[Icom] 706IIG v FT100D

Sun, 3 Feb 2002 22:20:16 -0500

I can't speak for the MKIIG but only the original 706 which I used to
have.  I now run a 100D/ATAS-100 combo in my SUV.  If HF is your main
concern, the two BIG strong points in favor of the FT-100D, IMHO, a 1)
You can use the ATAS with the FT-100D without an external controller
(this was a big deal for me as my wife prohibited any antenna larger
than the ATAS!) and 2) the noise blanker is much better on the 100D than
my 706 was.  This is a big issue as for me as I am in traffic a lot and
could hardly hear anything over others' ignition noise with my 706.

I don't really think you could go wrong either way, though :-)

73 & GL,
Kevin
W4KBM

Kevin McGuirt
Connect Technologies
770-813-0600 x301

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of Malcolm Ringel
Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2002 10:04 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Icom] 706IIG v FT100D

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has used BOTH of these radios
mobile in a car/truck...
(need not be at the same time !) ...just looking for an actual
experience
report as to the satisfaction level on each by the same operator. I am
anticipating 95% HF work & 5% 2m. It will go into a 2000 Ford Explorer,
and
I have been warned about the Ford fuel pump noise.
Thanks in advance for your time .......73, Malcolm, K3KZ, Saint
Michaels, MD

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