| KB6HRT |
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2023-12-24 | |
| Great Value |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
Have had some neat radios since 2000 this my only hobby hmmm am accessed with HAM radio..., Had most all the HF radios out there over the last 5 years, was looking at another FT3000D at the last min changed to the ICOM 7300, glad I did. After having a FT5000D then a FT5000MP an a FT9000D an listening to the FT3000D decided I would be making a mistake for me, so went with the IC 7300. After setting up the 7300 to my liking, it hears station an see's station most radio do not, an when the band is in the radio has a good signal to noise ratio, have had most all of the Pro series ICOM's and the IC 7600 all nice radios, this radio is no different, adding in it's selling price its a deal, will it play as good as the Kenwood TS 990s or the TS590sc no, still its a great deal, an a FUN radio to play with for sure.....................kb6hrt..............
My latest ICOM 7300 is the best yet, brought a Yaesu FTdx101MP at the end of the summer and wanted to get the price down sum, traded my ICOM 7300 and a tuner in on the new FDdx101MP but after the newness wore of on the Yaesu FTdx101MP started missing my trusties 7300
am so glad I did, because its the best one ever, The ICOM 7300 preforms so well for what I do SSB am a Rag Chewer and a Deer and my hearing is not like it was when younger, but mostly hear every word, in the years since the ICOM7300 has came out there has been improvement
made by ICOM all for the good I do believe. Am very very happy with my new ICOM 7300......73s.......an Marry Xmas to all HAM radio operators,............kb6hrt |
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| N3AFS |
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2023-12-24 | |
| Disappointed |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
| The touch screen & waterfall are great. I get superb reports on the SSB audio. FT-8 connectivity works flawlessly. I work mostly CW & unfortunately the audio is poor. With Filter 1 or 2 or 3 engaged, there is always noise. On SSB it is the same. I own an Icom IC-703 with a mechanical 500 Hz filter & when engaged there is no noise. I also own a restored Heathkit HW-101 & its mechanical 400 Hz CW Filter & is far superior to the IC-7300. Very disappointing. |
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| KJ4FGI |
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2023-11-22 | |
| Outstanding radio only one issue |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
Great rig, but doesn't hold the date or time.
There is a small battery that is a surface mount and isn't worth a,you know.
Anyway, I removed the surface mount battery and replaced it with a 2030 button battery holder. Now that battery will last years and when I need to replace it I pop the old out and put the new one in.
The level of skill I would say intermediate smd skill level. There is a, looks like a smd resistor next to it. The resistor is the smallest smd they make so be careful when removing the battery you may take that part out also.
I really don't look at the time on the radio so it really doesn't matter to me but I'm anal,I like everything to work as designed.
the radio you can't beat for the price and if you never had a radio with a waterfall you will love it. |
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| W8IJN |
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2023-10-07 | |
| Really, really nice radio. Love it! |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
For the life of me I cannot understand how anyone would not like this radio. It's easy to hook up, easy to figure out and easy to use. I bought this'n about four months after I picked up an IC-705 at the first post-plague Dayton. I so much liked the way the '705 worked -- once I got Andrew Barron's book -- and I wanted a bit more juice on 6m, which at the time was untrodden territory for me.
Some folks consider this the low end of the Icom line but then I can compare it to the IC-718, which is/was the low end some 20 years ago when I finally was able to afford an Icom box. If the IC-7300 is low end/low rent, then I'm sitting in a silver-plated, teak floored gated community trailer with solid gold kitchen cabinets. Everything I could ever want to have on a radio -- and I say this having come from the days of Collins, National & Drake & the USN -- this radio's got. It's listenable, sensitive, magnificently selective, and it puts out a nice signal. Hooked up to a decent speaker -- 'cause we all know the internal speaker in most ham rigs is just there to prove to you that it works fresh out the box -- and you can sit for hours like I used to do in the USN and let the inconvenienced electrons talk to you. The transmit audio is beautifully tuneable, as is the receive audio for each of the many modes. Getting on FT8, audio-derived RTTY and other digital mode hook up is a breeze with just one USB hose between the computer and the radio. The antenna tuner does a great job, 'though I am one of those who prefers the ATU at the base/feed point of the antenna, not at the radio. And, I suppose if I were slightly less than compos mentis, I could see it being a decent enough portable rig, though you have to admit that portable & mobile is no place for a touch screen. And no, you can't ask me how I compromise that with the '705.
So yeah, I like it. I'm keepin' it. Right there on the shelf above the operating position next to the '705 and the '718. A definite five-star radio. Definitely. |
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| VE7REN |
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2023-09-26 | |
| versatile and astonishing in many ways |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
update 2023- after many years using the ic-7300,the 2 things i would like to see are a output for a external monitor,and a metal 1/4 headphone jack,as the 1/8 is cheesy and plastic. solid and reliable performer!
bought mine in 2018. owned many radios in my day . the 7300 is most definatly way superior to many radios of this price point. the audio,both tx and rx is remarkable. add a studio mic,and it only gets better. the scope is adjustable in many color forms to suite your liking. the many features and .... price at around 1000 is hard to beat! i have NOTHING negative to say about it. i use it pretty much daily,and hear more and more and more on the bands all the time. most definatly the most popular radio on the market and the hf bands. bottom line=ide purchase again! |
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| HI8HRD |
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2023-06-23 | |
| THE BEST HF FOR $1,000 US |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
Hola, tengo 2 años con el IC7300 maravilloso equipo por el precio de venta, facil de configurar su operacion, transmision y la mejor cascada en radio HF, es la de radios ICOM. 5 Star.
The best radio hf for $1,000.00 us. thank you Icom. |
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| AA1ZO |
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2023-05-10 | |
| Excellent Radio |
Time Owned: 0 to 3 months. |
| I have owned this radio for about a month. I have owned many HF rigs over the years. I have to say, this is a winner. The receiver is quiet and very sensitive. I wanted one of these since they first came out. I finally saw my way clear and purchased one. I love the touch screen as well. I do like the FPGA technology, in that Icom can add features to the radio later down the road. I have received many transmit audio reports that are very positive as well. I believe Icom hit a home run with this one. Thank You Icom! |
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| I1QII |
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2023-04-16 | |
| Nice gear all around |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
After almost 40 years of radio and lot of equipment owned, I can say that the IC-7300 is a great radio and its makes price is nice.
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Earlier 5-star review posted by I1QII on 2016-07-11
I personally believe that the DualWatch on this radio is almost useless and obsolete.
It's wonderful and immediate keep an eye on one or more frequencies with Waterfall on the crystal clear display.
and eventually go listen to the VFO A/B function that is easily accessible with a single button located above the VFO knob.
Now that I am used I also find annoying simultaneous listening in my ears.
It 'a radio to be discovered! |
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| WA7AXT |
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2023-04-04 | |
| Excellent rig. The price is right. |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
We purchased the 7300 in September 2021. So far, it is absolutely fantastic. It gets a 5 star rating from here. The price is right. Icom came through on their rebate, too.
I'm and old-timer, and have been hesitant to try the newer rigs. I've yet to get on ft-8. This rig gets used 99 percent on cw. It has a few issues, but they are minor and not worth mentioning. In my opinion, it is the best rig for the money. The tuner is fantastic. Basic use is easy, or you can follow the manual, and really dig deep into many menus. The rig hooks up to my computer flawlessly. Noise reduction, and noise blanker are excellent, and easily adjustable. The filters are easily adjustable. The display is excellent and adjustable also. And, the display has an automatic screen saver!! I would purchase this rig again.
Sept 14, 2022: The rig works flawlessly with ft-8 and ft-4. I still give this rig a 5 star rating. I still use it most of the time on cw.
Update April 4, 2023:
Still a great rig. No problems. Again, I want to say, it is very easy to use. The basic operation is so simple, one need not even consult the friendly manual. However, detailed use may require reading the manual. I am an old-timer. Other rigs include Drake twins, Hammarlund hq 110, various Heathkit rigs and home brew equipment. Most vacuum tube types. Still, the new rigs are great also. This rig is the best for the money anywhere. Welcome to the 21st century. |
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| W3IRE |
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2023-03-20 | |
| Doesn't hold time |
Time Owned: 0 to 3 months. |
| I've had this 3 days already. Great rig, but doesn't hold the date or time. Been on the rig 5 times already and have had to set the date and time everytime. I have a ts-890, ft-991a and both of them hold the date and time. They are over 2 years old. What's the deal Icom? Thought this was a good rig. But I guess not. Ready to send it back. |
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