[AK-VHF] Icom IC-9700

[Edward R Cole]

Brandon,

Did you note that only the IC9700 has dual-band duplex for working 
satellites?  But $700 is significant.

Guess decision has a lot to do with your intended choices for operating.

BTW I do not know of any multi-mode satellite capable radios that are 
small.  FT-817 doesn't really qualify as a satellite radio wihout 
dual-band duplex mode.

73, Ed - KL7UW
I've owned FT-817, FT-847, and FT-736R

At 05:57 PM 3/31/2021, Brandon Clark via ak-vhf wrote:
>Ed and David,
>
>Thanks for the information on the radio. I'm likely going to be 
>getting a new rig for VHF/UHF work and have narrowed it down to the 
>IC-9700 or Yaesu 991. Neither is as portable as I would like, but 
>they will do for vehicle mounted work.
>
>Seems like the advantage with the icom is obviously the GHz 
>capability. It does not have HF or 6 M, but I have that covered with 
>my current Yaesu 891. Anyone know how many satellites are operating 
>on 23 cm? I don't currently do any satellite work, but if I wanted 
>to then maybe the icom would be the way to go.
>
>The simpler and much cheaper route is to sell the 891 and buy a 991. 
>Net cost is about 700 - roughly half the cost of the Icom. I don't 
>gain any GHz capability, but for contests I have one radio doing 
>everything, which greatly simplifies logging by computer and CAT control.
>Brandon
>
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>
>-------- Original Message --------
>On Mar 31, 2021, 17:45, David Heimke wrote:
>
> > Brandon,
> >
> > I have an IC-9700, only a couple hours on it. It appears to be everything
> > as advertised so far. My satellite system is being built and after breakup
> > will be put in service. Those high gain yagis will also be a benefit to
> > terrestrial use so you will hear me more then.
> >
> > Dave AL7LO
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ak-vhf-bounces at mailman.qth.net <ak-vhf-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
> > Behalf Of Brandon Clark via ak-vhf
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 4:04 PM
> > To: ak-vhf <ak-vhf at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: [AK-VHF] Icom IC-9700
> >
> > Hello group,
> >
> > Does anyone have experience with the IC-9700? This is the rig that has 2 M,
> > 70 cm, and 23 cm.
> >
> > Also, how many people on the list have 23 cm available for terrestrial use?
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Brandon
> >
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