[amsat-bb] TS-790A FOR SALE

[John Kludt]

Don,

The challenge (unless things have changed from the 817) is it is not full
duplex so you really need two of them.  The  alternative is to use an SDR
for the downlink but then you need a computer.   It is tough nut to crack.

John K4SQC

On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 8:14 AM Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi at gmail.com> wrote:

> IC-9700 is just that, but it is not on the market yet...
> <rant>
> While it is looks to be a great radio, there is a sore lack of portable, I
> would put the IC-9700 in the lug-able category, VHF/UHF all mode radios.
> The only radio on the market in the portable all mode VHF/UHF is the
> FT-818; unless there is something that I do not know about.  The FT-857,
> IC-9100, IC-7100, etc.. are also lug-able radio. Not to mention the 818 is
> near $800 USD, that is hard bill to swallow when you are interested in 2
> bands that it covers.
>
> One wonders what it would take from engineering perspective to build a
> 5-25w all mode VHF/UFH radio... Not a 100% sure if 25w would be enough for
> the VHF/UHF contesters to power transverters/amplifiers, but it would be an
> additional market outside of satellite operation.
> </rant>
>
> Sorry for the rant, but it seemed somewhat on topic.
>
> On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 7:30 AM Paul Andrews <w2hro.fn20 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Gary,
> >
> > Thanks for the info on the TS-790 but I will look for something newer.
> >
> > It's too bad that they don't make many special purpose VHF radios
> anymore.
> >
> > 73 - Paul - W2HRO
> >
> > Paul
> > On Sun, Aug 26, 2018 at 6:21 PM Gary Lockhart via AMSAT-BB
> > <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > 144/430 MHz All Mode Transceiver
> > > Very good cosmetic condition (light scratches on top) and in perfect
> > working condition.
> > > Memory battery replaced with socket/battery combination. Includes
> MC-48B
> > mic, MC-80 desk mic, USB computer interface cable
> > > and printed pdf of manual. No original box or packaging. Sold as is, no
> > return due to parts swappers.
> > > Ship CONUS. PAYPAL only. $550 plus shipping from 21863.
> > > Pictures in QRZ.com listing.
> > >
> > >
> > > Gary  AB3ID
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> Don KB2YSI
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