you can get the 706 down to 5 actually, but the problem is if you want to 
run it off battery or something, the amperage draw even on receive is quite 
a bit.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: Icom IC703 Questions


> If you are going to consider the 703, I think you should look at the
> 706mkiig.  You can turn it down to 10 watts, and I don't think they have 
> any
> issues.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 7:01 PM
> Subject: Re: Icom IC703 Questions
>
>
>> Thanks John for the info.
>>
>> I'm going to call around to HRO tomorrow and see if they have any 703
>> radios
>> left.
>>
>> I was always horrified at the price of that Icom to computer interface.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Eric
>> KU3I
>>
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