IC-7200 still working like a champ :)

[jdobbs2001]

Getting good contacts up north, (NC etc..) on ch 38 LSB with 102 inch whip barefoot and SM-20 deskmike.

Anyhow this radio cuts through the QRM on 38LSB due to its clean low IMD signal

NR level 4
NB level 29
and you get signals out of the mud, plus no listening fatigue. Squelch works nicely with those settings.

100% duty cycle and in florida heat.
Getting lots of good reports up north running this setup.
It seems ICOM is out of stock of these bricks and whats left in inventory is whats left. Gigaparts is out of stock for now.

http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/7200/IC7200_QSTReview.pdf

 

[Blackcat630]

A local (about 10 mi away) has one and really likes it. We chat on 10 from time to time....sounds good. I joke with him by asking if his is camouflage or blaze orange lol

 

[jdobbs2001]

A local (about 10 mi away) has one and really likes it. We chat on 10 from time to time....sounds good. I joke with him by asking if his is camouflage or blaze orange lol

LOL I have seen one of those, they are bright as hell. It looks like ICOM has discontinued the IC-7200, makes sense they were blowing them out for 800 dollars.

I make lots of contacts with it, From Miami I was reaching Nevada Lake Mead national park no problems. Giving them 7pounds on 38LSB and good audio.

The cool thing is all the interfering fighting features, I get rid of the nasties with the notch filter and twin PBT's

Definately a radio you can pass down to the heirs.

 

[camaro1]

i have the 7200 and the 7410, I do like the 7200 and it is a good rig, but the 7410 is better at everything the 7200 does,, but the 7410 is 2x the price of the 7200 and 2x the size.

the 7200 is built tough and small in size, has a military look to it and meant to be out in the elements, great for field days / camping

 

[Blackcat630]

the 7200 is built tough and small in size, has a military look to it and meant to be out in the elements, great for field days / camping

I would like to have one for THAT reason. Would love to have a rugged hf rig to take on camping/fishing trips. Makes more sense than dragging along the kenwood ts 2k. A 7200 will have to wait not in the budget right now. Any extra cash is going toward my summer tower project

 

[binrat]

I would be all over getting a 7200 if I had extra cash. Its either sell the KX-3 which I love or wait awhile for some funds.

 

[jdobbs2001]

i have the 7200 and the 7410, I do like the 7200 and it is a good rig, but the 7410 is better at everything the 7200 does,, but the 7410 is 2x the price of the 7200 and 2x the size.

the 7200 is built tough and small in size, has a military look to it and meant to be out in the elements, great for field days / camping

Yeah the 7410 is a great radio, I am looking at getting one myself for permanent base use and then use the 7200 for field and mobile use.

But you can't beat the little 7200 for 800 bucks it's a big step above the Galaxy etc..

Btw how does the noise reduction etc.. Sound compared to the 7200 and the recieve in general.

 

[jdobbs2001]

And reporting the IC-7200 still works like a champ Even in a temp field setup using a Sirio performer 5000 mobile and not the best SWR (1.5-2.0). getting reports of good clean AM audio with no splatter etc.. and solid signal.