Andrew Barron, ZL3DW, RSGB, 1. Auflage, 2019, 224 Seiten, 17,6 cm x 24,0 cm, Sprache: Englisch, ISBN: 9-781-9101-9380-8
The radiotoday guide to the Icom IC-9700 is the third in this series of books aimed at getting the most out of your radio. Written in the same style as the other books in the series you get a practical guide that makes getting the most out of this radio and the full flavour of what is possible with the ground-breaking Icom IC-9700.
The Icom IC-9700 is the first full power, multi-mode, VHF/UHF amateur radio transceiver to be based on SDR technology. It is a transceiver for VHF and UHF DX operation, working satellites, EME, and repeater operation, supporting both traditional FM repeaters and D-Star digital. Andrew Barron, ZL3DW, an acknowledged SDR expert, sets out in this book to highlight the myriad of options available to the users many of which have never been available on VHF/UHF transceivers before. As usual this book does not duplicate the manuals which describe each button, function, and control but is a "how to do it" book with easy to follow step by step instructions.
All of the great new features included in the IC-9700 can make it quite a complicated radio to configure and operate but the radiotoday guide to the Icom IC-9700 covers every control and menu setting and explains how to get the most out of this truly remarkable radio.
The Icom IC-9700 is a great VHF/UHF radio and if you want to get the most out of it this book is packed with invaluable insights that will benefit every owner or potential purchaser.