[2m] Re: Icom vs. Yaesu question

Thu, 11 Jul 2002 23:46:09 -0400

There was an interesting article in World Radio's latest issue on this
comparison.
Sam
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From: "Jacob Tennant" <[email protected]>
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Subject: Icom vs. Yaesu question


> Looking at buying either a Icom IC-706MK2g or a Yaesu FT-100D for use in
> either a ROVER or Single-Op contesting station as well as day to day VHF
> use.
>
> Since I have no experience with either radio other than reading the
reviews
> from various web sites, I am asking for a gentlemenly presented opinion
poll
> from the group of the pro's and con's of the two radios.
>
> I know from past reading that this is a tough question to answer but I am
> taking out a small personal loan to pay for the radio and some antennas
for
> all 3 VHF/UHF bands, so I want to be really sure before I sign for a loan
> and spend the money.
>
> Also I know that everyone is different when it comes to how they feel a
> radio works but my main concerns are in the area of RFI from vehicles
> systems in the rover case, and for any faults you might have seen from
> either radio in full blown contest use.
>
> Thank you in advance for any and all replies...
>
> Jacob Tennant  K8JWT
>
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