Icom IC-7610 - Likes and Dislikes - from WX0V

This video will discuss my likes, and dislikes of the Icom IC-7610, from the perspective of an IC-756PROIII owner who just upgraded to the 7610. The comments I make are directed more at the features of the radio, versus the performance. I try to be fair and objective with both praise and criticism. I hope this video will help and inform those interested in it. I also hope Icom will consider some of my suggestions. Thank you for watching.

[@HamRadioAdventures]

Nice video and I have a 7610 too. I too was a little dismayed at first by some of the things you pointed out. However, after using it, I'm a big fan. 73's Rich, K0PIR

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you for your comment. By the way, the idea to use a "wand" (pencil eraser, in my case) came from one of ***your*** videos! Great idea to keep the screen clean! 73 and thank you! de WX0V

[@HamRadioLiveShow]

Nice video. I have a 7300. I’ve wondered about the 7610 as another radio to add down the road. Thanks for the time you took to make it. Well said, well done. Larry K7HN

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you for the kind words and 73! de WX0V

[@barrykery1175]

GREAT DEMO ! Thanks for taking the time to do it. I learned a lot about the radio from your video. I can see how the CW jack is in the way of the audio controls. Get a 90 degree jack to free that area up. I don't like the idea of the two audio knobs being on the left hand side of the radio. I'd also like to see the mouse control more than just the pan adapter. But the mouse can't do anything on my TS 990S so Icom still wins in that area, even with its limitation. I also like the keyboard being able to access the memory send commands. Impressive that the 7610 heard a weak signal that your older Icom did not hear. That says a lot ! Again, "Well Done !" Barry, KU3X

[@SuburbanDXing]

VK1AZ also had the same idea on the 90 degree jack; great suggestions! Thank you! Hey, that TS-990s is an awesome radio...enjoy! Thank you for your comments, and 73!

[@w3wor]

You pointed out some really good 'likes'...especially the muting of digital modes on one side...yet the data still gets thru.. That is a huge plus...

[@JonathanAdami]

You dont need a mode button: Band buttons have 3 memories each: - Press it once, set it to CW - Press it another time and set it to SSB Now if you want to switch between modes, use the band button! I think it's quite clever the way it's done ;)

[@SuburbanDXing]

Hi Jonathan, Thank you for your comment. I use and enjoy the Band-Stacking function of both my PROIII and IC-7610; I even mention it in this video. I have one for CW, one for RTTY, and one for SSB for each band. If I am on the SSB selection, and I need to tune, I then have to switch the mode. That's where a physical mode button would have been nice. To be fair, I am being picky, but it's not going to change. :-) 73 and thank you! de WX0V

[@JonathanAdami]

if no-one would be picky, we'd have only shitty products to choose from ;) Thanks for answering!

[@douglascain741]

I Just got my 7610 and building a video Library on how to take the most advantage of the radio. I am about to retire so I will have the time to learn the rig, I am also going from a IC-Pro III to the 7610. Nice retirement rig.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Super! Enjoy your new IC-7610, and congratulations on your pending retirement! I am 52 so I have a ways to go yet. 73 de WX0V

[@ellathea1275]

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[@stevenkaeser8583]

FYI Just hooked my 7300 to a Samsung all-in-one touch screen computer and found that I could control the radio with the computer touchscreen. Very interesting. 👍

[@SuburbanDXing]

That IS interesting! When I purchased my IC-7610, I was told that Icom would be adding an external monitor touch-screen feature. That has not happened yet but maybe it will? One thing is for certain, after years of being told "don't touch the screen!", we all have some adjusting to do! Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@RSwrightMD]

External keying with a keyboard has been an option with the 7000 series - 7600/7800 or with an external key pad as described in the manuals or the old i-Mate key pads.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Indeed. However, I went from a PROIII to this radio, so this is new for me. Thank you for your comment and 73.

[@3qdx]

You hit the nail on the head when you said the Meter in the 7610 is a HUGE improvement over the 7600. I have the latter rig and yes, the Meter is mickey-mouse compared to even the analog one on the Pro-Series. For the price of a 7600, ICOM could have done a much better job on the Meter, because as you say 'I have to look at it.' Good review of your Likes and Dis-Likes.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you for your kind words. 73! de WX0V

[@cathrynm]

Oh your noise level on 80 is so nice. (I'm living in line of site of a gajillion flourescent bulbs, I think.)

[@SuburbanDXing]

Ouch. I have heard horror stories regarding QRN levels in Asia, so I feel fortunate. Also keep in mind I use a non-resonant for RX, and that helps drop my QRN. Maybe try that if possible? Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@SuburbanDXing]

Here is a video on my KK5YJ "LoG" RX antenna: kzbin.info/www/bejne/romxnp6dhahmiqs

[@Aleziss]

You also don't have to use that signalink interface anymore with the 7610, USB soundcard is awesome! I wish we could select different items and be able to reorder them in the quick menu

[@SuburbanDXing]

Yep, you are totally correct. I still use the Signalink because I like having a knob for my power control; it's easier for me to adjust the power levels with that versus the mouse slider on the software. Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@DirkPA1BD]

Great and clear review, thanks a million. 73 Dirk PA1BD

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you, Dirk. I have had the IC-7610 for 2 1/2 years now and enjoy it very much. Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@ObeliskAG]

To improve the size of signals on the band scope, go into Menu2, Ref and adjust.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you for your suggestion. Even when doing that, there is substantial real estate of the scope left empty; at least, in my opinion. Appreciate your input, and 73! de WX0V

[@denelson83]

I have the funds to buy this model of transceiver, but its cost is higher than the amount that my bank will allow me to spend in one day. And HDMI is a proprietary specification. It would have cost Icom way too much money to licence HDMI for its radios.

[@SuburbanDXing]

The good news is the price of the IC-7610 has dropped nicely from when it was released. Quality used ones are also out there to be had. Notable point on the HDMI, but Elecraft uses HDMI on the K4, and I believe others do as well. I suspect the successor to this model will also, but time will tell. 73! de WX0V

[@denelson83]

@@SuburbanDXing Again, my bank will not allow me to spend that much in one day. I will have to find a way to spread out the payment over several days. 73 VE7NDE

[@SuburbanDXing]

@@denelson83 I am curious...what happens when you have a large expense...such as replacing a furnace, or some sort of high-dollar repair---how do you pay? Does your bank allow that? Unless your using the term bank as a metaphor, I'd find another bank. 73! de WX0V

[@denelson83]

@@SuburbanDXing I live in an apartment, so that stuff is the landlord's responsibility.

[@RSwrightMD]

mode control can occur with software. I use n1mm+ for my Icom rigs - I type into the callsign field USB or CW or RTTY and the radio mode switches automatically

[@SuburbanDXing]

I'll need to look into that. I am used to the PROIII's mode buttons easily accessible at the bottom. If I went to say, 20m SSB, and found someone I wanted to work, but needed to tune my antenna, it was handy to have that mode button right there. The mode is on the screen for the IC-7610 (rather small and no tactile feel of a physical button), but so is yet another fingerprint when I touch it. :-) Thank you and 73 de WX0V

[@andrewbarron6374]

A very good balanced view. I have had my 7610 for a couple of weeks and I agree with your likes and dislikes, mine are similar. I HATE the poor mouse operation but I love the Fixed version of the bandscope display. Not being able to adjust the gain of the spectrum display is disappointing and the Mode switching is buggy. Try going to DATA mode then back to SSB ;-)

[@SuburbanDXing]

Hello Andrew. Thank you for your feedback. Yes! The DATA to SSB deal is sucky. That's something that a revised version of this video would talk about. One thing I would change here is my opinion of the bandscope, but I did a "mea-culpa" video of that (also on my channel). Again, thank you for your comments, and 73! de WX0V

[@russozard2626]

Nice honest video off what is a ground breaking rig

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you, Russ. It is a good rig (I can say that after over 2 years of using it heavily) but like anything else, has some drawbacks. I'd still buy it today (but would also look at some the other brands as well). 73! de WX0V

[@rpgiuliani]

Informative overview.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you. Also check out VK3BL's channel; Rate my Radio...he has some great stuff there. 73!

[@DK-vx1zc]

Nice overview. Thanks for sharing. Great radio...

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you, D K! I hope viewers find the video objective and fair...73!

[@markstump7079]

I do want a 7610, I have a 7300, Yaesu 5000MP & a icom 9100. Do I need it? No, but....

[@SuburbanDXing]

One of the best comments I have seen as of late...well played! 73! de WX0V

[@HamRadioLiveShow]

Let’s get a QSO soon! I’ll be at 7.236 in 2 hours or so. It’d be great to rag chew a bit with you. I sure want a 7610 someday!

[@SuburbanDXing]

Maybe someday we can chat on the air...not tonight but maybe someday...73!

[@AD4C]

There is a way to increase the signal peaks level on the menu if you are not aware of it

[@SuburbanDXing]

That is correct, and I was aware of that at the of this video. I have another video that focuses on the scope that you might want to view. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5bXm2SZaLeiZs0si=ftIryIQvn2c4760o 73 de WX0V

[@AD4C]

And after looking so many good videos about this 7610 I purchased a new one 5 days ago and I am pretty satisfied with its performance. Already configured without opening the manual yet. Its very simple menu.

[@SuburbanDXing]

@@AD4C Glad you are enjoying it. Plenty of great rigs out there now and some of those are newer than the IC-7610, but it still holds its own. 73! de WX0V

[@jjisella]

Nice video thanks

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you for your kind words...73! de WX0V

[@johncliff5417]

Hi there, I feel that I must coment on the remark you made re the radio only having two choices of screen colour. I'm an old guy who thought that black on silver-v- black on white was a big difference of choice back in the 60's. Now of cource things are so different with choices of "Screen colours" rather than just dial marking colours. You guys are just spoile't for choice these days. Nice video, well presented as well. 73 de John - G0WXU.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Yes, we are spoiled! :-) Indeed. It's not a deal-breaker, but since the old PRO3 had multiple font/color choices, I was surprised to see so few options on this radio. The new screen on the 7610 still wipes the floor with the PRO3, for sure. Thanks for your comment; appreciate it...and great job by your "G" boys on ZC4A...73! de WX0V

[@JimWeslager]

I have been looking at various SDR rigs in anticipation of a new purchase. There are some nice offerings available in the market with Flex, Apache Labs, etc, but I do not want to be wed to a computer in order to use the radio. As a current Pro III user, the learning curve transitioning to the 7610 appears to be an easy one, so I am likely headed in that direction. Your video is very helpful in the decisioning process. Thanks for your work on this. de K3WR

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you for your post. Also see some of my new videos and my "Mea Culpa" on the band scope (which I now love). If you get a 7610 (and I agree with your thinking; tethering to a computer was not attractive to me), be sure to update the firmware to Version 1.06 (if the radio isn't already there). It has (thus far) solved many of the issues we were having. Enjoy your radio purchase decision process, and have fun. 73! de WX0V

[@davidjennings6398]

Nice work. Loving my 7610 (I too was a 756 PRO owner). Concerning spectrum scope, I'm wondering if you saw "setting reference level" on p. 38? 73, David, N2EIO

[@SuburbanDXing]

Hello David. I tried the reference level (and show that briefly in one or two of my other videos) and it didn't really do much for me. The signals are still too small for my liking. However, I recently saw a video showing the scope on the IC-7851, and it looked the same, so Icom will probably tell me to go pound dirt. :-) :-) Thank you for your comment, enjoy your 7610, and 73! de WX0V

[@Aleziss]

HDMI will only make the radio even more expensive because of royalties Icom would have to pay, DVI to HDMI cable is super cheap and it works, no need for HDMI... DVI is fine, just get a simple adapter and you'll have HDMI output.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Or, just get a monitor that uses DVI...true enough. Thanks for your comment and 73 de WX0V

[@Aleziss]

@@SuburbanDXing exactly, DVI is the same as HDMI without sound, if you need a HDMI because you do not have a monitor with DVI, it is quite cheap to get a DVI to HDMI cable, it will work but without sound. I once had a nVidia videocard that had DVI where you could inject digital audio sound by plugging spdif header on the videocard to the motherboard and it DID pass audio on DVI with a DVI to HDMI cable so that radio being digital, there would even be a way to inject digital audio on the DVI cable ! 73

[@SuburbanDXing]

@@Aleziss Ease of adding a monitor would be the counter-argument to use HDMI, however, as there are substantially more monitors that have HDMI versus DVI, but as you point out, the adapters are cheap. 73 de WX0V

[@nine7295]

99% of HDMI cables have no retention locking mechanism, but DVI does. A slight pull will unplug a HDMI cable. Also, DVI can carry both analog (so called VGA) signal and signal video signals. HDMI can't. So the connector can potentially work with both "VGA" monitors and DVI / HDMI inputs, making it 3 x more compatible than an HDMI connector.

[@dheller777]

Would like to have seen this radio come out as a 200 watt radio

[@SuburbanDXing]

Not a bad suggestion, but one wonders what that would have done to the price. Most 200w rigs are rather spendy. Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@SuburbanDXing]

@Bayonne Blasphemer Yes, I agree. 73! de WX0V

[@RobB_VK6ES]

most likely at the cost of mobility. Yeasu's offering relies on mains power for the 200W output. I think the reason for this is the finals run at much higher voltages than typical mobile setups. For fixed shack use this may be an advantage but again in the case of a power failure you may be out of luck, it also somewhat complicates adding a linear amplifier for which 200W is typically far too much drive particularly if you often run in amp bypass for nearby stations without constant power level adjustment ALC not withstanding. this is particularly relevant to LDMOS amps where drive to full output cab n be in the sub 10's of watts.

[@SuburbanDXing]

@@RobB_VK6ES Infomative post. I kind of sound like a robot here but it's a human...at least I think I am. 😀 Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@1OFGODSOWN]

@@RobB_VK6ESYEASU = YAESU in the Real World.🤣

[@nine7295]

Advantage of DVI : Can do analog signal (DVI-A) Can do digital signal (DVI-D) Can connect to both HDMI input and DVI input with digital signal, thus, can connect to 3 different kinds on the input of monitors, the most flexible. It has 2 screws to secure the connector, while HDMI, 99% of them don't, you have to go industrial level to get that. Advantage of HDMI: Can carry audio signal including surround sound, but do you really need this in this context? Plus, as said by another comment here, you can use a DVI to HDMI cable or adapter to connect to an HDMI input, and it's very cheap and easy to find. HDMI connector is smaller HDMI can carry higher bandwidth, but do you really need this? HDMI is a home entertainment standard first and foremost. DVI is a standard from the PC industry. Which really begs the question why you prefer HDMI here, for a design of a desktop ham radio, when connector retention might be more important than its other advantages. And I bet you didn't know that DVI is actually compatible with HDMI as far as the video signal goes.

[@SuburbanDXing]

The preference for HDMI was based on convenience; most computer monitors being sold in late 2017 did not have DVI. Almost all of them had HDMI. All moot to me now, as I find myself rarely using the external monitor. 73 de WX0V

[@gregboggs4721]

I have one and do not like the cheap feel of the knobs on it. That’s one of my big dislikes about this radio, being a machinst and mechanical engineer I just can’t for the life of me why the engineers at Icom would use such cheap controls on a beautiful radio. I’ve owned many high end radios since I became a ham in 1977 and have seen a lot of changes in the industry more good than bad. As far as I’m concerned I’m just disappointed with Icom using such cheap hardware, I’m leaning towards selling mine and going to another rig, durability wise I just don’t think these rigs will go the distance like a well built superheterodyne rigs, i.e. Kenwood 990s Yaesu FTDX5000mp , etc. I’m retired and just bought this rig and was hoping to use it for the next 15-20 years but I think it’s lifespan will not go that distance, so if I decide to keep it I hope it proves me wrong. This is just my opinion and we know everyone has one! 73.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Your opinion on the knobs is a common one, and is one that is difficult to find fault with. I agree with you; Icom should have used higher grade knobs. They did on RIT, but not on the volume knobs...makes no sense. I suspect the successor will, but we'll see. Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@NuclearCowboyTube]

Did you end up selling it?

[@neoretrophoto9198]

If you don't need 2 receivers, the TS890 has a great build. Unfortunately I've not been able to try the 7610, but the scope on the TS890 is much better than the one on the 7300- in part because it's just larger, but once you figure it out the scope on the 890 it is awesome. I also like the small waveform it shows for bandpass- especially on CW. The scope on the 7610 looks very good to me. These all have their pluses and minuses. I feel the Icom would likely last but also agree with you on "feel of quality".

[@Homer19521]

Eraser is abrasive, get a real HQ touch pen. Icom should have the band buttons on the right side above the VFO knob, as long push 2nd operation buttons. TS890 is much easier to operate. Good vid.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Good suggestion. However, I dropped using the eraser and just use my fingers. I have been doing that for well over 4 years. Because of the screen illumination, I don't even notice the fingerprints. I agree with your second VFO button suggestion. Finally, the TS-890 appears to be a great rig. Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@biltztom2685]

@@SuburbanDXing What about the noise reduction and blanker, I read some reviews that complain about Kenwood is not so good as ICOM or YAESU. I have now my new FTDX10 in a very noisy urban environment, and it is really fantastic.

[@SuburbanDXing]

@@biltztom2685 I find both of those functions work well on the IC-7610, but that is purely subjective, and is biased. So, essentially, I am giving you a non-answer, but it is an honest one. I think you cannot go wrong with most modern rigs, and I hear a lot of good things about the FTDX10, so you made a good choice there. 73! de WX0V

[@Markinpuff]

I’ve ask this question on different channels, but never received a satisfactory answer. If you don’t require 2 receivers, is it worth updating from the 7300 to the 7610?

[@SuburbanDXing]

Valid question, however, it is relative to the person using it, and what their needs are. In my case, I chose the 7610 over the 7300 because of the much larger band scope, 2 antenna inputs, 2 receivers, larger screen, and other features. Certain areas of performance of the 7610 is better than the 7300 (Icom shows this right on their web site) but I'm not sure those are all that valid in the real world. I choose the 7610 over the 7300 for the same reason I would take an SDR version of the 7851 (which does not exist yet) over a 7610. However, it all depends on YOU. What do YOU want the radio to do? If you are a hard-core DXer like I am, you will likely want the extras the 7610 has. If not, the 7300 is a wonderful choice, and is a far better value than the 7610 (in my opinion). I hope this answers your question. If not...well...at least I tried. :-) Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@Markinpuff]

WX0V Yes, you did. Many aspects of the 7610 appeal to me. If it’s any better than the 7300, then I’m sure it justifies the upgrade. I enjoy this radio more over my Icom 9100 and Yaesu 5000mp. It’s much more interactive/intuitive. Which apparently makes a big difference..

[@SuburbanDXing]

See if you can get your hands on one. There are plenty of them out there now. That might make the difference for you. Good luck and 73! de WX0V - dumb DXer and glorified appliance operator....ha!

[@stevebarreres754]

You have had the 7610 for just about a year. I wonder if you have become more accustom to the radio layout? What is for sure, the new line of RF Direct to DIGITAL have a few differences. As far as the Spectrum Scope's lack of vertical signal height, this is easy to explain. These new radios do not have any analog circuits in them. As such, the amount of vertical sensitivity is not linear. These signal peaks are made in the digital domain, and that is why the receiver is so quiet. High gain circuits mean noise. The smaller display signals bothered me too, but decided to accept those shrunken peaks. After all, we can now enjoy quieter noise floors, while ICOM designs the next radio we just have to buy -- HI HI

[@SuburbanDXing]

Hello Steve...sorry for the tardiness of my reply. I do not always get alerts to comments left on my channel and I just am seeing this now (2/10/19). Yes, I do like the scope far better now than I did a year+ ago. In fact, I did a video on that whic is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5bXm2SZaLeiZs0 . Overall, I am happy with my purchase. It was kind of a rocky road with the initial bugs, but those things have been squared away with firmware updates. Thank you for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@daveborchard2019]

How loud is the T/R relay on the Icom 7610 radio? I used to use a Kenwood TS-940 using AMTOR ARQ and full break-in CW decades ago. The T/R relay is very quiet in the Kenwood TS-940. I have also used a Kenwood TS-430, and the T/R relay is very loud, so using AMTOR ARQ and full break in CW would not be acceptable with the loud T/R relay. How loud is the T/R relay in the Icom 7610 radio?

[@SuburbanDXing]

Hello Dave. It is very quiet. See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5mTdJenaZl1bNU . 73! de WX0V

[@robertnarlock7567]

Good job,Nice performance...

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you, Robert. Please see some of my other videos on the 7610; particularly my band scope "mea-culpa" video...73! de WX0V

[@ik8vwa]

Can you tune both receivers (vfo a and vfo b) on the same band and hear one on the left hear and the other on the right ear? It would be useful in order to listen to AM, more exactly both the lsb and usb.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Yes. The headphones can do that. You can have MAIN ("vfo a") in one ear and SUB ("vfo b") in the other ear. I cover this in a video found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJXQmXqJms1koZI Thank you for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@RateMyRadio]

Dear Scott, we actually recorded a video inspired by yours called 'strengths and weaknesses'. Unfortunately, I forgot to put my cell phone on airplane mode and got a bunch of texts which ruined the video, so I will have to re-record it tomorrow. Oh well, we are sure the next version will be even better. What really upset me was we had made a special effort to mention your channel and Bobs. :); We at Rate My Radio encourage all our viewers to check out everyone else's channels, especially when it comes to subjective aspects of radios, such as the usability and functions. Thanks for everything Scott, Jarrad VK3BL & the Rate My Radio Team :)

[@radioman6489]

I just found out the IC-7610's are having LCD screen problems.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Yes, some are. My friend Jarrad, VK3BL, is covering this subject here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYHbYoiGo5msldE My IC-7610 is showing no current screen issues; nor am I having the heat sink issue, so I am not planning to do any videos about these issues at this time. Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@1OFGODSOWN]

ICOM will fix this for FREE if you got one with the bad display.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

I have NOT found any videos from anyone where they remove the waterfall display & show what the band scope looks like without it turned on? If you know of one Please post it here in a reply as an attachment.Thanks & God bless.

[@SuburbanDXing]

I just did one...the lighting wasn't the best, but here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYalXnmJjMuCfdE Also, check out Jarrad, VK3BL's You Tube channel. He has some wonderful videos about the IC-7610. 73!

[@peters5562]

Icom 7610 receive antenna

[@SuburbanDXing]

Well, here's the deal. I blew out/fried the receive antenna port on my PROIII a couple of months ago, so I am REALLY gun-shy about using that on the 7610. I do not have a relay box, and I'm not ready to trust the radio to handle it for now. I do have a receive antenna, but I am using the regular ANT2 port for it right now. Thank you for your post, and 73 de WX0V

[@1OFGODSOWN]

I looked at that video but you removed the scope & waterfall? I wanted to see the display with just the waterfall removed & the band scope left. Thanks & Happy New Year 2018.

[@SuburbanDXing]

Ok...look at this video I took of C56RU on 40m CW. It shows exactly what you are looking for; the scope with no waterfall; kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYuscmh9i5ihY8U There are other examples of just the band scope with no waterfall on my channel. Please review my videos of the IC-7610, and you should find that; particularly the scope videos. Thank you and 73 de WX0V

[@HamRadioLiveShow]

Oh, one last question. Does the 7610 decode CW as well as RTTY?

[@SuburbanDXing]

No...it decodes RTTY and PSK31, but not CW. Wish it did. 73! de WX0V

[@SuburbanDXing]

Regarding your other question, the IC-7610 will change the auto-tuner based on the primary/transmitting VFO QRG. So if that is on 80m, and your second VFO is on 20m for RX, the tuner will still stay on 80m (unless you go split, and use the second VFO for TX). Hope that helps...73!

[@NN3RP]

@@SuburbanDXing virtual cable + virtual ports + third party software = cw decoding....73 - NN3RP / Rafael

[@SuburbanDXing]

@@NN3RP Yep...good suggestion! 73! de WX0V

[@hubsi5263]

6:30, do you looked on the Scope Attenuator settings? I just looked on my 7300 and it is not the solution for your problem. Sorry

[@SuburbanDXing]

Yes, and that was not a solution, but that's a good suggestion. In the end, I do like the IC-7610 scope (see my "mea culpa" video on it), but I wish the signals were larger. Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V

[@HamRadioLiveShow]

Can you “auto tune” both receivers using a single antenna?

[@SuburbanDXing]

The IC-7610's internal tuner does auto-tune via a transmit cycle until it reaches a solution for the given QRG. Then it will remember it for the next time you're there. This would apply to both VFO's, although it's normally used during transmit. Hope that answers your question. 73! de WX0V

[@HamRadioLiveShow]

Got it. My question is though, hypothetically, let’s say you’re working with both receivers. One receivers at 20 m at say 14.233 the other receiver at 40m at say 7.159. If you hadn’t already tuned to those two frequencies... could you tune BOTH at the same time? Btw: I also LOVE the SWR meters on your radio! Man, how I wish ICOM would update my 7300 to give me that kind of meter. It just “looks right.” I’ve called ICOM and asked them if they can update the radio to have it give that kind of meter because it really looks “right.“ They said it’s a screen issue because it’s a smaller screen. I told them “well you guys are the masters making the screens look good… Do what you can.“ I really like your videos a lot. Very well laid out and very concise. Plus you don’t actually like you’re some kind of a “star“ at being on KZbin. I’ve seen others act that way and to me it’s pathetic. Keep up the good work my friend! 73! de K7HN

[@SuburbanDXing]

This message got marked as "spam" so it wasn't posted. I have cleared it, so here it is. The IC-7610 will only tune to the transmitting QRG. So if you tune for say 20m, and then take your second VFO to 80m, it will still think you are on 20m (unless you go split, in which case, the second VFO/receiver becomes the TX VFO). Yes. The meters on the IC-7610 are pretty cool. I think Icom is right; the screen on the IC-7300 is too small for them. Thanks for the flowers...I just try to present in a way that works for me. I have no real interest in being a You Tube "star"...of the 500+ videos here, none of them ask anyone to like, comment or subscribe. My channel is not monetized, and there are also no affiliate links. Zero. 73! de WX0V

[@radioman6489]

IC-7800 or IC-7610? Built better is the IC-7800 + 200 watts, IC-7610 SDR not much better receive, up side, you can get parts. lol

[@SuburbanDXing]

I wouldn't want to take any stabs at the IC-7800 as that was (and still is) a Helluva rig. This is almost like asking who would you take; Bill or Chase Elliott. 😃 Thanks for your comment and 73! de WX0V...go, #9!!

[@1OFGODSOWN]

Biggest issue with the 7800 is the total lack of available parts if it quits working.Also when in the shipping boxes the 7800 weighs 78 lbs so it’s Very Expensive to ship.

[@xe1zlgg]

Excellent video.. Thanks fot Share.. XE1ZLG

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you for your feedback, Luis...73! de WX0V

[@007loto]

WHAT CABLE DO YOU USE, TO USE EXTERNAL MONITOR..

[@SuburbanDXing]

The IC-7610 uses a DVI cable. Kind of out-dated, but it works. Make sure your monitor has a DVI input, or, you will need a DVI to HDMI adapter. 73! de WX0V

[@007loto]

@@SuburbanDXing THANK YOU FOR REPLYING M3LKY..

[@SuburbanDXing]

You're very welcome. We Scott's gotta stick together, right? :-) 73! de WX0V

[@radioman6489]

This IC-7610 HAVE A MODULATION SCOPE. ?

[@SuburbanDXing]

Yes it does. You hit MENU and then "AUDIO" and the scope will show up. I'm pretty sure Jarrad VK3BL showed it on one of his videos. Search for "Rate My Radio" here on You Tube and check it out there. I'd do a video on it but have no clue how to use it, so I'd sound like a bigger idiot than I already am. :-) 73! de WX0V

[@w3wor]

Fonts? Colors? I don't care...Meters? I want old school. In my opinion...being in this hobby in the old days...umm...1980's? --- This rig captures the old and the new.. Period. \

[@SuburbanDXing]

I agree...I'll bet most could care less about colors and fonts...but those were present on the old PROIII, and that's what I upgraded from. I was licensed in 1979, so I understand. Thank you for both of your comments and 73!

[@mikeydvd1]

Very nice video. Like how you explained a lot of things most don’t. I’m a flex user. Love sdr. And was seriously thinking about getting one of these rigs. Although this radio is very nice. And does a lot. After watching this video. I do t feel this is the right rig for me. It definitely does have its limitations. At this price range I feel as though most of the dislikes you mentioned could have easily been done with out a huge increase of cost. But at the same time I understand Icom wanting to make this radio available to most hams. I suppose even the income 7851 an 7800 have similar deficiencies in design. For what this rig does do. It does it well. And for most hams this is still an awesome rig. Maybe at some point once the rig has been out for a while an with some software updates this radio may be a bit more appealing to me. With that said awesome video. Thanks for sharing. 73s. AA1US

[@SuburbanDXing]

Thank you, Mikey. I'm glad you found the video useful. I plan on doing a follow-up video in the near future; "More Likes and Dislikes"...maybe even this weekend. I am happy with the radio, but there are some things I ain't crazy about. By the way, love your call sign! 73! de WX0V

[@mikeydvd1]

WX0V thanks. I love this call sign. I can’t believe when I upgraded to extra way back when lol I was given this call sign. Great for dx. An ok look forward to your next video.

[@johncliff5417]

Hey love your call-sign. Do you call, American Amateur One United States.?. 73 de John - G0WXU

[@revadan]

looks like theres been a dislikes for those who sell there 7610 on QRZ :)

[@SuburbanDXing]

I am not aware of this. What happened there?

[@radioman6489]

The IC-7610 have an audio display

[@SuburbanDXing]

Yes indeed. It's not something I use, and other You Tube channels have covered it, so I left it off my videos. 73! de WX0V

[@radioman6489]

WX0V okay I haven't seen the video yet shown the audio scope on a 7610 I've seen them on other Icom radios but not to 7610 Maybe for a couple minutes you could show it

[@radioman6489]

Is the IC-7300 better then the IC-7600?

[@SuburbanDXing]

I have no input there, as I do not own either radio. That's a really subjective question; a lot will depend on the user, what they want and require in a radio. 73! de WX0V

[@radioman6489]

WX0V ok thanks for your time

[@1OFGODSOWN]

I don’t see why any company would make an HF/6 meter radio with only One antenna port?

[@martysouth5903]

Wow that was the most nit picky review I’ve ever watched. Hopefully you sold the 7610 and bought a Yaesu ftdx 101d and finally were able to be at peace lol

[@SuburbanDXing]

The FTDX-101D is a fine rig, but I am still with the IC-7610...just passed the 2,500 mark of DXCC Challenge with it, so that's another in the + column for Icom. 73 de WX0V

[@1OFGODSOWN]

YAESU = Yet Another Excuse Simply Useless. ICOM RULES! 👍🎙

[@SuburbanDXing]

@@1OFGODSOWN Please refrain from trashing other brands here. Better to talk up your preference (and explain why) then to denigrate others. Thank you.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

@@SuburbanDXing I was taught from my youth that the Truth is Always Best and we should Warn others about what is Bad so I’m speaking from First Hand Experience.If we don’t share our knowledge about anything then we are not being fair with our fellow man.Knowledge is Power.👍🎙

[@SuburbanDXing]

@@1OFGODSOWN My neighbor has been running multiple Yaesu rigs for nearly 20 years and loves them. They have yet to have any issues...so what exactly would you "warn" him of? It's certainly ok to not like a brand, but I don't care for bashing here; especially since most Ham Radio brands are reputable. I personally prefer Icom but that does not mean I should trash, say, Kenwood. Besides, brand trashing often times turns into a war of words between those who like and those who hate a brand (see eHam) and then I have to start deleting posts and blocking people, which I hate doing. Thank you and 73 de WX0V

[@Nonvido]

6:40 press menu and press scope lol

[@SuburbanDXing]

I'm not really sure what your point is, but please watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5bXm2SZaLeiZs0

[@Jennifer-007]

You tell people to go look at the 756 Pro videos on your page but your collections a bloody mess, I went back 3 years and never saw anything but contest type videos, nothing specifically about the ProIII.... Have you heard of playlists? Give it a try.. sheesh

[@SuburbanDXing]

Valid point. You can see plenty of examples of the PROIII in action here but no reviews of the rig. Sorry. 73 de WX0V

[@SuburbanDXing]

I have added some playlists...hopefully those will help you in the future. 73 de WX0V