So what is better I suppose someone could make the case for the 7700 and 7851.

The sample I have is an earlier one, probably now about 15 years old.

The prior owner really pampered it and everything is original, including the screen and backlight circuit.

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At this age, all issues have been revealed and there are a few which are well known and still generally fixable andor updateable, and except for the pre-driver for the finals, are still available.

I must admit being tempted by newer rigs seeing - and hearing - what offer possibly a more refined experience - however, at a much, much higher price.

Adjustable filters are effective.

Overall, at the used prices in 2020, the priceperformance ratio is perhaps not as good as a couple of years ago.

However, if the rigs longevity is as good as I expect it may be, then this may keep me from upgrading to something newer and possibly more expensive.

Solid, dependable, well engineered, with functions between knobs and menus as they should be.

Ive had many fine radios, Kenwood, Yaesu, Elecraft, Drake, new and vintage.

Many rigs have come and gone but I would never consider selling the ProIII.

Take care of it as you would any high end radio and it will last you for years.

There are numerous other rigs here which get little or no attention now that the Icom is part of the mix.

The feature set for whatever mode you might choose is extensive.

The programmable DSP filters make operating in any mode a pleasure and theres nothing else to buy with them.

The rig is a workhorse from the lowest HF bands all the way to 6 meters.

In several recent 6 meter openings its more than proved its worth.

Its a keeper and available these days at reasonable prices.

I just love to try equipment and have had a pretty good selection of what is out there.

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Except for a very short time when I flirted with the IC-7300 there has been a pro series Icom on first base.

Was this radio better than the 7300 Probably not in lab testing but I kept going back to it anyway.

The 3000 speaker was better but who uses the built in speaker anyway With a good speaker (one that is designed for speech and not symphonic music) it is a wash.

It is far superior to the TS-590s I couldnt wait to get rid of.

The tuner is not going to tune your non resonate loop but did you expect a built in tuner to do that in the first place Do you remember life before band scopes Any way you cut it they are a real convenience.

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