[VHFcontesting] Re: Icom vs. Yaesu question

[Jack/W7PW]

The lastest issue (I got it, in the mail, as a sample, on Wednesday) of 
WorldRadio compares the two...it's a pretty informative article.

My only specific complaint about the '706MkIIG is that "normal" CW is 
LSB! You've got to set the rig for "reverse" CW to be on the correct 
sideband. I don't know if this is just a Japanese thing, or what, but it 
sure is frustrating!

Otherwise the rig works well...

73,

Jack, W7PW

Jacob Tennant wrote:

> Looking at buying either a Icom IC-706MK2g or a Yaesu FT-100D for use in
> either a ROVER or Single-Op contesting station as well as day to day VHF
> use.
> 
> Since I have no experience with either radio other than reading the reviews
> from various web sites, I am asking for a gentlemenly presented opinion poll
> from the group of the pro's and con's of the two radios.
> 
> I know from past reading that this is a tough question to answer but I am
> taking out a small personal loan to pay for the radio and some antennas for
> all 3 VHF/UHF bands, so I want to be really sure before I sign for a loan
> and spend the money.
> 
> Also I know that everyone is different when it comes to how they feel a
> radio works but my main concerns are in the area of RFI from vehicles
> systems in the rover case, and for any faults you might have seen from
> either radio in full blown contest use.
> 
> Thank you in advance for any and all replies...
> 
> Jacob Tennant  K8JWT
> 
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