[amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios

2011-05-03 Thread Edward R. Cole
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

[amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios

2011-05-03 Thread K5OE
I can tell already this is an old thread that will go on for a while… Money is almost never “not an issue,” so fitting the radio to the user is always a matter of preferences and priorities. If you want HF + satellite in one rig, the TS-2000 and the FT-847 work, but not the IC-910. If you

[amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios

2011-05-03 Thread John Geiger
The Icom 9100 isn't overpriced at all considering all it does. If all you want to use it for is the satellites, there are cheaper alternatives. However, it also does true dual receive on HF (something the Yaesu FTDX5000 and Icom 7600 don't do), it has the roofing filter options for increased

[amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios

2011-05-03 Thread Dee
...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Geiger Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 2:38 PM To: K5OE Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios The Icom 9100 isn't overpriced at all considering all it does. If all you want to use it for is the satellites

[amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios

2011-05-03 Thread K8TB
Ed, I have not done it yet, but the parts are in the shack: I will be installing two buffer IF amps on the IC-910H. These will feed my SDR-IQ (main and sub rx) . This was my original thought. However, I also ordered a FM filter for my K3, and I will simply have the K3 monitor the

[amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios

2011-05-03 Thread Edward R. Cole
...@acsalaska.net Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios Jerry provides a more complete review and more depth (based on his having experience with more satellite capable radios). I should have mentioned the FT-837R, as it was the best before the advent of the new HF-light radios. I traded

[amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios

2011-05-03 Thread nh6vb Scheller
: [amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios Jerry provides a more complete review and more depth (based on his having experience with more satellite capable radios). I should have mentioned the FT-837R, as it was the best before the advent of the new HF-light radios. I traded all my components

[amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios

2011-05-02 Thread Ted
Hi Andrew, A 'loaded question' for sure, but 1 issue for me: The TS2000 has internal 'birdies' at 436.799 which make it difficult to work some sats. See page 103 of the manual. People claim 'work arounds' but it's an issue in a $2,000 radio and should not be. Don't know about the Icom rig GL,

[amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios

2011-05-02 Thread Luc Leblanc
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/ The Yaesu FT-847 always working since 2001 either on HF or