zesty
08-05-2007, 11:16 PM
Current models i am using for the uhf hobby are 'IC-208H' dual bander modded for citizens transmit. A commercial wide/narrow band 160 channel IC-F2010.The handsets are an amateur IC-T90A modded for citizens modulation.My commercial handsets are the IC-41S and IC-F4023T.Some people might think that it is an unusual selection.Also another line of thought might be 'Why so many radios?'.I allways do research on the net and study radio specifications.The design aesthetics are critical to me.It has to look nice.Other factors would be how many functions can be adjusted on the models.
Modulation quality is also important.A transceiver be it a base/mobile or handset must have that certain presence in context of its transmit audio.Please accept an apology in advance.I am not being biased towards the other manufacturers.For approximately fourteen years i have spoken to other stations who have been 'Kenwood' 'Simoco' 'Phillips' 'Tait' 'Maxon' 'Midland' 'Motorola' 'Icom' and 'Kyodo Sawtron' enthusiasts.Compared to some people i am a newcomer to this hobby and still have a lot to learn.
Other people that influence my observations are radio technicians.I have a lot of respect for these radio techs knowledge and also the skill they posess.In the period that i chatted to other stations my focus was also directed at listening very carefully to their modulation.When beginning the hobby my only radio was a portable handset which had a model designation of 'IC-40GX'.I was partial to chatting with stations who had Icom base or mobile set ups.For some reason this Icom transmit audio had the audio presence that i was seeking.So basically by listening to these Icom base/mobile people was the influence that induced me to become an Icom enthusiast.
The wide/narrow band IC-F2010 is new even though the IC-F1000 Series has been discontinued.I am fairly meticulous with my mobile/base radios.Have never had a habit of modulating long overs.Henceforth i try to reduce excessive heat.My old wide band only F2010 had a lifespan of about 12 years.The radio tech mentioned that some componentry had seen better days.He indicated that the old F2010 was not in a critical condition.It was still functioning but was due for a service.
My old wide band F2010 was cloned with EX1764 Ver 1.1. This is the clone software version that Icom discontinued. For my brand new Wide/Narrow band F2010 i clone it with CS-F1000 Rev 1.2.Why have i purchased a new IC-F2010? There are a lot of factors that influenced the purchase of it.I will only submit a few of them. "Heat sink" This model has effective heat dissipation.The barbecue grill on this beast is quite large. Also it has depth. "Receive audio" Turn the volume dial to its full extent. The audio from speaker grille is 'LOUD' and i mean LOUD!!!!!. "Signal meter" Not sure about other people but i just totally adore and love the signal indication. In the 'Initial set mode' this signal meter is shown as asterixes as in '* * * * * * * *'.
A strong signal or full scale will be represented as eight asterixes.Can imagine that other radio manufacturers have fancy ideas to depict relative field strength.I regard this type of signal meter as the "Bees Knees". No other manufacturer seems to use this concept so henceforth it is truly unique to ICOM. "Modulation quality" Everyone seems to like the F2010 transmit audio.Sometimes i use a different model and it will be noticed immediately.I experiment with a friend and transmit on the IC-208H.Yeah! It sounds good.Reasonably clear with a bit of punch.
But for some reason my friend is partial to the IC-F2010 modulation.He describes it as being clear and loud without distortion.Also he mentions fairly punchy without being overbearing.His last analysis is "It has a certain presence with just an ever so discreet hint of base ." 'Dealer set mode' The amount of functions that can be adjusted in the dealer mode are quite impressive.I have not laptop programmed the radio for a long time.Sometimes i just could not be bothered.Henceforth when out mobile the benefits of this dealer mode are quite obvious.
The handy tip is to do your main configuration via the clone software. "Aesthetics' To me it has that appearance of understated sophistication.Just enough style without looking too ritzy glitzy.
Modulation quality is also important.A transceiver be it a base/mobile or handset must have that certain presence in context of its transmit audio.Please accept an apology in advance.I am not being biased towards the other manufacturers.For approximately fourteen years i have spoken to other stations who have been 'Kenwood' 'Simoco' 'Phillips' 'Tait' 'Maxon' 'Midland' 'Motorola' 'Icom' and 'Kyodo Sawtron' enthusiasts.Compared to some people i am a newcomer to this hobby and still have a lot to learn.
Other people that influence my observations are radio technicians.I have a lot of respect for these radio techs knowledge and also the skill they posess.In the period that i chatted to other stations my focus was also directed at listening very carefully to their modulation.When beginning the hobby my only radio was a portable handset which had a model designation of 'IC-40GX'.I was partial to chatting with stations who had Icom base or mobile set ups.For some reason this Icom transmit audio had the audio presence that i was seeking.So basically by listening to these Icom base/mobile people was the influence that induced me to become an Icom enthusiast.
The wide/narrow band IC-F2010 is new even though the IC-F1000 Series has been discontinued.I am fairly meticulous with my mobile/base radios.Have never had a habit of modulating long overs.Henceforth i try to reduce excessive heat.My old wide band only F2010 had a lifespan of about 12 years.The radio tech mentioned that some componentry had seen better days.He indicated that the old F2010 was not in a critical condition.It was still functioning but was due for a service.
My old wide band F2010 was cloned with EX1764 Ver 1.1. This is the clone software version that Icom discontinued. For my brand new Wide/Narrow band F2010 i clone it with CS-F1000 Rev 1.2.Why have i purchased a new IC-F2010? There are a lot of factors that influenced the purchase of it.I will only submit a few of them. "Heat sink" This model has effective heat dissipation.The barbecue grill on this beast is quite large. Also it has depth. "Receive audio" Turn the volume dial to its full extent. The audio from speaker grille is 'LOUD' and i mean LOUD!!!!!. "Signal meter" Not sure about other people but i just totally adore and love the signal indication. In the 'Initial set mode' this signal meter is shown as asterixes as in '* * * * * * * *'.
A strong signal or full scale will be represented as eight asterixes.Can imagine that other radio manufacturers have fancy ideas to depict relative field strength.I regard this type of signal meter as the "Bees Knees". No other manufacturer seems to use this concept so henceforth it is truly unique to ICOM. "Modulation quality" Everyone seems to like the F2010 transmit audio.Sometimes i use a different model and it will be noticed immediately.I experiment with a friend and transmit on the IC-208H.Yeah! It sounds good.Reasonably clear with a bit of punch.
But for some reason my friend is partial to the IC-F2010 modulation.He describes it as being clear and loud without distortion.Also he mentions fairly punchy without being overbearing.His last analysis is "It has a certain presence with just an ever so discreet hint of base ." 'Dealer set mode' The amount of functions that can be adjusted in the dealer mode are quite impressive.I have not laptop programmed the radio for a long time.Sometimes i just could not be bothered.Henceforth when out mobile the benefits of this dealer mode are quite obvious.
The handy tip is to do your main configuration via the clone software. "Aesthetics' To me it has that appearance of understated sophistication.Just enough style without looking too ritzy glitzy.