lowband rig suggestions
just upgraded my ticket after many years...
looking for a lowband rig to use at home, and in the car, and out portable camping with the Scouts - Any general rigs to look at ??? maybe over on eBay - Not sure what's really around, as the last time I was on the lowbands was as a novice with a HT-40 and HQ-110 :) Phil - |
Yaesy FT-897!
Phil Schuman wrote: just upgraded my ticket after many years... looking for a lowband rig to use at home, and in the car, and out portable camping with the Scouts - Any general rigs to look at ??? maybe over on eBay - Not sure what's really around, as the last time I was on the lowbands was as a novice with a HT-40 and HQ-110 :) Phil - |
Yaesy FT-897!
Phil Schuman wrote: just upgraded my ticket after many years... looking for a lowband rig to use at home, and in the car, and out portable camping with the Scouts - Any general rigs to look at ??? maybe over on eBay - Not sure what's really around, as the last time I was on the lowbands was as a novice with a HT-40 and HQ-110 :) Phil - |
Saw a Kenwood TS-140 listed here -
it would be nice to have the general coverage receiver... BTW - what do these rigs use for power ? Are they all built for 12v and need an external power supply ? pros and cons vs an internal AC power supply with some kind of 12v external connection - Just trying to catch up :) |
Saw a Kenwood TS-140 listed here -
it would be nice to have the general coverage receiver... BTW - what do these rigs use for power ? Are they all built for 12v and need an external power supply ? pros and cons vs an internal AC power supply with some kind of 12v external connection - Just trying to catch up :) |
On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 04:39:51 GMT, "Phil Schuman"
wrote: Saw a Kenwood TS-140 listed here - it would be nice to have the general coverage receiver... BTW - what do these rigs use for power ? Are they all built for 12v and need an external power supply ? pros and cons vs an internal AC power supply with some kind of 12v external connection - Just trying to catch up :) The ts-140 and most 100-watt hf rigs take a 20 to 25 amp external power supply, providing 13.8 volts dc. Nowadays, small lightweight switching power supplies are popular -- $100 to 150 should get you one with all the juice you need. Astron and MFJ are two popular brands. Some people use car batteries and a trickle charger. Typically, only the more expensive rigs nowadays have built-in power supplies. Good entry level HF rigs include the Icom 718, Icom 706mk2g, Yeasu 840, Yeasu 857, Kenwood ts-50, Alinco dx70th or dx77t. Go to www.aesham.com and ask for their free paper catalog. Older rigs like the ts-140 work fine, but parts and repairs can be a problem. Bob k5qwg |
On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 04:39:51 GMT, "Phil Schuman"
wrote: Saw a Kenwood TS-140 listed here - it would be nice to have the general coverage receiver... BTW - what do these rigs use for power ? Are they all built for 12v and need an external power supply ? pros and cons vs an internal AC power supply with some kind of 12v external connection - Just trying to catch up :) The ts-140 and most 100-watt hf rigs take a 20 to 25 amp external power supply, providing 13.8 volts dc. Nowadays, small lightweight switching power supplies are popular -- $100 to 150 should get you one with all the juice you need. Astron and MFJ are two popular brands. Some people use car batteries and a trickle charger. Typically, only the more expensive rigs nowadays have built-in power supplies. Good entry level HF rigs include the Icom 718, Icom 706mk2g, Yeasu 840, Yeasu 857, Kenwood ts-50, Alinco dx70th or dx77t. Go to www.aesham.com and ask for their free paper catalog. Older rigs like the ts-140 work fine, but parts and repairs can be a problem. Bob k5qwg |
On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 04:39:51 GMT, "Phil Schuman"
wrote: Saw a Kenwood TS-140 listed here - it would be nice to have the general coverage receiver... BTW - what do these rigs use for power ? Are they all built for 12v and need an external power supply ? pros and cons vs an internal AC power supply with some kind of 12v external connection - Just trying to catch up :) The ts-140 and most 100-watt hf rigs take a 20 to 25 amp external power supply, providing 13.8 volts dc. Nowadays, small lightweight switching power supplies are popular -- $100 to 150 should get you one with all the juice you need. Astron and MFJ are two popular brands. Some people use car batteries and a trickle charger. Typically, only the more expensive rigs nowadays have built-in power supplies. Good entry level HF rigs include the Icom 718, Icom 706mk2g, Yeasu 840, Yeasu 857, Kenwood ts-50, Alinco dx70th or dx77t. Go to www.aesham.com and ask for their free paper catalog. Older rigs like the ts-140 work fine, but parts and repairs can be a problem. Bob k5qwg |
On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 04:39:51 GMT, "Phil Schuman"
wrote: Saw a Kenwood TS-140 listed here - it would be nice to have the general coverage receiver... BTW - what do these rigs use for power ? Are they all built for 12v and need an external power supply ? pros and cons vs an internal AC power supply with some kind of 12v external connection - Just trying to catch up :) The ts-140 and most 100-watt hf rigs take a 20 to 25 amp external power supply, providing 13.8 volts dc. Nowadays, small lightweight switching power supplies are popular -- $100 to 150 should get you one with all the juice you need. Astron and MFJ are two popular brands. Some people use car batteries and a trickle charger. Typically, only the more expensive rigs nowadays have built-in power supplies. Good entry level HF rigs include the Icom 718, Icom 706mk2g, Yeasu 840, Yeasu 857, Kenwood ts-50, Alinco dx70th or dx77t. Go to www.aesham.com and ask for their free paper catalog. Older rigs like the ts-140 work fine, but parts and repairs can be a problem. Bob k5qwg |
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