I thought Icom was currently making a 220 mobile?
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: advice on equipment
> As for 1.25 meters, or 220, I really don't know. There are only 2 current
> mobiles on the market I know of with that band only in them and 1 is made
by
> ADI and has a mic PTT button known for breaking about every 90 presses as
> well as a wealth of other known problems, and the other's an alinco,
another
> company I'm not fond of. I hear that's not a horrible radio but I can't
say
> for it's accessibility. You're better off going used there I think.
> Kenwood's THF6A HT with 2, 220 and 440 is good but I think you're looking
> for something to setup in the house.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 11:18 PM
> Subject: Re: advice on equipment
>
>
> >I have the TS-570, I've had it for, almost 8 years now and that's a good
> > pick. The TS-2000 is too, that will probably be my next radio. A lot of
> > people like the TS480 as well, but I don't because you can't attach the
> > face
> > to the radio and the antenna connectors are on pigtails which are both
> > huge
> > drawbacks to me. If I had a great deal I may try one, but I'd never go
out
> > of my way to buy one. Really though the hole line of Kenwood radios is
> > pretty accessible and good all around radios. The IC-706 you mention is
> > not
> > a bad radio, I have 1 of those too, but there's no direct entry keypad
on
> > the radio and if you're new, the radio would probably have you very lost
> > with the menus and multi function buttons though I have mine in my go
kit
> > and love it when I need it. I don't know that I'd want it as an every
day
> > user though. The Kenwood line, any of them are very accessible and good
> > quality.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bear in SFO" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:01 PM
> > Subject: advice on equipment
> >
> >
> >> Hello all
> >>
> >> I apologize if you get this long email more than once because I sent
> >> it to multiple email lists.
> >>
> >> I guess I am ready to have a more "permanent" setup at home and have
> >> some questions I would like to ask before going out and procuring all
> >> the equipment, afterall it is quite an huge investment...
> >>
> >>
> >> Objective:
> >> - To have 1 or more base/mobile radio so I can use all mode on all
> >> bands (70cm, 1.25M, 2M, 6M, 10M and below)
> >>
> >>
> >> Given/assumptions:
> >> I already have a 2M/440 J-pole and I know I will be getting the
> >> Kenwood TM-V71A to be used for 2M/440. Other than that everything is
> >> still open to suggestion (radio, antenna, etc.).
> >>
> >>
> >> Initial questions:
> >> 1 - Is it possible to use that J-pole for multiple radios?
> >> 2 - Can I also use that J-pole for 1.25M or do I need another one?
> >> 3 - Are there any radio that include 1.25M or do I have to get one
> >> "stand-alone"? If so are there any accessible models?
> >>
> >>
> >> Suggestion on radios:
> >> here are a few models I am considering, could anyone comment on their
> >> accessibility/useability, and if one is better than the others? Easy
> >> to use? Voice output good and easy to understand, and give enough
> >> info to operate the radio? Anything I should pay attention
> >> about? Certain features to look for? Caveats?
> >>
> >> - Kenwood TS-570S
> >> - Kenwood TS-2000 (what are the difference between the different
> >> models?)
> >> - ICOM IC-706MKIIG
> >> - ICOM IC-7000
> >> - any suggestion on other models?
> >>
> >> Again the goal is to cover all modes on as many bands as possible,
> >> and I am OK with multiple radios but not too many so they become
> >> confusing and cumbersome.
> >>
> >>
> >> Questions on antenna:
> >> I have a small backyard with no trees. The only thing about the
> >> backyard is that my house is on a slope so it is higher than the
> >> house in the back. Someone suggested a windom (off-center fed
> >> dipole?) and I think that is a good idea considering how much space I
> >> have.
> >>
> >> 4 - I noticed there are a lot of companies that make Windoms, is one
> >> better than the others as far as how it is built (material, design,
> >> etc.), post-sales support and performance?
> >> 5 - Can I use the windom for 6M or would I need yet another antenna?
> >> 6 - Can I make my own easily?
> >>
> >>
> >> Suggestion on power:
> >> Any suggestion on how much power supply I should get? I have also
> >> heard about power poles and rig runners but have no idea how they are
> >> set up or if one is better than the other. Other people also
> >> mentioned EmComm standard and batteries; so confusing...
> >>
> >>
> >> Again I apologize for the long email and the slew of questions and I
> >> appreciate all your help and suggestion. If I have left out anything
> >> please do not hesitate to let me know. Thank you very much.
> >>
> >> --David
>
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