[ICOM] IC-7600 at Tokyo Hamfair 2008

[bonddaleena at aol.com]

Hi Adam. I was kinda excited to hear about the 7600, until I saw the 
pictures and realized it was ANOTHER HF/50MHz radio. As I have 
mentioned several times in the past, I DO know about Marketing / Sales 
Demand, Cost / Feature ratios, etc.

However, just think HOW successful the 706MKg has been! Don't tell me 
there is not enough room inside a 7700 or 7600 to add 2 and 432!. 
Sorry, that doesn't wash.

Having bought both a 706g and a 756PRO in Akihabra, (and having spent a 
LOT of time there), I understand the Japanese reluctance to offer a "DC 
to Daylight" radio. Maybe they saw how other companies' radios didn't 
make it, in that segment of the market.

HOWEVER, times have changed! The Yaesu version needed 'optional' 
modules to cover the VHF bands. The 706 doesn't!

I firmly believe that Icom, with all it's great Engineering talent, 
could come up with a 7500 that covered 160M thru 432 (or 1296). Come 
on, we know that the MMICs work wonders in a small space.

Perhaps, someone could suggest to Icom that they make a 'trial' 
version, to judge reaction?

Hell, I know I'd be putting a ROOM full of Icoms on ePay, er, eBay, if 
they would come out with a radio like this!!!

Yes, I have worked for both IBM and Lexmark, and I DO understand 
demographics. However, they may not be using a wide enough audience as 
a 'focus group'.

You expertise is ALWAYS appreciated!!!!


ron

N4UE

ex-N4KCM

EM80pa

North Florida






-----Original Message-----
From: Adam Farson <farson at shaw.ca>
To: 'ICOM Reflector' <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:28 am
Subject: RE: [ICOM] IC-7600 at Tokyo Hamfair 2008



Hi Ted,

The reason for the omission of 2m is probably market demand. The 
projected
sales delta would not have justified the additional cost and complexity 
of a
2m section.

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 ted
Sent: 24-Aug-08 06:19
To: ICOM Reflector
Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC-7600 at Tokyo Hamfair 2008

Hi Guys
It would be nice to see Two Meters added to this. The 746 was a great 
hit
with the addition of 2 meters. I wonder why they only built one rig that
way??
ted

Adam Farson wrote:
> Icom have unveiled the new IC-7600 HF/6m transceiver at Tokyo Hamfair
2008.
>
> I have added a new IC-7600 page to my website. It features front and
> rear panel views, including hi-res images, and lists the salient
> points of the radio as they are now known.
>
> Please bookmark this page and keep an eye on it, as I shall be adding
> to it as more information about the IC-7600 becomes available.
>
> http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7600/main.html
>
> Cheers for now, 73,
> Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ

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