3-band, all-mode transceiver covering 144, 430/440 MHz and 1.2 GHz bands.
Frequency ranges (TX/RX):
USA/Canada:144-148, 430-450, 1240-1300 MHz.
EUR: 144-146, 430-440, 1240-1300 MHz.
Modes: SSB (J3E), CW (A1A), RTTY (F1B), AM (A3E), FM (F2D/F3E), DV (F7W), and DD (F1D).
Receiver: RF direct sampling on 144 and 430/440 MHz, analogue down-conversion/digital IF sampling on 1.2 GHz.
Transmtter:Direct digital up-conversion (DUC) on 144 and 430/440 MHz, DUC to IF and heterodyne up-conversion to 1.2 GHz.
Common ADC and DAC for 144, 430/440 and IF bands.
ADC: ADI LTC2156-14I.
DAC: TI DAC3482 (16-bit).
Direct RF sampling on 144/430 MHz and low-noise LO in 1.2 GHz down/up-converter provide improved RMDR/phase noise performance.
23cm IF: 311-371 MHz.
Fast real-time FFT spectrum scope/waterfall with maximum ±500 kHz span.
10 MHz external reference input (SMA) on rear panel.
Frequency auto-calibration using external reference signal.
Newly designed RF power amplifier featuring high efficiency, stable output and energy-saving.
TX power output:144 MHz, 100W; 430/440 MHz, 75W; 1.2 GHz, 10W.
Power feed and remote control for masthead preamps.
4.3" diagonal TFT touch-screen.
Real-time, high-speed spectrum scope for all 3 bands.
Dual Watch, and full-duplex for satellite operation.
Dual Watch with Main and Sub on different bands/different modes.
Normal and reverse satellite configurations with easy operation.
Full D-STAR® Digital Voice (DV) support.
DD (Digital Data) mode for datacom up to 128 kB/s.
Standard ICOM DSP selectivity filter set, available for all modes.
144 MHz antenna socket: SO-239. 430/440 MHz and 1.2 GHz antenna sockets: N. USB-B and Ethernet (LAN) ports on rear panel.
8-pin DIN ACC socket on rear panel.
SEND line (ACC Pin 3) enable/disable via menu for each band.
SD card slot on front panel.
Compatible with RS-BA1 V2 and new RS-MS1A Android remote control app (downloadable from Google Play Store).
Built-in gateway (resident server) function equivalent to RS-MS3A/RS-MS3W. No co-located server PC required.
My IC-9700 User Review & Test Report PDF
IC-9700 Firmware V1.30 release announcement Release Notes
Icom UK IC-9700 Introductory Video
Icom America IC-9700 Video from Orlando Hamcation 2019
Icom Japan IC-9700 Page: USA/Canada
IC-9700 Product Brochure: Pre-Release USA/Canada Europe PDF
IC-9700 CE Declaration of Conformity (DOC) PDF
IC-9700 Advanced User Manual PDF
IC-9700 CI-V Reference Guide Rev.1 PDF
RS-BA1 Ver. 2 Manuals: Preparations Instruction Manual
CS-9700 V1.30 Programming Software for IC-9700
CS-9700 Programming Software Instructions PDF
ST-4100W Picture Utility Software Manual
USB Driver V1.30 (must be installed to program IC-9700 via USB)
The IC-9700 at Tokyo Ham Fair 2017 PDF
Tokyo Ham Fair 2018 Icom Product News
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Last updated: 04/03/2021