Fw: [Yaesu] Opinions on ft-847

[Hans Remeeus]

Excellent recommendation!

My favorite rigs are the FT-1000D and the IC-775DSP.

IMHO rigs from the 90's like the 1000D and 775DSP were real quality with 
excellent sounding (analoge) receivers.

In my 1000D I use Inrad filters (2.8, 2.1, 500 and 250 Hz) with an 
external Timewave DSP-599zx. A joy to use and to listen to, even for 
many hours.


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



Fern Rivard schreef:
> 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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