I have the 706 which is pretty close. Yeah, you can control them with HRD, I 
wouldn't get the icom interface though I'd go for one on ebay or RT systems 
used to make one, they're a lot cheaper and work just as well.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 7:37 PM
Subject: Icom IC703 Questions


> Does anyone on the list use an Icom Ic703 Plus.
>
> I'm considering getting one of those rigs if I can still find one!
>
> I already have a Millenium Qsyer keypad and will probably get the speech =
> board for the rig.
>
> I have some questions.
>
> Can the rig be controled via a computer? And if so, will Ham Radio =
> Deluxe work with it.
>
> If I do get this rig could someone the list give me some pointers for =
> using it.
>
> A few years ago I had planned to get a Ten-Tec Argonaut IV and read the =
> digital display with an Optacon.
>
> Of course, by the time I made up my mind the rig had been discontinued.
>
> I'm going to try to not let this happen with the Icom.
>
> Emotionally I still like the idea of getting a Yaesu FT817ND for qrp =
> work but what has sold me for now on the Icom IC-703 is the built in =
> tuner the speech board and the fact that one can program the rig's =
> memories using the Millenium Qsyer keypad.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>
> If anyone wishes to call I can be reached on evenings and weekends at:
>
> (916) 444-3158
>
> 73,
>
> Eric
> KU3I
>
>
>
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