Ted,
Stephan gives some great comments on all three radios.
As for the 847 on HF, I think there is a audio clip on the internet comparing the 847 and TenTec Corsair II receivers. I have both of these rigs and the difference is very clear. Listening to my 847 on HF is not a pleasurable experience as the receiver is very noisy. For this reason, my old Corsair II does all HF work at least until I get a new HF rig. Eham reviews on the Corsair attest to its great receiver.
As for satellite operations, the 847 is a tough and a great rig. Mine has been running since the beginnings of AO-40 with no problems. It has some engineering mistakes like the AF gain not being linear along with other quirks but I've gotten my investment back many times over.
If you've got the cash, I would read the QST review on the 9100 and make an executive decision.
GL
Mike (K9QHO)
Thanks Michael,
The 9100 is not in the cards unless, after the divorce, my lawyer is better than my wife's !!!
73, Ted
-----Original Message----- From: WILLIAMS MICHAEL [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 1:15 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: FT 847 vs. IC-910H
Ted,
Stephan gives some great comments on all three radios.
As for the 847 on HF, I think there is a audio clip on the internet comparing the 847 and TenTec Corsair II receivers. I have both of these rigs and the difference is very clear. Listening to my 847 on HF is not a pleasurable experience as the receiver is very noisy. For this reason, my old Corsair II does all HF work at least until I get a new HF rig. Eham reviews on the Corsair attest to its great receiver.
As for satellite operations, the 847 is a tough and a great rig. Mine has been running since the beginnings of AO-40 with no problems. It has some engineering mistakes like the AF gain not being linear along with other quirks but I've gotten my investment back many times over.
If you've got the cash, I would read the QST review on the 9100 and make an executive decision.
GL
Mike (K9QHO)
Mike,
When I bought my FT-847 in 1998, I got the optional mechanical SSB filters. I left in the stock filters for a few days, and then switched to the optional ones. It made a significant difference, both in reception, and when using the speech processor. The stock filters are still in the box in the basement.
73s,
Alan WA4SCA
PS Just converted completely to the Flex VU-5K, which is truly a whole new ballgame.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of WILLIAMS MICHAEL Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 3:15 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FT 847 vs. IC-910H
Ted,
Stephan gives some great comments on all three radios.
As for the 847 on HF, I think there is a audio clip on the internet comparing the 847 and TenTec Corsair II receivers. I have both of these rigs and the difference is very clear. Listening to my 847 on HF is not a pleasurable experience as the receiver is very noisy. For this reason, my old Corsair II does all HF work at least until I get a new HF rig. Eham reviews on the Corsair attest to its great receiver.
As for satellite operations, the 847 is a tough and a great rig. Mine has been running since the beginnings of AO-40 with no problems. It has some engineering mistakes like the AF gain not being linear along with other quirks but I've gotten my investment back many times over.
If you've got the cash, I would read the QST review on the 9100 and make an executive decision.
GL
Mike (K9QHO)
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All I can say is me too. I bought the Collins mechanical filters and the difference was astounding on both transmit and receive. Had many comments on the change.Best $300 I ever spent.
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WILLIAMS MICHAEL