[ICOM] Re: 706MKIIG HF sensitivity
Bill Gallagher WA3RA
william.gallagher8 at verizon.net
Thu Feb 22 23:02:11 EST 2007
> Here is a kind of unusual question I have: Is the
> Icom 706mKIIG too sensitive to really use for low band
> DXing?
>
I find that the IIG is close to ideal in a car with a 'lame' antenna. As the
antenna system gets more efficient, the rig is a bit too sensitive. My rig
definitely sees the difference between my SGC and the AH4 with 20 feet of
whip (my usual setups) and a simple hamstick, which almost seems like a
better match for the rig... Out of the car, on an effective antenna, forget
it. Not only do you need the attenuator in, but you really need decent
filters, too.
Realistically, the rig is superb in the role for which it was designed, and
for the time that it was designed.
I'm dying to try out an IC-7000 under the same conditions!
Bill WA3RA
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