it up???

[@RssutharJaisalmer]

वाह 😊👌👆

[@prestonshute7243]

Please show us step by step how to set up Dstar on this radio. Thanks again for your super videos. 73 wd4dda

[@JesusisLord-7A]

I've been subscribed to this channel for a few weeks and I just subscribed to your other channel. One day I hope to talk to you on a radio but until I get my license this will have to do.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Thank you for hanging around and let's make a schedule to be on the air when you get your license

[@JesusisLord-7A]

@@HamRadioConcepts I'm in Ellijay GA. It might be a little bit.

[@bruhzooka]

I like to do the watch video mane! Keep them coming.

[@Hamdalorian]

Hey Eric, will the cases be available for sale on the side after the first 50 get theirs?

[@TK4619]

Just add one of those usb solar panels from amazon and you can charge it all day without the need for utility power

[@HamRadioConcepts]

You will see in the upcoming videos I have one of those for that exact idea

[@johnk8091]

I already have an ICOM IC-705. Where can I buy that case ? model/make/size ?

[@dave-wk4t]

Looks like Harbor Freight’s case

[@mattm5941]

Hey Eric man I’m not telling u what to do with ur channel or anything but I’ve noticed a lot more people on 11 meters lately I’d love to see some more videos on CB stuff like the anytone 6666 or something 73s

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Yup, its coming up in future videos. I am on 11 meters every day mobile on SSB

[@mattm5941]

@@HamRadioConcepts nice man hopefully I’ll hear u out there one day

[@CT1JRZ]

Great video!