Topband: Results summary of preferred CW transceiver

[Dennis Peterson]

Well, what a pleasant surprise and welcomed response from so many with regards to the most promising cw transceiver in the USED market.  Thanks to EVERYONE who replied to my question and inquiry.  The following RESULTS speak well of public and personal preference and opinions.  There were only 9 rankings recorded and tallied in the results.  These are not etched in stone, nor are they the gospel for critique.  They are opinions and personal hands on experiences from some of the hobbys well known operators.


RANK                    Rig Description                                            percentage of total votes
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     1           Kenwood TS-850/loaded filters                                             27%

    2            Elecraft K3                                                                            16%

    3            ICOM-746 & 761; FT1000MPMKV                                   14%                           

    4            ICOM 765 Pro                                                                     12%

    5            Ten Tec Orion                                                                       10 

    6            Kenwood TS-830                                                                 8.0%

    7            Elecraft K2; Icom 751A                                                        6.0%     
                       
    8            Kenwood TS-930, TS-2000, Flex 3000                               4.0%                              
                  Ten Tec Omni VI; Yaesu FT-1000D                 

    9            ICOM 736, IC-746ProIII, IC-781, IC-7700                        3.0%                                
                  Kenwood TS-940, Yaesu FT-2000, FT-9000
                  FT-950; Flex 1500; Ten Tec Omni V and
                 Ten tec Orion
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                                                                                                               100%


I examined the results posted by W*JI on his web site as well as the Sherwood Engineering web site and found the results here were very similar in spite of the time frame.  Actually, I was very surprised to find the Kenwood TS-850 at the top of the list as I was really expecting to see the Elecraft K3 on top.

I have personally owned Tempo One, Yaesu FTDX 570, FTDX 400; FT-101E, FT-101EE, IC-735, Alinco DX-70 and Kenwood TS-870.My favorite was the TS-870 followed by the present IC-735.  One responder went as far as to say that he had an IC-735 and traded it in for an OMNI VI and found he was hearing additionally with the OMNi VI and working DX he wasn't hearing with the 735.

I am pleasantly swayed in one direction at this time and hopefully I will make the correct decision and end up with a nice new USED CW transceiver.  Got to wait and see if my ship comes in or I win the Lottery or anything else that could solidify the current scenario.

In conclusion, many operators who responded to this inquiry are also or were DX-Peditioners themselves.  Many were Contesters and others just casual DX chasers.  Thank You again and I respect your comments and suggestions which has enabled me in making a better decision.  Great job guys and your DX peditions and expertise greatly appreciated.

73s de K4CKDennis




















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