[AK-VHF] Icom IC-9700

[Brandon Clark]

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-----
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> 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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