[Icom] IC-756 or an Original Pro

[Siu Johnny]

Hi Greg,

I am also a very satisfactory owner of the original IC-756.  I agree with
many hams that IC756pro and proII are better rigs.  However, depending on
how much you are looking for in terms of performance difference as against
price, the original IC756 is still a very good performer especially after IF
filter upgrade.

Second handed original IC756 sells at a relatively low price so that you
have to pay quite a price difference to upgrade to IC756 pro or proII.  I
use my original IC756 mostly for 6 meter weak signal DX.  Therefore, very
tight fliters at 1.9/1.8khz bandwidth are not often neccessary.  On the
other hand, the FL80/FL44A IF filter pair enable me to survive among big
guns in the vicinity.

Please visit Adam's webpage www.qsl.net/icom   You will get a lot of
information about IC756 families.

73

Johnny VR2XMC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Yost" <w8rca@hotmail.com>
To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 2:35 AM
Subject: [Icom] IC-756 or an Original Pro


> 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
>