Then too there is the Argosy series. Nice, simple and
economical radios. If going that route, be sure to use one that
has the diode ring mixer, not the IC mixer though. I don't
know exactly when that came on line but I THINK it was
around S/N 900 +/- a little. Anyone know for sure?
73 de Lee, WA3FIY
On 14 Mar 2003 at 14:42, Mark Erbaugh wrote:
> Our local club has begun planning for Field Day. I'm interested in,
> and have been put in charge of, the Get On The Air (GOTA) station.
> The purpose of a GOTA station is to allow new or inactive hams an
> opportunity to operate HF. My hope is that it may spur some folks to
> set up their own station. My question is what rig should I use?
>
> I had originally planned on using my Omni VI (opt 3). You all know the
> benefits, but my main reason is that it's an easy rig to operate and
> short of someone taking an axe to it, it will stand up to operator
> error. However, I'm having second thoughts. Omni VI's are going for
> around $1K and the VI+'s for $1500 or more. I concerned that potential
> new HF operators would think that yes, I've had a great HF experience
> with the GOTA station, but I can't afford $1100 - $1600 (assume $100
> for antenna and accessories) to set up a station. Would an older (and
> thus less expensive) rig be a better choice. I just saw a Delta 580
> listed on the reflector for $340. That's a much more realistic amount
> for someone starting out.
>
> I also considered the Pegasus, but think I want to stay with a radio
> with a real front panel. The problem with the Jupiter is again, the
> high cost.
>
> 73,
> Mark
>
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