* Jerry N9AVY <n9avy@...> [2020-11-20 19:13]: I'm using a Kenwood TS-950SD with a SignaLink and a homebrew CAT control serial interface I built from an FTDI breakout board. I started on a

I've beem using my Icom IC-7300 almost exclusively for the last 3 years. I love the footprint in my RV, and its easy to take out and use for my portable operations (I do a lot of POTA). I've been

Jerry, When you decide, check out the Main Trading Company (located in Paris, TX) https://www.mtcradio.com/ These people have great pricing, free shipping, the best customer

Scotty I moved from FLEX5000C to IC-7300 and have zero regrets. Barry

Im with Barry, I have the 7300 and love it. I had one glitch where I had to replace the Pre Driver at Icom, but that was only $109. And it was because my 35 year old Diawa tuner

Jerry Been running IC-7300 since 2016. Completed 63,600 QSOs. Nary a glitch. No extra boxes or interfaces required. Plug and play. Still don't have the itch to trade for anything else. Good luck with

Jerry Admins can turn on the polling option. Barry

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Jerry, You asked, so here is what I am using: uBITX v6 by HF Signals with a Nexus DR-X cross-patch by Budd Churchward, WB7FHC. I really enjoyed putting together both of these kits and learned a whole

Hi All ! Thanks for all the replies. Am trying to digest it all. Lots of good info. Let me say that I plan on keeping the FT-1000MP as long as I can. If repair is still available, it will be

Jerry I use a ICOM 7200 strictly for digital. I bought a 7300 years ago when they dropped to under $1000. The 7300 has been great for phone work. Even the internal speaker sounds great for these

When I got my license in 2001 I bought a Kenwood TS-2000 because it filled the HF, VHF and UHF categories in one box but more importantly one price. I knew it did not have a great receiver but

Hi Jerry, I have definitely partaken in the Elecraft Koolaid® here.  Love my K3/100 for digital and phone.  Saving for a KX2 now for SOTA excursions.  I think Eric and Wayne are really on to

Jerry, In my shack, I have, like you, a Yaesu FT-1000mp, loaded with every 1st & 2nd I.F. filter it will hold. Never had any problems with it. GREAT cw rig, and bpsk31 radio. Also in my shack is an

How ya doin', Jerry - it's hard to beat the FTdx3000. I love mine. Several other members of my local club have this rig and love it, too. It has a built in soundcard for PSK (and other digital

Jerry, I am trying to decide on a new rig too. My hubby said I could have a new radio of my choice for my birthday. I was thinking the Yeasu FTdx-101MP because it will give me 200 watts - an

I think a little discussion on this (as opposed to just a poll) might be interesting. For psk and other HF digital modes I have used: 1. TenTec Eagle 599AT 2. Elecraft KX3 and KXPA100 3. Icom

Jerry, That's a shame to bury that rig. My 1000MP went out last year and I sent it to Technical Specialists in Tampa where Lee does circuit board level repairs. Might want to send it to him if it

Been considering a new (or new to me) rig since the FT-1000MP bit the dust after a bunch of years; although it was repaired and seems to be working okay there is a little doubt in the back of my mind

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