"Pete Holden" wrote in message news:AzCYb.58403$uV3.248805@attbi_s51...
A few years ago, when I was really getting fired up for ham radio, I bought
an IC756. Well, as time has passed I've settled in on what I really like.
I don't do contests, don't do SSB, no AM or FM, no RTTY, etc. I just do CW.
Okay, not straight key, but I just like CW and mostly on either 20 or 15
meters.

I don't need memories or computer control or whatever. I'm just looking for
the best rig for CW. I want something that will dig a signal out of the
QSB, QRN and QRM. I read a lot of guys raving about their QRP rigs but I do
want something that'll run 100 watts.

Now, I'm not necessarily looking for an inexpensive rig. In fact, maybe my
756 will do as good a job as any. If that's the case, tell me.

Suggestions please.... Thanks, Pete

Hi Pete,

I,m just adding my $0.02 here. From the other responses I take it that you
are looking for something that's semi-portable. The rig I use is not
very portable but works very well. I use a Heathkit HX-1681/HR-1680
combination that I put together over 20 years ago. The pair runs about
100 Watts on 80-10 Meters and is CW only. The audio filter is a little
weak and you have to re-tune if you make big changes in frequency, but
the part I like the best that the setup runs "Full Breakin". I just
scan the band with the receiver, zero beat the signal on the transmitter,
and start sending. Nothing else to touch but the audio level. No annoying
clicking from the relays or the audio output.

If I was ever to look for another CW only setup, "Full Breakin" would
be a must have.

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