[Yaesu] FT-100D vs. IC-706MKIIG
N0PB Phil
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Sun, 30 Mar 2003 19:01:18 -0600
Have you looked at the FT-857? Just got one here. More features than the
FT-100D.. Love it..
73,
Phil N0PB
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Subject: Re: [Yaesu] FT-100D vs. IC-706MKIIG
>
> I just went through this decision. I picked the
> FT-100D for two reasons. One is it comes with a 500Hz
> CW filter installed. That is another $100 for the ICOM
> also it has a DTMF mic with it.
>
> Also, it can use the ATAS-120 screwdriver without a
> control box which is good for the mobile in my opinion.
>
> BTW, Gigaparts will match any price and include
> shipping on any order over $200. So I got both the
> ft-100d and seperation kit devliered for $779. Pretty
> good I thought. I don't work for them, just a happy
> customer.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Rob
>
> On Sat, 29 Mar 2003, Charles Barkowski wrote:
>
> >
> > Ok, I need some advice here. I am going to buying one
> > of these radios
> > next week and want some input (pros and cons) about
> > them. I am strongly
> > leaning toward the FT-100D, but I want to hear from
> > people about their
> > experiences with these radios. I am planning on using
> > it quite a bit
> > mobile, as well as doing some VHF/UHF work with it
> from
> > him. It will
> > only be a backup HF rig for me. I am going to try
> some
> > VHF weak-signal
> > (I know the HF IF/transverter route is better, but I
> > want to do some with
> > this first). So, what can you tell me about these
> two?
> >
> > Texas Towers has them priced at the following:
> > 706MKIIG - $739 w/ free shipping and free remote
> > mounting kit
> > 100D - $719 no free shipping and seperation kit is
> > extra $69
> > Thanks!
> > Charlie N2IM
> >
> >
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