[ICOM] re:tv on 7000

[David S. McCallum]

Boy here we gooooooo.

On Thu, 22 Dec 2005 11:44:28 -0800 "W7RY" <w7ry at centurytel.net> writes:
> Because I like my SUV!!
> 
> We live in America. At least I do.
> 
> Get the point?
> 
> 
> 73
> Jim W7RY
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On Behalf Of Michael P. Olbrisch
> Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:13 AM
> To: 'ICOM Reflector'
> Subject: RE: [ICOM] re:tv on 7000
> 
> 
> This assumes that every person fits your mold - an every radio is 
> used
> strictly for mobile. 
> 
> I can tell you this - when I was deploying with my old 735, I would 
> have
> LOVED to have the 706 size package.  And to fit a TV in it to boot 
> -
> what a
> wonderful thing for those who must travel and need to travel light.
> 
> I don't own a big SUV - and I cannot see why ANYONE should have a 
> big
> gas
> guzzler like that!  The automakers could have used the resources 
> better
> by
> developing electric cars.
> 
> Get the point?
> 
> As in a previous thread about 220 radios - It seems that the company 
> saw
> more profit in the TV screen than in the other features supposedly
> lacking.
> The value of this choice will prove out in the number they sell.  I 
> am
> betting it will be a success - even with TV and without missing
> features.
> 
> Mike.
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> > [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of peter 
> markavage
> > Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 6:00 PM
> > To: icom at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [ICOM] re:tv on 7000
> > 
> > I would have opted for several other useful features, that the 
> 7000
> lacks,
> 
> > rather than TV viewing.
> > 
> > Pete, wa2cwa
> 
> 
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David S. McCallum/USAF RET./CMSGT/W7SAC/4