[ICOM] DREAM RADIO - New ICOM IC-906A (D)

[John Geiger]

Add 902mhz and 2.4ghz. The latter band would make it
nice for satellite operation.  Built in CW memory
keyer, with 3 memories.  Built in voice keyer with 3
memories.  This would make a great contest rig, then.

73s John AA5JG

--- Mike Olbrisch <mike-2007 at elp.rr.com> wrote:

> 
> I am just dreaming here.  A few of us got together
> and started talking about
> what we would like to see for a new ICOM mobile
> radio to replace out aging
> IC-901As.
> 
> Add your comments or dreams.  If it gets good enough
> I will send it to ICOM
> - maybe they will build it.  IF they build it, will
> YOU come? 
> 
> 
> 1.  FREQUENCY range: 28.0 - 30.0, 50.0 - 54.0, 144.0
> - 148.0, 219.0 - 225.0,
> 420.0 - 450.0, 1240.0 - 1300.0 MHz.
> 
> 2.  MODES of operation:  USB.  LSB.  CW.  FM.  AM. 
> (D-Star optional). 
> 
> 3.  DISPLAY:  Should show all three bands,
> displaying frequency and
> alpha-numeric message. S-meter etc... Display like
> 706 or 7000. 
> 
> 4.  BANDS available:  Should be able to monitor 3
> bands at a time, bands
> A-B-C.  Talk on A and listen on B-C. 
> 
> 5.  MEMORIES:  At least 100 memories per band, 250
> memories per band better.
> 
> 
> 6.  MEMORY Scan:  Band A and B should memory scan
> one selected band.  Band C
> should scan the rest.  (see note-1) 
> 
> 7.  CTCSS tones:  Include all current CTCSS/PL tones
> (67 to 250 Hz). 
> 
> 8.  OFFSET:  Tunable offset splits, in minimum steps
> (5 KHz). 
> 
> 9.  POWER output:  Three selectable power settings. 
> 50w, 20w, 5w.  (25 and
> 5 watt for 1240 MHz). 
> 
> 10. REMOTE operation:  Control head, speaker and mic
> should be remote-able
> via wire or fiber optic. 
> 
> 11. DTMF tones:  16 button DTMF pad for control
> functions. 
> 
> 12. CROSS-Band repeat:  Should cross-band repeat
> between bands A and B or A
> and C. 
> 
> 13. RECEIVER bandwidth:  Receiver bandwidth should
> match the transmit range.
> Helical filters.  (note-2) 
> 
> 14. DIGITAL call signs.  Should be capable of
> digitally transmitting call
> signs to receiving stations. 
> 
> 15. DISPLAY brightness:  Selectable display
> brightness.  5 to 10 levels. 
> 
> 16. DISPLAY dimming:  Automatic level selectable or
> variable display dimming
> for nighttime driving. 
> 
> 17. SIZE:  Dimensions set for ease of mounting in
> trunk or under seat. 
> 
> 18. COOLING:  Good cooling so radio is never in
> danger of overheating.
> Multi-speed fan. 
> 
> 19. BASE MODEL:  This radio could also be made in a
> base model with a 756
> style display later.
> 
> 20. Priced under $1500.  Rather higher price than
> less features. 
> 
> 
> Note-1.  Example.  Band A is set to 144.0 MHz band
> (or selected band).  Band
> B is set to 440.0 MHz band (or selected band). 
> Bands should be switch-able
> of course.  Scanning band A should only scan the 144
> band (or selected
> band).  Scanning band B should only scan the 440
> band (or selected band).
> Scanning band C should scan all the other bands not
> selected in bands A or B
> in sequence, like 28, 50, 220, 1240 in this example.
> 
> 
> Note-2.  If I want a scanner, I will buy a scanner. 
> This is a ham radio,
> NOT a scanner. 
> 
> Did we miss anything?  ICOM, are you listening???
> 
> Mike - KD9KC. 
> M.A.R.I.E. 
> El Paso, Tx. 
> www.w5dpd.org 
> 
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