[VHFcontesting] New Radio Comparison

[David Clemons]

Hi,

	If you knew someone who had no VHF equipment, but wanted to get
	into VHF contesting (6m, 2m, 423, 1296), what would you suggest
	for a radio purchase?  Top of the line isn't necessary, but avoiding
	poor quality receivers is high on the priority list.  Spending
	closer to $1000 than $2000 is also a goal.

	Some thoughts are:

	   IC 706?

	   Ten Tec (the new 6 and 2 meter rig) with converters for 432 and
	   1296?

	Your thoughts please?

73, Dave Clemons K1VUT

Dave Clemons

dave at egh.com
Evans Griffiths & Hart, Inc.
55 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA 02421
(781)861-0670, (781)860-9321 (Fax)