Re-Unboxing the Icom IC-7300 - IC-7300 Setup and Usage

This is an unboxing and first-look at and Icom IC-7300 that I did about 3 years ago. I took the important pieces from the video and condensed it down into a new video, along with a QSO that I made at the end. This radio is still a great choice for any HF Operator today so I wanted to re-share the video
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[@jamiecook5066]

I have owned this radio for around a year and a half. Still love it. Lots of features for the money. There is a learning curve and that is why you sometimes see mixed reviews. It is an SDR direct sample so once you learn the settings and how to use them you can pull out weak signals with ease and the audio on receive is awesome!!! I run a pair of SP-33 ICOM speakers on mine.

[@markhill9912]

I bought the 7300 and 9700 a few months ago, they've been great rigs! I also own the 7100 mobile rig and used it at home for a couple years without any issues. Going to install the 7100 in my truck along with the auto tuner I have for it.

[@mikekoffler7312]

Nice preview of this great little radio.

[@HamRadio2]

Many thanks!

[@christophersmith1155]

thanks for doing this again.

[@harryape9059]

I'm studying for my Tech license for a few days and just a bit of research and the 7300 looks like a sweet rig. I'm getting one asap

[@ericg1391]

You have come a long way with your video making skills and equipment. and. once you open it and use it, it is used... lol. Great video.

[@HamRadio2]

Indeed I have, lol. I kinda cringe when I watch my old stuff, but then again it reminds me of how much I have grown. Yes this radio was sold as "used" - I actually sold it to a friend and he still had it today.

[@slik560]

It’s at the top of my shopping list. 😎.

[@markhill9912]

You will really like and enjoy the 7300!

[@ericdreizen1463]

Yes. I have one & I love it! Even tho it's Icom's "bottom" SDR transceiver, there's nothing "bottom" about it! It just has ONE receiver instead of two, that's all. I also have a Yaesu FTDX101MP & I can say that I'd be happy with either one! ALL of Icom's radios are great, ever the super hets. They DO NOT make "bad" radios!

[@larrylutzak2910]

This vintage video review is a keeper, Jason! Nice report on the IC7300 and you covered the basics for any ham, new or experienced, that would be interested. If I needed to pick up a rig, this would be near top of the list. Thank you for the "re-broadcast"!

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks Larry

[@BlackHamRadioUniversity]

19:55....now I'm 10 over. (LMAO!!!!!!)

[@robertmeyer4744]

I have mine 7300 for about 2 1/2 years now. still learning tricks with it. took me a few months to learn most of the tricks. I did not get that manual on cd but the paper one was in box. I have the pdf file. love the heavy power cord. I got extras. have the same made in china fan on back. when power 50% or less fan does not run much . I did 1 mod to mine. took one diode off for TX. I have bult in tuner . works ok. if match is way off it wont tune. does CTCSS and DTS tones. FM repeaters. forgot my antenna analyzer on a portable set up. remembers that it does a SWR graph across the band. tuned my dipole that way. works great on LiFePO4 battery. it has voltage display on meter. current as well. love the temp display. great for digital. I take it tent camping . mike K8MRD loves his . lots of POTA on it. love the sound card bult in . easy set up to laptop. 73's

[@kellyw1648]

I love the multi meter, especially with digital modes where you need to watch your power, ALC and SWR at the same time. The SWR graph that he was talking on it not done that way. You are supposed to just key the mic several times and it gets a reading each time at a different frequency. That is also a feature that I love. I have the same thing on my IC-7100. I plan on getting another 7300 when I have the money. Thanks for posting.

[@machfive916]

Great video.

[@HamRadio2]

Thanks!

[@dmb3428]

Ive had a icom 7300 - kenwood 590sg - yaesu ftdx 3000.....while there are things that I like about all 3 overall usage I prefer the 7300 with the kenwood a very close second... the yaesu is ok after you get it tweaked the way you like it but thats after going through its insane menu system....the icom was the easiest to learn

[@lizzyfan1986]

It was a game changer

[@ADVJason]

Just finally ordered one yesterday....now the wait...

[@WA4TKG]

Did you receive your 7300? How do you like it?

[@ADVJason]

@@WA4TKG I did finally get it. I really like the radio. Need a better antenna setup as I am just using a end fed wire I put up. But the 7300 is so much better than what I was using

[@juniorharris9545]

I just ordered a 7300 from HRO. It gets delivered in the morning. I don’t have an antenna. I think I’m going to do a DYI but I live in a apartment so I have to get creative. In a new ham and new General this is my first HF rig

[@HamRadio2]

That is a great choice for a radio. Start with a wire - it is cheap enough. Experiment with a few variations of wire and see what works best for your location.

[@juniorharris9545]

@@HamRadio2 a local ham from the club heard me talking about it on 2m and gave me a chameleon EMCOMM 2.0 end fed antenna. There is a tree out front. I slung it up and running it out of my 2nd story room. If you drive by you can barely see it. Doesn’t attract attention.

[@AK4TF]

Chose this as my first transceiver based on this video and a few others. Contemplated the Yaesu FT-991A, but with the eventual plan of reaching out further, the VHF/UHF offerings on the Yaesu didn't seem relevant. Plus the 7300 seems to be a little easier to use and figure out. I've also got a Yaesu FT-101ZD from my uncle via my dad I may eventually toy around with, but I think this will be what I'm on 99% of the time.

[@HamRadio2]

Great choice

[@AK4TF]

@@HamRadio2 I'm also expecting a 7610 I picked up used in a few days.

[@kevinokeefe7796]

Just can decide between this and the 991a

[@Hubjeep]

Yesterday I passed my general exam! Speaking to a couple ham friend, he says the IC-7300 is the go-to radio today. $1,049 after rebate. Glad to see they are made in Japan and not China.

[@HamRadio2]

Congrats on your license

[@Hubjeep]

@@HamRadio2 Thanks! Now i'm looking through the Extra license questions, looks like a lot of electronics questions! A dozen or so diagrams. BTW, I didn't get a single electrical schematic question on my general test (I know, there were only 5 or so).

[@anonymous_friend]

Can you recommend any resources or good youtube tutorials for an absolute beginner? I'm interested in learning more, but feeling a bit overwhelmed. Thanks

[@Hubjeep]

@@HamRadio2 Thanks!

[@AliReza-zx8km]

Nice..........

[@haramanggapuja]

Thanks for this look at the next radio I’m gonna buy ;-) Love that big screen! 73 de W8IJN

[@mercedesrodriguez3332]

I own one this radio is great

[@yugbe]

"Let me use these scissors, to open the box" .... there may be an EDC lesson here, lol. I too have done the same. I bet the scissors were within arms reach, and it saves blade edge.

[@Jeeptalkshow]

How does the IC-7300 compare to the IC-706mkIImodG?

[@garysoutham8746]

I want one of these

[@tedhammett1823]

Thanks for unboxing video. Just receive my 7300. I know it's obvious, but I have yet to see a 7300 unboxing video that actually walks through the power cable connect to power supply....as it comes with no connecter. As my first HAM radio ever, I have no ham supplies on hand and as I live in Alaska most items including connectors and wire have be ordered and shipped. Slowely building my supply. it's not a big deal but would be curious to see what folks are using to connect power cable to power supply. Possibly, I've actually broken the dumb question barrier :)

[@richardelias3684]

I think my wife is mad at you now... Told her I really would like one for Christmas... Then she saw the price.. Great vid. I'm learning alot from your vid's.

[@HamRadio2]

LOL, thanks for watching!

[@Greywolf3]

The IC-7300 was $1,700 when it debuted. I waited a years and it was on sale for $1,350. Today’s price of $1,099 (sometimes on sale for under $1,000) is a bargain. It does so much more than the $3,000 to $4,000 transceivers of several years ago did.

[@markhill9912]

My wife was a bit shocked when I sold my project truck and bought both the 7300 and 9700 at the same time, a week later, 2 large boxes showed up and off to work I went setting them up...

[@Texaviator]

I priced out a full setup. FT-891/Signalink/Tunar etc and then compared it to this and the 7300 is only $150 more once everything is accounted for. Which would you recommend for POTA/Home Base?

[@2006engine267]

Just did the same analysis and came out to about $200 different in last 2021. Ended up going with the 7300.

[@brian-pu3yy]

I'm new at this just bought icom 7300 ...I may of bit off more than I can chew. Seems I need to ground ( have no idea how) also not sure how to plug it. Thought I'd be able to plug into the wall. All the videos I watched on other channels and these issues weren't mentioned

[@LTJFan01]

You need to get a power supply. That plugs into your wall and your 7300 plugs into that.

[@OhmSteader]

my instructions came in Japanese. I think the warranty was also. Finally found online version which say's to remove plastic film. Does the touch screen work with film? Thanks

[@HamRadio2]

It sounds like you got one that was made for Asia. Yes, the touchscreen should work with the plastic on.

[@OhmSteader]

@@HamRadio2 Apparently I did get an asian model. Fired it up today and see the entire menu is in Japanese. Called Icom and they basically said too bad and so sorry I didn't get one in America. With all the studying about which radio to get over the last 4 months and not one person warned about this issue. Now the repacking and trying to return to the E-bay seller.

[@OhmSteader]

@@HamRadio2 Thanks for the reply. I got it in a english format after learning a few symbols of Japanese. Funny thing that the tech guy at Icom said it could not be changed and added that I should have bought it locally. It was $400 cheaper out of Japan.

[@T4RJon]

Really struggling between this and an FT991a. KT4RJN

[@josephgomes8543]

Hey Jay, haven't you owned some TYT brand radios? Opinions? Am looking at the 4 band models

[@CharlesHarpolek4vud]

t this is an SDR receiver and as such is wide open for interference from nearby strong signals. Some manufacturers solve that's problem by adding crystal filters to the receiver chain

[@w4mkh]

Just ordered one today from DX Engineering.

[@mx1209]

how do you like it?

[@w4mkh]

@@mx1209 awesome radio. You can use it like an appliance but you can also go much deeper with the 7300.

[@mx1209]

@@w4mkh Nice glad you liked it. I think I'm going to pick one up.

[@WA4TKG]

Mine arrives tomorrow from Anaheim HRO. ReStock, 10% ($129) on top of Rebate ($100) One month old, full warranty

[@leeskyles9903]

I like the 'unboxing' since I just got my ic-7300, but then you don't show what I need to see, how to hook it up to a power supply! lol I guess I need a how to hook this up for dummies. I have an Astron VS-35M, looks like I will need to crimp the leads to the connectors provided with the power supply? Don't be afraid to show a complete video hooking everything up and all the equipment needed. There are new hams that get their licenses all of the time that probably need to see this. I also was told the IC-7300 comes with a tuner built in. I have a 75 foot antenna, properly grounded, I am sooooo close to hooking this baby up, but looks like not tonight! 😃

[@HamRadio2]

PowerPole everything. PowerPole the wire for the radio and get a power supply with PowerPoles.

[@leeskyles9903]

@@HamRadio2 thank you very much!

[@jorgeguzman9955]

I am getting one ok

[@HamRadio2]

Great!

[@gjgp225]

Local seller has a whole setup, 7300, 2 antennas, power supply & meters for $2K

[@HamRadio2]

Cool

[@gjgp225]

Good price ?

[@gjgp225]

I'm waiting for my 705... just passed Technician October 3rd!!!

[@carlosrodz1]

Where is that?

[@gjgp225]

@@carlosrodz1 already sold...

[@DixieLiving]

Before Ham: Someone said SOTA, I thought Soda. After Ham: 2.0 says Soda, I'm thinking SOTA.

[@HamRadio2]

LOL

[@sjparlet]

It's pop, not soda.

[@DixieLiving]

Stephen Parlet 😄. Actually in the South its "Coke". Do you want a Coke? What kind?

[@twohandsandaradio]

I would love to know your thoughts performance wise of the 7600 and the 7300. Not the 7610 but the 7600. Why you ask? Because I want a 7600. LOL

[@HamRadio2]

I've never used a 7600 but I always wanted one. I kinda shifted that "want" when the 7610 dropped. I think the 7600 is a good radio with less bells and whistles than the 7610, but still a terrific radio.

[@twohandsandaradio]

@@HamRadio2 I thought you had one on your shack tour. Sorry. I still need more coffee.

[@twohandsandaradio]

I'm sorry. I watched your shack tour again...7700. That's a dandy too. LOL

[@HamRadio2]

@@twohandsandaradio yes the 7700 - a nice radio. I suspect the 7600 is quite similar

[@wireworks616]

Icom also doesn't supply handles on their radios anymore. Yaesu still does.

[@HamRadio2]

True. Now the 7300 isn't heavy at all. It is much lighter than the 991a even though the 991a is smaller. But it would still be nice to have a handle on the 7300.

[@ivan69420.]

@@HamRadio2 Is the antenna in the radio box?

[@robinj.9329]

Do any of these modern computerized marvels have the strength to last more then a few (5???) years? And, once it quits, is is then just fit for the recycling bin? OR (very unlikely?) is it repairable? At reasonable cost? Members of our Radio Club have HF gear made in the 60's, 70's and 80's THAT NOT ONLY RUNS GREAT, but you can fix it yourself on a Saturday afternoon! Never the need to pack, ship, wait several weeks, and then be told; "Sorry! You'll just have to buy a NEW one!"

[@bangkithutajulu8851]

puyeng lihatnya

[@Ei2iP]

So where is the radio now? Given back or are you using it?

[@HamRadio2]

I sold it. I had purchased it myself so I needed to re-coup those funds. Since then I acquired another one that I use for POTA

[@earleclemans4836]

Where did you score the hat?

[@HamRadio2]

Custom made. I will soon be adding an option to shop.hamradio2.com

[@earleclemans4836]

@@HamRadio2 i want one

[@Screamingtut]

its the FT-991A

[@HamRadio2]

over the 7300? not even close

[@Screamingtut]

@@HamRadio2 I've used both although the 7300 has a better screen, I still like the 991A it has a tuner plus 144, & 440 capabilities that the 7300 does not.

[@HamRadio2]

@@Screamingtut The 7300 has a tuner. And it is also more popular than the 991a, that was the question in the beginning of the video. But yes... the All Mode VHF/UHF is nice. I wish Icom had retained that option in the IC7xxx line - not sure why the 7000 and 7100 had those, but the 7200 and later didn't.

[@forgetyourlife]

@@Screamingtut Where did this idea the 7300 doesn't have a tuner start? Its right there by the power button!? Hard to get more obvious that that.

[@Screamingtut]

@@forgetyourlife that button is for controlling an external one, it has an external connector for a tuner in the rear of the unit & the AH-4 is the tuner Icom sells for it, though you could use anyones. the FT-991A has an internal tuner.

[@africantwin173]

K3/S for me. Technical support from Icom sucks in EU. And K3 is modular. If i want to watch TV then ill buy a TV not a Icom.

[@jimilawrence5986]

Whats the point if we don t get to see the power connection, lool waste o time.

[@TheTacticalHouse]

Right 🤷‍♂️

[@calhighamateurradioclub3117]

Yes... while it is a great radio, the price may detur some people.

[@HamRadio2]

Not really, this had been the most popular radio of the past several years

[@jorgeguzman9955]

N2qcu

[@HamRadio2]

Greetings

[@Onebite11]

Did not like to see the made in China on the little fan