Looking for another rig

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Originally Posted by X-Rated

I am leaning heavily towards the Xiegu. Sounds pretty interesting. They still have the FT-991's in stock at HRO as well for under $900. I need to see if I can get the dosh appropriated for the expense first. I will probably be flipping a coin or watch more YouTube videos going, "Oh, I want this one. No wait. I want this one."

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Don't flip the watch, do the coin.

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Originally Posted by K7SGJ

Don't flip the watch, do the coin.

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Good call. I wouldn't want to nick my Rolex.

Don't forget Elecraft.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/U1785-USED-E...kAAOSwcUBYR0WO

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Originally Posted by ka4dpo

Don't forget Elecraft.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/U1785-USED-E...kAAOSwcUBYR0WO

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That, or a K2/100 can be had fairly reasonably.

The KX3 is a solid radio. I bought one new last year, fully loaded. Took it out on a trip to the UK and had a blast. Also had it camping a few times and one weekend kayak trip on the Mississippi. Probably won't take it kayaking again, honestly by the time I got set up on the island for the overnight, I was more interested in the campfire and the single malt. I digress. KX3, great radio, built in PSK/RTTY that can be sent via Morse code and paddle.

Nice to see you posting again, Tom.

There are a couple of companies making add-ons for the KX3 - heat sinks, chassis extensions, covers...did you put any of that on yours?

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Originally Posted by N8YX

Nice to see you posting again, Tom.

There are a couple of companies making add-ons for the KX3 - heat sinks, chassis extensions, covers...did you put any of that on yours?

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Not a bit of it yet. It's tempting though. I really like the plastic cover and the side extensions. I normally never run much power so I haven't seen it get too warm yet.

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Originally Posted by KC9ECI

Not a bit of it yet. It's tempting though. I really like the plastic cover and the side extensions. I normally never run much power so I haven't seen it get too warm yet.

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So you're the Chief now? Congratulations.

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So you're the Chief now? Congratulations.

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Have been for the last three years. Just got re-elected the other evening for another two year term, and then I'm going to retire from it. Think I may have set a record, held an annual meeting with election of officers start to finish was 6 minutes. Spent 1.2M on new apparatus this year, taking delivery of a new engine sometime in January and a new ladder truck some time in February. Cutting a deal this week for a new Chevy 3500 brush truck. Don't find a lot of time to be playing radio or hanging around forums these days.

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Originally Posted by KC9ECI

Have been for the last three years. Just got re-elected the other evening for another two year term, and then I'm going to retire from it. Think I may have set a record, held an annual meeting with election of officers start to finish was 6 minutes. Spent 1.2M on new apparatus this year, taking delivery of a new engine sometime in January and a new ladder truck some time in February. Cutting a deal this week for a new Chevy 3500 brush truck. Don't find a lot of time to be playing radio or hanging around forums these days.

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Keep up the good work. Your community appreciates your efforts. At least I hope they do and I hope they don't actually have to find out.

Recent wildfires here really put everyone to the test. FFs here ran 24/7 on 4 hours of sleep.