[BARC-List] Seeking IC-735, Antenna Tuner and Power Supply

[k1nun at netscape.net]

 Hi Arthur and Bob,

The IC735 is/was a very fine radio. Finding one with its matching power supply/speaker will be a challenge. The manual is findable online, I believe. Finding one in "near perfect " condition will be a challenge, since the rig is almost 30 years old. "Issues" will be those typical of aged radios, although most transistorized rigs that have been cared for will probably be OK. 

In its day, it was the DXers choice radio due to its small size and excellent performance for the size and dollar.

Depending on how intently you want the 735, you might consider equally good alternatives, such as the Kenwood TS430 or Yaesu FT840, both of which are comparable rigs of the same vintage and are equally simple in operation. The 430 is more readily found than the 840, though. Or consider some of the TenTec gear in the Triton family.


 
As to antenna tuners and power supplies, those are items that can be swapped between rigs quite readily, but hte Icom power supply specifically for the IC735 will be a challenge. Again, any other PS that can match the ratings will work, as attested by the number of people who took them afield.

The IC735 is a fine rig, but you should consider that it might be a while before you find someone willing to part with it.

Good luck!
73,.
ERIC
K1NUN


 

-----Original Message-----
From: Arthur Ashley N1NHZ <n1nhz at arrl.net>
To: Bob Cerchione <rcengco at comcast.net>; barc-list <barc-list at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:06 pm
Subject: [BARC-List] Seeking  IC-735, Antenna Tuner and Power Supply










     Hi, Bob. I'm going to forward your email to barc-list with its
many subscribers in the Greater Boston area in the hope that this
will be helpful to you.

     barc-list subscribers:  Anyone who can help Bob get an IC-735,
please email reply to him directly to expedite the arrangements.

--Thank you, Arthur  N1NHZ, 73
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--- Bob Cerchione <rcengco at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi  Arthur-
> 
> I'm looking for an IC-735 for my first radio. I'm taking the
> General test next week. I'm located in the Boston area and would
> like to purchase this "locally". I'd like to get it in near new
> condition with no "issues" in its operation. The IC-735 is very
> popular and I'm having a hard time finding one. Didn't know if you
> knew of anyone wanting to sell their rig. Would also like antenna
> tuner and power supply.
> 
> Any help you could offer to me would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> Bob C
> KB1RDN




      
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