I have an IC-1275 and I can say that its a fantastic rig. They are extremely rare, and I found mine after a lot of looking. The entire x75 line (575 6M, 275 2M, 375 220MHz, 475 432MHz, 1275 23cm) has been out of production since 1991 or so. Sadly, Icom didn't make a lot of money on these rigs, owing to their high cost. Add that 220MHz rigs could only be sold in the US, Canada and Mexico, not many 375's were made. The 1275's are rare as well, since Icom didn't make many of them. I've never gotten real data from Icom on how many 75's were rare, but one estimate I got was around 100 375's, and 80 1275's. I'd love to know how accurate those figures are.
The bottom line? I love my 75's. ;-)
--STeve Andre' wb8wsf en82
On Saturday 18 November 2006 18:20, Edward R. Cole wrote:
Michael,
First off, this is a question you should ask the seller: Steve, KL7FZ. I only forwarded his e-mail to the amsat-bb as a courtesy.
But if you look at the date of the eham reveiw (2000), things have gotten more expensive over time. MY understanding this radio has not been in production for many years and is exceedingly rare on the used market. But, as always with used equipment, price is negotiable.
But, hey, I am just the messenger...not the seller. If you are interested, contact Steve and haggle with him. He's a regular e-bay trader and a friend.
GL, Ed
At 11:44 AM 11/18/2006 -0800, Michael wrote:
Can you explain how this compares to this radio that has an MSRP of $1500?
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/934
Michael
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Edward R. Cole Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 11:24 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [Moon-net] FS: ICOM IC-1275 1.2 Ghz All-Mode PriceReduced
In case anyone is interested, I am forwarding Steve's posting from MoonNet.
Do not contact me; e-mail Steve directly (below):
From: Steve Tolley radio@matnet.com I have an extra ICOM IC-1275 1.2 ghz all-mode rig available for sale. It is a DC model (no internal AC supply, but does have a space for one) and in excellent condition. Power out is approx 15 watts. Better than specs. Only issues: fan makes a buzzing noise and one of the dial lights is out. Nothing to interfere with operation. With mike, power cable, and manual. I do NOT have the original box but shipping will be double boxed and well packaged. Price is $1800 shipped US. International sale will incur additional shipping charges. Don't want to see it leave Alaska but no one up here seems to want it. Steve KL7FZ Wasilla, Alaska Ph: 907-376-6467
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