02-19-2003, 11:03 PM
Opinions are like...well, you know - everyone has one.
In this case, however, I want yours. #I'm in the market for my first HF radio, and I am going nuts trying to decide on one.
- It has to be mobile
- It must have 100Watts HF, and at least 50Watts 2m
- It's probably either the Icom 706MKIIG or the FT-857
I like the 706 well enough, I guess, but it's based on rather old technology. #It seems to have a loyal following, but that's not enough. #It's rather large when compared to the 857, and, so far at least, people who own both seem to prefer the 857 over the 706.
The 857 looks like a good radio, but it hasn't really been around long enough for anyone to tell yet. #Though it has all the bells and whistles, it is also more expensive, has a much smaller display, and Yaesu doesn't exactly have a glowing reputation when it comes to newly-released radios. #You also must purchase the DSP unit seperately, making it even more expensive.
I also like the TS-B2000, but it is MUCH more expensive AND that thing is huge when compared to the above radios. #It definitely has ALL the features anyone could possibly want, but is that enough to overcome both size and cost?
I have ruled out the 100D for my own reasons.
I welcome all comments, especially from anyone that happens to own or has used both radios.
In this case, however, I want yours. #I'm in the market for my first HF radio, and I am going nuts trying to decide on one.
- It has to be mobile
- It must have 100Watts HF, and at least 50Watts 2m
- It's probably either the Icom 706MKIIG or the FT-857
I like the 706 well enough, I guess, but it's based on rather old technology. #It seems to have a loyal following, but that's not enough. #It's rather large when compared to the 857, and, so far at least, people who own both seem to prefer the 857 over the 706.
The 857 looks like a good radio, but it hasn't really been around long enough for anyone to tell yet. #Though it has all the bells and whistles, it is also more expensive, has a much smaller display, and Yaesu doesn't exactly have a glowing reputation when it comes to newly-released radios. #You also must purchase the DSP unit seperately, making it even more expensive.
I also like the TS-B2000, but it is MUCH more expensive AND that thing is huge when compared to the above radios. #It definitely has ALL the features anyone could possibly want, but is that enough to overcome both size and cost?
I have ruled out the 100D for my own reasons.
I welcome all comments, especially from anyone that happens to own or has used both radios.