On Wed, 20 Jul 2005, Steve London wrote:
> Bob,
>
> The FT-920 is a contest-worthy radio. I used the 920 once in a serious
> contest
> effort, and was pleasantly surprised. Several serious contesters I know use
> them, and are very happy with them.
>
> The IC-718 is a toy. See the review in July 2000 QST. Note the comment in
> the
> review "bear in mind that this radio, like the IC-706, was never intended to
> have high-end "competitive" receive characteristics".
>
> In this same price range, consider the TS-850S.
>
> 73,
> Steve, N2IC
>
Yes! I bought a secondhand TS-850SAT a couple years ago and I love it.
It has enough bells and whistles to really help out in a contest. It's
been adequate for me so far. Mine came with the DRU-2 CW/voice keyer
module installed. Another handy feature to have!
73, Zack W9SZ
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