[ICOM] ICOM 756 Pro info request

[ve4xt at mts.net]

Hi Mac,

The PROs did not have display issues, but they did have one issue that drove me nuts: strong, nearby 
signals -- outside the filter passband but inside the AGC loop -- would cause voltage spikes on the 5-
volt rail that would appear (in CW) as pops in the RX audio or (in SSB) as a rumble.

Other than that, the 756 PRO was a good radio. But for a little extra scratch, a PRO II may be the better 
buy. Design changes solved the AGC issue. And then further changes elevated the PRO III to a new level 
altogether.

Cheers,

Kelly
ve4xt





> 
> From: D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk at hotmail.com>
> Date: 2009/02/24 Tue PM 03:04:16 CST
> To: Icom Forum <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> 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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