[ICOM] Pro 2 vs. 746 Pro

[Jeff Frank]

Gus - Thanks for the lead to the Sherwood web-site. Haven't seen that one 
yet. But from what I've read, performance isn't always exactly correlated 
with "numbers" and some argue that tests for esesentially analogue radios 
don't always apply well for more dsp designs. I'm looking more for actual on 
the air experiences with the Pro2 vs. 746Pro. But thanks.
Jeff - KX2P


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Augie Hansen" <augie.hansen at comcast.net>
To: "Icom Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Pro 2 vs. 746 Pro


> On 10/6/04 7:31 AM, "Jeff Frank" <jafrank at nyc.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to decide between buying the Pro 2 or the 746 Pro. Read just 
>> about
>> everything I could find on the internet about it. Besides the difference 
>> in
>> extra features and price, some technical types have been saying the Pro 2 
>> has
>> a more "bullet-proof" front end against very strong signals than does the 
>> 746
>> Pro. I like working 40 meters (ssb and cw) at night, as well as and some
>> contest activity, so that could be an important factor for me. Does 
>> anyone
>> have any experience with both those radios under very strong signal
>> conditions?
>
> Hi Jeff,
>
> Given your intended use you want a radio that has good dynamic range
> characteristics. Check out Rob Sherwood's comparison chart on his web 
> page:
>
> http://www.sherweng.com/presentation.html
>
> The close-in (2KHz) is particularly critical to CW contest operators. I 
> have
> an Elecraft K2 and an old, but still very capable Drake R4C with the
> Sherwood mods. Both have exceptional dynamic range characteristics.
>
> The two Icom radios you are looking at have virtually the same DR 
> numbers --
> good, but not great. A 2KHz number of 80 or higher is preferred. So your
> choice will probably be based more on cost vs. features (dual watch, 
> etc.).
>
> 73, Gus Hansen
> KB0YH at arrl.net
>
>
> ----
> Your Moderator: Dick Flanagan K7VC, icom-owner at mailman.qth.net
> Icom Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.316 MHz
> Icom FAQ: http://www.qsl.net/icom/