[50mhz] Re: 50mhz digest, Vol 4 #170 - 1 msg

Sun, 2 Nov 2003 19:47:54 -0800

Hello John,

I may be wrong, but, I don't think the 8900 will cross-band repeat.
You may want to double check this before you make the swap!

73,
Rene Morris
WR6MTR

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> From: John Geiger <[email protected]>
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> Subject: [50mhz] Radio dilemma-advice needed
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> I recently picked up a Yaesu FT817, which is a neat
> little radio.  I have been using it to monitor the
> local repeater, and to work on the satellites so I can
> do full duplex, using the 817 to transmit on 2, and
> receiving on 436mhz using my FT100D.
> 
> Anyway, I now have the chance to trade it for a
> FT8900R, which is really tempting.  There would be
> some cash included to to make up the difference.  I am
> thinking that the FT8900R would be nice for
> crossbanding to 10 and 6 meter FM, so I can use my 2
> meter HT to get on those bands to and from work, at
> work in the office, while I am taking walks with or
> watching the 10 month old daughter.  I realize that 6
> meter FM is not as popular as 6 meter SSB (I have 3
> different VUCCs on 6 meters, and over 300 grids worked
> from this QTH), but it is better than nothing.  
> 
> The FT817 would be great to use portable, but its
> limited power and antenna limitations are one
> drawback.  Trying to run 6 or 10 meter SSB with 5
> watts and a compromise antenna still doesn't seem like
> it will be very easy while walking, bicycling, or
> sitting in the living room.  I used to do some 70cm to
> 10 meter FM crossband when I had a TS2000 and that
> seemed to work pretty well.
> 
> However, the FT817 seems like it will be alot of fun
> to take different places and operate while camping,
> for quick mobile trips to other cities, for the trip
> to Iowa twice a year to visit families.
> 
> So, I really can't decide which way to go.  Anyone
> have any advice as to which is the better setup?
> 
> 73s John NE0P
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