[CQ-Contest] What rig to choose for a one-time fieldday MM setup?

PA5MW, Mark pa5mw at home.nl
Fri Nov 29 15:23:55 EST 2013


Thanks for all your responses.

But please mind you:

- We need to allocate no less than *10-12* similar HF rigs
- The K3 is way too high priced

73 Mark, PA5MW




On 29-11-2013 14:03, PA5MW, Mark wrote:
> Looking for the ideal HF rig for a one-time 6 band  field-day MM setup.
> Run+mult stations, so about 12 HF rigs in total.
> All 160-10m stations using the same rig. All with external filtering. 
> All with additional PA.
>
> Requirements:
>
> 1) Simple to use interface
> No learning curve, anyone can learn operating this rig at contest 
> level within an hour.
> Any required fine adjustments, make that *problems*,  in the field for 
> the whole MM setup needs to be easy.
>
> 2) No quirks.
> No unsolvable issues like leading spike at PTT.  No horrible high 
> phase noise.
>
> 3) Small & lightweighted, can withstand some rough handling during travel
> Must fit in suitcase.
>
> 3) Price level must be very low.
> Any additional tips for buying and selling the rigs after the FD contest?
>
>
> Your answer, based on you own or club experience (no 
> textbook/performance lists wars) will be much appreciated !
>
> 73 Mark, PA5MW
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