Check out the elecraft kits, you can have some one built them for you,  I
think you'd like that better, I haven't tried it but I know some one who has
the yaesu and I really don't think you'll be happy with that at all from
what my friend says. www.elecraft.com is the elecraft site, check them out
and see what you think. If only I had the money I'd consider getting 1 of
them myself but I just don't have the money right now.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Darrell Shandrow" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 8:13 PM
Subject: Re: Considering purchase of Yaesu FT817 QRP rig.


> Hi John,
>
> Yes.  I looked at the 703.  Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like it would
be
> quite as portable as the FT817, and the power source issue would be a
> greater concern.  The FT817 has an internal battery as well as the
> capability to take AA cells.  As far as I can tell from my research, the
> IC-703 is just a little bit more like a traditional mobile HF rig in these
> areas; there's no mention of having as much ultra-portability.  Some of
the
> other attributes of the 703 are a bit nicer; it seems to have a bit more
> frequency coverage and power output.  If I'm wrong about the power issue,
> please advise.
>