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

[John Geiger]

You might want to look at this before making a final decision:

http://www.sherweng.com/documents/Dayton2007w.pdf


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Benko" <xxw0qe at comcast.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 4:11 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] Icom IC-706 MK II G vs. IC-7000


> One more large difference is that the 706 requires significantly less DC 
> voltage to produce full power out than the 7000 does.  While this is not 
> a big deal in a fixed environment it is for mobile use.  Take a look at 
> http://www.bnk.com/W0QE/IC7000_vs_IC706_mobile_pwr.html for the 
> details.  By the way I own both radios and have 30K mobile contacts on 
> the 706 and over 10K on the 7000 so I am "slightly" familiar with both 
> radios.  About 60% is CW and about 40% SSB.  I now run a battery booster 
> with the 7000.
> 
> 73,
> Larry, W0QE
> 
> John Geiger wrote:
> > Some of the things you would get:
> >
> > 1. Multiple filter widths for each mode
> > 2. Extra 15 watts on UHF
> > 3. Pass band tuning
> > 4. CW memory keyer
> > 5. Voice keyer
> > 6. Manual notch-Autonotchs were created by Satan hiimself
> > 7. Somewhat usable bandscope
> > 8. Really lousy mic audio
> > 9. Built in TCXO
> >
> > 73s John AA5JG
> >
> >   
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