[VHFcontesting] Good VHF/UHF rigs

[N6KJ]

Can anyone comment on how good the TS-2000X is for VHF/UHF contesting?
How would you compare it to the FT-847?  How about a good HF rig and
a bunch of transverters and amplifiers.  Clearly, the TS-2000X is the most
convenient and gets you on the most bands and is cheaper than a good HF rig
with a bunch of transverters and amplifiers, but is the receiver good 
on VHF/UHF?