Good suggestion here.
It's a new year 222DBFL and I'm (we are )not letting you off the hook to go get your license!
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Finally got that General! Now I need a hf rig!
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It's a new year 222DBFL and I'm (we are )not letting you off the hook to go get your license!
If you are a buyer instead of a builder, put the most money you can into the antenna and get a radio you can live with...
if you like to build things....(most of us no longer actually build radios) then get the best rig you can afford and build your antenna...the real trick to this hobby, like any other, is to do what YOU enjoy...
if you like to build things....(most of us no longer actually build radios) then get the best rig you can afford and build your antenna...the real trick to this hobby, like any other, is to do what YOU enjoy...
there is an ICOM 7410 on qrz just posted today $850 , great radio!! I think I paid around $1600 new for mine a few years ago
the icom 7300 is a great radio with a pretty, fancy touch display,, but there have been several people that went back to there 7410 after using the 7300 for a while,, you do see quite a few 7300's up for sale after a few months.
the icom 7300 is a great radio with a pretty, fancy touch display,, but there have been several people that went back to there 7410 after using the 7300 for a while,, you do see quite a few 7300's up for sale after a few months.
No sir. It's coming up fourstringburn!! February I hope to take the test at the Hamfest in Orlando, FL. A few weeks away. Not far off!! I am studying and will hopefully be able to get my Tech then General at the same time!! No doubt I am ready for the change. And I know you guys won't let me by if I don't LOL! Thanks for the support guys!!
And congrats to you as well Bearcat!! Job well done man. Now comes the fun part. Getting a new radio and antennas!! Have fun and enjoy your new privileges!!
73 and God Bless
And congrats to you as well Bearcat!! Job well done man. Now comes the fun part. Getting a new radio and antennas!! Have fun and enjoy your new privileges!!
73 and God Bless
Glad to hear it! We know you can do it you just have to… Git er done!
I didn't realize the 718 has no FM and no CTCSS. I occasionally jump on 10 meter FM when the band is open. There is no 6 or 60 meters either.
The 718 also has no TCXO which is an optional purchase and install and good to have for frequency stability.
All that and more is standard on the FT450D which makes it a better buy for around $100 more.
The 718 also has no TCXO which is an optional purchase and install and good to have for frequency stability.
All that and more is standard on the FT450D which makes it a better buy for around $100 more.
Bearcat,
The Alinco typically doesn't receive very favorable reviews in these forums.
I am currently considering the Yaesu FT-891. It is priced the same as the FT-450D. It is smaller than the 450D and the display isn't as large but it has a lot going for it.
Here is a good review of it showing its many features:
The Alinco typically doesn't receive very favorable reviews in these forums.
I am currently considering the Yaesu FT-891. It is priced the same as the FT-450D. It is smaller than the 450D and the display isn't as large but it has a lot going for it.
Here is a good review of it showing its many features: