Having had a 706mkii/not G, and an original, as well as the 703+, I'd say 
the receiver in the + at least the one I had, is a good deal better than the 
706mkii, and much better than the one in the original 706.
 anyway.  I've never experienced any of the Elecraft rigs, but from all I 
hear, they're dynamite units.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 11:09 PM
Subject: Re: More Questions


> Eric:
>
> Given the reputation that the K2 has, I think I'd go for it before the 
> Icom
> IC703.  The '703, as I understand it has essentially the same receiver as
> the Icom 706, which is ok, but nothing to write home about.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 07:40 PM 10/15/2007 -0700, you wrote:
>>Hi Gary,
>>Have more rig related questions.
>>
>>If you had to choose would buy al Elecraft k2 or an Icom ic703?
>>
>>At this point I'm probably going to upgrade me stereo system first.
>>
>>Want to buy the Nad preamp and two Vincent Audio small amplifiers. One for
>>each channel.
>>
>>Want to replace an old Adcom preamp and Adcom power amplifier.
>>
>>Both things sound good.
>>
>>Just the yen for something more new and modern.
>>
>>Thanks for the help.
>>
>>Eric
>>KU3I
>>
>>
>>
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