At 11:20 AM 4/23/2010, kd8ok wrote:
Dayton is coming up soon, and I am wondering what the prevailing opinions
are about the 2820 vs the 880.
Michael - KD8OK
Quickly, off the top of my head - 2820 advantages:
* being able to see much more of what you're programming, when you're
programming from the front panel (though that display is a little weak and
can be hard to see in some light. See my "D-STAR Programming" video at my
web site down in my signature. There's also a PDF of my 880 QST review
there someplace)
* Crossband repeat (including D-STAR)
* two frequency at once operation (as you mentioned, and if you put in
two D-STAR channels, one will be muted).
880 advantages
* price
* big display (but it doesn't show much)
* DR Mode - once you figure it out, it makes flying through lots of
D-STAR call sign settings quicker and easier, without using up so many
standard memories.
* smaller control head, if you have space issues in your vehicle
Programming the 880 manually is light-years better than the 800, but with
that limited display, there's more to just memorize than with the 2820 that
shows you lots more.
Two 880's is an intriguing idea. You'll need separate antennas, more space,
two mics to tangle, but you get two D-STAR channels at once, if you're that
deep into it.
73,
Gary Kn4AQ
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