brucec@iddic.UUCP (06/07/84)
I am looking for a transceiver that has: 1) general coverage, 2) digital display, 3)multiple VFO capability. My previous experience was with a TS 520 with narrow CW filters and a VFO. I used the VOX for "semi-break-in" capability (it dropped out of XMIT between words). I don't know the precise definition of full QSK, maybe if I did I'd want that, too. Does any one have something NICE or NASTY to say about any transceivers that would be appropriate? Please post it or UNIX mail it to iddic!brucec. TNX.
parnass@ihuxf.UUCP (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) (06/09/84)
In response to the question: "...Does any one have something NICE or NASTY to say about any transceivers that would be appropriate? Please post it or UNIX mail it to iddic!brucec. TNX." The Indian Hill Amateur Radio Club here at AT&T Bell Labora- tories has Kenwood's top of the line TS-930S general coverage transceiver, and an older pair of Drake R4B/T4XB twins. The general coverage and digital features on the Kenwood are neat, but it lacks: 1. scanning of memory channels 2. provision for FM detector 3. memorizing of mode along with frequency 4. all-mode squelch control Leaving aside all the nice digital control circuitry, the Kenwood is "left in the dust" by the older R4B when trying to copy a signal in the presence of other strong signals (e.g. Field Day). There is an odd asymmetry in the type of controls available for use in CW and SSB. As an example, the dual variable bandwidth control functions in SSB but not CW mode. -- ========================================================================== Bob Parnass, AT&T Bell Laboratories - ihnp4!ihuxf!parnass - (312)979-5414
allan@noao.UUCP (06/12/84)
I have a Yaesu FT757-GX and I think it is terrific. It has general coverage receive, dual vfo's, full breakin (QSK), eight memories, USB, LSB, CW wide, CW narrow, AM, FM; modes all as standard features. I have noticed that Kenwood and Icom are lowering the prices of the 430S and the 745, obviously to compete better with the 757, but they still cost more and do not have the narrow CW filter, FM and AM (430S) built in. Just in case anyone thinks that I am total biased against Icom and Kenwood, if you do not want general coverage receive capability, then I think that the Icom 730 is an execellent transceiver for pure ham band work. Peter Allan Kitt Peak National Observatory Tucson, Az
ERWINVL.DLOS@XEROX.ARPA (06/19/84)
PETER... I ALSO HAVE A 757. MINE IS AT YAESU FOR REPAIR AFTER A 61ST DAY FAILURE. I ATTENDED THE HAMCOM CONVENTION HERE IN DALLAS RECENTLY ES THE YAESU BOOTH WAS ATTACKED BY ANGRY HAMS COMPLAINING ABOUT THEIR 757'S. IT SEEMS THAT MANY OF THE 757'S WIL OSCILLATE WHEN OPPERATING 10 ES 15 METERS. BE SURE AND CHECK YOURS FOR THIS. SOME OF THE PEOPLE WERE ALSO SAYING THE FM DIDN'T WORK. TOWARDS THE END OF THE CONVENTION, THE YAESU PEOPLE WERE GETTING VERY FRUSTRATED WHEN ANYBODY EVEN MENTIONED THE 757. I STILL THINK IT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF BEING A VERY GOOD RIG BUT THEY ARE QUITE OBVIOUSLY HAVING SOME PROBLEMS WITH IT. ANY WAY, I HAVE BEEN ASSURED BY THE YAESU SERVICE MANAGER THAT MINE WIL RETURNED WITH THE LATEST UPDATES WHICH IS REASSURING. YAESU CLAIMS THESE RADIOS ARE PUT TOGETHER BY ROBOTICS....PERHAPS MY RADIO WAS ASSEMBLED BY A ROBOT WITH A SAKE HANGOVER?? W5PPUT DALLAS, TX