Even the 25 year old Yaesu 736's will switch the ptt for the amps on the
current band. Hard to believe that Icom missed this with all the things this
radio will do. Maybe on the IC-9701. Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: paulrollinson@sbcglobal.net
To: dave@buckwalter.co; 'Daniel Melato - K3TEF' <daniel.melato@gmail.com>
Cc: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
Sent: Thu, Dec 2, 2021 2:20 pm
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Icom IC-9700 for contesting
Very good point.
I have a now vintage TS2000 which allows pin-out for multiple amps.
Hf/6/2m/432/......
Thanks,
Paul Rollinson
Rollinson Associates
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-----Original Message-----
From: dave@buckwalter.co <dave@buckwalter.co>
Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:23 PM
To: 'Daniel Melato - K3TEF' <daniel.melato@gmail.com>;
paulrollinson@sbcglobal.net
Cc: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
Subject: RE: [VHFcontesting] Icom IC-9700 for contesting
I currently have a Kenwood TS-790A and have been looking at a possible more
modern rig to upgrade to. How do you get the IC-9700 to key the appropriate
external amplifier? I see only 1 TX output pin on e accessory connector and no
band specific output pin. I surely wouldn't want to key the PTT on 3
amplifiers at once if I was contesting and transmitting on only one band at a
time.
de K3SK
Dave Buckwalter
-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel Melato - K3TEF <daniel.melato@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2021 8:47 AM
To: paulrollinson@sbcglobal.net
Cc: vhfcontesting@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Icom IC-9700 for contesting
Hey Paul
I use the 9700 and its been a fantastic rig for me esp during contesting.
In fact I placed in the top ten for SOLP in June21. I currently only use
144 and 432 at the moment and plan to add 1296 in the future. I feed a 10ele
144 yagi at 40' with lmr 400flex (approx 45' run) and a 21ele 432 yagi at 36'
with lmr600flex (approx 60' run) I was using a ts 2000 before which was a great
starter rig for VHF/UHF but deaf rx compared to the 9700. I dont have any other
1st hand comparisons with other rigs or transverter setups to give at the
moment, but if given the opportunity I would make the switch all over again and
still choose the 9700. I do recommend getting a gps disciplined oscillator for
the 9700. it will correct any drifting, and keep your tx stable in the
bandpass. esp for digital modes 432 and above. I use the leo bodnar
http://www.leobodnar.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=107&products_id=234
for the $ the 9700 is a good purchase, it has been for me and Im glad I bought
it.
Cheers,
Dan K3TEF
On Thu, Dec 2, 2021 at 8:17 AM <paulrollinson@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Hi All,
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> I'm looking for some reviews on this rig for 2/432/and maybe 1296
> contesting.
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> Specifically, amp and pre amp control (SSB Mast mount on 2M), key
> delay function?, wsjt-x interfacing.and anything else you care to add.
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> I know any new rig will be better but it's a big coin for this item
> and I have no plans of using Dstar.
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> Thanks,
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> Paul Rollinson, KE1LI
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> FN41AU
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> 860-928-5147
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> 860-208-8814 Cell/Text
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