[CQ-Contest] radio recommendations

[Bill Coleman]

On Jun 1, 2004, at 11:08 AM, Robert Katz wrote:

> I have a budget of around $1000, so I'll be looking for used rigs. 
> What radio would you recommend, and why?  What criteria should I use 
> in deciding on a radio?

For around $1000, you can buy and build a K2/100, which is in the top 5 
of rigs in terms of strong adjacent signal handling. Some add-ons will 
cost more, like SSB, 160m, Noise Blanker, DSP or antenna tuner, but you 
can buy and install those as you see fit.

Of course, you'll have to build it, which could either be a bonus or a 
deficit, depending on your perspective.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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