[TenTec] FT-9000 Series

[Bernard(wtrone)]

    I was looking at my new issue of QST today and noticed the full page add for the new Yaesu FT-9000 series of transceivers.  On the surface they sure look nice.  But, I was wondering about the first IF being at 40 MHz and the problems that they might have with receiver performance.

    While I don't know if this ad was "vaporware" or not, it would be interesting to see how this new Yaesu rig compares to the Orion and the IC-7800 both in technical performance and price.  It is sure difficult to beat the Orion's price when one considers the overall performance.  And, I don't understand why anyone would want a 400 W transceiver.  Seems like 100W and an amplifier would be a better combination.

    Thoughts or comments?

        73,


        Bernard, WA4OEJ