[Rover] 2-meter Rover radio question

Sat, 6 Jul 2002 23:03:12 -0400

I've purchased 2 IC-290H's (high power version) on eBay in the past
couple of years, and both work great. It is very simple to use and could
be safely used while driving. I use one for my IF radio, and gave the
second to my Dad (K2LDU) so he could too.

Incidentally, with the PA bypassed, the TX power is around +23 dBm.

I have no experience with the IC-271, but here are some people that
have: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/913. It looks kind of bulky to
use while driving, but has a LOT more features than a IC-290.

Greg-K2LDT

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Jacob Tennant
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 10:05 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Rover] 2-meter Rover radio question

Looking at purchasing a used 2-meter radio to add band #2 to my rover
setup.

I have found a Icom 290a & a Icom 271a listed in my price range.

Which of the two radios is the better one?  I mean as far as durability,
simplicity of operation at 70MPH.

Power output is not a major concern as either one will get a brick added
to
it.

Thank you for your time...

Jacob Tennant  K8JWT

PS: What is the groups view of the use of contest voice keyers?  Was
looking
into one to do some of the CQ chatter while driving on the road as I
seem to
get bored after about 2 hours of calling CQ when the band is dead on the
road.

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