[VHFcontesting] 222 band module for FT-726R?

[Jim Worsham]

No 222 because it isn't an international band.  Not enough sales volume for
something that they can only sell in the US.  Notice that not long ago you
didn't see many rigs with 6 meters.  I believe that 6 meters was mostly
confined to the Western Hemisphere then (I don't remember the ITU region
number).  When many countries in Europe and elsewhere (including Japan)
started making 6 available suddenly just about every HF rig now has 6
meters.  No 6 meters in the 910H because that would cannibalize their sales
of the HF and 6 meter transceivers!

73
Jim, W4KXY

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:vhfcontesting-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of John AA5JG
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:10 PM
To: Mike Urich; Kenneth E. Harker
Cc: (Radio) VHF Contesting
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] 222 band module for FT-726R?

I have heard rumors that Yaesu did make a prototype 222mhz module for the
FT726, and a few did get out into general circulation.  I have never seen
one myself, but have heard a couple of people say they saw it.

Why can't Icom and Kenwood make optional 222 modules for rigs like the 910H
and TS2000 to fit in place of the 1.2g module.  Icom really fell down by not
offering a 6 meter module for the 910H.  A 6m/2m/70cm rig that did dual
receive would be great for VHF contesting.




73s John AA5JG




---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Kenneth E. Harker" <kenharker at kenharker.com>
Date:  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:45:43 -0700

>On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 02:37:18PM -0500, Mike (KA5CVH) Urich wrote:
>> On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 10:23 AM, Joe Serocki <joeserocki at gmail.com>
wrote:
>> 
>> > Does such a thing even exist?
>> 
>> Yep, have on in my 736
>
>Actually, the original inquiry involved the FT-726R, not the FT-736R, and
>the answer is no - there was no 222 MHz module for the FT-726R.  The stock
>radio was a two meter rig with three optional modules (50-54 MHz, 430-440
MHz,
>and 440-450MHz).  Most were purchased with the 430-440 MHz module:
>
>http://www.qsl.net/sm7vhs/radio/yaesu/ft726r/options.htm
>
> 
>> > Anyone have a line on one if so?
>> 
>> Nope, you can't have it <g>
>> 
>> 
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