[ICOM] IC-765 query

[Larry Winslow]

I have a 765 which I bought back around 1994 - give or take a year. 
Every once in a while I think about replacing it with something modern. 
Then I read reviews, such as on eHam, and quickly decide that I have a 
winner.

Go for it. You'll not be disappointed.

73 - Larry WØNFU
larry_w at comcast.net



Billy Cox wrote:
>> I have an opportunity to purchase an IC-765 at a very good price. I have 
>> had a few positive comments about the rig on another reflector and have 
>> seen largely excellent reviews on web sites. Anyone on this reflector 
>> have thoughts about the rig? I will be using the rig primarily for 
>> contest and DX'ing operation. It does have the stock filter on SSB and 
>> CW plus a 200Hz CW filter in the 455kHz IF.
>>
>> Any input would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jack, W6NF
>>     
>
> Jack, 
>
> I used a IC765 for several years and was very pleased
> with the rig ... I especially liked the wide layout of
> the display and controls ... very easy to learn and use.
>
> Things I did to mine to tweak it for my needs:
>
> Added the LTA <K3LR> PIN diodes ... that seemd to help
> the noise blanker a bit on the low bands.
>
> Added the INRAD QSK mod ... simple and made the QSK very
> smooth with my AL1200/QSK.
>
> Added the N6MZ Trackable Sidetone mod ... I believe there
> is an easier mod today for this.
>
> Added the PBT mod ... really improves your QRM fighting
> tools to have this.
>
> Made sure my grounding was proper, especially on any I/O
> lines, including Beverages feedlines for RFI control.
>
> Things I would do today if I still had it:
>
> Swap out the stock SSB filters for the FL44A/FL80 or
> INRADs ... the other units have much better skirts.
>
> Add the INRAD roofing filter ... I have heard nothing but
> good reports on this addition.
>
> Honestly, it's a good performer without any of the above
> and with the above should run neck and neck with most of
> the current production gear ... for much less investment.
>
> Why don't I have it today? Lost the station to lightning
> in 1995 and could not find a replacement at that time.
>
> Here's a link that may also be worth reviewing:
>
> http://www.ab4oj.com/dl/765_108.pdf
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> 73 de Billy AA4NU
>
>
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