There has been some reall good comments in here that pretty much cover everything. One thing to remember. the 800 and 880 are DSTAR READY.... The 2200 is DSTAR CAPABLE... big difference in programming. I started with the 2200, then bought a used 800... Huge difference in being able to understand the way DSTAR works.... I am very good with computers and programming electronics, but that 2200 is enough to confuse even me. I will concur with the others.... Spend the few extra bucks, get a DSTAR READY radio, but you will also be getting both bands, not just one. You will enjoy DSRTAR so much more. Gary J Miller K4GJM
"Think Positive, BE Positive" ________________________________ From: Don Bowen <don.bo...@earthlink.net> To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, February 13, 2010 10:23:59 AM Subject: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880 I am trying to decide between the Icom 2200H or the Icom 880. The 2200 is a single band and needs the digital board for D-Star. The 880 is a dual band and comes D-Star ready. The 2200 goes for around $150 and the digital board is about $200 for a total under $400 while the 880 goes for around $500. My current thoughts are to get the 2200 now and the digital board later when funds are available. Thoughts, comments? -- Don Bowen KI6DIU http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Travels/journal/Journal.html
