IC-F6061/F6063 Comments

[zesty]

Have given web sites on the net a thorough perusal.From what has been observed it appears the IC-F6063 is a 25watt radio for our australian market.For the americans it has a model designation of IC-F6061 and is manufactured by icom as a 45 watt transceiver.

I am definite about purchasing and installing either the IC-F6063 or a IC-F6061.Will have to remote it in my vehicle.Yes it does look nice in one piece.Because of space restrictions the remote head install is my only option.Upon observing the promotional video i was totally surprised on the F5060 series being displayed as a remote.

It is just after the japanese lady at dispatch does her thing.They show the main body of radio separate.Then the video camera scrolls along the remote head.Whoever designed this model deserves a commendation for a meritorious effort.Everything seems to be sculptured.

There is ergonomics and harmony.Nothing clashes.Smooth flowing lines.That speaker grill shape is exquisite.The display and buttons are balanced.The japanese designers obviously have a sense of perspective.Are they being artistic? OH! Very much so.I regard their skills with total respect.This is an Icom forum and i am entitled to my point of view.

The IC-F5060 Series. "Make the smart choice!" choose ICOM.

All of my handsets and base/mobile radios are icoms.For me "ICOM" is the benchmark.

[zesty]

Changed plans in context of the IC-F6061. Yes, i am aware that a high power american version ICF6061 would be intriguing. It is only a hobby and not that critical.

I predominantly use the IC-208H and IC-F2010 on low or medium power settings. Even on high power i keep modulation periods at the barest minimum. Henceforth ordered the 25watt IC-F6063 that the japanese produce for our australian market.

So basically when it's installed there will be two Icom commercials in my car plus the IC-208H dual bander. The IC-208 and IC-F2010 have been left in one piece and not remote headed. Have my reasons for this and it is the way i prefer it.

Because of space restrictions the IC-F6063 will be set up as a remote.