If you are looking for a Ham Radio Transceiver , why not look at some of the portable base ham radio transceivers. Generally you will find Icom, Yeasu and Kenwood make some nice portable base ham radio transceivers. The nice idea is if you are traveling you can run this type of Ham Radio Transceiver easily from you mobile home. They are big enough and have all the features you will need. Some are also waterproof, so if you are using it in the field it will not be destroyed. Generally they are not as expensive as one of the big contesting Ham Radio Transceivers.
I did checkout Eham.net and the reviews are very good for this type of Ham radio. One of the first in this group is the Icom IC-7200. My second choice is the Yaesu FT-450D and my third choice is the Kenwood TS-480HX . All three are in the portable base transceiver class. Check out the picture link below for more information.
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| ICOM IC-7200 |
- The latest IF DSP technology is employed in the IC-7200. While the IC-7200 is an entry-class transceiver, advanced digital features are comparable to higher class transceivers.
- Waterproof protection technologies that are used in Icom's marine radios are applied to the buttons and knobs on the front panel to provide a measure of protection against water intrusion. *IC-7200 is not waterproof.
- AGC loop management Distortion and blocking from strong nearby signals are prevented by placing DSP functions inside the AGC loop. The AGC time constants are selectable from fast, slow and off for each operating mode.
- Digital IF filter Optional filters will never be required for the IC-7200. The built-in digital filter allows you to flexibly select the filter width and shape from soft and sharp* and provides cutting-edge filter characteristics. *Filter shape is selectable for SSB and CW modes only.
- Manual notch filter The manual notch filter delivers more than 70dB of attenuation. Strong interring tones will be eliminated without adversely affecting the AGC loop performance. ON the bottom right of the front panel, a dedicated control knob adjusts the notch filter frequency.
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| YAESU FT-450D |
- Yaesu FT-450D Deluxe HF All-mode Amateur Band Transceiver with built-in DSP signal processing.
- Features include CW beacon function, 500 memories , ctcss, & Built-in Automatic Antenna Tuner.
- Output is 100W CW-FM-SSB, & 25W AM carrier.
- Includes hand microphone.
- Receives 0.30 - 54Mhz, Transmits on the Amateur radio bands between 6-160 Meters.
- Requires 12 - 13.8Vdc at 22 Amps minimum for power hookup. Use an Optional regulated 13.8Vdc 25A or 30A Power supply for Home use.
- Requires Optional suitable antenna.
- Replaces FT-450AT & FT-450 models.
- Approx Size = 9" x 3.3" x 8.6" ( 229 x 85 x 218 mm ).
- Includes Hand microphone & Fused DC power cable.
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| KENWOOD TS-480HX |
- 200W output (50MHz: 100W) DC 13.8V in the TS-480HX
- TX/RX 16-bit AF digital signal processing
- Continuous RX: 500kHz (VFO: 30kHz) to 60MHz
- TX covers all Amateur bands 1.8MHz to 50MHz
- Separate LCD control panel with speaker
There are quite a few other Ham Radio Transceivers that are excellent radios. I would also recommend to look into the used class of Ham Radio Transceivers. They are also excellent choices of Ham Radios. I would look at Amazon and Ebay for good quality Ham Radios. Ebay would be my main choice for a good used Ham Radio Transceiver. Just be sure to check out the seller for good or bad ratings. Always remember to protect yourself as the buyer. You can find all kinds of useful information at http://www.eham.net/reviews/ . Also check out Rigpix at http://www.rigpix.com/ . You can also check out the store below for other Ham Radios and Equipment.
Thank You for reading from Dan KC2YTI 73s.
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