[CQ-Contest] FT-920 - IC-718

[Zack Widup]

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