[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] "IC-7100 series" will be discontinued | hamlife.jp

[Don (KI4D)]

This information surfaced today concerning the IC-7100 from Hamlife Japan.
This news means it will be even harder to buy because it has so many
capabilities at a nice price.  It is a great radio.

73

Don, KI4D  

Icom's IC-7100 series

 

 

　Icom's IC-7100 series is an all-mode machine in the HF to 430MHz band
announced in March 2013. Compact size considering mobile operation, the main
body and slant type controller are separated (separate), and the touch panel
type liquid crystal display improves operability. Furthermore, it has gained
popularity because it also supports the DV mode of D-STAR.

 

　However, since the production of some of the main parts used in the
IC-7100 has ended and it has become difficult to obtain them, it has been
decided to end production and sales, and the company has announced to the
wireless shop of its business partner. thing. There is no information on the
successor model at this time.

 

　Generally, the cases where the production of amateur radios is
discontinued are "(1) major electronic parts cannot be procured and
continuous production cannot be continued in the future" and "(2) a new
alternative model will be released". "(3) The merit of continuous production
has diminished due to the decline in sales," etc. Manufacturers rarely
announce discontinuation information on official websites, etc., and it is
customary for sales staff to individually inform dealers.

 

com's IC-7100 series

 

 

 

　Icom's IC-7100 series is an all-mode machine in the HF to 430MHz band
announced in March 2013. Compact size considering mobile operation, the main
body and slant type controller are separated (separate), and the touch panel
type liquid crystal display improves operability. Furthermore, it has gained
popularity because it also supports the DV mode of D-STAR.

 

 

　However, since the production of some of the main parts used in the
IC-7100 has ended and it has become difficult to obtain them, it has been
decided to end production and sales, and the company has announced to the
wireless shop of its business partner. thing. There is no information on the
successor model at this time.

 

 

　Generally, the cases where the production of amateur radios is
discontinued are "(1) major electronic parts cannot be procured and
continuous production cannot be continued in the future" and "(2) a new
alternative model will be released". "(3) The merit of continuous production
has diminished due to the decline in sales," etc. Manufacturers rarely
announce discontinuation information on official websites, etc., and it is
customary for sales staff to individually inform dealers.

 

 

https://www.hamlife.jp/2022/01/26/icom-ic7100-discontinued/