[Icom] Introduction of the IC-7800

[BJ]

It's not humor, remember the 706? Takes Icom about 3 versions to get it
working fairly correctly.

Bob, AA8X
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "George, W5YR" <w5yr@att.net>
To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Icom] Introduction of the IC-7800


> The gentleman is making a feeble effort at wry humor based upon Icom's
> progression from the 756 to the PRO to the PRO2.
>
> The Ten Tec lads especially like to draw attention to the fact that their
> radios are updated by a firmware download - so far - while ours embody
> improvements in new, more expensive models. On the flip side, very seldom
do
> our radios come out of the box with software bugs and features that don't
> work. New models have historically represented substantial improvemements
in
> performance as well as refinements in features. very seldom have actual
> problems required correction with a new model.
>
> I *do* however expect that there will be a 785 II or whatever will be
called
> that will be a "civilian" version of the 7800, but in the $4K price range.
I
> expect it to be announced at Dayton next year. It will likely comprise
> essentially two advanced PRO2's with the 7800-style front end and a 100
watt
> output amp, following the basic architecture of the 7800.
>
> The 7800 while presently a physical monster and possibly substantial
> performance overkill for the amateur market is basically a considerably
> simpler architecture that the PRO2 with its double conversion a la the K2.
> This results in considerably less circuitry and fewer parts, boards, etc.
> and should allow lower production costs as well.
>
> If the ORION remains in production - quality and "bug" issues finally laid
> to rest - then Icom will surely produce a price-point competitor with
> superior specs. "Son of 7800" will be that radio. And most of us will have
> to wait until then . . .
>
> So much for crystal ball gazing - but it *is* fun!
>
> 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: "Matt Erickson" <kk5dr@ev1.net>
> To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 9:37 AM
> Subject: Re: [Icom] Introduction of the IC-7800
>
>
> > Take a look here; www.qsl.net/kk5dr/rumors.html
> > I have a picture of the radio and a list of specs.
> > No such thing as the "Mark II", only the IC-7800 (possibly under a
> different model number for US sales).
> >
> > 73 de Matt KK5DR
> >
> > At 09:32 AM 5/21/03 , you wrote:
> > >I heard on 80 meters last night (so it must be true) that 6 months
after
> the initial introduction of the IC-7800, Icom will introduce the IC-7800
> Mark II.  The Mark II will have an improved noise blanker and a slightly
> different color scheme for the LCD display.  The new radio will be in the
> $15,000 to $20,000 class.  I only bring this up, so that those of you who
> are contemplating purchasing the original model, may want to wait 6 months
> for the introduction of the Mark II.  It looks like it will be a huge
> improvement over the original model.
> > >
> > >
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