Icom IC-RX7

[twistor]

Hello all,

I have been thinking of buying a new scanner as a replacement for my Maycom AR-108, and I was thinking of buying an Icom IC-RX7. This guy on youtube:
YouTube - icom ic-rx7 scanner and
YouTube - 1st icom ic-rx7 video showing poor reception on wfm in the fm radio band
says that there is a loud background hiss and a low volume. Is this really the case, or might the guy just have a faulty receiver?

My other option is to buy an Icom IC-R6.

Thank you very much in advance,

Michael

 

[SCPD]

I had an Icom RX7 and was quite happy with it.

 

[twistor]

Thank you very much. It's either that or the R6 - I can't really decide.