[Icom] Decision time and request for advice (long)

Tue, 30 Apr 2002 20:43:00 -0400

If you compare both radio's closely you will see the proII has the mk5 beat
in almost every category.The pro is the better radio hand's down,and that's
in all aspects.the original 1000mp has better selectivity and recieve audio
than the V ,let get back to icom.After all they are king of the hill.

tony k2vi
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From: "WA9ALS - John" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Icom] Decision time and request for advice (long)

> > I have a PROII and a MarkV. I find that 80% of the time I use the PROII.
> > It's just easier to use and the band scope is addictive. Probably the
Mark
> V
> > is better for the hard core contester and on paper has better receiver
> > specs. But for general use the PROII has it beat.
>
> I agree.  MAYBE the hard core CW contester would prefer a loaded MP, but
> after having both side by side, I prefer the PROII.  The knobs are small
> compared with the MP, but it's smaller, doesn't need a special PS (MARKV),
> and the scope is great.  I like the way it handles split audio with a
> balance control - allows easy printing of the QSX in digital modes.  Yaesu
> changed the way filters are selected in the MARKV, and it's very confusing
> to know what filter(s) you are using at a given time.  The PRO has easy
> filter display, and essentially unlimited choices - I found this awesome
> after having been confined to whatever physical filters were installed in
> the MARKV, not to mention the cost of fully-filtering it!
>
> I have also admired the ability of Icom rigs to "take the heat" of RTTY
> contesting.  The Yaesu line always recommends 50% power for continuous
duty
> modes like RTTY.  The 706MKIIG and PRO(I or II) will run all day at full
> output in RTTY contesting without a complaint.  I haven't noticed the fan
in
> the PROII at all, but I probably have noisier things in the shack.  HI
>
> Have fun - You no doubt will have fun with either.  If you decided on an
> MP-variety, I'd look for a used, fully-filtered MP rather than the MARKV.
I
> traded my MARKV and a PRO in toward a PROII and PW-1!  73
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