[ICOM] More info needed.

[Paul Hammer/KA6CHJ]

  Mike And Group

    Mike I have a 910h and I sold my 820. Big mistake!!!!
I use the 910 primarily on ssb . I am a 2M ssb net control . Stability 
is ok without
high stability oscillator . Just about equal to the 820. The big draw 
back is The 910h
on selectivity is poor . This is where I wish that I still had the 820. 
I have a neighbor
5-6 miles 144.250 running around 500 watts  while he is running his  ssb 
net. In the same time
period  I like to check into the Los Angeles 144.240 ssb net, (450 
Miles),  it is very difficult
because  of the lack of selectivity.
   I do not have the 1.2  in my 810h. The ut 106 is some what usfull  if 
there is not a high power
station nearby.  If you go the ut 106 one is all you need.
   I guess . In my opnion from what you say your usage will be. You will 
be wasting  your money.

   I f you do purchase a 910h  and want to sell the 820 let me know.

    Paul


Michael P. Olbrisch wrote:

>Started the overtime jobs at work.  I will have enough overtime $$$$ saved
>in about a month for a fully-loaded ICOM IC-910.  So now is the time to seek
>opinions on the accessories.  All opinions welcome.
>
>Is the high-stability oscillator needed?  
>
>Desirable?  
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>Has anyone noticed a difference with and without?  
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>How is the stability of the 1200 MHz module with and without?
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>How about the UT-106 DSP units?  
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>One - or two?
>
>Knowing my usual operating modes, this radio will mostly be used for local
>FM repeaters, but will see some satellite use.  It will have the 1200 MHz
>unit installed for satellite uplink, but it MAY see some use on SSB for
>terrestrial operations too.  I will be using the SM-8 Mic currently tied to
>my IC-820.
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