Hi . I am interested in buying some kind of radio equipment but I was thinking if we can get a pci card and use the pc and programs to do the job this expensive toys you mention .
Also what kind of anthenas should I buy , I'm quite lost in this area I wonder if you could send me a link of a proper website to know more about this subject.
what are these radios good for? i use mine to talk to my co workers but what does everyone els use it for. all i hear are people saying if they sound good
For 1000€ u have a very big choice. My first station was Icom 735, and i still got it. Later i bought an icom 746 PRO which is around 1200$ (station here are a bit more expensive than in USA). I think its best buy for that amount of cash and presonally i think its a lot better buy than Icom IC 7000 and FT 897. You can also buy Kenwood TS-480D or AT. In the future i am going to buy FT-857D for SOTA and M/P operations.
In my opinion I am perfectly fine with vintage tube transceivers receivers, transmitters, amps etc.i.e Drake, ART, Collins, Heathkit; seeing how im studying up for my tech and my father is a extra I see nothing wrong with receiving good working radios handed down from family and friends. FYI my first radio contact was on a Drake TR-6 when I was in my early teens. Greatest experience ever!
i bought a vx8r for my prep bag...is there anyway to hook that to some kind of a booster so i can talk further without buying a new radio? i dont have my license or really know aynthing about ham..just curious right now.
I would also recommend getting something that is useful to what you are wanting to do in the hobby. For example, I got an HT as my first radio because I like to hike. If you spend a ton of time in the car, then I would recommend you get a mobile 2m and 440. For HP The Yaesu 857 or 897 are great radios.
@ronhuppert Amen the social aspect of this hobby is looking more and more hopeless.
You might want to consider building. Many fine kits and projects are available especially for the QRP CW enthusiast. BITX 20 Project is originally 20m SSB Transceiver, available: kit (recommended) or you can get the circuit boards and source the parts yourself (Far Circuits) lots of educational documentation for this project. IF you can solder and follow insructions you can build kits. See eham.net reviews.
I ALMOST went with the FT-897D radio,or the IC-7000! Couldn't decide which way I wanted to go until I seen the FT-950. That is the one i wanted to go after since it at least had 6 meter VHF band along with the HF bands! Might look for a used FT-897 radio to use as a "field day"radio so the 950 can stay at home in the shack where it belongs! You gave some good suggestions on first radios,though!
I enjoy your videos. I can agree that if you are going to buy a radio, get one with all the bands and modes. Otherwise, like I ended up doing, you buy a 2 meter FM with your technician license, then you get a mobile, then you get your upgrade and then have to buy yet another radio. Pretty soon you have 4 or 5 radios sitting around and you've spent more money in the long term. Buy the one radio with everything and then get a backup somewhere down the line. If you're on a budget, save up!
Hi . I am interested in buying some kind of radio equipment but I was thinking if we can get a pci card and use the pc and programs to do the job this expensive toys you mention .
Also what kind of anthenas should I buy , I'm quite lost in this area I wonder if you could send me a link of a proper website to know more about this subject.
daniliver 2 weeks ago
what are these radios good for? i use mine to talk to my co workers but what does everyone els use it for. all i hear are people saying if they sound good
martinsteele05 3 weeks ago
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For 1000€ u have a very big choice. My first station was Icom 735, and i still got it. Later i bought an icom 746 PRO which is around 1200$ (station here are a bit more expensive than in USA). I think its best buy for that amount of cash and presonally i think its a lot better buy than Icom IC 7000 and FT 897. You can also buy Kenwood TS-480D or AT. In the future i am going to buy FT-857D for SOTA and M/P operations.
NighthawkSLO 3 weeks ago
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NighthawkSLO 3 weeks ago
In my opinion I am perfectly fine with vintage tube transceivers receivers, transmitters, amps etc.i.e Drake, ART, Collins, Heathkit; seeing how im studying up for my tech and my father is a extra I see nothing wrong with receiving good working radios handed down from family and friends. FYI my first radio contact was on a Drake TR-6 when I was in my early teens. Greatest experience ever!
TheSouthern4501 1 month ago
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TheSouthern4501 1 month ago
How about a Yaesu ft 817? It includes the 144/430 mhz band as well and is only around $679 retail.
UpcomingJedi 1 month ago
@UpcomingJedi 817 is 5W only, i would rather spent 150$ more and buy 857 which has 100W
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Nice video, thank you for sharing. theroniii.blogspot.com and w7dtg.blogspot.com for more ham radio related items.
w7dtg 2 months ago
Nice Video man....Wish it would have been online BEFORE I bought my first radio!!!
KC9UHA 2 months ago
Nice vid (: I want my club to do a talk like this at one of our meetings for all of the new members we have so they know where to start!
StarbuckMaelstrom 3 months ago
This radio is on my list for the shack, and my FT450 will become my mobile.
MrBKBiker 3 months ago
Enjoyed your video !
Kalkaekie 3 months ago
thanks for the onfo is there a good place t buy uued ones and how do you get
license ?????? as you cant tell i am clueless just feel a need to get into this as the time are calling for it
gonny417 4 months ago
i bought a vx8r for my prep bag...is there anyway to hook that to some kind of a booster so i can talk further without buying a new radio? i dont have my license or really know aynthing about ham..just curious right now.
MotorsportsX 4 months ago in playlist More videos from N7TFP
Hey, I plan on taking my test soon. Not sure which radio to get first. Please help. Thanks.
marcusmurray2 4 months ago
I think a "do-it-all" multi-mode rig MAY be a good idea, BUT on the other hand an HF/6m rig will be fine, and a separate VHF-UHF rig.
XE1GXG 5 months ago
I would also recommend getting something that is useful to what you are wanting to do in the hobby. For example, I got an HT as my first radio because I like to hike. If you spend a ton of time in the car, then I would recommend you get a mobile 2m and 440. For HP The Yaesu 857 or 897 are great radios.
Great Video BTW.
othrower74 6 months ago
I have a Tech and want to go HF,,I am sick ant tired of hearing old guys talk about the corns on their feet,,2 meter SUCKS
ronhuppert 6 months ago 2
@ronhuppert Amen the social aspect of this hobby is looking more and more hopeless.
You might want to consider building. Many fine kits and projects are available especially for the QRP CW enthusiast. BITX 20 Project is originally 20m SSB Transceiver, available: kit (recommended) or you can get the circuit boards and source the parts yourself (Far Circuits) lots of educational documentation for this project. IF you can solder and follow insructions you can build kits. See eham.net reviews.
97448able 4 months ago
I ALMOST went with the FT-897D radio,or the IC-7000! Couldn't decide which way I wanted to go until I seen the FT-950. That is the one i wanted to go after since it at least had 6 meter VHF band along with the HF bands! Might look for a used FT-897 radio to use as a "field day"radio so the 950 can stay at home in the shack where it belongs! You gave some good suggestions on first radios,though!
KC9SYJ 8 months ago
I enjoy your videos. I can agree that if you are going to buy a radio, get one with all the bands and modes. Otherwise, like I ended up doing, you buy a 2 meter FM with your technician license, then you get a mobile, then you get your upgrade and then have to buy yet another radio. Pretty soon you have 4 or 5 radios sitting around and you've spent more money in the long term. Buy the one radio with everything and then get a backup somewhere down the line. If you're on a budget, save up!
chadlpnemt 8 months ago