Fw: [Yaesu] Opinions on ft-847

[Fern Rivard]

Hart:
    I would very much recommend that you look at getting a Yaesu 
FT-1000D for your application. It is still the best radio that Yaesu has 
ever made except for the new FT-9000D. It has a solid 200 watts output 
with an excellent compressor which really makes this radio "talk". I 
have tried all of the other models such as the FT-920, FT-1000 Mark V 
and the "field version" but did not like the display especially on the 
Mark V and the "field". The dsp on none of those radios works very well 
so you are better off to simply add the older "Clear Speech" speaker to 
eliminate background noise, etc. I would look for a late production, non 
molested FT-1000D radio and you will never look back or be sorry with 
the choice. I had two of those rigs but sold one recently but will not 
let go of my other 1000D as I use it all the time even though I do have 
other rigs to use. You can contact me directly if you want more 
information or help on this.
    Best of 73 from Fern  VE7GZ  in Cranbrook SE BC




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hans Remeeus" <hans at remeeus.nl>
To: <yaesu at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 1:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Yaesu] Opinions on ft-847


>
> 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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