I just purchased a ICOM 7410. It is a surplus unit but images made it look new or very gently used. They had several and specialize in Industrial Surplus. They came out of a radio communication shop that went out of business. I will let you know when I get it if it is new. It was inspected today before being boxed up to ship and according to them it is missing it's power cord.
I always wanted one but when they came out I in the process of lossing my home long story but was not on me. A lot of people in my area got caught up in this. So then I was renting while trying to win my case in court and forgot about it. They stoped making them when I was ready to get back into things. Then I almost purchased a 7600 and ended up purchasing a new home because renting is never a great way to spend your money if you can help it and again between wife and kids forgot about. Not really but just did not have the time for the hobby because between school, work, kids I was always on the road!
So I purchased it today but I doubt it will arrive before next week. So between mobile dual or quad band radio's, walkies, and much older gear this HF+6 pretty much rounds out all my needs and is higher quality or more convient all in one. This will take the place of my Xiegu G90HF rig. I will make the G90 my QRP field radio.
I am so excited because I have always ended up using either older tube gear, transverter's I had built or Chinese gear due to price alone. I am so excited I told my wife it is like the first time you see a hot girl or woman that is not your cousin, sister or mom naked! That type of young boy giddy and excited! I spent most of today reading eHam reviews. I have not been this excited about a piece of gear in decades maybe not since High School.
I had to share with someone becaue I am so full of aticipation I am ooozing positivity and happiness!
I always wanted one but when they came out I in the process of lossing my home long story but was not on me. A lot of people in my area got caught up in this. So then I was renting while trying to win my case in court and forgot about it. They stoped making them when I was ready to get back into things. Then I almost purchased a 7600 and ended up purchasing a new home because renting is never a great way to spend your money if you can help it and again between wife and kids forgot about. Not really but just did not have the time for the hobby because between school, work, kids I was always on the road!
So I purchased it today but I doubt it will arrive before next week. So between mobile dual or quad band radio's, walkies, and much older gear this HF+6 pretty much rounds out all my needs and is higher quality or more convient all in one. This will take the place of my Xiegu G90HF rig. I will make the G90 my QRP field radio.
I am so excited because I have always ended up using either older tube gear, transverter's I had built or Chinese gear due to price alone. I am so excited I told my wife it is like the first time you see a hot girl or woman that is not your cousin, sister or mom naked! That type of young boy giddy and excited! I spent most of today reading eHam reviews. I have not been this excited about a piece of gear in decades maybe not since High School.
I had to share with someone becaue I am so full of aticipation I am ooozing positivity and happiness!
