I think it is the tax, hier in Denmark is 25% in tax
of evey product you buy.
--- "Martin Moerman (PD1AJE)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
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