144, 430/440, 1200, 2400, 5600 MHz +10 GHz
ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER|905

Aim Higher!
VHF, UHF, and Explore
the World of Microwave* 10 GHz band operations require the optional CX-10G.
* Above photo uses some non-Icom genuine brackets for shooting purpose.

Industry First Multi-Band 144 MHz
144, 430/440, 1200, 2400,5600 MHz & 10 GHz
Explore the World of Microwave
The IC-905 is the industry’s first microwave rig in the 144, 430/440,
1200, 2400, 5600 MHz and 10 GHz* bands. Multi-mode operation
including SSB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, D-STAR DV/DD, and FM-TV(Amateur TV). Output power is 10 W on 144, 430/440, 1200 MHz,
2 W on 2400, 5600 MHz, and 0.5 W on 10 GHz.
* CX-10G is required for 10 GHz operation.

GPS-Controlled Oscillator
for Ultimate Frequency Stability
Frequency accuracy and stability are required for SHF band operation.
Even with a high-performance OCXO, the frequency gradually changes due to temperature and aging. To solve this problem, the IC-905
uses a high-precision 1 pulse-per-second (1 PPS) clock signal from aninternal GPS (GNSS) receiver to enable advanced frequency control.
GPS ANT
1 pps
GPSReceiver

FPGACPUD/AOCXO

10 MHzREF OUT

Separate Controller and RF Unit
Configuration
The IC-905 is the industry’s first super efficient
microwave base station with the RF unit designed tobe at the base of the antenna, rather than in theshack. This design eliminates signal loss due tocostly, long coax feed line runs found in legacy SHF
designs. Optional 50 m (164 ft) or 20 m (65.6 ft)
controller cable is available with the IC-905.

Coaxial cable
RF unitLess Signal Loss
With the RF unit mounted at the antenna, transmit
and receive signals are at their maximum efficiencyas the coax feed line is measured in inches rather
than feet, keep signal loss to a minimum. This ispossible due to the controller cable providing digitalcommunications between the controller and RF units.
Controller cable

Power Supplied throughthe Controller Cable
The DC power is supplied from the controller to theRF unit through the controller cable, making it
possible to supply power with a low loss.
Moreover, optional CX-10G’s power is supplied fromthe IC-905 RF unit.

Controller

Shack RoomHigh Precision Frequency Oscillator using GPSController

to Microwave Transceiver!
Wideband 50 MHz Span
Real-time Spectrum Scope
A high-performance real-time spectrum scope and waterfall
display are built in. The real-time spectrum scope can be
adjusted for Center, Fixed, and Scroll mode, and it covers awide band-width of up to 50 MHz span.

ATV (Amateur TV) Mode
The IC-905 is compatible with the ATV (FM-TV, NTSC, PALor SECAM) mode. With an analog camera connected, theIC-905 can transmit video, and receive a real-time video.
Furthermore, received videos can be shown on the display
with composite video input.

Icom Common User Interface

RF UnitThe controller of the IC-905 was designed based on thecompact IC-705 and utilizes Icom’s Common User Interface
system used in Icom’s touch screen transceivers.

Full D-STAR Functions

A Variety of Optional Antennas

DV, DD mode, DR function, Terminal mode, and Access Point mode
enable easy use of D-STAR. It is also possible to send, receive, andview received pictures with the IC-905.

Optional Collinear antennas for 2400 MHz, 5600 MHz, and 10 GHz,
are available. Additionally, a high-performance parabolic antenna for
10 GHz is also available.

Optional 10 GHz Transverter, CX-10GThe CX-10G transverter provides
10 GHz operation by converting toa 2400 MHz IF signal.
10 GHz operation becomes more
approachable and easier to work.
The CX-10G is in bypass mode
when the use of the 2400 MHzband.
CX-10G

Collinear antenna
AH-24 for 2400 MHz
AH-56 for 5600 MHz
AH-100 for 10 GHz

Parabolic antenna
AH-109PB for 10 GHz
The CX-10G can be installedin the back of the antenna

Other Features

144, 430/440, 1200, 2400, 5600 MHz +10 GHz
ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER• SD card slot
• USB Type-C™ connection for PC and mobile connectors• Power Amp thermal protection function• TX and AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) function• One-Touch FT8 mode preset• Quick Data mode setting for SSTV, RTTY, PSK31, JT65B and FT8• AMPS hole pattern and 1/4-20 tripod mount for controller unit
• Two call channels for each band (2 × 6 band)• 500 memory channels divided into up to 100 groups• 50 scan edges, 2500 repeater memories and 300 GPS memories

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144, 430/440, 1200, 2400, 5600 MHz +10 GHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER
Controller

SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL
Frequency
coverage

IC-905(Varies by country.)

CX-10GModePower supplyrequirement

IC-905
CX-10G

Antenna impedance
OperatingController unit
temperature range
RF unit, & CX-10G
Frequency stability
Current drain(at 13.8 V DC)

RX Max. audio/Standby
TX Max. power
Dimensions
Controller unit
(W × H × D)
RF unit(Projections not included) CX-10G
WeightController unit
(Approximate)
RF unit
CX-10G

Right Side

144 ~ 148, 430 ~ 450, 1240 ~ 1300, 2300 ~ 2309.999999,
2390.000001 ~ 2450, 5650 ~ 5925 MHz
10.000 ~ 10.500 GHz
SSB, CW, AM, FM, RTTY, DV, DD*1, ATV*1
13.8 V DC ±15% (Controller unit)12.0 V DC ±15% (Power supplied from the IC-905 RF unit)
50 Ω
0°C ~ 50°C, 32˚F ~ 122˚F–10°C ~ 55°C, 14˚F ~ 131˚F
Less than ±65 ppb (Total deviation)
GPS-Controlled OscillatorLess than 3 A / 2 A (typical)
Less than 5.5 A
200 × 83.5 × 82 mm, 7.9 × 3.3 × 3.2 in
172 × 87 × 210 mm, 6.8 × 3.4 × 8.3 in
181 × 115 × 64 mm, 7.1 × 4.5 × 2.5 in
940 g, 2.1 lb (supplied accessories not included)
3.2 kg, 7.1 lb (supplied accessories not included)
1.34 kg, 2.9 lb (supplied accessories not included)

LAN Port

AV Input Jack
AV Output JackSEND Jack
Microphone Connector

144, 430/440 MHz
1200 MHz
2400, 5600 MHz
10 GHz (with CX-10G)
Modulation system
SSB
FM
AM
DV, DD
ATV
Spurious
144, 430/440 MHzemission
1200 MHz
2400, 5600 MHz
10 GHz (with CX-10G)
Microphone impedanceCX-10G conversion gain

SSB, CW, FM, RTTY, DV : 10 W
AM : 2.5 W
SSB, CW, FM, RTTY, DV, DD, ATV : 10 W AM : 2.5 W
SSB, CW, FM, RTTY, DV, DD, ATV : 2 W AM : 0.5 W
SSB, CW, FM, RTTY, DV, DD, ATV :0.5 W typ. AM : 0.125 W typ.
Digital PSN modulation
Digital Reactance modulation
Digital Low Power modulation
Digital GMSK modulation
Digital Reactance modulation
Less than –60 dBc
Less than –53 dBc
Less than –46 dBc
Less than 50 μW
2.2 kΩ
7 dB (typ.)

DC Power JackUSB Type-C™
Connector

Speaker Microphone Connector

Controller Cable Connector
to the RF Unit

* 1200 MHz and above.

Output power

CW Key JackSD Card Slot

1

TRANSMITTER

Left Side
External Speaker Connector

RF UnitTop Side

Bottom Side

Control CableConnector

GPS (GNSS) Antenna
Supplied

5600 MHz AntennaConnector (SMA)

144, 430/440,
1200 MHz Antenna
Connector (Type N)

10 MHz REF
output (BNC)

2400 MHz Antenna
Connector (SMA)ACC Connector
for optional CX-10G

RECEIVER
Receiver system

IF frequency

144, 430/440 MHz
1200, 2400, 5600 MHz
10 GHz (with CX-10G)
1200 MHz
2400, 5600 MHz
10 GHz (with CX-10G)

Sensitivity(Less than)
SSB, CW (Filter: SOFT)(at 10 dB S/N)
AM (at 10 dB S/N)
FM (at 12 dB SINAD)
DV (at 1% BER (PN9))
DD (at 1% BER (PN9))

RF Direct Sampling
Down Conversion IF Sampling2400 MHz Transverter + Down Conversion IF Sampling
1st IF: 331 ~ 371 MHz
1st IF: 914 MHz band, 2nd IF: 346 MHz band2400 ~ 2450 MHz (2400 MHz IF connector)
144, 430/440, 1200,10 GHz band
5600 MHz band2400 MHz bands(with CX-10G)–19 dBμV (0.11 μV) –16 dBμV (0.15 μV) –17 dBμV (0.14 μV)*20 dBμV (1.0 μV)
3 dBμV (1.4 μV)
1 dBμV (1.1 μV)*2–15 dBμV (0.17 μV) –12 dBμV (0.25 μV) –13 dBμV (0.22 μV)*2(Not specified)–9 dBμV (0.35 μV) –6 dBμV (0.50 μV)(Not specified)
4 dBμV (1.58 μV)*1 7 dBμV (2.23 μV)

Specifying PREAMP ON in 144, 430/440, and 1200 MHz bands. No PREAMP ON/OFF in 2400 and 5600 MHz bands.
*1 1200, 2400 MHz bands only. *2 Cable loss between the IC-905 and CX-10G is less than 1 dB.

Selectivity

SSB (BW=2.4 kHz,
More than 2.4 kHz/–3 dBLess than 3.6 kHz/–60 dB
Filter: SHARP)CW (BW=500 Hz)
More than 500 Hz/–3 dBLess than 700 Hz/–60 dB
RTTY (BW=500 Hz)
More than 500 Hz/–3 dBLess than 700 Hz/–60 dB
AM (BW=6 kHz)
More than 6.0 kHz/–3 dBLess than 15 kHz/–60 dB
FM (BW=15 kHz)
More than 12.0 kHz/–6 dBLess than 20 kHz/–60 dB
DV (Ch. Spacing=12.5 kHz) Less than –50 dB
DD (Ch. Spacing=300 kHz) Less than –40 dB
Audio output power Internal SP
More than 530 mW (12 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% distortion)
External SP
More than 200 mW (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% distortion)
AV-OUT
More than –6 dBV (600 Ω, Max. power)
1 V p-p typ. (Composite video output)
AF output
External SP8Ω
impedance
AV-OUT
600 Ω (Audio), 75 Ω (Video)
CX-10G conversion gain
6 dB (typical)
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

IC-905 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES• Accessory connector• OPC-2488, DC power cable• GPS antenna• Cushion sheet• U-bolt clamp kit• CW KEY PLUG
• Controller cable (5 m, 16.4 feet)• HM-243, Speaker-microphone• RF unit bracket kit• Spare fuse

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES• CS-905

PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE
Download free software for Windows™ PC• CX-10G
10 GHz TRANSVERTER• HM-243
SPEAKER-MICROPHONE (Same as supplied)• AH-24
2400 MHz BAND COLLINEAR ANTENNA• AH-565600 MHz BAND COLLINEAR ANTENNA• AH-100
10 GHz BAND COLLINEAR ANTENNA (for CX-10G)• AH-109PB
10 GHz PARABOLIC ANTENNA (for CX-10G)• OPC-2513
CONTROLLER CABLE (20 m, 65.6 feet)• OPC-2509
CONTROLLER CABLE (50 m, 164.0 feet)• RS-BA1 (Version 2) IP REMOTE CONTROL SOFTWARE (Available soon)
The optional accessories are subject to change without notice.

CX-10G SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES• BNC coaxial cable (2 m, 6.5 feet)• Mounting bracket kit• Control cable (2 m, 6.5 feet)• U-bolt clamp kit

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