[ICOM] IC-7410

[Larry Dighera]

Oops!  Sorry.



On Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:15:50 -0600, Kelly Taylor <ve4xt at mymts.net>
wrote in <BLU0-SMTP127D253486F82AD7B40DC98FE5C0 at phx.gbl>:

>Did I miss something, or was the question about the IC-7410?
>
>That said, great info on the 7800.
>
>73, kelly
>ve4xt
>
>
>On 11/29/12 9:05 AM, "Larry Dighera" <LDighera at att.net> wrote:
>
>> 
>> 
>> You're going to love it!
>> 
>> Leave it plugged in at all times so the power to the xtal oven isn't
>> cycled too frequently (A replacement oven is $$$$$$!).  (Shipping
>> weight is >80# and insured UPS domestic shipment is >$150.00; save
>> your original carton.)
>> 
>> Read the manual as you explore the features of your new baby.  Most
>> controls are quite intuitive, but there are several "hidden"
>> configuration settings (like holding the VOX switch in for over one
>> second), so initially you'll find the manual very useful until you've
>> explored most of the control settings.
>> 
>> If you intend to setup a computer controlled station for remote
>> control over your iPhone, you'll soon learn, unlike the Kenwood
>> TS-2000, the IC-7800 lacks an RS-232 (CI-V) command to power the
>> transceiver on and off.  This a is a fatal flaw for remote operation
>> in my opinion; I am currently in negotiations with Icom America to get
>> that placed on the Icom Japan product improvement list, and
>> concurrently developing a fix myself as well.
>> 
>> You'll find greatly increased operational functionality through the
>> use of interfacing your IC-7800 to your computer.  I use TRX-Manager,
>> and have found it virtually bug free and very actively supported by
>> its author.  The ability to click on a spectrum spike, or DX Cluster
>> entry, and instantly tune to that station, the integrated logbook, and
>> integrated Alpha 87A and LP-100A controls make operating quick, and
>> pleasurable, as well as adding the ability to add macro CV-I commands
>> to instantly implement diversity reception for instance.
>> 
>> With two receivers and two lantanas, diversity reception (not
>> specifically mentioned in the User Manual) aids greatly in overcoming
>> QSB, something even the best single antenna can't accomplish.  I use
>> two response-tunable SP-20 speakers, but you can hear each receiver
>> independently, one in each ear, through headphones.
>> 
>> The ergonomics are incredibly well done considering the many many
>> parameters supported.
>> 
>> You're going to love it!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:44:26 -0800 (PST), ED YEARY
>> <w4tey at bellsouth.net> wrote in
>> <1354153466.90206.YahooMailClassic at web181706.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>:
>> 
>>> Just ordered a new one. What can you guys tell me about the rig. Hints, tips
>>> and recommendations ? 
>>> 
>>> Ed KF4ACB
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>>     Radio has no future.
>>     --Lord Kelvin, President of the Royal Society
>> 
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