Icom 706 Version differences?

Nancy Marcotte

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Jan 12, 2001, 9:02:21 AM1/12/01

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Can someone explain (or point me to) the differences between the 706, 706
MkII, and the G, etc?

Thanks!

RN 822706

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Jan 12, 2001, 2:49:19 PM1/12/01

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Ibelieve the differences are as follows
706--standard hf to30 mhz
706mk2---had 6meters added.
706G------ha hf---6mand dsp.
however dsp could be fitted to earlier models as an update mod.
also Iseem to recollect thatthey all had 2 metres.
current uk ads showing latest modelas706II G --160METRES--70CM.
REGARDS GM0LTQ

Mark Keith

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Jan 12, 2001, 10:26:12 PM1/12/01

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Hummmm, I don't know all the details, but I think the mk2 had more power
on 2m than the original 706. I believe both the first two models had 6
and 2m both, but the first version had a fairly low power on 2m. The mk2
increased the power on 2m to I belive 20-25 watts from 10. "guessing
there". The mk2g has 440 mhz which neither of the first two had, and
also even more power on 2m. The "g" has 100w on 6m, 50w on 2m, and 20w
on 70cm. Also the receiver range goes up to about 500 mhz on the "g".
Also, most people seem to think the menus a bit easier, and better audio
quality on the "g". I know myself, I can tell quite a difference in the
audio between a 706mk1, and a "g". To me, the "g" sounds cleaner and
crisper with less "pinchyness". You might look for rig reviews on Eham.
"I think thats the name of the website". Obviously, the "g" seems to
have the most features, and a more fully refined model of the original
706. I just ordered one myself a couple of days ago. "706mk2g" Eagerly
awaiting Mr. Postman....They are on sale right now with a 150.00 rebate.
I found one for 899.99. Not too bad considering they were well over a
1000 not too long ago. I'm sure others could fill in more details on the
earlier versions. I'm most familiar with the "g" being I've been
studying it lately. I'm sure it's a compromise rig compared to the
bigger ones, but it will be neat to have longwave thru 500 mhz in one
dinky box. I bought it mainly for mobile/portable, but will use it in
the house also a good bit I'm sure. There is plenty of info on the "g",
at the icom website. I don't think they list the earlier models, so you
would have to just search around the net for the others. MK
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Bob M.

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Jan 13, 2001, 12:55:20 AM1/13/01

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Repeater splits are MUCH easier to do on a 2G.

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Bob M.

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Jan 13, 2001, 12:55:54 AM1/13/01

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Repeater splits are MUCH easier to do on a 2G. Also, the 2G has the DSP unit
as standard equip. It was optional before the 2G.

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Bob M.

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Jan 13, 2001, 12:55:58 AM1/13/01

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Repeater splits are MUCH easier to do on a 2G. Also, the 2G has the DSP unit
as standard equip. It was optional before the 2G.

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Dirk Ernesti

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Jan 13, 2001, 8:06:22 AM1/13/01

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rn82...@aol.com (RN 822706) wrote:

>Ibelieve the differences are as follows
>706--standard hf to30 mhz

i've got the 706, it has also 50mhz 100w and 144mhz 10w
included.

>706mk2---had 6meters added.
>706G------ha hf---6mand dsp.
> however dsp could be fitted to earlier models as an update mod.
>also Iseem to recollect thatthey all had 2 metres.
>current uk ads showing latest modelas706II G --160METRES--70CM.
>REGARDS GM0LTQ

73s,
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