New Rig
Hammer: I was never an ICOM operator...never like the sound of their audio on SSB. The 746 pro's are a lesser featured version of the 756 pro II and III and I must say after operating Field Day with a Pro III, I was impressed and a friend I work alot has a Pro II and it sounds great. I do not like his audio on the 746 Pro compared to the 756 Pro II.
I also operated a FT-2000D with the DMU-2000 package...WOW what a rig!!! Best I have ever seen or operated...
I was also able to operate an FT-950...
I bought one !!!
Best bang for the buck on the market.
Yes I am in love with the FT-2000D but the FT-950 at $1100 less is great!!!
I absolutely love the receiver!!! This rig is a CW op's dream machine and I have had NOTHING but rave reviews on the SSB audio with the Heil GM5 studio Mic I purchased with it...
I was a KENWOOD man for many years...Still love my TS-450SAT with the full INRAD filters package...had a TS-850(sold it) had TS-120's(gone to)
The TS-130SE+ EXT VFO+sp120 and the TS-180 with the DM180 unit, they are still here in the shack...
DRAKE's and SWAN's here also...
The FT-950 is the new monster of my midway!
Well I guess I have spent my 2 cents...
All the Best
BJ
PS...FT-950 at R and L Electronics...$1399 including (6.5%)OH/sales tx...no tx for
most out of state sales but plus shipping