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W2MSK
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 4, 2003 07:48
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I can't destroy it!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had this radio since it was first released, about 5 years and in this time it has performed flawlessly. Great receiver with no intermod and it's connected to a Diamond X500 at 45' close to NYC! In addition, I don't know how many times I have inadvertenly hit the lock switch on my mic and placed the radio in constant transmit at high power, once for almost 24 hours. The radio, of course, became very warm but shows no ill effects and just keeps on working. At the current used price, this is a great bargain. If you need a VHF/UHF base with somewhat aging satellite features..buy one. It's been indestructable for me.
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K9KJM
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Rating: 5/5
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May 4, 2002 23:55
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GREAT Value!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The Icom 820H at todays used prices of $650-750 is a great value radio! Works super for satellite operation, Functions OK for weak signal SSB use for the casual operator, Is a dynamite FM simplex & repeater rig. My only "wish" for this rig would be the adjustable power output as on the IC821, BUT that is really only needed to drive a tube type amplifier. And can be added "outboard" with only a pot. plugged into the Accy. jack.........
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W0KDX
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Rating: 3/5
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May 1, 2001 08:45
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Overall, good, but.....
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I had an ICOM 820 for a short while. I found it to be nice, but lacking in many respects. For the high dollars you pay for it, I didn't really see such a dramatic receiver as compared to the older Kenwood TR-751A for VHF. One big gripe that I had was the inability to adjust the drive level to run an amplifier. Had to go into the radio and "tweak" which I don't like at all. What were they thinking ?
Also, since when is a 50 watt radio considered "H" for high power on VHF ? You won't work much with that. Seems like they (ICOM) missed going the full monty and putting in a 100 watt final.
I got rid of it and opted for the TS-711 which is far superior for VHF work. I didn't try the UHF side of the 820, but found if I wanted to operate satellite, it wasn't really set up well for that either. A definite step backwards.
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KC2HDR
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 12, 2001 10:39
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Great Sat Rig!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I've had the oppotunity to use a 820H for the last 3 months and I find it user friendly. Its ease of operation is an asset, as the learning curve of the radio is definitely shorter. The only thing that I think Icom should have addressed is the menu system. Access should have been better thought out, to many power on, power off moves. Power output is more than enough for both barefoot work as well as driving an amp.
The receiver could have been more sensitive also, but, a pre-amp makes up for its defficiency there.
Overall, a real nice package.
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W9JCM
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 3, 2000 00:12
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neat rig good price now
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Great buy in todays market of OVER priced junk.. Its a good sat rig. I bought it used for 750. And have worked sats and some SSB. Love having the dual band capability. FM is easy as Pie. The 847 might be a bit better for ease of use but, for the price and size this one is great. Just have to find a UT-50 anyone have one I want it.
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