Introduction to the IC-9700 VHF/UHF/1200 MHz Base Station SDR Transceiver

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We have been fortunate to have had an engineering sample of the IC-9700 VHF/UHF Base Station Amateur SDR Transceiver from Icom Inc. to evaluate for a short time. So far, we have been amazed by the fantastic sensitivity and performance of the radio.
We have made this short video to give an overview of some of the features and how it sits well alongside the IC-7300.
We are hopeful that this radio will be with us very soon in the UK. In the meantime, stay tuned to our website icomuk.co.uk/ and our social media channel for further updates about this radio. Alternatively, you can sign up to our Newsletter at icomuk.co.uk/Icom_Newsletter

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@espeditorizzuti8432 5 лет назад

I was expecting this radio hopefully meeting the expectations it had in it should be in the upper vhf / uhf / shf range

@borregobob 5 лет назад

This will absolutely will be my upgraded 2m/70cm base station rig. I own and love an IC-7300 and was blown away from day one, it's an incredible HF rig in every way and assume the 9700 will be as well. I have a nice 220 standalone rig so not having 220 isn't a deal killer for me. I would simply enjoy working 2m/70cm at higher TX power using similar features and performance I see on the 7300 along with DStar and the built in ethernet and server, true dual tuner duplex, real-time full spectrum waterfall and many other unique features to the 9700...that will be a whole new ballgame. Those who own 7300s understand what I mean, it's a unique experience using it, one that is incredibly intuitive, efficient, deep features and rewarded by top class performance. I expect the 9700 will be the same. I do plan on waiting about a year, like I did with my 7300, to make sure no major problems surface that requires some sort of "V2" model that is required due to an issue beyond a firmware fix. Also I hope prices will drop to be closer to what a 7300 costs by that time. Looking forward to read/viewing hands on reviews over the next year or so and hoping they align with 7300 class performance, features and usability.

@radionb3i 5 лет назад

Hopefully it will put a lot more people on those bands..... We are planning to use one on field day this year....

@jimjones2935 5 лет назад

I have been out of VHF/UHF/SHF for a good while now. Sold all of my big antennas for these bands. This rig looks does look appealing especially with 1.2gig. Of course I don't know about the activity these days on 1.2 during the three major contest. I use SDR rig for HF on AM and I am thinking the Panadapter will be be great during a contest. It would had been nice if it had 6 and 220, at least 6 meters. I used to run single banded Icom rigs for 5 bands. From 275A to 1275A . I will look into this rig. Thanks for the Video.

@speedydiesel6076 5 лет назад

Firstly well done Mr Icom for taking the step into a dedicated VHF/UHF base unit without the need for a shack in a box - a needy gap filled. I had marked the unit down for a place in the shack from its announcement but the price tag is too high when I forced to have 23cm which I don’t want and if you remove the FM simplex/repeater traffic the cost balance for such a Unit here in the UK - the sums don’t add. I’m sure it will sell in the states though. A price match against the 7300 would have been acceptable, without 23cm’s, as as for it being ahead of the 910 - errr I would hope so with the advances in technology. Rumours are that with the end of the ts-2000 production run, Kenwood are looking at there own VHF/UHF base - if it follows on from the 711/811 at the right price, then the 9700 will have a battle on Still the 910 has been dropping slightly in ££ - so let’s see if more appear or they now become real keepers SD

@andrewbarron6374 5 лет назад

Me too, I have gotta have one.

@ChrisJenkinsPowell 5 лет назад

Excellent it loos like a game changer.. what sort of filtering is there on receive ? and does it include a Bias-T for driving a preamp ????

@plaws0 5 лет назад

I-Line. Love it.

@brian.7966 5 лет назад

7300 great radio, looking at the 7900 now as a pair...

@super-8 5 лет назад

Nice Ensemble comes that new ic-9700 with down transverter , or sample the ADC the antenna directly ?

@asaamirkiaee410 2 года назад

I’m sold on it

@spaghettibender7607 5 лет назад

Wonder if it can be modified for GMRS?

@dl1oli 5 лет назад

How does the TX spectrum looks like?

@nicpatton9853 3 года назад

I'm very close to buying both of these. What kind of power supply would I get? I want to be able to run both radios at the same time. Obviously not transmitting at the same time. But both on at the same time.

@pu2xbt74 4 года назад

Please, I want to buy this radio but I have seen some negative comments from him on eham, could summarize for me what are the good points of this beautiful radio IC 9700.

@m0mseadventureradionstuff329 3 года назад

I'd love one, if for no other reason than to sit it next to me Ic-7300, but until the price comes down to something more reasonable i'll stick to my ft847

@mcallbee 5 лет назад

Can you listen to AM radio like in your car...and likewise FM radio like your car? Also emergency bands?

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

NO & NO

@redin575 4 года назад

Sure! It just costs 100 times as much, but it's your money.

@SteirerBUAH Год назад

Hello! Is it Possible do use the Speaker for both transveivers on the same time ?

@Icom_UK Год назад

No it isnt.

@Grizbox 3 года назад

Do u need a big antenna for this? Anyone ever find something interesting while surfing the waves?

@Nick_G7IZR 7 месяцев назад

Does the speaker have 2 inputs so you can connect to both radios at the same time? That would be useful (rather than buying 2)

@Icom_UK 7 месяцев назад

I have been told that the matching one in the video does not. The SP-34 might be more suitable: icomuk.co.uk/SP-34-base-station-speaker/3989/924/41/

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

The ICOM 9700 aka:the VHF/UHF DRIFTER. Welcome to the future of ICOM Quality or lack of. Just wait until those touch screens start failing.

@KarlKrogmann 4 года назад

You own one?

@red5685 5 лет назад

It looks good but I'll stay with my Icom 28, 38 and 48. They may be old but they work for me.

@jacobw446 5 лет назад

Frankly... I thought that (at that price), that it was also an HF rig... Im a bit shocked now that it is not! I will probably buy the IC7300, and wait a year or two until it Drops... probably quickly in price. I prefer SO239 to N. Always have, and always will. Even on 70cm. I can understand it on 1.2ghz though. I am a bit surprised that it has no HDMI output.

@redin575 4 года назад

If you can find an HF/VHF/UHF shack-in-a-box radio made by anyone nowadays, let me know. Nobody makes one.

@stargazer7644 4 года назад

@@redin575 Yaesu FT-991a

@M0HKB 5 лет назад

Still S0239 on 144? Surely a n-type for any serious radio?

@davidkierzkowski 5 лет назад

keiron871 only for 2 meters a compromise but not that bad

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

EASY to change that out but NOT so EASY doing away with that STUPID Touch Screen.

@mikemcdonald5147 5 лет назад

agreed how much would It have added to the cost? they should have put n connectors on.

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

@@mikemcdonald5147 Makes Zero difference to me so either one would be fine. I would much rather install a PL-259 than a N Connector any day of the week. Royal Pain In The Ass installing an N Connector on Coax or Hardline & N connectors are far more expensive for the feedline over a PL-259 & they know that Hams for the most part are CHEAP. LOL

@Gnizdetz 5 лет назад

@@davidkierzkowski Stupid compromise for an advanced (probably) radio made for serious (probably) users. Especially for a radio somewhere about $2k. Don't you? Otherwise not bad 'coz up to 100~150MHz UHF (SO-239) should work more or less adequate.

@pu2xbt74 5 лет назад

Please am in doubt between buying an ICOM IC 9700 or IC 9100 ?? Why in the IC 9100 do I have a full HF / VHF / UHF for the same value as an IC 9700 ??? Can you help me choose the best option? 73

@justaviewer111 5 лет назад

I have the 9700 and love it. I sold my 9100 to get it. HOWEVER, the 9100 can do cross band repeat (with a mod) and can receive out of band (and transmit there too, with another mod). There might be a mod someday for cross band repeat but it's unlikely the 9700 will ever go out of band, even for receive. D-star sucks on the 9100 since it's insanely difficult to use. Super easy on 9700. If D-Star and receive performance are of top importance to you, get the 9700. If extended receive and other mods (and having a mediocre HF side) are important to you, buy a 9100.

@pu2xbt74 5 лет назад

@@justaviewer111 Many thanks, for your opinion, I decided to buy the icom ic 9700. I want to make D star, VHF dx, and satellite mode. And it has the benefit of having a panadapter, waterfall 73

@JDDupuy 5 лет назад

I'll keep my K3 and 8 Transverters. Khune transverters hard to beat for 2/432/1296/2304. . DEMI for 222/902/903. Receiver sensitivity is what its a bout.

@DD4DA 5 лет назад

But Kuhne transverters are expensive and less usable for portable Operation. It's not that this could'nt be done, but this is less practical. Kuhne build hi-end components and they are outstaning in Performance. If this is required, that's a good choice.

@JDDupuy 5 лет назад

@@DD4DA I agree with you 100%. I did receive mine from Associated Radio in Overland Park KS 3 weeks ago. Have not had much time to use it much do to the usual springtime workload. Stuck it on a single K1FO and Par Omni for some local chat. It's a great replacement for the 910H which I once owned. And yes portable as you pointed out!

@themisterfunnyfucker1451 5 лет назад

still no hdmi output get with the times

@mikemcdonald5147 5 лет назад

agreed how much would it have added to the cost? they should have put HDMI on it. There is no reason in this day and age that all sdr radios should all have hdmi for 4 k tvs.

@roberthayes6329 5 лет назад

Raspberry pi is 35 bucks and has HDMI. Just sayin.

@dxscotland5901 5 лет назад

Why an so239 and not N type for 2m? Icom should have brought out a 2m/70cm unit and they would have sold loads.I don’t use 23cm or dstar so have no interest in paying the big price tag there asking!

@rolandlemmers6462 5 лет назад

I don't understand it either. Why do manufacturers still use SO239? It doesn't make sense. Especially at the price point of this radio, it's not a baofeng where 20 cents more on parts is a big deal.

@dc5833 5 лет назад

me too d star i tried it joke icom better wake up if they want a fan base

@KingSparta 5 лет назад

I guess I need an Adapter then.

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

I have owned so many 2 meter all mode radios & not even one has ever had an N connector. All had an SO-239 as does my current 2 meter all mode the ICOM 275A. I have never had an issue with any of them & the loss difference is so minimal I doubt that you or anyone else could hear or see the difference on any transceiver that you chose to listen to. 2 meter amplifiers are the same way & nobody is bitching & complaining about them?

@dxscotland5901 5 лет назад

1OFGODSOWN I have operated Eme for 13years and from the outset was encouraged to use n-type sockets.My beko amplifier has n-types fitted as standard as does my ssb electronics preamp.If your point was valid why would Icom and others not put identical sockets for 70cm and 2m? Apart from the sockets my personal opinion on the radio is that it’s overpriced because of d-star and 23cm.

@brian.7966 5 лет назад

We all read the hype, also told it was the best thing since sliced bread (and it is the IC 9700,) then the rug was pulled out from under us by the announcement we could be losing the 144-146 and the 23cms Bands,

@johnbates53 5 лет назад

I was almost ready to put down my money but looking closer discovered that it will not do general coverage receive. Too bad. It looks like a nice radio.

@antimosh 5 лет назад

Can you turn off one RX to gain a bigger waterfall on the other RX?

@JasonTDolan 5 лет назад

No. You use EXPD/SET hold it for a second and the waterfall will get bigger (a little bit) Remember the IC-7300 and IC-9700 have tiny little screens so you won't be able to have dual waterfalls at same time. You will be able to view Main or Sub. But not two at once regarding the scope.

@robinmoseley766 5 лет назад

yes you can turn off one RX to go monoband and have a larger waterfall display

@antimosh 5 лет назад

Do you know if I can view both waterfalls via the software interface?

@G1MHU 5 лет назад

@@antimosh I have asked the same question. Join Facebook group ic7300 users.

@JasonTDolan 5 лет назад

@@antimosh Well most people are using ICOM RS-BA1 Remote Software that let's you control the radio from your home or any place in the world as well as listen. Great software and it's been out for years. Gets updated every year or so. But when using it with say an IC-7300 it will show the scope fine as it's one receiver. But if you use it on a more expensive radio such as IC-7610 which has two receivers then NO only one band and scope at any one session. But the good news is ICOM have just brought out the new RS-BA1 Ver 2 Remote Software that does connect to ICOM radios with dual receivers and gives you dual scopes. But it is NOT an upgrade to the older RS-BA1 software, meaning you have to purchase it as New (again). And it's quite expensive, I think a few hundred pounds or more. Still doesn't seem to support full screen mode though. It's still a fixed size of 800x600 on the computer screen and on a 4K screen at 43 inches that is quite small. I think ICOM are just being greedy making people buy it again to get dual band and scope support. Especially since it just looks the same software... No full screen mode is a killer. Here is the link to buy it: www.icom.co.jp/world/products/amateur/options/rs-ba1_v2/index.html

@f5uox 5 лет назад

What is the RX coverage ?

@robinmoseley766 5 лет назад

Amateur band only

@dickchiggas1514 5 лет назад

10000 miles give or take 9800.

@debrapoot5434 4 месяца назад

Does this radio include air band?

@Icom_UK 4 месяца назад

No the IC-9700 does not have Airband receive, it is essentially Amateur bands only.

@cqpy2rn 5 лет назад

With a TS-2000X I can do everything with just one radio and the cost X benefit still unbeatable. Good luck Icom.

@KarlKrogmann 5 лет назад

Sure.

@wurlitzerwilly 5 лет назад

and I can do far better on HF with an Elecraft K3S. That's why I want a VHF (etc.,) rig to complement it, as Elecraft don't make one! :-(

@magniarot 5 лет назад

The TS-2000 has one of the worst receivers on HF I have ever used, it was pretty decent on VHF/UHF but if I had to use it on HF I would probably get out of the hobby.

@M0HKB 5 лет назад

I'll stick with my PRO3 + Transverter!

@plaws0 5 лет назад

No matter how well the TS-2000 works, it's still a Kenwood.

@pook2830 5 лет назад

Looks at 9100 and smiles.

@Aleziss 5 лет назад

For the money, not so sure...

@redin575 4 года назад

If the 9100 put out 200 watts, I would agree with you. But it doesn't. It's always been overpriced for what you get. You can buy a new 7300 and a new 9700 and still have $500 left over, or you can buy a used 9100.

@BikingChap 5 лет назад

The IC-7300 is a single band radio? Umm.

@fluffster2 5 лет назад

should have started it at 4m

@brucerobson8284 Год назад

Icom 7300 has 9 bands 160 to 6 meters

@dl1oli 5 лет назад

Whitch Speaker are standing left of it ?

@RubenMLeal 5 лет назад

SP-38.

@captain-Luca-is0hmz 5 лет назад

Autotune included?

@robinmoseley766 5 лет назад

It is mentioned int the manual ..CW mode - shifts the RX signal to the sidetone ofsset.. no antenna tuner if that is what you meant..

@BillyBob-si2db 5 лет назад

Too bad they didn't include 6M (50Mhz) for those who don't want HF, and I why wouldn't they have included 220Mhz?

@bobd. 5 лет назад

Agree, I would have preferred to have 50 and 220 MHz and drop the 23cm band. And N connectors for 144 and up.

@BillyBob-si2db 5 лет назад

@@bobd. I would still want the 23cm bad though. Why not?

@BillyBob-si2db 5 лет назад

@Stewart Howarth Well, being an SDR, it really shouldn't take much more than additional filters.. However, maybe a down converter as well, I am not that familiar with the architecture... Overall, I believe it would be a relatively minor cost to have added it...

@geoffh784 4 года назад

By all means add 220Mhz capability (at least in the radios sold in region 2 - regions 1 and 3 don't get access to it) but don't delete 23cm to add 220Mhz! Agree 6m should have been included.

@stargazer7644 4 года назад

The IC-7300 has 6m. They want you to get the pair.

@peanuttization 5 лет назад

I'll just keep my TS2000 for the price the 9700 will sell for....

@peanuttization 5 лет назад

@@1OFGODSOWN Very few birdies here. Its not so deaf i cant work EME meteor scatter or FT8 on any band. Any other stupid questions?

@3TQVK 5 лет назад

@@1OFGODSOWN Absolutely DEAF b a decade of technology Had a 2000X got rid of it after 2 years

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

@@peanuttization I own a TS-2000 & it does NOT have great ears & on all bands you must run the preamp & an external preamp is needed so I also use one of those. My ICOM 275A & ICOM 746 both hear much better on VHF with ease. Also the Birdie issue with the TS-2000 is well documented so why lie about it when the TRUTH will do just fine? LOL

@peanuttization 5 лет назад

@@1OFGODSOWN ....Lie? Asshole. I have no reason to lie about my rig. It is known even by me that you need preamps Einstein. The point i am making went right over your pointed little dome.

@BungHoleCamper 4 года назад

@@peanuttization LOL! HAMs behaving badly! Shame on you fuckers and 73.

@bobd. 5 лет назад

Why no 220 and no Bluetooth? ANY rig now-a-days should have BT built in for connection to headsets and mics and a phone app.

@redin575 4 года назад

As to your first question, nobody uses 220 anymore.

@stargazer7644 4 года назад

@@redin575 VHF/UHF/Microwave contesters still use 220. We also use 902/903 MHz.

@stuartlee8041 5 лет назад

A Fantastic radio I'm sure, but you'd get the same amount of qso's by calling CQ into the box

@malverninuk 5 лет назад

Sorry, but available "in the very near future " is NOT acceptable as a marketing statement in the 21st C.

@dc5833 5 лет назад

please icom wake up

@Aleziss 5 лет назад

The only problem of this ratio will be the price... 3000+CAD for a 3 band radio will make it a lot less appealing... The 7300 is just ate the right spot for affordability for what it is. This is why it is one of the most popular radio ever produced. The 9700 on the other hand, not so sure... This would be a great addition to my 7300 but not at this price ever...

@Aleziss 5 лет назад

@Richard Driskill if it is 2600$US, it confirms that in canada, it will be way over 3000$, more like 3400$ maybe even more... which is ridiculous for a radio with 3 bands among one I will never use... The only way to smooth out the pricing would be to have options to add the modules separately for 1.2 and d-star, that would greatly reduce the base price and make also this model one of the most popular radio for all mode vhf/uhf... I would thing about it for sure but at 3000$+, no way...

@Aleziss 5 лет назад

CONFIRMED, the 9700 is 2899$CA + taxes is about 3400$CA !! RIDICULOUS...

@Aleziss 5 лет назад

@Richard Driskill yes you are right it is not 3500$ it is actually 2899$CA + 50$CA shipping + 15% fed/prov taxes = ~3390$CA... you had a "good" price at 1999$US... still, I find that horrendeous pricing for a 3 band radio... I hope you enjoy it for the price !

@Aleziss 5 лет назад

@Richard Driskill I followed your advise, got a kenwood ts790 for 500$... 500$ for that thing... to realize that it is a bit missalign and the CTCSS does not work... the rest seems ok... I don't bother too much about the radio not being right on frequecy as I will try to get on satellite again and it is always moving frequency... but man, this is exactly what I dreaded about, buying "expensive" used gear is far from having the proper value in the condition of the units... lucky you that you do have the 9700 ! maybe some day I'll get one to replace the ts790 and put it aside my 7300 ! you should make a couple videos about it ! 73 de Claude VA2CST

@Aleziss 5 лет назад

@Richard Driskill oh sorry misread, PRE ORDER, my bad ! in deed a long time for getting that radio ! at least one is secured for you, you WILL get it soon ! good luck and can't wait so see some clip of it maybe !

@markmastrogiacomo1419 5 лет назад

does it have 6 meters?

@Gnizdetz 5 лет назад

It doesn't.

@stargazer7644 4 года назад

The 7300 has 6m.

@briangallear6599 5 лет назад

G8VPR, very disapointed no coverage beyond 130.00 0 all our tv is above 1300 and no coverage above 146.000 in uk we have access to 147.00 on a nov as for all rx performance super as good as ic910 with the advantage of sdr

@3TQVK 5 лет назад

So many "Debbie Downers" Admit it You want one. they are awesome gentlemen Get Over it. I am saving for the day

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

Lots of Videos showing how badly they DRIFT so go ahead & be a BETA Tester it's your money that you will never get back. LOL

@KarlKrogmann 4 года назад

@@1OFGODSOWN Do you actually own one?

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

The ICOM 9700 drifts so BADLY that it has caused some issues with delivery because it keeps drifting off of the delivery route. LOL hehe haha {:>)

@davidcutajar6119 5 лет назад

Thanks Icom but to be honest I was expecti g an HDmi socket

@JDDupuy 5 лет назад

They don't want to pay the licensing fee. You use HDMI then you have to add to the price.

@jacobw446 5 лет назад

@@JDDupuy It cant cost that much... The jack is perhaps $1.00

@JDDupuy 5 лет назад

@@jacobw446 The jack may only cost $1.00 but the license to put that jack on your equipment is the financial hurdle. The HDMI Standard and patent is owned by several companies that developed it. You have to pay big bucks to put that HDMI socket on your equipment!

@jacobw446 5 лет назад

@@JDDupuy ok.. how much? $10? $20? It cant be that much money.

@stargazer7644 4 года назад

@@JDDupuy Every single raspberry pi has HDMI and the entire computer costs $35. Care to try again?

@radioman6489 5 лет назад

Way to much money, $2099.99 US price forget it. SDR radios are so cheap to make and yet they want big bucks. UNREAL

@pook2830 5 лет назад

Let's talk about the frequency stability of the 9700. The reference input doesn't govern the oscillator, and the thermal drift is a joke. You were obviously more interested making a radio that matches the 7300 than you were in making a great radio. Why not have the input govern the oscillator like in the 7610? All I know is my 9100 doesn't drift... it's rock solid - I've never seen more than a few Hz drift on VHF. The thermal design is a joke on this thing. It makes UHF SSB and EME problematic to say the least. Very poor radio indeed, which is a shame, as without this stability issue, it would be a nice radio. Considering that we first saw this radio being demonstrated over 2 years ago, I'm amazed these problems were allowed to persist through it's development.

@sctrd1526 5 лет назад

The worlds most expensive VHF/UHF Repeater radio because the 9700 it's garbage for anything else. Drifts really bad, I'm going back to an IC-9100.

@handrzej 5 лет назад

"Nine ten was the king" waaaaat? Ic910 is the worst ever made icom especially TX spectrum is horrible. Poor sensitivity as well.

@robinmoseley766 5 лет назад

910 is not poor sensiivity, it is set up to work with pre-amps without loss of dynamic range, if you don't want to use pre-amps then the 910 can be peaked for over 10 dB more RX gain.

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

That is your opinion. I know plenty of people who love their ICOM 910H.

@handrzej 5 лет назад

@@1OFGODSOWN They love it because they didn't care about other users of the band... Well spectrum analyzer doesn't lie about IC-910. You can check it for example on DF9IC web page...

@Gnizdetz 5 лет назад

IC-746 family were worst ever made radios from big three. Absolutely disgusting TX spectrum and absolutely unreliable. Also I owned ID-51 Plus (D-Star). I wasted money for that expensive HT and greed Icom wanted me to spend more and more for must have accessories. Thanks but no Icoms anymore.

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

@@Gnizdetz The 746 series had some issues but so do most all other transceivers. I currently own by third ICOM 746 & I have owned three 746 PRO's as well. I hate the Monochrome display but love the transmit & receive on them. I use a ClearSpeech DSP base module on it & every transceiver that I own including my ICOM 7600 & it makes all of them better. Opinions are like radios there are many of them.

@glynnhm0lsg308 5 лет назад

Nice toy but overkill for a VHF UHF radio, I'd imagine it will cost a bit of wonga, unless you have the money to spare, do you really need one

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

I much prefer my ICOM 275A hands down.

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

What type connector is on the rear is far less important than the Drifting issues that this radio has. It is suppose to be a great rig for Digital modes yet the specs don't reflect that nor does the on the air performance by the people who spent their hard earned cash & are now BETA TESTERS for ICOM. Rumor is that ICOM will come out with an Updated model when they figure out how to correct the flaws in the radio yet they will NOT be giving refunds for the current models already out there. I think it's FUNNY that some folks must have the latest & greatest new toys & can't wait until the bugs are worked out & now they are stuck with a faulty transceiver and some of them keep lying about the stability issues yet so much documentation proves that the radio drifts so badly some Digital QSO's are Impossible. Lying about it won't make the radio work better it's called DENIAL & many suffer from it. LOL {:>)

@stevegill1731 10 месяцев назад

I think it's FUNNY!! Not nice to laugh at your fellow hams, tut tut. 😕

@glynnhm0lsg308 5 лет назад

$2100 your having a laugh

@africantwin173 5 лет назад

They can keep it. I'm not spending € 2K for a set that has no HF.

@magniarot 5 лет назад

I agree, way too much money for VHF/UHF, even if you are hardcore into contesting I do not see the value.

@rolandlemmers6462 5 лет назад

I've been waiting for years for a new set without HF.

@joseph2219801 3 года назад

I think I'll just buy $100 car radio and set it up in my room

@radioman6489 5 лет назад

1st

@Richard-je4lt 2 года назад

ha ha ha what a flop , king of what ?.. my 821 is miles ahead in receive , my 9700 is just a d-star receiver , and a 2m local chat rig . weak signals is a joke...

@brianbrown4965 5 лет назад

Not for me , was not impressed with the 7300 , had on not for me . 1200 mhz is vertualy not used . dont like n type plugs either . so 239 any time . think icom taking a step back. and bet the price is out of most peoples pocket . hf vhf uhf would be nice. 7300 hf and thats it . not for me .

@andrewbarron6374 5 лет назад

SO239 connectors are not rated for frequencies at UHF and above. (Yes I know they are called UHF connectors but that was back in the days where anything over 50 MHz was considered UHF). No radios that I am aware of use SO239 / PL259 for 70cm or above.

@3TQVK 5 лет назад

Get a 7100

@imscuba 5 лет назад

No 220 band for US? I wont buy it. If you can cram all the HF bands into a box.. you can add 220 into the 9700. Lacking 220 it makes it NOT a serious radio. And whats up with an so239 on VHF? No one uses so/pl 259's any more.

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

You won't buy any New all mode radio from any company then because nobody builds one. Enjoy what you have or buy a very expensive transverter & 220 amplifier. NEXT....

@imscuba 5 лет назад

Transverters are like 300 bucks....can build an amp for the same.

@1OFGODSOWN 5 лет назад

ICOM can you HEAR ME? STOP with the BULLSHIT Touch Screen radios already. It's NOT a FREAKING Cell Phone. I would NOT trade my ICOM 275A for a case of these if I must keep & use even one of them. {:>( SAD what has become of ICOM & they are becoming a total DISGRACE to the Hobby.