"Michael" wrote in message
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"Brian Denley" wrote in message
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Michael wrote:


In short with just two simple mods and an external speaker the R-75,
can do what the R8 can do, but the R8 cant do what the R-75 can do in
the way of ssb DX'ing and utility.

Michael

That's just not true. The R8 series has been a favorite of DXers' for
years. There's a reason for that.

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Yes, it is true. Indeed the R8 is a great receiver and very popular.
Regardless, the R-75 is a more capable receiver for DX'ing and utility.
The primary reasons for that: The R-75 uses two filters in series and the
R-75 has twin PBT. I have used both receivers. The R-75 is a better
DX'ing rig. I have no stock in ICOM or need to prove it is a better
receiver. I'm just stating facts. Using ECSS in ssb, the R-75 is a prime
DX'ing rig. Nothing against the R8.

Michael


I agree. Nothing for the price can beat it for SSB and Dxing. It's just that
some people are so thick they can't operate it. Not that it's hard, they are
just plain idiots.

Lucky