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

[David Erickson]

How about a new radio that is 6, 2, 222, 432/440, 902/903, and 1296. 
Forget HF.  Don't need that ;-)

73's,
Dave W3DIO
http://www.w3dio.org/


> 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.
>
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>
> 73s John AA5JG
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>
> ---------- 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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