[CQ-Contest] [Yaesu] Best HF rig under $900

[Randy]

I have gotten several comments regarding the 847s poor HF receive.  I 
probably should reiterate that it wasn't just the HF capability that I 
answered (I noted the other things the radio is good for) - so I didn't 
precisely answer the question.  However, it all depends what you use the 
radio for, doesn't it?  I can easily understand why someone would want a 
dedicated HF radio with great receive if they were into HF contesting.

I like a good all purpose radio, so let me state that I didn't answer the 
question; I answered the one I wanted to answer.  :)

Randy, N0LD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Tope" <W4EF at dellroy.com>
To: "Randy" <rwing at douglassks.net>; "John Geiger" <johngeig at yahoo.com>; 
<cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] [Yaesu] Best HF rig under $900


> Randy,
>
> While I really like my FT-847 as it is, as you say, a good all around
> radio, I would be hesistant to recommend it for serious contesting. I
> used mine during the CQ 160 CW contest and it suffered greatly
> from filter blow-by and IMD problems even with an INRAD 400 Hz
> crystal filter installed. If you look at the IMD numbers in the ARRL
> test report, they are not terribly good.
>
> 73 de Mike,
> W4EF........................................................................
> ...
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Randy" <rwing at douglassks.net>
>
>
>
>> John,
>>
>> If you can get an FT-847 for under $900 - I believe it is the best radio
> for
>> the money for Repeaters, DXing, Weak Signal, Satellite, and Moon Bounce -
>> all in ONE radio.
>>
>> Randy
>> N0LD
>>
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