I am at a hamfest this weekend where there is a FT726R for sale in decent condition. It has the stock 2m module, and the HF (15, 12, 10M0 as well as a tone encoder (with dip switches) installed. The UHF module was pulled from it, and the owner didn't know if it has the satellite board or not, but I am guessing that it probably does given the module lineup where it would have covered Mode A, T, J and B when it had the UHF module in it.
They are asking $200 for it which seems like a great price, and it even has the original service manual with it. Are these still pretty good satellite rigs? Is there much of a chance of finding a 430-440mhz module for it? I already have a 2m rig as well as a HF rig, but would be nice to have a backup for each. Are there many age related issues going wrong with the 726?
73s John AA5JG
If it doesn't have the 430 module, I would pass it by... You could look for months for one because most people sell it with the unit. Unless someone out there has one for sale in radio land???? Good luck, Dee, NB2F
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Geiger Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 12:09 AM To: Amsat-Bb@Amsat. Org Subject: [amsat-bb] FT726 opinions
I am at a hamfest this weekend where there is a FT726R for sale in decent condition. It has the stock 2m module, and the HF (15, 12, 10M0 as well as a tone encoder (with dip switches) installed. The UHF module was pulled from it, and the owner didn't know if it has the satellite board or not, but I am guessing that it probably does given the module lineup where it would have covered Mode A, T, J and B when it had the UHF module in it.
They are asking $200 for it which seems like a great price, and it even has the original service manual with it. Are these still pretty good satellite rigs? Is there much of a chance of finding a 430-440mhz module for it? I already have a 2m rig as well as a HF rig, but would be nice to have a backup for each. Are there many age related issues going wrong with the 726?
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"Hamguy123" on eBay frequently has the modules for sale.
From looking at his auctions, he appears to buy the radios (726/736) and sell the modules separately.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 07/30/2011 02:33 PM, Dee wrote:
If it doesn't have the 430 module, I would pass it by... You could look for months for one because most people sell it with the unit. Unless someone out there has one for sale in radio land???? Good luck, Dee, NB2F
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Geiger Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 12:09 AM To: Amsat-Bb@Amsat. Org Subject: [amsat-bb] FT726 opinions
I am at a hamfest this weekend where there is a FT726R for sale in decent condition. It has the stock 2m module, and the HF (15, 12, 10M0 as well as a tone encoder (with dip switches) installed. The UHF module was pulled from it, and the owner didn't know if it has the satellite board or not, but I am guessing that it probably does given the module lineup where it would have covered Mode A, T, J and B when it had the UHF module in it.
They are asking $200 for it which seems like a great price, and it even has the original service manual with it. Are these still pretty good satellite rigs? Is there much of a chance of finding a 430-440mhz module for it? I already have a 2m rig as well as a HF rig, but would be nice to have a backup for each. Are there many age related issues going wrong with the 726?
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The modules (at least for the 736R) usually sell for around $300 - $800 depending on band (1.2GHz being the expensive one). By the time you have factored that into the $200 for the 726 you're at $500. 736Rs go for around $600 and are the better radio which will have the sat feature included. The only thing left to add then (in some cases) would be the tone board.
73 Mike K5TRI
On Jul 30, 2011, at 10:17 AM, Jim Jerzycke wrote:
"Hamguy123" on eBay frequently has the modules for sale.
From looking at his auctions, he appears to buy the radios (726/736) and sell the modules separately.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 07/30/2011 02:33 PM, Dee wrote:
If it doesn't have the 430 module, I would pass it by... You could look for months for one because most people sell it with the unit. Unless someone out there has one for sale in radio land???? Good luck, Dee, NB2F
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Geiger Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 12:09 AM To: Amsat-Bb@Amsat. Org Subject: [amsat-bb] FT726 opinions
I am at a hamfest this weekend where there is a FT726R for sale in decent condition. It has the stock 2m module, and the HF (15, 12, 10M0 as well as a tone encoder (with dip switches) installed. The UHF module was pulled from it, and the owner didn't know if it has the satellite board or not, but I am guessing that it probably does given the module lineup where it would have covered Mode A, T, J and B when it had the UHF module in it.
They are asking $200 for it which seems like a great price, and it even has the original service manual with it. Are these still pretty good satellite rigs? Is there much of a chance of finding a 430-440mhz module for it? I already have a 2m rig as well as a HF rig, but would be nice to have a backup for each. Are there many age related issues going wrong with the 726?
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