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M1BYT > TECH 02.06.09 20:10l 42 Lines 1669 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
BID : E44551M1BYT
Read: GUEST
Subj: Re: Icom 706 or Yaesu 857 ?
Path: IZ3LSV<IK2XDE<F5GOV<F4BWT<GB7COW<GB7CIP<GB7FCR
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From: M1BYT@GB7FCR.#16.GBR.EU
To : TECH@WW
M0PZT Opined with considerable skill:-
> Spec-wise, they appear identical - Roughly equal coverage and RF output
> although the current draw (on RX) from the 706 is quite shocking: 1.8-
> 2amps over the the 857's 0.6-1amp draw.
Most of the current seems to be used by the display illumination, turn the
brightness down and it cools down and the consumption also goes down.
> The stability of the 706 also
> looks a bit grim.
I think that was mostly due to the cooling fan starting and stopping. Adjust
it to run the fan slow all the time and it improves.
>
> The main advantage of the 706 from my point of view, is that the
> mic+speaker are available at the front panel so I can bring the head upto a
> decent angle/position whilst the main body remains inside the pannier.
I think you can make up the lead yourself - you just need the plugs, cable and
crimper.
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