Hi everyone,

even if I will probably change my IC910H with this new radio I am wondering why Icom, after almost 15 years, didn't introduced features specifically for Vhf&superior hams.

A gps driven TXCO or, at least, a 10mhz input are nowadays present on transverters or HF radios.

The SEND per band instead of the single signal or an internal sequencer in order to drive PA and the mast-head preamplifier.

Hope this radio will have no spikes mean (if possible) no AGC driven mosfet, nowadays ldmos amplifiers need little inputs.

my 2 cents

Fabio F5VKV

On Sun, Sep 10, 2017 at 7:06 AM, Les Rayburn [email protected] wrote:

Tokyo Ham Fair saw the debut of the prototype Icom IC-9700, which looks to be a SDR version of the IC-910H. If released, this radio would feature full-duplex operation on 144, 432, and 1296. It’s also D-STAR capable.

As the owner of an IC-7300, I’d love to see this model released. It would be a most welcome addition to the shack, and the built in waterfall display would make satellite operation much easier.

http://qrznow.com/icom-ic-9700-vhfuhf1-2ghz-prototype- transceiver-shown-at-tokyo-hamfair-2017/

73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf

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