Normal CW is LSB on the rig because that's the way it is on HF and the
rig is a HF rig with the VHF/UHF added into it as an afterthought/bonus
to compete with the other HF+6M rigs. No big deal; at least it has the
provision for switching to CW-R instead of forcing you to work around
it. You've also got the ability to shift the tone to your liking (I
prefer my sidetone to match the frequency shift of the rig) unlike my
IC-575A that has a 700 Hz tone with a 1kHz offset! I learned to
zero-beat by tuning until the tones harmonize; can't do that with a rig
where the tones don't match.
I have just purchased one of the 706MkIIG rigs myself and am looking at
the steep learning curve that's ahead of me to make really good use of
the radio. It is quite a capable rig (wish I could say the same for the
operator) and appears to be a bit easier to work with than I first
thought it would be. I'm using the manual to get to certain spots in
the menus and then setting it aside and trying out the options to find
out how they really work; the manual left me a bit confused on more than
a few things.
I have an all-Icom home station (IC-735, 575A, 275H & 475H with the
575's 10M capabilities used for the 220 xverter), so I expected the rig
to fall more or less in line with what I'm used to. It does on some
stuff, but it's apparently miles ahead on other features (DSP, CW ease
of use {compared to the x75 series}, adjustability of functions,
built-in keyer). I think I'll really like it once it's installed and
operational in the vehicle (I've only been playing with it on the bench
with PS so far). It sure does work well with the LDG AT-11MP for the
auto-tune function (at least on HF); I need to check & see if it will do
the 6M antenna as well. They (LDG) sell a remote tuner that does cover
six, so maybe it will as well...
Maybe it'll be ready for a simple rover attempt in September?
73,
Don T. AI4CW
Jack/W7PW wrote:
> The lastest issue (I got it, in the mail, as a sample, on Wednesday) of
> WorldRadio compares the two...it's a pretty informative article.
>
> My only specific complaint about the '706MkIIG is that "normal" CW is
> LSB! You've got to set the rig for "reverse" CW to be on the correct
> sideband. I don't know if this is just a Japanese thing, or what, but it
> sure is frustrating!
>
> Otherwise the rig works well...
>
> 73,
>
> Jack, W7PW
>
> Jacob Tennant wrote:
>
>> Looking at buying either a Icom IC-706MK2g or a Yaesu FT-100D for use in
>> either a ROVER or Single-Op contesting station as well as day to day VHF
>> use.
>>
>> Since I have no experience with either radio other than reading the
>> reviews
>> from various web sites, I am asking for a gentlemenly presented
>> opinion poll
>> from the group of the pro's and con's of the two radios.
>>
>> I know from past reading that this is a tough question to answer but I am
>> taking out a small personal loan to pay for the radio and some
>> antennas for
>> all 3 VHF/UHF bands, so I want to be really sure before I sign for a loan
>> and spend the money.
>>
>> Also I know that everyone is different when it comes to how they feel a
>> radio works but my main concerns are in the area of RFI from vehicles
>> systems in the rover case, and for any faults you might have seen from
>> either radio in full blown contest use.
>>
>> Thank you in advance for any and all replies...
>>
>> Jacob Tennant K8JWT
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