[SixClub] High end 6 meter rigs (was: New to Six Meters)

[Crandall]

I have a Icom 736 too and wouldn't trade it for the world!
Rob W8CRZ-31 states confirmed 19 to go for WAS6m!
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From: "KC2FTN in FN24" <kc2ftn at hotmail.com>
To: <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: [SixClub] High end 6 meter rigs (was: New to Six Meters)


> I run an Icom IC-736 and LOVE it!
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>          Mike KC2FTN
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> >From: "K8RI on 50MHz" <50MHz at rogerhalstead.com>
> >Reply-To: World Wide Six Meter Club <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
> >To: "World Wide Six Meter Club" <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
> >Subject: Re: [SixClub] High end 6 meter rigs (was: New to Six Meters)
> >Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 18:32:27 -0500
> >
> >
> >I have the 756 Pro and like it.  Although the Pro II has fixed a few
> >problems in most cases you never notice any and the 756 Pro, Pro II or
III
> >also give you 160 through 6 with 100 watts out. It has a built in memory
> >keyer although some what limited with only 4 memories.  OTOH it's plenty
> >for a contest exchange, or aurora exchange.  The 756 Pro is showing up at
> >some pretty good prices used.  I recently saw a Pro II go for $1600 plus
> >change on e-bay.
> >
> >A number of the newer rigs also have the capability of being operated
from
> >your computer. Still, I know of none that are plug and play in that
> >respect. Getting one up and running can be a real education unless you
and
> >the interface designer happen to think alike. <:-))  But, get one up and
> >running and it can make contesting on CW and digital modes a joy and take
> >the work out of logging and cross checking on SSB.
> >
> >There are a number of good programs, but be careful with the terms such
as
> >share ware and programs included.
> >To those of us who grew up with the industry shareware is still, Use it,
if
> >you like it, how about a contribution?  Unfortunately that term is now
> >often used with "trial ware" which quits working after 10, 20, or 30 days
> >unless you purchase it.
> >
> >I have no problem with either approach, but I wish they'd stick with the
> >original definition of share ware as there is a lot of share  ware out
> >there that is truly share ware such as bittorrent.
> >
> >Now as to the up coming contest<sigh>  My rotor is frozen at 090 although
> >it'd do well on an opening into the East coast.
> >
> >Roger Halstead (K8RI, EN73 & ARRL Life Member)
> >N833R, World's Oldest Debonair (S# CD-2)
> >www.rogerhalstead.com
> >>Thanks for the report Steve.
> >>
> >>So what would others consider to be the best 6 meter
> >>rigs out there, other than the Icom 7800?  Some that I
> >>have seen put forward as "The best 6 meter rig"
> >>include:
> >>
> >>Kenwood TS60
> >>Yaesu FT650
> >>Japan Radio Corp. JST-245
> >>
> >
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