[50mhz] [VHF] Icom 7000 as a VHF/UHF rig

[Steve Clifford]

I have never used the other rigs, but I do have the 7000 in my truck and use
it as the rover unit.  In a roving application, it can't be beat.  The big
deal is the noise blanker.  Being able to eliminate all traces of ignition
noise without messing up selectivity is a big deal.  The other filtering is
great as well, but that noise blanker is golden.

Steve
K4GUN/R

On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 3:18 PM, John Geiger <aa5jg at yahoo.com> wrote:

> What do list members think of the Icom 7000 as a VHF/UHF contesting rig?
>  Yes, I know it has infitinely selectable filters but is it worth the extra
> money over a Yaesu FT857/FT897/FT100D or an Icom 706MKIIG?  I figure a used
> 7000 goes for probably twice as much as one of those models used.
>
> 73s John AA5JG
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