[HiDARG-MEMBERS] Looking for a radio

Tue Feb 18 18:42:33 EST 2020

Thanks all for the help, I have located a radio for my XYL's vehicle and
found another that I want for myself hihi  At any rate, Thank you all again.

73

Dave "Doc" Green

KT7DOC

On Tue, Feb 18, 2020 at 5:05 AM Ken <kallen at threedimes.com> wrote:

> Doc ~
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> I have a radio that might work for you.  It is a Yaesu 7900.  The model is
> older, no GPS, and not a lot of the features of new rigs.  This particular
> one I purchased about 18 months back for a project that got canceled.  The
> radio is new, old stock, and has never been out of the box.  It does have a
> detachable face plate and I have the original separation kit with it.  If
> this will meet your needs, I’ll let it go for $125.00
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> Ken Allen
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> K7IXO
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> *From:* HiDARG-Members <hidarg-members-bounces at hidarg.org> *On Behalf Of *Mike
> Darling
> *Sent:* Monday, February 17, 2020 7:00 PM
> *To:* HiDARG Members <hidarg-members at hidarg.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [HiDARG-MEMBERS] Looking for a radio
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> Dave, I second Rich's suggestion. I bought a used Kenwood TM-V71a from
> another HiDARG member last year.  I mounted the body in the back of the
> truck, and tucked the remote head just beneath the ashtray. It's pretty
> bulletproof... not a lot of bells and whistles... it just works.
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> Just keep looking and asking around... one will turn up.
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> Mike
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> N7GND
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> On Mon, Feb 17, 2020 at 6:25 PM RICH LOVIN <richlovin at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Just FYI.
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> I am very happy with my Kenwood TM-V71a dual band, remote head,
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> monitor VHF and UHF at same time.  Find a good used one.
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> Rich, KQ7R
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> On Mon, Feb 17, 2020 at 5:50 PM <Sgriggs at orbitechinc.com> wrote:
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> Steve, glad to hear of your good experience. I thought of buying one at
> one time, but then looked at the e-ham reviews.
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> https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=11295
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> I decided there was enough with VHF Tx failure issues to look elsewhere.
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> Back to the OP question…..
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> In amateur radios I am most familiar with Yaesu and on the commercial side
> Motorola and Vertex. Vertex is now all Motorola so none new, not sure if
> there were  older ones with a removable faceplate? None of those two brands
> of Part 90 gear have a VFO or any sort of on radio user programmability,
> need cables and software. I have a mobile Vertex VHF analog/DMR radio for
> work and a couple of matching HT’s, BUT that mobile does NOT have a
> detachable faceplate.
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> Looking through what Yaesu offers currently and has for last few years,
> the removable faceplate radios are few, currently a single analog dual band
> and two analog/digital offerings.
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> The east expensive currently new is actually the YAESU FTM-100DR at $275
> and is a nice rig at that price point. Note that radio is dual band, BUT
> only has a single VFO if it is important to listen to both bands at same
> time.
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> What is floating around used from pre 2015 in the Yaesu line in dual bands
> with removable face plate I am unsure of.
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> *Shelby H. Griggs, N7SHG*
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> *Cell: (541) 350-8002*
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> *E-mail: N7SHG at arrl.net <N7SHG at arrl.net>*
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> *From:* HiDARG-Members <hidarg-members-bounces at hidarg.org> *On Behalf Of *Steven
> Fletcher
> *Sent:* Monday, February 17, 2020 16:18
> *To:* HiDARG Members <hidarg-members at hidarg.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [HiDARG-MEMBERS] Looking for a radio
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> I have heard about this problem with the Powerwerx DB750X but I have
> purchased and deployed eight of them in portable cross-band repeaters and
> have not had a problem with them. They are Part 90 approved and we have
> used them for both amateur radio and on public safety frequencies with good
> success. They are simple and straightforward from the front panel
> standpoint.
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> Steve Fletcher
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> Phone: 541-699-1909
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> Grant County ARES Emergency Coordinator
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> K7AA
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> ------ Original Message ------
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> From: "Shelby H. Griggs" <sgriggs at orbitechinc.com>
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> To: "HiDARG Members" <hidarg-members at hidarg.org>
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> Sent: 2/17/2020 3:41:51 PM
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> Subject: Re: [HiDARG-MEMBERS] Looking for a radio
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> I would NOT put Powerwerx DB750X on my short list or any other list. Lots
> of VHF failures at or before three years. Common complaint.
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> Now that the requirements are for a seperation, that changes the game and
> possibly price point.
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> Shelby H. Griggs, N7SHG
> 541-350-8002
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> *From:* dgreen357 at gmail.com
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> *Sent:* February 17, 2020 15:18
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> *To:* hidarg-members at hidarg.org
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> *Reply-to:* hidarg-members at hidarg.org
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> *Subject:* Re: [HiDARG-MEMBERS] Looking for a radio
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> Yeah, I kind of figured that was going to be a deal breaker.  I don't mind
> spending good money on a good radio, but I don't want to spend a bunch on
> something she will not use very much.
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> Doc
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> On Mon, Feb 17, 2020, 3:08 PM Ray KG7AV <kg7av at bunkai.net> wrote:
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> Hmm...The detachable faceplate. You might look for an IC-208h used.
> Last time I saw one it was running about $150 on ebay.  I'm running a
> BTECH UV-50X3 in the truck that was $379 new.  The Powerwerx DB-750X
> also has a separation kit, runs about $350 new I think. Ray KG7AV
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> On 2/17/2020 2:41 PM, Dave Green wrote:
> > Sorry all,  I forgot to say that I need to find something that has a
> > remote head due to tight space limitations in her vehicle.  I realize
> > that this may not be realistic,  but it never hurts to ask...and used
> > radios are cheaper than new ones.
> >
> > 73
> > Dave "Doc" Green
> > KT7DOC
> >
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