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IC-7000 review and commentary
A user review & commentary

on the
ICOM IC-7000

By Matt Erickson KK5DR, with technical editing and input from Adam Farson VA7OJ/AB4OJ

(actual size)

Serial # 33xx
June 2006

The leading edge:

The IC-7000 is the latest IF-DSP based offering from ICOM. It is roughly the same size as the
wildly popular IC-706 series. The 7K covers the same basic bands as the IC-706Mk II(G) with
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a few additional features.
I glanced through the operation manual which shows that the feature list is absolutely HUGE!
The list is very similar to that of the larger IC-756Pro III. It is amazing to have so much stuff
packed into such a small box. Speaking of the small box, below are two views of the interior of
the little radio.
Top on the left, and bottom on the right.

The photo above shows the rear panel. The antenna connector to the far right is for HF/6mtrs, and
the connector in the center is for 2mtrs & 70cm. The main DC power cable connector is directly
between the antenna ports. This connector is NOT the same as previous ICOM HF radios, it isn't
even the same as the 706 series. ICOM sells an adapter to go from this type to the older standard
DC power connection. There is an extra mic socket on the rear, and a connector for an external
ATU. The CW key port is a standard 1/4" stereo type jack.
The 7K shares many of its DSP features with the Pro III and even the 7800. The NB operates in
the digital domain as in the 7800, unlike the Pro III which is an analog NB. The DSP subsystem
uses two ADI "Blackfin" DSP IC's.
There is a TVRO feature which is disabled in the US version, but can be restored with an easy
modification. The Japanese domestic version has the TVRO feature enabled at the factory. This
allows the unit to be used as a TV receiver on VHF TV channels 2 - 13. It can be viewed on the
2.5" TFT screen, or an outboard analog monitor. Of course this feature will no longer be of any
use at all in the year 2009, when all TV broadcasts in the USA will be fully digital by order of the
FCC. A converter box will be needed to view any TV broadcasts at that time. The radio's
operational display can also be routed to an external analog video monitor on all versions.

External appearance:
I shall start with the most obvious area, the outside of the radio. A feature I like a lot is the main
dial brake; it is a small "spur" that protrudes to the right hand side of the main dial. Push the spur
all the way up to place the dial into "detent" mode, in which the dial has detents when turned.
Push the spur downward, and the dial brake reaches maximum braking. Pushing the spur all the
way to the bottom releases the brake to minimum braking. I think this is a really cool feature. You
can get the best of two worlds. When you are in the mobile with lots of vibration and movement,
you can set the dial to detent, and you will not be bumped off frequency by the vibration. Then,
when you are at home, you can release the brake for smooth easy tuning of the main dial.
The cooling fan is located directly behind the main knob on top of the cabinet. It runs each time
the radio transmits, and continues to run for a time after the radio returns to receive. This is a very
quiet fan, so quiet, that to hear it clearly I had to place my ear directly on the fan exhaust port. I
am NOT hard of hearing either! Fan noise is not an issue with this radio.
I have owned a 706 in the past and I think the cabinet of the 7K is much nicer. It is smooth, with
nicely rounded corners and a satiny finish.
Stereo headphones work nicely when plugged into the port on the right top corner of the front
panel. A port on the rear can be used, but it is a mono output only. The rear port can be used on
an external speaker, or earphones; a switch behind the front panel selects the function for these.
The display is very cool! You have a choice of three types. I like the blue background, which
seems better for my eyes.
Below, are the three screen types. These images are about actual size.

The display can be used on an outboard monitor, but I have no plans to do that. An analog
composite video output is provided, similar to the analog output of a camcorder. I'm told that the
image is a little "fuzzy" on a monitor. I have no plans to enable the TVRO function.
Enough about the outside of the box, time to move on.

Hot radio?:
As for the amount of heat the unit puts out, with the unit on receive for a couple hours in a room
where the temperature is about 80
o
F, the highest measured temperature was 117
o
F. I do not feel
this is an "excessive" level, bearing in mind that the entire frame of the radio is heat-sink, and the
way in which heat is removed, is to dissipate it into the surrounding air. ICOM thought of this
too, they put a temperature meter in the display, so the operator can monitor the temp, if the radio
does overheat, it will refuse to transmit until it cools. I measured a transmit temperature
maximum of 129
o
F. These measurements were made with an infrared meter, so these are surface
(not air) temperatures. The display temp meter stabilized in mid-range during extended T/R
periods at 100 watts output. This level of heat is entirely normal for this radio; don't worry about
it. The meter display can be seen below.

Receive audio (SSB type):
I hate the sound from the internal speaker, it is horrible! I can't recall ever liking the internal
speaker audio from any radio; these are cheap little junky speakers. I listen either on a high
quality outboard speaker, or on good headphones. The 7K sounds nasty until you plug in an
outboard speaker or headphones, then it sounds great, really sweet. If I close my eyes, I feel I'm
listening to my Pro III, maybe even my 7800, while listening to the 7K. Pretty much anything one
can do with receive audio on the P3, can be done on the 7K as well, and then some.
(Note; When the speaker switch, (located behind the front panel), is switched from "phones" to
"speaker", it changes the hardware audio feed from "stereo" in "phones" mode, to "mono" in
"speaker" mode. This applies to both the rear panel jack and the front-side jack. The audio level is
changed as well.)

Noise:
I compared the 7K to my P3, in a side-by-side "A-B" test. The basic HF band noise levels (with
all settings the same on both radios) are lower in the 7K. The NB (Noise Blanker) in the 7K is
more effective than the NB of the P3. This is the reason: the NB of the P3 is analog, with certain
limitations of that type of system. The NB of the 7K is entirely in the DSP (digital domain), and
does not have the limitations of an analog NB. The only limits are in the DSP software, and the
hardware's ability to apply it. During the test, I noted that pulse type noise on the band was
reduced at about 80% NB level on the 7K, while the P3 needed 100% to reduce the same noise to
by the same amount. That is a 20% improvement by my math. Lower NB levels mean less
distortion on the desired signals.

NR (Random Noise Reduction), The 7K required only a very small amount of NR level to
greatly reduce random static noise, with little or none of the "echo-effect" familiar to many who
have used DSP noise reduction in the past. The P3 could reduce the same noise, by the same
amount; however, the echo-effect became very evident at the NR level required.
There is only one preamp level available on the 7K, and engaging it brought up the noise floor
from about S-1 to about S-3. However, signals come up 10dB. Preamp # 1 on the P3 brought up
the noise from S-1 to S-5. Preamp # 2 brought it up to S-7.
In my opinion, the basic receiver noise level on the 7K is better than the P3. The 7K is just as
sensitive, but the noise floor is lower than the P3. By my estimates, the noise difference is about
3dB. The reason for this is the 7K's extremely quiet synthesizer, which is a "pure DDS" design
without PLL's.

Notch:
The manual and auto-notch features in both radios seem to work very closely to each other - no
clear winner here. However, the 7K has a trick up its sleeve. It has not one, but two manual notch
filters, and can very effectively remove multiple heterodynes. Both the ANF and MNF on the 7K
can be engaged at the same time; the P3 can't do this trick.
Dual Manual-Notch:
The 7K has a dual manual-notch filter. Both filters are independently adjustable and can be set
independently to three widths. The notches can be independently turned on or off as well. WOW!
Do they work? Do they ever! These are nothing less than FANTASTIC!!! I wish my 7800 had all
these notch features. The 7K notch filters are no less a miracle of modern technology!
These filters can also be used to help the standard DSP filters to clean up frequency specific noise
or tones. Even the most complex tones can be nullified with this powerful arsenal of interference
fighting weapons. These filters are sure to be the coming thing in future new models in the ICOM
radio line. I tested the filters on the well known multi-tone signal that lives on 14.316MHz. The
7K can completely nullify the offending signal.

Frequency accuracy:
The 7K uses a high-stability TCXO. There is a menu adjustment which allows the reference
oscillator to be adjusted a modest amount. I checked my unit against WWV and found that I had
to move the default (50%) to (49%) for a perfect zero-beat. The 7K should be very stable over a
wide temperature range.

Basic filtering:
DSP filter slopes are close in performance in both 7K and Pro III. The shape-factor is nearly the
same. If it works, don't fix it. As in the Pro III and the 7800, the 7K DSP filters feature user-
adjustable band-width, with both "sharp & soft" shapes. I prefer the "sharp". The "BPF Indicator"
for filters with BW < 500 Hz is also provided. (Refer to Evaluation Report, Section 4.)

The AGC time constant setting is also adjustable via menu selection, as seen below. The image is
about actual size.

Twin PBT:
Press the M-chnl/M-group button and the "PBT" LED will light up; this enables the Twin PBT
operation when turning these two knobs. When the button is pressed again, the "PBT" LED goes
out and the knobs return to the primary function. The PBT setting is retained. If the user wishes to
"clear" the PBT setting, the button must be pressed and held for 1 second; the PBT will "clear" or
center.
The Twin PBT feature works very well - just the same as in the 7K's larger relatives.

Transmit audio (SSB type):
I purchased the OPC-589 8-pin to modular mic adapter cable at the time I got the 7K. My plan
was to use my old Heil GM-5 GoldLine mic which I've used for several years on all my ICOM
HF radios. I found that the wide element was a little too bassy for the listeners' tastes, and
adjusting the SSB TX low freq. cut did not quite do the trick. I switched to the HC-5 element in
the mic and the listeners did not care for the way it sounded either, being on the opposite end of
the scale. Next, I installed the HM-151 stock hand mic and the results were very good. The
listeners said I sounded very good - almost the same as either my 7800 or P3. I found that with a
small amount of compression, and a minor adjustment in the TX freq. cut, it works well. I did
notice that I had to reduce the mic gain down from the default setting of 50% all the way down to
1%. These are very sensitive mics, and breath pops and wind noise could be a problem for
operators who get too close to the mic, or drive with windows down. This is especially true when
compression is used on a continuous basis. My compression level is set to (1); default is (5). I
advise the user to never use more than (5) under any conditions, as the distortion becomes very
strong.
I was told by listeners that the hand mic sounded very good and natural. I don't see any real or
perceived problems with the hand mic for my needs.
A feature that was included in the product release brochure (but not in the production version)
was the transmit bass/treble EQ, which is familiar to anyone who has used the Pro series. It is my
opinion that the omission of this single feature has created a huge amount of negative talk about
the transmit audio in the 7K. The lack of this feature really limits the user's options on the type of
TX audio he can produce. ICOM does not seem to be overly concerned about this matter either.
An "official" explanation for this omission is that the IC-7000 is primarily a mobile radio; more
likely, there may have been some concern that the inclusion of EQ would have made the 7K more
competitive with the 746Pro, which is at the same price point.
I modified the stock HM-151 hand mic by making the mic port slightly larger to allow more
acoustic energy in with less attenuation, and in a more direct manner. This improved the TX
audio slightly, but not enough for my satisfaction. On a whim, I pulled out the HM-36 hand mic
from my P3. Using the OPC-589 mic adapter I hooked it up to the 7K. Right away I found that
the mic gain was far too low; I adjusted it up about 15% and it seems perfect. With TBW set to
wide, on-air reports were that it sounds good - the same as I sound in person. Setting to Mid TBW
yielded a "DX pileup bustin' " type of audio.
On a couple of occasions I have tried both mics; each time the HM-36 is chosen as the best audio.
I now use the HM-36 exclusively.

Transmitter section:
The HF PA is very strong in the 7K; my unit delivered 113 watts on RTTY straight out of the
box. It seems very "spunky" and easily drives out to 100 watts, with a very high tolerance for
minor SWR excursions. Anything below a 2:1 SWR gets little or no reaction from the radio;
above this, the drop-off in power is abrupt, going to about 10 watts at 3:1 SWR. The 7K easily
drives any of my amplifiers to full power. The ALC response is good and predictable. The SWR
curve can be measured and displayed on the screen. SWR can only be displayed on HF/6mtrs,
there is no SWR reading on 2mtrs & 70cm.
I found that the mic gain varied from one band to another. To maintain the same RF power
output, it had to be raised a small amount on higher bands.

DC current:
The rated DC current consumption of the 7K is 1.3A on RX. I measured my unit at 1.1A. This
should be OK for battery operation for a fair amount of time. However, with the RF power output
set to 2 watts, the transmitter standby current is about 4A, with no RF output. 2 watts RF output
drew about 6A. This info might be distressing to many in the QRP community. It just means that
heavier batteries will be needed, and charging will be more frequent.
The TX driver stage, Q504 (DRIVER Unit), is a single-ended MOSFET operating in Class A
with V
dd
= 13.8V (nom.) If we assume that the HF/6m PA stage has 15dB power gain, Q504
must deliver 3 watts for 100 watts output. As the efficiency of a class A amplifier is approx. 20%,
the DC input to this stage will be about 15 watts whenever the transmitter is keyed. This equates
to 1.1A at 13.8V - a significant portion of the 4A standby current noted above.
(Note: A single-ended driver was selected in the interests of circuit simplicity. As this stage is
broad-banded, it must be operated in Class A to ensure adequate harmonic suppression. The
Class A amplifier is inefficient, as its conduction angle is 360. It will therefore draw more DC
input current for a given RF output than a Class-AB amplifier. In contrast to Class AB, the Class-
A amplifier will also dissipate 100% of its DC input power when not driven.)
The 7K draws about 23A at full power out, so a DC power supply of at least 25A should be used.
If a battery is used, the bigger the better.

Band scope:
The band scope is a familiar feature on the 756 series, and was also on the 706MkII(G). On the
7K, the scope is colored, and can have the sweep speed selected by the user. This system may
have uses for some, but I don't feel it is very useful in this presentation. The scope "shares" or
"steals" the receiver section for a short time period, which blanks out the receiver. The selectable
sweep speed changes the amount of time the receiver is blanked. The size of the scope is too
small to be useful in my opinion; its resolution is too low to detect individual SSB signals on HF.
Perhaps the scope might be more useful on VHF/UHF FM, to scan for channel activity. With FM,
background noise would be squelched, so active signals would be the only thing displayed on the
scope.
For me, HF SSB use of the band scope is basically useless. This is an area where the 756-series
scopes are far superior in nearly every way.
If you buy a 7K specifically for the scope feature, you will likely be disappointed with it, even on
a large outboard monitor screen. A photo of the band-scope is shown below, it is about actual
size.

Memories:
There are 501 memories. These are found in groups. It takes some time to understand how to
manipulate these channels and access the one you want. Study the operation manual and it
becomes easier with frequent use.
I have a hard time filling more than a dozen memories, so most of them will sit empty. I'm sure
other users will find the need for them.

CW:
I examined the CW mode in both receive and transmit. On RX, the 7K is a very fine CW
receiver; the filters are very good, with no ringing until you crank them down below 150Hz BW.
AGC timing is adjustable for best receive responses. I did not hear any AGC "pops", or signal
imaging.
I transmitted CW at low power levels into my dummy load, and listened to these signals on
another receiver. The 7K CW transmit is excellent. No dit-clipping was noted in full-break-in
mode until the speed was increased to above 50WPM. The note is clean and pure; no "key-clicks"
were heard.
On CW, the 7K is every bit as good as the P3.
The DC current draw is a little disappointing for the QRP guys. With the RF power output set at
the minimum value of 2 watts, the DC current input is still over 8 amps. Increasing the RF output
even a small amount raises the DC current input dramatically. Thus, extended operation on a
battery, even at low RF output levels, would cause battery depletion in a few hours or more. As
outlined under DC current above, the Class-A driver is probably the main culprit here. (Note; the
Amp-Hour rating will play a large part of how long the 7K will operate on battery power)

FM:
I tested the 7K on 2 meters FM simplex. A friend told me that the transmit audio sounds fine,
good clear audio. The receive audio was a little "tinny" and sharp for my tastes. I tried the three
FM RX filter selections, 15, 10, & 7kHz. These should come in handy when adjacent-channel
intermod becomes a problem (but see Note below.) There are a good many features for the 2-
meter "repeater jockey". I also tested the unit on VHF SSB, and it works well, much like it does
on HF. As for 2mtr sensitivity, the 7K does not seem to be as "hot" as my V8000, but then the
V8000 was designed specifically for 2-meter FM and is "optimized" for this operation. The
difference is not large, just noticeable.
(Note: The FM RX IF filter bandwidth also sets the TX deviation. The 15 kHz filter sets 5 kHz
deviation for standard systems; the 10 and 7 kHz filters set 2.5 kHz deviation for systems with
6.25 kHz channel spacing.)

AM:
Transmit AM of the 7K is a little "weak". The modulation is very light, even with the mic gain set
to maximum. I thought the TX signal sounded sharp and high pitched. Using Pro III, I could see
that the waveform is of proper proportions, but the transmitted audio is "tinny" and or "pinched"
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regardless of the mic used. Even with the mic gain at 100% it does not seem that the modulation
is very strong. This is the case regardless of carrier power level. The RX audio is OK, but has a
great amount of "hiss" with it. There are three user selectable filters for AM. The maximum band-
width can be set to 10kHz.
AM with the 7K was "disappointing", however, it is not my primary operational mode. If it is for
you, you might consider some other radio for this purpose. The 7K is not what I would call a very
good AM transceiver. It will get you by in a "pinch", but I would not want to use it on a regular
basis for AM.

Modes not tested:
RTTY, PSK-31, Packet, and other data modes were not tested by me, I shall leave these modes
for other reviewers.
The 7K has a "waterfall" display for RTTY, but there is no dedicated PSK-31 mode or display
function.
RTTY mode has a built-in decoder as you can see on the display above.

Erratic operations:
The 7K has been trouble free; however I did notice a small erratic operation. When the front
panel unit was touched on the side in a manner that would cause its position to shift slightly, the
display would "flicker" and jump erratically as if there were a bad connection. The only electrical
connection from the main unit to the front panel is a set of gold-plated, spring-loaded pins and
pads. My guess is that there was enough contact resistance to cause the "erratic" display action. I
removed the front panel unit and carefully applied a very small amount of the contact conditioner
Pro-Gold to the pads on the main unit side. This should insure a good electrical connection for a
long time to come. Now, the display is entirely stable.

Field day 2006:
The 7K out on FD was nothing short of FANTASTIC! Easy to set up and use by anyone who sat
down to operate it with a minimum of instructions, they quickly understood the main operational
features and were awe-inspired by the very quiet receiver, and the super selectivity.
The only other radio we had on site to compare the 7K to, was a Kenwood TS-850S/AT set up
about 50' away. The antennas were co-located on the same portable tower. When the 7K
transmitted, the TS-850 receiver was totally paralyzed, even when not on the same band. But
when the TS-850 transmitted, the 7K hardly noticed it, except for a little pop, scratch, or buzz
sound. Incoming signals remained 100% copy.
In the bright Texas sunlight, we had to adjust the display a little, but found that the white
background display with the brightness set to 50% worked fine during the day time. The display
was bright enough at night, to light the log book.
Nearly all the signals we heard were clear enough to copy 100% regardless of the strength; many
did not register on the S-meter. The very quiet receiver made listening fatigue a distant memory.
We used an ICOM AH-4 wire auto-tuner with a 90 foot wire and some ground radials. It is plug-n-
play with the 7K. It performed flawlessly.
We operated "QRP", battery-power, although this power level was a bit of a handicap mainly due
to the weak propagation at this point in the solar cycle. We really had to "work" at making the
contacts. However, the 7K accounted for a large portion of the total "Q's" for the weekend. Most
of the band openings were on 40 and 20 meters. The pre-amp was never needed; all signals,
regardless of strength were 100% copy. The highest PA area temp I measured during FD was
125F. This was with an ambient air temperature of nearly 100F.
A single 105AH marine battery ran the radio from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. The
final voltage reading I took on the battery at the conclusion of FD was 12.39Vdc, still well above
the drop-out level of around 10.5Vdc. The battery had started the event at 12.79Vdc. There was
no recharging required. I was well impressed with this fact. Using the 7K in this same setup
should last at least an entire day at full power output.
For me, it was a total pleasure to operate the 7K on FD, it will likely make the trip out to the FD
site many times in the future.
Below, are comments of a few of the FD operators that had a chance to sit down and use the 7K
during our FD 2006 event;

"Its hard to believe that this little bitty radio can do all that my HF, 2mtr, 440 radio & more can
do. If I were going to buy any new radio at all (HF, 2mtr, etc) it would be a ICOM 7000."
George Frimpter WB5TXW, Austin, TX.
"A short brief usage does not do this little rig justice! An excellent single radio for the novice or
skilled ham, whether he or she contests or not. Easy to find your way around the menu's, like my
706MKII, just a few more menus on the 7000. The 7000 has a super notch, and DSP
system, which came in handy for the FD tryouts at the lake! The display that was set up on the
rig, was a bit difficult to see at times, yet during a FD trial one can not expect perfect operating
conditions. The receiver is a thumbs up all the way! I heard signals like I never heard before on
20, and 40 meters, even when the band was not at its optimal. Received good reports on audio
from the little rig, the on board speaker is a little tinny to me, but just for my ears. Wished my 706
had a clock in it, that's a nice addition! Would like to have played with it more, but I closed out
FD with it. It was a joy, and I truly would consider one of these in the coming years unless
ICOM intends on replacing it with another radio sooner."
"ICOM has my VOTE!!!"
Steve Wehring WD5HNI , Dripping Springs, TX.

"Field Day 2006 found me in the company of our usual FD crew, including HF transceiver and
linear amplifier guru, Matt-KK5DR. Matt brought his new IC-7000, which I proceeded to drool
over for the next 12 hours.
Despite the drooling, Matt was kind enough to let me operate the rig under the battle
conditions of Field Day. My particular area of interest is HF CW, so my comments regarding
this rig are limited to that aspect of this remarkable radio. I also must confess that this review is
being written by a non-technical operator. Matt is far more competent to speak to the specs and
design philosophy of this new product. My comments stem from an HF/CW operators view and
experiences.
At first glance, the rig looks incredibly competent as a state-of-the-art, sub-compact
HF/6/2/440 rig. And the first glance did not disappoint. It is attractive aesthetically, which I
think is under-estimated as a factor in picking between several competitors radios in this class.
As an owner of an IC-756Pro (I), the 7000s controls, though necessarily smaller, seemed very
similar in function to the Pro. Overall, the feel of the radio was such that I was very much at
home with it in a very short period of time. Matt gave me the checkout ride relating to menu
structure in about 10 minutes. After only a few gentle corrections as I stumbled a bit early on, I
felt comfortable with the radio for the rest of the afternoon.
I have operated the 756Pro for the past 4 years and have been very pleased with the rig. Though
it is no longer on the cutting edge of receiver performance, it is entirely adequate for my
purposes. The combination of VBT and IF shift functions allow me to tune out all but the very
strongest stations within 100-200 Hz of the desired (and weak) signal that Im trying to copy.
This same superb receiver performance (Matt says the specs are superior with the 7000) in an all
digital radio like the IC 7000 is most impressive, especially given its small dimensions.
The recurring theme to me was the family pedigree that the 7000 shares with the Pro series. But
one thing surfaced. I found myself looking for the spectrum analyzer TFT display, that is such a
prominent feature of the Pros. In reality, it didnt turn out to be such a big deal, and the trade off
between small size and having a spectrum display is easy to justify.
The outboard auto tuner was idiot-proof. It easily tuned a variety of Field Day antennas, with
their less than ideal orientations to each other and relatively low heights of erection.
Given the MSRP for this radio, the compact size, the DC-to-daylight spectrum coverage,
combined with digital filtering to a near infinite level of selectivity make the IC-7000 an
extremely attractive option for home station as well as mobile/portable use."
Dr. Mike K. Williams N5J O, Austin, TX.

Conclusions:
The 7K was designed for superior SSB operation, and it delivers that better than any other radio
currently in its size or price class. It is NOT a 7800 in a small box, but it CAN hold its own with
the Pro III. Except for some minor items I did not care for, the 7K is the portable HF SSB
transceiver I always wished for. It gives the operator superior SSB reception and transmission, in
a small package at a reasonable price. VHF/UHF are a bonus set of features. It is amazing that
such tremendous performance is packed into this tiny box, that can do so many things. But, there
are limits, do not expect the 7K to be a 7800, and you will not be disappointed.
I'm very pleased that the 7K can pull up next to its bigger/older brother Pro III, and match it on
the straight away, and even pass it for a while on the curves.
A ham who has very little space for a radio station could use the 7K from 160mtrs to 70cm, and
have a very compact base station that does not miss much of the larger radio performance. In a
mobile or portable set up it covers lots of ground with a small footprint yet delivers incredible
performance levels equal to much larger and more expensive radios.
ICOM will sell a huge number of these little guys. I'm happy I bought one, and can now report to
the reader that it will be a giant success, just like the 706 series before it.

73 de Matt KK5DR A special thanks to Adam for his input and assistance in writing this
article. Images courtesy of ICOM Inc.

Links:
Icom America IC-7000 Page
Icom Japan IC-7000 Page (in English)
Adam, VA7OJ/AB4OJ's IC-7000 Page and Evaluation Report
Copyright 2006 M. A. Erickson, KK5DR. All rights reserved.

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