For amateur radio enthusiasts and shortwave listeners, the thrill of the hunt often depends on the versatility of your equipment. While many high-end Icom transceivers are built for the complexities of SSB (Single Sideband) and CW (Continuous Wave), there is a classic component that bridges the gap between hobbyist utility and casual listening: the .
Many operators enjoy using their ham rigs to listen to global news and music. The AM mode provided by the UI-7 offers much better audio fidelity for these broadcasts than using SSB filters.
Because the UI-7 has been out of production for decades, finding one requires a bit of detective work. Your best bets are:
Essential for listening to international shortwave broadcasters or participating in "boat anchor" AM nets on the 10-meter or 160-meter bands.
For amateur radio enthusiasts and shortwave listeners, the thrill of the hunt often depends on the versatility of your equipment. While many high-end Icom transceivers are built for the complexities of SSB (Single Sideband) and CW (Continuous Wave), there is a classic component that bridges the gap between hobbyist utility and casual listening: the .
Many operators enjoy using their ham rigs to listen to global news and music. The AM mode provided by the UI-7 offers much better audio fidelity for these broadcasts than using SSB filters.
Because the UI-7 has been out of production for decades, finding one requires a bit of detective work. Your best bets are:
Essential for listening to international shortwave broadcasters or participating in "boat anchor" AM nets on the 10-meter or 160-meter bands.
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