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
The 847 and I have covered many a mile. It's a workhorse great on the birds and okay on HF.
73, Joe kk0sd
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of zach hillerson Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 8:01 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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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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On Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:00:41 pm zach hillerson wrote:
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....
Hello Zach,
I've owned an FT-847 for the past eleven years and although it has served me well (mostly satellite use but some HF operation as well) it has several annoying birdies which are most noticeable the 144 MHz band. One particularly annoying S7 birdie appears around 145.9 MHz which makes communication via VO-52 difficult at times.
Other that that it has been a very reliable radio.
I have a 910, a friend has an 847. We typically use both at Field Day. I think the 910 is a better satellite radio. Good luck! 73, Jim wb4gcs@amsat.org
On 2/16/2011 12:46 AM, Phil wrote:
On Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:00:41 pm zach hillerson wrote:
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....
Hello Zach,
I've owned an FT-847 for the past eleven years and although it has served me well (mostly satellite use but some HF operation as well) it has several annoying birdies which are most noticeable the 144 MHz band. One particularly annoying S7 birdie appears around 145.9 MHz which makes communication via VO-52 difficult at times.
Other that that it has been a very reliable radio.
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