Am Fm Unit [upd] | Icom Ui-7

The Icom UI-7 is an optional AM/FM plug-in expansion board manufactured in Japan by Icom during the late 1980s and 1990s. 

: Because it was an optional add-on, it is now a sought-after accessory for vintage radio collectors. Used units often appear on sites like or through specialized shops like Radioworld UK Further Exploration Learn how to install the unit with this UI-7 Installation Tutorial from a community radio hobbyist. View the technical circuit specifications in the Icom IC-725 Service Manual Check current availability for this vintage component on installation guide for a specific radio model? RigPix Database - Accessories - Icom UI-7 icom ui-7 am fm unit

Final Verdict: The Helmsman’s Best Friend

The Icom UI-7 AM/FM Unit is more than a remote microphone; it is a testament to Icom’s philosophy of "professional-grade" marine electronics. It eliminates the need for a separate marine stereo, provides a redundant command point, and integrates safety (DSC) with entertainment (AM/FM) in a waterproof, night-usable package. The Icom UI-7 is an optional AM/FM plug-in

Use Cases – Who Should Buy It?

Good for:

• IC-705 owners who want all-in-one field radio (HF/VHF/UHF + broadcast FM/AM) without carrying a separate portable receiver.
• Listeners who don’t care about stereo FM.
• Those comfortable opening their $1300 radio.

What Exactly is the Icom UI-7 AM/FM Unit?

At its core, the Icom UI-7 is a dedicated remote control microphone and audio distribution unit. However, calling it simply a "microphone" would be a gross understatement. The UI-7 is a sophisticated combination of a Class-D DSC (Digital Selective Calling) handset, a secondary station controller, and an integrated AM/FM radio receiver. IC-705 owners who want all-in-one field radio (HF/VHF/UHF

Compatibility: Designed for the "7-series" entry-level HF rigs, including the IC-725, IC-726, IC-728, and IC-729.