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Old 07-23-2008, 06:06 AM
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Default Ic 7000

Well I have had the 7000 for around 2 1/2 years now and so far so good.
I really enjoy the adjustable filter widths and the on board EQ(if thats what you would call it). It has a remarkable receiver with a very low noise floor. I always get great audio reports even with the stock hand mic. The menu system is much more simplistic in design than that of the 706. If you match it up with the LDG AT-7000 it is truly a splendid jewel.

Now let us review the flaws, and they are as follows.
It tends to get a little hot, no big deal, its not meltdown hot.
I dont like the fact that the swr meter does not function on vhf/uhf.
Last but not least, the rig will not achieve full output capability with the compressor turned off.

In my opinion the pros out weigh the cons by far. It is a really nice rig in a good price range. I also feel that it puts it competition to shame as well as a few base radios. However that is just my opinion so take it or leave it as they say.

Would I buy it all over again? In a new york minute. Actually I going to buy one to put in the car.

I would rate it a 4.8 out of 5! And in my book there are no perfect radios.
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