[Icom] IC-756 or an Original Pro

Wed, 18 Dec 2002 12:00:23 -0700

Hi Greg,

Go for the PRO, you won't be disappointed!  The original 756 has come way 
down in price.  I see some with options for around $1,000, although a friend 
of mine said something about seeing them listed used on distributor sites 
(Burghardts) for around $850 now.  I don't know many that have stayed with 
the original 756 that could afford to make the upgrade.  I've heard it's a 
very big difference, especially in the receiver and the scope sensitivity.  
When I sold my brand new PROI about a year ago it was tough getting $1,800 
for it.  I suspect you'll see them used now for $1,500-$1,600.

73 & GL,
  Brian (N0VSB)

>From: "Greg Yost" <[email protected]>
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: [Icom] IC-756 or an Original Pro
>Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2002 13:35:20 -0500
>
>Hello all,
>I am seeking opinions from the minds of the Icom faithfull. I am the proud 
>and very satisfied owner of an original IC-756 with both Icom SSB filters , 
>and the W2ENY AM filter. I have been considering a PRO. Not the Pro II 
>(can't afford it). Is the original Pro a big enough leap forward to put up 
>with the hassle of trying to sell my rig first, then trying to find a 
>equally nice PRO, dealing with all the shipping ect?? Or should I bide my 
>time, be a happy camper, and leave well enough alone? Also what would your 
>opinions be of the worth of my radio package? and that of a NICE original 
>PRO? sorry for all the bandwidth. All coments are welcome.
>Regards,
>Greg W8RCA
>From the "Wattage Cottage" near world Famous Hell, Michigan USA
>50 miles W. of Detroit
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