One of the reasons I belong to this group is the experience and expertise of the operators on here. I have a question about my next step, in terms of radios. This is not necessarily a 160m question, but it does affect Topband.
I currently have FT-950 Yaesu. Upgraded through some horse trading from TS-690s. Love the DSP and having 100w on 6m. I need better coverage on VHF, so am considering older ICom (746 non-pro) or TS-2000. Have even looked a the Icom 9100 though it is a bit pricey. If I replace the FT-950 with one of these rigs (I'm leaning TS-2000) I would have these criteria. 1) Maintain or improve DX capabilities on HF 160-10m 2) Add separate receive antenna jack for receiving loop or beverage 3) Add 2m and 432 with a transverter friendly rig. If I can't get decent DX coverage with one of these, I'd have the option of keeping the FT-950 and getting the 746 or a used TS-2000 Here's my main question . . . are any of you TopBanders using TS-2000 as your primary HF Dxing rig? Thanks in advance, and 73, Trent N4DTF -- Trent Fleming My blog on banking topics: www.bankinginsights.blogspot.com My web site www.trentfleming.com Follow me on FaceBook www.facebook.com/thetechnologyadvisor Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/N4DTF www.twitter.com/remotedeposit www.twitter.com/techadvisor _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband