[ICOM] Re: Opinions wanted

[Jim Vohland]

While I agree with your assesments of the 756 Pro series being superior, I wonder where you have been shopping. I have never seen a Pro II sell in the 1200-1400 price range. If you will check the boards now, they are going for 1650-1700. Quite a difference! Now if the original gentleman doesnt have any financial restrictions then certainly that would be a good radio to consider. For value even the plain 756 pro would be a great buy (they are still in the 1150-1200 range). Since you have two pro II's, would you be willing to take 1200 for one????




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> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2007 05:14:43 +0000
> To: icom at mailman.qth.net
> From: kb4t at arrl.net
> Subject: [ICOM] Re: Opinions wanted 
> 
> 
> 
> If I were considering a choice between the IC-718 and the IC-706MkIIG, I 
> would choose to buy the IC-756ProII instead.
> 
> The ProII can be had these days for $1200-$1400 in excellent condition from 
> various classified lists. I own 2 of them. Both run circles around the 718 
> and 706 in many ways. Of principal interest is the Spectrum Scope. Far and 
> away the most useful and interesting feature for the "band-scanning" 
> operator, the spectrum scope roped me in and has held me ever since I first 
> saw it.
> 
> Of course, the twin passband tuning, the many degrees of personalization 
> and versatility of this gem far exceeds that available in either of the 
> lesser choices.
> 
> My only caution would be in connection with full break-in CW. When set to 
> run Full Break-in CW, the ProII chops off the first milliseconds of every 
> code element. To work around this design flaw, one must use a keyer with 
> compensation like the LogiKey series of electronic keyers. If one likes to 
> use a straight key or bug, then one must listen to one's output on a second 
> independent receiver to insure that one's sending is indeed clean and correct.
> 
> Semi-Breakin chops off only the first elements sent when the radio 
> transitions to transmit. This is less noticeable but a purist would not 
> want to force an unsuspecting receiving operator to have to deal with such 
> code.
> 
> In all other respects, the ProII is an excellent performer. On SSB I have 
> gotten outstanding reports on my audio quality. The radio is rock stable 
> and is a steady and reliable performer. No issues with the display or 
> anything else. In fact, the only problem I have ever had was a small issue 
> with the screws where the DC power connects to the internals of the rig. A 
> simple fix and the problem has never returned.
> 
> So, if I were looking for a base rig and had only $1200 or so to spend and 
> I wanted an Icom rig, I would choose a 2nd hand IC-756ProII.
> 
> Good luck in making your choice.
> 
> 73 & Happy New Year,
> 
> Frank KB4T
> Florida
> 
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