[ICOM] More info needed.

[John Geiger]

The  QST review by the ARRL suggested that the receiver wasn't good enough
for serious VHF/UHF contest work.

73s John NE0P

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <ai7w at comcast.net>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:35 PM
Subject: RE: [ICOM] More info needed.


> Hi Mike,
>
>   I had my IC910H for several years and use it exclusively for 'voice
mode'
> satellite operations. For that purpose it is an excellent transceiver. I
> have the UT-106 DSP units (very useful), the UX-910 1200 Mhz unit, the
CT-17
> level converter (allows the satellite tracking program to compensate for
> doppler shift) and both mast mounted pre-amps (AG-25, AG-35).
>   For the kind of operations I do, the high-stability oscillator really
> isn't required. I use the hand mike to keep the operating desk clear, I
have
> a full HF station as well.
>   Paul's comment about selectivity is a surprise to me, I've never heard
of
> this problem with the IC910 before. His description sounds more like front
> end overload, but I've never heard of that with this radio either. I
wonder
> if there are any contesters on the group that have tried this radio in a
> serious VHF/UHF contest effort. If there's a problem with the radio, I
> assume it would show up in that environment.
>
> Enjoy the new radio.
> Steve .. AI7W
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 23:59 UTC
> To: 'ICOM Reflector'
> Subject: [ICOM] More info needed.
>
>
> Started the overtime jobs at work.  I will have enough overtime $$$$ saved
> in about a month for a fully-loaded ICOM IC-910.  So now is the time to
seek
> opinions on the accessories.  All opinions welcome.
>
> Is the high-stability oscillator needed?
>
> Desirable?
>
> Has anyone noticed a difference with and without?
>
> How is the stability of the 1200 MHz module with and without?
>
> How about the UT-106 DSP units?
>
> One - or two?
>
> Knowing my usual operating modes, this radio will mostly be used for local
> FM repeaters, but will see some satellite use.  It will have the 1200 MHz
> unit installed for satellite uplink, but it MAY see some use on SSB for
> terrestrial operations too.  I will be using the SM-8 Mic currently tied
to
> my IC-820.
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
> Mike.  KD9KC
>
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