Now, to be far, may be some NR settings etc., but the 7410 signals jumped out much more so then on the 7300. Good form Icom!ĭid a comparison (on air) receive test between the 7410, 7300 and field. For a DXer like me this is a near perfect radio. For a contester one might miss not having a second receiver. In the past 14 months I've worked enough stations to be able to apply for digital DXCC, digital WAS, WPX, and finish my mixed WAZ. It works beautifully with my BY2 and Kent paddles when I'm trying to get a new country. Running it with my Acom 1000 20% power output into Ant 2 and my Mosley TA63N gives me a clean 200+ watts output also for hours at a time. Ant 1 with an AH4 is seamless one button to push and away you go. I've never used compression so can't comment about that.įor the past year I have run the radio for 15 sec. Max SSB output appears to be around 84-85 watts. But then looked at the specs, and at my experiences using the 7410 and came to my senses. Must have been color screen envy or something. My oldest 7410 is now 5 years old and the other 3 they have been very reliable wit a sticky external speaker jack being the only problem!
I can live without the screen however as stated previously it is possible to use a PC screen to obtain a similar experience with an outboard dongle etc as described elsewhere. I will state here that I am not neccessarily an Icom fan and do have a Yaesu FT 1000D, a Kenwood TS-480 Sat and 2 (Yes) IC-7410's set up inorder to have true dual receive /transmit for 2/3rds the price of an IC-7600. The IC-7410 has that old world solid, hands on presence many of us from prehistoric eras grew to know and love with performance and features that cost considerably more in the past. I accept that the IC-7300 is a fine unit however it is a different animal and will appeal to many!! Icom Australia have stated that replacement parts for this so far very reliable unit will be available and for considerable time to come. They are a great addition, however the 7410 is a fine unit without them. The two optional roofing filters as supplied standard in the IC 7600 can be obtained from Japan via E'Pay for Aus$50.00 or US$40.00 each and are a simple plug in 5-8 minutes work. The size is that of a base unit and has presence and a solid attractive apperance. Very easy shallow menu for a multitude of other less used adjustments,īeautiful tuning knob and excellent tuning speed selection.ĪLC overshoot problem in early units corrected.Įxcellent quality looks and construction, controls have a firm smooth operation. Huge cooling capacity-massive heatsink chassis.Ĭontrols for vast majority of constantly used functions, Given the current price this radio is superb value and it is disappointing to see it discontinued.Īdvantages over other equally marketed rigs,. "The 7410 essentially shares the same internals as the IC-7600" ( without the scope and dual band receive minus some of the CW keying features,) QST the 2 tone IMD at 14mhz is "right on par with the higher tier IC-7800 in terms of IMD and they found blocking gain suppression superior to the IC 7600.Īlso that "low band LW down to 30 khz the receiver is actually useable down in the VLF range adding that many receivers are actually pretty dead in that area!" I believe there are better deals in the USA.Īs QST state in their initial review of the new 7410, I have posted 2 previous reviews of this transceiver and years down the track still have the same opinion, this is one of the best performance for price transceivers ever made!Ĭurrently it appears Icom are discontinuing this model due to the release of the IC-7300 a while back.ĭealers still have stock of the IC-7410 for the amazing price of $1690 Australian dollars here in Australia equivilent to US$1350 with 5 year warranty. If you're in the market for a fuller size rig with superb finish, excellent receiver, reliable and user friendly don't pass up looking at a 7410. These are keepers and compare more than favorably with similar offerings of the time and many newer rigs. Really an IC-7600 without the screen and somewhat better IMD and blocking gain suppression according to QST. This radio is very easy to use and has excellent long lasting finish and smooth large controls for the most used functions and a very nice tuning feel. The power output control is large and right at hand, Dual PBT and selectivity are right up with the best when the 2 optional roofing filters are fitted, very sensitive receiver, cool running finals. 4 years later IC-7410 still an excellent performer!įour years down the track and my pair of IC-7410's are performing as new and are along with my IC-765 and 761 my favorite transceivers.