[ICOM] Comments on 746pro

[Bob Garrett]

Gary et al,

I purchased the 746PRO in November of 2004, my first Icom rig.  I then 
purchased the 756PROIII in March of 2005.  I really liked the 746PRO and 
thought hmmm, if the 746PRO is good, the PROIII has to be significantly 
better.  Yes, the RX is quieter but, for the investment, the 746PRO is a 
better value.  I find both suffer from phantom signals.

Let me quickly add that about 95% of my operating is on 160 meters chasing 
DX where you have 20 over S9 signals and you are trying to dig out a S4 
signal close by.  The only rig I have found to date that is pretty much 
bullet proof under those conditions is my FT-1000MP Field with the Inrad 
roofing filter.   I do switch between all three rigs frequently and each has 
its strong and weak points.

Just one mans opinion.

73, Bob K3UL