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IC-905 VHF, UHF & SHF Multi-Band Transceiver

Availability:

Summer 2023


Aim Higher with Icom IC-905, the fist multi-band 144 MHz to microwave transceiver!

Deliveries are expected to start in early Summer 2023. The optional CX-10G 10GHz transverter will follow shortly.

Interest is expected to be high, please contact us today to reserve a unit in the first shipment. Please note that specifications and pricing are preliminary and subject to change before delivery.

 

4,309.85 $

  • EUR: 3,950.00 €
  • SEK: 46 990 kr

Summer 2023

unlimited available through backorder

Explore the World of Microwave with IC-905

The IC-905 is the industryā€™s first microwave rig in the 144, 430,Ā 1200, 2400, 5600 MHz and 10 GHz* bands. Multi-mode operationĀ including SSB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, D-STAR DV/DD, and FM-TVĀ (Amateur TV). Output power is 10 W on 144, 430, 1200 MHz,Ā 2 W on 2400, 5600 MHz, and 0.5 W on 10 GHz.
* CX-10G is required for 10 GHz operation.

Separate Controller and RF Unit Configuration

The IC-905 is the industryā€™s first super efficientĀ microwave base station with the RF unit designedĀ to be at the base of the antenna, rather than in theĀ shack.Ā This design eliminates signal loss due toĀ costly, long coax feed line runs found in legacy SHFĀ designs. Optional 50 m (164 ft) or 20 m (65.6 ft)Ā controller cable is available with the IC-905.

Less Signal Cable

With the RF unit mounted at the antenna, transmitĀ and receive signals are at their maximum efficiencyĀ as the coax feed line is measured in centimeters ratherĀ than meters, keep signal loss to a minimum. This is possible due to the controller cable providing digitalĀ communications between the controller and RF units.

Power Supplied through the Controller Cable

The DC power is supplied from the controller to theĀ RF unit through the controller cable, making itĀ possible to supply power with a low loss.Ā Moreover, optional CX-10Gā€™s power is supplied fromĀ the IC-905 RF unit.

Less Cable Loss than Coaxial Cable

With the RF unit mounted at the antenna, transmitĀ and receive signals are at their maximum efficiencyĀ as the coax feed line is measured in inches ratherĀ than feet, keep signal loss to a minimum. This isĀ possible due to the controller cable providing digitalĀ communications between the controller and RFĀ units.

GPS-Controlled Oscillator for Ultimate Frequency Stability


Frequency accuracy and stability are required for SHF bandĀ operation.Ā Even with a high-performance OCXO, the frequency graduallyĀ changes due to temperature and aging. To solve this problem, theĀ IC-905 uses a high-precision 1 pulse-per-second (1 PPS) clockĀ signal from an internal GPS (GNSS) receiver to enable advancedĀ frequency control.

Wideband 50 MHz Span –Ā Real-time Spectrum Scope

AĀ high-performance real-time spectrum scope andĀ waterfall display are built in. The real-time spectrumĀ scope can be adjusted for Center, Fixed, and Scroll mode, and it covers a wide band-width of up to 50 MHzĀ span.

ATV (Amateur TV) Mode

The IC-905 is compatible with the ATV (FM-TV, NTSC,Ā PAL or SECAM) mode. With an analog cameraĀ connected, the IC-905 can transmit video, and receiveĀ a real-time video.Ā Furthermore, received videos can be shown on theĀ display with composite video input.

Icom Common User Interface

The controller of the IC-905 was designed based on theĀ compact IC-705 and utilizes Icomā€™s Common UserĀ Interface system used in Icomā€™s touch screen transceivers.

Full D-STAR Functions

DV, DD mode, DR function, Terminal mode, and Access Point modeĀ enable easy use of D-STAR. It is also possible to send, receive, andĀ view received pictures with the IC-905.

Optional 10 GHz Transverter, CX-10G

The CX-10G transverter providesĀ 10 GHz operation by converting toĀ a 2400 MHz IF signal.Ā 10 GHz operation becomes moreĀ approachable and easier to work.Ā The CX-10G is in bypass modeĀ when the use of the 2400 MHzĀ band.

IC-905 Other Features

  • SD card slot
  • USB Type-C connection for PC and mobile connectors
  • Power Amp thermal protection function
  • āŠæTX and AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function
  • One-Touch FT8 Mode Preset
  • Quick Data mode setting for SSTV, RTTY, PSK31, JT65B and FT8
  • AMPS hole pattern and 1/4-20Ā tripod mount for controller unit
  • Two call channels for each band (2Ɨ6 band)
  • 500 memory channels divided into up to 100 groups
  • 50 scan edges, 2500 repeater memories and 300 GPS memories

Side/Rear Panel View

Controller

RF Unit

IC-905 Specifications

General

Frequency coverage EUR version 144 ~ 146 MHz,
430 ~ 440 MHz,
1240 ~ 1300 MHz,
2300 ~ 2450 MHz,
5650 ~ 5850 MHz
Mode SSB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, DV,Ā DD*1, ATV*1
Power supply requirement 13.8 V DC Ā±15% (Controller unit)
Antenna impedance 50 Ī©
Operating temperature range Controller unit 0Ā°C ~ 50Ā°C, Ā 32 ĖšF ~ 122 ĖšF
RF unit ā€“10Ā°C ~ 55Ā°C, Ā 14 ĖšF ~ 131 ĖšF
Frequency stability Less than Ā±65 ppb (Total deviation)
GPS-Controlled Oscillator
Current drain
(at 13.8 V DC)
RX Ā Max. audio/Standby Less than 3 A/2 A (typical)
TX Max. power Less than 5.5 A
Dimensions (W x H x D) Controller unit 200 x 83.5 x 82 mm; 7.9 x 3.3 x 3.2 in
RF unit 172 x 87 x 210 mm; 6.8 x 3.4 x 8.3 in
Weight (Approximate) Controller unit 940 g; 2.1 lb. (supplied accessories not included)
RF unit 3.2kg; 7.1 lb. (supplied accessories not included)

*1 1200 MHz and above.

Transmitter

Output power 144, 430/440 MHz SSB, CW, FM, RTTY, DV : 10 W AM : 2.5 W
1200 MHz SSB, CW, FM, RTTY, DV, DD, ATV : 10 W AM : 2.5 W
2400, 5600 MHz SSB, CW, FM, RTTY, DV, DD, ATV : 2 W AM : 0.5 W
Modulation system SSB Digital PSN modulation
FM Digital Reactance modulation
AM Digital Low Power modulation
DV, DD Digital GMSK modulation
ATV Digital Reactance modulation
Spurious emission 144, 430/440 MHz Less than -60 dBc
1200 MHz Less than -53 dBc
2400, 5600 MHz Less than -46 dBc
Microphone impedance 2.2 kĪ©

Receiver

Receiver system 144, 430/440 MHz RF Direct Sampling
1200, 2400, 5600 MHz Down Conversion IF Sampling
IF Frequency 1200 MHz 1st IF: 331 ~ 371 MHz
2400, 5600 MHz 1st IF: 914 MHz band, 2nd IF: 346 MHz band
Sensitivity 144, 430, 1200, 2400 MHz bands 5600 MHz band
SSB, CW (Filter: SOFT) (at 10 dB S/N) Less than -19 dBĪ¼V (0.11 Ī¼V) Less than -16 dBĪ¼V (0.15 Ī¼V)
AM (at 10 dB S/N) Less than Ā 0 dBĪ¼V (1.0 Ī¼V) Less than 3 dBĪ¼V (1.4 Ī¼V)
FM (at 12 dB SINAD) Less than -15 dBĪ¼V (0.17 Ī¼V) Less than -12 dBĪ¼V (0.25 Ī¼V)
DV (at 1% BER (PN9) Less than -9 dBĪ¼V (0.35 Ī¼V) Less than -6 dBĪ¼V (0.50 Ī¼V)
DD (at 1% BER (PN9) Less than 4 dBĪ¼V (1.58 Ī¼V)
(1200, 2400 MHz bands only)
Less than 7 dBĪ¼V (2.23 Ī¼V)
Sensitivity for RED 144, 430/440, 1200, 2400, 5600 MHz bands
SSB, CW (BW=2.4 kHz, Filter : SOFT,
at 12 dB SINAD)
Less than -6 dBĪ¼V emf
AM (BW=4 kHz, 60% modulation,
at 12 dB SINAD)
Less than 0 dBĪ¼V emf
FM (BW=7 kHz, 60% modulation,
at 12 dB SINAD)
Less than -6 dBĪ¼V emf
SelectivityĀ  SSB (BW=2.4 kHz, Filter: SHARP) More than 2.4 kHz/-3 dB
Less than 3.6 kHz/-60 dB
CW (BW=500 Hz) More than 500 Hz/-3 dB
Less than 700 Hz/-60 dB
RTTY (BW=500 Hz) More than 500 Hz/-3dB
Less than 700 Hz/-60 dB
AM (BW=6 kHz) More than 6.0 kHz/-3 dB
Less than 15 kHz/-60 dB
FM (BW=15 kHz) More than 12.0 kHz/-6 dB
Less than 20 kHz/-60 dB
DV (Ch. Spacing=12.5 kHz) Less than -50 dB
DD (Ch. Spacing=300 kHz) Less than -40 dB
Audio output power Internal SP More than 530 mW (12 Ī©, 1 kHz, 10% distortion)
External SP More than 200 mW (8 Ī©, 1 kHz, 10% distortion)
AV-OUT More than -6 dBV (600 Ī©, Max. power)
1 V p-p typ.Ā  (Test pattern)
AF Output Impedance External SP 8 Ī©
AV-OUT 600 Ī© (Audio), 75 Ī© (Video)

*Specifying PREAMP ON in 144, 430/440, and 1200 MHz bands. No switching function for PREAMP ON/OFF in 2400 and 5600 MHz bands.

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