[TheList] iCOM IC-7000

Fri Jul 30 19:30:30 AEST 2021

Interesting question. My reply is based upon my purchase of a new 
IC-7100 for NZ$1700 from Sharon (Icom NZ) at the Rotorua Conference 
(2017). The IC-7100 has HF through VHF & UHF with D-Star (Monochrome 
display), it's a current model and came with the Icom 5 year warranty. 
The IC-7100 doesn't have D-Star (But has a colour display). It also has 
HF through VHF & UHF. It went out of production in 2014. The IC-7100 was 
introduced as a replacement for the IC-7000 in 2012, 2 years ahead of 
the IC-7000 production ceasing. I've for years held an opinion that 
second hand near new, in as new condition, equipment holds the value of 
1/2 to 2/3 the cost of a new similar replacement. Ok, based on that, in 
2017, in an as new condition IC-7000 would have been worth $850 to 
$1300. So here we are some 7 years post production ending of the 
IC-7000. The 7000 is unlikely to look new. Sadly the firmware doesn't 
record Tx & Rx time figures. Better still Supply voltage, VSWR etc. It 
does have a colour display, but lacks D-Star.  Realisticly, it's worth 
what someone would pay for it. Myself I'd think it's value would fall in 
the range of $450 to $650 depending on condition.

Good luck with the sale. Please only sell to licenced hams. 73 Neill 
ZL1TAJ ( my personal opinion, not that of any other club, organisation, 
business that I am involved with)

On 30/07/2021 1:50 pm, Dan Nitschke wrote:
> Hi Listers!
>
> I am fortunate enough to have picked up an /iCOM IC-7000 All Band 
> Transceiver. /
> I'm not personally interested in HF at the moment, and I know these 
> radios are highly regarded and sought after - similar to the Yaesu FT-897.
>
> I was hoping for an indicator of what it's worth and where would be 
> best to list it? It's in pretty good condition and has two HM Mics.
> I've powered it up and tested it on UHF/VHF, but not on HF - I don't 
> have the necessary antennas.
>
> Appreciate any input!
> Cheers Dan
> XL2XO
>
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