Yesterday I finally picked up my #icom705 . This will replace my #x6200 which I’ve used for #QRP #POTA etc. until now. Currently I‘m using a manual antenna tuner and I‘ve hit way better results than with the built-in automatic antenna tuner from the x6200. Not sure if it’s the radio or the tuner but I‘ll re-evaluate the x6200 with the manual tuner as well. So far I’ve much better reports with the 705.

I'm starting to get the hang of using my #Icom705. It's a great rig with the tuner, just need to figure out what amp to get along with it. #hamradio

No Local RF actvity. #JumboSpot

https://forum.pistar.uk/viewtopic.php?t=4233

Well, I am stumped. For THREE years now, I have been trying to get my #ICOM705 connected to #DSTAR

I can hear people on the radio, but I cannot get a signal out? Any Elmer's here that can help me figure this out?

#HAMR #HamRadio #Va6LAT #PiStar

So, fertiggestellt. Ist als QRP Version für unterwegs in Verbindung mit dem IC-705 gedacht. Er lässt sich platzsparend verstauen und ist abgedichtet.

Falls jemand fragt, woher die Platine ist: https://github.com/DG1JAN/UniBalun

#unibalun #Icom705 #dg1jan

No photos of the setup but this was the view from #sota summit G/SC-013 Nine Barrow Down near Swanage in Dorset
#icom705 #sotabeams #amateurradio #portable

It's not wrong if it works, right? #HamRadio #QRP #ICOM705
#HamShack #IKEA #KALLAX
#VE6HM #hamr #VA6LAT #Vinyl

Update notes on SDR-Control For Icom hinting at an upcoming iPhone app! The Mac and iPad apps were game changers but this will really be one. Having FT8, CW, and the ability to SWL in my pocket at all times will seriously hinder my productivity.

#sdrcontrol #icom705 #icom #hamradio

Had an awesome day of #POTA. Did a quick activation of Mayakka State Forest K-4632 with 10 in the log including W1AW (not pictured.) Then to K-1874 Gasparilla State Park where I operated from the beach just before sunset. Absolutely beautiful. It’s true what they say about salt water. I got 49 in the log with great signal reports with my #icom705 5w and #buddistickpro. I’ll hopefully have time for one more activation tomorrow before I head back to the frozen tundra of Minnesota.

Had a great #POTA at Stump Pass State Park K-1920 in Florida today! 37 CW in the log and a beautiful hike in and out at sunset. 5W with an #Icom705 and #BuddiStickPro. This was probably my favorite activation to date although it could be because I left Minnesota at -15 degrees to come here.

I feel like I’ve just gotten over some sort of #CWMorse hump where before 10-15 contacts would melt my brain and now I feel like I can do it all day. I’ll be back tomorrow for another round on the beach!

The update notes for SDR-Control For Icom on iPad mentioned an iPhone app in the works. My productivity will go to zero when that comes out!

#sdrcontrol #icom705 #hamradio

Some "in between meetings" fun this morning with #VarAC on 20 meters using my #Icom705

10 watts of pure raw power from my #icom705 running #VarAC connected wirelessly to my trusty Panasonic ToughBook

Definitely Aliens! #SmallMovesEllie Is there anybody out there? #HamRadio #ICOM705

https://youtu.be/nUJK_BHiApM

Hello all! Name is Neil and based in north east England. Work in software development (mostly infrastructure at the moment). Returned to radio about 4y ago after a 20y hiatus (was first licenced when I was about 10yo). Spend most of my time on HF and digital but getting more into SSB. Running a #flexradio 6400 and a Maestro into an end fed wire or Stealth Loop. Also have an interest in #fusion, #dstar and #dmr. Ride a #triumph #sprintst and have an #Icom705 for portable work. 73! #introductions