| PD0JBV |
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2024-11-20 | |
| The Beast |
Time Owned: 0 to 3 months. |
| I had one, sold it and as I tried many other HF sets I missed the IC-7410 more and more. A solid construction, stable buttons, a very well working cooling system, and a very clear screen that thankfully does not have a waterfall. The filters are so good that I dare to say that many other modern brands cannot match this or only just come on the same level. The IC-7410 is large and solid, this is reflected in the weight. I was able to buy back my previous IC-7410 and the shack is complete again. I will wear out the IC-7410 together with my retirement years. An underrated gem! |
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| NO9X |
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2024-08-23 | |
| Amazing radio, Best kept secret in HF |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
Update 8/23/2004
Learning even more about different radios, I have to maintain the 5 star rating. I have added a panadapter, and that with software blows the band scopes of other radios out of the water! I run Winlink, and VARhf as well as SSB. I still get lots of unsolicited compliments on my audio....from stations I hear talk to a dozen others without a peep about their audio quality. I've gotten more used to the menus and can now really fly around.
The band selector remembers the last 3 frequencies you used on that band. I'm sure other radios do this, but that matched with the instant recall of tuner settings and antenna used, lets me work multiple pileups at once. tap the 40m button, get the last frequency, still busy? hit it again for the next station I wanted to work, he is busy too? hit it again for a 3rd, or hit a different button for a different band, everything already setup ready to go. You can easily work 5 or more stations at once. no menu, no tuning, hit the button and keyup!
I recently tested power output on all bands. it's averaging 110w into a dummy load on all bands (some as high as 125w) Again, with finals that can handle 200w, I have no worries. I've run winlink at full power for 1/2 an hour. fan comes on, but never an issue. run just a touch of compression on SSB, and that signal stays up higher than most other radios I have tested.
Yes, its big, it's a tank, and it's built like one. You will not find a better buy in a used radio. If you see one, grab it!
While looking for an upgrade to my old 706KMIIG (now my POTA rig) I researched for months, reading every review and test. Playing with every HF rig set up at HRO, and going to every ham's house I could to play with their radios, I decided I wanted the 7410, and my research has paid off beyond expectations.
Looking at some of the tests (Like Sherwood) it seemed VERY suited for SSB, maybe not so much for CW....until you put in the optional filters.
After getting the radio, and using it for about 6-9 months so far, I feel I can finally write a review.
Receiver:
This thing is AWESOME!!! Do NOT be fooled by it's place on the Sherwood tests. He tests mainly for CW contesting, and normally without the optional filters.
WITH the filters, it would sit somewhere about the 7600.
Now again, Sherwood only looks at 1 measurement to sort the best radios. That test would suggest that the 7300 should blow the 7410 away. This is NOT the case, not by a longshot. Look at the Noise floor performance, and you will have trouble finding a better HF radio....PERIOD
Some that live and die by those tests will tell you the FTDX-10 "blows it away". I assure you, it does NOT. Yaesu DOES have a better Noise reduction, but not THAT much better. Dial your RF gain to match the signals you are receiving, and adjust the DSP to about 50%, and it's almost like FM. The clarity is amazing.
The audio quality is 2nd to none!(Including Yaesu or Kenwood).
NOTE: I do not use it for CW. YMMV especially if you don't add the optional filters
Transmitter:
Amazing! I get so many unsolicited audio reports, and people asking what I am running. Guys running 1k amps, big Yagis, and custom mics can't believe I am running barefoot on an EFHW! With a stock mic!
A net I was new to asked if I could call for check ins as I was such a strong signal.
You can find some videos comparing the TX power to other radios like the 7300 and FTDX-10, even with the same peak power, the 7410 seems to put out about double the average power. NEVER gets hot. I don't know of a better 100w transmitter period. Oh yeah, EACH of the finals are rated at 100w there is a LOT of overhead here!
One last word on the receiver. For a while, I was worried that the receiver was NOT as good as I thought. I was always giving 53-55 when others were giving me 57-59+
Over time, I realized that:
1) I work a lot of POTA stations, not all of them have the best TX antenna or even 100w
2) The guys I was talking with in Australia very clearly gave me a similar signal report (we were 57 both ways)
3) In reading the full reviews on a bunch of radios, different radios have different calibrations for their S-meters. On average looking at the meter, I just add 2 (similar to preamp 1)
4) Based on #3, and real life experience, Meters don't mean anything. it's just a reference point. MOST radios meters aren't calibrated correctly.
TLDR: Awesome transmitter, and receiver. You can spend thousands more and not do ANY better.
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| W5DVG |
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2024-08-15 | |
| Really great transceiver |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
| Finally purchased a base (full size) rig for the shack. (Been running Yaesu mobile rigs along with my Drake TR-4C and HK SB-104A). The rig I purchased is a used, like brand new IC-7410. All I can say is WOW! Excellent receiver and great audio signal reports. Use a Heil PR-781. Love the NB/NR feature. So....I purchased another IC-7410 like new as a backup. The IC-7410's are fantastic rigs for around $700 to $900. |
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| KO4DN |
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2024-08-04 | |
| Wonderful Solid Radio |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
Radios I've own in the past are the Icom 720A, 735, 7100, 751A(still own), and a TenTec Omni 7. I was using the 7100 and Omni 7 but I wanted a base radio with more knobs that would be good for contesting and more filter options than the 751A and Omni 7. After reading the reviews on different radios. I selected to get an Icom 7410. I took good while to find one for sale but it was well worth the wait. This 7410 has all the "roofing" filters installed. The receiver is excellent at hearing mobile, portables, and QRP stations. Sometimes to their surprise that I heard them. Even that this radio does not rank high on the Sherwood report (rank 60 something). Look at the sensitivity and the noise floor. It matches or is better than some of the top rank models. The Twin-PBT works very good cutting out adjacent QRM. The notch and noise reduction has been very helpful. The noise blanker works excellent. I am recently having an issue with a s9+10dB line noise. The NB takes it out. While running net control for several nets, I received many good compliments on my audio . I'm using the SM-8 Mic. I like that the final transistors are over rated, just coasting. The antenna tuner is excellent that it has variable capacitors to tune. It does a great job.
Overall I am very satisfied with the quality, easy of use during contests, receive performance, and TX audio reports. I really don't have anything that I would change. Maybe lighted button lettering. |
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| WA7AXT |
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2023-10-09 | |
| A very good rig |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
I purchased my ic 7410 new from HRO. I had them install all the filters. The filtering is excellent, and the adjustments you can make are really helpful. Everything works as described in the manual. So far, I have had absolutely no problems whatsoever due to manufacture. All the issues I have had were due to my failure to read the manual! There is a steep learning curve regarding all the features; however reading the friendly manual is helpful, and has answered my questions. The audio is very good; and can be adjusted through the easily accessible menu. The internal cw keyer is nice and has adjustments. The noise reduction feature is very effective, as is the noise blanker. The notch filter is fantastic. There are two antenna sockets, which is really nice. If you only use one of the sockets, I would HIGHLY recommend putting a dummy load on the unused one. If you inadvertently hit the "antenna" button and switch outputs, you could easily damage the rf output circuit if the key is accidentally hit at full power. Although the fan is a bit noisy, I would rather have the rig cooled off than have a quiet fan. Given the chance, I would buy this rig again with no hesitation.
Update 10/8/2023 : Still have the 7410. Still about the best rig I've ever had. Solid. Good sound, tuner works fantastic, noise blanker and noise reduction excellent.
Display very readable. This rig stays with me. |
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| K4DDT |
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2023-09-12 | |
| Solid and Reliable |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
Update 09/2023
Finally sold 1 of my 7410's since it was getting little use.
Having recently bought a 7300, the two rigs are very different. The color display of the 7300 is nice and it performs well, but the 7410 is still a pleasure to operate.
I still love the solid and tactile feel and the receiver holds it's own in comparison.
Previous review 09/2020
I now own 2 7410's and doubt I'll ever part with them.
Sure, newer rigs offer more 'flash', but I'd say you don't get much more with those newer rigs.
Solid and reliable rigs, now at bargain prices.
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| VE7KOA |
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2023-05-13 | |
| Ten Years After |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
| Looking at the reviews of this somewhat under appreciated masterpiece of engineering, I see only one negative review. That review was unfortunately written in a fit of anger when the first solid state radio went bad soon after opening the box. That review was written by me under my old call sign, my new, shiny rig fresh out of the box did not appear to preform as well as my FT101E I was comfortable with, and the VFO quit working altogether after installing the optional filters. After a couple of trips to Icom Canada for repairs, and getting a bit more familiar with this new technology, well Like I said, "Ten Year After" it is in my humble estimation a perfect rig. The unsolicited "Great sounding signal" and "OMG What mic are you using?" confirm that this is one amazing rig. I have never use anything other than the stock hand mic, no amp, just a simple dipole for 40 meters and multi band vertical for 20 through 10. I keep looking at the newer SDR radios, and think "what am I missing?". Should I buy a 7300, 7610 DX101d??? Perhaps I am not missing anything. I do know if I do decide to jump into something new, this 7410 is not going anywhere. |
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| PY2ONU |
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2022-11-04 | |
| IS THE BEST RADIO I HAD! |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
This transceiver is the best radio I've ever had, solid, powerful and no effects platform with over 8 years of use. I thought the 746pro was the best, after I tested the IC-7410 I changed my idea, in this radio ICOM had a very good job!
I have already compared it side by side on the same antenna with an ic-7300 and the IC-7410 has a slightly better reception. I've been an amateur for a long time and I've had dozens of radios, I've never seen a radio as solid, complete and at such a good cost as the IC-7410. Unfortunately this radio is no spotlight on it but anyone who has operated one will agree with me that it is unbeatable in its category. If you have the opportunity, hug one without thinking twice. 73 from Brazil. |
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| ZL1MTO |
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2022-10-14 | |
| It will be hard to get any better |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
I have the Icom IC-7410 since April 2019, bought it from another fellow ham operator "almost" brand new (he had purchased it on the year before but due to change on his situation he had to sell it).
The transceiver came with 2 filters installed what was a good bonus.
Anyway, as a relatively new operator at that time, I manage to learn how to use it very quickly. Its ergonomics are very good, Menu is straightforward and I particularly like the fact that it has two antenna connectors and I can save the band with the antenna I want. Very handy.
As a SWL for many years, I know how a good receiver should perform and this one is at the top. The filters work perfectly, Noise reduction does a good job, Noise Blank is perfect as well as the Notch filter.
For a long time I have been using it for Digital modes (FT8/FT4) and it was very simple to setup and works well.
Maybe the only couple of things that could be better is the display that I wish it was in color, not the boring black & white.
Also, when the summer comes and the room gets hot, just operating it for 5 minutes is enough for the internal fan starts at top speed what is pretty noisy.
Other than that, I am extremely happy and have no plans to get rid of it anytime soon.
a 4.95 stars out of 5. |
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| GRUMPY2021 |
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2022-09-16 | |
| Fantastic radio! |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
| THIS is the secret Icom IC-7300 killer. People always wonder if the next shiny object released will be the 7300 killer... already exists. Hands down the best radio I've owned. And I've tried a bunch before I found the 7410. Now don't get me wrong the 7300 is a good radio. I use it portable now and it performs very good. |
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