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2m All Mode Rig
I looking to buy a used all mode base rig for two metres at the end
of year and am leaning towards an Icom IC820H. I have looked at the comments on eHam and it looks as if this rig is a favourite. I wonder if anyone has/had one and if they have any comments to make on the rig. TIA, Charlie. PS:I realise that a real radio amateur would buy a tin of biscuits, eat the biscuits and then build his own rig in the tin from a bag of components bought at his club's junk sale but I don't eat biscuits. -- M0WYM www.radiowymsey.org |
2m All Mode Rig
On 11 Aug, 19:37, charlie wrote:
I looking to buy a used all mode base rig for two metres at the end of year and am leaning towards an Icom IC820H. I have looked at the comments on eHam and it looks as if this rig is a favourite. I wonder if anyone has/had one and if they have any comments to make on the rig. I've owned most of the popular V/UHF all mode radios including; Icom IC820, IC821, IC910, IC290D, IC271E, IC271H, IC275E, IC275H, IC251, IC746, IC7400, IC706 Mk1, IC706 Mk2, IC706 Mk2G, Kenwood TS780, TR751E, TM255E, TR9000, TR9130, TS711E, TS790E, TS2000E, Yaesu FT736R, FT726R, FT221R, FT225R, FT847, FT290R, FT290R2, and an FDK Multi 750X. The Icom 820H is a nice looking radio with a good receiver, but IMO, without using a decent transverter, you'll probably not beat an Icom IC275 in terms of receiver performance. I've had 3 x IC275H's (100w output, ideal for GS35B linears), and I've yet to find anything better. Icom IC275's also appear to have much better transmitted audio quality than other Icom rigs of the same era. Jack M0PRO |
2m All Mode Rig
charlie wrote:
I looking to buy a used all mode base rig for two metres at the end of year and am leaning towards an Icom IC820H. I have looked at the comments on eHam and it looks as if this rig is a favourite. I wonder if anyone has/had one and if they have any comments to make on the rig. TIA, Charlie. PS:I realise that a real radio amateur would buy a tin of biscuits, eat the biscuits and then build his own rig in the tin from a bag of components bought at his club's junk sale but I don't eat biscuits. I've had a few VHF/UHF radio's over the years...Icom...Kenwood & Yaesu...and I still have a FDK (don't ask)...The Yaesu FT-736R imo is the tops... PS: According to most on here a real radio amateur would have a "G" at the beginning of his callsign!!!... PPS: A real radio amateur wouldn't cross post!!!...according to most on here... |
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On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:37:13 +0100, charlie wrote:
I looking to buy a used all mode base rig for two metres at the end of year and am leaning towards an Icom IC820H. I have looked at the comments on eHam and it looks as if this rig is a favourite. I wonder if anyone has/had one and if they have any comments to make on the rig. TIA, Charlie. PS:I realise that a real radio amateur would buy a tin of biscuits, eat the biscuits and then build his own rig in the tin from a bag of components bought at his club's junk sale but I don't eat biscuits. If you're looking for used, give preference to radio's which have a Mutek front-end build in. I prefer the Yaesu FT736-R (with Mutek) over many other radio's, however this is personal. Guess the fact that you don't often see them used is a sign? If you want the very best look for something like a TS850+transverter (SSB Electronics LT2+ or DB6NT) but that will cost you. To get into the VHF scene in Europe check into the ON4KST site at www.on4kst.com/chat Lots of info can be gotten there as well as real-time propagation and activity info. |
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On 12 Aug, 12:26, iwouldntknow
wrote: If you want the very best look for something like a TS850+transverter (SSB Electronics LT2+ or DB6NT) but that will cost you. I haven't found a single second hand SSB LT2S or DB6NT TR144H for sale in the last 4 years, so good luck! Jack |
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2m All Mode Rig
"Wes Stewart" *n7ws*@ yahoo.com wrote in message ... On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 05:48:21 -0700, wrote: |On 12 Aug, 12:26, iwouldntknow |wrote: | | If you want the very best look for something like a TS850+transverter (SSB Electronics | LT2+ or DB6NT) but that will cost you. | |I haven't found a single second hand SSB LT2S or DB6NT TR144H for sale |in the last 4 years, so good luck! I have the guts of an LT2S, a TV 28-144 and PA1441 for sale for $225.00 USD + Shipping. Wes N7WS Time was the ICOM 751 (with Mutek) was the only VHR multiband to have. My 736 is deaf as a post on 70cm, BTW. Good job it has a mast head pre-amp switch (and power thru the antenna socket) on the front panel - it certainly needs it. Not so on 2 or 6m though. -- -- 10-10 de G1LVN -- My call is M0WWS. I had an accident, and I woke up in uk.radio.amateur. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? ------------------------------------------------------ Amateur Radio - social networking since 1897 |
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"LVN" wrote in message ... Time was the ICOM 751 (with Mutek) was the only VHR multiband to have. meant VHF /meant -- -- 10-10 de G1LVN -- My call is M0WWS. I had an accident, and I woke up in uk.radio.amateur. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? ------------------------------------------------------ Amateur Radio - social networking since 1897 |
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"LVN" wrote in message ... "LVN" wrote in message ... Time was the ICOM 751 (with Mutek) was the only VHR multiband to have. meant VHF /meant -- -- 10-10 de G1LVN -- My call is M0WWS. I had an accident, and I woke up in uk.radio.amateur. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? ------------------------------------------------------ Amateur Radio - social networking since 1897 You must watch your speiling gareth some one could mistake you for _some one_south_of _THAT_river DieSea |
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On Aug 12, 11:59 pm, "DieSea"
wrote: "LVN" wrote in message ... "LVN" wrote in message ... Time was the ICOM 751 (with Mutek) was the only VHR multiband to have. meant VHF /meant -- -- 10-10 de G1LVN -- My call is M0WWS. I had an accident, and I woke up in uk.radio.amateur. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? ------------------------------------------------------ Amateur Radio - social networking since 1897 You must watch your speiling gareth some one could mistake you for _some one_south_of _THAT_river DieSea- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - The FT480-R was a good radio but the push switches on the front panel are worked by conductive 'rubber' which , now , are starting to fall appart .allong with other funny faults occuring . nice set for your qrz.com blag photo , bet there's not many who have the 480/780 and the combined stand/power supply unit , would polish up a treat :-) G .. |
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On 12 Aug, 19:48, Wes Stewart *n7ws*@ yahoo.com wrote:
I have the guts of an LT2S, a TV 28-144 and PA1441 for sale That's a shame, if it was a boxed and complete LT2S in good condition, I'd get my wallet out :-) Anybody else? LT2S or DB6NT. 73 Jack |
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LVN wrote:
"Wes Stewart" *n7ws*@ yahoo.com wrote in message ... On Sun, 12 Aug 2007 05:48:21 -0700, wrote: |On 12 Aug, 12:26, iwouldntknow |wrote: | | If you want the very best look for something like a TS850+transverter (SSB Electronics | LT2+ or DB6NT) but that will cost you. | |I haven't found a single second hand SSB LT2S or DB6NT TR144H for sale |in the last 4 years, so good luck! I have the guts of an LT2S, a TV 28-144 and PA1441 for sale for $225.00 USD + Shipping. Wes N7WS Time was the ICOM 751 (with Mutek) was the only VHR multiband to have. My 736 is deaf as a post on 70cm, BTW. Good job it has a mast head pre-amp switch (and power thru the antenna socket) on the front panel - it certainly needs it. Not so on 2 or 6m though. Icom 751!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!VHF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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"Chaney's Laptop" wrote in message ... LVN wrote: Time was the ICOM 751 (with Mutek) was the only VHR multiband to have. My 736 is deaf as a post on 70cm, BTW. Good job it has a mast head pre-amp switch (and power thru the antenna socket) on the front panel - it certainly needs it. Not so on 2 or 6m though. Icom 751!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!VHF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry meant 251(E) of course (with Mutek) http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/915 |
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On 13 Aug, 13:12, Wes Stewart *n7ws*@ yahoo.com wrote:
But for 1/3 or less the price you can't put this in a box and add a couple of relays? I'm only interested in a good condition (preferably as new), complete and un-modified LT2S or DB6NT TR144. I will pay accordingly. Jack |
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LVN wrote:
Icom 751!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!VHF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry meant 251(E) of course (with Mutek) http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/915 I knew that's what you meant... I've had a few old Icoms and had nothing but problems with dry solder joints...I'm sticking with the FT-736R...outperforms my FT-847... |
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On 13 Aug, 20:43, "Nick B." wrote:
Anybody on 2m SSB these days? Yes! I'm qrv approx 13:00 - 17:30 weekdays, and at random times over the weekend. 73 Jack |
2m All Mode Rig
iwouldntknow wrote:
On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:37:13 +0100, charlie wrote: If you're looking for used, give preference to radio's which have a Mutek front-end build in. I prefer the Yaesu FT736-R (with Mutek) over many other radio's, however this is personal. Guess the fact that you don't often see them used is a sign? If you want the very best look for something like a TS850+transverter (SSB Electronics LT2+ or DB6NT) but that will cost you. To get into the VHF scene in Europe check into the ON4KST site at www.on4kst.com/chat Lots of info can be gotten there as well as real-time propagation and activity info. Thanks to everyone who responded, I will bear in mind all your comments. I have few months to decide before I have the cash. On with the research! Charlie. -- M0WYM www.radiowymsey.org |
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"Nick B." wrote in message ... wrote: On 13 Aug, 20:43, "Nick B." wrote: Anybody on 2m SSB these days? Yes! I'm qrv approx 13:00 - 17:30 weekdays, and at random times over the weekend. I must get down the club station and put a few calls out then. Is it still the norm to call CQ on .300 then QSY? yes. Tuesday evenings seem to be the most active. |
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wrote in message oups.com... On 13 Aug, 20:43, "Nick B." wrote: Anybody on 2m SSB these days? Yes! I'm qrv approx 13:00 - 17:30 weekdays, and at random times over the weekend. 2m SSB sounded like 20m a couple of days ago with the Meteor Shower. -- -- 10-10 de G1LVN -- My call is M0WWS. I had an accident, and I woke up in uk.radio.amateur. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? ------------------------------------------------------ Amateur Radio - social networking since 1897 |
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"charlie" wrote in message ... iwouldntknow wrote: On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:37:13 +0100, charlie wrote: If you're looking for used, give preference to radio's which have a Mutek front-end build in. I prefer the Yaesu FT736-R (with Mutek) over many other radio's, however this is personal. Guess the fact that you don't often see them used is a sign? If you want the very best look for something like a TS850+transverter (SSB Electronics LT2+ or DB6NT) but that will cost you. To get into the VHF scene in Europe check into the ON4KST site at www.on4kst.com/chat Lots of info can be gotten there as well as real-time propagation and activity info. http://www.vhf-contest.com/sporadic_...ate=2007-06-14 is a good start too |
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"Robin" wrote in message ... "Nick B." wrote in message ... wrote: On 13 Aug, 20:43, "Nick B." wrote: Anybody on 2m SSB these days? Yes! I'm qrv approx 13:00 - 17:30 weekdays, and at random times over the weekend. I must get down the club station and put a few calls out then. Is it still the norm to call CQ on .300 then QSY? yes. Tuesday evenings seem to be the most active. Must depend on where you are. 144.200 is most often used in many areas. Then qsy after a short time. |
2m All Mode Rig
Charlie...If what you are looking for is a single band rig for 2, all you
have to decide is if you want it recent enough for computer control, or not, and how much power you want to run. You can get in for 300 bucks or so with old Kenwoods (TS700 series) or Icom (IC251) or Yaesu (FT221)...If you move up to something like a more recent IC275H, it will run you about double that amount...You get more power, computer control, PL on FM...stuff like that. Some of the other rigs mentioned like the Yaesu 726 and 736 are not 2 meter only rigs. Another favorite of mine was the Yaesu FT225RD...problem with some of these rigs is that they are now aproaching, or past 20 years old....you may well end up with someone's problem rig. A really great multimode rig that is new enough to have a tone board (option) and has a real hot receiver....and not too expensive is the Kenwood TR751A. Although it is a smaller 12 volt mobile rig....it has feet for desktop use...so would work out great! .....Dave "charlie" wrote in message ... I looking to buy a used all mode base rig for two metres at the end of year and am leaning towards an Icom IC820H. I have looked at the comments on eHam and it looks as if this rig is a favourite. I wonder if anyone has/had one and if they have any comments to make on the rig. TIA, Charlie. PS:I realise that a real radio amateur would buy a tin of biscuits, eat the biscuits and then build his own rig in the tin from a bag of components bought at his club's junk sale but I don't eat biscuits. -- M0WYM www.radiowymsey.org |
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On Mon, 27 Aug 2007, W2RAC wrote:
http://www.swotrc.net/ http://dxworld.com/144prop.html On Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:43:46 +0100, "Nick B." wrote: Chaney's Laptop wrote: LVN wrote: Icom 751!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!VHF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry meant 251(E) of course (with Mutek) http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/915 i l I knew that's what you meant... I've had a few old Icoms and had nothing but problems with dry solder joints...I'm sticking with the FT-736R...outperforms my FT-847... The ones that started the ball Rolling for Mutek were the FT-221R and FT-225RD. I preferred my trusty IC-202S, but I never did figure where to fit the Mutek board. Anybody on 2m SSB these days? Well I am sticking with my old IC751. A Guy in Italy made a replacement ramboard and sold em all over the world, what the board did was fix it so it was impossible for the IC751 to loose its brain (operating system). Mine did that and I lost most of the bands were lost, no way to restore them. The Italian guy made a whole new board to replace the original one so you could never loose the operating system itself, you would only loose the 32 memories you had stored manually. These of course could of course be reset one by one in a few mins. Joe |
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