[ICOM] Suggestion for HF station
Joe - WDØM
WD0M at centurytel.net
Mon Dec 20 10:58:18 EST 2004
Icom 7800, and an Alpha 87a, since cost is not a major issue. If not that
combo, then any of the Icom 756 Pro series and a matching Icom amp.
73,
Joe
WDØM
At 08:54 AM 12/20/2004, JOE wrote:
>Hello to All,
>
>A friend of mine asked for my suggestion on a HF station. Not being much
>of an HF operator myself, I would like some opinions.
>
>Here is the wish list:
>-160-10 meters, to include the MARS frequencies. 6 meters a plus.
>-Automatic antenna tuner that will tune a 125 foot random wire, or other
>temporary antenna, with a simple PTT.
>-Possibly a linear amp that will work with the antenna tuner, also
>automatic frequency switching.
>-SSB and CW modes.
>-Computer controlled so that various modes and settings can be stored in
>the radio memory and on the computer.
>-12VDC operation for the transceiver and antenna tuner for backup power
>operation.
>
>That's about all I can think of, cost is not a major issue. He is
>upgrading from an IC-735 and manual antenna tuner, and is computer literate.
>
>Your ideas?
>
>Thanks, Joe, K1ike
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