[ICOM] RE: Icom 706 MKIIG pros & cons

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

I use the 1.9 kHz SSB and 350 Hz CW filters
in my IC-706 Mk II.  That's a good choice, also.
I have added the UT-106 DSP board, as well.

There is an option for two filters for the IC-703.
See www.w4rt.com for info.  The mod is a new
board that installs in the space for the one large
filter that  CAN  be fitted with 2.5 kHz SSB and/or
250 Hz Collins mechanical filters.  I have not gone
this route as my use of my 703 is very limited and
does not, at this time, justify the expenditure.

73 - Mac, K2GKK/5
Oklahoma City, OK



----Original Message Follows----
From: joel hallas <jrhallas at optonline.net>
Reply-To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [ICOM] RE: Icom 706 MKIIG pros & cons
Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:10:12 -0400

Gary, et al;

One minor correction. The 706G has two,
not one, optional filter slots.  I use one mobile
with the 1.9 kHz narrow SSB and 250 Hz
narrow CW and am very happy with it.

The IC-718, and perhaps IC-703, use the larger
filters and have a single slot - a serious limitation,
in my view.

73, Joel, W1ZR