[SixClub] FT450 vs FT857D vs Icom 706mKIIG on 6m

[Roger (K8RI)]

On 5/21/2010 4:50 PM, kd4e wrote:
> The FT-857D shows up used for $525. - $625, mostly around
> $550. - $575.
>
> What's a 897D sell for used?
>    
I haven't looked into that yet, but there's one up on e-bay I'm 
"watching" and I think I saw one listed in the ham adds.
> Any mods you've discovered that improve the performance
> of the Yaesus?
>
>    
I've used it so little that I've not seen any mods.  I did use it with 
the Tokyo Hy-Power HL-1.5Kfx on six and was pleased with the 
performance, but I have an old Icom 756Pro that I normally use.  IF I 
sell off enough *stuff* I will likely get one of the Icom 9100's for 1.8 
through 440 MHz to use in the shop in place of the 897D.  I like larger 
panels and less menus. However I do have to admit the 756Pro and the 
9100 have "a few", but they are easier to navigate than the the compact 
rigs meant for mobile.
> I tried one of the filters, I think it was a 2.1 for SSB,
> and found it made little difference.  You really need a
> 1.8 with steep skirts to carve-out a tunnel in the QRM.
> Not pleasant listening but often makes communication
> possible.  Last one I had was in a 690S/at (HF +6)
>
>    
>> Actually my 897D is going up for sale, but first it needs
>> to go into Yaesu as I'm having a problem with the CW
>> external keying. One of the input keying lines is dead,
>> although the keyer works fine. Looks new, just doesn't
>> work on CW at the moment. 73 Roger (K8RI)
>>      
>    
Welll...it will work with a straight key or bug.
I keep letting other "things" get in the way of sending it in and I need 
it for checking out the three old amps (plus a bunch of tubes) I'm selling.

73

Roger (K8RI)