Martin Moerman (PD1AJE)" 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.
> >
> 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
My guess is that taken into account the number of hams in Europe and
those in the states, they'll probably sell 2 or 3 times as much over
there. Don't you think that does something to your prices???
Richard PA3GWH
