[ICOM] Pro series, portabilty, and more (was: re: info needed please)

[Paul Playford]

Unless you are thinking about a PROII or III  (for size) you should stick 
with the 775.  A lesser radio will not make you happy.

I had a 775 and compared it's performance to my PROII.  If I could hear the 
DX on one, I heard it on the other also.  Paralleled the antenna to both 
radios.  The PROII has more bells and whistles but I seldom if ever use 
them.

The only reason the 775 went away was I found it difficult to operate both 
radios in a SO2R setup.  I was used to the PROII ergonomics and could not 
get used to the 775.

The current owner of the 775 seems very happy with it, as well he should be.

de Paul, W8AEF

ZF2JL/ZF2TA  FO8DX/FO8PLA  8Q7AA  XZ0A  VU7RG




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Renee" <Nee627 at bellsouth.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:38 AM
Subject: [-] [ICOM] Pro series, portabilty,and more (was: re: info needed 
please)


>
> Hi Adam and all,
> Yes, I think maybe, for now at least, I will hang onto the 775. Altho 
> selling it and getting something newer then those other radios I mentioned 
> may be nice to do at some time too. Like sell in and get a 756 Pro maybe. 
> My only worry about those kinds of radios is if the display ever goes out. 
> Has this happened with the Pro series? How long, typically, should such a 
> display last? Is there a source for spares? It would also be nice to get a 
> smaller back up radio too. With Field Day just around the corner, I am 
> reminded of how nice it is to have something smaller and portable too. 
> Kind of hard to lug a 775 to Field Day, nor would I want to expose such a 
> radio to the elements either. What is everyones thoughts on this?
> 73,
> Renee NZ9T