[50mhz] Rig vs Rig question

[Chris Boone]

Well, I am looking at something I can run mobile and go all mode on most
bands (wish they had 220 allmode in these radios but so much for that ;)
I like the FT100 and the 100D...so are you saying the 857/897 are not as
good or ???? (you said below something in between)...I need something small
to fit in the company van or my Blazer....yet have all the features I need
for home or remote operation....(plus being able to plug it into my remote
base UHF rptr setup is a nice addition too).

Chris
WB5ITT


> -----Original Message-----
> From: 50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of J. Gordon 
> Beattie, Jr.
> Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 9:11 PM
> To: 'Mike (KA5CVH) Urich'; 'KC2FTN in N.Y.'
> Cc: 50mhz at mailman.qth.net; 6meter at yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [50mhz] Rig vs Rig question
> 
> Mike,
> The FT-100 receiver is SO MUCH better than the 817.  I liked 
> my 817, but is kinda like a QRP rig melded with a multimode 
> HT.  Great rig, but recognize what it is.
> It is not a functional replacement for your FT-100 except as 
> an EXCELLENT QRP rig or EXCELLENT MULTIMODE HT.
> If you would like something in between consider an 857 or 897 
> with DSP.
> You'll get a great receiver, great functionality greater 
> operational flexibility and the need for some bigger 
> batteries, but you can limit the increased power needs by 
> cutting back on the output power.
> The increased receiver current drain is manageable.
> Choose between one of these depending on your operational 
> needs and you'll be a happy camper!
> 
> As for the IC-706 family, there just OK, but not as good as 
> an FT-100/100D.
> I have two IC-746PROs and LOVE THEM, but you'll need to wait 
> until the kinks get out of the IC-7000, before its receiver 
> (AND WONDERFUL DSP - same DSP as the 746PRO and 756PRO 
> series) can supersede the performance of the 857/897 with their DSP.