Description
The vastly popular ICom IC-705 QRP radio has a great option for protection with the PEOVI cage from Scott K7AIR.
I have partnered with Scott as I love his design and American built aluminum cage that protects the front edges of the IC-705much like I do with the end panels on the KX3, KX2 and PX3. Scott’s products were in production, simple yet robust and have a fantastic look so I opted not to build end panels. I approached Scott and we partnered as he did not have a way to build a cover, and I have experience, fabrication facilities and mold makers already in place.
This cover will integrate with the PEOVI cage, just as my covers for the KX line lock in place with my Side KX end panels. The cover is made of Polycarbonate in a light smoke grey tint just the same as my other covers are. This plastic is durable and flexible allowing it to be flexed for insertion and removal from the end panel loops. Please don’t be afraid of cracking or breaking a polycarbonate cover as they are not fragile like an acrylic plastic cover. IC-705 owners can obtain the PEOVI Cage from Scott or from one of his vendors like Ham Radio Outlet. The covers are also available from me here, or Scott at PEOVI or his vendors all at the same price!
Paul THUTT (verified owner) –
Cover just arrived. Looks and fits very securely. Thought I was bending it too much to install it but it snaps in place. Took a couple of tries to remove.. Glad the material is so tough. It will not accidentally be removed during transport.. Screen and knobs are well protected.
Scott –
Paul thanks for the feedback and support! As noted, the cover is designed to snap in place and NOT fall off during transport, there is a fine line of being able to engage the cover and having a sloppy fit that rattles. Polycarbonate or Lexan (name brand of polycarbonate) is very durable and allows the cover to be flexed. 73 Scott AK6Q
Adam Dooley (verified owner) –
Received mine today and immediately needed to post a review. It fits snugly, is well constructed, and gives me additional peace of mind for when I use this radio portable. I have the same setup for my KX3 and knew what I was getting, and wasn’t disappointed.
Top notch products. Keep it up!
Justin Kromelow (verified owner) –
Extremely well-made. Perfect fit. Same quality as all KX line products – awesome!. It took a few times of inserting and removing to soften up the plastic a little bit. Worth every penny. Highly recommended!
Jkromelow
KM6GNH
charles.ritchie (verified owner) –
From the time I placed my order, the new cover arrived in just under three days (impressive!) with helpful messages along the way letting me know the latest status. The cover itself looks great. The fit is quite snug, so much so that getting it on the first time was a bit of a challenge. I ended up loosening one of the side protectors temporarily to make the cover easier to get on, then tightened everything back up once I became more comfortable with the process. I can now get it on and off with no problem. Overall this seems to be a great product, and I am now much less concerned about accidental damage to the 705 while transporting it.
Scott –
There is shim kit available from PEOVI to allow a less snug fit to covers. 73 Scott AK6Q
kk5db (verified owner) –
Great cover very well made and is very strong, you won’t break this cover. Fits a little too tight for me. I added a 0.020 shim under one side protector which made all the difference. It doesn’t rattle around with this thin shim but makes it easier for these old hands to get it off.
Scott –
The shim kit is available from PEOVI directly. Or you can use nylon washers (shims) from your local hardware store.
73 Scott NAØMT
eric.chinn (verified owner) –
i received my IC-705 cover today here in the U.K. very good delivery and well packed. it fit straight onto my carry case for the IC-705 and looks very good. it will offer up a lot more protection the rig. which is good as the rig is a large investment to go portable with. The cover is very well made and is very clear. fits well . i am very please i went to find this cover and get one. its just a pitty you can not get it here in the U.K.
Thank you Eric Chinn (G6OXY)