Recommendations for a used VHF/UHF base radio?
 

Can anyone make a recommendation for a used rock solid reliable
dual-band base radio?

You see, I like my radios to last forever. And when they do break for
them to be repairable (repair cost not exceeding the value of the radio).

Did Ten-Tek ever make a VHF/UHF radio?

Thanks for your help.

Bruce AF8F

Bruce W.1 wrote:
Can anyone make a recommendation for a used rock solid reliable
dual-band base radio?

-My club (LA1K) still has an Yaesu FT-726R which sees occasional use.
Never managed to destroy the thing, despite several serious attempts from
club members.

Of course, minor repairs have been undertaken - a few caps have been
replaced, and the T/RX-switching modified to suit our PA and preamps.

Through-hole components used inside - no smd. :)

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Sure do like my Kenwood TS-790A
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"Bruce W.1" wrote in message
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Can anyone make a recommendation for a used rock solid reliable dual-band
base radio?

You see, I like my radios to last forever. And when they do break for
them to be repairable (repair cost not exceeding the value of the radio).

Did Ten-Tek ever make a VHF/UHF radio?

Thanks for your help.

Bruce AF8F

On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 02:52:28 GMT, "Bruce W.1"
wrote:

Can anyone make a recommendation for a used rock solid reliable
dual-band base radio?

You see, I like my radios to last forever. And when they do break for
them to be repairable (repair cost not exceeding the value of the radio).

Manufacturers are required to keep parts for only seven years after
ceasing production on a model -- while many parts are replaceable,
things like tuning encoders and and illuminated displays are generally
proprietary, and hard to replace once the manufacturer stops making
them.


Did Ten-Tek ever make a VHF/UHF radio?

Ten Tec currently offers a 2-meter FM/data transceiver kit with a
30-watt amp; nothing for UHF, though. See their web site for details.

bob
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Thanks for your help.

Bruce AF8F