Just out of curiosity, what's different on the 746 pro as compared to the 
746?  I have a friend here in Muskegon that has the 746 and I was talking to 
him about the discussion going on here, and he was wondering what the 
difference was.  That got me wondering, so I figured I'd just ask.  *smile*

73,
Chris, w8cjs
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: 746PRO


> Tom,
>
> I've compared the receiver on my 480 with my Icom R75, and the R75 is
> quieter, which makes the signals stand out more, especially when they're
> weak.  I also wish the 480 had a wider transmit SSB filter, which would 
> make
> the audio a little less restricted, and I think they could have done a bit
> better with the DSP.  Trouble is, it's probably the best radio on the 
> market
> in terms of ease of operation, which is why I'm willing to put up with its
> other shortcomings.  Then again, I'm not a serious contester or DX chaser.
> If I were, I'd probably want something better, and I might be willing to
> give up some accessibility.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 23:04
> Subject: Re: 746PRO
>
>
>>    Very well said, Steve, and that represents my overall assessment
>> exactly.  This is why buying a rig is often something that involves
>> compromises, which is what makes the decision so difficult.  You'd think
>> that, for the money we pay for these rigs, you could have more all-around
>> better features than we sometimes get.
>>
>> Anyway, I guess that's part of the challenge.
>>
>> I do have to say, though, that I've been very very impressed with the
>> TS480
>> so far, and I believe its receiver comes at least somewhat close to the
>> quality of the 746 receiver, although admittedly, I'll have to play with
>> the
>> TS480 much more before I can conclude that for sure.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 4:58 PM
>> Subject: Re: 746PRO
>>
>>
>>> Tom,
>>>
>>> In my opinion, Icom receivers perform better than Kenwood or Yaesu
>>> receivers, in terms of sensitivity, signal to noise,  and dynamic range.
>>> It's frustrating that each of the big three companies does well in
>>> different
>>> aspects, but none of them have radios that excel in all aspects.  You
>>> can't
>>> beat Kenwoods for accessibility and high quality audio.  Icoms have
>>> fantastic receiver specs, but don't do as well with audio quality. 
>>> Yaesu
>>> radios seem to have more bells and whistles than anyone else, but have
>>> the
>>> worst track record for accessibility, and don't seem to do as well
>>> technically as Icoms.
>>>
>>> Steve
>>
>>
>>
>>
>