Favorite Radio????

[W2MC Jon]

Does anyone have a vote for their favorite radio?

I will submit my own.

For HF - I love my Yaesu FT-1000MP MKV  -  Great rig, does everything I want it to, and does it well (and at 200 watts).  My only wish would be for it to do 6 meters without needing the FTV-1000 transverter.  Sorry Stan.  I'm not giving it up!

For VHF - No question.  The Yaesu FT-736R.  I had one, traded it to Shawn, and missed it so much I bought another one at Dayton.  I tried to love a Kenwood TS-790, and it is a close second, but I dont have to think to run a 736.  I have learned to love its 25 watts.

For overall mobile portable, etc. - Icom IC-706.  I have had several of these thru the years, and currently have two - an original and a MK IIG.  The only thing it doesn't do well is Field Day, as the receiver's front end isn't quite up to that many radios that close.

HT- Yaesu VX-5R.  Small enough that you dont think you're lugging around a brick, yet big enough that you dont feel like you're missing something with a small ht.


Any other comments?

Jon
W2MC

[KC2VOW Mark]

well, being out of work since i've been a licensed operator has hampered me from getting any equipment.  I have a Motorola HT750 UHF that has 4 channels.  I get decent reception when i'm outside with it, however, i only seem to be hitting the repeater on 2 of the 4 channels.  So i'll say that's my favorite HT SO FAR! 

[K2SMD Shawn]

My favorite radio is my Yaesu FT-736R. It does 2-432 and I have the optional 220 & 1296 installed and I have the 6 meter module as well. It was designed primarily as a satellite radio but most people use it for VHF/UHF contesting. These radios were introduced in 1987 and discontinued in the 90's. They are getting more scarce and more expensive. If you can find one for under $1200 (with 1 extra module) iit's a bargain.

[n3xtw tom]

since I only havew a tech ticket and want to upgrade to general and that the fcc has opened up part of 10 meters 28.3 to 28.5 so far my favorite radio is the ft 897d it is a menu drivin radio but i do like it and have no trouble at all furtherest contact with the radio hooked up to an a-99 (antron) has been pureto rico