[Icom] RE: [Yaesu] IC-706MKiiG vs. FT-100D

Fri, 17 May 2002 11:39:36 -0400

also i may add if 6-440mhz isn't an issue i highly recommend the icom
718.this is one hot little radio and built ICOM tough.

anthony k2vi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roy Sakabu" <[email protected]>
To: "'Tim Gajewski, KU4IY '" <[email protected]>; "'Yeasu Mailing List '"
<[email protected]>; "'Icom Mailing List '" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 1:08 AM
Subject: RE: [Icom] RE: [Yaesu] IC-706MKiiG vs. FT-100D

>
> It sounds like either you were aiming at the wrong target, or just shot
down
> the wrong bird.
> The 847 is a different animal from either the FT100 or the 706.  The band
> coverage is similar, but if you wanted a compact mobile TRX, the 847 ain't
> it.  On the other hand if you wanted better laid out buttons and not
having
> to scroll through countless menus to access the feature you want for use
as
> a base unit, the 706 and 100D should have never been considered.
>
> If you really want a base unit, the  FT847 should make you very happy.
> Enjoy it.
>
> 73
> Roy
> AD6ZU
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Gajewski, KU4IY
> To: Yeasu Mailing List; Icom Mailing List
> Sent: 5/16/02 8:44 PM
> Subject: [Icom] RE: [Yaesu] IC-706MKiiG vs. FT-100D
>
> Thanks to all who replied.  After reading many reviews and reading
> everybody's opinion, I decided to upgrade a little bit and get an
> FT-847.  Again, thanks for responding.
>
> 73,
> Tim KU4IY
>
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