[ICOM] New Pro III

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Joe-

You have nailed it! ;-) HF Radios are becoming more and more computer-like
and will have at least annual incremental upgrades and fairly frequent major
improvements. Like computers, however, if you wait for the latest model, you
will never buy. Instant obsolescence??

Andy K5VM


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Moraine" <w5lx at earthlink.net>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 7:40 AM
Subject: [ICOM] New Pro III


> I have decided to wait for the new Pro IV, which I understand, will be
> released on April 1st of 2005.  According to Icom, it will be a
> significant improvement over the original Pro, Pro II, and Pro III
> models. The new model will have three (3) complete and separate
> receivers for simultaneously working two (2) DX stations at once.  A
> Digital/Analog switch on the front panel will allow you to switch
> between all analog-crystal filtering or all-digital DSP filtering,
> allowing an alternate choice for those who prefer the "warmer" sound of
> the analog crystal filters.   The new Pro IV will also have the option
> of different colored cases and front panels available.  Just looking at
> the brochure I have received, I like the taupe case with the winter
> green front panel, accented with lime-green knobs and buttons.  I have
> already placed my deposit and will post digital pictures of my new rig
> as soon as I receive it.  I hope I get it before the all-new Pro V is
> released.
>
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