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Transceivers: HF Amateur (including HF+6M+VHF/UHF
models, fixed station or
mobile)
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Mfg and model # = Kenwood
TS-2000
Name = Ken
Call = AC0NJ
Category type = HF/VHF/UHF
Transceiver
Rating = 5 Excellent
Time owned = 2 years
purchased
new or used? = New
Comments = When I was looking for a base station
radio, I wanted to find a complete radio that had HF/VHF and UHF.
There were only a few on the market at the time. After reading
reviews and talking to other Hams I decided to go with the Kenwood
TS-2000. This radio worked great right out of the box. I found
it easy to use and loaded with options. The radio has both a main
and a second receiver. One can be set up for HF while the other can
be on HF/VHF/UHF. There are two antenna inputs for HF. One
antenna input for VHF, another for UHF and an input for 6 meters. I
use the Diamond X2000A antenna which works great for 6 meter/2 meters/6
meters. If you are in the market for a good HF/VHF/UHF radio with
100 Watts out on HF and VHF at a very good price. This unit is worth
a look. I am available for questions.
Ken
email =
fullofblarney@comcast.net
Mfg and model # = Kenwood TS-50
Name = John, Anchorage,
AK
Call = KL7JR
Category type = HF Transceiver
Rating = 5
Excellent
Time owned = 10 years
Purchased new or used? =
New
Comments = Have two TS-50's in use for the past 10 years on my
portable outings. It packs well in a briefcase and is extremely easy
to use. Have never had a problem with either- and I'm hard on
rigs! The Heil hand mic w/DX cartridge compliments the rig
nicely. Have used on shore power and battery power. The Kenwood
quality is there in a plug and play rig. It's too bad they are no
longer made.
Brand and Model number: Icom IC-740
Your first name:
Jamie
Call Sign: KB3QLK
Catagory Type: Hf
Transceiver
Rating: 5 Excellent
Time used: 3
years
Purchased new or used: used
Comments about the equipment in
your own words:
Got the IC-740 before my general
& have enjoyed it's great recieve and easy operation .
For a
newbie this radio is perfect .
Brand and Model number*: Ten-Tec #599 Eagle
Your
first name*:John
Call Sign*:
KL7JR
Type of equipment reveiwed- Be specific! Example
Yaesu FT-107 Hf transceiver, Hustler 4btv vertical
antenna*:Ten-Tec Eagle 599 transceiver
Your overall
rating (5 is excellent, 1 is poor)*: 1
Enter time
owned or used, years/months*: 2 days!
Purchased new or used*:
new Comments about the equipment in your own words*:
Overpriced delicate and fussy with a cheap feel. It was a total
disappointment. Internal tuner wouldn't tune much at all (compared to my
other rigs and LDG tuners) and it did not like having an external tuner in
line. Way too delicate for my operating style. No way is it worth $1800
with the made in USA tag- NO WAY! I made the mistake of overlooking the
inflated price for a simple to operate USA rig. I was wrong! VFO was
chincy too! Oh well, live and learn.
Ten-Tec quality is not what it
used to be!
Your email address*: KL7JR@arrl.net
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