[ICOM] Icom 7800-the perfect rig?

[Igor Sokolov]

> I would say the perfect rig would include:
> 1. True dual receive-different bands, different modes, different
bandwidths in each receiver, if you like
> 2. 6 meters-every HF rig should be required to include this great band
> 3. Bandscope
> 4. Built in autotuner, CW memory keyer, and voicekeyer
> 5. DSP filters with crystal roofing filters
> 6. Ability to send and receive RTTY just by plugging in a keyboard
> 7. Noise blanker that actually works on multiple noise sources, like power
line noise.
> That is a good start, at least
> 73s John NE0P

IMHOthe above message shows what may be perfect for one person is not quite
perfect for another person.
I think perfect is not only about what it does but rather how well it does
it. In that department 7800 is not quite perfect yet.
Orion does many things better (much better close spaced IMD)  but in turn
also not perfect ( I refer to the poor ability of the Orion to handle
multiple signals in low S/N ratio environment. Purely analog radios do it a
lot better)

73, Igor UA9CDC