R75 with DSP. You get sync and the DSP plus a keypad. The Frog has no
keypad. Having had both not being a fan of either the R75 is the better
performer and you will stand a better change of pulling out the tough signal
with the R75. You can also add filters later to enhance perfromance
depending on your listening tasts.

Greg
"funkbastler" wrote in message
...
It's time for a new receiver, and can't decide between
the FRG100B and R75. Right now, aesham.com has both
(including the DSP unit for the R75) for the same price.

I've looked at online reviews and comparisons.... some
folks like one, some folks like the other, and I'm stumped.
Also live a couple of hundred miles from nowhere, so
going to a dealer to listen to them is not a possibility.

Any guidance?

-fb-

"grenner" wrote in
:

Boy, I knew the old superiority of the sync detector issue was coming.

Radio Netheralnds, of the R-75, has this to say:

http://www.rnw.nl/realradio/icr75.html

"What is the singular failing of this receiver? In our opinion, there is
virtually no difference between synchronous AM and AM reception. The
synchronous mode includes both sidebands; there is no option to choose
the lower or upper sideband. The Lowe HF-150 synchronous modes and
performance are far superior. We urge that ICOM correct the synchronous
performance in future models and make available a retrofit ROM available
to current customers.

Fortunately all is not lost here. As the receiver's SSB reception is
quite good, in difficult or crowded band conditions, we simply tune in
the appropriate sideband of the desired signal and, if necessary, adjust
the PBT controls."

Of the second paragraph, the same applies to the FRG-100B.

Regards


R75 with DSP. You get sync and the DSP plus a keypad. The Frog has
no keypad. Having had both not being a fan of either the R75 is the
better performer and you will stand a better change of pulling out the
tough signal with the R75. You can also add filters later to enhance
perfromance depending on your listening tasts.

Greg
"funkbastler" wrote in message
...
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Never say never.
Nothing is absolute.