Icom Ui-7 Am Fm Unit

On a salt-streaked harbor where gulls argued like old friends, a small repair shop leaned into the wind between a lighthouse and a row of weathered boats. Its glass door had a sticker that read RADIO REPAIRS — in letters long since sun-bleached — and inside, amid soldering irons and coils of coaxial cable, sat an object that had once been the heart of a thousand voyages: an Icom UI-7 AM/FM unit.

Transmit and Receive in FM mode (up to 100 watts), perfect for 10-meter repeaters. A Piece of Radio History

The UT-106 is not a standalone radio; it is a small circuit board module designed to be inserted into specific Icom marine VHF handheld transceivers (such as the Icom M1, M1V, M3, and M11). Its purpose is simple: it allows the user to listen to commercial AM and FM broadcast radio stations while out on the water. icom ui-7 am fm unit

Is the Icom UI-7 Right for Your Shack in 2025?

Let’s weigh the pros and cons.

: Extends the general coverage receiver (30 kHz to 33 MHz) to include FM signals. Installation & Compatibility On a salt-streaked harbor where gulls argued like

FM Capability: Adds the ability to both transmit and receive FM signals, typically used on the 10-meter band (28–29.7 MHz).

Compatibility: Which Radios Work With the UI-7?

The UI-7 is not a standalone device. It requires a compatible Icom main transceiver. The primary pairings are: A Piece of Radio History The UT-106 is

However, you have two options:

If you own an IC-706, the UI-7 is the ultimate "nice-to-have" accessory. Just be prepared to pay for the privilege of owning a piece of Icom history.