Yeah, but then you'd be stuck with an 706 MKII.
It's a nice radio for a lot of reasons (size,
performance) but is it the *best radio* under
$900, especially for contesting? NO.
Is a warrenty more important than on-air performance?
No, YMMV.
73,
Jeff Maass K8ND
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of N7MAL
> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 11:10 PM
> To: John Geiger; cq-contest@contesting.com; icom@mailman.qth.net;
> yaesu@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Best HF rig under $900
>
>
> This is a 'no-brainer'. Why buy used..??.. A new Icom 706 MKll is less than
> your target figure. You can even add a CW filter and still be under your
> target
> price and you get a new radio w/warranty.
> 73
>
> MAL N7MAL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Geiger
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com ; icom@mailman.qth.net ;
> yaesu@mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 3:44
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Best HF rig under $900
>
>
> In your opinion, what is the best used HF only rig or
> HF/6 rig on the used market today for $900 or less?
>
> 73s John NE0P
>
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