Amazing! Someone is actually reading the instructions. And awesome.

THIS DEFECTS THE WHOLE PURPOSE OF A PORTABLE RADIO. WHY NOT JUST BUY THE ic7300 SEEMS A LOT OF TROUBLE NOT TO MENTION COST.

That looks amazing, Only changes I would make would be the volt meter, I would put one in that has a usb power port for a small lamp or usb device

We want one of these for field work with the students. Thank you so much for posting and sharing your experiences. Take care!

Awesome case! I got to use the IC-705 at our Field Day site this year Friday evening. Another ham brought it and with my Diamond loop antenna set up had a chance to play with it. I made several contacts on 40 meters and got great reports. Has a solid rcvr too. 73 de W2BK

Basically you are converting a portable to a base, cool factor is very high, can’t get past the price, perhaps the 7300 may be a better option at this point.

Looks to be a cool accessory. Price is high. But nothing as well made commercially comes close so again value and quality.

Absolutely amazing

Excellent video! I'm convinced. Gotta buy a 705 and the go kit.

With a radio like the 705 I would definitely upgrade that chincy copper shielded non tined core cable with a significantly thicker tin / aluminum shielded, tined copper core cable. The beefier the cable the better the signal especially at higher frequencies.

I have this go kit and it is a must for your 705. It is awesome!!

Hello Eric this is your favorite KZfaq subscriber hope you're doing well my friend 73

The way you were constantly and carelessly sliding the metal edge of the chassis on the radio cable I am surprised you didn’t cut it or damage it but maybe you did!!

He should have used, say, BLUE cable ties to be the ones that need to be cut and made reference to cutting the BLUE cable ties only!

I don't see the point of making a nice small compact radio so large by stuffing it all in a frame. But, that's just me. Thanks for the video. 73

It's very nice, but the price is way too high. $450-$480 is way too much

Nobody Eric: I’m not going to make ham radio videos anymore, has made nothing but ever since 🤣

Should make a version for the BLF-1230A battery, then you'd have a manpack radio.

I like it.. Very nice kit.

I see at least one draw back, if I wanted to use the Radiowavz long wire antenna with the 705 tuner I would have to remove the tuner to mount it to a mast.

How cool is that

Very nice, but now you´re on weight and size like a Icom 7300 and still 10W vs. 100W.

There was an angled mount on the right of the video begging to be talked about

If only you could find the 705 available ANYWHERE

out of stock and $480 WHAT?!?!?

Do you have a link to where the files are to print the little stand for home use? It would be nice if you could buy a set of rack mount ears so when you're in the shack or traveling in an RV you could mount the 705 into a 19" rack space if you wanted to.

How would you ground the IC-705 in a 2nd floor apartment?

It looks cool, but it kinda defeats the purpose of a small portable radio IMO.

I'd be worried about ventleation.

There is a send jack next to the cw key jack what is that used for?

I am torn between the IC 705 and the Lab 599. Any thoughts on the 599?

Hola link de compra? Gracias

wonder if he offers a W4OT discount ;)

Nice kit, but at $450 for the low capacity battery and $480 for the high cap, I'll pass and continue to use my Icom backpack as it has a whole bunch of better functionality and accessibility. Also, do you happen to know if the IC-705 GPS will still reliably work in this metal enclosure? Most folks dont understand that the IC-705 is made of plastic, which allows GPS signals to pass. Amazon sells the identical to Icom high cap batteries for $50 (versus $130+for Icom) and I can afford to throw several in my Icom backpack, lunch, antenna tuner, Ah-703 antenna, and a small laptop and either just hike it in; put it on a rock; or picnic table, etc, much as I did with my IC-703 backpack combo. Please don't take me wrong, as i do see utility in this cool kit, but not at the price point. It looks well made and hopefully I'll see me in the field soon. 73s.

Go bag? Go to where

Very nice. I suspect it is expensive. I am a poor Ham in Canada. That said. Very impressive! VA3BXL.

wHAT IS COULD BE PRICE OF THIS ON?

What is the wifi signal like after putting it in that metal case? 705 already has a weak reception, I find it very unnecessary to increase the weight so much, while the 705 is only powered by such a small battery, this whole complex should also fit a tuner and a small PA and larger batteries, also the possibility of charging with a solar panel.

You turned a perfectly good little portable radio into a bulky monstrosity. Just get a bag and put the radio in it. Take it out when you need it. You've addded extra weight and reduced the amount of space to put cables, antennas etc...

Nice product but the face plate is straight like a banana ! You can’t ignore it if you whant propose quality item.

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Nice looking bag for sure, Thanks for sharing. I may see this in my future. Vic de KE8JWE