Gary:

Although I don't use the IC746 pro, I do have the Icom 746 basic rig, and
love it.  I have heard others say that they feel the sensitivity and
selectivity of the 746 line is better than that for the TS2000.  I haven't
had a TS2000, though, to do a direct comparison myself.

The only down side to the 746 is that you probably will need some sighted
assistance to get certain things set up, since the menus and some other
functions (like repeater off-sets and PL tone selection) are not "user
friendly".  Once you get repeaters programmed into memories, though, those
problems are solved.

I don't know how helpful this will be to you, and I'm sure others on the
list will have their own thoughts and opinions.

If you have any more questions regarding my experience with the 746, feel
free to ask.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 10:42 PM
Subject: thinking of changing rigs


> I am thinking of changing rigs from my ts2000.
>
> Candidates are
> icom 746 pro
> icom 756 pro
> kenwood ts480
>
> I would like to hear from anyone who has actually operated these rigs to
> get a feel for their performance and useability.
>
> I don't need anything over 100 wattts, in fact, any other rig suggestions
> are welcome.
> I'm mostly looking for better selectivity and sensitivity than I seem to
> get with the 2000.
>
> Thanks for any light you can shed on this.
> 73
>