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

[Steve Jones]

Thanks Jerry, that is what I was looking for. One of the best responses I
have received so far. I appreciate the time you took to send it, Thanks and
73, Steve, NX1G
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Flanders" <jflanders2@home.com>
To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Icom] Icom Pro II and some fair objective feedback...


> 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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