[Yaesu] Opinions on ft-847

[Ed Senior]

Hi Hart,

Your question is a bit hard to answer without a price range,
priorities, new-vs-used, etc.

That said, I have a few comments:
1.  In the world of HF/VHF/UHF transceivers, the TS-2000
     is still a strong contender.
     http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1249
2.  The new kid on the HF/VHF/UHF block is the IC-7000.
     It's too early to know how good the Rx is, but they do brag
     about the DSP, including notch.
     http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5338
3.  None of the HF/VHF/UHF rigs have reputations as
     high-performance HF rigs, when compared to the best
     of the HF-only and/or HF/VHF rigs.  So your apparent
     desire for UHF works somewhat at cross-purposes with
     your aspirations as an HF net control.

Good luck and 73,

Ed, W6LOL

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hart" <va3kis at sympatico.ca>
To: <yaesu at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 6:07 PM
Subject: [Yaesu] Opinions on ft-847


> I'm thinking of buying the ft-847 rig. I will be using it for HF as a net
controller. My main concern is the notch filtering. Does it have a external
filter control? I need one that can zero in on beat/tone noise.
> I read on e.ham reviews that the 920 rig is a poor mans version of the
MK5. I was wondering if the 847 is too?
> I'm using a 706MK2G. The TX is OK, but the RX is crap when it comes to dsp
filtering and notch control capabilities.
> As you can tell I'm looking for a base rig with all the bands and also the
biggest bang for the buck. Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
> Thanks Hart
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