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| Reviews Summary for ICOM IC-7000 |
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Reviews: 247
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Average rating: 4.4/5
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MSRP: $TBA
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Description: HF/VHF/UHF All Mode Transceiver.
2 × DSP
Digital voice recorder (DVR)
Improved AGC loop performance
2 × MNF (Manual Notch Filter)
2-mode band scope
2.5-inch color TFT display with TV screen receive capability
Remote control Microphone
Digital IF filters
Available mid 2006
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More info: http://www.icomamerica.com/products/amateur/7000/
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KC4VFP
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Rating: 3/5
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Nov 22, 2009 11:56
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drains battery, low PO @ 12.5v
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Although the IC-7000 has many features, it will drain a battery overnight, if left on; not desirable for a mobile rig.
Without the motor running, 35 watts output is typical.
I put my IC-7600 in the mobile for a short trip, and the IC-7600 put out 100 watts @ 12.5 volts! It would be nice if ICOM's top mobile rig did the same.
p.s. The logic unit and a UHF PO transistor failed, and were fixed under warranty.
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WC0R
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 30, 2009 20:57
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Excellent so far
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I am new to amateur radio and am using the IC 7000 as a mobile rig. I am still learning the features and capbilities, but the radio has performed flawlessly so far. Although I am certainly not as expert as many reviewers here, I have found the radio easy to use particularly for mobile operations. The features I use the most are easily accessible; I have barely scratched the surface of the capabilities of this rig and I am learning something new about it almost every day. I am now shopping for a base-station rig and am considering another 7000. From my perspective as a "newbie" I think this rig is a great start that brings plenty of capability and a lot of room for growth in a mid-priced, versatile rig.
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N2RRA
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 30, 2009 00:36
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Awesome on CW!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Funny! Some just look for attention making false claims.
As a CW operator using this rig on VHF/UHF and on HF at up to 30wpm I have never had any issue's with it at all on both IC-7000 presently owned.
Functions as previously stated:
CW/CWR
Keyer repeat time
Dot/Dash Ratio
Rise Time
Paddle Polarity
keyer Type
Key Speed
Pitch
CW Memory Transmit Functions
Break-in/Full Break In and OFF settings
Filters set: 100hz, 250hz, 500hz,
Vary any Filter setting adjustment and preset to memory. My filters work effectively at it's lowest setting of 50hz.
Does all flawlessly! What more can you ask for?
73!
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N6BOB
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 30, 2009 00:09
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IC-7000 Does everything including CW
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The prior reviewer has a very narrow view of amateur radio and has down graded this fantastic compact mobile/base rig for not having CW mode A. Now this seems to be a very myoptic view of the rig. If you don't know the difference between the two modes A and B check out this link to a YouTube video from Ten Tec. Most operators on CW just use the paddles and this is a non issue.
Video: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1244688
The IC-7000 is a fantastic rig and I still love mine after about 4 years of daily use. I did have to send it into Icom a few months back for new pin diodes in the 2 meter transmit section. They blew with a high SWR on 2 running high power...it was repaired quickly and reasonably. I didn't realize that at the bottom of the 2 meter band my SWR went up to about 3 to 1 and the rig shut down...
Most CW ops will love the keyer as it has 3 memories and can be looped with a short pause for listening during a CQ call. This is such a nice feature during a contest.
I have the original mike and it works fine but had one a few years back with the mike mod and it worked fine too... it was stolen and had to be replaced along with a new control head.
The prices are reasonable for this rig considering all the features. Good job Icom.
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KK5F
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Rating: 2/5
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Sep 29, 2009 19:31
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Iambic Keyer Poorly Designed
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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It amazes me that so-called reviews of the IC-7000 and other rigs, here and in the ham rags like QST, omit important information as the fact, in the case of the IC-7000, that its iambic keyer ONLY functions in mode B. In spite of the hundreds of menu items available to the operator, including some for the keyer that few would ever wish to change, ICOM stupidly provides NO mode A capability, and has confirmed this firmware design failure. This is important because it is very difficult for an operator accustomed to one mode to use the other. Most Jap rigs with built-in keyers provide only mode B, for some perverse illogical reason. In the US, even $150 QRP rigs with built-in keyers usually provide selectable modes, but not ICOM on their premier mobile/portable rig.
Sure, I could use an external keyer, or revert to single paddle slap key manipulation, BUT I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WITH THIS SO-CALLED SOPHISTICATED RIG! An omission of such an obviously needed capability, while providing many many other features of dubious value, leads me to doubt the quality of the whole engineering effort behind the IC-7000.
ICOM, get your head out of your butt! Providing this would cost you nothing but a little conscientious attention to detail in the firmware department.
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N2RRA
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 27, 2009 22:17
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It's an Icom, Baby!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have owned two IC-7000 rigs for 4 years now and I love them. One is used as a weak signal rig for 6m, 2m and 432Mhz. I went into the hidden menu to increase the sensitivity levels because I wasn't satisfied with it at first. It wasn't bad, but thought it could be better. After performing the mod I was loving it. There, finally complete!
The other IC-7000 was used mainly in the mobile which is fantastic. When ever I'm on a long road trip I never leave home without it. Field Day, Field work, emergency situations, DXpedition, this is the rig you want in a small package.
I decided to use it on HF from the home after 4 years. Working with it on weak signal VHF/UHF or from the mobile challenges the receiver on HF with bigger antennas. By doing this I have a new profound respect for the little guy.The receiver is every bit as good on HF as my Icom pro III. The difference is in a couple of features that the IC-7k has that the proIII doesn't and vice versa. It's very debatable which has the advantage, but for a mobile rig and for it main purpose it's just awesome on HF!
I've never had any issue's with front end overload or heat. Has always worked well fending off QRM and QRN. Static crashes and atmospheric conditions not a problem. If you have a problem operating this rig then there's something wrong. I can't imagine why one would think you need a doctrine degree to run this rig. If you have a problem with finding functions and working your way through the menu's then there's nothing wrong with the rig. There's something wrong with you!
Anyway, awesome radio for mobile, base, contesting, Dx'ing or rag chewing. Enjoy the worth the buy, best bang for the buck in the smallest package possible.
73's!
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AF2Q
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 27, 2009 18:47
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My 2 cents on the IC-7000
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have 4 FT 817 rigs,3 FT 857-D rigs and 1 FT 897 Rig.
I really don't need another rig but my G/F who is a nurse feels my desk looks better with more rigs on it:-)
I love the rig,had it about 3 months.
Only one thing I feel ICOM should do and that is to use a bigger fan with a lot more CFM.
The rig does run warm even on receive.
I think the Little lady paid $1,150.00 on sale with the separation kit that i'll never use.
Other then the running hotter then my other rigs I have nothing bad to say about it.
It rates a BIG 5 from me
BOB
AF2Q
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K7MHI
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Rating: 4/5
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Sep 11, 2009 16:32
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great radio for portable
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I am not going to get into the technical, but I want to address from another perspective.
This radio is great it is all mode all band. However If your considering buying this radio because you cant afford a 756 or 7600 and want something cheap to get you on the air. This radio will work for that HOWEVER. I went through the same problems as you, my advice. The 7000 has very small buttons and they hide things in layers of menus for the lack of buttons. This is a pain if you use it daily. I would never ever replace my 756 for this radio as a base station.
Also dont buy this radio for the spectrum scope, it will not make you happy.
For a portable and camping radio or for a emergency rig backup rig, additional rig to your primary base station its awesome as all people say.
Just remember that you dont want to operate this radio all day all night as your primary it will drive you a little nuts.
If you use HRD it helps as the buttons are on screen easy to get at.
One more tip if you want to work digital you will need to get a interface of some sort like the RigBlaster P&P works nice.
It would be a 5/5 for me but the learning curve for radio use with the small and confusing menu's was a lot to deal with. I am not a RTFM person.
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WA0USA
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 5, 2009 23:08
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Great little radio after almost 3 years of use
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I purchased the IC 7000 new almost 3 years ago to replace my 706 IIG. I have been licensed since 1968 and operate primarily CW. I have used it mobile in 3 Florida QSO Party Multi op/ multi station mobile efforts, used it portable one year in the ARRL VHF contest from Oregon and loaned it to a friend for use in CQWW from J68 last year, where he made right under 5000 Qs single op with a handful of wire antennas and a 30L1. I have also used it mobile on several extended business trips in rental vehicles using well bonded roof or trunk mounted Hamsticks. In the FQP we used it with an AH4 tuner and a 108" roof mounted whip. The radio has performed flawlessly after its first FQP outing where the HM 151 mic issue raised its head when the radio was used on SSB the first time. Reading the instructions and knowing how compression works solved the problem for the contest after which the mic went to AB5N. It has worked flawlessly in all modes since and the mic mod has improved the audio quality and quantity with out resorting to cranking up the compression. Even after three years of use the flexibility and capability of the radio continue to surprise me. Having owned a 706 IIG for a couple of years before the menu system was familiar but is much deeper. I still have to resort to the manual at times as I use the radio in unfamiliar modes (RTTY, PSK31) It is my full time 6m radio as well. I have never had any heating problems with the radio even while ragchewing on CW in the mobile with the radio in a less than ideally ventilated area. If I had to get rid of all the other rigs I own and keep only one, the 7000 would be the one that I would keep. I guess that says it all.
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K3GM
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 4, 2009 08:16
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Separating control head problems....
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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While I echo the good and not so good points the reviewer made below, I have one additional item to point out. With the control head separated from the radio, the IC-7000 becomes extremely sensitive to RF feedback. RF gets on the umbilical cord, and will shut the radio down. This is especially bad on 40 meters. If you're using this transceiver in a mobile installation, care must be taken to adequately ground the antenna and transceiver with a short, heavy braid or more preferrably a copper foil strap to the vehicle body. You must also apply ferrite chokes to both ends of the umbilical cord. Doing so will completely eliminate the shut down problem many experience, and will either eliminate or greatly reduce ignition noise. Otherwise, this is a slick littke radio, and shares many of the features of it's big brother, the IC-756 Pro III.
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