VK2SN

October 2025 - I purchased the ICOM IC 905

Due to being located in a smaller area, I cannot have HF Antennas and Towers in my location. So I have always been interested in Bands above UHF, so thought Id push my ability and investigate this area of Amateur Radio.

The IC-905 is the industry's first microwave rig in the 144, 430/440, 1200, 2400, 5600 MHz and 10 GHz bands. Multi-mode operation including SSB, AM, FM, D-STAR DV/DD and FM-TV (Amateur TV).
Output power is 10 W on 144, 430/440, 1200 MHz, 2 W on 2400, 5600 MHz and 0.5 W on 10 GHz. 

I will update you on any progress and testing.

Some equipment suppliers
* ICOM IC905 and Antennas / Dish
* RX/TX Booster for IC905 Website Click here
* RX/TX Booster PDF file Click here
* A heavy duty portable stand click here


Some reviews of the ICOM IC905
* A review from VK3FS click here.
* The ICOM Development Philosophy click here