Icom rs-ba1 review
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I initially found it more user-friendly and trouble-free than Yaesu's System Fusion! Because I cannot reach a DSTAR repeater from where I live with the handheld, I use a DVAP DONGLE, but I thought the IC-7100 with a full 10W and connection to a Diamond D300 might manage it - but it doesn't. I use this digital mode frequently on my Kenwood TH-D74 handheld.
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But the IC-7100 does one better than that - it will show you ALL of them at once including temperature, current and voltage. Most radios have a meter which allow you to cycle through a range of displays such as SWR, POWER, ALC, Etc. With your wrist on the desk, the VFO dial falls naturally to hand and playing radio is just a pleasant experience. The 45 degree angle on the screen seems to be perfect wherever you position the radio and there's no darkening of the screen when viewed from the sides. I tend to have mine sitting just underneath my computer monitor where it's out of the way but still easily within reach and very visible. On the desk, you soon start to appreciate how very convenient it is to have a compact radio that can be placed virtually anywhere. Up to now, I haven't honestly used the Notch Filters so it would be unfair to comment on them. It works by electronically modifying the IF PassBand width to reject interference and although it took me a while to get the best out of these tools, it was well worth the effort and practise. The PBT is another fantastic tool in getting rid of unwanted noise.
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I was quite surprised by how good it was. The Noise Reduction on this radio is superb in IMHO and works wonders in pulling weak signals from noisy SSB bands.