[CW] Radio Recommendations Requested

[Danny Douglas]

I dont see any problem with the QSK in the 706mk2g.  Its my backup/mobile
rig and does fine for hf/2 and 440, plus use it on 6 meters most of the
time.

Danny Douglas
N7DC
ex WN5QMX ET2US WA5UKR ET3USA
SV0WPP VS6DD N7DC/YV5 G5CTB
All 2 years or more (except Novice)
Pls QSL direct, buro, or LOTW preferred,
I Do not use, but as a courtesy do upload to eQSL for
those who do.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Ring" <n1ea at arrl.net>
To: <ken.d.brown at hawaiiantel.net>; "CW Reflector" <cw at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: [CW] Radio Recommendations Requested


> IC706 MK2G current model - best selling rig ever - "chunky QSK" but
> not terrible.
>
> IC-7000 DSP rules!  But I've heard that AM operation is terrible!
>
> People tell me that the Kenwood rigs are very good.
>
> But for the money, I'd get a '706 MK2G and put up with the clumsy QSK.
>  The other radio that has 2 meters/6 meters - all mode - and decent
> QSK is the IC746PRO.  But having 432 MHz in some areas is nice because
> of the Wide-Area Repeater linking common on that band.
>
> Again, my reluctant choice (because the IC-7000 is better selectivity
> and smoother QSK) is the 706MK2G.  Check with Ten-Tec - I hope they
> clone a 706 done the TT way!
>
> 73
>
> \dr
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