Mahalo from Hawaii, You are the BEST. As a Merchant Marine Captain , often living out of a duffle bag, and an exKX3 owner/operator and have a 7300 at home …. I was pleased to see your video and order up a IC705 with tuner!
@patoborq3 жыл бұрын
The best review so far. Outstanding.
@markweston26238 ай бұрын
Excellent Review, the description, radios feaures application aligned with real intended use and the future possibilities, so well thought out and educational. Thankyou :)
@techno_one3 жыл бұрын
Another Great video from OH8STN.
@geneturner8703 жыл бұрын
I got my 705 and yes there is a learning curve. I look forward to the Bluetooth headset that will work with 705. Being new, this was the best choice for me with limited space and a radio I can put in the car to use with ARES, this way I do not have to have a 7300 and 7900 radios. Now to learn and setup the various software programs. First is FLDIGI. Be safe and thank you for another great video Julian.
@tommh443 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video. I got my 705 24 hours ago. There is so much to learn. I was comforted by your statement that you spent a month on this video. Not that it is hard to learn. Actually for basic operations it only takes a few minutes. But, there are so many features. It takes a few minutes for each one. You mentioned the power options. Brilliant!!!!!! Being able to map your route in google earth. WOW. Thanks again
@AndyWragg3 жыл бұрын
Julian you continue to raise the bar. Outstanding!!
@DJBlackhawk3 жыл бұрын
Superb review and real world field ops usage scenarios as always. As a die hard Yaesu operator myself you build an excellent case for the 705. It seems as though Icom has done everything above and beyond and worthy of the high price tag. Thanks for taking the time to learn this radio and conduct a thorough in depth review. 73 DE KK4MND
@ca_enright2 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm sold. This seems to be ideal for everything I want in a HF rig. Now time to find the cash.....
@r0naldzuccala1982 жыл бұрын
Well hello. Thank you for all the info you have provided in regards to the 705. And you go slow enough that I can keep up and understand what your actually talking about. Thank you very much you have been a big help. Ron z. The north American shortwave radio and toy robot museum.
@stevensmith52323 жыл бұрын
Great great overview!!! The best I have seen for this radio! KI5HFN. Oklahoma City, OK USA. 73!
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
🙏 Thank you.
@gamezombie34453 жыл бұрын
The sort of review I am looking for. Well thought out and filled with info. Great Job! Thanks.
@bruehlt3 жыл бұрын
LOVE my IC705. I bought the super antenna based on your videos. I made 3 long haul QRP contacts today (my first time) using this radio and that specific antenna.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding 👍
@moshumzy3 жыл бұрын
Everyone was waiting for this one!
@phildurall74663 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian! Really nice coverage. You are the first one that I have heard highlight the GPS capabilities. A very tight looking rig!
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. The off grid perspective forces us to look at the practical features a rig offers us in the field. Just grateful manufacturers are thinking/listening to us now. 73 Julian oh8stn
@yoki97433 жыл бұрын
Hi Julian, I just really want to thank you for not only a really indepth review, but also for the time spent in building your skillset with Icom products in order to give us this video... You really do lift everyones spirits at this testing time... Your skills and knowledge and presentation put you more than head and shoulders above others on KZfaq and you are constantly pushing the envelope, So, the 705 is a "keeper" then..... Thank you Julian... Kind regards.. Yoki
@JonFlyTV3 жыл бұрын
Going down the 705 rabbit hole, arriving soon. Thanks for the entertaining and informative video. 73 de K7CO Jon
@alp64753 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, Thanks! Now we need it to go on sale ... a little bit above budget :)
@paulduncanson98983 жыл бұрын
I’ve received 2 in America I ordered from HRO in August. Still waiting to be legal in Thailand so I can buy some in Thailand I’m hoping by the end of this month or by the end of the year. W5MMT / HS0ZAC
@davidmonfries75753 жыл бұрын
@@paulduncanson9898 P
@DARTHDANSAN Жыл бұрын
Man this radio seems Kool
@neubert5003 жыл бұрын
I understand your love of this rig! It is what you have been pushing manufactures to develop for the last several years. If fact you are the Elmer Keith of the radio world! (For those who don't know, Elmer is the man that pushed Remington and Smith and Wesson into producing the 44 Mag revolver, The finest field revolver for decades!) Great Job!
@stridermt2k3 жыл бұрын
After researching I couldn't agree more.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
I think you're being too kind again but it's nice to hear. I understand this might be too much radio for many people oh, but it does satisfy a need in the market which hasn't been addressed before. I'm happy at least one of large manufacturers are listening
@robinbrown70193 жыл бұрын
Wow what a great clear speaker .thank you for a wonderful video.
@32_bits3 жыл бұрын
Some of the best HAM videos on KZfaq, intelligent and relevant. As you have a G90, ft-817 and 705 a video comparing and then working through when each one is best to use in context to portable operation, would be very interesting.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Already working on it 😊 G90, tx500, x5105, ft-818, and ic705. 👍👍👍
@bondubasher2 жыл бұрын
As others have said already...excellent review of this rig, a big thank you 👍
@brianhind61493 жыл бұрын
Julian: A professional level video without the usual terrible camera work, wind in the audio & umms & aahhs in the audio. Your enunciation is excellent. I have not enjoyed listening to an informative video like this ...EVER ! Well done & THANK YOU !
@Teslawaverunner3 жыл бұрын
You had me hooked on the Discovery TX-500 with its 100mA current draw but now I am thinking that the built in sound card and battery options of the IC-505 might make it my preferred portable: decisions, decisions !! Looking forward to your coming reviews on how the IC-505 and TX-500 perform in the field on battery grid down ops, the combined power consumption of everything (Pi, tablet etc) will be an interesting comparison. Having got my FT-817 wet several times (and having to send it off for repair) I was hoping the IC-505 was more waterproof so that the touchscreen can be used in the rain great review, much appreciated
@thomaschiprowski56832 жыл бұрын
Great rundown. Thanks!! 73, K4TPC
@nomad211d Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel recently and I have so much respect for you already. I feel like such a hopeless noob listening to you. I think I'm going to order a book and go for my license though. I'm looking forward to learning so much more. Thank you for all that you are doing OH8STN, I appreciate you greatly.
@chrispteemagician3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, thanks for taking the time. I now know what my next rig will be, I'd better start saving. Stay Safe and 73, M6THQ
@thestonerguy52763 жыл бұрын
Kudos for this video Julian 👌 I figured it would only be a matter of time before you did a well-thought-out, concise video on the 705, and I wasn't disappointed. I also appreciate that while it took time to figure everything out you didn't rush the process just to be one of the "FIRST" IC-705 videos on KZfaq. I've followed your video series for some time, and as you ticked off each feature within the rig, with the "one USB cable" solution, combined with your quest for simplicity throughout the years, I could only imagine the smile on your face after using it for the first time. While ICOM seems to have hit on all cylinders with this transceiver it was curious on their choice for their brand mag loop... I'm looking forward to the next video - Thanks again! 👍
@MrMesospheric3 жыл бұрын
Hoorah for frequency stability assessment!
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Hello Operators. The Icom IC-705 is finally here. Join me as I go through some of the reasons I think this will become an iconic off grid qrp radio. 73 Julian oh8stn Share URL: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fKukjKady7zeaX0.html 00:00 Intro 01:23 Learning curve 02:40 Versus the Yaesu FT-818 04:38 Features and capabilities 05:15 IF Filters and DSP 07:54 Reducing the data mode cable mess 10:12 Frequency stability 10:58 Audio interface 14:24 GPS, NavigationTime sync, 19:48 Wireless Audio 22:00 Power, Charging, Efficiency 27:17 Final thoughts Share URL: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fKukjKady7zeaX0.html Interested in the WSPR test results? Find them here: oh8stn.org/blog/2020/10/29/icom-ic-705-frequency-drift/ Icom IC-705 Playlist ICOM IC-705 Portable QRP Ham Radio: kzfaq.info/sun/PLKMrdrsNkFA7WY3ol7ToswVg_allhpDBb
@jerenahw2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this review!
@jamesbrownmiller808 Жыл бұрын
All of my radios are Icoms except for one Yaesu. I still have my first Icom radio I bought in 1988/ 1989 timeframe, it still works!
@kacymcginnis3 жыл бұрын
This is the single best review I’ve seen for the 705 hands down. Thank you not whining about the lack of a tuner and I REALLY liked the way you smashed the “way too expensive argument” with the cost analysts of how much you would end up spending on an 817 to upgrade. I just received my 705 about a week ago and can’t say enough good things about it. If you do a lot of portable work, get one of these radios and you won’t regret it. Keep up the good work man. 73 KI7NNS
@1crazynordlander3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing a review on this radio. Your positive response to this radio has convinced me to buy it. This radio with all its built in features makes total sense compared to carrying a bunch of cables and other accessories to get the experience to the level of operating with this radio alone. Wow!
@TXLorenzo3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian for a great run down on the IC 705. I just switched my backordered LAB 599 to an in stock IC 705. Just got tired waiting for the LAB 599 (3 months and counting). Since I have an IC 7300, I am sure the IC 705 will be an easy transition. I certainly will enjoy the single cable solution and the bluetooth, talk about QRP luxury! If I need more watts, I can always crank up the FT 891. Looking forward to the new QRP solution, thanks for the review!
@Ei2iP3 жыл бұрын
I Don't go sota, pota or portable, but i do have the 7300 & 9700, so i have coverage from 160M to 23cms, including 4 and 5M and rx on 8M...all modes... love my Icoms
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
To be honest with you Robbie, it wasn't until I had to 705 that I understood the level of integration, Icom operators enjoyed.
@stridermt2k3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video! What an interesting radio! I so want one or two. :D You are right about the potential for a lot of cable and box clutter with current and older radios, which is the main reason I put my own digi-comms/GPS interface together for my Xiegu G90, but that also illustrates how beautifully straight forward the IC-705 is to do digital modes with by comparison. Really nice radio. Enjoy! 73 de N2NLQ
@DK5ONV3 жыл бұрын
The IC-705 sounds really good! Vy 73's
@markhwebster3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding review! Your audio and video production chops are top notch as well.
@97irishflyer3 жыл бұрын
Great review! A perfect match for an EFHW antenna.
@RobPucci3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. You’re my Elmer!
@n972233 жыл бұрын
WOW! New subscriber here. I am getting back in to the hobby after an 8 year break. I have set-up a new home shack, but looking at options for portable operations. Your channel is absolutely amazing, I appreciate the details that you go into! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and the effort you put into making these videos, they are amazing. Also just bookmarked your website as well. 73 de n1one (Bill)
@AD6DMDennis3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Very thorough review and very helpful, thanks! 73
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dennis and thank you for that other thing as well. It was very refreshing 👍 73 Julian oh8stn
@ChatGPT11113 жыл бұрын
Fantastically thorough and enjoyable review, probably the best of all time! You’ve covered all the bases. I have the 817 as well as the 7300/9700 twins so am seriously thinking about completing the trifecta thanks to your salesmanship.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kindness. As you know, I have the 817nd. It has served me well for many years, but now it kind of holds me back from achieving a more efficient way of operating. Still don't regret all the good time with it, but I seriously need to look at a 7300 for the shack, and 9700 to respark and VHF/UHF/SHF weak signal work. Thanks for the comment and kindnedd. Very much appreciated. 73 Julian oh8stn
@tomatkinson46163 жыл бұрын
Thanks much for all you do. Another great video. I have used the 817 for years and found that this rig is so much easier to handle.
@richardtwyning3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to get my 705! Sold my TH-D74 to put the money towards it. I wouldn't waste your time and money with the MAT-705 tuner. You have to dismantle the whole thing to replace the 9v battery. I've been recommended the MAT-125E which is rechargeable via cable and nearly £100 cheaper than the MAT-705. It has an 18650 battery. 73s. M7GTX.
@C4H6As3 жыл бұрын
It´s a shame that thex didn´t integrate this small thing into the IC-705! Could have been perfect, but this way it is not.
@hamandshortwaveradioirelan47733 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration. Thanks for sharing 👍
@maxs4893 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome and thorough video, Julian. Always appreciate your point of view on things in addition to any other content others have covered. I liked the thought about practically using Bluetooth in order to keep the hands warm; a lot of people no doubt would dismiss Bluetooth as a bell or whistle feature. 👍
@tylerdean9803 жыл бұрын
Everyone hates on all band radios until the ic-705 comes out lol
@YLRaisa3 жыл бұрын
Julian! Thank you for this new video. In addition to the Iсom 705, I also enjoyed looking at Finnish nature. For 9 months I can't get there :-(
@mikes68443 жыл бұрын
I’ve read and watched a lot of adverse comments about this rig in terms of what it should and shouldn’t have. Well now it’s here and without a few contentious elements it’s about a complete QRP a rig as we are going to get. I own an Electraft a KX3 and love it, but a fully loaded one now costs an awful lot of money. I only need HF and I must confess I like having the antenna tuner built in despite having a good range of resonant EFHW and dipole antenna at my disposal. ICOM a have set the bar high and I would have no qualms about buying one. Great review 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@cockerspanielhome3 жыл бұрын
Julian, Thank you for another excellent video. Yes I have been looking forward to your videos covering the Ic-705. I find your videos very fair and objective. This video is really helping me make my final decision on buying this radio. $ 1299.99 USD is a lot of money for me and I want to make sure I am getting the right radio. I am not really worried about not getting an auto antenna tuner included in the radio, there will be plenty of after market ones offered soon I imagine. I agree with you, a tune able portable antenna or a single band antenna tuned for frequency would be ok for me. I am looking forward to your future in depth videos covering different aspects on this radio. I really like the fact that Icom actually designed the radio to use the same battery packs that my Icom ID 51 HT uses. Thank you, Eric
@LelandRJohnson3 жыл бұрын
Great feedback. Thanks. Just added the IC-705 to my list of equipment to buy during 2021.
@bobrademaker68423 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review, Julian. While I use an Icom IC-7610, my other radios are Yaesus. FT-897D, FT-857D, FT-817ND. So this was most helpful. While I haven't any plans on purchasing an IC-705 it's great information.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Bob. I hope I wasn't too brutal our beloved 817. I wanted to include that since people make the comparisons on price without understanding the capabilities of the 705. I'm glad you found it interesting. It's even more awesome that you shared this with me. Thanks for the kindness and the comment, it's very much appreciated.
@bobrademaker68423 жыл бұрын
@@OH8STN You are most welcome, Julian. No, you weren't too brutal on our beloved FT-817ND. It is, after all, half the price of the IC-705. You do get what you pay for. The FT-817ND does precisely what I want it to do. So I'll stick with it. I really do appreciate your reviews. In fact, your review of the Chameleon F-Loop magnetic loop antenna led me to purchase one. It is everything you said it was. Extremely well built and very easy to deploy and use. Thanks again for your fine reviews.
@wild-radio73733 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!!♡♡♡ 🤜🏻👍🤛🏻
@kissalive23 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for your review of this radio. You did not disappoint. Spectacular radio and an awesome review. thank you
@maxik0tix3 жыл бұрын
Great Operator Great Video for Great RIG... many thanks Julian
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
You are ery welcome. We are very lucky to have such options in the community these days. 73 Julian oh8stn
@rkaag993 жыл бұрын
I couldn't help but think, "This is the IC-Julians_tailor_fit_rig from ICOM' Nice review! I look forward to more on this radio. Hopefully you will get a chance to see how it performs above HF. Thanks again for an, as usual, great video! You constantly raise the youtube bar.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and the comment. Yeah honestly, I wonder if some engineer in the depths of Icon has watched my "ft-818 disappointment" videos. You might remember, my tower is still set up for VHF and UHF. We don't have any d-star repeaters here in Finland, not the one. So the plan is to use my tower to shoot over to Sweden where they have plenty of d-star repeaters. Perhaps I'll also join in the Nordic VHF UHF contest with the 705. Again thanks for the kindness. Making these videos is only second to my passion for field comms.
@K6UDA3 жыл бұрын
You did a hell of a job on this video. I havn't dove into the digital side of portable ops yet. You make me want to start.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kindness Bob. Please do start. There's a lot of benefit to data Communications on HF for preparedness. I haven't paid attention if you've made videos or not yet for the 705. If you have, happy to add them to my playlist.
@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
if you get board one day, I would love to see you help a person like me get this thing hooked up to make some digital contacts, I keep messing with it, I spent the whole weekend messing with it, and the best I did was mess up my radio and learn how to reset it to factory settings hehehe. Thanks my freind and keep making these awesome videos. Dale KI5ARH hope to hear you on the air one day. that will be a fun day for me, when I make a digital contact with you sir. Dale
@toby0000003 жыл бұрын
A fantastic and informative review - excellent production too with floorless audio & video. I also love portable operation too with my IC705, your surroundings there look great!
@hicksdp3 жыл бұрын
Excellent info, great presentation. Thanks for taking the time to focus on features for field operations. I’m looking forward to the antenna videos, too. N4DPH
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Im alreay working on antenna videos. it will be slow going because winter arrived. Will get it dont though! 73 Julian oh8stn
@tuxbuttocks8973 Жыл бұрын
Holy shit bro, you really opened my eyes with this video!
@Musiciansheaven2 жыл бұрын
Great review. It's actually pretty easy to adapt the AH-4 to work with the IC-705. I've been using the AH-4 (I owned it for years) with my new IC-705 and it works great. You can do End fed configuration with counter poise or even use balanced ladder line with the AH4 on a balanced multi-band antenna. Not nearly as small and portable as the AH-705 but if you already own an AH4 like me, it's worth building the simple break out harness to adapt the AH4 to the IC-705.
@erikleffi39113 жыл бұрын
Incredible radio.. I’m following your channel since long time.. Keep on this way 👍🏻 73s de HB3XUT
@jeffbourgeois39712 жыл бұрын
Excellent series of videos, Julian. I'm very interested in portable and emergency comms. I'm primarily a cw and ssb guy, but hope one day I'll get around to learning more about the digital comms. I appreciate your well produced and informative videos.
@bvds20072 жыл бұрын
Great video
@MrHeliorabelo3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Always very interesting topics, after watching i just give a try with my Sennheiser MM550-X bluetooth headphones and works perfectly you can enable the vox and operate the radio without the mike !
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. So no need for a Heil headset! Headsets are a very personal thing, unique to each operator. Being able to use the headset we like is simply brilliant. thanks for the comment and watching. Much appreciated. 73 Julian oh8stn
@Liberty4Ever3 жыл бұрын
No wonder it took some time to put together this review. It was very thorough, from the perspective of a practical field operator. I particularly appreciated the time you spent measuring and reporting receive current in different configurations. I'll grab an IC-705, probably after the initial feeding frenzy, although I expect this to be a VERY popular radio for the foreseeable future. I've always used Yaesu radios but Icom is earning some market share with the 705. I particularly love all the features they packed into this small and well integrated package, and how easy it is to have full control with a modern user interface. Having complete control via a single USB cable, including the radio functioning as a GPS is wonderful. Being able to charge the little radio's battery via USB is incredible. So in theory, a solar panel could charge a notebook PC and that could charge the IC-705 over the same USB port that's used to control it? That's about as simple as it gets, although there would be some efficiency loss in two DC to DC conversions. On the plus side, it would eliminate the possibility of a discharged computer battery and a half charged radio battery, or vice versa. I wish Icom had managed to have the IC-705 output 20W instead of 10W when running off external batteries. That seems to be the sweet spot for reliable communications and power usage. I know I can add a small external linear antenna, but that's not consistent with the integrated nature of the 705. Then again, we just entered Solar Cycle 25 so the QRP world is looking up.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comment. Yes time is relative. Its importantnot to think about the amount of hours going into it, otherwise it becomes depressing :D Current consumption is one of those ares we need to cover in-depth, and in the real world. I measured under rea world circumstances, makin git easier for everyone else to replicate my results. Too often we see manufacturers publishing numbers based on some obscure configuration, or having to perform a sacrifice before hand. So this part of the video wwas quite important. I think Icom did a great job considering the amount of tools avaiable to the operator. 20 watts. Yes, the military is right about this one. Remember though 20 watts is the military recommendation for wide bandwidth voice communications. If we remember narrow bandwidth data, we are playing with fire again. I've been using the 705 to check winlink email several times per day using 5-10 watts. RMS gateway stations are between 250-1200km away using Vara HF and ARDOP. Its been an absolute pleasure. On the flip sode, we wont be busting any pileups with 10 watts.Still it is a great tool. Powering I tried this. I made a cable nad DC regulator for my solar panels and laptop. The solar panel slow charges the laptop, while the laptop charges the 705. I can also charge the 705 the same way, minus the laptop. I have also used a USB/12v adapter to charge the 705 internal battery directly, via its USB port. These are the type of innovative options we need in the community.
@thomasholdings3 жыл бұрын
ICOM should have specified type-C USB over micro-USB. It's been twenty years of required adapters.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough
@HamTechRadioScannerDrones3 жыл бұрын
This video is excellent
@walteredwards5443 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm really enjoying my 705 and now with the new Solar Cycle beginning to take hold, I believe reach with QRP will improve, has already improved greatly. Can't wait on your review of the tuners. At present I'm using a MFJ QRP Tuner pocket tuner and for the most part, it does the job but an autotuner would be so nice. Thanks again and I can't wait to view your next video. 73🙏🙏🙏👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
You're too kind :) Yes TBH this rig is more than I expected and hoped for. 73 Julian oh8stn
@walteredwards5443 жыл бұрын
@@OH8STN I can't wait for the optional DC plug and the Auto Tuner (I bet it can tune a greater SWR than the standard 3:1)
@M0RSF3 жыл бұрын
Very well put together video. I'm learning new things about the 705 every day. 73 Chris M0RSF
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Hello Chris. Yes quite and amazing little radio. Hope you are all well. 73 Julian oh8stn
@tashpaug3 жыл бұрын
Another great review Julian!
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anthony
@MrHeliorabelo3 жыл бұрын
I did Connect my AirPods successful with the 705, when I turn the radio on the bluetooth connects to the airpods and if I turn off the radio the AirPods connect back to my phone!
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. How cool is that!? 😊👍
@raithjames8603 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tremendous work that went into producing this video. It is greatly appreciated. I am patiently waiting to review the upcoming videos on this radio before I make my move and buy one for myself. I am going to sell my FT-857 to fund the project. I'm frustrated by the noise level in the city for HF. Restricting myself to vhf/uhf only. I am setting myself up to have a quick deploy portable HF system that I can use up north in the cabin or in the green spaces around the city. The Discovery TX-500 has put me in a bit of a holding pattern. Not sure if this radio will eclipse the IC-705 for my intended purpose. It looks more rugged then the 705, but not as feature rich. The lack of vhf/uhf may be the deciding point for me. When up north in the cabin for months at a time, I need a stable means of communicating with the family. No cell or wifi coverage up there, only satellites and stars. The use of JS8call for total grid down and winlink for emails when the grid is up is a wonderful solution for my needs. I'm 600 km as the crow flies from cabin to house. I have resorted to using a inreach satellite texting product, but it is very costly especially when the wife is not with me, she texted a lot. Currently, I am using the FT-857 and a G5RV 35' up in the trees to communicate with marginal success with ham friends in the city. The urban noise they experience makes it an unpleasant experience for stable and reliable communications. The cabin is right between to cliffs, so I am going to give NVIS a try. I have 1kw of solar with 2000W pure sine wave inverter for power. I run the radio off a Jackery 500 and shut off the charge controller and inverter to eliminate the noise caused by the solar system. I am already setting up for my portable system with a GooLoo 2000A battery booster/power supply, and a PAR ENDFEDZ EFT-40/120/10 Trail Friendly antenna the kids picked up for me at X-mas. Going to learn JS8Call and WinLink over the winter. So now I just have to make a decision on the radio. Looking forward to seeing how both these radios perform. Thanks ever so much.
@AtomkeySinclair3 жыл бұрын
Excellent content. The ID-51 battery comes in two mAh capacities if memory serves.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Yes, there is the corrent one and a high capacity version. I am really looking forward to the high capacity battery. I've already woried up a solar panel to charge the 705 directly. Powering this raio is pretty awesome actually.
@LEXPIX3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. Great radio and look forward to more videos on it from you.
@andrewhamop66653 жыл бұрын
Something interesting I thought of when you mentioned charging via usb, which I didn't know you could do. I wonder if it would be possible to use a high capacity power bank to charge the radio, and output 10 watts at the same time. Or is the 10 watt output only enabled with a external 12 volt supply? Either way, something like Anker's Powercore 26800 seems like it could keep the radio on for days or weeks at a time. The 705 is certainly one of the greatest radios in a long time, and surely will be for a long time to come. Myself, I have neither the budget nor the experience or patience for qrp as of yet, but hopefully I can afford a 705 someday. Using my Yaesu FT-891, a one wire solution for everything even GPS is very appealing. Great video, 73 de W8IJC
@audguy3 жыл бұрын
You can only get the full 10w on 12v.
@locomotive2823 жыл бұрын
OMG. I envy your life so much. Great review!
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
You don't envy my life, I assure you it's in many ways quite awful. I appreciate the kindness though :-)
@KU9L Жыл бұрын
Getting back into the hobby I am excited to see this rig and was hoping that Yaesu would have had their version out by now. Although an FT-818 is half the price, it has a very hollow feeling considering compared to the feature-rich IC-705. What has stopped me from getting the FT-818 is the lack of being able to install both filters at the same time, probably their biggest mistake when they release the FT-818 to overcome some parts obsolescence. I would feel much better being out in the rain for POTA much better than the IC-705 that seems a little harder to keep dry. Thank you for this review a couple years ago and I hope Yaesu still releases their version worthy of an off-grid mil-spec rated radio. 72 es Cheers, Dave - KU9L
@kimbarber30943 жыл бұрын
Great video, I’ve been waiting on your review. I’m replacing my 817 and associated gear with a 705. I’m a 7300 user and the 705 will be a great mobile unit. Thanks!
@steveallison79503 жыл бұрын
What a great video! I really look forward to more. I had not considered a 705, but this video has at least put it on the radar. I will say I was confused a little about the power consumption comments you made. In round numbers the Icom is running in the mid-to-upper 200s mA range on receive for your tests which is impressive. However, the KX2 is typically comfortably below 200. Granted, it is not driving as many features and things like that sexy screen :D, but I didn't understand the comment that Elecraft (and Yaesu - which I do get) could take a lesson and do better. Can you expound on that. Thanks so much for all you do.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
For elecraft, the kx2 has no possibility to be charged in the field. The battery must be removed, and charged externally with a smart charger. This is not consistent with an off-grid philosophy. The kx3 uses AA batteries and has an extremely long charge time. Neither elecraft radio can produce full power while running on their internal battery, which isn't really a problem. For Yaesu also using AA/nickel metal hydride batteries with the ft-818, it has no fast charge function, taking 8 to 10 hours to charge. So the comment about Elecraft in Yaesu learning something from the 705, is in regards to powering and charging in the field. Finally, about the Elecraft current draw. We must ask ourselves if the *under 200ma* number (found in their marketing material) is typical, or under very strict circumstances. Elecraft released a data sheet outlining how to achieve a low current setup which was anything but typical. So we have to remove the internal battery of the kx2, connect to an external supply, then measure the typical current consumption the way we really use to radio. I'm sure it's still pretty good. Great question and comment. Thanks for watching and 73. Julian oh8stn
@jeanbaptistebrevelle12393 жыл бұрын
I would like to see you do a review of the KX3 or at least hear your thoughts on it.
@barkermjb2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review
@larsthunberg_SM0TGU3 жыл бұрын
Great video, very professional made.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you for the comment and kindness. The passion for the quality of production is only second to my passion for portable ham radio. 73 Julian oh8stn
@skyscratcher88253 жыл бұрын
Julian. Great job this is the best 705 review on the net. I hope iCom is giving you some kick-back!! I purchased the 705 recently but have not had a chance to even take it out of the box. Now what to do about feeling like I’m cheating on my FT818!😂
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kindness. I can assure you we all have that cheating feeling.😂
@brentjohnson66543 жыл бұрын
Another great video. As I have yet to get on the air from my qth with Hf, I am wondering about portable off-grid operations. I am interested in the IC-705. It sure has a lot of capabilities but does it sacrifice the audio or a nothing else. You mentioned that there wasn’t much drift so that sounds good. Your reviews are detailed and good explanation of why you are doing things. Great job! Even a noob (new guy) like me can understand. Say hello to my relatives in Finland. Lol. 73 de KI5HXM
@adamschofield29603 жыл бұрын
very good video. finger has been hovering over the buy button for a while..time to press it!
@CliveDrone3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julian. Great review and is a prelude to the arrival of MY IC705 this week. Very exciting. So at 29 min you mention a battery pack a BP something. Could you clarify that please.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
If I understand correctly Chris, this is the one you're looking for www.gigaparts.com/icom-bp-307-3150mah-lithium-ion-battery-pack.html
@ChiefMiddleFinger3 жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive ! Thank-you !!
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. 73 Julian oh8stn
@mikeg1zrn8963 жыл бұрын
Excellent review Julian, but unfortunately I can't justify one at the moment as they are over priced in the UK. Best 7 3. Mike G1ZRN.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
No problem. If nothing else, we can trigger some thought with ham radio manufacturing and development, getting them to give us features we want, rather than the same old same old. This video (hopefully), opens a discussion we need to have. 73 Julian oh8stn
@propagating-radio2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Thanks!
@C4H6As3 жыл бұрын
Today I realized, that my 25 years old credit card sized Standard C508 is in fact more sensitive at 144MHz than the 705. Tried the small stock antenna of the 508 (about 10cm) against a CH-72S and RH771 on the 705 directly from the desk. The 508 was receiving the same signal significiantly better. At first I thought about interferences coming from the display, but the 508 did not show any when held directly to the 705 display.
@W-733_KWX3 жыл бұрын
Great video Julian. Wonderful rig this Icom, but i am afraid of it not being enough rugged for the field. That's the very reason why I am waiting for the LAB599 since it's weatherproof, hopefully it will be as reliable as an Icom.
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
I totally understand. That's the difference between the two radios and the customers who will buy them. If I totally rugged radio is what you're looking for, then it's definitely the tx500. If you need VHF UHF and all the features this radio offers in a small package, then of course it's the 705. Totally understandable. Time will tell how rugged this radio is. Thanks for the comment.
@kylefreemason2 жыл бұрын
I am an Icom user for the most part. I love the 705 but am wondering if its size and plastic body will hold up to my off grid camping. With the Lab599, it is metal, slimmer and wouldn't worry me it would get broken as easily as the 705. Also, I wish Icom had made it with an on board battery that would do 10 watts. Still debating between the two rigs. Thanks for the awesome review!
@frankENZC3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. Thanks for taking the time to do it. The 705 looks really cool. I previously had an IC-7300 so operating the 705 should be easy for me. I am curious how the receiver specs compare to the 7300. I'm waiting for a lab review. 73 and I hope to work you on 40M someday., de WA3RSL
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and that would be amazing. It would be great to see a comparison. The 7300 is beginning to look like a good solution for the home staiton. 73 Julian oh8stn
@BuckTravis3 жыл бұрын
Very well done video. Great information. I am afraid you lost me with DOS, Win10, Linux and Android. At that point I tuned out.
@LBJ-bj3 жыл бұрын
great test
@Robert-jt6eo3 жыл бұрын
Hey Julian, Great video as always. I am still on the fence for the 705. While it does a hell of a lot for the money, it might just do more than the way I operate. Not having a auto tuner is no big deal and the now that the IC 705 is here and I can see it a bit more I still think it is a great rig. Who knows I might just have 1 in the very near future. lol. Thanks for all your input and expense , I sure hope the big 3 radio companies are helping you out. Thanks Again from here in Kansas. Robert n0yg
@OH8STN3 жыл бұрын
Yeah tbh if I could only have a single all mode all band rig and for some reason could or would only operate qrp, I would take this in a heartbeat. The wonderful thing about where we are today, is we have lots of great choices to fit every operating style. On the flip side, we might find if we have tools we have not used before, we very well might find a useful way to use them. 73 Julian oh8stn