[SixClub] AMPLIFIER-RM Italy.

[Roger (K8RI)]

On 1/2/2011 6:18 PM, Richard J. Fiero II W5TFW wrote:
> Howard !
>
>   this NEW Icom works ON SSB, CW, AM, FM&  the digital modes,
> thats whats so special about it !
>
>   its kinda like the newest CAR !  its not that YOU NEED it ! its that you
> want it !
IF it does what they state, I think they will be in short supply for 
some time after they become available even at the projected prices.
It is essentially a set of complete HF, VHF, and UHF stations with dual 
receivers that are integrated all in one box along with all the 
functions of the top end, duoband FM mobiles.  . Most likely the 
performance will be right up there with the other top end rigs as well.  
OTOH only time will tell if it's going to be a winner of on sale early.
Except for the compactness of them, I doubt the Yaesu 897D or the Icom 
7000 will offer much competition even at a quarter of the price.
Although I do not like either of the small rigs they are both very good 
at doing what they were designed to do (I have both). OTOH I'd rate the 
7000 which I dislike the most, as twice the rig that the 897D is..

73

Roger (K8RI)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Howard Bingham"<ke5apj at earthlink.net>
> To:<sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 5:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [SixClub] AMPLIFIER-RM Italy.
>
>
>> Don't know what the attraction in these high priced ICOM, when there are
>> several Yaesu&  Kenwood's that pretty well fit the bill for much less,
>> with enough change difference to buy an AMP to boot..!
>>
>> This being said, not knowing all the bells&  whistles included in the
>> ICOM 9100..
>>
>> Howard Bingham
>> KE5APJ
>>
>> --
>>
>> On 1/2/2011 2:23 PM, Roger (K8RI) wrote:
>>>
>>> On 1/1/2011 8:21 PM, Larry Brown wrote:
>>>> Dave I'm in total agreement with you on this. But it extends to any
>>>> equipment related to six meters. Anytime someone has dedicated six meter
>>>> gear the asking price is about what you could buy an HF rig for that
>>>> covers 10m-160m, sometimes a lot more! Guess that's what we get for
>>>> being dedicated six meter enthusiasts.
>>> Don't know when or if this will go out. My ISP is making some major mods
>>> on the mail system and it's supposed to be up on the 3rd.  Today is the
>>> 1st and I can receive mail on all but 4 or 5 accounts. Can't send on any
>>> of them.  That and the new Internet mail interface stinks.
>>>
>>> I'm waiting for the new Icom 9100...one of the DC to daylight rigs
>>> http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/9100/default.aspx
>>> that is supposed to work well on all bands.  If we have to pay the money
>>> we might as well have the versatility. Unfortunately I fear the 9100 may
>>> be a bit pricey.  Actually you can purchase a legal limit 6-meter amp
>>> for about 800 to 1000 less than the same thing for 160 through 10. Go
>>> solid state and they include six.
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Roger (K8RI)
>>>> Larry
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