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Old June 14th 08, 10:59 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
[email protected] plimmer@telkomsa.net is offline
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Default Opinion: Icom R9000 for $2500

On Jun 14, 4:39*am, Avery W3AVE wrote:
On Jun 13, 8:48*pm, dxAce wrote:

I've seen one, operated one. As I recall, they ran very hot. For the money, *you
can find some other nice receiver(s) and populate your shack.
dxAce


Yes, Sherwood has a (very expensive) cooling mod, apparently a
temperature-controlled muffin fan.

Da nada...the radio was sold.


Okay, so it's gone, but if you still have two and a half grand burning
a hole in your pocket you might consider the Icom IC-756PROIII - it
makes a dam fine receiver at the price.

See my review at:
http://www.dxing.info/equipment/icom_ic756_plimmer.dx
Three and a half years later I am still as happy as a pig in **** with
this superb RX.

Also see what 180 happy owners say at the eHam reviews:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4635
At the price it's an exceptional buy and a great performer

John Plimmer, Montagu, Western Cape Province, South Africa
South 33 d 47 m 32 s, East 20 d 07 m 32 s
Icom IC-7700, Icom IC-756 PRO III with MW mods
Drake SW8. ERGO software
Sony 7600D, GE SRIII, Redsun RP2100
BW XCR 30, Sangean 803A.
Antenna's RF Systems DX 1 Pro Mk II, Datong AD-270
Kiwa MW Loop.
http://www.dxing.info/about/dxers/plimmer.dx