[ICOM] Icom 718 (or other used Icom) question

[Robert Bacharach]

 Hello John

 I own both the IC718 and the FT897 (same RX as the FT857).

As much as I  like my 718 (and I truly have enjoyed it as a basic 
easy-to-use radio), I  have to say that the receiver on the FT857/897 is a 
vast improvement over  the 718.  The DSP is better implemented in the FT's. 
I find the sensivitiy on the radios generally comparable, but the 
selectivity is generally better on the Yaesu models.    I do, however, as a 
man in my 60's, appreciate the much larger display on the IC718.

 If it is your intention to acquire a "base HF radio" I think you would be 
better served by the IC-746 (initial model, non-pro) on the used market. 
The 746 can be found for between $650 and $750, and I believe you will be 
much happier with  it than you would be with the IC718.   Additionally, the 
IC746 would give you 100W on both 6 & 2 meters, so you could leave your 
FT857 on 432MHz for satellite downlink.

 Good Luck,   Bob WA2EMF, Rock Hill, SC

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Geiger" <aa5jg at lcisp.com>
> To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 12:05 AM
> Subject: [ICOM] Icom 718 (or other used Icom) question
>
>
> I just picked up a Yaesu FT857D to use on VHF/UHF/satellites, and HF until 
> I find a stand alone HF rig.  Is the 718 a significant improvement over 
> the FT857D receiverwise?  Or what would be a good used Icom HF rig to get 
> for $500 or so?
>
> 73s John AA5JG
> (ex: W5TD, NE0P, N0EEN, KA0IFG)
> Confirmed 6M addict: 6M WAS #1275, 6m VUCC #1260
>
>
> ----
> Your Moderator: Dick Flanagan K7VC, icom-owner at mailman.qth.net
> Icom Users Net: Sundays, 1700Z, 14.316 MHz
> Icom FAQ: http://www.qsl.net/icom/
>