Yes, it's a pretty beefy radio.  It runs on 13.8 volts, but it is the size
of a large HF rig.  Has a lot of the features of an HF rig, too.  That's
probably why I like it so much--they put a decent front end and i-f section
in it.  I know it's probably not as portable as you would like, but it is
great for weak signal work on 2m and 70 cm.  And there is a 23 cm option
for it, too.

73, de Lou K2LKK


At 04:40 PM 6/10/02 -0600, you wrote:
>Lewis,
>
>What is the size on the 690 please.  Is it larger than the ts430?
>
>
>thank you!
>
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