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Originally Posted by Bill R
My price range is not really carved in stone. I have seen examples of all the suggested radios for under $300. Also some icoms in that range. I don't even mind doing some repair work if the price is right.
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You should decide if you want an older (tube output) radio or a solid-state one. Tube transceivers require tune-up at least each time you change bands, and to some degree within some bands as well. (You may actually prefer or enjoy that kind of hands-on operating.) Newer rigs are an order of magnitude simpler to use-just pick a band, tune the dial, and hit the key or microphone button (assuming you have a resonant multi-band antenna).
If you want a solid-state but relatively inexpensive radio, look for a Kenwood TS-140, or 430 as you mentioned, or an Icom IC-725/726/735, or a Yaesu FT-747/757 perhaps. All are easy-to-use rigs with full-coverage HF receive as well.
11-09-2011, 10:47 PM
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