since you asked, the TS2000 is ten times the radio as the icom 7000.
I like both very well, but if your intension is for a bass unit, or one that 
stays in one place most of the time, then the ts2000 is definitely a better 
deal for not a whole lot more money.
If you want something that can go in the vehicle, camping, be set up else 
where easily and doesn't take up much room, and is a great mobile/portible 
radio, then the IC7000 is the one for you.
However, the ts2000 does have the built in tuner, 100W on VHF, menus are 
spoken and pretty much all the major functions have their own dials or 
buttons on the front of the radio.

73
Colin, V A6BS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Justin Mann" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2011 8:19 PM
Subject: icom 7000?


> Hi there,
> Has anybody ever used the ic7000 radio from icon?  Realizing that it is a 
> compromise with accessibility since you don't hear menus spoken like in 
> the Kenwood, is it worth the money, or is it better to get a ts2000?
> Thanks