Icom IC-7000

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I have been considering making the jump to HF in a mobile ham rig this year, selling my IC-2200H and picking up the IC-7000.

This rig looks absolutely sweet; lots of functionality and praise for its reliability. The only complaint I've heard so far is that it can run a bit on the hot side.

Does anyone own this rig, or have experience with it? I really believe I'm close to clicking on "add to cart" with this radio.


John Hudson
VE4 JTH
 
It's a good solid rig, lots of bells and whistles. My only beef with it when I had mine was it was a bit complex for mobile use really. I ended up going back to my FT-857D. All that being said, I know lots of people who do use it mobile and love it.

It does run warm, but that's just sort of how Icom does it really. The 706 was just as bad about it. The addition of a little 12v PC fan is a pretty common trick, and seems to sort that problem right out.
 
Should you go with one (and I would myself if I was still that much into the hobby) I would also consider placing the unit near a place you can duct some of the AC to the radio. I was able to do that in my minivan fairly easily.
 
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