[FARC] KB3JRJ/AG

[Kirk Talbott]

Congrats Dave from KB3ONM Kirk.  My recommendations for a new starter HF rig 
are the ICOM-706 MK II G, Yaesu FT-897D, and if money is an object the ICOM 
718.   I have the Yaesu FT-897D and the ICOM 718 so I can tell you these are 
nice beginner rigs.  The word on the street is that the ICOM 706 MK II G is 
also a very fine rig.   I started out with the Kenwood TS-2000 as my first 
rig and the learning curve is very high, I still don't know how to make best 
use of all the features yet and for my skill level a lot of it is overkill. 
Your results may vary.

73
KB3ONM
Kirk

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From: "Bob Moroney" <windbrkr at erols.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 5:49 PM
To: "Frederick, Maryland ARC" <farc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [FARC] KB3JRJ/AG

> Dave,
> Let me add my congratulations to the others that have and will come your 
> way!  Enjoy your new privileges, and best of luck in your quest for an HF 
> rig.  (The IC-736 I had available has moved on to another QTH, but I 
> believe there are several other good prospects currently on the market in 
> the area.)
>
> 73, Bob K9CMR
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Dave Lufkin wrote:
>> Well, I've finally gone and done it. After plodding along for months, I 
>> finally got it together and got upgraded. Went to CARAFest this morning, 
>> sat for it, and passed! Thanks to books from the ARRL and Gordon West, 
>> and the Laurel VEC for taking a last-minute walk-in examinee, I'm now a 
>> full-fledged General class operator.
>>
>> Now, all I need is a rig. and antenna. and maybe a tuner. and to 
>> reorganize my office/shack. and more free time to actually get on the 
>> air. ...
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dave Lufkin
>> KB3JRJ/AG
>> Frederick, MD
>
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