Lou,

Actually, there are two sets of menus.  I don't remember all the functions
of the main menu, but one of them was the ability to control the behavior of
the squelch/RF gain control.  You can also change the language of the voice
chip, as well as its speed, although the speed can only be slowed down, and
it's already pretty slow.  You can also choose which items are read, but
you'll probably want to hear them all.  I think you can also set various
communication parameters, including the CIV address of the radio.

The other menu is more important because it controls the various
permutations of filter and PBT settings.  I've played around with it, and
come up with some acceptable combinations, but I don't really have a good
handle on what can be changed.  I would probably set it and forget it if I
could get someone to help me figure out exactly what I'm doing.

I don't know if software will let you set menu options, but it would
certainly be nice if it did.  I think Icom has some software for controlling
the radio, and there are differing opinions on how good it is.  Some people
seem to like Ham Radio Deluxe, which seems to have more features than I
think I'd use, but I still don't know if it will allow you to set menu
options.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 00:53
Subject: Re: Question on Icom R75 Receiver


> Hi Steve.
>
> What types of things would you need to go into the menus for?  If it is a
> "set and forget" situation, I can probably live with it.  Or, if there is
> software that allows one to set it up, then it would probably be ok.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 10:46 AM 12/21/2006 -0500, you wrote:
> >Lou,
> >
> >You can also use the 2.4KHz filter for AM.  In addition to the filters,
you
> >can also use the two PBT controls to get rid of unwanted QRM.
> >
> >With the voice chip installed, you can hear frequency readout, mode,
signal
> >strength, and the clock.  Unfortunately, none of the menus speak, and
unlike
> >Kenwood equipment, there is no indication of where you are in the menus.
On
> >the bright side, you start at the first menu item each time you enter the
> >menus, so you can count.  It's not ideal, but the receiver is so good
that
> >I'm willing to live with the inconveniences.  The synchronous detection
is a
> >disappointment, although I understand that there are mods from Kiwa
> >Electronics and others to make it much better.  I haven't done the mods
yet,
> >but I still think about it.
> >
> >Let me know if you have any other questions, and I'll be happy to answer
> >them if I can.
> >
> >Steve
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 22:27
> >Subject: Question on Icom R75 Receiver
> >
> >
> > > Hi.
> > >
> > > I am contemplating possibly buying the Icom R75 receiver and selling
my
> >old
> > > Drake R8A receiver.  My question is "does Icom make any provisions to
use
> > > any other filter on AM than the stock 6kHz filter?  I often like to
stick
> >a
> > > tighter filter in when I am doing medium wave DXing.  Also, what are
your
> > > impressions of the noise blanker.  Is the level adjustable?
> > >
> > > The write up on Universal's web site looked pretty nice but then
> > > advertisements often tell a very different story than actual
experience
> > > does.  I'm looking for some good critical feedback on how good or bad
this
> > > receiver is.
> > >
> > > Is it reasonably blind friendly?  Has anyone done computer control
with
> >it?
> > >
> > > 73, de Lou K2LKK
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Louis Kim Kline
> > > A.R.S. K2LKK
> > > Home e-mail:  [log in to unmask]
> > > Work e-mail:  [log in to unmask]
> > > Work Telephone:  (585) 697-5753
> > >
>
> Louis Kim Kline
> A.R.S. K2LKK
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>