144Mhz SSB

[M3PHP]

Hi all

Does any one know of any nice 2m ssb rigs? i have a fm rig but would like a ssb one.

Peter, M3PHP

[KD5OWO]

Cheak in the AES catalog or go online at www.aesham.com I do think they have some ssb rigs for almost all bands!

[AB0TJ]

The IC-706 is good, it is all-mode on 2 meters and the MKIIG version even has all-mode 70cm. It can be a bit expensive though if you don't want to use it for HF.

73
Alex/AB0TJ

[K9PO]

Look on the product review pages under VHF transceivers and you will get an idea of what is out there. While there some very good new ones available there are some real ggod bargins in the used catagory that you could find.

73-Scott

[KB0NLY]

I guess i may sound cheap but im on a tight budget these days after my son was born last year, radio got pushed aside for a while but im making a comeback!  I run a Yaesu FT-221 2m all-mode for rag chewing with the locals on a home built 8 element yagi.  Look around in the classifieds and don't be scared about buying an older but solid radio.  The 221 only puts out about 13 watts pushing it for all shes worth but i tune mine down to roughly 9 or 10 watts and run a relatively cheap all-mode 500 watt brick on SSB.  Laugh all you want but my shack is mostly oldies but goodies, including a Yaesu FT-101B that i just finished cleaning, repairing, and tuning up.  The tubes for the 101 were spendy and i don't have priviledges on the HF bands just yet but a friend of mine sat for 10 hours straight chatting away on the 101 so i know im ready when the time comes.  Of course like i said im usually a tight wad and watch the bottom line so you have to get good at fixing radios on the weekend before installing them on the desk!  HI HI

Scott
KBØNLY

[HAMRADIO03]

The ic-2100 is a great 2 meter radio.

[G7KWO]

Hi,

I recently aquired a Yeasu FT-480 for under £100, it's not bad on SSB (Only 10 watts, and the logic is VERY basic, but it does a job and it was cheap.

What sort of location are you... we might be able to work 2m...

[KA0MR]

Ten-Tec's 6n2 2m and 6m rig is a real good buy for $695

I use one for weak signal work and I have been on 6 and 2 and above since the 70's.

It puts out 20+ watts both bands and 20 watts on 6 is plenty, It has FM as well although don't think it's like an FM rig with every clever little gimmick on it. It is not designed for that. It is adequate for FM but why would anyone buy an all-mode for the FM portion anyway. It's has 34 filters and belive me very handy when the bands busts wide open and QRM is rampant.

Nobody builds a more affordable unit with these filters.

Bob KA0MR

[KE4CQW]

Hello,
     I have a FT 100 and it does a great job on 2, 6, and 440.  It is similair to the Icom 706, HF, VHF and UHF.  I like the Yeasu brand of radios over most other than Ten Tec.  I have not used the new "6N2" but from what I have seen and heard I think I would like it.  I am an apartment bound ham but I am getting ready to set up a PSK 31 system up with my lap top.  I using a couple of differnet antenna's.  I have a m2 meter loop and a double band vertical.  PSK 31 operates on ssb and seems to be a great mode of operations.  I have a very limited range for 2 voice ssb with 2 meter loop but PSK 31 has 150 mile range with 1 to 2 watts from what I hear on some e-mail forums I see.  I think that you will like it once you get started.  Around here in Knoxville TN we have hams who run 2 meter nets and very active in contesting.  I am not sure of anyone here running PSK 31 but I am getting ready to order the stuff for a couple of us to operate PSK 31.  We are planning to use it FM for a "Talk around" During Skywarn nets to pass traffic back and forth with out everyone on the net hearing it or needing the info.  So if you have the change to get into ssb there are other mode's to have fun with.  73 and hope to hear you around.  Moe ke4cqw@etskywarn.net

[KB2VUQ]

Peter,

If I may...

I read your profile on QRZ.
You are 15 years old and live in the UK.
It also says that you have an ICOM-718 h.f. rig.

With the above mentioned information in mind, I would offer a less expensive alternative.

Consider a TEN-TEC transverter.
It's simple to connect to the ICOM, and they
can be found used, also. You can also purchase
one later for 6 meters, if you desire.

For a new radio, the TEN-TEC 6n2 is pretty decent.

I don't know what the tariff rates are in the UK,
but they may be as much as the purchase price
of some items shipped from the US.
So, if you plan on buying a new rig from the US,
ask about shipping and tariffs first.

Other things I would consider are:

If you plan on trying 2m fm, not all
multi-mode radios do the 1750hz tone
for repeater access in Europe.

Not all radios made here do the new
narrow deviation settings and frequency
steps being used in the UK.

Happy Hamming!

Best Regards,
Dennis
 

 

[M3PHP]

Dennis

thank you for replying to my post, yes i live in the UK (OXFORD). and i was 16 on monday 5/8/02.

i will lookin to ten-tec and see what they have to offer and how much

73 Peter, M3PHP

[KC2GOW]

YAESU FT-736r is an excellant rig for VHF/UHF

Andy