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[IC-7000] Re: IC 7100 vs 7000
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The ergonomics of the 7100 are all wrong for me as a mobile user.
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My IC7000 control head is mounted face up on the centre console just behind the gear lever. I have a remote 4" monitor on top of the dash for the display. This way I can keep my eyes on the road and operate the controls by feel. My arm rests on the centre arm rest and so makes controlling the radio very easy. The angled display would not allow me to do this. Also, the touch screen would be very difficult to use without looking at it so not happy about the safety issues doing that. I use my mobile a lot on rough roads (or off road) so having to reach for the controls on a dash mounted control head would be difficult and touch screens almost impossible to use without stopping first. I need the separate head but with a separate (from the controls) screen. I will be keeping my IC7000. Maybe a 7100 with a flat non touch display and a remote display option instead of the angled set up should be considered by Icom. It wouldn't have to be a colour screen though that does help with all the information available on the IC7000 screen. Grant, ZL2BK. -----Original Message-----
From: David Bartholomew Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 11:27 AM To: 7000 Group Subject: [IC-7000] Re: IC 7100 vs 7000 I'd rather have the 7000's color display and have the control head on the radio. More stable that way. Although there are a lot of D-Star systems around here I am still undecided on whether it's worth the extra cost; for me the VHF/UHF on this radio would be for SSB, satellites, JT65 etc rather than FM repeaters (which I already have other radios for). I'm told receiver sensitivity may be better on the new radio though. The 7000 didn't replace the 706 series right away. But there were some pretty good close outs on new 706's when they finally stopped making them. Give a couple years after the new radio is out and they may do the same with the 7000. Dave AD7DB 2a. IC 7100 vs 7000 Posted by: "williamkb1"wbern@... williamkb1 Date: Sun Dec 16, 2012 8:04 pm ((PST)) Lot's of discussion about the 7100. I'm wondering what the destiny will be for the 7000. I'm really surprised that the display on the 7100 is not in color. Also with the must be detached faceplate I'm not sure that will work for everyone unless it will be used for mobile only. Wondering what your thoughts are on the future of the 7000. Do you think it will be phased out by the 7000? 73 Will KB1PXU |
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I agree ...
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All of my vehicles are heavily modified for off-road use as well. Using a touch screen on rough roads or off-road would surely be an issue. I also find most Touch Screens to be finicky ... and a small touch screen is probably not the very safe to use in a moving vehicle. I think the lack of a color screen will only make it even more difficult to decipher the data at a glance. I have my rig setup with the radio in the rear of my Land Cruiser mounted to a toolbox where it gets very good ventilation. The control head is mounted on a Ram Mount System that is bolted to the floor and it is positioned very well for use while mobile. I find this very easy to use while driving. The external Icom SP-22 speaker is mounted facing me and it provides very good audio. Looking at the photos, the ergonomics of the 7100 control head just do not seem to work for mobile use. It also seems to be a bit large for mounting in a vehicle in a way that does not interfere or crowd your space. I am very happy with my 7000 and plan to purchase two (2) more for my other vehicles. I want the identical setup in each vehicle so in an emergency, anyone in the household can use any truck, any time without a learning curve. --- In ic7000@..., "The Simpsons" <grant@...> wrote:
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I agree ...
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All of my vehicles are heavily modified for off-road use as well. Using a touch screen on rough roads or off-road would surely be an issue. I also find most Touch Screens to be finicky ... and a small touch screen is probably not the very safe to use in a moving vehicle. I think the lack of a color screen will only make it even more difficult to decipher the data at a glance. I have my rig setup with the radio in the rear of my Land Cruiser mounted to a toolbox where it gets very good ventilation. The control head is mounted on a Ram Mount System that is bolted to the floor and it is positioned very well for use while mobile. I find this very easy to use while driving. The external Icom SP-22 speaker is mounted facing me and it provides very good audio. Looking at the photos, the ergonomics of the 7100 control head just do not seem to work for mobile use. It also seems to be a bit large for mounting in a vehicle in a way that does not interfere or crowd your space. I am very happy with my 7000 and plan to purchase two (2) more for my other vehicles. I want the identical setup in each vehicle so in an emergency, anyone in the household can use any truck, any time without a learning curve. --- In ic7000@..., "The Simpsons" <grant@...> wrote:
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