[ICOM] Backup ICOM Radio

[Chuck Fullgraf]

My ProII is backed up by a 756Pro. (Actually, I bought the 756Pro new and 
then later a used 756ProII) Operation of the two radios is more similar than 
of two entirely different models. Fewer things to remember.

Chuck, KE4OAR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dick Flanagan" <dick at twohams.com>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 1:07 PM
Subject: [ICOM] Backup ICOM Radio


>I am looking for an ICOM HF transceiver as a base station backup for my 
>IC-756 Pro III.
>
> I would like to stay under $1500.  My first thought was a new IC-746 Pro, 
> but then I started thinking about all of the used 761, 781, 775 radios out 
> there (which I know absolutely nothing about).
>
> So I guess my questions boils down to this:  what is the best (in terms of 
> performance and reliability) ICOM HF transceiver I can buy, new or use, 
> for $1500 or less?
>
> All suggestions and discussion appreciated.
>
> 73, Dick
> --
> Dick Flanagan K7VC NV SM
> k7vc at arrl.org
>
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