[PCR-1000] HIGH / LOW s/n

[George, W5YR]

I think you are on the right track. This was an "experimental" marketing
venture whose results predictably have left Icom with a less than
enthusiastic attitude toward its support. It is always indicative when a
product is not followed by the "new, inmproved" version within a year . . .

My initial impression of the PCR-1000 and my continuing impression is that
it is a unique "toy radio" that gave me an introduction to computer
controlled radios. It encouraged me to buy the Kachina 505 DSP and later on
to computer-control all my radios.

But, on it merits, the PCR-1000 is a relatively low-performance receiver.
Selectivity for use in the amateur bands is woefully inadequate and the
front end will crumble at the slightest intrusion of a strong signal.

The wide frequency and mode coverage make the little box handy for general
monitoring and band checking, but that is about the only use I have found
for it.

Not sorry I bought it, but I wouldn't do it again . . .

73/72/oo, George W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas         
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe   
Amateur Radio W5YR, in the 56th year and it just keeps getting better!
QRP-L 1373 NETXQRP 6 SOC 262 COG 8 FPQRP 404 TEN-X 11771 I-LINK 11735
Icom IC-756PRO #02121  Kachina 505 DSP  #91900556  Icom IC-765 #02437


k2qde@mindspring.com wrote:
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> Could the market numbers be the source of Icom's apparent indifference ?