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| Reviews Summary for ICOM IC-7600 |
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Reviews: 51
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Average rating: 4.6/5
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MSRP: $3,950
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Description: The ICOM IC-7600 has been unveiled at the Tokyo hamfair August 2008. DSP based HF/50 MHz 100W transceiver keeps the best of IC-756PROIII with the look and convenience of IC-7XXX seiries rigs.
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N6KZB
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 3, 2010 17:02
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7600 works well!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought the 7600 recently. It's USB cable to computer is working well. The owners manual is lacking in the tutorial on the USB portion. I downloaded the drivers from the ICOM site. I now have the radio's rig control working with MixW, HRD, Winmor, Airmail, and Aclog. The internal sound card aspect is a fantastic feature. Got rid of the rigblaster and all it's cables. I get full audio and rig control with one USB cable. The sound settings took a little research and internet prowling, but we got it. Icom needs to really provide better instructions on this aspect. How does it play? Very nice. The roofing filters make a difference for me. I do a lot of soundcard data work, and once set up, this radio is a dream. I run Windows 7 (x64) and have no problems. It did take some tweaking to get the levels correct, found best to set radio levels at less than mid range, and then tweak from the compter side. I get good audio reports on SSB with a used SM-20 mic I had. I have left most settings at factory default. As a side note I bought the 7200 for field work, same USB set up.
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VK2YN
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 31, 2010 03:19
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Good so far......
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Nice radio, great feel. Replaced my IC7000 which i have been using on HF.
Seamless integration with HRD using the usb cable for sound rig control.
only reaasoon for a 4 rather than a 5, i like to use MMSSTV , however have not found any way possible to have the program put the rig into TX..Have tried all the basics with no avail...
All in all, a nice radio, with great filtering.
Derek VK2YN
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W4II
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 29, 2010 12:26
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Excellent Radio
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Was concerned I may miss the Orion II and K3; not so. It is an excellent radio!
Please feel free to email me with any specific questions.
73 John W4II fraz1 at bellsouth.net
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KH6TA
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 22, 2010 02:27
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Simply put, I love It!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I had a TS2000, them went to the Icom 756Pro3. The Pro3 still has a special place in my heart, but making the decision to replace it with the 7600 has been great! The display is awesome, the dual DSP, MNF, superior PBT and 3 roofing filters make this radio a joy to listen to using the SP-23. It's an easy transition from the Pro3.
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MM0SSG
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 7, 2010 10:13
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Still Love t ..!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Well I loved it when i got it and after 6 months I love it even more , a top radio, been experimenting using the data modes on it now, I love the fact that you can hook up to a pc with one usb cable and no need for complicated interfaces etc !!
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N2KBE
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 2, 2010 12:54
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IC-7600 A Winner!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Replaced a ProIII with the IC-7600, and I'm very pleased with the purchase. The like the additional features that the ProIII didn't have:
USB Ports to connect to PC for Firmware Updates, PC Control of rig, and Audio flow (with replaces the need of using soundcard ports).
3 Scan rates for spectrum scope using dedicated DSP chip.
All FET PA
PSK Decoder built-In
Image-Rejection Mixer
3 Selectable Widths for Manual Notch
LED Backlit Display
3 Selectable Widths for APF (Audio Peak Filter)
Center and Fixed Spectrum Displays
And of course 3 Roofing Filters
I have owned a TS-940SAT, FT-1000MP Mark-V, IC-756ProIII, some Elecraft K2s, and 1 K3. This is the best so far! K3 wasn't user friendly, missing the Spectrum Scope! Yeah I know there is the P3 Apdater Out now, but it is limited in its use. The LCD screen on the IC-7600 displays all information for a particular mode. If your working FM, then one can easily select the Tone Frequency using keys beside the LCD Display. On the K3, hey what button do I need to push? I can't remember... too many updates also!
The rig works great with the digital mode programs, such as FLDigi. One USB-to-USB cable is all one needs for audio flow and control!
Is it true that ICOM is the only one which uses Image-Rejection Mixers?
ICOM has another Winner!
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W3HKK
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 28, 2010 16:06
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state of the art rig
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After 30 years of using my FT901/2DM stations, I figured it was time for a new rig. I was looking for a state of the art hf rig with 6M, but not an SDR. I boiled it down to a Ten Tech Omni 7, or the 7600. While the Omni 7 is a great rig, it was not as current as the new 7600. The roofing filters, spectrum scope, and usb keyboard in front for psk/rtty ( but not cw!) appealed. Yes it was quite a bit more than the TT, but again, it was state of the art, and a once in 30 year purchase.
The cw/rtty/psk/ssb memories effortless cover many contest situations, as well as repetitive CQs on a quiet 6m band. It's a pleasure checking out the band with a memory CQ, while puttering in the shack, til someone comes along.
For 6M I bought a 5 el yagi and strapped it to my propane grill on the back deck, 6 ft off the patio, with an armstrong rotor. Would you believe, 9 countries including Portugal, 38 states, including the west coast while beaming THRU the house. So 6M has proven to be a nice bonus.
Ive only scratched the surface of the bells and whistles, and my familiarity with them is slowly progressing. But thats gravy on top of a very nice, quiet and comfortable to use xcvr.
Im about 40% ssb, 40% cw, and 20% psk/rtty, and active on 6-160m.
The only glitch so far is a volume control that doesnt tune smoothly. I can feel it catching slightly as I turn the volume up or down.
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N2WB
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 22, 2010 06:57
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Excellent radio - PLUS
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Icom loaned the TEAM five Icom IC-7600 rigs for the April 2010 DXpedition to Iraq (YI9PSE).
These rigs were subjected to extreme conditions including shock/vibration, extreme heat and many power drops while transmitting ETC....No problems at all. 7-8 days of 24/7....50401 Q's.
Icom can be very proud of this rig. The receiver is very quiet and the RADIO is just SUPER.
Well done Icom! Thank you Ray and Diane!
Sure hope to have the IC-7600 on my next Dxpedition!!!
DX RULES!!!
73 Bill N2WB
(WILD BILL)
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N6PSE
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 18, 2010 13:34
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Outstanding radio!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Icom loaned me five Icom IC-7600 rigs for the April 2010 DXpedition to Iraq (YI9PSE).
These rigs were subjected to extreme conditions including shock/vibration, extreme heat and many power drops while transmitting!
We were operating RTTY/SSB and CW at the same time, in close proximity to our other stations. While we did use contest filters, we found that these rigs were up to the challenge of operating in this environment. An outstanding rig in every regard.
Icom can be very proud of this rig. It is every bit as good and performs as well as the "big brother" IC-7800 in the shack at home.
Well done Icom!
Paul N6PSE
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MM0SSG
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 17, 2010 14:21
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Amazing
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I've had the rig about 6 months now and find it to be a great performer on both ssb and CW.
At first i was not getting the best out of it but within a week or so I managed to get my way around it.I found changing the HPF/LPF settings for CW made a great difference in the way I was receving weak signals. I love the scope and the dual watch facility is just so handy; I use it quite alot.I love the ease of using the filters and the roofing filters work great in contest conditions. One thing I need to mention just a small thing and maybe I'm doing something wrong but i have no way of knowing exactly how quick my CW is being sent. Nothing indicates its 25pwm or 20 etc etc , would be good to know. other than that I'm delighted with it. Its such a great looking rig for the shack also.. go buy one you will not be dissapointed !!!
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