Couple of points:
First, the PRO does not have an internal power supply, so it is a
two-package deal.
Second, regardless of the motivation for choosing to use the PRO on several
DXpeditions, the end result was tens of thousands of QSOs under difficult
conditions. Which tells me that the PRO was able to get the job done. Could
other radios have done the same? Of course . . .
72/73, George W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas QRP-L 1373 NETXQRP 6
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe
Amateur Radio W5YR, in the 55th year and it just keeps getting better!
Icom IC-756PRO #02121 Kachina #91900556 IC-765 #02437
Paul Christensen wrote:
>
> Another consideration seems to be the use of an internal power supply for
> transport purposes. Perhaps it's easier to ship a radio with an internal
> supply, despite the fact it's a heavier single package rather than something
> like an Omni Six or FT-1000MP MKV which requires two lighter packages?
>
> I think Reid is correct: Considering the overall cost of most exotic
> DXpeditions, there must be a tendency to take any donation you can get.
>
> -Paul, W9AC
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