Hey, that's me an over-the-hill ex cold-war commie with my much loved FT-847! Actually, since I live in Russian America (what Alaska was before 1867), I guess the moniker fits ;-)
Since the FT-847 is out of production, I suspect that when P3E launches or near to then, Yaesu will launch a replacement to the FT-847. Maybe they can buy up some old Collins cabinets and make them really "retro"!
Of course the really smart move would be an SDR-based satellite rig! Small black box with coax connectors and USB or Firewire I/F...and sell it for $349.95 (dream on).
73 Ed - KL7UW
At 11:01 AM 4/12/2008, David - M0ZLB wrote:
I am no expert by any means but the 910 is a great VHF/UHF and satellite radio that will do everything that you need - I believe the Kenwood TS-2000 is another strong contender. In terms of aesthetics though, avoid Yaesu - they might do the job but they all seem to look like they were made by pre-cold war Eastern European's! Still, if you like the Commie look.......
David KG4ZLB/M0ZLB (wearing flame proof jacket - hihi!)
Mike McConnell w0pd@mchsi.com wrote: I am considering buying an IC910H. I will be controlling it via Trx-Manager. Any comments out there concerning this radio?
Thanks
Mike McConnell, Ph.D.
W0PD
1518 Willson Ave.
Webster City, IA 50595
515-835-9363
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