There are differing opinions on how well the R-75 sync' detector works
after the mod'. It certainly works better, but compared to the sync' on
some other receivers, it's nothing to brag about.


I'm not bragging, and I'm well aware of the differing opinions about the Icom
synch. circuit. I find it funny that no one can ever recommend or sometimes
even mention the R75 without somebody having to point out the synch. flaws and
other long-argued bones of contention about that particular radio.
The original post asked if there was anything the FRG100 couldn't do that the
R75 could, and I was explaining why I chose NOT to buy a Yaesu FRG100.
Neither radio is for everyone, and each has their definite weaknesses. For my
listening habits, the weakness was greater in the Yaesu unit.
Linus

GrtPmpkin32 wrote:

There are differing opinions on how well the R-75 sync' detector works
after the mod'. It certainly works better, but compared to the sync' on
some other receivers, it's nothing to brag about.


I'm not bragging, and I'm well aware of the differing opinions about the Icom
synch. circuit. I find it funny that no one can ever recommend or sometimes
even mention the R75 without somebody having to point out the synch. flaws and
other long-argued bones of contention about that particular radio.
The original post asked if there was anything the FRG100 couldn't do that the
R75 could, and I was explaining why I chose NOT to buy a Yaesu FRG100.
Neither radio is for everyone, and each has their definite weaknesses. For my
listening habits, the weakness was greater in the Yaesu unit.
Linus

I wasn't directing the 'brag' comment specifically at you. It's just a
figure of speech. I almost said it's nothing to write home about. My
point is that even with the mod', the R75 sync' falls far short of some
other receivers. That could be an important point to some prospective
R75 owners.


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I have to do those R75 mods someday. When there's more
time..............................it will be interesting to see how it
sounds into its "large front mounted speaker". Overall, it's a great
receiver once you remove that MW attenuator, but so is the FRG100. Actually,
they are both cool receivers (I have both of them). That 60MHz coverage of
the R75 is good. An interesting thing about both of the receivers is that
they have an internal I.F. gain control, so people like me can turn it all
the way up!

Pete

"starman" wrote in message
...
GrtPmpkin32 wrote:

There are differing opinions on how well the R-75 sync' detector works
after the mod'. It certainly works better, but compared to the sync' on
some other receivers, it's nothing to brag about.


I'm not bragging, and I'm well aware of the differing opinions about the
Icom
synch. circuit. I find it funny that no one can ever recommend or
sometimes
even mention the R75 without somebody having to point out the synch.
flaws and
other long-argued bones of contention about that particular radio.
The original post asked if there was anything the FRG100 couldn't do
that the
R75 could, and I was explaining why I chose NOT to buy a Yaesu FRG100.
Neither radio is for everyone, and each has their definite weaknesses.
For my
listening habits, the weakness was greater in the Yaesu unit.
Linus

I wasn't directing the 'brag' comment specifically at you. It's just a
figure of speech. I almost said it's nothing to write home about. My
point is that even with the mod', the R75 sync' falls far short of some
other receivers. That could be an important point to some prospective
R75 owners.


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Pete,

What is the MW attenuator mod? Is there a web site with info on this?
Is it difficult to do?

Thanks,
Dan


On Sat, 01 May 2004 04:47:18 GMT, "Pete KE9OA"
wrote:

I have to do those R75 mods someday. When there's more
time..............................it will be interesting to see how it
sounds into its "large front mounted speaker". Overall, it's a great
receiver once you remove that MW attenuator, but so is the FRG100. Actually,
they are both cool receivers (I have both of them). That 60MHz coverage of
the R75 is good. An interesting thing about both of the receivers is that
they have an internal I.F. gain control, so people like me can turn it all
the way up!

Pete

"starman" wrote in message
...
GrtPmpkin32 wrote:

There are differing opinions on how well the R-75 sync' detector works
after the mod'. It certainly works better, but compared to the sync' on
some other receivers, it's nothing to brag about.


I'm not bragging, and I'm well aware of the differing opinions about the
Icom
synch. circuit. I find it funny that no one can ever recommend or
sometimes
even mention the R75 without somebody having to point out the synch.
flaws and
other long-argued bones of contention about that particular radio.
The original post asked if there was anything the FRG100 couldn't do
that the
R75 could, and I was explaining why I chose NOT to buy a Yaesu FRG100.
Neither radio is for everyone, and each has their definite weaknesses.
For my
listening habits, the weakness was greater in the Yaesu unit.
Linus

I wasn't directing the 'brag' comment specifically at you. It's just a
figure of speech. I almost said it's nothing to write home about. My
point is that even with the mod', the R75 sync' falls far short of some
other receivers. That could be an important point to some prospective
R75 owners.


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I wasn't directing the 'brag' comment specifically at you. It's just a
figure of speech. I almost said it's nothing to write home about. My
point is that even with the mod', the R75 sync' falls far short of some
other receivers. That could be an important point to some prospective
R75 owners.

Indeed. I've used a few receivers over the years that had synch (the best being
the Drake R8B) and the Icom's isn't as good overall, but still does the job
well, particularly if you back the RF gain down a hair.
But in the context of the original question about the Yaesu FRG100, since it
has no synch, good or not-as-good, I decided to go with another receiver. It
ended up being the R75. And as it is now, I'd rather have a working synch than
the best synch ever, if the radio which sports the best synch ever costs too
much for my own good! :-)
Linus