Hi Eric;
Its kind of fun deciding. There are lots of good ic706 available used if
size is a consideration and there is lots of good helpful info on i can work
this thing.com concerning the 706
As for me I'm still wavering between the ts480 and ts2000.
Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: ic703
Hi Richard,
yes this is only a qrp rig.
So far as the keypad Stone Mountain has gone out of business.
Now these sorts of keypads are made by John Hansen.
I've considered getting a Kenwood TS480SAT and turning down the power.
I'm also considering the Elecraft k3.
I also like the Ten-Tec Argonaut V.
Unfortunately, I'd have to program that radio via computer software.
You can't use any sort of keypad with that rig.
I'm going to Dayton I hope this year so will wait until then to make up my
mind.
Eric
KU3I