[ICOM] Thoughts on the Icom 7700

[Ekki Plicht (DF4OR)]

On Sunday 08 June 2008, Joe - WDØM wrote:
> Having now had the time to spend some hours in front of the 7700, I'm
> deeply impressed with the quality of construction, the aesthetics and
> performance of the transceiver. Icom has produced an excellent,
> nonpareil engineering masterpiece.

[rest of praise snipped]

Ok, but what about the missing dual watch or 2nd receiver?

I have been playing with the 7700 for a while in the office and I am also 
deeply impressed. So much that I contemplate selling my 6 month old Pro3 and 
getting a 7700.
But this one thing is still holding me back: No 2nd Rx, not even Dualwatch 
like with the 756... 

I understand that Icom positions this radio as a contest rig where you 
probably can do without a 2nd rx, but at home, as a DX chaser and only 
occasional contester?

73,
Ekki, DF4OR