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HF - Icom IC 765
HF/6m - Yaesu Ft 857D
ICOM IC 765
The Icom IC-765 is a full featured, multi-mode HF transceiver for the dedicated DX enthusiast. It operates from 160 to 10 meters and features a high performance 100 kHz to 30 MHz general coverage receiver built in. RF power is 10 to 100 watts SSB/CW/RTTY modes (10 to 40 watts AM). The 765 has sophisticated capabilities such as: dual digital VFOs, multi-function analog meter, all-mode squelch, Notch, Passband Tuning, RIT/XIT, pre-amp keypad and 20 dB attenuator. You also get 99 memories. The two color fluorescent digital display is easy to read. Serious CW operators will appreciate the built-in electronic keyer, full and semi break-in capability. The rear panel has an SO-239 antenna jack plus a receive only RCA phono jack. The 765 has a built in antenna tuner and this rig operates from a built-in power supply.
Yaesu Ft 857D
The world's smallest HF/VHF/UHF multimode transceiver at its introduction provides base station performance from an ultra-compact package that's ideal for mobile or external battery portable work. High-output transmitter design with 100 Watts on HF and 6 meters, 50 Watts on 2 meters and 20 Watts on 70 cm band. Wide frequency coverage receiver with DSP bandpass filter, auto-notch filter, digital noise reduction, IF shift, Spectrum Scope. Upgradable with COLLINS mechanical filters. Big tuning dial, remote-head operation, CW trainer. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2003 (FT-857) / 2004 (FT-857D).
