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Moderator558
| | Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 12:51 pm: | 
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I know there are die hard CB operators and die hard Amatuer Radio operators. I just noticed a trend of both operators wanting more "HIGH END" equipment,,,Yaesu, ICOM, Kenwood, and such maybe that is the treend of the future?? |
Karatebutcher
| | Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 5:43 pm: |
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It would be if I had that kind of money, but in my case I am limited to what I have, and the change over would put me back on my corner. |
bruce
| | Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 6:43 pm: |
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Thats true but myself i went middle ground
www.qrz.com/wa4gch
Bruce |
Alsworld
| | Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 7:48 pm: |
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If you have the money, the more upscale radios have great sound quality and better filtering. So many features and options as well. I could see why better radios are sought after.
Alsworld |
Dx431
| | Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 9:48 pm: |
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I'm with Karatebutcher......with being a single parent my money is limited.....would love to have a Kenmood. I guess my little Lincoln will have to do for now. |
Stepchild
| | Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 10:31 pm: |
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I'm also with KB. Ibought a 2980 from copper 5yrs ago and I'd like to up grade to the 2995DX but my wife keeps shaking the rolling pen at me!!! |
DE
| | Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 11:35 pm: |
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RE 558
I cannot speak for all amateurs, however after over 15 years of being a ham op I can say with some confidence that most Hams, if they stay active long enough to appreciate the uniqueness of their hobby, usually end up buying at least a/one big three used radio in good condition.
Some hams, if you want to believe their stories on the air, buy new radios every year at at least 2000 a pop. |
bruce
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 9:40 am: |
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Then DE there are cheep scates like me i bought the CHEEPEST Yaseu they make and decked it out... HE HE HE. Now that FT-840 has it all...except DSP and if i get to that point retirement will have to wate a few more years so i can buy something big and BAD enough. |
Sandbagger106
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 10:05 am: |
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You're not cheap Bruce, just a "budget minded ham", like me. sb106 |
bruce
| | Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 1:18 pm: |
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Hey I Like that now to get the wife to follow a budget ...... she thinks as long as we have checks there is money in the account. |
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