[ICOM] thinking of getting an Icom756 Pro 2

[Renee]

Gerry, yes, that is another concern of mine. Even though the 775DSP is a 
fantastic radio it is getting to be older and harder to find parts for. 
That is another reason I am consider getting something a bit newer.
73,
Renee NZ9T


glkrul wrote:
> Renee.
> Having the 775DSP and also the 765 in the shack,I decided to keep both.
> However the PROII I bought has advantages over the older radios(tough to 
> be beat IF DSP)I prefer the PROII over the other two radios.
> However I suggest you keep the 775 and go for either the PROII or III.
> Also you have to remember that parts for the older radios are becoming 
> difficult to find.
> Gerry ve6wg
> 73's
> Subject: RE: [ICOM] thinking of getting an Icom756 Pro 2
> 
> 
>> Hi Renee,
>>
>> I would save a few more pennies (or sell off some other gear) and go 
>> for a
>> Pro3. You may be able to find a clean used one for around $2000.
>>
>> http://www.nsarc.ca/hf/756p3_p2.pdf
>>
>> Cheers for now, 73,
>> Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
>> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
>> Behalf Of Lawrence Young
>> Sent: 3-Nov-07 14:08
>> To: icom at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: RE: [ICOM] thinking of getting an Icom756 Pro 2
>>
>> Renee; Keep in mind that with the ProII, you will need an external power
>> supply. The 775 has it internal.