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JP1DJV
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Rating: 3/5
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May 3, 2012 09:20
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Ordinary
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought mine at 220usd. The price is reasonable for its ordinary performance. ANT1/ANT2 selector is useful. Built-in ele-key works OK. The sensitivity is not so bad. Mine has the display problem, but it's not a big deal for me. The only thing I don't like is the noisy rx audio. This is probably a LIKE/DISLIKE problem. My ears are well trained with 80's Kenwood sound,hi. My 5 star rigs are TS-950, 850, 830 and FT-990. Relatively, I rated 737 3-star.
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CO1839
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Rating: 3/5
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Mar 4, 2012 07:15
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this is a good radio. but icom don't make parts for it
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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why i give it a 3 is can't get parts for it
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NM2K
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Rating: 4/5
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Sep 24, 2010 20:18
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Sorry I sold mine
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I really miss my IC-737. I sold it to buy a Yaesu FT-890, which is a terrific radio. However, the IC-737 was so intuitive to program that I miss it very much. I could do many things with the 737 without referring to the manual. Can't say that about the FT-890/AT.
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VE7IEF
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 9, 2010 23:53
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16 Years of Reliable Use and Great Fun!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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On March 22nd, 2010; it will be 16 years since I bought the Icom 737 from HRO in Portland, OR.
It was my first HF radio. Every time I turn it on, and conditions on the bands are ok, the 737 gives me much pleasure, with good local contacts and lots of DX.
I use it with the stock microphone, so the audio is not powerful, however, the reports I get over the air refer to the quality of my audio as natural, pleasant to hear, and not over driven. I don't have an amplifier, so I've only run the 100 Watts it generates.
With my set up, 4 ele. tribander 60 feet high, if the signal of a DX station is 5/3 and up, with skill, breaking a pile up is not that difficult.
Antenna tuner works great!
Receiver is quite good, although not necessarily stellar.
Full Bk in is a bit noisy, but works great.
The only small "problem" I had with this radio was the Mic gain pot that needed a little cleaning. That's it! Never a serious issue with this excellent radio produced by Icom.
I also have the Icom 706 MKIIG as a mobile, and have great fun with it!
I guess I have not much to add, except to say that this radio is reliable, and will give you good performance!
73 de VE7 IEF
Stan
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DL5MCQ
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Rating: 5/5
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May 4, 2009 07:18
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solid performer
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Have it since 1996. Working flawlessly from 1st day on. Put 250Hz cristal filters in 9 MHz IF and 455 KHz IF which makes it a great cw receiver. Receiver is quiet and excellent anyway. No overload problems on 40m during nighttime. Using SM-8 deskmike the rig is sounding very good on SSB. Automatic antenna tuner is working fine,too. Full-bk is a bit on the noisy side, so I use semi-bk.I don`t care about no VOX for SSB. Transmitter is running cool except excessive FM qsos.
If you need a secondhand solid performer try to catch one. You won`t regret it.
73 Edgar
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VE6CPU
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 14, 2008 10:41
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Great rig
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I've been using the 737 now for 6 months or so. I got it used from an SK. The ease of use is one of the nicest features, especially when your a new ham and would like to just get on the air with out having all the bells and whistles. I've used this rig as my main base for voice and digital (RTTY/PSK). The acc port on the back makes very easy to interface with a computer. I've also used it portable while camping using a simple home made buddy pole and can still get great contacts. The receiver is quiet and easy to notch out unwanted signals. I've never had a complaint on my audio although I have never heard what it sounds like.
If you can find one of these get it. Its a true work horse.
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MI1CTQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 5, 2007 12:52
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A solid radio that I'll never sell!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Great performing radio, easy to master and remember where every feature is when needed! All settings except the most obscure are readable at a glance without digging through menus. Works well with HRD except for S meter which doesn't display on PC as it is analogue only. Not a problem as I prefer a needle to any bargraph!
Very stable VFO and good audio reports with HM-36 and SM-20 mics, in shack and mobile. Big clear unambiguous display, fast tuner never fails to match in seconds.
I'd recommend an external speaker for shack use, it's well worth spending a few quid here as results are excellent.
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KA7WZM
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 28, 2006 15:04
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Don't make them like this anymore
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The Icom IC-737 gets a 10 0ut 0f 10 from me. Mine is one of the first that came off the shelfs of AES, and it has worked flawlessly. The screws in the cabinet have never been removed for any reason. It has a great receiver and have had many glowing audio reports. The built in tuner has done it's job, even Mobile with a 102" chicken band whip it tunes 10 thru 75/80 with no complaint at all and again, many glowing audio reports. And none of that - two fingers on two different buttons while standing on one foot then turning something with your nose. Just one hand and push one or two buttons and your done. Why don't they make them like this any more ? - CAUTION - It's not for the lazy, one finger has to key the mike. HI HI
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N1GXC
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 25, 2006 09:40
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Shhhhh....Don't tell anyone.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The Icom IC-737 has got to be one of the best kept secrets in used ham radio today. The radio has everything I need and nothing I dont. Now remember, my current radio is an IC-746 which I'm very happy with. The 737 has just as good receive, a better onboard antenna tuner and the same glowing audio reports. In a side by side comarison I really can't see any real difference between the two. These radios can be found in pristine condition for $250-400. I strongly reccommend using the SM-6 Icom cheapie desk mike. This is also a best kept secret. Together they add up to one terrific HF station at a very affordable price. If your thinking of picking one up, you must check out all the features. The only thing missing is VOX which is no big deal for me. It's a keeper!
73, Dan
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W1SNE
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 23, 2006 13:41
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Great "Just Right" Radio...
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I was surprised and very pleased to find out you don't have to spend over $500.00 for a well equiped, great featured, awesome performing, used hf radio. Just the right amount of features you need for serious operating. No layered menus, just honest controls on a very handsome radio. In my opinion, features anything over and above this is just "fluff". What a pleasure to use. I recomend a cw filter and a nice, inexpensive SM-6 desk mic for a really complete hf experience. More than a backup rig, makes a great primary radio. That built-in antenna tuner is great. Don't waste your money on more "fluffy" radio's, this one is it, and as far as I'm concerned, will be my favorite overall hf radio of all. I like it better than my new 746PRO. That's why I'm telling you not to waste your money. Find one and buy it for under $500.00 and you too will be a very happy, care free, fun loving operator. Just a great radio. A pleasurable hf experience. (Does 60m with very easy diode cut, still tunes up & works great)*73*
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