I plan to use the 6 meter portion of the radio here as well since I don't
have 6 in anything else, 2 meter all mode is nice though I don't have the
antenna for it. I'll give it a shot, I got my old QSY'r out of the closet
too, looks banged around a little but it's working just fine.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:21 PM
Subject: Re: FW: IC-703 Plus Discontinued?


>  Ah,
> I see. I really want portable hf--and I can use the 6-meter band here at
> home also.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Miller
> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:10 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: FW: IC-703 Plus Discontinued?
>
> I liked my other 706, should never have sold it, I have a couple bugs to
> work out here, mainly me I'm sure, basically with PL tones not working,
> unless the repeater I was trying to hit was down, but anyway, I liked the
> 703 price but I was thinking in terms of portable, I can back the power
> down
> on the 706, mobile where I'd want 2 meters and 440, if I can get the PL
> tones, and backup base here in the house for anything that might go wrong,
> I
> have the backpack for the 703 to carry the 706 in and I'll come up with a
> tuner, it's a great little radio and a lot more accessible then I remember
> it once you learn the tricks.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ron" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:03 PM
> Subject: Re: FW: IC-703 Plus Discontinued?
>
>
>>  I hope you like the 706, they seem pretty popular.
>>
>> I think I will make the leap and try the 703. I really want something
>> I can pack along to the beach, etc. I also would like the internal
>> tuner and at $538.00 the price is pretty atractive.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Ron Miller
>