[Yaesu] Best $600 contest rig

[Jack/NA7RF]

Here's the reply that I sent to John:

> Consider the TS-930SAT...I had one but was forced to sell. You can get one without optional filters for as little at $330.00. I had the INRAD 2nd and 3rd IF filter on CW and the performance was *awesome*, especially when you used all the IF shifts and passband narrowing controls that come as a normal part of the radio.
> 
> The real early serial numbers can have some problems but I had an early number and had no difficulties whatever. There are some mods from W6NL that take care of most of the potential problems with the radio. Again, mine had none of the mods and worked fine. The early numbers do not have computer control capability but I did not particularly miss that. There is an aftermarket synthesizer board available that, I believe, gives full PC control but is a bit pricey at about $275.00.
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> I tried to buy one yesterday on eBay and was beat out in the last 7 seconds...I wanted that radio real bad!

I've heard some serious contesters call the '930 one of the best of the 
older transceivers. My experience certainly echoes that notion, 
especially with effective filters. And now INRAD has offered a roofing 
filter for the '930!

73,

Jack, NA7RF