[ICOM] 706 Mark II G Life Cycle???

STeve Andre' andres at msu.edu
Wed Dec 15 11:16:29 EST 2004 

I wouldn't hold out much hope for the exotic bands such
as 222, 902 and 1200, simply because Icom hasn't gotten
much of a return from them in the past.

Take a look at Icom's offerings today.  There aren't any
220MHz handhelds.  Actually as I think on it, Icom doesn't
have *anything* for 220 or 1200.  902 has always been
the orphan band. (ok, last minute addendum: there is
a 1200MHz module for the 910, and in theory one for
the 970.  But no 1200 HT's like the T81a, or mobile
rigs).

Having recently acquired all five of the x75 VHF+ Icom
radios, I can attest to the fact that they're in demand,
but not enough apparently to warrant production of
them.

I wish it were not the case--the feeding frenzy that usually
comes with Icom 220MHz stuff on Ebay is testimony to
the popularity of the equipment, but I don't think Icom
sees much of a future there.  This is sad but I see Icom's
position: make good gear that sells the most.  Also in
that strategy seems to be high end stuff; the 7800 is
likely to make a LOT more profit from them than a 706
would.  Just like todays trucks from Ford, I'll bet.

For those wishing for next extras on the next generation
of rigs, have you thought of sending them to Icom, or
talking with Icom people at Dayton or other places 
where management goes?  I'm not sure how much
they listen to lists like these.

--STeve Andre' (wb8wsf)

On Wednesday 15 December 2004 20:45, John Geiger wrote:
> --- MB <mab2000 at verizon.net> wrote:
> > HF/50Mhz with optional modules for 144-440-1200MHz.
>
> And modules for 222 and 902 would also be nice.  If
> they don't make them, maybe someone like W4RT or
> Downeast Microwave could
>
> > OR, two versions, one HF/6meters, the other with
> > added 144/440.
>
> That is not a bad idea.  Kenwood did it with the 570
> line.
>
> > One other thing....it should have Dual Watch similar
> > to 756pro3...it is
> > time for a mobile rig to be able to listen to two
> > different frequencies at the same time within a band
> > or cross band.
>
> Nice idea.  Doubt it will have the ability to listen
> to 2 different frequencies on different bands.  Not
> even the PRO3 does that.  To do that, it requires 2
> different receivers, and that gets pretty expensive.
> Maybe more like the TS2000, where one of the receivers
> is FM only on VHF, so you can monitor HF and the local
> repeater at the same time.
>
> Definitely needs a memory keyer with several memories.
>  A standard TCXO would also be nice, since you can
> really get some temperature differences while mobile.
> And a build in antenna tuner would also be nice.  Lets
> hope it is different enough to get a new number, and
> not just a 706MKIII or 706MKIIJ or whatever.
>
> John NE0P
>
> > Maybe the Kenwood 480 does this??
> >
> > On Dec 15, 2004, at 1:15 PM, John Geiger wrote:
> > > And what bands will it include?
> > >
> > > --- MB <mab2000 at verizon.net> wrote:
> > >> I think it will be 200W radio. The Ts480 was my
> > >> reference point for
> > >> this guess.
> > >>
> > >> Also, the new rig will be a bigger box, just like
> > >> the TS480. There is
> > >> no need to go smaller for a mobile rig like the
> > >> ft857.
> > >>
> > >> Icom will go with a larger mobile rig with a
> >
> > great,
> >
> > >> large color
> > >> display, IF DSP and 200W option.
> > >>
> > >> Hope Icom will deliver such a radio soon. Maybe
> > >> Dayton 2005?
> > >>
> > >> On Dec 14, 2004, at 8:44 PM, Adam Farson wrote:
> > >>> I doubt it will be 200W. Such a high output
> >
> > power
> >
> > >> level in a small,
> > >>
> > >>> compact
> > >>> mobile radio raises serious issues with DC
> >
> > supply
> >
> > >> current, transmitted
> > >>
> > >>> intermod and  cooling.
> > >>>
> > >>> Cheers for now, 73,
> > >>> Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > >>> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
> > >>> Behalf Of MB
> > >>> Sent: 14 December 2004 16:13
> > >>> To: ICOM Reflector
> > >>> Subject: Re: [ICOM] 706 Mark II G Life Cycle???
> > >>>
> > >>> The next mobile rig from Icom will most probably
> > >>
> > >> be IF DSP based, 200W
> > >>
> > >>> radio.
> > >>>
> > >>> Hope it will come soon.
> > >>>
> > >>> On Dec 14, 2004, at 7:00 PM, Augie Hansen wrote:
> > >>>> On 12/14/04 4:42 PM, "Tim Duffy K3LR"
> > >>
> > >> <k3lr at k3lr.com> wrote:
> > >>>>> Any rumor if Icom will release a newer, better
> > >>
> > >> version of the Mark II
> > >>
> > >>>>> G anytime soon?
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Hi Tim,
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Nothing firm, but if you have my kind of luck,
> > >>
> > >> they will put out an
> > >>
> > >>>> improved version of the radio a month after you
> > >>
> > >> give in and buy the
> > >>
> > >>>> current version.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> 73,
> > >>>> Gus Hansen
> > >>>> KB0YH
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