[ICOM] IC-7700

[John Rippey]

The more I look at the IC-7700's features, the more I think it may be  
the logical successor to my trustworthy JRC JST-245. The latter is,  
of course, well known for its quality construction and performance.  
It has a built-in PS and gives 150 W out with no effort.

It looks like the quality level will be comparable (hence the  
projected sticker price) and of course the performance will be well  
beyond the 1994 all-analog 245's, with the scope being a major  
enhancement. The cost will be about double the JST-245 (1995 $ vs 2007 
$), less when considering inflation effects.

I'm also impressed that Icom is taking its own sweet time in getting  
the new transceiver to market, ignoring competitors' rollouts. Odds  
are it will debut free of defects as a result and work as advertised.

73,
John, W3ULS