I can only add this...I have an 880 and love it. It has one of the best receivers of any 2 meter / 440 rig I have.
You won't be sorry you spent more $$$. __________________________ Michael Murphy - KD8OK kd...@yahoo.com __________________________ ________________________________ From: Nate Duehr <n...@natetech.com> To: dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, February 14, 2010 7:10:25 AM Subject: Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880 On Feb 13, 2010, at 8:23 AM, Don Bowen wrote: > 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, Hands down the 880. Usability is much higher. Also the recommendation to look for a used ID-800H is a good one too, if you're on a budget. -- Nate Duehr, WY0X n...@natetech. com facebook.com/ denverpilot twitter.com/ denverpilot
