[VHFcontesting] Good VHF/UHF rigs

[AA4ZZ at aol.com]

> I have owned both radios.  The FT847 is a piece of
>  trash compared to the TS2000.  There is no comparison
>  between the two-the TS2000 has something resembling
>  selectivity.  On the FT847 you can easily hear signals
>  that are 5kc or more away.  
  
  The selectivity of FT847 is vastly improved with the International Radio 
 crystal filters.(as are many other rigs ). My guess is the above comment is 
 for the stock FT847.
  
  73 Paul AA4ZZ