I've got the bug to buy another radio...

[KJ4VRQ]

I have a Yaesu 897 that I run as a base station and it works really well. My only dislikes is that the 897 only has one HF antenna port and one VHF antenna port. So, because of that, I have to use an antenna switch for HF to switch between my Antron and the G5RV. It's not that big of a deal but at one point in time, I had a Kenwood ts2000 that had two HF ports and it made things a little easier.

If I was to buy another HF radio, I would most likely have to sell my Yaseu in order to pay for it. I have been looking on ebay and I keep looking at Kenwood ts-2000's again. I sold the last one because I bought it with a credit card and didn't want to keep owing a balance...

Anyway, any suggestions? I know there are a lot of HF base radios out there. I'm looking for a bigger radio, bigger display, 160 through 6 and VHF capabilities, multiple antenna ports, maybe an antenna tuner built in but it doesn't have to be...

Any ideas?

 

[binrat]

TS2000?? or maybe TS 480hx, I sure like mine.

 

[w9cll]

X2 on the TS-2000

 

[BJ radionut]

Want HF/VHF/UHF you don't leave yourself many options +3 or more ant ports
IC-7600 or better! The TS-2000(Never like the HF RX in that radio) and that's about it...
Personally never like the DC to Light in one box idea....Loose one/Loose it ALL
All the Best
Gary

 

[w9cll]

I agree on the loose one/loose all.

 

[dxbarefoot]

I have to use an antenna switch for HF to switch between my Antron and the G5RV. Anyway, any suggestions?

If you didn't want a new radio, what are your thoughts for a 2nd radio dedicated to the other antennas? I like to monitor a local 6m repeater and work 20m on the other HF rig.

 

[KJ4VRQ]

I have been looking at the TS-2000 again but there are only two on eBay that I have found.


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[Blackcat630]

I like my TS 2000.....

 

[BJ radionut]

TS-2000 Used/Hamstation

http://hamstation.com/shopping/inde...d=1383&zenid=51711d78dc40518926bc0db9d1db72a6

 

[Road Squawker]

the 897 only has one HF antenna port and one VHF antenna port. ... any suggestions? ...Any ideas?

why don't ya just put something like an LDG tuner (they have multiple output connectors) on the HF port?