| W8NIC |
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2024-12-01 | |
| One of The Best!!!! |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
Every now and then a radio manufacturer would come up with a product and just simply wipes out the competition. This is on of them. Why they discontinued it I don't know.
I will not go into details about the radio because all of us already know it's a fine piece of equipment but I will say this.
If you come across one, buy it, you won't regret it. |
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| WB0OAF |
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2023-12-26 | |
| A REAL TRANSCEIVER |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
They don't make 'em this good anymore. SOLID as a tank construction. Potentiometers are all brass shafts with no wobble..play.
Noise floor is superb, for excellent audio. Competes equally with all the BIG rigs.
My opinion,? I had a 7300 setting side-by-side with my Pro-3, same speaker, audio set as FLAT response on both, speed switching back and forth, guess which sounded better? Lower noise, real full rich sound from a well designed audio amp circuitry from days gone by.
It sure wasn't the SDR that was sold...
So, do you want a real radio, or do you want a toy.?
73 WB0OAF........
Look at W8KMA's review below this one, you'll see what I mean in more detail.
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| BH8AVW |
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2023-10-13 | |
| 756ProIII is a good choice, believe me! |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
The 756ProIII is a very good shortwave device that I have been using for a long time as a base radio station and occasionally in the wild. It's really great to use, but it's just too heavy for outdoor use, but it doesn't stop me from continuing to use it. The power is sufficient, the operation is convenient, and the display screen is rich, but the brightness of the display screen is slightly low.
If you are currently hovering at the same price, 756ProIII is a good choice, believe me!
By BH8AVW, to CHINA.
Welcome to contact SSB and FT8 by air?
I have been operating FT8 at 10m, 12m, 15m, 20m, 40m for a long time?
Thank you! |
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| WM4RB |
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2023-10-12 | |
| Love Mine! |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
| Great radio! Never had any problems with it. |
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| M0WZM |
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2022-05-23 | |
| Suitably impressed |
Time Owned: 0 to 3 months. |
Bought a ProIII a couple of weeks ago and so far so good. The good reviews here are certainly right. It has a superb receiver and received good audio reports even with the supplied hand mic. The twin PBT is very useful as is the option to display more info with the mini display.
IMO wasn't sure what the fuss was about but the more I use it the more I like it.
The fluorescent backlight does take a few minutes to achieve full brightness but it does and it's perfectly readable.
Arguably a classic and doesn't seem to appear used very often. Well worth a look. |
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| W8KMA |
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2022-02-13 | |
| My favorite! |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
First post from 2018…My favorite after having the following rigs, Flex 5000,TS-990s,FTDX3000,TS-870,TS-950SDX,TS-590sg,IC746,IC756,TS-480,TS-520,TS-830,TS-940,IC7410 IC7300,and a few more along the way. They come and they go but this one will stay a long time...Receive is just super sounding to my ears and the transmitter just bangs it out all day long. Everything just works like it should! I hope I can find another one this good for a spare!!! ( if I need it ) For the $$$ now days I think they are a great buy and will do most anything you will ever need including a decent band scope. I use a SP-21 external speaker and a SM-30 mic with the rig and they blend perfect. Although it has no touch screen,the knobs/buttons are very nice and solid feeling!!..All in all, seems like a great combo to me and I've seen a bunch!! 73!!
Update: Still the best rig I have had the pleasure to use.
And it is a pleasure!! Still no issues whatsoever!! I have even picked up another for my workshop!! Both are just solid rigs and can’t imagine ever using anything else at this point! Maybe a 7610 someday just to see?..???? |
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| G4RNW |
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2021-04-02 | |
| Still going strong |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
Have owned this one since new for 8 or 9 years. Still pleased with it. No problems of late (CI-V socket faulty when new) and still get good audio reports using an Adonis desk mike. I don't feel any need to upgrade at all at present.
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Earlier 5-star review posted by G4RNW on 2012-01-22
Still go strong - So Far ! My only minor niggle is the tiny power adjustment pot, otherwise it has not dissapointed so far! I can't see myself trading this in, in the hear future.
I would still recommned this rig, even though it is no longer the latest technology. But it depends of course on what your priorities are. I am not a contester, just an occassional DXer and rag chewer.It is an easy rig to use and soon becomes instinctive.
You dont have to keep delving into the menus once it is set up to your liking.
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Earlier 5-star review posted by G4RNW on 2009-06-28
This is an update. Now owned the Pro111 for 16 months. Nothing untoward to recall. It still performs exactly as reported in my earlier report.
V good on close in working.This helps a lot in pile ups and on busy bands. DSP can distort a little but not serious and NB not v. effective, but then they never are. Getting good reports on audio. I still think it rates 5/5 and am in no way dissapointed - so far.
This rig is now superseded by the 7600 which is about double the price. I would be surprised if it warrants the extra cost. I for one am not the least tempted to trade up to it, although I have no doubt the 7600 would not disappoint.
I Still have this rig and continue to enjoy using it. Only thing I notice is that the fluorescent screen takes a little longer to hit full brightness. Otherwise, nothing further to add, except its performance still seems to compare well with the current opposition. |
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| K4DDT |
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2020-10-02 | |
| So far, so good.... |
Time Owned: 0 to 3 months. |
Update 10/2020
The more time I spend with this rig, the more I like it !
At first, I thought the slow refresh on the screen would make it unusable, but I now find it's slow but still valuable and usable.
The sample I have is an earlier one, probably now about 15 years old. The prior owner really pampered it and everything is original, including the screen and backlight circuit. At this age, all issues have been revealed and there are a few which are well known and still generally fixable and/or updateable, and except for the pre-driver for the finals, are still available. I must admit being tempted by newer rigs seeing - and hearing - what offer possibly a more refined experience - however, at a much, much higher price. Based on this, I'm upping my rating to 4.99 ! Overall, these are well made rigs , still viable and should remain so for a long time..
73 K4DDT
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I give this rig a 4.5, but couldn't...
Having spent just a few days with this rig, here are my initial findings.
-size, weight, looks and construction are all good and exude a certain 'quality'.
-knob and function buttons are all placed in a similar Icom arrangement to previous models, so no new 'learning' required.
-the spectrum scope is usable but slow to refresh
-receive and tuning are very good - the noise reduction works, though not as good as newer Icom rigs. Sensitivity seems good. Adjustable filters are effective.
-rig produces more heat than expected
-the lcd and backlight on this rig are bright, but I wonder if/when that might change, since that fault seems to occur on these rigs with many hours of use. That is easily fixable though.
Overall, at the used prices in 2020, the price/performance ratio is perhaps not as good as a couple of years ago. Newer rigs likely excel in performance.
However, if the rigs longevity is as good as I expect it may be, then this may keep me from 'upgrading' to something newer and possibly more expensive. In that regard, it's a win ! |
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| WA0UAY |
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2020-07-06 | |
| Proven solid performer |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
I have had the pleasure of operating this radio for many years now. Solid, dependable, well engineered, with functions between knobs and menus as they should be.
I’ve had many fine radios, Kenwood, Yaesu, Elecraft, Drake, new and vintage.
Currently have an FTDX3000 and IC7300. Great radios and I enjoy them. But I keep going back to the ProIII.
The audio both transmit and receive is outstanding. The spectrum scope is still better than many. Receiver is quiet,
Filtering is outstanding and easy to use.
Many rigs have come and gone but I would never consider selling the ProIII.
The price of this fine radio is unbelievably reasonable now.
I did have VE3TMT replace the display from CFL to LED.
Probably the only mod to consider.
See you on the bands! |
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| VA6DWH |
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2020-02-09 | |
| What a Pleasure ! |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
| Fun to use....loaded with features....still one of the best radios Icom has made....getting a little dated now....and some parts are not available ???...Find one thats in good shape....will soon become a keeper...prices are finally heading down as there are many more modern full featured rigs on the market now....but the RX and TX on the Pro III still is amazing. Take care of it as you would any high end radio and it will last you for years ! |
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