lol, after all the talking on here I"m giving a look to the IC-746 PRO but 
honestly, I'd like to get my bills back in order and start what I used to do 
which was play with a radio, sell it and get something else a few months 
later, generally I did that with used radios but if I can get the credit 
cards worked out soon enough, it would be great to do that again.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 10:13 PM
Subject: changing radios


Hi;
I have been enjoying the radio comparisons.  I too feel that the icom
receivers may be superior but accessibility is worth a little something.
As for the 480, I have been very tempted and may in fact do the deed but
there are a few things I don't like.  At one time there was supposedly a
rack that would hold the radio and control head.  Apparently it wasn't
available in the U S.  Is that still the case?  I too am not delighted with
the antenna and power connections.  The microphone plug and adaptor that
needs modification were also considerations.  It just seems like its going
to be a radio with lots of extra wires to deal with.
On the other hand, I may still get tempted this summer.
Rich