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

[RICHARD BOYD]

I've enjoyed my Yaesu FT-847s.  I guess this model has been discontinued 
now.  I would think it could be a real bargain used.  I expect the 857 and 
897, if those are the next similar models out, are very good.

The trend of rig that have HF plus 6M (and 2M and 70 CM) is a real boon to 
6M activity.

73 - Rich, KE3Q


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Crandall" <crandall at ee.net>
To: "World Wide Six Meter Club" <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: [SixClub] High end 6 meter rigs (was: New to Six Meters)


> I have a Icom 736 too and wouldn't trade it for the world!
> Rob W8CRZ-31 states confirmed 19 to go for WAS6m!
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> 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!
> >
> >          Mike KC2FTN
> >
> >
> >
> >   Catch the wave!
> > www.hamwave.com
> >
> > Grid: FN24
> > Echolink Node: 58084
> > Six-Club #1994
> > NCI #3853
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >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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