[ICOM] Icom IC-706 MK II G vs. IC-7000

Anders Janis SM4RNA sm4rna at telia.com
Wed May 21 22:40:00 EDT 2008


Is this true for later serial numbers in the US?

I know a mod was developed for this problem and it is incoperated in all 
units sold in Sweden. As I know the mod got included at the factory "a long 
time ago".

de Anders

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Geiger" <aa5jg at lcisp.com>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 4:29 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Icom IC-706 MK II G vs. IC-7000


> Some of the things you would get:
> 8. Really lousy mic audio

> 73s John AA5JG
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eric Wilson" <n4hgz at bellsouth.net>
> To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 2:20 AM
> Subject: [ICOM] Icom IC-706 MK II G vs. IC-7000
>
>
>> Ok here is one for you, I have an Icom IC 706 MK II G and I am
>> considering upgrading it up to the IC - 7000.  What is everyone's
>> evaluation for this upgrade.   What does everyone think of the 7000
>> compared to the 706 MK II G ?   I know the 7000 has IF DSP but what else
>> would I be getting for the increase in cost besides the obvious eye
>> candy color screen.   I know the MK II G is still a popular radio and I
>> would be able to sell it pretty easy,  Is the 7000 worth the extra money
>> to upgrade.   This radio would primarily be used for mobile
> communications.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Eric
>>
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