Hot News! The IC-756Pro3 has been discontinued as of late January 2009. See Dave, N9EWO's Radio Receiver Page (link below).
The IC-756Pro III received FCC certification on September 9, 2004 under FCC ID AFJ217800.
Icom unveiled the new IC-756Pro III at Tokyo HamFair 2004, which took place on August 21 and 22, 2004.
The IC-756Pro III incorporated the following changes as compared to the IC-756Pro II:
The IC-756PRO III will incorporate some IC-7800 technology:
Paolo Odone I1ODP has measured IP3 on his IC-756Pro III, using two crystal-controlled test-signal sources. The results obtained are presented here.
The IC-756 Pro II spectrum scope display occupies the lower half of the screen. The IC-756Pro III provides a selectable mini-scope display mode. This allows simultaneous display of the filter, memory-keyer and other menus along with a half-size spectrum-scope display.
IC-756 Pro II: No. IC-756Pro III: Yes (USA versions only).
IC-756 Pro II: No. IC-756Pro III: Yes.
IC-756 Pro II: No. IC-756Pro III: Yes. The new "@" symbol is provided even with the memory keyer enabled.
The IC-756 Pro II provides three selectable TOBW settings: WIDE/MID/NAR. The lower and upper -6dB points of the transmitted audio-frequency response are fixed for each setting.
In the IC-756Pro III, it will be possible to program each of the three settings individually with the following preset cutoff frequencies:
This will permit the operator to configure his own custom WIDE/MID/NAR selections by "mixing & matching" low and high roll-off points. In conjunction with the bass/treble equalisation menu (also offered in the IC-756Pro II), this new feature offers great flexibility in configuring transmit audio.
IC-756 Pro II: No. IC-756Pro III: Yes.
IC-756 Pro II: No. IC-756Pro III: Yes.
IC-756 Pro II: No. IC-756Pro III: Yes. The IC-756Pro III will offer a screen saver similar to that incorporated in the first IC-7800 firmware upgrade.
Some U.S. dealers are offering the IC-756Pro III at under $3000. The Canadian dealer price is under CAD 3300. European dealers are quoting prices in the €3100 range.
The information presented on this page is preliminary and subject to change. It may be speculative in nature. No responsibility is assumed for its accuracy, or for the consequences of its use.
ARRL IC-756Pro3 Product Review (QST, March 2005 - members only)
My IC-756Pro3 User Review
The new IC-756Pro3 MOSFET PA Unit
IC-756Pro3 vs. IC-756Pro2 - a presentation given at the North Shore ARC, North Vancouver BC, 1/19/2006
IC-756Pro3 Dynamic Tests
Sources acknowledged with thanks:
cqcqde.com User Report (in English)
IC-756Pro3 User Reviews
Radio Receiver Page
IC-756Pro3 User Review
IC-756Pro III Page and RTTY Twin Peak Filter Page
Transverter operation with the IC-756Pro3 (and its predecessors)
The IC-7600 (successor to the IC-756Pro III)
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