Icom: IC-905

[jazzboypro]

Hello all,

Apparently Icom will announce a new radio today at the Tokyo Hamfest, the IC-905

IC-905

73
De VA2FCS

 

[kv5e]

144 MHz to 10Ghz coverage - IDU and ODU based

 

[jazzboypro]

Can't wait to see the price !

 

[W8HDU]

Affordable? Nahhh, but I'll still buy it.

 

[N4DJC]

It’s only money, the 10 Ghz will be an option. Looks like it could be a stand alone transceiver for some bands, rather than just a control head for the remote PA module.

 

[G7RUX]

Two for me please, one for a remote site.

 

[kv5e]

RPN 4evah!

 

[jazzboypro]

I was thinking about buying the 705 but i will wait to see what the 905 is all about

 

[OpSec]

If one needs HF, you're still in the 705 arena...looks like the 905 is the VHF+ operators radio

 

[jazzboypro]

If one needs HF, you're still in the 705 arena...looks like the 905 is the VHF+ operators radio

HF is not the main reason for me to buy the 705

 

[MTS2000des]

Icom is the ONLY manufacturer doing ANYTHING innovative for VHF and above. I'll buy one.

 

[kv5e]

USB input for modulation opens up all kinds of interesting options for "custom waveforms" and experimenting!

 

[N4DJC]

USB input for modulation opens up all kinds of interesting options for "custom waveforms" and experimenting!

USB C based on what I heard, AV in and out….digital ATV anyone?

 

[W8HDU]

A ham I know who probably makes more in one day than most of us make in a month was notorious for getting everything new that came out, with all the options. We used to say he was the poster boy for "Collect the Whole Set!"

 

[vagrant]

I will need two of these. One for myself and another for a friend. I will win all of the points in the ARRL VHF contest and be SuperQSO King. Joking aside, I have a feeling Wayne Overbeck N6NB may be purchasing a handful of these for his ARRL VHF rover team.

 

[N4DJC]

RF via the module only. I’d be shocked if it was under $3,000.

 

[jwt873]

Here's a longer vid with a detailed explanation of all the radio's capabilities.

 

[N4DJC]

Icom UK has a pre release brochure. The capabilities are pretty impressive.

Ham Radio DX has a really good video on YouTube.

 

[MTS2000des]

Can't wait to grab one. Especially since it keeps the same form factor as the 705. The removable RF module follows what cellular companies like T-Mobile use, remote radio units- to eliminate feedline loss. Brilliant. Again, WHO ELSE is innovating like this in ham radio? Icom is advancing the "art of radio" not dwelling int he ANALog past.

 

[N4DJC]

Can't wait to grab one. Especially since it keeps the same form factor as the 705. The removable RF module follows what cellular companies like T-Mobile use, remote radio units- to eliminate feedline loss. Brilliant. Again, WHO ELSE is innovating like this in ham radio? Icom is advancing the "art of radio" not dwelling int he ANALog past.

Icom is offering antennas for the 2.4, 5, and 10 GHz bands…it’s pretty clear they’re aiming for amateurs interested in the bands but hesitate for lack of ready made equipment.

I’m hopeful Icom can maintain a $2500 price point.