8/26/2023 0 Comments Ham radio deluxe 5.24.38 icom 7200![]() It was really nice to be able to swap each of the rigs back and forth on the same antenna - And I'll tell you this rig really shines and holds it's own against his K3 and Drake! ![]() I also compared the Elecraft K3 at the same friend's shack, and while the K3 had a few minor strengths, they too me were almost immeasurable (especially for over $1200 more!). I was weary with all the talk of how IF DSP is still not up to par as a good crystal filter, but I had the chance to compare this rig with a really nice fully filtered Drake, and for me the IF DSP did as well or better - And we were actually able to copy a call out of Japan with the 7200 that we couldn't quite tighten up and copy on the Drake (between the preamp and a custom IF DSP of about 100hz it popped out of the woodwork). I am focusing on primarily CW so initially was thinking of just buying an Icom 718 and adding the CW filter for a starter rig - But it comes within $150 of this rig and no filters are needed with the IF DSP. I am just getting back into the Ham world after a 20 year layoff and was really having a hard time picking a new radio. I can't see any reason not to give this rig a 5.įor $875 delivered right now it is a heck of a deal. Sold radio - Holds it's own against rigs $1000+ more!
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