We're all in 2020 reviewing Baofengs and stuff. Eric's in 3020 bringing us this awesomeness before its even released.

Thank you for the tour. I’d like to see the IC-705 in the field using digital modes-preferably, FT8 and/or JS8Call. I love my FT-818ND, but this rig could be its replacement. Keep up the great content.

Future vid topics: 1) I’ve heard you can charge from a USB power source (e.g., USB wall charger or USB portable battery). How long does it take to charge and can you run full 10w from a portable USB battery? 2) Would love to see Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities demoed. 3) Would like to see the SWR analyzer/graph function again on this. Such a cool tool. 4) How does that awful Florida heat and humidity effect it if at all? Noticed you showed a temp gauge in this video. 5) Show us some mounting options, tripods, Mobile, etc. 6) Demo APRS w/ internal GPS. 7) Demo remote control via phone app.

Very cool. Getting one as soon as it's in stock

I guess it pays to stay up late some night's! Thanks for dropping the 705 video!

HRC first across the finish line for a solid review from US influencer. Impressed that you pulled this off. Kudos!

I agree with you on the tuner. The one odd thing is the micro USB. We've had USB C for many years now.

Eric, great high level review. Take your folding chair, satellite antenna, a tripod for the IC-705 (that 1/4-20 mount on the bottom is a great idea for portable use) and a Raspberry Pi with one of the dedicated ham builds on it. If you could live stream that would be great. I want to see you work a satellite, do some FT4/8, and of course some phone and CW. If you can get the backpack I want to see how well it hold the Bioeno battery and a Chameleon antenna.

Way to go with a major product pull! Lots here in the states seem to be scratching their heads wondering how, LOL. NICE. Will be fun watching you putting it into use.

Eric, good intro of the 705. What might be helpful is a demo of the power diff between the 705 @ 5w and 7300 @100w using your signals as seen on Reverse Beacon Network or the KiwiSDR network of receivers. QRP is fun but it is low power.

Great video! I'm looking forward to seeing you take it out in the field.

Eric, thanks for sharing. To answer your question on the two buttons you found on the Band Stacking Register screen at 16:05 in your video: F-INP opens the Frequency Input screen for direct entry of a frequency. The GENE is just one of the bands in the stacking register. The F-INP screen is also pretty useful, besides allowing direct keypad entry of frequency, you can enter split frequencies and enter memory channels. The basic operation of direct frequency input, band stacking, etc. will be familiar to those who have used an IC-7300. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your videos. 73 Lynn NG9D

Wow! Terrific review, as only "YZI" can do!!! For future: nuts and bolts (cabling, etc) of what would be required to - 1. Control/use a Tarheel mobile antenna, 2. a mobile HF amp (50 watt or so), 3. Raspberry Pi package (small screen monitor, keyboard, etc.) for portable/emergency ops (I do Disaster Relief work on NFL Gulf Coast) - all using the 705!!!! Big and time consuming wish list, I know, but what subjects for HRC videos! Gotta' do more to support you, so headed now to become a patron. 73, Mike, N3JW

I’ve had a 7300 for about a year; it would help newbies if you showed the ease of the menu in setting up the 705 with a laptop for FT-8 and other digital modes.

Erik, I want one... so bad! Thank you for breaking it all down, like a good death metal song!! Much appreciated!!

I want to see you in a park, backyard or somewhere with a wire antenna and making a contact. I love the videos you put out, but I want to see it in action! I bought a 7300 because of your video.

I want one!!! I test the 1st Saturday in August and can’t wait till I have one in my home/shack/go bag!!!

Wow, thats cool you got one! I'd like to see the sticker behind the battery :D

I am impressed with your presentation, I think this radio is interesting also. I have seen radios in QST that have the waterfall feature, but never new what it was for. after seeing this video I understand what it is for. I don't think I will be investing in one because I have enough radios that don't get quality use put to them. However it's always good to know what's out there and how it works. Thanks for sharing.

That looks like a nice qrp rig. Icom's answer to the Elecraft KX 2 and KX3. I like how big the screen is compared to the Yaesu FT 817 and 818. Good video thank you for the nice demo.

This is radio looks amazing, might just be my first HF rig, though I might get an amplifier for my home. Overall it looks pretty good, internal antenna tuner no big issue, I've got an MFJ 16010 manual tuner that is smaller then a baofeng box. The only thing that bugs me is the 3.5mm jacks for everything, microphone is fine, but I wish they had kept the USB port for interfacing with it. I don't like having to build/buy extra cables. But then it would basically just be a 7300 with a GPS and VHF/UHF with 10w output. BNC antenna connector is also acceptable, quick disconnect is nice. Overall it looks pretty good, though ultimately the price will decide whether I get it or not, hopefully it will be reasonably priced. Great overview Eric, 73s from W8IJC!

Great videos. I have been off air since my 92 D-Star died in ‘17. Have many Icom marine radios and going to get new Ham kit as I want to get back in. An Icom fanboy but actually leaning towards the Kenwood D74 as the 51 doesn’t seem to be as up to date. Been watching a lot of your fantastic content as well as Don Arnold on the Kenwood HT. The 705 looks awesome. An Icom HT with colour and the D74 is what I want. Might just go for the 705. Based on your content. Not the same price point but could go either way. 73. VA3CPG

It's nice to see an update on this radio.

I just got a 705 and ill be watching all your videos ! 😉👍

Hi Eric......you are so very fortunate to be the first HAM in the USA 🇺🇸 (that I am aware of) to get your actual hands on the IC-705 and not just at a HAM show!!! I am really looking forward to your follow up videos on it!! Can you go over the following features in your up coming videos? 1. WiFi and does it allow you to connect (like a hotspot) to your internet router for D-star? 2. GPS features 3. Bluetooth features 4. Front speaker sound quality (along with speaker mic) 5. Idea of battery 🔋 run time? 6. US release date? 7. Also Icom had talked about an iOS App to control the radio via WiFi/Bluetooth any information from Ray or Icom? I’m inline with Gigaparts and boy was I disappointed because of the Human malware virus for this radio’s release date having to be pushed back (but I understand why to). I heard you on 30 Charlie the other evening and was patiently waiting to jump in and say hi and wish you and your Family a Happy and safe 4th of July (I hope you had a great Holiday!!) but you had to get off and I didn’t get the chance. Thanks for the video and can’t wait to see more Eric! 73 Chris K4BBC

I like your reviews / demos! It would be good to see the 705 working on satellites in FM and SSB. I am also wondering if the bluetooth and WIFI can be used to steer doppler and frequency correction.

Deposit placed August 2019, maybe get it August 2020 > No ATU, Not an issue, use resonant antenna or small external ATU > No 4M, Not an issue, use small Transverter 5W @ $75 For me the only missing nice to have, 2 X BNC, 1 for HF & 1 for VHF/UHF, convenience, not a show stopper

Honestly haven't watched yet, but I see IC-705 in the title so something tells me Eric's doing a happy dance.

Eric.. why is no one realising the gap what discontinuing ft857D have made. A decent portable all band 100 watt radio.. I am planning to get into this hobby, something like ic705 with a 100 watt would have been a do it all radio for someone like me without breaking my bank..

One can never have too many transceivers.

Cool - thanks for quick look, and thanks to Icom for letting this one out so early. A couple questions / comments - Are the 3.5mm speaker/mic jacks for compatibility with computer headsets? That would be excellent! Is it capable of satellite usage? Will your swell tracker work with it? Can't wait to see more on that -

Show the noise reduction and auto notch features on SSB, and the CW handling with the APF. Thanks

Looks like an absolute delight. I will admit I had been saving up for a 705 but was impatient and used those funds for a new 7300. Shack is now a 7300 and Yaesu FT-847. I guess I just need to start saving up again!

Thanks for the update Eric. I own the 7300. I will buy a 705 as a gift to myself after I pass the Extra Class exam. Just an incentive to remain focused. 73, W1RKB

Awesome review man. Also congrats on 100K!

Eric, would like to learn more about the different type of filters and how to access. Take care and great work!

Im new to Ham Radio....but have absolutely loved the IC-2730a mobile dual band. I realize that it is a complete different radio, but the simplicity of function, intuitive programming etc makes it nice to use. I now have 3 ic-2730s. Ive got some Yaesu HTs, and they are fine, but Im much more impressed with icom design overall

Hi Eric, Looks like a really interesting radio there. I can't believe the fitted all those modes and bands into something so small, yet still having a brilliant display and great menus. Thanks for putting together this look at the system. I'm really interested in seeing how this does portable, out in the great outdoors on the HT battery pack. They made a really interesting decision to use the same batteries as a handheld so you could take along as many as you want to keep you going. Curious how it does and how long we could expect to run on these batteries if we didn't go for a separate battery pack. 73 from the UK - 2E0SKX

Thank you for another great video. I’m studying to take my test hopefully the first of the year (2021). If it still not crazy out there. My question is would this be a good first radio to start with and grow into?

Hi, Great video ! What about to climb a hill and demonstrate what's the 705 is capable to do working with a single stock battery on HF, VHF and UHF ? This test will give us the measure of about how enjoyable this radio is. 73 de IW2CZG

Let's see the satellite tracker rockin the IC 705 😉

Great intro Eric on the ICOM IC-705. This would be a great radio for most anyone that wants portable and ICOM quality. 73s KC3PRU

Great video Eric. I too would like to see what the capabilities of the Wi-fi are. Awesome radio. Thanks.

I’m also excited about learning more about this radio, but I don’t understand why it’s unreasonable for people to ask about the build quality, for example. Whether I consider buying this radio will necessarily take into account the lack of ATU, the power limitations, the build quality - as well as the positives like screen, filters, portability. When I look at reviews of the model I’m interested in the whole package and whether it’s right for me as a whole.

They will sell by the bucket load. I think it looks quite amazing. Pricey? Add up the number of bands plus dStar a complete ham shack in a box. I have a KX3, love it, but price wise it’s not too far away from this. So put it all into perspective. Radios that can have firmware upgrades mean additional elements can be added over time, so it has in built upgrade ability. Don’t knock it ICOM have raised the bar with this. Am I buying one, no, because I have all the portable gear I need and couldn’t justify changing. Resonant antenna are the way to go and what’s even more amazing they are easy to build. Get out there and enjoy the hobby. Great review 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 73 M0AZE Mike

Congrats on 100k!

Thanks for the video on this radio. Interesting comment about 5 watts of power.

show practical use of wi-fi on the IC-705

Excellent review. Looking forward to your hands on insights. 73

Do a video QSO with Jimmy KA5DOB on the other end and have him do an audio check of the 705 -- to see if the 705 matches up with the many 7300's that he constantly hears & helps people setup for the first time.

Thank you for the awesome vid man, good stuff

Just bought one yesterday from HRO, getting to know it.

I can't wait to see you using this. What I'm interested in: portable - what's it like to setup and use at the campground? Backpacking: What's it like to hike with and what portable antennae setups work the best? Base station: how is the footprint on a home office desktop? I have a tech license so I talk on local repeaters and simplex but love to listen to HF and local aviation bands. What is the quality of audio for those? Thanks a million for all your informative videos - KD9CZM.

Its a beast that radio icom thought of everythink and really easy to use easy get to know how to work it

Looks a nice radio. Looking forward to getting one.

I'd like to see a mock field setup, even if it's on the bench. Set up for digital, set up for phone, even if it's using a backpack antenna like an MPAS.

Put it on your kitchen scales so I can see how much it weighs (with battery and mic). It looks a little big and possibly heavier than I would want to take in my backpack for a long hike but I'd like to be proven wrong. Every ounce adds up when on long distance hikes and I watch the weight carefully. That's why I use an ATS-3 built into an Altoids tin as my hiking rig. It only weighs a couple ounces.

Okay! Really interested in this radio but, I gotta admit that the lack of an auto tuner and the 10 watts is probably a deal breaker for me. Especially at the price point we're talking about. If I'm doing a POTA activation, I don't want to carry an outboard tuner and try as I might, my antennas are not always resonant where the action is. The possibility of 20 watts could make all the difference in my buying decision but 10, I just don't think so. Great video btw!

Look forward to seeing in VK👍🙂

100k subs well done .

Reserved mine for $35 at HRO on September 18th. HRO called me yesterday and took the remaining $1347. They said I’m number 5 on the list and that the rig should ship between the middle of September and the end of October 🙄

Eric, congratulation !

Great first look but when are we taking this QRP/P rig out to the woods or the beach? I'd really like to see this in action.

I dont even have my licence yet and can see that this is quite the toy for those who are into the challenge or experimentation. There are simpler or cheaper choices for specific uses but...

I am new to the hobby and HF. I would like to see if I took it new out of the box, what do I have to do to make my first HF contact? Thanks for presenting this series as I believe you are whetting my appetite for a radio like this.

100K!!! 🎉 🍾🍻🎉

How did you get one in your hands??? Congrats - can't wait for more vids on it.

WOW Eric. Being a new tec, more on Winlink with Mobilinkd TNC3. My ID-51A+ and TYT UV8100 do not connect to the radio through com port. I will be involved with ARES an storm worn, etc. This radio will be both base and mobile station. Great videos K0GEN.

Please tell us some more about the audio quality - transmit, receive and noise handling. Is it comfortable to operate!

I'd like to see you making contacts out in a park(when safe). UHF/VHF operation, especially satellites. Thank you in advance

I'm interested in seeing the CW features and how to's for filters, memories, keyer, zero beating, etc. (is there a CW decoder???) Also interested in seeing how the audio and control connections to a PC work (via USB, WiFi, Bluetooth) and how you would set up for ops with WSJT-X, JS8Call, etc. Last would be to take a look at the Bluetooth functionality: What features does it have? What can it connect to? Can it be connected to car/truck hands-free phone systems? Bluetooth PTT button? We have no specific release date in Canada that I've heard, just Aug/Sept. 8^((

Shut up, take my money!!

Great I think it would be perfect on my motorcycle trips

I’d like to see how the wlan and Bluetooth play with a raspberry pi (or iPhone) for digital modes, USB cables work great, but imagine having direct wireless connection! I have a pre-order in on one, hope this means it’s coming soon!

I suggest you go over VHF and UHF and DSTAR. Looks like a lot oof fun I have both the 7300 and then 9700

For your QRP folks out there I see they have just released the icom 705 for about $1300 dollars. But for about $450 dollars you can get a small light weight QRP size Xiegu g90 transciever with internal antenna tuner that is so good it could probably tune up a head of lettuce, antenna analyzer, waterfall, and up to 20 watts and... get this and it has a great CW decoder. But if you save up all your hard earned money, for an extra $850 more dollars you can get an icom 705 with no antenna tuner.

Any idea what the pin assignment for the Tuner socket is? I hear the tune function on the radio works with some LDG Tuners? Radio can initiate a full tune or memory tune with Z-817, Z-100 plus, Z-11 Pro II. ..?

You showed it has wifi, could you show us how to use the WiFi? I'm curious what options are available. Thanks for the video it was great.

Wow! it's cool. It is first hands on reivew other than Japan. How about the touch screen? I am wondering if it is between resistive or capacitive.

I want one to review too! It may take me a while to save up for me to buy when it is out

Would be neat if it had 1.2GIG and 1.25 meter just for laughs. But I've got other radios for that. Thanks for the review 73's till next time

So, this radio seems to meet 99% of what I need. I really need that ATU as I’m Thr nut job who will try to tune a barbed wire fence. I’d be interested in finding out about the WiFi and I heard a rumor about a built-in sound card 73s de NK3PS

This is my current dream🌞🌍👍

Lovely radio. It has a lot of positive features.

We need all mode Icom transceiver, but like IC-7300/IC-9700. :-) I really hope that Icom will make similar TRX to compete with Yaesu FT-991A. This small QRP rig is a great start!

Great stuff! QUESTION! How does the IP remote control work? Does it have a built in IP server, OR must it use a PC based server software program to control remotely? (Crossing my fingers for an internal server!)

One feature I'd like to see on it, would be 'back-lit' keys!! Such a minor thing that would make such a big difference.

Exciting, thanks

Love it, Love it, Love it !!!

Sweet!! Any idea on release date? Is this a production model? Curious whether the FCC finally approved it.

I am really do not understanding why no one is catering to the gap that has been left by product discontinued by Yeasu. I am talking about ft-857d. For someone new to hobby, this 705 with a 100w output would have been a one stop solution for anyone at a reasonable price.. Most are either its HF only or VHF/UHF only,

Really appreciate the sneak peek! Now jealous and want it. Solves a lot of problems or surmounts a lot of hurdles for me in my evolving ham radio practice. Would enjoy seeing you set up and operate it live from a couple different type antennas like wire and your loop.

thanks Erick terrific job good and a nice video 73 from kb2uew God Bless

Hi Eric. Can the master oscillator be adjusted from the front panel?? I hate taking my TS2kX's bottom off so I can get to the tcxo. I live 30 miles from WWV and for me it's easy to go to 20 megs and beat it. I to it by earball :-) I do it on my IC-706mk2g too. It has a little hole on the bottom for the fine adjustment the Kenwood does not. I hope Icom made that a menu item :-)

Thanks Eric!

Is there any built in digital decoding systems, I'm asking if it can do psk31, rtty, etc on the unit alone without any external PC/Pi

Would love to see how it can work with a Raspberrypi and do digital modes (winlink, js8call, fldigi)

I'm very curious about battery life. The battery looks small, especially considering the large bright screen. I assume the screen can be set to shut off when not in use, just like a smart phone screen. I would be interested in knowing the approximate RX and TX time on SSB. Maybe you can experiment and see how long you can receive at medium volume and how long you can transmit. Also, what happens when the battery dies? Is there any advance warning so you can change battery packs? Or do you just get cut off mid-sentence?

They need to let you do a vid with that one the pw2 or pw1 power amplifier ☺️ bad ass wonder if it will hang with the 991A 😳i see a a icom 100w all band coming soon. Eric I would love to see if that 705 could work near 3 miles near a am transmitter ? I have a local one, which scared me from the 7300. HRO guys said the reviver would be overloaded. Love to see the 705 in that environment. Thank you you KC3ONO

What can we do with the Wi-Fi? Specifically can we remotely control the radio over Wi-Fi? What are all the things we can do on Wi-Fi? Thank you for making another video and sharing it with all of us. I am subscribed with notifications turned on and of course thumbs up! 73 W3TCP