Note
The Icom IC-9700 is a high-performance VHF/UHF/1.2 GHz all-mode transceiver. It is designed as a companion to the IC-7300 HF radio, sharing a similar user interface and touchscreen operation. The IC-9700 utilizes SDR technology (direct sampling for 144/430 MHz and down-conversion IF sampling for 1200 MHz).
Features
– Three Band Coverage: Built-in support for 144 MHz, 430/440 MHz, and 1200 MHz.
– High-Speed Spectrum Scope: Provides a real-time visual representation of the band with Waterfall display.
– D-STAR Integrated: Supports both DV (Digital Voice) and DD (Digital Data) modes.
– Satellite Operation: Features comprehensive satellite mode with tracking and 99 memory channels.
– Independent Receivers: Allows for simultaneous reception on two different bands (Sub-receiver).
Specifications
General
– Frequency Coverage (USA version):
144.000–148.000 MHz
430.000–450.000 MHz
1240.000–1300.000 MHz
– Operating Modes: SSB, CW, RTTY, AM, FM, DV, DD
– Number of Memory Channels: 321 (99 Memory + 6 Scan Edges + 2 Call channels for each band)
– Antenna Connectors:
144 MHz: SO-239 (50 Ω)
430/440 MHz: Type-N (50 Ω)
1200 MHz: Type-N (50 Ω)
– Operating Temperature Range: –10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F)
– Frequency Stability: Less than ±0.5 ppm (–10°C to +60°C)
– Frequency Resolution: 1 Hz
Transmitter
– Output Power:
144 MHz: 0.5–100 W
430/440 MHz: 0.5–75 W
1200 MHz: 0.1–10 W
– Modulation System:
SSB: Balanced Modulation
AM: Low Power Modulation
FM: Variable Reactance Modulation
DV: GMSK Variable Reactance Modulation
DD: Quadrature Modulation
– Spurious Emissions:
144/430 MHz: ≤ –60 dBc
1200 MHz: ≤ –50 dBc
– Carrier Suppression: More than 50 dB
– Unwanted Sideband: More than 50 dB
– Microphone Impedance: 600 Ω
Receiver
– Receive System:
144/430 MHz: Direct Sampling
– Intermediate Frequencies (1200 MHz): 311–371 MHz
– Sensitivity (Typical):
SSB/CW (10 dB S/N): Less than 0.11 μV
AM (10 dB S/N): Less than 1.0 μV
FM (12 dB SINAD): Less than 0.18 μV
DV (1% BER): Less than 0.35 μV
DD (1% BER): Less than 1.59 μV
– Selectivity (Filter: Shape SHARP):
SSB (BW=2.4 kHz): More than 2.4 kHz/–6 dB
CW (BW=500 Hz): More than 500 Hz/–6 dB
RTTY (BW=500 Hz): More than 500 Hz/–6 dB
AM (BW=6 kHz): More than 6.0 kHz/–6 dB
FM (BW=15 kHz): More than 12.0 kHz/–6 dB
DV (12.5 kHz spacing): More than –50 dB
DD (300 kHz spacing): More than –40 dB
– Spurious and Image Rejection Ratio:
144/430 MHz: More than 70 dB
1200 MHz: More than 50 dB
– Audio Output Power: More than 2.0 W (at 10% distortion with an 8 Ω load)
– AF Output Impedance: 8 Ω
Power Supply Requirement: 13.8 V DC (±15%)
Current Drain:
Transmit: Max 18.0 A
Receive: 1.2 A (Standby), 1.8 A (Maximum audio)
