[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910

2011-02-17 Thread Phil
On Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:00:41 pm zach hillerson wrote: I am finally in the market for a base station radio for satellites. I should mention that I am also planning to install a wire dipole in the backyard for HF work, but convenience shouldn't be the reason to buy/not to buy a radio. It

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910

2011-02-17 Thread Jim Sanford
I have a 910, a friend has an 847. We typically use both at Field Day. I think the 910 is a better satellite radio. Good luck! 73, Jim wb4...@amsat.org On 2/16/2011 12:46 AM, Phil wrote: On Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:00:41 pm zach hillerson wrote: I am finally in the market for a base station

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910

2011-02-15 Thread Jeff KB2M
Icom is coming out with a new hf/sat rig the IC-9100. It looks to be a bit pricy at around $3000 or so, but it will be newer technology. I sold my 910 to make room for one on my desk :) I did keep my trusty 14 year old 847 I purchased new. I would recommend the 847 over the 910, and if you have

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910

2011-02-15 Thread Bill Dzurilla
, and Flex Radio. 73, Bill NZ5N Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:55:08 -0500 From: Jeff KB2M k...@comcast.net Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910 To: 'zach hillerson' qstick...@yahoo.com, amsat-bb@amsat.org Message-ID: 003c01cbcd07$31bc24b0$95346e10$@net Content-Type: text/plain

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910

2011-02-15 Thread John Germanos
: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1:18 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910 At long last, the IC-9100 received FCC approval last week, so it may finally be hitting the market. I talked to an ICOM rep at the Orlando hamfest on Saturday, and she said they still do not have

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910

2011-02-14 Thread Gary Joe Mayfield
The 847 and I have covered many a mile. It's a workhorse great on the birds and okay on HF. 73, Joe kk0sd -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of zach hillerson Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 8:01 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org