[ICOM] Fwd: [OKtraders] New Icom IC-7300 HF/6m XCVR Introduced

[Tony Hwang]

Hmmm,
I am still holding onto complete set of S-line.
Big audio sound coming out of speaker, that's what miss most.
Maybe that's why I still dabble with tubes, I repair old guitar amps.
My main mode is CW so ears are part filter, part PBT, LOL!
73,
Tony, VE6CGX

Roger (K8RI) wrote:
>
>
> Today's better (top end rigs) are now only beginning to approach the 
> IM figures of the S-line.
>
> I really don't miss those rigs, but I'd like the Collins just for 
> nostalgia's sake.
> I definitely don't miss those short lived vacuum tubes, or the 
> horrible prices of 12AT7s on today's market.  Back then, I was paying 
> $305 for new Eimac 8877s.  IIRC 6146s were around $5.  New 6L6s were 
> less than that.  I have a guitar amp that uses 6, 6L6s. The tubes are 
> worth more than what the amp cost new.  I can't justify fixing it.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>
>
> On 6/9/2016 Thursday 6:36 PM, Ron via Icom wrote:
>> Too bad the individual isn't impressed with his 7300. Since I got 
>> mine, my 761, 756PRO, 745 and Collins radios have become lonesome.
>> Last night, I worked a fantastic 6M opening with the 7300. The 
>> reception was awesome and the Passband Tuning was invaluable keeping 
>> the stations separated. My reception reports were excellent as I've 
>> become accustomed to! Sensitivity on 6M has exceeded my (high) 
>> expectations.....
>> Still using the hand mic, even though I've acquired a bunch of new 
>> ones to play with...
>> Can't wait for the follow on model!!!
>>
>> ron
>> N4UE
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: John Geiger <af5cc2 at gmail.com>
>> To: ICOM Reflector <icom at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Thu, Jun 9, 2016 6:26 pm
>> Subject: Re: [ICOM] Fwd: [OKtraders] New Icom IC-7300 HF/6m XCVR 
>> Introduced
>>
>> I hate the touch screen on my tablet. Either I can't hit the right 
>> spot, or
>> I accidently bump it, sending it off somewhere else.
>>
>> On Thu, Jun 9, 2016 at 5:10 PM, Roger (K8RI) <k8ri at rogerhalstead.com> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> The tiny touch screen would be a deal breaker for me and my 
>>> profession was
>>> and degree is CS, not programming.
>>> Touch screens on large computer screens are great, but tiny screens on
>>> smart phones and rigs are gadgets.
>>> A local ham and friend, already has a 7300 and says he is not 
>>> impressed.
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Roger (K8RI)
>>>
>>>
>
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