Mike:
It is more likely that the ones making the comments were the ones
wishing that they had
a FT-1000 or an IC-781.
I have no doubt that ICOM will sell a lot of IC-7800s. But, I still
see many negative comments on eham.com about the continuing problems with
the IC-756 Pro II which is also an expensive ham transceiver.
I wouldn't worry about someone's comments, either pro or con. Do
your own research and form your own opinions. Then make your choice and
enjoy the hobby.
I replaced my FT-1000 with an Orion because I thought that the Orion
was the best on the market. If I thought that the ICOM-7800 was better, I'd
be saving up for one. But, I don't think that it is better.
Each to their own!
73
Bernard, WA4OEJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael A. Newell" <mnewell1@austin.rr.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 10:06 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] contesting
> I've puzzled over these comments myself. A year ago when
> the Orion first appeared, I remember hearing owners of
> other brands on the HF bands comment how expensive
> the Orion was and if it was worth the money.
>
> Thing is, these were folks who were making these comments
> while using their $4,000 FT-100D's or their $6000 IC-781's.
>
> I didn't get it.
>
> --
> Mike - WB4HUC
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Reichow, Gary J." <gary.reichow@unisys.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 10:51 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] contesting
>
>
> I sure don't recall anyone complaining about the
> $3200 price tag of an IC-765 when they first came out 10 or
> years ago. The price of an Orion looks pretty good.
>
> Gary - KN0V
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