[amsat-bb] Re: TS2000 or FT847 ?

[David Johnson]

Hi,

I've used both rigs for sat op's using CAT but the problem with the 
'2000 is the L/O sprog on the SO-50 downlink (436.8) for which you have 
to use a second receiver.

73

Dave

Jeff Davis, KE9V wrote:
> Be sure to let him know that Yaesu has discontinued the FT-847. Might  
> not mean much, but he should have that info before making a decision.
>
> 73, Jeff-KE9V
>
>
> On Dec 27, 2006, at 11:07 AM, Dave Aitch wrote:
>
>   
>> I introduced a friend to the world of amateur satellites today.
>>
>> He was very pleased/impressed to also have a QSO ( Thanks Ib)
>>
>> Mike is now trying to decide which transceiver to purchase, as
>> per the title.
>>
>> I have owned/used both, but Mike would prefer some other
>> opinions too.
>>
>> Mike wants and all in one box. No argument.
>>
>> What do you think ?
>>
>> Any major reasons to choose one over the other ?
>>
>> Mike is aware of the annoying UHF harmonics on the TS2000.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Dave.
>> AMSAT UK 5766
>>     
>
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