For FM stereo and simplicity, a $20 pocket radio beats the UI-7. For AM DX, the Tecsun is far better. The UI-7 only wins if you hate carrying extra gear and must have everything inside the IC-705.
The unit typically mounts onto the main logic or RF board (depending on the specific model) via pre-installed pins.
Amateur radio swap meets (Hamfests) and forums like QRZ or QTH are excellent places to find parted-out radios.
are primarily CW/SSB rigs. Installing the allows these radios to transmit on AM and operate full FM, increasing the transceiver's versatility to 100 watts on FM and 40 watts on AM. Technical Features and Functionality
For FM stereo and simplicity, a $20 pocket radio beats the UI-7. For AM DX, the Tecsun is far better. The UI-7 only wins if you hate carrying extra gear and must have everything inside the IC-705.
The unit typically mounts onto the main logic or RF board (depending on the specific model) via pre-installed pins.
Amateur radio swap meets (Hamfests) and forums like QRZ or QTH are excellent places to find parted-out radios.
are primarily CW/SSB rigs. Installing the allows these radios to transmit on AM and operate full FM, increasing the transceiver's versatility to 100 watts on FM and 40 watts on AM. Technical Features and Functionality