[Mobile-Portable] 2M + 70CM Band Rig Recommendations

[Larry Comden]

Thanks, Doc. Just ordered the FT8800 from HRO

73

Larry K3VX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kd4e" <kd4e at verizon.net>
To: "Mobile-Portable Reflector" <mobile-portable at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 03:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Mobile-Portable] 2M + 70CM Band Rig Recommendations


> > I need comments from users comparing ICOM's IC208H to Yaesu's FT7800
> > 
> The FT-7800 lacks crossband repeat and other features
> from the 8800.  Not familiar with the IC-208H.
> 
> > ICOM's IC2720H to Yaesu's FT8800. (BTW the new IC2820 is out of my
> > price class)
> 
> The FT-8800 is the industry standard with crossband
> repeat and other valuable features.  Huge installed
> base and high user satisfaction -- check the eHam
> reviews.
> 
> > Trying to decide on a 2 band rig for mobile use. And whether it's
> > worth the extra money for the A/B capabilities of the 2720 and 8800
> > TIA and 73 Larry K3VX
> 
> I would not own a 2/440 mobile without crossband
> repeat.
> 
> IMHO, YMMV ...
> 
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