The most versatile would be the TS200  with the 1.25 mhz band added.  it 
would be the best choice at this time.  Gary KB2YAA
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From: "Bear in SFO" <[log in to unmask]>
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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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