newbie
newbie
I just received my General ticket. I am a truck driver. I am looking for some advice on getting a All Band all mode transceiver. I don't want to spend a ton of money as it will only be used when I am on the road. I prefer to purchase something that is used but in excellent condition. I was looking for a IC 703 of something similar as I have a friend that owns one and loves his. Please advise. Looking forward to making first contact. KM4TAS
Re: newbie
I would look in the $500 range.. ICOM 706markII is a nice small foot print rig. 12 volt. HF and 2 meters and 440.
go to 'rigpix' and scan thru some pictures of ICOM kenwood and yeasu and even Alinco for small rigs.
also peruse the eh-ham reviews.. for rigs of the past 15 years or so..
10 to 15 year old rigs are less complicated and less menu driven, so youcan just change a few buttons or controls to get things done.
many of the small rigs are still produced so you can find new adds to read and then buy a used one from up to 10 years ago.. both of my radios are 20 plus years old., with some back ups at closer to 40..
go to 'rigpix' and scan thru some pictures of ICOM kenwood and yeasu and even Alinco for small rigs.
also peruse the eh-ham reviews.. for rigs of the past 15 years or so..
10 to 15 year old rigs are less complicated and less menu driven, so youcan just change a few buttons or controls to get things done.
many of the small rigs are still produced so you can find new adds to read and then buy a used one from up to 10 years ago.. both of my radios are 20 plus years old., with some back ups at closer to 40..