On Fri, 31 Dec 1999, Glasscock Family wrote:
> Reference: On 12/30/99, 1:08:49 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote regarding REQUEST FOR
>HARDWARE RECOMMENDATION:
> > I was wondering if someone might recommend
> * some hardware for a FIRST TIME BUYER... me. :)
>
> I have had a Yaesu FT-847 over a year, operating at home, Field Day, and mobile. It
>covers the HF bands, 6m, 2m, and 70cm. My experience is that it is a good all-band
>box. 2 other local hams bought their FT-847s about the same time - no complaints.
>If you buy a used unit be sure the firmware is at least revision G - the prior
>revisions lacked some connectivity through the RS-232 port. (I have revision K in
>the firmware.)
>
> I have not worked with the similar Icom box.
>
> My son and I use the MFJ 1278B and Kantronics KAMPlus TNCs for packet. No
>complaints about either of these units. We have bought second-hand 2m radios that we
>use for the packet connections, leaving the FT-847 free for SSB, FM, etc.
>
> Good luck, and good hamming. 73's
> Joe
> KC7WUE
>
>
Nice Joe,
But a 847 is about double the price in Europe then in the US. its about
$2500. While I saw it for $1400 in San Fransisco. It is a radio which
much people in Europe would like to have but can't afford.
I think Yaesu doesn't want to sell in Europe.
Martin
