Icom IC 705 Still Worth Buying in 2025?

The Icom IC-705, for many, changed the QRP scene. It provided a 10W package that could match many base stations in performance and functionality. It covered all bands from 160m to 70cm. Sadly no ATU or 4m! But it sold in large quantities. Now in 2025, how does it stand in the low power scene, with all the Chinese QRP sets and the announcement of the FTX-1F? Peter G3OJV gives his opinion. UK Ham Radio Store https://www.hamradiostore.co.uk. We ship worldwide. Thanks for your support on this Ham Radio Channel These videos are devoted to ham radio. The whole production, editing and any background music, is the sole work of Peter G3OJV. Peter, is the founder of Waters & Stanton, and has held a full Ham Radio licence for sixty four years. Waters & Stanton began life in Hockley Essex in 1973. Since then, the Company has become known the world over for supporting the Hobby. Approaching the age of eighty two, Peter aims put something back into Ham Radio by helping others with his extensive experience in the Hobby. Thanks for your support and please consider subscribing to show your support for the Channel and its content.