[CQ-Contest] SO2R rigs

[Ria Jairam]

I borrowed an IC7300 for a few weeks, just to play with it and compare
to my other rigs (Flex-6700 and Icom 756ProIII).

Performance of the 7300 was adequate for running pileups, and low band
work. I did use external filtering for SO2R.

No receive antenna without external gear, as mentioned. I found this
to be a downside but it can supposedly be added on.

I found a lot of controls buried in the menus, which is typical for
smaller Icoms. Could be an issue.

Spectrum display/panadapter is really not much to write home about,
but N1MM+ has their new spectrum display feature as well.

Size is about 1/2 the size of the 756ProIII. So it will fit nicely on your desk.

Without filtering, the OVF indicator would come on with the other rig
transmitting QRO. External filters and pointing antennas away did
solve that. OVF indicates that the received signal exceeds the ADC's
ability, and it is therefore into clipping range. This really isn't a
problem if you have external filters.

Nice little radio, price is right. If I had to buy Icom today though
I'd get the 7610 only because it has two receivers.

73
Ria, N2RJ

On Mon, Jun 26, 2017 at 12:19 AM, Fco. Luis Delgadillo <xe2b at outlook.com> wrote:
> Hello
>
> I'm in the process of planning my SO2R low power station. Due to budgetary and practical reasons, I'm considering purchasing two rigs:
>
> IC-7300
> or
> TS590SG
>
> I know that these might start a religious debate,  but I would like to know pros/cons,  particularly  from fellow contesters who have hands-on experience with either one, particularly under heavy pile-ups.
>
> Current rig is an FT1000MP,  with all the optional filters on the main VFO.
>
> I do CW, RTTY and SSB
>
> I have already the two sets of passband filters.
>
> I appreciate your feedback
>
> Regards
>
> Luis XE2B
>
>
>
>
> Enviado desde mi Huawei de Telcel
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