Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-970 for sats?

[Emily Clarke <w0eec@xxxxxxxxx>]

Kevin,

The IC-970 is generally considered to be the 
"cream of the crop" for satellite rigs. I would 
rate it as an 11 on a scale of one to 10.  I own 
a 910H (and love it - I'd rate it 10 out of 1-10) 
but if I could afford a 970 I would most likely 
buy it.  It is a wonderful radio especially if 
you can find the option modules. The only 
downside is that it has a lot of cache and will 
carry a premium price. Otherwise go for it.

Emily


At 07:33 PM 9/23/2004, Kevin Whitcomb wrote:
>Any of you actually using a 970 to work the sats 
>or ISS? If so, how would you rate it and why?
>
>73's Kevin Whitcomb
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