While poking around on the net i stumbled across a page that is a treasure trove of information, especially for new Ham Operators and plenty of resources for the seasoned pros too.
You seasoned pros maybe aware of the website however us new guys may not know about the website 3fs.net.au. It serves as a dedicated platform for amateur radio enthusiasts, situated in Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula. Andrew (VK3FS) offers a wealth of information covering various facets of amateur radio, including equipment evaluations, blog entries, contesting and updates on space weather and more. Andrew shares his personal experiences and insights into the hobby, rendering the site an invaluable resource for those interested in the hobby.
What particularly attracted me to the site was the comprehensive information regarding the Icom IC-705 and its enhancements:
IC-705 uWave Box: An aesthetically pleasing case that facilitates portable operation with ease.
M5Stack for the IC-705: This accessory increases the functionality of the IC-705
8-pin microphone adapter: A circuit designed to enable the use of various microphones with the IC-705, Like Desk mic's for example !
USB-C upgrade board: A replacement board that allows for the upgrade of the IC-705 to a USB-C side connector. Easy upgrade..
Thats just a few of the upgrades and modifications aimed at improving the functionality and versatility of the Icom IC-705, a comprehensive resource for all matters related to the IC-705 for sure. There is also substantial information available on other I-Com radios also, such as the 7300 for example. Andrew also maintains an impressive YouTube channel featuring high-quality, Ham related videos that are certainly worth exploring.
Check out the website here: https://3fs.net.au/
His YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/VK3FS
Enjoy !
Seems like the best radio to start off with as it's the most versatile, will allow a new Ham to try many different aspect's of the hobby without additional hardware needed. . So yup, any day now.
Good research there Mark. Looks like I'll have to put you down as a 705 owner soon😁
Good work Mark, well done on the comments...
Have you seen all the video's that are on our website from VK3FS ?
He's amazing and his vidoes are state of the art!
Cheers.
Craig.