I have used a FT897, its receiver is horrible.
73s John W5TD
--- kd4e <kd4e@verizon.net> wrote:
> > Comparing to the Kenwood rigs these were all
> better than any of them
> > excepting the TS-430S and TS-940S. Comparing them
> to Yaesu gear they
> > were all better than any except the FT-102 but the
> '102 had a poorer MDS
> > spec. The FT-980 and FT-ONE both showed "noise
> limited" specs for BDS
> > and IMMDR, which may or may not be better than the
> ICOM and Ten Tec
> > rigs, but I think they both go for in excess of
> the $600 price range
> > specified.
> >
> > Jack, NA7RF
>
> What about the Kenwood TS-180S?
>
> Decent rx specs: http://www.sherweng.com/table.html
>
> Also, for $650. one may buy a used Yaesu FT-897D.
>
> One could contest base, mobile, and portable --
> perfect for Field Day!
>
> --
>
> Thanks! & 73,
> doc, KD4E
> ... somewhere in FL
> URL: bibleseven (dot) com
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