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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jay,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I agree with Andy on this. QRP is fun but takes more experience and its not for everyone. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Another radio to consider is the Icom 7100. The 7100 has all the frequency bands you want but it does lack a spectrum scope which is really nice to have. It is small in size making it easier for mobile operation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> bars <bars-bounces@w1hh.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Andy Wallace<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, August 18, 2024 11:16 AM<br><b>To:</b> jay weitzen <jweitzen@comcast.net><br><b>Cc:</b> w1hh <bars@w1hh.org><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [bars] Yaesu 991A vs icom 705<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Jay, the 705 is only 10W when powered by 13.8v and even less on batteries. That’s what is called QRP, low power operation. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Some might think QRP rigs are nice for beginners because simple ones are cheaper than 100W rigs. But it’s like ultralight fishing. You need to get experience with 10 lb line test fishing before you try ultralight. :)<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I see the appeal of the 991A covering HF, 6, 2, and 70CM all mode (and I believe Yaesu Fusion C4FM which does have several active repeaters around). And it saves space. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I use an IC-7300 for HF+6 and an FTM-7250D for 2/70cm FM and Fusion. Unless you really want to do the infrequent VHF/UHF contests or weak signal work with a good antenna, putting money toward a good HF+6 100W rig with a good waterfall display makes more sense to me. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Go to HRO in Salem and take rigs for a test drive first. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Good luck in the hunt!<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Andy<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>KA1GTT<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>On Aug 15, 2024, at 3:19<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span>PM, jay weitzen via bars <<a href="mailto:bars@w1hh.org">bars@w1hh.org</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'></span> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Folks, which would you prefer the Yasu 991A vs the Icom 705, both seem to be HF to 70 cm. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>_______________________________________________<br>bars mailing list<br><a href="mailto:bars@w1hh.org">bars@w1hh.org</a><br><a href="http://mail.w1hh.org/mailman/listinfo/bars_w1hh.org">http://mail.w1hh.org/mailman/listinfo/bars_w1hh.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>