[ICOM] Backup ICOM Radio

[Scott Ramsey]

I found this interesting.  I have owned the 756Pro II and III, 765 with 
InRad's, 7000, 746Pro, and 7800.  Though not a scientific measure, in my 
real world environment the 7800 comes out on top every time and the 765 / 
756Pro III were very close.  Is the 7800 that much better or worth $10K?? 
That's between you and your banker (or XYL-hihi).  But for my money, the 
7800 IS notably better.  Present station is the 7800, 746Pro and 7000.   If 
I had not run out of desk space I would keep the 756ProIII as the backup 
and sell the 746Pro but I only have so much real estate.  Just my 
observation / opinion; your mileage may vary :-)
73
Scott, WN5DX

At 07:45 PM 4/9/2007, you wrote:
>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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