IC-9700
IC-9700 Features
- All mode, tri-band transceiver covering 144, 430/440 as well as 1200MHz
- Supports CW/AM/SSB/FM/RTTY and D-STAR DV and DD modes
- Digital Data (DD) mode provides 128 kbps data communication
- PA provides a powerful 100W (144 MHz), 75W (430/440 MHz) and 10W (1200 MHz) output
- 4.3″ touch screen color TFT LCD
- Smooth satellite operation with normal/reverse tracking and 99 satellite channels
- Real-time, high-speed spectrum scope & waterfall display
- Dualwatch operation and full-duplex operation in the satellite mode
- Supports 2 wave simultaneous reception (different band / different mode), full duplex operation.
- D-STAR Terminal and Access Point mode (RS-MS3A/W)
- Dual D-STAR receive (decodes two voice streams simultaneously)
- Full duplex operation/Dual Watch (no V/V or U/U Capability)
- Main or Sub-Band Scope (Center/Fix mode +/-500kHz Center Mode)
- Audio Scope
- CW full break-n
- 0.5ppm frequency < +/- 0.5ppm (–10°C to +60°C; 14°F to 140°F)
- Voice Recording/playback function (SD Memory Card)
- Ethernet Port (Internal RS-BA1 Server)
- USB audio and control connection
- DR Memories: 2,500
Direct Sampling Brought to the VHF/UHF World
Built with the VHF/UHF weak signal operator in mind, the IC-9700 is an RF direct sampling receiver for 2m and 70cm. The IF receiver consists of a single, down conversion for 23cm that is between 311 – 371MHz. This design provides a quiet receiver due to Icom’s DSP technology. The robust PA provides 100W on 2m, 75W on 70cm, and 10W on 23cm.
Band Management
In addition to band specific memory channels, the IC-9700 allows band specific receiver and transmitter settings. For transmit, users can make adjustments to RF power, TX power Limit, Limit Power, and TX Delay by band. Basic receiver settings, like the Noise Blanker, Noise Reduction, and others can be tweaked by band with a dynamic Notch and Filter setup by band/mode.
General
| Frequency range | Tx | 156.025–157.425 MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Rx | 156.050–163.275 MHz | |
| Rx (CH70) | 156.525 MHz | |
| RX (AIS) | 162.025 MHz | |
| Usable channel groups | INT, USA, CAN, WX channels | |
| Type of emission | 16K0G3E (FM), 16K0G2B (DSC), 16K0GXW (GMSK) | |
| Current drain (at 7.2 V DC) |
TX (6 W/1 W output) | 1500 mA/700 mA (approx.) |
| RX (Inter SP/Exter SP Max. audio) | 700 mA/350 mA (approx.) | |
| Operating temperature range | –20°C to +60°C; –4˚F to +140˚F | |
| Antenna impedance | 50 Ω | |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) (Projections not included) |
60.9 × 145.8 × 43.8 mm; 2.4 × 5.7 × 1.7 in |
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| Weight (approximately) | 357 g ; 12.6 oz (With BP-306, antenna, MB-133) |
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Transmitter
| Output power (Hi/Low) | 6 W/1 W | |
|---|---|---|
| Max. frequency deviation | ±5 kHz | |
| Frequency stability | ±10 ppm | |
| Spurious emissions | –68 dBc typical | |
Receiver
| Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) DSC receiver (at 1% BER) AIS receiver (at 20% PER) |
0.25 μV typical –3 dBμ emf typical –107 dBm |
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|---|---|---|
| Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) | 0.25 μV typical | |
| Adjacent channel selectivity DSC receiver (at 1% BER) AIS receiver (at 20% PER) |
70 dB typical 73 dBμ emf 50 dB typical |
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| Spurious response DSC receiver (at 1% BER) AIS receiver (at 20% PER) |
70 dB typical 73 dBμ emf 50 dB typical |
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| Intermodulation DSC receiver (at 1% BER) AIS receiver (at 20% PER) |
70 dB typical 68 dBμ emf 50 dB typical |
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| Hum and noise | 40 dB | |
| Audio output power (at 10% distortion) |
Internal SP | 1500 mW typical (8 Ω load) |
| External SP | 350 mW typical (8 Ω load) | |
Measurements made in accordance with TIA/EIA-603. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Applicable U.S. Military Specifications & IP Rating
| Standard | MIL-810 G | |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Procedure | |
| Low Pressure | 500.5 | I, II |
| High Temperature | 501.5 | I, II |
| Low Temperature | 502.5 | I, II |
| Temperature Shock | 503.5 | I-C |
| Solar Radiation | 505.5 | I |
| Rain Blowing/Drip | 506.5 | I, III |
| Humidity | 507.5 | II |
| Salt Fog | 509.5 | – |
| Dust Blowing | 510.5 | I |
| Immersion | 512.5 | I |
| Vibration | 514.6 | I |
| Shock | 516.6 | I, IV |
Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D, -E and -F.
| Ingress Protection Standards | |
|---|---|
| Water | IPX7 (Waterproof protection) |
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Supplied Accessories
- BP-306 battery pack
- BC-251 battery charger
- AC adapter*
- CP-26 cigarette lighter cable
- MB-133 belt clip
- Antenna
- Hand strap
* May differ depending on version




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