>
> Alec wrote:
>>I have the Alinco DX70T at the moment which I have used very
>>extensively for HF mobile operation. It's a brilliant little radio
>>which does the job very nicely. They can be picked up at absolutely
>>bargain prices.
>
> I bought the DX70T new about 2 years ago and tested it on receive
>against my older IC725 with a 2 pole coax switch.
>The noise level from the Alinco was S7 compared to S3 on the Icom.
Yes but S meter calibration has absolutely nothing to do with receiver
performance.
>I returned the unit and bought an FT900 instead.
>
Yes and I bet that fits into the dashboard of the car very nicely as well.
73 de Alek, VK6APK.
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