[ICOM] IC-7000 AM Modulation Problem

[Chris BONDE]

> Hi Larry,
> 
> There could be a problem in the way the 7000's DSP algorithm generates
> AM. In the IC-756Pro series, AM works really well. 
> 
SNIP
> Cheers for now, 73,
> Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
> 

May I add to Adam's observation of the IC-756P series?

I have an old one, an IC-756Pro S/N 1002 plus Heil HC-4 head set.  As far as I am 
concerned it works great!

One night on 75, I was tuning around, watching the spectrum looking for a signal.  
There was this odd looking (at least to me) big bump on the scope.  I tuned there, 
could not understand, then pushed the AM button.  Wow, great sound!  He was 
calling CQ.  I responded.  He returned with a long discourse on what he was 
operating, plus accolades on my signal.  I gave him a signal report along with my 
QTH.  He then responded with more info on AM quality etc and stating that I had a 
very good signal.  What was I operating?  I told him, IC 756P with a Heil head set 
(not gold, just standard).  The next transmission he had to go to do something.

I guess that my call sign was spread amongst the AMers as whenever I answered a 
CQ on that frequency I never made a contact.

So from that experience, I think that the AM on the 756P is good.

Chris opr VE7HCB