Future Radio

[W9JAM]

If I ever get things straightened out again, What radio would you guys recommend for a computer geek? I have a FT-817nd right now but would like something with a little more UMPH to it for the future. Thoughts?

[NA4BH]

You are a computer geek, why not one of those SDR radios?

[W9JAM]

um... i don't think I'll ever see one in the price range I'm looking at. Besides that, I'd want something that I could eventually have work with a Mac or PC, or Even in Linux.

[WØTKX]

Well, if you are used to the Yaesu world, the FT-857 or 897 do quite well with computer control. Your 817 can be computer controlled as well, and if you need more "oomph" there are some amps to consider.

Instead of a new radio, here's a $pendy but great amp for the FT-817...
http://www.tokyohypower.com/hl-45b.html

This is a kit, and I've talked to a couple of stations using them...
http://site.hfprojectsyahoo.com/hf_packer-amp

Got two FT-857's, and used to run an 897. I also have a Flex 3000 SDR, and it's pretty cool. Also a Ten Tec Pegasus. I really like PC controlled rigs. Wouldn't necessarily dump the FT-817. It's a decent radio.

[NQ6U]

What's your price range?

[n2ize]

For a computer geek I would recommend a nice old boatanchor with tubes inside. Gotta get away from all the computer/digital stuff now and then and a nice old boatanchor is just the perfect prescription. :)

[N8YX]

Ft-1000D.

Jupiter.

Omni VII.

TS-2000.

FT-847.

I can think of a bunch more but all the above are reasonably priced.

[w2amr]

If I ever get things straightened out again, What radio would you guys recommend for a computer geek? I have a FT-817nd right now but would like something with a little more UMPH to it for the future. Thoughts?This should to the trick.
http://www.flex-radio.com/

[KG4CGC]

Anyone have a control cable for an FT-100 to interface with a computer. The new MB has a serial connection.
Although it is receive only, mouse clicking the rig from a horizontally polarized position would be interesting.

[KB3LAZ]

Erm..I may. Ill look. I had a 100D and 2 100s with loads of accs laying around. However I did liquidate a lot when I got my pro III a few years back. TBH with you idk what all I had, I hated that rig loads. I only had the three cuz I got them all for the nice price of free.

As for the topic at hand.

You dont want me to start making a list of radio suggestions it will be as lengthy as this forum in its entirety. xD But as was suggested, an sdr would lean more to the computer aspect. As Gorge pointed out Flex is a great starting point. I like the 3000. Ive looked into the 1500 but if im gonna do qrp its not gonna be from my shack.

[KB3LAZ]

For a computer geek I would recommend a nice old boatanchor with tubes inside. Gotta get away from all the computer/digital stuff now and then and a nice old boatanchor is just the perfect prescription. :)

John, I hate digital so much even my PC has analog meters. ^^
http://www.tigerdirect.com/include/AddCartfromGallery.asp?EdpNo=4776230&csid=ITD&Sku=A107-1130&imgcart=1
This is the case in question.

[ka4dpo]

Get a flex 3000 if you want to use your own dedicated computer or a 5000 that comes with one built in. You can digitally tweak your rig till the cows come home.

[W1GUH]

For a computer geek I would recommend a nice old boatanchor with tubes inside. Gotta get away from all the computer/digital stuff now and then and a nice old boatanchor is just the perfect prescription. :)

Beat me to it!