Roger G3XBM's (Mainly) Amateur Radio Blog

Some years ago, I sold my IC-703 to a local friend. He used it mainly on 20m. Looking back, it was one of the best radios I have ever owned....

Until I sold mine to a local fellow ham several years ago, I used this rig most days. They are hard to find now, and I am not surprised. I...

One of the best rigs I once owned was the 10W Icom IC703. This was a well equipped QRP radio with a decent receiver, DSP and auto ATU. I s...

Some years ago I sold my mint 10W IC703 (with 50MHz and auto ATU) to a local ham at well below market price. Without doubt, the IC703 is a...

At  the moment the running order, ignoring wSDR designs, is: Elecraft KX3   - best RX, expensive with all options in the UK. n ternal auto...

For around 6-7 years I've owned and used an IC703 10W QRP radio as part of my station. Although I have worked all over the planet with...

After many years of excellent service my IC703 decided to expire on TX last night: power started to drop when running 5W on 30m then 80m (go...