Interesting question....
The only local Icom dealer has the 756 PRO III @ Rand 22,230
That includes the 14% VAT tax and converts to US$3,700
He hasn't got any 756 PRO II's as he says they are discontinued and not
available in South Africa anymore.

If I take up Universal's offer on a 756 PRO II and import one myself, then
that would land me VAT & customs duty paid @ Rand 17,500 or US$2,920

It's expensive living in the Third World....!! (but I have other benefits)
--
John Plimmer, Montagu, Western Cape Province, South Africa
South 33 d 47 m 32 s, East 20 d 07 m 32 s.
RX Drake R8B, SW8 & ERGO software
Sony 7600D GE SRIII
BW XCR 30, Braun T1000, Sangean 818 & 803A.
Hallicrafters SX-100, Eddystone 940
GE circa 50's radiogram
Antenna's RF Systems DX 1 Pro, Datong AD-270
Kiwa MW Loop
"dxAce" wrote in message
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John Plimmer wrote:

If you want to buy yourself the ultimate DX radio and catch up with
dxAce
and get over 200 countries QSL'd then you better put one of these rigs
in
your Christmas stocking.

IcomAmerica are closing out the Icom IC-756 PRO II this Christmas for
only
$2150. Check it out at Universal and HRO.
The radio has an awesome digital receive section with full spectrum
display
using a 24 bit processor and a 32 bit DSP.
No new receive only radio's are coming out with specs such as this.
This rig will give you unparalleled opportunities for pulling in that
really
weak DX from the remotest weak stations.

NOTE if you listen to high quality AM audio only, then this rig is not
for
you - stick with your Drake R8B for the best audio sound .

an early HAPPY CHRISTMAS to you all

I have a question John, how much does the '756 cost in SA?

dxAce
Michigan
USA