IC-725

ICOM
IC-725

Specifications

Prices

The IC-725, easy-to-operate HF transceiver, covers 160 through 10 meter amateur-radio bands with up to 100 Watt output power. 105 dB dynamic range receiver, DDS synthesizer, 10 Hz min tuning step, 10 dB preamplifier, 20 dB attenuator, Noise Blanker, RIT, dual VFO, 26 memory channels, 3 scan types. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1988.

Reference market : amateur-radio

IC-725 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
Receive	0.5000 ~ 30.0000 MHz
Transmit	1.8000 ~ 1.9999 MHz 3.4000 ~ 4.0999 MHz 6.9000 ~ 7.4999 MHz 9.9000 ~ 10.4999 MHz 13.9000 ~ 14.4999 MHz 17.9000 ~ 18.4999 MHz 20.9000 ~ 21.4999 MHz 24.4000 ~ 25.0999 MHz 27.9000 ~ 30.0000 MHz
Mode
CW / LSB / USB / AM [1] / FM [2]
Tuning step
10 / 20 / 50 Hz / 1 kHz 1 MHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
CW / SSB	<0.15 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N, pre ON)
AM	<2.0 uV (1.8~30 MHz, 10dB S/N, pre ON)
FM	<0.5 uV (28~30 MHz, 12 dB SINAD, pre ON)
Selectivity
CW-N [3]	250 Hz (-6dB)
CW-N [4]	500 Hz (-6dB)
CW / SSB	>2.3 KHz (-6dB) <4.0 KHz (-60dB)
AM	>6.0 KHz (-6dB) <20.0 KHz (-40dB)
FM	>15.0 KHz (-6dB) <30.0 KHz (-50dB)
RF preamplifier
~10 dB
RF attenuator
20 dB
DR (Dynamic Range)
102 dB
Spurious rejection
>70 dB
NB (Noise Blanker)
Yes
RIT (Receiver Incremental Tuning)
±1 kHz (10 Hz steps)
Frequency stability
±200 Hz up to 60' after power on. ±30 Hz/hr with temperature +25°C after 60' power on. ±350 Hz with temperature from 0°C to +50°C. ±0.5 ppm with temperature from -30°C to +60°C [5]
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	70.4500 MHz (AM / FM) 70.4506 MHz (CW) 70.4515 MHz (SSB)
2°	9.0100 MHz (AM / FM) 9.0106 MHz (CW) 9.0115 MHz (SSB)
3°	455 kHz (FM)
Squelch sensitivity
FM	<0.3 uV (pre ON)

Transmitter

Output power
CW / SSB / FM	10 ~ 100 W
AM	10 ~ 40 W
Spurious emission
<-50 dBc
Carrier suppression (SSB)
>40 dB
Unwanted sideband suppression (SSB)
>50 dB (1 kHz tone)
Microphone
600Ω
CW features
Semi break-in

Features

Memory
22 regular memories 2 split memories 2 for scan edge 2 VFO
Display
10 Hz frequency resolution
Selective calling
CTCSS [6]
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC (±15%)
Power consumption
1.2A RX (squelched) 1.5A RX (max audio) 20A TX (max RF power)
Audio power
2.6W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone) Jack 3.5 mm (4~16Ω external speaker)
Connections
Jack 8-pin (mic) Jack 3.5 mm (CI-V / PC) Jack 6.35 mm (CW key) RCA (SEND control) RCA (ALC input) 4-pin strip (AH3 antenna tuner) 7-pin DIN (ACC2) 8-pin DIN (ACC1)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
241 (W) x 94 (H) x 239 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
4.6 kg

Optional UI-7 AM/FM unit is required for AM transmit.
Optional UI-7 AM/FM unit is required for FM transmit and receive.
With optional FL-101 filter.
With optional FL-100 filter.
With optional CR-64 high-stability crystal unit.
With optional UT-30 programmable tone encoder unit.

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IC-725 main dial adjustment :

ICOM IC-725 main dial brake adjustment:
The tension of the Main Dial may be adjusted to suit your operating requirements

IC-725 price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM IC725 sale price (UK Pounds) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
GBP 282.00 (329EUR)	2022-may	Second Hand Overall cosmetic condition is very good. Supplied with HM-36 hand mic, power lead, user manual
GBP 379.00	2021-dec	Second Hand With FM unit fitted
GBP 243.00 (369USD)	2012-aug	Second Hand Comes with a new HM-36 hand mic, DC cable, Owner's manual

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