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Old July 11th 08, 01:48 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Portables versus Tabletops

On Jul 10, 12:39*pm, Dave wrote:

I'm getting an amateur license later this month, so I'll be getting
something with 6-2-70cm and HF, probably for the Family Truckster.




Assuming you want one radio for HF, 2, 6 and 70cm there is only one
real choice...the Kenwood TS-2000. It is an outstanding radio offering
features in one box that no one else can match. Yes, you could get an
Icom 706 MK2G, but I would advise you to spend a few more dollars for
the 2000. The Kenwood does many things very well, but probably is not
the best at any of them. Mine is used for 2, 6 and 70cm, and for cross
band repeating when I can't be in the air chair. I use the 950sdx for
HF.

Best of luck with your license, and let me know if I can help you with
your new hobby. 73

3D