[ICOM] IC970H vs TS2000

[JS]

Hi Dave,

I once owned an IC970H with ALL the options / modules fitted in.  I 
eventually disposed of it about two years ago and replaced it with an 
IC910H.  I also own a Kenwood TS790 as well.

IC970H was once the flat ship V/U rig from ICOM .  However, due to aging of 
components, the plastic trimmers in various PLL units are deterioating.  To 
me, servicing of the rig becomes a problem.

The advancement in V/U rig design in the past decade is far less than that 
of the HF/50Mhz rigs.  Today, we have IC7800, IC756pro3 which imply a entire 
new design concept in transceivers.  Looking at the V/U rigs, it seems we do 
not have much improvement over the past years.

Your question will sure generate different views from Kenwood and ICOM 
groups.  While it is too subjective for me to comment about IC970H's 
performance, servicing and maintenance due to age is my main concern because 
I am not a radio man by profession.

73

Johnny VR2XMC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Edwards" <kd2e at comcast.net>
To: <Kenwood at mailman.qth.net>; <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2005 9:41 AM
Subject: [ICOM] IC970H vs TS2000


Hello...I am sending this querry to both the kenwood and icom groups hoping 
to find someone who has owned both rigs. I suspect that for vhf/uhfuse, the 
icom is the better unit. Perhap that is not so. The Kenwood is a newer 
design, and may have an edge. i am asking because at the moment, I have no 
vhf/uhf antennas up and I'm thinking of selling the icom. Would I end up 
kicking myself??
Thanks for your thoughts!!
..Dave
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