[ICOM] Info needed please

[Clif Holland]

Every rig listed has the same problem with the trimmer caps.

Clif Holland KA5IPF
www.avvid.com




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John" <aa5jg at lcisp.com>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 3:34 PM
Subject: RE: [ICOM] Info needed please


> Hi Renee,
>
> The 751A series has a problem where the plastic trimmer capacitors go bad 
> and have to be replaced.  I do not think the other models you list suffer 
> from this problem.  Also, the 751A has a RAM which requires a battery and 
> when the battery fails the rig quits working until Icom replaces the 
> battery and reprograms the RAM. However, you can buy an aftermarket ROM 
> board that completely eliminates this problem.
>
> Of the models you list, the 751A has the best receiver and reputation. 
> They seem to go for $500 or so, depending on how they are filtered and 
> whether the caps have been replaced.  Also whether they have the internal 
> PS or not.
>
> The 736 is a pretty good rig since it also includes 6 meters.  Very high 
> reviews on eham.net. It comes with an internal keyer, internal tuner, and 
> internal PS.  However, the stock SSB filters are not as good as the ones 
> in the 751A.  Same for the SSB filtes in the 737 and 738.  The 736 is 
> still considered a very good radio, and goes for $600 or more. You can add 
> optional CW filters, but not SSB filters.
>
> The 738 is a 736 without 6 meters and the internal PS.  It is about $550 
> or so.
>
> The 737A came out previous to the 738.  Similar in many ways but not as 
> refined.  It does for $500 or so.
>
> The 735 came out slightly after the 751 did-around 1986 or so.  Was 
> produced for a very long time.  Limited to a CW filter in 1 IF, but it 
> also had passband tuning and a manual IF notch.  Pretty advanced for a rig 
> in its class. Also has an internal keyer option. They go for around $350. 
> One of the first radios with a LCD display.
>
> 73s John AA5JG
>
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: Renee <Nee627 at bellsouth.net>
> Reply-To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Date:  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:23:46 -0500
>
>>Hello all,
>>Trying to gather some info on the following radios: 735, 736, 737A, 738,
>>751A.  Those of you who have used these rigs, what is your opinion of
>>them? How well do the preform? Any problems? Also, what is the going
>>price for them?
>>Thanks in advance!
>>Renee NZ9T
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