Excellent explanations. So clear. You have a gift for detail and clarification. You apologized for not having the scan set to a larger setting but that actually was good reinforcement.
Well Tom, now you've done it. After years of messing with the 7300 now I have started watching this series. So, I have to get a 705. Can't wait to watch them all. Tom-w1icu
The Icom menu system is the most intuitive and genius from all radio brands. Its so easy to setup things and remember where things are. The Yaesu menus are spaghetti mess compared to this. Thanks for making these deep dive videos. I learned a lot even tho I dont have a 705 (I do have a 7300) Hopefully soon. 73
I have ordered my IC-705 which is supposed to be here in 2 days, I cant wait to get my hands on this one. It will be a lot easier to take into the field than my IC-7300 is. Thanks for walking through everything as this radio has a LOT packed into such a small size.
Outstanding review. So much nicer than reading the manual! There are many finer points you show that are not easily uncovered from the manual. Thank you and congrats. Looking forward to a similar overview of the d-star features.
I appreciate you taking the time to explain everything. I saw your first video with your IC 705 and followed your other A-Z with the 7300, so even though I think I know the 705 by now, I still learned a couple of things today. Looking forward to other videos in the series, especially the BT and WiFi features and practical uses. 73 and Happy New Year. de KN3A.
I’m newly licensed with a new IC7300. Found your series before I received my radio so held off viewing until the radio arrived. I am visually orientated so I really appreciate the overview. This will make the it easier to become familiar with my radio as I tackle the manual and actually use the radio. As I expand and grow into the radio and my license it will be nice to have a reference to jog my memory along the way. Thanks! KJ7YNH 73.
hanks for the video! A real help for my new '705. Also thanks for detailing the firmware version for your rig and video. This is an important detail lacking from most hardware/software videos. FB and 73's --N2GX
You are one throw guy! Have you ever thought of doing the same thing for the Kenwood 590 SG? Though you probably would have to own one! I am blind and I like that you’re very thorough it’s hard for me to read the manual to Kenwood on my phone because they wrote it different size columns and you’re supposed to know by the size of the print where you’re supposed to go hurts my head
Hi Chad. Thank you for the kind words. I never thought that my videos would be helpful to a blind person, but I'm glad that you're finding them useful. I still have a lot of ground to cover and catching up just on the Icom rigs. I've had several Kenwood radios, but I currently don't have any Kenwood HF gear.
I cannot thank you enough for this video. I have an Icom IC-705 on the way and this video alone has given me the comprehensive information I’ve been looking for before it’s delivered and to be honest it’s saved me a lot of time and a lot of future mistakes I’d most definitely of made..thank you so,so much 🙌
Thanks for the excellent video. What is the least expensive way to run direct power to the IC-705 so you're able to operate at 10 Watts? Is there a "plug-in to receptacle" mini adapter solution - like you would have with a laptop for example? Trying to avoid initially buying a larger "power supply" if possible.
Hi. First, thank you for the kind words. This is an excellent question! I hadn’t really thought about this because I already have 12V supplies for my other radio gear. You certainly don’t need a large station supply for just this radio. HRO sells a 6 amp power supply for ~ $47.00. They list the supply as being suitable for the 705. According to the Icom manual, it draws a maximum of 3 Amps in Transmit
Thank you for the IC-705 walk thru.. I am thinking about getting one of these to get in to QRP, and your video really helped.. hoping you can make many more on the tips and tricks on this new radio. Thanks ! Craig. Australia.
Thanks so much Tom, with your help I get so much more from my 7300 than I would have done. To be honest I didn’t get a lot of use from my 9700 so traded for this 705. I know your channel will be a great help to me and many others. I look forward to the rest of the series. Also Tom I hate to sound so sycophantic however I thank you very much for your dedication to your Channel and to the viewers. It’s a great pleasure to see how you have grown this into an absolute goldmine of information on the new Icom range. Take care Tom de 2E0TWD
Amazing video, exactly what I needed! Question, at time mark 10.29 what is the transmission that moves across the whole band scope from left to right? I see it on my 705 sometimes and have no idea what it is.
Hi Steve. I've seen that multiple times on my 7300 and on the 705. I've seen the pulses sweep across 80M, 40M and 20M. It's amazing the things we notice with a spectrum scope that we would never be aware of with just a frequency display and nothing else. I do not know exactly what that signal is. I suspect it is related to the HF over-the-horizon radars that various countries' militaries operate. From what I've read, I believe they normally operate over a fairly narrow range of frequencies, but maybe those sweeping pulses are some type of probe or calibration signal to see what frequencies have the best return echoes at that time. Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.
Thank you for building this series of videos... I'm starting at the beginning after finding one in a random search. Do you have a video where you discuss your ball mount system? Can you provide links to the parts? Thanks in advance, 73
Hi Steve. The ball mount is just a Manfrotto PIXI Mini tripod. Here is a link for one on Amazon: amzn.to/3hZUtrq There is also a littler higher end version, the PIXI EVO. It has a little more adjustability. You can find that one here: amzn.to/3wveJ9u Note that these are both affiliate links, but that doesn't affect your price. I first learned saw this tripod with the 705 on Ham Radio Crash Course - another RUclips channel you might find useful: ruclips.net/user/HamRadioCrashCoursefeatured Thanks for watching! 73, Tom
@@HamRadioA2Z Thank you very much. I'm a bit embarrassed that I didn't think of Manfrotto. I have a carbon fiber tripod, a carbon fiber monopod, two ball heads and several camera quick disconnect mounts for my DSLRs. All of them say Manfrotto on the side ;-) oh well.
Yes. I have seen digital mode software for iPads. I don't know if you could interface the radio to it through the USB port though. You might have to build/find an analog audio interface.
So I have a quick question: When you reference the "max watts" for the power output, is 10 the absolute limit to the power output? Can I apply a 100w amplifier to benefit of the additional output if needed without doing damage to the radio?
Hi. The Max Watts is the maximum power that the 705 will put out. You can always add an amplifier after the radio to get to whatever (legal) power level you want. The display on the 705 won’t show the power coming out of anything downstream from the radio.
@@HamRadioA2Z Thank you. I was thinking that was the case, but I didn't want to step into a problem without asking first. My IC705 showed up yesterday so I'm stoked and ready to get it set up.
It is just one of the standard touch screen pens with a conductive rubber tip on one end. Not active or anything special. A viewer send it to me a couple years ago.
Hi. Unfortunately, no. DMR (and C4FM that Yaesu uses) both use different protocols and a different CODEC to convert from audio to digital and back. So a DSTAR radio cannot communicate directly with a DMR radio. It’s one of things that I don’t care for about the digital voice modes. Unlike AM, FM, and sideband, all of the radio brands don’t support a common standard. A few years ago, some company announced a coming radio that would support all the major digital modes. I don’t remember their name, but I’ve never seen anything on the market.
Oh - I am SOOOOOO glad to see you doing this (IC-705)! Same depth as 7300. Thank You - THANK YOU!
Excellent explanations. So clear. You have a gift for detail and clarification. You apologized for not having the scan set to a larger setting but that actually was good reinforcement.
Thank you for taking the time to produce this video. I am about to go buy IC 705 this was a great introduction you save me hours of reading a manual
Well Tom, now you've done it. After years of messing with the 7300 now I have started watching this series. So, I have to get a 705. Can't wait to watch them all. Tom-w1icu
The Icom menu system is the most intuitive and genius from all radio brands. Its so easy to setup things and remember where things are. The Yaesu menus are spaghetti mess compared to this. Thanks for making these deep dive videos. I learned a lot even tho I dont have a 705 (I do have a 7300) Hopefully soon. 73
Just bought the 705 and looking forward to seeing the videos on these fantastic radio 🇬🇧 M3DCI
I have ordered my IC-705 which is supposed to be here in 2 days, I cant wait to get my hands on this one. It will be a lot easier to take into the field than my IC-7300 is.
Thanks for walking through everything as this radio has a LOT packed into such a small size.
Outstanding review. So much nicer than reading the manual! There are many finer points you show that are not easily uncovered from the manual. Thank you and congrats. Looking forward to a similar overview of the d-star features.
I appreciate you taking the time to explain everything. I saw your first video with your IC 705 and followed your other A-Z with the 7300, so even though I think I know the 705 by now, I still learned a couple of things today. Looking forward to other videos in the series, especially the BT and WiFi features and practical uses. 73 and Happy New Year. de KN3A.
Thanks Tom, great video. I always learn something
Very nice Radio good job on the Radio well presented good job well done ✔
Very well done video. i've had the radio for a while, but still picked up some great tips. Thanks. Dave N3CI
This by far is the best off all the IC-705 videos.
I’ve got one on the way and this video alone has basically given me the best insight I’ve seen on any video to do with the 705 so far
Thank you for this video! 73s KN6PEM
Wonderful - was just wondering if the radio automatically switched to 10 watts once it sensed 12 volts from a battery. KB6VT
When I click on a frequency I saved in memory it goes right back to the frequency in a VFO and not the memory frequency, why?
I’m newly licensed with a new IC7300. Found your series before I received my radio so held off viewing until the radio arrived. I am visually orientated so I really appreciate the overview. This will make the it easier to become familiar with my radio as I tackle the manual and actually use the radio. As I expand and grow into the radio and my license it will be nice to have a reference to jog my memory along the way. Thanks! KJ7YNH 73.
Please excuse the previous post. He has answered the question.
Let us all suffer. And thank you. This series has been very helpful. Thanks. Ron z.WA3090SWL. The north American shortwave radio and toy robot museum.
I"m watching this on new years day 2023 :)
After the Firmware 4.0 upgrade the Muti Function knob does the KHz tuning too.
I just got one.
This saved me several frustrating hours going through two manuals. Now, to find your other videos on the IC-705.
hanks for the video! A real help for my new '705. Also thanks for detailing the firmware version for your rig and video. This is an important detail lacking from most hardware/software videos. FB and 73's --N2GX
great job thanks 73 from kb2uew
That was great. I plan on getting a 705 myself and watching all your videos 😃👍
Very usefull video. Thank you!
You are one throw guy! Have you ever thought of doing the same thing for the Kenwood 590 SG? Though you probably would have to own one! I am blind and I like that you’re very thorough it’s hard for me to read the manual to Kenwood on my phone because they wrote it different size columns and you’re supposed to know by the size of the print where you’re supposed to go hurts my head
Hi Chad. Thank you for the kind words. I never thought that my videos would be helpful to a blind person, but I'm glad that you're finding them useful. I still have a lot of ground to cover and catching up just on the Icom rigs. I've had several Kenwood radios, but I currently don't have any Kenwood HF gear.
Great Video! Very helpful with great content and explanations. Thanks for taking the time to make this. 😉
- KN6ETI
I cannot thank you enough for this video.
I have an Icom IC-705 on the way and this video alone has given me the comprehensive information I’ve been looking for before it’s delivered and to be honest it’s saved me a lot of time and a lot of future mistakes I’d most definitely of made..thank you so,so much 🙌
Thanks! Enjoy the new rig.
Great series! Thanks. Subscribed.
Thanks for the excellent video. What is the least expensive way to run direct power to the IC-705 so you're able to operate at 10 Watts? Is there a "plug-in to receptacle" mini adapter solution - like you would have with a laptop for example? Trying to avoid initially buying a larger "power supply" if possible.
Hi. First, thank you for the kind words. This is an excellent question! I hadn’t really thought about this because I already have 12V supplies for my other radio gear. You certainly don’t need a large station supply for just this radio. HRO sells a 6 amp power supply for ~ $47.00. They list the supply as being suitable for the 705. According to the Icom manual, it draws a maximum of 3 Amps in Transmit
Thank you for the IC-705 walk thru.. I am thinking about getting one of these to get in to QRP, and your video really helped.. hoping you can make many more on the tips and tricks on this new radio. Thanks ! Craig. Australia.
Looking forward to your next video on the 705!
M.SCOPE = mini scope
Happy new year and thanks for the video on the 705 ( there is one on its way to my qth). 73
Thanks Tom. On the verge of buying a 705 after selling my KX3. Hope to run through the list of 705 videos with you! 73 de KE2YK
Hi Gary. I thought about buying a KX3 for a while, but never made the plung. For now, I've been very happy with the 705. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much Tom, with your help I get so much more from my 7300 than I would have done. To be honest I didn’t get a lot of use from my 9700 so traded for this 705. I know your channel will be a great help to me and many others. I look forward to the rest of the series. Also Tom I hate to sound so sycophantic however I thank you very much for your dedication to your Channel and to the viewers. It’s a great pleasure to see how you have grown this into an absolute goldmine of information on the new Icom range. Take care Tom de 2E0TWD
Thanks excellent
Excellent IC 705 Tutorial. I watched every minute and will refer back to it as my memory fades. Subscribed and will view the other videos. Thanks.
Thank you for your excellent guid around the IC 705. I have just paid for my IC705 just waiting for delivery.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
excellent video & very helpful, thanks.
how many chapters are on IC-705 A-Z ? well done, excellent and professional, 73 DE 4X1UF
Hi Israel. Thanks for the kind words. I have many more chapters to go on the 705. I don’t know exactly how many there will be altogether.
I want this rig!
They went out of their way to omit 222 to 225 (1.25M) from this radio, even on receive. Deal breaker due to the 1.25M haters Icom seems to be.
Amazing video, exactly what I needed! Question, at time mark 10.29 what is the transmission that moves across the whole band scope from left to right? I see it on my 705 sometimes and have no idea what it is.
Hi Steve. I've seen that multiple times on my 7300 and on the 705. I've seen the pulses sweep across 80M, 40M and 20M. It's amazing the things we notice with a spectrum scope that we would never be aware of with just a frequency display and nothing else. I do not know exactly what that signal is. I suspect it is related to the HF over-the-horizon radars that various countries' militaries operate. From what I've read, I believe they normally operate over a fairly narrow range of frequencies, but maybe those sweeping pulses are some type of probe or calibration signal to see what frequencies have the best return echoes at that time.
Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.
terrific review Tom thanks 73 from kb2uew
Very informative and I just have the IC-7300
I set my clock but after 15 minutes it advances 8 hours why?
Happy New Year!
Thank you for building this series of videos... I'm starting at the beginning after finding one in a random search. Do you have a video where you discuss your ball mount system? Can you provide links to the parts? Thanks in advance, 73
Hi Steve. The ball mount is just a Manfrotto PIXI Mini tripod. Here is a link for one on Amazon: amzn.to/3hZUtrq
There is also a littler higher end version, the PIXI EVO. It has a little more adjustability. You can find that one here: amzn.to/3wveJ9u
Note that these are both affiliate links, but that doesn't affect your price.
I first learned saw this tripod with the 705 on Ham Radio Crash Course - another RUclips channel you might find useful: ruclips.net/user/HamRadioCrashCoursefeatured
Thanks for watching! 73, Tom
@@HamRadioA2Z Thank you very much. I'm a bit embarrassed that I didn't think of Manfrotto. I have a carbon fiber tripod, a carbon fiber monopod, two ball heads and several camera quick disconnect mounts for my DSLRs. All of them say Manfrotto on the side ;-) oh well.
Can you use an ipad for digital modes ?
Yes. I have seen digital mode software for iPads. I don't know if you could interface the radio to it through the USB port though. You might have to build/find an analog audio interface.
Thanks, very informative!
This is the best!
So I have a quick question: When you reference the "max watts" for the power output, is 10 the absolute limit to the power output? Can I apply a 100w amplifier to benefit of the additional output if needed without doing damage to the radio?
Hi. The Max Watts is the maximum power that the 705 will put out. You can always add an amplifier after the radio to get to whatever (legal) power level you want. The display on the 705 won’t show the power coming out of anything downstream from the radio.
@@HamRadioA2Z Thank you. I was thinking that was the case, but I didn't want to step into a problem without asking first. My IC705 showed up yesterday so I'm stoked and ready to get it set up.
Excellent tutorial!
Thank you!
Is the 10 watts enough and no tuner?
In general frequency mode you can listen any frequency between 100 kHz to 430 MHz? Or there are some black windows?
Wonderful review .. thank you. Do you (or anyone) know if I can control the IC-705 with a USB or Bluetooth mouse? 73's
Is the pen you're using on the screen...active or capacitive?🤷♂️
It is just one of the standard touch screen pens with a conductive rubber tip on one end. Not active or anything special. A viewer send it to me a couple years ago.
you have taught an old dog new tricks thanks so much
Hello. Is it possible to communicate with a radio or repeater that has DMR but is not DSTAR?
Hi. Unfortunately, no. DMR (and C4FM that Yaesu uses) both use different protocols and a different CODEC to convert from audio to digital and back. So a DSTAR radio cannot communicate directly with a DMR radio. It’s one of things that I don’t care for about the digital voice modes. Unlike AM, FM, and sideband, all of the radio brands don’t support a common standard. A few years ago, some company announced a coming radio that would support all the major digital modes. I don’t remember their name, but I’ve never seen anything on the market.
@@HamRadioA2Z Thank you !!!
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