[SixClub] Comparing Rig Cost & Features [Was: AMPLIFIER-RM Italy.]

[doc at kd4e.com]

It's not just features but the quality of execution that
drives price - which is why the Icom 7000 brings more than
the Ysesu FT-857D.

There are also some features in the new rig that are not
present at all in the FT-857D.

That said, I don't ever expect to own a rig that was ever
sold for $4,000., even 10 years from now the used price will
be outside of my budget!

> My mobile Yaesu works those modes too (FT-857D) and there are others out
> there..!
>
> My only problem now is passing my General so I can get on bands the
> Yaesu FT-857D covers..
>
> Have antenna to do most of the General class bands, but have resisted
> the temptation to install an antenna that cost more than some high end
> dual banders..
>
> I'm not knocking ICOM, just that there are a half dozen or so other
> models in production that can work all modes&  on all bands..
>
> My next step up would be a Kenwood (Almost bought the Kenwood TS-480SAT
> but settled on the Yaesu as I could get more for the buck at the time.).
>
> 73
>
> Howard Bingham
> KE5APJ

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