[Yaesu] Best $600 contest rig

[kd4e]

> Comparing to the Kenwood rigs these were all better than any of them
> excepting the TS-430S and TS-940S. Comparing them to Yaesu gear they
> were all better than any except the FT-102 but the '102 had a poorer MDS
> spec. The FT-980 and FT-ONE both showed "noise limited" specs for BDS
> and IMMDR, which may or may not be better than the ICOM and Ten Tec
> rigs, but I think they both go for in excess of the $600 price range
> specified.
> 
> Jack, NA7RF

What about the Kenwood TS-180S?

Decent rx specs: http://www.sherweng.com/table.html

Also, for $650. one may buy a used Yaesu FT-897D.

One could contest base, mobile, and portable --
perfect for Field Day!

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Thanks! & 73,
doc, KD4E
... somewhere in FL
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