[ICOM] Opinions wanted

Mon Jan 1 02:11:45 EST 2007

Gareth et al,
I have two IC-746PROs which I really love and a brand new IC-756PROIII which
is VERY COOL.  
First, give consideration to either radio based on your needs.
Second, if you can afford it and you want to contest seriously or just have
a really wonderful radio, the IC-756PROIII is the choice.  It is a bit
quieter and the difference in functionality and performance is quite worth
it.  The only thing you lose is 144-148 MHz coverage.  That can be fixed by
buying a Down East Microwave transverter.
Third, if you are not a serious contester, and just want to work a hair
harder to work the same stations, buy the IC-746PRO.  You'll hear and the
stations on either radio, but fatigue may tax you as you listen through it.
The DSP filtering is about the same in either rig.  One other difference is
that while the essential controls are common to both rigs, there are a few
additional controls on the IC-756PROIII that make their use easier.
Enjoy retirement and the rig of your choice!
Vy 73 es HNY!
Gordon, W2TTT
201.314.6964
W2ttt at att.net

-----Original Message-----
From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
Behalf Of Eddy Avila
Sent: Sunday, 31 December, 2006 10:54
To: ICOM Reflector
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Opinions wanted 

If money isn't really an issue and u be a serious
contester, I''d go with the 756pro III or even the
7800 .... but here money is an issue (at least,
according to the XYL) so I bought the 746PRO and
haven't been disappointed yet!!

As far as last rig someone will ever buy, the problem
is that eventually almost all radios will fail and a
fallout of the IC age as these rigs age they become
obsolete and their proprietary parts are no longer
available.

A ham friend recently discovered this fact of life
when he was told by Yaesu they no longer support his
Yaesu 757 which has failed!!

73.....and Cheers to all

--- Kelly Taylor <ve4xt at mts.net> wrote:

> I would be tempted to knuckle under and spring for
> the 746PRO as well.
> 
> I have a 756PRO and can't imagine going back to an
> analog architecture...
> 
> 73, kelly
> ve4xt
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Crawford" <TMCsail at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2006 7:21 AM
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] Opinions wanted
> 
> 
> >I own both a 706mk2g and a 746pro.
> > Everything you have said about your operating
> tells me you should give 
> > serious consideration to the 746pro.
> > No filters to buy, all bands.
> >
> > best of luck to you and 73
> > Tom, W3TMC
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Gareth Gammon" <ghgammon at telus.net>
> > To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 11:21 PM
> > Subject: [ICOM] Opinions wanted
> >
> >
> > I am finally seriously thinking about my
> retirement present (and my 
> > birthday combined) I retired last June and said I
> wanted a new radio to 
> > celebrate my 32 years in the classroom. I don't
> want, can't afford a very 
> > expensive radio, so I was looking at an IC-718. It
> has all the 
> > capabilities and more than the one I am currently
> using, a TS520. I am the 
> > orginal owner of this old girl, which was my
> present to myself back in '75 
> > for getting my Canadian Advanced ticket.
> >
> > When I checked a few months ago the 718 came with
> the DSP installed for 
> > the same price as without, a gift from Icom I
> guess. Now when I look, the 
> > DSP unit is back to being an optional extra. I do
> a fair bit of CW so 
> > would like to have a narrow filter installed for
> that also. That puts the 
> > price up to pretty well $1100 or more plus taxes
> Cnd. That is almost the 
> > price of a 706MKIIG. So what to do? Which is the
> better buy? Which will 
> > give me the best bang for the buck in terms of
> performance, ease of use 
> > and trouble free operation? I will not have the
> opportunity of seeing or 
> > trying either radio before purchasing as the
> nearest ham radio shop is 
> > 1000km away so it will have to be a mail order
> purchase.
> >
> > I will not be going HF mobile, at least I don't
> think so,  so the 718 is 
> > attractive but the 706 has three more bands to
> play with and all the 
> > extras already built in. The downside is the small
> size and the 
> > not-so-user-friendly menu system from what I have
> read. I am not 
> > interested in a used radio, even though I am sure
> there are some good 
> > bargains out there but I haven't had a new HF rig
> in 32 years and aim to 
> > get me a NEW one!
> >
> > Any and all thoughts gladly accepted. Just think,
> If I were me buying a 
> > new, lower priced radio, I would ..............
> >
> > 73 and Happy New Year to all
> >
> > Gareth VE7CGG
> >
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