Fw: Re: [ICOM] ICOM706 mk II G vs ICOM 7000

[John Fleming]

That one's not quite right either (missing ".")
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/0700.html

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From: "JV" <kt4u at adelphia.net>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:47 PM
Subject: Fw: Re: Fw: Re: [ICOM] ICOM706 mk II G vs ICOM 7000


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> Dang it, fat fingers, try 
> <http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/0700
> html>.
> JV
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> Stanley
> Check it out at < http://www.icom.co.jp/world/products/amateur/7800/>.
> JV
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> -------Original Message-------
> Subject: [ICOM] ICOM706 mk II G vs ICOM 7000
>
> Gentlemen:
> I am new to this reflector so hope you bear with me on my use of protocol.
> I am presently using a 706 mk II G mobile
> and it has operated flawlessly for three years
> on all bands including six meters. However,
> I have been thinking about a new ICOM 7000
> to use in the mobile but before I try and make such a large investment, I
> would love to hear opinions from anyone who has a 7000 and how they like 
> it.
> I have heard that it draws a lot of current in the receive mode? Is that
> just a rumor or correct? If yes, that makes it
> less desirable to use while just sitting with the
> ignition off and listening on the bands.
> On my 706, I greatly dislike the noise blanker
> not being variable because of de-sensing by
> strong signals witht he NB on. Please tell me
> if I am foollish to make such an investment for
> mobile just to get a couple of more features.
> I love the 706 and am really torn between the
> idea of just keeping it or getting the 7000?
> What say you? Many thanks for any input.
> 73's de Stan W5ZF (EX: W6BCT)
> Albuquerque, New Mexico
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