[SixClub] AMPLIFIER-RM Italy.

[Roger (K8RI)]

On 1/2/2011 8:38 PM, Howard Bingham wrote:
> My mobile Yaesu works those modes too (FT-857D) and there are others out
So does my 897D and Icom 7000 but that's like comparing a VW to a Ferrari
Each has its place and does what it was designed for well.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> 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
>
> --
>
> On 1/2/2011 5:18 PM, Richard J. Fiero II W5TFW wrote:
>> Howard !
>>
>>    this NEW Icom works ON SSB, CW, AM, FM&   the digital modes,
>> thats whats so special about it !
>>
>>    its kinda like the newest CAR !  its not that YOU NEED it ! its that you
>> want it !
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Howard Bingham"<ke5apj at earthlink.net>
>> To:<sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 5:10 PM
>> Subject: Re: [SixClub] AMPLIFIER-RM Italy.
>>
>>
>>> Don't know what the attraction in these high priced ICOM, when there are
>>> several Yaesu&   Kenwood's that pretty well fit the bill for much less,
>>> with enough change difference to buy an AMP to boot..!
>>>
>>> This being said, not knowing all the bells&   whistles included in the
>>> ICOM 9100..
>>>
>>> Howard Bingham
>>> KE5APJ
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> On 1/2/2011 2:23 PM, Roger (K8RI) wrote:
>>>>
>>>> On 1/1/2011 8:21 PM, Larry Brown wrote:
>>>>> Dave I'm in total agreement with you on this. But it extends to any
>>>>> equipment related to six meters. Anytime someone has dedicated six meter
>>>>> gear the asking price is about what you could buy an HF rig for that
>>>>> covers 10m-160m, sometimes a lot more! Guess that's what we get for
>>>>> being dedicated six meter enthusiasts.
>>>> Don't know when or if this will go out. My ISP is making some major mods
>>>> on the mail system and it's supposed to be up on the 3rd.  Today is the
>>>> 1st and I can receive mail on all but 4 or 5 accounts. Can't send on any
>>>> of them.  That and the new Internet mail interface stinks.
>>>>
>>>> I'm waiting for the new Icom 9100...one of the DC to daylight rigs
>>>> http://www.icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/9100/default.aspx
>>>> that is supposed to work well on all bands.  If we have to pay the money
>>>> we might as well have the versatility. Unfortunately I fear the 9100 may
>>>> be a bit pricey.  Actually you can purchase a legal limit 6-meter amp
>>>> for about 800 to 1000 less than the same thing for 160 through 10. Go
>>>> solid state and they include six.
>>>>
>>>> 73
>>>>
>>>> Roger (K8RI)
>>>>> Larry
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