RadioBanter - View Single Post - Icom IC-71E or FRG7700 ???

November 9th 05, 10:51 AM

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Hi.
I am looking to buy second hand one of the above.
Which ones the best receiver ?
Any recommendations welcomed.
Cheers
Jeff

The 71a/e is vastly better than the 7700 in every way, except in audio
quality. I've had a 71a for years and had a 7700 and 8800 too, for many
years. Both Yaesu's have lousy filters and are missing the notch and
passband tuning that the 71a/e (the difference is an easily removed
diode on the 71e to enable full reception to 30 MHZ) has and are so
useful. Make sure the 71 you are looking at has a PBT knob on the right
side. If it doesn't, pass on it.

BDK