John,
I did own an Icom IC-746 and now own a Jupiter.
Compared them side-by-side for about a month. I
decided to keep the Jupiter and sell the IC-746
because the Jupiter was much quieter on receive. Here
are my thoughts on the two rigs:
Jupiter strong points.
1. Quiet receiver.
2. Better audio reports on transmit.
3. Digital filters, I use them as often as I use RIT.
4. Very seldon use NR because the rig is so quiet, but
used NR all the time on the IC-746. NR does work great
on 75 meters and has no (none) watery sound.
5. Not picky about SWR, will put out full power at
high SWR.
IC-746 strong points and what you lose with the
Jupiter.
1. One button band selection.
2. Triple band stacking registers.
3. Twin passband tuning.
4. Antenna tuner.
5. Much better display.
6. Better control knob feel, the Jupiter's multi knob
feels like you are turning a stick molasses.
7. Less prone to have RF problems in rig.
Well this is my opinion...
Joe K9MAN
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