IC-705 QRP SDR Transceiver Update, Available in Japan around April 2020
There has been massive interest around the world about the new IC-705 QRP SDR transceiver since a concept model was shown at the Tokyo Hamfair 2019. This new portable HF/VHF/UHF has many great features. Some of these are, an SDR platform, internal battery, GPS, Bluetooth and D-STAR, all in a compact and lightweight body. The Icom IC-705 uses the same 4.3″ colour touch screen display as in the IC-7300 and IC-9700 featuring real-time spectrum scope and waterfall display. We promised to keep you up to date with the latest news about this much anticipated radio. Yesterday Icom put a statement on their website with a projected home market release date of April 2020. At present, we have not had a production schedule for this model for outside of Japan but we expect it follow very soon. We anticipate a price of around £1000.00 excluding VAT, but that is subject to confirmation. We will publicise any news across all our channels the moment we know and encourage you to sign up to our newsletter or our social media channels for future updates. If you want more information about this model, please click on this downloadable pre-release leaflet. There is also a video about the 705 which we published earlier this year on our YouTube channel. You can view this by clicking on the following link: Video: Introducing the IC-705 VHF, UHF, HF, D-Star all-mode 10W QRP portable SDR transceiver. Demand for this model is proving to be exceptionally high, so get into contact with your authorised Icom Amateur radio dealer now to get your name down and avoid disappointment. Icom UK Sales - sales@icomuk.co.uk18/12/2019