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07-14-2014, 10:22 AM
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Well I've been researching Base Radios for some time now. Not knowing where to start, I looked at rigs from DC-To-Daylight to Boat Anchors.
I think I've narrowed it down to those radios that do not have menu type controls like Kenwood TS-450, TS-690.
I know I want 6M but am willing, for the right price to settle on a non-6m unit and look for a 6M only or 6 - 10M rig.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
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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.
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OK then... just plunked $600 for a clean looking Kenwood TS-450.
Now on the the Antenna, Antenna Analyzer, Ground Network and maybe an MC-60 mic.
Already am working on a (almost) homebrew 40A power supply. Really just boxing up a SMPS in a ventilated box.
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I wanted a TS-690 but wasn't ready to buy one and the sale ended with a purchase. Not too many people giving those up.
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