![]() The occasional reviews I have read comment on sensitivity being a bit lacking however running some late night tests I did not find this and found the FT736R held its own very well especially on 6m and 23cm. Having had an IC910H for these bands it would be unfair to compare these two against each other taking into account of age and technology. as I am interested in 2m SSB and 23 cm this was offered at a great price and is in great condition for its age. I have just purchased an FT736R, fully kitted out, 6/2/70/23 with ctcss etc. The bottom line is, it holds it's own for a rig of it's age, but still has a life as a rig to work satellites, many other modes, and if really inclined it works repeaters just fine. I've spoken to many who still have the FT-736R in regular service doing all kinds of modes. Both are very complex to operate, but very capable transceivers. I'm fortunate to also have the fraternal twin of the FT-736R, the FT-767GX which is a virtual identical rig but for HF. ![]() If I need more power, I can always get dedicated amps and better antenna's. 25 watts is pretty good for most regional and satellite work. I've since added the 220 module and maybe a 23cm module at a later date. It's not a Icom IC-9100 (Which I also own), but for LEO satellites it produces a suitable power output and when in Sat mode the dual VFO 2M/70cm frequency tracking is great. I use mine with SatPC32 and a new type FTDI chipped CAT cable and have all the control I need. With modern software, and up-to-date dedicated CAT cables available, the FT-736R does exactly what I expected. I've had my FT-736R equipped with 2M/70CM in service for years and I can say this unit is well known to have a decent hot receiver, and because of the included CAT system, although limited compared to today's rigs works very well for one of the original purposes that this rig was produced. Old hard to use? Nothing could be further from the truth. True it's not the easiest, but it's not a modern rig where a computer handles everything with a few touches. ![]() Reading recent reviews I see some think that because this rig is from the late 80's into the early 90's the FT-736R is relegated to just working repeaters and too hard to program. Great rig, ahead of it's time and still a performer.!! ![]()
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