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Are there any good all band transceivers that you would recommend for under $500 ? |
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KC0OLQ James, when you refer to 'All Band Transceivers' in your question, I assume you are asking about new current model transceivers with Medium Frequency (MF) 160 Meters, High Frequency (HF) 80 - 10 Meters and those that might also include Very High Frequency (VHF) 6 Meters. Currently from 11 different major retail providers that I have researched and keep in a Excel spreadsheet, of the 32 models made by the 4 Japanese manufacturers and the 16 models made by the 3 American manufacturers, they have nothing for $500.00 or less. The cheapest price I found for any of the Japanese made transceivers is the Icom IC-718 100W MF/HF (160/80-10 Meter) for $569.95 from R & L Electronics (http://www.randl.com/shop/index.shtml). If you are not opposed to buying a new second hand or older model transceiver there are places like QRZ.com swapmeet or eBay, where you could research for a deal. K4RFE Larry |
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I don't know of any sub $500 all band transceivers in current production. Very close are the FT-817 and the IC-718, both with a street price under $600. However, there are scads sub $500 all band transceivers on the used market. I suggest going to a hamfest :-) |
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I say look for the Yaesu FT 901DM,FT900-FT920 and the Kenwood TS 530-TS 920-930-830s TS 130-140-TS 570-Alinco all bander ,IC 725 ,735,710 all are good starter Rigs with all bands-Good luck |
Presumably this is new equipment? I'm looking forward to the answers on this one!