What product would you like to see on the market?

I'm with the Vampire: I want a 100 watt 2m all-mode radio that's strictly a VHF rig rather than a compromise HF/VHF/UHF do-it-all wah-dee-doo-dah shack-in-a-box.

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Originally Posted by N2NH

I'd like to see a CW only QRP HF rig. It could be a kit (Like the Heathkit HW7/8/9) or built like the FT-817. But inexpensive and CW only. If I were limited to 3 bands, it would be 20, 30, 40 Meters, but it should be configurable at time of purchase if that's the case. I think something like the Red Hot Radio but with 3 bands would be great.

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Not sure if its exactally what you are looking for but have you checked out the YouKit radios? They come in 4 band or two and models and all weigh in at under 300$.

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Originally Posted by KG4CGC

If Icom can go full goose bozo on D-Star, why can't they simply make one model of dual bander with SSB/CW?

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My thoughts as well. Hell, at this point Id even be happy with with a mobile that had SSB/CW option.

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Originally Posted by N2NH

I'd like to see a CW only QRP HF rig. It could be a kit (Like the Heathkit HW7/8/9) or built like the FT-817. But inexpensive and CW only. If I were limited to 3 bands, it would be 20, 30, 40 Meters, but it should be configurable at time of purchase if that's the case. I think something like the Red Hot Radio but with 3 bands would be great.

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Originally Posted by KJ6BSO

I'm with the Vampire: I want a 100 watt 2m all-mode radio that's strictly a VHF rig rather than a compromise HF/VHF/UHF do-it-all wah-dee-doo-dah shack-in-a-box.

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Yep. Since I dont see that happening any time soon, when I get back I have a plan in mind. I will will pick up either a 736r with an array of solid state amps or a 910H. The 736r gives me the advantage of being able to add 220, though, 220 is one band I use strictly FM on. I may just go with a 910H and an Alinco 220 mobile in the shack.

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Originally Posted by KB3LAZ

Not sure if its exactally what you are looking for but have you checked out the YouKit radios? They come in 4 band or two and models and all weigh in at under 300$.

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Thanks. I gave them a look. Too bad $150 radios are extinct, but those were single banders. These are nice. Thanks again.

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Originally Posted by KJ6BSO

I'm with the Vampire: I want a 100 watt 2m all-mode radio that's strictly a VHF rig rather than a compromise HF/VHF/UHF do-it-all wah-dee-doo-dah shack-in-a-box.

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Oh, I dunno, Carlo. I'm pretty happy with my 746Pro which does 100w on 2m. It was sure nice to have that power in Sac. I don't have an antenna for 2m set up here yet.

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Originally Posted by WU9G

Oh, I dunno, Carlo. I'm pretty happy with my 746Pro which does 100w on 2m. It was sure nice to have that power in Sac. I don't have an antenna for 2m set up here yet.

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What kind of antenna do you have?

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Originally Posted by KG4CGC

What kind of antenna do you have?

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I don't have one here yet. I have an element element 2 meter beam in Tulelake that I hope to pick up (with my 63 Rambler and a bunch of other junk) by the end of next month weather permitting.

I also have a tower and a KT-34a that I'm going to bring out here. I have a discone and a Comet 6 meter vertical here, but it's been too cold to put them up.

For HF, I have a W9INN 40-80-160 antenna that I installed as an inverted V up about 40 feet. It plays real well on those bands and tunes up adequately everywhere else. I also have a Cushcraft R-4 vertical which is not hooked up yet. It was, but I stole the coax for the dipole, and haven't drilled the second hole for the coax to the basement.

OK. I have a Cushcraft 13 element 2m ant that's looking for a home.