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
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
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.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
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
...@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
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
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,
Hello all,
Can someone tell what is better for satellite work, the Kenwood TS-2000X or
the Icom IC- 9100 ??
Best regards
Andrew
HK4MKE
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The Yaesu FT-847 always working since 2001 either on HF or
