IC718 Questions

[n0iu]

Maybe ICOM read all the postings on "the other board" from newbies who bitch and moan about how the manufacturers are insensitive to needs of newcomers because their radios cost too much so they came out with a "bare bones" (but upgradable) rig. This rig has been out a long time and is widely accepted as one of the, if not the best brand new entry level rigs.

You would think that these cry-babies would take the time and check the prices of some of this stuff BEFORE getting their license and then decide if amateur radio is right for them. If you want to start out with everything brand new, a "basic" HF station can be put together for $1,000.00. So if you don't have $1,000.00 (or $1,000.00 available on your credit card), and you insist on everything being new, don't come crying to me about how unfair it is that this stuff cost so much money!

These are probably the same people who complained about how unfair the Morse code tests were... how it was keeping otherwise good people out of the hobby because it is an antiquated mode that no one uses any more. Well, you won! We gave you that one and now you are still getting your panties in a wad because you can't put together a brand new contest-quality station for under $200! Gimme a break!

Maybe FEMA or Homeland Security will establish some sort of grant program where you can get a complete contest-quality station for free as long as you agree to use it in times of a national crisis.

If that happens, they will still complain about those darn contesters and how they are keeping you from enjoying your hobby.

You people make me sick!!!

[WØTKX]

Considering the fact that a fairly decent used HF rig can be had for $200-300, it's silly.

$1000 in today's dollars is pretty inexpensive.

[n0iu]

$1000 in today's dollars is pretty inexpensive.

What the hell kind of attitude is that? After all, "When all else fails, amateur radio gets through!" The country is relying on us to be their savior when the apocalypse hits so the lack of money should not keep anyone out of the hobby... er, service.

[W9PSK]

Maybe ICOM read all the postings on "the other board" from newbies who bitch and moan about how the manufacturers are insensitive to needs of newcomers because their radios cost too much so they came out with a "bare bones" (but upgradable) rig. This rig has been out a long time and is widely accepted as one of the, if not the best brand new entry level rigs.

You would think that these cry-babies would take the time and check the prices of some of this stuff BEFORE getting their license and then decide if amateur radio is right for them. If you want to start out with everything brand new, a "basic" HF station can be put together for $1,000.00. So if you don't have $1,000.00 (or $1,000.00 available on your credit card), and you insist on everything being new, don't come crying to me about how unfair it is that this stuff cost so much money!

These are probably the same people who complained about how unfair the Morse code tests were... how it was keeping otherwise good people out of the hobby because it is an antiquated mode that no one uses any more. Well, you won! We gave you that one and now you are still getting your panties in a wad because you can't put together a brand new contest-quality station for under $200! Gimme a break!

Maybe FEMA or Homeland Security will establish some sort of grant program where you can get a complete contest-quality station for free as long as you agree to use it in times of a national crisis.

If that happens, they will still complain about those darn contesters and how they are keeping you from enjoying your hobby.

You people make me sick!!!

Who shit in your Wheaties? LOL!

[W9PSK]

Considering the fact that a fairly decent used HF rig can be had for $200-300, it's silly.

$1000 in today's dollars is pretty inexpensive.

When can I expect a check from you? Since a grand isn't really all that expensive, help a brother out! LOL!



























Seriously, I am fortunate in that I do have the money right now to get whatever I want. I am not looking so much at getting something because I want it though. I am looking at getting what will be best for what I do in amateur radio. But still, if ya wanna help a brother out....................:D

[W9PSK]

What the hell kind of attitude is that? After all, "When all else fails, amateur radio gets through!" The country is relying on us to be their savior when the apocalypse hits so the lack of money should not keep anyone out of the hobby... er, service.

Dude, what's the beef? Where in this thread have I or the other fella I was talking with said anything about the shit you are complaining about? If you wanna bitch about the ARRL, emcommers, people with no money to buy radios, etc., you can start your own thread about it in the general chat section. Trust me, it will get more views than this Q&A section.

[KJ3N]

Maybe FEMA or Homeland Security will establish some sort of grant program where you can get a complete contest-quality station for free as long as you agree to use it in times of a national crisis.

I'm sure that's been done with some of the DHS grant money already.

Who do you think is paying for all the D-Star crap as well?

[n0iu]

Sheesh! Read me signature block, will ya! My comments are something called sarcasm. I thought that was allowed over here. Maybe I was wrong. It has happened before!

[KC2UGV]

Sheesh! Read me signature block, will ya! My comments are something called sarcasm. I thought that was allowed over here. Maybe I was wrong. It has happened before!

Sarcasm is sometimes lost on the internets...

[WØTKX]

Not with me, I read his posts above in this guys voice...

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A picture of me banging on the floor (not the ceiling) may just have to be done.
Since I have a cane to get around with... and it's a paisley mettalic finish!