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Offline Oliver

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"Last Call" ICOM IC-R75 Table Top HF Receiver
« on: March 05, 2016, 1531 UTC »
"Last Call" ICOM IC-R75 Table Top HF Receiver : Yes, it's true and is not a misprint, Icom has discontinued the IC-R75 HF receiver. It had a great 16 year run on the market. I would NOT look for Icom to replace the model.  As I type this entry most US Icom dealers had limited remaining stock. So if you ever desired a NEW sample, better do that soon. NO NO NO...the very similar LOOKING IC-718 is NOT the same beast with just a transmitter added. The IC-718 HF Ham transceiver is only using a dual conversion receiver design (and no dual PBT either). How sad it is !!! IuhCOM has only 2 wide band sets left in the receiver line up, the super expensive IC-R9500 and IC-R6 handheld. (Mar 04)

Going , Going.....Almost GONE !!!
Icom has officially discontinued the IC-R75 Receiver

Source: http://webpages.charter.net/n9ewo2/news.html
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Offline JCMaxwell

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Re: "Last Call" ICOM IC-R75 Table Top HF Receiver
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2016, 1544 UTC »
CRAP!!!!!

Thanks for the heads-up Oliver.
« Last Edit: March 05, 2016, 1548 UTC by JCMaxwell »
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Re: "Last Call" ICOM IC-R75 Table Top HF Receiver
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2016, 2326 UTC »
Wonder if they'll roll out an sdr rx as a replacement. Considering their new IC-1300.
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Re: "Last Call" ICOM IC-R75 Table Top HF Receiver
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2016, 1547 UTC »
That sucks.  It seems like we are seeing less of table top receivers and even portables.  I mainly use a WinRadio Excalibur, but own an R-75, which I listen to in my garage/workshop.  It is a great radio!
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