[ICOM] Icom 706 original used value or offers

[Mark Spencer]

The older MKIIG's with hard to get finals seem to have gone down in value somewhat.    At the price I paid I'm not to worried about replacing the finals if they go, and I figure the control head, separation cable and microphone would have some residual value.  The radios in question are probably now at least 8 years old.   (The ICOM 706MKIIG I received new in 2005 apparently has the new style finals so I assume the ones with the older finals are unlikely to have been made before 2005.)

I'd expect to pay more for a late production unit with the newer finals.

I also feel the issue of the older finals has been somewhat blown out of proportion on the "internet."   I have my doubts about the availability of parts for other radios of similar vintage.

I hope this info is helpful re a value for the original 706.


--- On Mon, 3/18/13, John G. <af5cc at fidmail.com> wrote:

> From: John G. <af5cc at fidmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] Icom 706 original used value or offers
> To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Received: Monday, March 18, 2013, 9:33 AM
> Hi Ken,
> 
> Thanks for the info.  That is a pretty good price for a
> MKIIG.  Wish i could find one in that range.
> 
> 73 John AF5CC
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Spencer" <mspencer12345 at yahoo.ca>
> To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 4:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [ICOM] Icom 706 original used value or offers
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