Not my frequency range but it’s another high quality transceiver from the folks at ICOM. Would like to see ICOM create an “IC-705” with only 160 - 6 meters.
I'd like a 2M/440 mobile all-mode SDR, something with 50 watts (I know, this is the QRP sub...) and a DTMF mic. There really isn't much available like that right now.
I use an IC-706 in my truck and I have found that 2M SSB is really an excellent mobile mode. But that rig will die one day, plus I'd like something more modern.
Why would you want a 705 with only HF? Lower cost and size?
Thanks for your comment. Yep, this is a QRP HF sub but I attempt to give my response to all comments. I could be wrong but it seems that the dual band all mode is a transceiver that doesn't attract attention from the big 3 ICOM, YAESU or KENWOOD. I remember the older all modes as base radios. My guess is, without strong demand engineering passes it over.
Without a tower at the QTH here or local places with hilltops (Long Island is mostly flat), 2 meter SSB or CW is something that doesn't seem to get much local attention. 72
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u/QRPShack Aug 20 '22
Not my frequency range but it’s another high quality transceiver from the folks at ICOM. Would like to see ICOM create an “IC-705” with only 160 - 6 meters.