Icom to release updated IC-7300 MK2 & Updated ID-5200!

Exciting news from the Tokyo Ham Fair 2025 over the weekend for new Icom products!



Up first, there's a new Icom IC-7300MK2 on the way. The IC-7300MK2 is a next-generation compact HF transceiver, building on the worldwide success of IC-7300 which sold over 100,000 units globally. There has been no official price announcement from Icom America, but we expect this radio to retail from $1499 to $1799 when it is released.

Key new features of the IC-7300MK2 include:

• Improved RMDR and Phase Noise Characteristics
• Lower Heat Generation and Lower Power Consumption
• HDMI™ Port for an External Display
• Built-in CW Decoder
• Simplified RS-BA1 Remote Control
• USB Type-C™ with Dual COM + Audio
• RX Antenna IN/OUT Connectors

For additional information about this new radio & to stay up to date on the latest availability, CLICK HERE


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Up next the Icom ID-5200, a successor to the popular Icom ID-5100. The ID-5200 is a versatile 144/430 MHz dual-band transceiver with support for both FM and DV (Digital Voice) modes. A key feature is its ability to perform simultaneous dual reception of FM - FM, FM - DV and DV - DV signals.

Kew features of the ID-5200 include:

• Touchscreen Operation - Features a color touchscreen for intuitive operation and easy access to various settings and functions.
• Broad Reception Capabilities - Receives VHF, UHF and Air band signals, expanding your listening options.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity - The ID-5200 is Wi-Fi enabled and includes Bluetooth connectivity allowing for seamless integration with other devices.
• Internal Gateway Function - An internal gateway function allows you to connect to Wi-Fi and operate in terminal mode or access point mode offering flexible networking options.
• DV Repeater Monitoring - Supports a dedicated DV repeater monitor function to help you stay connected.

For additional information about this new radio & to stay up to date on the latest availability, CLICK HERE

 

Wish ICOM would make a Radio with 220mhz in it, I understand it isnt all that popular but having that option to add-on to a radio would be amazing.



CW--Decode.........

 

Sounds like they listened to their customer base when it comes to requested features on the 7300. Just enough goodies added that I could see many making the upgrade.

 

At least Baofeng covers 222mhz. For much less than an Icom would.

 

(5100) The description does not show D-Star specifically.....does the DV imply D-Star??

 

Any new about the internal battery?

 

And you didn't enumerate one of the most important new ports, ethernet. The sentence about simplified RS-BA1 should have included that port.

 

I was expecting a broader range ATU with the 7300 upgrade.

 

5200 hopefully includes the blue tooth module a data jack for terminal mode use as standard features. Maybe it does.

Edit: I now see the BT is a standard included feature, but the data jack is not - they went wi-fi.

 

I hope one day they have APRS on Icom

 

The exisiting are now being sold w/perks. Both models.
Looking for 7610 next, per ads.

 

I can't figure out what the difference is suppose to be for the IC-7610 32 over the current one. Anyone know?

 

The MK2 is showing many great improvements, but for what I use the 7300 for, it's not enough to swap it out and lay down the the difference. My guess is your 7300 will soon be worth $800 used.

If Sherwood Engineering's results surprise us I will reconsider my comments, but the 7760 barely beat the 7610, a transceiver nearly a decade older. Worse, we all know Icom can build extremely good HF receivers, i.e., the 7851 and the IC-R8600.

Why not smash the 7610 together with the R8600 and give the 101D a run for its money? THAT is what the 7760 should have been.

Regarding the 5200, all great and good, but if it suffers from the same front end saturation from local RF as the 5100, it's not useful in environments...such as emergency operations centers, where there is significant local RF.

 

will there be a 7110 32 color BT wifi?

9700 is due for some freq. stability
maybe a 9710 32 bt wifi

 

Just a quick note. The Icom ID-5200 is a new model rather than an updated model. 73!