Icom Ic705 | Service Manual

Icom IC-705 Service Manual — Short Guide

Below is a concise, general-purpose service manual-style piece for the Icom IC-705 portable HF/VHF/UHF transceiver. This is a high-level technical overview and maintenance/repair guide — not a full factory service manual.

Where to Find the Manual

Icom service manuals are copyrighted technical documents. icom ic705 service manual

1. Official Icom Dealers: The most reliable source is ordering through an authorized Icom service center.
2. Online Repositories: While digital versions circulate on amateur radio forums and sites like Mods.dk, always scan files for viruses and ensure the version matches your radio's serial number prefix (as revisions are common).

Part 3: The Controversy – Why Is the IC-705 Service Manual So Hard to Find?

Unlike the user manual, Icom does not freely distribute the service manual on its public website. This is a deliberate policy shared by most major amateur radio manufacturers (Yaesu, Kenwood, Icom). Icom IC-705 Service Manual — Short Guide Below

Step 2 – Locate the Test Point

Use the schematic diagram for the PA unit. Find the drain of the PA transistor. Note the reference designator (e.g., “TP801 – PA Drain”). Then flip to the PCB layout diagram to see exactly where TP801 is on the physical board. Official Icom Dealers: The most reliable source is

Review: Icom IC-705 Service Manual

Overall Verdict: Essential for serious repair, but not for beginners.
This is a professional-grade technical document. It’s comprehensive, well-organized, and provides nearly everything a qualified technician needs to diagnose and repair the IC-705. However, it assumes significant RF knowledge and contains no user-level troubleshooting.