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WoodChuckDad
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At first I was going to keep the kenwood 870s dsp for myself based on recommendation of my dads friend but it seems like a lot of radio. I am thinking that I may keep one of the smaller ones that is often put in a vehichle. I could set that up in my office and not need a big obtrusive antenna. My dad had a 40 foot tower as well as 3 other antennas. I dug the foundation for him for the tower. We rented a gas powered auger and an electric cement mixer. 24 80 lb bags of concrete The hole was 3 feet cubed as I recall. I don't know what he did with that tower. Not sure if he gave it away or traded it or sold it. It was two pieces and you could crank it up. K0ua it looked very much like yours. I don't see myself working the net and doing fox hunts like my dad did. At least not any time soon. My main interest in a radio is emergency communications. Secondary to that is the social aspect which I suspect I would enjoy.
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So I have a deal in the works for the kenwood 870s.
I went thru the boxes again and my previous inventory (taken over a year ago.) is no longer accurate. A few things were sold for us by one of his Ham buddies , as K0ua had mentioned is a traditional courtesy.
Anyway. I have decided to keep one of the radios. I am leaning toward an ICOM IC7000. My main reason is that it is small....can be mounted in a car or used on a desk and I should be able to set it up with minimal footprint. I already owned a handheld Kenwood 2 meter radio and I still have the following radios. Is there any compelling reason that I would choose one of those over the IC7000?
ICOM IC-R75 receiver
Kenwood TM V71A
ICOM V8000
Thanks. WCD
I went thru the boxes again and my previous inventory (taken over a year ago.) is no longer accurate. A few things were sold for us by one of his Ham buddies , as K0ua had mentioned is a traditional courtesy.
Anyway. I have decided to keep one of the radios. I am leaning toward an ICOM IC7000. My main reason is that it is small....can be mounted in a car or used on a desk and I should be able to set it up with minimal footprint. I already owned a handheld Kenwood 2 meter radio and I still have the following radios. Is there any compelling reason that I would choose one of those over the IC7000?
ICOM IC-R75 receiver
Kenwood TM V71A
ICOM V8000
Thanks. WCD
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B7510HSD
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The IC-7000 would be my choice it will do the HF bands as well as UHF/VHF all in one rig!!
k0ua
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I would keep the IC-7000 also. They are a pretty decent radio with a lot of features. Desirable for the reasons you mentioned.
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Thanks for the advice. I downloaded the ARRL practice tests to my phone today. and I'm getting some study material. I have found a couple different classes that shouldn't eat too much time. I think I can find a test in my area and knock out the technicians test this summer.
The deal on that 870 is falling apart. Craigslist is a wild place. If i go on Eham or QRZ will the fact that I will be brand new there hurt my ability to sell stuff too much? I'm not trying to retire to the bahamas on what I have, just don't want to be fleeced.
The deal on that 870 is falling apart. Craigslist is a wild place. If i go on Eham or QRZ will the fact that I will be brand new there hurt my ability to sell stuff too much? I'm not trying to retire to the bahamas on what I have, just don't want to be fleeced.
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Thank you. I will be reaching out to them anyway to set up a time to take the technician's license test. I am actually surprised at how little legitimate response I got for the main radios I listed. I got several scummy emails and a lowball " what is the absolute least you will accept" and one response that seemed like it was turning into a deal....but after the deal was set he just kept asking for more stuff. enough is enough.
buickanddeere
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One of these days I should purchase a hand held tri-band and get back into Ham Radio. Local traffic is so minimal now the two adjacent towns linked thier repeaters together . Rare to hear anything outside of the Sunday evening check in.
When in the far north away from electromagnetic noise at camp. It's amazing what a little Sony 7100 will receive from around the world.
When in the far north away from electromagnetic noise at camp. It's amazing what a little Sony 7100 will receive from around the world.
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If you are interested here is a site where you can take practice test. AA9PW FCC Exam Practice In all my years as a ham I haven't bought many used rigs I always look for the "deals" everyone seems to get but have found most of the used gear isn't that far off new price so I have gone that route.