[Icom] 706 MkII or TS-50 for Mobile HF?

Fri, 24 Jan 2003 17:55:42 -0800

Hi John,

The TS-50 has a very good reputation as a compact HF-only mobile radio.

The IC-706 Mk II is discontinued, and is available only in the second-hand
market.  The "G" is the current version. Before deciding, you may wish to
look up the QST product reviews on both radios (on the ARRL members-only web
pages).

Best 73,
Adam, VA7OJ/AB4OJ
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/
Icom FAQ Site:
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-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
Behalf Of John O. Nell
Sent: January 24, 2003 17:43
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Icom] 706 MkII or TS-50 for Mobile HF?

I am (again) looking into putting an HF rig into my
Cherokee.  The principal choices appear to be a 706 MkII
(not G, already have 2m/440 installed) or a TS-50.  The 2m
band on the 706 is not a factor, although the detachable
faceplate might be.  I'd be interested in any first- or
second-hand reports or comparisons, especially on the
MkII-not-G Icom, since there appear to have been some
improvements in each generation of the 706s.

Tks and 73
John Newell
KB1FPM

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