[Yaesu] Have to pass on the FT-897

[James F. Boehner, MD]

Or,

The IC-7000  is another alternative.  I have the IC-706MIIG also but enjoy 
the IF DSP on the IC-7000.

BUT, the FT-857 really is a great alternative, even with the unusual button 
configuration.

'73 de Jim N2ZZ



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James F. Boehner, MD" <jboehner at DueSouth.net>
To: "KD7JYK DM09" <kd7jyk at earthlink.net>
Cc: <yaesu at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 1:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Yaesu] Have to pass on the FT-897


> What about the FT-857?  It is the same radio as the FT-897 with a remote
> head.
>
> '73 de Jim N2ZZ
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "KD7JYK DM09" <kd7jyk at earthlink.net>
> To: <yaesu at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 2:02 AM
> Subject: [Yaesu] Have to pass on the FT-897
>
>
>> I've been drooling over an FT-897 for a mobile rig since they came out.
>>
>> Unfortunately, since is is NOT a radio with a remote head, it just won't
>> quite work with my new vehicle.
>>
>> There is more than enough room for the rig in the cab, but I would have 
>> to
>> take my eyes too far off the road to use it looking towards my knees.
>>
>> As much as I dislike the green screen\buttons of the Icom IC-706MKIIg, I
>> can
>> mount the head on the dashboard near the heater controls.
>>
>> I may tear into the head of my old 706MKII and see if I can change the
>> backlighting and see if I can change a new MKIIg.
>>
>> Thanks for all the info\input!
>>
>> Kurt
>>
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