Hi Bob!
All of the rigs you mentioned will work, of course. I used a 746, way
back then, with a couple of transverters for 222 & 432. Worked great,
but takes up a lot of room:-)
Currently, I'm using an FT897D, with amps for 2 & 432. At least I will
be, if I ever get my truck fixed....
With the small rigs, you will need to add a transverter for 222 at some
point. I have an HTX-100 that I have been saving to dedicate to the
transverter.
You will have to make some decisions about your operating style to
answer the antenna question. If you plan to work in motion, then you
will likely need to lean towards loops. If you "stop and shoot" like
my setup, then you may be able to use bigger yagis. Just try to make
your setup as easy as possible. Excessive time [and work!] setting up
at each grid really takes away a lot of the fun.
And most importantly, have fun!
If there is anything I can help with, just drop me a line.
Are you going to Bedford this year? Not sure yet if I will make it...
73
Dan
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On 9/20/2010 10:51 PM, Bob Burns W9RXR wrote:
> I keep thinking about getting into VHF/UHF contesting as a Rover. Dan
> Evans K9ZF exposed me to rovering 10 years ago when I found some
> operating locations for him in Eastern Kentucky and shot some photos
> for an article he got published in CQ VHF. Rovering looked like fun,
> but I never really pursued it.
>
> Well, a recent positive experience operating a portable station in a
> local HF contest has me thinking about rover operation again. The
> Limited Rover class appeals to me, so I'm thinking about what it
> would take to compete at that level. One of the considerations is, of
> course, radios.
>
> The only multi-mode radio I own is an Icom IC-746Pro, so I can
> operate 6m and 2m for starters. But, what about the other two bands?
> At the risk of starting a war, what do you guys suggest? An Icom
> IC-7000 with a transverter for 222? A Yaesu FT-736 with the band
> modules I need and bricks to up the power? Or a Yaesu FT-847 plus 222
> transverter? I occasionally see Icom IC-x75 series VHF/UHF radios
> show up at hamfests and auction sites--are they still viable?
>
> Thanks in advance for your input. Just wait 'till I ask about antennas.<grin>
>
> Bob...
>
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