. While these radios were marketed as "all-mode," they initially lacked full AM and FM capabilities out of the box, requiring the UI-7 to unlock these features. Core Functionality
One of the reasons the UI-7 is so beloved by hams is the "plug-and-play" nature of Icom’s design. icom ui-7 am fm unit
The unit is most famously associated with the following "entry-level" HF rigs: icom ui-7 am fm unit
(Recommendation: Only if you must integrate broadcast into IC-705 and don’t care about stereo FM or AM DX. Otherwise, skip it – buy an external portable or SDR for less money and better performance.) icom ui-7 am fm unit
