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W9ZX
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 25, 2011 14:15
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Great amplifier
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I won't bother to restate all the positive things that have been written. I've had my PW-1 attached to my 7700 for 3 years and have had no problems at all.
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ZS2DL
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 24, 2011 06:27
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Little Jem!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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This little Amp, is in a nut shell all you need.
It is easy to setup, easy to use and idles at legal limit power for ZS. It will give more without complaint. It is also very responsive and as a result you seldom have to drive it with more than 25 or 30 watts from the exciter.
It is a fantastic companion to my IC7800.
I also have a Quadra next to it and must be honest all the Quadra for build quality, and ergonmics cannot come close to the PW1.
I realise there are Acoms and Alphas that may be better but hey ICOM AMPS for ICOM Rigs!!! Hi.
73
Donovan
ZS2DL
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K2TCM
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 15, 2011 03:21
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Excellent Amp!!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just bought the Icom PW1 at HRO in Delaware. Jim detached the head for me (great service) and I got it home and put on a 240V plug. Found out I needed to remove one side of a diode to get it to operate on all bands--Had to remove diode D-18---a tiny diode that was there to prevent the CB crowd from using it. Icom tech guys are fantastic!! Man these things are TINY---but got it done. This amp is so easy to use and this little control head is such an elegant addition to my shack!!!! The tuner handles my antennas and it is effortless to run!! This thing makes a major difference in s unit reports--having a ball with it! Highly recommend it!!!
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VK2YN
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 3, 2011 02:14
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Seamless...
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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OK had the unit in a cardboard box..amd thought about time to set up...
Base rig an IC7600, which i control mainly through HRD for CW via winkey and digital modes.
Separating the head was a pain in the ...... but we got there.
followed web set info i googled, and up and running within minutes..so far seamless band switching and operation...
Unlike computers and software, it was actually a pleasure to get something out of the box that worked first time..
Derek VK2YN
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K8WLK
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 20, 2011 12:34
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Solid Performer
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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ICOM did a fine job with the PW-1. After six months of operation I would not give it up for another amp. Set up was easy and fast. I have the PW-1 integrated with my ICOM 756 Pro III and Ham Radio Deluxe, HRD logbook and Digital Master 780. They all work seamlessly together providing quick and almost instant access to band and frequency changes.
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KB6HRT
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 14, 2011 09:10
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GREAT!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Have had the PW-1 at least 5 years now, one failure a chip in the control head, shipping was a little pricey! Have used it with a 706M2G, 756PRO, 7700, a Yasue 920 and a 756PRO3 all worked as they should with the PW-1 very well! I like to build and work on antennas and compare antennas and the PW-1 is the very best for doing A/B/C/D tests, so you can have a reference antenna then compare to it to see what you have in less than a second and that neat. using the 7700 the PW-1 put out 1200 watts when set up correctly an clean as could be. Sometime the fans (4 of them) can make some noise when there all on but they keep the temp where it should be an all is always well! The best compliment I get is when I turn it on or off other station will say nothing except if there looking at there meter went it goes up from an S9 to 30 over S9 it does not change the audio at all except on the other stations meter. Now that good engineering!........KB6HRT
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WF2S
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Rating: 2/5
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Nov 14, 2010 14:52
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Disappointment
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I replaced a Ten Tec Titan with over 25 years of daily CW and RTTY use without failures.. I can not say that about Icom ! I wanted to embrace newer solid state technology- mistake #1. I interfaced it with my IC7700 and resonant beams with no problem. In a short rtty contact, the high speed fan roars..In less than 6 months, when I attempted to use it on 40 meters, the amp protect light came on and the amp shuts down. No other bands did this.. The antenna was checked and feedline , all were OK. I called Icom USA and the service dept. identified it as possible a component failure in the 40 meter bandpass tuning circuit.. They suggested a closer repair center in Michigan. After spending $127 to ship it back ( under warranty) I enjoy dxing barefoot.
I am pleased with Icom USA for their support and attentiveness. I am dissatisfied with Icom JA for the product failure. I honestly did not need a new amp nor do I need an auto tune for 3:1 swr.
It is still under warranty and I will part with it gladly after it is fully certified 100% good order by Icom. contact me if you are interested. $3900+ shipping.....
I have owned a TL922A, Ten tec 425and started with an old Dentron. None broke down except Icom !
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W1EBM
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 28, 2010 07:29
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Plug-and-play: A Great product
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After 50 years operating QRP, I bought a Pro3 a couple years ago, and have been having a lot of fun with its 100 watts. A month ago, I purchased the PW1 and am now in "ham heaven" operating QRO with this excellent amplifier.
The Pro3/PW1 configuration works flawlessly, and is a joy to operate. High-speed CW QSK works great !
My congratulations to ICOM for developing a top-notch product, and building it to the highest quality standards, clearly superior to the other manufacturers I considered.
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KB1NXE
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 9, 2010 09:30
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Absolutely Wonderful
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I've had my PW-1 for about 1 month now. I have it attached to my IC-756 PIII. Connection from the PIII is to a CT-17 Level Converter. I also connected the PW-1 to the CT-17. I also used the ACC2 cable from the PIII to the PW-1. I did this so I can continue to use HRD to control the rig.
To say the least, this amp performs flawlessly. The only issue I had setting up were made by myself (while doing the 10M mod, I disconnected the white ribbon cable from the rear panel connector board. One must reconnect cables so things work as designed!). Once I resolved the man made error, setup was simple.
With the memory antenna switching and the way I have my shack automated with HRD, the 756, a WN-2 and a home built computer controlled antenna switch, the PW-1 just made the whole station work! Now, QSY to a new band with HRD, the 756 changes, the PW-1 changes and the antenna switch all select the proper antenna/band combination. How cool is that!
The PW-1 just gives you a 1 KW solid state rig (when used with an Icom exciter). Mine is mounted under the table on the floor. Noise is not an issue. The Wavenode WN-2 provides the ability to monitor your signal both on spectrum and modulation. This amp is as clean as the exciter. No odd spurs or unwanted harmonics. Modulation is full and clean.
An added benefit is the 756 runs cooler and therefore quieter, as the drive level for the PW-1 is lower. The internal fan in the 756 doesn't come on during long conversations.
Before I made the purchase, I had looked at the ARCOM 1000 as I wanted a 6 meter capable amp. While the ARCOM seems to be a great amp with an easy tuning method, it lacked a tuner and the automatic band changing of the Icom. The ARCOM was also cheaper. So, why did I go for the Icom, well the two reasons I mentioned and the solid state finals were the big factors. Tubes are getting more expensive, less reliable and more sensitive. The cost difference was - to me - worth it.
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