Most M700s are software or hardware limited to marine bands. Here’s how to open them.
The Icom IC-M700 (and its variant the IC-M700TY) is a legacy HF marine transceiver. While robust, it is an older analog radio. Most modifications performed today fall into two categories: (bringing the radio back to spec) and expansion (enabling HAM band usage or replacing obsolete components). icom m700 mods
Here is a deep dive into the culture, technical reality, and specific modifications surrounding the Icom M-700. Most M700s are software or hardware limited to marine bands