[ICOM] Backup ICOM Radio

[Alan Zack]

Is this list in any particular order?  I don't see the sequence.
TIA
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Alan Zack
Amateur Radio Station K7ACZ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jan Robbins" <swanman at cfu.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Backup ICOM Radio


> 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
>>