[ICOM] Thoughts on the Icom 7700

[Hans Remeeus]

Hello Ekki,

The discussion of the lack of a 2nd receiver on the IC-7700 is a very 
difficult one.

Icom has decided to design the IC-7700 without second receiver for a 
certain price. We can discuss about the price in relation to the 
features of the IC-7700 without second RX. The price is high, that's for 
sure.

The time will learn if it is wise of Icom to design the IC-7700 without 
second receiver and Dualwatch. IMHO it is not very wise and Dualwatch, 
e.g. like on the IC-775DSP, would be a much better choice for such an 
expensive rig.

Icom says: buy the IC-7800, or buy the IC-756ProII next to the IC-7700. 
A number of us will do this, but most of us will not and buy another rig...


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73,
Hans Remeeus (PA1HR)
http://www.remeeus.eu
Communication is about people, the rest is technology.


Ekki Plicht (DF4OR) schreef:
> 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
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