[Boatanchors] Advice Needed

[Bob Macklin]

 Jim, KL7CC comments:

 "there is no question that the  modern gear can run rings around the old 
stuff."

But you still have to have a GOOD antenna!

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The Dark" .

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Wiley" <jwiley at alaska.net>
To: "David Knepper" <collinsradio at comcast.net>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>; <amateur-repairs at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Advice Needed


>
>
> Have him look at the new Kenwood TS-590.  A very capable radio.  Just
> marginally inferior to the Elecraft K3, which is more costly when fully
> loaded.    Another alternative is a good used rig.  Yesterday's top of
> the line radios are very affordable (used, in excellent condition) when
> they are no longer the "latest and greatest".   Not a boat anchor to be
> sure, but he wants something that works in today's world.   Running the
> "old iron" is a joy to be sure, but is perhaps not something for the
> faint of heart - and nostalgia aside, there is no question that the
> modern gear can run rings around the old stuff. .
>
>
> - Jim, KL7CC
>
>
>
> David Knepper wrote:
>> A local ham asked me for some advice on purchasing a new transceiver.
>>
>> He is looking at the new TS-450.
>>
>> Without going into great detail, what should I tell him before he spend 
>> his limited funds - under $2,000.
>>
>> Also where should he purchase the radio:  AES, HRO, etc.
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> David Knepper, W3CRA/W3ST
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