[SMCARA] Yeasu Ft 817nd vs Ft 857D

[Daniel Metcalf]

I agree with Tom.

Dan
On Aug 26, 2014 10:12 PM, "Tom Shelton" <gl1800winger at verizon.net> wrote:

> Carl,
>
> Between the two, I'd recommend the 857D.  The 817 is a "Backpacker" Rig,
> intended for portable operation where weight is a concern.  Unless you are
> a
> rabid QRP'er, you will find yourself using much more than 5 watts most of
> the time.
>
> When considering the cost of a new radio, make sure you include the cost of
> antenna tuners, filters, and all the other stuff you'll need to enjoy your
> operating time.  Once you add all that in, your low-cost entry level radio
> will cost almost as much as a mid-range radio with all that stuff built in
> and more.
>
> Tom Shelton, ND3N
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SMCARA [mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Carrie
> Dalton via SMCARA
> Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 8:27 PM
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> Subject: [SMCARA] Yeasu Ft 817nd vs Ft 857D
>
>
> Hello all. I'm saving up some money for a portable HF radio and ive pretty
> well decided on either the 817 or the 857. I'm leaning toward the 817
> simply
> because of the compactness and versatility of power supplies, and I am also
> very interested in doing QRP operations (which either radio will primarily
> be used for). I like the 857 because it can do 100w, but it is fairly
> larger
> and heavier, and a heavy external battery is required.  I found this bag
> for
> the 817     http://stores.amp-3.net/yaesu-817-radio-bag-black/   which I
> think is awesome and would make simply grabbing the bag and leaving a lot
> easier.
>
> The antenna I will be using is a Par Endfedz 10/20/40m endfed
> antenna  http://www.lnrprecision.com/endfedz/
>
> I do understand the 857 can always be turned down to 5w, but if I will only
> be using the radio on 5w, why spend the extra $200 for  the 857 compared to
> the 817?
>
> All opinions and suggestions will be appreciated.
> 73
> Carl Dalton    KC3CCH
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