From what I could tell with the 706, the 718 was better with noise and I 
can't imagine the 703 being much different. I haven't run the 706 at the new 
QTH though, there is a bit of noise here. The TS-2000 is pretty good with it 
but I've debated back and forth about hooking up the TS-930 to see what that 
thinks of all the noise from time to time around here since it's a quieter 
receiver but haven't done it. I may try it sometime soon though just to see. 
It's not as bad as I thought it would be but for the NTS nets and stuff I 
do, sometimes it's very tough. When you figure all the apartments around us 
though, each building having 2 to 4 apartments, a couple stores and a big 
factory and a fitness center I think it is, around me, S5 noise isn't a 
terrible thing. Sometimes it's worse but on average that's all it is. My 
antenna's not all that high either, it's only 8 inches off my roof in a 
couple places. I'm just glad I can get on the air and still have fun even if 
it's not quite as quiet or good a setup as where I last lived.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 11:48 PM
Subject: Re: Icom IC703 Questions


> Hi Butch,
> I think they are goth good rigs for their intended purpose.
>
> Talking about noise I'm really pleagued with it at the moment.
>
> 73,
>
> Eric
> KU3I
>