[Yaesu] Opinions on ft-847

[Hans Remeeus]

3. Fully agree!

The FT-847 is a very nice rig for VHF (especially for satellite), but 
IMHO not a best choice for HF. The FT-920 and IC-746 are much better.

The FT-920 is a very good rig for HF and not a poor mans version of the 
Mk-V. The design of the FT-920 is totally different!

Biggest bang for the buck would IMHO be the IC-746, FT-920 or the Field. 
Forget the 847 for HF.


73,
Hans Remeeus (PA1HR)
http://www.remeeus.nl
Communication is about people, the rest is technology.



Ed Senior schreef:
> 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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