Hf base radio recomendations

[sp5it]

sr8t vs 718 I would buy Icom, because of better front panel layout and DSP.
Mike

 

[Riverman]

Any idea what the quality is like on the Alinco? Will it be running strong in 20 years like the other 3 brands?

No idea about the quality. Maybe someone here who owns one will chime in.
As far as performance, it generally gets mixed reviews but people who purchased one on Amazon seemed to like it.

Amazon product ASIN B00792YPVM

 

[fourstringburn]

I have the mobile version, Alinco's are junk. I'm looking to sell mine.

 

[jon666]

i have the 450d its a great radio. take no offence. but i think you would be better
off with a rci 2995 dx. or a 2950 stryker 955 hp. i am a ham but i don't tell people what to do or buy. . i'm a pretty laid back ham. i think i paid 750 for the 450d.
i have nothing bad to say about 11 meter . its just not for me.

 

[338_MtRushmore]

i have the 450d its a great radio. take no offence. but i think you would be better
off with a rci 2995 dx. or a 2950 stryker 955 hp. i am a ham but i don't tell people what to do or buy. . i'm a pretty laid back ham. i think i paid 750 for the 450d.
i have nothing bad to say about 11 meter . its just not for me.

Word on the street is that the ham rigs will sound better on ssb when setup correctly. It is rare that I hear a station that sounds great and they say they are on a cb or export. I have ran exports for years, and I have been told many times that I sound good, but only once was I told I sounded fantastic. Would a ham rig not give me a better chance to sound great?

Also, I stumbled upon sideband when I got a dx979. Maybe I would love other bands? What is it like? I will never know if I am stuck on 11 meters, right?

 

[binrat]

450 or 718 with everything is set "in moderation" will sound fantastic. My first true HF was an IC707 which 718 replaced. Very good entry point in my books.

 

[BJ radionut]

— Yaesu FT-450 w/hand mike and MD-100 desk mike & acc. cable $650

— Icom IC-718 with hand mike and MFJ desk mike/cable, MFJ-860 SWR Meter $550

Nice clean ,fully functional FT-450AT ,HF + 6 METERS ALL MODE.. with Auto-Antenna Tuner option.Including Factory Manual,Hand-Mic MH-67A8J, dc-cable with Anderson powerpole installed, and original shipping carton, has included the flip out bail stand , NOT the flimsy individual flip-out feet like on the newer FT-450D, also has the finger dimple knob that the FT450D doesnt have. $500.00 shipped FEDEX Ground insured.

Yaesu ft-450at with original box and book mic and power cord. I purchased it new very little use. Wish i could keep it but don't want it just sitting around. Asking $500.obo

Plus a few more all listed on QTH.com...classifies https://swap.qth.com/index.php
All the Best
Gary

 

[fourstringburn]

Good deal on the FT450at especially if that's shipping included.

 

[Mudduckmobile]

I really like that IC-718, and it looks like it can be had new for $650 with DSP, and the mars mod is pretty simple.
A lot of the transceivers that have been recomendations to me are getting pretty old now, and I really don't want to deal with repairing an old unit.

ALINCO DX SR8T HF used at:
http://www.mtcradio.com/used-gear/
or
http://www.mtcradio.com/yaesu/
$779. new (this is what I run mobile)

 

[w9cll]

The 718 is a decent rig and would be a good entry level.

 

[jon666]

i had a 718 good rig. bot no fm mode.
i sold it. and got the 450d