[50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios

[Carl]

I had a IC-551D for a short time about 20 years ago. The phase noise was so 
bad that even a Drake TR-6 heard weak signals that werent even on the IC. 
The phase noise was also on TX and could take out 10 kHz when signals were 
strong.

I use a FT-650 for portable and at our summer place in Maine. Only complaint 
is the receiver doesnt like a band full of strong signals as in a contest or 
big DX openings to Europe. For the latter a yagi with 20-30dB F/R helps a 
lot.

For home use I use a vintage Hallicrafters HA-6 transverter with a 1dB NF SS 
preamp and a TS-830 driving it on 10M using a homebrew SS Class A buffer amp 
built in the HA-6. Impossible to overload and no phase noise. It drives a 
1200W amp and has been my favorite even over a DEM transverter.

Carl
KM1H

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: 50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:50mhz-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On Behalf Of Mike and Alicia Fanning
> Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 10:47 AM
> To: 50mhz at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [50mhz] Opinions wanted on 6m radios
>
> GM all,
> I am interested in getting back on 6 after many years and would like
> opinions on folks' favorite 6m radios.  The last rig I used was an
> FT-620B at my Dad's shack and it was a very good radio.  I'm most
> interested in people's opinions on new 6m (or 6m+HF) radios, but I'd
> like opinions for classic rigs as well.  HF coverage is not a big deal
> to me as my typical mode of operation on 6 is to keep the rig running
> in the background waiting for a good opening, so it will stay
> dedicated to 6m coverage all the time.
>
> Comments and opinions welcome!
>
> Thanks,
> Mike Fanning, K4GU
> Huntsville, AL
>
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