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February 25th 04, 06:34 PM
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new low bander - used equipment suggestions
I've been in HAM hibernation for the past 20 yrs or so.
Last time I was on the low bands was with a HT-40 + HQ-110 or TR4 - If I wanted to look for a small used inexpensive low band rig that could be used at home, in the car, or with AC/12V power on Boy Scout campouts any suggestions...... My challenge would be not having a great antenna... just something tossed up at a Boy Scout outing so my concern is antenna matching a hunk of wire  Phil - WA9TKA - Chicago |
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February 25th 04, 07:21 PM
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i think you might want to look at the yaesu ft-897, ft-817, icom 703 or 706
"Phil Schuman" wrote in message m... I've been in HAM hibernation for the past 20 yrs or so. Last time I was on the low bands was with a HT-40 + HQ-110 or TR4 - If I wanted to look for a small used inexpensive low band rig that could be used at home, in the car, or with AC/12V power on Boy Scout campouts any suggestions...... My challenge would be not having a great antenna... just something tossed up at a Boy Scout outing so my concern is antenna matching a hunk of wire Phil - WA9TKA - Chicago |
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February 25th 04, 07:21 PM
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i think you might want to look at the yaesu ft-897, ft-817, icom 703 or 706
"Phil Schuman" wrote in message m... I've been in HAM hibernation for the past 20 yrs or so. Last time I was on the low bands was with a HT-40 + HQ-110 or TR4 - If I wanted to look for a small used inexpensive low band rig that could be used at home, in the car, or with AC/12V power on Boy Scout campouts any suggestions...... My challenge would be not having a great antenna... just something tossed up at a Boy Scout outing so my concern is antenna matching a hunk of wire Phil - WA9TKA - Chicago |
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February 25th 04, 11:42 PM
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On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 17:34:38 GMT, "Phil Schuman"
wrote: I've been in HAM hibernation for the past 20 yrs or so. Last time I was on the low bands was with a HT-40 + HQ-110 or TR4 - If I wanted to look for a small used inexpensive low band rig that could be used at home, in the car, or with AC/12V power on Boy Scout campouts any suggestions...... My challenge would be not having a great antenna... just something tossed up at a Boy Scout outing so my concern is antenna matching a hunk of wire Phil - WA9TKA - Chicago The rigs you could go with are too numerous to mention. But most transistorized rigs do require a resonant antenna. For your "hunk of wire" look at the MFJ antenna tuners, or for automatic antenna tuning, the tuners from LDG or SGC. (there's web sites for all these guys) Bob k5qwg |
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February 25th 04, 11:42 PM
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On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 17:34:38 GMT, "Phil Schuman"
wrote: I've been in HAM hibernation for the past 20 yrs or so. Last time I was on the low bands was with a HT-40 + HQ-110 or TR4 - If I wanted to look for a small used inexpensive low band rig that could be used at home, in the car, or with AC/12V power on Boy Scout campouts any suggestions...... My challenge would be not having a great antenna... just something tossed up at a Boy Scout outing so my concern is antenna matching a hunk of wire Phil - WA9TKA - Chicago The rigs you could go with are too numerous to mention. But most transistorized rigs do require a resonant antenna. For your "hunk of wire" look at the MFJ antenna tuners, or for automatic antenna tuning, the tuners from LDG or SGC. (there's web sites for all these guys) Bob k5qwg |
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February 26th 04, 01:20 AM
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You might want to take a look at the Kenwood TS50 for HF only use. Seems
like a rugged little radio, and I think it has been around for a while. Check out the user reports at . http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/411 Also, when you get it narrowed down, try to download user manuals from the manufacturer's sites. Tam/WB2TT "Phil Schuman" wrote in message m... I've been in HAM hibernation for the past 20 yrs or so. Last time I was on the low bands was with a HT-40 + HQ-110 or TR4 - If I wanted to look for a small used inexpensive low band rig that could be used at home, in the car, or with AC/12V power on Boy Scout campouts any suggestions...... My challenge would be not having a great antenna... just something tossed up at a Boy Scout outing so my concern is antenna matching a hunk of wire Phil - WA9TKA - Chicago |
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February 26th 04, 01:20 AM
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You might want to take a look at the Kenwood TS50 for HF only use. Seems
like a rugged little radio, and I think it has been around for a while. Check out the user reports at . http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/411 Also, when you get it narrowed down, try to download user manuals from the manufacturer's sites. Tam/WB2TT "Phil Schuman" wrote in message m... I've been in HAM hibernation for the past 20 yrs or so. Last time I was on the low bands was with a HT-40 + HQ-110 or TR4 - If I wanted to look for a small used inexpensive low band rig that could be used at home, in the car, or with AC/12V power on Boy Scout campouts any suggestions...... My challenge would be not having a great antenna... just something tossed up at a Boy Scout outing so my concern is antenna matching a hunk of wire Phil - WA9TKA - Chicago |
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