Topband: [Fwd: Re: Question for the EXPERTS and Heavy Transceiver users and testers]

[Herb Schoenbohm]

Dennis,

I replaced my aging Icom 765 with a 746 pro.....It was a great decision 
as this rig has a wonderful receiver
and other super features,  I did after a year loose the backlight but I 
was able to replace the regulator transistor myself with online 
instructions. I understand this problem of over taxing that regulator 
can be mitigated by running the backlight at 100% or with full 
ilumination..

The DSP and filter system is continuously adjustable making this a 
superb RX for 160 meters.  I would like to see a side by side test on RX 
with the K3.  Earl K6SE did that with a K2 and found the Icom 746 Pro to 
have a superior unit.  Understand that Icom just stopped making them so 
hurry while you can get a good close out deal with free power supply.


Herb,  KV4FZ




Dennis Peterson wrote:
GM guys; I would like to pose the following question to those who have 
or had several of the well known transceivers on TOPBAND.


I have currently in my possession and use an ICOM IC-735 which has been 
totally gone thru by MTS in Western Washington.   On a scale of 1-10 I 
would rate it at about an 8 as it has a few scratches here and there.  
Unfortunately, this transceiver doesn't have adequate filtering for CW 
operation on topband so I am LOOKING for something USED that will 
provide me with filtering for CW operation.

I would like to hear from operators who have or had some of the more 
popular rigs for operation on 160 meters.  Filtering is a MUST, the rest 
of the bells and whistles isn't that important to me either.  I am 
looking or leaning towards the following transceivers:
ICOM 746
ICOM 746 Pro
ICOM 761
ICOM 756
ICOM 756 Pro
Kenwood TS-850