Unless you plan to use it mobile, I would spend an extra $100-$200 for what a
used IC-7000 goes for, and get a used Kenwood TS-2000.
I used to have an IC-7000, but found it gets very hot even in casual use. So
much so that I had to place a computer CPU fan on the heatsink at the back.
I have an FT-857D that I use as a mobile rig in my car, but only use it on HF,
where I have had excellent results. The FT-100D is discontinued, and the finals
on the 706 have been discontinued, so be careful if you buy a used one.
73 de W4AS
On Mar 17, 2010, at 3:17 PM, John Geiger wrote:
> What do list members think of the Icom 7000 as a VHF contesting rig? Yes, I
> know it has infitinely selectable filters but is it worth the extra money
> over a Yaesu FT857/FT897/FT100D or an Icom 706MKIIG? I figure a used 7000
> goes for probably twice as much as one of those models used.
>
> 73s John AA5JG
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