[PCR-1000] RE: PCR-1000 Digest, Vol 11, Issue 1

[Ivo Smits]

Random EPROM trashing? Never had that problem, and if it happens, you can 
restore your EPROM data (if you have a backup....)...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "R. J. Grasser" <rgrasser at frontiernet.net>
To: "Discussion of PCR-1000 by Icom" <pcr-1000 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 9:56 PM
Subject: Re: [PCR-1000] RE: PCR-1000 Digest, Vol 11, Issue 1


> Im sure the rcvr will be "around", but after all existing stock is sold; 
> its
> history.  Besides, theres no "real" tech support for it.  Remember what 
> ICOM
> did to the PCR-100.  ICOM's tarnished reputation, has only been reinforced
> by this fiasco; and thats not just my opinion.
>
> It might "hold its price" on places like Ebay which is loaded with 
> "nutsos",
> but anyone who knows about the random EPROM trashing, wouldnt touch it. :(
>
> If you want to spend $6,000.00, then look at the intercept rcvrs from
> Watkins Johnson, and Scientific Communications.  I picked up a rack full 
> of
> this stuff at auction when Rome AFB closed down some 15 years ago.
> Fantastic military gear!! :-)
>
> My pals at Yaesu USA are very tight-lipped about their plans, but the
> rumours persist in many areas.  There has to be something going on. ;-)
>
> 73's Joe....
> Regards, RJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joe Mitchell" <k4aw at pcars.org>
> To: <pcr-1000 at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 3:04 PM
> Subject: [PCR-1000] RE: PCR-1000 Digest, Vol 11, Issue 1
>
>
>> As far as the PCR1000 being discontinued goes, I'll bet it will be around
>> for quite a while and will hold it's price in the used marketplace. What
> are
>> the alternatives? Maybe there's more than the WinRadio 1550e at $600 or
> the
>> new TenTec RX-400 at 'under $6000' :(   Will Yaesu take the plunge? What
> is
>> AOR up to? Will Icom replace the PCR1000? What's cooking 'down under'?
> Does
>> anyone know of anything else that's available or coming down the pike?
>> 73,
>> Joe
>> K4AW
>>
>>
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