[ICOM] RE: Which radio to buy

[John Geiger]

You also have more filter options with the 706MKIIG, and they are easier to
install.  You can also fool the software into letting you use the narrow CW
filter on the digital modes that use USB.  Don't think you can do that on
the 718.  And you get 6 meters on the 706MKIIG!!!  You can probably tell
that 6 is my favorite band.  For the same price as a new 706MKIIG, you could
also get a used 746, and have a little money left over for filters. You
would also get a much better receiver, passband tuning, better DSP and a
built in tuner, plus 100 watts on 2 meters.

73s John NE0P
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon McCleery" <w4glm at starband.net>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] RE: Which radio to buy


> Hart, having been exactly in the position (dilema) you are in at
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> present, I chose the MKIIG, I consider it a dual purpose radio.
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> Discounting the two/440 capability of the MKIIG, I chose it because of
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> it's size and ease of portability, with an extra power cord and a power
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> supply of 20 Amp rating or better, you can a radio in your shack and
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> also one for mobile/portable use.
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> My thoughts for what they are worth...73
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> Mac
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> >    I'm  debating  as to which radio to buy. Either the 718 or the
> > 706mk2g for  ssb/rtty  base  operation.  Please  post  your  thoughts
> >  on this reflector.
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> >    Thanks Hart
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