[ICOM] opinions needed

[Hal Stang]

Renee,
Final note. I have run the 706 Original for 13+years. A High Sierra 
Screwdriver antenna. Ameritron mobile amp.
There are some great sites on how to mount equipment on the internet.
The hams note on two rigs (HF and 2Meters is a great suggestion.) I may do 
that next go around , even though I own a multi-rig.
Next to your rig choice the Antenna is next.

What every you choose enjoy it and have fun. I have run mobile since 1977. 
In those days I ran a Swan 120(tube driven, a Heath AC to DC converter/Swan 
antenna) I drifted up and down 20 meters for years. It was a hoot.
CUL & 73
Hal
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Renee" <Nee627 at bellsouth.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 3:58 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] opinions needed


> Thank you very much to everyone who replied. I will take
> what everyone has said into consideration.
> I do like doing ssb on all bands even 2m/70cm. I mainly just
> like to rag chew with a some DXing and a little contesting
> thrown in for fun. So maybe a newer "all in one" radio and
> an older HF rig as a back up might be the way to go? A lot
> to think about and consider....
> Anyway, thanks again to everyone for the good info!
> 73,
> Renee NZ9T
>
>
> Renee wrote:
>> I have decided to give up my 706Mark2G due to the issue with
>> the finals. I was wondering what does everyone think about
>> new vs old radios for reliability and repair? I need to get
>> something to replace the 706 but not sure which way to go
>> now. Another "all in one rig" or a couple separate radios
>> for HF/6 and VHF/UHF?
>> Any thoughts, opinions, insights would be greatly appreciated.
>> 73,
>> Renee NZ9T
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