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I'd love to hear recent (2011, 2012) feedback on the G7. I also read the review here and may be buying one. I actually think at the current price level (~$250-270 at Hamcity or AES) it is worth a look.

I would get it for the rugged design, wide-band RX (all my public emergency bands are below 470, so WFM isn't a killer), dual-band (2M and 70CM) with the 23CM as a bonus. Add in the desk top charger, leaves some spare change for an SMA-BNC adapter, a BNC tri-band antenna, dry cell case and the programming cable for less than equiping a single-band VX-6 to similar levels. I also thought about the TH-F6A, but I'm not sold on the ruggedness, and the extra memories of a more modern HT like the G7 or VX-6 seem a better option.

Primary purpose for the HT for me would be attaching to a B.O.B. as a wideband scanning transceiver and repeater practice. Next year I'll be in Northern Virginia, so I'll be able to pick up a base station/mobile (either ICOM-7000, Yaesu FT-857 or 897 and some antennas).

I understand the Wouxons and Chinese radios are cheaper (and the VX-6 is made in China), but I don't think something at $300 with all the added Xtras is too much of a premium. Certainly not ICOM IC-92AD expensive!

Thanks for any input.

<blockquote data-quote="theshupe" data-source="post: 366375" data-attributes="member: 25304">DJ-G7TI&#039;d love to hear recent (2011, 2012) feedback on the G7.&nbsp; I also read the review here and may be buying one.&nbsp; I actually think at the current price level (~$250-270 at Hamcity or AES) it is worth a look.&nbsp; I would get it for the rugged design, wide-band RX (all my public emergency bands are below 470, so WFM isn&#039;t a killer), dual-band (2M and 70CM) with the 23CM as a bonus.&nbsp; Add in the desk top charger, leaves some spare change for an SMA-BNC adapter, a BNC tri-band antenna, dry cell case and the programming cable for less than equiping a single-band VX-6 to similar levels.&nbsp; I also thought about the TH-F6A, but I&#039;m not sold on the ruggedness, and the extra memories of a more modern HT like the G7 or VX-6 seem a better option.Primary purpose for the HT for me would be attaching to a B.O.B. as a wideband scanning transceiver and repeater practice.&nbsp; Next year I&#039;ll be in Northern Virginia, so I&#039;ll be able to pick up a base station/mobile (either ICOM-7000, Yaesu FT-857 or 897 and some antennas).&nbsp; I understand the Wouxons and Chinese radios are cheaper (and the VX-6 is made in China), but I don&#039;t think something at $300 with all the added Xtras is too much of a premium.&nbsp; Certainly not ICOM IC-92AD expensive!Thanks for any input.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="theshupe, post: 366375, member: 25304"] [b]DJ-G7T[/b] I'd love to hear recent (2011, 2012) feedback on the G7. I also read the review here and may be buying one. I actually think at the current price level (~$250-270 at Hamcity or AES) it is worth a look. I would get it for the rugged design, wide-band RX (all my public emergency bands are below 470, so WFM isn't a killer), dual-band (2M and 70CM) with the 23CM as a bonus. Add in the desk top charger, leaves some spare change for an SMA-BNC adapter, a BNC tri-band antenna, dry cell case and the programming cable for less than equiping a single-band VX-6 to similar levels. I also thought about the TH-F6A, but I'm not sold on the ruggedness, and the extra memories of a more modern HT like the G7 or VX-6 seem a better option. Primary purpose for the HT for me would be attaching to a B.O.B. as a wideband scanning transceiver and repeater practice. Next year I'll be in Northern Virginia, so I'll be able to pick up a base station/mobile (either ICOM-7000, Yaesu FT-857 or 897 and some antennas). I understand the Wouxons and Chinese radios are cheaper (and the VX-6 is made in China), but I don't think something at $300 with all the added Xtras is too much of a premium. Certainly not ICOM IC-92AD expensive! Thanks for any input. [/QUOTE]

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