[ICOM] PRO II

[Tom Martin]

I bought a Pro II from a ham friend in December for $1500 with power supply and Heil adapter.  I had checked the prices of used Pro II's on qth.com, Ebay, qrz.com, etc.  The $1500 was in range.  I've never seen one for less than $1300.  I got the Pro II because of RTTY.  Don, AA5VU, wrote a glowing report on the Pro III and, after a few e-mails with him, decided that the Pro II would serve my needs for SO2R.  I had the FT-1000MP for my main radio and a FT-990 for radio #2.  

I sold the 990 and moved the MP to Radio #2.  The Pro II, in my opinion, contributed to my first place in the ARRL RU Great Lakes Division this past January.

I couldn't afford the Pro III; so, the Pro II was my second choice.  I'd love to have a 7600 but it's too expensive for my needs.  

I would disagree that there isn't a market for the Pro II or Pro III.  Not everyone can afford $4000 radios.  There are many hams that buy used gear to update there station.  I haven't bought a new radio since 1970.  Like used cars, used radios are fine, depending on the operator's needs and budget.  

73,

Tom W8JWN

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