[ICOM] Backup ICOM Radio

[Jan Robbins]

Hi Dick,
Before you buy anything, check Rob Sherwood's website 
(http://www.sherweng.com/table.html) and note that the FIFTH BEST 
receiver he has EVER tested is that of an IC-765 to which Scott Malcolm 
has given all proper upgrades, exactly aligned it, and then set the IF 
gain for best possible noise floor.  And that's WITHOUT InRad roofing 
filter!  The next best Icom Rob has ever tested (and he's tested just 
about all) is the 7800 without 3khz roofing filter!  The Pros, etc. are 
way down the line.

For the $900 or so a really good late 765 will cost you, plus less than 
$300 for everything Scott does (and he's VERY good and VERY reliable, 
and will explain everything to you on phone or by email if you wish), 
you will have a radio that on receive is very close to the 7800 WITH 
3khz roofing filter.  I know; I happen to own Rob's Malcolmized 765 (my 
third), and it sits next to a perfect 7800 with 3khz roofer.

Call or email Rob and Scott.

GL, es vy 73 as always.

Jan N0JR



Dick Flanagan wrote:

> 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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