[ICOM] good older Icom???

[Adam Farson]

Hi Dave,

Don't mean to be argumentative - but the IC-756 does incorporate a DSP unit
in the final IF. The functionality of the IC-756's DSP is less than that of
the Pro series; even so, it performs all modulation (except FM) and most
demodulation tasks (except AM, FM). In receive, the DSP does noise reduction
and auto-notch filtering; in transmit, it performs audio equalisation.

The IC-756 uses crystal filters (FL-80 and FL-96 are factory-fitted). It
accepts one pair of accessory filters (9 MHz, 455 kHz), and offers Twin
Passband Tuning and Dual Watch. At around $800 to $1000, it is a lot of
radio for the money.

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 Dave Bernstein
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 22:06
To: 'ICOM Reflector'
Subject: RE: [ICOM] good older Icom???


The 756 lacks its successor's DSP, but its dual receive and LCD spectrum
display can be handy in a pileup. You also get 6m and a built-in
auto-tuner.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=40066&item=570243
1348&rd=1 (not mine!)

    73,

        Dave, AA6YQ



-----Original Message-----
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On Behalf Of Renee
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 00:39
To: ICOM Reflector
Subject: [ICOM] good older Icom???



I am keeping an eye out for an HF radio. What would be a good one to
get? Like the most bang for the buck without spending an arm an leg on
one? I know the Icom 756Pro, 775, 781, 746Pro and others are good but a
little too much $$. What would an older good radio be? Something good
for DXing and contesting.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
73,
Renee NZ9T

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