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Reviews For: 7000 Escort by Portable Zero LLC

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Review Summary For : 7000 Escort by Portable Zero LLC
Reviews: 4MSRP: 72.00
Description:
If you have ever damaged a knob on your ICOM IC-7000 and learned firsthand how expensive it is to replace a face or a knob, investing in this product is a no brainer. Designed to protect the in's and the out's on the IC-7000 from the daily knocks when used as a portable or even sitting in your car or shack, adding this fashionable layer of protection to your radio is as simple as bolting on these two custom powder coated siderails available in flat black to match the radio's original color or in cam green for a more military look. Designed to seamlessly mesh with the radio side panels it does not block the air vents and even adds a extra level of bump protection around the face headphone/speaker jack. Also has handy rings for adding a handle too. The escort series is a Military Grade Tactical Carrying System that adds front panel protection and carrying strap attachment in the front or rear. The 7000 escort is great for operating portable, carrying your radio in a back pack, traveling or just for safely handling your radio in the shack. The 7000 escort is designed specifically for the Icom IC-7000. It includes 2 side frames, mounting hardware and instructions. It attaches and removes easily from your IC-7000 transceiver. The heavy duty Padded Carrying Strap is optional (shown in photos) The 7000-EB is laser cut from 5052 aluminum and then powder coated in Black Texture finish. The left and right side panels have laser cut vent holes that align with the vents in the IC-7000. This allows maximum cooling when the escort carrier is attached. The VFO side escort frame allows access to the headphone jack. Specifications: Material: 5052 powder coated aluminum (Black) Weight: 5.7 OZ (less carrying strap) Measurements: 9.6" X 2.3"
Product is in production
More Info: https://portablezerostore.ecwid.com/#!/7000-EB-7000-Escort-Black-texture/p/67845096/category=19927162
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W6LVP Rating: 2021-03-27
Quality Product - Great Customer Service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased one his side rail kits for an IC-7000 but ended up buying a Yaesu FT-891. Mike made the swap for just the postage.

Great product and better customer service.
KQ4KK Rating: 2021-02-04
GREAT also for the ICOM 9700 Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I have a set of side rails for the 9700 when operating satellites from the field. Guards the knobs on the front and the connectors on the back. Well worth it.
N9EET Rating: 2021-02-03
Excellent and well built Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have one of his brackets for my QRP radio and love it. It is well made and well designed. Had to talk to customer service and they were courteous and helpful. Great product and very versatile.
AD0AR Rating: 2020-07-25
Excellent addition to protect my vintage IC-7000 Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Fantastic build! Perfect for that extra protection that looks and fits as if it was made by Icom.
In my opinion Icom could have easily of marketed such a accessory for the IC-7000, but then they would not make as near as much money repairing all the damaged knobs and faces from the oops that can happen no matter how careful you are.
Considering a new face is $400 these days if you are lucky enough to source one, this is cheap and beautifully executed protection for your radio!