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| Reviews Summary for ICOM IC-756 Pro III |
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W7KFO
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 2, 2008 15:07
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Excellent Performance
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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This is the finest transceiver I've operated in this price range. I tried several others (including the FT-2000) before purchasing the Icom and the 756ProIII is hands down the best.
Operation is very intuitive, no need to keep the manual on the operating desk. The receiver is extremely quiet, and sensitive enough that I rarely need to use the preamp(s). The noise blanker is extremely effective, and of course, adjustable. The DSP works superbly on stray signals and noise, and the band-pass filter options are astounding. The transmit audio is outstanding, and infinitely adjustable. And the spectrum scope has quickly become indispensable!
I'm keeping my IC-746 for portable use since it covers 2 meter sideband, and it makes a good field EmComm rig.
P.S. - I mainly operate SSB and RTTY. YMMV.
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K3ICH
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 24, 2008 18:04
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Intuitive operation, No PHd required
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have not found a single advertised feature that doesn't work flawlessly with this radio. I really wanted a new FT-2000, but half the "features" on it are non-functus! When and if I ever get a new IC-7700, it'll probably outperform the PRO III, but that doesn't take away from the fact that the PRO is way above the latest from Yaesumoto. I also have a "Field". I like it, but can never put the manual away. The PRO III is infinitely easier to use and every bit as good a radio. I am basically a casual operator and I like the fact that I didn't have to take a college level course on how to operate the Icom. That in itself is a good indicator of a manufacturers' committment to produce a superior product. I've had a PRO longer than any of them and will probably keep it even if I DO get a '7700.
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KX2V
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 24, 2008 06:58
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Great Rig!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is a great rig.
Giving it a 1 (like I saw in here) is so ridiculous it's stupid!!
Maybe they don't understand how use it??
I had the PROII,traded for a 950SDX,missed it so much I got the PROIII.
Receiver is great just set up the filters properly. Transmit audio is excellent considering the 2.9k restriction. The FT2K & 950SDX are better in the Fidelity area. But this 1 easily holds it's own!!
It's very user friendly & well worth the $$$.
KX2V
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K2VI
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 3, 2008 08:47
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First class design
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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This is the best in digital filtering.I have owned numerous HF rigs from the mid 90s to today and this reciever is the most versitile. Selectivity is solid with no hassle notching out unwanted nearby signals.It is done with a slight turn of the knob.Unlike some radio's where you need to find the sweet spot.I can't find one thing to complain about.This radio is awsome.
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ZS1NAZ
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Rating: 5/5
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May 30, 2008 23:15
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To hot not to BUY
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Owned the Icom Pro3 for more than 3 years,I have yet to fault this fine piece of equipment.You cant go wrong to purchase this radio, I hope Icom JAPAN will build a Vhf/uhf base station radio with a colour spectrum display and features like the Icom Pro3 has, It will compliment it side by side.
EXCELLENT RECIEVER,
EXCELLENT ON TRANSMIT
EXCELLENT TX AUDIO WITH MICROPHONE AJUSTED TO MATCH YOUR VOICE
This radio gets a 5+ from me
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AE5EH
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 24, 2008 15:11
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One of my favorites.
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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For me the PROIII is hard to beat for the price if you really take a long hard look at it's features and what it does. This is the first radio I've owned with the spectrum scope built in. Great tool once you get use to using it. I think the DSP is really good for a radio in this price. The adjustable filtering, PBT, notch and autonotch I really, really like. Only one roofing filter, but hey man, it does work. NR is really good as well. Although I don't use them often, the preamp does help when needed. The NB does work. I think some folks have been too crtical of it though. I love the build quality. And at 20lbs, you can tote it portable. It may take a while to really run the rig though its capable paces to see for yourself how well it operates in all that it will do. But if you have the chance at a freinds shack, give it a try. Great signal reports SSB with the stock mic for me. Does well in CW. Dual watch is handy.
All in all a great little package. Although I just bought the IC7700, I can't see getting rid of the IC756PROIII. They look really good sitting next to each other. The 910H, 7000, 756PROIII, and 7700 sre the only radios that I have yet to regret buying. The IC756PROIII is still one of my favorites.
73 & good DX de terry ae5eh
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K3EY
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 24, 2008 13:50
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PINNACLE
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Owned the original version for over five years and now the III for a few years.
I tried almost every HF radio under the sun both medium and high priced always to return to the Icom PROIII because nothing surpasses it for performance and ease of operation with so many features which doesn’t require three months training to make it play.
It's competitor has true believers chanting---read the manual--- read the manual--- read the manual when with the PROIII you can be making great DX contacts instead of reading the manual over and over and over.
Nothing touches this radio and why it's world famous. Yes I owned the K2/100--- three different times, yes I owned that radio to and that one……
K3ey…no good on qrz
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DJ0ABR
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 24, 2008 13:08
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fantastic !
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I owned a TS-440, TS-950 and TS-870, all nice and reliable radios.
But the IC756ProIII beats them all. The receiver picks up even very weak signals out of the noise, the best rig I ever bought.
What I want to get in the Pro IV ?
Well, the notch filter should be in the signal path before the ALC and not after it.
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G4RNW
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 19, 2008 13:00
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The best for the money
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have owned the 756 Pro111 for nearly 3 months and now feel familiar with all the facilities that I use. I can't comment on RTTY etc. as I dont use it. But on SSB and CW it is excellent. This purchase was quite move on for me as I have owned and used, a Kenwood TS830s since I was first licensed in 1982. By comparison it seemed rather formidable at first - it's instruction manual has about 120 pages compared to the 830's 15 ! However, it soon proved very easy to understand and easy to use. All of the day to day controls are easily accessable. Only the rarely adjusted settings are menu accessed.
The only slight niggle I have is that the power adjustment is small and fiddly. This is important as in the UK only 30 watts is legal on most of 160m. But nevertheless I would thoroughly recommend it based on my experience so far.
Also, I found Icom(UK) very quick to reply to any queries I had at the begining, usually replying to e-mails in the same day.
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OZ1LLY
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 22, 2008 02:52
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OK ICOM
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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3 year no problem.
use a 2 el. steppir and loop ant.
need a pro3 to vhf/uhf.
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