[ICOM] Backup ICOM Radio

[Vladimir Sidorov]

IMO if things like 765, 775, 781 and Pro-III are put on the same desk, it 
will be quite problematic to judge which of them is the main and what are 
back up ones...


As such an interesting topic is up, yet another question. Is anybody aware 
of any kind of serious test performed for the IC-775 with a roofing filter 
mod? I am simply amazed how the modified radio works in practice, though it 
would be interesting to see some lab tests.

73,
Vladimir VE3IAE

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> No sequence intended.  But I did own the ProIII, 765, 7000, and 7800 
> simultaneously.
>
> At 06:25 PM 4/10/2007, you wrote:
>>Is this list in any particular order?  I don't see the sequence.
>>TIA
>>______________________________________
>>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
>>
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