[Icom] 756Pro Used Market Value

[Richard Thorne]

Thanks for the info George.

The dual watch is one of the reasons that I purchased the 756pro, it really
makes working a split dx operation much easier.  If I can save my pennies I
just might have to pick up a second 756pro and set the station up for SO2R
contesting.  Being off the air for the last two months has inspired me to
get back on the air.  I just have to bang the paddle every once in a while.


----- Original Message -----
From: "George, W5YR" <w5yr@att.net>
To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: [Icom] 756Pro Used Market Value


> Not a thing wrong with the PRO, Rich. I traded mine for a near-new 746PRO
> just because I had the PRO2 which is somewhat better in some respects than
> the PRO and the PRO was seeing little use.
>
> The 746PRO has some operational features that the PRO lacks plus being
> almost as good in most respects as the PRO2. I feel that the 746PRO even
> with its lack of large color display, Spectrum Scope, Dual Watch, etc. is
a
> better performing radio than the PRO.
>
> I know of no technical or operational reason(s) to dispose of a
good-working
> PRO. It is still a great radio. But with a new 746PRO and power supply and
> shipping for $1400 it is hard to justify spending the same amount of money
> for a used PRO. That is why I traded given the opportunity.
>
> Incidentally, I see that my PRO is again on the market on QTH.COM. See the
> ad for K4FLG . . .unless he has traded it by now.  <:}
>
> 73/72, George
> Amateur Radio W5YR -  the Yellow Rose of Texas
> Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13QE
> "In the 57th year and it just keeps getting better!"
> <mailto:w5yr@att.net>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Thorne" <rmthorne@cox.net>
> To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 6:10 PM
> Subject: [Icom] 756Pro Used Market Value
>
>
> > Just curious why the value of the756Pro seems to be dropping like a rock
> and
> > why so many are selling their 756pro (not the II).  Is it simply the
want
> to
> > upgrade to the proII or another rig or are there problems out there.
> >
> > I'm just curious as I really like my 756.  I did try to sell mine as I
> > thought I may get out of the hobby for a while due to antenna
> restrictions,
> > I decided against it as I didn't want to lose that much.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Rich Thorne
> > ARS: N5ZC
> > AMA: N5ZC
> > Amarillo, TX
> > http://www.tcac.net/~rthorne/index.html
>
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