[ICOM] Thoughts on the Icom 7700

[Ekki Plicht (DF4OR)]

On Tuesday 10 June 2008, Hans Remeeus wrote:
> 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.

Hello Hans,
well, I use Dualwatch on my 756Pro3 quite often, when I work DX. Yes, I am 
aware of it's shortcomings (AGC), but nevertheless, I find it helpful.


> 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...

That is out of the question for me (pricewise). The 7700 is just within reach 
of my current capabilities.

73,
Ekki, DF4OR