[Icom] 706 MkII or TS-50 for Mobile HF?

[Ed]

John, I am using the Icom mkii g in my mini van. So far I am well pleased. I
have it matched to an Outbacker Stealth with an MFJ 945 tuner to extend
bandwidth. I have the face plate mounted on the dash so I can see it without
taking my eyes off the road too much. I obviously stay on one band while
driving but have enjoyed a lot ot dx sitting in parking lots waiting on the
xyl while she shops. I considered the Kenwood but the deciding factor was
the fact that the Icom does have 6, 2 and 440. I run a seperate dual bander
but if it has to go to the repair shop I have the Icom for backup. I got the
Icom at Dayton for $699 plus tax brand new. Hope this helps.
ED AND CARRIE YEARY W4TEY and W4CAY
325 CUMBERLAND DRIVE
HARROGATE, TN. 37752-6942


----- Original Message -----
From: "John O. Newell" <jnewell@attbi.com>
To: <icom@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 8:42 PM
Subject: [Icom] 706 MkII or TS-50 for Mobile HF?


> I am (again) looking into putting an HF rig into my
> Cherokee.  The principal choices appear to be a 706 MkII
> (not G, already have 2m/440 installed) or a TS-50.  The 2m
> band on the 706 is not a factor, although the detachable
> faceplate might be.  I'd be interested in any first- or
> second-hand reports or comparisons, especially on the
> MkII-not-G Icom, since there appear to have been some
> improvements in each generation of the 706s.
>
> Tks and 73
> John Newell
> KB1FPM
>
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