[ICOM] FW: Icom Prices

[Adam Farson]

Hi Randy,

Agreed - I also buy a new radio model only once it has got past the ARRL and
RSGB lab test suites, and is at Rev. 2. This is usually within 6 months to 1
year after initial release. 

 I have it on pretty good authority that no replacement for the IC-756Pro3
is planned at the present time.. The IC-7700 is not intended as a
replacement for the Pro3.

Cheers for now, 73,
Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ


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Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 01:05
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Subject: [ICOM] FW: Icom Prices


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>From    : n5wv at eastex.net[mailto:n5wv at eastex.net]
Sent    : 5/23/2007 3:03:14 AM
To      : ico at mailman.qth.net
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Subject : FW: Icom Prices

 Group ,  I only buy radios , amps and other pieces of gear when its at
closeout. I could buy them just after listed on the market but I like
knowing that the product is at its full design potential with no bugs or rev
levs waiting around the corner. And as a collector I like having the high
serial numbers that buying late gives me. With that said Im wondering what
would happen if we would hold off buying these brand new radios for six
months to a year after marketing them ? Manufacturers use to make a product
and figure the selling price at getting everything back that they have put
into it plus a good profit. But nowdays it seems that they are looking at
how much would someone pay the most for a radio. Its like they are testing
the waters to just see how much one will pay for these radios. Just compare
the jump in price from the 781 , 775DSP and others to where they are now
with this new 7700 , 7800 and 9500 receiver. I believe that the replacement
for the 756PIII will cost $5-$6K. Its like there seeing how much other
hobbies cost like bass boats and rv's so why cant we charge that much for
our radios. I looked at a 2007 Honda Element for my daughter and it was
around $15,000.00usd. I just cant see these radios costing almost as much as
a car. Someone mentioned that they are going to buy a Yaesu because they are
cheaper and have dual receive where the 7700 does not. They better buy it
now because I bet Yaesu will up there prices right up there with Icom if
sales allow. If everyone would hold off buying these new radios for six
months or so they may drop the prices because I can assure you that even
with all of there r&d and production cost theres lots of room to come down
off of the price. 73 , de Randy N5WV

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