JET wrote:

After helping sell the mobile units for a friend of mine that is a SK, I am
thinking of getting back into the hobby again.
What are some suggestions for a base rig, used under $800.. I have had
Kenwood and Yaesu in the past, but have not kept up with everything. I have
seen Kenwood 930/40 on ebay but seem to remember problems with those units..
So I am open to listen.
TIA
73's
N5XIE




Hi, Welcome back!!
you can pick up and Icom IC-706. There are different versions of this
rig, the newer ones
do 2 meters and 440. It's a small radio but it is menu driven. This can
drive you nuts until your
use to it. Also, check out a Yaesu FT-847. This radio gives you the
most bang for your buck!
This is a HF, 6 meters, 2 meters and 440 radio. This is more of a
conventional radio.
I have seen these as little a $700 through $1100 dollars. Also, the 847
is a satellite radio, really hot receiver
on 2 and 440!.
Check out these links if you like..

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1...29698be2c2d81d

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1...11c544695380bd

http://www.uksmg.org/ft847.htm


Good luck, 73