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Waterman · 09-25-2008, 09:58 PM

Here is some information that might help those trying to find radios.
I have picked out two models. One is more portable than the other,
and I picked Yaesu brand as an example.

Make sure you view the video links they give a really good feel for
what to expect. These are not tube types but can be up
and running faster that the tube types.

Consider getting one of these to operate now and then learn how to
protect them from EMP which is an inexpensive endeavor.

Remember you do not need a license to get a radi

Here is a link for a Yaesu FT-897D (D means deluxe an update to the
original by adding the 60 meter band)
A nice feature about this one is that there is space internally for
optional battery power. For not just one but two internal batteries.
Each battery is about $125...
http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/hamhf/1897.html
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=gYKLWDz9neM

Here is a link for purchasing a Yaesu FT-847:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/135F.
It is HF (which means high frequency that can communicate worldwide)
+ 2M, 6M, and 70cm Transceiver

This site has a nice picture of the Yaesu FT-847 front with easily
readable controls.
http://www.rigpix.com/yaesu/ft847.htm

Here is a YouTube video of the rig in operation....
This rig may look intimidating but is easy to use.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS6weQiHmRQ

Here are some videos showing a more portable radio, the Yaesu 857D.

Here they are talking on 3.685.00 you can see the frequency displayed
in the video
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=YNDwEOncc74&NR=1

Some folks are wondering what it might look like to set up and have a
mobile unit. Here is a mobile setup not exactly a cross country lightweight
backpacking setup and remember the music is optional lolol.
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=WjEZAa...eature=related

Many have an interest in being able to carry in a backpack a way
of communicating worldwide so here is how you would set up for
backpack use.
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=cV9iJI...eature=related

One thing I would have added to this backpack for long term use is a roll
up solar battery charger. Some portable solar chargers like the one you
will see here is not a roll up.
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=nHbx_Qhc8mU&NR=1
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=TdMIeABaH7Q&NR=1

The FT857D can be obtained brand new for $719.95 at this link
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/1857.html
It is 160 meters through 6 meters with FM ability on 2meter and 440Mhz

Here is demo of the FT-857
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=eDbfzldRCY0&NR=1
In the demo they are operating on frequency 14.261

As you can see the 857 is very mobile, and compact.

09-25-2008, 09:58 PM	#53
Waterman Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 345	Info on amateur radio equipment Here is some information that might help those trying to find radios. I have picked out two models. One is more portable than the other, and I picked Yaesu brand as an example. Make sure you view the video links they give a really good feel for what to expect. These are not tube types but can be up and running faster that the tube types. Consider getting one of these to operate now and then learn how to protect them from EMP which is an inexpensive endeavor. Remember you do not need a license to get a radi Here is a link for a Yaesu FT-897D (D means deluxe an update to the original by adding the 60 meter band) A nice feature about this one is that there is space internally for optional battery power. For not just one but two internal batteries. Each battery is about $125... http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/hamhf/1897.html http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=gYKLWDz9neM Here is a link for purchasing a Yaesu FT-847: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/135F. It is HF (which means high frequency that can communicate worldwide) + 2M, 6M, and 70cm Transceiver This site has a nice picture of the Yaesu FT-847 front with easily readable controls. http://www.rigpix.com/yaesu/ft847.htm Here is a YouTube video of the rig in operation.... This rig may look intimidating but is easy to use. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS6weQiHmRQ Here are some videos showing a more portable radio, the Yaesu 857D. Here they are talking on 3.685.00 you can see the frequency displayed in the video http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=YNDwEOncc74&NR=1 Some folks are wondering what it might look like to set up and have a mobile unit. Here is a mobile setup not exactly a cross country lightweight backpacking setup and remember the music is optional lolol. http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=WjEZAa...eature=related Many have an interest in being able to carry in a backpack a way of communicating worldwide so here is how you would set up for backpack use. http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=cV9iJI...eature=related One thing I would have added to this backpack for long term use is a roll up solar battery charger. Some portable solar chargers like the one you will see here is not a roll up. http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=nHbx_Qhc8mU&NR=1 http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=TdMIeABaH7Q&NR=1 The FT857D can be obtained brand new for $719.95 at this link http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/1857.html It is 160 meters through 6 meters with FM ability on 2meter and 440Mhz Here is demo of the FT-857 http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=eDbfzldRCY0&NR=1 In the demo they are operating on frequency 14.261 As you can see the 857 is very mobile, and compact. Last edited by Waterman; 10-14-2008 at 08:58 PM.