[SixClub] New (Old) radio

[John Geiger]

Yes they made a 1275, but it was pretty rare in the
US.  Don't think they imported many.  The 375 was
definitely an investiment, as AES was closing them out
for $799, and they are now going for $1200 or more. 
Wish I would have bought a few.

73s John NE0P

--- Christopher Boone <CBoone@Earthlink.Net> wrote:
> I have only heard good things about the IC x75
> series....A friend of 
> mine owned the 275/475 combo for sat work...and they
> worked well!!!
> I know of some guys who owned the 375 220model...and
> enjoyed it...and 
> the 1271 1.2GHz model (I dont think they made a
> 1275?) was a big hit 
> around Houston...especially with the ATV optional
> module on it..
> 
> Chris
> WB5ITT
> 
> Doug Huchteman wrote:
> 
> > UPS delivered my new (old) Icom 575H (circa 1988
> 10 and 6 meter rig)  today and so far I'm impressed.
>  100 watts and no menus (lots of buttons and knobs).
>  Receiver seems on par with the 706MKIIg and only a
> hint of a birdie on 110 which the notch filter tunes
> out.  Amazingly the notch filter also helps with my
> persistent power line noise to the east.  The 706's
> ANF wouldn't touch it.  
> > 
> >  I haven't really road tested it yet, only a few
> local contacts, but I still have my 706 on the desk
> and will switch back and forth for a while to see
> which works better.  
> > 
> > Anyone with experience with these older IC radios?
> > 
> > Doug Huchteman KD5VHZ EM15
> > 6MT # 2124     SMIRK # 6556
> 
> 
>
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