07-14-2014, 07:48 PM
If you are considering used my choices are:
IC-746 - an older model but reasonable in price if you can find a nice one. Has HF plus 6 and 2 meters. I own one and use it primarily for 2 meters now but prior it was my primary rig.
Kenwood TS-2000 - again an older model but has HF, 6 and 2.
Its really nice to have a rig with all the bands.
Like Al said the FT-857D has HF, 6, 2 and 432 but is designed as a mobile rig. Everything is menu driven as opposed to the previous models which are desk models. Also it does not have a build in tuner which is a nice feature if you are using something like a G5RV.
I am not up on the newer models but I would go for a rig with more bands.
I have a Yaesu FT1000MP MkVField for sale but only HF. More $ than the previosuly mentioned.
Good luck on your search.
Jim N1ZN
IC-746 - an older model but reasonable in price if you can find a nice one. Has HF plus 6 and 2 meters. I own one and use it primarily for 2 meters now but prior it was my primary rig.
Kenwood TS-2000 - again an older model but has HF, 6 and 2.
Its really nice to have a rig with all the bands.
Like Al said the FT-857D has HF, 6, 2 and 432 but is designed as a mobile rig. Everything is menu driven as opposed to the previous models which are desk models. Also it does not have a build in tuner which is a nice feature if you are using something like a G5RV.
I am not up on the newer models but I would go for a rig with more bands.
I have a Yaesu FT1000MP MkVField for sale but only HF. More $ than the previosuly mentioned.
Good luck on your search.
Jim N1ZN
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