Hi Darren, The Yaesu rigs, 817, 817ND, 897, and I believe 847, 857 and 867
can be direct entry frequency and mode controled and monitored using the
John Hansen/w2FS Milenium Q S Y er. It is a little external keypad which
I've successfully used with both the Icom IC706mkII, and the Yaesu FT817 and
817ND./I can send you some info re it directly if you'd like, just email me
off list at [log in to unmask] . The QSYer can also be used with many other
newer Icom rigs. But likely for especially someone starting out, the
Kenwood and Icom rigs are a better choice. You might also get hooked up
with the Handihams organization in Minniappolis, MN, they have some very
helpful folks and may very well have a loaner rig for you to get acquainted
with. At any rate, as Keith said, Welcome to the list, and to this great
radio service/hobby. Sincerely, Danny Dyer, Wb4idu.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 3:32 AM
Subject: Re: transceiver question
> I believe some of the Yaesu rigs do have frequency read out in CW the
FT817
> comes to mind, but i do not think any of the others do.
>
> If you are looking for a relatively accessible all mode all band rig, look
> into either an Icom IC706 mark two G, an Icom IC7000 or a kenwood ts2000.
> All of these rigs have a voice synthesiser that can be added or in the
case
> of the 7000 is built in. They all give frequency read out, mode of
> operation, and S meter readings. The TS2000 will also speak menu numbers
> and brief menu items i believe.
> If you have some usable site, the FT857 or FT897 have big enough displays
> that you can expand to see well enough if you have some usable vision.
> Its very unfortunate that Yaesu does not have the option for speech
> synthesisers for the ft857/ft897 because both of these rigs are top of the
> line transceivers.
> 73
> Colin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Darren Tomblin" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 10:21 PM
> Subject: transceiver question
>
>
>
> > Hi,
> > i'm new to the list working on studying for my technican. I was
wondering
> > what yaesu multimode multiband transceivers are accessible. Is there one
> > that anyone would recommend. thanks
> >
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