[50mhz] used 6 meter rigs

[Paul Manuel]

--- Caitlyn Martin <ku4qd@earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> The original IC-706 had a very substandard receiver on VHF, especially
> 2m.  No, it wouldn't be better. > 
> Also, I have in the shack a rig with both HF and 6m, and then a separate
> 6m rig as well. 
 
Thanks for the info. When I had a 706, I never heard a 6 meter signal
(with my poor antennas.) With my FT100, I have worked several grids, with
the same poor antennas, including mobile.

But the discussion was for a second rig, with the assumption that there
would be a separate HF-only rig. So I guess this means that the 706II or
100 would be a good buy at around $500 or so.

I understand that this is not the choice for serious 6 meter ops who need
external preamps and the like. However, I had a feeling that the
performance of the new multi band rigs was as good or better than the
less-expensive older single-banders.
73,
Paul K4PDM

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