[ICOM] Icom 746 vs Yaesu FT920

[we1x at comcast.net]

I had a 746 (non-Pro) for several years and really enjoyed the radio. Fine receiver, good ergonomics, and sufficient number of filter slots for a radio in its class.  The DSP was/is fairly decent as well.

The FT-920 seems to get some good press and it appears that owners are rather pleased with these rigs as well. However, I recall a QST review where the 920 did suffer from blowby.  Several hams have stated the addition of INRAD filters improved the receiver. Further, the INRAD dual filter boards made a significant difference, but added considerable cost to the radio.

Only caution I would have with the 746 includes (a) some units had problems with the display, and (b) there has been a long discussion of transmit failures with the PRO version, and not sure if it applies to the non-Pro as well.

Harry WE1X

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: John Geiger <n5ten at yahoo.com> 

> Has anyone on the list had the chance to compare the 
> Icom 746 with the yaesu FT920? I am going to have 
> both for a little while, but will only be able to 
> afford one, so one of them will have to go. I wonder 
> especially how they compare under contest conditions. 
> So far, the Ft920 seems like a pretty good rig loaded 
> with features. 
> 
> 73s John AA5JG 
> 
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