The sync detect isn't that great in the r75.
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From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 2:54 PM
Subject: Re: The Icom R75 Receiver


> On Tuesday 1/4/05 17:14 Phil Scovell wrote:
> >So, I finally achieved my desire of owning a big time general coverage
> >receiver.  I wonder if that makes me a better ham now?
> Only if you're enjoying it, and it sounds like you are.  I just heard an
> R75 for the first time today, and I liked what I heard so much that I
> ordered it.  The thing that jazzes me the most about it is that it has
> synchronous detection.  I've been looking for a serious general coverage
> receiver with that feature for a long time, and it looks like I've finally
> got one.  I may want to compare notes with you once I've played with mine
a
> bit.  I'll be using the same antenna I use for my Icom 751A.
>
> Steve
>