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Call Sign : 26-CT-954, M7PLD.. Posts : 242 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2020-11-27 QTH or Location : Ellesmere Port Equipment Used : icom 718,cobweb,anytone 667, Age : 70
Subject: ICOM 735 looking Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:01 am
Hi all opinion on icon 735 please
Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5803 Times Thanked : 352 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: ICOM 735 looking Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:32 am
Hi Chris,
Obviously one has turned up for sale in your price bracket
Bit of a 'stab in the dark' asking on the forum though mate, reliant on those members that have owned or know someone that owns one. Best bet would be to take a look at the eHam reviews if anything. Link below if it helps:-
https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=381
Otherwise people are going to give you the same recommendations that they've given before.
Keep enjoying that Essex Ham course and enjoy shopping around for that first radio. You'll get there.
All the best, Victor
26ct954 Major contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-954, M7PLD.. Posts : 242 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2020-11-27 QTH or Location : Ellesmere Port Equipment Used : icom 718,cobweb,anytone 667, Age : 70
Subject: Re: ICOM 735 looking Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:40 am
Yes getting there, what I have started doing in Essex ham the mini exam module exam am printing out as I go can understand better what the answer should be brings my confidence back, I know the 735 is getting a bit long in the tooth, something very similar will pop up soon, take care Victor 73s
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Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5803 Times Thanked : 352 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: ICOM 735 looking Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:54 am
Good to hear Chris.
Yeah, a radio will turn up, hopefully a good one that you can enjoy and be proud of. Whether you get a good 'Classic', a 'Slightly Second-hand' or even a clearance new one it'll be 'New-To-You'. You can then enjoy it with your new 'Ham' ticket and callsign (I'm sure you'll pass mate!)
All the best, Victor
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26ct954 Major contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-954, M7PLD.. Posts : 242 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2020-11-27 QTH or Location : Ellesmere Port Equipment Used : icom 718,cobweb,anytone 667, Age : 70
Subject: Re: ICOM 735 looking Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:58 am
It's not all about the foundation fee it's principle, people are right it gets harder to absorb things when you get older, I have just had my 67...you couldn't find a cake to accommodate all those candles lol..
Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5803 Times Thanked : 352 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: ICOM 735 looking Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:15 pm
Ha!
I know what you mean mate. I struggled with the IT side of things, learning Windows 10 faff, (I'm a Linux guy but the exam required Windows or Mac!), let alone web cams and online schooling. I applaud all the school kids and teachers who've yet again had to move to online schooling, but I know what you mean with 'young minds' and being able to accommodate it all.
There's plenty of us 'old farts' on here that managed to pass the Foundation, all of us with various abilities. You'll be fine
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Alan Pilot Major contributor
Call Sign : 163-CT-220...MW7TTA Posts : 2516 Times Thanked : 69 Join date : 2019-11-19 QTH or Location : Anglesey North Wales Equipment Used : Yaesu FT-991A,,Yaesu FTDX-10,,Icom ic-7300,,Anytone AT-D878UV PLUS",,LINCOLN II+. Age : 150
Subject: Re: ICOM 735 looking Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:44 pm
And me a dyslexic old fart lol.
26ct954 Major contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-954, M7PLD.. Posts : 242 Times Thanked : 2 Join date : 2020-11-27 QTH or Location : Ellesmere Port Equipment Used : icom 718,cobweb,anytone 667, Age : 70
Subject: Re: ICOM 735 looking Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:52 pm
I know I shouldn't have had those baked beans last night lol
Snowman New Member
Call Sign : 29-CT-021 Posts : 9 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2021-05-18 QTH or Location : Roscommon Equipment Used : no radio RM Italy KL 505v.. 4 element LFA yagi and sirio gain master Age : 39
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