[CW] Do it all rig recommendations

[aa4nn]

Well, Ken, look at www.elecraft.com if you want QRP or 100 watts.  What you 
save you can spend on a vhf/uhf handheld to go along with your HF work.
de Joe, AA4NN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Brown" <ken.d.brown at hawaiiantel.net>
To: "CW" <CW at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 8:41 PM
Subject: [CW] Do it all rig recommendations


> Hi all,
>
>     I am kicking around the idea of purchasing a small "do everything"
> transceiver to use next time I am traveling on the mainland. Last time I
> used a dual band VHF/UHF FM rig which was very helpful on the road,
> getting directions and coordinating with another ham who we met up with.
> Next time I want that same capability and I also want to be able to
> throw a wire over a tree branch and have a CW QSO while I'm camping. I'd
> like to have those capabilities all in one box if possible. There are
> several JA manufactured rigs available that have that basic
> functionality as far as band and mode coverage. What I like like to know
> is which ones have the best CW operation. I like to operate QSK or
> something like QSK. These little rigs are all short on front panel
> space, and have a minimal number of control knobs and buttons which have
> multiple functions requiring  menus and sub-menus to get to some
> essential functions. I would like to know which rig has controls and
> menus that work nicely for CW.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken N6KB
>