[CQ-Contest] Icom 746 as contesting rig

[Mark Steven Williams]

John,

IC746 receiver doesn't handle contest band conditions and IM very well. I 
have owned one for about 4 years and originally bought it for use as radio 
#2 during contests and it's 6/2meter capabilities for chasing DX.

I recently bought an FT1000 because of the receiver performance of that 
radio. I also own a TS850 which needs service. If the TS850 can be returned 
to service it will become radio #2 here. If not I will go looking for 
another 850 or maybe a used Field.

Bottom line, my 746 is now the 6/2 meter rig and will only be used as 
contest radio #2 in a pinch. I really like it's front panel layout, but the 
receiver leaves a lot to be desired.

73, Mark, K9GX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Geiger" <johngeig at yahoo.com>
To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 3:25 AM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Icom 746 as contesting rig


> How does the Icom 746 do as a contesting rig?  I am
> not interested in things like computer control (or
> problems with it) since I don't do that, just in basic
> contesting performance.
>
> 73s John W5TD
>
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