Hi Ray
If you purchase a IC-7K, I think you will not be disappointed.
While it is a menu driven rig, the menus are set up in a way that is very intuative for the operator, IMHO. I used to own a FT-897. I had purchased a 7K and played with them side by side and found that the 7K had a MUCH BETTER user interface. Whereas, the way the menus were set up made the 7K much easier to operate. Thus, I took my 897 and traded it for another 7K! :)
Yes there is a bit of a learning curve for the rig. Then again, this is amateur radio too, and there is always a learning curve. :)
Once you get to know the rig a little bit, you will find that for a very small radio, it is well thought out in its layout. Not only the menus, but HOW the buttons and menus all work together.
It really is a rather simple radio to learn. :)
I hope this helps a bit. :)
73's
Steve/KC8LQV
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--- In ic7000@..., "raypark1472" wrote:
I am highly considering purchasing a 7000. Although I have 37 years experience in both working in and teaching electronics(now retired) and have a good RF background, I am a bit touchy when it comes to menu operated transcievers.
1. I have downloaded the 7000 Manual. Perhaps I have missed something but I haven't seen any special order for the menus.
2. I did read where one or two of the menu selection buttons on the front panel can have certain menus "set" for them. Could I set these in a certain order?
3. I'm not so touchy about interpreting the menus once I get to them, but I am very concerned about being able to get to them.
4. This would be my first menu operated rig. I am trying to get back into ham radio after a long absence except for a few spurts.
Thanks Ray
