"RHF" wrote in message
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LUCKY,

I have an Icom IC-R75 with the Kiwa Mods and like it very much.
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For the a Shortwave Receiver in the $500-$750 Price Range it
has many good features; performs really well; and is a very
good value for the Money.
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IMHO - If the replacement for the Icom IC-R75 is a better radio
and still priced in the $500-$750 range it should sell very well.
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However, if the replacement is in the $1000-$1500 range. Then
I would have to consider a Drake or JRC as being the better
vakue for that much money.
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jm2cw ~ RHF
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Hi there RHF

Yes, I wouldn't pay $1500 for the R75 either. The real deal is it's
price/performance. After all rebates and deals I paid $425 shipped. Plus it
has DSP and twin PBT and does the best ECSS and SSB. How in the world can
you beat that for a brand new radio?

I haven't done any mods yet. I might do the sync mod after the warranty is
up this Oct. I spoke to a person at HRO that I know. He said nothing is up
with the R8b and R75 being discontinued. He told me he has never seen even a
good radio last for too long. That they change models and eventually all get
discontinued.

Yes yes! I hope Icom comes out with a new higher end receiver for the same
money. We deserve it darn it!

Lucky