I was just looking at the IC9100 the other day as a point of curiosity.
It essentially does what the TS2000 does, with the additional option of
Dstar...but for the basic radio without the DStar or 1296 option, I think it
was north of 3500 bucks.
With DStar and 1296 installed, it's well ni 5 grand for a radio that does
the same as, without DStar the TS2000 wich I see now is right down to 1400
bucks on universal radio.
Icomm seems to be really getting it's moneys worth out of their new line of
radios including the 7600, 7700 and 7800.
73
Colin, V A6BS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: new to the list
> Congrats, Troy,
>
> I am really enjoying my 590. But, the TS-2000 is almost as accessible, is
> a
> bit cheaper, and has all modes on HF, 2 meter, and 440 MHz; and you can
> get
> a module for 1296MHz. This would let you work 2 and 440 FM including
> repeaters, as well as satellite.
>
> Unlike the 590, there are a few parts that don't speak, such as setting
> the
> sub-audible tones.
>
> For an HF rig, the 590 in terms of accessibility and a nice hot receiver
> can't be beat.
>
> As far as Vhf/Uhf handi-talkies, the Wouxun is accessible although the key
> layout and programming is a bit counterintuitive.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Curtis Delzer" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:52 AM
> Subject: Re: new to the list
>
>
>> many accessible radios, the one I recommend is the TS590 from
>> Kenwood, and worth the investment for many years to come.
>>
>>
>>
>> At 08:18 PM 1/10/2012, you wrote:
>>>Hi, My name is Troy Sullivan. I'm from Columbus Ohio.
>>>I'm not a ham yet but studdying to be one. I am learning a lot using the
>>>=
>>>currage center handihams online lectures, they are very good and pat did
>>>=
>>>a nice job with them. Is the rouxun the cheapest accessible radio out =
>>>there?
>>>
>>>I hope to be on the air soon!
>>>73's.
>>>Troy
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