[VHFcontesting] New Radio Comparison

[j.a.hermans]

Have a look on the YAESU ft847 it does it all, just need a converter for
1296 Mc/s.

73's Jos on4kj
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----- Original Message -----
From: "David Clemons" <dave at egh.com>
To: <VHFCONTESTING at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 7:35 PM
Subject: [VHFcontesting] New Radio Comparison


> 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
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