Icom is coming out with a new hf/sat rig the IC-9100. It looks to be a bit pricy at around $3000 or so, but it will be newer technology. I sold my 910 to make room for one on my desk :) I did keep my trusty 14 year old 847 I purchased new. I would recommend the 847 over the 910, and if you have the means the 9100 would be my choice...
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of zach hillerson Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 21:01 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910
I am finally in the market for a base station radio for satellites. I should mention that I am also planning to install a wire dipole in the backyard for HF work, but convenience shouldn't be the reason to buy/not to buy a radio.....
It seems that the Icom 910 and Yaesu 847 are the two main transceivers in base use for satellites. I know some folks are using the Kenwood TS2000, bu i t I understand thatit has a "birdie" that makes operation on a couple FM satellites challenging. I am hoping to work both the linear and fm birds with this transceiver.
Is there a BB favorite? Have I just opened up a bad can of worms? I just want to make sure that I am purchasing the proper parts the first time....
Thanks,
Zach N4ERZ
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