As I near retirement, I wanted to make that final radio purchase. I wanted a very good radio, as I hope to be on the radio a lot once I have time! And I'm hoping to add an antenna or two and I wanted to make sure the radio was up to the task.
Since I have been a ICOM guy from the beginning, I figured why stop now. So, from my 706; then the 7200; and about 5 years ago, the 7410. The nice thing about the ICOM's, if you have operated one, you can operate them all. Nice job ICOM!!!
The rig of course this time was the IC-7600. A very nice rig and ICOM had a special on it. So, with income tax refund in hand, I made a trip up to HRO in Delaware (no sales tax). After a few minutes, I had the rig safely in the trunk and I started home.
When I got home, I unpacked it and wow, what a nice looking rig!!! I didn't have a chance to operate it much, just tuned around the bands. I finally had a chance to use it Saturday, which happened to be the VA QSO Party weekend. Perfect, a lot of stations and the a good chance to give the radio a little workout.
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