[VHFcontesting] Looking for input on multiband VHF/UHFallmoderigs

[Radioman]

Ellen,
you don't need to use Full power
its adjustable on the front panel, you can get down to QRP or lower

when I'm looking for a new rig, I'll get all the flyer's or Slicks on 
the rigs and
weight in what i need and will grow into later, always leave room for 
growth, its going to happen

Before i bought my house i did the same apartment thing with a balcony.
picture a 3 foot tripod mounted to a wooden platform held down with 
cinder blocks a TV antenna rotor
 a 10 foot mast and 4 VHF/UHF antenna's on there doing contests, use 
your imagination some common sense
then learn\tweak\learn\tweak\learn then when the array gets too big MOVE!


Tony
NN1D


Ellen Rugowski wrote:
> Man, both of you are tempting me bigtime!  I'm kind of heading down the
> IC-910H road.  My only concern is the power output of 100W on 2m, since I
> operate portable from my 2nd Story apartment balcony.  100W on 2, coming out
> of an antenna that close to me (about 8 feet above me), makes me leery.
> Still, I guess I could always turn it down.  I'd probably have to get one
> used.  The new price of $1300 at AES may be more than my bonus enhanced
> budget can handle (although, it would get me the radio in time for this
> week's contest). Decisions decisions.  Thanks for your input guys.
>
> 73,
> Ellen - AF9J
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Radioman" <radioman01 at comcast.net>
> To: <vhfcontesting at contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Looking for input on multiband
> VHF/UHFallmoderigs
>
>
>   
>> I'm with Ron on this one..
>> I've had one for years
>> 100 watts on 2
>> 75 watts on 432
>> 10 watts on 1296
>>
>> Also use the ICOM mast mounted preamps for 432 and 1296
>> Great operation, I use the 2 meter side as a IF for 903 and 2304
>> transverters
>>
>> Tony
>> NN1D
>>
>> A Patriot Supports his Country, not Politics or Politicians
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com
>> [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Rogers, Ron
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:48 AM
>> To: Ellen Rugowski; vhfcontesting at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Looking for input on multiband VHF/UHF
>> allmoderigs
>>
>> The IC-910H (high power) all tricked out with 1296 is a great tri-band
>> radio.
>>
>>
>> Ron
>> WW8RR
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com
>> [mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ellen
>> Rugowski
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 11:53 PM
>> To: vhfcontesting at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Looking for input on multiband VHF/UHF all
>> moderigs
>>
>> OK People,
>>
>> Please forgive me.  In retrospect, I should have clarified what I'm
>> cosidering, and asked for input from people as to which they think is
>> best.
>> Here goes:
>>
>> 1.     Thanks for the HF/VHF/UHF all-in one rig sugestion. But I already
>> have several (albeit older) HF rigs.  I'd prefer not to get another one.
>>
>> 2.  Here's a listing of what I'm considering:
>>
>> Yaesu FT-726R; Yaesu FT-736R; Kenwood TS-790; Kenwood TS-780  (remember,
>> I'd like to have 1296 capability, but if the price is right, it's not
>> the end of the world if the rig only does 2 & 432); ICOM IC-820; ICOM
>> IC-821; ICOM IC-910.
>>
>> 73,
>> Ellen - AF9J
>>
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