Built in GPS Diversity Receive Antenna jacks Microphone with remote control More buttons make some features easier to use
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gary Pearce KN4AQ Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 1:11 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 880 VS 2820 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 ARVN: Amateur Radio//Video News Gary Pearce KN4AQ 508 Spencer Crest Ct. Cary, NC 27513 [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>919-380-9944 www.ARVideoNews.com<http://www.arvideonews.com/>
