I have been using a Yaesu FT-857d for about 3 years. As a contesting
rig, its not too bad. Since this is my first ssb rig for VHF/UHF, I've
been pretty happy.
Now the time has come to put the 857 mobile and get another rig for the
shack. I was looking at the TS-2000 with the 1.2 GHz module.
I know some of you are using the 2000, what are the pros and cons I need
to be aware of ? All bands in one box is a REAL plus for me.
On the topic of APRS, I have it running here 24/7. For me its a tool to
look for band openings on 2 meters. I have it set up to display only
stations heard direct, not digipeated. This worked out well on 11/13/06.
I saw a couple of stations start popping up in TN and GA on 2 meters.
Swung the beam towards the SE and worked several grids. Even worked EM64
on 70cm with 20 watts from EN62.
Thanks
Bruce
wb9woz
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