[Icom] Icom Pro II and some fair objective feedback...

[Jerry Flanders]

I have both the  PRO and the FT1000D and use them both side by side in SO2R 
for RTTY contesting. I think each has advantages over the other in certain 
areas.  I can see myself trading off the PRO some day, but not the 1000D. I 
think that 1000D will be on my desk for a LONG time. Don't know which gives 
superior performance, but I think I like the feel and operation of the 
1000D over the PRO.

I like the idea of having one radio that is the best of the classic design 
and another that is (was?) the best of the digital designs.

I think if I ever arrange a good spectrum scope for the 1000D, I would 
consider trading in the PRO on a second 1000D.

Jerry W4UK

At 09:38 PM 2/12/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>from folks who have owned FT1000D's and not MP's or Mark whatever series
>which to me are not in the same league with the older but better FT1000D, no
>offense just my opinion after owning MP's and the more expensive over done
>Mark series.
>
>I am looking at trying another radio for a backup or second radio for the
>shack. I hear so many pros and cons to this very expensive radio and that
>the fan noise is very loud on this radio according to QST's recent review
>and the 6 meter performance is not that great and that the radio was not
>much on the low bands as far as receive goes. Not all of this came from QST
>but from different sources who have owned them and not been real impressed
>for the price. Also I run an Alpha 91B and will the Pro II work with that
>amp without having to build or buy a relay box like the older Pro?? I would
>appreciate any and all feedback from hams who have owned the FT1000 or
>FT1000D and now own the Pro II and what they think and why they switched. I
>do not consider the cheaply made and plastic menu driven FT1000MP and Mark
>series and good comparison so please only former FT1000/D owner who are now
>Icom Pro/Pro II owners. No offense intended, just want to be fair in getting
>an apple to apple comparison, thanks and 73, Steve, NX1G
>
>Have a great day, because if you don't someone else will!!!
>
>73, Steve, NX1G
>
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