Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe I
missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just
shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new features
for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new)

"Dave Schmidt" wrote in message
...
Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe I
missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just
shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new
features
for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new)


I talked with an Icom factory rep about this last month. It's all because
of
the ratio between the dollar and the yen. The dollar is now worth less than
108 yen, and projected to be down to as little as 98 yen within six months.

$800 x 120 yen/$ = 96,000 yen

$960 x 100 yen/$ = 96,000 yen

Icom is still selling the 706MKIIG for the same price in yen, it just
takes more dollars to buy it.

On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:39:10 -0500, "Dave Schmidt"
wrote:

Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe I
missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just
shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new features
for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new)



The price on the Yaesu FT-100d jumped about $200 just as it was being
discontinued, in favor of the similar 857. Can't explain the logic of
paying more for a discontinued rig... but look for a successor to the
706mkiig at Dayton or shortly after... I wouldn't buy a 706 right now,
certainly not at its elevated price...

Of course, Bush's cheaper dollar isn't helping things, either.

bob
k5qwg

The 706 replacement was announced two months ago - look for it at Dayton
along with a blowout of the 706mk2g. For a picture and additional info:

http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/icom/ic7000.html


"Bob Miller" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:39:10 -0500, "Dave Schmidt"
wrote:

Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe
I
missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just
shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new
features
for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new)



The price on the Yaesu FT-100d jumped about $200 just as it was being
discontinued, in favor of the similar 857. Can't explain the logic of
paying more for a discontinued rig... but look for a successor to the
706mkiig at Dayton or shortly after... I wouldn't buy a 706 right now,
certainly not at its elevated price...

Of course, Bush's cheaper dollar isn't helping things, either.

bob
k5qwg

On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:02:32 GMT, "KA2CTN"
wrote:

The 706 replacement was announced two months ago - look for it at Dayton
along with a blowout of the 706mk2g. For a picture and additional info:

http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/icom/ic7000.html

Connection refused...

bob
k5qwg

Works for me..... try this:

http://www.rigpix.com/icom/ic7000.htm

or search for ICOM 7000.


"Bob Miller" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:02:32 GMT, "KA2CTN"
wrote:

The 706 replacement was announced two months ago - look for it at Dayton
along with a blowout of the 706mk2g. For a picture and additional info:

http://www.qsl.net/ab4oj/icom/ic7000.html

Connection refused...

bob
k5qwg

Dave Schmidt wrote:
Why? Its not like they came out with a new model or new features. Maybe I
missed some news or something ... or maybe Icom or the dealers are just
shafting us hams. I mean, its not like they came out with some new features
for the 706. Its the same ol 706MKIIG, just $200 more (new)


The dollar is not worth what is used to be. It has been steadily
dropping in value for the past several years.

- Mike KB3EIA -