On Fri, Sep 06, 2002 at 10:02:50PM -0700, John Geiger wrote:
> My first suggestion would be to get a Yaesu FT736R.
> Had one of these for awhile, and it plays really nice
> as a contest rig. My friend Don, NL7CO, pointed out
> that the ergonomics are not the best, but they are not
> bad either. It is a pretty easy rig to operate, and
> they can be picked up at reasonable prices. The best
> thing about it is the modules that will allow you to
> get on 222 and 1296 with it. The only other plug and
> play 222 rig is the Icom 375A, and prices for them are
> through the roof.
I've used both the Yaesu FT-726R and the Yaesu FT-736R.
The 736R, despite being the newer rig and thereby probably
more reliable, is unfortunately not a very good receiver.
The 726R has a much better receiver, and can be found for
much less on the used market.
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