[amsat-bb] Yaesu FT-736R versus newer transceivers

[Dave Mann]

Good info!  Many thanks.  Every so often I go through an evolution saying to myself and XYL, "maybe I need a 'better rig' ....".  I went through that when I sold my HW-100 🤡 about 50 years ago.

I've learned from good advice like that received here to stick with what works best.  My two optimized Kenwood TS-830's are good examples of that.

Yes the FT-736R has limitations on the CAT instruction set and interfacing.  However, by using TRX-Manager, PSTRotator and gPredict in concert everything is working out so far - for sure, my 27" monitor keeps everything in view.

Best 73
Dave N4CVX 


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> On Apr 29, 2017, at 10:09, James Duffey <jamesduffey at comcast.net> wrote:
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> A look through the ARRL product reviews should tell you what you need to know in an objective fashion. 
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> Having said that, sensitivity is probably not the best parameter on which to judge a potential transceiver. Poor sensitivity can be cured with a preamp. Not so poor strong signal handling performance or ergonomics. 
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> I have a TS2000X, which is only mediocre in sensitivity and strong signal handling capability, but has good ergonomics. It is useful as an HF backup rig and I use it for VHF/UHF roving, at which it excels. It also has a 1296 option. With an outside antenna the notorious birdie is not a problem. 
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> All of the all-mode VHF transceivers have their pluses and minuses. Some are more show stoppers than others. These kinds of rigs are compromises and once one decides on what compromises one can make, selection is easier. The highest performance option, a pair (or more) of transverters, can be a task to integrate, is expensive, has primitive ergonomics, and requires two IF transceivers for satellite work.
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> Let us know what you decide. — Duffey KK6MC
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>> On Apr 29, 2017, at 8:50 AM, Dave Mann <cwo4mann at comcast.net> wrote:
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>> Please help me out with critical comments about receiver sensitivity vis-a-vis the venerable FT-736R and latest 2-m/70-cm all-mode transceivers best suited for AMSAT work.
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>> Thanks in advance,
>> Dave N4CVX 
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