The only performance shortcoming I have seen is the ability to act as a “band
Scanner” when a really strong signal comes up off freq but in band. But at
least that is down in the background noise level and never a real issue. Even
some times useful to let me go check on what is going on.
I agree. I love traveling with my FT857D. It never leaves the trunk when at
home and can make a mad dash to the travel cases. What it lacks in
performance, it more than makes up for in size and ease of use portable.
Bob
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Thanks for the input guys!
I can't take anything that looks like a radio, it could cause problems with
some of the places I go. My thought behind wanting a 1500 is that it looks like
a portable hard drive and is pretty small and light. Also, I was thinking that
the cost of a used 1500 plus a
Kevin:
Not to denigrate the F:EX ( I am waiting on a 5000) but as one who has
trouble finding open spaces in the passport for new visa stamps, may I
suggest you look at the Yaesu FT-857, or similar. This, in the size of a
book, gives 100 watts on all modes, all bands, and you do not need a
I have to agree with Lester - an FT-857D is the easiest package.
Taking a computer, radio, amp, tuner, etc will be a major PITA.
A ruggedized laptop (I use a Panasonic ToughBook CF-30 MK.2) and a Flex 3000
would be the best Flex setup, but that needs 13.8V for the Flex and 120V or a
voltage
To make the 1500 do what you want, you will need to buy an amp and a
tuner. The cost of those two additional items equals or exceeds the
cost of a 3000, and the 3000 has a better receiver.
I've seen a lot of new hams start out with a marginal setup, then get
discouraged because it is hard to
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