[Icom] Icom 725-Good History ?

[gareth]

Adam Farson wrote:
> 
> Hi Jerry,
> 
> There is a brief paragraph on the IC-725 on my site:
> 
> http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/icom/oldicom.html
> 
> I had an IC-725 from 1989 to 1991. It is a "bare-bones" radio, but has an
> excellent, quiet receiver. It was the first "entry-level" HF transceiver to
> use a DDS synthesiser.
> 
> My IC-725 was very reliable. I would recommend it as a "starter" radio,
> although your friend will probably wish to move up to a more elaborate radio
> with selectable filters, PBT etc. after a year or two.
> 
> Best 73,
> Adam, VA7OJ/AB4OJ


Boy do I agree with this. I am still using my 726 ( a 725 with 6
meter capability) as a back up rig. The were very solid little rigs. 

 Gary

 N1MSV