[ICOM] Most rugged HF transceivers

[JOHN]

i have an icom 728 still working after about 35 years been dropped several times
73 john ku3g

From: John <af5cc at fidmail.com>
To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>; icomradio at yahoogroups.com 
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 2:40 PM
Subject: [ICOM] Most rugged HF transceivers

I am interested in what people would consider the most rugged Icom HF or
HF/VHF transceivers (new or used).  By rugged I mean able to withstand the
most abuse (environmental, not operator induced).  This would include being
slapped at times, hit with thrown object, and everything else that might
occur in a chaotic enviroment.  So, which rigs would withstand this
environment with the least chance of being damaged?  A low price point
would also be good in case it was damaged, one would not be out a lot of
money.

John AF5CC
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