Having the FT-847 since early 1998 and observing the IC-910 I would recommend both over the TS-2000 or new IC-9100 on basis of bucks spent. I realize both the 847 and 910 are out of production but good used units are available for <$900.
The TS-2000 "birdie" issue is unforgivable for the money spent (Unless you are not interested in satellites which the FT-857/897 would then be my choice). The IC-9100 is outrageously expensive and would only be a choice if you have no HF equipment. It is still too new for a complete opinion (for what you spend you could have top notch transverters and a new K3*, or buy two FT-817 with amps for a lot less). *Note: the K3 is not able to do duplex at this time, but I have an idea how it could by using the dual receiver IF. My K3 with DEMI transverter is much superior to the FT-847 on 2m, but that is only for very weak-signal applications (satellites are on the strong side of weak-signal if you get my drift), and use on HF (which is not the question that was asked). 73, Ed - KL7UW At 06:46 AM 5/3/2011, Dee wrote: >Andrew, >Being in this end of the hobby for "many" years, I have learned that >sometimes the choice comes down to what you can afford. While the TS2000 is >a nice radio, with the birdie problem, it leaves a question. Ihave had 2 >Icom 910's for many years and even have one of them adapted with the 1.2ghz >module. Both have worked flawless and have been more than adequate. The >new ICOM 9100 (which you ask about) is a bit pricey for the bands provided. >I have been following the production of the 9100 and it has become out of an >average hams price range. While the specs are very good, you can achieve >the same effect with a TS2000 - Icom 910- Yaesu 847 and even the older icom >820 (?) - >Once again, I have always advised sat ops to spend the money on the antennas >and coax as this is where you'll find the most advantage for your operation. >Good luck and go to the AMSAT website to obtain a truck load of info >pertaining to satellite station construction and operating advice. >73, >Dee, NB2F >NJ AMSAT Coordinator > >-----Original Message----- >From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On >Behalf Of Alvaro Gaviria >Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 4:51 PM >To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about radios > >Hello all, > > > >Can someone tell what is better for satellite work, the Kenwood TS-2000X or >the Icom IC- 9100 ?? > > > >Best regards > > > >Andrew >HK4MKE > > > >_________________________ > >http://astroretiro.260mb.com/ > >algavi...@une.net.co > > > > > >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kW?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-testing*, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.com ====================================== _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
