[Icom] 756proII General operation and Bandscope

Fri, 25 Apr 2003 15:51:02 -0700

You could use the Kenwood SM-220/BS-8, but alas, you would have to tap off
the 10.695 MHz internally and mix it down to 8.83 MHz.  I wonder how many
hams have tried that <g>.  Too bad Kenwood dropped the 8.83 MHz IF out with
the TS-570 and TS-2000.  The TS-870 still has it and the spectrum scope
function works great with that rig (excellent for "search and pounce" during
contests and field day).

Roy
AD6ZU

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Tom Crawford [SMTP:[email protected]]
> Sent:	Friday, April 25, 2003 12:28 PM
> To:	[email protected]
> Subject:	[Icom] 756proII General operation and Bandscope
> 
> Hello to the list,
> 
> I don't want to start a war here but...... :)
> The 756 ProII and the TS-2000 are on my short list for a new state of the
> art rig.
> 
> The TS-2000 sure seems to offer a lot of capability for the money but the
> controls seem cramped.
> I really like the idea of the ICOM's band scope and my general impression
> is
> that the ICOM control panel is less crowded.  (I've never had a hands on
> opportunity with either instrument.)
> 
> I am questioning whether or not I'll be able to discern a performance
> difference between these two instruments.  But I've witnessed a lot of
> experience on this list so, any opinions are appreciated.
> 
> Specifically - DOES the bandscope really work as claimed and do you really
> find it useful?
> 
> thanks in advance,
> tom
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