On 2/26/2016 10:11 PM, Travis Burgess via BVARC wrote:
TS-480sat has built in tuner. Mine has served well as portable and
base. Have installation ready for
it mobile. Not used it that way yet.
FT-857 somewhat sensitive to heat; the display.
Travis
K5HTB
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The big difference between the TS-480SAT and the Yaesu FT857D, is the
Yaesu has VHF/UHF, the Kenwood does not, for a few $$ more, the Kenwood
TS-480HF cranks out 200 watts, but requires 41 amp power supply (Per
Kenwood web page..), both radios have detachable control heads, from
personal experience, the FT-857D display can be hard to read & the
Menu's with 3 functions per button, have a learning curve I couldn't
comprehend...
73
Howard Bingham
KE5APJ
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*From:* BVARC <[email protected]> on behalf of Bob Tomlinson via
BVARC <[email protected]>
*Sent:* Friday, February 26, 2016 8:13 PM
*To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
*Cc:* Bob Tomlinson
*Subject:* Re: [BVARC] No Subject:
Jerry I would love to help with an on air experience, but I am to far
away. And have not put any antenna yet. I am sure someone there will
have what you need.
On Feb 26, 2016 6:00 PM, "GMuller885--- via BVARC" <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Gents and Ladies
It looks like most people prefer to have a unit that has a
feel to it and not be distracted by a touch screen. With that in
mind I am leaning toward a FT-857d or a T-480. Need so on air
experience / comments on these units. Neither has a built in tuner
so would need to get a screw driver ant. Want the best so I do not
have to replace it if I change out the radio. Any suggestions?
Gerald Muller K9GEM
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