Icom Ui-7 Am Fm Unit
The Icom UI-7 wasn’t meant to be a hero. It was a ghost.
The Case AGAINST Buying One:
- High cost for a simple volume knob.
- Limited functionality (it does not change frequency or modes).
- Vintage electronics – capacitors inside the puck can fail (though rare).
- You mostly operate base/desk – just use the main radio faceplate.
The UI-7 is confirmed to be compatible with the following Icom models: Icom IC-725 Icom IC-728 (including M and S variants) Universal Radio : This unit is not required Icom IC-726 icom ui-7 am fm unit
for the IC-726, which already includes these modes as standard. Functionality: Enables AM (Amplitude Modulation) transmit capabilities. The Icom UI-7 wasn’t meant to be a hero
- “No stereo in 2024 is ridiculous.” (most common complaint)
- “Expensive for what it is – a $5 chip in a $80 module.”
- “Tuning broadcast FM is awkward – no seek or auto-scan shortcut.”
- “AM selectivity is poor – my Grundig G2 beats it easily.”