[ICOM] Icom 7200 at Dayton Big Disappointment???

[Gary]

I could care less about remote control or USB connectivity. Please remember that
Icom designs radios not only for Euros but for other markets as well. Inside the
U.S. where the Dayton Hamvention is located FM is widely used and having the
capability helps reduce the quantity of radio gear one might carry to support a
field operation. Under emcomm conditions (which Icom targeted with their 7200
display this past weekend) having one or two versitile multimode/multiband
radios is preferred over having to haul a variety of rigs. Don't agree? Then
take a look at the millions of dollars being spent here to develop such radios
for military and public safety. The new Harris RF-1033M and Thales Liberty are
but a couple such examples.
Just my 2¢
Gary
N6LRV

"Ekki Plicht (DF4OR)" wrote:

> No FM? So what? Pse remember that Icom designes radio not only for the US
> market (although it is certainly the largest national market). But outside
> the US, FM is rarely used (or even not permitted) on 6m, and not very
> widespread on 10m.
>
> So for me it is no big loss if I get the benefit of a narrow roofing filter.
>
> What I find very appealing about the radio is the USB connection for remote
> control and also offering voice capabilities (AF in/out). If the price is
> right this makes the 7200 an ideal radio for remote controlled operations,
> something which more and more users become interested in.
>
> Just my 2 Eurocents.
>
> 73,
> Ekki, DF4OR
>
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