The 706 will speak S meter, mode and frequency, the 703 I have no idea but
would imagine it's the same as all Icom radios are currently. The TS-2000
covers 160 through 440 unless you get the version with 1.2 gigs in it too,
and that says S meter, Frequency, and reads the menu settings. The Icom
radios do not read menu settings and in the radios you mention the mic gain
and power settings are in the menu which is set by the tuning dial which is
why I sold my 706
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Chao" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 6:52 AM
Subject: Icom 703 & 706


> Hi, Fellow Hams!  Does anyone know about the voice synthesizer that goes
> with the ICOM 703 and 706 rigs?  What readouts do they provide?  I'm
> thinking of buying one of these radios.
>
> Also, what's the band coverage on the Kenwood TS2000 and what about the
> voice synthesizer on that rig?  Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao
>