[ICOM] 746PRO

[Dan Cotsirilos K9DTC]

Thanks for all the comments from the group about the 2 meter performance. I 
have one coming and I wanted to know what to expect. Now I am pretty sure I 
do.


Dan K9DTC



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Kr01a at aol.com>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 11:54 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] 746PRO


>I ran the 746 PRO along with a TS-2000 on two meters a few years
> ago.  The 746 PRO was slightly better on weak signal  performance
> than the 2000 (tested by switching back and forth between the rigs
> to the same antenna) although both did a pretty good job for me on
> CW and SSB.  Several of our group ran the 2000's and were very
> happy with their choice.  I was using a single 13B2 up about 28'  in
> a fairly good location just north of Kansas City and could maintain
> reliable SSB comm any night with several other stations down  south
> in the Joplin, MO general area (140-150 miles).  My best DX with  the
> 746 PRO/13B2 was FN10 & FN20 (PA & NJ) during a brief opening
> back on May 25, 2003 (g)
>
> I can't comment on intermod.  I never ran it mobile so was never  close
> to any other serious radio source.  Never had any problems  during
> crowded band conditions with either of the above radios separating
> desired stations from the pile ups (g)
>
> Good luck on your choice!
>
> 73, Mac, KR0I
> SWOT 2101
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