Re: [TenTec] re Orion II thoughts

["n4dsp" <n4dsp@triad.rr.com>]

> On Thu, 2007-01-04 at 19:18 +0000, Rob Atkinson, K5UJ wrote:
I used to wonder what was so wonderful
> > about 200 w., until I got a Yaesu 1000 mp Mk V and learned for myself. 
> > Now
> > I would not consider a 100 w. rig.
Paul Hanson is the authorized serice repairman for Icom. He also services 
Yaesu
products like the Mark V. Paul stated to me he felt Icom and Yaesu should 
never
have designed those rigs to put out 200 watts. Reason? He receives more rigs
replacing the burnt out PA finals. For the Mark V with parts and labor the
cost is over $800. Go figure.

HNY
john-n4dsp