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G8JNJ	Rating: 5/5	Sep 14, 2007 06:26	Send this review to a friend!
Great fun to use			Time owned: 3 to 6 months
I bought this model after originally considering the FT-857D, as the overall size seemed more suitable for desktop and occasional portable operation. I think it offers excellent value for money, especially if compared against tranceivers you may have bought previously (or all the separate boxes I traded in to buy it, which just about provided the same functionality). Providing it’s only considered as a low cost product, for average use with a modest antenna, then you won’t go far wrong in buying one. However if you are expecting contest grade performance, or are interested in ESSB or Hi-Fi SSB, buy something better. My only criticisms would be:- • The MH-31 stock microphone gives muffled speech (with my voice). • The ALC circuit provides speech compression which can cause splatter. • The ‘in channel’ noise floor on transmit is poor (clock noise). • The front panel is fastened with four flimsy plastic tabs which break. Otherwise it’s very difficult to fault. Great fun to use, and highly reccomended by me.

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