[ICOM] ICOM 756 Pro info request

[Jim Vohland]

If I'm not mistaken, the display failures were associated with the original 756 and not the 756 pro. That was the 756 with the monochrome display. The 756 pro has the color screen and is relatively problem free. I have a pro and have had for three years. On the used market, I believe it is one of the best value out there. In my opinion you won't go wrong. Current value is running anywhere from 1000 up to 1150 or so. 
 
> From: k2gkk at hotmail.com
> To: icom at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:04:16 -0600
> Subject: [ICOM] ICOM 756 Pro info request
> 
> 
> Since I don't own one of the rigs in this series, I have not paid
> much attention to mail on the 756s, but a good friend is interested
> in one of these.
> 
> I seem to remember that there were questions about display failures
> and/or maybe other difficulties. The seller states his reason for
> selling this one-owner rig is that he has just bought a Pro III.
> 
> My buddy is a big Drake fan, but wants to get into something a bit
> more modern for use in his fifth-wheel travel trailer on vacation.
> 
> I'm pretty sure that any brief comments that would prove beneficial
> to an informed decision on his part would be welcome.
> 
> I'm wondering if I should recommend a 7000 instead.
> 
> 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5
> Oklahoma City, OK
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