- 1. Re: [CQ-Contest] FT-920 - IC-718 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 18:17:45 -0500
- I want to thank *everyone* for *all* the responses to this question. lead me to some *very* interesting conclusions: I am not sure I have made a final decision on a rig yet, however, one thing has be
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00332.html (13,481 bytes)
- 2. Re: [CQ-Contest] FT-920 - IC-718 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 21:08:32 -0500
- How long has Kenwood been out of the running for the "preferred rig status" for contesting? Was there ever a model that was good for a *real* work out? TNX, Bob KE5CTY (old calls WB5ZQU - WY5L) http:
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00337.html (15,732 bytes)
- 3. Re: [CQ-Contest] FT-920 - IC-718 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 21:52:18 -0500
- Good that is refreshing, because around 1988 or so I had a friend of mine who I also respected as a great CWOP who loved Kenwood. So Kenwood did have it's day. I wonder if it is going to come back. W
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00341.html (18,288 bytes)
- 4. Re: [CQ-Contest] FT-920 - IC-718 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 00:14:40 -0500
- I would love to be wrong. I am *very* open to being able to make adjustments to what it appears I have found out. It is disqueting to me it just seems to be the way it is based on the feedback and th
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00368.html (12,587 bytes)
- 5. Re: [CQ-Contest] FT-920 - IC-718 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 10:03:58 -0500
- After all the scary things I have read about the 746/756 series, rigs I am almost afraid to get one unless I have the money to send it to Icom and pay for the repair. When something as basic, but as
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00381.html (13,699 bytes)
- 6. [CQ-Contest] Thanks CQ-Contest Group Ic-728 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 09:58:22 -0500
- I am so excited about the next contest. !!!NOW I CAN DO IT RIGHT!!! I did it, I traded. I am now the proud owner of an IC-728. The ones of you who suggested the IC-728 for contesting *were right* (at
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00439.html (8,001 bytes)
- 7. [CQ-Contest] Computer Interface Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 13:24:05 -0500
- As you know - I just acquired an IC-728 (great rig) and have been looking for a CI-V controller. The only ones I have found are either too expensive or over kill for one rig (IC-CT17). Only thing I c
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00455.html (7,839 bytes)
- 8. [CQ-Contest] CT-17 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 21:13:42 -0500
- I got one. WOW how neat. Finally!! I got a CT-17 it is on it's way Man am happy :0) Now all I need are the cables YEE - AH Look out contests and Dxing here I come :0) See you all in the contests WOW
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00475.html (7,016 bytes)
- 9. [CQ-Contest] Icom Rig control (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 09:35:14 -0500
- Not sure what kind of connector this accessory socket#2 on the back of the Icom 728 takes. Does anybody know what this type of connector is called?? BTW I found an adapter from RS 232 TO DBA 9 in a b
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00491.html (8,296 bytes)
- 10. [CQ-Contest] Computer Interface Problems (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 23:13:57 -0500
- OK I am 90 % there (I think). I have everything I need but a 25 pin serial cable. I might even have that, just need help finding out. I went all over the internet today looking for a way to test this
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00507.html (7,649 bytes)
- 11. [CQ-Contest] Computer Interface Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:35:34 -0500
- Ok, Thanks to *everyone* for all your help and consideration, problem resolved. I am including the following link for your edification and for our archives. It is a link to a page whereby if you want
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00522.html (7,771 bytes)
- 12. [CQ-Contest] FT-1000MP (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 23:02:24 -0500
- Could someone please enlighten me: I have been doing as much research as possible since I am planning a contest station within the next couple of years that I hope to be competitive with. I have foun
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00624.html (9,512 bytes)
- 13. [CQ-Contest] Operating Methods or Equipment? (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 13:54:44 -0500
- This is really discouraging: Not crying on anybody's shoulder, just trying to find out what I am missing here: I thought I did pretty well for my second contest *ever* and then I see scores like the
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00813.html (9,936 bytes)
- 14. Re: [CQ-Contest] IC-728 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 15:59:10 -0500
- This is a good set of links thanks. 7&3 fer nw, Bob KE5CTY (old calls WB5ZQU - WY5L) 10X# 37210 FP#-1141 http://www.qsl.net/ke5cty/ Code may be taking a back seat for now, but the pioneering spirit t
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00815.html (9,653 bytes)
- 15. Re: [CQ-Contest] IC-728 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 16:01:28 -0500
- Best I have seen so far. I think this is the one I will do I have all the parts for this one. http://www.qsl.net/g3vgr/civ.html Thanks Kelly 7&3 fer nw, Bob KE5CTY (old calls WB5ZQU - WY5L) 10X# 3721
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00816.html (9,771 bytes)
- 16. Re: [CQ-Contest] IC-728 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 16:05:16 -0500
- One thing I did notice here is that Icom's stuff has a stereo plug at the rig side and these have a mono. Does that make any difference to the rig? 7&3 fer nw, Bob KE5CTY (old calls WB5ZQU - WY5L) 10
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00817.html (9,747 bytes)
- 17. [CQ-Contest] FT-920 - IC-718 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 01:49:57 -0500
- Has anyone used the FT-920 or IC-718 for contesting? I just heard they are as good as the FT-1000 series rigs for contesting and am curious as to just how true this is. They certainly aren't as price
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00902.html (8,227 bytes)
- 18. Re: [CQ-Contest] FT-920 - IC-718 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:47:20 -0500
- Your saying the TS-820S is considered a contesting rig. I didn't know it could be controlled by computer and used in SO2R. This is quiet interesting - especially considering my limited budget - I jus
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00907.html (8,984 bytes)
- 19. Re: [CQ-Contest] FT-920 - IC-718 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 18:17:45 -0500
- I want to thank *everyone* for *all* the responses to this question. lead me to some *very* interesting conclusions: I am not sure I have made a final decision on a rig yet, however, one thing has be
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00921.html (13,481 bytes)
- 20. Re: [CQ-Contest] FT-920 - IC-718 (score: 1)
- Author: "KE5CTY Bob" <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 21:08:32 -0500
- How long has Kenwood been out of the running for the "preferred rig status" for contesting? Was there ever a model that was good for a *real* work out? TNX, Bob KE5CTY (old calls WB5ZQU - WY5L) http:
- /archives//html/CQ-Contest/2005-07/msg00926.html (15,732 bytes)
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