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IC-9700 VHF/UHF SDR Transceiver, Now Available from Your Local Authorised Amateur Radio Dealer

We are pleased to inform everyone that we are now shipping limited quantities of the Icom IC-9700 VHF/UHF Base Station Amateur SDR Transceiver to our network of Amateur radio dealers. We are really excited about this news knowing that some of the lucky ones among you will have the opportunity to operate this fabulous new radio very soon.

The IC-9700 is the first VHF/UHF/1200 MHz transceiver which introduces the RF direct sampling system for the 144 and 430 MHz bands, a real-time spectrum scope and waterfall function. The RF direct sampling system has already provided high performance in Icom’s IC-7610 and IC-7300 HF transceivers. In addition, the spectrum scope and waterfall function have been indispensable tools for operators to increase QSO opportunities, without missing weak signals. The radio has many other impressive features including a built-in 1200 MHz band, 4.3 inch TFT colour touchscreen display, full duplex with Dualwatch on separate bands, Satellite mode, D-STAR DV (Digital Voice) /DD (Digital Data) modes and Terminal/Access point modes. Also, a newly designed power amplifier and cooling system provide stable and high-efficiency operation, even when continuously transmitting for a long time.

For those of you who intend to use D-STAR with this model, we have a link on the side of this page to download the latest UK repeater files. This is an ICF files converted to a zip file. Instructions on how to install this will be enclosed in each box.

For more details about the IC-9700 including a downloadable brochure, manual and video introduction to this product visit the IC-9700 VHF/UHF SDR Transceiver Product Page. The IC-9700 will have a suggested retail price of £1799.99 inc.VAT.

As you may expect demand for this product is very high. If you want to get your hands on this model, contact your Amateur Radio dealer today.

Icom UK Sales - sales@icomuk.co.uk