#HAM RADIO OUTLET ICOM 7300 UPDATE#
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Now, the 7300 has become my go-to rig for phone and CW. Actual operating in a digital mode just doesn’t do it for me. The fun was in getting it setup and making it work. Personally, I now find digital modes boring. I bought the Icom primarily for the simplicity of physical setup for digital modes (one USB cable) but I knew from reading reviews and specs that this was an extraordinarily capable all around radio. It took awhile for me to move in that direction. Now that I have it paired with a new amp (Acom 1010), I find that it gets more use than my FT-1000MP.

#HAM RADIO OUTLET ICOM 7300 UPDATE#

Update after nearly two years of use: The longer I’ve had it, the more I use it, the better I like it. In my opinion, this is still an incredible radio and still a Best Buy. I’ve owned a lot of radios over the years, some of them top of the line. I often contemplate upgrading to a “better” rig, but when I ask myself if one of those rigs would help me or enrich my operating experience in any way the answer is always, no. I’ve found the radio to be similarly effective, and a joy to use, on CW. The digital filters are amazing, and judicious use of the RF gain seems to eliminate any of the “overload problems” some have experienced and written about. I do not live in an RF noisy environment, and my modest antennas are not prone to overload the radio in normal operation-even during contests.ĭuring a very recent ARRL SSB DX contest (where 10m was wide open, Yahoo!) I was easily able to hear and work S-0 to S-1 signals surrounded by S-9+ stations. The Yaesu hybrid RF analogue/SDR design appears to have won the hearts and minds of astute amateurs (and the test equipment at Sherwood Labs)-but the Icom IC-7300 still sits atop my operating desk and likely will continue to be there for the foreseeable future.Ĭurrently priced a few hundred dollars less than Yaesu’s highly rated FTdx-10, it remains an absolute bargain. Well, time for another update after another 2+ years of service: This rig is the best for the money anywhere. Other rigs include Drake twins, Hammarlund hq 110, various Heathkit rigs and home brew equipment. However, detailed use may require reading the manual. The basic operation is so simple, one need not even consult the friendly manual. Again, I want to say, it is very easy to use. Sept 14, 2022: The rig works flawlessly with ft-8 and ft-4. And, the display has an automatic screen saver!! I would purchase this rig again. The display is excellent and adjustable also. Noise reduction, and noise blanker are excellent, and easily adjustable. The rig hooks up to my computer flawlessly. Basic use is easy, or you can follow the manual, and really dig deep into many menus. In my opinion, it is the best rig for the money.

It has a few issues, but they are minor and not worth mentioning. I'm and old-timer, and have been hesitant to try the newer rigs. Slot, USB for CI-V and audio I/O, digital noise reductionĪnd 101 memories. Otherįeatures include: Voice memory, 15 Band Pass Filters,ĬW/RTTY memory keyer functions, RTTY decode, SD card

#HAM RADIO OUTLET ICOM 7300 PLUS#

Real-time spectrum display with waterfall plus a usefulĪudio scope display. Provides complete operational status including a stunning The conventional superheterodyne system, a direct RF This new HF plus 6 meter 100 watt transceiver hosts newĬapabilities and technologies for its class. EMail SubscriptionRegistered users are allowed to subscribe to specific review topics and receive eMail notifications when new reviews are posted.

Ham radio outlet icom 7300