I haven't looked on ebay, just the usual qth.com eham, sites like that,
they're really down in price then. I haven't used my 706 since 2 years ago
last November, the last public service thing I did with one of the clubs I
used to belong to,I was removed form that club shortly after and really
haven't had a chance to use the radio though one of these days, I'll have
time to take it out and try it here, make sure it's still working as it
should, I was pretty good with it but that was a while ago.
----- Original Message -----
From: "colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: ICOM 706
> for about the past 3 years, I've been watching IC706 MKII G's on ebay, and
> they typically sell for $400 to $450 without any accessories or
> extras...and
> between $400 and $550 depending on what they come with.
> IE after market microphones, filters, voice synth, mobile bracket etc.
> But i've never seen one for more than $550 in the past 3 years on ebay.
> I've seen them as low as $300 for buy it now on ebay as well...but that
> was
> just a stock IC706 MK II G with no manual or extras.
>
> That was a real covetted radio when it first came out in the original
> IC706
> run.
> Sometime in the 90's? Every guy I knew wanted one of those but few
> actually
> got one.
>
> So I didn't even lay my hands on a 706 until about 6 years ago, and I've
> still not had an opportunity to use one extensively.
>
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 8:21 AM
> Subject: Re: ICOM 706
>
>
>> It depends on the version, the latest MKIIG, probably no more than $700,
>> keeping in mind at one point you could buy them for that price brand new
>> a
>> few years ago, or close to it but that was a couple month thing,
>> personally
>> I don't think I'd go above 650 for one in mint condition unless it came
>> with
>> filters, voice chip, then the price may go up a little but really, not
>> much
>> more than $700 yet if someone offered me 700 for mine right now, I'd take
>> it
>> as is probably. Just an MK II, I really don't see many of those on the
>> used
>> market, but probably no more than 500 plain if even that with no dsp,
>> maybe
>> with features no more than $550, you have to remember, the MK II G was
>> out
>> for 8 years at least so the MK II is an older radio at this point and a
>> lot
>> were used mobile so have dings, scratches and what not. Having had the MK
>> II
>> and MK II G I can say the receiver in the MK II G is a lot better than
>> just
>> the MK II and the original is a little worse, and I'd consider even the
>> G
>> model to be reasonable, not great by any means. The original, not worth
>> much
>> I've seen some for 450 but they didn't sell and I told one of those guys
>> selling one he'd have to cut the price in half before I'd give it a
>> serious
>> look.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 8:03 AM
>> Subject: Re: ICOM 706
>>
>>
>>> What do you guys think the average price of a good 706 should be?
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 8:01 PM
>>> Subject: Re: ICOM 706
>>>
>>>
>>>> Junior, thanks much to you and other guys that gave info on the ICOM
>>>> 706.
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Junior Lolley" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 5:01 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: ICOM 706
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Fred, I have been using the 706 for several years.
>>>>> It is not fully accessible.
>>>>> But with the ut-102 voice chip you can get the signal strength,
>>>>> frequency
>>>>> and mode.
>>>>> To input the frequency I use the qsyer.
>>>>> I have very little problem using the 706.
>>>>> Now I am not saying it is the radio for you but I like the radio.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Junior Lolley KG4itd
>>>>> Liberty County E. C.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>>>> On Behalf Of Fred Adams
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 9:43 AM
>>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>>> Subject: ICOM 706
>>>>>
>>>>> Do any of you guys use or have you used the ICOM 706 and if so, how
>>>>> blind
>>>>> user friendly is it? I have been slightly thinking of getting one to
>>>>> put
>>>>> beside my recliner to have easy access to both HF and two meters.
>>>>> Whitch
>>>>> voice synthesizer does it use? I would appreciate any info as I am
>>>>> only
>>>>> thinking about it at the present time . I have no plans to give up
>>>>> my
>>>>> ICOM
>>>>>
>>>>> 775DSP..
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> FRED C. ADAMS W4HC
>>>>> THE HOUR IS LATE AND
>>>>> THE NIGHT IS FAR SPENT
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