That's the figure I had in mind, 5 to 6 K.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 4:06 PM
Subject: Re: IC-7700 Info


> Don't know about the price, but the guess on the 3976 group is around =
> 5K.
> 
>  ----- Original Message -----=20
>  From: T Behler=20
>  To: [log in to unmask]
>  Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 1:43 PM
>  Subject: Re: IC-7700 Info
> 
> 
>      Steve:
> 
>  Well we can all dream, can't we?
> 
>  Wonder if they'll show this at Dayton, and wonder what the asking =
> price is,=20
>  not that I can afford it or anything.  HI!  HI!
> 
>  73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> 
>  ----- Original Message -----=20
>  From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
>  To: <[log in to unmask]>
>  Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 1:21 PM
>  Subject: IC-7700 Info
> 
> 
>  > New Icom contesting rig.
>  >
>  > The new Icom IC-7700
>  >
>  > The new Icom IC-7700
>  >
>  > ANNOUNCING THE CONTESTER'S RIG
>  >
>  > Fig.1: IC-7700 front panel.
>  >
>  > Fig.1: IC-7700 front panel. Click for larger image. Photo courtesy =
> Icom =3D
>  > Inc.
>  >
>  > Fig.2: IC-7700 overall view.
>  >
>  > Fig.2: IC-7700 overall view. Click for larger image. Photo courtesy =
> Icom =3D
>  > Inc.
>  >
>  > Fig.3: IC-7700 rear panel.
>  >
>  > Fig.1: IC-7700 front panel. Click for larger image. Photo courtesy =
> Icom =3D
>  > Inc.
>  >
>  > The new IC-7700 is a self-contained, top-performance HF/6m =
> transceiver =3D
>  > closely related to its "bigger brother", the
>  > IC-7800.
>  > Its main features are:
>  > List of 1 items (contains 11 nested lists)
>  > 1. Two independent DSP units (of the same type used in the IC-7800).
>  > List of 1 items nesting level 1
>  > =3D95 One DSP is dedicated to the transmitter and receiver, and the =
> other =3D
>  > to the spectrum scope.
>  >
>  > list end nesting level 1
>  >
>  > HF/6m transmitter with a MOSFET PA delivering 200W output at full =
> duty =3D
>  > cycle.
>  >
>  > Quiet, built-in switch-mode mains power supply.
>  >
>  > Single HF receiver with I/Q second mixer, offering +40dBm 3rd-order =
> =3D
>  > intercept point*.
>  > List of 2 items nesting level 1
>  > =3D95 The single receiver should be seen not as a disadvantage, but =
> as a =3D
>  > plus. The single receiver allows no-compromise RX performance at a =
> =3D
>  > reasonable price;
>  > BNC sockets on the rear panel, and CI-V, allow easy connection and =
> =3D
>  > synchronization of a second Icom transceiver such as the 756Pro3 as =
> a =3D
>  > secondary receiver.
>  > Many prospective IC-7700 buyers already own an IC-756Pro3. Add the =
> =3D
>  > IC-7700 to your existing Pro3 for the perfect contest station; use =
> the =3D
>  > IC-7700 as your
>  > main transceiver, and the IC-756Pro3 as a spotting receiver.
>  > =3D95 Upgrade from your IC-765 or IC-775DSP, and get the benefits of =
> a =3D
>  > spectrum scope.
>  >
>  > list end nesting level 1
>  >
>  > Built-in automatic tracking RF preselector.
>  > List of 1 items nesting level 1
>  > =3D95 The built-in tracking preselector, and relay-switched front =
> end, =3D
>  > offer unrivalled strong-signal HF performance.
>  >
>  > list end nesting level 1
>  >
>  > Built-in high-speed automatic antenna tuner.
>  > List of 1 items nesting level 1
>  > =3D95 The tuner covers the HF and 6m bands.
>  >
>  > list end nesting level 1
>  > Selectable 15, 6 and 3 kHz roofing filters.
>  > List of 1 items nesting level 1
>  > =3D95 As provided in the IC-7800.
>  >
>  > list end nesting level 1
>  >
>  > Precision OCXO with =3DB10.05ppm frequency stability and 10 MHz =
> Reference =3D
>  > I/O jack.
>  > List of 1 items nesting level 1
>  > =3D95 The precision OCXO with 10 MHz REF I/O allows the IC-7700 to =
> clock =3D
>  > other equipment, or to be clocked from a higher-level master clock =
> =3D
>  > source.
>  >
>  > list end nesting level 1
>  >
>  > 7" color TFT LCD display.
>  > List of 2 items nesting level 1
>  > =3D95 The display includes a simulated analogue multi-function =
> meter.
>  > =3D95 Rear-panel VGA socket for external video monitor.
>  >
>  > list end nesting level 1
>  >
>  > Multi-function spectrum scope with adjustable resolution bandwidth =
> =3D
>  > (RBW).
>  > List of 1 items nesting level 1
>  > =3D95 The adjustable RBW permits spectral analysis of received =
> signals. =3D
>  > IMD products and spurs can be displayed.
>  >
>  > list end nesting level 1
>  >
>  > Built-in RTTY/PSK31 modem requiring only a USB keyboard.
>  > List of 1 items nesting level 1
>  > =3D95 The built-in RTTY/PSK31 modem allows use of the IC-7700 as a =
> =3D
>  > complete digimode terminal, requiring only a keyboard. This is great =
> for =3D
>  > semi-portable operation
>  > (e.g. Field Day) or when shack space is at a premium.
>  >
>  > list end nesting level 1
>  >
>  > IF-DSP notch filter with adjustable parameters.
>  > List of 1 items nesting level 1
>  > =3D95 The notch filter shape factor is selectable in 3 steps, and =
> its =3D
>  > maximum stopband attenuation is 70 dB.
>  >
>  > list end nesting level 1
>  >
>  > Multi-function noise blanker implemented in DSP.
>  >
>  > Separate, high-performance 6m receiver front end.
>  >
>  > Digital voice recorder.
>  >
>  > Front -panel USB ports for USB memory drive and keyboard.
>  > List of 1 items nesting level 1
>  > =3D95 The USB memory drive socket permits use of pocket USB memory =
> drives. =3D
>  > No CF card is required.
>  >
>  > list end nesting level 1
>  > list end
>  >
>  > * at 50 kHz offset.
>  >
>  > Download the pre-release
>  > brochure
>  > for more information.
>  >
>  > Note: This device has not been approved by the FCC or other =
> appropriate =3D
>  > regulatory authorities. This device may not be sold, leased, or be =
> =3D
>  > offered for sale
>  > or lease, until such approval has been obtained.
>  > Copyright =3DA9 2007,
>  > A. Farson
>  > VA7OJ/AB4OJ. IC-7700 information and images courtesy Icom Inc.
>  > Last updated: 05/16/2007
>  >
>  > Steve, K8SP
>  >