I just heard an IC7000 on ECARS while I was net control, some one checked in 
with me on one and I like the sound of it. Sounds similar to the 746 pro, 
but not quiet and I actually had them check in back to back to compare, a 
746 pro and a 7000 and now, I want 1 of each. Maybe some day I'll get the 
finances straightened out over here and can work on that.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: ICOM 7000!!!!


> 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!
>