[ICOM] IC-7600 at Tokyo Hamfair 2008

[Adam Farson]

Hi Ron,

It is possible that the IC-7000 already covers the amateur HF/VHF/UHF
all-mode market segment adequately from a sales viewpoint. There does not
seem to be a DSP-based successor in the offing for the IC-910 series.

It is probably true to say that in the years to come, increasing demand for
spectrum to accommodate commercial wireless services and government comms
world-wide will place increasing pressure on the existing 2m, 70cm and 23cm
amateur allocations at the ITU level. I have a feeling that the ham radio
manufacturers are sensitised to this.

Cheers for now, 73,
Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ


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Sent: 25-Aug-08 15:16
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Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC-7600 at Tokyo Hamfair 2008


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