Icom: Icom IC-7100

[KD2FIQ]

Not a bad idea. I'll give it a try! I guess that's why Icom integrates those functions (plus squelch) into one double knob.

 

[jk77]

Can anyone who has or had a 7100 comment on the receiver? Is it good, bad or mediocre?

 

[prcguy]

Its surprisingly good for the price. Looking at the 2Khz spaced close dynamic range, ARRL labs tested it at 84dB, which is not bad. That rates somewhere between a Yaesu FTDX-3000 and an Icom R-9500 for comparison, both much more expensive radios. Its a very nice receiver in general use and things like the DSP and noise blanker work well.

Can anyone who has or had a 7100 comment on the receiver? Is it good, bad or mediocre?

 

[jk77]

I finally pulled the trigger and got the 7100. It just arrived yesterday, and I haven't had a chance to hook it up or even unbox it yet;. I'll let you know how I like it when I've used it a while.