[ICOM] Backup ICOM Radio

Igor Sokolov ua9cdc at r66.ru
Wed Apr 11 11:15:03 EDT 2007


Sure. It says so in the header (Sorted by Dynamic Range Narrow Spaced)

73, Igor UA9CDC



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


>
>
> > 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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