Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880

At 02:23 AM 2/14/2010, you wrote: >My current thoughts are to get the 2200 now and the digital board later >when funds are available. I'll add my voice to the chorus, and I concur with the general consensus. Of the two radios mentioned, definitely put down the extra money and go for the 880.

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880

Ah, well, welcome to Missouri (I'm on the Kansas side in the KC area). With a base antenna, you could probably reach the W0OMD system which is about 30 miles SE of Springfield, MO. It is currently 2m only, but has pretty good coverage so it might be accessible when mobile from that far out. Chec

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880

Don't waste your money! Very limited features Fran Signature -- Fran, W1FJM On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 10:23 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

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880

Tom NM0N wrote: I'd strongly suggest spending the extra money up front and getting the 880. In your area near San Jose, there are several D-STAR systems listed in the Dstarusers.org repeater directory, most of which have a 70cm repeater in addition to 2m and 23cm, and some that are solely

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880

I'd suggest you purchase a used ID-800 and I have seem them purchased for $350-400.00 I purchased two for $400.00. Tom - W4UOC In a message dated 2/13/2010 10:50:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, don.bo...@earthlink.net writes: I am trying to decide between the Icom 2200H or the Ico

RE: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880

Hi Don, For what it's worth I got started on DStar with a 2200H loaner. Then I bought the 880. The difference in operating is significant (at least to me). The display is much better. On the 2200 you do not see the sending station info text like callsign. Seems like a small thing, but I really

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880

Kent wrote: The 880 has free programing software. And is 3rd generation Dstar. _._,___ Thanks, two more in the 880 plus column. -- Don Bowen KI6DIU http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Travels/journal/Journal.html

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880

I'd strongly suggest spending the extra money up front and getting the 880. In your area near San Jose, there are several D-STAR systems listed in the Dstarusers.org repeater directory, most of which have a 70cm repeater in addition to 2m and 23cm, and some that are solely 70cm in California. Some

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880

Don, My personal recommendation is based on the following; Do you seriously plan to get into D-Star or do you wish to just 'test the waters'? One thing you should consider...are you within reach of a D-Star repeater stack? If not, then consider a DV Dongle for around $200 and utiliz

Re: [DSTAR_DIGITAL] 2200H vs 880

The 880 has free programing software. And is 3rd generation Dstar. Kent KQ4KK On Feb 13, 2010, at 10:23, 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 rea

[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 aroun

[DSTAR_DIGITAL] Re: CONNECTING TO RELECTORorREPEATERS

Hi List, --- In dstar_digital@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Bosshard (NU5D)" wrote: > Unfortunately many have forgotten how to use DSTAR without DPLUS linking. Acknowledge to what Steve said. I think many users are confused or not aware of that there are two different modes of operation on D-STAR in g