[OKDXA] Your input suggestions welcomed

[steve duskin]

My first rig was a Yaesu FT-2000.  I have had it for 2 years and there are
still some capabilities I have not used.  My 2nd rig (for Field Day) is a
Yaesu FT-950.  From everyone I have talked to this is a very capable
starter rig and can be had new for just over $1100.  I purchased mine at
Dayton last year and after the rebate, etc., it was $925 delivered.   Both
of those rigs will do everthing he could want (and all the things you
listed!).

73

-Steve
-NE5SD.


On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 1:18 PM, Billy G Echols <bgechols at aep.com> wrote:

> Have Ryan build an Elecraft K2 and add the features as he learns how to
> operate and troubleshoot his own rig. It is an outstanding little radio
> that is relatively easy to fix and has zealous and knowledgeable supporters.
>
> Bill, NI5F
>
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> I want to start by saying that it's now "official".  Ryan, my son, is a
> LICENSED ham operator.  His newly-assigned callsign is KG5AXB.
>
> Now, having said that, I have a question for all of you and welcome your
> input.  Ryan was wanting to know what would be a good "starter" HF rig for
> him.
> I have considerable knowledge of only the 2 transceivers I have here in my
> shack, which are the Kenwood TS-480SAT and the Icom IC-746.  I know their
> capabilities.
> I consider myself a Kenwood man as far as preferences in radio equipment.
>  I know precious little about Icoms and Yaesus as far as what they offer
> for a rig that would be a good starter rig.
> In my opinion, I consider a few things as a "given" as far as what the rig
> should have.  I think it needs to be a 100W rig, with split capability and
> the ability to interface to a laptop for rig to logging software is high on
> the desirable list. If it should have the ability to store frequencies into
> memory, that would be a plus but not crucial.
>
> Now, please give me your insights, and thanks in advance to all who
> respond.
>
> 73 and see you in the pileups.
> Gene W5LE
>
>
>
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