its the same problem that is commonly heard on the FT897, and that is the
fan noise.
Also, the area of the microphone where the microphone cartridge is located
is very hollow so the acoustics are poor.
That said, its only really noticeable when mike gain is maxed and compressor
is maxed, and even then, its not so bad.
The HF tx audio of the IC-7000 is, in my mind, very similar to the 746 audio
with just the hand mike.  Extremely good and not tinny or thin at all.
Also, the true filtering options allow you to really do what you will with
your tx audio.
73
Colin, V A6BKX

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Tinney" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: ICOM 7000!!!!


> Hi Anthony,
>
> I've never owned an Icom ic7000, but I have heard several on the air.
Guys
> who have owned them really like them, but the ones that I have heard had a
> peculiar high pitched ringing sound in the transmitted audio that I really
> did not like.  The ringing sound is not always there, just once and a
while,
> but to me, it was annoying.
> 73
> Bob, [log in to unmask], K8LR
> Skype Name: bobtinn
> Life is GOOD!