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Reviews For: Icom IC-2720

Category: Transceivers: VHF/UHF+ Amateur Base/Mobile (non hand-held)

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Review Summary For : Icom IC-2720
Reviews: 31MSRP: 365.95
Description:
Dual band (2M/70cm) mobile rig
Product is not in production
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00312.6
YEPSURE Rating: 2003-05-25
Just plain bad Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I've seen a lot of posts stating they just got a particular radio and haven't had a chance to really give it a full workout, but give it a 5 rating anyway. I don't understand this type of rating system unless your rating the fact that you received it or maybe like the way it looks.

My 2720 also has the famed intermod many have complained about. And I'm not talking a little intermod, it's a lot! I realize any amateur widebanded radio is going to have moments where it suffers a bit of intermod but this thing goes on and on with it. In fact, I can't drive anywhere without receiving intermod at least half the time the thing is on!

My opinion is such that Icom should recall this model and repair the intermod issue. I'm sure they won't though, and those of us that purchased them will remember that. The radio has some great features but you'd better beware of the SEVERE intermod problem if your considering this model.

Personally, I'd look elswhere such as the Kenwood TM-V7A or the Yaesu FT-8900R. Those are much better models that don't suffer from extreme intermod.