FN74
10-12-2006, 01:40 PM
Ladies and Gents,
Trying to decide which rig will serve me better. I have a HT and want to go mobile. So far I have narrowed down the choices to two rigs that have every capability that I may need in a SHTF situation.
Icom 706MKIIG - http://www.icomamerica.com/products/amateur/706mkIIg/
and
Yeasu FT-897D - http://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&ProdID=696&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0
Both of these radios have HF/VHF/UHF capabilities in TX and RX. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands.
I plan on installing the rig in my truck, with the proper antenna and tuner. I also want the option of removing it and using it as a base station if necessary.
Anyone out there own either of these models and have any input?
Trying to decide which rig will serve me better. I have a HT and want to go mobile. So far I have narrowed down the choices to two rigs that have every capability that I may need in a SHTF situation.
Icom 706MKIIG - http://www.icomamerica.com/products/amateur/706mkIIg/
and
Yeasu FT-897D - http://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd=DisplayProducts&ProdCatID=102&ProdID=696&DivisionID=65&isArchived=0
Both of these radios have HF/VHF/UHF capabilities in TX and RX. Providing coverage of the 160-10 meter bands plus the 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm bands.
I plan on installing the rig in my truck, with the proper antenna and tuner. I also want the option of removing it and using it as a base station if necessary.
Anyone out there own either of these models and have any input?